PA Teen Charged After Armed Home Invasion, Gunfire, Carjacking, Kidnapping PA Teen Charged After Armed Home Invasion, Gunfire, Carjacking, Kidnapping
PA Teen Charged After Armed Home Invasion, Gunfire, Carjacking, Kidnapping An 18-year-old man has been charged after police say an armed home invasion in Pennsylvania escalated into gunfire, a carjacking, and the kidnapping of two victims on Sunday evening, June 28. Hector Luis Martinez Jr., 18, of Reading, was arrested following the violent robbery at a home in the first block of Hurst Boulevard in Warwick Township, Lititz, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police announced Monday, June 29. Police were initially dispatched to the first block of Edgewood Drive around 6:52 p.m. for a report of a suspicious vehicle after a witness saw two men dressed in all black l…
$3.8M Ponzi Scheme Bilking 50 Investors Run By Montco Man: PA AG $3.8M Ponzi Scheme Bilking 50 Investors Run By Montco Man: PA AG
$3.8M Ponzi Scheme Bilking 50 Investors Run By Montco Man: PA AG A man is accused of operating a $3.8 million Ponzi scheme that left dozens of investors with major financial losses, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday, June 29. Richard L. McNeil, 59, of Norristown, allegedly convinced people to invest money by promising steady monthly returns and the full repayment of their principal at the end of the investment term, according to the attorney general. Instead, investigators say McNeil never invested the money as promised. McNeil is charged with felony theft by deception, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity, multiple viola…
Killing Of Philly Dad, City Code Administrator Leads To Search For 3 Suspects: Police Killing Of Philly Dad, City Code Administrator Leads To Search For 3 Suspects: Police
Killing Of Philly Dad, City Code Administrator Leads To Search For 3 Suspects: Police Philadelphia police have released surveillance images of three suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of a longtime City of Philadelphia employee inside Hunting Park as investigators continue working to solve two recent homicides in the neighborhood. Martin Patrick "Marty" Higgins, 45, was shot multiple times in the torso near the baseball field inside Hunting Park, in the 900 block of West Hunting Park Avenue, around 10:04 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:41 p.m., police said. During a Monday afternoon media briefing, Deputy Commissioner Fra…
ABC7 Reporter's Bosnia Gaffe Gets Awkward Balkan Twist ABC7 Reporter's Bosnia Gaffe Gets Awkward Balkan Twist
ABC7 Reporter's Bosnia Gaffe Gets Awkward Balkan Twist A little World Cup trash talk turned into a global embarrassment for an ABC7 reporter. Abigail Vélez found herself at the center of a viral backlash after declaring on live television that she couldn't point out Bosnia on a map while hyping Team USA's upcoming World Cup matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Reporting from a World Cup watch party in Long Beach, CA, following the United States' 3-2 loss to Turkey, Vélez was apparently trying to rally American fans before the Round of 32 showdown. "One thing about Bosnia, I could not point out where it is on a map," she said. "I don’t know …
Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida
Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida A swim in a Florida river turned deadly in a place known for outdoor recreation. A 31-year-old woman died after an apparent alligator attack Sunday, June 28, while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole County, Florida, NBC Miami reported, citing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, northeast of Orlando. The river is also known as the Little Big Econ River. The attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, northeast of Orland…
Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight At 3,000 Feet Near JFK, Pilot Says Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight At 3,000 Feet Near JFK, Pilot Says
Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight At 3,000 Feet Near JFK, Pilot Says A drone collided with a JetBlue flight landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday morning, June 29, according to the aircraft’s pilot. The pilot alerted air traffic controllers at JFK of the collision around 7:15 a.m. at about 3,000 feet in the air, according to audio obtained by WABC. “We collided with a drone back there in the turn as we were coming to ASALT, just wanted to pass to you,” the pilot said, according to WABC reporting. “You said you collided?” the controller responded. “Yup, it hit us, right above the cockpit,” the pilot confirmed. However, the pilot said f…
Mom Of 4 Killed After Husband Calls 911 Confessing, Dies In Fiery Crash: PSP Mom Of 4 Killed After Husband Calls 911 Confessing, Dies In Fiery Crash: PSP
Mom Of 4 Killed After Husband Calls 911 Confessing, Dies In Fiery Crash: PSP A mother of four was found dead after her husband called 911 to report he had killed her before fleeing their home and dying hours later in a fiery crash with a parked tractor-trailer, Pennsylvania State Police said. Troopers were dispatched to 37 W. Specht St. in McClure just before 5 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, after Jason Andrew Heimbach, 51, contacted Central Susquehanna Regional 9-1-1 and said he had killed his wife, Amanda Kay Heimbach, 37, state police said. Before troopers arrived, Jason Heimbach fled the home in a 2018 gray Buick Enclave, police said. When troopers reached the resi…
Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans
Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans A beach visit at a popular vacation spot turned into a deadly attack. A 28-year-old man was killed by a crocodile near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa in Mexico on Friday evening, June 26, ABC News reported, citing Jalisco state authorities. The attack happened around 6 p.m. local time on Marina Vallarta Beach, in front of the resort on the Pacific coast. Puerto Vallarta (marked in red) is a popular resort city located on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Google Maps The victim was reportedly from Mexico and was in Puerto Vallarta for work. His identity has not been released. Au…
Pickup Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-83 Crash: PA State Police Pickup Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-83 Crash: PA State Police
Pickup Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-83 Crash: PA State Police A pickup truck driver was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 83 early Monday, June 29, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash happened just before 6 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-83 near mile marker 32.9 in Newberry Township, where traffic had backed up through a weekend work zone that was in the process of being cleared, according to state police and PennDOT. Troopers from PSP York were called to the scene at approximately 5:58 a.m. and found that two tractor-trailers and a pickup truck had been involved in the crash, police said. The pickup truck driver was pronounced d…
Full Strawberry Moon Now Just Hours Away: Best Time To Look Full Strawberry Moon Now Just Hours Away: Best Time To Look
Full Strawberry Moon Now Just Hours Away: Best Time To Look June is nearly ready for its final sky show. The full Strawberry Moon is now just hours away, with peak illumination expected Monday, June 29, at about 7:56 p.m. Eastern time. Earlier report: Strawberry Moon Will Bring Bright Sky Show: When To Watch Daily Voice previously reported that the best time to watch will be shortly after sunset, when the moon rises low near the southeastern or eastern horizon. The moon will appear full in the days before and after peak illumination, but Monday evening will bring the main event. Space.com says the June full moon will climb into the early s…
Nephew Kills Uncle, Then Himself During Family Argument: Montgomery County DA Nephew Kills Uncle, Then Himself During Family Argument: Montgomery County DA
Nephew Kills Uncle, Then Himself During Family Argument: Montgomery County DA A family argument inside a Pennsylvania home ended in a murder-suicide that left an uncle and nephew dead on Sunday morning, June 28, authorities announced that evening.  William "Billy" Mauer, 54, was found dead from a gunshot wound after police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at a home in the 3000 block of Spruce Avenue in the Glenside section of Abington Township around 11 a.m., according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Abington Township Police Chief Patrick Molloy. Investigators said 28-year-old Brandon Maurer, Mauer's nephew, was also found …
Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch
Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch A concert moment meant to thrill the crowd briefly sent fans into worry mode. Harry Styles choked on water before falling to the stage during a performance at Wembley Stadium in London on Friday, June 26. The 32-year-old singer was performing "As It Was" near the end of the show when the incident happened. Videos posted on social media show Styles finishing his fan-favorite “whale” move, in which he takes water into his mouth and spits it upward like a spout. After the move, he appeared to choke on the remaining water and fell onto his back, while coughing and trying to catch his breath. …
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Minivan In PA ID'd By Coroner Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Minivan In PA ID'd By Coroner
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Minivan In PA ID'd By Coroner A motorcyclist collided with a minivan at an intersection in Pennsylvania, the coroner's office announced on Sunday, June 28. Larry Pergola Jr., 49, was riding a motorcycle when it collided with a minivan at the intersection of St. Lawrence Avenue and Shelbourne Road in Exeter Township, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel.  Berks County 911 received the call for the crash at 12:11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. Pergola was taken to Reading Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:56 a.m., the coroner explained. The Berks County Coroner's Office was notified by Reading…
Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Pennsylvania, Coroner Says Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Pennsylvania, Coroner Says
Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Pennsylvania, Coroner Says Driver was killed after his vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree early Saturday morning, authorities announced on Sunday, June 28.  The single-vehicle crash happened at about 6:08 a.m. Saturday, June 27, in front of 1832 Old Swede Road, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office.  The 56-year-old man, who was the vehicle's sole occupant, drove off the roadway and struck a tree, according to the preliminary investigation.  Emergency responders extricated the driver from the wreckage before he was taken to Reading Hospital, where he died despite lifesaving effo…
Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe
Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe Data breach scams are on the rise, with cybercriminals exploiting real breaches to trick victims into handing over personal information.  These scams involve fake notifications sent by email, text, or phone calls, often claiming that your data has been exposed. Scammers use tactics like creating a sense of urgency or impersonating trusted entities, such as banks, government agencies, or credit-monitoring companies. The goal is to scare victims into clicking malicious links, providing login credentials, or even making payments for fake services. Michael Bruemmer, head of global data-br…
Murder Suicide: 2nd Victim ID'd After Lancaster County Central Park Shooting (UPDATE) Murder Suicide: 2nd Victim ID'd After Lancaster County Central Park Shooting (UPDATE)
Murder Suicide: 2nd Victim ID'd After Lancaster County Central Park Shooting (Update) A shooting at Lancaster County Central Park has been ruled a murder-suicide after the second victim died from his injuries, authorities announced Saturday, June 27. Kevin Lucas, 47, of Lititz, died from a gunshot wound to the neck, and his death was ruled a homicide, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Brandon Cunningham, 32, of East Hempfield Township, died Friday at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital from a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was ruled a suicide.  Lancaster Township police officers and Lancaster County Park Rangers were dispatched for repor…
Helmeted Cyclist Killed In SUV Crash Turning Onto Berks Road Helmeted Cyclist Killed In SUV Crash Turning Onto Berks Road
Helmeted Cyclist Killed In SUV Crash Turning Onto Berks Road A 78-year-old bicyclist has died after an SUV turned into his path in Berks County, the coroner announced on Saturday, June 27. John Barton Renninger, of the first block of East Summit Street in Mohnton Borough, was riding his bicycle eastbound on Revere Boulevard (Route 724) in Spring Township shortly before 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, when a westbound SUV attempted to make a left turn onto Cloister Court and struck him, Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said. Despite wearing a helmet, Renninger suffered fatal injuries in the crash, the coroner said. He was pronounced dead after bein…
Hitler Baby Photo Found In NJ Middle School Yearbooks, Principal Says Hitler Baby Photo Found In NJ Middle School Yearbooks, Principal Says
Hitler Baby Photo Found In NJ Middle School Yearbooks, Principal Says A New Jersey middle school collected its yearbooks after an image in the baby pictures section was identified as a baby photo of Adolf Hitler, school officials said. Students at East Brook Middle School in Paramus had already received their yearbooks before administrators discovered the image, Principal Ryan Aupperlee said in a letter to families sent Thursday, June 25. "Earlier today, after students had already received their yearbooks, we learned that the baby pictures section of the yearbook contained an image that was later identified as an infant photograph of Adolf Hitler," the princi…
9-Year-Old Boy Dies Days After Hotel Pool Drowning In Poconos 9-Year-Old Boy Dies Days After Hotel Pool Drowning In Poconos
9-Year-Old Boy Dies Days After Hotel Pool Drowning In Poconos A 9-year-old boy has died days after he was pulled from a hotel swimming pool in the Poconos, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office announced Thursday, June 25. The child, who was from Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest at 3:51 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, the coroner's office said. An autopsy completed Thursday determined the boy died from complications of drowning, and Coroner Daniel A. Buglio ruled the manner of death an accident, the coroner's office said. The drowning happened around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, in the pool a…
Bootids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible For Days After Peak Viewing Bootids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible For Days After Peak Viewing
Bootids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible For Days After Peak Viewing The night sky is lining up one of its harder-to-predict shows. The June Bootids meteor shower is active through Thursday, July 2, and is expected to peak overnight Friday, June 26, into Saturday, June 27. The shower is usually quiet, producing only a few meteors per hour. But it has earned a reputation for surprises. Space.com reported that the June Bootids produced an outburst of up to 100 meteors per hour in 1998. Another burst in 2004 produced about 20 to 50 meteors per hour. A predicted outburst in 2010 did not happen, adding to the shower’s unpredictable reputation. ABC News report…
NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report
NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report New details have emerged about the death of a New York soldier who was killed during a training exercise in California earlier this month. Spc. Adrian Bonsey, 29, a combat engineer assigned to the 9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, was struck and run over by a 27-ton M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a large-scale training exercise at the National Training Center on Tuesday, June 10, ABC News reports, citing an Army spokesperson. Bonsey was on foot in the Mojave Desert at about 4:30 a.m. during hours of limited visibility when the incident occurr…
Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV
Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV A senior dog who arrived at a New Jersey animal shelter sick, neglected and in need of urgent medical care has found her forever home after her story aired on News 12 New Jersey. And it all happened in a matter of hours. Eight-year-old Luna was surrendered by a Hackensack family to the shelter on March 6 because her family was moving and could not take her, Shelter Manager Meg Tedeschi said. When Luna arrived, her condition was severe. "Her feet were really swollen with puss-filled sores and she was missing a lot of hair with bald patches," Tedeschi said. "She was also severely overwei…
Dad Remembered As Family's 'Backbone' After Drowning At Confluence Of Delaware, Lehigh Rivers Dad Remembered As Family's 'Backbone' After Drowning At Confluence Of Delaware, Lehigh Rivers
Dad Remembered As Family's 'Backbone' After Drowning At Confluence Of Delaware, Lehigh Rivers A Bethlehem father who drowned after being recovered from the confluence of the Lehigh and Delaware rivers in Easton is being remembered as the "backbone" of his family as loved ones rally to support his wife and two sons. Andre Fighera was found in the area where the Lehigh and Delaware rivers meet in the City of Easton on Sunday, June 21. He died from drowning, and the manner of death was ruled an accident, according to the Northampton County Coroner's Office. Fighera had just celebrated his 48th birthday days before the tragedy, according to a GoFundMe created by his daughter, Genevieve …
Beloved PA Mom Found Dead In Creek, Wheelchair Found Nearby Beloved PA Mom Found Dead In Creek, Wheelchair Found Nearby
Beloved PA Mom Found Dead In Creek, Wheelchair Found Nearby A woman was found dead in a creek after apparently falling from her wheelchair, authorities said Friday, June 26. Grace Lampley, 65, of Highspire, was found unresponsive in Burd Run Stream near Wolf Street and Rhoda Alley after police were called to the area at 8:19 a.m., according to the Highspire Borough Police Department. Officers arrived to find Lampley in the water and a wheelchair nearby, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The Dauphin County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Lampley. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, officials said. Police have no…
Shillington Man Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Lancaster County (UPDATE) Shillington Man Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Lancaster County (UPDATE)
Shillington Man Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Lancaster County (Update) A Berks County man was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Lancaster County on Thursday afternoon, officials said. Michael Paul, 54, of Shillington, was driving a coupe when it collided with a tractor-trailer in the area of 2250 Reading Road in East Cocalico Township around 6:29 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Emergency crews were initially dispatched to the intersection of North Reading Road and Muddy Creek Church Road for a reported commercial vehicle crash at 4:44 p.m., according to Lancaster County dispatch. Paul, who was the…
New Nancy Guthrie Note Claims Video Evidence, Suspect Names New Nancy Guthrie Note Claims Video Evidence, Suspect Names
New Nancy Guthrie Note Claims Video Evidence, Suspect Names A troubling family mystery has taken another unsettling turn. A mystery sender claims to have video and suspect information tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, the media outlet TMZ reported Friday, June 26. Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. She has not been found. TMZ reported that it received a new email from a person who claims to know the identities of Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers. The outlet said it authenticated the email as coming from the same person who sent earlier messa…
Massachusetts Native Killed In Head-On DUI Crash Into Pennsylvania Yard Case Heads To Court Massachusetts Native Killed In Head-On DUI Crash Into Pennsylvania Yard Case Heads To Court
Massachusetts Native Killed In Head-On DUI Crash Into Pennsylvania Yard Case Heads To Court The man accused of driving under the influence of multiple drugs before causing a head-on crash that killed a Massachusetts man will have his case proceed to County Court in Pennsylvania after waiving his preliminary hearing. Logan Christopher Yeater, 29, of Armagh Township, waived his preliminary hearing before Judge Denise Commins on Monday, June 1, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Yeater is charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, homicide by vehicle, three counts of driving under the influence, tampering with evidence, tw…
SUV Bursts Into Flames On I-495; Loaded Guns Found On Intoxicated Philly Man: DSP SUV Bursts Into Flames On I-495; Loaded Guns Found On Intoxicated Philly Man: DSP
SUV Bursts Into Flames On I-495; Loaded Guns Found On Intoxicated Philly Man: DSP A Philadelphia man is accused of driving under the influence while armed with a loaded handgun after his SUV burst into flames on Interstate 495 in Delaware, state police announced Thursday, June 25. Isaiah Church, 27, was arrested after Delaware State Police responded to a vehicle fire in the northbound lanes of I-495 near East Holly Oak Road at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, police said. When troopers arrived, they found a Subaru Outback fully engulfed in flames and saw the driver walking away from the burning vehicle. The driver was identified as Church, of Philadelphia.…
JWoww Unleashes After Secret Wedding: 'You Get What You Deserve' JWoww Unleashes After Secret Wedding: 'You Get What You Deserve'
JWoww Unleashes After Secret Wedding: 'You Get What You Deserve' Fresh off saying "I do," Jenni "JWoww" Farley is saying something else to say, and she's saying it once and she's saying it with her chest. The "Jersey Shore" star took to Instagram Thursday, June 25, one day after secretly marrying longtime fiancé Zack Clayton Carpinello during what guests believed was a screening of her new movie, "Nanny Cam." Instead, fewer than 50 friends and family members were surprised with a wedding. The backlash over who wasn't invited has overshadowed what should have been one of the happiest moments of her life. "While I am trying to enjoy being a wife, I’m…
Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End
Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End The opening night of a major summer tour ended on an unsettling note. Lionel Richie, 77, cut short the first show of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday, June 24, after saying he felt dizzy. The concert was part of the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour. Richie stopped his set almost an hour in and sat down during a performance of “Dancing on the Ceiling.”  Richie told the crowd, “When you're feeling dizzy, sit your ass down,” according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He then performed “Three Times a Lady” while seated before calling for an unpl…
David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman Known For ‘Spinning Wheel’ David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman Known For ‘Spinning Wheel’
David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman Known For ‘Spinning Wheel’ A voice that helped define one of rock’s boldest and most dynamic sounds has gone silent. David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, died Wednesday, June 24, at age 84, according to multiple reports. His publicist, Eric Alper, told CBC that Clayton-Thomas died peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. A specific cause of death was not given. Clayton-Thomas became best known as the husky, gravelly, high-energy voice of New York City-based Blood, Sweat & Tears, the jazz-rock band that blended brass, blues, soul, and rock into a major late-1960s sound. …