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Ex-FBI, PA Police Officer Took Sex Bribes, Gave Heroin To Criminals: USDOJ Ex-FBI, PA Police Officer Took Sex Bribes, Gave Heroin To Criminals: USDOJ
Ex-fbi, PA Police Officer Took Sex Bribes, Gave Heroin To Criminals: Usdoj It sounds like something out of a Netflix miniseries; sex, lies, and heroin leads to the downfall of a former officer with the FBI and a Pennsylvania drug task force, according to a release by the US Department of Justice. Christopher Collare, 54, has been convicted for trading sex with women, telling them he would help get their cases dismissed or sentences reduced, the release shows. Collare also gave out heroin and lied on his application to become an FBI officer, the USDOJ says. This behavior happened between 2015 and 2018. 22 cases were tossed out due to Collare's actions, The Se…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Child Charged With Arson In Pennsylvania Walmart Fire: Report Child Charged With Arson In Pennsylvania Walmart Fire: Report
Child Charged With Arson In Pennsylvania Walmart Fire: Report A child has been charged with arson for setting fire to a toy at a central Pennsylvania Walmart, PennLive reports citing Pennsylvania state police trooper Megan Ammerman. The fire broke out at the Walmart located on 60 Noble Road in Carlisle around 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, authorities said at the time. Two people suffered minor injuries due to the fire, according to fire chief Randy O'Donnell. The child has been charged with arson, aggravated arson, recklessly endangering another person, and criminal mischief, the outlet says citing Ammerman. The child's name has not been released as they ar…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Two Injured In Walmart Toy Aisle Fire In Central PA: Fire Chief Two Injured In Walmart Toy Aisle Fire In Central PA: Fire Chief
Two Injured In Walmart Toy Aisle Fire In Central PA: Fire Chief When Barbie burned at Walmart in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday– two very real people were hurt– prompting the fire chief to issue a press release on fire safety. The Carlisle fire department was called to the fire at the Walmart located on 60 Noble Road in Carlisle around 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, authorities said at the time. One person was treated at the scene and released by EMS, but the other was taken to Carlisle hospital— although their current status is unknown, the Carlisle fire chief Randy O'Donnell says both victim injuries were minor. Fire in the toy aisle at a Walmart in …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man Killed By Police In Central PA ID'd Man Killed By Police In Central PA ID'd
Man Killed By Police In Central PA ID'd The man who was shot dead by police on Wednesday has been identified as new details have been released from Pennsylvania state police regarding the incident. Roger Wayne Ellis, 54, of Carlisle, was shot by police serving a warrant for his arrest at 1 Brittney Drive around 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, according to an updated release by police. Ellis was wanted for fleeing and eluding police, numerous traffic offenses and driving with a Driving Under the Influence-suspended license after he was spotted driving and giving police chase in Camp Hill on Jan. 14, according to a previous release by Camp …

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
TikToker Captures Toy Aisle Fire At PA Walmart TikToker Captures Toy Aisle Fire At PA Walmart
TikToker Captures Toy Aisle Fire At PA Walmart A TikToker captured the scene at a Pennsylvania Walmart when a toy aisle caught fire Wednesday night— a fire which state police are investigating as suspected arson, according to multiple media outlets. Wow someone set carlisle walmart toy section on fire. Glad no one's hurt Posted by Tonya McMinn on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 The Carlisle fire department was called to the fire at the Walmart located on 60 Noble Road in Carlisle around 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, Fox43 reports citing emergency dispatchers. Twelve fire trucks responded to the scene, reports abc27. The fire is being inve…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
PA Ex-Con Arrested For Aggravated Assault For 2X In 2 Years: Police PA Ex-Con Arrested For Aggravated Assault For 2X In 2 Years: Police
PA Ex-Con Arrested For Aggravated Assault For 2X In 2 Years: Police A Pennsylvania former convict has been arrested for the second time in two years for assault, according to police and court documents. Floyd Robinson, 48, of Carlisle, was arrested for an assault that sent someone to the hospital on Tuesday, according to a release by the police.  Carlisle saw Robinson assaulting someone in the first block of B Street in Carlisle around 8:30 p.m., police say. The victim was stabbed by Robinson prior to the officers' arrival, but they were rushed to an area hospital where they "appear to be in stable condition," as stated in the release. Robinson wa…

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Schools
'Inflammatory' Stickers Slapped On Jewish Center In PA: Police 'Inflammatory' Stickers Slapped On Jewish Center In PA: Police
'Inflammatory' Stickers Slapped On Jewish Center In PA: Police Do you recognize this man? The man pictured was spotted slapping stickers with "inflammatory and intimidating messages" onto a Jewish center in Pennsylvania, according to surveillance videos obtained by police. Police were alerted by the incident when he was seen putting the stickers on the windows and doors of the Asbell Center for Jewish Life on the campus of Dickinson College in Carlisle on Sunday around 5:30 p.m., according to the release by Carlisle police. The images and messages on stickers have not been shared with the public.  There is no word if this is being investigated as…

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by Jillian Pikora
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$17K Reward Offered For Arrest Of Accused '90 Day Fiance' Barbershop Killer $17K Reward Offered For Arrest Of Accused '90 Day Fiance' Barbershop Killer
$17K Reward Offered For Arrest Of Accused '90 Day Fiance' Barbershop Killer A reward totaling $17,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a barber featured on TLC's "90 Day Fiance" accused of gunning down his former boss in Cumberland County, WGAL reports.  Michael Anthony Baltimore, 43, of Carlisle, has been on the run as the prime suspect in the deadly shooting of GQ Barber Shop owner Kendell Jerome Cook, 39, of Steelton, according to police. He has a lengthy and violent rap sheet, according to the US Marshals Service. Baltimore came to the barbershop on North Hanover Street in Carlisle, opened fire at Cook, and then shot at anothe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
Missing Pregnant Teenager Sought By Police In Pennsylvania Missing Pregnant Teenager Sought By Police In Pennsylvania
Missing Pregnant Teenager Sought By Police In Pennsylvania A teenage girl-- who is pregnant-- has been reported as missing, according to a release by police. Loritta Smith, 16, of Carlisle, is seven months pregnant, and has not been seen since she left her family's home on Monday night, according to a release by Carlisle police. Smith did not attend school on Tuesday, according to the release. No description or information on where the police are searching was released. Anyone with information on Smith's whereabouts is asked to call Carlisle Police at (717) 243-5252. 

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Ring Captures Woman As She Goes Missing In Central PA: Police Ring Captures Woman As She Goes Missing In Central PA: Police
Ring Captures Woman As She Goes Missing In Central PA: Police UPDATE: The missing woman has been found safe.  MISSING WOMAN UPDATE The woman reported missing earlier today has been located and is safe. Thank you to everyone who assisted in the search! Posted by Carlisle Borough Police Department on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 ORIGINAL: An 80-year-old woman wandered out of her home early Monday morning, according to Ring camera footage, police say. Known only as "Donna," the camera footage shows her walking southbound along the 500 block of North Bedford Street on Monday around 2 a.m., according to a release from Carlisle police. A description of…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Central PA Couple Wanted For Hitting Gas Station Clerk: Police Central PA Couple Wanted For Hitting Gas Station Clerk: Police
Central PA Couple Wanted For Hitting Gas Station Clerk: Police A man and a woman are wanted by police in connection with an attempted theft where a gas station clerk was hurt, according to a release by police. The pair attempted to leave without paying after their credit card was declined at Carroll Fuel Mart located along North Hanover Street in Carlisle on Jan. 3, according to Carlisle police. When their card was declined they lashed out at the clerk and the woman supposedly hit the employee, according to the release. The pair fled the scene on foot, although it remains unclear if they left with the items they attempted to purchase, according to…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
PA Man Killed GF's Cat With BB Gun During Fight: Police PA Man Killed GF's Cat With BB Gun During Fight: Police
PA Man Killed GF's Cat With BB Gun During Fight: Police A central Pennsylvania man faces animal cruelty charges after he killed his girlfriend's cat, authorities said. Officers were called around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday to a home on the first block of South Spring Garden Street in Carlisle on a report of a domestic disturbance, local police said. They learned Steven Robinson, 36, fatally shot his girlfriend's cat during a fight, according to Carlisle police. He also threatened to hurt the woman if she contacted police, authorities said. Robinson was taken into custody and charged with animal cruelty, aggravated animal cruelty, intimidation of a vict…

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by Nicole Acosta