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Toddler, Preschooler Overdose On THC Gummies Left By PA Tobacco Hut Employee Dad: Police
A father’s mugshot has been released after a toddler and preschooler overdosed on THC gummies, police announced on Thursday, April 16.
Mohammed Nasser Al Mawjari, 28, Waynesboro, is accused after a four-year-old girl and a two-year-old boy were rushed to urgent care with suspected THC exposure in Franklin County around 1:22 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, according to police and court documents obtained by Daily Voice.
Officers responded to 601 East Main Street in Waynesboro, where EMS crews were treating both children, who were showing signs consistent with an overdose, authorities said.
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Ex-PA Police Chief Charged In Sex Assault Case Now Accused Of On-Duty Trading With Drug Dealer
A former police chief is accused of using his position to obtain narcotics from an alleged dealer during an ongoing drug investigation in Westmoreland County, District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli announced on Friday, Dec. 5.
John Berger, 53, and Michael D. Hootman, 42, both of Ligonier, were charged after a presentment before the county’s grand jury, which has been reviewing several serious crimes, according to the release issued Friday.
Evidence and testimony presented to the grand jury detailed a mutual relationship between the men, who investigators say were tied through drug trafficking …
Paraprofessional, PA Mom Of 3 Killed By Drunk Driver: DA
A Blairsville mother is facing serious charges for a deadly crash that killed a beloved paraprofessional and injured a child in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, May 27.
Ashley Kelley, 33, was charged with Homicide by Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Reckless Driving, and Careless Driving, following a February crash that claimed the life of 49-year-old Regina “Reggy” Endress.
Kelley was high on marijuana when she crossed the center line of Route 217 near Barkley's Road an…
Online Tip Leads To Tennessee Arrest Of PA Man Wanted On Felony Drug Charges: Police
A Pennsylvania man wanted on 10 felony drug charges was arrested in Tennessee following a tip to CrimeWatch, Lancaster police announced on Monday, Jan. 20.
Steven R. Sharp, 41, of Lancaster, was taken into custody earlier in the day, police said. Sharp had been sought in connection with an incident on Oct. 23, 2023, in the 700 block of South Queen Street, where he allegedly possessed drugs with the intent to deliver them, according to police.
Sharp faces 10 felony charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver Drugs, as well as one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possessio…
Fatal Poconos Party Gunfight Tied To Venezuelan Drug Ring, Suspects Identified: Police
Police have identified the individuals involved in the fatal gunfight at a short-term rental home in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, and uncovered evidence linking them to a Venezuelan drug ring, authorities announced on Monday, Jan. 13.
The two men who suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds were identified as Johangel Farfan, 23, and Isaat Ozuna, 25, both from Venezuela. Two other individuals arrested at the scene of a nearby burglary attempt were named as Victor Caldera-Malpica, 25, and Angel Paez-Seguera, 34, also from Venezuela.
Investigators also revealed the identities of three women found deceas…
Patrol Car Hit By Columbia Man During DUI Incident: Mount Joy Police
A Columbia man is facing multiple charges, including DUI and drug possession, after allegedly crashing into a police patrol car in Mount Joy, authorities announced on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Christian H. Geib, V., 35, was found hunched over the wheel of his vehicle at West Main Street and South Market Avenue on Nov. 2, 2024, Mount Joy police said. Officers were called to the scene after the car had reportedly been parked at the intersection for 20 minutes without moving.
When police blocked the vehicle and approached, Geib reportedly hit the gas, causing his car to collide with the patrol car. O…
PA Woman Revived Then Charged With DUI, Child Endangerment After Crashes
A Chambersburg woman is facing DUI, child endangerment, and drug possession charges after two crashes in August, police announced on Sunday, Dec. 1.
Kimberlee Mae Parker, 29, was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at approximately 3:36 p.m., in the 100 block of South Second Street in Chambersburg, according to the release.
First responders determined Parker was under the influence of a combination of THC, fentanyl, and norfentanyl at the time of the crash, police said. A minor child was also in her vehicle. A search of her vehicle revealed drug paraphernalia and a controll…
Maryland Wife Sought In Estranged Husband’s PA Overdose Death: Police
A Maryland woman is wanted in connection with the overdose death of her estranged husband in Peach Bottom Township, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.
Troopers were called to a home on the 300 block of Murphy Road on Sept. 26, 2023, where they found 39-year-old Clinton Douglas Hyde deceased. Evidence at the scene suggested the death was drug-related. An autopsy later determined the cause of death to be “mixed-drug toxicity,” police said.
After a year-long investigation, authorities identified Heather Hyde, 41, of Street, Maryland, as the person who…
Carlisle Dad Accused Of Raping, Financially Exploiting Special Needs Person
A Carlisle dad with a criminal record has been charged in connection with rape and financial exploitation of a care-dependent person, among other charges, according to his social media and a police announcement on June 21.
Waren Daniel Mena, 31, was arrested on June 20, "after a multi-month investigation," with the assistance of the Carlisle Borough Police Department, the Middlesex Township Police stated in a release.
Mena has been charged with rape of a mentally disabled person, indecent sexual assault of a person with a mental disability, financial exploitation of a care-dependent p…
