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PA Police Chief Stole $52K In Pay, Visited Bars During Paid Shifts: DA
A former Pennsylvania police chief collected more than $52,000 for assignments he never worked — including shifts when he was visiting bars and restaurants, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 9.
Former Upland Borough Police Chief Michael Kenneth Irey, 55, was picked up by a detective with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office in Atlantic County, NJ, as a fugitive of justice on Monday, Nov. 9, according to court records and a news release by District Attorney Tanner Rouse. He is awaiting extradition to Delaware County.
An arrest warrant was issued Thursday, Nov. 5, follow…
Bus Driver Left Dying Man Behind; Second Bucks Bus Death Prompts Wider Probe, DA Says
A Bucks County Transport bus driver ran over and dragged a man, reported that someone had fallen, and left before emergency crews arrived, authorities said while announcing felony hit-and-run charges and a wider investigation following a second fatal bus crash.
Blair R. Vanacore, 69, of Jamison, was charged on Monday, Nov. 9, in the Aug. 12 death of Ronald James Davenport, 83, outside Grundy Hall in Doylestown Township, Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan announced.
The investigation into Bucks County Transport has expanded following the Nov. 2 death of retired Central Bucks teacher Kat…
Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Owner Dies, Leaving Generations Of Sweet Memories
Gregory Rodriguez, the owner of Dot's Pastry Shop in Ocean City, has died, the business announced on Facebook.
Born in Nebraska, Rodriguez was a standout wrestler and football player, and a lifelong Cornhuskers fan. He worked as a welder before moving to Denver, where he met his wife, Jane Scheuermann Rodriguez. The couple married in 2001 and had two daughters, Emma and Sarah.
Rodriguez later moved to New Jersey, where he owned and operated Dot's Pastry Shop alongside his in-laws, Leo and Patricia, and his wife's six siblings. "His hands were his tools, his livelihood, and perhaps his great…
OnlyFans At 76? 'Friends' Star, 'SNL' Sex Symbol Morgan Fairchild Joins Racy Platform
Actress Morgan Fairchild, whose sex-symbol status inspired decades of television jokes and whose fictional alter ego wrote steamy romance novels on "Friends," has joined OnlyFans at 76 — but don't expect the kind of content the platform is famous for.
The "Dallas" and "Falcon Crest" star announced her latest venture on Thursday, Nov. 5, telling People that she plans to share new photographs, videos, and a more personal side of her life.
"I'm putting up new pictures and videos. And before anyone asks, no, not that kind!" Fairchild joked.
The actress, who became one of television's most reco…
Engaged PA Couple Killed Leaving NJ Banquet Hall Was Planning October 2027 Wedding: Report
A Pennsylvania couple who died together in a crash outside a New Jersey banquet hall had gotten engaged less than a year earlier and were planning their wedding, loved ones say.
Anthony Pizzo, 32, and Lindsey Clarke, 33, both of Wyoming, PA, were killed in a crash on Route 9 in Old Bridge just after midnight Saturday, Nov. 7, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas Montagna said.
The couple got engaged in December 2025, according to a post on Pizzo's Instagram account: “‘Til the wheels fall off, babe 💍” Pizzo captioned the engagement announcement.…
Police Released Man Found Hiding After Teen’s Fatal Shooting, Now He’s Wanted For Killing
A man police found hiding after an 18-year-old was fatally shot and crashed his vehicle in Pennsylvania was released, but is now wanted on charges in the killing, authorities announced Saturday, Nov. 7.
The teen was identified as Richard DeShield Jr., 18, of Lansdowne.
Amir Eskridge, 21, of Yeadon, is wanted on multiple charges in connection with DeShield’s homicide outside the Marshall House Apartments, Lansdowne police said.
A Lansdowne officer was near 260 N. Wycombe Ave. around 10:34 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, when he spotted a gray Buick LaCrosse with two males in dark hooded clothing …
Fake Cash, Real Refunds: NY Men Accused Of Retail Theft Spree Across 16 PA Counties
Four New York men are accused of turning counterfeit cash into real money through a retail theft scheme spanning 16 Pennsylvania counties, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Thursday, Nov. 5.
The group allegedly used fake bills to purchase merchandise at major retailers, then returned the items to collect legitimate cash refunds, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
The suspects — Fitzroy James, Fabian Coke, Gabriel Young, and Christopher Nicholas — allegedly made more than $20,000 in purchases or attempted purchases using counterfeit money at Kohl's, Target, Hom…
Amish Teen Vanishes After Walking Away From PA Mental Health Facility, Police Say
An Amish teenager has gone missing after walking away from a mental health facility in Pennsylvania, and police believe he may be headed toward family in another county.
Jonas Smucker, 16, was last seen leaving Green Pastures, a WellSpan Philhaven mental health facility at 283 South Butler Road in Lebanon County, around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, according to the Cornwall Borough Police Department.
Smucker is described as a 5-foot-2 white male weighing approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing black pants and a green shirt, authorities said.
Poli…
Driver Flees After Striking Pedestrian, Leaving Him Unconscious Outside PA Mall, Police Say
A man was found unconscious in a Pennsylvania mall parking lot after being struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene, police announced on Saturday, Nov. 7.
The hit-and-run happened outside Burlington at the Plymouth Meeting Mall, located at 500 West Germantown Pike in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, around 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, according to the Plymouth Township Police Department.
Officers responding to reports of a pedestrian crash found an unconscious man in the parking lot, police said.
The man was treated by emergency medical personnel before being taken to Paoli Hospital…
Steelers Legend, Penn State Broadcaster Hospitalized After Medical Emergency At Washington
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer and Penn State football legend Jack Ham was rushed to a hospital after suffering a medical emergency while in Washington for the Nittany Lions' football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, university officials announced.
Ham, 77, was transported to the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, where he was receiving treatment, according to a statement from Penn State Athletics.
"We do not have further information at this time," the university said.
The Johnstown, Pennsylvania, native was at Husky Stadium for Penn State's matchup against the Washington Husk…
Bucks County Walmart Rifle Thief Caught In California With Stolen Gun, 40 Rounds Of Ammo: Cops
A California man accused of stealing a rifle from a Pennsylvania Walmart was caught across the country with the stolen weapon and approximately 40 rounds of ammunition, police announced on Friday, Nov. 6.
Jordan Pedigo, 26, of California, was arrested by the Bakersfield Police Department on Sunday, Nov. 1, according to the Bensalem Township Police Department.
At the time of his arrest, Pedigo was found in possession of a Winchester .308-caliber rifle that had been stolen from a Walmart in Bensalem Township, Bucks County, on Friday, Oct. 16, police said.
Bakersfield police contacted Bensale…
Vintage Plane Kills Woman Moving Camera Tripod In Airfield: NY State Police
A woman photographing a vintage airplane was struck and killed while trying to move her camera tripod out of its path at a privately owned New York airfield, state police announced on Friday, Nov. 6.
Pamela M. Haselton, 67, of Wilmington, was killed at Catalano Airfield on Hazelton Road in the town of Wilmington, Essex County, according to New York State Police.
The incident was reported at approximately 3:47 p.m. Friday, police said.
Investigators determined that a 1943 Aeronca L3, a single-engine, two-seat aircraft operated by James J. Catalano, 77, of Wilmington, had successfully landed…
NJ Father Of 17 Shot In Head Outside PA Store: Second Man Convicted In Killing
A father of 17 was shot in the head while sitting in a parked vehicle outside a Pennsylvania convenience store. More than three years later, a second Philadelphia man has been convicted in his killing, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 6.
Rasheed Quayle Tisdale, 32, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy to commit criminal homicide following a four-day jury trial before Northampton County Judge Abraham P. Kassis on Thursday, Nov. 5, District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta announced.
The conviction stems from the Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, shooting death of Legious Robert Minder Sr., 46, a N…
Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say
An emaciated and infected dog has been rescued from a Long Island home, authorities announced Friday, Nov. 6.
The suffering dog was discovered at residence in Islip on Sunday, Oct. 25, the Suffolk County SPCA said.
It was “suffering from severe emaciation, a severe chronic skin infection, and serious infections in both ears,” the SPCA said. Rescuers immediately transported the dog to a veterinarian for emergency care, according to the group.
The SPCA will provide additional details about the rescue operation and the dog’s condition at a press conference Monday, Nov. 9, the organization sai…
