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Employees Rush To Save Gunshot Victim In Pennsylvania Employees Rush To Save Gunshot Victim In Pennsylvania
Employees Rush To Save Gunshot Victim In Pennsylvania A group of workers put their own safety aside to help a gunshot victim in Columbia, authorities announced on Friday, March 14. The shooting happened on the 100 block of Avenue H around 12:13 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, according to Columbia police. An unidentified assailant shot the victim multiple times, leaving them with serious injuries. Four men—Mason Misel, Stouudamire Campbell, Mason McClair, and Shawn Lindbeck—rushed to the victim’s aid within a minute of the shooting, police said. The group, who were working at a nearby home for their employer, MiselBerger Inc., rendered life-saving a…
Stepfather Of Missing PA Teen Enci Aubrey Wu Charged With Harassment Of NJ Sex Offender: UPDATE Stepfather Of Missing PA Teen Enci Aubrey Wu Charged With Harassment Of NJ Sex Offender: UPDATE
Stepfather Of Missing PA Teen Enci Aubrey Wu Charged With Harassment Of NJ Sex Offender: Update The stepfather of missing 14-year-old Enci Aubrey Wu, who has been searching for her for over two months, has now been charged with harassment, authorities confirmed. John F. Gehrmann III, 44, currently of Easton, PA, and originally from Kearny, New Jersey, was charged with three misdemeanor counts of harassment for allegedly targeting a New Jersey sex offender online in connection with Wu’s disappearance, according to Pennsylvania State Police and court documents. However, advocates for Wu’s family say the charges misrepresent the situation and that Gehrmann was acting in an attempt to prot…
Troopers Find Suicidal Man Dead From Gunshot Wound Inside PA Home: State Police Troopers Find Suicidal Man Dead From Gunshot Wound Inside PA Home: State Police
Troopers Find Suicidal Man Dead From Gunshot Wound Inside PA Home: State Police A man was found dead inside his Milford Township home after Pennsylvania State Police troopers responded to a report of a suicidal person, authorities announced. Troopers from PSP Dublin were dispatched to the 1300 block of Fennel Road in Bucks County at approximately 4:20 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, police said in a statement. As troopers arrived, they heard a gunshot from inside the residence. Upon entering the home, they found a 56-year-old man suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, state police said. Troopers, along with Upper Bucks EMS and Upper Perkiomen EMS, attempted life-s…
Philly Man At Large After Fatally Stabbing Victim In Bridgeton: Police Philly Man At Large After Fatally Stabbing Victim In Bridgeton: Police
Philly Man At Large After Fatally Stabbing Victim In Bridgeton: Police A 36-year-old Philadelphia man is at large after he stabbed a man in Bridgeton on Tuesday, March 11, authorities said. At 9:45 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of South Avenue after Kenneth Tripline kicked in a door and stabbed Elliot Handy, 28, in the torso, Bridgeton police said. Handy was taken to Inspira Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries, police said. Tripline has been charged with murder and weapons offenses, police said. He is considered armed and dangerous, police said. Handy and Tripline knew each other, police said, and the stabbing is considered…
PA Police, School Employee Arrested By Homeland Security For Child Porn PA Police, School Employee Arrested By Homeland Security For Child Porn
PA Police, School Employee Arrested By Homeland Security For Child Porn A Hatboro Police Department employee and marching band instructor at Upper Moreland School District has been arrested by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) for distributing child pornography and has since been fired, officials said. Douglas Penglase, 37, of Hatboro, was charged with distribution and attempted distribution of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Federal Investigation Uncovers Hundreds of Exploitative Files The investigation began in May 2024, when Kik reported child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to the Nation…
‘Box Demon’ Identified After Creepy Late-Night Visit PA Home (VIDEO) ‘Box Demon’ Identified After Creepy Late-Night Visit PA Home (VIDEO)
‘Box Demon’ Identified After Creepy Late-Night Visit PA Home (Video) The masked stranger known as the "Box Demon" who appeared on a York County doorstep in a disturbing late-night encounter has been identified and spoken to by police, authorities announced. The unsettling incident happened on East 10th Avenue in North York Borough on Tuesday, March 11, when a person in a handmade flower mask left an empty box on a homeowner’s porch and whispered into a Ring camera: “I am the Box Demon. I am the Box Demon... This box is a gift for you.” But the gift was nothing more than an empty box. Police say the homeowner had no idea who the person was or what "Bo…
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 …
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…
Gunman Shoots Man, Crashes Into Pole, Evades Police For Days Before Arrest: PSP (UPDATE) Gunman Shoots Man, Crashes Into Pole, Evades Police For Days Before Arrest: PSP (UPDATE)
Adam Sosa Arrested After Shooting, Crash: PA State Police After days on the run, the suspect accused of shooting a man in Washington Township, Lehigh County, and crashing into a telephone pole while fleeing has been arrested, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, March 3. Adam Anthony Sosa, 26, of Allentown, was taken into custody without incident on Friday, Feb. 28, authorities said. Troopers initially responded to 2919 Welshtown Road at approximately 12:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, for reports of a shooting, where they found a 29-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a trauma center, police said. Just minutes l…
Live Hand Grenade Found In Philadelphia: Police Live Hand Grenade Found In Philadelphia: Police
Live Hand Grenade Found In Philadelphia: Police A live hand grenade was discovered in Philadelphia, prompting a swift police response, authorities announced on Monday, March 3. Officers from the 3rd District were called to the 1000 block of South 4th Street at 12:19 p.m. after reports of a device, police said. A staging area was set up at 4th and Washington Avenue in a recreation parking lot while the Philadelphia Police Bomb Squad investigated. By 1 p.m., the Bomb Squad determined the grenade was "inactive" and "inert", officials said. No injuries were reported.
UPMC York Nurse Tosha Trostle Held At Gunpoint, Forced To Restrain Colleague During Shooting UPMC York Nurse Tosha Trostle Held At Gunpoint, Forced To Restrain Colleague During Shooting
Upmc York Nurse Tosha Trostle Held At Gunpoint, Forced To Restrain Colleague During Shooting A heroic ICU nurse who was held at gunpoint, forced to restrain a colleague, and used as a shield during the UPMC York hospital shooting is now struggling to heal from the trauma. A GoFundMe has been launched to support Tosha Trostle, who says the psychological scars run deeper than any physical wound. “I Was Used As A Human Shield” Tosha Trostle was drawing blood when she heard a commotion in the hallway of UPMC York’s ICU. Thinking it was a routine emergency, she stepped out—only to come face-to-face with the gunman holding her coworker, Jess, at gunpoint. “He made Jess zip-tie my …
Lancaster Man With Criminal Past Arrested For Thaddeus Stevens College Shooting: PSP Lancaster Man With Criminal Past Arrested For Thaddeus Stevens College Shooting: PSP
Lancaster Man With Criminal Past Arrested For Thaddeus Stevens College Shooting: PSP A convicted felon has been arrested for firing multiple gunshots at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Investigators identified 30-year-old Nicolas Pagan-Feliz as the suspect who fired multiple rounds between dorms on the main campus on Feb. 23, 2025, authorities said. The gunfire was not aimed at anyone, and no injuries were reported. Video surveillance of the shooter was shared with local police and media, leading a trooper from PSP Lancaster and an officer from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police to recognize Pagan-Feliz from past incidents, po…
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…
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…
Elderly Man Fires Gun Inside PA DMV Bathroom, Shatters Mirror: Police Elderly Man Fires Gun Inside PA DMV Bathroom, Shatters Mirror: Police
Elderly Man Fires Gun Inside PA DMV Bathroom, Shatters Mirror: Police A 70-year-old Pennsylvania man is accused of recklessly firing a gun inside a busy DMV bathroom, blasting a mirror before walking away, police announced on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. The terrifying incident unfolded at the Pennsylvania Driver Licensing Center on N. Enola Road in Cumberland County around 3:34 p.m. on Dec. 2, 2023, East Pennsboro police said. Investigators say Alexander Golovkin of Camp Hill discharged his firearm inside the restroom, sending a bullet into the mirror. Authorities did not disclose whether anyone else was inside at the time. Golovkin is now facing charges of r…
Elderly Man Struck Dead By Toyota RAV4 In South Philadelphia: Police Elderly Man Struck Dead By Toyota RAV4 In South Philadelphia: Police
Elderly Man Struck Dead By Toyota RAV4 In South Philadelphia: Police A 73-year-old man was fatally struck by a Toyota RAV4 in South Philadelphia, police announced. The collision happened on the 3000 block of South 10th Street at 7:23 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The victim was transported by Philadelphia Fire Department medics to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:12 p.m., authorities said. The driver remained at the scene as officers secured the area. The Crash Investigation Division continues to investigate.
Teens Wanted In Multi-State Crime Spree, Firing At PA Troopers Captured In Connecticut Teens Wanted In Multi-State Crime Spree, Firing At PA Troopers Captured In Connecticut
Teens Wanted In Multi-State Crime Spree, Firing At PA Troopers Captured In Connecticut The two Tennessee teens who fired at Pennsylvania State Troopers during a multi-state crime spree have been captured in Hartford, Connecticut, authorities announced. Jeremiah Begley, 17, and Christian Guerrero Jr., 17, were taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 27, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service, Hartford Police, and the PSP Fugitive Apprehension Unit, state police said. They are being held in Connecticut while awaiting extradition to Dauphin County, PA. The Crime Spree The chaos began on Feb. 23, 2025, at 12:40 p.m., when a motorist on I-81 in Silver Spring Township, Cumbe…
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…
Ex-Boyfriend Charged In Homicide After Woman’s Body Found In PA Motel: DA Ex-Boyfriend Charged In Homicide After Woman’s Body Found In PA Motel: DA
Ex-Boyfriend Charged In Homicide After Woman’s Body Found In PA Motel: DA A man has been charged with homicide after police discovered a woman’s body inside a Port Allegany motel room, authorities announced on Sunday, Feb. 23. Brian Kuchinka, most recently of Port Allegany, is accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and attempting to hide her body at the Midtown Motel, according to the Pennsylvania State Police and McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer. Officers with the Port Allegany Police Department were following up on a tip regarding a missing person when they attempted to contact Kuchinka, police said. He had been staying at t…
Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Over Dozen Times Convicted Of Attempted Murder Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Over Dozen Times Convicted Of Attempted Murder
Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Over Dozen Times Convicted Of Attempted Murder A New Jersey man who repeatedly stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage at a New York speaking engagement was convicted of attempted murder. Hadi Matar, 27, of Fairview, was also found guilty of assault in Chautauqua County Court on Friday, Feb. 21, for injuring another attendee following two hours of jury deliberations, Buffalo NBC affiliate WGRZ reports. Matar faces up to 25 years in prison when he's sentenced in April. The attack happened at around 10:45 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2022, as Rushdie was about to begin lecturing at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, located about 70 miles sou…
Honduran Man Cries Out About Pregnant Wife During ICE Arrest For Statutory Rape In PA (VIDEO) Honduran Man Cries Out About Pregnant Wife During ICE Arrest For Statutory Rape In PA (VIDEO)
Honduran Man Cries Out About Pregnant Wife During ICE Arrest For Statutory Rape In PA (Video) A Honduran man wanted for statutory rape and receiving stolen property in the U.S. was arrested in York County, where he pleaded for his pregnant wife as agents took him into custody, officials said. Noel Chinchilla-Avilez was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Wednesday, Feb. 14, following a federal warrant issued four days earlier by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. A video of his arrest went viral after a Facebook user, Diana Emily, shared footage of the moment. In the clip, Chinchilla-Avilez can be heard shouting, **"Le…
Firefighters Battle Line Fire On Route 309 In Hatfield (DEVELOPING) Firefighters Battle Line Fire On Route 309 In Hatfield (DEVELOPING)
Firefighters Battle Line Fire On Route 309 In Hatfield (Developing) Fire crews are responding to a line fire along Route 309 in Hatfield, authorities announced on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Hatfield and Colmar Fire Companies were dispatched to the 200 block of Bethlehem Pike, where southbound traffic has been reduced to one lane, police said. Drivers are urged to use caution in the area or find an alternate route. No further details were available as of 1:28 p.m.
Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes
Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes The Trump administration has fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, including safety engineers and technicians, despite four fatal aviation accidents since Inauguration Day—a move some warn could compromise air travel safety. On Friday, Feb. 14, several hundred FAA workers received termination notices, as reported by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union.  “We are troubled and disappointed by the administration’s decision to fire FAA probationary employees PASS represents without cause nor based on performance or conduct,” said PASS natio…
FBI Releases Details, Items Found With Human Remains In Pennsylvania Investigation FBI Releases Details, Items Found With Human Remains In Pennsylvania Investigation
FBI Releases Details, Items Found With Human Remains In Pennsylvania Investigation The FBI and Fairview Township Police are working to identify a woman whose remains were found in a wooded area on Dec. 9, 2024, authorities announced. The remains, discovered in the 300 block of Pleasant View Road, belonged to a woman who had been in the area for a significant time, police said. Investigators have submitted DNA samples for testing and are pursuing multiple leads. The Mercyhurst Forensic Anthropology Lab estimates the woman died between 2018 and 2023. According to NamUs, she was white, 30 to 60 years old, with strawberry blonde hair, standing between 4 feet 8 inches and 5 fe…
Massive House Explosion Rocks NEPA Neighborhood: Officials Massive House Explosion Rocks NEPA Neighborhood: Officials
Massive House Explosion Rocks NEPA Neighborhood: Officials A catastrophic house explosion in Sugarloaf Township sent shockwaves through the community, leveling a home and triggering a frantic emergency response, authorities confirmed. Firefighters rushed to 51 Cabana Lane at 4:50 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, finding a raging inferno where a house once stood, according to Valley Regional Fire & Rescue. "House exploded! Prayers for all involved," the department reported in a delayed post, underscoring the severity of the devastation. Emergency crews battled intense flames for hours, while Hazmat teams were deployed amid fears of gas leaks or other h…
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…
A Green Valentine's Day: Philly Sets Date For Eagles Super Bowl Victory Parade A Green Valentine's Day: Philly Sets Date For Eagles Super Bowl Victory Parade
A Green Valentine's Day: Philly Sets Date For Eagles Super Bowl Victory Parade On Valentine's Day in Philadelphia, you might be more likely to hear "Go Birds" than "I love you." Or maybe they'll mean the same thing. The Philadelphia Eagles will hold their Super Bowl victory parade on Friday, Feb. 14. The city confirmed the celebration date in a Facebook post on Monday, Feb. 10. Philly dominated the previously two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in a 40-22 rout at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9. "They did it Philly!" the city posted immediately after the game. "Our Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions. A special season and a special team…
Fire Destroys Pennsylvania Mansion In Amid Frigid Conditions: Officials Fire Destroys Pennsylvania Mansion In Amid Frigid Conditions: Officials
Fire Destroys Pennsylvania Mansion In Amid Frigid Conditions: Officials A massive fire tore through a mansion in Penn Valley overnight, keeping multiple fire companies busy for hours battling the flames in freezing temperatures, officials said. Firefighters were dispatched at 1:22 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, after a caller reported seeing tall flames through the woods near Centennial Road, according to the Belmont Hills Fire Company. By 1:26 a.m., additional callers confirmed a mansion was fully engulfed in flames. Chief 22, identified as Zamorski, arrived at the scene and confirmed the fire had heavily consumed a 2.5-story mansion, prompting a "Lower Merion Work…
Mysterious Explosion Inside Easton Apartment Kills Man: Police Mysterious Explosion Inside Easton Apartment Kills Man: Police
Mysterious Explosion Inside Easton Apartment Kills Man: Police A bizarre explosion inside an Easton apartment left a 26-year-old man fatally injured, authorities announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Easton police were called to the 700 block of West Milton Street around 9:39 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, for reports of a severely injured man lying outside a residence, according to a release. Officers arrived to find the man suffering from catastrophic injuries on the sidewalk in front of his home. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died, police said. Investigators determined an explosion inside the man’s apartment caused his fatal wounds. However, o…
Abducted 4-Year-Old Boy Found In Stolen SUV: Philadelphia Police Abducted 4-Year-Old Boy Found In Stolen SUV: Philadelphia Police
Abducted 4-Year-Old Boy Found In Stolen SUV: Philadelphia Police A 4-year-old boy was found safe after being abducted in a stolen SUV in Philadelphia, police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The child was asleep inside a white Toyota RAV-4 when it was stolen from the 3000 block of W. Susquehanna Avenue at 11:56 p.m., authorities said. A frantic search ensued until officers located the vehicle at 2900 W. Flora Street at 12:38 a.m. The child was found alone inside but unharmed, investigators said. The SUV has been secured for fingerprint analysis. No suspect description has been released, and the case remains under investigation by Central Detectives.
Temple Freshman, Gymnast Dies After Fall From Light Post In Philadelphia Temple Freshman, Gymnast Dies After Fall From Light Post In Philadelphia
Temple Freshman, Gymnast Dies After Fall From Light Post In Philadelphia A Temple University freshman died after falling from a light pole in Philadelphia while celebrating the Eagles’ victory on Sunday, Jan. 26, school officials said. Tyler Sabapathy, 18, was critically injured over the weekend and later passed away on Monday, Temple University President John Fry said in a statement. “The loss of a promising 18-year-old man like Tyler is both tragic and traumatic. There are no words that can make sense of it, and the entire Temple community mourns his passing,” Fry said. Sabapathy, a Toronto native, was a first-year student in Temple’s College of Public Health…