Owner of PA Restaurant Gets Prison Time For Defrauding COVID Programs: Authorities Owner of PA Restaurant Gets Prison Time For Defrauding COVID Programs: Authorities
Owner of PA Restaurant Gets Prison Time For Defrauding COVID Programs: Authorities The owner of a Montgomery County Italian restaurant is getting prison time for defrauding several federal COVID-19 relief programs, authorities said. Giuseppina “Josephine” Leone, 62, of North Wales, was sentenced to 21 months in prison and one year of supervised release on Tuesday, Oct. 22, the US Department of Justice said in a news release. She must also pay a $50,000 fine and a $300 special assessment for pandemic program fraud, the news release states. Leone has also paid full restitution in the amount of $972,861. Her request for a sentence involving an alternative to jail time was de…
Second Murder-Suicide In PA In 12 Hours: DA Second Murder-Suicide In PA In 12 Hours: DA
Second Murder-Suicide In PA In 12 Hours: DA A second murder-suicide in less than 12 hours, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 25.  A father and son were found dead in East Goshen Township around 10:34 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, as detailed in the release.  The Westtown East Goshen Regional Police Department and the Chester County Detectives are investigating this murder-suicide that did not involve any firearms, the DA explained. There is no threat to the public or "There is no threat to the public," the DA said.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information ab…
Murder-Suicide At PA Nursing Home (UPDATE) Murder-Suicide At PA Nursing Home (UPDATE)
Murder-Suicide At PA Nursing Home (Update) A husband and wife are dead following a shooting at a nursing home in Pennsylvania on Thursday, Oct. 24, according to District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe. An 89-year-old woman died at the scene and her 90-year-old was taken to Reading Hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head — he passed away during the night, the DA explained in an updated release on Friday, Oct. 25.  Officers were dispatched to a report of "shots being fired within the facility" at Manatawny Manor in Pottstown late Thursday morning, according to the DA. Soon emergency servic…
Infant Drowns In Bathtub, PA Mom Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter: Reports Infant Drowns In Bathtub, PA Mom Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter: Reports
Infant Drowns In Bathtub, PA Mom Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter: Reports An Allentown mother was charged with involuntary manslaughter after her infant son drowned in the bathtub of their residence, authorities said. Megan Ramsey, 24, was charged for leaving the boy unattended in the bathtub with the water running, leading to his drowning, according to the affidavit.  Ramsey was charged on Monday, Oct. 21, according to court documents.  The drowning happened in the 1800 block of South Church Street on Wednesday, April 24, the affidavit states. The boy was 13 months old at the time. Ramsey left him in the bathtub unsupervised with some toys while…
DA Recommends Menendez Brothers Be Resentenced After Spending Decades In Prison (BREAKING) DA Recommends Menendez Brothers Be Resentenced After Spending Decades In Prison (BREAKING)
DA Recommends Menendez Brothers Be Resentenced After Spending Decades In Prison (Breaking) Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who spent their childhoods in New Jersey and New York, be resentenced after spending decades in prison for the shotgun murder of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. The brothers, now in their 50s, should be freed and placed on parole for the murders of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez in August 1989, Gascón said at a news conference Thursday, Oct. 24, that comes amid worldwide viewership of a series on their story on Netflix. The case now moves forward to a Los A…
Thousands Gather For Funeral Of Turkish Dissident Fethullah Gulen Who Died In PA Thousands Gather For Funeral Of Turkish Dissident Fethullah Gulen Who Died In PA
Thousands Gather For Funeral Of Turkish Dissident Fethullah Gulen Who Died In PA Hundreds of people gathered at Skylands Ballpark for the funeral of Fethullah Gulen, a prominent Turkish Muslim cleric, who inspired a movement in his native country, on Thursday, Oct. 24. The funeral in Frankford Township caused delays in the area, with Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada asking drivers to avoid the intersections of Route 15, 206, 565 and the surrounding area during the funeral. Gulen's official X account said that an estimated 20,000 people were inside and outside of the ballpark for this funeral. The stadium has 4,200 seats, the website says. 🔶Muhterem Fethullah Gül…
PA Prison Guard Stabbed: Police PA Prison Guard Stabbed: Police
PA Prison Guard Stabbed: Police A prison guard is in the hospital following a stabbing, Philadelphia police announced on Thursday, Oct. 24.  The stabbing happened at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, located at 8101 State Road in Philadelphia around 1:40 p.m. An inmate stabbed the guard once in the left arm, according to PPD.  "The guard was transported by Medic 49 to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, where they were placed in stable condition," the police wrote in the release.  The scene was being held, but no weapon was recovered.  The offender has been detained, and the investigation is ong…
Mugshot Released Of Woman Going 90 MPH+ Charged For Crash Killing PA Dad, Daughter: Affidavit Mugshot Released Of Woman Going 90 MPH+ Charged For Crash Killing PA Dad, Daughter: Affidavit
Mugshot Released Of Woman Going 90 MPH+ Charged For Crash Killing PA Dad, Daughter: Affidavit The mugshot of a woman who caused a double-fatal crash — killing a father and his daughter — has been released, on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.  Beth Anne Fife, 51, of Dawkins Drive, East Earl, has been charged with two counts each of the following: vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter, and recklessly endangering another person, as well as related driving offenses on Wednesday, Oct. 16, court records show. The charges are in connection with the crash on Route 322/West 28th Divison Highway near the Lancaster/Lebanon counties line that killed Allen English, 84, of Lititz, and his daug…
Reading Man Busted With Drugs, Guns, 'Numerous Paraphernalia Items': Berks DA Reading Man Busted With Drugs, Guns, 'Numerous Paraphernalia Items': Berks DA
Reading Man Busted With Drugs, Guns, 'Numerous Paraphernalia Items': Berks DA A Reading man targeted in a drug bust was found with guns, various drugs, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia, authorities said. Allah Jamal Johnson, 38, of 1501 Perkiomen Avenue, was arrested outside of his residence on Wednesday, Oct. 23 after authorities executed a search warrant, according to the Berks County District Attorney's Office. An investigation by the Berks County Drug Task Force into Johnson began in August, resulting in a search warrant for his home and his vehicle, a white Buick Regal. During the search, investigators found: One Smith and Wesson 9mm pistol with an ob…
PA Infant's Life Cut Short After Father Violently Shook Her, Community Rallies Around Family PA Infant's Life Cut Short After Father Violently Shook Her, Community Rallies Around Family
PA Infant's Life Cut Short After Father Violently Shook Her, Community Rallies Around Family A one-month-old Lackawanna County girl died after her father violently shook her. Now, the community is rallying around the family. Cecilia Rossetti suffered traumatic injuries after falling prey to Shaken Baby Syndrome, according to a GoFundMe campaign set up to benefit the family. She died on Monday, Oct. 21. Although her life was short, "Cecilia's sweet, gentle spirit has touched the hearts of many, especially her big sister Celeste, who has cherished every moment of being a big sister," the campaign states.  Watching the two sisters together was their mother's greatest joy, a…
Next Of Kin For Red Lion Woman Who Died At Wellspan York Hospital Sought By Coroner Next Of Kin For Red Lion Woman Who Died At Wellspan York Hospital Sought By Coroner
Next Of Kin For Red Lion Woman Who Died At Wellspan York Hospital Sought By Coroner The next of kin for a woman who recently died is being searched for by the York County Coroner's Office according to a release on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Lydia Rumph,  who was in her mid-70s, and lived in the Red Lion Area, recently died at Wellspan York Hospital, according to the coroner. She had no next-of-kin on file, Coroner Pam Gay explained. The Coroner's office has attempted to find any relatives several times, but have received no response. Anyone with information on Rumph's next of kind is asked to contact the York County Coroner's Office at (717) 840-7617 or the Wellspan York H…
$60K Raised In Less Than 24 Hours For Family Of Slain PA State Police Officer $60K Raised In Less Than 24 Hours For Family Of Slain PA State Police Officer
$60K Raised In Less Than 24 Hours For Family Of Slain PA State Police Officer A community is rallying for the family of a Pennsylvania State Police officer who was allegedly stabbed to death on a hiking by a Maryland.  Off-duty PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer, Benjamin J. Brallier, age 44, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Moon Township, was found stabbed while running near near the 1900 block of Hassam Road on Montour Trail on Monday, Oct. 21 at 2:52 p.m., as Daily Voice previously reported. He later died in an area hospital.  Anthony Alexi "Antonia" Quesen also known as Antonia Kaseim, 25, of Baltimore, MD, has been arrested and charge…