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Pair Sought For Robbing Elderly Woman At ATM: Bethlehem Police Pair Sought For Robbing Elderly Woman At ATM: Bethlehem Police
Pair Sought For Robbing Elderly Woman At ATM: Bethlehem Police Authorities are looking for two people who they say conspired to rob an elderly woman in Bethlehem just days before Christmas.  It happened on Friday evening, Dec. 22 at the 1107 Butztown Road Bank of America branch, city police claim.  Investigators believe the pictured woman "forcibly" robbed a senior in the ATM drive-through line, taking cash and a debit card. Police said she gave the car to the male suspect who used it to withdraw more cash from an ATM inside.  Anyone who can identify the suspects is asked to call BPD at 610-865-7000 or email tips to bethlehempolice@beth…

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by Mac Bullock
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SWAT STANDOFF: Drunken Man Barricades Himself In Philadelphia Basement With Gun (DEVELOPING) SWAT STANDOFF: Drunken Man Barricades Himself In Philadelphia Basement With Gun (DEVELOPING)
SWAT Standoff: Drunken Man Barricades Himself In Philadelphia Basement With Gun (Developing) A drunken man armed with a shotgun barricaded himself in the basement of a home brought a large police presence to the scene in Philadelphia Sunday, June 4. The man reportedly threatened an elderly woman around 4 p.m. on the 15100 block of Milford Street and then refused to come outside, city police said. A barricade was declared just after 4:05 p.m. after the victim was able to escape. The scene was active as of 4:40 p.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Police Probe Beating Death Of Elderly Philadelphia Man Police Probe Beating Death Of Elderly Philadelphia Man
Police Probe Beating Death Of Elderly Philadelphia Man Homicide detectives in Philadelphia are asking for the public's help to solve the 2022 murder of an elderly man.  Eric Holmes, 76, was near the corner of East Sharpnack and Ross Streets at about 2 p.m. on Oct 17. when an unknown assailant beat him up, Philadelphia police say. The attacker made off with Holmes' wallet, a bag, and a black electric scooter, they added.  Holmes was hospitalized but died from his injuries almost two months later on Dec. 6, according to detectives.  City authorities are offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and convicti…

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by Mac Bullock
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NJ Man Beats, Robs 70-Year-Old Philly Area Senior: Police NJ Man Beats, Robs 70-Year-Old Philly Area Senior: Police
NJ Man Beats, Robs 70-Year-Old Philly Area Senior: Police A New Jersey man is in jail for beating an elderly Pennsylvania man and stealing his money, according to authorities.  Investigators believe Tyrick N. Miranda, of New Brunswick, punched a 70-year-old man in the face, knocking him out, before emptying his pockets and stealing his cash, Bensalem police said. Miranda kicked the unconscious senior twice in the face before fleeing the scene, police said.  Bensalem police had obtained a warrant for Miranda's arrest and were soliciting the public for tips before his arrest in New Jersey last Tuesday.  Miranda was arrested in his h…

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by Mac Bullock
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Intruder Attacks, Sexually Assaults Elderly Woman In Philadelphia Home, Police Say Intruder Attacks, Sexually Assaults Elderly Woman In Philadelphia Home, Police Say
Intruder Attacks, Sexually Assaults Elderly Woman In Philadelphia Home, Police Say A man unlawfully entered an elderly woman's home in Philadelphia on Thursday, Sept. 14, and attacked and sexually assaulted her, authorities said. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. in a home on the 7400 block of Devon Street, Philadelphia police said. The man, believed to be between the ages of 17 and 24, walked inside the 71-year-old woman's home through an unlocked door and demanded money, police said. When she refused, the man punched her in the head multiple times and choked her, according to police. He then allegedly forced the resident to take her clothes off, after which he sex…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Newly Released Video Shows Virginia Deputies Tackling 77-Year-Old Man (WATCH) Newly Released Video Shows Virginia Deputies Tackling 77-Year-Old Man (WATCH)
Newly Released Video Shows Virginia Deputies Tackling 77-Year-Old Man (Watch) EDITOR'S NOTE: The above video could be difficult to watch for some audiences.  Newly released police camera body footage captures deputies with the Warren County Sheriff's Office slamming a 77-year-old man to the ground during his arrest. Authorities originally said that Ralph Ennis "fell over" when deputies arrested him for reckless driving in Fort Royal, Virginia in April.  However, the video shows one deputy running up to Ennis and throwing him against Ennis' red pickup truck. Another deputy is seen jumping on top and sending both men to the ground. Ennis died 13 days later …

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by David Cifarelli
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Violent Customer Rips Out PA Convenience Store Clerk's Hair Violent Customer Rips Out PA Convenience Store Clerk's Hair
Violent Customer Rips Out PA Convenience Store Clerk's Hair A 67-year-old woman had her hair ripped out in a violent attack while working as a cashier in Pennsylvania, according to her family. The attack happened while the woman was working at the GetGo store in Verona on Allegheny River Boulevard on Jan. 9 around 7:15 p.m., according to the family. A man and woman entered the store and immediately went behind the counter to the kitchen area, so the employee asked them to leave so they attacked her, according to police and the family. The woman was severely beaten and bruised and had a large clump of hair pulled out to reveal more than a quarter o…

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by Jillian Pikora