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Reckless endangerment

EX-Penn State Frat Leaders Sentenced For Hazing NJ Student To Death: PA AG EX-Penn State Frat Leaders Sentenced For Hazing NJ Student To Death: PA AG
Ex-penn State Frat Leaders Sentenced For Hazing NJ Student To Death: PA AG The former president and vice president of a frat at Penn State have been sentenced in connection with the death of a student from New Jersey, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Tuesday, Oct. 1.  Timothy "Tim" J. Piazza, 19 of Lebanon, NJ, died at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, after being hazed at Beta Theta Pi fraternity on Saturday, February 4, 2017, according to his obituary and the AG's release.  Brendan Young, 28, of Malvern, Pennsylvania, and Daniel Casey, 27, of Ronkonkoma, New York, pleaded guilty to multiple misdemeanors including 14 …
Toddler Shot In Lung, PA Dad Charged: DA Toddler Shot In Lung, PA Dad Charged: DA
Toddler Shot In Lung, PA Dad Charged: DA A 2-year-old Pottstown boy accidentally shot himself with his father's loaded firearm, leading to felony child and reckless endangerment charges for the father, authorities said. Luis Marin, 34, of Pottstown, was charged on Thursday, Sept. 26, with endangering the welfare of a child and recklessly endangering another person after leaving the loaded firearm on his bed on Wednesday, May 15, resulting in the child shooting himself, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. The toddler was initially transported to Pottstown Hospital but was later transferred to Lehigh Valle…
Fleeing DUI Driver Charged In Firefighter's Death: Bucks DA Fleeing DUI Driver Charged In Firefighter's Death: Bucks DA
Fleeing DUI Driver Charged In Firefighter's Death: Bucks DA A 26-year-old driver was heavily intoxicated when he fled from a Hilltown Township police officer leading to a crash that killed his passenger, a former volunteer firefighter, authorities said. Colin John Wahlers, of Perkasie, was arraigned Friday, Aug. 2, on charges of homicide by vehicle while DUI, homicide by vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude police, involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence-general impairment, driving under the influence-highest rate, and recklessly endangering another person, according to the Bucks County District Attorney. He was also charged with fi…
Bucks Man Fired Gun In Occupied Home, Police Say Bucks Man Fired Gun In Occupied Home, Police Say
Bucks Man Fired Gun In Occupied Home, Police Say A man is in custody for firing a weapon in a Warrington home, township police said in a release on Monday, July 29.  Safarie Xiong allegedly shot a gun in a residence on the 1200 Block of Palomino Drive on July 20, according to authorities. The round went through two occupied rooms but no one was injured, investigators said.  Xiong, 48, was charged with simple assault and reckless endangerment, police said. He is being held on a $100,000 bail and has a preliminary hearing on Aug. 5, court records show. 
Gunman Hid In Neighbor's Basement After Allentown Shooting: Authorities Gunman Hid In Neighbor's Basement After Allentown Shooting: Authorities
Gunman Hid In Neighbor's Basement After Allentown Shooting: Authorities Shots were fired during a domestic dispute at an Allentown home Friday morning, July 26, according to city police.  It happened on the 500 block of North 13th Street around 8:45 a.m., authorities said in a release. Police made their way inside the home and found "evidence of recent gunfire," but the suspect had fled the scene, officials wrote.  Joel Reyes, 30, was located in the basement of a neighboring home, found with a 9mm handgun, and arrested, APD said.  He is charged with discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, reckless endangerment, and trespassing, author…
Drunk Man Slams Into Boulder, Tree Seriously Injuring Teen, Police Say Drunk Man Slams Into Boulder, Tree Seriously Injuring Teen, Police Say
Drunk Man Slams Into Boulder, Tree Seriously Injuring Teen, Police Say A crash that left a teen with "severe injuries" has landed a man serious charges, East Cocalico Township police announced Wednesday, July 17.  Maxim Antonio Mannino, 21, of Denver, PA, has been charged with the following according to the police and confirmed by court documents: Felony Aggravated Assault by Vehicle While DUI. Misdemeanor Recklessly Endangering Another Person.  Misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence - General Impairment or Incapable of Driving Safely - First Offense. Misdemeanor DUI: Highest Rate of Alcohol (Bac.10 - <.16) First Offense. Summary&…
Father's Day Shooter At Catasaqua Playground Convicted: Lehigh DA Father's Day Shooter At Catasaqua Playground Convicted: Lehigh DA
Father's Day Shooter At Catasaqua Playground Convicted: Lehigh DA A Bethlehem man was convicted by jury for a 2022 shooting in Catasauqua, said prosecutors on Thursday, July 11.  Kian Deater, 21, could face up to 51 years in prison at his Sept. 5 sentencing, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office.  Shots rang out in Catasauqua Park, 501 American Street, around 7 p.m. on June 22, 2022, authorities said. Adults, children, and a group playing basketball were in the park when Deater shot at an occupied car multiple times, according to the DA's Office.  Security footage from the scene showed Deater firing a handgun while park…
Charges Filed In Deadly Shooting At 1-Year-Old's Birthday Party In Allentown: DA Charges Filed In Deadly Shooting At 1-Year-Old's Birthday Party In Allentown: DA
Charges Filed In Deadly Shooting At 1-Year-Old's Birthday Party In Allentown: DA An Allentown man faces homicide charges for the February killing of Miguel Dalmasi, prosecutors announced Tuesday, July 9.  Roberto Gonzalez, 25, is also charged with reckless endangerment and weapons offenses, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office.  Dalmasi, of Alburtis, was shot and killed during a birthday party for a 1-year-old relative on Feb. 17, authorities have said. The party was being held at the East Side Fire Social Hall, 405 E. Walnut St., when "several unknown men" wearing ski masks and hoodies showed up outside, according to investigators.  …
Arsonist Set Fire At Lackawanna County Building: Investigators Arsonist Set Fire At Lackawanna County Building: Investigators
Arsonist Set Fire At Lackawanna County Building: Investigators A Scranton man is charged with setting a fire at the Lackawanna County government building last week, according to city police.  Paul Howard Strope Jr., 35, is also charged with risking catastrophe and reckless endangerment, authorities said.  The 123 Wyoming Avenue fire started around 6:30 on Tuesday, June 26, Scranton police said. A meeting was in progress in a conference room when attendees smelled smoke wafting in through the building's HVAC system, according to authorities.  The building was evacuated and firefighters "conducted suppression and ventilation activities," …
3-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Adult In Lehigh Valley: Police 3-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Adult In Lehigh Valley: Police
3-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Adult In Lehigh Valley: Police A 33-year-old woman was hospitalized after being shot in the back by a toddler on Monday, July 1,  according to Wilson Borough police.  The shot woman was taken to a hospital for emergency surgery and is expected to survive, investigators say.  The shooting happened on the 2200 block of Forest Street, authorities said. The gun owner, 41-year-old Brian Siegfried, cocked the gun and left it on a front porch table before walking across the street, according to police.  He told investigators he was "tired of holding the gun and put it down," authorities said.  Four ch…
Shots Fired In Allentown Home: Police Shots Fired In Allentown Home: Police
Shots Fired In Allentown Home: Police A 40-year-old man is in custody after police responded to reports of gunfire in an Allentown residence Thursday morning, June 27. Joseph Saluta is charged with persons not to possess firearms, simple assault, and reckless endangerment, according to authorities.  Police said they were called to the 200 block of North 8th Street around 9:15 a.m. and found "evidence of shots being fired." A loaded firearm was recovered and seized, they added.  No one was injured in the incident.  Saluta's bail was set at $50,000 and he has a preliminary hearing on July 3, court records show.&n…
Driver Nearly Crashed Into Police Car Before Montco Pursuit: Authorities Driver Nearly Crashed Into Police Car Before Montco Pursuit: Authorities
Driver Nearly Crashed Into Police Car Before Montco Pursuit: Authorities A car chase in Lower Moreland ended in one man's arrest, according to township police.  Officers were traveling on Philmont Avenue early on June 10 when they spotted an oncoming driver pass a car on its left side, veering into the center median and opposite lane, police said.  The officers had to swerve to the curb to avoid colliding with the driver, authorities said.  They activated their lights and the driver fled before eventually being taken into custody, township police said. Troy Broadus, 61, of Philadelphia, was charged with fleeing police, reckless endangerment, mari…
East Stroudsburg Woman Chased Passerby With Knife, Police Say East Stroudsburg Woman Chased Passerby With Knife, Police Say
East Stroudsburg Woman Chased Passerby With Knife, Police Say A woman is charged with reckless endangerment and related counts after police said she chased a man with a knife.  Authorities said the victim saw Amber Lynn Miller walking on Park Avenue in Stroudsburg while armed with a knife on Thursday, June 6. Miller saw the victim and said, "What are you looking at?" according to police.  She threw the knife at the victim's car as he drove away, officials said.  When the victim parked and called 911 to report the incident, Miller ran at him again, "threatening him with the knife," according to police. He made it back inside his car bef…