Inmate Escapes Prison Work Release At Pennsylvania Walmart: Sheriff Inmate Escapes Prison Work Release At Pennsylvania Walmart: Sheriff
Inmate Escapes Prison Work Release At Pennsylvania Walmart: Sheriff A 46-year-old inmate escaped from the Cumberland County Prison during work release, the sheriff's office announced on Monday, Aug. 19.  William Kenneth Rosner, most recently of Lemoyne but previously of Philadelphia, Allentown, Northampton, and Harrisburg — is wanted on a felony escape charge after walking away from the Cumberland County Prison Work Release Center on Mondy morning, Aug. 19, the sheriff explained, and as detailed in court records.  His last known location was the Walmart in Carlisle, according to the sheriff's office.  Rosner was serving time for a misdemeano…
Motorcyclist, 26, Killed In Hit-Run Crash Was From Mount Pocono Motorcyclist, 26, Killed In Hit-Run Crash Was From Mount Pocono
Motorcyclist, 26, Killed In Hit-Run Crash Was From Mount Pocono A 26-year-old motorcyclist from Mount Pocono was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Monroe County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at about 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 on State Route 611 at Cayuga Drive in Coolbaugh Township. Bystanders reported a vehicle struck a motorcycle and fled the scene, according to Pocono Mountain Regional Police.  Anthony Giovanni Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene, police said..  Steven Rannie, 52, of Tobyhanna, was later charged with homicide by vehicle, drug possession and other charges, police said. Anthony graduated from Pocono Mountain East Hi…
US Army Researcher From Pennsylvania Sexually Abused 7 Children: USDOJ US Army Researcher From Pennsylvania Sexually Abused 7 Children: USDOJ
US Army Researcher From Pennsylvania Sexually Abused 7 Children: Usdoj A US Army researcher from Chester County is accused of sexually abusing seven young children including recording them on the toilet, authorities said. Jason James Cain, 49, of Oxford, has been charged with seven counts of manufacture and attempted manufacture of child pornography, and two counts of possession of child pornography, according to United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero. The charges arise out of Cain’s alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of seven minor children in his care over more than 3½ years, including exposing himself to the children, touching both himself and …
Blue Supermoon: What You Need To Know About Rare Lunar Event Blue Supermoon: What You Need To Know About Rare Lunar Event
Blue Supermoon: What You Need To Know About Rare Lunar Event There's an out-of-this-world lunar event set to begin this week.  From Monday, Aug. 19, through Wednesday, Aug. 21, the moon will appear bigger and brighter in the night sky than normal. It's called the supermoon. It's the first one of the year, but that's not why this one is special.  A supermoon occurs when the moon is full and closest to Earth in its orbit, according to NASA. That closeness makes the rocky satellite appear 15 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter.  What makes August's supermoon so unique is that it's a blue moon. No, the light of the moon won't change co…
Missing Endangered Person Reported In Chester County Missing Endangered Person Reported In Chester County
Missing Endangered Person Reported In Chester County An 82-year-old endangered person has gone missing in Chester County, authorities said. The West Whiteland Twp. Police Department is searching for Michael Borochowski, described as 5'08", 175 lbs., grey hair, blue eyes, and unknown clothing.  Borochowski's vehicle was last seen in the area of Bowmansville PA on PA Turnpike 276 West, Lancaster County on Sunday, Aug. 18 at approximately 1:30 pm., police said. Police believe this person may be at special risk of harm or injury, or may be confused.  Anyone with information on Michael Borochowski is asked to contact police immediately…
Shoeless 11-Year-Old Boy Who Ran Away From Grandma's House Found: PA State Police Shoeless 11-Year-Old Boy Who Ran Away From Grandma's House Found: PA State Police
Shoeless 11-Year-Old Boy Who Ran Away From Grandma's House Found: PA State Police A boy who left home without his shoes on has been found safe, Pennsylvania State Police told Daily Voice on Monday, Aug. 19.  Ace Snook, 11, most recently of the 200 block of East Main Street in Myerstown Borough went missing before 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14. PSP officers were called to the home at 11:25 p.m. after he ran away without any shoes, money, or his cell phone.  Ace had been living at the home with his grandmother for the past two weeks. About the search, PSP released the following statement: "An extensive canvass was conducted by patrol units with negativ…
Man With Knife Barricades Himself In Philly Basement Man With Knife Barricades Himself In Philly Basement
Man With Knife Barricades Himself In Philly Basement Philadelphia Police responded to a man barricaded inside a basement, authorities said. The person had a weapon on the 4100 block of Devereaux Street (private rowhome) at 10:49 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, they said. A 44-year-old Hispanic male locked himself inside the basement of this property, police said. The male is possibly armed with a knife. It was declared a barricade at 12:24 p.m. 
Police Respond To 'Critical Incident' In Berks County Police Respond To 'Critical Incident' In Berks County
Police Respond To 'Critical Incident' In Berks County Members of the Robeson Township police were involved in a "critical incident" on Sunday, Aug. 18, authorities said. They did not specifically explain what the incident was but said it did not pose a threat to the public. At approximately 12:14 PM, Robeson Township Police were involved in the incident on Main Street (State Route 724) between Cedar Hill Road and Jackson Street. The following agencies assisted Robeson Township Police: Caernarvon Township Police Brecknock Township Police Birdsboro Borough Police Cumru Township Police Amity Township Police Exeter Township Police Pennsylvania …
Teen's Coming-Of-Age YouTube Video That Won Jim Thorpe Film Fest Becoming Hollywood Movie Teen's Coming-Of-Age YouTube Video That Won Jim Thorpe Film Fest Becoming Hollywood Movie
Teen's Coming-Of-Age YouTube Video That Won Jim Thorpe Film Fest Becoming Hollywood Movie A young director's short film on YouTube with more than 7.3 million views that was filmed across New Jersey will soon be made into a major motion picture. According to Deadline, TriStar Pictures — a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment — purchased the rights to Wesley Wang's "nothing, except everything" following a bidding war. It will be produced by Darren Aronofsky and his company, Protozoa Pictures. The 12-minute 50-second movie is about a graduating high schooler navigating a "world of seemingly inevitable chaos by finding order in the number 7," according to the IMDB desc…
Schuylkill County Man Threatened FBI Agents On Social Media: USDOJ Schuylkill County Man Threatened FBI Agents On Social Media: USDOJ
Schuylkill County Man Threatened FBI Agents On Social Media: Usdoj A 42-year-old Schuylkill County man used social media to threaten FBI agents, authorities said. Joshua Frisch, of Frackville, was sentenced on Aug. 7, to time served (six months) and three years of supervised release by United States District Court Judge Julia K. Munley for one count of Influencing a Federal Official by Threat, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Frisch previously pleaded guilty to threatening federal law enforcement officers, namely FBI Agents, with the intent to interfere with those officers in the performance of their official duties, according to U.S. Attorney…
NJ Corrections Officer Charged With Violating PA Inmate's Constitutional Rights: USDOJ NJ Corrections Officer Charged With Violating PA Inmate's Constitutional Rights: USDOJ
NJ Corrections Officer Charged With Violating PA Inmate's Constitutional Rights: Usdoj A 35-year-old former Pennsylvania prison guard has been charged with violating an inmate's constitutional rights for several offenses, authorities said. Ivory S. Cousins, of West Deptford, NJ, allegedly ignored the inmate's significant injuries from an assault by other inmates, pepper sprayed him, helped another inmate to steal from him, and obstructed the investigation of what happened to him, according to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero Cousins was a correctional officer employed by the Philadelphia Department of Prisons in August 2019. While on duty at the Curran-Fromhold Correct…
Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty In PA Police Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty In PA Police
Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty In PA Police A volunteer fire police officer was struck dead in the line of duty, Newberry Township police announced at 8:32 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.  A coroner was called to the intersection of Red Mill and Corn Hill Roads in Newberry Township at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, as we initially reported, but hours later we learned the officer was struck at 2:20 p.m.  "The fire police officer was directing traffic at the intersection following a separate vehicle crash in the area," the police noted adding "Due to the circumstances of this incident, Newberry Township Police requested the Pennsylvania State…