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Credit Card Skimmer Devices Placed At PA Walmarts Leads To 20-Year-Old's Arrest: Police Credit Card Skimmer Devices Placed At PA Walmarts Leads To 20-Year-Old's Arrest: Police
Credit Card Skimmer Devices Placed At PA Walmarts Leads To 20-Year-Old's Arrest: Police A multi-county credit card skimming operation led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man after devices were found at Walmarts in Carlisle and Camp Hill, police announced on Tuesday, March 11. Additional skimming devices have also been discovered at an ATM in Harrisburg, a Sheetz in York County, and a Royal Farms store in Delaware County. Marcus Sorin Covaci was identified as one of two suspects accused of installing skimmer devices on registers, according to Carlisle and Lower Allen Township police. The first device was discovered at the Walmart on 60 Noble Blvd. in Carlisle on Monday, N…
Search Intensifies For Missing PA Teen Enci Aubrey Wu, Last Seen In NJ, Feared Sex Trafficked Search Intensifies For Missing PA Teen Enci Aubrey Wu, Last Seen In NJ, Feared Sex Trafficked
Search Intensifies For Missing PA Teen Enci Aubrey Wu, Last Seen In NJ, Feared Sex Trafficked The search for missing Pennsylvania teen Enci Aubrey Wu has gained momentum as community members rally for more visibility and support in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to statements by her parents on Friday, March 7. Wu, 14, of Palmer Township, Easton, who goes by Aubrey, vanished after climbing out of a bathroom window at her home on Jan. 10, 2025. Investigators later confirmed she was seen in New Jersey and at a Wawa in Whitehall Township on Jan. 11, but she has not been located since. Her parents and volunteers have been tirelessly searching for her for nearly two months, p…
Driver Killed After Pointing Gun At Officers Through Tear Gas In Bensalem Standoff: DA (VIDEOS) Driver Killed After Pointing Gun At Officers Through Tear Gas In Bensalem Standoff: DA (VIDEOS)
Driver Killed After Pointing Gun At Officers Through Tear Gas In Bensalem Standoff: DA (Videos) A two-hour standoff in Bensalem ended in gunfire when an armed fugitive raised a handgun at officers through tear gas, prompting police to open fire, authorities said. Zachiry Derrek Kerschner, 30, of Lehighton, had led police on a high-speed chase before barricading himself in his car at the Liberty Gas Station on Bristol Pike, refusing to surrender, Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn announced on Thursday, March 6, 2025. High-Speed Chase Ends In Standoff The incident began around 3:50 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2025, when Bensalem Police stopped Kerschner’s Ford Fusion near Route 1 and …
PA Man Shot Dead By Police During Domestic Incident: DA PA Man Shot Dead By Police During Domestic Incident: DA
PA Man Shot Dead By Police During Domestic Incident: DA A man was shot and killed by Abington Township police officers during a domestic disturbance call, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele announced on Thursday, March 6. Officers responded to a 911 call for a domestic dispute in the 2300 block of Rosemore Avenue in the Glenside section of Abington Township at approximately 11:15 a.m., Steele said. Upon entering an apartment, officers discharged their firearms, striking an adult male, according to the DA. The man was transported to Abington Jefferson Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Per standard protocol, Montgome…
Birthday Party Sexual Assault Of Child Leads To Arrest Of 35 Year Old Man Birthday Party Sexual Assault Of Child Leads To Arrest Of 35 Year Old Man
Birthday Party Sexual Assault Of Child Leads To Arrest Of 35 Year Old Man A Pennsylvania man wanted for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old at a Lancaster County birthday party has been arrested, Manheim Township police announced on Monday, March 10. Matthew L. Castleberry, 35, of Elysburg, was caught after Montour police in Columbia County stopped a vehicle he was riding in. Officers confirmed his outstanding warrant, and he was taken into custody before being transported to Columbia County Prison, police said. Castleberry was video arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Courtney M. Monson and remains held on $150,000 bail. His warrant has been canceled, accordin…
Drunk Super Bowl Reveler Shoves Cop, Fights Officer In Pennsylvania: Police Drunk Super Bowl Reveler Shoves Cop, Fights Officer In Pennsylvania: Police
Drunk Super Bowl Reveler Shoves Cop, Fights Officer In Pennsylvania: Police A drunk man celebrating the Super Bowl win in West Chester shoved a police officer and fought with law enforcement before his arrest, authorities said. Nicholas Wolhafe, 23, of West Chester, was among the large crowd gathered at North High and East Market streets on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 11 p.m. when police attempted to arrest another individual, the West Chester Borough Police Department said in a release. As officers were taking the other person into custody, Wolhafe allegedly pushed an officer from behind, sparking a physical altercation. He was arrested and charged with misdemeanor Obstru…
PA STORAGE UNIT HORROR: 53 Cats Rescued From Filthy, Cramped Cages—Owner Charged With Cruelty PA STORAGE UNIT HORROR: 53 Cats Rescued From Filthy, Cramped Cages—Owner Charged With Cruelty
PA Storage Unit Horror: 53 Cats Rescued From Filthy, Cramped Cages—Owner Charged With Cruelty More than 50 cats were found crammed inside a freezing storage unit in Falls Township—sick, starving, and covered in filth—while their owner searched for housing, authorities said. Now, that owner is facing multiple animal cruelty charges, according to the Bucks County SPCA. Investigators say the animals were packed into "filthy, cramped cages and carriers" inside an unheated Public Storage unit on Commerce Boulevard for up to two weeks. When Falls Township Animal Control discovered the horrifying scene, they immediately called in BCSPCA, which deployed its Chief Humane Officer and a rapid-r…
Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’ Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’
Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’ A man accused of impersonating a police officer and harassing residents in Quarryville is now speaking out, claiming he was falsely accused and unfairly targeted by authorities. John Francis McCarthy, the estranged son of a sitting New Jersey judge, was charged with impersonating a public servant and harassment in February. Now, he’s firing back, calling the charges a “twisted lie” by law enforcement. “I HAVE NEVER claimed to be a government employee to anyone, anywhere, EVER,” McCarthy wrote in a series of emails to local news outlets. Instead, he says he is a concerned Uber driver who h…
8-Year-Old Paralyzed By Hit-Run Driver Captured After Several Weeks In PA: Cops 8-Year-Old Paralyzed By Hit-Run Driver Captured After Several Weeks In PA: Cops
8-Year-Old Paralyzed By Hit-Run Driver Captured After Several Weeks In PA: Cops A Pennsylvania man has been arrested in connection with a Feb. 4 hit-and-run that left an 8-year-old boy paralyzed, police said. Caleb Campbell, 22, was taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, following an intensive investigation by Chester Police, authorities announced. He was arraigned the following day and ordered to be held on $500,000 cash bail. On Feb. 4, at approximately 4 p.m., Chester Police responded to reports of a juvenile pedestrian struck by a vehicle, at 9th Street and Tilghman Street, that fled the scene. Officers found the victim, identified by family as 8-year-old …
Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today
Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today The funeral for Officer Andrew Duarte, the Pennsylvania officer killed in the UPMC York hospital shooting, is being held today, and the service will be livestreamed for those wishing to pay their respects. Duarte, who was wearing a bullet-resistant vest, died from a gunshot wound to the torso, according to the coroner’s report. The brave officer sacrificed his life while responding to the violent hostage situation inside the hospital. The public can watch the funeral service live here. Duarte is remembered as a dedicated officer, a loving family man, and a hero whose actions saved lives …
Convicted Child Rapist Who Hid In PA Woods To Dodge Megan’s Law Convicted Convicted Child Rapist Who Hid In PA Woods To Dodge Megan’s Law Convicted
Convicted Child Rapist Who Hid In PA Woods To Dodge Megan’s Law Convicted A convicted child rapist who tried to vanish off the grid to avoid Megan’s Law registration has been found guilty, Lebanon County authorities announced on Friday, Feb. 28. Darren Wallace was convicted of failing to comply with Megan’s Law registration requirements after a jury returned its verdict in just 30 minutes on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, officials said. Wallace had previously followed registration rules but vanished into the woods while homeless in February 2023, failing to report his location as required by law, according to prosecutors. His registration stems from a 2004 convictio…
Cockfighting Ring: PA Residents Among 48 Indicted Cockfighting Ring: PA Residents Among 48 Indicted
Cockfighting Ring: PA Residents Among 48 Indicted A cockfighting ring in Galloway Township led to 48 people facing charges of animal cruelty on Wednesday, Feb. 26, authorities said. Galloway Township police found electronic invitations to an illegally organized cockfight event scheduled in March 2024, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Police were able to stop a cock fight that was taking place in an arena constructed specifically for the purpose of rooster fighting, authorities said.  Dozens of roosters were seized, many of them with varying degrees of injury and mutilation, authorities said. Additionally, …
Officer Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver During Investigation: Philadelphia  Police Officer Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver During Investigation: Philadelphia  Police
Officer Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver During Investigation: Philadelphia Police A Philadelphia police officer was injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver during a vehicle investigation in West Philadelphia, authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. The 50-year-old officer was conducting a stop on the 6800 block of Haverford Avenue in the 19th District at 11:50 a.m. when an unrelated vehicle hit him before fleeing the scene, police said. The impact also damaged the front door of the police vehicle. The officer was transported to Roxborough Hospital, where he is expected to be treated and released. Details about the striking vehicle have not been releas…
Man Who Sexually Abused Young Girl For Years In PA Learns Prison Fate Man Who Sexually Abused Young Girl For Years In PA Learns Prison Fate
Man Who Sexually Abused Young Girl For Years In PA Learns Prison Fate A Pennsylvania man was given a lengthy prison sentence after pleading no content to raping a juvenile for years, authorities announced. Ivan Maldonado Jr., 36, was sentenced to a term of between 7 and 25 years in state prison after pleading earlier this month to nearly two dozen offenses, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Specifically, Maldonado pleaded no contest to offenses including rape of a child, unlawful contact with a minor, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child and other charges. Prosecutors say that the plea means Maldonado accepted&…
PA Man Accused Of Beating Girlfriend, Faces ICE Detainer: Police PA Man Accused Of Beating Girlfriend, Faces ICE Detainer: Police
PA Man Accused Of Beating Girlfriend, Faces ICE Detainer: Police A Lebanon man accused of beating his girlfriend is now facing deportation proceedings, police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Christopher Pereyra Pena, 28, was arrested after officers responded to a domestic disturbance on North Lincoln Avenue and Tiffany Lane in Lebanon at 6:22 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, according to the Lebanon City Police Department. A witness, Eylianna Hernandez, told police that Pena punched the victim, Yohanna Taveras, in the face multiple times and dragged her down the street by her hair, officers said in court documents. Taveras, who identified Pena as her boyfriend…
Driver Dies, Officer Hospitalized In Fiery NJ Street Racing Crash: 'Roads Are Not Racetracks' Driver Dies, Officer Hospitalized In Fiery NJ Street Racing Crash: 'Roads Are Not Racetracks'
Driver Dies, Officer Hospitalized In Fiery NJ Street Racing Crash: 'Roads Are Not Racetracks' A driver has died following a violent street racing crash on Route 38 that left first responders injured as they attempted a daring rescue, according to the Mount Holly Township Police Department. Local police say an officer patrolling the area near McDonald’s last week spotted the wreckage of a crash and immediately called for backup on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Upon arrival, officers and emergency personnel found the driver trapped in a burning vehicle. First responders from surrounding jurisdictions worked tirelessly to free the driver before firefighters arrived, authorities said. Despite thei…
Fake Cop Roamed Pennsylvania Streets, Intimidating Residents: Police Fake Cop Roamed Pennsylvania Streets, Intimidating Residents: Police
Fake Cop Roamed Pennsylvania Streets, Intimidating Residents: Police A man pretending to be a police officer allegedly harassed residents and even tried taking law enforcement action in Quarryville, authorities announced. John Francis McCarthy is accused of impersonating a public servant and using the fake identity to intimidate multiple people, Quarryville Borough Police said on Tuesday, Feb. 25. On Saturday, Feb. 15, McCarthy allegedly approached two real officers and made statements that led them to believe he was taking official law enforcement action, despite not being a sworn officer, police said. Investigators later discovered McCarthy had allege…
Officer Killed At UPMC Funeral, Memorial Fund, And Final Wish Announced Officer Killed At UPMC Funeral, Memorial Fund, And Final Wish Announced
Officer Killed At Upmc Funeral, Memorial Fund, And Final Wish Announced West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte will be laid to rest this week after he was killed in the line of duty during a mass shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County on Saturday, Feb, 22. His family, fellow officers, and an outpouring of community support are ensuring his legacy of service and sacrifice is never forgotten. Funeral Service Details Duarte’s funeral will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion, PA. Due to high attendance expectations, seating arrangements are as follows: Seating inside the c…
Podcaster, Penn State Grad Dan Bongino Named FBI Deputy Director Podcaster, Penn State Grad Dan Bongino Named FBI Deputy Director
Podcaster, Penn State Grad Dan Bongino Named FBI Deputy Director Popular right-wing podcaster - and staunch Trump supporter - Dan Bongino has been named as the FBI deputy director in a surprise move. The former Secret Service agent who went on to become an instructor in Maryland, earned a master's degree from Queens College and an MBA at Penn State University. He will serve under recently appointed FBI Director Kash Patel, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the agency's dozens of field offices. "Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice! Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our Country, has just been named the next DEPUTY…
Heroin, Meth, Cocaine: Seven Busted in Burlington County Drug Raid, Police Say Heroin, Meth, Cocaine: Seven Busted in Burlington County Drug Raid, Police Say
Heroin, Meth, Cocaine: Seven Busted in Burlington County Drug Raid, Police Say Seven people were recently arrested and charged with running a heroin mill in Burlington County, authorities said. Authorities investigated a large scale narcotics operation in Pemberton late last year, finding that William Anderson, a 60-year-old Brown Mills man, was trafficking substantial quantities of heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine, with David Furter, a 61-year-old Palmyra resident serving as a key supplier of bulk methamphetamine, New York State Police said.  Law enforcement saw Furter place a red bag into a mailbox at 1495 Junction Rd, police said. They conducted a mot…
Slain Virginia Beach Officer Is NJ Native: Remembering Christopher Reese Slain Virginia Beach Officer Is NJ Native: Remembering Christopher Reese
Slain Virginia Beach Officer Is NJ Native: Remembering Christopher Reese One of two Virginia Beach officers killed during a routine traffic stop on Friday, Feb. 21, has been identified as a South Jersey native. Officer Christopher Reese, 30, and Officer Cameron Girvin, 25, were riding double-assigned to a midnight shift traffic car when they attempted to stop a Hyundai with an expired plate at 11:27 p.m., Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate said at a news conference Saturday. The driver, later identified as John McCoy III — whom Neudigate vowed to only name once — refused to yield, leading officers to a dead-end street, where the vehicle finally came…
Molotov Cocktails Hurled At PA Rep. Alec Ryncavage’s Office (VIDEO) Molotov Cocktails Hurled At PA Rep. Alec Ryncavage’s Office (VIDEO)
Molotov Cocktails Hurled At PA Rep. Alec Ryncavage’s Office (Video) An unidentified man attempted to firebomb the legislative district office of Pennsylvania Representative Alec Ryncavage, authorities said. The attack happened late Wednesday night, Feb. 21, at Ryncavage’s Nanticoke office, which shares walls with a family-owned pharmacy and a physical therapy office, he said in a statement. The suspect ignited and threw two incendiary devices toward the building, but no one was injured, officials said. “This is concerning for my constituents, my staff, and the community,” Ryncavage wrote. “Sadly, someone wanted to light it all on fire.” Nanticoke po…
PA Teen Sped At 70 MPH, Killing Landscaper In Hit-And-Run: Affidavit PA Teen Sped At 70 MPH, Killing Landscaper In Hit-And-Run: Affidavit
PA Teen Sped At 70 MPH, Killing Landscaper In Hit-And-Run: Affidavit A Pennsylvania teen is facing homicide by vehicle and other charges after police claim he sped through a residential street at nearly 70 mph, struck a landscaper, and fled the scene, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, Feb. 21. Shakim Elias Mendez, 18, of Flourtown, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Wilmington, Delaware, on Feb. 20, 2025, in connection to the Nov. 8, 2024, hit-and-run that killed Artemio De La Rosa Martinez, 35, of Norristown, authorities announced. The fatal crash happened at 6011 West Valley Green Road in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County…
Elementary School Staffer Accused Of Harassing 10-Year-Old: PA State Police Elementary School Staffer Accused Of Harassing 10-Year-Old: PA State Police
Elementary School Staffer Accused Of Harassing 10-Year-Old: PA State Police Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a staff member at Indian Lane Elementary School after an alleged harassment incident involving a 10-year-old student, authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 20. Troopers from PSP-Media received a Child and Youth Services (CYS) Childline report regarding an altercation between staff and a student at the school, located at 309 S Old Middletown Road in Middletown Township, Delaware County, at 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, according to the release. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities did not release further details. Anyone with informati…
PA Man Retrieving $50K In Fentanyl At NJ Post Office Arrested, Sheriff Says PA Man Retrieving $50K In Fentanyl At NJ Post Office Arrested, Sheriff Says
PA Man Retrieving $50K In Fentanyl At NJ Post Office Arrested, Sheriff Says A 31-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested after attempting to retrieve a package containing two kilograms of fentanyl at a New Jersey post office, authorities said. Werling Santiago Tejada-Jimenez, of Reading, PA, was taken into custody after a joint investigation by the Passaic County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Postal Police led to a controlled delivery, Sheriff Thomas Adamo announced. Investigators intercepted a suspicious parcel intended for a Paterson address and obtained a court-approved search warrant, Adamo said. The package was found to contain two kilograms of fentanyl, authoritie…
Philly Native, NJ Prosecutor's Sgt Eric Wise Dies Days After Fall Philly Native, NJ Prosecutor's Sgt Eric Wise Dies Days After Fall
Philly Native, NJ Prosecutor's Sgt Eric Wise Dies Days After Fall Eric Wise, a 44-year-old sergeant with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, died on Friday, Feb. 14, days after sustaining serious injuries in a fall on Monday, Feb. 10, according to his obituary from the Wimberg Funeral Home website. Born in Philadelphia, Wise graduated North Catholic High School in 1999 and from Stockton University in 2004 with a criminal justice degree, his obituary reads. "Eric’s work as a Detective Sergeant was marked by his professionalism, integrity, and a passion for making a difference in his community," his obituary reads. "Throughout his career in law enforce…
PHOTOS: PA's John Morozin, Police Officer Laid To Rest PHOTOS: PA's John Morozin, Police Officer Laid To Rest
Photos: PA's John Morozin, Police Officer Laid To Rest John Morozin, a decorated Baltimore police officer and expert martial artist, was laid to rest after tragically passing away while practicing Jiu-Jitsu in Maryland. A celebration of life was held in his honor, where family, fellow officers, and loved ones came together to pay tribute to his legacy. On Thursday, Feb. 13, law enforcement, friends, and well-wishers gathered to remember Morozin’s dedication, service, and passion for both his career and martial arts. The Baltimore PD shared a Facebook album showing Morozin's funeral and loved ones saying their final goodbyes. Yesterday, we…
Cop From Philly Dies During Jiu Jitsu, Officials Say: Remembering John Morozin Cop From Philly Dies During Jiu Jitsu, Officials Say: Remembering John Morozin
Cop From Philly Dies During Jiu Jitsu, Officials Say: Remembering John Morozin John Morozin, a decorated Baltimore police officer and an expert martial artist, died unexpectedly at 55 while Jiu-Jitsu, according to members of the Alvin C Palmer Memorial FOP Lodge in Philadelphia. Morozin, of New Freedom, PA had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement, serving with multiple police departments before most recently joining the Baltimore Police Department, his obituary states. Morozin, affectionately known as "Big John" to some, attended Penn State University before pursuing a career in law enforcement, according to his obituary on the Fluehr Funeral Home websit…
Chambersburg Man Killed, Two Injured In Molly Pitcher Highway Crash: PA State Police Chambersburg Man Killed, Two Injured In Molly Pitcher Highway Crash: PA State Police
Chambersburg Man Killed, Two Injured In Molly Pitcher Highway Crash: PA State Police A Chambersburg man died, and two passengers were injured in a violent rollover crash on Molly Pitcher Highway, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. Troopers from PSP-Chambersburg responded to the single-vehicle crash on Molly Pitcher Highway at Pin Oak Court in Greene Township, Franklin County, at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, according to the release. Investigators determined that a silver 2016 Volkswagen GTI, driven by 25-year-old Cristian David Lozada-Garcia, lost control while traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on wet roads. The vehicle vee…
Philadelphia Officer Shot by Fleeing Suspect, Who Then Took Own Life: Police Philadelphia Officer Shot by Fleeing Suspect, Who Then Took Own Life: Police
Philadelphia Officer Shot by Fleeing Suspect, Who Then Took Own Life: Police A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the hand and chest by a suspect who fled a vehicle stop before taking his own life, authorities said. The incident began around 8:56 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, when 39th District officers attempted a vehicle investigation near 23rd Street and Lehigh Avenue, according to Philadelphia police. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Brandon Williams, fled the stop before crashing into a parked vehicle near 23rd and Clearfield streets. He then exited the vehicle and was confronted by Highway Patrol officers on the 2300 block of Indiana Avenue. William…
PA Man Who Showed Friend Video Of Girlfriend’s Dead Body Found Guilty Of Murder PA Man Who Showed Friend Video Of Girlfriend’s Dead Body Found Guilty Of Murder
PA Man Who Showed Friend Video Of Girlfriend’s Dead Body Found Guilty Of Murder A Lancaster County jury has convicted a Pennsylvania man of murdering his girlfriend and firing at police during a violent standoff in 2022, authorities announced on Monday, Fed. 10. Miguel Angel Rodriguez, now 40, was found guilty on Friday, Feb. 7 of first-degree murder, two counts of assault of a law enforcement officer, five counts of aggravated assault, four counts of reckless endangerment, and three counts of obstruction of justice, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office said. Rodriguez shot and killed 33-year-old Nemesis Florentino in the head inside his home on Swarr Run …