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Attempted Murder Suspect Stole Car From PA Driveway, Troopers Say (UPDATED) Attempted Murder Suspect Stole Car From PA Driveway, Troopers Say (UPDATED)
Attempted Murder Suspect Stole Car From PA Driveway, Troopers Say (Updated) A man accused of attempted murder in Delaware County stole a car out of a Berks County driveway early Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, state police say.  Troopers found an abandoned GMC in Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County around 4:30 a.m., they wrote in a release.  The last known driver of the car was 29-year-old Umar Kimel Presbery, who was wanted by Tinicum Township police for attempted homicide and assault, authorities said.  An hour later and four miles away, a Greenwich Township resident reported that his Subaru was missing from his driveway, according to troopers.  Inv…

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by Mac Bullock
Weather
Here's How Much Rain Fell Across Southeastern PA This Week Here's How Much Rain Fell Across Southeastern PA This Week
Here's How Much Rain Fell Across Southeastern PA This Week It's been a green, wet December in southeastern Pennsylvania and this week was no exception, with sustained showers throughout Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 27 and 28.  Here's how the rainfall in each county stacked up, according to the National Weather Service's Mount Holly Station.  Berks County received between 2 and 2.76 inches, with the highest figure recorded in Boyertown.  Bucks County received between 2.08 and 2.96 inches of rain, with the most rainfall recorded in Quakertown.  Chester County got between 2.11 and 3.14 inches of rain, with the largest amount fall…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Abandoned Church In Delaware County Firefighters Battle Blaze At Abandoned Church In Delaware County
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Abandoned Church In Delaware County Multiple departments responded to a fire early Tuesday morning, Dec. 19 at an abandoned church in Chester, officials say.  Units were called to the corner of West 3rd Street and Parker Street around 5:45 a.m. for a fire that reached three alarms, said Prospect Park Fire Company.  Photos from the scene showed massive flames and heavy smoke flowing across the building's roof.  Delaware County Emergency Services 911 is on scene assisting City of Chester Bureau of Fire on a commerical multi alarm... Posted by Delaware County Emergency Services 911 on Tuesday, December 1…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Man Fired At Store Clerk In South Jersey: Prosecutor Philadelphia Man Fired At Store Clerk In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Philadelphia Man Fired At Store Clerk In South Jersey: Prosecutor A 30-year-old man from Philadelphia has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a South Jersey convenience store, authorities said. Jevonte F. Pressley is accused of firing a weapon at a store employee in West Deptford leading to charges of attempted murder, armed robbery, terroristic threats, theft and weapons offenses, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. On Sunday, Nov. 19, West Deptford Police were dispatched to the Heritage Convenience Store at 710 Delaware Street. During the robbery, the suspect brandished a black handgun and aimed it at a Heritage…

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by Jon Craig
Traffic
Drivers Fled From Back-To-Back Crashes On I-95, 1 Missing: PA State Police Drivers Fled From Back-To-Back Crashes On I-95, 1 Missing: PA State Police
Drivers Fled From Back-To-Back Crashes On I-95, 1 Missing: PA State Police A driver is missing after one multi-car crash led to another on Interstate 95 on Monday morning, according to state police.  It began when a 2014 Honda Pilot struck the rear of a PepsiCo. tractor-trailer while changing lanes without enough clearance on I-95 North in Chester City, Delaware County, just before 6 a.m. on Nov. 20, troopers detailed.  When troopers arrived, they found the tractor-trailer on fire and the Honda Pilot abandoned. The PepsiCo. driver lost control of his vehicle due to the crash and slammed into the concrete barrier between the north and southbound lanes, PS…

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by Jillian Pikora and Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Delco Police Officers Involved In Fiery Crash During Traffic Stop On I-95 Delco Police Officers Involved In Fiery Crash During Traffic Stop On I-95
Delco Police Officers Involved In Fiery Crash During Traffic Stop On I-95 Police officers in Delaware County, PA were involved in a fiery crash during a traffic stop early Saturday, Nov. 11, on I-95, police said. The Chester officers were on the scene of a traffic stop on the southbound side of I-95 near Kerlin Street, when a passing vehicle struck the back of the police vehicles, causing some of the vehicles to erupt in flames around 3 a.m., police said. According to 6abc, three officers were outside of the vehicles at the time of the crash, and two civilians inside of their vehicle were taken to an area hospital for evaluation. Conditions were unknown…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Late PA Dad Leaves Behind Infant, Pregnant Wife Late PA Dad Leaves Behind Infant, Pregnant Wife
Late PA Dad Leaves Behind Infant, Pregnant Wife Ryan P. McKnight of Springfield, a devoted husband and father, died suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 29, loved ones said in his obituary. He was 30.  A Delaware County native, McKnight attended both St. Francis of Assisi School and Springfield High School before continuing his studies at Pennsylvania State University, relatives said in his obit. It was during his time as a Nittany Lion that Ryan met his future wife, Colleen "Bean" Lake, according to loved ones.  "Ryan found his perfect match and his greatest love when he met 'Bean,'" said Molly Stefanski on GoFundMe. "Ryan’s devotion to Bean was…

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by Mac Bullock
News
Man Shot In Groin Ending Argument At Philly Area Wawa, Police Say Man Shot In Groin Ending Argument At Philly Area Wawa, Police Say
Man Shot In Groin Ending Argument At Philly Area Wawa, Police Say A Delaware County man is charged with attempted murder after police claim he shot another man during a fight in a Wawa parking lot.  Keimork Buffaloe and a friend were talking to two other men at the 2608 Chichester Avenue shop late on Sept. 1 when an argument broke out, according to authorities. The 44-year-old Buffaloe and the victim were separated but continued to argue until took out a revolver and opened fire, police claimed.  Officials said the victim received "multiple gunshot wounds to the groin and scrotum" and was hospitalized.  Investigators said the shootin…

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by Mac Bullock
Lifestyle
Delco Corner Store Sells $1 Million Scratch-Off Ticket Delco Corner Store Sells $1 Million Scratch-Off Ticket
Delco Corner Store Sells $1 Million Scratch-Off Ticket A Delaware County shopper stopped by a corner store this week and left a millionaire, according to Pennsylvania Lottery officials.  The lucky winner earned the jackpot prize from a Big Money Millionaire scratcher, a $20 game, Lottery representatives said.  Highland Beverage at 7718 West Chester Pike in Upper Darby will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.  It's the second time in the last week that a Pennsylvania Lottery player in Delco won big. Last Monday, Oct. 9, a shopper at an ACME in Bryn Mawr earned $650,000 from a Match 6 Lotto game, Da…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Homicide Investigation: PA Woman, 34, Found Dead In Apartment Homicide Investigation: PA Woman, 34, Found Dead In Apartment
Homicide Investigation: PA Woman, 34, Found Dead In Apartment Chester police are investigating the death of a 34-year-old woman as a homicide.  Shante Whitaker was found unconscious and bleeding from her head at her 1239 Curran Street apartment Monday night, Oct. 9, authorities said.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.  Police said they found a bullet hole on the wall in the room where she was discovered as well as "several spent shell casings" outside the apartment.  Anyone with information is asked to call Chester police detective Rhaheem Blanden at 610-447-8420 or Delaware County detective William Murphy at 610-89…

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by Mac Bullock
Lifestyle
$650K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Delco $650K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Delco
$650K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Delco A shopper in Delaware County walked out of the grocery store six figures richer on Monday, Oct. 9.  The lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player matched all six winning numbers to earn the $650,000 jackpot prize for the Match 6 Lotto, according to state officials.  The ACME Market at 601 West Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr will now receive a $5,000 bonus check for selling the lucky ticket.  It's the second time in recent months that the store vended a prize-winning slip. In August, a player matched five out of six balls in a Powerball drawing to walk away with $100,000, Daily V…

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by Mac Bullock
Weather
Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Eastern PA, Meteorologists Say Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Eastern PA, Meteorologists Say
Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Eastern PA, Meteorologists Say The heavy rains that are flooding roadways in New Jersey and grounding school buses in New York are impacting parts of eastern Pennsylvania as well, according to the National Weather Service.  Meteorologists say areas east and northeast of Philadelphia — including Bucks and Northampton counties — could see up to six inches of rainfall by 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29.  A coastal flood advisory is in effect for Philadelphia, Delaware County, and lower Bucks County, NWS says. Residents are reminded to seek higher ground and stay clear of water if flash flooding occurs.  ⚠️👀 Areas of heavy r…

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by Mac Bullock