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Inmate Escapes Prison Work Release At Pennsylvania Walmart: Sheriff
A 46-year-old inmate escaped from the Cumberland County Prison during work release, the sheriff's office announced on Monday, Aug. 19.
William Kenneth Rosner, most recently of Lemoyne but previously of Philadelphia, Allentown, Northampton, and Harrisburg — is wanted on a felony escape charge after walking away from the Cumberland County Prison Work Release Center on Mondy morning, Aug. 19, the sheriff explained, and as detailed in court records.
His last known location was the Walmart in Carlisle, according to the sheriff's office.
Rosner was serving time for a misdemeano…
Homeowner Set Fire To Berwyn Residence, DA Says
The two-alarm fire at a Berwyn home last week was set intentionally by the owner, prosecutors believe.
Kathryn Frankel, 41, is charged with arson, criminal mischief, and related counts, said the Chester County District Attorney's Office on Wednesday, July 31.
The fire was "well-advanced" by the time authorities arrived at the 400 block of Leopard Road around 11 a.m. on July 23, Berwyn Fire Company said previously.
Frankel was the only person home at the time of the blaze, and was seen "wandering around the property" before authorities arrived, the DA's Office said. …
Carlisle Dad Accused Of Raping, Financially Exploiting Special Needs Person
A Carlisle dad with a criminal record has been charged in connection with rape and financial exploitation of a care-dependent person, among other charges, according to his social media and a police announcement on June 21.
Waren Daniel Mena, 31, was arrested on June 20, "after a multi-month investigation," with the assistance of the Carlisle Borough Police Department, the Middlesex Township Police stated in a release.
Mena has been charged with rape of a mentally disabled person, indecent sexual assault of a person with a mental disability, financial exploitation of a care-dependent p…
Accused Burglar Floods Lititz Home On Purpose, Police Say
A 21-year-old man caused over $7,000 of flood damage to someone's home — on purpose, police said in a release on Monday, Sept. 11.
Dylan Louie Getz already had a record of making terroristic threats and simple assaults when he broke into a home on East Locup Lane, Lititz on July 31, 2023, according to area police.
The homeowners had been away, but when they returned they discovered "While inside the home, [Getz] clogged a sink in an upstairs bathroom and turned the water on causing the water to overflow the sink and leak through the floor," as stated in the release. "Additionall…
Convicted Felon Wanted In MD, VA, WV Nabbed In PA: Police
A convicted felon wanted in three states was arrested during a domestic assault in Pennsylvania on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, according to police.
Perez Estavon James, 31, of Hagerstown, MD, was found in a home in the 300 block of Locust Street, Columbia Borough, PA — the scene of the domestic assault, according to a release by area police.
"The investigation resulted in Perez Estavon James being placed under arrest," the police said.
For this incident, James was charged with persons not to possess a firearm, intimidation of a witness, criminal mischief, terroristic threats, trespa…
NY Woman Shot PA District Attorney, State Police Say
A New York woman has been arrested and charged as the suspected shooter of a Central Pennsylvania District Attorney, State Police announced on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Porice Diamond Mincy of Staten Island shot Cameron County District Attorney Paul Malizia at his office located at 25 East Fourth Street, Emporium Borough (Cameron County) around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, according to Pennsylvania State Police
The 31-year-old then fled the scene, but she had been staying in the area and was later taken into custody, the police explained.
She was charged with the following offens…
Naked Florida Man With Dead Deer In School Bus Leads PA Police On Chase
The day before Tony Jay Saunders Jr. turned 25, he led Pennsylvania state police on a chase, crashed a BMW, killed a deer, stole a school bus— putting the deer inside to "use as fertilizer"— led police on a chase, fled from the school bus— stripped naked— led police on a foot chase, was arrested and admitted to it all with a smile on his face, according to a police release.
Saunders of Port Saint Lucie, Florida has no known current address in Pennsylvania, yet when he was arrested he told the police that he had taken the bus after crashing the the BMW, apparently into the deer, in the e…
Man Smears Blood On Victims' Home On Pleasure Road: Manheim Twp. Police
After sending terrorizing texts, a 48-year-old Lancaster County man carved into someone's car and smeared blood on the victims' home and vehicle, authorities say.
Norman B. Meiskey IV of Columbia, PA, texted a man “Satan," saying that he was “really bleeding,” and “saving the best for last," on Feb. 18, as stated in the release by Manheim Township police on Feb. 28, 2023, and confirmed in court documents.
The township police were called to the 200 block of Pleasure Road on the night of Feb. 22, 2023, according to the release.
Upon arrival, the victims sho…
Philly Mosque Vandal Arrested, Charged
Philadelphia police say they caught the man responsible for vandalizing a mosque in West Oak Lane over the weekend.
Johnathan Boone, 47, of Germantown section, was charged with criminal mischief, institutional vandalism, and criminal trespassing, city police said in a statement Tuesday, Feb. 28.
The incident occurred at Masjidullah, 7401 Limekiln Pike, just before midnight on Friday, Feb. 24, Daily Voice has reported. Mosque leaders posted photos to Facebook on Saturday, Feb. 25 showing crudely painted messages and images on the house of worship's doors and walls.
A despicable act o…
Pair Charged For Super Bowl Sunday Mischief: Philly Police
A pair of Philadelphia Eagles fans voluntarily surrendered to police Wednesday, Feb. 15 on charges of criminal mischief on Super Bowl Sunday, police told Daily Voice.
Nicholas Faraglia, a 21-year-old Philadelphia resident, and Edward Pearce, 23, of Aldan Borough, were joined by their attorneys when they turned themselves to Central Detectives at the Police Headquarters on North Broad Street, authorities said.
Central Detective Division is seeking the public's help identifying the individuals seen in the following still photos. On February 12, 2023, at approximately 4:20pm, a large c…
ER Patient Kicks Nurse In Face At Hospital In Ephrata, Police Say
An emergency room patient has been charged after he kicked a nurse in the face at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, police say.
Ethan D. Sorensen, 22, of Ephrata, injured the nurse and also damaged a hospital room door by punching a window during the incident on December 7, 2022, at 2:42 p.m., according to a release by area police in January 2023.
He was out on $35,000 in bail for aggravated indecent assault of a child and indecent exposure in March 2022 at the time of the incident, court records show.
He has been arrested for this incident and another assault on Dec. 17 ac…
Seen HIM? Man Sought For Burglary, Assault, Felony Trespassing In Lehigh Valley: Police
Seen him? Police are seeking the public’s help locating a man sought for burglary, assault, felony criminal trespass, and other offenses in the Lehigh Valley.
Jonathan Urena Pena, 26, has been charged on a criminal arrest warrant with burglary, felony criminal trespass (enter structure), assault, criminal mischief, and harassment, Palmer Township Police said in a release on Monday, Oct. 3.
Pena may be near W. Milton St. or the Gateway Terrace Apartments in Easton, police said.
Anyone with information on Pena’s whereabouts is asked to contact Palmer Township Police at (610) 759-2200. Do not…