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Convicted Killer Pleads Guilty To Escape Charges After Eluding Authorities For Weeks In PA Convicted Killer Pleads Guilty To Escape Charges After Eluding Authorities For Weeks In PA
Convicted Killer Pleads Guilty To Escape Charges After Eluding Authorities For Weeks In PA A convicted killer who eluded authorities for nearly two weeks last year in Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty to escape charges, authorities said. A nationwide manhunt for Danilo Cavalcante, 35, a native of Brazil, ended on Sept. 13, 2023, with his capture. He was found hiding under foliage within a search perimeter in northern Chester County, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison in Pocopson Township while awaiting a transfer to state prison to serve a life sentence for killing his ex-girlfriend. Cavalcante pleaded guilty to charges of burglary…

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by Jon Craig
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$10K Reward Offered After 43 Guns Stolen In 2 PA Masked Burglaries: ATF $10K Reward Offered After 43 Guns Stolen In 2 PA Masked Burglaries: ATF
$10K Reward Offered After 43 Guns Stolen In 2 PA Masked Burglaries: ATF Multiple agencies are investigating after 43 guns were stolen in two burglaries of the same Lancaster firearms shop, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Philadelphia Field Division accounted on Wednesday, Aug. 14.  A $10,000 reward is being offered by the ATF and the National Shooting Sports Foundation for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft of firearms from Jones Firearms, LLC, a federal firearm licensee, as explained in the release.  The burglaries and thefts happened at Jones Firearms, LLC located at 2200 …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Wanted Man Stole Firearm From Poconos Gun Range: Police Wanted Man Stole Firearm From Poconos Gun Range: Police
Wanted Man Stole Firearm From Poconos Gun Range: Police A man wanted by Easton police is now accused of stealing a handgun from a shooting range in Stroudsburg, according to authorities.  Lawrence J. Handlovic, 34, walked into Pocono Pistol at 85 North 1st Street on July 4, said police.  He rented a 9mm Glock handgun, used the indoor shooting range, then fled with the gun through an emergency exit, according to investigators. Handlovic was gone when police arrived but he left behind his driver's license which authorities used to identify him.  Police believe the 34-year-old may be living in the Nazareth area and sa…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
'Multiple Firearms Stolen' From Unlocked Vehicles, PA State Police Say 'Multiple Firearms Stolen' From Unlocked Vehicles, PA State Police Say
'Multiple Firearms Stolen' From Unlocked Vehicles, PA State Police Say Two people are wanted by Pennsylvania State Police after multiple firearms were taken from unlocked vehicles in Central Pennsylvania. The thieves entered the unlocked cars in the 200 block of Misty Hill Drive, Peach Bottom Township, from 4 until 4:45 a.m. on Oct. 14, 2023, Pennsylvania State Police detailed in a release. "One of the vehicles had four handguns stolen out of the center console," Trooper James Grothey said.  PSP obtained surveillance video from Misty Hill Drive showing the two suspects. One of the suspected thieves appears to be "a white male wit…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Window Smashed, Firearm Stolen In Broad Daylight Northampton County Car Break-In, Police Say Window Smashed, Firearm Stolen In Broad Daylight Northampton County Car Break-In, Police Say
Window Smashed, Firearm Stolen In Broad Daylight Northampton County Car Break-In, Police Say A window was smashed and a firearm was stolen during a Northampton County car break-in in broad daylight, say authorities who are seeking clues on the culprit. An occupant of the vehicle pictured above broke a window and stole a firearm from a car parked on the 2800 block of Brodhead Road in Bethlehem Township around 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, local police said in a release on Wednesday, July 13. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2020-2022 Hyundai Sonata and has been involved in other thefts around the county, though its registration plate has been swapped several times, police said…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
East Lansdowne Burglar Flees Home With Gun: Police East Lansdowne Burglar Flees Home With Gun: Police
East Lansdowne Burglar Flees Home With Gun: Police East Lansdowne police are asking for the public's help in identifying a burglar who they say fled a home with cash and a gun. Surveillance footage captured the alleged burglar leaving the Melrose Avenue home around 3:50 p.m. Tuesday a 9mm handgun in its carrying case, according to police. Police believe the suspect fled in a black Chevy Trailblazer. Anyone with information is urged to contact the department at 610-259-2308 or TIPS@ELPD.ORG

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by Nicole Acosta