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Fourth Of July Fatal: Firework Explodes In Man's Face Fourth Of July Fatal: Firework Explodes In Man's Face
Fourth Of July Fatal: Firework Explodes In Man's Face The Fourth of July ended in tragedy for a 70-year-old Massachusetts man who was killed by a firework while setting them off during a beachside celebration, officials said. Robert Spagnuolo, a father of four from Wareham, was pronounced dead at the scene after a firework exploded and caused traumatic facial injuries, according to the Massachusetts State Police and the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. The incident happened shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Friday, July 4, on Beach Street in Wareham, where first responders found Spagnuolo suffering from an “apparent facial injury from a fi…
PA Driver Shot Dead During Early Morning Road Rage Altercation: DA PA Driver Shot Dead During Early Morning Road Rage Altercation: DA
PA Driver Shot Dead During Early Morning Road Rage Altercation: DA A man was shot and killed during a violent road rage incident in downtown Allentown, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office and Coroner’s Office announced on Sunday, July 6. The altercation happened between two drivers around 3:37 a.m. on Sunday at 5th and Hamilton streets in Allentown, according to the DA’s release. Authorities say the dispute began as both vehicles — a silver Audi and a dark-colored Toyota Prius — were traveling west on the 400 block of West Hamilton Street. As they crossed 5th Street, the Audi reportedly forced the Prius to the curb, then stopped. The driver of the…
‘Brown Water’ Nightmare Hits Some Dauphin County Twps. After Rogue Hydrant Use: Veolia Warns ‘Brown Water’ Nightmare Hits Some Dauphin County Twps. After Rogue Hydrant Use: Veolia Warns
‘Brown Water’ Nightmare Hits Some Dauphin County Twps. After Rogue Hydrant Use: Veolia Warns Taps are spewing brown water and pressure is dropping in homes across Marysville and Susquehanna Township — and it’s no accident.  Veolia sounded the alarm on Wednesday, June 25, blaming an unauthorized hydrant use near Deer Path Woods for wreaking havoc on the local water system. The incident triggered widespread discoloration, prompting the company to launch emergency flushing operations in both communities, they said in a notice issued at 9:25 a.m. "We’re responding to a system disturbance caused by hydrant use," Veolia said. “Flushing is underway to fix discolored water issues.” …
Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Ditch In Adams County: Coroner Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Ditch In Adams County: Coroner
Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Ditch In Adams County: Coroner A motorcyclist was killed in a violent single-vehicle crash in Butler Township, Adams County early Monday morning, June 23, emergency dispatchers confirmed. The wreck happened around 4:30 a.m. in the 600 block of Heidlersburg Road near Guernsey Road, authorities said. No other vehicles were involved. Cory Higgs, 34, of Biglerville, was identified as the victim, Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow announced. He died at the scene from multiple blunt force injuries. His death was ruled accidental. The crash closed Heidlersburg Road (Route 234) between Old Carlisle and Guernsey roads for sever…
Truck With Person Inside Floats Into River At PA Campground: Fire Officials Truck With Person Inside Floats Into River At PA Campground: Fire Officials
Truck With Person Inside Floats Into River At PA Campground: Fire Officials A pickup truck with a person inside floated into the Juniata River at Buttonwood Campground in Walker Township, fire officials said. After receiving a report that the vehicle had entered the river with a subject trapped inside, crews were dispatched around 8:33 p.m. on Monday, June 16, according to the Mifflintown Hose Company #1. When responders arrived, bystanders had managed to bring the truck near the shoreline and secured it to a tree, the fire company said.. The person inside was successfully extracted from the vehicle and transferred to EMS for evaluation at a nearby hospital. Mutua…
3-Year-Old Boy, Woman Severely Burned In Fireworks Explosion At PA Home: State Police 3-Year-Old Boy, Woman Severely Burned In Fireworks Explosion At PA Home: State Police
3-Year-Old Boy, Woman Severely Burned In Fireworks Explosion At PA Home: State Police A 3-year-old boy and a woman were severely burned during a fireworks explosion at a home in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, June 17. The incident happened while a family was lighting fireworks outside their home on the 1200 block of River Road in Drumore Township between 8 and 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, according to the police. One of the fireworks exploded unexpectedly, injuring a 3-year-old Drumore Township boy and a 45-year-old Peach Bottom woman, troopers said. Both were taken to local hospitals with serious burns, according to the release.…
Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt
Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt The suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses has been apprehended after a two-day manhunt. New, updated story: Gunman Went To Total Of 4 Lawmakers’ Homes Night Of Double-Fatal Shooting: Feds Vance L. Boelter, age 57, now faces second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder charges, according to a criminal complaint after his arrest late Sunday night, June 15. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said at a press conference Boelter's arrest came after "two sleepless nights" in the state and what he described as a "complex and dangerous manhunt" involving hundr…
US Issues Do Not Travel Warning 'For Any Reason' To This Country US Issues Do Not Travel Warning 'For Any Reason' To This Country
US Issues Do Not Travel Warning 'For Any Reason' To This Country The US State Department has issued a Level 4 travel advisory, the highest severity classification, strongly advising American citizens against all travel to Iraq.  New, updated story - State Department Issues Do Not Travel Warning For Israel The advisory cites significant safety concerns, including the threats of terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, and civil unrest, which pose serious risks to travelers in the region. In the warning released on Wednesday, June 11, the State Department emphasized, “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason.” The warning cites terrorism, kidn…
SUV Flips Onto Roof In Lancaster County Crash (PHOTOS) SUV Flips Onto Roof In Lancaster County Crash (PHOTOS)
SUV Flips Onto Roof In Lancaster County Crash (Photos) An SUV overturned after a two-car crash in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County on Thursday morning, June 12, authorities said. Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Horseshoe and Willow roads just before 7:30 a.m., according to the Witmer Fire Protective Association. One of the vehicles, an SUV, flipped onto its roof and came to rest in a nearby field, the fire company said. Photos from the scene show the SUV overturned with emergency crews surrounding it. Deputy 62 (Keys) was first to arrive and confirmed there was no entrapment, leading Truck 204 to be placed in service. Cre…
Man Beat Wife, Shot Officer With Shotgun, Then Barricaded With Gun Near PA Border: Police Man Beat Wife, Shot Officer With Shotgun, Then Barricaded With Gun Near PA Border: Police
Man Beat Wife, Shot Officer With Shotgun, Then Barricaded With Gun Near PA Border: Police A Maryland father is accused of assaulting his wife with children in the house, then shooting a responding officer with a shotgun during an hours-long standoff that ended in his arrest, authorities said. Daniel Matthew Anderson, 40, was taken into custody around 4:35 p.m. Thursday, June 12, after barricading himself for more than eight hours inside a home on Forrest Drive, according to the Hagerstown Police Department. Officers first responded to the home around 5 a.m. for a domestic violence assault call.  Anderson’s wife, who showed “clear signs of being assaulted,” let officers ins…
Update: 1 Confirmed Survivor After Plane With 242 Aboard Crashes In India; Dozens Die On Ground Update: 1 Confirmed Survivor After Plane With 242 Aboard Crashes In India; Dozens Die On Ground
Update: 1 Confirmed Survivor After Plane With 242 Aboard Crashes In India; Dozens Die On Ground This story has been updated. There is at least one confirmed survivor after a London-bound plane with  242 passengers crashed into a residential area immediately after takeoff in western India. Dozens more casualties have been reported on the ground, with the total death toll rising to around 290, authorities announced. The incident involving the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner occurred at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city of Ahmedabad around 1:30 p.m. local time Thursday, June 12, Air India said. Plumes of thick black smoke from the crash scene were s…
Crash Report Reveals Heroic Dad, Son Died Trying To Save Suicidal Brother From Bristol Amtrak Crash Report Reveals Heroic Dad, Son Died Trying To Save Suicidal Brother From Bristol Amtrak
Crash Report Reveals Heroic Dad, Son Died Trying To Save Suicidal Brother From Bristol Amtrak A 110 mph Amtrak train struck a father and his two sons during a frantic struggle on the rails in Bristol Borough, Bucks County, on Thursday, April 3 at 6:02 p.m., newly released investigative records obtained by Daily Voice through a Freedom of Information Act request on Wednesday, June 11 show. Christopher Cramp, 56, and his eldest son, David Cramp, 31, were pulling 24-year-old Thomas Cramp off the tracks when all three were hit by southbound Train 85, according to the redacted Amtrak Police report. Thomas had just fallen toward an adjacent line after what officers believe was a suicide at…
Man Dies After Falling Into Shredding Machine In PA: Officials Man Dies After Falling Into Shredding Machine In PA: Officials
Man Dies After Falling Into Shredding Machine In PA: Officials A man has died after falling into a shredding machine at a records facility in Berks County, officials confirmed on Wednesday, June 4. Emergency crews were dispatched to Vital Records Control at 1110 Commons Boulevard in Muhlenberg Township around 3:50 p.m. for a reported industrial accident involving an unconscious male. Nine rescue units responded to the scene, where the man was found inside the machine. EMS officials confirmed the victim was deceased upon arrival. The man’s identity has not been released, and the circumstances surrounding the fatal fall remain under investigation. The …
Man Pulled From Schuylkill River In Pennsylvania, Police Say Man Pulled From Schuylkill River In Pennsylvania, Police Say
Man Pulled From Schuylkill River In Pennsylvania, Police Say An investigation is underway after a man was pulled from the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia early Wednesday, June 4, police said. Officers and fire crews responded to 3844 Falls Road in the city's 39th District around 5:31 a.m., according to the department. The adult male was recovered from the river and taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center by Fire Department medics, authorities said. The case is being handled by Central Detectives.
Teen Drives Into Swatara Creek, Swims To Shore, Then Flees: Middletown Police Teen Drives Into Swatara Creek, Swims To Shore, Then Flees: Middletown Police
Teen Drives Into Swatara Creek, Swims To Shore, Then Flees: Middletown Police An 18-year-old man intentionally drove into Swatara Creek and swam ashore before running from the scene, Middletown police announced on Wednesday, May 28. Officers were called to the Middletown/Susquehanna Boat Launch on South Union Street around 9:44 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, for a vehicle submerged in the creek, according to the release. Investigators say the teen deliberately drove into the water, then swam to shore where several fishermen had witnessed the bizarre incident. After speaking briefly with them, he fled the area. He was later found nearby and taken to a local hospital for ev…
Shot In Shoulder, 22-Year-Old Niece Of Power 99FM DJ Killed In South Philly Home: Police Shot In Shoulder, 22-Year-Old Niece Of Power 99FM DJ Killed In South Philly Home: Police
Shot In Shoulder, 22-Year-Old Niece Of Power 99FM DJ Killed In South Philly Home: Police A 22-year-old woman was shot in the shoulder and killed inside a second-floor bedroom of a South Philadelphia home, Philadelphia police announced on Friday, May 23. Ajani Stinton-Downing, the niece of Power 99FM Philadelphia guest mixer DJ Tyrone Winfield, was found unresponsive around 5:16 p.m. Thursday, May 22, on the 2100 block of Bailey Terrace, just off Point Breeze Avenue, police said. Officers from the 1st District arrived at the scene after receiving a report of a “person with a gun.” Inside the home, they discovered Stinton-Downing with a gunshot wound to her shoulder. She was rush…
NJ Motorcyclists Hospitalized After Crash On Route 15 In PA: Police NJ Motorcyclists Hospitalized After Crash On Route 15 In PA: Police
NJ Motorcyclists Hospitalized After Crash On Route 15 In PA: Police A crash between two motorcycles on Route 15 in Upper Allen left both riders hospitalized, local police said. The wreck happened just after 1 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, near the Cumberland Parkway exit, Upper Allen Township Police announced. The rider of a black motorcycle slowed down due to heavy traffic and swerved left to avoid another bike, according to investigators. A silver motorcycle behind it was unable to react in time and rear-ended the black motorcycle, causing both to crash onto the roadway. Both motorcyclists were hurt and taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation, police s…
Classmate Ambushes, Stabs 14-Year-Old On Tracks, Repeats Death Threats In PA: Police Classmate Ambushes, Stabs 14-Year-Old On Tracks, Repeats Death Threats In PA: Police
Classmate Ambushes, Stabs 14-Year-Old On Tracks, Repeats Death Threats In PA: Police A 14-year-old boy is accused of stabbing his classmate on the railroad tracks in Kennett Square and repeatedly threatening to kill him, police announced on Monday, May 19. The attack happened on Wednesday, May 7, on the tracks behind the 300 block of West Cedar Street, according to the Kennett Square Police Department. Officers were called to the scene and found a 14-year-old boy suffering from serious stab wounds. They rendered emergency aid before EMS from Longwood Fire Company arrived and transported the victim to Nemours AI duPont Hospital in Delaware for further treatment. The victim …
Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Head-On Crash On US 22 In Central PA, 9-Year-Old Girl Injured Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Head-On Crash On US 22 In Central PA, 9-Year-Old Girl Injured
Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Head-On Crash On US 22 In Central PA, 9-Year-Old Girl Injured A wrong-way crash on US Route 22 in Middle Paxton Township killed one driver and injured a woman and a 9-year-old girl, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a release issued on Tuesday, May 20. A 2001 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling east in the westbound lane near mile marker 231.8 when it struck a 2016 Jeep Wrangler head-on around 7:02 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, troopers said. The Suburban’s driver, Robert L. Cousins of Harrisburg, was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered serious injuries. He was taken to Holy Spirit Hospital, where he died one week later on Saturday, May 17, police confi…
NY Man Accused Of Brutally Killing, Burning Firefighter, Mom In PA Extradited NY Man Accused Of Brutally Killing, Burning Firefighter, Mom In PA Extradited
NY Man Accused Of Brutally Killing, Burning Firefighter, Mom In PA Extradited A New York man accused of brutally killing firefighter and mother Jessica Lockwood and setting her body on fire has been extradited to Pennsylvania to face homicide charges, authorities announced. Terrence Leroy Ray, 55, was picked up from the Westchester County Jail in Valhalla, New York, by detectives from Hazleton Police and Luzerne County after waiving extradition last week. He was transported back to Pennsylvania and arraigned Monday afternoon, May 12, before Magisterial District Judge James M. Dixon on charges of Criminal Homicide, Abuse of a Corpse, and Tampering with Evidence. Prose…
PennSTAR Helicopter Forced To Land In Neighborhood PennSTAR Helicopter Forced To Land In Neighborhood
PennSTAR Helicopter Forced To Land In Neighborhood A PennSTAR medical helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in a suburban Montgomery County neighborhood, officials confirmed. The emergency landing happened near Cannon Hill Road and Old Eagle Lane in Whitemarsh Township at 7:43 p.m. on Monday, May 19, authorities said. The chopper, which was not carrying a patient, experienced an onboard issue during flight and had to touch down near residential homes outside Philadelphia. Emergency responders rushed to the scene after the aircraft landed safely between houses on a quiet street. The helicopter landed in close proximity to drive…
25-Year-Old Microbiologist Shot Dead On PA Sidewalk; Boyfriend Charged With Murder: DA 25-Year-Old Microbiologist Shot Dead On PA Sidewalk; Boyfriend Charged With Murder: DA
25-Year-Old Microbiologist Shot Dead On PA Sidewalk; Boyfriend Charged With Murder: DA A 25-year-old woman was shot and killed on a West Conshohocken sidewalk early Sunday morning, and her boyfriend has been charged with her murder, Montgomery County authorities announced on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Alyssa Rose Wiest, a Quality Control Microbiologist at GSK, was found face-down with multiple gunshot wounds to her torso on the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue around 12:25 a.m., according to West Conshohocken Police and District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. Officers administered first aid before she was rushed to Lankenau Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Wiest, a graduate of the…
Kindergartener Hands Out Alcohol In Jell-O At PA School: Superintendent Kindergartener Hands Out Alcohol In Jell-O At PA School: Superintendent
Kindergartener Hands Out Alcohol In Jell-O At PA School: Superintendent A Pennsylvania kindergartener handed out alcoholic Jell-O cups to classmates at school, alarming parents and prompting a hospital visit, school officials said. The incident happened at Johnstown Elementary School in Cambria County earlier on Wednesday, May 14, according to a statement from Greater Johnstown School District Superintendent Dr. Amy Arcurio. Three students reportedly ingested alcohol from the Jell-O shots before staff intervened. All affected children were evaluated by the school nurse and then taken by EMS to a local hospital for further treatment. Parents met their children t…
Popular Influencer Shot, Killed During Livestream At Her Mexico Beauty Salon Popular Influencer Shot, Killed During Livestream At Her Mexico Beauty Salon
Popular Influencer Shot, Killed During Livestream At Her Mexico Beauty Salon A popular 23-year-old social media influencer was shot and killed while doing a livestream at her beauty salon in Mexico. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in Zapopan, part of the metro area of the western city of Guadalajara. The victim, Valeria Marquez, had 229,000 followers on Instagram, and some of the videos she posted on TikTok were viewed by hundreds of thousands of people. She was streaming on TikTok when the incident occurred. According to initial investigations, she was at her establishment when a man entered the premises and apparently fired a …
Five Hospitalized After Hazmat Exposure At York County Prison: Officials Five Hospitalized After Hazmat Exposure At York County Prison: Officials
Five Hospitalized After Hazmat Exposure At York County Prison: Officials Five staff members were hospitalized following a hazmat incident at York County Prison, county officials announced in a statement released on Monday, May 12. Emergency personnel were first called to the facility on the 3400 block of Concord Road in Springettsbury Township around 9:51 p.m. on Friday, May 9, for a report of a possible overdose. At 10:16 p.m., more emergency units were dispatched. By 10:48 p.m., the incident had been upgraded to a hazmat situation, prompting a large response from police, EMS, and hazardous materials crews. “During routine security rounds, several staff member…
Two NJ Corrections Officers Die By Suicide On Same Day, One In Jail Parking Lot: Officials Two NJ Corrections Officers Die By Suicide On Same Day, One In Jail Parking Lot: Officials
Two NJ Corrections Officers Die By Suicide On Same Day, One In Jail Parking Lot: Officials Two Essex County corrections officers died by suspected suicide on the same day, authorities confirmed. Officer Joey Hernandez's death occurred outside the Essex County Jail, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said, while Sgt. Joseph Trezza committed suicide in Roxbury, according to Carmen Martin, a spokesperson for the ECPO. Both deaths happened on Tuesday, May 6 but are unrelated, Martin said. Henny was always a good conversation and even a better laugh. Legit guy who will be deeply missed. Trezza was my guy,... Posted by Vikram Tamessar on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 To my brother…
Teen Girl Killed, Passenger Airlifted After Crash: PA State Police Teen Girl Killed, Passenger Airlifted After Crash: PA State Police
Teen Girl Killed, Passenger Airlifted After Crash: PA State Police A teenage girl was killed and her passenger critically injured after a violent crash in London Grove Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, April 27. The crash happened along Street Road (Route 926) about half a mile west of Newark Road around 7:19 p.m. on Friday, April 25, troopers from the Avondale station said in a release. Investigators say a 16-year-old girl from West Grove was driving a 2011 Volvo XC60 westbound at a high rate of speed when she crested a hill, went airborne, and lost control. The SUV skidded counterclockwise and struck a tree with its passenger side.…
Bus Slams Into Sedan At Route 30 Intersection, Sending Two To Hospital In West Manchester: PD Bus Slams Into Sedan At Route 30 Intersection, Sending Two To Hospital In West Manchester: PD
Bus Slams Into Sedan At Route 30 Intersection, Sending Two To Hospital In West Manchester: PD A charter-style passenger bus slammed into a red Nissan sedan at the intersection of Route 30 and Kenneth Road in West Manchester Township, sending two people to the hospital, police announced on Friday, April 25. Emergency personnel from West Manchester Township Police, Fire, and EMS arrived at the scene around 8:39 a.m., according to a release. The two occupants of the Nissan were immediately extracted and transported to York Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation found that the bus, traveling west on Route 30, ran a solid red light at the intersectio…
Teen Crashes Into South Central PA Home, Pins Woman Under Car: PA State Police (UPDATE; PHOTOS) Teen Crashes Into South Central PA Home, Pins Woman Under Car: PA State Police (UPDATE; PHOTOS)
Teen Crashes Into South Central PA Home, Pins Woman Under Car: PA State Police (Update; Photos) A teenage driver crashed into a Franklin Township home, pinning a woman beneath his Audi, Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg announced in a report on Monday, April 21. The crash happened along the 1900 block of Chambersburg Road (Route 30) around 3:47 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, according to the release. A 16-year-old Orrtanna boy was traveling eastbound when he veered off the road, struck a utility pole, and continued down a shallow embankment. The 2009 Audi A4 slammed into the north side of a house at 1980 Chambersburg Road Lot B, partially entering the structure. A woman inside the …
Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation
Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation A small plane flipped upside down at a Pennsylvania airport Friday morning, marking the fourth aircraft crash in the state since January and intensifying concerns over aviation safety. The crash happened just before 10:40 a.m. on Friday, April 18, at Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA) in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. According to Colin Riccobon, spokesperson for LVIA, the plane ended up on its roof after an incident on Runway 24. One pilot was on board, and they were evaluated by EMS. Fire personnel on the scene confirmed the pilot was uninjured. Initial radio dispatch described…
3 Children Among 5 Found Dead In Carbon Monoxide Incident, Authorities Say 3 Children Among 5 Found Dead In Carbon Monoxide Incident, Authorities Say
3 Children Among 5 Found Dead In Carbon Monoxide Incident, Authorities Say A man, woman and three children were found dead inside an Ohio home in what authorities believe was a case of carbon monoxide poisoning. The victims were discovered on Tuesday, April 15, after a call to 911 at around 10:45 a.m. reported multiple unresponsive individuals inside a residence in Clay Township, on State Route 7, according to Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin. Gallia County is located in southeast Ohio and borders West Virginia. When emergency personnel arrived, it was confirmed that the five had died inside the residence, Champlin said. The Gallia County Coroner has foun…