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3 Officers Dead, 2 Critical In York County, PA Shooting As FBI, ATF, DHS Respond (DEVELOPING) 3 Officers Dead, 2 Critical In York County, PA Shooting As FBI, ATF, DHS Respond (DEVELOPING)
3 Officers Dead, 2 Critical In York County, PA Shooting As FBI, ATF, DHS Respond (Developing) Three police officers were killed and two others critically injured during a shooting in North Codorus Township, York County, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris announced. The officers and the shooter were identified the following day. Click here to read our full updated coverage. The deadly encounter began with a 911 call for shots fired near the 1800 block of Haar Road at 2:10 p.m., according to York County Office of Emergency Management spokesperson Ted Czech. The call stemmed from a domestic dispute that began the previous day. Emergen…
Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At NY Beach Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At NY Beach
Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At NY Beach A Long Island police helicopter’s low-level maneuver over a crowd of partying teens has triggered a high-level government probe. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the Nassau County Police Department’s use of a low-flying helicopter to disperse a crowd of teenagers gathered at Jones Beach State Park last week, a police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. "We are fully cooperating with the FAA inquiry," the spokesperson said. It follows public scrutiny and viral video footage showing the chopper hovering shockingly low above a large group of teen…
500-Acre Wildfire Burns Through South Jersey Wildlife Area: NJ Forest Fire Service 500-Acre Wildfire Burns Through South Jersey Wildlife Area: NJ Forest Fire Service
500-Acre Wildfire Burns Through South Jersey Wildlife Area: NJ Forest Fire Service A wildfire spanning 500 acres is burning unchecked in a remote section of Peaslee Wildlife Management Area in Vineland, officials said. As of Friday afternoon, April 18, the fire was 0% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The wildfire was first detected at 12:24 p.m. by the Belleplain Fire Tower, authorities said. No structures are currently threatened, and no evacuations have been ordered, fire officials confirmed. Road closures include: Union Road between Route 49 and Mays Landing Road Bennetts Mill Road between Union Road and the Manumuskin River Resources on …
NTSB Makes Urgent Recommendations After Deadly Crash Between Passenger Plane, Army Helicopter NTSB Makes Urgent Recommendations After Deadly Crash Between Passenger Plane, Army Helicopter
NTSB Makes Urgent Recommendations After Deadly Crash Between Passenger Plane, Army Helicopter Federal aviation officials are taking urgent action to prevent future midair collisions after a catastrophic crash between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army helicopter over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued two urgent safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday, March 11, in response to the accident, which killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft. Collision Over DCA The crash occurred around 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, when the Amer…
Philadelphia Skating Club Members Among Those Killed In DC Plane Crash Philadelphia Skating Club Members Among Those Killed In DC Plane Crash
Philadelphia Skating Club Members Among Those Killed In DC Plane Crash The Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society is grieving the loss of several beloved members who were among those killed in a fatal crash over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 29. The victims were part of the figure skating community, leaving the tight-knit group devastated. “We feel immense grief at the loss of so many talented skaters, their coaches, and families,” the club said in a statement. “We share this loss and grieve with the entire USFS Community. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this tragic time.” Posted by Philadelphia Skat…
Five Wildfires Rage Across NJ: Here's The Latest Update On Each One Five Wildfires Rage Across NJ: Here's The Latest Update On Each One
Five Wildfires Rage Across NJ: Here's The Latest Update On Each One New Jersey is actively managing five wildfires across multiple counties, sending smoke into surrounding towns and worsening the air quality. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) continues efforts to contain the flames under a Red Flag Warning issued through Saturday, Nov. 9, by the U.S. National Weather Service.  HIGH Fire Danger Today! A Red Flag Warning is in effect today into this evening as very dry conditions and gusty winds... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, November 8, 2024 Here's the updated status for each of the five wi…
Top NJSP Cop Investigated Over Antisemitic Remarks, AG Says Top NJSP Cop Investigated Over Antisemitic Remarks, AG Says
Top Njsp Cop Investigated Over Antisemitic Remarks, AG Says One of the New Jersey State Police Department's highest-ranking troopers is being investigated over remarks he allegedly made about the state's attorney general, the general himself confirmed. Matthew Platkin issued a brief statement about the investigation of Lt. Colonel Sean Kilcomons following a news report published by the New York Post, which alleges Kilcommons referred to Platkin as "that Jew." The Post claims the remark was made on "Bring Your Child to Work Day" on April 25, and that Kilcomons kept an NJSP helicopter in the air so that Platkin's son couldn't see inside of it. Th…
Rescuers, Coast Guard Helicopter Save Two Men Stuck On Jersey Shore Jetty Rescuers, Coast Guard Helicopter Save Two Men Stuck On Jersey Shore Jetty
Rescuers, Coast Guard Helicopter Save Two Men Stuck On Jersey Shore Jetty Two men were rescued after they were stuck at the end of a jetty in Ocean County, officials said. The men were found at the end of the south jetty at Barnegat Light State Park on Sunday, Aug. 18, Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 said in a Facebook post. The fire company used two jetskis to respond, along with a helicopter from the U.S. Coast Guard station in Barnegat Light. One Barnegat Light rescuer swam over to the rocks and helped the men up a jetty marker. A Coast Guard member was lowered from the helicopter to rescue the men. Multiple Station 13 and Barne…