Gun, Large Knife Found On Man Who Threatened PA State Constable During Eviction: Police Gun, Large Knife Found On Man Who Threatened PA State Constable During Eviction: Police
Gun, Large Knife Found On Man Who Threatened PA State Constable During Eviction: Police A Pennsylvania state constable was threatened with a gun during a court-ordered eviction, and the suspect was later found with a large kitchen knife, police said Thursday, Jan. 2. Kenneth E. Austin, 64, allegedly pointed a handgun at the constable during the incident at his apartment on West Edwin Street on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, according to police. The constable had been attempting to serve eviction documents when he knocked on Austin's door but received no response. A maintenance worker opened the door slightly, and Austin reportedly stated, "If you come in here I have something for you,…
'Highly Intoxicated And Violent' Man Spits On Officer In Pen Argyl: Police 'Highly Intoxicated And Violent' Man Spits On Officer In Pen Argyl: Police
'Highly Intoxicated And Violent' Man Spits On Officer In Pen Argyl: Police A man accused of spitting on a police officer and acting violently while intoxicated was arrested in Pen Argyl on New Year’s Day, Slate Belt Regional Police said. Aidan Patrick Seitter, 20, was arrested after police were dispatched to 211 E. Pennsylvania Avenue for reports of a "highly intoxicated and violent" man at 1:28 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, authorities said. Officers arrived to find Seitter "manifestly under the influence of alcohol," according to the release. When Suburban EMS arrived to provide treatment, Seitter allegedly became combative, spitting saliva at an officer in t…
$20K Reward Offered After Fatal Broad Daylight Shooting In Philadelphia: Police $20K Reward Offered After Fatal Broad Daylight Shooting In Philadelphia: Police
$20K Reward Offered After Fatal Broad Daylight Shooting In Philadelphia: Police A man died after being shot multiple times in broad daylight on Thursday, Jan. 2, Philadelphia police said. Officers responded to reports of a person with a gun at 10:19 a.m. on the 1800 block of Wakeling Street in the city’s 15th District, police said. They found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds across his body, according to authorities. The man was rushed to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:40 a.m., officials detailed in a release. The crime scene remains active. No arrests have been made, and no weapon has been recovered, police said. A $20,000 rew…
Armed Men Opens Fire In Philadelphia, Barricade Ends With 3 Arrests: Police Armed Men Opens Fire In Philadelphia, Barricade Ends With 3 Arrests: Police
Armed Men Opens Fire In Philadelphia, Barricade Ends With 3 Arrests: Police Three men were arrested following a barricaded person situation in Philadelphia's 35th District shortly after midnight on New Year's Day, police announced. Officers in the area of 1700 67th Avenue observed three males discharging firearms into the air around 12:10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, police said. The suspects fled into a nearby property while still armed, prompting a barricade to be declared at 12:14 a.m., authorities added. The staging area was set at 67th Avenue and North Smedley Street as SWAT was called to the scene. The unit cleared the property, leading to the suspects' arrests,…
Security Guard Shoots Knife-Wielding Man In Self-Defense At Germantown Banquet Hall: Police Security Guard Shoots Knife-Wielding Man In Self-Defense At Germantown Banquet Hall: Police
Security Guard Shoots Knife-Wielding Man In Self-Defense At Germantown Banquet Hall: Police A security guard fatally shot a knife-wielding man in what police are calling an act of self-defense at Treasures Banquet Hall on New Year’s Eve, Philadelphia police said. Officers from the 14th District were called to the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue for a report of a “Person with a Gun” on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., authorities said. When police arrived, they found an unresponsive Black male suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest and multiple self-inflicted stab wounds, according to the release. The man was rushed to Jefferson Einstein Hospital, …
PA Man Accused Of Plying Children With Alcohol To Secretly Film Them: Police PA Man Accused Of Plying Children With Alcohol To Secretly Film Them: Police
PA Man Accused Of Plying Children With Alcohol To Secretly Film Them: Police A Williamsport man is accused of providing alcohol to teens, secretly filming them, and possessing child sexual abuse material, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Colin James Best, 39, has been charged with sexual abuse of children, invasion of privacy, corruption of minors, furnishing liquor to minors, criminal use of a communication facility, indecent assault, and endangering the welfare of children, according to Williamsport police. The investigation began on Aug. 14, 2024, when a 17-year-old girl reported that Best had provided her and a 16-year-old girl with alcohol and marijuana at…
HOMICIDE: Man Stabbed 20 Times In Kitchen Of Philadelphia  Apartment HOMICIDE: Man Stabbed 20 Times In Kitchen Of Philadelphia  Apartment
Homicide: Man Stabbed 20 Times In Kitchen Of Philadelphia Apartment  A 59-year-old man was discovered stabbed to death in a Bustleton apartment, Philadelphia police announced on Sunday, Dec. 31. Officers were dispatched to the 9600 block of Bustleton Avenue at 4:01 p.m., where they found the Black man in the kitchen with 15-20 stab wounds, authorities said. Medic 6 pronounced him dead at the scene at 3:52 p.m., according to police. No weapon was recovered, and no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide, investigators said. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submit tips anonymously t…
PA Man At Large After Fleeing From Police With Kid In Car: Clinton Township PD PA Man At Large After Fleeing From Police With Kid In Car: Clinton Township PD
PA Man At Large After Fleeing From Police With Kid In Car: Clinton Township PD A  26-year-old Harrisburg resident is on the lam after refusing to stop for police in Clinton Township on Friday, Dec. 13 while a child was in his car, authorities said. An officer was traveling on Route 78 West when he observed a white Jeep Renegade driving erratically, Clinton Township police said. The vehicle had an expired registration and the registered owner had his driving privileges suspended, police said. The officer attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop, but the driver, Angel Hernandez, failed to pull over for an extended distance, finally stopping prior to Exit 17, …
Prescription Pills Stolen In Max-Well Pharmacy Burglary: Warminster Police Prescription Pills Stolen In Max-Well Pharmacy Burglary: Warminster Police
Prescription Pills Stolen In Max-Well Pharmacy Burglary: Warminster Police Prescription pills were stolen during a burglary at Max-Well Pharmacy in Warminster early Tuesday, Dec. 31, police said. The Warminster Township Police Department responded to the closed business, located at 375 W. Street Rd., around 4:13 a.m., authorities said. Officers determined that entry was forced and prescription medication was stolen during the break-in, according to the department. Police are seeking help identifying the individual pictured above. They noted the person is wanted for identification purposes only at this time. Anyone with information about the individual or similar …
Road Rage Incident Leads To Aggravated Assault Charge In South Eastern PA: Police Road Rage Incident Leads To Aggravated Assault Charge In South Eastern PA: Police
Road Rage Incident Leads To Aggravated Assault Charge In South Eastern PA: Police A road rage incident led to the arrest of a Chester County man on charges of aggravated assault, Parkesburg police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. James Allen Murray, 34, was charged with Felony Aggravated Assault and related offenses following the altercation on the 100 block of North Church Street in Parkesburg on Monday, Dec. 30, police said. Murray was taken to Chester County Prison, where he was held pending arraignment, authorities said. The preliminary hearing for Murray is expected to be scheduled, according to police. Court documents were not immediately available.
Man Stabs Victim In Face During Dispute At Dilworth Plaza: Philly Police Man Stabs Victim In Face During Dispute At Dilworth Plaza: Philly Police
Man Stabs Victim In Face During Dispute At Dilworth Plaza: Philly Police  A Philadelphia man is accused of stabbing another man in the face during a dispute at Dilworth Plaza, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Azariah Ellerba, also known as Corbin Ellerbe, 34, of the 300 block of South Broad Street, has been charged with aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person, police said. The incident happened at Dilworth Plaza in the city’s 9th District on Monday, Dec. 30 at 4:05 p.m., investigators detailed. Center City District officers responded to reports of a stabbing and found a 25-yea…
Dead Man Found In Cave Along Slate Heritage Trail: PA State Police Dead Man Found In Cave Along Slate Heritage Trail: PA State Police
Dead Man Found In Cave Along Slate Heritage Trail: PA State Police A dead man was found in a cave along the Slate Heritage Trail in Slatington Borough, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Troopers from PSP Troop M – Bethlehem Criminal Investigation Unit were alerted to the possibility of a body in the area on Monday, Dec. 30, police said. During their investigation, they located the man in a cave along the trail, according to the release. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office responded to the scene and is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death, authorities said. "There is no threat to the community related t…
Mute Man, 61, Missing From Easton Assisted Living Facility Heading West: Police Mute Man, 61, Missing From Easton Assisted Living Facility Heading West: Police
Mute Man, 61, Missing From Easton Assisted Living Facility Heading West: Police A 61-year-old man who cannot speak is missing after walking away from an Easton assisted living facility, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Dale Riggleman, a resident of The Gardens at Easton, was last seen wearing an orange t-shirt and gray sweatpants, according to the Easton Police Department. Riggleman, described as a 6'2", 203-pound White man, was discovered missing around 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, authorities said. Police noted that Riggleman has a medical condition that prevents him from speaking, though he can communicate through writing. His direction of travel was initially un…
Barricade Declared After Gunshots Fired Inside Philadelphia Home: Police Barricade Declared After Gunshots Fired Inside Philadelphia Home: Police
Barricade Declared After Gunshots Fired Inside Philadelphia Home: Police A barricade was declared after gunshots were heard inside a Philadelphia home early Tuesday, Dec. 31, police said. Philadelphia police responded to a report of a person with a gun at a home on the 700 block of South 59th Street at 2:25 a.m. in the city’s 18th District, authorities said. Arriving officers heard an argument and gunfire coming from inside the property, prompting them to declare a barricade at 2:46 a.m., police said. A staging area was established at 58th Street and Catherine Street. The standoff ended at 3:26 a.m. when the suspect exited the home and surrendered without incid…
Barricaded Gunman Taken Into Custody After Standoff In Williamsport: Police Barricaded Gunman Taken Into Custody After Standoff In Williamsport: Police
Barricaded Gunman Taken Into Custody After Standoff In Williamsport: Police A Pennsylvania constable’s attempt to serve eviction papers to a 64-year-old man in Williamsport escalated into a standoff with police on Monday, Dec. 30, police said. Kenneth Austin, a resident of an apartment building at 798 W. Edwin St., allegedly pointed a handgun at the constable before barricading himself inside the unit around 8:03 a.m., according to the Williamsport Police Department. Officers from the Williamsport Police, Lycoming Regional Police, Penn College Police, and Lycoming County Juvenile and Adult Probation Offices responded to the scene. Nearby residents were evacuated fo…
Man Shot Six Times Dies At Temple University Hospital: Philadelphia Police Man Shot Six Times Dies At Temple University Hospital: Philadelphia Police
Man Shot Six Times Dies At Temple University Hospital: Philadelphia Police A man was fatally shot multiple times in North Philadelphia early Monday, Dec. 30, authorities said. Philadelphia Police responded to reports of a person with a gun on the 2700 block of Emerald Street in the 24th District at 3:13 a.m., investigators said in a release. Officers found a 36-year-old man suffering from six gunshot wounds throughout his body, police said. The victim was rushed to Temple University Hospital by medics but died of his injuries at 3:37 a.m., authorities said. The scene remains under investigation. No arrests have been made, and no weapon was recovered, police said.…
Man Asked PA Teen, Ohio 10-Year-Old For Sexual Pics, Videos On Snapchat: Prosecutors Man Asked PA Teen, Ohio 10-Year-Old For Sexual Pics, Videos On Snapchat: Prosecutors
Man Asked PA Teen, Ohio 10-Year-Old For Sexual Pics, Videos On Snapchat: Prosecutors A Commercial Township man was facing more charges after he was accused of soliciting sexual pictures and videos from a teen girl in northern Pennsylvania, authorities said. Michael Romig, 29, was additionally charged on Monday, Dec. 23, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said in a news release. He was arrested on Friday, Dec. 13 after facing similar accusations involving a 10-year-old girl in Ohio. A Galeton, PA, mother contacted the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office on Thursday, Dec. 19 to report her 15-year-old daughter had been in "an online rel…
Human Remains Were Found In Refrigerator In NJ Forest — Now Police Need Help Identifying Them Human Remains Were Found In Refrigerator In NJ Forest — Now Police Need Help Identifying Them
Human Remains Were Found In Refrigerator In NJ Forest — Now Police Need Help Identifying Them A disturbing discovery in Belleplain State Forest has left investigators searching for answers—and the public’s help. On Sunday, Dec. 22, human remains were found in a refrigerator in the forest, and authorities believe they belong to a Caucasian or Hispanic woman, approximately 5'1" tall.  Investigators are relying on distinctive clues to identify her: A koi fish tattoo on her upper right back (shoulder blade area) A rose tattoo stretching from her left ribs to her hip A unique yoga mat and a necklace, both found near the remains The tattoos and items recovered have been shared with…
Indiana Woman Charged With Assaulting Police, Hospital Staff After DUI Arrest In Pennsylvania Indiana Woman Charged With Assaulting Police, Hospital Staff After DUI Arrest In Pennsylvania
Indiana Woman Charged With Assaulting Police, Hospital Staff After DUI Arrest In Pennsylvania A Fort Wayne woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting police officers and hospital security during a DUI investigation in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, authorities said. Pamela Baumgartner, 33, of the 2800 block of Dupont Commerce Court, was taken into custody following two separate incidents in Upper Allen Township and Camp Hill on Tuesday, Dec. 24, police said. Upper Allen Police responded to the 1st block of Andes Drive at approximately 4:19 a.m. for a possible overdose, officials said. Baumgartner regained consciousness as officers arrived and attempted to leave the scene in her…
Fatal Crash On Baltimore Pike Under Investigation: PA State Police Fatal Crash On Baltimore Pike Under Investigation: PA State Police
Fatal Crash On Baltimore Pike Under Investigation: PA State Police A two-vehicle crash on Baltimore Pike left one person dead and another injured in London Grove Township, Pennsylvania State Police said on Saturday, Dec. 28. The crash happened in the 200 block of Baltimore Pike at 8:18 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, troopers from the Avondale station detailed in a release. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another suffered minor injuries, state police said. The names of those involved are being withheld until next of kin have been notified, according to the release. This crash remains under investigation, authorities said.
GF Grabs Gun From Safe, Chases BF, Shooting Him In PA Street: Police GF Grabs Gun From Safe, Chases BF, Shooting Him In PA Street: Police
GF Grabs Gun From Safe, Chases BF, Shooting Him In PA Street: Police A Warminster woman retrieved a revolver from a safe, concealed it in her jacket, and shot her boyfriend as he fled their home during a heated argument, police announced on Friday, Dec. 27. Savanna Summer Munoz, 19, was arrested on Christmas Eve following the shooting at her residence on Evans Street in Warminster Township, authorities said. Police responded to the home after being alerted by Doylestown police of a gunshot victim in the hospital at approximately 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24. The victim told investigators that Munoz had shot him in the leg during a domestic dispute. …
Faulty Heating System Blamed In PA Carbon Monoxide Leak That Killed Actress Dayle Haddon Faulty Heating System Blamed In PA Carbon Monoxide Leak That Killed Actress Dayle Haddon
Faulty Heating System Blamed In PA Carbon Monoxide Leak That Killed Actress Dayle Haddon A faulty flue and exhaust pipe on a gas heating system caused the deadly carbon monoxide leak that claimed the life of actress and model Dayle Haddon and critically injured another person in Solebury Township, authorities revealed Saturday, Dec. 28. Haddon, 76, was found unresponsive in a second-floor bedroom of a residence on the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road Friday morning. She was pronounced dead at 7:22 a.m. by EMS responders, according to the Bucks County Coroner’s Office. The second victim, identified as 76-year-old Walter J. Blucas of Erie, Pennsylvania, was found unconscious on…
$1.4M In Counterfeit PA Inspection Stickers From Israel Siezed By US Customs $1.4M In Counterfeit PA Inspection Stickers From Israel Siezed By US Customs
$1.4M In Counterfeit PA Inspection Stickers From Israel Siezed By US Customs U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia intercepted 22,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers worth $1.4 million in two shipments from Israel, officials announced Thursday, Dec. 26. The counterfeit stickers, shipped to an address in Philadelphia, were seized on Dec. 16, following Pennsylvania authorities’ confirmation that the decals were fraudulent, CBP said in a release. CBP officers identified the suspicious inspection stickers in two parcels—one containing 10,000 decals on Nov. 26, and another with 12,000 decals on Dec. 9. Both shipments were deta…
7 Hospitalized, 30 Displaced After Arson Damages 6 Homes In Pennsylvania: Police 7 Hospitalized, 30 Displaced After Arson Damages 6 Homes In Pennsylvania: Police
7 Hospitalized, 30 Displaced After Arson Damages 6 Homes In Pennsylvania: Police A fire in Allentown that injured seven people, including four firefighters, and displaced 30 residents is now being investigated as arson, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 27. Santos Mota-Ramirez, 60, of Allentown, has been charged in connection with the fire, police announced Friday. The blaze began around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, in the 700 block of West Cedar Street and quickly spread to six adjacent row homes, according to the Allentown Fire Department. Dozens of firefighters battled the flames, which left five families displaced and caused severe damage to multiple homes, offi…
Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak
Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak Dayle Haddon, a celebrated Canadian actress, model, and humanitarian, has been identified as the victim of a fatal carbon monoxide leak at a Solebury Township residence, authorities confirmed. The tragedy unfolded Friday morning, Dec. 28, at a home on the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road. Emergency responders were called to the property around 6:31 a.m. after Bucks County 911 received a report of an unconscious man on the first floor of a detached office/in-law suite, police said. The 76-year-old man was removed from the building by the New Hope Lambertville Rescue Squad and transported to…
ATM Explodes At Philly Sandwich Shop, Police Say ATM Explodes At Philly Sandwich Shop, Police Say
ATM Explodes At Philly Sandwich Shop, Police Say An early morning explosion damaged an ATM outside Johnny’s Hots restaurant in Philadelphia, authorities said. Police were called to the 1200 block of Delaware Avenue at 1:26 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, where they found the machine severely damaged by explosive materials, according to a press release. The Bomb Squad responded and secured the scene, police said. No access was gained to the ATM’s money-holding area, and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is urged to call or text Philadelphia Police’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tips can remain anonymous.
Pedestrian Killed By Kia Crash In Philadelphia: Police Pedestrian Killed By Kia Crash In Philadelphia: Police
Pedestrian Killed By Kia Crash In Philadelphia: Police A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Kia Optima on Aramingo Avenue, Philadelphia police announced on Friday, Dec. 27. The crash happened around 6:56 a.m. at the intersection of Huntingdon Street and Aramingo Avenue in the 26th District, police said. A man believed to be about 35 years old was hit by a southbound Kia Optima. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Philadelphia Fire Department medics at 7:11 a.m., according to authorities. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. No arrests have been made, and the area remains under investigation by the Crash Inv…
Ominous Final Facebook Post Shared By Victim Of Philly Double Homicide Ominous Final Facebook Post Shared By Victim Of Philly Double Homicide
Ominous Final Facebook Post Shared By Victim Of Philly Double Homicide Philadelphia police have identified the victims of a double homicide that occurred late Thursday night on Union Street. Kemo Vaughn, 53, of Upper Darby, and Tahira Wynn, 28, of Tobuhanna, were found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at 700 Union Street around 10:03 p.m. on Dec. 26, police said. Medic 50 pronounced Vaughn deceased at 10:10 p.m. and Wynn at 10:11 p.m. No motive has been identified, no weapons have been recovered, and no arrests have been made. The scene remains under investigation. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. A…
Fire Displaces ICU Patients, Newborns At Crozer-Chester Medical Center (DEVELOPING) Fire Displaces ICU Patients, Newborns At Crozer-Chester Medical Center (DEVELOPING)
Fire Displaces ICU Patients, Newborns At Crozer-Chester Medical Center (Developing) A fire broke out in the electrical room of the loading dock at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland on Thursday night, Dec. 26, prompting a massive emergency response and the evacuation of multiple hospital units, according to authorities. Emergency crews were dispatched shortly after 8:40 p.m. when smoke was detected in the loading dock along Upland Avenue. By 9:10 p.m., the fire was confirmed to have spread to a room that controlled the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU), fire officials said over radio traffic. All 24 ICU patients were evacuated, with ambulances across the county mobi…
Man Fatally Stabbed On Christmas Day In Philadelphia, $20K Reward Offered Man Fatally Stabbed On Christmas Day In Philadelphia, $20K Reward Offered
Man Fatally Stabbed On Christmas Day In Philadelphia, $20K Reward Offered A 38-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the neck on Christmas evening in Philadelphia, authorities said. The victim, whose name has not been released, was attacked around 7:45 p.m. near the 2600 block of Germantown Avenue. He was pronounced dead at 8:22 p.m. by Medic 36, according to a statement from the Philadelphia Police Department. Maynasia Wilkerson, the suspected stabber, is in custody, and the weapon used in the stabbing has been recovered, police said. The scene remains under investigation. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction i…
13-Year-Old, 34-Year-Old Critically Injured In Highway Shooting: Philadelphia Police 13-Year-Old, 34-Year-Old Critically Injured In Highway Shooting: Philadelphia Police
13-Year-Old, 34-Year-Old Critically Injured In Highway Shooting: Philadelphia Police A shooting near 100 Oregon Avenue in South Philadelphia left a teenager and a man critically injured on Wednesday night, Dec. 25, authorities said. Police said the incident occurred around 7:51 p.m. on the highway. A 13-year-old boy was struck once in the left hand and was taken to Jefferson Hospital by responding officers. The second victim, a 34-year-old Black man, suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including two to the stomach, one to the neck, three to the arm, and one to the hip. He drove himself to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Invest…