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PA Turnpike RV Explosion Victim ID’d: Coroner
The woman injured after a propane explosion destroyed a recreational vehicle and damaged property at the Blue Mountain Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has died and been, authorities announced on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Melinda VanNewkirk, 68, of Milton, Delaware, was pronounced dead at 1:36 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, according to the Cumberland County Coroner's Office. Her cause of death was listed as complications from burns covering 35% to 37% of her body. The manner of death was ruled accidental.
The explosion occurred at 4:55 a.m. on T…
Road Rage: Father, Son Charged For Ramming Truck, Firing Shots, PA State Police Say
A father and son are accused of chasing a man through Mount Pleasant Township and firing a shotgun at his truck, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Dec. 13.
Paul Caletri Jr., 70, and Paul Caletri III, 30, were charged with felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person, and summary reckless driving, police said.
The incident began at approximately 11 a.m. on Bridgeport Street when the victim reported being confronted by the Caletris. Caletri III allegedly pointed a shotgun at the victim through his driver's side window, t…
Missing Endangered Alert: Elderly Diabetic Man Vanishes, PA State Police Say
Pennsylvania State Police in Media are seeking public assistance in locating 86-year-old Vito D’Amore, who has been missing from Concord Township since Wednesday, Dec. 11.
D’Amore, who is diabetic, hard of hearing, and without his medication, was last seen leaving his residence on the 500 block of Fox Den Court around 3 p.m., police said. He was driving a black Ford Edge with Pennsylvania registration WR6829A.
D’Amore is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 145 pounds, with white hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a gray sweatshirt, a burgundy jacket, and bro…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills 2, Injures 4 In Fiery I-78 Crash: PA State Police (Update)
Two lives were tragically lost, and four others were injured in a devastating crash on Interstate 78 Eastbound in Upper Saucon Township early Monday, Dec. 9, authorities said
Nicholas James Bolotine, 30, of East Cocalico Township, and a 32-year-old man from Newark, New Jersey.
Bolotine died in a devastating crash involving two tractor-trailers and a minivan on Interstate 78 Eastbound in Upper Saucon Township, Pennsylvania State Police said.
The crash on I-78 injured four others, who were transported to local hospitals for treatment. All eastbound lanes were closed and reopene…
Daughter Accused Of Brutally Beating 87-Year-Old Mom In Elverson: PSP
A Chester County woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting her elderly mother, Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday, Dec. 9.
Kathi Haston, 67, is accused of attacking her 87-year-old mother, Carol Haston, in their home on the 10 block of Stable Drive in Elverson Borough, authorities said.
Carol Haston was transported to Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center by her daughter on Friday, Dec. 6, but medical staff suspected recent physical abuse and contacted police, according to a release.
Investigators said Carol Haston suffered a brain bleed, significant bru…
Double Homicide On I-95 Ramp Leads To Arrest: PA State Police
A seemingly routine crash on a Delaware County highway ramp turned into a double homicide investigation, Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday, Dec. 9.
The incident occurred on Friday, Sept. 13, around 9:58 p.m., when troopers responded to a crash on the I-95 North ramp to I-476 North, near Exit 1 (Macdade Boulevard).
Troopers discovered two vehicles— a grey 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and a blue 2010 Mazda 5—on the shoulder of the ramp. The driver of the Malibu, Joshua Waltz, was standing behind his disabled car when the Mazda struck the concrete barrier, veered into the Malibu, and hit Wal…
PA Dad Killed Moving Deer From Road Leaves Behind Pregnant Fiancée, 2 Kids: GoFundMe
Daniel “Danny” H. Johnson, a 27-year-old beloved father, fiancé, and musician, tragically lost his life in a freak accident on Franklin Road in Mercer County on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2024, while moving a deer carcass from the roadway, as Daily Voice previously reported.
Johnson and another man had stopped their vehicles to clear the road of the animal, which posed a hazard to drivers, Pennsylvania State Police said. As they worked, an approaching vehicle struck both men. Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other pedestrian was airlifted with life-threatening injuries.
Johnson lea…
Hagerstown Man Threatens To Kill Chambersburg Dinner Date: PA State Police
A Hagerstown man is accused of threatening to shoot and kill a Chambersburg woman after they had dinner together, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
The release, obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, Dec. 4, states that Bell Njiomegni, 30, sent numerous threatening text messages to the 27-year-old woman late Sunday, Oct. 28, 2024.
Troopers responded to the victim’s home on Heintzelman Avenue in Hamilton Township, where they reviewed the texts, which allegedly confirmed Njiomegni's threats.
Njiomegni now faces charges of terroristic threats and related offenses, police said.
No additi…
Lebanon Man, 79, Dies After Rotted Tree Snaps While Cutting Wood: PSP
A routine morning of cutting wood turned tragic for a Lebanon man when a rotted tree snapped and struck him, killing him instantly, Pennsylvania State Police explained to Daily Voice on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Marc Robert Kreider, 79, was found dead in a wooded area near his home on Grace Avenue after an early morning outing to cut wood, police said in a release on Friday, Nov. 29 at 2:38 p.m.
Kreider left his residence around 7:30 a.m. to cut trees, but when he did not return, his wife called authorities. Pennsylvania State Police Jonestown Troopers responded to the scene and discovered him decea…
$10K Stolen From Target In Pennsylvania, State Police Say
A Philadelphia man is accused of stealing more than $10,000 in cash from a Target store in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 2.
The theft occurred at the store on Hatton Drive in Concord Township, Delaware County, at 6:14 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2024, investigators said.
The 20-year-old suspect allegedly took $10,250 in cash from the store's funds, according to the report. Police have not released further details about the incident or the suspect's identity.
The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact PSP Media P…
PA Man Arrested For Dealing Cocaine After $66K Seized: DA
A Lancaster man accused of dealing cocaine was arrested after authorities seized more than $66,000 in cash and cocaine from his home, the Lancaster County Drug Task Force announced Monday, Dec. 2
Alex Yamil Ramos-Flores, 28, is charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, officials said.
Detectives, with help from Homeland Security Investigations and Pennsylvania State Police, raided Ramos-Flores’ home in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue on Nov. 6. They uncovered 14 grams of powder cocaine worth $1,400, two loaded pistol mag…
Missing Endangered Person Alert Issued: PA State Police
A 58-year-old York County man is missing and possibly in danger, Pennsylvania State Police say.
Richard Rinehart was last seen on Manchester Street in Shrewsbury Township at 6:40 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, Pennsylvania State Police announced.
He is believed to be driving a white 2009 Lincoln MKX with Pennsylvania plates LPM7493.
Rinehart may be confused and at special risk of harm, authorities noted.
Rinehart is described as 5’7” tall, weighing 155 pounds, with balding gray hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing sweatpants, a black puffy coat, and a ball cap, police …
Fatal Garbage Truck Crash Closes Route 15 (Update)
A fatal crash involving a garbage truck closed Route 15 in Clinton Township, Lycoming County, early Saturday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said in a release.
The crash happened at 5:03 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, along the 6800 block of US Highway 15 South, just south of McNett Road. Trooper Ryan Smith, the investigating officer, reported that the collision occurred when a garbage truck attempted a U-turn near the driveway of 6885 US Highway 15.
The driver of the second vehicle, identified as James Haddix, was traveling southbound when his vehicle collided perpendicularly with the garba…
Man Killed, Another Hurt While Moving Deer From Road: PA State Police
A 27-year-old man was killed, and another person was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to remove a deer carcass from a roadway in Jackson Township, Mercer County, police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
The crash happened on Sunday, Nov. 26, at 6:30 p.m. on Franklin Road, east of Coolspring Church Road, Pennsylvania State Police in Mercer said in a release.
Daniel H. Johnson, of Jackson Center, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck, officials said. A second pedestrian was airlifted to St. Elizabeth's Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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Lancaster Raid Busts Man With $19K In Cocaine, Meth, Mushrooms, Guns: DA
A Lancaster man is accused of dealing more than $19,000 in illegal drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, and psilocybin mushrooms, authorities announced.
Josiah McClarence-Giddons, 30, was charged with multiple felonies, including possession with intent to deliver cocaine, methamphetamine, and psilocybin mushrooms, after a search warrant was executed at his home in the 600 block of East Madison Street on Tuesday, Nov. 14, according to the Lancaster County Drug Task Force.
Agents with the Drug Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, and Pennsylvania State Police said they seized…
NY Man Arrested After 2 High-Speed Chases In PA: State Police
A high-speed chase through Carbon County ended with the arrest of a New York man, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Christopher Diaz, 35, was charged with Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Controlled Substance, and multiple vehicle code violations after two separate pursuits, according to state police.
The first incident began around 10:11 a.m. when a trooper attempted to stop a vehicle for multiple equipment violations and erratic driving in Franklin Township, PSP said. The driver, later identified as Diaz, refused to stop,…
Accused Cocaine Dealer Arrested During Pennsylvania Raid: DA
An accused cocaine dealer has been arrested in Lancaster City, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Victor Casado, 51, was charged with Felony Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Felony Possession With Intent to Distribute Marijuana, and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after a search warrant was executed at his home, authorities said on Monday, Nov. 25.
Drug Task Force agents, Homeland Security Investigations, and Pennsylvania State Police conducted the search on Oct. 8 at Casado’s residence in the 200 block of East Ross Street. During the raid, …
