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Road Rage: Father, Son Charged For Ramming Truck, Firing Shots, PA State Police Say
A father and son are accused of chasing a man through Mount Pleasant Township and firing a shotgun at his truck, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Dec. 13.
Paul Caletri Jr., 70, and Paul Caletri III, 30, were charged with felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person, and summary reckless driving, police said.
The incident began at approximately 11 a.m. on Bridgeport Street when the victim reported being confronted by the Caletris. Caletri III allegedly pointed a shotgun at the victim through his driver's side window, t…
Stolen Car Leads Police On Chase Through Palmer Township: Authorities
One man is in custody after a police chase in Palmer Township on Sunday, May 12, authorities say.
Joshua E. Ewell, 25, is charged with receiving stolen property, fleeing arrest, reckless endangerment, and related counts, said township police.
Around 8:45 p.m., officers spotted Ewell in a grey Kia Soul that had been reported stolen out of Easton, authorities said. He fled when they tried to pull him over, leading police on a chase through the township's Old Orchard section, according to officials.
Police said Ewell crashed into a street light and nearly struck a polic…
Armed Robber Tries To Steal Police Car During Chase, Lebanon DA Says
A 32-year-old man is being held on numerous charges and $1,000,000 in bail after a wild armed robber in Lebanon City, authorities announced on Thursday night.
Cesar Wilkins Romero-Colon, 32 of the 300 block of North Twelve Street, Lebanon, fled following an armed mugging in the 1100 block of Brandywine Street at 2:24 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, City police detailed in a release on Nov. 9.
The victim told the police that the man, later identified as Romero-Colon, had a black handgun pointed at him and was told to empty his pockets; afterward, the victim ran and heard gunsh…
PA Man Nabbed In Georgia After Outrunning Police Three Times: Authorities
A Philadelphia man accused of running from authorities during three separate traffic stops was taken into custody in Georgia, according to state police.
Andre Lamont Bailey, 43, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 25, officials said.
In all three alleged flights from police, authorities claimed Bailey was armed with a gun. He is a convicted felon and unable to legally own firearms, police noted.
Philadelphia authorities later found both of his known cars "unoccupied" on the 500 block of Armstrong Street in Germantown, police said. Four guns, a bullet-proof vest, and "a significa…
Hollywoodesque Crime Spree Lands PA Woman Jail Time: DA
A 41-year-old woman has learned her fate after admitting to a crime spree that reads like the plot of a Hollywood movie.
The Central Pennsylvanian who stole two cars, drove with a revoked license, threatened her friend, crashed a car into a barn, caused a fire, abandoned a dog, sent police on an over 100 mph chase, and faked a medical issue to attack police in an attempt to escape— has learned her fate, according to a release by the Cumberland County District Attnory Sean M. McCormack.
Chontelle Melissa Shirk, pleaded guilty and her sentence was imposed on June 13, 2023, the DA said and co…
Delco Driver Hit Motorcyclist With Car After Stabbing Mom In Face: Police
A Delaware County man is accused of stabbing his own mother in the head and face before stealing her car and badly injuring a motorcyclist while fleeing police, authorities say.
Clifford Pendleton, 38, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and related counts, said East Lansdowne Borough Police in a release.
Officers were called to a home on Beverly Avenue for a reported stabbing around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, the department said. They arrived to find an elderly woman suffering from "lacerations" across her head and face, police said.
The victim, w…