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Officer Struck By Vehicle While Directing Traffic Outside Phillies Game In South Philadelphia Officer Struck By Vehicle While Directing Traffic Outside Phillies Game In South Philadelphia
Officer Struck By Vehicle While Directing Traffic Outside Phillies Game In South Philadelphia A Philadelphia police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a Phillies game, authorities said. The crash happened at 1000 Packer Ave. in South Philadelphia at approximately 9:19 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. A 33-year-old man driving a 2018 white Subaru struck the officer as he was on foot redirecting traffic for a Phillies detail, police said. The impact caused the officer to hit the vehicle's windshield and roof before falling to the ground, according to investigators. Philadelphia Fire Depa…
Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (UPDATE) Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (UPDATE)
Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (Update) President Donald Trump said he may attend a New York Knicks game during the NBA Finals, the latest example of him using sports as a backdrop amid declining approval ratings. Trump confirmed that he might appear at Madison Square Garden while speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, May 27. The Knicks will play in the Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. No sitting President has ever attended an NBA Finals game. In 2019, former President Barack Obama went to a Finals game in Toronto more than two years aft…
PA Man Admits To Assaulting 3 Kids Amid $124K Elder Theft Case: Prosecutors PA Man Admits To Assaulting 3 Kids Amid $124K Elder Theft Case: Prosecutors
PA Man Admits To Assaulting 3 Kids Amid $124K Elder Theft Case: Prosecutors A Pennsylvania man accused of sexually assaulting multiple children — and stealing more than $124,000 from an elderly victim to fund personal purchases — has pleaded no contest as his theft case continues in court, prosecutors said. Christopher Todd Zweifel, 59, of East Earl Township, pleaded no contest before Judge Thomas Sponaugle on April 9 to sexually assaulting three juveniles, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday, May 1. The plea came just days before his trial was scheduled to begin. Zweifel pleaded to multiple offenses including aggravated indecent assau…
Passenger Dies Days After Fiery Crash Into Reading Building: Coroner Passenger Dies Days After Fiery Crash Into Reading Building: Coroner
Passenger Dies Days After Fiery Crash Into Reading Building: Coroner A woman has died days after a violent crash sent a vehicle into a building in Pennsylvania, officials announced on Wednesday, April 29. Elisa L. Plancarte, 38, of Maidencreek Township, was pronounced dead at Reading Hospital at 9:46 a.m., according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel. The crash happened on Hampden Boulevard between Bern Street and College Avenue in Reading around 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, when a vehicle slammed into a building, the coroner said. Plancarte was a passenger in the vehicle and became trapped in the wreckage, requiring extrication by the Reading F…
NY Firefighter, Army Vet Seriously Injured By Wrong-Way PA Driver Who Died On NJ Turnpike NY Firefighter, Army Vet Seriously Injured By Wrong-Way PA Driver Who Died On NJ Turnpike
NY Firefighter, Army Vet Seriously Injured By Wrong-Way PA Driver Who Died On NJ Turnpike A Hudson Valley firefighter, US Army veteran, and young father is facing a long road to recovery after being struck by a wrong-way driver on the NJ Turnpike last weekend, loved ones say. Guillermo Mollins, 39, of Poughkeepsie, was in a Honda sedan when he was struck by a Ford pickup truck driven by 44-year-old Bruce Canfield, of Pottstown, PA, who was traveling south in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike early Saturday, Jan. 3, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said.  Canfield died as a result of the head-on crash near milepost 117.8, which sent the pickup into a concrete …
VIDEO: Car Smashes Into Pennsylvania Bakery Patio, Sends Debris Flying During DUI Crash: Police VIDEO: Car Smashes Into Pennsylvania Bakery Patio, Sends Debris Flying During DUI Crash: Police
Video: Car Smashes Into Pennsylvania Bakery Patio, Sends Debris Flying During DUI Crash: Police A vehicle plowed into an outdoor seating area at a popular bakery, sending debris flying toward customers during a DUI crash, police announced on Monday, Dec. 15. The crash happened just before noon on Saturday, Dec. 13, in the 1700 block of Market Street in Camp Hill when a single vehicle traveling westbound left the roadway and struck the outdoor seating area at the Pennsylvania Bakery, along with a brick wall and Christmas decorations, according to the Camp Hill Police Department. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene, police said. The operator was identifie…
NJ Driver Fatally Strikes PA Couple In Northampton County Crash: State Police NJ Driver Fatally Strikes PA Couple In Northampton County Crash: State Police
NJ Driver Fatally Strikes PA Couple In Northampton County Crash: State Police A fatal crash is under investigation in Northampton County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Saturday, Sept. 20. The collision happened around 7:12 p.m. at the intersection of Riverton Road and Deer Run Road in Upper Mount Bethel Township, troopers said. A 2015 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 36-year-old Tyler Loudenberry of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, struck a 2022 Volkswagen Taos traveling north on Riverton Road, according to PSP Belfast. The Volkswagen’s driver, John D. Schirripa, 61, of Bangor, was transported by Suburban EMS to St. Luke’s Hospital Pocono Campus with suspected serious i…
Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue More than 100,000 Ford cars are being recalled because a piece of door trim can fall off while driving, in the latest safety issue for the US automaker. Ford issued the recall for 101,944 Ford Taurus vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The issue affects Tauruses from the model years 2016 through 2019. The problem involves a black plastic piece between the front and rear doors called the B-pillar trim applique. "A B-pillar trim applique that detaches while driving can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of…
Driving Blind? Toyota Recalls Nearly 600K Vehicles For Blank Displays Driving Blind? Toyota Recalls Nearly 600K Vehicles For Blank Displays
Driving Blind? Toyota Recalls Nearly 600K Vehicles For Blank Displays Picture this: You hop in your shiny new RAV4, hit the start button, and… nothing. Your 12.3-inch dashboard screen is as dark as a movie theater before the previews. That’s exactly why Toyota is recalling nearly 591,000 vehicles in the U.S., the company announced Thursday, Sept. 11. The problem? The digital display can stay blank at startup, which means drivers can’t see key warning lights.  “If malfunctions occur while driving, continuing to drive could lead to an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash,” Toyota said. The recall affects a long…
Head-On Crash: Passenger Bus Carrying 22 Collides With NY Driver In Poconos, Police Say Head-On Crash: Passenger Bus Carrying 22 Collides With NY Driver In Poconos, Police Say
Head-On Crash: Passenger Bus Carrying 22 Collides With NY Driver In Poconos, Police Say A head-on crash between a passenger bus and a car left a woman seriously injured in Tobyhanna Township, police announced on Monday, Sept. 15. The collision happened at the intersection of State Route 940 and the Interstate 380 northbound on-ramp at 11:01 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, according to Pocono Mountain Regional Police. Investigators said a 2006 Vanderhaul passenger bus carrying 22 passengers was traveling east on SR 940 when the driver, Ming Zhang, 39, of Flushing, New York, turned left onto the on-ramp. At the same time, a Nissan Versa driven by Jada Lilly, 27, of Long Pond, was he…
7-Year-Old Son Found Tortured, Locked In Trunk Ending Ohio Amber Alert In Pennsylvania: Police 7-Year-Old Son Found Tortured, Locked In Trunk Ending Ohio Amber Alert In Pennsylvania: Police
7-Year-Old Son Found Tortured, Locked In Trunk Ending Ohio Amber Alert In Pennsylvania: Police A 7-year-old Ohio boy was found tortured and locked in the trunk of a car in Pennsylvania, ending an Amber Alert issued in Brunswick, police announced on Sunday, Sept. 14. The Brunswick Police Department in Medina County issued the Amber Alert late Sunday night for Ty’Juan Baymon, who had last been seen at his home wearing no shirt, unknown bottoms, and a gold chain necklace, according to officials. Investigators said his mother, 32-year-old Tiarika Baymon, was wanted on charges in Ohio after authorities obtained a warrant detailing allegations of abuse, torture, and traumatic injuries. A v…
Shelter In Place Lifted At Stockton University Shelter In Place Lifted At Stockton University
Shelter In Place Lifted At Stockton University The shelter in place has been lifted after more than an hour at Stockton University, where officials say a vehicle involved in a shooting drove through campus Thursday, Sept. 11. University officials say a police presence remains on campus. ORIGINAL STORY Police ordered a shelter-in-place at Stockton University Thursday, Sept. 11 after a car connected to an off-campus shooting drove onto campus, school officials said. The shooting happened around 12:50 p.m. on W. Jimmie Leeds Roads near Redwood Avenue in Galloway Township, local police said. One person was injured by the gunfire and tran…
NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco
NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco This is the most Bergen County Bronco chase ever. The Paramus Police Department dropped a six-minute spoof on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as its entry into the All-American Ford statewide competition, where police departments across New Jersey are vying for a fully equipped Ford Bronco.  The video with the most Instagram likes wins — and Paramus clearly went all in. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paramus Police Department (@paramuspolicedepartment) Filmed along Route 17, the parody kicks off with a fake carjacking, with "Real H…
Body Found In Tesla Registered To Breakout Music Star, Police Say Body Found In Tesla Registered To Breakout Music Star, Police Say
Body Found In Tesla Registered To Breakout Music Star, Police Say A body was reportedly found inside an impounded Tesla registered to d4vd, a New York City-born singer whose rapid rise in music began with tracks recorded on his phone. The Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded shortly before 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, to a report of a foul odor coming from a vehicle at a tow yard on North Mansfield Avenue in Hollywood, ABC7 reported. Police discovered human remains placed inside a bag in the Tesla's front trunk.  Authorities confirmed the 2023 Tesla is registered in Hempstead, Texas, to d4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burk…
WATCH: Car Soars Over 6-Lane Highway After Driver Suffers Medical Emergency WATCH: Car Soars Over 6-Lane Highway After Driver Suffers Medical Emergency
Watch: Car Soars Over 6-Lane Highway After Driver Suffers Medical Emergency A car flew across four lanes of a Long Island highway in a wild, caught-on-camera wreck that left onlookers stunned and a local man in the hospital. Dashcam video captured on a 2012 Honda launch off a service road embankment, rocket through the air, and soar above Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore, New York, before slamming down on the opposite side on Wednesday, Sept. 3, the New York Post reported.  Bay Shore firefighters told reporters that a 70-year-old Brentwood, New York, man was behind the wheel when he suffered a seizure.  View this post on Instagram …
Driver Killed After Sedan Strikes Utility Pole In Eastern PA: Police Driver Killed After Sedan Strikes Utility Pole In Eastern PA: Police
Driver Killed After Sedan Strikes Utility Pole In Eastern PA: Police A driver was killed after their sedan veered off South York Road and slammed into a utility pole in Hatboro, police announced on Saturday, Sept. 6. The crash happened around 1:59 a.m. near 517 South York Road, according to the Hatboro Police Department. Responding officers found the vehicle had left the roadway and struck a utility pole. The driver, who was the only occupant of the sedan, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Hatboro police were assisted at the crash scene by Enterprise Fire Company, Sec…
PHOTOS: 5, Including 2 Students, Injured In Pennsylvania School Bus Crash: Police PHOTOS: 5, Including 2 Students, Injured In Pennsylvania School Bus Crash: Police
Photos: 5, Including 2 Students, Injured In Pennsylvania School Bus Crash: Police Five people were hospitalized after a school bus carrying special needs students rear-ended a car in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County, police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The crash happened at around 4:35 p.m. at the intersection of Freemansburg Avenue and Washington Street, according to the Bethlehem Township Police Department. Police said a passenger vehicle was stopped in the westbound lane of Freemansburg Avenue, waiting to make a left turn onto Washington Street, when it was struck from behind by a westbound Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 bus. Two students on the bus, along wit…
Philly Woman In Stolen Car Crashes In NJ Work Zone, Found With Gun, High-Capacity Mags: PD Philly Woman In Stolen Car Crashes In NJ Work Zone, Found With Gun, High-Capacity Mags: PD
Philly Woman In Stolen Car Crashes In NJ Work Zone, Found With Gun, High-Capacity Mags: PD A Philadelphia woman is facing a long list of charges after police say she fled from officers in a stolen car, crashed in a Gloucester Township work zone, and was found with a revolver, high-capacity magazines, and drugs. On Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at 2:27 p.m., Gloucester Township police officers were at the Howard Johnson Hotel for an unrelated call when a white Honda Accord entered the lot, Capt. Daniel Long said. An Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) alerted that the vehicle was stolen out of Philadelphia, PA, police said. When officers tried to stop the car, a passenger jumped out …
Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation
Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation Federal investigators are looking into more than 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles after reports that their engines could suddenly fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into 1,410,806 Honda and Acura cars, SUVs, and minivans. The probe was opened on Wednesday, Aug. 20, according to NHTSA documents. The issue affects several model years for the Acura TLX and MDX, as well as the Honda Pilot, Odyssey, and Ridgeline. The NHTSA said it has received hundreds of complaints involving issues with connecting rod bearings, le…
Dashboard Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Ford Trucks: What To Know Dashboard Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Ford Trucks: What To Know
Dashboard Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Ford Trucks: What To Know Ford is recalling more than 355,000 trucks after discovering a defect that can cause dashboards to go completely dark, the latest in a string of costly safety issues for the US automaker. The recall impacts about 355,656 Ford pickups, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday, Aug. 22. The affected trucks include the 2025 F-150 and 2025–2026 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickups.  The defect involves the instrument panel cluster (IPC), which may fail at startup, causing drivers to lose access to warning light…
Toddler Left Alone Near PA Creek While Drunk Dad Passed Out: Police Toddler Left Alone Near PA Creek While Drunk Dad Passed Out: Police
Toddler Left Alone Near PA Creek While Drunk Dad Passed Out: Police A Dillsburg father is accused of passing out drunk on a creek log while his toddler played nearby before crashing his car and resisting arrest, Upper Allen police announced on Monday, Aug. 25,. Alexander Edward Gifford, 33, was arrested after officers responded to Simpson Park on South Market Street for reports of an intoxicated man with a child, according to the release. Gifford passed out on a log in the Yellow Breeches Creek while his 3-year-old played along the water, police explained. He later drove away from the park with the child, but crashed a short distance away, disabling his veh…
Caregiver Leaves Disabled Man In Hot Car For Hours: Lower Paxton Police Caregiver Leaves Disabled Man In Hot Car For Hours: Lower Paxton Police
Caregiver Leaves Disabled Man In Hot Car For Hours: Lower Paxton Police A Harrisburg caregiver is accused of endangering the life of a vulnerable man by leaving him in a non-running car for hours in high heat, police announced in court documents obtained by Daily Voiuce.  Shanta Shadel Lawrence, 31, was criminally charged after allegedly leaving a 36-year-old care-dependent man in a parked car without air conditioning during dangerously hot weather in Lower Paxton Township on Wednesday, July 24, 2025, according to the criminal complaint filed on Friday, Aug. 8. The affidavit alleges Lawrence “intentionally, knowingly or recklessly” failed to provide “treat…
Man Who Stole Veteran’s Truck, Missing Dog Outside PA Tractor Supply Pleads Guilty: DA Man Who Stole Veteran’s Truck, Missing Dog Outside PA Tractor Supply Pleads Guilty: DA
Man Who Stole Veteran’s Truck, Missing Dog Outside PA Tractor Supply Pleads Guilty: DA A Maryland man who stole a veteran's truck — with an ironically-named dog still inside — has copped to the crime in Pennsylvania, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office announced. Kenneth Crider, of Poolesville, pleaded guilty to a host of charges in connection with an incident in September 2024 outside a Tractor Supply in East Huntingdon Township. Specifically, Crider pleaded guilty to robbery, theft, receiving stolen property, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, and flight to avoid apprehension on Monday, Aug. 25. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the victim told…
18-Year-Old Killed In Rollover Crash Down Embankment Into Trees In PA: Coroner 18-Year-Old Killed In Rollover Crash Down Embankment Into Trees In PA: Coroner
18-Year-Old Killed In Rollover Crash Down Embankment Into Trees In PA: Coroner An 18-year-old man was killed after his car rolled down an embankment and struck several trees in Lowhill Township, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced on Monday, Aug. 25. Cole D. Hausman, 18, of Weisenberg Township, was pronounced dead at 10:36 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24, at the scene of the crash in the area of State Route 100 southbound and Lyon Valley Road, according to the coroner. Hausman was driving when his vehicle veered off the road, traveled down an embankment, and hit multiple trees, authorities said. The coroner ruled his cause of death as blunt force head injuries from …
Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In Major East Coast City: What To Know Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In Major East Coast City: What To Know
Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In Major East Coast City: What To Know Waymo will soon begin testing its self-driving cars in New York City. The autonomous vehicle company has received approval to begin test drives on the streets of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, the city announced on Friday, Aug. 22. This is the first time New York City has granted a permit for self-driving cars. The permit allows Waymo to deploy up to eight autonomous vehicles with a trained safety specialist behind the wheel at all times until late September. Testing is limited to certain areas, and all vehicles must meet strict cybersecurity and reporting requirements. Se…
PA Man ID'd After Fatal Crash With Lanta Bus: Coroner PA Man ID'd After Fatal Crash With Lanta Bus: Coroner
PA Man ID'd After Fatal Crash With Lanta Bus: Coroner A Salisbury Township man was killed when his car collided with a Lanta bus in Allentown on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced. Emad Kasseri, 62, was operating a vehicle when the crash happened at West Tilghman Street and North Ott Street around 7:50 a.m., investigators said. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead at 8:41 a.m. . Coroner Daniel A. Buglio determined the cause of death to be multiple blunt force injuries. The manner of death was ruled accidental. An autopsy was not required in this case. The Allentown P…
Road Rage Capitals: These States Have Meanest Drivers, New Survey Reveals Road Rage Capitals: These States Have Meanest Drivers, New Survey Reveals
Road Rage Capitals: These States Have Meanest Drivers, New Survey Reveals Some states make hitting the road feel like a friendly wave. Others make it feel like a contact sport. A national survey from California-based Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers asked more than 2,000 drivers to score their state’s habits, from courtesy to road rage.  The results rank where tempers flare, where patience holds, and which places lead in eyebrow-raising behavior. New York ranked first for most aggressive drivers with a driver aggression score of 122.15, far above every other state.  New Jersey also landed near the top: drivers there were among the most likely …
VIDEO: Deadly Parkway Drag Racing Suspect, Mom Seen Being Led Off Plane In Shackles VIDEO: Deadly Parkway Drag Racing Suspect, Mom Seen Being Led Off Plane In Shackles
Video: Deadly Parkway Drag Racing Suspect, Mom Seen Being Led Off Plane In Shackles A viral TikTok video shows the moment authorities escorted a man and his mother off a plane at a Tri-State area airport after officials say they fled to Miami following a deadly drag racing crash on the Garden State Parkway. Vilma Vneshta and Alvi Limani. Miami-Dade Corrections (Courtesy of New York Post) Alvi Limani, 20, of Staten Island, and his mother Vilma Vneshta, 42, were apprehended on Thursday, July 17, near Miami, FL, after fleeing in an attempt to leave the country, According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick…
69-Year-Old Man Killed During Attempted Carjacking In Pennsylvania: DA 69-Year-Old Man Killed During Attempted Carjacking In Pennsylvania: DA
69-Year-Old Man Killed During Attempted Carjacking In Pennsylvania: DA A 69-year-old man was stabbed to death during an attempted carjacking in Kennett Township, Chester County prosecutors announced on Monday, Aug. 11. Javier Rivera, 33, of Kennett Square, was arrested in the early morning hours and charged with First Degree Murder and related offenses, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. He is being held without bail at Chester County Prison. The charges stem from the evening of Sunday, Aug. 10, when Rivera allegedly tried to steal a BMW parked in a driveway. The car’s owner confronted Rivera, and the two argued before the victim chase…
3-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Wellness Coach PA Mom Leaves Her In Car In Maine: Sheriff 3-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Wellness Coach PA Mom Leaves Her In Car In Maine: Sheriff
3-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Wellness Coach PA Mom Leaves Her In Car In Maine: Sheriff A Pennsylvania mother is charged with manslaughter after her 3-year-old daughter was found dead inside a car in Maine, the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. Deputies responded to a business in Milford on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 9, and discovered the girl’s body inside a vehicle owned by her mother, Kelly Brown, 40, of Havertown (Delaware County), according to the release. Brown was located nearby and detained by law enforcement. Brown and her child had been the subject of an earlier attempt-to-locate request after concerned relatives asked officers …
Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet
Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet The Air Force is aiming to buy Tesla's widely maligned Cybertrucks for target practice. According to a request submitted by the Air Force Test Center, the military is seeking to purchase two Cybertrucks for target vehicle training for flight tests. Officials say the goal is to prepare units by simulating real-world situations. The trucks must arrive intact, with glass, mirrors, and wheels in place but drained of fluids. They don't need to run, though all wheels must roll. The Air Force listed other types of cars, SUVs, and pickups, but Cybertrucks were the only specific model req…