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Pennsylvania Woman Missing For Nearly Three Months: Police Seek Public’s Help
A 75-year-old Pennsylvania woman has been missing for nearly three months, and police are asking for the public’s help in finding her. Linda Harvey was last seen by her sister at her home on the 40000 block of Woodhaven Road in Philadelphia at approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, police said. Harvey is described as 5-foot-10, weighing 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black and white hair. She has a thin build, uses a cane, and often wears necklaces and bracelets, authorities said. She is known to frequent Center City and Southwest Philadelphia, police added. Anyone with information o…
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15-Year-Old Albany Velasquez Missing For 8+ Months From Her Berks County Home; DA Seeks Help
It has been more than eight months since 15-year-old Albany Velasquez vanished from her home in Berks County, and authorities are now turning to the public for help, the Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, March 6. Velasquez was last seen on Friday, June 21, 2024, and despite relentless efforts by her family, she has not been found. Investigators have not disclosed whether there are any leads in her disappearance. Anyone with information about Velasquez’s whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Edward Burns of the Lebanon County Detectives Bureau at (717) …
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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.
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Coroner Seeks Family Of Edwin Pacheco
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man's next of kin. Edwin D. Pacheco, 48, was found dead in Reading. His body was discovered on Tuesday, Feb. 18, officials said. His last known address was on the 400 block of S. 5th Street in the city. Anyone with information about his family is urged to contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
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Next Of Kin Sought For South Whitehall Township Man Found Dead: Lehigh County Coroner
The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is asking for the public's help in locating the family of a South Whitehall Township man who died of natural causes, the office announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Michael W. Kendzierski, 58, was pronounced dead at Cedarbrook Nursing Home on Friday, Dec. 27, according to the coroner's office. Efforts to locate his next of kin have been unsuccessful. Anyone with information about Mr. Kendzierski’s family is urged to contact the Lehigh County Coroner's Office & Forensic Center at 610-782-3426 or via email at danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org. No further details h…
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Human Remains Were Found In Refrigerator In NJ Forest — Now Police Need Help Identifying Them
A disturbing discovery in Belleplain State Forest has left investigators searching for answers—and the public’s help. On Sunday, Dec. 22, human remains were found in a refrigerator in the forest, and authorities believe they belong to a Caucasian or Hispanic woman, approximately 5'1" tall. Investigators are relying on distinctive clues to identify her: A koi fish tattoo on her upper right back (shoulder blade area) A rose tattoo stretching from her left ribs to her hip A unique yoga mat and a necklace, both found near the remains The tattoos and items recovered have been shared with…
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New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan
New images released by authorities show the suspect in the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan fleeing the crime scene in the back of a taxi cab. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: 26-Year-Old Being Held In Pennsylvania In Connection To Manhattan Case The NYPD released the latest images early Sunday morning, Dec. 8. "The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public's help," the NYPD said in a statement accompanying the release of the new i…
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High-Speed Pursuit Ends But Driver Escapes: PA State Police
A high-speed pursuit involving a black Acura TLX with heavily tinted windows ended abruptly when the driver escaped near Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 5. The chase began on I-78 West in Lebanon County when troopers attempted to stop the vehicle for traffic violations. The Acura, displaying an unreadable paper temporary registration, failed to pull over and sped off, according to PSP Jonestown. The pursuit continued onto I-81 South but was terminated for safety reasons after the vehicle exited at Mile Marker 72. The driver and the Acura have n…
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Two PA Girls Vanished Within Days Of Each Other: Police
Philadelphia police are urgently seeking the public's help to find two teenage girls who vanished in separate incidents last week. Byata Jahmeela Matthews, 16, was last seen on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. near the 2500 block of North 28th Street, authorities said. Byata is described as 5’1”, 138 pounds, with brown eyes and black, shoulder-length straight hair. She was last seen wearing a pink and white jacket with black pants and is known to frequent the area of 20th and Susquehanna Avenue. Kamiyah Bryant, 14, was last seen earlier that week, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at 4 p.m., …
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Police Name Suspect In Hit-Run That Left 10-Year-Old York Girl With Brain Bleeds: PD
The Northern York County Regional Police Department is seeking the public's help locating a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that left a 10-year-old girl with brain bleeds and her father seriously injured, police announced on Thursday, Nov. 21. The crash happened at 12:26 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the intersection of York and Porters roads in Heidelberg Township, police said and Daily Voice previously reported. A white 2002 Ford Explorer, allegedly driven by Miguel Sebastian Pascual, 52, of New Oxford, struck a 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycle carrying Cory Houston, 53, and his daughter Ella,…
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Hit-Run Hospitalizes Woman In Manheim Township, Police Say
A 75-year-old woman is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, Manheim Township Police announced on Monday morning, Oct. 21. The woman was found lying on the side of the road in the 100 Block River Drive in Lancaster Township at 9:08 a.m. She was taken to a local hospital with unknown injuries. "A witness heard the impact and then saw a dark-colored sedan flee southbound," the police wrote in the release. "The vehicle did not stop. Damage is suspected to be on the front of the vehicle between the 12 & 2 O'Clock positions." Anyone with inf…
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15-Year-Old Girl Missing Nearly 2 Weeks From Central PA Home: Police
A 15-year-old girl is missing and the police are asking the public for help locating her. Myleeah Brown was last seen leaving her home in the 800 block of Walnut Street in Lemonye on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the police detailed in the release. The police noted that she "willingly" left. Anyone with information about her whereabouts s asked to contact WSRPD at 717-238-9676.
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Road Rage Hit-Run Leaves Pedestrian In Critical Condition At Hershey Medical
One person is in critical condition after a road rage incident escalated to a driver turned pedestrian being run over and dragged, Derry Township police announced on Monday morning, Oct. 7. The police were notified of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 400 block of Park Avenue/PA Route 743 at 9:41 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 6, as detailed in the release. Arriving officers "found the victim, lying along the edge of the roadway, having sustained severe injuries," as stated in the release. The victim was taken to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with critical injuries, according to …
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HER? 34-Year-Old Philly Woman Has Been Missing 6 Months
A 34-year-old woman from Philadelphia has been missing since March, authorities said on Thursday, Sept. 5. The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Courtney Gross. She was last seen on the 900 block of North 42nd Street. She likes to frequent the 4200 block of Thompson Street and Center City, police said. Anyone with any information on Courtney's whereabouts is asked to please contact Southwest Detectives at 215-686-3183
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HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing endangered person, Sarah Elizabeth Haynes, 30, was last seen leaving her residence in the 1100 block of North Lee Street on Aug. 17, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sarah is approximately 5’5” tall, and weighs around 155 pounds. She has blue eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a green long-sleeve shirt, black jeans, and black boots. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Sarah Elizabeth Haynes is urged to contact East Detectives at 215-686-3243 or call 911.
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HIM? Teenager Goes Missing From Group Home In Bucks County
Warminster Township police seek the public's assistance in locating a 17-year-old boy, authorities said on Friday, Aug. 23. The unidentified teen walked away from his group home in Warminster, police said. The date and time he disappeared was not shared. He was last seen wearing black pants, a black sweatshirt, and a black backpack. The missing teenage boy has a light scar on the right side of his forehead. Please contact Officer Salguero at bsalguero@warminsterpa.org or 215-672-1000 with any information.
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HER? Woman Goes Missing In Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department seeks the public's help in finding a missing woman. Wadiyah Johnson. 28, was last seen on Wednesday, July 10, on the 100 block of East Garfield Street, Philadelphia police said on Tuesday, Aug. 6. She is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. Anyone with information regarding Wadiyah Johnson's whereabouts is urged to contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353.
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Erratic Jet Ski Operator Fled Marine Units At NJ Beach, Cops Say — Now They Want To Find Him
A jet ski operator who jetted away from police when they stopped him on Memorial Day Weekend is now being sought by authorities, who are enlisting the public to help. New Jersey State Police Marine Units stopped the operator of an erratic blue Yamaha around 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at the bathing beach in Lower Township in Cape May County, the department said. During the stop, the operator failed to provide his ID and vessel registration, returned to the shore, and then left on foot. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 50 or 60 years old, with a large tattoo …
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Disturbing Police Video Shows Unsolved Philadelphia Murder
City police are asking for the public's help to identify two killers. The pictured suspects fatally shot a 24-year-old man sitting in his car on March 12, 2021, PPD said in a release. Authorities said it happened on the 3200 block of Emerald Street in Kensington. (Warning: Viewer discretion advised.) PPD video. PhiladelphiaPolice Investigators believe the pair were driving a white sedan with a vanity plate on the front that had red writing or markings. The car was last seen headed south on Kensington Avenue from Allegheny Avenue. Suspect one&nbs…
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'Someone Knows Something': $10K Reward Offered In PA Teen's Unsolved Killing
Exactly 30 years after she disappeared, Montgomery County investigators are calling on the public to help identify Julie Barnyock's killer. The 18-year-old was last known to be at the Lansdale Train Station on Nov. 8, 1993, said the District Attorney's Office. She had taken the R5 SEPTA train in from Philadelphia before calling her father and asking for a ride home at around 11:40 p.m., authorities said. But when her dad arrived, Julie was nowhere to be found. Her parents reported her missing the next day, Nov. 9. Little more than three weeks later on Dec.…
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Woman Hit Child With Skee-Ball At Jersey Shore Arcade: Police
Cape May police seek the public's help in identifying the woman in the white dress. She was involved in a disagreement with another patron of the arcade. As a result, she threw a skee ball striking a child in the back of the head, police said. Click here to see a video of the incident. Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of any of the subjects is encouraged to contact the Cape May Police Department detectives at 609-884-9507.
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These Nine Suspected Killers Are Wanted In Some Of Philadelphia's Most Horrific Murders: DA
Authorities in Philadelphia are seeking nine homicide suspects, all on the run since September 2022. One beat his partner's 4-month-old infant. Another victim's charred remains were found by firefighters responding to a vehicle fire. A third fatally shot a city sanitation worker. According to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, nine dangerous men are on the run, and he's hoping the public can help land them in custody. If you see any of the following individuals, contact the US Marshals Office at 1-877-WANTED-2 (1-877-926-8332), or the Philadelphia Police Department’s crime tip …
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60-Something Rounds Fired: Video Shows Philadelphia Shooting That Wounded 3 Teens
A newly released video from the Philadelphia Police Department shows four armed gunmen unloading more than 60 rounds in an ambush shooting that injured three teens this week, according to authorities. It happened on Monday, March 20, on the 1500 block of North Frazier Street in Hestonville, the department said. Three teenagers were standing on the street when the four masked suspects emerged from around the corner of Lansdowne Avenue and opened fire, shooting more than 60 rounds in a few seconds, police wrote. The Philadelphia Police Department and the Shooting Investigation Group is…
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4-Year-Old Lehigh Valley Boy Found Safe (
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UPDATE: Mason Courtney, 4, has been found safe. Missing Endangered Person - Lehigh County Update: Courtney located safe. MEPA cancelled. Thanks for the assistance. — PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) August 20, 2022 ***Original story below*** Pennsylvania State Police are seeking the public's help in finding a 4-year-old boy who has gone missing in the Lehigh Valley. Mason Courtney was last seen in the area of the 2100 block of Aster Road in Lower Macungie Township around 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, police said on Twitter. Police believe he may be at special risk of harm or injury. Cou…
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Man Wanted In Atlantic City Assault
The Atlantic City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section is seeking the public's help identifying the man in the photo in connection with an assault. The male suspect was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black belt. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766. Information can be text to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.
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Man Wanted For Murder In Upper Darby, Police Say
Police in Delaware County are seeking the public's help in locating a wanted man. Abdul Rafi Muhsin is wanted on a first-degree murder charge in connection with an incident that happened in May, Upper Darby police said. Muhsin is known to frequent parts of Philadelphia, particularly the Germantown/Mount Airy/West Oak Lane sections, police said. Anyone with information on Muhsin's whereabouts is asked to contact the Upper Darby Police Department at 610-734-7693.
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Missing Maryland Boy Found Safe: Police
Update: Maxx Geiger has been found safe, according to the police. #UPDATE Maxx and Christopher Geiger have been located unharmed. The Amber Alert for Maxx Geiger has been cancelled. Thank you to everyone in the public who assisted @mdsp in this case. pic.twitter.com/2pNLSqSaYF — MD State Police (@MDSP) April 12, 2022 Original: A missing 12-year-old from Maryland is believed to have been kidnapped and taken to Pennsylvania, according to multiple media outlets. #AMBERAlert On behalf of @mdsp Westminster Barrack, an Amber Alert is being activated for Maxx Riley Geiger, 12. Last seen w…
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Missing, Endangered Woman Sought By Pennsylvania State Police
A 31-year-old woman from Shippensburg is missing and could be in danger, according to a release by the Pennsylvania state police. Jasmine Lynn Forbes was last seen in Shippensburg on Wednesday, Pennsylvania state police Trooper Megan Ammerman said in the release. Forbes is described as being 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 100 pounds. "The Pennsylvania State Police has reason to believe that Forbes may be missing – endangered and is asking for the public's assistance in locating her," as stated in the release. Anyone with information regarding Forbes' whereabouts is asked to contac…
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HER? Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Woman Who Snatched Walmart Worker’s Purse, Fled
Recognize her? Police in Bethlehem are seeking the public’s help identifying a woman they say snatched a Walmart worker’s purse and fled. The woman pictured above stole a purse belonging to an employee at Walmart in Bethlehem Township around 6 p.m. on Sept. 19, local police said in a Wednesday release. The woman fled the store with a man in the vehicle pictured above, police said. Anyone with information about the woman’s identity is asked to call Ptl. Lindsay at 610-419-9694 or send an email to klindsay@bethlehemtwp.com.
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? Easton Police Seek ID For Suspects In Attempted Burglary Scam Targeting Elderly
Easton Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two men they say attempted to burglarize an elderly resident by posing as utility workers. Two white men, pictured above, are accused of posing as water inspection workers in an attempt to burglarize an elderly resident on the South Side of Easton around 4 p.m. Saturday, the department said. The men were of average height and one had a larger build, police said. The suspects also did not have a uniform or appropriate identification and were utilizing an unmarked utility truck, according to police. “Residents are warned to request ide…
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More Stimulus Money Could Be On The Way, Feds Say
Haven’t received any federal stimulus checks yet? Well, now a fourth payment from the U.S. Treasury Department may arrive soon, federal officials say. Debate persists in the U.S. Congress and among other public officials over how many dollars will be spent and who will get the money, according to multiple news media reports. A couple dozen congressmen are pushing for new federal stimulus checks with a guarantee that the money will make it to Americans' bank accounts. Some lawmakers also are requesting that the federal government figures out ways to get the money to anyone without a bank…
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