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Pennsylvania Woman Missing For Nearly Three Months: Police Seek Public’s Help Pennsylvania Woman Missing For Nearly Three Months: Police Seek Public’s Help
Pennsylvania Woman Missing For Nearly Three Months: Police Seek Public’s Help A 75-year-old Pennsylvania woman has been missing for nearly three months, and police are asking for the public’s help in finding her. Linda Harvey was last seen by her sister at her home on the 40000 block of Woodhaven Road in Philadelphia at approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, police said. Harvey is described as 5-foot-10, weighing 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black and white hair. She has a thin build, uses a cane, and often wears necklaces and bracelets, authorities said. She is known to frequent Center City and Southwest Philadelphia, police added. Anyone with information o…

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by Jillian Pikora
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15-Year-Old Albany Velasquez Missing For 8+ Months From Her PA Home; DA Seeks Help 15-Year-Old Albany Velasquez Missing For 8+ Months From Her PA Home; DA Seeks Help
15-Year-Old Albany Velasquez Missing For 8+ Months From Her PA Home; DA Seeks Help It has been more than eight months since 15-year-old Albany Velasquez vanished from her home in Berks County, and authorities are now turning to the public for help, the Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, March 6. Velasquez was last seen on Friday, June 21, 2024, and despite relentless efforts by her family, she has not been found. Investigators have not disclosed whether there are any leads in her disappearance. Anyone with information about Velasquez’s whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Edward Burns of the Lebanon County Detectives Bureau at (717) …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Brazen Thief Swipes Battery From PA Police Speed Tracker, Drives Off Brazen Thief Swipes Battery From PA Police Speed Tracker, Drives Off
Brazen Thief Swipes Battery From PA Police Speed Tracker, Drives Off A bold thief stole a NOCO battery pack straight from a Pennsylvania police speed timing device in broad daylight—then sped off, authorities said. The shocking theft happened at 4:52 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the intersection of Blue Church Road South and Wild Cherry Drive in Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township police said. The suspect, driving a white Dodge van, was last seen heading south on Blue Church Road. Now, investigators are asking the public for help. If you have video footage, recognize the man, or can identify the van’s registration plate, contact police at (610) 282-3064.

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by Jillian Pikora
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Next Of Kin Sought For Edwin Pacheco, 48, Found Dead In Reading: Coroner Next Of Kin Sought For Edwin Pacheco, 48, Found Dead In Reading: Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought For Edwin Pacheco, 48, Found Dead In Reading: Coroner The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man's next of kin. Edwin D. Pacheco, 48, was found dead in Reading. His body was discovered on Tuesday, Feb. 18, officials said. His last known address was on the 400 block of S. 5th Street in the city. Anyone with information about his family is urged to contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

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by Jillian Pikora
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Next Of Kin Sought For South Whitehall Township Man Found Dead: Lehigh County Coroner Next Of Kin Sought For South Whitehall Township Man Found Dead: Lehigh County Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought For South Whitehall Township Man Found Dead: Lehigh County Coroner The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is asking for the public's help in locating the family of a South Whitehall Township man who died of natural causes, the office announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Michael W. Kendzierski, 58, was pronounced dead at Cedarbrook Nursing Home on Friday, Dec. 27, according to the coroner's office. Efforts to locate his next of kin have been unsuccessful. Anyone with information about Mr. Kendzierski’s family is urged to contact the Lehigh County Coroner's Office & Forensic Center at 610-782-3426 or via email at danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org. No further details h…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Human Remains Were Found In Refrigerator In NJ Forest — Now Police Need Help Identifying Them Human Remains Were Found In Refrigerator In NJ Forest — Now Police Need Help Identifying Them
Human Remains Were Found In Refrigerator In NJ Forest — Now Police Need Help Identifying Them A disturbing discovery in Belleplain State Forest has left investigators searching for answers—and the public’s help. On Sunday, Dec. 22, human remains were found in a refrigerator in the forest, and authorities believe they belong to a Caucasian or Hispanic woman, approximately 5'1" tall.  Investigators are relying on distinctive clues to identify her: A koi fish tattoo on her upper right back (shoulder blade area) A rose tattoo stretching from her left ribs to her hip A unique yoga mat and a necklace, both found near the remains The tattoos and items recovered have been shared with…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan
New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New images released by authorities show the suspect in the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan fleeing the crime scene in the back of a taxi cab. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: 26-Year-Old Being Held In Pennsylvania In Connection To Manhattan Case The NYPD released the latest images early Sunday morning, Dec. 8.  "The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public's help," the NYPD said in a statement accompanying the release of the new i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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High-Speed Pursuit Ends But Driver Escapes: PA State Police High-Speed Pursuit Ends But Driver Escapes: PA State Police
High-Speed Pursuit Ends But Driver Escapes: PA State Police A high-speed pursuit involving a black Acura TLX with heavily tinted windows ended abruptly when the driver escaped near Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 5. The chase began on I-78 West in Lebanon County when troopers attempted to stop the vehicle for traffic violations. The Acura, displaying an unreadable paper temporary registration, failed to pull over and sped off, according to PSP Jonestown. The pursuit continued onto I-81 South but was terminated for safety reasons after the vehicle exited at Mile Marker 72. The driver and the Acura have n…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Two Philadelphia Girls Vanished Within Days Of Each Other: Police Two Philadelphia Girls Vanished Within Days Of Each Other: Police
Two Philadelphia Girls Vanished Within Days Of Each Other: Police Philadelphia police are urgently seeking the public's help to find two teenage girls who vanished in separate incidents last week. Byata Jahmeela Matthews, 16, was last seen on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. near the 2500 block of North 28th Street, authorities said. Byata is described as 5’1”, 138 pounds, with brown eyes and black, shoulder-length straight hair. She was last seen wearing a pink and white jacket with black pants and is known to frequent the area of 20th and Susquehanna Avenue. Kamiyah Bryant, 14, was last seen earlier that week, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at 4 p.m., …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Girl Missing Nearly 2 Weeks From Central PA Home: Police 15-Year-Old Girl Missing Nearly 2 Weeks From Central PA Home: Police
15-Year-Old Girl Missing Nearly 2 Weeks From Central PA Home: Police A 15-year-old girl is missing and the police are asking the public for help locating her.  Myleeah Brown was last seen leaving her home in the 800 block of Walnut Street in Lemonye on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the police detailed in the release.  The police noted that she "willingly" left.  Anyone with information about her whereabouts s asked to contact WSRPD at 717-238-9676. 

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
SEEN HER? 34-Year-Old Philly Woman Has Been Missing 6 Months SEEN HER? 34-Year-Old Philly Woman Has Been Missing 6 Months
Seen HER? 34-Year-Old Philly Woman Has Been Missing 6 Months A 34-year-old woman from Philadelphia has been missing since March, authorities said on Thursday, Sept. 5. The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Courtney Gross. She was last seen on the 900 block of North 42nd Street.  She likes to frequent the 4200 block of Thompson Street and Center City, police said. Anyone with any information on Courtney's whereabouts is asked to please contact Southwest Detectives at 215-686-3183

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
SEEN HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30 SEEN HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30
Seen HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30 The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing endangered person,  Sarah Elizabeth Haynes, 30, was last seen leaving her residence in the 1100 block of North Lee Street on Aug. 17, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sarah is approximately 5’5” tall, and weighs around 155 pounds.  She has blue eyes and brown hair.  She was last seen wearing a green long-sleeve shirt, black jeans, and black boots. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Sarah Elizabeth Haynes is urged to contact East Detectives at 215-686-3243 or call 911.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
SEEN HIM? Teenager Goes Missing From Group Home In Bucks County SEEN HIM? Teenager Goes Missing From Group Home In Bucks County
Seen HIM? Teenager Goes Missing From Group Home In Bucks County Warminster Township police seek the public's assistance in locating a 17-year-old boy, authorities said on Friday, Aug. 23. The unidentified teen walked away from his group home in Warminster, police said. The date and time he disappeared was not shared. He was last seen wearing black pants, a black sweatshirt, and a black backpack.  The missing teenage boy has a light scar on the right side of his forehead.  Please contact Officer Salguero at bsalguero@warminsterpa.org or 215-672-1000 with any information.

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by Jon Craig
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SEEN HER? Woman Goes Missing In Philadelphia SEEN HER? Woman Goes Missing In Philadelphia
Seen HER? Woman Goes Missing In Philadelphia The Philadelphia Police Department seeks the public's help in finding a missing woman. Wadiyah Johnson. 28, was last seen on Wednesday, July 10, on the 100 block of East Garfield Street, Philadelphia police said on Tuesday, Aug. 6. She is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. Anyone with information regarding Wadiyah Johnson's whereabouts is urged to contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Erratic Jet Ski Operator Fled Marine Units At NJ Beach, Cops Say — Now They Want To Find Him Erratic Jet Ski Operator Fled Marine Units At NJ Beach, Cops Say — Now They Want To Find Him
Erratic Jet Ski Operator Fled Marine Units At NJ Beach, Cops Say — Now They Want To Find Him A jet ski operator who jetted away from police when they stopped him on Memorial Day Weekend is now being sought by authorities, who are enlisting the public to help. New Jersey State Police Marine Units stopped the operator of an erratic blue Yamaha around 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at the bathing beach in Lower Township in Cape May County, the department said. During the stop, the operator failed to provide his ID and vessel registration, returned to the shore, and then left on foot.  The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 50 or 60 years old, with a large tattoo …

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by Cecilia Levine