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‘Cry Me A River’? Justin Timberlake Bodycam Video Of NY Arrest Set To Be Released After Lawsuit
Body camera footage from Justin Timberlake’s 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media following a legal battle, according to reports. The footage, which captures Timberlake’s June 2024 arrest in the Suffolk County village of Sag Harbor, will be partially redacted as part of an agreement between his legal team and the village, CBS News reported. Timberlake’s attorneys had previously sued to block the release, arguing the video showed him “in an acutely vulnerable state” and would harm his reputation. The lawsuit came after multiple media outlets filed re…
Obituaries
Penn Police Officer, NJ Native Dad Tomasz Czarnuszewicz Dies At 34
A University of Pennsylvania police officer, father, and New Jersey native has died, leaving behind a young daughter and a community shaped by his years of public service. Tomasz Andrzej Czarnuszewicz, 34, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, in Hopewell, New Jersey, according to J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Czarnuszewicz spent his life committed to protecting others, building a career in public safety that spanned multiple agencies. He began working as a security officer at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before serving as a corrections …
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wned Group Home Owner, Staff Charged With Abuse Of Elderly Resident: AG
The Pennsylvania-based owner of a South Jersey group home and several staff members have been charged in connection with the neglect and abuse of an elderly resident, state officials said Monday, Nov. 3. Elwyn Pennsylvania Delaware Inc., based in Elwyn, PA, and employee Gwendolyn Singletary were arraigned on Monday, Oct. 20, before Cumberland County Superior Court Judge Cristen P. D’Arrigo on charges of neglect of an elderly or disabled person and conspiracy to commit neglect, both third-degree crimes, officials said. Singletary also faces a fourth-degree charge of assault on an institutiona…
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Former PSU Football Player, NJ Firefighter Jack Inserra Dies
Shock and sadness spread Wednesday, Oct. 15 as the Saddle River Fire Department announced the death of one of its own: Jack Inserra. Inserra served as a firefighter in Saddle River for more than 20 years and previously served as its association president. It is with deep sadness that the Saddle River Fire Department announces the passing of Association Ex-President and... Posted by Saddle River Fire Department on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 He is being remembered as a devoted father, friend, and leader whose impact stretched far beyond the firehouse. “Jack proudly served the …
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Daughter Of 106-Year-Old, 100-Year-Old PA Woman Shares Secrets To Long Life
Mary Brown has lived a century — and she still starts each morning with puzzles, paints watercolor birthday cards for friends, and does her own taxes. The 100-year-old Philadelphia woman says her longevity isn’t complicated: “I’m not a saint. I believe in prayer, in staying active, and in living one day at a time.” A Legacy Of Longevity Born on March 7, 1925, in Union, South Carolina, Brown is the daughter of Jeanette Garnett, who lived to 106. “I’m a survivor,” she told Daily Voice in an exclusive interview. “My mother lived to 106, so I figure I have some good years left.” She marri…
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PA Woman Defrauds Veterans Groups Out Of $1.4M, Sentenced To Prison: FBI
A Lancaster woman who defrauded two nonprofit veterans organizations out of more than $1.4 million has been sentenced to prison, federal prosecutors announced on Friday, Sept. 5. Jessika L. Hiepler, 47, was sentenced to 24 months in prison, three years of supervised release, a $10,000 fine, 100 hours of community service, and restitution of $432,925.35, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Court records show Hiepler pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud last September after being charged in August 2024. She also agreed to a forfeiture money …
Police & Fire
Active Firefighter James ‘Jimmy’ Smargiassi Dies After 39 Years Of Service: Officials
An active firefighter with 39 years of service has died, the Eynon Sturges Fire Department announced on Tuesday, Aug. 2. James “Jimmy” Smargiassi served as a Lieutenant and Captain during his decades of dedication to the department. Known for mentoring new firefighters, Smargiassi helped guide many of them through their first fires, officials said. “He taught many of the guys here the ropes,” the department wrote in a tribute. “He enjoyed helping the community and being with his fire department family.” Smargiassi was a constant presence at community events, always volunteering, lending a …
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Cause Of Death Revealed For Jessica Aber, US Attorney, 43
The cause of death has been revealed for Jessica Aber, the US Attorney who died in March. The 43-year-old prosecutor suffered "sudden unexpected death in epilepsy," The Virginian-Pilot reports, citing the State Medical Examiner's Office. Aber, the former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found unresponsive around 9:18 a.m. Saturday, March 22, inside a home on the 900 block of Beverley Drive in Alexandria, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Police said there was no foul play involved and her family later said that Aber suffered from epilepsy and …
Lifestyle
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: At 100, Pennsylvania Resident Navy Vet, Twin Bob Lucas Shares Longevity Secrets
Bob Lucas has lived a century — as a Navy veteran, engineer, twin, husband, and father. This summer, he turned 100, celebrating at Jenner’s Pond in West Grove, Pennsylvania, with multiple parties surrounded by family and friends. Now he's sharing his life story and secrets to such a long life with Daily Voice in an exclusive interview. Growing Up In Stamford & Greenwich Born in Stamford in 1925, Lucas grew up in Greenwich’s Lucas Point along Long Island Sound with his twin brother, William. Known as Bob and Bill, the brothers developed a love for sailing, fishing, and tennis. “My f…
Obituaries
Toby Atwood, 21, Dies Running Half Marathon In PA: ZTA President, Scholar Remembered
A Thiel College student-athlete and beloved campus leader died after collapsing during a half marathon in Erie on Sunday, July 20, 2025, the school announced on Tuesday, July 22. Toby Marie Atwood, 21, of Kittanning, was running the Presque Isle Half Marathon when she suddenly collapsed and later died, according to Thiel College. A double major in business administration and accounting, Atwood maintained a 4.0 GPA and was ranked first in her class. She was a recipient of a full scholarship and was inducted into both Alpha Chi, the National College Honor Society, and Chi Eta Sigma, the…
Police & Fire
Retired Manheim Twp. Officer Dave Bair Dies At 60: 'Steady Leader With Nerves Of Steel'
A retired Manheim Township police officer known for his humor, strength, and calm leadership has died, the department announced on Thursday, July 10. Dave Bair, who served Manheim Township Police Department from 1989 until his retirement in 2014, passed away at age 60, according to Acting Chief of Police Brian E. Freysz. Bair was remembered for his “nerves of steel” and “quiet strength,” traits that made him a respected leader within the department, Freysz said in a public statement. His humor and steady presence on duty earned admiration from those who worked beside him. “He led by exampl…
Politics
Connecticut Dem Busted For Shoplifting; Blames Sick Grandmother, Self-Check-Out Error
State Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan (D-Bethel) finds himself in the spotlight following accusations of shoplifting at a local Target store, a matter he attributes to a self-checkout "error" amidst a family emergency. The incident, first reported by the Daily Ructions blog, occurred recently at a Target in Bethel. Allie-Brennan, who serves as Chief Majority Whip in the state legislature, was reportedly arrested on Monday, June 23. According to NBC Connecticut, the items in question amounted to $26.69. However, loss prevention at the store said they recognized him from previous larcenies, accordi…
Sports
Man Who Flew Drone Over Packed Ravens Game, Triggering Security Scare Avoids Jail: Officials
A Baltimore man who flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during a Ravens Wild Card playoff game has pleaded guilty in federal court — and will avoid jail time, officials announced. Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, admitted to knowingly and willfully violating national defense airspace when he launched an unregistered drone directly over the stadium on Jan. 11, during the NFL’s playoff matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Federal prosecutors said Suarez captured seven aerial photos over the crowd, triggering a temporary pause in the game and a full security response by NFL officials, the FBI, …
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Teen Obsessed With School Shootings Is Sentenced — But His Probation Is What’s Turning Heads
A Maryland teenager who wrote a 129-page manifesto fantasizing about carrying out a school shooting in Maryland has been sentenced — and his probation will come with rare conditions. Alex Ye, 19, of Rockville, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with all but 12 months suspended, and five years of supervised probation after being convicted of making threats of mass violence, Montgomery County prosecutors announced. Ye waived credit for the 14 months he’s already spent behind bars since his April 2024 arrest. His sentence starts now. Ye was arrested last year after a concerned friend called…
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Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison
A Virginia man who torched his car with homemade “napalm” outside the US Capitol during President Jimmy Carter’s memorial will avoid prison time, federal officials said. Adrian J. Hinton, 36, of Lorton, was sentenced to one year of supervised release and 125 hours of community service for setting his vehicle on fire near the Capitol, according to the US Attorney’s Office in DC. Hinton pleaded guilty in January to one count of destruction of government property. The incident took place shortly before 5 p.m. on Jan. 8, when Carter's body was lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda. …
Politics
Don’t Hang Up On AmeriCorps: Cuts Undermine Decades Of Bipartisan Service
A Unifying Legacy Now Under Threat In a time of growing division, AmeriCorps stands out as a rare bipartisan success—a program that unites young Americans in service across the country. But now, its future is at risk. Earlier this year, the federal government announced a $400 million cut to AmeriCorps programming. The consequences will be felt in every corner of the country, including here in Pennsylvania. In response, Pennsylvania joined a lawsuit brought by two dozen states—including North Carolina, Nevada, Kentucky, and Wisconsin—demanding that the federal government honor its commitment t…
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Homicide
: Firefighter Mom ID'd As Burning Body Found Along PA Road
The burning body discovered on a Hazleton road early Sunday morning has been identified as Jessica Ann Lockwood, 39, of Frackville. Her death is now being investigated as a homicide, Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce confirmed Monday, April 29. Lockwood’s body was found around 7 a.m. on April 27 along Club 40 Road. Firefighters initially responded to a report of a mannequin on fire, but when the flames were extinguished, they realized it was a human body. An autopsy conducted by the Luzerne County Coroner’s Office determined Lockwood died from blunt force trauma and a gunshot…
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Officer Otto Cruz, York County's Humane Hero, Dies At 47; SPCA Closes To Mourn
A beloved protector of animals and voice for the voiceless has died. Humane Society Police Officer Otoniel “Otto” Cruz passed away on Saturday, April 12, the York County SPCA announced. The shelter closed to the public on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16, as staff mourned the loss of their cherished colleague. Otto Cruz, 47, of York, was more than an officer—he was a bridge-builder, an advocate, and a father. Originally from Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Cruz became a police officer at just 18 years old. He served for a decade before relocating to Pennsylvania, where he continued his mission …
Police & Fire
Ex-PA Police Officer, Fire Company President Posted Child Porn: DA
A former Bucks County police officer and fire company president is accused of posting a sexually explicit photo of an underage girl online, authorities announced on Wednesday, April 9. Gary Margerum, 67, of Levittown, is charged with Felony Dissemination of Photos or Films of Child Sex Acts, Felony Child Pornography, and Felony Criminal Use of a Communication Facility. The investigation began when the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children tipped off the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office about a Kik user uploading child sexual abuse material in December 2024, prosecutor…
Police & Fire
Former NJ Cop Killed, 1 Airlifted In Pike County Snowmobile Crash
The Paterson Police Department is mourning the loss of recently retired officer Anthony DeSopo, who was killed in a snowmobile accident in Pennsylvania on Friday, Feb. 7. He was 55 years old. DeSopo, of Totowa, and another man were riding snowmobiles on Lake Wallenpaupack in Pike County when they collided with the lake's rocky shoreline near Cove Road and North Hemlock Lane in Palmyra Township around 6 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police said. Both riders were ejected from their snowmobiles after striking large rocks and boulders. DeSopo was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pike County Coron…
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PA Amish 3-Year-Old Girl Crushed By Horse-Drawn Wagon; Dad Convicted
A Lancaster County father has been convicted after his 3-year-old daughter fell from a horse-drawn cart and was crushed by the wagon in a fatal 2022 farm accident, authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Christopher Hoover Martin, 31, of Clay Township, was found guilty of felony child endangerment by Judge Jeffery Wright following a bench trial on Jan. 14, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office said. Martin had allowed his 3-year-old daughter and her 4-year-old brother to ride on a small horse-drawn cart pulling a large tobacco wagon on Aug. 26, 2022. The child fell from the…
Politics
PA House Divided After Rep.'s Death
Pennsylvania lawmakers are mourning the loss of Representative Matt Gergely (D-Allegheny), who passed away at the age of 45, House Democrats announced on Sunday, Jan. 19. “Matt devoted his life to fighting for children and working families,” the House Democrats said in a statement, highlighting his deep commitment to his constituents. A cause of death has not been disclosed, though House leadership previously indicated that Gergely suffered a medical issue over the holidays. Gergely was first elected to represent the 35th District in Allegheny County in 2023 and was reelected in 2024. Befor…
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Pediatric Nurse's Son Accused Of Stabbing Her To Death In PA Will Face Trial: DA
The son of a pediatric nurse who is accused of brutally stabbing her to death in the street outside her home and discarded the knife in a neighbor's yard. He will stand trial after a preliminary hearing on Thursday, Dec. 19. Brian Rebold, 38, was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 4 after calling 911 to report the deadly stabbing on Liberty Avenue in Arnold. During the hearing, a Westmoreland County Detective and an Arnold Police Officer testified, and the 911 call was played in court. Magistrate Judge Frank Pallone ruled that there was sufficient evidence to hold all charges, including criminal ho…
Obituaries
PA Wrestling Coach, Father Of 3-Month-Old Dies Suddenly At 32
Kristopher Rahn, 32, a dedicated wrestling coach and devoted family man originally from Haddonfield, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 3, leaving behind his wife, Loren, and their 3-month-old daughter, Mallory, family members said. Rahn began his wrestling journey at OLPH Elementary School in Maple Shade, New Jersey, under his uncle’s guidance. He excelled at Haddonfield High School and continued his career at Gannon University, where he pledged the Delta Chi Fraternity in 2012, according to the fraternity's official website. He later transferred to Baker University, earn…
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Dennis Allen, 75, Dies After Crash In Colerain Township: PA State Police
A 75-year-old man has died following a crash in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Nov. 22. Dennis J. Allen, of Quarryville, was driving a car when he approached a stop sign at the intersection of Kirkwood Pike/Route 472 and Stuart Run Road in Colerain Township on Monday, Nov. 11 at 7:31 a.m., according to police. Allen attempted to turn left onto Kirkwood Pike/Route 472 but failed to yield the right of way to another car traveling down the road, police said in a release. The second car tried to brake but couldn’t stop in time, leading to the collision. Allen…
Police & Fire
Flags At Half-Staff After Pittsburgh Fire Chief Dies In Line Of Duty
Governor Josh Shapiro has ordered all U.S. and Commonwealth flags in Allegheny County to be flown at half-staff in honor of Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John P. Walsh, who died while responding to a fire Wednesday night, Nov. 20, 2024. Walsh, 60, collapsed at the scene of a house fire on the 700 block of Wilkinsburg Avenue in the East Hills neighborhood around 9 p.m., according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. He was rushed to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. “Chief Walsh tragically passed away while in command of a structure fire last night. His unwavering passion…
Obituaries
PA Mall Santa Charles ‘Chuck’ Brack Passes Away, Leaving Legacy of Joy and Service
Just over one month before Christmas, Central Pennsylvania has lost a beloved grandfather who worked as a mall Santa Claus for over 18 years. Charles Marvin Brack, affectionately known as “Chuck” and recognized by many as Santa Claus in the Lancaster Park City Mall, passed away, leaving a legacy of joy, warmth, and community service. Born on September 19, 1942, in Allentown, Georgia, Brack’s life was marked by dedication to family, friends, and the communities he served. Brack, who delighted countless children each holiday season as Santa, lived a colorful life filled with adventure a…
News
Dad From Drug Dealing Duo To Get Rehab While Son Waits For Trial: Court
The dad who was part of a drug dealing father-son duo in Chalfont was approved by the court to enter drug and alcohol treatment, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Monday, Oct. 21. Mark Serafin, 54, and his son Jackson, 20, had been charged with multiple felonies including possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and criminal use of a communications facility, according to previous reporting by Daily Voice. Now, it seems that the elder Serafin will be able to shed his criminal record after being approved by the Bucks County Court of Common Plea…
News
Grieving Family Of PA Attorney Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money
An accomplished lawyer who was "beacon of kindness and generosity" has passed away, but where his light once shone, his community has started a fire. More than $21,000 had been raised in less than 24 hours on a GoFundMe for the family of William "Bill" J. Zee, 50, who was born in New Jersey and had been living in Lititz. A UPenn PhD candidate and former assistant dean at Rutgers University, and a beloved father, Bill was found dead in the PA Game Land located near US 322 and Pumping Station Road in Elizabeth Township, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber as Daily Voi…
Obituaries
Camden's Angel Manuel Diaz, Food Bank Worker, Dies Suddenly At 45
Angel Manuel Diaz, of Camden and formerly of Philadelphia, died suddenly on June 3 in Philadelphia, according to an obituary published by Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home. He was 45 years old. Angel graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1997, and for the past decade, has worked at the Food Bank of Delaware, his obituary said. He started as a maintenance coordinator and climbed his way up to serve as Director of Fleet and Logistics overseeing the Food Bank of Delaware's team of drivers and fleet of vehicles in both Newark and Milford, Delaware. He was loved by his team …
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