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'No Kings' Rally Arrest Leads To Bomb Discovery, Federal Guilty Plea From PA Man: DOJ 'No Kings' Rally Arrest Leads To Bomb Discovery, Federal Guilty Plea From PA Man: DOJ
'No Kings' Rally Arrest Leads To Bomb Discovery, Federal Guilty Plea From PA Man: DOJ A Malvern man who brought a loaded gun and a bayonet to a rally in West Chester has pleaded guilty in federal court after police later found a stash of homemade bombs inside his garage, authorities announced Thursday, Dec. 18. Kevin Joseph Krebs, 32, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia to possession of an unregistered firearm or destructive device, according to U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. Krebs was arrested by West Chester Police on June 14 after a witness reported seeing him strapping on a tactical vest and hiding a gun before walking toward the “No Kings” protest on Nor…
High Man Carjacks BMW, Tries To Run Over Bystanders After Fiery Philadelphia Crash: Police High Man Carjacks BMW, Tries To Run Over Bystanders After Fiery Philadelphia Crash: Police
High Man Carjacks BMW, Tries To Run Over Bystanders After Fiery Philadelphia Crash: Police A chaotic scene unfolded in Philadelphia when a man allegedly carjacked a BMW and attempted to run over bystanders after his own car crashed into a tree and burst into flames, police said. The mayhem began at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Sweetbriar Drive and Lansdowne Drive, authorities detailed in a preliminary report. A witness saw an unidentified Toyota sedan engulfed in flames after crashing into a tree. When the witness approached to help, the driver—who appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance—became aggressive and attempted to assault him. The wi…
Elderly Woman Pepper-Sprayed In Road Rage Incident: PA State Police Elderly Woman Pepper-Sprayed In Road Rage Incident: PA State Police
Elderly Woman Pepper-Sprayed In Road Rage Incident: PA State Police An 89-year-old woman was pepper-sprayed during a road rage incident in Strasburg Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 9. The victim, who was driving a white Ford F-150, encountered the suspect in a white Subaru SUV near Georgetown Road and Paradise Lane around 11:46 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, according to police. The incident began when the elderly woman attempted to pass the Subaru, police said. Both vehicles then pulled into a parking lot at 417 Georgetown Road, where the Subaru driver allegedly pepper-sprayed the victim in the face before fleeing north on Georgetown…
Rare Brawls Break Out In College, NFL Games In Fight-Filled Football Weekend Rare Brawls Break Out In College, NFL Games In Fight-Filled Football Weekend
Rare Brawls Break Out In College, NFL Games In Fight-Filled Football Weekend It's been a fight-filled weekend in the football world, including a rare brawl in a collegiate contest. It started on Saturday, Nov. 30, when Michigan upset archrival and No. 2-ranked Ohio State,  13-10, in the Buckeyes' home stadium. Though the defending national champs, Michigan was having a disappointing season and entered the game at 6-5. After securing the win -- its fourth straight against Ohio State -- a Wolverines player attempted to plant a Michigan flag at the 50-yard line. An Ohio State player pulled the flag away, and things turned ugly. Dozens of players began pushing, a…
Man Shot By Home Depot Security Guard In Philly Parking Lot: Police Man Shot By Home Depot Security Guard In Philly Parking Lot: Police
Man Shot By Home Depot Security Guard In Philly Parking Lot: Police A 38-year-old man was shot by a Home Depot security guard in a Philadelphia parking lot, according to police. Officers responded to reports of a person with a gun in the 4600 block of Roosevelt Boulevard at 3:11 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, the Philadelphia Police Department said. When they arrived, officers found that the man was shot in the right shoulder by a Home Depot security guard, according to police. The man was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center and placed in stable condition, police said. The security guard was taken to Frankford Hospital for undisclosed injuries and was event…
NJ Corrections Officer Charged With Violating PA Inmate's Constitutional Rights: USDOJ NJ Corrections Officer Charged With Violating PA Inmate's Constitutional Rights: USDOJ
NJ Corrections Officer Charged With Violating PA Inmate's Constitutional Rights: Usdoj A 35-year-old former Pennsylvania prison guard has been charged with violating an inmate's constitutional rights for several offenses, authorities said. Ivory S. Cousins, of West Deptford, NJ, allegedly ignored the inmate's significant injuries from an assault by other inmates, pepper sprayed him, helped another inmate to steal from him, and obstructed the investigation of what happened to him, according to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero Cousins was a correctional officer employed by the Philadelphia Department of Prisons in August 2019. While on duty at the Curran-Fromhold Correct…
Son Of Former US Ambassador Killed Committing Road Rage; Dauphin Co. DA Son Of Former US Ambassador Killed Committing Road Rage; Dauphin Co. DA
Son Of Former US Ambassador Killed Committing Road Rage; Dauphin Co. DA The 52-year-old son of a former US Ambassador started a road rage incident that led to his death, the Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo announced on Tuesday, July 16. Paul Kattouf of Susquehanna Township was found shot dead in the 200 block of State Street (between Second and Third streets) around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, according to the releases by Harrisburg police and the Dauphin County Coroner's office.  "Officers in the area were also able to quickly stop and detain a person of interest," as stated in the police release.   Kattouf's autopsy was con…