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SWAT Raid Targets Area Near Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie's Home SWAT Raid Targets Area Near Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie's Home
SWAT Raid Targets Area Near Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie's Home A massive law enforcement operation overnight resulted in three people being detained near the Arizona home where Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie disappeared two weeks ago. The Pima County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at a residence on East Orange Grove Road and North First Avenue in Tucson, approximately two miles from Guthrie's home  More than a dozen vehicles — including SWAT, forensics, and FBI units — surrounded the area during the operation. Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed the law enforcement activity on Friday, Feb. 13 was …
SWAT Incident Ends But Highway Shooter Possibly Still At Large: PPD SWAT Incident Ends But Highway Shooter Possibly Still At Large: PPD
SWAT Incident Ends But Highway Shooter Possibly Still At Large: PPD A man was gunned down on a North Philadelphia roadway, and a later SWAT operation has not yet confirmed a suspect, Philadelphia police announced. Officers from the 25th District were called for a report of a “shooting, male down on the highway” in the 3500 block of North Warnock Street at about 1:40 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, according to the preliminary release.  When officers arrived, they found a 23-year-old Black man suffering from two gunshot wounds to his back and one to his chest. He was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:05 a.m. on Monday, poli…
SWAT Standoff Gunman Who Shot At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: MontCo DA SWAT Standoff Gunman Who Shot At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: MontCo DA
SWAT Standoff Gunman Who Shot At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: MontCo DA A Pennsburg man who opened fire on a police officer during a chase that ended in a SWAT standoff is now facing attempted murder and robbery charges, authorities announced on Thursday, June 12. Charles Joseph Bowne III, 35, pulled a revolver on a bicyclist along Swamp Creek Road in Marlborough Township just before noon on Wednesday, June 11, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. Bowne allegedly stole the man’s bicycle and cellphone and fired at him as he fled on foot. The victim flagged down a driver and called 911 at 11:57 a.m., authorities said. Sgt. Ted Baird o…
Shots Fired At Officer Sparks Chase, Armed Standoff In PA: DA Shots Fired At Officer Sparks Chase, Armed Standoff In PA: DA
Shots Fired At Officer Sparks Chase, Armed Standoff In PA: DA A gunman opened fire on police during a chase across two counties before crashing into a construction site and barricading himself in a Mustang, Marlborough Township police said on Wednesday, June 11. The chaos began at 11:57 a.m. after reports that a man had assaulted a bicyclist and was firing a gun near 1600 Swamp Creek Road in Marlborough Township, according to authorities. When police arrived, they found the suspect in a blue Ford Mustang, but he fled the scene, firing several rounds at a Marlborough Township police officer and his patrol car during a seven-minute pursuit. The vehicle …
Accused PA Serial Rapist May Have More Victims, Police Fear Accused PA Serial Rapist May Have More Victims, Police Fear
Accused PA Serial Rapist May Have More Victims, Police Fear A Pennsylvania man accused of multiple rapes may have additional victims, police announced on Tuesday, March 18. Nafeas Alexander, 30, of Darby, PA, previously of Leesville, Lousiana, was arrested in February and charged with felony rape forcible compulsion, felony sexual assault, felony IDSI forcible compulsion, misdemeanor false imprisonment, and misdemeanor possession of a weapon, after a victim came forward, Darby Borough Police said. The victim met Alexander on social media and went to his home on Feb. 14, where she saw weapons displayed on tables, according to the police release. He…
Shooting At Eagles NFC Championship Celebration Leads To Teen's Arrest: Philadelphia Police Shooting At Eagles NFC Championship Celebration Leads To Teen's Arrest: Philadelphia Police
Shooting At Eagles NFC Championship Celebration Leads To Teen's Arrest: Philadelphia Police A teenager has been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Eagles NFC Championship celebration in Center City, Philadelphia police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Amere Wright, 18, was identified as the suspected gunman who shot a 20-year-old man in the lower abdomen and hip at 1300 Chestnut Street around 9:25 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, authorities said. The victim, who approached officers assigned to the Eagles Crowd Detail, was rushed to Jefferson Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition, police said. Detectives with the Shooting Investigation Group reviewed surveillan…
MANHUNT ENDS! Third Murder Suspect Arrested 1 Month After PA Home Invasion MANHUNT ENDS! Third Murder Suspect Arrested 1 Month After PA Home Invasion
Manhunt Ends! Third Murder Suspect Arrested 1 Month After PA Home Invasion A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the deadly Lower Merion home invasion that left one man dead and his mother critically injured, Montgomery County officials announced Friday, Jan. 24. Jeremy Fuentes, 26, of Philadelphia, is charged with second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and conspiracy to commit burglary for his alleged role in the Dec. 8, 2024, attack that killed 25-year-old Andrew Gaudio and severely injured his mother, 61-year-old Bernadette Gaudio. Prosecutors allege Fuentes, an employee of Junkluggers, provided key information about the Gaudios' h…
Two Men Plead Guilty In Deadly Shooting Of Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O’Connor Two Men Plead Guilty In Deadly Shooting Of Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O’Connor
Two Men Plead Guilty In Deadly Shooting Of Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O’Connor Two men pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder and racketeering charges in the March 2020 shooting death of Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O’Connor IV in Frankford, federal authorities announced. Hassan Elliott, 26, and Khalif Sears, 23, admitted their roles in the death of Sgt. O’Connor during a federal court hearing on Jan. 15, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania said. O’Connor, a 23-year police veteran and SWAT officer, was fatally shot on Friday, March 13, 2020, as police served a warrant at Elliott’s apartment on Bridge Street near Duffield Street, authoriti…
Pittsburgh Man Arrested After Three-Hour Standoff In New Kensington: DA Pittsburgh Man Arrested After Three-Hour Standoff In New Kensington: DA
Pittsburgh Man Arrested After Three-Hour Standoff In New Kensington: DA A Pittsburgh man was arrested after a three-hour standoff involving SWAT on Taylor Avenue in New Kensington, the Westmoreland County District Attorney announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Burnell Johnson, 26, was charged with simple assault, resisting arrest, and obstruction of the administration of law following an incident on the evening of Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, police said. Officers responded to the 1100 block of Taylor Avenue after receiving a report of a possible domestic incident involving a firearm. A woman outside the residence told officers that Johnson had punched her in the face befor…