Credit Card Skimmer Devices Placed At PA Walmarts Leads To 20-Year-Old's Arrest: Police Credit Card Skimmer Devices Placed At PA Walmarts Leads To 20-Year-Old's Arrest: Police
Credit Card Skimmer Devices Placed At PA Walmarts Leads To 20-Year-Old's Arrest: Police A multi-county credit card skimming operation led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man after devices were found at Walmarts in Carlisle and Camp Hill, police announced on Tuesday, March 11. Additional skimming devices have also been discovered at an ATM in Harrisburg, a Sheetz in York County, and a Royal Farms store in Delaware County. Marcus Sorin Covaci was identified as one of two suspects accused of installing skimmer devices on registers, according to Carlisle and Lower Allen Township police. The first device was discovered at the Walmart on 60 Noble Blvd. in Carlisle on Monday, N…
Bizarre Rampage: Wrestler Accused Of Threats At NJ IRS Wields Machete At PA Sheetz, Police Say Bizarre Rampage: Wrestler Accused Of Threats At NJ IRS Wields Machete At PA Sheetz, Police Say
Bizarre Rampage: Wrestler Accused Of Threats At NJ IRS Wields Machete At PA Sheetz, Police Say A New Jersey professional wrestler stormed a Sheetz in Cumberland County wielding a machete, charging at bystanders, and stabbing a work van before fleeing in a Subaru, Pennsylvania police said. Charles Avedis Hutton, 24, a Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) competitor, was seen running through the parking lot of the Sheetz at 1508 Cedar Cliff Drive, Camp Hill, on Sunday, March 3, waving the massive blade and yelling, according to Lower Allen Township Police. Witnesses told officers he stripped off his clothes, charged at people, and ultimately stabbed a van—causing over $2,000 in damage. Insid…
Man Dies After Falling From SEPTA Platform In Philadelphia: Police Man Dies After Falling From SEPTA Platform In Philadelphia: Police
Man Dies After Falling From SEPTA Platform In Philadelphia: Police A 66-year-old man died after falling from a SEPTA platform in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Monday, March 10. The man fell from the platform on the 3900 block of Kensington Avenue at 8:34 p.m., police said. Philadelphia Fire Department medics responded and pronounced him dead at the scene at 8:59 p.m., according to officials. The scene has been secured. No further details have been released.
Unhelmeted Pennsylvania Teen Killed In Florida Motorcycle Crash During Daytona Bike Week ID'd Unhelmeted Pennsylvania Teen Killed In Florida Motorcycle Crash During Daytona Bike Week ID'd
Unhelmeted Pennsylvania Teen Killed In Florida Motorcycle Crash During Daytona Bike Week ID'd A Cumberland County teenager has been identified as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash during Daytona Bike Week in Florida, authorities announced. Jael Cabral, 19, of Camp Hill, was riding a Honda VTX1300c northbound on Dean Road near Bloomfield Drive in Orlando when a Toyota Scion XB turned left into his path, Florida Highway Patrol said. The impact sent Cabral flying from his bike shortly before 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8. Cabral was rushed to AdventHealth East Orlando Hospital, where he later died, troopers said. He was not wearing a helmet. The 32-year-old Orlando man behind the whe…
Unborn Child, Pregnant Woman Assaulted In PA: Police Seek Suspect Unborn Child, Pregnant Woman Assaulted In PA: Police Seek Suspect
Unborn Child, Pregnant Woman Assaulted In PA: Police Seek Suspect A Pennsylvania man is wanted for allegedly attacking a pregnant woman and her unborn child in a violent domestic incident, authorities announced on Monday, March 10. Iran Ramirez-Vasquez, 22, of West Grove, is accused of striking the victim in the face and abdomen three times during an altercation at a home on the 500 block of Center Street in Kennett Square, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the scene at 9:27 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, after a domestic violence report. The victim, who is about six months pregnant, was visibly in pain and experiencing sharp abdominal cramps…
Drunk Driver Flips Horse And Buggy In Pennsylvania Crash: Police Drunk Driver Flips Horse And Buggy In Pennsylvania Crash: Police
Drunk Driver Flips Horse And Buggy In Pennsylvania Crash: Police A horse and buggy was flipped onto its side after being rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver in Lancaster County police announced on Monday, March 10. Jeffery Donnelly, 49, of Lititz, was driving a 2012 Subaru WRX when he struck the buggy from behind at West Orange Street and Pfautz Avenue in Warwick Township, around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, according to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police. The buggy was occupied by Matthew King, 23, and Rosa King, 21, both of Manheim, authorities said. Rosa King was taken to the hospital for evaluation and later released. The horse was not i…
Man Brutally Bludgeoned In Head During Broad Daylight Attack In Lancaster: Police Man Brutally Bludgeoned In Head During Broad Daylight Attack In Lancaster: Police
Man Brutally Bludgeoned In Head During Broad Daylight Attack In Lancaster: Police A man was brutally bludgeoned in the head during a broad daylight assault on a Lancaster street, police announced on Thursday, March 7. Jaime Raudales was arrested about an hour after the attack, Lancaster City police said. Officers responded to the first block of West Chestnut Street around 9:50 a.m., where they found an adult male suffering from a severe head injury. Video footage and evidence at the scene revealed that Raudales attacked the victim with an unidentified object before fleeing, authorities said. The victim was rushed to the hospital, though his condition remains unknown. Ra…
NJ Judge’s Son, ‘Fake Cop’ Suspect, Arrested On Gun Charge In PA NJ Judge’s Son, ‘Fake Cop’ Suspect, Arrested On Gun Charge In PA
NJ Judge’s Son, ‘Fake Cop’ Suspect, Arrested On Gun Charge In PA John Francis McCarthy IV, the son of a Princeton judge and previously accused of impersonating a police officer in Quarryville, is now facing a weapons charge in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Friday, March 7. McCarthy, 39, of Princeton, NJ, was arrested on Thursday, March 6, after an investigation by West Lampeter Township Police revealed he had fired a weapon at Morr Range in Willow Street, PA, in September 2024, despite being legally barred from possessing firearms. McCarthy was prohibited from owning or using guns due to a protection-from-abuse (PFA) equivalent restraining order…
South Jersey Woman Slaps Two Children At Home Daycare: Prosecutor South Jersey Woman Slaps Two Children At Home Daycare: Prosecutor
South Jersey Woman Slaps Two Children At Home Daycare: Prosecutor A Mount Laurel woman has been charged with abusing two young children she was caring for in her home daycare, authorities announced. Danielle Ingraham, 36, of Evergreen Road, was arrested Monday, March 4, and charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and two counts of cruelty to a child, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Mount Laurel Police Chief Timothy Hudnall. Ingraham was taken into custody at her residence and is being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility in Mays Landing pending a detention hearing in Superior Court in Mou…
Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Virginia Fire Community Mourns Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Virginia Fire Community Mourns
Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Virginia Fire Community Mourns A devastating accident claimed the life of Danville firefighter Kaleb Barker, officials announced on Wednesday, March 3. Barker, a dedicated member of the Danville Fire Department and the Danville Professional Firefighters Association, tragically died in the incident on Tuesday night, March 5. Details surrounding the accident have not yet been released. His loss has sent shockwaves through the firefighting community, with officials calling for prayers and support for his grieving family and colleagues. "May his life inspire your continued commitment to serving with honor and distinction," …
21-Year-Old Woman Found In Susquehanna River Identified As Katelyn King (UPDATE) 21-Year-Old Woman Found In Susquehanna River Identified As Katelyn King (UPDATE)
21-Year-Old Woman Found In Susquehanna River Identified As Katelyn King (Update) The 21-year-old woman who was pulled from the Susquehanna River after her car was found running on a Lancaster County bridge has been identified as Katelyn King of Gap, Pennsylvania, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office announced on Tuesday, March 4. King was transported to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital after being rescued from the river, but she did not survive, officials said. An autopsy conducted on March 5 determined that she died from complications of hypothermia and multiple traumatic injuries, according to the coroner's office. Her death has been ruled a suicide. Pen…
'Police Incident' In Lancaster Closes Roads (DEVELOPING) 'Police Incident' In Lancaster Closes Roads (DEVELOPING)
'Police Incident' In Lancaster Closes Roads (Developing) An active police incident has prompted road closures in Lancaster on Tuesday, March 4, authorities announced. Officers responded around noon after a resident discovered a suspicious object, police said. As a precaution, officials are working to safely dispose of it and ensure public safety. Road closures remain in effect on the 800 block of 3rd Street and the 300 block of South West End Street, and the public is advised to avoid the area. Those directly affected have been notified, authorities added. The Brightside Opportunities Center at 515 Hershey Avenue is open for anyone impacted …
Birthday Party Sexual Assault Of Child Leads To Arrest Of 35 Year Old Man Birthday Party Sexual Assault Of Child Leads To Arrest Of 35 Year Old Man
Birthday Party Sexual Assault Of Child Leads To Arrest Of 35 Year Old Man A Pennsylvania man wanted for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old at a Lancaster County birthday party has been arrested, Manheim Township police announced on Monday, March 10. Matthew L. Castleberry, 35, of Elysburg, was caught after Montour police in Columbia County stopped a vehicle he was riding in. Officers confirmed his outstanding warrant, and he was taken into custody before being transported to Columbia County Prison, police said. Castleberry was video arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Courtney M. Monson and remains held on $150,000 bail. His warrant has been canceled, accordin…
Attempted Knifepoint Home Invasion, Suspect At Large: Evesham Police Attempted Knifepoint Home Invasion, Suspect At Large: Evesham Police
Attempted Knifepoint Home Invasion, Suspect At Large: Evesham Police A suspect is at large after they tried to break into a home at knifepoint on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 27 in Evesham, authorities said. At 9:36PM, officers responded to a residence in the Willow Ridge Development for the report of a physical altercation in progress, Evesham police said. The homeowner said an unknown suspect armed with a knife had entered their home in an attempt to rob them, but fled out of the rear door upon police arrival, officers said. The suspect was believed to have entered a getaway vehicle before fleeing the area. The suspect was described as a young male, …
Brazen Thief Swipes Battery From PA Police Speed Tracker, Drives Off Brazen Thief Swipes Battery From PA Police Speed Tracker, Drives Off
Brazen Thief Swipes Battery From PA Police Speed Tracker, Drives Off A bold thief stole a NOCO battery pack straight from a Pennsylvania police speed timing device in broad daylight—then sped off, authorities said. The shocking theft happened at 4:52 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the intersection of Blue Church Road South and Wild Cherry Drive in Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township police said. The suspect, driving a white Dodge van, was last seen heading south on Blue Church Road. Now, investigators are asking the public for help. If you have video footage, recognize the man, or can identify the van’s registration plate, contact police at (610) 282-3064.
Drunk Super Bowl Reveler Shoves Cop, Fights Officer In Pennsylvania: Police Drunk Super Bowl Reveler Shoves Cop, Fights Officer In Pennsylvania: Police
Drunk Super Bowl Reveler Shoves Cop, Fights Officer In Pennsylvania: Police A drunk man celebrating the Super Bowl win in West Chester shoved a police officer and fought with law enforcement before his arrest, authorities said. Nicholas Wolhafe, 23, of West Chester, was among the large crowd gathered at North High and East Market streets on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 11 p.m. when police attempted to arrest another individual, the West Chester Borough Police Department said in a release. As officers were taking the other person into custody, Wolhafe allegedly pushed an officer from behind, sparking a physical altercation. He was arrested and charged with misdemeanor Obstru…
Drunk Driver Who Killed Woman, Injured Daughter In PA County Crash Had Recently Lost Husband Drunk Driver Who Killed Woman, Injured Daughter In PA County Crash Had Recently Lost Husband
Drunk Driver Who Killed Woman, Injured Daughter In PA County Crash Had Recently Lost Husband A Warminster woman who crashed into a tree while drunk, killing her backseat passenger and severely injuring the woman’s daughter, has been sentenced to up to a decade in prison, Bucks County authorities announced. Kimberly Ann Roach-Trochak, 47, was sentenced on Monday, March 3, to four to 10 years in state prison for the August 2022 wreck in Upper Southampton Township, court records show. Her sentencing comes less than three years after the sudden death of her husband, James W. Trochak, a longtime U.S. Postal Service employee, who died at 54 in March 2022—just five months before the fat…
Gunman Shoots Man, Crashes Into Pole, Evades Police For Days Before Arrest: PSP (UPDATE) Gunman Shoots Man, Crashes Into Pole, Evades Police For Days Before Arrest: PSP (UPDATE)
Gunman Shoots Man, Crashes Into Pole, Evades Police For Days Before Arrest: PSP (Update) After days on the run, the suspect accused of shooting a man in Washington Township, Lehigh County, and crashing into a telephone pole while fleeing has been arrested, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, March 3. Adam Anthony Sosa, 26, of Allentown, was taken into custody without incident on Friday, Feb. 28, authorities said. Troopers initially responded to 2919 Welshtown Road at approximately 12:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, for reports of a shooting, where they found a 29-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a trauma center, police said. Just minutes l…
Man Hurls Explosive Into Store, Tries To Steal Occupied Car In Chaotic Rampage: PA State Police Man Hurls Explosive Into Store, Tries To Steal Occupied Car In Chaotic Rampage: PA State Police
Man Hurls Explosive Into Store, Tries To Steal Occupied Car In Chaotic Rampage: PA State Police A Pennsylvania man launched an explosive inside a Chester County convenience store, igniting a fire before attempting to carjack a driver in a desperate escape, Pennsylvania State Police said. Augustin Cisneros-Bedolla is accused of unleashing the violent attack at Squire’s Pantry on Gap Newport Pike in London Grove Township at 7:38 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, according to PSP Avondale. Investigators say Cisneros-Bedolla stormed into the store, threw an incendiary device at two employees, and set the building ablaze. As the flames spread, chaos erupted. The suspect then ran outside and att…
Man Shot Execution-Style In BMW At Philadelphia Intersection: Police Man Shot Execution-Style In BMW At Philadelphia Intersection: Police
Man Shot Execution-Style In BMW At Philadelphia Intersection: Police A Philadelphia man was found executed with a gunshot wound to the back of his head while sitting in a silver BMW at a busy South Philly intersection, authorities announced. The chilling discovery was made at 20th and Ritner streets around 2:34 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, when officers from the 3rd District responded to reports of a shooting, Philadelphia police said. Inside the luxury car, officers found a 56-year-old man slumped over, a single bullet lodged in the back of his skull. Medics from Engine 11 pronounced him dead at 2:50 p.m. No weapon was found at the scene, and the shooter r…
Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’ Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’
Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’ A man accused of impersonating a police officer and harassing residents in Quarryville is now speaking out, claiming he was falsely accused and unfairly targeted by authorities. John Francis McCarthy, the estranged son of a sitting New Jersey judge, was charged with impersonating a public servant and harassment in February. Now, he’s firing back, calling the charges a “twisted lie” by law enforcement. “I HAVE NEVER claimed to be a government employee to anyone, anywhere, EVER,” McCarthy wrote in a series of emails to local news outlets. Instead, he says he is a concerned Uber driver who h…
Man Shot Dead By Security After Being Kicked Out Of Philly Bar, Returning With Gun: Police Man Shot Dead By Security After Being Kicked Out Of Philly Bar, Returning With Gun: Police
Man Shot Dead By Security After Being Kicked Out Of Philly Bar, Returning With Gun: Police A man was thrown out of a Philadelphia sports bar, came back armed, and was shot dead by security, police announced on Sunday, March 2. Officers from the 25th District responded to a “person with a gun” call outside a bar on the 3400 block of North 2nd Street at 2:40 a.m., authorities said. Police arrived to find a Hispanic man lying in the street with a gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:59 a.m., officials said. The man had been inside the bar before being removed by security at an unspecified time, investigators said.…
Man Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Pennsylvania: Fire Officials Man Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Pennsylvania: Fire Officials
Man Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Pennsylvania: Fire Officials A man was killed after a two-alarm house fire broke out in Cleona Borough, Lebanon County, fire officials announced on Saturday, March 1. The Annville-Cleona Fire Department and mutual aid crews responded to the 400 block of East Chestnut Street at 6:29 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke billowing from the eaves, officials said. With the resident unaccounted for, a second alarm was struck. Crews searching the home found the man unresponsive in a smoke-filled hallway while others worked to contain the flames, according to authorities. He was rushed to a hosp…
Violent Valentine's Burglary: Both Suspects Arrested In Pennsylvania (UPDATE) Violent Valentine's Burglary: Both Suspects Arrested In Pennsylvania (UPDATE)
Violent Valentine's Burglary: Both Suspects Arrested In Pennsylvania (Update) Two men wanted for a brutal Valentine’s Day home invasion that left a victim seriously injured in Chambersburg have been arrested, police announced. Steeve Blaise, 31, was taken into custody on Monday, March 3, followed by Abimael Alardin, 20, who was arrested on Wednesday, March 5, according to the Chambersburg Borough Police Department. The pair is accused of breaking into an apartment on the 100 block of W. Catherine Street on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and viciously assaulting the resident before fleeing, authorities said. The attack resulted in severe injuries, but no further details on the …
8-Year-Old Paralyzed By Hit-Run Driver Captured After Several Weeks In PA: Cops 8-Year-Old Paralyzed By Hit-Run Driver Captured After Several Weeks In PA: Cops
8-Year-Old Paralyzed By Hit-Run Driver Captured After Several Weeks In PA: Cops A Pennsylvania man has been arrested in connection with a Feb. 4 hit-and-run that left an 8-year-old boy paralyzed, police said. Caleb Campbell, 22, was taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, following an intensive investigation by Chester Police, authorities announced. He was arraigned the following day and ordered to be held on $500,000 cash bail. On Feb. 4, at approximately 4 p.m., Chester Police responded to reports of a juvenile pedestrian struck by a vehicle, at 9th Street and Tilghman Street, that fled the scene. Officers found the victim, identified by family as 8-year-old …
Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today
Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today The funeral for Officer Andrew Duarte, the Pennsylvania officer killed in the UPMC York hospital shooting, is being held today, and the service will be livestreamed for those wishing to pay their respects. Duarte, who was wearing a bullet-resistant vest, died from a gunshot wound to the torso, according to the coroner’s report. The brave officer sacrificed his life while responding to the violent hostage situation inside the hospital. The public can watch the funeral service live here. Duarte is remembered as a dedicated officer, a loving family man, and a hero whose actions saved lives …
10-Year-Old Raped By 32 Year Old Pennsylvania Man Police Say 10-Year-Old Raped By 32 Year Old Pennsylvania Man Police Say
10-Year-Old Raped By 32 Year Old Pennsylvania Man Police Say A Denver man is behind bars after being charged with the sexual abuse of a 10-year-old child in Lancaster County, authorities announced. Giovanni Burgos, 32, is accused of raping a child, committing involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, indecent assault of a person less than 13, corruption of minors, unlawful contact with a minor, and indecent exposure, according to East Cocalico Township police. Investigators allege Burgos sexually abused the child, prompting charges to be filed on Feb. 21, 2025, when his whereabouts were unknown. On …
PA Woman Found Stuffed In Garbage Can Was Executed With Gunshot To Head: Police PA Woman Found Stuffed In Garbage Can Was Executed With Gunshot To Head: Police
PA Woman Found Stuffed In Garbage Can Was Executed With Gunshot To Head: Police A woman found stuffed inside a garbage can along a Philadelphia highway had been executed with a gunshot to the head, and police say they’ve arrested her killer, according to the release on Friday, Feb. 28. Officers responded to the 700 block of North 47th Street at 9:42 a.m. on Jan. 30 after a passerby made the grim discovery, authorities said. The victim, later identified as 54-year-old Deborah Leatherberry of Wheeler Street, was pronounced dead at 9:51 a.m. Paramedics initially couldn't determine her age or sex due to the condition of her body, police said. A medical examiner later confi…
Cockfighting Ring: PA Residents Among 48 Indicted Cockfighting Ring: PA Residents Among 48 Indicted
Cockfighting Ring: PA Residents Among 48 Indicted A cockfighting ring in Galloway Township led to 48 people facing charges of animal cruelty on Wednesday, Feb. 26, authorities said. Galloway Township police found electronic invitations to an illegally organized cockfight event scheduled in March 2024, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Police were able to stop a cock fight that was taking place in an arena constructed specifically for the purpose of rooster fighting, authorities said.  Dozens of roosters were seized, many of them with varying degrees of injury and mutilation, authorities said. Additionally, …
Massive Blaze Engulfs Pennsylvania Mansion, Photos Show Devastation Massive Blaze Engulfs Pennsylvania Mansion, Photos Show Devastation
Massive Blaze Engulfs Pennsylvania Mansion, Photos Show Devastation A massive fire ripped through a Chester County mansion early Thursday morning, Feb. 27, leaving behind a scene of devastation captured in dramatic photos, officials said. Flames erupted at the sprawling home on the 4100 block of Church Road near Lenover Hill Road in West Sadsbury Township around 5 a.m., according to Sadsburyville Fire Company No. 1. Firefighters from multiple counties rushed to the scene as thick smoke and heavy flames consumed the luxury home. Photos from the fire show ladders propped against windows, charred remains, and a towering inferno as crews battled the blaze. D…
Embattled Trenton Pastor Drugged, Sexually Assaulted Teen At His Home: Prosecutor Embattled Trenton Pastor Drugged, Sexually Assaulted Teen At His Home: Prosecutor
Embattled Trenton Pastor Drugged, Sexually Assaulted Teen At His Home: Prosecutor A 64-year-old Trenton pastor was arrested and charged on Thursday, Feb. 27 with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old more than two decades after a similar arrest, officials confirmed. Charles Brinson sexually assaulted the teen on separate occasions in January and February 2024 after Brinson administered an unknown substance that caused the victim to lose consciousness, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Brinson is Bishop of the Brinson Memorial Church, authorities said. He is charged with two counts of sexual assault of an incapacitated victim and two counts of endangeri…