11 Men Charged In Months-Long Prostitution Sting At PA Spa: State Police 11 Men Charged In Months-Long Prostitution Sting At PA Spa: State Police
11 Men Charged In Months-Long Prostitution Sting At PA Spa: State Police Eleven men from Pennsylvania and West Virginia have been charged following a months-long Pennsylvania State Police investigation into alleged prostitution at a spa, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 4.  The charges stem from an investigation into Green Spa & Massage, located at 1208 River Ave. in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, according to Pennsylvania State Police.  Troopers charged the following men with patronizing victims of sexual servitude and prostitution: Mark Bletz, 59, of Williamsport Ian Hoffman, 35, of Bradford Colin Jacobs, 25, of Jim Thorpe Austin Steel…
PA Dad Who Vanished Walking To Sheetz ID'd As Remains Along Susquehanna River 9 Years Later PA Dad Who Vanished Walking To Sheetz ID'd As Remains Along Susquehanna River 9 Years Later
PA Dad Who Vanished Walking To Sheetz ID'd As Remains Along Susquehanna River 9 Years Later Nearly nine years after a Pennsylvania father vanished during what should have been a short walk to Sheetz, authorities have identified skeletal remains found along the Susquehanna River as Shane Allen Workman, finally giving his family long-awaited answers, officials announced Tuesday, Aug. 4. The breakthrough came through forensic genetic genealogy after years of dead ends in the investigation, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Workman was 31 when he disappeared on April 25, 2017. He was last seen leaving the Lewistown home he shared with his parents to walk about a blo…
NYPD Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports NYPD Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports
Nypd Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports The NYPD is mourning the loss of a 31-year-old officer who reportedly died of a botched breast implant surgery in the Dominican Republic. Rebecca De Paula's family members tell Spanish outlet Noticias SIN that she developed a bacterial infection after having her breast implants removed in the Dominican Republic. De Paula developed severe diarrhea and her condition rapidly worsened before she died at a clinic in Santo Domingo following the procedure on Sunday, Aug. 2, according to the outlet. Her family is urging officials to probe whether or not medical malpractice or negligence contributed…
Grandson Stabs Grandfather After Separate Stabbing, Sex Assault In Pennsylvania: Police Grandson Stabs Grandfather After Separate Stabbing, Sex Assault In Pennsylvania: Police
Grandson Stabs Grandfather After Separate Stabbing, Sex Assault In Pennsylvania: Police A grandson wanted for allegedly stabbing his grandfather was arrested hours later after police say he committed a second stabbing and a sexual assault in Pennsylvania. Jared Gower, 21, was taken into custody during the early morning hours of Saturday, July 18, after officers from the Columbia Borough Police Department, assisted by multiple neighboring agencies in Lancaster County, found him hiding following an intensive search, police said. Gower was already wanted on an active arrest warrant stemming from a domestic stabbing in West Hempfield Township late Thursday night, July 16. In that…
UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother'
UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' A Brazilian mixed martial artist who fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship died after suffering an apparent heart attack. Allan Nascimento was found unresponsive on the morning of Monday, Aug. 3, the UFC announced. The flyweight and São Paulo native was 34 years old. Nicknamed "Puro Osso," which means "All Bones" in Portuguese, Nascimento made six appearances in the UFC, posting a 4-2 record inside the Octagon. "A fixture on the doorstep of the Top 15, Nascimento was a constant presence alongside his teammates whenever they made the walk, sharing an especial…
Driver Sought After Woman Dies In Susquehanna River Crash; Trio ID'd After Fleeing (UPDATE) Driver Sought After Woman Dies In Susquehanna River Crash; Trio ID'd After Fleeing (UPDATE)
Driver Sought After Woman Dies In Susquehanna River Crash; Trio ID'd After Fleeing (Update) Three people who walked away from a crash that sent two vehicles into the Susquehanna River and killed a 20-year-old woman have now been identified, and police are searching for the driver they say left the scene. Manor Township Police announced Monday, Aug. 3, that Mikaail Cotton, 23, has been charged with accidents involving death or personal injury, driving with a suspended license, and failing to give information and render aid in connection with the crash that claimed the life of Saige Zink, of Columbia. The crash happened around 2:25 a.m. Thursday, July 30, at the intersection of Wate…
Motorcyclist Dies Days After Pennsylvania Crash, Coroner Says Motorcyclist Dies Days After Pennsylvania Crash, Coroner Says
Motorcyclist Dies Days After Pennsylvania Crash, Coroner Says A 26-year-old motorcyclist has died days after losing control of his bike and crashing in Pennsylvania, the authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 4.  Jose A. Cardona, of South Whitehall Township, was pronounced dead at 1:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.  Cardona suffered blunt force trauma to the head, and his death was ruled an accident, the coroner said.  Cardona was operating a motorcycle when he lost control and crashed around 8:20 p.m. Friday, July 31, near North Bradford Street and East All…
PA Care Attendant Claimed 126 Hours In One Day, AG Says PA Care Attendant Claimed 126 Hours In One Day, AG Says
PA Care Attendant Claimed 126 Hours In One Day, AG Says A Pennsylvania personal care attendant claimed she worked 126 hours in a single day as part of an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme that netted nearly $1.5 million in reimbursements, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Tuesday, Aug. 4. Ashley Griffin, 27, and Yolanda Wright, 49, have each been charged with felony Medicaid fraud, theft by deception, and conspiracy. Griffin submitted more than 64,000 work hours between 2020 and 2023, resulting in approximately $1.2 million in Medicaid reimbursements for care she never provided, according to the Office of Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Contr…
McDonald's Names New US Leader As Diners Pull Back: What To Know McDonald's Names New US Leader As Diners Pull Back: What To Know
McDonald's Names New US Leader As Diners Pull Back: What To Know McDonald's has picked a longtime executive to lead its US business as the fast food giant looks to regain momentum with American customers. Skye Anderson was named president of McDonald's USA on Tuesday, Aug. 4, the company announced in a news release. She takes over the chain's largest market as McDonald's tries to improve on modest domestic sales gains while attracting more diners. Anderson has spent more than 26 years with the company, most recently serving as chief operating officer of McDonald's USA. "McDonald's has always been at its best when we harness the strength of our uniq…
PA Husband 'Tried To Kill' Wife, Set House On Fire Over Divorce Money: Affidavit PA Husband 'Tried To Kill' Wife, Set House On Fire Over Divorce Money: Affidavit
PA Husband 'Tried To Kill' Wife, Set House On Fire Over Divorce Money: Affidavit A Pennsylvania husband choked his wife, tried to trap her inside their burning home, and admitted he "tried to kill" her after an argument over money from their divorce, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The fight erupted Friday, July 31, inside the couple's Conewago Township home as the woman prepared to move to Florida following the sale of the house, investigators wrote. The York County home was solely in her name, and police said Eric Dale Smith became furious after learning he would receive about $11,850 from the sale instead of the amount he want…
Former '60 Minutes' Correspondents Take On New Assignment Former '60 Minutes' Correspondents Take On New Assignment
Former '60 Minutes' Correspondents Take On New Assignment Two familiar faces from one of television’s best-known news programs are bringing their newsroom experience to the classroom. Columbia Journalism School announced on Monday, Aug. 3, that Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley have been appointed journalists-in-residence for the 2026-27 academic year.  The former “60 Minutes” correspondents will mentor students individually and in groups while leading lectures, workshops, and special events. Their work will focus on strengthening students’ reporting, investigative, and sourcing skills. Alfonsi and Pelley will also each contribute an article t…
Popular Meteor Shower Nears Prime Viewing Window: When To Watch Popular Meteor Shower Nears Prime Viewing Window: When To Watch
Popular Meteor Shower Nears Prime Viewing Window: When To Watch One of summer’s biggest celestial shows is building toward a peak that could be particularly impressive this year. The Perseid meteor shower will reach maximum activity overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 12, into Thursday, Aug. 13, according to the American Meteor Society. The peak coincides with a new moon on that Wednesday. With the moon zero percent full, little to no lunar glare should interfere with the display. NASA considers the Perseids the best meteor shower of the year. Under favorable conditions, the shower can produce 50 to 100 meteors per hour. However, the American Meteor Societ…