DUI Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Montco Mom: DA DUI Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Montco Mom: DA
DUI Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Montco Mom: DA A DUI driver faces homicide by vehicle charges for the Nov. 25, 2023 crash that killed Laishah “Nala” Holloman, an area farm manager and beekeeper with New Jersey roots, prosecutors say.  Shaikan Pitts, a 33-year-old Philadelphia resident, is being held in lieu of a $90,000 bond, said the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office on Wednesday.  Pitts' Nissan Rogue struck Holloman's white Ford van as she pulled out of a driveway near Old York Road and Spring Avenue in Elkins Park, investigators said. Pitts' Nissan hit the van "with such force that it caused the v…
Fire Ravages 55+ Community Clubhouse In Montgomery County Fire Ravages 55+ Community Clubhouse In Montgomery County
Fire Ravages 55+ Community Clubhouse In Montgomery County A fire swept through a 55-plus community in Montgomery County Wednesday morning, March 20. The pre-dawn blaze brought firefighters to the development off Stump and Horsham roads for a fire in the community's clubhouse. According to Action News, the community used the clubhouse for voting and office space. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Children Orphaned In PA Murder-Suicide, Campaign Says Children Orphaned In PA Murder-Suicide, Campaign Says
Children Orphaned In PA Murder-Suicide, Campaign Says Support is surging for Montgomery County children who were left without either parent in a weekend murder-suicide. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Durdona Sultanova, 43, was shot and killed by her ex-husband, 44-year-old Al Allaberg, in a home on the 400 block of Carson Terrace Saturday, March 16. According to a GoFundMe for the family, Sultanova and Allaberg are survived by their two children. "Many know Durdona for her generosity, kindness, and open heart who has helped many," reads the campaign launched by Lilia Tamkovitch, noting the kids are being cared for by Sultano…
MURDER-SUICIDE: Ex-Spouses' Bodies Found In Walk-In Closet Of MontCo Home, DA Says MURDER-SUICIDE: Ex-Spouses' Bodies Found In Walk-In Closet Of MontCo Home, DA Says
Murder-suicide: Ex-Spouses' Bodies Found In Walk-In Closet Of MontCo Home, DA Says A 43-year-old woman was shot and killed by her ex-husband who then turned the gun on himself in Montgomery County over the weekend, authorities said. Al Allaberg, 44, is believed to have killed Durdona Sultanova in a home on the 400 block of Carson Terrace of Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said Sunday, March 17. The pair's bodies were found in a walk-in closet of a master bedroom after two young residents of the home called 9-1-1 around 4:40 p.m. Saturday, March 16, Steele said alongside  Lower Moreland Township Police Chief David J. S…
'Fitness Guru' With 'Sex Slave Training Program' May Have More Victims In Philly Area: FBI 'Fitness Guru' With 'Sex Slave Training Program' May Have More Victims In Philly Area: FBI
'Fitness Guru' With 'Sex Slave Training Program' May Have More Victims In Philly Area: FBI A California man is facing federal charges out of the FBI's Philadelphia Field Office for a child exploitation scheme, and authorities believe he may have more victims in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. According to the FBI, John Douglas Burch, of Santa Monica, began praying on girls as early as 2014, and has been charged in an indictment with traveling to engage in illicit sexual conduct and enticement of a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct and prostitution, United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero and FBI Philadelphia Special Agent in Charge Wayne A. Jacobs said. …
Police Detail Urgent Care Worker's Alleged Sexual Assaults On Patients In MontCo Police Detail Urgent Care Worker's Alleged Sexual Assaults On Patients In MontCo
Police Detail Urgent Care Worker's Alleged Sexual Assaults On Patients In MontCo A Montgomery County urgent care employee was arrested for sexually assaulting patients, authorities announced. Ramon Garcia, a medical assistant at Carbon Health on The Fairway in Jenkintown, was arrested and charged with aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, and invasion of privacy on Monday, March 11 after assaulting two patients at the location, Abington police said. On March 1, a female victim told Abington police that a man identified as Ramon at the Carbon Health Urgent Care told her she had been randomly selected for observation before having her urinate in a cup for a …
Montco Man Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Cherished Husband, Father' Montco Man Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Cherished Husband, Father'
Montco Man Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Cherished Husband, Father' Marcus Pochettino, a Montgomery County husband and father of two, died suddenly in a car crash last Tuesday, Feb. 27, loved ones said in a GoFundMe. He was 38.  Pochettino was killed when his car crashed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bensalem, the Bucks County Coroner's Office told Daily Voice.  He lived in Lafayette Hill with his wife of 12 years, Casey, and their sons, 9-year-old Charles and 7-year-old Sebastian, wrote GoFundMe campaign organizer Jamie Kaye.  "Marcus was the epitome of a loving spouse and father, deeply involved in his community and family life," Ka…
Serial Burglar Stole Thousands In Merchandise From Bucks Businesses: Police Serial Burglar Stole Thousands In Merchandise From Bucks Businesses: Police
Serial Burglar Stole Thousands In Merchandise From Bucks Businesses: Police A suspect in Montgomery County is now also accused in a string of burglaries at Bucks County businesses, according to authorities.  Chiayi Chen, who is being held in Montco for burglary and related counts, is a suspect in three 2023 Lower Southampton thefts, said township police in a release.  Investigators believe Chen, 43, stole a $1,700 e-bike from Guy's Bicycles in Feasterville-Trevose on Aug. 24. A different bike, previously reported stolen from a Highland Avenue home, was found abandoned at the shop, police said.  Chen was captured on video camera stealing both bi…
22 'Probable' Cases Of Lead Poisoning In PA Linked To Applesauce Recalled By FDA: Officials 22 'Probable' Cases Of Lead Poisoning In PA Linked To Applesauce Recalled By FDA: Officials
22 'Probable' Cases Of Lead Poisoning In PA Linked To Applesauce Recalled By FDA: Officials The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported 22 "probable" cases of lead poisoning to federal regulators, a spokesperson told Daily Voice.  The 22 "probable" cases and one "suspected" case are linked to cinnamon applesauce pouches that have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration, DOH said.  The affected products were:  WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches – including three packs Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches FDA officials said Thursday, Feb. 29 that the lead and chromi…
Final Four: MontCo 'Bachelor' Heads To Hometown Dates (VIDEO) Final Four: MontCo 'Bachelor' Heads To Hometown Dates (VIDEO)
Final Four: MontCo 'Bachelor' Heads To Hometown Dates (Video) I guess you could say things are getting serious. Just four women remain on this season of ABC's "The Bachelor" starring Montgomery County native Joey Graziadei. On the Monday, March 4 episode of the show, the 28-year-old Collegeville native is heading to the hometowns of the final four contestants to meet their families. The network has released the sizzler ahead of the episode, showing one dad saying there's going to "be a problem" if his "daddy's girl" daughter gets hurt. Another dad says it's a "scary process," while Joey tells another parent that her daughter hasn't been able to expre…
Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (VIDEO) Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (VIDEO)
Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (Video) NFL wife and Montgomery County, PA native Kylie Kelce thrilled revelers at a Sea Isle City bar last weekend. The 31-year-old who is married to Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce, was captured in a video jamming out behind the bar at The Ocean Drive last weekend. Video captured by Franki Rudnesky was shared by wttwpodcast on Instagram. The Kelces were in town for Mike's Seafood's annual Autism Benefit Polar Walk. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike’s Seafood Run Walk for Autism (@mikesrunwalkforautism) Fans loved seeing Kylie in th…
Pothole Repairs Slated For More Than 40 Philly Area Highways: PennDOT Pothole Repairs Slated For More Than 40 Philly Area Highways: PennDOT
Pothole Repairs Slated For More Than 40 Philly Area Highways: PennDOT Workers will begin pothole repairs on dozens of Philadelphia area highways starting next week, according to state transportation officials.  As state maintenance and contractor crews begin work, drivers should expect possible traffic slowdowns and intermittent lane closures, PennDOT says.  Here's where to expect roadwork in the coming weeks:  Bucks County Route 611 (Easton Road) in Plumstead and Bedminster townships. Bristol Road in Warrington and Warminster townships. Butler Avenue in New Britain Township, Chalfont, Doylestown boroughs. Easton Road in Plumstead Towns…