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PA Repairman Took Photo Of Girl’s Buttocks, Asked If He Should Delete It: DA
A repairman took a photo of a girl’s buttocks inside a Pennsylvania home, then showed her the image and asked whether he should delete it, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Douglas Royer, 62, of Slatington, was working on the heating system at a Lower Macungie Township home when the incident happened on Sept. 24, according to a release from Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Pennsylvania State Police Capt. Seth J. Kelly.
The girl retrieved Royer’s cellphone for him while he was working underneath the home, authorities said.
After handing him the phone, she was c…
PhD Student Who Killed Infant, Abused Twin Baby Brother In PA Sentenced
A former PhD student from New Jersey who killed her friend’s infant son and abused his twin brother was sentenced in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Oct. 28, court records show.
Nicole Elizabeth Virzi, 32, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of children in the death of 6-week-old Leon Katz and injuries to his twin brother.
Leon was alert, behaving normally, and had no head injuries when his parents left him with Virzi at their Pittsburgh apartment, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 29.
His parents, Savannah …
Lancaster Man Flipped Table, Charged Toward Judge During Hearing: DA
A Pennsylvania man flipped over a courtroom table, nearly injured his own attorney and charged toward a judge during a hearing on allegations he burned, struck and strangled a woman, authorities announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Fletcher Morton, 57, of the 600 block of East King Street, Lancaster is accused of charging toward Magisterial District Judge Andrew LeFever during a preliminary hearing on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
A Pennsylvania State Constable restrained Morton before anyone was injured inside the courtroom in the 7…
Woman Struck By Vehicle In Pennsylvania Dies 8 Days Later, Coroner Says
A woman died eight days after she was struck by a vehicle in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Mary A. Pavlik, 81 of Lehighton, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest at 11:05 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, according to the Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.
Pavlik was a pedestrian when she was struck at the intersection of Iron and South Third streets in Lehighton Borough, Carbon County, at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, Buglio said.
Her cause of death was complications of multiple blunt force injuries, and the manner was ruled an acci…
Pennsylvania Woman Arrested In Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
A Pennsylvania woman and a New York woman were arrested during a Long Island massage parlor raid prompted by community complaints on Wednesday, Oct. 28, Suffolk County police said.
Xiaoqin Xu, 48, of Ambler, Montgomery County, and Cuiping Zhu, 42, of Flushing, Queens, were identified as the two employees arrested at the business at 294 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, according to police.
Second Precinct Crime Section officers investigated the massage parlor alongside the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Ordinance Inspector after receiving complaints from the community, polic…
‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In PA Crash, 54
A four-time Emmy-winning “Daily Show” writer who also penned jokes for former President Barack Obama was killed in a Pennsylvania car crash, his family announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Kevin Bleyer, 54, was driving on a rural road in Millrift, Pike County, where he had a home, when the crash happened on Sunday, Oct. 25, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. No one else was hurt.
His wife, Nella Vera, remembered him as her “soulmate” and “partner in crime” in a heartbreaking tribute shared on his Facebook page.
“He had many public accomplishments and awards throughout his long and succes…
Mom Killed In Fiery I-81 PA Pileup Left Daughter; Trucker Admitted Speeding: Affidavit
A mother killed in a fiery seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 left behind a daughter, and the truck driver charged in her death admitted speeding before the collision, according to a fundraiser and court documents.
Jessica Moore, 36, of Newville, died in the crash Friday morning, Oct. 23, Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall confirmed.
David Rodis Lynn III, 43, of Round Rock, Texas, faces homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, recklessly endangering another person, and summary driving charges, according to court records.
Daily Voice obtained court documents on Wednesday, O…
Conservative Influencers Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt
Two conservative influencers said they were putting Minnesota's voter vouching law to an extreme test when they dressed in Muslim-style clothing, adopted fake accents, and filmed themselves at polling places. But after reviewing videos of the stunt, prosecutors said the pair had violated state election laws and charged both with felonies.
James Edward O'Keefe, 42, who grew up in Westwood, NJ, and Cam Higby, 26, of Gouverneur, NY, were each charged with felony unlawful voting and identity theft on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced.
The charges stem from the …
PA Firefighter, Marine Dies At 22, Leaving Family Heartbroken
A Pennsylvania firefighter and Marine has died at just 22 years old, leaving his mother mourning her son and urging young people to value every day.
Lance Cpl. Andrew F. Omstead, who had ties to Myerstown, Lebanon County, and served with Frystown Fire Company, died following a crash in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on Sunday, Oct. 25, authorities said.
“2nd Marine Logistics Group is deeply saddened by the death of Lance Cpl. Andrew F. Omstead following a fatal off-base accident on October 25, 2026,” said Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink, of the group’s Communication Strategy and Operations office…
Granddaughter Goes On Cruise With Money Stolen From PA Grandma: Affidavit
A woman stole more than $82,000 from the sale of her grandmother’s Pennsylvania home and spent some of it on a cruise and a new home, investigators said.
Jacquelyn Sams, 58, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, was arraigned on felony theft and forgery charges on Monday, Oct. 26, according to court documents Daily Voice obtained on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Sams was designated as an agent through a power of attorney and received two checks during the April 2, 2025, settlement for her grandmother’s home on Emerald Street in Harrisburg, investigators said.
She forged a signature and endorsed both checks for …
Lancaster County Hospital Worker Struck In Face By Woman: Police
A woman struck a health care worker in the face at a Pennsylvania hospital, police announced on Monday, Oct. 26.
Tataityanna Mati Harris, 23, of Harrisburg was arrested following the assault at WellSpan Hospital, 169 Martin Avenue in Ephrata Borough, police said.
Officers responded at 11:17 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, after the assault was reported. They interviewed the health care worker and reviewed hospital security footage, which showed Harris striking the worker in the face, according to the Ephrata Police Department.
Harris was charged with one count of second-degree felony aggravated assa…
Horse Flees After Minivan Hits Carriage, Sending It Into Pole In Lancaster County: State Police
A horse fled after a minivan rear-ended a horse-drawn carriage, sending it into a utility pole and leaving its 85-year-old operator injured on Monday, Oct. 12, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 27.
Both vehicles were traveling east on White Oak Road in Strasburg Township when the crash happened in front of 2670 White Oak Road shortly after noon, according to PA State Police.
Jeffrey J. Doll, 64, of Quarryville, was driving a black 2012 minivan when he struck the rear of the carriage, police said.
The impact caused the horse to panic, pulling the carriage into a utility po…
Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit Pennsylvania, 18 Other States: DA
A theft ring targeting Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other retailers caused nearly $3 million in losses across 19 states — including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Virginia — authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Eight men have been arrested and a ninth is wanted after investigators uncovered a network of more than 30 people handling thefts, transportation, storage, and resale of stolen merchandise, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
The group committed hundreds of thefts begi…
Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-nypd Detective In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report
A retired NYPD detective from the Hudson Valley, NY accused of fatally shooting a father of two during a road-rage confrontation on the George Washington Bridge is once again facing a murder charge after a Manhattan grand jury returned an indictment, according to reports.
Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw, NY, was indicted on second-degree murder on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in connection with the shooting death of Koran Irvine, 46, of Valley Cottage, ABC7 reported.
The indictment marks a significant development in the case, as Romero had initially been charged with murder following the …
Sex Offender Trades THC For Sex With Children In Pennsylvania: Prosecutors
A registered sex offender is accused of supplying children with THC and vape cartridges in exchange for sexual contact in Chester County, authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Elijah Thomas, 28, of Downingtown, was arrested on Oct. 8 and charged with trafficking minors, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with minors, possession with intent to deliver controlled substances, and related offenses, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.
Thomas is a Tier II registered sex offender with prior convictions for stalking and sexual contact with a minor, authorities said.…
Vehicle Left Running In Garage Kills PA Man, Coroner Says
A Pennsylvania man was killed by carbon monoxide from a vehicle left running inside his garage, authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Michael Leibensperger, 64, of Salisbury Township, was pronounced dead at his home at 12:51 a.m. Tuesday, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.
Investigators determined that a motor vehicle had been left running inside the garage of Leibensperger’s residence, exposing him to carbon monoxide from its exhaust, Buglio said.
The gas accumulated and caused his death, according to the coroner’s office.
His cause of death was carbon monoxide tox…
