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Philly Man Arrested After Fleeing From Officers In Stolen Vehicle: Williamsport Police Philly Man Arrested After Fleeing From Officers In Stolen Vehicle: Williamsport Police
Philly Man Arrested After Fleeing From Officers In Stolen Vehicle: Williamsport Police A Philadelphia man was arrested in Williamsport after fleeing from officers in a stolen vehicle, according to police. Dontay Jamal Robinson, 36, is facing multiple charges after he attempted to flee from police in a stolen Chevrolet sedan on Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Williamsport Bureau of Police said in a news release. Robinson was driving the vehicle in the 900 block of Campbell Street in Williamsport when an officer noticed that he failed to come to a complete stop at an intersection before turning west on Rural Avenue, according to police. The officer activated the lights and sirens on the…

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by Merriell Moyer
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Fleeing DUI Driver Charged In Firefighter's Death: Bucks DA Fleeing DUI Driver Charged In Firefighter's Death: Bucks DA
Fleeing DUI Driver Charged In Firefighter's Death: Bucks DA A 26-year-old driver was heavily intoxicated when he fled from a Hilltown Township police officer leading to a crash that killed his passenger, a former volunteer firefighter, authorities said. Colin John Wahlers, of Perkasie, was arraigned Friday, Aug. 2, on charges of homicide by vehicle while DUI, homicide by vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude police, involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence-general impairment, driving under the influence-highest rate, and recklessly endangering another person, according to the Bucks County District Attorney. He was also charged with fi…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Manheim Drunk Driver Fleeing In East Petersburg Escapes Hospital: Police Manheim Drunk Driver Fleeing In East Petersburg Escapes Hospital: Police
Manheim Drunk Driver Fleeing In East Petersburg Escapes Hospital: Police A Manheim man led authorities on a high speed chase and was taken to the hospital, only to flee on foot, the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department announced on Friday morning. The pursuit began when officers saw "a blue Chevy pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Lancaster Road in East Petersburg Borough" at 11:09 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, the NLCRPD stated in the release. When the officers tried to conduct a traffic stop, 25-year-old Giovanni Lester "attempted to flee [but] lost control of the vehicle as he attempted to turn onto Root Road. The vehicl…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Maryland Man Went 100MPH+ Before Crashing Into House In PA: Gettysburg PD Maryland Man Went 100MPH+ Before Crashing Into House In PA: Gettysburg PD
Maryland Man Went 100MPH+ Before Crashing Into House In PA: Gettysburg PD A Maryland resident with a criminal record in Pennsylvania fled from officers "at speeds in excess of 100 MPH" before crashing into a home, Gettysburg police announced on Thursday, March 28. James A. Coffey, 47 of Essex, MD according to court records, and Bonneauville, PA according to the police, is in the hospital with several possible charges pending, Gettysburg police explained. It started when Gettysburg police attempted to stop his white Toyota SUV with a Maryland license plate in the 100 Block of York Street "for suspicion of DUI after the vehicle had committed a number of traffic vi…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man With 'Satchel' Full Of Crack Runs From Traffic Stop PA State Police Say Man With 'Satchel' Full Of Crack Runs From Traffic Stop PA State Police Say
Man With 'Satchel' Full Of Crack Runs From Traffic Stop PA State Police Say A 47-year-old man with a 14-year criminal record of fleeing from the police, driving under the influence at the highest rate, and drug charges— is apparently back at it, according to a release by the Pennsylvania State Police on Thursday, Nov. 2.  Fontain Shakan Wilson led state police on a pursuit in a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu only to have his vehicle break down— leading him to hop out of the vehicle and continue to flee on foot, according to the PSP release.  He was slowed down by a "satchel which contained a large amount of crack cocaine and marijuana" so he discarded it while run…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Video Shows Deadly Crash Caused By Ephrata Woman Running Stop Sign, DA Says Video Shows Deadly Crash Caused By Ephrata Woman Running Stop Sign, DA Says
Video Shows Deadly Crash Caused By Ephrata Woman Running Stop Sign, DA Says An Ephrata woman was caught on camera going through a stop sign causing a fatal crash, the District Attorney of Lancaster County claimed in a release on Friday.  Kendra Sakoian, 32 of the 1200 block of Lincoln Heights Avenue was driving a black Chrysler 300 when she was involved in a crash with two other vehicles— causing injuries that led to 49-year-old Michael Diem's death, the DA alleged in the release on Oct. 13. The crash happened at 11:40 a.m. on Feb. 2, authorities detailed.  While at the intersection of North Railroad Avenue traveling west on Gristmill Road, Sakoian "traveled thro…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed Teacher In Fiery Crash, AG Alleges Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed Teacher In Fiery Crash, AG Alleges
Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed Teacher In Fiery Crash, AG Alleges A Pennsylvania State Police trooper allegedly struck a teacher dead doing an illegal pass on his way home from work, according to Attorney General Michelle Henry. Michael J. Brown, 35, of Troy slammed into 47-year-old Christine "Chris" Elizabeth Woodward while attempting an illegal pass over double yellow lines on Route 6 on Feb. 11, 2023, according to the AG.  An investigation revealed that Brown was heading west in a Jeep Grand Cherokee in Sullivan Township on his way home from work at the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Tioga County when the crash happened, the AG explained. "In …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Bensalem Police Crack Down On 'Illegal' ATVs Bensalem Police Crack Down On 'Illegal' ATVs
Bensalem Police Crack Down On 'Illegal' ATVs Authorities in Bensalem are seizing motorbikes and all-terrain vehicles suspected of driving on township roads illegally. Township police said the department's Motor Patrol Unit is actively seeking off-road vehicles "that illegally ride on private property and roadways in Bensalem."  Any rider found operating in violation of state law will have their vehicle seized and a citation issued, police warned. Officers said they impounded a number of ATVs and motorbikes near Bristol Road and Grove Avenue on Thursday, June 22. The intersection, they claimed, has been "significantly impact…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Lehigh Driver Crashes Following High-Speed Chase: State Police Lehigh Driver Crashes Following High-Speed Chase: State Police
Lehigh Driver Crashes Following High-Speed Chase: State Police A high-speed police chase in Lehigh County came to a sudden stop when the fugitive crashed into a tractor trailer late on Sunday, Jan. 8, authorities say.  State troopers patrolling Rt. 476 in South Whitehall Township clocked a black Honda Accord traveling at 103 mph and signaled for the driver to pull over at about 9:40 p.m., the agency said in a release.  Police say the driver sped up to 125 mph and outran pursuing troopers for seven miles before authorities called off the chase for safety concerns. Two miles down the road, the driver lost control of the Honda and crashed into a…

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by Mac Bullock
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Man Leads State Police On Chase Across Three Pennsylvania Counties Man Leads State Police On Chase Across Three Pennsylvania Counties
Man Leads State Police On Chase Across Three Pennsylvania Counties A 28-year-old Dillsburg man led police in three central Pennsylvania counties on a wild chase following a traffic stop on Route 15, authorities say. It all began when Devin Michael Stough supposedly ran a red light while driving a grey Ford Ranger in West Manchester Township, nearly striking an officer, on Nov. 30 around 1 a.m., according to court documents. About 10 minutes later Pennsylvania state troopers spotted a Ford Ranger matching the description of Stough's vehicle on Glenwood Road at the intersection of US Route 15 in Franklin Township so they attempted a traffic stop, but yet aga…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Woman Arrested For Shooting Woman In Both Legs Over Parking Spot In Pennsylvania: Police Woman Arrested For Shooting Woman In Both Legs Over Parking Spot In Pennsylvania: Police
Woman Arrested For Shooting Woman In Both Legs Over Parking Spot In Pennsylvania: Police A woman was shot in both of her legs during a dispute over a parking spot in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Nov. 5, police say.  24-year-old Breauna Shai Terry, of Pittsburgh, was in connection with this incident, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety officials as of Wednesday, Nov. 9 around 11:30 a.m. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Goettmann Street in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood just after midnight, according to a release by City police. Upon arrival, officers from Zone 1 found a woman with gunshot wounds to both of her legs. The woman was taken to a local hos…

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by Jillian Pikora
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NJ Woman Was Wanted By Police — So She Applied To Work For Them: Report NJ Woman Was Wanted By Police — So She Applied To Work For Them: Report
NJ Woman Was Wanted By Police — So She Applied To Work For Them: Report A fugitive who applied for a job with the Hudson County Sheriff's Office thought she was going in for an interview. Instead, she was placed under arrest, authoritie said. Zyeama Y. Johnson, 27, had a bench warrant out of Monroe County, PA, along with 10 more bench warrants for failure to appear in court on traffic violations in Jersey City, Hudson County Sheriff Francis X. “Frank” Schillari said. Finding her didn't seem to be too difficult. After confirming the validity of her warrants, Johnson was called in for a "job interview" by authorities in Hudson County — and then promptly arre…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Massive H2Oi Car Show With Wild Reputation Spends Weekend In Wildwood Massive H2Oi Car Show With Wild Reputation Spends Weekend In Wildwood
Massive H2Oi Car Show With Wild Reputation Spends Weekend In Wildwood UPDATE: A 37-year-old Pennsylvania man has been charged with killing two people — one a pedestrian the other a passenger in another car — at H2oi in Wildwood. Hundreds of cars gathered Friday, Sept. 23 in Wildwood for an annual "unsanctioned" show that attendees say will be laid back this year despite a history of chaos in other cities. Still, police are ramping up patrols. Previously held in Ocean City, MD, the H2Oi show is an unofficial event supporting car culture where respected is encouraged, according to the event's Instagram page. The event will be held through Sunday, Sept. 25.  I…

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by Cecilia Levine
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PA Woman Who Allegedly Attempted To Plow Down Police Nabbed By US Marshals PA Woman Who Allegedly Attempted To Plow Down Police Nabbed By US Marshals
PA Woman Who Allegedly Attempted To Plow Down Police Nabbed By US Marshals A 28-year-old central Pennsylvania woman—who is accused of trying to hit police officers with a car, has been arrested, according to a release by US Marshals. York City police originally tried to pull over Kimberly Ann Edwards, who has previously lived in York and Hanover, at about 3 p.m. on Jan. 25, according to the release. As officers approached her vehicle on foot near Farquhar Park— Edwards drove in reverse towards them— nearly striking them, US Marshals say.  She sped off at a high rate of speed, then struck another vehicle near the intersection of Roosevelt and Pennsylvania Ave…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man Charged With DUI After Striking Police Car, Fleeing Scene In West Chester Man Charged With DUI After Striking Police Car, Fleeing Scene In West Chester
Man Charged With DUI After Striking Police Car, Fleeing Scene In West Chester A 22-year-old Lehigh County man was charged with DUI and related charges after he struck a police car and fled the scene last weekend, authorities in Chester County said. Officers were conducting a traffic stop at the intersection of High Street and Union Street in West Chester around 2:15 a.m. on Sept. 4 when Sean Welsh, of Center Valley, struck a police car and fled south on High Street, West Chester police said. Officers followed Welsh and discovered he was driving under the influence.  Welsh was charged with DUI, accidents involving damage to attended vehicle or property, and…

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by Nicole Acosta
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PA Man With Arrest Warrant, 26, Found With Meth During Motorcycle Stop In Northampton County PA Man With Arrest Warrant, 26, Found With Meth During Motorcycle Stop In Northampton County
PA Man With Arrest Warrant, 26, Found With Meth During Motorcycle Stop In Northampton County A Pennsylvania man with an arrest warrant was found with methamphetamine when police stopped his motorcycle in Northampton County, authorities said. Charles Patrick Chieffo II, 26, was stopped near E. Moorestown Road and Sullivan Trail in Wind Gap as officers found that his registration was expired around 4:30 p.m. on August 25, Slate Belt Regional Police said. After failing to provide registration and insurance information, Chieffo was found to have a suspended license and an active warrant out of Monroe County, police said. A search of Chieffo’s backpack turned up an unspecified quantity…

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by Valerie Musson
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Police: Stolen Gun, Drugs Seized From Philly Couple In Hackensack Stop Police: Stolen Gun, Drugs Seized From Philly Couple In Hackensack Stop
Police: Stolen Gun, Drugs Seized From Philly Couple In Hackensack Stop Hackensack detectives found a Philadelphia couple carrying a stolen handgun and drugs during a traffic stop, authorities said. Narcotics Squad Detectives Kley Peralta and Reuven Lyak stopped the 2015 Acura sedan at the intersection of River and Kansas streets for equipment violations shortly before 7:30 p.m. Monday, Detective Capt. Daniel DeWitt said. The driver, Darinel Perez-Burgos, 28, “had a suspended driver's license and said he did not know who owned the car,” DeWitt said. The passenger, 21-year-old dental assistant Jelayna Sevilla, “provided a suspended Delaware driver's license and…

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by Jerry DeMarco