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PA Officer Raped Child, Sexually Assaulted Others Beginning When He Was 12: DA PA Officer Raped Child, Sexually Assaulted Others Beginning When He Was 12: DA
PA Officer Raped Child, Sexually Assaulted Others Beginning When He Was 12: DA A Sharon Hill police officer is accused of multiple instances of rape and sexual assault over a period of years, according to officials.  Tyler Humphreys, 21, of Malvern, is charged with rape of a child, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, and related offenses in Chester County, said the District Attorney's Office.  The charges stem from incidents that prosecutors say took place from 2014 to 2018 and in late 2022, officials wrote in a release.  One alleged victim told detectives that Humphreys made him perform a sex act when he was 9 and Humphrey…
Accused Birthday Party Shooter Arrested In Reading: Berks DA Accused Birthday Party Shooter Arrested In Reading: Berks DA
Accused Birthday Party Shooter Arrested In Reading: Berks DA Authorities in Berks County say they arrested the gunman who opened fire at a Sinking Spring birthday party over the summer.  Twenty-six-year-old Jayce Donte Lee was arrested by US Marshals at a Reading home early on Tuesday, Oct. 17, the District Attorney's Office said.  Investigators claim Lee, of Folcroft, showed up to a Butternut Court birthday party on Aug. 20 with a stolen gun.  About thirty minutes after midnight, police say he "brandished and fired" the weapon, hitting one 22-year-old victim in the abdomen and another in the thigh and hand.  Authorities said Le…
Authorities ID Pair Shot, Killed During Upper Darby Funeral Procession Ambush: Report Authorities ID Pair Shot, Killed During Upper Darby Funeral Procession Ambush: Report
Authorities ID Pair Shot, Killed During Upper Darby Funeral Procession Ambush: Report The two men who were killed in a targeted shooting during a funeral procession for a murder victim in Upper Darby Friday, July 8 have been identified, 6abc reports. Tyrese Long, 21, of Darby, and Khalid Brittingham, 25, of Folcroft, were inside a vehicle when they were shot dead, the outlet says. Police later released photos of a person of interest. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday, July 13. Click here for more from 6abc.
Winning $785K PA Lottery Fast Play Ticket Sold At Delaware County Wawa Winning $785K PA Lottery Fast Play Ticket Sold At Delaware County Wawa
Winning $785K PA Lottery Fast Play Ticket Sold At Delaware County Wawa A Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $785,032 was sold in Delaware County. The Blank Check ticket was sold on Wednesday, May 25 at the Wawa store on Chester Pike in Folcroft, state lottery officials said Thursday. The retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Blank Check is a $20 Fast Play game that offers progressive top prizes starting at $200,000. To see if they’ve won a prize, players can review the ticket, or scan it at a Lottery retailer or with the ticket checker feature on the Lottery’s official app. The holder of a top-prize winning Fast Play ticket…
Young Girls Sexually, Physically Abused By Mom's BF And Apparently, She Knew, DelCo DA Says Young Girls Sexually, Physically Abused By Mom's BF And Apparently, She Knew, DelCo DA Says
Young Girls Sexually, Physically Abused By Mom's BF And Apparently, She Knew, DelCo DA Says A Delaware County man was found guilty of sexually and physically abusing his girlfriend's young daughters, authorities said. Alfredo Calderon, 39, was found guilty on charges of the rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, and related charges. An investigation was initiated by Folcroft police after they received a report of possible child abuse occurring at an apartment on Grant Road, according to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. On March 28, 2018, in the course of an interview of a victim/…
'DelCo's Mom', Longtime EMT Mary Ellis Dies After 'Valiant' Fight With Cancer 'DelCo's Mom', Longtime EMT Mary Ellis Dies After 'Valiant' Fight With Cancer
'DelCo's Mom', Longtime EMT Mary Ellis Dies After 'Valiant' Fight With Cancer The Delaware County community is mourning the loss of a woman known as "Delco's Mom," who died on Aug. 13 after a valiant fight with cancer. Born in Collingdale, Mary Theresa Ellis' 30-year journey in emergency services began when she was a volunteer at Collingdale Fire Company Ambulance followed by Darby Fire Company Ambulance before moving on to the Mercy-Fitzgerald Paramedics. She also worked with Sharon Hill, Lansdowne, Folcroft, Yeadon, Briarcliffe, Darby, and Clifton Heights Fire Companies, according to her obituary. "Chances are probably pretty good you met her in one fashion or ano…
DA: FBI, U.S Marshals, Area Police, Nab 11 Members Of 'Money Making Legends' Gang In DelCo DA: FBI, U.S Marshals, Area Police, Nab 11 Members Of 'Money Making Legends' Gang In DelCo
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…
Car Overturns After Striking Parked Car In Delaware County Car Overturns After Striking Parked Car In Delaware County
Car Overturns After Striking Parked Car In Delaware County A car overturned after it struck a parked car in Folcroft (Delaware County) Friday morning, fire officials said. The driver was not trapped but did suffer from moderate injuries after striking the unoccupied parked car in the 1500 block of Delmar Drive around 9:30 a.m., according to initial emergency dispatch reports and Folcroft Fire Company. Fire crews were on the scene for about 30 minutes controlling hazards and clearing debris from the roadway, fire officials said.
UPDATE: Missing Folcroft Boy Found Safe In Philadelphia, 3 In Custody UPDATE: Missing Folcroft Boy Found Safe In Philadelphia, 3 In Custody
Update: Missing Folcroft Boy Found Safe In Philadelphia, 3 In Custody A 10-year-old Folcroft boy who had been reported missing Saturday was found safe Sunday with three people in custody, authorities said. Folcroft Police report Missing 10 year old Mason Brooks has been located and is safe, 3 subjects arrested. 👍 — Upper Darby Police (@UDPolice) May 23, 2021 Upper Darby police around 2:45 p.m. confirmed that Mason Brooks had been found after a search that involved the FBI and Pennsylvania State Police. He had last been seen leaving his Delmar Drive house around 5:30 p.m., wearing a red Phillies shirt, black shorts and no shoes. Anyone with any informati…
Dead Puppy Found Near Delaware County Boy's Club Dead Puppy Found Near Delaware County Boy's Club
Dead Puppy Found Near Delaware County Boy's Club Police in Delaware County are investigating after a dead dog was found near the Folcroft Boys Club. Officers found what appeared to be a tan, boxer mix puppy that was dumped in the area of the  snack bar behind the Delcroft School, Folcroft police said. Police are encouraging anyone who knows someone that owned a dog matching the description or has any information about the case to contact Detective White at 610-522-1300 ext 880 or email dwhite@folcroftpolice.org.