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Series of Suspected Arsons Across Williamsport Under Investigation Series of Suspected Arsons Across Williamsport Under Investigation
Series of Suspected Arsons Across Williamsport Under Investigation The Williamsport Bureau of Police and the Williamsport Bureau of Fire launched a joint investigation on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, following a series of suspected arsons across multiple locations in the city. Authorities reported four incidents, each involving intentional fires or vandalism, throughout the day. The first incident unfolded at 5:00 a.m. at the Pajama Factory’s parking lot on 1307 Park Ave., where officers and firefighters responded to several vandalized vehicles, including one set ablaze. At 6:20 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the 170 Rose St. area for multiple small…
2 More Arrested For Wild Car Meetups In Philly: Police 2 More Arrested For Wild Car Meetups In Philly: Police
2 More Arrested For Wild Car Meetups In Philly: Police Two more arrests have been made relating to illegal car meetups in Philadelphia, according to police. Joseph Cavanaugh, 21, of Levittown, and James Hare, 20, of Philadelphia, were arrested on Friday, Oct. 25, the Philadelphia Police Department said.  Both men were charged for their actions at a series of illegal car meetups that took place in various parts of the city beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 and ending at 4:33 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, according to police. Cavanaugh was charged with: Aggravated Assault. Causing or Risking Catastrophe. Criminal Mischief. Riot. RE…
$8,000 In Damages Done By Chicken Shop Vandals In Philadelphia: Police $8,000 In Damages Done By Chicken Shop Vandals In Philadelphia: Police
$8,000 In Damages Done By Chicken Shop Vandals In Philadelphia: Police A customer who vandalized a chicken restaurant on Broad Street did more than $8,000 in damages, according to an update from the Philadelphia Police Department. The incident happened when a woman became irate with employees at Crown Chicken & Grill, 2201 North Broad Street, at 2:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, police said. She demanded free food items, and when the employees didn't comply she began vandalizing the store. She climbed onto the counter and broke two cash registers, two credit card readers, two receipt printers, and one digital menu monitor, according to a police update on Fri…
Fiery, Crazy Car Rally In Philly Gets Pittsburgh, NJ Drivers Arrested: PPD Fiery, Crazy Car Rally In Philly Gets Pittsburgh, NJ Drivers Arrested: PPD
Fiery, Crazy Car Rally In Philly Gets Pittsburgh, NJ Drivers Arrested: PPD An illegal car meetup with fires and a police officer nearly being struck has led to two more arrests — this time of people from outside the Philadelphia suburbs, police announced on Saturday, Sept. 28.  Alexis Boyce, 20 of Englishtown, NJ, turned herself into Philadelphia Police at 600 Arch Street at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, and Albert Woynar, 18 of Pittsburgh, was arrested by Pennsylvania State Troopers later that day, Philadelphia Police detailed in the release. Both were wanted in connection with a 50-car meetup in the 7400 block of Bustleton Avenue on Saturday, Se…
Man Wanted For Trump Sign Thefts In Upper Merion Township: Police (PHOTOS) Man Wanted For Trump Sign Thefts In Upper Merion Township: Police (PHOTOS)
Man Wanted For Trump Sign Thefts In Upper Merion Township: Police (Photos) A man is wanted for stealing and damaging Trump lawn signs and flags, the Upper Merion Township announced in an updated release on Thursday, Sept. 26.  Over the past two weeks, there were reports of criminal mischief and theft at a home in the 100 block of Nancys Lane in the Brandywine Village neighborhood, the police detailed in a release. The homeowner reported that on several occasions, flags and Trump lawn signs were damaged and stolen by an unknown man. The incidents happen between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., according to police.  The man is described as being white, in his 40s or 50…
Customer Irate Over Not Getting Free Food Vandalizes Restaurant: Philly Police Customer Irate Over Not Getting Free Food Vandalizes Restaurant: Philly Police
Customer Irate Over Not Getting Free Food Vandalizes Restaurant: Philly Police A customer visiting a fried chicken restaurant on Broad Street in Philadelphia vandalized the store after becoming irate with the store's employees, according to police. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, a woman in a black jacket and black sweatpants entered Crown Fried and Grilled Chicken in the 2200 block of North Broad Street, the Philadelphia Police Department said. Google Maps shows Crown Chicken & Grill, located at 2201 North Broad Street, as the restaurant in question. The woman demanded free extra food items from store employees, according to police. When they didn't meet her demands, she v…
Water Balloons Thrown From Bridge Damage Cars On Rt 222: Ephrata Police Water Balloons Thrown From Bridge Damage Cars On Rt 222: Ephrata Police
Water Balloons Thrown From Bridge Damage Cars On Rt 222: Ephrata Police Cars were damaged after items thought to be water balloons were thrown from an overpass, Ephrata police announced on Friday, Aug. 2.  Two vehicles were heading north on Route 222 when they were struck by the falling items at the East Mohler Church Road overpass, around midnight on Aug, 1. "One vehicle sustained a large dent to the hood, and the other sustained a cracked windshield," the police stated in the release.  Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Officer Martin with the Ephrata Police Department.
Burglar 'Trashed' Pub In Morrisville, Owners Say Burglar 'Trashed' Pub In Morrisville, Owners Say
Burglar 'Trashed' Pub In Morrisville, Owners Say A masked vandal broke into Dacey's Pub in Morrisville over the weekend, according to owners and borough police.  The suspect "trashed and burglarized" the 215 W. Philadelphia Avenue bar during the early morning hours on Sunday, July 21, Dacey's said on its Facebook page.  Anyone who can identify him is asked to contact Cpl. Lew Halas of the Morrisville Borough Police Department at l.halas@morrisvillepolice.org. 
Vandals Intentionally Disabled Windmills In Schuylkill County: State Police Vandals Intentionally Disabled Windmills In Schuylkill County: State Police
Vandals Intentionally Disabled Windmills In Schuylkill County: State Police Authorities are looking for the vandals who fired a gun into commercial windmills in Union Township.  State police said it's happened multiple times since March.  The vandals pry open the ventilation gates on the door of the windmills' electrical compartments, then fire a gun at the components inside, causing significant damage and shutting down the turbines, troopers said.  Anyone with information is asked to call PSP Frackville at 610-378-4454 or submit a tip online. 
Vandals Cause $100K In Damage At West Philly Apartments: Police Vandals Cause $100K In Damage At West Philly Apartments: Police
Vandals Cause $100K In Damage At West Philly Apartments: Police Police are looking for 10 people who they said vandalized an apartment building in West Philadelphia.  The group caused $100,000 in damages at the Olympic Tower Apartments at 4900 Spruce Street late on May 1, according to PPD. Police said they broke windows and threw purple paint at the building.  PPD footage PhiladelphiaPolice Authorities said the suspects were wearing masks and dark clothing.  Anyone with information is asked to call 215-686-8477 or submit a tip on the PPD website. 
Drivers Sought For Damaging Park In Bucks County, Authorities Say (PHOTOS) Drivers Sought For Damaging Park In Bucks County, Authorities Say (PHOTOS)
Drivers Sought For Damaging Park In Bucks County, Authorities Say (Photos) Falls Township police are looking for a group of drivers who they say damaged the grass at Quaker Penn Park late last month. The pictured drivers were caught on video damaging the park's turf and fields late on Wednesday, April 24, according to authorities.  Falls Twp. Police Department Falls Twp. Police Department Falls Twp. Police Department "The vehicles are distinctive, as one has a purple sticker reading 'Barney,' on the front windshield," Falls police wrote.  Anyone with information is being asked to call Falls PD Officer Dan Matkowski at 215-302-3323 or email&nb…
Vandal Breaks Into Philly Church For Third Time, Police Say Vandal Breaks Into Philly Church For Third Time, Police Say
Vandal Breaks Into Philly Church For Third Time, Police Say Philadelphia police detectives are searching for a serial vandal.  Authorities say the pictured suspect broke into the Germantown Church of Brethren at 6611 Germantown Avenue on April 8, March 21, and March 19.  The most recent incident was caught on video. PPD footage  PhiladelphiaPolice Authorities said the suspect is a black male in his early 20s wearing light pants with black sneakers, a hoodie, and a jacket.  Anyone with information is asked to call 215-686-8477 or submit a tip online. 
Video Shows Suspects Jump On Cars, Break Windshields In Philadelphia: Police Video Shows Suspects Jump On Cars, Break Windshields In Philadelphia: Police
Video Shows Suspects Jump On Cars, Break Windshields In Philadelphia: Police Authorities are looking for multiple vandalism suspects in North Philadelphia.  Police said several people jumped on cars and broke windshields on the 1400 block of Oxford Street on Friday, March 29 around 8:30 p.m.  Suspect footage PhiladelphiaPolice Anyone with information is asked to call PPD's tipline at 215-686-8477 or submit a tip on the department's website. 
Historic Mother Bethel AME Church Vandalized, Philadelphia Police Say (UPDATED) Historic Mother Bethel AME Church Vandalized, Philadelphia Police Say (UPDATED)
Historic Mother Bethel AME Church Vandalized, Philadelphia Police Say (Updated) Authorities are searching for a suspect after Philadelphia's Mother Bethel AME Church was targeted by a vandal on Monday, Feb. 19.  The front door window and three stained glass windows at the 419 S. 6th Street church were shattered, city police told Daily Voice. No arrests have been made as of Thursday, Feb. 22 and detectives are investigating, the department said.  Police said the same man is also suspected of breaking windows at other institutions and buildings nearby.  Suspect footage from PPD.  PhiladelphiaPolice He was wearing headphones, a red and white Phil…
Unlicensed PA Driver Leads Wild I-81 Pursuit, Crashes Multiple Times In VA: Police Unlicensed PA Driver Leads Wild I-81 Pursuit, Crashes Multiple Times In VA: Police
Unlicensed PA Driver Leads Wild I-81 Pursuit, Crashes Multiple Times In VA: Police An unlicensed Pennsylvania man has been arrested after authorities say he led a high-speed police pursuit that ended in a crash in Virginia. Scott Parsons, 34, of Minnersville, PA, was spotted Saturday, Feb. 3, by a Winchester police officer who initiated a pursuit onto I-81 near the 312-mile-marker in Frederick County, VA, where state police took the lead, Sgt. Brent W. Coffey said. The pursuit continued south on Interstate 81 when Parsons, in a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, took exit 302, ran off the roadway, and collided with a barrier pole in a convenience store parking lot, police s…
Israeli Flag Torn Down By Vandals At Philadelphia-Area Cafe (VIDEO) Israeli Flag Torn Down By Vandals At Philadelphia-Area Cafe (VIDEO)
Israeli Flag Torn Down By Vandals At Philadelphia-Area Cafe (Video) A Montgomery County cafe is circulating video that shows hooded men walk inside and steal an Israeli flag off the wall.  Management at Cafe Ole in Huntingdon Valley said it happened last Wednesday, Nov. 1.  "The girls just ran downstairs and called (911)," an owner told Daily Voice. "They came in with their faces covered." The video shows one man holding the door while three others walk inside and snatch the banner before leaving.  Philadelphia, PA - four masked men walked into Cafe Ole (Huntingdon) and proceeded to tear off the Israeli flag, while yelling “Free Palestine” as they lef…
Swastika Painted On Telephone Pole In Bucks County Swastika Painted On Telephone Pole In Bucks County
Swastika Painted On Telephone Pole In Bucks County Police in Warrington are seeking the vandal who painted a swastika on a utility pole.  The offending image was found on a Verizon pole along residential Folly Road early Friday, Oct. 27, authorities said.  It was apparently made using white spray paint and measured about a foot in each direction, according to Warrington police Chief Daniel J. Friel.  The responding officer was able to cover it up immediately using traffic marking paint he had on hand, officials said.  Special to Daily Voice “This symbol of hate was removed immediately, and we are thankful to the resident who reported t…
(VIDEO) Vandal Throws Brick Through Window At Fox 29 Philadelphia Building (VIDEO) Vandal Throws Brick Through Window At Fox 29 Philadelphia Building
(Video) Vandal Throws Brick Through Window At Fox 29 Philadelphia Building Breaking news. Philadelphia police are looking for the vandal who they said lobbed a brick through the front window at the Fox 29 Philadelphia offices in Center City. It happened on Saturday, Oct. 21 around 6 a.m., authorities said. The vandal was caught on video walking in front of 330 Market Street before tossing the brick, according to investigators.  PhiladelphiaPolice He is described as 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds with a beard and mustache, wearing a white tank top, camouflage pants, and dark-colored sneakers. Anyone with information should call PPD at 215-686-8477 or submit a ti…
Philly Motorcyclist Who Smashed Rear Windshield Arrested: Police Philly Motorcyclist Who Smashed Rear Windshield Arrested: Police
Philly Motorcyclist Who Smashed Rear Windshield Arrested: Police Police say they've arrested the Philadelphia street racer who was seen on camera smashing a rear windshield before head-butting a driver late on Sunday, Oct. 1.  PPD Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said a suspect is in custody but did not release a name as of Wednesday morning, Oct. 4.  @phillypolice SIG & Major Crimes Detectives have made an arrest overnight in the assault/vandalism that occurred on Sunday in center city, involving the male on the motorcycle. Great tips from public and some outstanding detective work. More will follow. — Frank Vanore (@PPDFrankVanore) October 4, 20…
Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report
Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report The top of a tourism bus turned out to be an excellent vantage point for a man who captured the stunning footage of a biker smashing the back windshield of a car with his feet in Philadelphia. The video from the Sunday, Oct. 1 incident in 1400 S. Penn Square was shared to Instagram by George Coloney, where the video garnered more than 42K likes as of Tuesday, Oct. 3. The footage shows the armed street racer jumping on the back windshield of the vehicle, which according to 6abc was carrying a 5-year-old girl in the back seat. The driver tells the outlet she was with her girlfriend and two c…
TikTok Videos Give Glimpse Into Teens' Massive Penn's Landing Gathering TikTok Videos Give Glimpse Into Teens' Massive Penn's Landing Gathering
TikTok Videos Give Glimpse Into Teens' Massive Penn's Landing Gathering Gunshots were fired and at least three vehicles were vandalized when a large group of young people gathered in Penn's Landing on Memorial Day evening, claim Philadelphia police.  The department told multiple news outlets that the crowd — which appears to number in the hundreds, in video footage from the scene — made its way into Penn's Landing around 7 p.m. Gunfire was heard around 8 p.m. and police later recovered two shell casings, but no victims were found, city police told the press. At least three car windshields were destroyed by teens jumping on them, authorities claimed. The crowd…
PA 'Technosapien' Makes Bizarre Facebook Post After Breaking Gas Lines At Eatery PA 'Technosapien' Makes Bizarre Facebook Post After Breaking Gas Lines At Eatery
PA 'Technosapien' Makes Bizarre Facebook Post After Breaking Gas Lines At Eatery A 21-year-old man has been arrested after breaking into a Philly cheesesteak eatery and pouring "potentially flammable liquids on the floor,"  "intentionally" breaking a natural gas line inside, and attempting arson, he admitted to officers according to police releases.  Collin Matthew Potter caused "significant damage" inside and outside of Stuff'D Steaks at 2828 Horseshoe Pike on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, according the police release and the eatery's Facebook page.  Posted by Stuff'D Steaks on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 An alarm at 6:15 a.m. alerted the South Londonderry Township police…
Welder Sets Former Employer's Cars On Fire Twice In One Day, Police In LanCo. Say Welder Sets Former Employer's Cars On Fire Twice In One Day, Police In LanCo. Say
Welder Sets Former Employer's Cars On Fire Twice In One Day, Police In LanCo. Say A welder who lost his job apparently wanted his former employee to feel the fire of the fury he was going through, literally— igniting multiple cars on fire, puncturing over 25 tires, and causing property damage to the Lancaster County business, authorities say.  The ex-employee, 36-year-old John Derek Hays, 36, of Akron, lost his job at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing & Heating in East Hempfield Township on Monday, March 6, 2023, according to East Hempfield Township Police. In total, 10 vehicles had the tires and two of the vehicles were completely destroyed by the fires at&n…
Philly Mosque Vandal Arrested, Charged Philly Mosque Vandal Arrested, Charged
Philly Mosque Vandal Arrested, Charged Philadelphia police say they caught the man responsible for vandalizing a mosque in West Oak Lane over the weekend.  Johnathan Boone, 47, of Germantown section, was charged with criminal mischief, institutional vandalism, and criminal trespassing, city police said in a statement Tuesday, Feb. 28.  The incident occurred at Masjidullah, 7401 Limekiln Pike, just before midnight on Friday, Feb. 24, Daily Voice has reported. Mosque leaders posted photos to Facebook on Saturday, Feb. 25 showing crudely painted messages and images on the house of worship's doors and walls. A despicable act o…
Philly's Super Bowl Sunday Outages Were Caused By Cord-Cutting Vandal: Cops Philly's Super Bowl Sunday Outages Were Caused By Cord-Cutting Vandal: Cops
Philly's Super Bowl Sunday Outages Were Caused By Cord-Cutting Vandal: Cops The cable and internet service outages that threatened countless Super Bowl parties across the region were caused intentionally by a vandal, according to Philadelphia police.  Officers were called to the 2700 block of Tulip Street in the city's Olde Richmond neighborhood at 4:45 p.m. on Feb. 12 — just under two hours before kickoff — for a report of vandalism, the department revealed in a statement. They arrived and spoke with an Xfinity employee who said multiple customers were experiencing cable outages. Investigators later determined that "five major fiber-optic data lines had been cut,…
Vandal Painted 'Crosses' And 'Stars Of David' On Philly Mosque, Cops Say Vandal Painted 'Crosses' And 'Stars Of David' On Philly Mosque, Cops Say
Vandal Painted 'Crosses' And 'Stars Of David' On Philly Mosque, Cops Say Philadelphia police are seeking the vandal who targeted a mosque in West Oak Lane over the weekend, the department says.  It happened at Masjidullah, 7401 Limekiln Pike in West Oak Lane, late on Friday, Feb. 24, Philly police wrote in a statement. Mosque leaders posted photos to Facebook on Saturday, Feb. 25 showing crudely painted messages and images on the house of worship's doors and walls.  A despicable act of vandalism took place in the middle of the night at @masjidullah last night. We’re absolutely... Posted by Masjidullah, Inc. on Saturday, February 25, 2023 According to police…
Eagles Fans Wanted For Flipping Car On Super Bowl Sunday: Philly Police Eagles Fans Wanted For Flipping Car On Super Bowl Sunday: Philly Police
Eagles Fans Wanted For Flipping Car On Super Bowl Sunday: Philly Police The subjects of a viral video from Super Bowl Sunday are now sought by police in Philadelphia.  In a clip that made the rounds on social media Feb. 12, a large crowd in North Philly is seen rocking and eventually flipping over a car.  Philadelphia Eagles fansPhiladelphia Police It happened on the 1700 block of Arlington Street just before 4:30 p.m., police said. Suspects broke the car's windows and stole its license plate as well, they added.  No one was injured during the incident, but authorities said the people in the video are wanted for vandalism.  To identify a suspect, call or…
Vandal Steals American Flag, Say Newtown Police Vandal Steals American Flag, Say Newtown Police
Vandal Steals American Flag, Say Newtown Police An American flag was stolen from a pole in Newtown Borough, authorities say.  Strong winds on the night of Friday, Jan. 13 caused the flagpole outside the Countryside Gallery at 2 South State Street to snap, police said in a statement.  While the banner was hanging down, a vandal leaped up and snatched it, investigators believe. Police say they are reviewing security footage to identify the thief.  Anyone with information is asked to call Newtown Borough Police Department at 215-860-7835 or visit the Bucks County Crime Watch webpage. 
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…
Philly Firebombing Suspect In Police Custody: Report Philly Firebombing Suspect In Police Custody: Report
Philly Firebombing Suspect In Police Custody: Report Authorities in Philadelphia have arrested a man suspected of "firebombing a rowhome" near Temple University on Tuesday, Nov. 15, according to a report by 6ABC.  Citing "law enforcement sources," the outlet writes that police believe the suspect is also responsible for vandalizing "several" cars. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, And Explosives (ATF) expects to bring him up on charges soon, they added.  As Daily Voice has reported, Philadelphia officials suspected arson in at least two fires in November — a blaze on Trinity Street on Nov. 16 that sent two child…
Enraged Driver Vandalized Bucks County Home, Police Say Enraged Driver Vandalized Bucks County Home, Police Say
Enraged Driver Vandalized Bucks County Home, Police Say A driver involved in a road rage incident followed another person home and then vandalized their property, authorities in Bucks County say.  The suspect pulled up to a home on Essex Lane in Middletown at around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, township police said. Surveillance video shows the man damaged the home's front door and mailbox, investigators said.  The suspect is described as a man with a goatee and "at least a half sleeve of tattoos" on his right arm. He drives a newer model Kia Sedona and is a smoker, police said.  If you can identify the suspect, you're asked to c…