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NJ Judge’s Son, ‘Fake Cop’ Suspect, Arrested On Gun Charge In PA NJ Judge’s Son, ‘Fake Cop’ Suspect, Arrested On Gun Charge In PA
NJ Judge’s Son, ‘Fake Cop’ Suspect, Arrested On Gun Charge In PA John Francis McCarthy IV, the son of a Princeton judge and previously accused of impersonating a police officer in Quarryville, is now facing a weapons charge in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Friday, March 7. McCarthy, 39, of Princeton, NJ, was arrested on Thursday, March 6, after an investigation by West Lampeter Township Police revealed he had fired a weapon at Morr Range in Willow Street, PA, in September 2024, despite being legally barred from possessing firearms. McCarthy was prohibited from owning or using guns due to a protection-from-abuse (PFA) equivalent restraining order…
Drug Raid Nabs Convicted Felon Colton Nace With Pounds Of Meth, Fentanyl, Cash, Gun: DA Drug Raid Nabs Convicted Felon Colton Nace With Pounds Of Meth, Fentanyl, Cash, Gun: DA
Drug Raid Nabs Convicted Felon Colton Nace With Pounds Of Meth, Fentanyl, Cash, Gun: DA A convicted felon and drug dealer was busted in a high-intensity drug trafficking raid in Allentown that uncovered pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other drugs, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. Colton Kenneth Nace, 35, of Allentown, was taken into custody after search warrants were served at two homes on Hanover Avenue and Hall Street, authorities said. Investigators seized approximately 15.4 pounds of methamphetamine, 270 grams of methamphetamine powder, three pounds of marijuana, 20 grams of …
63 Chihuahuas, Teen Son Found In Feces-Filled PA Home, Couple Charged: Police 63 Chihuahuas, Teen Son Found In Feces-Filled PA Home, Couple Charged: Police
63 Chihuahuas, Teen Son Found In Feces-Filled PA Home, Couple Charged: Police An Adams County couple is facing child endangerment and animal cruelty charges after authorities found their home covered in feces and urine with 63 Chihuahuas inside, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Troopers responded to Ray Derita, 48, and Stephanie Derita’s, 47, home on Old Harrisburg Road in Straban Township on Friday, Feb. 7, for a domestic dispute. While there was no physical altercation, police said they immediately became concerned about the squalid conditions inside the home. “The floor was covered in feces and urine, making it impossible to step anywhere without stepping in f…
Escaped Felon Returns For Sentence After 'Paperwork Mistake': Dauphin DA Escaped Felon Returns For Sentence After 'Paperwork Mistake': Dauphin DA
Escaped Felon Returns For Sentence After 'Paperwork Mistake': Dauphin DA A felon entered a guilty plea for his latest offense and somehow ended up going free —  a warrant for his arrest was issued shortly after and three days later he was back in custody, according to a release by the Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo. Tymir Murray, 21, of Harrisburg, surrendered at the Dauphin County Booking Center at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Friday, July 26, DA Chardo explained.  Murray entered the guilty plea for Felony Possession Of Firearm Prohibited on Tuesday, July 23, as he should not have had a firearm as an already convicted felon for d…
Arrest Made In Deadly 2022 Allentown Shooting Arrest Made In Deadly 2022 Allentown Shooting
Arrest Made In Deadly 2022 Allentown Shooting A suspect is in custody for an Allentown murder nearly two years ago, says the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office.  Steven Michael Rosa is charged with criminal homicide for the shooting death of Tywon Abner, according to prosecutors.  Authorities said Abner, 33, was shot in the chest on West Allen Street on July 28, 2022. He succumbed to his wound and his death was ruled a homicide by the county Coroner's Office.  Rosa, 30, is also charged with persons not to possess a firearm due to a previous conviction for robbery, the DA's Office said.  He is being held with…
Teen Sentenced For 61 Charges Years After Lancaster Park City Center Mall Shooting Teen Sentenced For 61 Charges Years After Lancaster Park City Center Mall Shooting
Teen Sentenced For 61 Charges Years After Lancaster Park City Center Mall Shooting The 16-year-old boy who was charged with 61 offenses for the shooting at Park City Center, is now 19 years old and has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to serve up to 32 years in prison, the Lancaster District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, May 29. Jeremiahs Josiah-Alberto Sanchez, of Lancaster, fired a gun stolen out of Lebanon County and endangered the lives of 52 innocent bystanders during the incident, the District Attorney's office explained. Sergio Vargas, 30, Elijah Deliz,18, and three other men were involved in the fight that led up to the shooting, but none were charge…