Missing Juvenile Alert: Help Locate 14-Year-Old Sergio Cruz Missing Juvenile Alert: Help Locate 14-Year-Old Sergio Cruz
Missing Juvenile Alert: Help Locate 14-Year-Old Sergio Cruz Lancaster City police are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating Sergio Cruz, a 14-year-old who has been reported missing, officials announced on Tuesday night, Dec. 17. Sergio was last seen on Saturday, Dec. 14, around 8 p.m. in Lancaster, PA.  He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and a black vest. Sergio is described as having brown hair and brown eyes, standing approximately 5’4” tall. The Lancaster City Bureau of Police asks anyone with information about Sergio’s whereabouts to contact county dispatch at 717-664-1180. 
Vice President Of Warrington Soccer Club Charged With Theft By Deception Vice President Of Warrington Soccer Club Charged With Theft By Deception
Vice President Of Warrington Soccer Club Charged With Theft By Deception A former vice president of the Warrington Soccer Club is facing charges after police say she embezzled nearly $30,000 from the organization over a span of two years. Kristie Nicole Creswick, 39, of Warrington, surrendered to authorities on December 12, 2024, following an investigation that revealed she had allegedly stolen $29,621 from the soccer club and associated teams between April 2021 and December 2023. The investigation was initiated in January 2024 when club officials reported discrepancies in their finances. Warrington Police Detectives worked closely with the club to uncover the …
Man Trapped Under Forklift Rescued At Lancaster Plant: Police Man Trapped Under Forklift Rescued At Lancaster Plant: Police
Man Trapped Under Forklift Rescued At Lancaster Plant: Police Firefighters freed a man trapped under a forklift at a Lancaster manufacturing plant after a terrifying accident early Wednesday morning, Dec. 18, police said. Emergency crews rushed to the Armstrong Plant at 1067 Dillerville Road around 6:34 a.m., after a tow motor overturned, pinning the operator’s leg beneath it, according to Lancaster City Police. With quick action from rescue teams, the man was freed before 7 a.m., dispatch confirmed. He was taken to a hospital with injuries to his leg, which were described as non-life-threatening, police added. The man’s current condition has not…
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First Severe Bird Flu Case Confirmed In US First Severe Bird Flu Case Confirmed In US
First Severe Bird Flu Case Confirmed In US Health officials have confirmed the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made the announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 18 saying the infection was diagnosed on Friday, Dec. 13, following contact the patient made with sick and dead birds from a backyard flock. The case was reported in Louisiana and marks the first H5N1 case in the US linked to exposure to backyard poultry.  Since April 2024, there have been a total of 61 reported human cases of H5 bird flu reported in the United States. H5 is generally less severe than…
Daylight Fatal Porch Shooting Lands Lebanon Man Life Sentence: DA Daylight Fatal Porch Shooting Lands Lebanon Man Life Sentence: DA
Daylight Fatal Porch Shooting Lands Lebanon Man Life Sentence: DA A Lebanon man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a fatal daylight shooting, authorities announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Juan Delgado, 35, was convicted of first-degree murder last month after prosecutors said he shot and killed Jean Ortiz Rivera on March 9, 2023. Rivera was sitting on his front porch in Lebanon City when Delgado walked up and shot him twice at close range. The attack, witnessed by Rivera’s wife, was captured on her home surveillance system and became key evidence in Delgado’s trial. Authorities said the murder stemmed from a dispute between Delgado’s sister and …
NJ Teen Confesses To Armed Carjackings At South Philly Wawa, Ikea: Feds NJ Teen Confesses To Armed Carjackings At South Philly Wawa, Ikea: Feds
NJ Teen Confesses To Armed Carjackings At South Philly Wawa, Ikea: Feds A Camden teen admitted to committing two armed carjackings in south Philadelphia, one at a Wawa and the other involving an Uber driver, authorities said. Zamer Williams, 19, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to two counts of carjacking and one count of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Jacqueline Romero said in a news release. The charges stemmed from two carjackings in south Philadelphia in November 2023, as outlined in court records. A superseding indictment was filed against Williams in April. Accordi…
Back-To-Back Storms To Bring Rain, Snow, Sleet: Here's Timing, Impact Back-To-Back Storms To Bring Rain, Snow, Sleet: Here's Timing, Impact
Back-To-Back Storms To Bring Rain, Snow, Sleet: Here's Timing, Impact A complex system packed with steady rain along with sleet and snow in some inland areas will be the first of back-to-back storms that will sweep through the region. The time frame for the first storm is from late Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 18 through the event, according to the National Weather Service. Widespread rainfall of about 1 inch is expected. Some northern areas should see a transition to a wintry mix and snow in the evening. For a look at precipitation types by location, see the first image above. Click on the second image above for snowfall projections. Areas in the lighter …
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies Move over gingerbread and sugar cookies — sesame balls are quietly making their way onto holiday dessert tables this year.  Traditionally found in Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian cuisines, these golden, chewy orbs are earning a buzzworthy reputation as a standout complement to classic Christmas sweets. Known as Jian Dui in Chinese cuisine and Bánh Cam in Vietnamese culture, sesame balls are made from glutinous rice flour, stuffed with sweet fillings like red bean or lotus paste, and fried to perfection.  The result? A crispy exterior coated in toasted sesame seeds, with a sa…
Coastal Gem Named Best Small Town In US To Visit In New Rankings Coastal Gem Named Best Small Town In US To Visit In New Rankings
Coastal Gem Named Best Small Town In US To Visit In New Rankings A charming coastal town has been crowned the best small town to visit in the United States, earning the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released rankings. The annual list highlights destinations that capture the essence of small-town America with their scenic beauty, cultural offerings, and laid-back atmosphere. T his year, Bar Harbor, Maine, claimed the No. 1 position, praised for its idyllic setting, stunning coastal views, and gateway to Acadia National Park. Nestled along Maine’s rugged coastline, Bar Harbor attracts visitors year-round with its fresh seafood, boutique…
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 17 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $760M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 17 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $760M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 17 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $760M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Dec. 17 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $760 million with a $352.1 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 56-66-67-68-69 with a Mega Ball of 18 and a Megaplier of 4X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20.  MegaMillions Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to…
Man Shot In Face Held As Prisoner In West Philadelphia: Police Man Shot In Face Held As Prisoner In West Philadelphia: Police
Man Shot In Face Held As Prisoner In West Philadelphia: Police A 24-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot in the face in West Philadelphia, only to find himself taken into custody, authorities say. The incident unfolded on the 5800 block of Arch Street at 7:31 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, according to Philadelphia police. Officers arrived to find the man suffering from a gunshot wound to his face. He was rushed by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition, authorities said. Despite his injuries, the victim is being held as a prisoner. Investigators have recovered a weapon, and the scene …
Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash In PA Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash In PA
Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash In PA A New Jersey man was killed, and three passengers — his wife, son, and his son's girlfriend — were critically injured when a car lost control and was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 in Tobyhanna Township, PA, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a press release on Monday, Dec. 16. The crash happened at mile marker 286.6 westbound around 8:39 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, during hazardous road conditions, troopers said. Vladimir Kevereski, 58, of Elmwood Park, NJ, was driving a 2018 Honda Civic westbound when he lost control on the slippery roadway. The car s…
Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately
Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately Jacqueline Bailey-Davis has resigned as the Municipality of Norristown Chief of Police, effective immediately, officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 17. Bailey-Davis, who took office on Jan. 2, 2024, had been placed on administrative leave on Nov. 25. Municipal Administrator Leonard Lightner previously stated that the decision to place her on leave was made “after careful consideration” and emphasized the confidentiality of personnel matters. “The council and municipal leadership are focused on maintaining stability within the police department,” Lightner said in the earlier announcement. …
Missing Endangered Alert Canceled For 77-Year-Old York County Man: PA State Police Missing Endangered Alert Canceled For 77-Year-Old York County Man: PA State Police
Missing Endangered Alert Canceled For 77-Year-Old York County Man: PA State Police A 77-year-old York County man who had been reported missing and endangered has been located Pennsylvania State Police announced around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec.18. James Mull had last been seen around 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, in the area of Winding Lane, Norris Township, according to a Missing Endangered Person Advisory issued by PSP York. Mull is described as a 5-foot-10 white male weighing 170 pounds, with gray hair, a beard, blue eyes, and glasses. He had last seen been wearing sweatpants, a flannel shirt, black sneakers, and a black baseball hat. State police explained Mull is operating…
Hooded Shooter In Crocs Sought After Columbia Borough Shooting: Police Hooded Shooter In Crocs Sought After Columbia Borough Shooting: Police
Hooded Shooter In Crocs Sought After Columbia Borough Shooting: Police A victim was left with multiple gunshot wounds after a shooting in Columbia Borough earlier this month, and authorities are asking for help identifying the suspect, police said. The shooting happened in the 200 block of Avenue H at 12:13 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, according to Columbia Borough Police. Responding officers found a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, police said. Their current condition has not been released. Investigators have since gathered surveillance footage showing the suspected shooter…
Teen Groomed, Assaulted At Berkshire Mall By Sinking Spring Man: Police Teen Groomed, Assaulted At Berkshire Mall By Sinking Spring Man: Police
Teen Groomed, Assaulted At Berkshire Mall By Sinking Spring Man: Police A Sinking Spring man is accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a juvenile girl at a novelty store inside the Berkshire Mall, Wyomissing police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Steven P. Najarian was arrested after an extensive investigation into unlawful sexual encounters involving a juvenile female, authorities said. Police determined that Najarian groomed the victim before the alleged assaults at the store located at 1665 State Hill Road in Wyomissing. Wyomissing detectives believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward, according to the release. "The Wyomissing…
2nd Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Lower Merion Man During Home Invasion 2nd Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Lower Merion Man During Home Invasion
2nd Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Lower Merion Man During Home Invasion Kelvin Roberts, 42, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the fatal Lower Merion home invasion that left Andrew Gaudio dead and his mother, Bernadette Gaudio, critically injured, Montgomery County officials announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Roberts, of Philadelphia, was taken into custody by Upper Moreland Police after arriving at his workplace, Junkluggers in Willow Grove. He was in possession of a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun at the time of his arrest, authorities said. Roberts and his co-defendant, Charles Fulforth, 41, are accused of carrying out the violen…
CEO Murder: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione, Could Be Extradited From PA In Days CEO Murder: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione, Could Be Extradited From PA In Days
CEO Murder: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione, Could Be Extradited From PA In Days Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Mangione is charged with one count of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and two counts of second-degree murder. Mangione, a 26-year-old Maryland native, had fled New York City after the high-profile targeted assassination outside the New York Hilton in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 4.  UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. UnitedHealthcare After a days-long manhunt, Mangione was apprehended at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsy…
Bethel Mother Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Son During Break-In: Berks DA Bethel Mother Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Son During Break-In: Berks DA
Bethel Mother Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Son During Break-In: Berks DA A Berks County woman who shot and killed her son after he broke into her home acted in self-defense, authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Sean M. Clemens, 32, of Myerstown, was shot multiple times by his 64-year-old mother during a confrontation at her residence on Little Mountain Road in Bethel Township, Berks County, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office. The incident began around 7:50 a.m. when the woman called 911 to report that she had shot her son after he forcibly entered her home, officials said. Investigators said Clemens, who had a h…
Lititz Dad Stabbed In Neck By Son, DA's Office Says Lititz Dad Stabbed In Neck By Son, DA's Office Says
Lititz Dad Stabbed In Neck By Son, DA's Office Says A West Lampeter Township man accused of stabbing his father in the neck, causing life-threatening injuries, waived his preliminary hearing this week, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office said. Russell Woodrow Adams-Nicholls, 44, of the 300 block of Crestline Drive, is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault for attacking his 80-year-old father at a Lititz residence, investigators announced. The violent incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at a home in the 600 block of Chatham Way. The victim suffered a single stab wound to the neck, resulting in signif…
Engaged Couple Killed In Double-Fatal Hit-Run Crash By PA Man On THC: DA Engaged Couple Killed In Double-Fatal Hit-Run Crash By PA Man On THC: DA
Engaged Couple Killed In Double-Fatal Hit-Run Crash By PA Man On THC: DA An engaged couple, both parents and expecting a grandchild, were struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash while an Allentown driver was high on marijuana, authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Imanol Caraballo, 23, is charged with homicide by vehicle while DUI, homicide by vehicle, and other related offenses for the crash that killed Christopher Stocker, 44, and Luz Daneza Ruiz Acosta, 43, both of Allentown. The crash happened around 1:15 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2023, in the 300 block of Hamilton Street, where Caraballo fled after striking the pair, police said. A silver sedan with a smashed…
NJ Escort IDd As 7th Victim Of Giglio Beach Serial Killer, Police Say NJ Escort IDd As 7th Victim Of Giglio Beach Serial Killer, Police Say
NJ Escort IDd As 7th Victim Of Giglio Beach Serial Killer, Police Say Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was formally charged with murdering a seventh victim. Heuermann, 60, of Massapequa Park, was indicted for second-degree murder in the killing of Valerie Mack in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday morning, Dec. 17. Mack, a 24-year-old Wildwood, NJ woman was working as an escort when she disappeared in 2000. A group of hunters discovered her skeletal remains wrapped in a plastic bag in a wooded area of Manorville in November 2000. She had been decapitated, and both of her hands had been severed from her body, prosecutors said. Her right leg had a…
CEO Murder: Stunning Poll Shows Shift In Views Among Young Americans CEO Murder: Stunning Poll Shows Shift In Views Among Young Americans
CEO Murder: Stunning Poll Shows Shift In Views Among Young Americans A new national poll from Emerson College reveals a startling trend among young American voters: More respondents aged 18 to 29 believe the targeted assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was acceptable than those who do not. The poll highlights a sharp generational divergence on the issue. A total of 41 percent of voters aged 18-29 find the killer’s actions acceptable, 24 percent somewhat acceptable and 17 percent completely acceptable), while 40 percent find them unacceptable. Noting that 68 percent of voters overall reject the killer’s action, Spencer Kimball, executiv…
Victim Burned, Beaten During Sexual Assault: Manheim Township Police Victim Burned, Beaten During Sexual Assault: Manheim Township Police
Victim Burned, Beaten During Sexual Assault: Manheim Township Police A Lancaster man is accused of brutally assaulting and sexually attacking a victim after they refused to have intercourse with him, Manheim Township police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Luis Gerado Miller-Colon, 46, was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated indecent assault, terroristic threats, and simple assault following a violent incident at a home on the 100 block of Charles Road on Saturday, Dec. 14, according to a police release. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance and arrived to find multiple droplets of blood outside the home. Inside, they observed Miller-Colon an…
Suicidal NJ Man Crashes, BMW Catches Fire After Police Chase On Route 22: PA State Troopers Suicidal NJ Man Crashes, BMW Catches Fire After Police Chase On Route 22: PA State Troopers
Suicidal NJ Man Crashes, BMW Catches Fire After Police Chase On Route 22: PA State Troopers A suicidal man crashed his vehicle and was ejected after leading Pennsylvania State Police on a chase along Route 22 in South Whitehall Township, authorities announced. Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police Troop M – Fogelsville Crime Unit were alerted to a suicidal male traveling into Pennsylvania from New Jersey on Monday, Dec. 16, at approximately 11:30 a.m., according to a release. The man was spotted driving a BMW X-5 westbound on Route 22, police said. When troopers attempted to stop him, he fled, leading officers on a pursuit through local roads before returning to Route 22. T…
Light Snow Dusts Berks County, Huffs Church Reports 0.3 Inches Light Snow Dusts Berks County, Huffs Church Reports 0.3 Inches
Light Snow Dusts Berks County, Huffs Church Reports 0.3 Inches The National Weather Service has released snow totals from this week's winter storm. Snowfall accumulation impacted areas across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New York, with Sussex County, NJ, and Putnam County, NY, seeing the highest totals from Sunday, Dec. 15 into Monday, Dec. 16. Below are detailed figures reported by state, county, and town, as per the National Weather Service: New Jersey Mercer County: Trenton Mercer Airport: Trace (11:59 PM, 12/15) Morris County: Butler (1 S): 3.0 inches (5:15 AM, 12/16) Sussex County: Wantage Twp: 4.1 inches (5:00 AM, 12/16) Wan…
Loaded Guns Found At Two PA Airport Checkpoints On Same Day: TSA Loaded Guns Found At Two PA Airport Checkpoints On Same Day: TSA
Loaded Guns Found At Two PA Airport Checkpoints On Same Day: TSA TSA officers intercepted loaded firearms at Harrisburg International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport on Monday, Dec. 16, delaying travelers at both checkpoints, officials announced. At Harrisburg International Airport, a Lancaster man was caught with a loaded 9mm handgun containing 13 bullets in his carry-on bag. TSA officers halted the screening process until police arrived, removed the weapon, and cited the man on a weapons charge. The firearm was returned to the passenger’s vehicle before he resumed his travels, TSA said. Meanwhile, at Pittsburgh International Airport, TSA o…
Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $58M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $58M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $58M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Dec. 16 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $58 million with a $27.1 million cash option after a player in New York recently won the jackpot and reset the prize pool.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 09-30-33-57-61 with a Powerball of  17 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matchi…
PA School Failed To Stop Sexual Assault Of Faculty Member’s Child By Coach’s Son: Lawsui PA School Failed To Stop Sexual Assault Of Faculty Member’s Child By Coach’s Son: Lawsui
PA School Failed To Stop Sexual Assault Of Faculty Member’s Child By Coach’s Son: Lawsui An elite Pennsylvania boarding school allowed a basketball coach’s 12-year-old son to repeatedly sexually abuse a faculty member’s 7-year-old child due to failed safety measures and administrative negligence, a newly filed lawsuit claims. The lawsuit, filed Monday, Dec. 16, in Montgomery County Court, names the and its Head of School, Mark Devey, as defendants. It alleges the school ignored glaring security hazards and failed to act on numerous reports of faulty doors, locks, and cameras—conditions that enabled the abuse. The complaint, brought by the child’s mother under the pseudonym…
Nurse Charged With Criminal Sexual Contact Of Patients At Penn Medicine Nurse Charged With Criminal Sexual Contact Of Patients At Penn Medicine
Nurse Charged With Criminal Sexual Contact Of Patients At Penn Medicine An Ewing man working as a nurse at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center is accused of inappropriately touching several patients, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Plainsboro Police Chief Eamon Blanchard announced on Monday, Dec. 11. Andre Angus, 39, was arrested following an investigation into multiple reports from patients alleging they were subjected to unwanted sexual contact while under his care, authorities said. The incidents were reported by patients who claimed the male nurse inappropriately touched them during their time at the Plainsboro-based medical center, Cic…