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Philadelphia Motorcyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In South Jersey, Police Say Philadelphia Motorcyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In South Jersey, Police Say
Philadelphia Motorcyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In South Jersey, Police Say A Philadelphia motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash late Saturday, Aug. 10 in Burlington County, NJ, police said. Gladerby Bredy was found lying along the south shoulder of Arney’s Mount Road in Pemberton after being struck by a vehicle just after 10:40 p.m., Chief Jon Glass said. Bredy had been heading west on North Pemberton Road when he was struck by a southbound vehicle on Arney's Mount Road, Glass said. The driver of the vehicle that struck Bredy fled the scene of the crash, according to Glass.  The incident is under investigation by the Pemberton Township Traffic…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Family ID's 13-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Harrisburg Family ID's 13-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Harrisburg
Family ID's 13-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Harrisburg The 13-year-old girl who was shot dead in Harrisburg has been identified by her family GoFundMe staff told Daily Voice on Sunday, Aug. 11.  Naryah Wright of Steelton was named as the victim of the shooting early Sunday morning, the family confirmed to GoFundMe.  Officers were called to a report of shots fired in the area of South 19th and Derry streets around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday. They arrived to find "located a large number of individuals in the area, and immediately began searching for victims," but never located anyone, as stated in the release.  Soon Naryah arrived at t…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Allentown Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Philadelphia Ice Cream Truck Crash: Police Allentown Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Philadelphia Ice Cream Truck Crash: Police
Allentown Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Philadelphia Ice Cream Truck Crash: Police A 22-year-old motorcyclist from Allentown was killed in a crash with an ice cream truck on Saturday, Aug. 10 in Philadelphia, police said. Ramon Santiago was heading east on E. Hunting Park Avenue when he struck a 1995 Chevrolet G30 ice cream truck, operated by a 17-year-old boy, around 9:55 p.m. at the H Street intersection, Philadelphia police said. The impact caused Santiago to be thrown from the motorcycle. He was rushed to Temple Hospital and pronounced dead at 11:47 p.m., police said. The Crash Investigation Division is investigating the cause of the collision. Anyone with informatio…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Woman Wakes Up To Naked Stranger In Her Home: West Chester Police Woman Wakes Up To Naked Stranger In Her Home: West Chester Police
Woman Wakes Up To Naked Stranger In Her Home: West Chester Police A 34-year-old man from West Chester has been charged with sexual assault after an attack on a woman, authorities announced on Friday, Aug. 9. West Chester Borough Police Officers were called to a disturbance at a home in the 100 block of West Gay Street, West Chester Borough, on Thursday, July 25. Police spoke with the victim and the offender who was identified as Yoni Lopez. The victim stated that she woke up in the early morning hours to find Lopez on top of her with no clothing on, police explained in the release. The victim then yelled at Lopez to leave, which he did.  Lopez…

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by Jon Craig
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Burger King Worker Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Co-Workers, Chester County DA Says Burger King Worker Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Co-Workers, Chester County DA Says
Burger King Worker Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Co-Workers, Chester County DA Says A worker at a Burger King in Chester County has been arrested for sexually assaulting a younger co-worker while "grooming" another for abuse, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 8.  Anthony Burns, 37, of Spring City, had unlawful sexual contact with two minors under the age of 16, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office. Burns has been charged with Statutory Sexual Assault, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Unlawful Contact with Minors, and other related charges, the DA said. The defendant allegedly used his status as an employee of the Burger King in …

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by Jon Craig
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Teen Arrested For Rape Of Child Under 13 In Chester County Teen Arrested For Rape Of Child Under 13 In Chester County
Teen Arrested For Rape Of Child Under 13 In Chester County An 18-year-old man from Chester County has been arrested in connection with the rape of a young child, authorities said. German Domingo-Garcia of West Grove was charged with rape of a child and indecent assault of a child under 13 among other charges, according to the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department. On Saturday, Aug. 3, at approximately 8:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in West Grove Borough for a report of a sexual assault of a minor child.  Domingo-Garcia was arrested and later transported to Chester County Prison where he was held on $150,000 ba…

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by Jon Craig
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Missing Man With Paranoid Schizophrenia Disorder Could Be In Danger, Schuylkill Twp Police Say Missing Man With Paranoid Schizophrenia Disorder Could Be In Danger, Schuylkill Twp Police Say
Missing Man With Paranoid Schizophrenia Disorder Could Be In Danger, Schuylkill Twp Police Say A man who has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia disorder has disappeared, according to a Missing Endangered Person Alert issued by the Schuylkill Township Police Department announced on Tuesday evening, Aug. 6.  Jeffrey DiMaio, 64 of Liberty House, was last seen driving a 2013 gray Ford Focus with the Pennsylvania license plate GKZ7895 in the area of Liberty House Lane, Phoenixville at 5 p.m. on Aug. 4, according to a separate MEPA alert issued on 511PA.  The vehicle was spotted by automatic license plate readers in the Marcus Hook area around 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 5, the Sc…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Snapchat Sextortion: PA Man Demanding More Nude Photos Arrested, Bergen Prosecutor Says Snapchat Sextortion: PA Man Demanding More Nude Photos Arrested, Bergen Prosecutor Says
Snapchat Sextortion: PA Man Demanding More Nude Photos Arrested, Bergen Prosecutor Says A Pennsylvania man was arrested in Bergen County, NJ after authorities said he extorted a victim over Snapchat using nude photos. Jourden Battle, of Tobyhanna, PA, was identified by authorities following information that came from Mahwah police last April, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice says Battle extorted her for nude photos over Snapchat and text messages. Battle threatened to expose nude photos from the victim that he had already gotten if she didn't send more, the complaint says. Detectives traced the phone numbers and o…

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by Cecilia Levine
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MISSING: Man 'Showing Signs Of Dementia' Disappears In Lebanon, Police Say MISSING: Man 'Showing Signs Of Dementia' Disappears In Lebanon, Police Say
Missing: Man 'Showing Signs Of Dementia' Disappears In Lebanon, Police Say A 70-year-old man who has been "showing signs of dementia" is missing from his Lebanon City home, police announced on Thursday, Aug. 8. Andrew Bellavia was last since on Aug. 7. He is described as a white man who is approximately 5'5", weighing 160 lbs, with gray hair and glasses. He was last seen wearing a green jersey.  He frequents the area of the 900 block of Mifflin St. and 12th and Cumberland St., according to the police.  Anyone with information regarding Bellavia's whereabouts is asked to contact the Lebanon City Police Department. Click here to submit a tip online.

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by Jillian Pikora
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Replica Gun Used In Armed Robbery In Kennett Square: Police Replica Gun Used In Armed Robbery In Kennett Square: Police
Replica Gun Used In Armed Robbery In Kennett Square: Police A 52-year-old man has been arrested for robbing a business with a replica gun in Chester County, authorities announced on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Salvador Lopez-Ortigoza, of Toughkenamon, was charged with robbery and making terroristic threats, among other charges, according to Southern Chester County Regional Police. On Tuesday, July 30, at 11:15 a.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery at Latino Mex, 1001 W. Baltimore Pike in Kennett Square. The suspect displayed a firearm and demanded cash from the store clerk before fleeing on foot, police said. At approximately 1:30 p.m., an o…

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by Jon Craig
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Man, 19, Shot Dead In North Philly: Police Man, 19, Shot Dead In North Philly: Police
Man, 19, Shot Dead In North Philly: Police A 19-year-old man was shot to death late Wednesday, Aug. 7 in North Philadelphia, authorities said. At 9:40 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded for a person with a gun at Park Avenue and Rush Street in the Glenwood neighborhood. The victim was identified as Kydair Strickland, police said. The Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Homicide Detectives at 215-686-3334. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling or texting our PPD’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). As in all homicide cases in Philadelphia, a $20,000 reward i…

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by Jon Craig
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Philly Man, 32, Killed In Shooting Philly Man, 32, Killed In Shooting
Philly Man, 32, Killed In Shooting A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was killed in a shooting on Wednesday, Aug. 7, authorities said. At 8:10 a.m., Philadelphia Police responded for a person with a gun on the 1100 block of West Girard Avenue, in the 22nd District. A victim was located with three gunshot wounds to the chest. Police transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at 8:40 a.m., police said. The investigation is active and ongoing. The Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Homicide Detectives at 215-686-3…

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by Jon Craig