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Fight Between Two Women Ends In Shooting, York Police Say
A fight between two women in York escalated into gunfire, leaving both injured, city police announced on Tuesday, March 11.
Officers were called to the 800 block of West King Street at 9:26 p.m. on Monday, March 10, for reports of a shooting. On arrival, they found a 33-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the shoulder, according to police.
A 53-year-old woman, identified as the suspect, also suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, authorities said.
Investigators determined the shooting stemmed from a dispute between the two, who knew each other, police detailed in the release.
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NJ Man Who Paid To Torch $6M PA Book Warehouse, Injuring Firefighter, Sentenced: DOJ
A New Jersey man who orchestrated the arson of a Bucks County book warehouse—injuring a firefighter and causing over $6 million in damages—has been sentenced to six years in federal prison, authorities announced.
Ramiz Duka, 62, of Cherry Hill, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Kelley Brisbon Hodge for his role in the Dec. 10, 2022, fire at Ebooks Web LLC on Bridgewater Road in Bensalem, Acting U.S. Attorney Nelson S.T. Thayer, Jr. said on Monday, March 10.
Duka conspired with two men to set the warehouse ablaze, paying them $15,000 for the job, investigators previously revealed.…
NJ Attorney, PA Mom Smuggled Contraband To Inmate In Federal Prison: DOJ
A New Jersey defense attorney and a Philadelphia woman are accused of sneaking contraband—including a cell phone, drugs, and cigarettes—into the Federal Detention Center (FDC) in Philadelphia, federal authorities announced on Friday, March 7.
Paul DiMaio, 56, of Turnersville, New Jersey, and Tanya Culver, 55, of Philadelphia, were arrested and charged with providing contraband to an inmate and aiding and abetting, Acting U.S. Attorney Nelson S.T. Thayer Jr. said.
On Feb. 4 at 10:53 a.m., DiMaio—who is a practicing criminal defense attorney—was recorded on FDC surveillance video entering t…
PA Mom Dies After Fall While Helping Friends Move
A Lehigh County mother of two died after a tragic fall while helping family friends move, authorities and loved ones said.
Julie A. Becker, 32, of Richland Township, was pronounced dead at 6:47 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown Campus, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy was completed on Monday, March 10, but her cause and manner of death remain under investigation.
According to a Meal Train page set up in her memory, Becker fell while assisting friends with a move, suffered cardiac arrest, and later passed away.
Her brother, Danie…
Backstreet Boy’s Son Shines On ‘American Idol’
Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys legend Brian Littrell, took a major step in his music career Sunday night, March 9, earning a golden ticket to Hollywood on ‘American Idol.’
The 21-year-old from Atlanta, GA, performed an original song before judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie during the season premiere on FOX.
“Something about you looks familiar,” Underwood told Littrell during his audition.
Littrell, who grew up surrounded by music, said he hopes to “do his dad justice” with his talent. “I guess you can say music runs in our family,” he said.
Despite his musica…
Delayed Emergency Response Blamed For PA Woman’s Death Before Boyfriend’s Proposal: Loved
A Pennsylvania woman who suffered a severe asthma attack died after what her loved ones say was a delayed emergency response, and now they’re calling for change.
Azara F. Mapp, 23, of Maxatawny Township, was pronounced dead at 12:25 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office on Monday, March 10. An autopsy was completed, but her cause and manner of death remain under investigation.
Mapp’s family and friends say her death was preventable. According to a GoFundMe campaign set up in her memory, she suffered a life-threate…
Fool Me Twice: Dealer Hit With Lengthy Sentence After Two Drug Busts In Maryland
An Elkton man with a history of drug distribution will spend nearly two decades behind bars after being caught with fentanyl and cocaine—twice, authorities said.
Nakia Pollard, 50, was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Friday, March 7, after pleading guilty to multiple counts of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Pollard’s troubles began in June 2022, when investigators with the Cecil County Drug Task Force raided a hotel room where he was staying. Inside, they found fentanyl, cocaine, cash, and drug paraphern…
Driver On Meth Kills Grandma Killed In Rt 22 Crash: DA
A man who was high on meth when he crashed his car, killing his passenger on Route 22 in Whitehall Township, has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors announced on Monday, March 10.
Juan Ramone Sierra, 45, of Allentown, pleaded guilty on Jan. 16 to Homicide by Vehicle While Driving Under the Influence, Accidents Involving Death While Not Licensed, and Driving Under the Influence – Controlled Substance – 2nd Offense, court records show.
Lehigh County Judge Thomas M. Caffrey sentenced Sierra to five to 10 years in prison followed by seven years of probation, according to District Atto…
PA 4-Year-Old Brynley Kropnick Killed In DUI Crash, Suspect Arrested: Police
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the Harrisburg crash that killed 4-year-old Brynley “Bryn” Eliza Kropnick in November 2024, authorities announced.
Mary Kaye Flatley was taken into custody on Monday, March 10, 2025, and charged with homicide by vehicle while DUI, homicide by vehicle, DUI: controlled substance - schedule 1, recklessly endangering another person, driving at a safe speed, and prohibiting text-based communications, according to Harrisburg Police.
The crash occurred on Nov. 8, 2024, at the U.S. Route 22/322 interchange with Interstate 81. The …
Elon Musk Blames Cyberattack After X Hit By Waves Of Outages
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has experienced separate significant waves of outages which the billionaire entrepreneur attributes to a potential cyberattack.
The issues began around 6 a.m. Eastern time on Monday, March 10 when approximately 20,538 users reported problems, according to DownDetector, a site that tracks outages,
The outages subsided briefly before resurging, with nearly 40,000 users reporting issues by 10 a.m. Since then, around 26,000 additional reports have been logged as of 12:30 p.m. ET.
Many users said that the app would not load properly and posts were not…
Steelers Legend, Broadcaster Craig Wolfley Dies At 66
Craig Wolfley, a former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman, broadcaster, and world-class strongman, has died at the age of 66, the team announced Monday, March 10.
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Craig Wolfley, a beloved member of the Pittsburgh Steelers family," Steelers President Art Rooney II said.
Wolfley was a fifth-round draft pick out of Syracuse University in 1980 and played 10 seasons with the Steelers, forming a formidable bond with fellow lineman Tunch Ilkin. Off the field, his strength was legendary—he even placed fifth in the World’s Strongest Man competition in …
Unborn Child, Pregnant Woman Assaulted In PA: Police Seek Suspect
A Pennsylvania man is wanted for allegedly attacking a pregnant woman and her unborn child in a violent domestic incident, authorities announced on Monday, March 10.
Iran Ramirez-Vasquez, 22, of West Grove, is accused of striking the victim in the face and abdomen three times during an altercation at a home on the 500 block of Center Street in Kennett Square, according to police.
Officers were dispatched to the scene at 9:27 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, after a domestic violence report. The victim, who is about six months pregnant, was visibly in pain and experiencing sharp abdominal cramps…
Drunk Driver Flips Horse And Buggy In Pennsylvania Crash: Police
A horse and buggy was flipped onto its side after being rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver in Lancaster County police announced on Monday, March 10.
Jeffery Donnelly, 49, of Lititz, was driving a 2012 Subaru WRX when he struck the buggy from behind at West Orange Street and Pfautz Avenue in Warwick Township, around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, according to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police.
The buggy was occupied by Matthew King, 23, and Rosa King, 21, both of Manheim, authorities said. Rosa King was taken to the hospital for evaluation and later released. The horse was not i…
