'Violent Predator' Gets Life For Killing Bucks County Co-Worker, Dumping Body In MD 'Violent Predator' Gets Life For Killing Bucks County Co-Worker, Dumping Body In MD
'Violent Predator' Gets Life For Killing Bucks County Co-Worker, Dumping Body In MD A man described by authorities as a "violent predator" was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Monday, Sept. 9 for kidnapping, robbing, and killing a Pennsylvania co-worker, authorities announced. Michael Allen Stark, 50, of Royersford, PA was found guilty by a Bucks County jury of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, robbery, kidnapping, theft by unlawful taking, flight to avoid apprehension, and abuse of a corpse, according to District Attorney Jennifer Schorn and court records. Stark's victim was 50-year-old Matthew James Branning of Sellersville, who went missing after l…
Federal Court Overturns Life Sentence, Murder Conviction Of PA Man Federal Court Overturns Life Sentence, Murder Conviction Of PA Man
Federal Court Overturns Life Sentence, Murder Conviction Of PA Man A man serving a life sentence following a murder conviction has had his conviction overturned, the Lebanon County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Sept. 5.  Eddie Williams, 50, of Lebanon, had been convicted of murder in the first degree, robbery, and numerous related offenses on Oct. 14, 2015, the DA explained.  An order granting Williams's petition for a writ of habeas corpus was affirmed in federal court on Aug. 13, 2024, according to federal court documents obtained by Daily Voice. The case was remanded with instructions that the District Court order Williams'…
Suspect Broke Into Home, Held Victims At Gunpoint: Nazareth PD Suspect Broke Into Home, Held Victims At Gunpoint: Nazareth PD
Suspect Broke Into Home, Held Victims At Gunpoint: Nazareth PD A 19-year-old man from Northampton County has been charged with burglary, robbery and other offenses, authorities said. Damian Latrell Bass was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 5, according to Nazareth Borough police. He also was charged with assault, endangering another person and making terroristic threats, court records show. On Sept. 14, 2023, the Nazareth Borough Police Department was dispatched for a burglary in progress with adult and juvenile victims present. Investigators met with the victims and were informed that three males entered the home, restrained the victims at gunpoint, …
$82K Watch Stolen, Suspect Sought By Police In Pennsylvania $82K Watch Stolen, Suspect Sought By Police In Pennsylvania
$82K Watch Stolen, Suspect Sought By Police In Pennsylvania A man who allegedly stole an $82,000 watch from an area mall is sought by police in Upper Merion Township. Justin Ward, 30, has been charged with robbery, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and retail theft.  On Saturday, Aug. 17 at about 7 p.m., Upper Merion Police responded to the Bucherer 1888 store located inside the King of Prussia Mall (160 N. Gulph Road) for a reported theft that had just occurred.  Store employees told responding officers that a man had come into the store and asked to see several watches. When he was done trying one of the watches on, h…
Police ID Armed Carjackers Who Stole Vehicle With Infant In Upper Darby: 'Armed And Dangerous' Police ID Armed Carjackers Who Stole Vehicle With Infant In Upper Darby: 'Armed And Dangerous'
Police ID Armed Carjackers Who Stole Vehicle With Infant In Upper Darby: 'Armed And Dangerous' Police have identified two suspects at large following an armed carjacking in which a vehicle was taken with an infant inside in Upper Darby Friday afternoon, Aug. 30. Phillis Fugah, 23, from Upper Darby, and Ian Dean, 21, of Philadelphia, approached a man waiting for his wife on West Chester Pike around 3:10 p.m., UDPD Superintendent Timothy M. Bernhardt said. "During a struggle, the suspects managed to take the vehicle, unaware that a 2-month-old child was still inside," Bernhardt said. As the suspect fled west on West Chester Pike, they realized police were pursuing them and abando…
Police Shoot Accused Robber, Rapist Fleeing Crime Scene: Lancaster DA Police Shoot Accused Robber, Rapist Fleeing Crime Scene: Lancaster DA
Police Shoot Accused Robber, Rapist Fleeing Crime Scene: Lancaster DA A 36-year-old Middletown man who was shot by police while fleeing a robbery scene has been charged with several offenses, authorities said. Christopher Rivera is charged with multiple counts of robbery, rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and sexual assault, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Officers with the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department were dispatched for a “burglary in progress” at the Calm Spa located in Penn Town Shopping Center in the 1200 block of Lancaster Road in Manheim at 8:17 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27. A preliminary re…
Woman Punched In Face During 'Unprovoked Assault' On 5 People: Philly Police Woman Punched In Face During 'Unprovoked Assault' On 5 People: Philly Police
Woman Punched In Face During 'Unprovoked Assault' On 5 People: Philly Police Five people were attacked in Philadelphia - in what police are calling an "unprovoked assault" on Monday morning, Aug. 26. Donnell Lee Bruce, 36, of Philadelphia has been arrested following the assault, according to the police.  The first three people attacked were two elderly women and a man in the 2200 block of Market Street around 7:15 a.m., PPD detailed in the release.  The second also happened along Market Street, where he punched a 22-year-old woman in the face"knocking her to the ground," police said, adding that "He then attempted to steal a bag from a 77-year-old ma…
DUI Driver Tries Stealing Victim's Pickup As She Fills Gas Tank At Bucks Sunoco Station: Police DUI Driver Tries Stealing Victim's Pickup As She Fills Gas Tank At Bucks Sunoco Station: Police
DUI Driver Tries Stealing Victim's Pickup As She Fills Gas Tank At Bucks Sunoco Station: Police A 40-year-old Philadelphia man is accused of stealing a woman's pickup truck while she was filling it up with gas in Bucks County, authorities said. Charles P. Casler was arrested at about 5 p.m. on Aug. 14 after fleeing the incident at a Sunoco station near the intersection of Street Road and Central Ave. in Feasterville, according to Lower Southampton police. The vehicle, a red Ford pick-up truck, was stopped at the Elmwood Avenue intersection where the driver resisted arrest and ran off before he was apprehended by police.  Following his arrest, he was found to be under the in…
Ex-Con Robbed 7-11 Store At Gunpoint In Bucks County: Police Ex-Con Robbed 7-11 Store At Gunpoint In Bucks County: Police
Ex-Con Robbed 7-11 Store At Gunpoint In Bucks County: Police A convicted felon suspected of robbing a 7-11 store at gunpoint in Bucks County has been arrested, authorities announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Christopher Yelverton, 42 of Philadelphia, was charged with Robbery, Theft, Persons Not to Possess Firearms, Terrorist Threats, and related charges.  Yelverton was being held in Bucks County Prison on $75,000 bail, according to court records. On May 2 at about 3 a.m., a man produced a note demanding money from a 7-11 worker at 1952 Brownsville Road in Lower Southhampton, police said. The suspect lifted up his shirt to expose the firearm in hi…
Replica Gun Used In Armed Robbery In Kennett Square: Police Replica Gun Used In Armed Robbery In Kennett Square: Police
Replica Gun Used In Armed Robbery In Kennett Square: Police A 52-year-old man has been arrested for robbing a business with a replica gun in Chester County, authorities announced on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Salvador Lopez-Ortigoza, of Toughkenamon, was charged with robbery and making terroristic threats, among other charges, according to Southern Chester County Regional Police. On Tuesday, July 30, at 11:15 a.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery at Latino Mex, 1001 W. Baltimore Pike in Kennett Square. The suspect displayed a firearm and demanded cash from the store clerk before fleeing on foot, police said. At approximately 1:30 p.m., an o…
Philly Man Arrested In $100K Jewelry Store Heist Philly Man Arrested In $100K Jewelry Store Heist
Philly Man Arrested In $100K Jewelry Store Heist A 53-year-old man from Philadelphia has been arrested in connection with a $100,000 heist from a jewelry store, authorities said. Chim Phu was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 3 after a warranted search of his home, Philadelphia police said. The robbery took place at about 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31 on the 900 block of Arch Street. Four trays of jewelry were taken during the robbery, police said. Authorities recovered loaded firearms, ammunition and drugs from the scene during their search. Phu has been charged with the gunpoint robbery, Violations of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA), narcoti…
Pair Injured In Philadelphia Shootings: Police Pair Injured In Philadelphia Shootings: Police
Pair Injured In Philadelphia Shootings: Police Two men were injured during separate shootings in Philadelphia overnight, authorities said. Philadelphia Police responded to Temple University Hospital for a gunshot victim who arrived by private vehicle around 12:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, at about. The incident occurred during a robbery on the 2800 block of North 22nd Street, in the 39th District. A 55-year-old black male suffered a gunshot wound to the right leg. He was placed in stable condition. The armed robbery suspects included two black males and three black females. Philadelphia Police responded to another person with a gun on th…