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Woman Assaulted At Mental Health Home: PA State Police Woman Assaulted At Mental Health Home: PA State Police
Woman Assaulted At Mental Health Home: PA State Police A woman was assaulted at a mental health home in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Troopers were called to the home on Elwyn Road at 7:27 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, where a 24-year-old woman from Ardmore reported that a man suspect had threatened her and forced her to perform a sexual act, police stated in the release.  The victim was given immediate medical care following the incident, investigators said. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.
400 Bundles Of Fentanyl, Xanax, Stolen Gun Seized At Lebanon Home: Police 400 Bundles Of Fentanyl, Xanax, Stolen Gun Seized At Lebanon Home: Police
400 Bundles Of Fentanyl, Xanax, Stolen Gun Seized At Lebanon Home: Police A Lebanon man is facing multiple charges, including distributing fentanyl and possessing a stolen gun, after a search of his Walnut Street home, police announced on Thursday, Jan. 9. Rubin Perez, 54, of Lebanon, was arrested following a search warrant executed at a residence in the 700 block of Walnut Street on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 8:32 a.m., according to the Lebanon City Police Department. The investigation, led by Patrolman Travis Pidcock, uncovered nearly 400 bundles of fentanyl, Xanax, alprazolam, a firearm with an altered manufacturer number, and drug paraphernalia, police said. Offi…
Child Abuse Starting At 4 Years Old By Paradise Township Man: Lancaster DA Child Abuse Starting At 4 Years Old By Paradise Township Man: Lancaster DA
Child Abuse Starting At 4 Years Old By Paradise Township Man: Lancaster DA An 8-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted beginning at the age of 4 is among two victims of a Paradise Township man, Pennsylvania State Police said in a release on Thursday, Jan. 8. Khristopher Thomas Johnson, 41, of the 3500 block of Lincoln Highway East, allegedly assaulted the young girl multiple times at a residence in the 5100 block of Lincoln Highway in Salisbury Township, police said. A second victim, now 17, reported that Johnson also assaulted her at the same location when she was about 12 years old. She said he raped her during one of the incidents, according to police. The a…
Cover-Up Of Grisly Murder, Dismemberment Of BF Lands PA Woman Months In Prison Cover-Up Of Grisly Murder, Dismemberment Of BF Lands PA Woman Months In Prison
Cover-Up Of Grisly Murder, Dismemberment Of BF Lands PA Woman Months In Prison A Harrisburg woman who helped cover up the brutal murder and dismemberment of her boyfriend has been sentenced to prison, authorities announced. Summer Lynn Heil, 37, was sentenced to 9 months to 3 years in a State Correctional Institution for Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, a felony, District Attorney Richard Wilson revealed. Heil was previously charged with Abuse of a Corpse and Tampering with Physical Evidence, both misdemeanors, but the added felony reflected her role in concealing the crime. Michael Pruitt, 40, was lured to a Springfield Township home in March 2024, where he was…
NY Teen Raped In PA; State Police Investigating NY Teen Raped In PA; State Police Investigating
NY Teen Raped In PA; State Police Investigating A 16-year-old girl from New Rochelle, New York, was raped in Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, according to a Pennsylvania State Police release on Monday, Jan. 6. The assault took place between Jan. 1 and Nov. 4, 2024, along Academy Drive in Mercersburg Borough, state police said. The Chambersburg Crime Unit launched an investigation after receiving a CY-104 referral involving the teen victim and an unnamed suspect, police said. No further details, including the identity of the suspect or the circumstances of the assault, have been released as the investigation is ongoing, police…
Escapee Troy McFall Wanted In Pennsylvana: Authorities Escapee Troy McFall Wanted In Pennsylvana: Authorities
Escapee Troy McFall Wanted In Pennsylvana: Authorities A Dauphin County man accused of escaping law enforcement is now one of the area’s most wanted, the Criminal Investigation Division announced on Friday, Jan. 3. Troy McFall, 53, is sought by Dauphin County authorities after escaping custody, police said. The incident involved the Dauphin County Criminal Investigation Division, which issued an arrest warrant on Friday, Jan. 3, according to Crimewatch. McFall, a Black male, is described as standing 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. …
Armed And Dangerous: Arrest Made Of MD Man Wanted For Fatal PA Shooting Armed And Dangerous: Arrest Made Of MD Man Wanted For Fatal PA Shooting
Armed And Dangerous: Arrest Made Of MD Man Wanted For Fatal PA Shooting Authorities have apprehended a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting that rocked the Chambersburg community last month, officials announced. Joshua Martin Bresnick, 32, was arrested early Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, during a Pennsylvania State Police raid at a home on Buchanan Trail in McConnellsburg. He is accused of fatally shooting 20-year-old Rakeem Floyd on Dec. 18, 2024, outside Southgate Mall, Chambersburg police said. The targeted act of violence followed a reported fight that erupted into gunfire, leaving Floyd dead in the roadway at 221 Southgate Mall. Bresnick fled the scen…
2 Dead, After 4 PA Natives Were Shot By Stepson In WV: Police 2 Dead, After 4 PA Natives Were Shot By Stepson In WV: Police
2 Dead, After 4 PA Natives Were Shot By Stepson In WV: Police A Pennsylvania woman and her aunt were killed, and her husband and uncle critically injured, in a shocking shooting spree carried out by her stepson in Grantsville, West Virginia, state police said. Now, the family is asking for help to cover funeral expenses through a GoFundMe campaign. Jo Dee Louise Tribioli, 51, was known for her warm smile, love of animals, and devotion to her family. But her life was tragically cut short on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, when she was fatally shot alongside her aunt, 71-year-old Carole Heagy of Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, in a senseless act of violence. Jo …
Masturbating Man In Car Parked In Landisville: Police Masturbating Man In Car Parked In Landisville: Police
Masturbating Man In Car Parked In Landisville: Police A man was charged after allegedly exposing himself and masturbating inside a parked car in Landisville, police announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Cameron T. King, 28, was arrested after officers responded to the 300 block of Wissler Way for reports of a man engaging in lewd acts inside a black Toyota Highlander around 10:54 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, East Hempfield Township police said. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle and identified King as the lone occupant, according to authorities. A witness at the scene identified King as the individual seen exposing himself and masturbating inside …
Coffee Break Bandits Rob Carlisle Motel 6 Stealing Cash And Coffee (VIDEOS) Coffee Break Bandits Rob Carlisle Motel 6 Stealing Cash And Coffee (VIDEOS)
Coffee Break Bandits Rob Carlisle Motel 6 Stealing Cash And Coffee (Videos) A robbery at a Motel 6 in Carlisle involving masked suspects stealing cash and coffee is under investigation, Middlesex Township police announced on Monday, Dec. 30. The robbery happened at 1460 Harrisburg Pike on Dec. 21, police said. Two masked suspects entered the lobby, where one suspect demanded money from the desk clerk, while the other suspect poured himself a cup of coffee, according to authorities. The coffee theft in action as captured on the Motel 6 lobby security camera.  CrimeWatchPA The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle driven by a third individual, police said. …
GF Grabs Gun From Safe, Chases BF, Shooting Him In PA Street: Police GF Grabs Gun From Safe, Chases BF, Shooting Him In PA Street: Police
GF Grabs Gun From Safe, Chases BF, Shooting Him In PA Street: Police A Warminster woman retrieved a revolver from a safe, concealed it in her jacket, and shot her boyfriend as he fled their home during a heated argument, police announced on Friday, Dec. 27. Savanna Summer Munoz, 19, was arrested on Christmas Eve following the shooting at her residence on Evans Street in Warminster Township, authorities said. Police responded to the home after being alerted by Doylestown police of a gunshot victim in the hospital at approximately 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24. The victim told investigators that Munoz had shot him in the leg during a domestic dispute. …
Pediatric Nurse's Son Accused Of Stabbing Her To Death In PA Will Face Trial: DA Pediatric Nurse's Son Accused Of Stabbing Her To Death In PA Will Face Trial: DA
Pediatric Nurse's Son Accused Of Stabbing Her To Death In PA Will Face Trial: DA The son of a pediatric nurse who is accused of brutally stabbing her to death in the street outside her home and discarded the knife in a neighbor's yard. He will stand trial after a preliminary hearing on Thursday, Dec. 19. Brian Rebold, 38, was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 4 after calling 911 to report the deadly stabbing on Liberty Avenue in Arnold. During the hearing, a Westmoreland County Detective and an Arnold Police Officer testified, and the 911 call was played in court. Magistrate Judge Frank Pallone ruled that there was sufficient evidence to hold all charges, including criminal ho…
Suspect Comes Forward After Hanover Man Shot In Chest During Argument (UPDATE) Suspect Comes Forward After Hanover Man Shot In Chest During Argument (UPDATE)
Suspect Comes Forward After Hanover Man Shot In Chest During Argument (Update) The suspect in a Hanover shooting has come forward and is cooperating with police, authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. The update follows a shooting that occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Broadway on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, where a 34-year-old Hanover man was shot in the upper chest during an altercation with his neighbor, Hanover Borough Police said. The victim was transported to York Hospital with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries, police reported. The suspect, initially described as a Hispanic man, approximately 6 feet 5 inches tall…
Hospitalized Man Charged After High-Speed Crash In Lebanon Hospitalized Man Charged After High-Speed Crash In Lebanon
Hospitalized Man Charged After High-Speed Crash In Lebanon A high-speed chase ended in a multi-vehicle crash that left one driver seriously injured in Lebanon early Wednesday, Dec. 11, police said. Darius Stuckey, 28, of East Petersburg, was driving a vehicle with an equipment violation when a Lebanon City police officer attempted to pull him over around 1:47 a.m., according to a release from the department. Instead of stopping, Stuckey fled, committing additional traffic violations and leading police on a high-speed chase, authorities said. The officer decided to terminate the pursuit for safety reasons, but moments later found Stuckey’s car at th…
CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Notebook Detailing Shooting Plans Revealed, Reports Say CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Notebook Detailing Shooting Plans Revealed, Reports Say
CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Notebook Detailing Shooting Plans Revealed, Reports Say Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was found in possession of a handwritten manifesto that sheds light on his alleged motives.  CNN was first to report the discovery.  The three-page document opens with a confession and asserts that Mangione acted independently, according to a report published Wednesday morning, Dec. 11 by The New York Times. He condemns UnitedHealthcare's increasing market capitalization amid declining American life expectancy and criticizes corporations for exploiting the country for pr…
Graphic Threatening Texts Lands New Cumberland Man Charges: Police Graphic Threatening Texts Lands New Cumberland Man Charges: Police
Graphic Threatening Texts Lands New Cumberland Man Charges: Police  A Lower Allen man is facing charges for allegedly sending graphic and threatening text messages that terrified a woman, police announced on Monday, Dec. 9. Michael William Tawney, 39, of New Cumberland, was arrested after officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Maplewood Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 27, for a disturbance involving threatening texts, Lower Allen Township Police said. The victim told police that Tawney sent her graphic messages that placed her in fear for her safety, according to the release. Officers noted that the threats were ongoing, and they completed criminal …
Foot Chase Leads To Arrest Of Cumberland County Man With Methamphetamine: Police Foot Chase Leads To Arrest Of Cumberland County Man With Methamphetamine: Police
Cameron Lerew Arrested After Foot Chase With Meth In PA A 19-year-old Cumberland County man with an active felony warrant for possession with intent to deliver was arrested after a foot chase in Lower Allen Township, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Cameron Jacob Lerew, 19, of Fairview Township, was taken into custody after police responded to an assault call on the 1100 block of Carlisle Road on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 4:09 p.m., according to the Lower Allen Township Police Department. While en route, dispatch reported that two males and a female believed to be involved were seen near the McDonald’s at 1101 Carlisle Road, police said. Upon a…
Daughter Accused Of Brutally Beating 87-Year-Old Mom In Elverson: PSP Daughter Accused Of Brutally Beating 87-Year-Old Mom In Elverson: PSP
Daughter Accused Of Brutally Beating 87-Year-Old Mom In Elverson: PSP A Chester County woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting her elderly mother, Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday, Dec. 9. Kathi Haston, 67, is accused of attacking her 87-year-old mother, Carol Haston, in their home on the 10 block of Stable Drive in Elverson Borough, authorities said. Carol Haston was transported to Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center by her daughter on Friday, Dec. 6, but medical staff suspected recent physical abuse and contacted police, according to a release. Investigators said Carol Haston suffered a brain bleed, significant bru…
Harrisburg Man Accused Of Raping, Kidnapping 12-Year-Old Girl: Police Harrisburg Man Accused Of Raping, Kidnapping 12-Year-Old Girl: Police
Harrisburg Man Accused Of Raping, Kidnapping 12-Year-Old Girl: Police A Harrisburg man is facing multiple charges, including rape of a child and kidnapping, after an incident involving a 12-year-old girl in uptown Harrisburg, police announced on Thursday, Dec. 5. I Marr Finley, 23, is accused of luring the child into a residence on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, where he allegedly committed acts resulting in charges of Rape of a Child, Kidnapping of a Minor, Unlawful Contact with a Minor, and Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a Child, according to Harrisburg Police. Finley was arrested after attempting to evade officers by leaping out of a second-story wind…
Two NY Men Arrested With Stolen BMW In Central Pennsylvania Two NY Men Arrested With Stolen BMW In Central Pennsylvania
Two NY Men Arrested With Stolen BMW In Central Pennsylvania Two New York men are facing charges after Lower Paxton Township police discovered a stolen BMW during a traffic stop, authorities announced Monday, Dec. 2. Abdulmalek Al Maliki, 20, of Richmond Hill, New York, and Awad Almulaiki, 27, of Whitestone, New York, were charged with Felony Receiving Stolen Property, Felony Disposition of Vehicle With Altered VIN, Misdemeanor Possession/Sale/Display/Use of Altered Commonwealth Documents, and related traffic offenses, police said. Officers stopped a matte black BMW 760i with a temporary registration tag on the 6300 block of Allentown Boulevard on …
Ex-Boyfriend Sought In Murder Of PA Mom Found In Shallow Grave: US Marshals Ex-Boyfriend Sought In Murder Of PA Mom Found In Shallow Grave: US Marshals
Ex-Boyfriend Sought In Murder Of PA Mom Found In Shallow Grave: US Marshals A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a Philadelphia man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, a young mother whose body was discovered in a shallow grave last month, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 2. Geovanni Otero, 29, is wanted for the murder of 29-year-old Melody Rivera, police said. Rivera, a devoted mom, was found buried in the 900 block of Tustin Avenue in the Fox Chase neighborhood on Nov. 7, days after she was reported missing, as Daily Voice previously reported.  The pair was last seen together on Oct. 31 near the 900 block of Sanger…
Shots Fired Into Home At PA Trailer Park: Police Shots Fired Into Home At PA Trailer Park: Police
Shots Fired Into Home At PA Trailer Park: Police Shots were fired into a home in the Meadowbrook Court trailer park in Fairview Township, police said in a release issued on Sunday, Dec. 1. Fairview Township police were called to the southern end of the trailer park along Shauffnertown Road for reports of multiple shots fired at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. Officers discovered that a residence had been targeted, but no one was injured, according to the release. The suspects are believed to have fled in a dark-colored vehicle heading south from the trailer park, police said. Anyone with information is urged to contact the …
Ex-Employee Threatens Gettysburger Staff, Damages Police Vehicle: Affidavit Ex-Employee Threatens Gettysburger Staff, Damages Police Vehicle: Affidavit
Ex-Employee Threatens Gettysburger Staff, Damages Police Vehicle: Affidavit A Gettysburg man threatened to stab an employee, caused multiple disturbances at a Chambersburg Street restaurant, and damaged a patrol car during his arrest, police announced on Thursday, Nov. 21. Manuel Navarro Keadle-Savoy, 22, of Gettysburg, entered the employee-only kitchen of The Gettysburger on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1:43 p.m., demanding to speak with the restaurant’s owner, Lisa, according to police. He threatened employee Conner Lambert, Lisa's son, saying he would "cut" him multiple times and stating that “Lisa needs to get the s*** slapped out of her,” the affidavit states. Keadle-Sav…
Dirt Bikes Stolen From PA Garage Possibly Taken To MD: State Police Dirt Bikes Stolen From PA Garage Possibly Taken To MD: State Police
Dirt Bikes Stolen From PA Garage Possibly Taken To MD: State Police Multiple dirt bikes were stolen from a detached garage in Codorus Township, York County, state police announced on Thursday, Nov. 21. The theft occurred on the 400 block of Huffmanville Road between midnight and 4 a.m. on Nov. 21, according to investigators with the York Patrol Unit. One of the stolen bikes was later found abandoned in a nearby cornfield, police said. Witnesses reported seeing two vehicles involved in the theft: a white or silver Chevrolet pickup truck from 2000 to 2010 with an extended cab, a short bed, ladder racks, poor condition, and a newer white Honda Accord or Civic.…
PA Man Tried To Cheat Drug Test With Synthetic Urine: Police PA Man Tried To Cheat Drug Test With Synthetic Urine: Police
PA Man Tried To Cheat Drug Test With Synthetic Urine: Police A Chambersburg man was caught attempting to furnish drug-free urine during a probation office visit, police announced on Oct. 29, 2024. William James Yohe, 49, was charged after the alleged incident on the 400 block of Walker Road in Chambersburg on Oct. 15, 2024, according to the Chambersburg Police Department. Yohe is accused of attempting to use synthetic urine while meeting with Franklin County Adult Probation Officers, police said. He has been charged with furnishing drug-free urine, a criminal offense under Pennsylvania law.
Lititz Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Three Children Over Six Years: Ephrata Police Lititz Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Three Children Over Six Years: Ephrata Police
Lititz Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Three Children Over Six Years: Ephrata Police A Lititz man has been charged with sexually assaulting three children, Ephrata police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Andrew Joseph Leisey, 53, is accused of committing two counts of aggravated indecent assault of a child, one count of aggravated indecent assault of a complainant under 13 years old, two counts of indecent assault, and three counts of corruption of minors, according to the release. Police allege the incidents occurred between 2001 and 2003 and again from 2005 to 2007. Leisey was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Torrey Landis on Nov. 12. His bail was set at $50,000,…
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…
Lancaster Teen Wanted For Shooting On Mill Street: Police Lancaster Teen Wanted For Shooting On Mill Street: Police
Lancaster Teen Wanted For Shooting On Mill Street: Police An 18-year-old man is wanted for his involvement in a shooting in Lancaster City, police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Norman Coleman has been charged with carrying a firearm without a license, persons not to possess firearms, and discharging a firearm, according to the Lancaster City Bureau of Police. The charges stem from a shooting that injured two minors in the 300 block of Mill Street on Oct. 25, authorities said. Investigators have identified Coleman as one of the individuals involved in the incident. His current whereabouts are unknown, and police are actively searching for him, …
PA Man 'Zoomed In' On Child's 'Intimate Parts', Police Say PA Man 'Zoomed In' On Child's 'Intimate Parts', Police Say
PA Man 'Zoomed In' On Child's 'Intimate Parts', Police Say A Reinholds man has been charged with invasion of privacy after an investigation revealed he allegedly possessed inappropriate images of a juvenile, the Ephrata Police Department announced on Monday, Nov. 18. Anthony John Valente, 39, is accused of possessing images of the intimate parts of a juvenile taken without the victim’s knowledge or consent. According to police, the photos were taken from a distance and zoomed in on the victim's body and intimate areas. The charge, one misdemeanor count of invasion of privacy, was filed before Magisterial District Judge Bearinger on Nov. 18, police …
Burning Body Found In Driveway Along PA Street: Police Burning Body Found In Driveway Along PA Street: Police
Burning Body Found In Driveway Along PA Street: Police The body of an unidentified man was found burning in a driveway along a Philadelphia street on Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to police. Officers and Philadelphia Fire Department crews responded to the report of a fire in a driveway in the 8000 block of Leonard Street at 3:08 a.m., the Philadelphia Police Department said in a news release. When they arrived at the scene, they found a man with severe burns laying in the driveway, according to police. The scene was secured and the Fire Marshall was called to the location. The body was taken to the Medical Examiner's Office, police said. An inv…
PA Teen Sentenced For Stabbing Aunt In Head While Driving: DA PA Teen Sentenced For Stabbing Aunt In Head While Driving: DA
PA Teen Sentenced For Stabbing Aunt In Head While Driving: DA A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to state prison after stabbing his aunt in the back of the head while she was driving in Martic Township earlier this year. D’Andre Jennings, of the 100 block of Peters Creek Road, Fulton Township, Peach Bottom, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime, and recklessly endangering another person, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced on Nov. 4. President Judge David Ashworth sentenced Jennings to 2 ½ to 6 years in state prison. The incident happened near the intersection of Susquehannock Drive and Beth…