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$77K Stolen In Cannabis Wholesaler Burglaries, 21-Year-Old PA Man Charged: Police
More than $77,000 in products and property damage was reported after a series of break-ins at a cannabis wholesaler in Huntingdon Valley, police announced on Thursday, Feb. 26.
David Micah Fahy-Glover, 21, was charged in connection with three burglaries at a business on the 1400 block of County Line Road in Lower Moreland Township, according to Lower Moreland Township Police.
The break-ins happened between Nov. 19 and Dec. 2, 2024, and involved forced entry, theft of merchandise, and damage to the property, police said.
Investigators identified multiple suspects, including Fahy-Glover, aft…
Fires, Explosions Spark Large Recall Of Wireless Power Banks
More than 33,000 wireless power banks are being recalled after the lithium-ion batteries caught fire and exploded, causing $20,000 in property damage.
The recall affects about 24,000 ESR HaloLock power banks sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 14. About 9,900 portable chargers were sold in Canada.
The lithium-ion battery in the recalled units can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. Waymeet Limited, the Hong Kong-based distributor, has received nine reports of the batteries catching fire and exploding. N…
Mini Fridge Fires Cause $700K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall
More than 630,000 mini refrigerators sold at Walmart and Amazon are being recalled after dozens reportedly caught fire or melted.
Curtis International is recalling about 634,000 Frigidaire-brand mini fridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 24. The internal electrical parts in the fridges can short-circuit and ignite the plastic housing, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
There have been 26 reports of the mini fridges "smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating, and catching fire." Two people suffered smoke inhalation, whi…
Philly Man Killed After Firing At Cops, Jumping Into Cruiser During Shootout: Police
A North Philadelphia man who opened fire on police, then jumped into a cruiser and tried to flee, was shot and killed by officers, authorities confirmed on Thursday, July 10.
Ricardo Sosa, 40, died at Temple University Hospital after being struck by return fire from four Philadelphia officers on the 2900 block of North Lawrence Street around 6 p.m. on Friday, July 4, police said.
Officers Maria Mairone, 28; Scottie Martinez, 29; Ryan Perez, 34; and Carl Szylejko, 32 — all assigned to the 25th District — were dispatched at 5:59 p.m. for a report of a man with a gun.
According to the Philade…
