PA Corrections Officer Who Had Sex With Inmates, Ran ID Fraud Scheme Sentenced: AG PA Corrections Officer Who Had Sex With Inmates, Ran ID Fraud Scheme Sentenced: AG
PA Corrections Officer Who Had Sex With Inmates, Ran ID Fraud Scheme Sentenced: AG A former Pennsylvania corrections officer who admitted to having sexual relationships with multiple inmates while running an identity theft scheme from inside a state prison has been sentenced, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Friday, July 10. Kristina Miller, 36, of Kane, was sentenced to 22 to 44 months in state prison after previously pleading guilty to institutional sexual assault, unlawful use of a computer, and conspiracy to commit identity theft, the Attorney General's Office said. As part of her sentence, Miller was ordered to register as a sex offender under SORNA for 15 y…
Massive Cache Of Illegal Fireworks During July 4 Crackdown In Reading Massive Cache Of Illegal Fireworks During July 4 Crackdown In Reading
Massive Cache Of Illegal Fireworks During July 4 Crackdown In Reading Dozens of illegal fireworks displays, mortar shells, and bottle rockets were seized during the City of Reading's annual Fourth of July enforcement effort, officials announced Thursday, July 9. Reading police responded to **69 incidents involving illegal fireworks** over the holiday and confiscated a large cache of prohibited explosives as part of a dedicated enforcement detail, city officials said. Among the items seized were approximately: 60 prepackaged fireworks display boxes 25 pounds of 3-inch mortar shells 5 pounds of 2-inch mortar shells 2 pounds of linked firecrackers 40 bottle r…
20-Year-Old New Dad Shot Dead While Working Construction; PA Homeowner Charged With Murder 20-Year-Old New Dad Shot Dead While Working Construction; PA Homeowner Charged With Murder
20-Year-Old New Dad Shot Dead While Working Construction; PA Homeowner Charged With Murder A baby girl is growing up without her father after her 20-year-old contractor father was shot and killed while working at a home in Pennsylvania — and police have charged the homeowner with murder.  The victim was identified as Salis Hanrahan, 20, of Philadelphia. Hanrahan was working at a residence in the city's Roxborough neighborhood when the shooting happened on Wednesday, July 8, according to police. Officers responded to a report of a hospital case in the 400 block of Ripka Street at approximately 2:19 p.m., where they learned Hanrahan had suffered an apparent gunshot wound to th…
Body Found In Susquehanna River ID'd As 29-Year-Old PA Man: Coroner Body Found In Susquehanna River ID'd As 29-Year-Old PA Man: Coroner
Body Found In Susquehanna River ID'd As 29-Year-Old PA Man: Coroner A 29-year-old man found dead in the Susquehanna River near the has been identified. Shaun Sprecher's body was discovered near the Steelton Boat Launch after 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, prompting a response from emergency crews and the Dauphin County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office initially delayed releasing Sprecher's identity while next-of-kin notifications were being completed. An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday, July 9. Sprecher was mostly recently living in West Hanover Township but was originally from Highspire, according to public records. Sprecher's cause and manner of …
Roofer, Golfer ID'd As 19-Year-Old Killed Riding Electric Unicycle In PA Roofer, Golfer ID'd As 19-Year-Old Killed Riding Electric Unicycle In PA
Roofer, Golfer ID'd As 19-Year-Old Killed Riding Electric Unicycle In PA A 19-year-old roofer remembered for his infectious smile, love of sports, and perfectly striped lawns has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash involving a truck and an electric unicycle. Randal A. Stoltzfus, of Salisbury Township, died after the collision at the intersection of Route 322 and Sheep Hill Road in East Earl Township around 8:48 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, the Lancaster County Coroner's Office said. Coroner investigators determined Stoltzfus died from multiple blunt force trauma. His death was ruled an accident. East Earl Township police are investigating the crash. …
PA Man Indicted After Failing To Register As Sex Offender Following Move: DOJ PA Man Indicted After Failing To Register As Sex Offender Following Move: DOJ
PA Man Indicted After Failing To Register As Sex Offender Following Move: DOJ A Pennsylvania man has been indicted by a federal grand jury after allegedly failing to register as a sex offender when he moved to Ohio, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, July 9. Caleb McRoberts, 33, of Carlisle, was indicted Wednesday on one count of failing to register as a sex offender under the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), according to U.S. Attorney Brian D. Miller. Federal prosecutors allege McRoberts relocated to Ohio sometime in December 2023 but failed to register his new address as required under SORNA. The indictment alleges the …
Tax Office Visit Ends With Alleged Threat To Burn Gov. Shapiro's Mansion: PA State Police Tax Office Visit Ends With Alleged Threat To Burn Gov. Shapiro's Mansion: PA State Police
Tax Office Visit Ends With Alleged Threat To Burn Gov. Shapiro's Mansion: PA State Police A Brookhaven man's visit to a Delaware County lawmaker's office for help with his taxes spiraled into a threat to burn down Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence and an antisemitic slur, Pennsylvania State Police said Thursday, July 9. Richard John Franklin, 65, went to the district office of State Rep. Leanne Krueger on East Brookhaven Road in Brookhaven Borough on Tuesday, July 7, seeking assistance with outstanding taxes, according to investigators. While speaking with a staff member, Franklin allegedly used an antisemitic slur as he threatened to commit arson at the Governor's Residence, polic…
Thousands Of Explicit Images Of Children Lead To 101 Charges Against PA Man: State Police Thousands Of Explicit Images Of Children Lead To 101 Charges Against PA Man: State Police
Thousands Of Explicit Images Of Children Lead To 101 Charges Against PA Man: State Police A Pennsylvania man is facing more than 100 charges after State Police said investigators found thousands of child sexual abuse material images on his electronic devices, authorities announced on Thursday, July 9. Thomas Kempist Bernard was arrested following an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police at the Embreeville Station's Criminal Investigation Unit, according to a PSP release. Investigators said electronics and storage devices associated with Bernard contained thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Bernard was charged in District Court 15-3…
Tractor-Trailer Hits PA Constable Prisoner Transport Of 7 Detainees, Flees Tractor-Trailer Hits PA Constable Prisoner Transport Of 7 Detainees, Flees
Tractor-Trailer Hits PA Constable Prisoner Transport Of 7 Detainees, Flees A tractor-trailer struck a Pennsylvania State Constables transport vehicle carrying seven detainees before fleeing the scene, authorities announced. The crash happened in Upper Chichester Township at approximately 10:38 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, as constables were transporting seven detainees from the Delaware County Prison to a district court, according to Pennsylvania State Constables. The tractor-trailer hit one of the transport vehicles, causing significant damage before leaving the scene, police said. Officers from the Delaware County Park Police Department, Upper Chichester Township…
20-Year-Old PA Woman With Down Syndrome Found Soaked, Deprived Of Food, Abused: Prosecutors 20-Year-Old PA Woman With Down Syndrome Found Soaked, Deprived Of Food, Abused: Prosecutors
20-Year-Old PA Woman With Down Syndrome Found Soaked, Deprived Of Food, Abused: Prosecutors A 20-year-old woman with Down syndrome was found soaked from head to toe, malnourished, and injured after months of abuse and neglect, the prosecutors announced on Thursday, July 9. Yahnae Clegg-Brown and Naiyr "Hasan" Sanders, both of Colwyn, have been charged following an investigation by the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division into the treatment of the care-dependent woman, Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse announced.  The investigation began on Friday, April 25, when an unidentified caller reported what they believed was a juvenile crying on the front steps…
20-Year-Old Motorcyclist ID'd After Fatal Crash With Trailer In Pennsylvania: Police 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist ID'd After Fatal Crash With Trailer In Pennsylvania: Police
20-Year-Old Motorcyclist ID'd After Fatal Crash With Trailer In Pennsylvania: Police The 20-year-old motorcyclist who was killed in a crash involving a pickup truck and trailer has been identified, authorities announced on Thursday, July 9. The fatal crash happened at the intersection of Carlisle Street and Eisenhower Drive at approximately 5:13 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, according to Hanover Borough Police. Jacob "Jake" D. Mummert, of Hanover, was riding a 2017 Suzuki GSXR when he struck a trailer being pulled by a 2006 Chevrolet 3500 driven by Adam Snyder, of New Oxford, police said. The truck and trailer were traveling south on Carlisle Street and turning left onto Eisenho…
Philly Man Arrested After Pennsauken Shooting: Prosecutor Philly Man Arrested After Pennsauken Shooting: Prosecutor
Philly Man Arrested After Pennsauken Shooting: Prosecutor A 38-year-old Philadelphia man is facing attempted murder charges following a shooting in Pennsauken, authorities announced Thursday, July 9. At 11:47 p.m., on Thursday, July 2, Pennsauken police were notified that a 27-year-old man arrived at Cooper University Hospital in critical but stable condition after being shot on the 8900 block of Haddonfield Road, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo said. Kalief Armstrong was identified as the suspect, authorities said. Armstrong also beat the victim with a baseball bat prior to the shooting,…