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PA Predator Caught With Condoms, Gun Meeting 'Girl' In Sting: Police
A Carlisle man was arrested after allegedly traveling to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old girl while carrying a firearm, condoms, and other items, Derry Township police announced.
William H. Pratt, 45, was taken into custody on Sunday, Feb. 2, after arriving at a location on the 600 block of East Main Street in Hummelstown, where he had arranged to meet the minor, authorities said.
For several days, Pratt had been communicating with an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigator posing as a 14-year-old girl, according to police. When he arrived at the meeting spot…
Lancaster Mom Breastfed Toddler While Using Meth, Sold Drugs From Home: DA
A Lancaster Township mother admitted to breastfeeding her toddler while using methamphetamine and marijuana, authorities announced on Friday, Jan. 31.
Kristina Kadian, 32, and Joseph Eberle, 45, are accused of selling meth from their home while the child was present, according to the Lancaster County Drug Task Force. Both were charged with felony possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, felony conspiracy, and felony endangering the welfare of children.
Detectives launched an investigation into Kadian and Eberle in December 2024, using undercover and confidential informants to p…
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…
Reading Meth, Fentanyl Trafficker Arrested: DA Says
A Reading man was arrested for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl after a months-long investigation, Berks County authorities announced Friday, Jan. 24.
Walter Carrera, 38, of 1219 Windsor Street, was taken into custody when detectives and Pennsylvania State Troopers served a search warrant at his home earlier in the day, Chief County Detective Michael Gombar said.
The investigation began in October 2024, with undercover purchases and surveillance identifying Carrera as a distributor, Gombar said. During the search of his residence, detectives seized:
Approximately six grams of fen…
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…
'I’m Going To Kill You Today,' PA Mom Tells Family Before Stabbing Daughter: Police
A Warminster mother threatened to kill her family and stabbed her adult daughter during an altercation at their apartment, police announced on Friday, Dec. 27.
Rebecca Ann Watson, 46, was arrested after police responded to Rosewood Court Apartments at 345 E County Line Road, Warminster Township, for a reported stabbing around 11:01 a.m., authorities said.
Upon arrival, officers found Victim #1, who identified Watson as her mother and claimed she was stabbed by her. Police observed a two-inch stab wound on the victim's left arm, according to the release. She was transported to a local hospit…
One Man At Large, Another Arrested In Fatal I-95 Shooting: PA State Police
A Chester man remains at large while another is in custody following a deadly highway shooting in Delaware County that killed one man and injured another, Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
Chris Gordy was found shot to death in a vehicle on I-95 northbound at mile marker 1.6 in Upper Chichester Township around 1:22 a.m. on Oct. 7, 2023, troopers said. A passenger in the vehicle was also found suffering from gunshot wounds.
Ronald Collins, 36, of Chester, was arrested on Dec. 12 and charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and violations of the Uniform Firearms …
Man Masturbates In Macy’s Children’s Department At King Of Prussia Mall: Police
A man exposed himself and masturbated in the children’s department of Macy’s at the King of Prussia Mall, as part of a string of lewd acts in the region, Upper Merion and Radnor police announced.
Lawrence Ansley, 47, of Bryn Mawr, approached a woman in the Macy’s children’s department on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police said in a release on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Ansley reportedly engaged the woman in casual conversation that turned inappropriate, asking suggestive questions before exposing his genitals and masturbating, according to investigators.
The victim rec…
Marijuana Grow Operation Sparks House Fire, Displaces Six: Nycrpd
A house fire in Jackson Township led police to uncover an illegal marijuana grow operation early Friday morning, according to the Northern York County Regional Police Department.
Firefighters responded to the blaze at 199 North Alpine Drive in York at 4:39 a.m. on Dec. 20. While battling the flames, crews discovered a hydroponic marijuana-growing system in the basement, prompting police to secure the property and execute a search warrant, authorities said.
Officers recovered numerous marijuana plants, a hydroponic growing system, additional illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun, …
Frank Brannon Arrested For Brutal Robbery Of Elderly Woman In West York
Frank Brannon Jr., wanted for brutally assaulting and robbing a 70-year-old woman in West York, has been arrested, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Brannon was taken into custody and arraigned on Tuesday night, Dec. 17, according to York County Central Booking records. He had been wanted for the Dec. 12 robbery on the 1100 block of Rampart Avenue, where an elderly woman was attacked and had her purse stolen, West York Borough Police Department said.
Rebecca E. Santiago, 36, who acted as a lookout during the robbery, was previously arrested and is being held at York County Prison.
WY…
Drunk Woman Attacks Driver After Crash At Hollywood Casino: Police
A Morgantown woman is accused of drunkenly attacking another driver following a crash at Hollywood Casino, Caernarvon Township police said in a release dated Friday, Dec. 13.
Sara Soika, 55, allegedly pulled out from a stop sign in front of another vehicle in the casino's parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, police said. After coming to a sudden stop, Soika reportedly exited her vehicle and attacked the other driver, causing the victim to crash into the rear of Soika's car while attempting to escape, authorities said.
Officers responding to the incident determined that Soika had a blood …
Yazheel Bencosme Charged With Assaulting Officer In Lititz
Lititz man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer outside a bar, according to the Lititz Borough Police Department on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Yazheel Moises Bencosme, 33, was charged with felony aggravated assault against a police officer, misdemeanor resisting arrest, misdemeanor institutional vandalism, misdemeanor criminal trespass, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, and summary public drunkenness, authorities said.
Officers were called to The Hideaway Bar on Kleine Lane for a disturbance at 1:43 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, according to the police. Bencosme h…
Man Threatened To Burn Down Central PA Home With Family Inside: Police
A Camp Hill man is accused of breaking into a home, assaulting a woman, and threatening to burn the house down with its occupants inside, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.
Lower Allen Township police first responded to the 1100 block of Primrose Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at 9:06 p.m. after receiving a 911 hangup call. A woman could be heard crying before the call ended, according to police.
The caller told officers that Dustin Michael Noel, 31, had shown up at the house and started an argument about money. During the dispute, Noel allegedly threatened to destroy her belong…
Ex-Employee Threatens Gettysburger Staff, Damages Police Vehicle: Affidavit
A Gettysburg man threatened to stab an employee, caused multiple disturbances at a Chambersburg Street restaurant, and damaged a patrol car during his arrest, police announced on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Manuel Navarro Keadle-Savoy, 22, of Gettysburg, entered the employee-only kitchen of The Gettysburger on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1:43 p.m., demanding to speak with the restaurant’s owner, Lisa, according to police. He threatened employee Conner Lambert, Lisa's son, saying he would "cut" him multiple times and stating that “Lisa needs to get the s*** slapped out of her,” the affidavit states. Keadle-Sav…
Man Threatens Truck Driver With Gun At Carlisle Truck Stop: Police
A 32-year-old man was arrested after allegedly threatening a truck driver with a gun at a truck stop in Carlisle, Middlesex Township police announced on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.
Freddy Simon-Castro, of unknown address, is accused of pointing a gun at a driver at 1501 Harrisburg Pike on Sunday, Nov. 24, police said in the release. Officers were called to the scene, but Simon-Castro had fled before their arrival.
Authorities quickly located Simon-Castro nearby, and the weapon was seized during the investigation, police said.
Simon-Castro was charged with terroristic threats and simple assault …
PA Woman Accused Of Flashing Gun At Drivers In Road Rage Meltdown: Police
A Pottstown woman turned her temper into terror during two road rage incidents, allegedly pointing a handgun at drivers on Route 422, police announced on Friday, Nov. 22.
Kayla Bell, 22, faces four counts each of Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, and Possessing an Instrument of Crime after police linked her to the July and August 2024 confrontations.
The first incident happened on Tuesday, July 24, on Route 422 East near Route 100 in North Coventry Township. Bell, driving a black Ford Explorer, reportedly aimed a handgun at another motorist during a heated traffic dispute, police said.…
Man Strikes Officer With Cane During Arrest In Chambersburg: Police
A 63-year-old man struck a police officer with his cane while resisting arrest in Chambersburg, authorities said.
Randy Nolan, of no fixed address, was taken into custody after officers were called to the 900 block of Wayne Avenue for a criminal trespass complaint on Monday, Nov. 11, according to Chambersburg police.
Nolan refused to leave the property, leading officers to attempt to remove him. During the arrest, he struck an officer in the leg with his cane, police said in a release issued Sunday, Nov. 17.
Nolan was charged with one count each of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and…
Estranged Husband Named 'Person Of Interest' After Woman Found Killed In PA Garage: Police
A "person of interest" has been identified after a second missing woman was found murdered in her Philadelphia home, police announced on Monday, Oct. 28.
Miguel Aguilar, 34, of Philadelphia, has been identified as a "person of interest" in the death of Ivelisse Lugo, 51, of the 5900 block of Elsinore Street, according to the Philadelphia Police.
Lugo was reported as missing at 8:15 a.m., PPD detailed in a release on Saturday, Oct. 26.
She was thought to be "in the company of her estranged husband, who owns a 2006 Chevy Express van with Pennsylvania license plate #ZRR-4023, with a cross on…
