IRS Sending Special Payments To 1 Million Americans: Here's What To Know IRS Sending Special Payments To 1 Million Americans: Here's What To Know
IRS Sending Special Payments To 1 Million Americans: Here's What To Know The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it will issue automatic payments this month to nearly one million taxpayers who didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.  These payments aim to assist eligible individuals who missed claiming the credit, which provides up to $1,400 per person for those who didn’t receive the full amount of their Economic Impact Payments (EIPs). Who Will Receive Payments? Eligible taxpayers include those who filed a 2021 tax return but either left the Recovery Rebate Credit field blank or entered $0 despite qualifying. Payments wil…
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In PA Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In PA
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In PA New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington DC residents are being urged to avoid consuming certain oysters after a recall linked to a norovirus outbreak, federal officials announced.  The contaminated oysters were sold under the brands Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi and harvested between Dec. 1 and Dec. 9, 2024, from British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The oysters, distributed by S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco, were shipped to retailers and restaurants across several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pe…
PA Mom, Sister Jailed For Neglecting Quadriplegic Relative Defrauding Medicaid Of $140K: AG PA Mom, Sister Jailed For Neglecting Quadriplegic Relative Defrauding Medicaid Of $140K: AG
PA Mom, Sister Jailed For Neglecting Quadriplegic Relative Defrauding Medicaid Of $140K: AG A Philadelphia mother and sister who served as caregivers to a quadriplegic man have been sentenced to prison for neglect that left him hospitalized in critical condition, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Thursday, Dec. 19. Rashina Long, 48, and Jasmine Long, 33, pleaded guilty in September to neglect of a care-dependent person and Medicaid fraud, according to Henry. Both women were sentenced to two to four years in prison, followed by seven years of probation. They are also banned from working as caregivers during their sentences. The Longs were employed as direct …
Nine Puppies Abandoned In Box At Park Rescued By PA SPCA Nine Puppies Abandoned In Box At Park Rescued By PA SPCA
Nine Puppies Abandoned In Box At Park Rescued By PA SPCA Nine four-week-old puppies were found abandoned in a box at Merion Gateway Park in Montgomery County earlier this week, Pennsylvania SPCA officials announced. The puppies, left out in the cold and unable to fend for themselves, were reportedly caked in feces, suffering from urine scalding, and in desperate need of care, according to a release from the organization. “These puppies were given a heartbreaking start, but they now have a chance at a better life,” the SPCA wrote in a social media post. Upon their arrival at the shelter, the puppies were gently bathed, medically examined, and…
Former Scranton Officer, School Resource Officer Accused Of Abusing Students Over Years: PA AG Former Scranton Officer, School Resource Officer Accused Of Abusing Students Over Years: PA AG
Former Scranton Officer, School Resource Officer Accused Of Abusing Students Over Years: PA AG A former Scranton police officer assigned as a school resource officer at West Scranton High School is facing 46 charges of sexually abusing five students over several years, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Friday, Dec. 20. Stephen J. Carroll, 49, has been charged with rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, statutory sexual assault, official oppression, and institutional sexual assault, among other offenses, according to the Pennsylvania State Police and Attorney General's Office. The alleged crimes occurred between 2009 and recent years while Carroll was employed as a S…
Former State College Psychologist Groomed, Sexually Assaulted Girl For Years: AG Former State College Psychologist Groomed, Sexually Assaulted Girl For Years: AG
Former State College Psychologist Groomed, Sexually Assaulted Girl For Years: AG A former State College-area psychologist groomed and sexually assaulted a young girl over an eight-year period, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Thursday, Dec. 19. Richard Lenhart, 63, of Bellefonte, used his position of trust to target the victim, sexually abusing her between 2005 and 2013 in the State College area, according to the Attorney General's office. The victim testified during the trial that Lenhart began grooming her at a young age before subjecting her to repeated acts of sexual assault, including rape and indecent assault, the release states. Lenhart …
Man Who Posed As Teen, Exploiting Children Sentenced: Lancaster County DA Man Who Posed As Teen, Exploiting Children Sentenced: Lancaster County DA
Man Who Posed As Teen, Exploiting Children Sentenced: Lancaster County DA A Lancaster County man has been sentenced to 2.5 to 10 years in state prison after admitting to sexually exploiting juveniles online and stockpiling an enormous collection of child pornography, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office announced Friday, Dec. 20. Kenneth Lee Schmidt, 46, of East Earl Township, pleaded guilty to 49 felony charges, including possession and dissemination of child pornography, solicitation of minors, and corruption of minors, prosecutors said. Schmidt’s state sentence will run concurrently with the 35-year federal sentence he is already serving for related…
Philly-Area Musician 'Adored By All' Seriously Injured By Car, Fundraiser Says Philly-Area Musician 'Adored By All' Seriously Injured By Car, Fundraiser Says
Philly-Area Musician 'Adored By All' Seriously Injured By Car, Fundraiser Says A beloved musician throughout South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area was badly injured when he was struck by a car, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page said Mark Yurkanin was rushed to Cooper University Hospital with serious injuries when he was hit on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Yurkanian lives in Collingswood, according to his Facebook profile. The GoFundMe had raised more than $26,000 from at least 398 donations as of Friday, Dec. 20. "Mark's music, smile, and loving nature have such a remarkable reach throughout the music community," wrote Alyssa Davidson, the …
EMS Worker, Officer Assaulted By Lancaster Woman: Manheim Twp Police EMS Worker, Officer Assaulted By Lancaster Woman: Manheim Twp Police
EMS Worker, Officer Assaulted By Lancaster Woman: Manheim Twp Police An EMS worker and a police officer were assaulted during a domestic incident in Lancaster, Manheim Township police announced on Thursday, Dec. 19. Evelise N. Roman, 38, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault following an incident in the 2000 block of Coventry Road on Saturday, Dec. 14, according to police. Police were called to assist EMS personnel who were evaluating an unconscious woman with a feeding tube during a domestic situation. Roman reportedly had an interaction with her child, who appeared to not want her nearby, witnesses said. EMS workers asked Roman to step awa…
Allentown Gang Member Sentenced To Up To 30 Years For 2023 Double Shooting: DA Allentown Gang Member Sentenced To Up To 30 Years For 2023 Double Shooting: DA
Allentown Gang Member Sentenced To Up To 30 Years For 2023 Double Shooting: DA A gang member will serve up to 30 years in state prison for a 2023 double shooting in Allentown that left two victims seriously injured, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, Dec. 20. Dimitrius Bashir Campbell, 24, of Allentown, pleaded guilty on Oct. 18, 2024, to attempted third-degree murder and conspiracy to commit homicide, both first-degree felonies, according to the DA. At a sentencing hearing on Dec. 16, Campbell was ordered to serve 15 to 30 years behind bars by Judge Robert L. Steinberg. Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 300 block of Ri…
Woman ID'd In PA Fatal House Fire: Coroner Woman ID'd In PA Fatal House Fire: Coroner
Woman ID'd In PA Fatal House Fire: Coroner An 81-year-old woman who died following a house fire in Catasauqua, has been identified, the Lehigh County announced on Friday, Dec. 20. Kathryn E. Kubinsky, was pronounced dead at her home in the 600 block of Walnut Street at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. She was found in the living room of the residence, which had sustained damage from a fire incident, Buglio said in a release. An autopsy conducted on Friday, Dec. 20, revealed that Kubinsky died from natural causes, experiencing a natural death event prior to the fire. “The l…
Man Masturbates In Macy’s Children’s Department At King Of Prussia Mall: Police Man Masturbates In Macy’s Children’s Department At King Of Prussia Mall: Police
Man Masturbates In Macy’s Children’s Department At King Of Prussia Mall: Police A man exposed himself and masturbated in the children’s department of Macy’s at the King of Prussia Mall, as part of a string of lewd acts in the region, Upper Merion and Radnor police announced. Lawrence Ansley, 47, of Bryn Mawr, approached a woman in the Macy’s children’s department on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police said in a release on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Ansley reportedly engaged the woman in casual conversation that turned inappropriate, asking suggestive questions before exposing his genitals and masturbating, according to investigators. The victim rec…
Missing Endanged Alert Issued For 76-Year-Old Woman By PA State Police Missing Endanged Alert Issued For 76-Year-Old Woman By PA State Police
Missing Endanged Alert Issued For 76-Year-Old Woman By PA State Police Police in York County are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 76-year-old woman who may be at special risk of harm. Theresa Robinson, 76, was last seen around noon on Thursday, Dec. 19, near Innovation Drive in York, according to West Manchester Township police. Robinson is described as a white female, five-foot-one, 100 pounds, with green eyes, gray hair, and glasses. She may be driving a black 2005 Mercury Montego bearing Pennsylvania registration KLY2954, police said. Authorities believe Robinson could be at special risk of harm or injury. Anyone with information …
Husband, Wife Led $20M Medicaid Fraud Ring At Pharmacy: PA AG Husband, Wife Led $20M Medicaid Fraud Ring At Pharmacy: PA AG
Husband, Wife Led $20M Medicaid Fraud Ring At Pharmacy: PA AG A husband and wife are accused of masterminding a $20 million Medicaid and Medicare fraud scheme from their South Philadelphia pharmacy, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Thursday, Dec. 19. Elizabeth Thompson, 70, the registered owner of Broad Street Family Pharmacy, and her husband, Peter Dello Buono, 70, allegedly ran the scheme alongside pharmacist Frank Bengermino, 70, defrauding federal healthcare programs by faking prescriptions and pocketing the cash, investigators said. From 2016 to 2021, the couple and their co-conspirators allegedly billed Medicaid and Medi…
Pediatric Nurse's Son Accused Of Stabbing Her To Death In PA Will Face Trial: DA Pediatric Nurse's Son Accused Of Stabbing Her To Death In PA Will Face Trial: DA
Pediatric Nurse's Son Accused Of Stabbing Her To Death In PA Will Face Trial: DA The son of a pediatric nurse who is accused of brutally stabbing her to death in the street outside her home and discarded the knife in a neighbor's yard. He will stand trial after a preliminary hearing on Thursday, Dec. 19. Brian Rebold, 38, was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 4 after calling 911 to report the deadly stabbing on Liberty Avenue in Arnold. During the hearing, a Westmoreland County Detective and an Arnold Police Officer testified, and the 911 call was played in court. Magistrate Judge Frank Pallone ruled that there was sufficient evidence to hold all charges, including criminal ho…
Convicted Murderer Indicted For Knife Attack On Court Officer At Harrisburg Courthouse (UPDATE) Convicted Murderer Indicted For Knife Attack On Court Officer At Harrisburg Courthouse (UPDATE)
Convicted Murderer Indicted For Knife Attack On Court Officer At Harrisburg Courthouse (Update) A convicted murderer has been indicted for allegedly attacking a court security officer with a knife inside the Sylvia H. Rambo Courthouse in Harrisburg, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on Thursday, Dec. 19. Joseph Louis Camino, 56, of Braddock, was charged by a federal grand jury in connection with the assault that occurred on Monday, Dec. 16, at 1501 North 6th Street. Camino was reportedly shot multiple times by another court security officer during the incident and remains in stable condition at a local hospital, according to the U.S. …
Couple Married 63 Years Killed In Crash Lands High PA Driver Homicide Charge: DA Couple Married 63 Years Killed In Crash Lands High PA Driver Homicide Charge: DA
Couple Married 63 Years Killed In Crash Lands High PA Driver Homicide Charge: DA A Harleysville man is facing homicide by vehicle charges after a DUI crash killed a beloved Hatfield Township couple who had been married for 63 years, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Hatfield Township Police Chief William J. Tierney announced Thursday, Dec. 19. Michael Lennon, 21, was arrested following the June 8, crash at the intersection of Bergey Road and Bethlehem Pike, which left Jaime Burgos, 86, and Eva Burgos, 79, fatally injured, officials said. The couple, who were married in 1961, were remembered for their devotion to family and their community. Jaime, a…
Backyard Fossil Jackpot: Jaw Of Mastodon From Ice Age Unearthed At NY Home Backyard Fossil Jackpot: Jaw Of Mastodon From Ice Age Unearthed At NY Home
Backyard Fossil Jackpot: Jaw Of Mastodon From Ice Age Unearthed At NY Home A backyard in New York became the site of a remarkable prehistoric discovery when a homeowner unearthed a complete and well-preserved jaw of a mastodon, an ancient relative of modern elephants. Alongside the jaw, researchers also uncovered a toe bone fragment and a piece of a rib. The discovery began in the Hudson Valley when the Orange County resident noticed two large teeth protruding from the soil beneath a plant near the home in Scotchtown, according to the New York State Museum in a social media post on Tuesday, Dec. 17. After further digging revealed additional teeth, experts from th…
Dauphin County Prison Cut Heat, Power, Deprived Inmates Of Basics: Lawsuit Dauphin County Prison Cut Heat, Power, Deprived Inmates Of Basics: Lawsuit
Dauphin County Prison Cut Heat, Power, Deprived Inmates Of Basics: Lawsuit Dauphin County Prison officials cut heat and electricity, confiscated toilet paper, and stripped inmates of basic necessities in response to alleged drug use, according to a federal lawsuit filed on December 17, 2024. The lawsuit, brought by the Abolitionist Law Center, accuses prison staff of imposing inhumane conditions on detainees in restricted housing units (RHU) in late 2023. Court records allege that officials punished detainees after discovering synthetic marijuana, allegedly smuggled in by prison staff. Instead of addressing internal misconduct, officials targeted incarcerated indiv…
Shots Fired At Police Officer Lands Reading Man Homicide Attempt Charge: Berks DA Shots Fired At Police Officer Lands Reading Man Homicide Attempt Charge: Berks DA
Shots Fired At Police Officer Lands Reading Man Homicide Attempt Charge: Berks DA A 22-year-old man was arrested after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at police officers during a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle, the Berks County District Attorney's office announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The incident began when officers spotted a stolen Toyota Camry on Cotton Street around 8:01 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, as detailed in the DA's release. When they attempted a traffic stop, the driver, later identified as Davius Manuel Ortiz, fled on foot, leading police through alleys and backyards. During the chase, Ortiz reportedly fired at least seven shots at officers and nearby …
Vice President Of Warrington Soccer Club Charged With Theft By Deception Vice President Of Warrington Soccer Club Charged With Theft By Deception
Vice President Of Warrington Soccer Club Charged With Theft By Deception A former vice president of the Warrington Soccer Club is facing charges after police say she embezzled nearly $30,000 from the organization over a span of two years. Kristie Nicole Creswick, 39, of Warrington, surrendered to authorities on December 12, 2024, following an investigation that revealed she had allegedly stolen $29,621 from the soccer club and associated teams between April 2021 and December 2023. The investigation was initiated in January 2024 when club officials reported discrepancies in their finances. Warrington Police Detectives worked closely with the club to uncover the …
First Severe Bird Flu Case Confirmed In US First Severe Bird Flu Case Confirmed In US
First Severe Bird Flu Case Confirmed In US Health officials have confirmed the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made the announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 18 saying the infection was diagnosed on Friday, Dec. 13, following contact the patient made with sick and dead birds from a backyard flock. The case was reported in Louisiana and marks the first H5N1 case in the US linked to exposure to backyard poultry.  Since April 2024, there have been a total of 61 reported human cases of H5 bird flu reported in the United States. H5 is generally less severe than…
Daylight Fatal Porch Shooting Lands Lebanon Man Life Sentence: DA Daylight Fatal Porch Shooting Lands Lebanon Man Life Sentence: DA
Daylight Fatal Porch Shooting Lands Lebanon Man Life Sentence: DA A Lebanon man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a fatal daylight shooting, authorities announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Juan Delgado, 35, was convicted of first-degree murder last month after prosecutors said he shot and killed Jean Ortiz Rivera on March 9, 2023. Rivera was sitting on his front porch in Lebanon City when Delgado walked up and shot him twice at close range. The attack, witnessed by Rivera’s wife, was captured on her home surveillance system and became key evidence in Delgado’s trial. Authorities said the murder stemmed from a dispute between Delgado’s sister and …
Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash In PA Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash In PA
Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash In PA A New Jersey man was killed, and three passengers — his wife, son, and his son's girlfriend — were critically injured when a car lost control and was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 in Tobyhanna Township, PA, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a press release on Monday, Dec. 16. The crash happened at mile marker 286.6 westbound around 8:39 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, during hazardous road conditions, troopers said. Vladimir Kevereski, 58, of Elmwood Park, NJ, was driving a 2018 Honda Civic westbound when he lost control on the slippery roadway. The car s…
2nd Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Lower Merion Man During Home Invasion 2nd Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Lower Merion Man During Home Invasion
2nd Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Lower Merion Man During Home Invasion Kelvin Roberts, 42, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the fatal Lower Merion home invasion that left Andrew Gaudio dead and his mother, Bernadette Gaudio, critically injured, Montgomery County officials announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Roberts, of Philadelphia, was taken into custody by Upper Moreland Police after arriving at his workplace, Junkluggers in Willow Grove. He was in possession of a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun at the time of his arrest, authorities said. Roberts and his co-defendant, Charles Fulforth, 41, are accused of carrying out the violen…
CEO Murder: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione, Could Be Extradited To NY In Days CEO Murder: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione, Could Be Extradited To NY In Days
CEO Murder: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione, Could Be Extradited To NY In Days Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Mangione is charged with one count of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and two counts of second-degree murder. Mangione, a 26-year-old Maryland native, had fled New York City after the high-profile targeted assassination outside the New York Hilton in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 4.  UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. UnitedHealthcare After a days-long manhunt, Mangione was apprehended at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsy…
PA Mom Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Son During Break-In: DA PA Mom Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Son During Break-In: DA
PA Mom Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Son During Break-In: DA A Berks County woman who shot and killed her son after he broke into her home acted in self-defense, authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Sean M. Clemens, 32, of Myerstown, was shot multiple times by his 64-year-old mother during a confrontation at her residence on Little Mountain Road in Bethel Township, Berks County, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office. The incident began around 7:50 a.m. when the woman called 911 to report that she had shot her son after he forcibly entered her home, officials said. Investigators said Clemens, who had a h…
Lititz Dad Stabbed In Neck By Son, DA's Office Says Lititz Dad Stabbed In Neck By Son, DA's Office Says
Lititz Dad Stabbed In Neck By Son, DA's Office Says A West Lampeter Township man accused of stabbing his father in the neck, causing life-threatening injuries, waived his preliminary hearing this week, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office said. Russell Woodrow Adams-Nicholls, 44, of the 300 block of Crestline Drive, is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault for attacking his 80-year-old father at a Lititz residence, investigators announced. The violent incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at a home in the 600 block of Chatham Way. The victim suffered a single stab wound to the neck, resulting in signif…
Engaged Couple Killed In Double-Fatal Hit-Run Crash By PA Man On THC: DA Engaged Couple Killed In Double-Fatal Hit-Run Crash By PA Man On THC: DA
Engaged Couple Killed In Double-Fatal Hit-Run Crash By PA Man On THC: DA An engaged couple, both parents and expecting a grandchild, were struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash while an Allentown driver was high on marijuana, authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Imanol Caraballo, 23, is charged with homicide by vehicle while DUI, homicide by vehicle, and other related offenses for the crash that killed Christopher Stocker, 44, and Luz Daneza Ruiz Acosta, 43, both of Allentown. The crash happened around 1:15 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2023, in the 300 block of Hamilton Street, where Caraballo fled after striking the pair, police said. A silver sedan with a smashed…
NJ Escort IDd As 7th Victim Of Giglio Beach Serial Killer, Police Say NJ Escort IDd As 7th Victim Of Giglio Beach Serial Killer, Police Say
NJ Escort IDd As 7th Victim Of Giglio Beach Serial Killer, Police Say Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was formally charged with murdering a seventh victim. Heuermann, 60, of Massapequa Park, was indicted for second-degree murder in the killing of Valerie Mack in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday morning, Dec. 17. Mack, a 24-year-old Wildwood, NJ woman was working as an escort when she disappeared in 2000. A group of hunters discovered her skeletal remains wrapped in a plastic bag in a wooded area of Manorville in November 2000. She had been decapitated, and both of her hands had been severed from her body, prosecutors said. Her right leg had a…
CEO Murder: Stunning Poll Shows Shift In Views Among Young Americans CEO Murder: Stunning Poll Shows Shift In Views Among Young Americans
CEO Murder: Stunning Poll Shows Shift In Views Among Young Americans A new national poll from Emerson College reveals a startling trend among young American voters: More respondents aged 18 to 29 believe the targeted assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was acceptable than those who do not. The poll highlights a sharp generational divergence on the issue. A total of 41 percent of voters aged 18-29 find the killer’s actions acceptable, 24 percent somewhat acceptable and 17 percent completely acceptable), while 40 percent find them unacceptable. Noting that 68 percent of voters overall reject the killer’s action, Spencer Kimball, executiv…