Carjacker Dressed As Cop To Steal Keys From Dealership In PA: Police Carjacker Dressed As Cop To Steal Keys From Dealership In PA: Police
Carjacker Dressed As Cop To Steal Keys From Dealership In PA: Police A police impersonator swiped a set of car keys from an automotive dealer then returned later to steal the vehicle, according to authorities.  Scranton police said Ernest J. Morris is charged with theft and receiving stolen property.  Morris, 47, walked into the dealership wearing "law enforcement attire" on June 18, investigators said. He displayed a badge and a "full police equipment belt" while speaking with employees, and made off with the keys to a 2021 Honda Civic, according to authorities.  Police said he was already wanted for a similar theft in Carbondale.  On …
PA Police Officer's Supreme Court Case Changes Federal Obstruction Statue PA Police Officer's Supreme Court Case Changes Federal Obstruction Statue
PA Police Officer's Supreme Court Case Changes Federal Obstruction Statue A police officer in Pennsylvania who participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has taken his case to the US Supreme Court — which led to a major decision on Friday, June 28, 2024.  Joseph W. Fischer, 57 of Jonestown, was an officer with the North Cornwall Township Police Department when he was arrested in connection with his role in the riot, according to federal court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  On Jan. 6, he was at “the front of the pack pushing against police” and was spotted on police body cam video yelling “Charge!” as stated in the affidavit.  Later, Fischer…
Mugshot Released Of Murder Suspect In Shooting That Rattled NJ Town Mugshot Released Of Murder Suspect In Shooting That Rattled NJ Town
Mugshot Released Of Murder Suspect In Shooting That Rattled NJ Town The mugshot of a 34-year-old murder suspect arrested in a New Jersey shooting that rattled a small town has been released. Anthony Garvin, of Netcong, was charged with murder and possession of a firearm and lodged in the Berks County Jail in Leesport, PA, a spokesperson for the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said following the Thursday, June 28 incident. Garvin is believed responsible for the shooting at an Alphano Road home around 9:40 a.m. in Independence Township, Acting Prosecutor Anthony Picione said.  A shelter in place was ordered for the neighborhood amidst a manhunt for Ga…
Carbon County Resident Threatened To Shoot Borough Employees: Police Carbon County Resident Threatened To Shoot Borough Employees: Police
Carbon County Resident Threatened To Shoot Borough Employees: Police A Nesquehoning man was arrested after allegedly threatening to bring a gun to the borough offices on Wednesday, June 26, authorities say.  Steven Figueroa, 29, is charged with terroristic threats, according to Nesquehoning police.  Officials said Figueroa called borough employees around 10:30 a.m. to complain about municipal water and sewer services. Workers told police he was "agitated, argumentative" and profane during the call. Borough employees then received a call from the management company at Figueroa's home. They said the 29-year-old had threatened to bring a handgun…
Overnight Standoff With SWAT Team Ends In Arrest: Cheltenham Police Overnight Standoff With SWAT Team Ends In Arrest: Cheltenham Police
Overnight Standoff With SWAT Team Ends In Arrest: Cheltenham Police A suspect brandished a handgun during a standoff with a SWAT team in Cheltenham, according to township police.  Authorities said they spotted the suspect's car behind the 8250 Limekiln Pike Wawa around 11 p.m. Tuesday night. The vehicle was being sought in connection with a felony that took place outside of Cheltenham earlier in the day, police explained.  A woman in the car exited when police arrived, but a male suspect " refused to comply with orders," according to officials. Police said he made threats and brandished a handgun before a Montgomery County SWAT team was called.&nb…
Pursuit Of Teen In Stolen Car Ends With Fiery Crash: Reading Police Pursuit Of Teen In Stolen Car Ends With Fiery Crash: Reading Police
Pursuit Of Teen In Stolen Car Ends With Fiery Crash: Reading Police A juvenile who led police on a chase in a stolen car has been charged, Reading Police announced on Monday, June 24.  Officers spotted the vehicle near North 3rd and Washington streets around 1:30 a.m. When they tried to pull it over, the 15-year-old driver fled into Muhlenberg Township where he lost control and crashed, according to officials. The car caught fire before police removed the driver from the vehicle, RPD said.  The teen is charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, fleeing and eluding, and multiple traffic-related offenses. He is being charged as a juveni…
Bethlehem Shooting Sends Victim To Hospital In Critical Condition: Police Bethlehem Shooting Sends Victim To Hospital In Critical Condition: Police
Bethlehem Shooting Sends Victim To Hospital In Critical Condition: Police City police are investigating a shooting in Bethlehem early Sunday morning, June 23. Authorities said they were called to the 1300 block of Fritz Drive just after 4 a.m. Officers arrived to find an adult man with a gunshot wound to the body and he was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, BPD said. His condition has since stabilized.  No arrests had been made as of Monday, June 24. Anyone with information is asked to call Bethlehem police at 610-865-7000 or email BethlehemPolice@bethlehem-pa.gov. 
Hit-Run Motorcyclist Sought By Police In West Reading Hit-Run Motorcyclist Sought By Police In West Reading
Hit-Run Motorcyclist Sought By Police In West Reading Have you seen this man? The motorcyclist pictured below fled the scene of an accident, police in West Reading announced on Sunday. The hit-and-run crash happened at Delaney Traffic Circle near the exit to Buttonwood Street on June 23, as detailed in the police release.  He did not stop to provide his name and insurance information, according to investigators — they also noted that his motorcycle did not appear to have a license plate. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police at 610-373-0111 or submit a tip online through Crimewatch. 
Arrest Made In Shooting That Left Philadelphia Officer Critical Arrest Made In Shooting That Left Philadelphia Officer Critical
Arrest Made In Shooting That Left Philadelphia Officer Critical A 36-year-old man has been arrested in a shooting that left a Philadelphia police officer in critical condition. Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez has been charged with attempted murder, attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault, and more. According to 6abc, the officer and his partner were conducting a traffic stop on the 3500 block of F Street in Kensington when Vazquez fired three shots while fleeing from the scene around 8 p.m. He was also charged with tampering of evidence, obstruction, giving a false ID to police, and more.
Wildwood Boardwalk, Theme Park Evacuated For Police Activity Wildwood Boardwalk, Theme Park Evacuated For Police Activity
Wildwood Boardwalk, Theme Park Evacuated For Police Activity A popular theme park was evacuated as part of a larger investigation into reports of a man with a gun along a Wildwood pier this weekend, as reported by 6abc. Photos shared to social media show police officers on the beach near Morey's Piers on Saturday, June 22. Cops searching 25th and the beach in North Wildwood! We have reporters on the scene gathering more info! Stay with us... Posted by Watch The Tramcar Please on Saturday, June 22, 2024 North Wildwood police said only that their presence and the evacuation of the pier was due to an incident circulating on social media, and s…
Two Teens Caught In Stolen Car, Allentown Police Say Two Teens Caught In Stolen Car, Allentown Police Say
Two Teens Caught In Stolen Car, Allentown Police Say Two juvenile suspects were arrested after police said they were found in a stolen vehicle early Monday, June 17.  Authorities said they were called about a stolen car on the 600 block of Chew Street around 1:40 a.m. While officers were taking the report, the car was spotted near North 7th Street entering the city.  The vehicle was pulled over and both juveniles were taken into custody, APD said. They are charged with fleeing and eluding, theft, receiving stolen property, evading arrest on foot, and traffic offenses, authorities said. 
Burglar Posed As Building Inspector To Get Inside South Philly Home: Investigators Burglar Posed As Building Inspector To Get Inside South Philly Home: Investigators
Burglar Posed As Building Inspector To Get Inside South Philly Home: Investigators Two men stole jewelry from a South Philadelphia home last week after one of them claimed he needed to inspect the back deck, city police said.  Authorities said it happened last Wednesday afternoon, June 12, on the 2900 block of South Juniper Street.  One suspect knocked on the door and claimed to be from a construction company visiting at the request of the building inspector. The homeowner allowed him inside and took him to the rear deck where they spoke for five to 10 minutes, PPD said.  While the homeowner was speaking with the first suspect, another man sneaked inside a…