Fake Cop With Lights, Siren Stops Vehicle In Chester County: PSP Fake Cop With Lights, Siren Stops Vehicle In Chester County: PSP
Fake Cop With Lights, Siren Stops Vehicle In Chester County: PSP He dressed like a cop and used lights and siren to pull someone over in Chester County, but wasn't a real police officer, authorities said. The fake cop pulled over a vehicle on Route 1 near Route 896 in Upper Oxford Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police, Avondale Station in a press statement on Friday, Sept. 13.  The incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, State Police said. The impersonator's vehicle was described as a black Cadillac Escalade. The victim told troopers that while driving north on Route 1 his vehicle was tailgated for several miles by…
Distracted Nanny Was On Her Phone When 3-Year-Old Ran Off, Died In Chesco Park: DA Distracted Nanny Was On Her Phone When 3-Year-Old Ran Off, Died In Chesco Park: DA
Distracted Nanny Was On Her Phone When 3-Year-Old Ran Off, Died In Chesco Park: DA A 28-year-old Virginia woman is facing charges in Chester County, PA in connection with the death of a 3-year-old boy, authorities announced. Imani Lewis was working as the nanny of a 3-year-old, nonverbal boy and called 9-1-1 when he went missing in Tredyffrin Township on Sept. 2, 2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., the Chester County DA's office said. Officers were dispatched to Wilson Farm Park, Tredyffrin Township, and searched park and a path leading to the stormwater retention pond. When police approached the water’s edge, they found the boy unresponsive in the pond.…
Pennsylvania Police Chaplain George Searfoss Killed In Crash Pennsylvania Police Chaplain George Searfoss Killed In Crash
Pennsylvania Police Chaplain George Searfoss Killed In Crash A police chaplain has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash on police announced on Friday, Sept. 13.  Pastor George Searfoss died "unexpectedly after being involved in a vehicle accident on September 11, 2024 in Chester County," the Upper Merion Police wrote in a release. Searfoss served as the Executive Pastor at Hope Community Church and a police chaplain in Upper Merion Township, the department officials explained.  Details about the crash were not immediately available.  His community has already been sharing about its loss on social media.  It is wit…
Married PA Couple Both Facing Charges In $6K Youth Softball Thefts, Police Say Married PA Couple Both Facing Charges In $6K Youth Softball Thefts, Police Say
Married PA Couple Both Facing Charges In $6K Youth Softball Thefts, Police Say A 42-year-old woman from Chester County has been arrested for stealing from a youth softball team in Oxford, months after her husband was arrested for the same, police said. Nicole Allen of Cochranville was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 11 for alleged crimes she may have committed with her husband, James “Rudy” Allen, 50, Oxford police explained. James Allen, the team treasurer, as arrested at a sporting event earlier this year. Oxford police were contacted about several victims who said funds that they contributed to a youth softball team had not been used for their intended purpose in…
Trio Arrested In Pregnant Woman's Fentanyl Overdose Death, Chesco DA Says Trio Arrested In Pregnant Woman's Fentanyl Overdose Death, Chesco DA Says
Trio Arrested In Pregnant Woman's Fentanyl Overdose Death, Chesco DA Says Three arrests have been made in the June 2024 overdose death of a pregnant woman, authorities in Chester County announced. Three people have been arrested in connection with a drug overdose death of a pregnant woman in East Whiteland Township, authorities said. The unidentified woman died on June 5. She was six months pregnant according to Chester County District Attorney Christopher L. de Barrena-Sarobe. An autopsy revealed that the victim died from an overdose of fentanyl, para-fluoro-fentanyl, xylazine, and methamphetamine, the DA said on Monday, Sept. 9. Marty Jene Harrell Jr., 33, Da…
FOUND: 54-Year-Old Woman Was Missing In Chester County (UPDATE) FOUND: 54-Year-Old Woman Was Missing In Chester County (UPDATE)
Found: 54-Year-Old Woman Was Missing In Chester County (Update) A 54-year-old endangered woman has been found in Chester County, authorities said. Annette Zuckerman was found safe on Thursday night, Sept. 5, according to Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J, Avondale Station. Originally she was reported as possibly in danger, authorities said. Zuckerman was last seen at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at her home, State Police said.
Convicted Killer Pleads Guilty To Escape Charges After Eluding Authorities For Weeks In PA Convicted Killer Pleads Guilty To Escape Charges After Eluding Authorities For Weeks In PA
Convicted Killer Pleads Guilty To Escape Charges After Eluding Authorities For Weeks In PA A convicted killer who eluded authorities for nearly two weeks last year in Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty to escape charges, authorities said. A nationwide manhunt for Danilo Cavalcante, 35, a native of Brazil, ended on Sept. 13, 2023, with his capture. He was found hiding under foliage within a search perimeter in northern Chester County, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison in Pocopson Township while awaiting a transfer to state prison to serve a life sentence for killing his ex-girlfriend. Cavalcante pleaded guilty to charges of burglary…
9-County Retail Theft Ring Busted: PA Attorney General 9-County Retail Theft Ring Busted: PA Attorney General
9-County Retail Theft Ring Busted: PA Attorney General Five people involved in a major organized retail theft operation have been charged with targeting stores across nine counties, authorities said. Marlin Polanco, Malik McDonald, Cartier Hardy, Homario Oldacre, and Lorenzo Walters were charged in Dauphin County with corrupt organizations, organized retail theft, and related crimes, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry said on Monday, Aug. 26. The total value of stolen goods is estimated to be worth more than $71,000, Henry said. Between February 28 and May 30, the group allegedly stole over-the-counter medications and other health an…
US Army Researcher From Pennsylvania Sexually Abused 7 Children: USDOJ US Army Researcher From Pennsylvania Sexually Abused 7 Children: USDOJ
US Army Researcher From Pennsylvania Sexually Abused 7 Children: Usdoj A US Army researcher from Chester County is accused of sexually abusing seven young children including recording them on the toilet, authorities said. Jason James Cain, 49, of Oxford, has been charged with seven counts of manufacture and attempted manufacture of child pornography, and two counts of possession of child pornography, according to United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero. The charges arise out of Cain’s alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of seven minor children in his care over more than 3½ years, including exposing himself to the children, touching both himself and …
Missing Endangered Person Reported In Chester County Missing Endangered Person Reported In Chester County
Missing Endangered Person Reported In Chester County An 82-year-old endangered person has gone missing in Chester County, authorities said. The West Whiteland Twp. Police Department is searching for Michael Borochowski, described as 5'08", 175 lbs., grey hair, blue eyes, and unknown clothing.  Borochowski's vehicle was last seen in the area of Bowmansville PA on PA Turnpike 276 West, Lancaster County on Sunday, Aug. 18 at approximately 1:30 pm., police said. Police believe this person may be at special risk of harm or injury, or may be confused.  Anyone with information on Michael Borochowski is asked to contact police immediately…
Man Rams Police Car In Chester County Man Rams Police Car In Chester County
Man Rams Police Car In Chester County A 46-year-old Chester County man is accused of ramming his car into a patrol car and then charging at the officers, authorities said. At approximately 2:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, West Whiteland Township Police Officers were investigating a violation of a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in the 300 block of South Balderston Drive.  Officers observed a red Honda Accord being operated by a white male in the driveway of a residence. Officers knew this to be the suspect in the PFA violation and parked and exited their patrol vehicles to investigate.  The red Honda being operated b…
Tornado Watch Shifts, Now Covers These Counties Across NJ, PA As Debby Creeps In Tornado Watch Shifts, Now Covers These Counties Across NJ, PA As Debby Creeps In
Tornado Watch Shifts, Now Covers These Counties Across NJ, PA As Debby Creeps In The National Weather Service has shifted its tornado watch across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as Hurricane Debby creeps in. In New Jersey, the tornado watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 and covers Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties in North Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the tornado watch is issued in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, and Bucks counties. The tornado threat for South Jersey has diminished since the initial watch was issued early Friday morning, which has since been canceled. AccuWeather Th…