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Armed Burglary, Standoff At PA Pharmacy On Christmas Eve Lands 2 Charges Armed Burglary, Standoff At PA Pharmacy On Christmas Eve Lands 2 Charges
Armed Burglary, Standoff At PA Pharmacy On Christmas Eve Lands 2 Charges Two men have been charged following an armed burglary and standoff with police at the Fountain Hill Pharmacy in Lehigh County on Christmas Eve, authorities announced Wednesday, Dec. 25. Miguel Martinez, 56, of Allentown, and David Vazquez, 33, of Bethlehem, face multiple charges, including felony burglary, felony recklessly endangering another person, and several misdemeanors such as theft by unlawful taking, prohibited offensive weapon, and possessing an instrument of crime, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan. The charges stem from an incident at 1049 Broadway th…
Hospitalized Man Charged After High-Speed Crash In Lebanon Hospitalized Man Charged After High-Speed Crash In Lebanon
Hospitalized Man Charged After High-Speed Crash In Lebanon A high-speed chase ended in a multi-vehicle crash that left one driver seriously injured in Lebanon early Wednesday, Dec. 11, police said. Darius Stuckey, 28, of East Petersburg, was driving a vehicle with an equipment violation when a Lebanon City police officer attempted to pull him over around 1:47 a.m., according to a release from the department. Instead of stopping, Stuckey fled, committing additional traffic violations and leading police on a high-speed chase, authorities said. The officer decided to terminate the pursuit for safety reasons, but moments later found Stuckey’s car at th…
Man Killed When Rotted Tree Snaps While Cutting Wood: PA State Police Man Killed When Rotted Tree Snaps While Cutting Wood: PA State Police
Man Killed When Rotted Tree Snaps While Cutting Wood: PA State Police A routine morning of cutting wood turned tragic for a Lebanon man when a rotted tree snapped and struck him, killing him instantly, Pennsylvania State Police explained to Daily Voice on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Marc Robert Kreider, 79, was found dead in a wooded area near his home on Grace Avenue after an early morning outing to cut wood, police said in a release on Friday, Nov. 29 at 2:38 p.m. Kreider left his residence around 7:30 a.m. to cut trees, but when he did not return, his wife called authorities. Pennsylvania State Police Jonestown Troopers responded to the scene and discovered him decea…
Woman Barricades Herself In Philadelphia Apartment During Domestic Incident, SWAT Called Woman Barricades Herself In Philadelphia Apartment During Domestic Incident, SWAT Called
Woman Barricades Herself In Philadelphia Apartment During Domestic Incident, SWAT Called A woman barricaded herself inside an apartment during a domestic incident in Northeast Philadelphia on Monday, Dec. 2, police said. Officers responded to the 7400 block of Oxford Avenue in the 2nd District at 11:42 a.m. and found the woman alone in the apartment, according to a release. The situation was declared a barricade at 12:08 p.m., prompting SWAT to be called to the scene, police said. Authorities established a staging area on the 800 block of Bleigh Avenue while attempting to resolve the standoff. The woman was taken into custody without incident at 12:30 p.m., police reported. No…
Fatal Garbage Truck Crash Closes Route 15 (UPDATE) Fatal Garbage Truck Crash Closes Route 15 (UPDATE)
Fatal Garbage Truck Crash Closes Route 15 (Update) A fatal crash involving a garbage truck closed Route 15 in Clinton Township, Lycoming County, early Saturday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said in a release. The crash happened at 5:03 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, along the 6800 block of US Highway 15 South, just south of McNett Road. Trooper Ryan Smith, the investigating officer, reported that the collision occurred when a garbage truck attempted a U-turn near the driveway of 6885 US Highway 15. The driver of the second vehicle, identified as James Haddix, was traveling southbound when his vehicle collided perpendicularly with the garba…
Teacher Struck, Pinned Under Car At Delco Catholic School: Reports (UPDATE) Teacher Struck, Pinned Under Car At Delco Catholic School: Reports (UPDATE)
Teacher Struck, Pinned Under Car At Delco Catholic School: Reports (Update) A school teacher was struck by, and pinned under a car at a Delaware County Catholic school on Monday, Nov. 18, according to reports. Amy Travers, a teacher at Saint Francis of Assisi School was struck by a vehicle while helping students in the car line at Saint Kevin Parish School, 200 West Sproul Road, Springfield Township, according to Facebook posts by both schools. "One of our beloved teachers was struck by a car while helping with the car line for our little ones at SFA," the post by Saint Francis Assisi states. "She is such a fantastic educator and an even better person. Pray for Amy…
'Armed And Dangerous' Man Arrested After Standoff With PSP SERT 'Armed And Dangerous' Man Arrested After Standoff With PSP SERT
'Armed And Dangerous' Man Arrested After Standoff With PSP Sert A Waynesboro man wanted on multiple charges, including terroristic threats and firearm violations, was arrested following a standoff with law enforcement, police announced on Monday, Nov. 18. Timothy Charles Bickham Jr., 44, was taken into custody at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, after surrendering to Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team officers at a residence in the 200 block of Hamilton Avenue, according to the Waynesboro Police Department. Police explained that they had received a tip earlier that morning around 9 a.m. that Bickham was at the residence…
Patrol Car Crashes In Deer-Related Incident In Pennsylvania: Police (PHOTOS) Patrol Car Crashes In Deer-Related Incident In Pennsylvania: Police (PHOTOS)
Patrol Car Crashes In Deer-Related Incident In Pennsylvania: Police (Photos) A police officer was involved in a crash due to a deer in the road in Bucks County on Thursday, Nov. 14, according to police. The officer was driving on Galloway Road when a deer ran onto the roadway, causing a driver in another vehicle in front of the patrol car to stop abruptly, the Bensalem Police Department said in a news release. The time of the crash and its exact location was not released. Bensalem Police Department When the vehicle in front stopped, the officer managed to avoid the collision, according to police. Photos of the patrol vehicle following the crash provided by police …
Philly Warehouse Blaze Goes To 3 Alarms, Requires All Hands: Authorities Philly Warehouse Blaze Goes To 3 Alarms, Requires All Hands: Authorities
Philly Warehouse Blaze Goes To 3 Alarms, Requires All Hands: Authorities A warehouse fire in Philadelphia went to three alarms and required an all hands-on-deck for fire crews, authorities said. Philly fire crews responded to a fire in the Port Richmond area at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, according to a news release by the Philadelphia Fire Department. The blaze, which was in a warehouse in the area of Kensington and Allegheny avenues, required all hands almost immediately, to PFD. UPDATE at 9:19 am: This fire has been placed under control. You will still see our members and apparatus in the area as... Posted by Philadelphia Fire Department on Wed…
Crews Battle Blaze At Solebury Home (PHOTOS) Crews Battle Blaze At Solebury Home (PHOTOS)
Crews Battle Blaze At Solebury Home (Photos) A fire broke out at a home in Bucks County on Wednesday morning, Oct. 16, police announced later that day. The fire was reported in the 3000 block of Sugan Road at about 6:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Solesbury Township Police said. Multiple units responded. The home's Occupants were evacuated, and there were no injuries reported, according to police. Emergency crews responding to a house fire in the 3000 block of Sugan Road on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Solebury Police Department (Facebook) Sugan Road was closed between Creamery Road and Route 263, police said. However, a…
Large Brush Fire Closes Part Of Rt 32 In Bucks County: Police Large Brush Fire Closes Part Of Rt 32 In Bucks County: Police
Large Brush Fire Closes Part Of Rt 32 In Bucks County: Police A large brush fire has closed part of Route 32 in Bucks County on Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, police say.  The closure of Route 32/River Road is between Aquetong Road and Route 232, according to Solebury police.  The announcement came out at 12:29 p.m., but there is no word on how long the closure is expected to last.  No injuries have been reported.  This is one of two closures in Solebury Township on Monday, Oct. 14. Click here to read our other report. 
PA Man Suffers Fatal Fall From Tree Stand: Coroner PA Man Suffers Fatal Fall From Tree Stand: Coroner
PA Man Suffers Fatal Fall From Tree Stand: Coroner A Berks County man died while attempting to remove a tree limb under his tree stand, according to authorities. Gregory McCoy, 62, of Oley Township, was pronounced dead at 9:34 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office.  Police were called to a wooded area near the 200 block of Geiger Road at around 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7 and found McCoy hanging upside down from the tree, Amity Police Chief Jeffrey Smith said. Police believe McCoy had been cutting a limb below the tree stand when he fell, according to Chief Smith. One of his legs got caught between a…
2-Alarm Fire Guts PA Catholic School (VIDEOS) 2-Alarm Fire Guts PA Catholic School (VIDEOS)
2-Alarm Fire Guts PA Catholic School (Videos) A two-alarm fire destroyed a Catholic school in Springfield Township on Monday, Oct. 7, according to authorities. Multiple fire departments responded to the report of a fire on the second floor of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish School, located at 112 Saxer Avenue, the Springfield Fire Company said on its Facebook page. Firefighters arrived on scene within 2 minutes of the report and found fire coming out of the second floor and extending to the building's roof at 5:08 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, according to the Springfield Fire Company.  On October 7, 2024 at 508 pm Springfield Fire …
Popular PA Sprint Car Racer Killed In Crash: Coroner Popular PA Sprint Car Racer Killed In Crash: Coroner
Popular PA Sprint Car Racer Killed In Crash: Coroner A popular 23-year-old sprint car race is dead following a crash into a tree on Tuesday night, Sept. 3, the York County Coroner's Office announced. Kyle Craker, of the 900 block of Siddonsburg Road, in Fairview Township, was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from his vehicle after losing control in the area of Alpine Road and Boar Mooring 3 Road in Warrington Township around 7 p.m. as detailed in the coroner's release. First responders found the vehicle slammed into a tree. Craker was taken to WellSpan York Hospital where he died from his injuries at 8:30 p.m. Deputy …
Residents Jump From Homes To Escape Rowhome Fire In Lancaster Residents Jump From Homes To Escape Rowhome Fire In Lancaster
Residents Jump From Homes To Escape Rowhome Fire In Lancaster Residents jumped from a second-story window to escape a fire in Lancaster on Tuesday, Aug. 27, authorities said. Two homes were involved in the fire on Woodward Street and were quickly extinguished by fire crews, Lancaster firefighters said on Facebook.
Man With Knife Barricades Himself In Philly Basement Man With Knife Barricades Himself In Philly Basement
Man With Knife Barricades Himself In Philly Basement Philadelphia Police responded to a man barricaded inside a basement, authorities said. The person had a weapon on the 4100 block of Devereaux Street (private rowhome) at 10:49 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, they said. A 44-year-old Hispanic male locked himself inside the basement of this property, police said. The male is possibly armed with a knife. It was declared a barricade at 12:24 p.m. 
Unconscious Man Rescued From Roof In Lancaster County: Officials (PHOTOS) Unconscious Man Rescued From Roof In Lancaster County: Officials (PHOTOS)
Unconscious Man Rescued From Roof In Lancaster County: Officials (Photos) Multiple fire companies worked together to rescue an unconscious man from the roof of a home on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 14, the Witmer Fire Protective Association announced later that day.  The elderly man was found "not alert, stuck on top of a roof of a mobile home, and unable to get down," as stated in the release.  Members of Lafayette, Witmer, and Ronks fire companies, as well as Lancaster EMS, worked together to get the man down safely. It's unclear why the man was on the roof. 
WATCH: Driver Rescued From Flash Flooding In Lancaster Co. (VIDEO, PHOTOS) WATCH: Driver Rescued From Flash Flooding In Lancaster Co. (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Watch: Driver Rescued From Flash Flooding In Lancaster Co. (Video, Photos) A driver was rescued from flash flooding in Lancaster County on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6, fire officials explained.  The flood water came from Pequea Creek quickly trapping one vehicle This on Route 324 just north of Silver Mine Road in Pequea Township, Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company officials detailed.  "Quick thinking neighbors helped the driver out of the vehicle and to safety,"  Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company officials said.  Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company At one point the vehicle was floating in the water, according to the fire company.&…
Dow Chemical Building Catches Fire In Bristol Dow Chemical Building Catches Fire In Bristol
Dow Chemical Building Catches Fire In Bristol Crews responded to a blaze at the Dow Research & Development facility in Bristol on Friday morning, July 26, according to a statement from the company.  The fire broke out at the 310 George Patterson Boulevard site around 10:30 a.m., a Dow spokesperson said. Onsite emergency management personnel and firefighters responded and brought the flames under control by 1:20 p.m., according to the company.  The fire was contained to an industrial oven and no one was injured, said Bristol Township Fire Rescue Chief Kevin Dippolito. People near the site were evacuated as a pre…
'Serious Accident' Closes Intersection On Bucks-Montco Line 'Serious Accident' Closes Intersection On Bucks-Montco Line
'Serious Accident' Closes Intersection On Bucks-Montco Line Drivers are asked to avoid the scene of a crash in Montgomery Township on Tuesday, July 16.  A "serious accident" happened near  Lower State Road and County Line Road, Warrington Township Emergency Services said Tuesday morning. The area will be shut down for several hours while crews work the scene, they added.  Montgomery Township Fire Department and EMS services were called to the scene.  Squad 18 and our Fire Police Unit is on the scene of an accident in Montgomery Township, PA. One Department. One Mission. #wearemontgomerytwp Montgomery Township Community an…
Crews Respond To Back-To-Back Fires In Bethlehem Crews Respond To Back-To-Back Fires In Bethlehem
Crews Respond To Back-To-Back Fires In Bethlehem City fire crews were at the scene of two blazes in Bethlehem on Tuesday, July 9, officials said.  The first fire broke out on East Broad Street and reached two alarms before being brought under control, firefighters wrote in a statement Wednesday. The second blaze was on the 1800 block of Norwood Street. No residents were inside when first responders arrived but firefighters encountered "heavy fire conditions," and a tanker task force was called to the scene along with backup from Allentown, authorities said.  Facebook/Bethlehem Firefighters IAFF Local 735 Facebook/Bethl…
First Responders Rescue Watercraft From Delaware River: NJSP First Responders Rescue Watercraft From Delaware River: NJSP
First Responders Rescue Watercraft From Delaware River: Njsp First responders rescued a watercraft from the Delaware River in Burlington County on Sunday evening, June 30, authorities said. At about 5 p.m., New Jersey State Police troopers responded to a report of a personal watercraft stuck on a sandbar near Hawk Island in Delanco Township, according to Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron, a NJSP spokesman. The craft was dislodged from the sandbar and escorted to a marina, Lebron said. No injuries were reported.  The incident remains under investigation, and no additional information is available, he said.
Coloring Books NOT Bomb Cancel Drag Queen Story Hour In Lancaster, Officials Coloring Books NOT Bomb Cancel Drag Queen Story Hour In Lancaster, Officials
Coloring Books NOT Bomb Cancel Drag Queen Story Hour In Lancaster, Officials An unmarked box of coloring books led the Lancaster Public Library to cancel a story hour scheduled for Saturday with a "professional drag entertainer" city officials told Daily Voice.  Christopher Paul Paolini known by the stage name of Miss Amie Vanité had been facing pushback from the Lancaster County commissioners about the children's Drag Queen Story Hour scheduled at the library.  A GoFundMe was launched to help the library after the commissioners threatened to pull public funding.  View this post on Instagram …
Neighbors Raise Thousands For Family Of Bucks Flood Victims Neighbors Raise Thousands For Family Of Bucks Flood Victims
Neighbors Raise Thousands For Family Of Bucks Flood Victims Community members and neighbors in Bucks County have pitched in nearly $80,000 to assist a South Carolina family affected by the weekend's storms.  Jim Sheils and Katie Seley were in the area visiting family with their three children on Saturday, July 15, when their car was disabled by rising water, Daily Voice has reported.  Sheils and the couple's 4-year-old son Jack were able to escape the flood, while Seley, her mother Dahlia, 2-year-old Matilda, and 9-month-old Conrad were swept away, police have said.  Dahlia was rescued and treated at an area hospital, while her daugh…
PA College Baseball Player Dies After Dugout Collapses: Authorities PA College Baseball Player Dies After Dugout Collapses: Authorities
PA College Baseball Player Dies After Dugout Collapses: Authorities A 19-year-old college baseball player has died after an illegally built dugout seriously injured him, authorities told Daily Voice.  Angel Mecardo-Ocasio of Harrisburg was hurt when the dugout collapsed on him at 7th and Radnor Sports Park in Harrisburg around 3 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, according to City of Harrisburg Communications Director Matt Maisel.  The teen was helping take down the structure after officials noticed it was built without permission, Maisel explained to the press.  Mercado is a Central Pennsylvania Knights baseball player, but he was in the park as part of the Ha…
Unruly Behavior At Bucks County Carnival Prompts Chaperone Policy Unruly Behavior At Bucks County Carnival Prompts Chaperone Policy
Unruly Behavior At Bucks County Carnival Prompts Chaperone Policy Unruly behavior at the Neshaminy Mall Carnival has prompted safety changes, police announced. Citing a night of "unacceptable activity" on and around the carnival grounds, Bensalem police and Dreamland Amusements will be implementing a chaperone policy for all children under 18 years old. An increased presence of Bensalem police and carnival security officers can also be expected for the duration of the carnival, which runs from May 11 through May 21. "A single entrance has been established and all guests ages 18 and older should be prepared to show valid identification (with picture and d…
350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard 350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard About 350,000 units of a brand of heating blankets and pads are being recalled due to a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. Bedshe International said it issued the recall for Bedsure Electric Heating Blankets and Pads Due because the controller can malfunction, posing fire and thermal burn hazards. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric heating blankets and pads and contact Bedsure for a full refund.  Consumers must have possession of the unit and submit photos of the recalled unit following the instructions provided during registratio…
Warning Issued Of Psychedelics In Packaging Similar To Popular Halloween Candy: PA State Police Warning Issued Of Psychedelics In Packaging Similar To Popular Halloween Candy: PA State Police
Warning Issued Of Psychedelics In Packaging Similar To Popular Halloween Candy: PA State Police The Pennsylvania state police want parents to know about some psychedelic drugs— that could cause seizures— in packaging similar to popular candies your child might receive while trick-or-treating this Halloween.  The items THC and Psilocybin edibles mimic popular candies such as Nerds, Laughy Taffy, Sour Warheads, Wonka bars, and several other items pictured.  These drugs are connected to an increase in seizures of THC- and psilocybin-infused edibles in these wrappers, state police have observed.  THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is a psychoactive substance extracted from…
Where NJ, PA Rank On New List Of Safest States In America Where NJ, PA Rank On New List Of Safest States In America
Where NJ, PA Rank On New List Of Safest States In America A new Consumer Affairs report determined the safest states in the U.S., with New Jersey taking the top spot. Using data from the FBI and the U.S. Census Bureau, the website scored each state based on violent and property crime rates, the number of law enforcement officers per capita, and law enforcement budgets. The top 10 states were broken down by each state’s safest large city, safest medium-sized town, and safest small town, the website said. 1. New Jersey Safest small town: Mantoloking Safest midsize town: Matawan Safest large city: Toms River 2. New Hampshire 3. Rhode Island 4. M…
Search For Bucks Woman Who Disappeared From Philadelphia Intensifies Search For Bucks Woman Who Disappeared From Philadelphia Intensifies
Search For Bucks Woman Who Disappeared From Philadelphia Intensifies The family of a Bucks County woman who went missing after a trip to Philadelphia earlier this month has hired a private investigator, CBSN Philly reports. The Johnson family has been searching for Cassandra "Casey" Johnston, 26, since July 10, near 12th and Vine streets around 5:30 p.m. Her family has since hired search parties and are urging others to come forward, CBSN says. Johnston, of Feasterville, was driving a silver 2016 Ford Focus sedan with the PA license plate KSA8807 just before she went missing, Lower Southampton police said. A GoFundMe page was launched in an effort to put u…
WalletHub Ranks Pennsylvania Among 10 Best States To Live In America WalletHub Ranks Pennsylvania Among 10 Best States To Live In America
WalletHub Ranks Pennsylvania Among 10 Best States To Live In America WalletHub has released its latest rankings of the best states to live in America, landing Pennsylvania at No. 10. The website ranked each state based on five key factors: Affordability, economy, education/health, quality of life and safety. New Jersey was ranked the number one state this year. Here are the other states that ranked among the top 10 in the nation: 1. New Jersey 2. Massachusetts 3. New York 4. Idaho 5. Minnesota 6. Wisconsin 7. Utah 8. New Hampshire 9. Iowa 10. Pennsylvania Click here to see the fully ranked list of the best states to live in.