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Watch Rookie Cop On First Solo Shift Save Woman In Cardiac Arrest On NJ Roadside
A police officer on his first solo shift helped save a woman’s life after she went into cardiac arrest following a crash in South Jersey last month, authorities said. At 8:23 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, officers responded to to Greentree Road in front of All American Assisted Living for a report of a vehicle that struck a telephone pole, Washington Township police said. The driver, Kathy Friedrich was reported unconscious and not moving, police said. Friedrich was unresponsive and locked inside the vehicle, police said. Officers, including Dante Moore, who was on his first solo sh…
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: Military Black Hawk Makes Emergency Landing In Berks Field
A military helicopter made an emergency landing in a Pennsylvania field Wednesday afternoon, drawing first responders to the scene. The UH-60 Black Hawk touched down near Weaver and Moyer roads in Robeson Township (Berks County) around 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, US Army officials told Daily Voice. The aircraft, operated by the Pennsylvania National Guard, was carrying two service members and was conducting an instrument training flight when a fire warning light activated in the cockpit, authorities said. As a precaution, the crew executed an emergency landing near Morgantown, Fort In…
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Shark Kills Woman, Rescuers Describe Chaotic Scene In US Virgin Islands
A woman died after her arm was bitten off by a shark at a popular St. Croix beach in the US Virgin Islands, authorities said. Arlene Lillis of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, was identified as the victim who died on Thursday, Jan. 8. The shark bit the 56-year-old woman's arm in the water at Dorsch Beach in Frederiksted. Emergency crews responded to the beach at around 4:28 p.m. after reports of a woman in distress in the water, according to the US Virgin Islands Police Department. Lillis was rushed to a hospital but later died from her injuries. Christopher Carroll,…
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Funeral Arrangements Announced For 3 Fallen York Detectives; Shapiro Awards Keystone Honors
Funeral arrangements have been announced for three Northern York County Regional Police Department detectives killed in the line of duty during a Sept. 17 ambush in North Codorus Township. Governor Josh Shapiro also honored their families with the Keystone First Responder Award. Funeral services for Detective Sergeant Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker, and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, at Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Road in Red Lion, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The ceremonies will be closed to the public but can be viewe…
Police & Fire
‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Facing Multiple Charges After NJ Crash, Records Show
Actor Dylan Walsh, best known for his role in "Nip/Tuck," is facing multiple motor vehicle charges in connection with a Rumson crash earlier this month, court records show. Walsh, whose legal name is Charles Walsh, is charged with reckless driving, open container of alcohol or unsealed cannabis in a motor vehicle, improper passing, driving or parking an unregistered motor vehicle, traffic on marked lanes, and improper driving on a sidewalk. The offenses were issued on Sunday, Aug. 17, and all are active pending a Sept. 10 court date in Rumson Borough Municipal Court, according to cour…
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Search For Penn Medicine Nurse Ends, Cops Won't Disclose Outcome
A search for a 60-year-old nurse who was last seen in a South Jersey wildlife refuge over the weekend has ended, though police are not saying why. April Chmielinski was last seen on Saturday, July 26 in the area of the Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, the Medford Township Police Department said in a missing person alert issued that day. Police said the case was being treated as a missing person investigation. On Sunday afternoon, July 27, the department announced that “all active search operations have now concluded.” “After an exhaustive and coordinated effort, all active search operations have…
Police & Fire
Mass Stabbing At Walmart Leaves 11 Injured — Suspect Taken Down Inside Store: Sheriff
A Michigan man is facing terrorism charges after police say he stabbed 11 people in a horrifying attack at a Walmart on Saturday afternoon. Bradford James Gille, 42, of Elkden, was arrested after allegedly walking into the store in Garfield Township around 4:45 p.m. on July 26 and using a folding knife to stab multiple people at random, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office. Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multiple stabbing incident at the Wal-Mart in Traverse City. The suspect is in custody, details are limited at this time.A PIO is in route t…
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Lifeguard Impaled By Beach Umbrella Stake In Freak Accident, Fire Chief Says
A Jersey Shore lifeguard was rushed to the hospital after being impaled by a beach umbrella stake on Wednesday, June 25, fire officials confirm. First responders were dispatched to the lifeguard stand around 9:31 a.m. at Third Avenue Beach in Asbury Park, where they found the victim already being treated by fellow beach patrol lifeguards, Fire Chief Kevin Keddy said. The metal stake penetrated her left shoulder and protruded out her back, the chief said. The lifeguard said she was struck by the umbrella while attempting to grab it from falling, Asbury Park police said. Firefighters ad…
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: Officer Shot By Shotgun During Barricade Near PA Border Discharged From Hospital
Hagerstown Police Officer Langley Dean was met with a hero's welcome when he was released from the hospital after being hit by a shotgun blast during a standoff. Dean, a 19-year veteran K9 officer, was discharged from Meritus Medical Center on Tuesday, June 17 after being shot in the face, hand, and arm by a 20-gauge shotgun amid a lengthy barricade situation with Daniel Matthew Anderson. A massive crowd of first responders, officers, police K9s, and hospital staff was on hand Tuesday morning to give Dean a rousing round of applause as he was wheeled out to head home five days after being s…
Obituaries
25-Year Firefighter April Lubenetski Of Pennsylvania Dies Of Occupational Cancer
A beloved firefighter who served multiple departments across the Lehigh Valley has died in the line of duty after a nearly year-long battle with occupational cancer, authorities announced on Monday, May 20, 2025. April Lubenetski, 51, of Lehigh Township, passed away at 8:28 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, surrounded by family and fellow first responders at St. Luke’s Brian D. Perin Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Diagnosed with stage 4b cancer in August 2024, she continued serving her community as long as she was physically able. April’s passing has been declared a line-of-duty death, attri…
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NJ Wildfire Explodes To 12,500 Acres: Latest From Forest Fire Service
An otherwise idyllic spring day along the New Jersey coast was darkened by thick plumes of smoke as a massive wildfire scorched through 12,500 acres — threatening homes, destroying property, and leaving thousands without power Wednesday, April 23. 🚨 A massive wildfire, dubbed the Jones Road Wildfire, is tearing through 1,200 acres in Barnegat Township’s Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, Ocean County, NJ, as of April 22, 2025, with 0% containment. Mandatory evacuations are underway for Wells Mills Road from Bryant… pic.twitter.com/61nPv8YRcH — Laszlo Varga (@LaszloRealtor) April 2…
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Arsonist Sets Josh Shapiro's Governor’s Residence In Harrisburg On Fire
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were forced to evacuate their residence as an arsonist set the governor’s residence ablaze while they slept overnight. The blaze broke out at 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, in North Front Street in the city of Harrisburg in Dauphin County. Pennsylvania State Police said in a statement they has confirmed that the fire was a deliberate act of arson. The alleged arsonist has since been identified and arrested, click here to read our full report. The Shapiro family was located in a different part of the mansion and was safely evacuated…
Lifestyle
‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ The Rookie,’ 9-1-1,’ Among Five Shows Renewed by ABC
It’s good news if you’re a fan of several shows on ABC. The network announced on Thursday, April 3, it had renewed “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Rookie,” “9-1-1,” “Shifting Gears” and “Will Trent” for another season. “Grey’s Anatomy,” the longest running medical drama in history, will be returning for a 22nd season. All cast members are expected to be back with Ellen Pompeo continuing as narrator and making occasional appearances as Meredith Grey, Deadline reported. “The Rookie,” staring Nathan Fillion will be coming back for its 8th season. The drama is about the Los Angeles Police Department’s …
Sports
Skating Stars To Honor DC Plane Crash Victims, Support Families With Tribute Show
A star-studded lineup of figure skating icons will perform in a tribute show honoring the 67 people killed in the plane crash over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. "Legacy On Ice" will be held at Capital One Arena at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 2. Several Olympic and world champions will skate at the fundraiser, including Brian Boitano, Nathan Chen, Peggy Fleming, Nancy Kerrigan, and Johnny Weir. The two-hour program will blend live performances and storytelling, recognizing the victims and their families after the crash on Wednesday, Jan. 29. An American Airlin…
Politics
Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors
For the first time in 40 years, a presidential inauguration will be held indoors. Extremely cold temperatures forecast for Monday, Jan. 20 in Washington, DC have resulted in the change. President-elect Donald Trump announced the move in a social media post at noon Friday, Jan. 17, saying, "There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way. "It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours…
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Man Dies By Suicide At Pennsylvania Courthouse: Officials
A man died by suicide inside the Huntingdon County Courthouse early Thursday morning, Jan. 16, according to a statement from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. Law enforcement confirmed there is no threat to public safety. The courthouse will remain closed for the day, with all proceedings rescheduled, court officials said. Defendants and counsel will receive official notice of the new dates from Huntingdon County Court Administration, according to the release. The courthouse staff and public were thanked for their cooperation and understanding during the swift response by l…
Police & Fire
Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty
Fred Shankweiler, the kayaker rescued near the Statue of Liberty on the Susquehanna River, is sharing harrowing details of his ordeal following his dramatic rescue by local fire companies. Shankweiler, who was attempting to retrieve a crashed drone for fall photos, admitted that his determination led to reckless decisions. "I thought it would be a simple task to retrieve it and borrowed a friend’s kayak," he explained. "I will tell you that it was reckless and a bad idea, but sometimes my determination gets the best of me." After launching, the river conditions quickly turned against him. "…
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Driver Killed Fiery Crash ID'd By Lancaster County Coroner
The man who became entrapped in his vehicle died at the scene of the crash has been identified, the Lancaster County Coroner's office announced on Thursday, Aug. 15. Brian Lewis, 52, of the 1600 block of Slate Hill Road Drumore Township, died at the scene of a crash in the 1300 block of Slate Hill Road near the intersection of Tanning Yard Hollow Road in Drumore Township, Pennsylvania State Police Troop J announced. The call to the crash came in at 5:19 a.m. on Thursday. "When first responders arrived on scene the vehicle was on fire and fully engulfed," as stated in …
Politics
Conditions Improve For Injured Victims From PA Trump Rally, Hospital Says
The two men who were shot during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania and left in critical condition have had their conditions upgraded, Allegheny Hospital Officials told Daily Voice on Wednesday, July 17. David Dutch, 57 of New Kensington, PA, and James Copenhaver, 74 of Moon Township, PA, were in critical condition following the shooting by Thomas Matthew Crooks at the Trump rally on Saturday, July 13. Both of their statuses "have been upgraded from critical to serious condition as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17," a spokesperson from AGH told us that evening. To clarify, this means both o…
Police & Fire
Early Morning Pottstown Fire Sends 5 To Hospital, Officials Say
Multiple residents are being treated for injuries and smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in Pottstown on Thursday, May 30. First responders were called to the Robert P. Smith Towers, 501 High Street, just after 6 a.m., according to borough officials. They arrived to find a blaze on the fifth floor and began "rescue and fire suppression efforts," authorities said. The state police and Pottstown borough fire marshals are investigating the cause.
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