Local Gov't Trash Hauler Charged After Speeding Into Guide Rail: PA State Police Local Gov't Trash Hauler Charged After Speeding Into Guide Rail: PA State Police
Local Gov't Trash Hauler Charged After Speeding Into Guide Rail: PA State Police A local government trash hauler was involved in a crash in which speeding was a factor, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Lanchei A. Williams, 45, of Philadelphia, crashed into a guardrail along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway in Tinicum Township, Delaware County at about 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Williams suffered minor injuries and was taken to Taylor Hospital, police said. The trash truck was traveling too fast when its tire blew out, causing the driver to lose control and roll over, police said. Williams …
Pennsylvania Park Ranger Stabbed In Face With Scissors: Police Pennsylvania Park Ranger Stabbed In Face With Scissors: Police
Pennsylvania Park Ranger Stabbed In Face With Scissors: Police A Philadelphia park ranger managed to capture a suspect shortly after being attacked with scissors, authorities said. Arrested was 34-year-old Thomas Riceman from Philadelphia. Riceman was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, ethnic intimidation, terroristic threats and other charges, according to Philadelphia police. On Sunday, Sept. 1, at approximately 4:20 p.m., officers from the 9th District responded to a radio call reporting an assault on a park ranger at 1800 Walnut Street. The incident occurred inside Rittenhouse Square Park. Police found the victim in the security …
Repeat PA Sex Offender Returned To Prison For Child Porn Charges: USDOJ Repeat PA Sex Offender Returned To Prison For Child Porn Charges: USDOJ
Repeat PA Sex Offender Returned To Prison For Child Porn Charges: Usdoj A repeat sex offender from Philadelphia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing child pornography, authorities said. Christopher Daniels, 34, also was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Juan R. Sánchez to 15 years of supervised release for repeated child pornography and related offenses, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero said on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Daniels was charged with those violations in an August 2023 superseding indictment, and in March of this year, a federal jury convicted the defendant of all six counts against him, including receiving child pornography as a s…
PA Police Officer, HS Coach, Arty Erle Dies From Illness PA Police Officer, HS Coach, Arty Erle Dies From Illness
PA Police Officer, HS Coach, Arty Erle Dies From Illness A police officer, high school baseball and wrestling coach, middle school baseball and volleyball coach, as well as the founding member of a non-profit, has died.  Arthur R. “Arty” Erle, 52, of Springfield formerly of Glenolden passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, according to his obituary posted by Lombardo Funeral Homes.  The Drexel Hill native graduated from Interboro High School in 1990, and a 1998 graduate of the Philadelphia Police Academy who went on to serve as a Corrections Officer at Delaware County Prison, and as a Police Officer for Upper Darby Township for the past…
The Top 5 Best Places To Retire Are All In Pennsylvania: Study The Top 5 Best Places To Retire Are All In Pennsylvania: Study
The Top 5 Best Places To Retire Are All In Pennsylvania: Study A new study ranking the best cities to retire has Pennsylvania taking six of the best 10 locales, including all five of the top 5.  Harrisburg is the best place in the country to spend your twilight years, according to US News & World Report. Reading, Lancaster, Scranton, and Allentown ranked second through fifth in the study respectively. Pittsburgh finished 10th, with Philadelphia coming in at 13th.  Researchers used a formula that examined the cost of living, happiness, quality of health care, taxes, and desirability of 150 cities across the country to create the list. They…
Philly Man Selling 500 Grams Of Cocaine Pleads Guilty In Federal Court Philly Man Selling 500 Grams Of Cocaine Pleads Guilty In Federal Court
Philly Man Selling 500 Grams Of Cocaine Pleads Guilty In Federal Court A 60-year-old man from Philadelphia has pleaded guilty to intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, authorities said. James Pearcy pleaded guilty before Senior United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson on Aug. 20, U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan said. From January 2021 to around June 2021, in the Western District of Pennsylvania, Pearcy conspired with others to deal cocaine, Olshan said. Pearcy was intercepted on a federal wiretap obtaining quantities of cocaine that he distributed to others, he said. Judge Gibson scheduled sentencing for January 6, 2025.  Pearcy faces a…
PA Woman Kills Teen By Crashing Stolen Car Through Red Light: Affidavit PA Woman Kills Teen By Crashing Stolen Car Through Red Light: Affidavit
PA Woman Kills Teen By Crashing Stolen Car Through Red Light: Affidavit A Philadelphia woman has been charged with killing another teenager after running a red light and crashing a stolen vehicle in Montgomery County, authorities said. Asiyah Sara Mowatt-Mays, 18, was charged with homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, receiving stolen property and other charges related to the July 29 crash that killed a 15-year-old boy and injured two others, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Stenton and Evergreen Avenues in the Wyndmoor section of Springfield Township at 4:51 a.m., according to Montgomery County…
NHL Star, Brother On Bikes Killed By Drunk Driver Before Sister's Philly Wedding: Troopers NHL Star, Brother On Bikes Killed By Drunk Driver Before Sister's Philly Wedding: Troopers
NHL Star, Brother On Bikes Killed By Drunk Driver Before Sister's Philly Wedding: Troopers An NHL star and his brother from Salem County were killed by a suspected drunk driver one day before their sister's wedding, authorities said. Johnny Gaudreau of Carneys Point and Matthew Gaudreau of Pedricktown died on Thursday, Aug. 29, a state police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. Troopers responded to the crash near milepost 11.1 on County Route 551 in Oldmans Township at around 8:19 p.m. Sean Higgins of Woodstown was accused of driving drunk during the crash. The 43-year-old was charged with two counts of death by auto. Johnny Gaudreau, 31, played 11 N…
Three Winning Powerball Tickets Totaling $1.25 Million Sold In PA Expiring Soon Three Winning Powerball Tickets Totaling $1.25 Million Sold In PA Expiring Soon
Three Winning Powerball Tickets Totaling $1.25 Million Sold In PA Expiring Soon Powerball lottery players, check your tickets. Three winning Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball tickets worth a combined total of $1,250,000 will soon expire.  This includes one prize worth $1 million sold in Philadelphia, one prize worth $150,000 sold in Lehigh County, and one prize worth $100,000 sold in Allegheny County.  The unclaimed $1 million-winning Powerball ticket was sold by United Food Market, 500 East Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, for the Wednesday, October 4, 2023, drawing. The ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn, 9-35-54-63-64, to win $1 million, less applic…
'Life's Too Short To Be Unhappy' PA Mom Killed Breaking Up Fight Wrote On Facebook 'Life's Too Short To Be Unhappy' PA Mom Killed Breaking Up Fight Wrote On Facebook
'Life's Too Short To Be Unhappy' PA Mom Killed Breaking Up Fight Wrote On Facebook A 41-year-old mother killed by gunfire in Philadelphia this week was merely trying to break up a violent situation, her family said. On a GoFundMe page, they said Kelly Kane "was stolen from us as she was intervening to avoid violence." Police did not detail the circumstances of her death, only saying that she was shot in the arm shortly after midnight on Monday, Aug. 26 on the 2500 block of Kensington Avenue. Kelly's bio on Facebook shows she had a positive outlook on life: "Life’s too short to be unhappy. Do what makes you happy."  The GoFundMe added: "We are seeing the silver lining in…
Scorching Heat, Severe Storms: Your Forecast Leading Up To Labor Day In NJ, PA Scorching Heat, Severe Storms: Your Forecast Leading Up To Labor Day In NJ, PA
Scorching Heat, Severe Storms: Your Forecast Leading Up To Labor Day In NJ, PA The heat is going to ramp up before summer winds down in the Northeast. Heat advisories, warnings, and watches are in place this week across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as temperatures climb up to the high 90s, even feeling close to 100 degrees in some places, AccuWeather and the National Weather Service report. Tuesday, Aug. 27 is sunny with a high of 89 while Wednesday, Aug. 28 will be as hot as 97 degrees, the NWS said. According to AccuWeather, Real Feel temps could creep into the 90s on Tuesday, and up to 105 Wednesday. A heat advisory was in effect through 8 p.m. Wednesday for Bergen…
SEEN HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30 SEEN HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30
Seen HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30 The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing endangered person,  Sarah Elizabeth Haynes, 30, was last seen leaving her residence in the 1100 block of North Lee Street on Aug. 17, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sarah is approximately 5’5” tall, and weighs around 155 pounds.  She has blue eyes and brown hair.  She was last seen wearing a green long-sleeve shirt, black jeans, and black boots. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Sarah Elizabeth Haynes is urged to contact East Detectives at 215-686-3243 or call 911.