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Brazen Thief Swipes Battery From PA Police Speed Tracker, Drives Off Brazen Thief Swipes Battery From PA Police Speed Tracker, Drives Off
Brazen Thief Swipes Battery From PA Police Speed Tracker, Drives Off A bold thief stole a NOCO battery pack straight from a Pennsylvania police speed timing device in broad daylight—then sped off, authorities said. The shocking theft happened at 4:52 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the intersection of Blue Church Road South and Wild Cherry Drive in Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township police said. The suspect, driving a white Dodge van, was last seen heading south on Blue Church Road. Now, investigators are asking the public for help. If you have video footage, recognize the man, or can identify the van’s registration plate, contact police at (610) 282-3064.

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by Jillian Pikora
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Next Of Kin Sought For Edwin Pacheco, 48, Found Dead In Reading: Coroner Next Of Kin Sought For Edwin Pacheco, 48, Found Dead In Reading: Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought For Edwin Pacheco, 48, Found Dead In Reading: Coroner The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man's next of kin. Edwin D. Pacheco, 48, was found dead in Reading. His body was discovered on Tuesday, Feb. 18, officials said. His last known address was on the 400 block of S. 5th Street in the city. Anyone with information about his family is urged to contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

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by Jillian Pikora
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Skimming Device Found On ATM At Sheetz In York County: Police Skimming Device Found On ATM At Sheetz In York County: Police
Skimming Device Found On ATM At Sheetz In York County: Police A skimming device was discovered on an ATM inside a Sheetz convenience store in Conewago Township, Northern York County Regional Police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The device was found at the PNC Bank ATM located at 5235 Susquehanna Trail around 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, after a maintenance worker noticed it, according to police. Investigators say the suspects placed the skimming device on the machine earlier that day at approximately 9:50 a.m. It is unclear how many customers may have used the compromised ATM before it was discovered. Authorities released surveillance images of the…

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by Jillian Pikora
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New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan
New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New images released by authorities show the suspect in the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan fleeing the crime scene in the back of a taxi cab. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: 26-Year-Old Being Held In Pennsylvania In Connection To Manhattan Case The NYPD released the latest images early Sunday morning, Dec. 8.  "The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public's help," the NYPD said in a statement accompanying the release of the new i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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High-Speed Pursuit Ends But Driver Escapes: PA State Police High-Speed Pursuit Ends But Driver Escapes: PA State Police
High-Speed Pursuit Ends But Driver Escapes: PA State Police A high-speed pursuit involving a black Acura TLX with heavily tinted windows ended abruptly when the driver escaped near Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 5. The chase began on I-78 West in Lebanon County when troopers attempted to stop the vehicle for traffic violations. The Acura, displaying an unreadable paper temporary registration, failed to pull over and sped off, according to PSP Jonestown. The pursuit continued onto I-81 South but was terminated for safety reasons after the vehicle exited at Mile Marker 72. The driver and the Acura have n…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Burglary, Vandalism Reported At Shippensburg Memorial Park Maintenance Building: Police Burglary, Vandalism Reported At Shippensburg Memorial Park Maintenance Building: Police
Burglary, Vandalism Reported At Shippensburg Memorial Park Maintenance Building: Police A burglary and vandalism incident at Memorial Park in Shippensburg, Franklin County, is under investigation, Shippensburg Police announced Monday, Dec. 2. The Parks and Recreation Maintenance building at 21 Park Place was broken into sometime between Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, authorities said. Items were stolen from the building, and the men's bathroom was destroyed with a bat, police stated in the release. Shippensburg Police are asking the public for help in solving this crime. Anyone with information is urged to submit a tip through Crimewatch or call 717-532-7361.

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by Jillian Pikora
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Police Name Suspect In Hit-Run That Left 10-Year-Old York Girl With Brain Bleeds: PD Police Name Suspect In Hit-Run That Left 10-Year-Old York Girl With Brain Bleeds: PD
Police Name Suspect In Hit-Run That Left 10-Year-Old York Girl With Brain Bleeds: PD The Northern York County Regional Police Department is seeking the public's help locating a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that left a 10-year-old girl with brain bleeds and her father seriously injured, police announced on Thursday, Nov. 21. The crash happened at 12:26 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the intersection of York and Porters roads in Heidelberg Township, police said and Daily Voice previously reported. A white 2002 Ford Explorer, allegedly driven by Miguel Sebastian Pascual, 52, of New Oxford, struck a 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycle carrying Cory Houston, 53, and his daughter Ella,…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Car Thief Strikes In Gettysburg: Police Car Thief Strikes In Gettysburg: Police
Car Thief Strikes In Gettysburg: Police A black Honda Accord was stolen from Delay Alley in Gettysburg around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to a release by Chief Robert Glenny of the Gettysburg Police Department. The vehicle had been left unlocked with the keys inside, police said. Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating the car or identifying the person responsible. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is urged to contact the Gettysburg Police Department at 717-334-1168, submit a tip online by clicking here, or call Adams County Dispatch at 717-334-8101. The incident remains under in…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Hit-Run Hospitalizes Woman In Manheim Township, Police Say Hit-Run Hospitalizes Woman In Manheim Township, Police Say
Hit-Run Hospitalizes Woman In Manheim Township, Police Say A 75-year-old woman is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, Manheim Township Police announced on Monday morning, Oct. 21. The woman was found lying on the side of the road in the 100 Block River Drive in Lancaster Township at 9:08 a.m.  She was taken to a local hospital with unknown injuries.  "A witness heard the impact and then saw a dark-colored sedan flee southbound," the police wrote in the release. "The vehicle did not stop. Damage is suspected to be on the front of the vehicle between the 12 & 2 O'Clock positions."  Anyone with inf…

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by Jillian Pikora
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15-Year-Old Girl Missing Nearly 2 Weeks From Central PA Home: Police 15-Year-Old Girl Missing Nearly 2 Weeks From Central PA Home: Police
15-Year-Old Girl Missing Nearly 2 Weeks From Central PA Home: Police A 15-year-old girl is missing and the police are asking the public for help locating her.  Myleeah Brown was last seen leaving her home in the 800 block of Walnut Street in Lemonye on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the police detailed in the release.  The police noted that she "willingly" left.  Anyone with information about her whereabouts s asked to contact WSRPD at 717-238-9676. 

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by Jillian Pikora
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Road Rage Hit-Run Leaves Pedestrian In Critical Condition At Hershey Medical Road Rage Hit-Run Leaves Pedestrian In Critical Condition At Hershey Medical
Road Rage Hit-Run Leaves Pedestrian In Critical Condition At Hershey Medical One person is in critical condition after a road rage incident escalated to a driver turned pedestrian being run over and dragged, Derry Township police announced on Monday morning, Oct. 7. The police were notified of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 400 block of Park Avenue/PA Route 743 at 9:41 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 6, as detailed in the release. Arriving officers "found the victim, lying along the edge of the roadway, having sustained severe injuries," as stated in the release. The victim was taken to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with critical injuries, according to …

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by Jillian Pikora
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SEEN HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30 SEEN HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30
Seen HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30 The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing endangered person,  Sarah Elizabeth Haynes, 30, was last seen leaving her residence in the 1100 block of North Lee Street on Aug. 17, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sarah is approximately 5’5” tall, and weighs around 155 pounds.  She has blue eyes and brown hair.  She was last seen wearing a green long-sleeve shirt, black jeans, and black boots. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Sarah Elizabeth Haynes is urged to contact East Detectives at 215-686-3243 or call 911.

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by Jon Craig
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SEEN HIM? Teenager Goes Missing From Group Home In Bucks County SEEN HIM? Teenager Goes Missing From Group Home In Bucks County
Seen HIM? Teenager Goes Missing From Group Home In Bucks County Warminster Township police seek the public's assistance in locating a 17-year-old boy, authorities said on Friday, Aug. 23. The unidentified teen walked away from his group home in Warminster, police said. The date and time he disappeared was not shared. He was last seen wearing black pants, a black sweatshirt, and a black backpack.  The missing teenage boy has a light scar on the right side of his forehead.  Please contact Officer Salguero at bsalguero@warminsterpa.org or 215-672-1000 with any information.

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by Jon Craig
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Driver Wanted For Fatal York County Crash, Pennsylvania State Police Say Driver Wanted For Fatal York County Crash, Pennsylvania State Police Say
Driver Wanted For Fatal York County Crash, Pennsylvania State Police Say Following a fatal motorcycle crash, the police are searching for the driver of a vehicle they believe was involved, PA State Police announced on Thursday, May 30.  The fatal crash happened on Interstate 83 North at mile marker 35.5, Fairview Township, York County at approximately 11:23 a.m. on May 19, 2024, PSP Trooper James Grothey detailed in the release.  PSP Troop J York Patrol Unit has obtained dash camera videos of the moments leading up to the deadly crash and believes the black Dodge Caliber pictured above was involved but fled the scene.  State police…

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by Jillian Pikora