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NJ 'Hot Shot' Murderess Found Dead In PA Prison Cell 3 Days After Probation Violation Arrest NJ 'Hot Shot' Murderess Found Dead In PA Prison Cell 3 Days After Probation Violation Arrest
NJ 'Hot Shot' Murderess Found Dead In PA Prison Cell 3 Days After Probation Violation Arrest A New Jersey woman convicted of murder, who admitted to injecting a man with a fatal mix of cocaine and bleach, was found dead in her cell at the State Correctional Institution at Muncy, officials announced. Lisa Marie Stavish, 41, a Passaic, NJ native, was discovered unresponsive in her cell on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, according to Wendy Nicholas, superintendent of SCI Muncy. Prison staff attempted life-saving measures until emergency responders arrived, but Stavish was pronounced dead at 6:07 a.m. Stavish was serving a 7-to-20-year sentence for third-degree murder in the death of David…
'Angel Of Lancaster' Exploited Hundreds Of PennDOT Customers In Bribery Scheme 'Angel Of Lancaster' Exploited Hundreds Of PennDOT Customers In Bribery Scheme
'Angel Of Lancaster' Exploited Hundreds Of PennDOT Customers In Bribery Scheme A self-proclaimed "Angel of Lancaster" exploited hundreds of Spanish-speaking PennDOT customers, coercing at least 35 victims into paying for answers on driver’s license tests, Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams announced on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Angelo Carrion, 68, of West Lampeter Township, admitted to accepting bribes and tampering with public records while working as a Driver License Examiner Assistant at PennDOT centers in East Hempfield and East Lampeter townships between April 2021 and May 2022, according to the DA’s office. Carrion was sentenced to seven years of prob…
One Man At Large, Another Arrested In Fatal I-95 Shooting: PA State Police One Man At Large, Another Arrested In Fatal I-95 Shooting: PA State Police
One Man At Large, Another Arrested In Fatal I-95 Shooting: PA State Police A Chester man remains at large while another is in custody following a deadly highway shooting in Delaware County that killed one man and injured another, Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Chris Gordy was found shot to death in a vehicle on I-95 northbound at mile marker 1.6 in Upper Chichester Township around 1:22 a.m. on Oct. 7, 2023, troopers said. A passenger in the vehicle was also found suffering from gunshot wounds. Ronald Collins, 36, of Chester, was arrested on Dec. 12 and charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and violations of the Uniform Firearms …
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into PA Turnpike Toll Booth, Driver Injured Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into PA Turnpike Toll Booth, Driver Injured
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into PA Turnpike Toll Booth, Driver Injured A tractor-trailer crashed into a toll booth on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, causing significant damage and closing part of the highway, officials said. The crash happened on Interstate 376  at the Chippewa Interchange in Chippewa Township just before 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, according to the Chippewa Township Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters from Station 22 responded with an engine, rescue truck, and ladder truck to address the scene, which included extensive damage to both the tractor-trailer and the toll booth, as well as a large fuel spill. The driver, who suffere…
Former Scranton Officer, School Resource Officer Accused Of Abusing Students Over Years: PA AG Former Scranton Officer, School Resource Officer Accused Of Abusing Students Over Years: PA AG
Former Scranton Officer, School Resource Officer Accused Of Abusing Students Over Years: PA AG A former Scranton police officer assigned as a school resource officer at West Scranton High School is facing 46 charges of sexually abusing five students over several years, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Friday, Dec. 20. Stephen J. Carroll, 49, has been charged with rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, statutory sexual assault, official oppression, and institutional sexual assault, among other offenses, according to the Pennsylvania State Police and Attorney General's Office. The alleged crimes occurred between 2009 and recent years while Carroll was employed as a S…
Man Shot Dead After Fight At Chambersburg's Southgate Mall: Police Man Shot Dead After Fight At Chambersburg's Southgate Mall: Police
Man Shot Dead After Fight At Chambersburg's Southgate Mall: Police A man was found fatally shot in front of the Southgate Mall in Chambersburg following a fight, local police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Officers with the Chambersburg Police Department responded to 221 Southgate Mall for a reported shooting at approximately 6:44 p.m. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing a fight before gunfire erupted, police said. The victim was discovered lying in the roadway and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities detailed in the release. His identity has not been disclosed. Police are seeking to speak with the operator of a light-colored van capture…
Teen Charged As Adult In Armed Turkey Hill Robbery: PA State Police Teen Charged As Adult In Armed Turkey Hill Robbery: PA State Police
Teen Charged As Adult In Armed Turkey Hill Robbery: PA State Police A 16-year-old from Red Lion is facing adult charges after an armed robbery at a Turkey Hill convenience store in York County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Caidon Fowlkes allegedly entered the store at 346 W. Broadway in Red Lion Borough just after 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2024, brandished a firearm, and demanded cash from the register, according to Pennsylvania State Police. He fled with $214, authorities said. Investigators with the York Criminal Investigation Unit reviewed surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses, identifying Fowlkes and two other …
3X Varsity HS Athlete ID’d As Maryland Man Killed In High-Speed Crash With Tractor-Trailer: PSP 3X Varsity HS Athlete ID’d As Maryland Man Killed In High-Speed Crash With Tractor-Trailer: PSP
3X Varsity HS Athlete ID’d As Maryland Man Killed In High-Speed Crash With Tractor-Trailer: PSP A 21-year-old former three-sport varsity athlete from South Hagerstown High School was killed when his car rear-ended a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Antrim Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 16. Dru N. Feeley, of Hagerstown, died at the scene of the crash, which occurred around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, near mile marker 6.9, troopers said. He was driving a 2005 Dodge Neon at a high speed in the left lane of I-81 North when he struck the rear of a 2021 Peterbilt 579 tractor-trailer, investigators said. The tractor-trailer, driven by 34-year-old Michael May…
Missing Endangered Man Found Dead In Delaware: PA State Police Missing Endangered Man Found Dead In Delaware: PA State Police
Missing Endangered Man Found Dead In Delaware: PA State Police An 86-year-old man reported missing from Glen Mills, Delaware County, last week has been found dead in Wilmington, Delaware, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 16. Vito D’Amore, of Concord Township, was located alongside his black 2017 Ford Edge on an access road near I-495 Southbound, just prior to the Christina River Bridge, state police said. Delaware State Police discovered D’Amore at approximately 10:10 a.m. on Monday and contacted the Pennsylvania State Police Media station to report their findings, authorities detailed. D’Amore had been reported missing on Wednesd…
Teen Killed In High-Speed I-81 Crash ID'd: Details Released By PA State Police, Family Teen Killed In High-Speed I-81 Crash ID'd: Details Released By PA State Police, Family
Teen Killed In High-Speed I-81 Crash ID'd: Details Released By PA State Police, Family A high-speed crash on Interstate 81 southbound in East Pennsboro Township claimed the life of a 19-year-old Harrisburg man, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, Dec. 15. The fatal crash occurred at mile marker 62.6 at approximately 9:43 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, according to PSP Trooper Joshua Hoerner. Muhammad Shezal Ali, 19, of Harrisburg, died at the scene after being ejected from his 2009 Honda Civic, police said. Investigators determined the crash was caused by racing at high speeds between Ali’s Civic and a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Asslamualikum wrwb, إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّ…
PA Turnpike RV Explosion Victim ID’d: Coroner PA Turnpike RV Explosion Victim ID’d: Coroner
PA Turnpike RV Explosion Victim ID’d: Coroner The woman injured after a propane explosion destroyed a recreational vehicle and damaged property at the Blue Mountain Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has died and been, authorities announced on Saturday, Dec. 14. Melinda VanNewkirk, 68, of Milton, Delaware, was pronounced dead at 1:36 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, according to the Cumberland County Coroner's Office. Her cause of death was listed as complications from burns covering 35% to 37% of her body. The manner of death was ruled accidental. The explosion occurred at 4:55 a.m. on T…
ROAD RAGE: Father, Son Charged For Ramming Truck, Firing Shots, PA State Police Say ROAD RAGE: Father, Son Charged For Ramming Truck, Firing Shots, PA State Police Say
Road Rage: Father, Son Charged For Ramming Truck, Firing Shots, PA State Police Say A father and son are accused of chasing a man through Mount Pleasant Township and firing a shotgun at his truck, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Dec. 13. Paul Caletri Jr., 70, and Paul Caletri III, 30, were charged with felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person, and summary reckless driving, police said. The incident began at approximately 11 a.m. on Bridgeport Street when the victim reported being confronted by the Caletris. Caletri III allegedly pointed a shotgun at the victim through his driver's side window, t…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills 2, Injures 4 In Fiery I-78 Crash: PA State Police (UPDATE) Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills 2, Injures 4 In Fiery I-78 Crash: PA State Police (UPDATE)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills 2, Injures 4 In Fiery I-78 Crash: PA State Police (Update) Two lives were tragically lost, and four others were injured in a devastating crash on Interstate 78 Eastbound in Upper Saucon Township early Monday, Dec. 9, authorities said Nicholas James Bolotine, 30, of East Cocalico Township, and a 32-year-old man from Newark, New Jersey.   Bolotine died in a devastating crash involving two tractor-trailers and a minivan on Interstate 78 Eastbound in Upper Saucon Township, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash on I-78 injured four others, who were transported to local hospitals for treatment. All eastbound lanes were closed and reopene…
CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At PA McDonald's Led To Arrest Of Luigi Mangione CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At PA McDonald's Led To Arrest Of Luigi Mangione
CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At PA McDonald's Led To Arrest Of Luigi Mangione The rare times in which Luigi Nicholas Mangione removed his face mask may have been the main reason for his arrest for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after a five-day manhunt. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Notebook Detailing Shooting Plans Revealed, Reports Say In the first instance, Mangione was asked by a receptionist at a hostel in Manhattan's Upper West Side to remove the mask so she could compare his face to the photo on an allegedly fake ID. The 26-year-old Maryland native checked in there 10 days before the targeted shooti…
Fire Destroys Abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital Building: Investigation Ongoing Fire Destroys Abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital Building: Investigation Ongoing
Fire Destroys Abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital Building: Investigation Ongoing Firefighters battled a massive blaze at the abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital grounds in Susquehanna Township late Monday, Dec. 9, leaving the historic Cherrywood building in ruins, officials said. The fire broke out at the Department of General Services Annex Complex around 10 p.m., according to Harrisburg Fire. A passing driver initially reported the flames as a potential brush fire, but crews arriving at the scene discovered the roof of the century-old structure fully engulfed in flames. Initial firefighting efforts were hampered due to inactive hydrants caused by previous leaks. Tan…
Nude Photos Shared By Middle School Students: PA State Police Nude Photos Shared By Middle School Students: PA State Police
Nude Photos Shared By Middle School Students: PA State Police Nude photographs were shared among a group of students at a Delaware County middle school, sparking an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police according to a release on Monday, Dec. 9. Troopers responded to Springton Lake Middle School on North Providence Road in Upper Providence Township around 4:42 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, after reports surfaced of intimate images being disseminated among students, according to the release. The incident has left parents and school officials concerned as authorities work to determine how the images were distributed and whether any crimes have been c…
8-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Hanover Township Home (UPDATE) 8-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Hanover Township Home (UPDATE)
8-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Hanover Township Home (Update) An 8-year-old girl was fatally shot at a home on Fellows Avenue in Hanover Township early Monday, Dec. 9, authorities announced. The shooting occurred around 3 a.m., and an investigation is ongoing, police said. Hanover Township police, working with the District Attorney's Office and the Pennsylvania State Police, described the incident as an isolated case with no threat to the public. Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear. The girl's identity has not been released, and no further updates were immediately available as of 5:58 p.m. Monday. This is 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…
Double Homicide On I-95 Ramp Leads To Arrest: PA State Police Double Homicide On I-95 Ramp Leads To Arrest: PA State Police
Double Homicide On I-95 Ramp Leads To Arrest: PA State Police A seemingly routine crash on a Delaware County highway ramp turned into a double homicide investigation, Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday, Dec. 9. The incident occurred on Friday, Sept. 13, around 9:58 p.m., when troopers responded to a crash on the I-95 North ramp to I-476 North, near Exit 1 (Macdade Boulevard). Troopers discovered two vehicles— a grey 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and a blue 2010 Mazda 5—on the shoulder of the ramp. The driver of the Malibu, Joshua Waltz, was standing behind his disabled car when the Mazda struck the concrete barrier, veered into the Malibu, and hit Wal…
Elderly Woman Pepper-Sprayed In Road Rage Incident: PA State Police Elderly Woman Pepper-Sprayed In Road Rage Incident: PA State Police
Elderly Woman Pepper-Sprayed In Road Rage Incident: PA State Police An 89-year-old woman was pepper-sprayed during a road rage incident in Strasburg Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 9. The victim, who was driving a white Ford F-150, encountered the suspect in a white Subaru SUV near Georgetown Road and Paradise Lane around 11:46 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, according to police. The incident began when the elderly woman attempted to pass the Subaru, police said. Both vehicles then pulled into a parking lot at 417 Georgetown Road, where the Subaru driver allegedly pepper-sprayed the victim in the face before fleeing north on Georgetown…
PA Dad Killed Moving Deer From Road Leaves Behind Pregnant Fiancée, 2 Kids: GoFundMe PA Dad Killed Moving Deer From Road Leaves Behind Pregnant Fiancée, 2 Kids: GoFundMe
PA Dad Killed Moving Deer From Road Leaves Behind Pregnant Fiancée, 2 Kids: GoFundMe Daniel “Danny” H. Johnson, a 27-year-old beloved father, fiancé, and musician, tragically lost his life in a freak accident on Franklin Road in Mercer County on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2024, while moving a deer carcass from the roadway, as Daily Voice previously reported. Johnson and another man had stopped their vehicles to clear the road of the animal, which posed a hazard to drivers, Pennsylvania State Police said. As they worked, an approaching vehicle struck both men. Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other pedestrian was airlifted with life-threatening injuries. Johnson lea…
Severed Limb Photos Sent Over Escort Payment: PA State Police Severed Limb Photos Sent Over Escort Payment: PA State Police
Severed Limb Photos Sent Over Escort Payment: PA State Police A man was threatened with graphic images of severed limbs after refusing to pay for an escort service he didn't use, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday Dec. 8.  The victim told state troopers he had arranged to meet an escort in King of Prussia on Nov. 8, but left the hotel immediately after a different escort arrived, according to PSP Avondale. Days later, on Nov. 11, he began receiving threatening text messages from an unknown individual demanding payment, police said. The messages included threats of physical harm along with graphic photos of severed limbs, investigators …
78-Year-Old Woman Killed In House Fire: PA State Police 78-Year-Old Woman Killed In House Fire: PA State Police
78-Year-Old Woman Killed In House Fire: PA State Police A 78-year-old woman was killed in a fire at her home in Unionville Borough, state police announced on Thursday, Dec. 5. Patricia A. Langham died in a residential fire at 360 Apple Street, Unionville Borough, Centre County, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Rockview. Trooper Ryan Monoski reported the fire began at approximately 12:26 p.m. on Thursday. Despite efforts to contain the blaze, Langham was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, authorities said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Details Released About PA Grandmother Found Dead In 30-Foot Sinkhole: State Police Details Released About PA Grandmother Found Dead In 30-Foot Sinkhole: State Police
Details Released About PA Grandmother Found Dead In 30-Foot Sinkhole: State Police UPDATE: Elizabeth Pollard, 64, of Unity Township, has been found dead in the 30-foot sinkhole Pennsylvania State Police were searching for her in after she disappeared while looking for a cat, Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson confirmed on Friday morning, Dec. 6. Pollard was found "about 12 feet southwest of where the original sinkhole occurred," Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Steve Limani said at a press conference on Friday afternoon, Dec. 6. “During the course of the removal of dirt and sifting through things, we did find Elizabeth,” Limani said. She was locate…
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…
PA Woman Who Murdered Grandmother Over Hamburger Sentenced: DA PA Woman Who Murdered Grandmother Over Hamburger Sentenced: DA
PA Woman Who Murdered Grandmother Over Hamburger Sentenced: DA A Pequea Township woman who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to involuntary manslaughter for killing her grandmother in 2023 has been sentenced, Lancaster County authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2024. Shasta Marie Sigman, 25, of the first block of West Boehms Road, was sentenced to five years of probation, with the first six months to be served in Lancaster County Prison, according to Judge David Ashworth. After her release, Sigman will be transferred to a residential mental health treatment facility in Armstrong County. Sigman admitted to pushing her 82-year-old grandmother during …
Hagerstown Man Threatens To Kill Chambersburg Dinner Date: PA State Police Hagerstown Man Threatens To Kill Chambersburg Dinner Date: PA State Police
Hagerstown Man Threatens To Kill Chambersburg Dinner Date: PA State Police A Hagerstown man is accused of threatening to shoot and kill a Chambersburg woman after they had dinner together, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The release, obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, Dec. 4, states that Bell Njiomegni, 30, sent numerous threatening text messages to the 27-year-old woman late Sunday, Oct. 28, 2024. Troopers responded to the victim’s home on Heintzelman Avenue in Hamilton Township, where they reviewed the texts, which allegedly confirmed Njiomegni's threats. Njiomegni now faces charges of terroristic threats and related offenses, police said. No additi…
PA Foster Mom Admits To Strangling Infant PA Foster Mom Admits To Strangling Infant
PA Foster Mom Admits To Strangling Infant A North Whitehall Township foster mother has admitted to asphyxiating and strangling a 1-year-old girl in her care, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Brenda Broadwater, 49, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault of a victim under 13 and endangering the welfare of children during a hearing before Judge Robert L. Steinberg. Both charges are felonies, and her plea agreement includes a minimum prison sentence capped at three years. Sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The charges stem from a call to Pennsylvania State P…
Man Killed When Rotted Tree Snaps While Cutting Wood: PA State Police Man Killed When Rotted Tree Snaps While Cutting Wood: PA State Police
Man Killed When Rotted Tree Snaps While Cutting Wood: PA State Police A routine morning of cutting wood turned tragic for a Lebanon man when a rotted tree snapped and struck him, killing him instantly, Pennsylvania State Police explained to Daily Voice on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Marc Robert Kreider, 79, was found dead in a wooded area near his home on Grace Avenue after an early morning outing to cut wood, police said in a release on Friday, Nov. 29 at 2:38 p.m. Kreider left his residence around 7:30 a.m. to cut trees, but when he did not return, his wife called authorities. Pennsylvania State Police Jonestown Troopers responded to the scene and discovered him decea…
$10K Stolen From Target In Pennsylvania, State Police Say $10K Stolen From Target In Pennsylvania, State Police Say
$10K Stolen From Target In Pennsylvania, State Police Say A Philadelphia man is accused of stealing more than $10,000 in cash from a Target store in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 2. The theft occurred at the store on Hatton Drive in Concord Township, Delaware County, at 6:14 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2024, investigators said. The 20-year-old suspect allegedly took $10,250 in cash from the store's funds, according to the report. Police have not released further details about the incident or the suspect's identity. The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact PSP Media P…
NJ Worker Dies In Ladder, HVAC Accident In PA: State Police NJ Worker Dies In Ladder, HVAC Accident In PA: State Police
NJ Worker Dies In Ladder, HVAC Accident In PA: State Police A 66-year-old New Jersey man died in a work-related accident involving a ladder and an HVAC unit at Kings Village in Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The incident occurred at a Family Dollar store located at 44 Kings Village at 11:09 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, police said. Troopers from the Schuylkill Haven Patrol Unit responded and confirmed the death of the Paulsboro resident, who was employed by EEC Acquisition LLC, doing business as Rite Air Mechanical. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has opened an investigation in…