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Elias, Shae Martinez Gave Booze To Teens: York DA
A Central Pennsylvania baseball coach and his wife are accused of plying their teen son and some of his teammates with alcohol over the course of more than a year, the York County District Attorney’s Office informed Daily VOice on Monday, July 7.
Elias “Anthony” Martinez, 41, and his wife Shae Martinez, 33, both of Dillsburg, were charged on Wednesday, July 2 with Misdemeanor Corruption of Minors and Misdemeanor Selling or Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, according to District Attorney Tim Barker ina release issued on Thursday, July 3.
The investigation began in October 2024 when ChildLi…
11-Year-Old Girl Offered $50 For 'Blow Job' By Pennsylvania Man: Affidavit
A Lebanon man repeatedly sexually assaulted a young girl for years inside his home — even offering her $50 for oral sex — according to a release and affidavit obtained by Daily Voice on Monday, July 7.
Steven Craig Seiders, 54, is accused of abusing the girl, a family friend, between 2021 and 2024 when she was between the ages of 10 and 13, Lebanon City Police said.
**WARNING THE FOLLOWING IS DISTURBING**
The investigation began after a Childline report was filed on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The victim was later interviewed by a forensic specialist on Monday, April 14, during which she deta…
PA Man Slaps, Punches, Bites Family, Then Charges At Them With Knife: Police
A man slapped, punched, and bit relatives before arming himself with a kitchen knife during a domestic disturbance in Warrington, police announced on Monday, July 7.
Xiangxing He, 47, of Warrington, became violent during a late-night argument with family members inside a home on the 2500 block of Diane’s Way around 11:34 p.m. on Monday, July 1, according to Warrington Township Police.
He allegedly slapped one family member in the face during the argument, prompting others to intervene. As tensions escalated, He reportedly grabbed a kitchen knife and charged at the initial victim, but other …
Sudden Engine Failure Fuels Recall Of 443K+ Nissan Vehicles, Nhtsa Says
More than 443,000 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are being recalled due to an engine defect that can cause sudden failure and increase crash risks.
Nissan issued the recall for about 443,899 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The issue affects several models from 2019 through 2024, including Nissan Rogues, Nissan Altimas, Infiniti QX50s, and Infiniti QX55s.
According to the NHTSA, engine bearings inside the vehicles may have been improperly manufactured. That defect can lead to engine damage or failure, raising the risk of crashing.
All th…
Kutztown Basketball Star Tamir Johnson Shot Dead In Downtown Allentown: Police
A former college basketball star was shot and killed in downtown Allentown early Sunday morning, authorities confirmed Monday, July 7.
Tamir R. Johnson, 35, of Whitehall Township, was found suffering from gunshot wounds near the 500 block of West Hamilton Street around 3:37 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead at 4:51 a.m. An autopsy revealed he died of a gunshot wound to the torso, and the death has been ruled a homicide.
The Allentown Police Department, Lehigh County Homic…
3 Killed, 10 Shot Including Teens, Kids In South Philly Gun Battle: ‘Coward Stuff,’ Police Say
A wild gun battle broke out at a South Philadelphia community gathering early Monday, July 7, leaving three people dead and at least 10 others shot — including a 15-year-old girl and a 12th victim injured while fleeing, officials said.
“This is coward stuff,” Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said from the crime scene. “Individuals just shooting randomly into houses, into cars. Children out here. This is coward, wanna-be thug stuff.”
It happened around 1:05 a.m. on the 1500 block of South Etting Street, where a crowd of about 40 people had gathered, Bethel said. Moments later, g…
Chantal’s Remnants Will Bring Downpours, Possible Localized Flooding
The slow-moving remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal, which made landfall in South Carolina on Sunday, July 6, is now tracking north and will bring heavy rainfall with possible flooding to the region.
There will be chances for showers and thunderstorms both Monday, July 7, and Tuesday, July 8, with warm and humid conditions.
Localized torrential downpours and flash flooding are also possible both days, the National Weather Service says.
The heaviest rainfall is expected in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania with 2 to 4 inches expected, and loc…
Trump Slams Elon Musk's New Third Party, Calls Billionaire 'Train Wreck'
It didn't take long for President Donald Trump to respond after his former political partner, Elon Musk, announced he plans to form a third party.
After weeks of floating the idea following the very public and very acrimonious blowup of his relationship with President Donald Trump, Musk announced the so-called “America” Party was a go.
The announcement came Saturday afternoon, July 5, in a post on his X platform.
"Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom," he wrote.
Just over 24 hours later, Trump hit back on his own platform, Truth Social.
"I am saddened to…
Shooting Erupts At Philly Party, 3 Hit — Then Off-Duty Cop Run Down Near Scene: Police
Gunfire broke out at a rowdy Philly party, leaving a woman, a teen, and a man shot — and an off-duty cop was run over just minutes later near the chaos, authorities said.
The shots rang out around 1:28 a.m. Sunday, July 6, in a courtyard near a North Philadelphia housing complex, according to 22nd District police.
A man was found with gunshot wounds to his back and thigh. Meanwhile, a juvenile boy and an adult woman showed up at Temple University Hospital in a private car — all three were listed in stable condition, investigators said.
The courtyard was littered with bullet casings, fragme…
Tropical Storm Chantal Makes Landfall, Now Tracking North With Strong Winds, Torrential Rain
Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall just before sunrise Sunday, July 6, near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, bringing strong winds, torrential rain, and storm surge to parts of the state’s coast.
The National Hurricane Center said tropical storm conditions will persist in the warning area through Sunday morning, with heavy rainfall continuing across South Carolina through the day and into North Carolina by Monday, July 7.
Forecasters warned of flash flooding and localized rainfall totals of up to 10 inches near the storm’s center.
While Chantal is expected to lose wind strength qu…
Lebanon County Man Shared Child Porn, Feds Say
A 35-year-old man from Lebanon County has been indicted on federal charges for distributing and possessing child pornography, authorities said.
Stephen Okamoto, of Lebanon, was charged by grand jury indictment on Wednesday, March 6, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Prosecutors say Okamoto distributed child porn images and videos on November 13, 2023, and was later caught with additional material on February 8, 2024.
The charges are part of Project Safe Childhood, a national initiative launched by the Department of Justice to crack down on the…
