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Man Fatally Stabbed On Christmas Day In Philadelphia, $20K Reward Offered
A 38-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the neck on Christmas evening in Philadelphia, authorities said.
The victim, whose name has not been released, was attacked around 7:45 p.m. near the 2600 block of Germantown Avenue. He was pronounced dead at 8:22 p.m. by Medic 36, according to a statement from the Philadelphia Police Department.
Maynasia Wilkerson, the suspected stabber, is in custody, and the weapon used in the stabbing has been recovered, police said.
The scene remains under investigation. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction i…
U.S. Attorney for Middle District of Pennsylvania Announces Resignation
Gerard M. Karam, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, has announced his resignation, effective January 10, 2025. Appointed by President Biden in 2022, Karam described the role as "an honor of a lifetime" and expressed gratitude to federal and local law enforcement partners for their dedication to public safety and justice.
During his tenure, Karam prioritized public safety, healthcare fraud, civil rights enforcement, and tackling fraud and theft. His office prosecuted numerous high-profile cases, including:
A life sentence for a man convicted in the murder …
One Man At Large, Another Arrested In Fatal I-95 Shooting: PA State Police
A Chester man remains at large while another is in custody following a deadly highway shooting in Delaware County that killed one man and injured another, Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
Chris Gordy was found shot to death in a vehicle on I-95 northbound at mile marker 1.6 in Upper Chichester Township around 1:22 a.m. on Oct. 7, 2023, troopers said. A passenger in the vehicle was also found suffering from gunshot wounds.
Ronald Collins, 36, of Chester, was arrested on Dec. 12 and charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and violations of the Uniform Firearms …
Missing Endanged Alert Issued For 76-Year-Old Woman By PA State Police
Police in York County are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 76-year-old woman who may be at special risk of harm.
Theresa Robinson, 76, was last seen around noon on Thursday, Dec. 19, near Innovation Drive in York, according to West Manchester Township police.
Robinson is described as a white female, five-foot-one, 100 pounds, with green eyes, gray hair, and glasses.
She may be driving a black 2005 Mercury Montego bearing Pennsylvania registration KLY2954, police said.
Authorities believe Robinson could be at special risk of harm or injury.
Anyone with information …
PA Fire Captain Charged With Endangerment, Accused Of Faking University Of Maryland Training
A former fire captain with the Paxtang Fire Company is facing charges of forgery, reckless endangerment, and driving without a license, police announced on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Steven Bartholomew, 55, allegedly created seven fraudulent training certificates from the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, presenting them as proof of advanced firefighting training, according to Swatara Township Police. Bartholomew used these falsified documents, along with self-reported experience, to secure his appointment as fire captain earlier this year.
Authorities say Bartholomew drove fire appa…
Ex-Boyfriend Sought In Murder Of PA Mom Found In Shallow Grave: US Marshals
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a Philadelphia man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, a young mother whose body was discovered in a shallow grave last month, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 2.
Geovanni Otero, 29, is wanted for the murder of 29-year-old Melody Rivera, police said. Rivera, a devoted mom, was found buried in the 900 block of Tustin Avenue in the Fox Chase neighborhood on Nov. 7, days after she was reported missing, as Daily Voice previously reported.
The pair was last seen together on Oct. 31 near the 900 block of Sanger…
Missing Endangered Person Alert Issued: PA State Police
A 58-year-old York County man is missing and possibly in danger, Pennsylvania State Police say.
Richard Rinehart was last seen on Manchester Street in Shrewsbury Township at 6:40 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, Pennsylvania State Police announced.
He is believed to be driving a white 2009 Lincoln MKX with Pennsylvania plates LPM7493.
Rinehart may be confused and at special risk of harm, authorities noted.
Rinehart is described as 5’7” tall, weighing 155 pounds, with balding gray hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing sweatpants, a black puffy coat, and a ball cap, police …
