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Luigi Mangione Mugshot Released: Details Shared In Rookie Cop's Big PA McDonald's Arrest Luigi Mangione Mugshot Released: Details Shared In Rookie Cop's Big PA McDonald's Arrest
Luigi Mangione Mugshot Released: Details Shared In Rookie Cop's Big PA McDonald's Arrest Luigi Mangione's mugshot has been released, as have new details in the arrest of the 26-year-old former UPenn student who police say is a prime suspect in the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. 📸BREAKING: Luigi Mangione’s mug shot, per Altoona Police Department. pic.twitter.com/Vf1I2KKbRp — Amanda Head (@AmandaHead) December 9, 2024 PA Gov. Josh Shapiro says that 26-year-old Mangione had a ghost gun, a weapon assembled from untraceable parts, matching the firearm used in Thompson’s murder was recovered during his detention, PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and other law enforcemen…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue
Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue Pennsylvania has been dealing with significant wildfire activity, with several blazes impacting different parts of the state as of Sunday, Nov. 10. Blue Mountain Fire, Northampton County: This major wildfire erupted near the Lehigh Gap and scorched approximately 600 acres. As of Nov. 7, officials reported that the fire was 100% contained, preventing further spread. Crews worked tirelessly to secure the area and protect surrounding communities. Governor Josh Shapiro wrote in a release on the fire:  "Thank you to all of our first responders who worked around the clock to battle the Blue Moun…

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by Jillian Pikora
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All Eyes on Governor Shapiro for Essential ID/A Funding All Eyes on Governor Shapiro for Essential ID/A Funding
All Eyes on Governor Shapiro for Essential ID/A Funding As the dust settles from the 2024 election, Pennsylvania’s leaders must now prepare for the 2025 Legislative Session and the forthcoming Fiscal Year 24/25 budget debate, as families, caregivers, and individuals in the Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (ID/A) community look to Governor Josh Shapiro to champion crucial funding needs. Last year’s budget delivered a historic funding boost for ID/A services, reflecting Governor Shapiro’s deep commitment to this essential community. However, the final enacted budget fell $93 million short of the Governor’s proposed funding—a shortfall that cont…

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by Gary Blumenthal,
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BREAKING: York County DA Dave Sunday Elected PA AG BREAKING: York County DA Dave Sunday Elected PA AG
Breaking: York County DA Dave Sunday Elected PA AG The current York County District Attorney Dave Sunday is the projected winner of the race for Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, according to unofficial results by the Pennsylvania State Department. Republican Sunday flipped the role by defeating his Democratic opponent Eugene DePasquale with a margin of 51.2% to 49.5% with 94% of votes counted, numerous outlets reported.  The current AG, Michelle Henry was not running after being appointed by Governor Josh Shapiro to fill his shoes when he was elected Governor and vacated the AG role in 2022.  "Dave received his undergraduate degr…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Russians Made Bomb Threats To Multiple PA Polling Places: FBI (UPDATE) Russians Made Bomb Threats To Multiple PA Polling Places: FBI (UPDATE)
Russians Made Bomb Threats To Multiple PA Polling Places: FBI (Update) Called-in and emailed bomb threats prompted evacuations at multiple polling places, the district's attorney's office confirmed on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The following morning the FBI informed they believe Russians were responsible. Threats were made at locations across Pennsylvania, according to a statement by Governor Josh Shapiro at a press conference on election night. None of the threats were credible, the Gov. Shapiro explained.  We can watch the conference in full in the player below.  Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt will hold a media update with @GovernorShapiro on t…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Actors Robert De Niro, Sam Waterston Rally For Harris In Harrisburg Actors Robert De Niro, Sam Waterston Rally For Harris In Harrisburg
Actors Robert De Niro, Sam Waterston Rally For Harris In Harrisburg Governor Josh Shapiro, joined by Robert De Niro and Sam Waterston, led a "New Way Forward" rally in Harrisburg on Monday, Nov. 4, urging Pennsylvanians to vote Democrat on Election Day, Nov. 5. The event underscored Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposals to lower costs and protect rights versus Donald Trump’s “Project 2025” agenda, which speakers claimed would add $4,000 in annual costs for Pennsylvania families and enforce a nationwide abortion ban. De Niro, who had surprised Eagles fans by appearing at a tailgate in Philadelphia to campaign for Harris just days earlier, lent his support t…

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by Jillian Pikora
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3 PA Voters Win $1 Million From Elon Musk For Signing America PAC Petition 3 PA Voters Win $1 Million From Elon Musk For Signing America PAC Petition
3 PA Voters Win $1 Million From Elon Musk For Signing America PAC Petition Three Pennsylvania voters were each awarded $1 million by Elon Musk after signing a petition for his America PAC during townhalls in the battleground state. "Two $1 MILLION checks have gone out to voters for signing our petition to support the Constitution," America PAC said on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday, Oct. 20. "A registered swing state voter who signs the petition will be selected to earn $1M as a spokesperson for America PAC every day until Election Day." Two $1 MILLION checks have gone out to voters for signing our petition to support the Constitution.A registered swing state v…

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by Merriell Moyer
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Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention
Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention Vice President Kamala Harris has ended weeks of speculation after naming Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday, Aug. 6.  The 60-year-old Walz was a seemingly late entrant to the "veepstakes" but gained popularity after several media appearances went viral.  The chair of the Democratic Governor's Association, Walz was a US Congressman from 2007 to 2019. A former high school social studies teacher, he's served 24 years in the Army National Guard. Harris said she chose Walz because of his dedication to working-class families.  One of the things that stood out …

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by Josh Lanier
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Collapsed Stretch Of I-95 To Reopen In 2 Weeks (WATCH LIVE RECONSTRUCTION) Collapsed Stretch Of I-95 To Reopen In 2 Weeks (WATCH LIVE RECONSTRUCTION)
Collapsed Stretch Of I-95 To Reopen In 2 Weeks (Watch LIVE Reconstruction) The stretch of I-95 that collapsed in a fiery tanker crash will reopen in the next two weeks, officials said (scroll to watch live reconstruction). “We are going to get traffic moving again, thanks to the extraordinary work that is going on here,” said Gov. Josh Shapiro at a briefing Philadelphia International Airport after a flyover alongside President Joe Biden. "We will have I-95 reopened within the next two weeks." Demolition to the segment of the highway finished last week, and the project has progressed to emergency repairs. Biden said the federal government will reimburse 100 percen…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Pennsylvania State Trooper Dead, Another Injured In Shooting Pennsylvania State Trooper Dead, Another Injured In Shooting
Pennsylvania State Trooper Dead, Another Injured In Shooting A Pennsylvania State Police trooper died and another was seriously injured in a shooting in Juanita County on Saturday, June 17, authorities said. A gunman engaged the two troopers around 12:45 p.m. in Mifflintown Borough, exchanging shots with both troopers, PSP said.  After a search, the trooper was found in Walker Township around 3 p.m.  The gunman and one trooper died while the other trooper was hospitalized with serious injuries, police said. Gov. Josh Shapiro and PSP Col. Christopher Paris were at the hospital with the wounded trooper. This is a developing story. Check ba…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Temple University Officer Fatally Shot Temple University Officer Fatally Shot
Temple University Officer Fatally Shot A Temple University officer was fatally shot Saturday night, Feb. 18, officials confirmed. Lori and I are devastated for the family of the Temple University police officer who was killed in the line of duty tonight, bravely serving his community.We’re sending prayers to his loved ones, Temple Police, and the entire @TempleUniv community. May his memory be a blessing. — Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) February 19, 2023 The officer was shot in the head while apprehending a robbery suspect on Montgomery Avenue, 6abc reports. Philadelphia police did not immediately respond to Dail…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Evacuation Ordered In PA Following Ohio Train Derailment: Gov. Josh Shapiro (VIDEOS; PHOTOS) Evacuation Ordered In PA Following Ohio Train Derailment: Gov. Josh Shapiro (VIDEOS; PHOTOS)
Evacuation Ordered In PA Following Ohio Train Derailment: Gov. Josh Shapiro (Videos; Photos) Days after a train derailment in Ohio, the crash scene continues to burn so crews are doing a "controlled release" of "toxic material" to prevent an explosion— leading the governor of Pennsylvania to urge people at the border to evacuate.  Governor Josh Shapiro joined Gov. Mike DeWine in urging all of those within a one by to two-mile radius of East Palestine — to "evacuate immediately," first on Sunday then again he reiterated the plea on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.  pic.twitter.com/i3nuDQcIBq — Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) February 6, 2023 East Palestine: Residents living wi…

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by Jillian Pikora
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HS Track Coach Pleads Guilty To Hosting Alcohol-Fueled Sex Party For Teens: PA AG HS Track Coach Pleads Guilty To Hosting Alcohol-Fueled Sex Party For Teens: PA AG
HS Track Coach Pleads Guilty To Hosting Alcohol-Fueled Sex Party For Teens: PA AG A 20-year-old Pennsylvania track coach and substitute teacher has pleaded guilty seven months after investigators found out that he hosted a house party for minors— where he used a fake ID to purchase alcohol, which he gave to the minors— whom he then photographed and videotaped them “engaging in sexual activities,” according to a release by Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s office. In addition to playing host to the minors and secretly recording them— Peyton Harris of Mifflintown— shared the recordings “with other individuals on social media,” the release explains. Harris was arrested …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Philly Duo Stole $125K From Pennsylvania Skill Machines: AG Philly Duo Stole $125K From Pennsylvania Skill Machines: AG
Philly Duo Stole $125K From Pennsylvania Skill Machines: AG A pair of Philadelphia men took a gamble by stealing dozens of Pennsylvania Skill game machines from stores and shops across the region, says Attorney General Josh Shapiro.  Brandyn Warren, 22, and Antoine Laster, 28, were arrested following a six-month investigation into a string of thefts targeting gaming cabinets and ATMs at 7-Elevens and gas stations throughout greater Philly, Shapiro said in a statement Friday, Jan. 6.  Investigators believe Warren and Laster — along with unnamed co-conspirators — donned masks and gloves before walking into the stores and breaking o…

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by Mac Bullock
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Sen. Bob Casey Announces Cancer Diagnosis Sen. Bob Casey Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Sen. Bob Casey Announces Cancer Diagnosis US Senator Bob Casey was diagnosed with prostate cancer last month, he announced in a tweet Thursday, Jan. 5.  The Pennsylvania Democrat says that while the news "came as a shock," his outlook for the future is "excellent."  Last month, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. While this news came as a shock, I can report that I have an excellent prognosis, as well as the benefit of exceptional medical care and the unwavering support of my family. — Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) January 5, 2023 The 62-year-old said his doctors expect him to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery…

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by Mac Bullock
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Police Chief Killed By Suspected Carjacker In PA Exactly Four Years After Being Sworn In Police Chief Killed By Suspected Carjacker In PA Exactly Four Years After Being Sworn In
Police Chief Killed By Suspected Carjacker In PA Exactly Four Years After Being Sworn In A Pennsylvania police chief was fatally shot by a suspect who late was killed by officers exactly four years after being sworn in as chief. Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire — who was sworn into his role on Jan. 2, 2019 — was killed in the line of duty Jan. 2, 2023, officials confirm. He was allegedly shot by a suspected carjacker identified as 28-year-old Aaron Lamont Swan near the the 800 block of Sixth Avenue shortly after 4 p.m., local police said. Swan fled in a vehicle then crashed, and ran into a wooded area toward a housing development, Allegheny County Police Superintende…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ticketmaster Cancels Public On-Sale For Taylor Swift Tour, Citing 'Insufficient' Inventory Ticketmaster Cancels Public On-Sale For Taylor Swift Tour, Citing 'Insufficient' Inventory
Ticketmaster Cancels Public On-Sale For Taylor Swift Tour, Citing 'Insufficient' Inventory It's tough times for Taylor Swift fans who were hoping to purchase tickets for her upcoming tour this week. Ticketmaster has canceled its public on-sale for Swift's "Eras Tour," which was set to open on Friday, Nov. 17. The tour of stadiums across the United States will begin in 2023. "Due to extraordinarily high demands on ticketing systems and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to meet that demand, tomorrow's public on-sale for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour has been cancelled," the company tweeted on Thursday, Nov. 17. Due to extraordinarily high demands on ticketing systems and…

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by Nicole Valinote
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PA Taylor Swift Fans Experiencing Ticketmaster Troubles Can Contact Attorney General PA Taylor Swift Fans Experiencing Ticketmaster Troubles Can Contact Attorney General
PA Taylor Swift Fans Experiencing Ticketmaster Troubles Can Contact Attorney General Seething Swifties experiencing Ticketmaster troubles are being urged to report their woes. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is hoping that Taylor Swift fans struggling to secure a ticket to the Berks County native's upcoming Eras Tour will contact him. 🎶 Trouble, trouble, trouble 🎶Having trouble using Ticketmaster? Pennsylvanians experiencing problems using the site should submit a complaint to my office: https://t.co/ZMqsSY0N2I — AG Josh Shapiro (@PAAttorneyGen) November 17, 2022 Ticketmaster made national headlines for excessive wait times on Tuesday, as fans logged on and …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Medical Assistant Used Patient's ID For $31K Shopping Spree: AG Philadelphia Medical Assistant Used Patient's ID For $31K Shopping Spree: AG
Philadelphia Medical Assistant Used Patient's ID For $31K Shopping Spree: AG A 34-year-old former medical assistant from Philadelphia has been charged with stealing information from her patients to open credit card accounts for wild shopping sprees, authorities said. Ashley Latimer, who worked at Axia Women's Health in Montgomery County, used the cards to spend more than $31,000 on items from Wafair, and other personal belongings, Attorney General Josh Shapiro said. “This defendant is accused of taking advantage of her position and violating her trust and responsibility as a medical professional,” Shapiro said. “We will not, under any circumstance, allow indivi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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McKeesport Native, Austin Davis Makes History As Pennsylvania's First Black Lt. Governor-Elect McKeesport Native, Austin Davis Makes History As Pennsylvania's First Black Lt. Governor-Elect
McKeesport Native, Austin Davis Makes History As Pennsylvania's First Black Lt. Governor-Elect 33-year-old McKeesport native, Austin Davis has made history, becoming the first-ever Black Lt. Governor-elect of Pennsylvania, numerous media outlets now project.  Davis will be sworn in in January alongside Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro, CNN, ABC, and NBC News project.  The current  35th district representative to the Pennsylvania House has served the area in this role for four years, and previously was an assistant to Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. Davis is a member of the Legislative Black Caucus, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Allegheny …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro Projected Winner Of Gubernatorial Race: Reports Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro Projected Winner Of Gubernatorial Race: Reports
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro Projected Winner Of Gubernatorial Race: Reports Democratic candidate and current Pennsylvania Attorney General, Josh Shapiro has been projected as the winner of the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race, according to NBC News, the New York Times, and the Associated Press. Although every precinct has not submitted results, Shapiro leads with 74% of precincts reporting, according to NBC.  BREAKING: Democrat Josh Shapiro wins Pennsylvania governor's race, NBC News projects. https://t.co/IAT1oNcXPg pic.twitter.com/osRepr5Vr0 — NBC News (@NBCNews) November 9, 2022 Shapiro has not yet formally declared victory. You can view county-by-county re…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Pennsylvania Man Admits To Luring Women Online To Handcuff, Rape Them: AG Pennsylvania Man Admits To Luring Women Online To Handcuff, Rape Them: AG
Pennsylvania Man Admits To Luring Women Online To Handcuff, Rape Them: AG A year after he was charged, a Patton Township man has admitted to raping and sexually assaulting six women that he met online, according to a release by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022.  Kevin P. Mullen has pleaded guilty to charges related to the rape and sexual assault of six women over a nine-year period, 2012 through March 2021. **WARNING THE FOLLOWING DETAILS MIGHT BE DISTURBING TO SOME READERS*** The 50-year-old man used social networking platforms to connect with his victims, advertising that he was looking for a “cleaner” or “someone t…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Four Jehovah's Witnesses Sexually Assaulted, Raped 19 Children In PA: Attorney General Four Jehovah's Witnesses Sexually Assaulted, Raped 19 Children In PA: Attorney General
Four Jehovah's Witnesses Sexually Assaulted, Raped 19 Children In PA: Attorney General Four Jehovah's Witnesses have been charged in connection with the sexual abuse of children, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office. All 19 victims were minors and members of Jehova’s Witness congregations at the time of the abuse. Two of the cases involve the men's daughters and all of the cases involve minors the men were very close with, authorities learned through the 49th Investigating Grand Jury and are charged by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.  The men charged in multiple rape and sexual assault cases are Jesse Hill, formerly of Berks County and now…

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by Jillian Pikora
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PA Junkyard Owner 'Scammed People Out Of Their Hard Earned Money' Ordered To Pay $106K AG Says PA Junkyard Owner 'Scammed People Out Of Their Hard Earned Money' Ordered To Pay $106K AG Says
PA Junkyard Owner 'Scammed People Out Of Their Hard Earned Money' Ordered To Pay $106K AG Says A York County auto shop and junkyard has been ordered to pay $106,000 in restitution to customers, according to a release by the office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro on Monday, Oct. 24. The owner and operator Emeka K. Oguejiofor of  Progress Auto Salvage Inc., located at 964 Rossville Road in Lewisberry, was charged with violating Pennsylvania consumer protection laws. Oguejiofor and his associates "accepted deposits and advance payments for consumers and failed to do the agreed-upon work," the attorney general's office states in the release.  "This junkyard…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
PA Gangsters Found Guilty In 2017 Double Kidnapping Homicide: AG PA Gangsters Found Guilty In 2017 Double Kidnapping Homicide: AG
PA Gangsters Found Guilty In 2017 Double Kidnapping Homicide: AG A pair of gang members were found guilty in a 2017 double kidnapping and beating death of two Pennsylvania men, the state attorney general said. A Somerset County jury returned guilty verdicts against Samson Washington and Marekus Benson, members of the East Main Money Gang (EMMG), State Attorney General Josh Shapiro said Friday, Oct. 21. Washington and Benson tracked down Damien Staniszewski and James Smith in March 2017, after they stole drugs and cash from an EMMG house, Shapiro said. Washington and Benson then kidnapped the two young men, tied them up, and assaulted…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Philly Group Ran Illegal Puppy Selling Ring: AG Philly Group Ran Illegal Puppy Selling Ring: AG
Philly Group Ran Illegal Puppy Selling Ring: AG Five Philadelphia residents are in police custody for running an illegal puppy business, officials announced.  The group used counterfeit bills and phony checks to purchase expensive breed dogs in Lancaster County and resold them for a massive profit, said state Attorney General Josh Shapiro in a statement on Friday, Oct. 21.  The alleged conspirators would seek listings for in-demand puppies like French bulldogs and Yorkshire terriers, authorities said, and resell them for as much as $20,000 each, authorities said.  Investigators said they uncovered more than 30 separate in…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Accused PA Rapist Paid 'Hit Man' To Kill Witnesses, AG Says Accused PA Rapist Paid 'Hit Man' To Kill Witnesses, AG Says
Accused PA Rapist Paid 'Hit Man' To Kill Witnesses, AG Says A Pennsylvania man accused of sexual assault is now charged with hiring a hit man to eliminate his accusers, state officials have announced.   Ferdinand Cuevas-Heredia, 44, of Luzerne County, was arrested on Sept. 27 and charged with three counts of criminal solicitation to commit homicide, two counts of attempted witness intimidation, and other related offenses, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro said in a statement.  Cuevas-Heredia was previously charged with forcing an adult and two children to perform sex acts, Fox56 has reported.  Investigators said Cuevas-Heredia…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Suburban Philly Resident Cut By Political Signs Rigged With Razor Blades, Police Say Suburban Philly Resident Cut By Political Signs Rigged With Razor Blades, Police Say
Suburban Philly Resident Cut By Political Signs Rigged With Razor Blades, Police Say Police in Bucks County are investigating after they say a resident was cut by razor-rigged political signs strategically placed in their yard. A booby-trapped campaign sign for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro, among two others, were placed without permission on the resident's property, Upper Makefield police said in a Sunday, Oct. 16 Facebook post. When the homeowner tried to remove the sign, they were cut by the razor blades taped around the edges of the board, authorities said. "Obviously, this was designed to inflict punishment on anyone who attempted to remove the sign…

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by Nicole Acosta
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15 Dirt Bike-Riding Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Harrisburg Drug Bust: AG 15 Dirt Bike-Riding Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Harrisburg Drug Bust: AG
15 Dirt Bike-Riding Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Harrisburg Drug Bust: AG A six-month investigation into alleged drug dealing dirt bike riders in Harrisburg resulted in the arrests of 15 people and a massive drug and gun seizure, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced on Friday, Oct. 7. The details of the charges were released in an 88-page affidavit detailing the drug deliveries witnessed by police in broad daylight in the area of Regina, 14th, 13th, Wayne, Evergreen, Derry, Swatara, and Argyle streets. Police began watching the group in March 2022 after Harrisburg police department's narcotics unit witnessed a drug run and soon involved state police and a…

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by Jillian Pikora
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PA Man With Disabilities Loses Testicle After Beating With Metal Rod By Caretakers: AG PA Man With Disabilities Loses Testicle After Beating With Metal Rod By Caretakers: AG
PA Man With Disabilities Loses Testicle After Beating With Metal Rod By Caretakers: AG Two "direct support counselors" beat a man under their care with a metal rod so badly that his testicle needed to be surgically removed, according to a release by Pennsylvania's Attorney General Josh Shapiro's office on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.  August Thorne Young of North Versailles and Eric Walker of Pittsburgh were working for Taylor Maleski Home, LLC, an organization that provides supportive home services to individuals with intellectual disabilities in Allegheny, Indiana, and Westmoreland counties, when they assaulted the man with a metal rod on Nov. 2, 2021, according to the…

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by Jillian Pikora
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'Disturbing Details' Of Trafficked Children Forced Into Labor By PA Woman, Dead Ex-BF, AG Says 'Disturbing Details' Of Trafficked Children Forced Into Labor By PA Woman, Dead Ex-BF, AG Says
'Disturbing Details' Of Trafficked Children Forced Into Labor By PA Woman, Dead Ex-BF, AG Says A woman and her now deceased ex-boyfriend forced minors— including their foster children— into "forced labor" at their car detailing business, Attorney General Josh Shapiro alleges.  Ellen Cummings, 44, of Meadville ran Tip Top Resources/Go2Detailing, a car detailing business located at 500 East Walnut Street in Lewistown, with her boyfriend, Scott Mogel—  he died in 2020— according to a release by the Attorney General's office on August 31.  “The details of this case are disturbing. These individuals took advantage of vulnerable young people, some of which were under their …

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by Jillian Pikora