Philly Police Oversight Chair Sold Witness Information For $500: DA Philly Police Oversight Chair Sold Witness Information For $500: DA Philly Police Oversight Chair Sold Witness Information For $500: DA
Philly Police Oversight Chair Sold Witness Information For $500: DA Philadelphia’s police oversight chair sold sensitive information about a witness to an inmate who threatened to hunt the witness down and kill him, prosecutors alleged on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Hassan Bennett, 43, chair of the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission and an employee of the Defender Association of Philadelphia, is accused of providing confidential case documents to Thomas Scott, 45, according to District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office. Bennett was being held on $1 million bail, while Scott was being held on $3 million bail, prosecutors said. The investigation began in …

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Vehicle Left Running In Garage Kills PA Man, Coroner Says Vehicle Left Running In Garage Kills PA Man, Coroner Says Vehicle Left Running In Garage Kills PA Man, Coroner Says
Vehicle Left Running In Garage Kills PA Man, Coroner Says A Pennsylvania man was killed by carbon monoxide from a vehicle left running inside his garage, authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Michael Leibensperger, 64, of Salisbury Township, was pronounced dead at his home at 12:51 a.m. Tuesday, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Investigators determined that a motor vehicle had been left running inside the garage of Leibensperger’s residence, exposing him to carbon monoxide from its exhaust, Buglio said. The gas accumulated and caused his death, according to the coroner’s office. His cause of death was carbon monoxide tox…
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E-Bike Rider Killed In Pennsylvania Guardrail Crash: State Police A 66-year-old man was killed when his electric bicycle struck a guardrail while traveling downhill in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Donald L. Brightbill, of Newmanstown, was identified as the rider in the crash in Millcreek Township on Friday, Oct. 23, according to state police. Troopers were dispatched to the intersection of North Sheridan Avenue and Fort Zellers Road at approximately 9:16 p.m., police said. Brightbill was riding east on East Sheridan Avenue and descending a hill when his electric bicycle entered a slight depression between the r…
Man Killed By Falling Tree In Pennsylvania Woods: Coroner Man Killed By Falling Tree In Pennsylvania Woods: Coroner Man Killed By Falling Tree In Pennsylvania Woods: Coroner
Man Killed By Falling Tree In Pennsylvania Woods: Coroner A man was killed when a tree fell on him in the woods in Pennsylvania on Monday, Oct. 26, officials said. Emergency crews were called to the 4000 block of Narrow Gauge Road in Codorus Township around 11:40 a.m. after a caller reported that a man was trapped beneath a fallen tree, according to York County officials. Responders freed him around 11:58 a.m., but he died at the scene, officials said. The York County Coroner’s Office confirmed the death in a post on X Monday, saying more information would be released Tuesday morning, Oct. 27. The man’s name and details about what he was doing w…
Search Underway For Missing PA Woman: Police Search Underway For Missing PA Woman: Police Search Underway For Missing PA Woman: Police
Search Underway For Missing PA Woman: Police A woman has been missing for days in Pennsylvania, prompting police to ask for the public’s help on Monday, Oct. 26. Asten Byler, 45, of Hershey, was last seen around 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, according to Derry Township police. Byler may be driving a black 2017 Buick Enclave displaying Pennsylvania license plate KPL7645, police said. She is described as 5-foot-2 and approximately 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. What she was wearing when she was last seen is unknown, according to police. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding Byler’s disappearance and seeki…

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PA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit Pennsylvania, 18 Other States: DA Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit Pennsylvania, 18 Other States: DA Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit Pennsylvania, 18 Other States: DA
Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit Pennsylvania, 18 Other States: DA A theft ring targeting Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other retailers caused nearly $3 million in losses across 19 states — including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Virginia — authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Eight men have been arrested and a ninth is wanted after investigators uncovered a network of more than 30 people handling thefts, transportation, storage, and resale of stolen merchandise, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. The group committed hundreds of thefts begi…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say
Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say A 3-year-old boy's parents said police were called to their son's soccer game because he was "too good." Nevada Pierre was playing in an i9 Sports soccer league in Winter Park, Florida, on Saturday, Oct. 24, when a league official called the police. The Winter Park Police Department released body camera video of the incident on Monday, Oct. 26. Nevada's parents claimed their son was being kicked out of the league because he was more skilled than the other children. "They're mad at my son because he actually plays soccer," Martasia Griffin told officers. "So I'm a l…