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I-80 Road Rage Shooter With PA Plates Sought In NJ I-80 Road Rage Shooter With PA Plates Sought In NJ
I-80 Road Rage Shooter With PA Plates Sought In NJ New Jersey State Police are investigating a road rage shooting on Route 80 this week. The incident occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, around 6:18 a.m., when the driver of a silver minivan with a Pennsylvania license plate pulled alongside a blue Subaru Outback and fired at least one shot, striking the rear driver’s side window, authorities said. It happened near Exit 47B in Parsippany. No injuries were reported, but police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or its aftermath to contact the NJSP Troop “B” Totowa Station Detective Bureau at 973-785-9412. Anonymous tips are w…
3 Men Arrested For Firing Shots Into Columbia Home, Endangering Lives: Police 3 Men Arrested For Firing Shots Into Columbia Home, Endangering Lives: Police
3 Men Arrested For Firing Shots Into Columbia Home, Endangering Lives: Police Three men were arrested for their involvement in a shooting that endangered multiple lives in Columbia, Lancaster County, on Nov. 1, 2024, police announced Tuesday, Nov. 26. J'Vian Lazae Mendez-Gonzalez, 18, Isaiah Jose Diaz, 20, and Caelan Natrell Brown, 19, are accused of firing shots into an occupied structure on the 400 block of Avenue K at approximately 1:37 p.m., according to the Columbia Borough Police Department. Each suspect is charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Discharge of a Firearm into an Occupied Structure, Possession of a Weapon, and four counts of Reckless…
Coroner Called To 'Police Incident' On Chambersburg Train Tracks (DEVELOPING) Coroner Called To 'Police Incident' On Chambersburg Train Tracks (DEVELOPING)
Coroner Called To 'Police Incident' On Chambersburg Train Tracks (Developing) A coroner was called to a "police incident" along the train tracks in Chambersburg on Tuesday afternoon, on Nov. 26, authorities confirmed the following morning. A pedestrian was struck by a train near Catherine Street and Cleveland Avenue in Chambersburg, according to emergency distachers. It prompted a police and fire department response Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 2:41 p.m., authorities announced.  Authorities called this an "isolated incident," but additional details have not been released at the time of publishing. "This investigation will not impact vehicular travel in the area," p…
Norristown Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave Effective Immediately Norristown Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave Effective Immediately
Norristown Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave Effective Immediately Norristown Police Chief Jacqueline Bailey-Davis has been placed on administrative leave, municipal officials announced Monday, Nov. 25. Municipal Administrator Leonard Lightner released a statement emphasizing the gravity of the decision, while maintaining the confidentiality of personnel matters. “This decision was made after careful consideration and is not taken lightly,” Lightner said. “The Municipality recognizes the complexities and challenges associated with leadership in public service and remains committed to ensuring transparency and accountability.” Though no specific detail…
Family Feud: Son Stabs Father, Dad Shoots Girlfriend, PA State Police Say Family Feud: Son Stabs Father, Dad Shoots Girlfriend, PA State Police Say
Family Feud: Son Stabs Father, Dad Shoots Girlfriend, PA State Police Say A family fight turned violent in Loyalsock Township, leaving three people injured in a chaotic sequence of events involving a stabbing and a shooting, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The altercation erupted on Grampian Boulevard when a son allegedly stabbed his father during a heated argument around 10 a.m., according to investigators. In response, the father fired a gun. The bullet passed through the son’s girlfriend before hitting the son, police said. Despite the dramatic nature of the incident, no fatalities were reported. All three individuals suffered n…
Man Hospitalized After Lancaster Shooting, Police Say Man Hospitalized After Lancaster Shooting, Police Say
Man Hospitalized After Lancaster Shooting, Police Say A man was hospitalized after being shot in the torso in Lancaster City, police said on Sunday, Nov. 24. The shooting occurred in the first block of South Mary Street around 4:43 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, according to Lancaster City police. Officers arrived at the scene and found the injured man, who was taken to the hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive, authorities said. “All parties involved in this incident have been identified,” police stated. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lancaster City Bureau of Police.
Teenagers Injured In Shooting At Creekside South Apartments: Manheim Twp. Police Teenagers Injured In Shooting At Creekside South Apartments: Manheim Twp. Police
Teenagers Injured In Shooting At Creekside South Apartments: Manheim Twp. Police Two teenagers were hospitalized after a shooting at the Creekside South Apartments in Lancaster Township on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2024, according to the Manheim Township Police. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Passey Lane at 6:23 p.m. after reports of a shooting, arriving one minute after being dispatched by Lancaster County-Wide Communications, police said in a release. The two teenage boys, were found with gunshot wounds and were transported to LGH Penn Medicine with injuries described as non-life-threatening, authorities stated. The initial investigation revealed that the vict…
Flags At Half-Staff After Pittsburgh Fire Chief Dies In Line Of Duty Flags At Half-Staff After Pittsburgh Fire Chief Dies In Line Of Duty
Flags At Half-Staff After Pittsburgh Fire Chief Dies In Line Of Duty Governor Josh Shapiro has ordered all U.S. and Commonwealth flags in Allegheny County to be flown at half-staff in honor of Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John P. Walsh, who died while responding to a fire Wednesday night, Nov. 20, 2024. Walsh, 60, collapsed at the scene of a house fire on the 700 block of Wilkinsburg Avenue in the East Hills neighborhood around 9 p.m., according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. He was rushed to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. “Chief Walsh tragically passed away while in command of a structure fire last night. His unwavering passion…
Lancaster Teen Wanted For Shooting On Mill Street: Police Lancaster Teen Wanted For Shooting On Mill Street: Police
Lancaster Teen Wanted For Shooting On Mill Street: Police An 18-year-old man is wanted for his involvement in a shooting in Lancaster City, police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Norman Coleman has been charged with carrying a firearm without a license, persons not to possess firearms, and discharging a firearm, according to the Lancaster City Bureau of Police. The charges stem from a shooting that injured two minors in the 300 block of Mill Street on Oct. 25, authorities said. Investigators have identified Coleman as one of the individuals involved in the incident. His current whereabouts are unknown, and police are actively searching for him, …
School Bus Driver Accused Of Forging Medical Records: PA State Police School Bus Driver Accused Of Forging Medical Records: PA State Police
School Bus Driver Accused Of Forging Medical Records: PA State Police A Chambersburg woman who operates a school bus company is accused of forging medical records to maintain her certifications, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a release on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Theresa M. Keifman, the owner of Keifman Busing in Franklin County, allegedly altered dates on PennDOT forms to falsely claim she was medically qualified to operate a school bus. Investigators say the forgeries began in December 2018 and continued through 2023. According to police, Keifman submitted the falsified documents to PennDOT, fraudulently indicating that she had passed the required physic…
Truck Slams Into Historic York County Bridge, Damages Train Tracks (VIDEO) Truck Slams Into Historic York County Bridge, Damages Train Tracks (VIDEO)
Truck Slams Into Historic York County Bridge, Damages Train Tracks (Video) A truck struck a historic railroad bridge in Seven Valleys Borough, causing significant damage to its train tracks and concrete pier structure, local officials said. The crash happened when the truck collided with the bridge, which has an 11-foot, 1-inch clearance, over Main Street on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Surveillance footage from The Valley Tavern on Cherry Street captured the impact. York County officials have since closed the bridge to all train traffic on the Northern Central Railway after observing a noticeable bow in the tracks above. However, the bridge remains safe for pedestrians an…
Steer Causing Chaos On PA Road, Euthanized After 3.5 Mile Chase: Police Steer Causing Chaos On PA Road, Euthanized After 3.5 Mile Chase: Police
Steer Causing Chaos On PA Road, Euthanized After 3.5 Mile Chase: Police A loose steer caused a major disruption along Willow Street Pike in Pequea Township on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, police announced. Pequea Township officers were first called to the area of W. Boehms Road and Willow Street Pike South around 11 a.m. after reports of the 1,000-pound animal wandering the divided highway, according to police. Despite the farmer's earlier attempts to tranquilize the steer, it remained highly evasive, sprinting whenever anyone came within 100 feet. Officers quickly arrived to control traffic and prevent any accidents as the steer crossed Route 272 North and South m…
Shelter-In-Place Order Ends With Arrest In Carroll Township: Police Shelter-In-Place Order Ends With Arrest In Carroll Township: Police
Shelter-In-Place Order Ends With Arrest In Carroll Township: Police A shelter-in-place order in Carroll Township, York County has been lifted after an arrest was made, police said on Sunday, Nov. 10. The order had been issued earlier in the day as police searched for a potentially armed individual in the area of Range End Road, Range End Manor, and Fairway Hill. Residents were asked to remain indoors and report any suspicious activity to 911, police reported. The shelter-in-place was cleared after the suspect was taken into custody. Police assured the public that there was no longer any threat to public safety. Details about the suspect’s identity or the c…
Screaming Woman Points Gun At Customers In PA Guitar Store: Police (VIDEO) Screaming Woman Points Gun At Customers In PA Guitar Store: Police (VIDEO)
Screaming Woman Points Gun At Customers In PA Guitar Store: Police (Video) An emotionally disturbed woman was arrested without incident after pointing a gun and screaming at several customers in a Montgomery County guitar store, according to police. The woman pointed her gun at the heads of multiple customers while screaming incoherently at the Guitar Center in the Metroplex Shopping Center, 2620 Chemical Road, the Plymouth Township Police Department said. Some customers managed to flee from the store while others were hiding within, according to police. Officers arrived on scene and were immediately confronted by the woman as she exited the store with gun in han…
Woman Stabbed To Death In Lancaster ID'd By Coroner (UPDATE) Woman Stabbed To Death In Lancaster ID'd By Coroner (UPDATE)
Woman Stabbed To Death In Lancaster ID'd By Coroner (Update) A woman is dead following a triple stabbing in Lancaster County, the coroner announced on Monday, Nov. 4.  Carmen Martinez-Silva, 50, was found dead in the yard of her home in the 2900 block of Dell Lane, according to the coroner's release. First responders were called to the home located near Travelo Drive in East Hempfield Township at 1:40 p.m., according to LCWC dispatch logs. "EMS transported two individuals to Lancaster General Hospital for lacerations. A third victim succumbed to their injuries on scene," the East Hempfield Township police wrote in a release shortly before 6 p.…
PA Daughters Mourning Mom Believed Murdered By Estranged Husband PA Daughters Mourning Mom Believed Murdered By Estranged Husband
PA Daughters Mourning Mom Believed Murdered By Estranged Husband Two daughters are in mourning after their reportedly missing mom was found murdered in the garage of the family home and their estranged step-dad was named a "person of interest" by the Philadelphia Police Department. Miguel Aguilar, 34, of Philadelphia, has been identified as a "person of interest" in the death of Ivelisse Lugo, 51, of the 5900 block of Elsinore Street, according to the Philadelphia Police. Lugo had been reported as missing at 8:15 a.m., PPD detailed in a release on Saturday, Oct. 26.  She was thought to be "in the company of her estranged husband, who owns…
Texas Brothers Stabbed On Mom's Birthday In Pennsylvania, Fund Says Texas Brothers Stabbed On Mom's Birthday In Pennsylvania, Fund Says
Texas Brothers Stabbed On Mom's Birthday In Pennsylvania, Fund Says One brother is dead and another was seriously injured in a stabbing, Pennsylvania State Police explained at the end of October — a GoFundMe has since been launched to help their family.  The call about the brothers of San Antonio, Texas being stabbed in the first block of North Washington Street in Shippensburg came to PA State Police at 10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, as Daily Voice previously reported. Christopher Nunn II of San Antonio, Texas was pronounced dead at the scene, PSP announced in an updated release.  His brother Dylan Moore was found suffering from life-threateni…
5 People Arrested After PA House Surrounded Following Shooting: Police 5 People Arrested After PA House Surrounded Following Shooting: Police
5 People Arrested After PA House Surrounded Following Shooting: Police A "shots fired" incident turned standoff, has led to five arrests in Columbia Borough, police announced on Friday evening, Nov. 1.  The Columbia Borough Police received several calls about shots fired in the 400 block of Avenue K at 1:30 p.m., as detailed in the release.  Officers arrived to find "several shell casings in the roadway as well as a house that was struck by gunfire," as stated in the release. "The house was occupied, but nobody was injured." The suspects ran into a home in the 200 block of South 4th Street, witnesses, told police. Soon, police officers from multipl…
More Family Members Charged For Child Rape, Incest, Lebanon County DA More Family Members Charged For Child Rape, Incest, Lebanon County DA
More Family Members Charged For Child Rape, Incest, Lebanon County DA A husband and wife have been arrested as part of a disturbing case of child rapes involving children as young as 5 years old, the Lebanon County District Attorney's Office detailed in a release on Friday, Nov. 1.  Katherine Theraisa Longo, 47, of Lebanon, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 29, as Daily Voice previously reported. Shortly after news of her arrest was shared with Daily Voice, the DA informed us about charges of two more members of the Longo family. Kelly Longo, 43, and her husband, Christopher Longo, also 43, both of Lebanon are in the Lebanon County Prison after being arreste…
'Extreme Staffing Shortage' At PD Requires Help From PA State Troopers 'Extreme Staffing Shortage' At PD Requires Help From PA State Troopers
'Extreme Staffing Shortage' At PD Requires Help From PA State Troopers A Delaware County police department with a severe staffing shortage will soon receive help from state police troopers, the Pennsylvania State Police said. Troopers will be providing overnight patrol and investigatory coverage for Collingdale Borough beginning Thursday, Oct. 31, according to a news release. That coverage will be ongoing until further notice. State police will cover the borough from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m., the news release states. The Collingdale Police Department is experiencing an extreme staffing shortage with their officers unable to "safely and adequately meet the full-time …
Homicide Victim Of Double Stabbing In Shippensburg ID'd: PA State Police Homicide Victim Of Double Stabbing In Shippensburg ID'd: PA State Police
Homicide Victim Of Double Stabbing In Shippensburg ID'd: PA State Police Someone has been killed, and another person was hospitalized following a double stabbing, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday morning, Oct. 28. The report of two people being stabbed in the first block of North Washington Street in Shippensburg came into PSP at 10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, as detailed in the release. The fatal victim was identified on Monday afternoon as Christopher Nunn II of San Antonio, Texas, PSP announced in an updated release.  Troopers arrived to find one victim killed and the other suffering from life-threatening injuries. The surviving victim wa…
Overdosed PA Mom Smothers Infant Son To Death: Affidavit Overdosed PA Mom Smothers Infant Son To Death: Affidavit
Overdosed PA Mom Smothers Infant Son To Death: Affidavit A 3-month-old boy suffocated by his mom while she was passed out after ingesting crack cocaine, Lancaster police detailed in court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Luz L. Saez, 32, of the  500 block of Lime Street in Lancaster, smoked the crack to “stay awake”, according to an affidavit of probable cause, but grandma found the infant under his mom on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. The infant's death was later ruled an accident from asphyxia due to co-sleeping, according to the coroner. A crack pipe and crack cocaine were found by investigators searching Saez’s bedro…
Second Murder-Suicide In PA In 12 Hours: DA Second Murder-Suicide In PA In 12 Hours: DA
Second Murder-Suicide In PA In 12 Hours: DA A second murder-suicide in less than 12 hours, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 25.  A father and son were found dead in East Goshen Township around 10:34 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, as detailed in the release.  The Westtown East Goshen Regional Police Department and the Chester County Detectives are investigating this murder-suicide that did not involve any firearms, the DA explained. There is no threat to the public or "There is no threat to the public," the DA said.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information ab…
School Locked Down After Teen Shot In Harrisburg In Broad Daylight: Police School Locked Down After Teen Shot In Harrisburg In Broad Daylight: Police
School Locked Down After Teen Shot In Harrisburg In Broad Daylight: Police A teen is in the hospital after being shot in Harrisburg at noon on Thursday, Oct. 24, city police announced.  Officers had been called to a report of shots fired at the intersection of North Thirteenth & Herr streets. They arrived to find the juvenile boy suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Downey Elementary School, located at 1313 Monroe Street was briefly on lockdown due to the “incident”, a spokesperson for Harrisburg School District said. He was taken to an area hospital where he remains in stable condition.  An investigation is ongoing.  Anyone w…
Boy Dies After 2 Children Found Unresponsive In PA Pool: Police (UPDATE) Boy Dies After 2 Children Found Unresponsive In PA Pool: Police (UPDATE)
Boy Dies After 2 Children Found Unresponsive In PA Pool: Police (Update) An 8-year-old boy has died two months after two children were found unresponsive in a community pool, the Susquehanna Township Police announced on Monday, Oct. 21.  The children were found in the pool at the Whisper Woods apartment complex in the 360 block of Brookridge Terrace in Susquehanna Township around 5:30 p.m. on July 31, the police restated in the updated release.  EMS were called to the scene providing life-saving aid to the children until they were taken to the hospital. The boy later passed away, but a teenage girl survived, the police wrote in the updated release.&nb…
GIANT-Brand Frozen Waffles Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination GIANT-Brand Frozen Waffles Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination
Giant-brand Frozen Waffles Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination GIANT recalled its store-brand frozen waffles due to the possibility of Listeria contamination. The grocery chain, which is headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, announced the following recalls on Friday, Oct. 18: Giant-brand Blueberry Waffles, 12.3 OZ, UPC: 068826707394, Codes: Best by 11/8/24-8/30/25. Giant-brand Buttermilk Waffles, 12.3 OZ, UPC: 068826707396, Codes: Best by 12/11/24-9/9/25. Giant-brand Chocolate Chip Waffles, 12.3 OZ, UPC: 068826707398, Codes: Best By 12/16/24-7/27/25. Giant-brand Chocolate Chip Waffles, 29.6 OZ, UPC: 068826715002, Codes: Best By 11/11…
Manhunt For Rapist In Attack Next To Sleeping Child In Lancaster Ends In Arrest: DA Manhunt For Rapist In Attack Next To Sleeping Child In Lancaster Ends In Arrest: DA
Manhunt For Rapist In Attack Next To Sleeping Child In Lancaster Ends In Arrest: DA A rape at knifepoint that happened next to a sleeping child in Lancaster County has led to the arrest of a Chester County man, Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adam's office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Efrain Mateo, 49, of the 3500 block of Blue Rock Road in Manor Township, was arrested in Chester County and accused of the assault on Friday, Oct. 11, the DA explained.  The victim had an active PFA against Mateo when he entered her home in the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 3, authorities said. It was not immediately clear exactly where in Chester County he was …
York County Felon Attempts To Kidnap Girl At Sheetz, Police Say York County Felon Attempts To Kidnap Girl At Sheetz, Police Say
York County Felon Attempts To Kidnap Girl At Sheetz, Police Say A convicted felon has been held without bail after attempting to kidnap a girl at a Pennsylvania Sheetz, police announced on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Jared Michael Sweigard, 42, of Enola, was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 13, after multiple kidnapping attempts, according to police and court documents. The first incident happened at the Sheetz Convenience Store and Gas Station located at 1158 River Road in Marietta, according to the police. When officers arrived to the report of a  "suspicious person" and people told them that a man in his 40s attempted to enter their vehicle while they were ins…
HazMat Incident At York County Business (DEVELOPING) HazMat Incident At York County Business (DEVELOPING)
HazMat Incident At York County Business (Developing) A HazMat crew has been called to a business on Tuesday, Oct. 15, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services.  The incident happened at Guardian CSC located at 6000 Susquehanna Plaza Drive in Hellam Township around 9:20 a.m.  There are no reports of anyone being taken to the hospital at this time.  This is a developing situation and we've reached out to officials for more details, so check back here for updates. 
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Strike In Harrisburg: Dispatch Pedestrian Hospitalized After Strike In Harrisburg: Dispatch
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Strike In Harrisburg: Dispatch A pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, according to the Dauphin County Department of Public Safety Emergency Communications Center. The person was struck at the intersection of 21st and Belleview streets in Harrisburg around 3:12 p.m., according to dispatch logs. They were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. Details about the victim were unavailable. The striking vehicle stayed on the scene, according to dispatch. This is the second pedestrian strike in Harrisburg that Daily Voice has reported on in less than 24 hours. …
Child Abducted In Harford County Near Elementary School Found Safe After Amber Alert (UPDATED) Child Abducted In Harford County Near Elementary School Found Safe After Amber Alert (UPDATED)
Child Abducted In Harford County Near Elementary School Found Safe After Amber Alert (Updated) The 7-year-old child who was the subject of a massive search on Monday after he was taken has been found safely and is being reunited with his father, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office. An Amber Alert was issued on Monday morning by the sheriff's office as they sought the public's assistance in locating the child who was reportedly abducted outside an elementary school by someone he knew. Khalil Rodney Ringgold was reported missing after last being seen at the Churchville Elementary School entering a vehicle with an unknown man who was in a gray four-door Nissan Altima with a…