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Know Them? Delco Duo Wanted For Murder, Troopers Say
Two men wanted for homicide in Delaware County are sought by Pennsylvania State Police.
Naere Shamir Alexander-Thorpe, 25, and Jamade Imira McMillian, 24, both have ties to Delco, Delaware state, and "surrounding states," troopers said.
In addition to the murder charges, both men are accused of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and weapons charges, according to authorities.
Alexander-Thorpe, of Upland, is said to be 5-foot-5 and 165 pounds. He was last seen with "ear-length" hair. McMillian, of Aston, is described as 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds with "close-cut hair," st…
Pennsylvania Man Convicted Of Groping South Jersey Woman Gets Probation: Prosecutor
A 59-year-old man from Delaware County, Pennsylvania who posed as a termite inspector to enter a Camden County victim's home was sentenced to probation, authorities said.
Edward Knox, of Aston, PA, owner of Hard Knox Waterproofing out of Upper Chichester, PA, was convicted of criminal sexual contact on Nov. 1, 2023, after a jury trial, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office.
On Friday, Jan. 12, Knox was sentenced to three years probation, the prosecutor said.
The charge arose out of an incident in Somerdale, NJ, on Jan. 7, 2019, the prosecutor said.
Knox, a basement water…
Late Delco Dad Leaves Behind Infant, Pregnant Wife
Ryan P. McKnight of Springfield, a devoted husband and father, died suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 29, loved ones said in his obituary. He was 30.
A Delaware County native, McKnight attended both St. Francis of Assisi School and Springfield High School before continuing his studies at Pennsylvania State University, relatives said in his obit.
It was during his time as a Nittany Lion that Ryan met his future wife, Colleen "Bean" Lake, according to loved ones.
"Ryan found his perfect match and his greatest love when he met 'Bean,'" said Molly Stefanski on GoFundMe.
"Ryan’s devotion to Bean was…
'Very Comfortable With Six Inches': Delco Wedding Officiant Progresses On 'Golden Bachelor'
Susan Noles got the rose.
The 66-year-old wedding officiant from Pennsylvania met Gerry Turner, ABC's first-ever "Golden Bachelor — or senior contestant — on the show's Thursday, Sept. 28 premiere.
Noles and 14 other women received a rose during the final rose ceremony, and will be progressing to the show's next round.
The other women who got a rose were Ellen, Theresa, Natascha, Leslie, Christina, Edith, Nancy, April, Sandra, Jeanie, Kathy, Marina, Peggy and Joan.
Many of them widows and divorcees, the contestants don't have any ulterior motives, like a push on social media or hopes for …
Chichester HS Grad, DelCo Dad Of 1, Nicholas Noriega Dies, 27
Delaware County native Nicholas Noriega died on July 18 at the age of 27.
Noriega, of Linwood, graduated from Chichester High School (Class of 2012), where he was an All-Delco wrestler, according to his obituary.
His "kind spirit, his passion for sports, and zest for life will live on through his daughter Natalie," his obit says.
He is survived by his mother Cathleen Walls, his girlfriend Nicole Strofe; his daughter Natalie Noriega; his sisters Amanda Noriega and Sarah Walls; two nieces Ariana and Ariella; aunts Sally Ravert and Margie Walls.
Funeral services were held at Nolan-Fidal…
DA: FBI, U.S Marshals, Area Police, Nab 11 Members Of 'Money Making Legends' Gang In DelCo
Federal and local law enforcement agencies teamed up to capture 11 members of the "Money Making Legends" (MML) gang following an investigation into shootings and other violent acts in Delaware County, authorities said.
11 people were arrested and charged Thursday with various crimes in Folcroft, Sharon Hill, Collingdale, and Darby Borough, according to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office.
Folcroft, Sharon Hill, and Darby Police Departments, along with officers from the FBI, US Marshals, New Jersey State Police, SEPTA SWAT, Delco ERT Region 1, Haverford SWAT, Genera…
Trio Of Teens Arrested In Norristown Pizzeria Assault, Robbery; 1 Released On Bail
Police in Norristown have arrested a trio of teens wanted in connection to the Feb. 19 robbery and assault of the owner of Mama Venezia's Pizzeria, authorities said.
Brothers Justin and Kevin Cassidy, both 19, of Aston (Delaware County), are in police custody, as of March 4, according to the Norristown Police Department.
A third suspect, Justin Croson, 19, of Seven Valleys (York County), turned himself in to authorities on March 5, police said.
Surveillance footage shows a group of men looking through Mama Venezia's Pizzeria and later running into the establishment with masks, 6a…
DelCo Home Invader Arrested By PA State Police Duct-Taped Adoptive Mom, 80, To Chair
A wanted Delaware County home invader was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police Thursday after he forced his way into his 80-year-old adoptive mother's house armed with a hammer and tied her to a chair with duct tape, authorities said.
Christopher Dougherty, 45, was taken into custody by Pennsylvania State Police around 5 p.m., CBSN Philly reports.
Dougherty stole approximately $1,150 and her cellphone, then fled the scene of the Middletown Township home in her red 2002 Buick Century with the Pennsylvania registration number, HYH-3785, around 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 11, according to Pennsylvania…
