NJ Man Killed In PA Turnpike Crash That Left Tractor-Trailer Sprawled Across Highway (PHOTOS) NJ Man Killed In PA Turnpike Crash That Left Tractor-Trailer Sprawled Across Highway (PHOTOS)
NJ Man Killed In PA Turnpike Crash That Left Tractor-Trailer Sprawled Across Highway (Photos) A New Jersey man was killed in a violent crash involving a tractor trailer and several cars on the PA Turnpike Friday, July 29, authorities said (scroll for photos). The crash occurred on the Northeast Extension in Carbon County 5:45 p.m. near Mahoning Valley Exit #74. Photos show the tractor's cab and trailer stretched across both sides of the median. Motorist Chris Jones detailed the scene in a Facebook post. "The accident involved a southbound tractor trailer that jackknifed to its left as the tractor jumped partway over the wall, badly damaging the wall itself with large holes," he wr…
Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of California Hotel Killer Of Pennsylvania Mom, Police Allege Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of California Hotel Killer Of Pennsylvania Mom, Police Allege
Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of California Hotel Killer Of Pennsylvania Mom, Police Allege A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the killing of Diasia Sease, 22, of Harrisburg, at a California Hotel, authorities say.  Modesto police department's Violent Crimes Unit pinpointed Maurice Franklin Jr., of Stockton, as its prime suspect, and with the help of Stockton police they arrested him during a traffic stop on Saturday, July 23, according to a release by the department.  Investigators also served a search warrant at his Stockton residence and "located two firearms along with additional evidence related to the crime," police say. Diasia Sease of Harrisburg was i…
Owners Of Popular Lehigh Valley Hotel And Restaurant Announce Retirement After 43 Years Owners Of Popular Lehigh Valley Hotel And Restaurant Announce Retirement After 43 Years
Owners Of Popular Lehigh Valley Hotel And Restaurant Announce Retirement After 43 Years The owners of a popular Lehigh Valley hotel and restaurant have announced that they will soon retire and close up shop after 43 years. The Markopoulos family — owners of the Riverton Hotel and Restaurant in Bangor — made the announcement on the business’s Facebook page on Tuesday, July 19. “After 43 years at the Riverton, we are happy to announce our retirement,” the post says. “We have been truly blessed with the opportunity to serve our guests, many of whom have become like family to us.” The business’s last day open will be Monday, Aug. 29, the post says. “You have trusted us with you…
Brilliant Harrisburg Area Mom Dies In Child Labor Brilliant Harrisburg Area Mom Dies In Child Labor
Brilliant Harrisburg Area Mom Dies In Child Labor A Harrisburg area mom known for her compassion and brilliant mind died unexpectedly due to post-delivery complications following the birth of her second child, those her knew her said. Mina Ghofrani passed away on Monday, June 20, at 38 years old, reads a GoFundMe page for her family. The campaign had raised $56,341 as of July 9. Mina made headlines in 2017 while working toward her master's at the University of Mississippi’s integrated marketing communication program, when she learned one of her former colleagues in her native country Iran had a critically-ill child and put together a fund…
‘Without My Kids, Tomorrow Wouldn’t Be Worth The Wait’ 2X PA Sex Offender Posted On Facebook ‘Without My Kids, Tomorrow Wouldn’t Be Worth The Wait’ 2X PA Sex Offender Posted On Facebook
‘Without My Kids, Tomorrow Wouldn’t Be Worth The Wait’ 2X PA Sex Offender Posted On Facebook A central Pennsylvania man who was charged with possessing child porn for the second time on Tuesday, June 28, had a Facebook riddled with bizarre posts and photos. Harrison Michael Rineholt, 48, of Pennsylvania and previously of Maryland, was on his last year of probation for possessing child pornography when he was caught sharing child porn online following a warranted search of his home in the 700 block of North Pershing Avenue in York, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. He was first convicted of child pornography possession when he was found with 351 images and 118 vi…
Beltzville State Park Will Close July 4th Weekend Once Capacity Reached Beltzville State Park Will Close July 4th Weekend Once Capacity Reached
Beltzville State Park Will Close July 4th Weekend Once Capacity Reached Beltzville State Park will be closing once capacity is reached the weekend of July Fourth, according to the park's Facebook page. "Due to the holiday, we expect to reach capacity on July 2nd, 3rd & 4th," the post reads. "At which time, the park will close and no one else will be let in. Please plan accordingly." The park closed around noon on June 26 due to capacity limits.
Beloved Young PA Men Killed In MD Crash Will Have Joint Celebration Of Life Beloved Young PA Men Killed In MD Crash Will Have Joint Celebration Of Life
Beloved Young PA Men Killed In MD Crash Will Have Joint Celebration Of Life A community is coming together after the sudden loss of two young Pennsylvania men who died at the scene of a crash in Maryland on Sunday, June 19. Kyler Jace Robinson, 20, was behind the wheel and Wesley Owen Singh, 19, was in the passenger's seat when police found the white 2022 Hyundai Kona upside-down on Manchester Road just before 4 a.m., according to a release by Maryland state police. The pair died from injuries sustained in the crash and were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. They had been planning to move to Los Angeles to chase their entrepreneurial dreams in c…
Filipino Government Attorney Shot Dead In Philadelphia Uber With Mom Filipino Government Attorney Shot Dead In Philadelphia Uber With Mom
Filipino Government Attorney Shot Dead In Philadelphia Uber With Mom A 36-year-old government attorney from the Philippines was shot in the head and killed during a trip to Philadelphia this weekend, the country's consulate general confirmed. John Albert Laylo was in the back of an Uber with his mom when nearly 15 shots were fired into the rear window and driver's side of the car at 38th and Spruce Streets around 4:10 a.m. Saturday, June 18, police said. Laylo was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition, and died Sunday morning after being on life support, police said. The incident was random and possibly a road-rage inciden…
Confessed Fiancé Killer Portrayed Happy Relationship Online Confessed Fiancé Killer Portrayed Happy Relationship Online
Confessed Fiancé Killer Portrayed Happy Relationship Online The man who police say called 9-1-1 telling dispatchers he shot his fiancé portrayed a happy and loving relationship on social media. George Kuhn, 43, has been charged with murder in the June 12 death of 36-year-old Kristy Helmert on the 6400 block of Erdman Avenue in Baltimore, city police said. Kuhn contacted authorities around 9:30 that night saying he'd shot his fiancé, later identified by city police as Helmert. When police arrived, they found her having suffered a gunshot wound, lifeless, they said. She was pronounced dead at the scene and her accused killer arrested. What the coup…
Virginia 'Throuple' Dead In Murder Suicide Pact, Police Say Virginia 'Throuple' Dead In Murder Suicide Pact, Police Say
Virginia 'Throuple' Dead In Murder Suicide Pact, Police Say "To everyone. To all my friends. I love you. I need to go." That was the cryptic note that 26-year-old Jose Gale Aliaga posted to Facebook before police say he killed two women and then turned the gun on himself in their shared Fairfax apartment earlier this week. Social media posts seem to imply that Aliaga, Angelica McIntosh, 26, and Anne Lollar, 31, were involved in a polyamorous relationship. The three had agreed to a suicide pact before police found their bodies with gunshot wounds in a locked bedroom of a shared Mazarin Place apartment in Fairfax on Tuesday, June 7, police said.  In…
PA State Rep. Admits To DUI Following Second Serious Crash In Less Than One Year PA State Rep. Admits To DUI Following Second Serious Crash In Less Than One Year
PA State Rep. Admits To DUI Following Second Serious Crash In Less Than One Year A Pennsylvania State House Representative admitted to driving under the influence following a serious crash on Saturday, June 4, according to a statement released on Facebook on Tuesday, June 7.  State Rep. Matt Dowling, 36, of Uniontown, says the crash over the weekend is under investigation by Pennsylvania state police as a possible DUI.  In his own words, he says, his struggles overcoming his injuries following the Oct. 2021 crash brought on by a diabetic issue, “manifested itself in disappointing behavior that I have faced in the past with respect to alcohol, and that came to …
PA Boater Has Close Encounter With Great White Shark In NJ (VIDEO) PA Boater Has Close Encounter With Great White Shark In NJ (VIDEO)
PA Boater Has Close Encounter With Great White Shark In NJ (Video) A great white shark was spotted off the coast of Sea Isle City, and a boater caught it all on video. Jim Piazza of Media, Pennsylvania, posted the footage to Facebook. "Look at this monster. Get, get, get away,'' Piazza says on the video to his son, Jayden, who was near the edge of the 23-foot boat. "He was a big shark."  Piazza was fishing for about four hours six miles out with his 15-year-old son, his son's friend, and a cousin, Joey.  They were less than a mile from shore when they spotted the shark at about noon on Saturday, June 4. "I almost hit the shark," Piazz…