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PA Man With 1K+ Images, Videos Of Child Porn Spends Birthday Surrendering To Police PA Man With 1K+ Images, Videos Of Child Porn Spends Birthday Surrendering To Police
PA Man With 1K+ Images, Videos Of Child Porn Spends Birthday Surrendering To Police One Pennsylvania man spent his birthday surrendering to police after an investigation found him in possession of over 1,000 photos and videos of child pornography, authorities say. Eric J. McCarthy, of Lancaster, had been under investigation since police received a cyber tipline notification about a suspect in possession of child pornography and an investigation was launched by Manheim Township police on Oct. 17, 2021, the department said in a release. The investigation yielded at least seven videos and 1,126 images of child pornography on McCarthy's iPhone, police say. McCarthy was charge…

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Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia
Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia Pennsylvania native Brandon M. Kuklentz died suddenly on Tuesday, March 29 after battling addiction, according to loved ones mourning his loss. He was 29 years old. Formerly of Lehighton and Lancaster, Kuklentz died in Philadelphia, his obituary states. Kuklentz was born in Bethlehem but was a 2012 graduate of Lehighton High School. He enjoyed wrestling while attending school, and recently worked as a machinist for the All American Threaded Products Co., Lancaster, his obituary says.  He was also a member of Zion United Church of Christ, in Lehighton. Kuklentz had struggled with addictio…

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Man Who Lured, Raped Girls Nabbed At PA Mall In Undercover Sting: Police Man Who Lured, Raped Girls Nabbed At PA Mall In Undercover Sting: Police
Man Who Lured, Raped Girls Nabbed At PA Mall In Undercover Sting: Police An 18-year-old man who started online relationships with three girls under the age of 15 and raped at least one of them, was caught in a police sting at a Pennsylvania mall, according to a release by police. Lancaster City Bureau of police began investigating Robert Jesus Medina Jr., of Lancaster, after receiving a tip about "his sexual relationships with numerous young girls" in September 2021. Investigators found Medina had or attempted to engage in sexual relationships with three different girls between the ages of 12 and 14-years-old, Lancaster City police stated in the release. Detect…

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Undercover Detective Nabs 14 'Johns' In PA Prostitution Ring Undercover Detective Nabs 14 'Johns' In PA Prostitution Ring
Undercover Detective Nabs 14 'Johns' In PA Prostitution Ring An online ad and a local hotel helped lay a thirst trap for police to capture 14 so-called "Johns" who participated in a sex trafficking ring in Pennsylvania. The Lancaster County Human Trafficking Task Force, launched on January 11, but in less than 2 months it has successfully completed it's operation, Lancaster County media specialist Sean McBryan says in a statement released on Thursday, Mar. 24. After the task placed the ad online, the undercover female detective answered over 100 "Johns" who replied to the online ad— all in about eight hours on Mar. 10, McBryan says. Some of the res…

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by Jillian Pikora
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PA Ballet Dancer Gets Standing Ovation From 'American Idol' Judges PA Ballet Dancer Gets Standing Ovation From 'American Idol' Judges
PA Ballet Dancer Gets Standing Ovation From 'American Idol' Judges A Pennsylvania man has been working as a professional ballet dancer in Germany but he is back in the US and he just made it through his audition to join the 20th season of American Idol, thanks in part to some Incubus's Frontman Brandon Boyd. Skyler Maxy-Wert, of Lancaster, told the judge how he grew up as the son of a mime who loved the arts and performing, he told the judges. He moved to New York City when he was 13-years-old to study ballet at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre "to fulfill my dream of becoming a professional dancer," before joining the AB…

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PA Mom Threw Her Baby Before Attacking Her Teenage Son: Police PA Mom Threw Her Baby Before Attacking Her Teenage Son: Police
PA Mom Threw Her Baby Before Attacking Her Teenage Son: Police A 17-month-old baby was thrown across a room and a 14-year-old boy was attacked by their mom, police say. Manor Township Officer Carolyn Gundel was dispatched to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Stone Mill Road on Monday, Mar. 14 around 7:15 p.m., according to a release by the department. During Gundel’s investigation, she determined Alicia Louise Forbes, 37, Lancaster, had committed the above acts. She was arrested and charged with a felony for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a misdemeanor for Simple Assault, and a summary offense for Harassment, court records s…

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PA Native Stars Alongside Renée Zellweger In New NBC Show PA Native Stars Alongside Renée Zellweger In New NBC Show
PA Native Stars Alongside Renée Zellweger In New NBC Show A central Pennsylvania native is making his prime time debut as Renée Zellweger's son in a new NBC show. "The Thing About Pam" Is a true-crime drama telling the story of Betsy Faria's death allegedly at the hands of Pam Hupp. Drew Scheid, 24, plays Travis Hupp, the second child of Pam Hupp from her second marriage. Scheid has strong Pennsylvania roots in media, his father previously worked at WGAL News 8, according to the outlet. His grandfather was also a "Philadelphia radio and television personality Bill "Wee Willie" Webber,' as stated on his IMDb profile trivia. The Lancaster native…

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PA Man Intentionally Crashes Into Pole To Hurt Passenger: Police PA Man Intentionally Crashes Into Pole To Hurt Passenger: Police
PA Man Intentionally Crashes Into Pole To Hurt Passenger: Police A Pennsylvania man intentionally drove into multiple traffic poles in a crash on Feb. 4, the police say. Shailesh Khanal, 28, of Lancaster, was in an argument with the passenger in his car when he intentionally drove into a traffic pole at the intersection of North President and Columbia avenues around 3:24 a.m., according to the Manheim Township Police Department. After hitting one pole, he attempted to drive into a second pole, but the passenger was able to get the vehicle into “park” and escape, the police wrote in a release. “Khanal then intentionally drove into the second traffic pol…

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PA Ex-Con Commits Arson Day After Release: Authorities PA Ex-Con Commits Arson Day After Release: Authorities
PA Ex-Con Commits Arson Day After Release: Authorities The day after a man was released on bail he committed arson, according to court documents. Austin Lloyd Charles, 33, of no fixed address in Lancaster, was arrested for arson on Saturday, according to court documents. His bail on his previous bail for fleeing was increased to $100,000 on a court order on Jan. 21, according to court documents. He fulfilled this bail and was released the same day, according to the updated court docket. The following day he committed the arson at a residence-- with two people inside-- in the 1700 block of Conard Road just before 6:30 a.m., according to …

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Man In Stolen Vehicle Crashes Into Pennsylvania State Police During Pursuit Man In Stolen Vehicle Crashes Into Pennsylvania State Police During Pursuit
Man In Stolen Vehicle Crashes Into Pennsylvania State Police During Pursuit A man led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle-- before crashing into a state police vehicle, according to a release by police. Shane McCracken, 39, of Lancaster, was spotted by an officer with the Quarryville police department who was on patrol near the Turkey Hill located at 265 West State Street Quarryville on Dec. 30 around 8:30 p.m., according to a release by police. The officer looked up the vehicle's license plate and learned it was stolen. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, McCracken gave chase onto roadways patrolled by state troopers, who took over the pursuit, acco…

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2 Dead In Lancaster House Fire 2 Dead In Lancaster House Fire
2 Dead In Lancaster House Fire Two people died in a house fire early Monday in Lancaster, authorities said. Firefighters were called to the home on the 100 block of Little Britain Church around 3:35 a.m., where flames consumed the first floor, PA State Police Trooper Kevin Kochka said. During the overhaul process, two victims were found dead. Their identities have not been confirmed and the investigation into the cause of the fire is being led by the Pennsylvania State Police, Fire Marshall Unit.  A preliminary investigation revealed that the fire does not appear to be suspicious in nature at this time. A…

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Amtrak Train Strikes Pedestrian Dead In PA Amtrak Train Strikes Pedestrian Dead In PA
Amtrak Train Strikes Pedestrian Dead In PA UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Steven Gomez, 25, according to a report by LancasterOnline. ORIGINAL: A train operated by Amtrak has hit and killed a pedestrian, according to emergency dispatchers. The pedestrian was hit in Lancaster near Grofftown Road on Friday around 2 p.m., according to dispatchers.  The victim died at the scene, dispatches say. The train was enroute to Philadelphia, reports abc27 citing a viewer's daughter onboard the train.  No other injuries were reported and no cars derailed. Amtrak police are handling the investigation. Follow Daily Voi…

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