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Quarryville Woman's Life Threatened By Convicted Felon Turned Burglar, Police Say Quarryville Woman's Life Threatened By Convicted Felon Turned Burglar, Police Say
Quarryville Woman's Life Threatened By Convicted Felon Turned Burglar, Police Say A former convict kicked in the door of a Quarryville home, then assaulted and threatened the life of a woman before fleeing on Jan. 30, 2023, area police explained in a release on Feb. 1.  Dakota Ray Eldridge, 27, broke into the home in the 100 block of Groffdale Drive shortly before 11:52 p.m. when police say they arrived on the scene.  The officers had been called to "a report of a Burglary, in-progress," the police state in the release.  Upon arrival, they found "Eldridge physically assaulted and threatened the life of the female victim inside (of the home)" the police de…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Ex-Wendy's Employee Pulls Gun On Former Co-Workers In Mt. Joy, Police Say Ex-Wendy's Employee Pulls Gun On Former Co-Workers In Mt. Joy, Police Say
Ex-Wendy's Employee Pulls Gun On Former Co-Workers In Mt. Joy, Police Say A former Wendy's employee experiencing homelessness got into a fight with his former co-workers and pulled a gun, authorities say.  Julian Knight, 20, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 30, according to Northwest Regional police. On Sunday, Knight had gone to the restaurant where he used to work located at 1660 South Market Street/PA Route 230 in Mount Joy Township, and got into a "physical altercation with employees," allegedly pointed a gun at the workers before fleeing around 9:16 p.m., the police say.   Knight is also directly tied to an overnight burglary that happened o…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Necklace Used To Choke Lititz Robbery Victim, Police Say Necklace Used To Choke Lititz Robbery Victim, Police Say
Necklace Used To Choke Lititz Robbery Victim, Police Say A man was choked with a necklace he was wearing while someone robbed him on Monday, January 16, authorities say.  The man told police in Lititz that he was walking along the 200 block of Landis Valley Road when he was approached by another man he didn't know who asked him for a lighter around 10 p.m. That man then "grabbed and removed a pendant necklace by force from around the victim's neck," and robbed him, as stated in the release. The robber then fled towards Owl Hill Road, police explain. The victim was not hurt. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5'9", w…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Philly Teens Leave Retail Worker With Broken Jaw, Tooth: Police Philly Teens Leave Retail Worker With Broken Jaw, Tooth: Police
Philly Teens Leave Retail Worker With Broken Jaw, Tooth: Police A Center City retail worker was jumped by a group of teenagers after telling them they couldn't enter his store, Philadelphia police say.  Investigators say a group of seven teens tried to enter the Guess Store in the Fashion District at 901 Market Street around 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 19, but were turned away by an employee for unclear reasons.  That's when authorities say the boys attacked the worker, breaking their jaw and chipping a tooth.  The department's Central Detective Division is asking for the public's help in identifying the seven male suspects. To submit a tip, call …

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Father Charged With Kidnapping In Baby's Abduction In South Jersey Father Charged With Kidnapping In Baby's Abduction In South Jersey
Father Charged With Kidnapping In Baby's Abduction In South Jersey UPDATED: A 22-year-old Vineland man faces multiple charges including kidnapping after he allegedly abducted his 7-month-old daughter. The abduction triggered an Amber Alert when the father declined to turn himself in, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said on Thursday, Jan. 5. Ramon B. Rivera, Jr., of Florence Ave. in Vineland, allegedly fled with the child from a Chick-fil-A at the Cumberland Mall on Wednesday evening, the prosecutor said. Through investigation, City of Vineland detectives were able to contact Rivera and verify that the child was in his custody.  …

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
SEPTA Mugging Victim Chases Robber, Gets Jumped By Gang In Shocking Video SEPTA Mugging Victim Chases Robber, Gets Jumped By Gang In Shocking Video
SEPTA Mugging Victim Chases Robber, Gets Jumped By Gang In Shocking Video After a Philadelphia man chased a thief onto a SEPTA train, a disturbing video released by police shows a group of men surround and beat him.  Authorities say the victim, 20, was walking onto the SEPTA platform at 1100 Market Street in Center City at 6 p.m. on Dec. 12 when an unknown suspect stole his wallet and fled onto a train.  The victim gave chase, but when he boarded the train, a large group of passengers assaulted him, police said. The extent of the victim's injuries were not immediately clear.  The mugging suspect is described as a black man wearing a black ski mask…

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by Mac Bullock
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Police: Mom Caught Shoplifting At Bergen Walmart Deliberately Drop-Kicks Baby, Shows No Remorse Police: Mom Caught Shoplifting At Bergen Walmart Deliberately Drop-Kicks Baby, Shows No Remorse
Police: Mom Caught Shoplifting At Bergen Walmart Deliberately Drop-Kicks Baby, Shows No Remorse A woman caught shoplifting at a Bergen County Walmart deliberately drop-kicked her baby across the floor while being taken into custody, then showed no remorse afterward, authorities said. It's difficult to comprehend -- and even harder to stomach -- if you’ve seen the video, which captured the assault at the Route 46 store in Teterboro. Jamira McDaniel, 23, of Paterson had been escorted to the Walmart Asset Protection Office, where she “placed the child down in front of her and kicked the baby in the back” on Tuesday, Dec. 13, Moonachie Police Lt. Jeff Napolitano said. It sent the nearly …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Woman Beaten With Christmas Tree By Man Born On Christmas Eve, Pennsylvania State Police Say Woman Beaten With Christmas Tree By Man Born On Christmas Eve, Pennsylvania State Police Say
Woman Beaten With Christmas Tree By Man Born On Christmas Eve, Pennsylvania State Police Say A man born on Christmas eve beat a 31-year-old woman with a Christmas tree on Tuesday, Dec. 6, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police.  35-year-old Michael Bandi of Saxonburg was arrested following the incident on Oak Leaf Drive in Jefferson Township, Butler County. A "verbal altercation" between Bandi and the fellow Saxonburg resident ended when he "hit her in the head with a Christmas tree," the police say. The extent of her injuries and the size of the Christmas tree were not released.  Bandi was charged with harassment and simple assault before being taken …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Philly Man Who Stalked, Beat Mom And Son Arrested In Baltimore: Police Philly Man Who Stalked, Beat Mom And Son Arrested In Baltimore: Police
Philly Man Who Stalked, Beat Mom And Son Arrested In Baltimore: Police A Philadelphia man accused of stalking a mother and her son before violently beating and robbing them in the street was arrested in Baltimore, police sources say.  Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore wrote in a statement Friday, Dec. 2 that 25-year-old Lance Ryan was taken into custody early that morning.  FBI Violent Crime Task Force took Lance Ryan into custody in Baltimore MD this morning. He will return to Philadelphia to face charges in the 11/7 Robbery and assault in South Philly. More Details will follow. — Frank Vanore (@PPDFrankVanore) December 2, 2022 Ryan was sought in …

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by Mac Bullock
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Man Leads State Police On Chase Across Three Pennsylvania Counties Man Leads State Police On Chase Across Three Pennsylvania Counties
Man Leads State Police On Chase Across Three Pennsylvania Counties A 28-year-old Dillsburg man led police in three central Pennsylvania counties on a wild chase following a traffic stop on Route 15, authorities say. It all began when Devin Michael Stough supposedly ran a red light while driving a grey Ford Ranger in West Manchester Township, nearly striking an officer, on Nov. 30 around 1 a.m., according to court documents. About 10 minutes later Pennsylvania state troopers spotted a Ford Ranger matching the description of Stough's vehicle on Glenwood Road at the intersection of US Route 15 in Franklin Township so they attempted a traffic stop, but yet aga…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Philly Police ID Man Who Stalked And Attacked Mom, Son On Video Philly Police ID Man Who Stalked And Attacked Mom, Son On Video
Philly Police ID Man Who Stalked And Attacked Mom, Son On Video Philadelphia police say they have identified the man that followed a family out of a convenience store before knocking them unconscious and robbing them.  Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for 25-year-old Lance Ryan, said Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore on Twitter Monday, Nov. 21.  @Phillypolice have obtained an arrest warrant for Lance Ryan for the 11/7 Robbery/Assault that occurred @ 1500 Morris St. Anyone with information should call PPD Tip line 215-686-TIPS (8477). pic.twitter.com/CTcHAWOyhh — Frank Vanore (@PPDFrankVanore) November 21, 2022 Investigators previously said …

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by Mac Bullock
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Racial Attack Leaves 22-Year-Old Victim With Swollen Lip: Bethlehem PD Racial Attack Leaves 22-Year-Old Victim With Swollen Lip: Bethlehem PD
Racial Attack Leaves 22-Year-Old Victim With Swollen Lip: Bethlehem PD Police in Bethlehem are investigating after two men called a 22-year-old victim a racial slur and then attacked him, they said. The victim was walking near  S. New and Morton streets around 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 when one male called out to him "using an offensive and malicious statement concerning the victim’s race," police said. The victim was then confronted by him and another male, before being struck in the face causing a gash and swelling to his lip, police said. Following the assault, the victim went to a friend’s home nearby and called police. The suspects left the area …

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by Cecilia Levine