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Delco Dad Turned Baby Beater Burned To Death By Boiling Water At PA Prison Delco Dad Turned Baby Beater Burned To Death By Boiling Water At PA Prison
Delco Dad Turned Baby Beater Burned To Death By Boiling Water At PA Prison A Delaware County dad serving time at a Montgomery County prison for abusing his infant daughter died after being scalded with boiling water, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office in a release. Brandon Grant, 39, died on Sunday, Jan. 14 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest from pulmonary thromboemboli due to deep vein thrombosis and complications from burns to his back, according to officials. The death was ruled accidental following an autopsy on Tuesday, Jan. 16, said Coroner Daniel Buglio. Grant was serving a sentence at SCI Phoenix in Collegeville, the coroner said.  Prison …

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by Mac Bullock & Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
US Marshals Capture NJ Wawa Gas Thief Casually Walking Down Philly Street: Officials US Marshals Capture NJ Wawa Gas Thief Casually Walking Down Philly Street: Officials
US Marshals Capture NJ Wawa Gas Thief Casually Walking Down Philly Street: Officials Authorities who were looking for an accused thief found their suspect walking down a South Philadelphia street on Tuesday night, Nov. 7.  Bernard Estrada, 51, had been sought in New Jersey where he allegedly stole gas from an Oaklyn Wawa and crashed into police cars while making his escape, sources with direct knowledge of the incident tell Daily Voice. He was spotted by a Philadelphia police task force and taken into custody "without incident" near South 17th and McKean streets, authorities said.  At 7:30 pm, @USMS_Philly was advised that @PhillyPolice South Task Force arrested Bernar…

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by Mac Bullock
Weather
Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Threatens NJ, PA With Tornados & Flooding Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Threatens NJ, PA With Tornados & Flooding
Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Threatens NJ, PA With Tornados & Flooding Remnants of Hurricane Ida is posing a risk of tornados and flooding across parts of New Jersey and the Philadelphia area Wednesday. Thunderstorms are largely possible across Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties in the afternoon -- which could turn into tornados, according to the National Weather Service. Enhanced Risk for tornadoes extended, slightly farther north; Gale Watch upgraded to a Gale Warning; Small northwest shift in heaviest rain amountsNational Weather Service In Pennsylvania, a flash flood watch was issued for …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Authorities Seize 11 Guns, $150K From Drug Ring Across Philly, MontCo, DelCo Authorities Seize 11 Guns, $150K From Drug Ring Across Philly, MontCo, DelCo
Authorities Seize 11 Guns, $150K From Drug Ring Across Philly, MontCo, DelCo State and local law enforcement seized 11 guns, and $150,000 in proceeds from a drug trafficking organization that expanded across Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, authorities said. In October 2020, agents from the Pennsylvania State Police, Delaware County Drug Task Force, and Folcroft Police Department began investigating "ringleader" Luis Llamas for illegally distributing methamphetamine, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Agents later discovered that Llamas also sold heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine.  Llamas' co-conspirators were identified as H…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Pennsylvania Lottery Winners Across 3 Counties Split $675K Jackpot Pennsylvania Lottery Winners Across 3 Counties Split $675K Jackpot
Pennsylvania Lottery Winners Across 3 Counties Split $675K Jackpot Three Pennsylvania lottery winners across three counties split a Cash 5 with Quick Cash jackpot worth $675,000. The tickets from the Wednesday, March 31 drawing were sold at: SHOP ‘n SAVE, 600 Market Place Drive, Oakdale, Allegheny County Don’s Food Market, 217 E. Harrison St., Emmaus, Lehigh County  Dynamic Dollar, 6316 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia County Each ticket matched all five balls drawn, 3-7-14-22-43. Each winner will receive $225,000 each. Each retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning tickets.

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by Nicole Acosta
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US News Ranks Top 10 High Schools In Pennsylvania US News Ranks Top 10 High Schools In Pennsylvania
US News Ranks Top 10 High Schools In Pennsylvania Schools in Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties were named among the top 10 best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to U.S News & World Report. The state is comprised of 640 districts, 754 high schools, 41,016 teachers and 598,770 students enrolled, the report says. The following high schools were named the top 10: 1. Julia R. Masterman Secondary School: 1699 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia (Philadelphia County) 2. Downingtown STEM Academy: 335 Manor Ave., Downingtown (Chester County) 3. Radnor High School: 130 King Of Prussia R…

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by Nicole Acosta