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Massive Child Abuse File Sharing Case Linked To Eastern PA Man: Police Massive Child Abuse File Sharing Case Linked To Eastern PA Man: Police
Massive Child Abuse File Sharing Case Linked To Eastern PA Man: Police A Bucks County man is facing child pornography charges after police uncovered over 400 explicit files during an intensive online sting, Warrington Township police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. David Joseph Godfrey, 40, was charged with two counts of sexual abuse of children and one count of criminal use of a communication facility following a search at his Warrington home, police reported. The digital trail began on Aug. 8, 2024, when police detected a computer using BitTorrent to share child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Investigators connected with the suspect’s device multiple times be…
Philly Man Steals $10K In Jackets From Hershey Outlet, Caught In Stolen Car In Lebanon: Police Philly Man Steals $10K In Jackets From Hershey Outlet, Caught In Stolen Car In Lebanon: Police
Philly Man Steals $10K In Jackets From Hershey Outlet, Caught In Stolen Car In Lebanon: Police A Philadelphia man accused of a multi-state smash-and-grab spree spanning Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey has been arrested after allegedly burglarizing multiple outlet stores, stealing tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise, and driving a stolen car, authorities announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11.  Timothy Eugene Root, 58, was charged with felony burglary, felony theft, felony retail theft, misdemeanor criminal mischief, misdemeanor possession of an instrument of crime, and receiving stolen property, police said. Derry Township officers responded to the Polo Ralph Lauren…
King Of Prussia Stalker Who Cut Power, Sent Vulgar Gifts To Victim Sentenced: DA King Of Prussia Stalker Who Cut Power, Sent Vulgar Gifts To Victim Sentenced: DA
King Of Prussia Stalker Who Cut Power, Sent Vulgar Gifts To Victim Sentenced: DA A man who stalked women in Bucks and Lehigh counties by attaching GPS trackers to their vehicles, sending obscene gifts, and breaking into a home has been sentenced to prison, authorities announced on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Matthew Bustin, 33, of King of Prussia, was sentenced to five to 24 months in county prison with three years of probation after pleading guilty to Stalking – Repeatedly Committing Acts to Cause Fear in Lehigh County on Nov. 7, 2024, according to District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan. Prosecutors had sought a state prison sentence, but Judge James T. Anthony handed down the s…
Premature Newborn Twins Starved By Pennsylvania Parents: DA Premature Newborn Twins Starved By Pennsylvania Parents: DA
Premature Newborn Twins Starved By Pennsylvania Parents: DA A Croydon couple is accused of starving their premature newborn twins to the point of severe malnutrition, Bucks County authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 6. Courtney Soyka, 32, and Marcus Maddela, 45, of Coventry Avenue in Bristol Township, have been charged with two counts each of felony child endangerment and conspiracy, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. Investigators said the twins were born prematurely at 32 weeks on Oct. 7, 2024, and remained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) until they were healthy enough to be released. But the parents allegedly…
Pennsylvania Schools Closed, Delayed As Dangerous Winter Storm Hits: See The List Pennsylvania Schools Closed, Delayed As Dangerous Winter Storm Hits: See The List
Pennsylvania Schools Closed, Delayed As Dangerous Winter Storm Hits: See The List A powerful winter storm is set to bring hazardous travel conditions across Pennsylvania, prompting several school delays and closings, officials say. As of 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, the following schools across the state announced closures or delays: ADAMS COUNTY (Closed): Bermudian Springs School District Conewago Valley School District Fairfield Area School District Gettysburg Area School District Upper Adams School District ADAMS COUNTY (Delayed): Littlestown Area School District (Administrative Offices Closed) ALLEGHENY COUNTY (Closed): Clairton City School District (Remote In…
PA Man Who Hid Spy Cameras To Record Girls In Bathroom Pleads Guilty: DA PA Man Who Hid Spy Cameras To Record Girls In Bathroom Pleads Guilty: DA
PA Man Who Hid Spy Cameras To Record Girls In Bathroom Pleads Guilty: DA A Bristol Township man secretly recorded his former girlfriend’s teenage daughters while they showered using hidden cameras, authorities announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5. John V. Dutton, 55, was investigated after the victims’ mother discovered a disguised spy camera in the bathroom of the home she shared with him in August 2023. She noticed a USB charging device with a small camera positioned toward the shower, prosecutors said. Suspicious of Dutton’s insistence on not using a shower curtain or opting for a clear one, she unplugged the device but left it in place. Moments later, Dutton enter…
MMA Fighter, Convicted Felon Bought Firearms From PA Gun Dealer: AG MMA Fighter, Convicted Felon Bought Firearms From PA Gun Dealer: AG
MMA Fighter, Convicted Felon Bought Firearms From PA Gun Dealer: AG A Bucks County gun dealer is accused of illegally supplying firearms to a convicted felon in a months-long scheme uncovered by the Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Scott Liebowitz, 31, of Feasterville-Trevose, a licensed firearms dealer, conspired to transfer two handguns to Nicholas "Nick" Mimoso, an amateur MMA fighter and convicted felon barred from possessing guns, according to Sunday and Mimoso's social media.  Mouth guards make me look serious Posted by Nick Mimoso on Saturday, October 22, 2016 Liebowit…
Fake Dental Assistant Worked At 3 PA Dentist Offices Before Getting Caught: AG Fake Dental Assistant Worked At 3 PA Dentist Offices Before Getting Caught: AG
Fake Dental Assistant Worked At 3 PA Dentist Offices Before Getting Caught: AG A Bucks County dental assistant will spend at least 18 months behind bars after posing as a licensed professional and performing advanced dental procedures, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced. Rose Calese Horne, 44, of Levittown, was sentenced to 18 to 36 months in state prison after pleading guilty to felony prohibited use of a radiation source and misdemeanor impersonating a holder of a professional or occupational license, authorities said. Horne misrepresented her qualifications to three dental practices in Bucks County—Levittown Dental Associates, Bucks County Periodontics, and Lan…
Rapist ‘Took My Childhood Away From Me,’ Now 13-Year-Old Victim Says At Sentencing: Bucks DA Rapist ‘Took My Childhood Away From Me,’ Now 13-Year-Old Victim Says At Sentencing: Bucks DA
Rapist ‘Took My Childhood Away From Me,’ Now 13-Year-Old Victim Says At Sentencing: Bucks DA A Bristol Township man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for repeatedly raping a young girl over the course of three years, Bucks County authorities announced on Thursday, Jan. 30. Carlos Navedo, 52, was sentenced to 35 to 70 years in a state correctional facility after being convicted in October of rape of a child, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors, prosecutors said. Navedo began raping the girl in January 2021 when she was just 9 years old and continu…
Dogs Stabbed To Death; PA Owner Gives Gruesome Confession On 911: Affidavit Dogs Stabbed To Death; PA Owner Gives Gruesome Confession On 911: Affidavit
Dogs Stabbed To Death; PA Owner Gives Gruesome Confession On 911: Affidavit A Bucks County man is accused of savagely stabbing his two family dogs to death inside his home—so violently that a knife blade snapped off inside one of them—before calling 911 to confess, authorities said. George Gooch Ash, 40, of Essex Place in Newtown Township, was charged Tuesday, Jan. 22, with two felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced. “To say the defendant’s actions were inhumane is an understatement,” District Attorney Jennifer Schorn said at a news conference Wednesday…
Infant Assault Found In 2K+ Images On NJ Music Teacher Sentenced In PA: DA Infant Assault Found In 2K+ Images On NJ Music Teacher Sentenced In PA: DA
Infant Assault Found In 2K+ Images On NJ Music Teacher Sentenced In PA: DA A former Pennsbury School District music instructor who admitted to having thousands of child pornography images and videos has been sentenced to three years of probation, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Christopher Bygott, 47, of Hamilton, New Jersey, pleaded guilty in September 2024 to felony charges of possession of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility. Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey L. Finley also ordered Bygott to undergo sex offender treatment, barred him from having unsupervised contact with minors, and mandated hi…
MANHUNT ENDS! Third Murder Suspect Arrested 1 Month After Montco Home Invasion MANHUNT ENDS! Third Murder Suspect Arrested 1 Month After Montco Home Invasion
Manhunt Ends! Third Murder Suspect Arrested 1 Month After Montco Home Invasion A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the deadly Lower Merion home invasion that left one man dead and his mother critically injured, Montgomery County officials announced Friday, Jan. 24. Jeremy Fuentes, 26, of Philadelphia, is charged with second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and conspiracy to commit burglary for his alleged role in the Dec. 8, 2024, attack that killed 25-year-old Andrew Gaudio and severely injured his mother, 61-year-old Bernadette Gaudio. Prosecutors allege Fuentes, an employee of Junkluggers, provided key information about the Gaudios' h…
PA Man Accused Of Trying To Lure Child Into Truck, Police Seek Other Victims: DA PA Man Accused Of Trying To Lure Child Into Truck, Police Seek Other Victims: DA
PA Man Accused Of Trying To Lure Child Into Truck, Police Seek Other Victims: DA A Falls Township man is accused of trying to lure an 11-year-old boy into his vehicle, police announced on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Gene Louis Martin, 54, of Nearwood Lane in Levittown, was charged with a felony count of luring a child into a vehicle or structure, according to Falls Township Police and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. Martin allegedly pulled up next to the boy as he walked south on Pebble Lane at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, and told him, “Hey kid. I live around here. Get in,” before motioning for the child to enter his white Chevy S-10 truck. The boy ran home and…
Malnourished Toddler Weighing 19 Pounds Found In PA; Mom Charged: DA Malnourished Toddler Weighing 19 Pounds Found In PA; Mom Charged: DA
Malnourished Toddler Weighing 19 Pounds Found In PA; Mom Charged: DA A malnourished toddler weighing just 19 pounds — the average weight of a 9-month-old — was found neglected in Bristol Township, authorities said on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Breanna Marie Newman, 27, was arrested on felony child endangerment charges after her 27-month-old son was discovered in an apartment on Dec. 16, Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn announced. The boy was transported to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where medical experts detailed his critical condition, including declining motor skills, a dangerously low heart rate, and severe malnutrition. Investigators…
COLD CASE: 50 Years After Teen’s Savage Stabbing At PA Mall, Police Still Seek Tips COLD CASE: 50 Years After Teen’s Savage Stabbing At PA Mall, Police Still Seek Tips
Cold CASE: 50 Years After Teen’s Savage Stabbing At PA Mall, Police Still Seek Tips A 17-year-old was savagely stabbed to death in the parking lot of the Oxford Valley Mall 50 years ago, and investigators are renewing their plea for tips to solve the chilling cold case, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced on Monday, Jan. 13. Patricia “Patty” Bartlett, a senior at Pennsbury High School, was attacked near the former Gimbels department store in Middletown Township around 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 13, 1975, police said. Officers found her suffering from multiple stab wounds in the mall’s east parking lot at 2300 E. Lincoln Highway. She was rushed to the hospital but …
Four $1 Million New Year's Lottery Raffle Tickets Sold In Three PA Counties Four $1 Million New Year's Lottery Raffle Tickets Sold In Three PA Counties
Four $1 Million New Year's Lottery Raffle Tickets Sold In Three PA Counties Four lucky winners rang in the New Year with $1 million prizes from the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Millionaire Raffle, officials announced on Monday, Jan. 6. The tickets were sold at locations in Berks, Bucks, and Columbia counties for the drawing held on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. The winning ticket numbers, 412459, 016472, 156429, and 389266, were sold at: Flying J, 2210 Camp Swatara Road, Frystown (Berks County) Saz Petroleum LLC, 400 West Street Road, Warminster (Bucks County) CVS, 101 Oxford Valley Road, Morrisville (Bucks County) Millville Food Mart, 11 South State Street, Millville (Columb…
Overdose Death Of PA County EMS Worker Uncovers Online Pharmacy Operation: Police Overdose Death Of PA County EMS Worker Uncovers Online Pharmacy Operation: Police
Overdose Death Of PA County EMS Worker Uncovers Online Pharmacy Operation: Police An overdose death in Bucks County led to the takedown of an illicit online pharmacy based in the Dominican Republic, Warrington Township police announced in a press release issued Monday, Jan. 6. The investigation began in April 2022 after a Bucks County EMS first responder died of a drug overdose, police said. The day after the victim’s death, a FedEx package containing Valium and Rivotril (Clonazepam) was delivered to their residence in Bucks County, according to investigators. Detectives traced the drugs to an online pharmacy operating under the domain “Sure Life Solutions,” police said.…
Gun Left In Church During Service Sparks Charges: PA State Police Gun Left In Church During Service Sparks Charges: PA State Police
Gun Left In Church During Service Sparks Charges: PA State Police A man is facing charges after allegedly leaving his firearm under a seat at a church service, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The incident occurred at a church on East Swamp Road in Milford Township, Bucks County, on Sunday, Dec. 15 at approximately 9 a.m., state police said. The man attended the service and returned home, leaving his firearm behind under his seat in the nave, according to authorities. A church member discovered the weapon while cleaning and contacted state police. The owner of the firearm was identified, and charges are pending approval from the Bucks County D…
Jackpot-Winning PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket Worth $917K Sold PA Wawa Jackpot-Winning PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket Worth $917K Sold PA Wawa
Jackpot-Winning PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket Worth $917K Sold PA Wawa A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth $917,771 was sold at a Wawa in Morrisville, Bucks County, for the Dec. 24 drawing, officials announced Thursday, Dec. 26. The winning ticket matched all five numbers—10-21-29-31-43—to claim the jackpot, less applicable withholding. The Wawa at 545 West Trenton Avenue will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket, officials said. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize. They are encouraged to sign the ticket immediately and contact the nearest Lottery office or call 1-800-692-7481 for instructions. …
State Employee Stole $130K From Mom Who Killed Both Her Sons In Pennsylvania: DA State Employee Stole $130K From Mom Who Killed Both Her Sons In Pennsylvania: DA
State Employee Stole $130K From Mom Who Killed Both Her Sons In Pennsylvania: DA A Philadelphia woman stole over $130,000 from a former Norristown State Hospital resident who was convicted of murdering her two young sons, using the funds for personal expenses, including a Puerto Rico vacation, officials announced on Monday, Dec. 23. Bridget Nicole Compton, 51, is accused of stealing $132,480.01 from the TD Ameritrade account of Trinh Nguyen, a former Norristown State Hospital resident, officials in Bucks County, PA said. Nguyen is currently serving two life sentences for fatally shooting her sons, 13-year-old Jeffrey “JT” Tini and 9-year-old Nelson Tini, in their Upper M…
2 Days Before Christmas, Man Arrested For Amazon Package Thefts In PA 2 Days Before Christmas, Man Arrested For Amazon Package Thefts In PA
2 Days Before Christmas, Man Arrested For Amazon Package Thefts In PA A 40-year-old Warrington man is accused of stealing Amazon packages from an apartment complex in Bucks County, police announced on Monday, Dec. 23. Christopher Michael Scott was arrested after multiple theft reports from the Westminster Apartments in the 600 block of Valley Road, Warrington police said. Authorities began investigating complaints from residents who reported stolen packages. Apartment management provided surveillance footage and a list of complaints, which helped identify Scott as one of the suspects, according to police. On Saturday, Nov. 30, officers conducted surveill…
Six Members Of PA/NJ Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Sentenced: DAac Six Members Of PA/NJ Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Sentenced: DAac
Six Members Of PA/NJ Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Sentenced: DAac Six members of a multi-million-dollar catalytic converter theft ring that spanned the Delaware Valley have been sentenced, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced on Monday, Dec. 16. The defendants included Michael Williams, the 53-year-old owner of TDI Towing in Philadelphia, his three sons-in-law Michael Bruce, Kevin Schwartz, and Patrick Hopkins, his wife Deborah Davalos, and her sister Lisa Davalos. Williams, of Huntingdon Valley, was sentenced to 2 ½ to 5 years in state prison, followed by two years of probation, and was ordered to pay $124,900 in restitution to 157 vic…
Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets
Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets Rapper Meek Mill criticized media priorities and pledged to combat gun violence in Philadelphia— referring to the city as “Killadelphia”—in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Dec. 11. He also called out Bucks County officials over what he described as unfair treatment of his cousin, highlighting systemic issues within the criminal justice system. Meek Mill called out the press for focusing on corporate scandals instead of the ongoing violence in his hometown. “100 kids get murdered in my hood [and] the press [is] stuck on one CEO … I will never get it!” the rapper wrote, exp…
Jenkinstown Doctor Accused Of Illegally Prescribing Suboxone In Basement Office Jenkinstown Doctor Accused Of Illegally Prescribing Suboxone In Basement Office
Jenkinstown Doctor Accused Of Illegally Prescribing Suboxone In Basement Office A Bucks County doctor has been charged with improperly and illegally prescribing Suboxone to patients in a basement office, authorities announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. Dr. Kenneth Fox, 55, of Jenkintown, Montgomery County, faces 12 counts each of administration of any controlled substance by a practitioner and furnishing false or fraudulent records and three counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, according to Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. Fox, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, operated out of a basement office on Frosty Hollow Road in Middletown Towns…
Levittown Man Fatally Struck After Crash On I-95: PA State Police Levittown Man Fatally Struck After Crash On I-95: PA State Police
Levittown Man Fatally Struck After Crash On I-95: PA State Police A driver was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles, including a hit-and-run driver, following a crash on I-95 Southbound in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. Peter Sorochinski, of Levittown, Bucks County, was identified as the victim of the tragic incident, which began around 8:57 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Sorochinski had been driving southbound on I-95 near the Market Street on-ramp when he crashed his vehicle into the impact attenuator on the left side of the roadway, authorities said. His car then crossed two lanes of traffic and struck the …
Chainsaw-Wielding Quakertown Man Vandalizes Property: PA State Police Chainsaw-Wielding Quakertown Man Vandalizes Property: PA State Police
Chainsaw-Wielding Quakertown Man Vandalizes Property: PA State Police A Quakertown man is accused of wielding a chainsaw and causing more than $1,500 in damage to a building and vehicle in Milford Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 9. Eric Trainer, 51, was arrested after troopers responded to Brick Tavern Road in Milford Township, Bucks County, where he allegedly vandalized a building and a vehicle with a chainsaw at 7:21 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, according to state police. Trainer damaged a window valued at $500, an exterior door valued at $1,000, and a 2003 General Motors Corp. vehicle, police said. He was charged with criminal m…
Innocent Driver Killed During Rival Feud; Bristol Man Convicted: DA Innocent Driver Killed During Rival Feud; Bristol Man Convicted: DA
Innocent Driver Killed During Rival Feud; Bristol Man Convicted: DA A Bristol Township man was convicted of third-degree murder on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, for his role in the shooting death of 21-year-old Shaquille Love nearly four years ago, authorities said. Kelvontae Nasheed Perry, 30, of Taft Street, was found guilty by Bucks County Common Pleas Judge Wallace H. Bateman Jr. after a three-day waiver trial, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. Perry was also convicted of: Aggravated assault. Firearms not to be carried without a license. Possession of an instrument of crime. Possession of a weapon. Tampering with or fabricating physical…
Mugshot Released Of Perkasie Man Who Shared Over 1,200 Child Porn Files Online: DA Mugshot Released Of Perkasie Man Who Shared Over 1,200 Child Porn Files Online: DA
Mugshot Released Of Perkasie Man Who Shared Over 1,200 Child Porn Files Online: DA A Perkasie man is accused of sharing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online and possessing more than 1,200 files of illegal content on his devices, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  Arthur Corbett Clark, 22, of the 2500 block of Hilltown Pike, was arrested on Nov. 13 and charged with Felony Disseminating Photo and Films of Child Sex Acts, Felony Possession of Child Pornography, and Felony Criminal Use of a Communication Device, as detailed in court documents.  The investigation began on Aug. 21, 2024, when the Bucks County DA's Office received a CyberTip fr…
PA Lottery Ticket Nets $250K Powerball Prize PA Lottery Ticket Nets $250K Powerball Prize
PA Lottery Ticket Nets $250K Powerball Prize Someone in Bucks County is $250,000 richer after purchasing a winning Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball ticket, lottery officials announced Monday, Dec. 2. The lucky ticket, sold at the GIANT Food Stores on East Logan Street in New Hope, matched four of the five white balls with the winning numbers 1-6-7-13-40 and the red Powerball 5 in the Wednesday, Nov. 27, drawing. The ticket was supercharged to $250,000 thanks to the Power Play multiplier of five—an option that only costs an extra $1. Without it, the prize would have been just $50,000, according to officials. The store will also cash in, …
2 Players Strike Gold Winning $1 Million In PA Lottery Online Games 2 Players Strike Gold Winning $1 Million In PA Lottery Online Games
2 Players Strike Gold Winning $1 Million In PA Lottery Online Games Nearly $1 million in prizes went to lucky Pennsylvania Lottery online players from Bucks and Allegheny counties, lottery officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 3. One Bucks County player scored a magical $408,484.79 while playing Witchy Wins, a connect-style game that’s as spellbinding as it sounds. With chances to multiply winnings up to 100 times and activate a bonus round, this win was brewing in their favor! Over in Allegheny County, another player hit it big with $338,831.08 on Premier Jackpot, a progressive jackpot game where multipliers up to 50 times and free spins can make dreams come t…
Woman, Dog Found Dead At Back Door Of Home In Bucks County Fire: Police Woman, Dog Found Dead At Back Door Of Home In Bucks County Fire: Police
Woman, Dog Found Dead At Back Door Of Home In Bucks County Fire: Police An early morning fire Wednesday, Dec. 4 claimed the life of an adult woman and her dog in Bucks County, authorities said. Pennsylvania State Police Troop M responded to the blaze on the 1800 block of Mountain View Drive in Haycock Township around 4 a.m., State Police said. When troopers arrived, the residence was fully engulfed in flames. The woman and her dog were found deceased near the back door of the home, authorities said. The Troop M Fire Marshal is leading the investigation into the fire’s cause and origin, with assistance from the Dublin Criminal Investigation Unit, Troop M Forensi…