Gunman Shoots Man, Crashes Into Pole, Evades Police For Days Before Arrest: PSP (UPDATE) Gunman Shoots Man, Crashes Into Pole, Evades Police For Days Before Arrest: PSP (UPDATE)
Gunman Shoots Man, Crashes Into Pole, Evades Police For Days Before Arrest: PSP (Update) After days on the run, the suspect accused of shooting a man in Washington Township, Lehigh County, and crashing into a telephone pole while fleeing has been arrested, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, March 3. Adam Anthony Sosa, 26, of Allentown, was taken into custody without incident on Friday, Feb. 28, authorities said. Troopers initially responded to 2919 Welshtown Road at approximately 12:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, for reports of a shooting, where they found a 29-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a trauma center, police said. Just minutes l…
Man Hurls Explosive Into Store, Tries To Steal Occupied Car In Chaotic Rampage: PA State Police Man Hurls Explosive Into Store, Tries To Steal Occupied Car In Chaotic Rampage: PA State Police
Man Hurls Explosive Into Store, Tries To Steal Occupied Car In Chaotic Rampage: PA State Police A Pennsylvania man launched an explosive inside a Chester County convenience store, igniting a fire before attempting to carjack a driver in a desperate escape, Pennsylvania State Police said. Augustin Cisneros-Bedolla is accused of unleashing the violent attack at Squire’s Pantry on Gap Newport Pike in London Grove Township at 7:38 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, according to PSP Avondale. Investigators say Cisneros-Bedolla stormed into the store, threw an incendiary device at two employees, and set the building ablaze. As the flames spread, chaos erupted. The suspect then ran outside and att…
Man Shot Execution-Style In BMW At Philadelphia Intersection: Police Man Shot Execution-Style In BMW At Philadelphia Intersection: Police
Man Shot Execution-Style In BMW At Philadelphia Intersection: Police A Philadelphia man was found executed with a gunshot wound to the back of his head while sitting in a silver BMW at a busy South Philly intersection, authorities announced. The chilling discovery was made at 20th and Ritner streets around 2:34 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, when officers from the 3rd District responded to reports of a shooting, Philadelphia police said. Inside the luxury car, officers found a 56-year-old man slumped over, a single bullet lodged in the back of his skull. Medics from Engine 11 pronounced him dead at 2:50 p.m. No weapon was found at the scene, and the shooter r…
Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’ Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’
Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’ A man accused of impersonating a police officer and harassing residents in Quarryville is now speaking out, claiming he was falsely accused and unfairly targeted by authorities. John Francis McCarthy, the estranged son of a sitting New Jersey judge, was charged with impersonating a public servant and harassment in February. Now, he’s firing back, calling the charges a “twisted lie” by law enforcement. “I HAVE NEVER claimed to be a government employee to anyone, anywhere, EVER,” McCarthy wrote in a series of emails to local news outlets. Instead, he says he is a concerned Uber driver who h…
Man Shot Dead By Security After Being Kicked Out Of Philly Bar, Returning With Gun: Police Man Shot Dead By Security After Being Kicked Out Of Philly Bar, Returning With Gun: Police
Man Shot Dead By Security After Being Kicked Out Of Philly Bar, Returning With Gun: Police A man was thrown out of a Philadelphia sports bar, came back armed, and was shot dead by security, police announced on Sunday, March 2. Officers from the 25th District responded to a “person with a gun” call outside a bar on the 3400 block of North 2nd Street at 2:40 a.m., authorities said. Police arrived to find a Hispanic man lying in the street with a gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:59 a.m., officials said. The man had been inside the bar before being removed by security at an unspecified time, investigators said.…
Man Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Pennsylvania: Fire Officials Man Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Pennsylvania: Fire Officials
Man Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Pennsylvania: Fire Officials A man was killed after a two-alarm house fire broke out in Cleona Borough, Lebanon County, fire officials announced on Saturday, March 1. The Annville-Cleona Fire Department and mutual aid crews responded to the 400 block of East Chestnut Street at 6:29 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke billowing from the eaves, officials said. With the resident unaccounted for, a second alarm was struck. Crews searching the home found the man unresponsive in a smoke-filled hallway while others worked to contain the flames, according to authorities. He was rushed to a hosp…
Violent Valentine's Burglary: Both Suspects Arrested In Pennsylvania (UPDATE) Violent Valentine's Burglary: Both Suspects Arrested In Pennsylvania (UPDATE)
Violent Valentine's Burglary: Both Suspects Arrested In Pennsylvania (Update) Two men wanted for a brutal Valentine’s Day home invasion that left a victim seriously injured in Chambersburg have been arrested, police announced. Steeve Blaise, 31, was taken into custody on Monday, March 3, followed by Abimael Alardin, 20, who was arrested on Wednesday, March 5, according to the Chambersburg Borough Police Department. The pair is accused of breaking into an apartment on the 100 block of W. Catherine Street on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and viciously assaulting the resident before fleeing, authorities said. The attack resulted in severe injuries, but no further details on the …
8-Year-Old Paralyzed By Hit-Run Driver Captured After Several Weeks In PA: Cops 8-Year-Old Paralyzed By Hit-Run Driver Captured After Several Weeks In PA: Cops
8-Year-Old Paralyzed By Hit-Run Driver Captured After Several Weeks In PA: Cops A Pennsylvania man has been arrested in connection with a Feb. 4 hit-and-run that left an 8-year-old boy paralyzed, police said. Caleb Campbell, 22, was taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, following an intensive investigation by Chester Police, authorities announced. He was arraigned the following day and ordered to be held on $500,000 cash bail. On Feb. 4, at approximately 4 p.m., Chester Police responded to reports of a juvenile pedestrian struck by a vehicle, at 9th Street and Tilghman Street, that fled the scene. Officers found the victim, identified by family as 8-year-old …
Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today
Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today The funeral for Officer Andrew Duarte, the Pennsylvania officer killed in the UPMC York hospital shooting, is being held today, and the service will be livestreamed for those wishing to pay their respects. Duarte, who was wearing a bullet-resistant vest, died from a gunshot wound to the torso, according to the coroner’s report. The brave officer sacrificed his life while responding to the violent hostage situation inside the hospital. The public can watch the funeral service live here. Duarte is remembered as a dedicated officer, a loving family man, and a hero whose actions saved lives …
10-Year-Old Raped By 32 Year Old Pennsylvania Man Police Say 10-Year-Old Raped By 32 Year Old Pennsylvania Man Police Say
10-Year-Old Raped By 32 Year Old Pennsylvania Man Police Say A Denver man is behind bars after being charged with the sexual abuse of a 10-year-old child in Lancaster County, authorities announced. Giovanni Burgos, 32, is accused of raping a child, committing involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, indecent assault of a person less than 13, corruption of minors, unlawful contact with a minor, and indecent exposure, according to East Cocalico Township police. Investigators allege Burgos sexually abused the child, prompting charges to be filed on Feb. 21, 2025, when his whereabouts were unknown. On …
PA Woman Found Stuffed In Garbage Can Was Executed With Gunshot To Head: Police PA Woman Found Stuffed In Garbage Can Was Executed With Gunshot To Head: Police
PA Woman Found Stuffed In Garbage Can Was Executed With Gunshot To Head: Police A woman found stuffed inside a garbage can along a Philadelphia highway had been executed with a gunshot to the head, and police say they’ve arrested her killer, according to the release on Friday, Feb. 28. Officers responded to the 700 block of North 47th Street at 9:42 a.m. on Jan. 30 after a passerby made the grim discovery, authorities said. The victim, later identified as 54-year-old Deborah Leatherberry of Wheeler Street, was pronounced dead at 9:51 a.m. Paramedics initially couldn't determine her age or sex due to the condition of her body, police said. A medical examiner later confi…
Cockfighting Ring: PA Residents Among 48 Indicted Cockfighting Ring: PA Residents Among 48 Indicted
Cockfighting Ring: PA Residents Among 48 Indicted A cockfighting ring in Galloway Township led to 48 people facing charges of animal cruelty on Wednesday, Feb. 26, authorities said. Galloway Township police found electronic invitations to an illegally organized cockfight event scheduled in March 2024, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Police were able to stop a cock fight that was taking place in an arena constructed specifically for the purpose of rooster fighting, authorities said.  Dozens of roosters were seized, many of them with varying degrees of injury and mutilation, authorities said. Additionally, …