Sextortion Of 30+ Children—Including In Pennsylvania—Gets Florida Man 30 Years: USDOJ Sextortion Of 30+ Children—Including In Pennsylvania—Gets Florida Man 30 Years: USDOJ
Sextortion Of 30+ Children—Including In Pennsylvania—Gets Florida Man 30 Years: Usdoj A Florida man who sextorted children across the globe, including six minors in Central Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus announced on Thursday, April 24. Alvaro Andres Valarezo Sandoval, 35, an Ecuadorian national most recently residing in Miami, was handed the decades-long sentence by Senior U.S. District Judge Malachy E. Mannion after being convicted on two counts of "Production of Child Pornography", according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Sandoval exploited children in a calculat…
Dad Beaten Dead With Baseball Bat Was Defending Teen Daughter On Easter: Prosecutor Dad Beaten Dead With Baseball Bat Was Defending Teen Daughter On Easter: Prosecutor
Dad Beaten Dead With Baseball Bat Was Defending Teen Daughter On Easter: Prosecutor A 55-year-old Millville man and his 17-year-old son were charged on Monday, April 21, after killing a father and assaulting his teen daughter over the weekend, authorities said. On Saturday, April 19, Gus Serbeck's daughter was assaulted by the 17-year-old, referred to as J.H. at the teen's Leamings Mill residence in Millville, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The next day, Serbeck and his daughter went to their house to confront Eric Hannah about the assault, Webb-McRae said. J.H. and Serbeck met at the front door and began physically fighting, Webb-McRae said. J.H. …
5 Labradoodle Puppies Stolen From Amish Barn: PA State Police 5 Labradoodle Puppies Stolen From Amish Barn: PA State Police
5 Labradoodle Puppies Stolen From Amish Barn: PA State Police Five Labradoodle puppies were stolen from an Amish farm in Leacock Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, April 22. The theft happened sometime between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Monday, April 21, at a barn and shop located in the 3500 block of Scenic Road in Lancaster County, according to Trooper Benitez from the Lancaster Patrol Unit. An unknown person entered the barn without using force and took the five 9-week-old puppies, state police said. A black home phone box was also stolen, and a piece of notepad paper with what is believed to be the suspect's phone number was remo…
19-Year-Old College Student Firebombed Tesla Dealership While On Spring Break, Feds Say 19-Year-Old College Student Firebombed Tesla Dealership While On Spring Break, Feds Say
19-Year-Old College Student Firebombed Tesla Dealership While On Spring Break, Feds Say A college freshman on spring break is now facing federal charges after allegedly tossing a Molotov cocktail at a Tesla dealership, torching two Cybertrucks in a late-night firebombing. Owen McIntire, 19, of Kansas City, Missouri, who attends college in Boston, was arrested and appeared in federal court in Massachusetts on Friday, April 18. Prosecutors say the charges stem from a Monday, March 17 blaze at the Tesla Center in Kansas City, where he’s accused of using incendiary devices, including one that didn’t detonate, to start a fire that destroyed two vehicles worth more than $100,000 eac…
‘Federal Agent’ Caught Prowling PA Businesses Revealed As Fugitive Wanted In VA: Police ‘Federal Agent’ Caught Prowling PA Businesses Revealed As Fugitive Wanted In VA: Police
‘Federal Agent’ Caught Prowling PA Businesses Revealed As Fugitive Wanted In VA: Police A man who claimed he was a "federal agent in pursuit of justice" was arrested for impersonating a public official after fleeing officers in Quarryville, police said on Wednesday, April 16. Justin Miranda, 51, was prowling around businesses in the borough around 11 p.m., when an officer spotted him and tried to stop him for questioning, Quarryville Borough Police explained in a release shared Wednesday, April 16. Instead of cooperating, Miranda ran away on foot, prompting a multi-agency search. Officers from Strasburg and West Lampeter joined in and ultimately caught up to him, police said. …
Man Extradited From Puerto Rico For Incest, Child Rape In Pennsylvania: Police Man Extradited From Puerto Rico For Incest, Child Rape In Pennsylvania: Police
Man Extradited From Puerto Rico For Incest, Child Rape In Pennsylvania: Police A man extradited from Puerto Rico is facing multiple felony charges for sexually abusing a child under 13 in York County, Spring Garden Township Police announced on Tuesday, April 15. Brayam Rene Lazu-Correa, 31, is accused of raping a child and committing incest with a minor, according to court documents. The investigation began on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, after police received a Childline Report from the York County District Attorney's Office around 11:15 a.m., authorities said. Following the report, Spring Garden Township Police investigated allegations against Lazu-Correa, whose last kn…
500,000 Bees Killed By Trespasser In Midnight Massacre At Virginia Honey Farm 500,000 Bees Killed By Trespasser In Midnight Massacre At Virginia Honey Farm
500,000 Bees Killed By Trespasser In Midnight Massacre At Virginia Honey Farm Someone snuck onto a Virginia bee farm in the dead of night, locked the gates behind them with heavy-duty chains, and poisoned more than 60 beehives—killing thousands of pollinators and sparking a criminal investigation. Deputies in Stafford County were called to Rock Hill Honey Bee Farms on Pinto Lane around 4 p.m. Monday, April 14, after the property owner made the gruesome discovery.  Officials confirmed that at least 50 hives had been hit and said the investigation is active and ongoing. Farm officials say that 500,000 bees were killed. The farm says the attack happened late Sunda…
Arsonist Sets Josh Shapiro's Governor’s Residence In Harrisburg On Fire Arsonist Sets Josh Shapiro's Governor’s Residence In Harrisburg On Fire
Arsonist Sets Josh Shapiro's Governor’s Residence In Harrisburg On Fire Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were forced to evacuate their residence as an arsonist set the governor’s residence ablaze while they slept overnight.  The blaze broke out at 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, in North Front Street in the city of Harrisburg in Dauphin County. Pennsylvania State Police said in a statement they has confirmed that the fire was a deliberate act of arson. The alleged arsonist has since been identified and arrested, click here to read our full report.  The Shapiro family was located in a different part of the mansion and was safely evacuated…
PA Murder-Suicide Sparks Fire Hours Before Eviction; Shooter ID'd: DA PA Murder-Suicide Sparks Fire Hours Before Eviction; Shooter ID'd: DA
PA Murder-Suicide Sparks Fire Hours Before Eviction; Shooter ID'd: DA A Lebanon man shot a neighbor, set his apartment on fire, and killed himself before an eviction on Friday, April 11, police and prosecutors said. Duane A. Ulmer, 62, opened fire around 4 a.m. in the 500 block of South 9th Street, Lebanon City police announced. Officers found a 55-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds outside an apartment building at 544 S. 9th Street. He was rushed to a local hospital, but despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the Hershey Medical Center, police said. While at the scene, officers noticed smoke and flames coming from a nearby unit. Firef…
Walmart Employee Kills 2, Including Co-Worker, During Shooting Spree Near Atlanta Walmart Employee Kills 2, Including Co-Worker, During Shooting Spree Near Atlanta
Walmart Employee Kills 2, Including Co-Worker, During Shooting Spree Near Atlanta Tragedy struck a Walmart store in a shooting spree involving a worker. Two people are dead and another is critically injured after the chain of events unfolded in the early overnight hours on Friday, April 11 in Covington, Georgia, located about 40 miles east of Atlanta. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to the store around 1:30 a.m. after it had closed for business, discovering one worker fatally shot and another in grave condition.
 A preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect exited the premises to retrieve a firearm before returning to the building.  …
Travel Advisory Issued For Bahamas By State Department: Here's What To Know Travel Advisory Issued For Bahamas By State Department: Here's What To Know
Travel Advisory Issued For Bahamas By State Department: Here's What To Know Thinking of heading to The Bahamas? You may want to pack a little extra caution. The US State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for The Bahamas, urging Americans to “exercise increased caution” when visiting the Caribbean destination due to crime, beach safety risks, and boating concerns. Level 2 means travelers should remain alert and take extra precautions. It is the second of four advisory levels used by the US government to help Americans assess safety risks when visiting other countries. The advisory, updated on Monday, March 31, specifically highlights violent crimes, i…
Shooting Leads To Illegal Handgun, Arrest Of 18-Year-Old Easton Resident: Prosecutor Shooting Leads To Illegal Handgun, Arrest Of 18-Year-Old Easton Resident: Prosecutor
Shooting Leads To Illegal Handgun, Arrest Of 18-Year-Old Easton Resident: Prosecutor An 18-year-old Easton man was arrested as authorities continue to investigate a shooting that occurred in Phillipsburg on Friday, March 28. at 5:45 a.m., Phillipsburg police responded to Spruce Alley on a report of a ShotSpotter and discovered bullet cases and bullet holes outside a residence, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. Akil Gilbert, an 18-year-old Easton man inside the residence, was found to possess an illegal 9mm hi-point handgun and high capacity magazine, authorities said. Police do not believe Gilbert's firearm was involved in the investigation, authorities said. The…