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5 Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Trans Man Who Faced 'Prolonged Violence' In NY: Police
Five suspects have been charged in the brutal killing of a missing transgender man who died after repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month by multiple individuals who later discarded his body in a field, New York State Police said. The investigation began on Sunday, Feb. 9. Troopers in Ontario County from the Canandaigua barracks, located about an hour west of Syracuse, initiated a missing person case after receiving a welfare check request for Sam (Samantha) Nordquist, age 24, originally from Minnesota. Authorities determined he had been staying at Patty’s Lodge in Canan…
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Mom Trapped Behind Dog Gate, Soiled, Starving While Daughter, Son-In-Law Vacation: PA AG
In a horrifying case of betrayal and neglect, Ashlee and Brian Brady, both 32, of Hanover, are charged with locking Ashlee’s elderly mother in a basement behind a dog gate with only hot dogs and water, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The woman, found soiled and confined in February 2024, was rescued by Emergency Medical Services after a relative’s desperate call. Investigators say the Bradys abandoned her during an overnight family getaway and spent over $10,000 of her money on vacations, alcohol, and personal luxuries. Ashlee Brady, entrusted with power of att…
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Fatal 16-Vehicle Pileup During Snow Squall Shuts Down I-80: PA State Police
A massive 16-vehicle pileup during a blinding snow squall on Interstate 80 turned deadly early Friday, Feb. 14, Pennsylvania State Police reported. The chaos erupted at 2:42 a.m. near mile marker 218 westbound in Liberty Township, Montour County, close to Danville. One person was killed, and two others were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, police said. The wreck shut down I-80 westbound indefinitely, with traffic being rerouted at the Danville exit, mile marker 224. Montour County Commissioner Trevor Finn praised emergency crews for their rapid response, stating: "We just cle…
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Man Smears Toilet Water In Cell After Violent Clash With Lower Chichester Police: Authorities
Gabriel Eusebio Howard, 26, is wanted on multiple charges following an altercation with Lower Chichester police and vandalism inside his holding cell, police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. Howard faces felony aggravated assault against officers, misdemeanor resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, institutional vandalism, and public drunkenness, according to Lower Chichester Township police. Officers encountered Howard around 2:35 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, on E. Ridge Road near Yates Avenue during an unrelated traffic stop, police said. Howard, appearing intoxicated, was seen crying, yelli…
Police & Fire
Second PA Firefighter Accused Of Faking University Of Maryland Training
A second former Paxtang firefighter is facing charges of forgery in a fire service training certificate scheme, police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Kyle Walcott, 44, of Harrisburg, allegedly submitted 16 fraudulent fire service training certificates—purportedly from the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute—to both the Paxtang Fire Company and Middletown Fire Department, according to Swatara Township Police. University representatives confirmed the certificates were fake, authorities said. Walcott used them to misrepresent his training and qualifications while serving …
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Child Rape Investigation Underway In Upper Chichester: Police
A child rape investigation is ongoing in Upper Chichester, Upper Chichester Township police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The investigation began on Dec. 17, 2024, when police received a report of inappropriate contact involving a juvenile victim. Detectives identified 31-year-old Christopher Conley as the suspect, and an arrest warrant was issued on Feb. 11, 2025, police said. Conley is wanted on the following charges, according to his docket: Felony Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse With a Child Felony Rape of a Child Misdemeanor Indecent Assault – Person Less Than 13 Years of…
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FBI Releases Details, Items Found With Human Remains In Pennsylvania Investigation
The FBI and Fairview Township Police are working to identify a woman whose remains were found in a wooded area on Dec. 9, 2024, authorities announced. The remains, discovered in the 300 block of Pleasant View Road, belonged to a woman who had been in the area for a significant time, police said. Investigators have submitted DNA samples for testing and are pursuing multiple leads. The Mercyhurst Forensic Anthropology Lab estimates the woman died between 2018 and 2023. According to NamUs, she was white, 30 to 60 years old, with strawberry blonde hair, standing between 4 feet 8 inches and 5 fe…
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Chambersburg Man Killed, Two Injured In Molly Pitcher Highway Crash: PA State Police
A Chambersburg man died, and two passengers were injured in a violent rollover crash on Molly Pitcher Highway, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. Troopers from PSP-Chambersburg responded to the single-vehicle crash on Molly Pitcher Highway at Pin Oak Court in Greene Township, Franklin County, at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, according to the release. Investigators determined that a silver 2016 Volkswagen GTI, driven by 25-year-old Cristian David Lozada-Garcia, lost control while traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on wet roads. The vehicle vee…
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Route 1 In Delaware County: PA State Police
A pedestrian was fatally struck while crossing Route 1 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. Troopers responded to 1055 W. Baltimore Pike in Middletown Township at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, for reports of a pedestrian struck in the roadway, authorities said. The 35-year-old man was found suffering from a head injury and was rushed to Crozer Hospital with severe, traumatic injuries, police said. A witness told investigators that the victim had attempted to cross the road when he stepped into oncoming traffic and was hit in the rig…
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Massive House Explosion Rocks NEPA Neighborhood: Officials
A catastrophic house explosion in Sugarloaf Township sent shockwaves through the community, leveling a home and triggering a frantic emergency response, authorities confirmed. Firefighters rushed to 51 Cabana Lane at 4:50 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, finding a raging inferno where a house once stood, according to Valley Regional Fire & Rescue. "House exploded! Prayers for all involved," the department reported in a delayed post, underscoring the severity of the devastation. Emergency crews battled intense flames for hours, while Hazmat teams were deployed amid fears of gas leaks or other h…
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Driver Shot On I-95; Shooter Flees Into NJ: PA State Police
A driver was shot at on Interstate 95 in during rush hour, Pennsylvania State Police reported on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The incident occurred in Philadelphia near Exit 26: Aramingo/Betsy Ross around 8:16 a.m. when a 43-year-old man from Folcroft was traveling in the left lane. A silver Dodge sedan with tinted windows and a damaged rear bumper pulled alongside him, and an occupant fired a shot through his passenger-side window. The bullet exited through the front windshield, but the driver was unharmed. The suspect vehicle fled the scene speeding off towards New Jersey, and authorities are acti…
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Philadelphia Officer Shot by Fleeing Suspect, Who Then Took Own Life: Police
A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the hand and chest by a suspect who fled a vehicle stop before taking his own life, authorities said. The incident began around 8:56 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, when 39th District officers attempted a vehicle investigation near 23rd Street and Lehigh Avenue, according to Philadelphia police. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Brandon Williams, fled the stop before crashing into a parked vehicle near 23rd and Clearfield streets. He then exited the vehicle and was confronted by Highway Patrol officers on the 2300 block of Indiana Avenue. William…
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: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says
Former UConn basketball standout Eric Cobb has been arrested in his mother's murder in Florida, officials announced Tuesday, Feb. 11. The 28-year-old former athlete was taken into custody after officers responded to a disturbing scene on 15th Street West in the Mid-Westside area, the sheriff's office said. Officers arrived to find 51-year-old Erika Winford unresponsive, wrapped in a blanket and towels in the backyard. She had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Cobb was detained as he attempted to leave the home, police said. Following an interview with detective…
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63 Chihuahuas, Teen Son Found In Feces-Filled PA Home, Couple Charged: Police
An Adams County couple is facing child endangerment and animal cruelty charges after authorities found their home covered in feces and urine with 63 Chihuahuas inside, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Troopers responded to Ray Derita, 48, and Stephanie Derita’s, 47, home on Old Harrisburg Road in Straban Township on Friday, Feb. 7, for a domestic dispute. While there was no physical altercation, police said they immediately became concerned about the squalid conditions inside the home. “The floor was covered in feces and urine, making it impossible to step anywhere without stepping in f…
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Philly Man Steals $10K In Jackets From Hershey Outlet, Caught In Stolen Car In Lebanon: Police
A Philadelphia man accused of a multi-state smash-and-grab spree spanning Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey has been arrested after allegedly burglarizing multiple outlet stores, stealing tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise, and driving a stolen car, authorities announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Timothy Eugene Root, 58, was charged with felony burglary, felony theft, felony retail theft, misdemeanor criminal mischief, misdemeanor possession of an instrument of crime, and receiving stolen property, police said. Derry Township officers responded to the Polo Ralph Lauren…
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Philadelphia Detective Who Beat False Murder Confession Out Of Innocent Man Sentenced
A former Philadelphia homicide detective has been sentenced to up to 64 months in prison for assaulting a suspect into falsely confessing to murder, then lying about it in court, authorities announced. James Pitts, 55, was sentenced to 32 to 64 months in a Pennsylvania state correctional facility after being convicted of two felony counts of perjury and three counts of obstructing administration of law, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office confirmed on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Pitts was found guilty in July 2024 for his violent 2010 interrogation of Obina Onyiah, who ultimately …
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Eagles Super Bowl Celebrations Turn Chaotic With Multiple Arrests In Philadelphia
Philadelphia police arrested several individuals during Super Bowl LIX celebrations, as Eagles fans flooded the streets following the team’s 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 9. The celebrations, which started in jubilation, took a rowdy turn late Sunday night into early Monday morning, leading to multiple arrests across the city. Terry Kinard, 26, from the 3200 block of Arlington Street, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. on the 1300 block of Market Street for allegedly spitting on and hitting a Philadelphia Fire Department medic. He was charged with resisting arrest and…
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Explosions Rock PA Neighborhood As Husband Sets Car Ablaze After Hours-Long Fight: Police
A Mount Joy man is accused of torching a vehicle in a fiery outburst following an explosive four-hour domestic dispute, sending neighbors into panic as flames and blasts erupted, police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Aaron J. Hugar, 45, was arrested after officers rushed to the 1000 block of Donegal Springs Road for a vehicle inferno in the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 10, according to Mount Joy police. The burning car, fully engulfed in flames, detonated with deafening explosions, dangerously close to other vehicles and occupied homes, investigators said. Authorities revealed the f…
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Stolen SUV Pulled From Susquehanna River: Police
A stolen SUV was recovered from the icy waters of the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County after it was spotted near Canal Park, police announced. Investigators say the vehicle was taken from a residence on Carlisle Street in Wilkes-Barre sometime overnight on Saturday, Feb. 8. The SUV was later found partially submerged in the river in Plymouth Township on Sunday, Feb. 9. Nanticoke Fire Chief reported that the vehicle appeared to have been in the water since Saturday, as snow was still visible on it when crews arrived. Emergency responders, including Nanticoke City Fire Department, Ply…
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PA Counselor Asked Client For ‘Sexy’ Photos During Online Session: Police
A 69-year-old counselor from Mechanicsburg is accused of making inappropriate sexual comments to a client during an online therapy session, Lower Allen Township police announced on Friday, Feb. 10. Brian P. Daly, a licensed counselor affiliated with an online mental health service, allegedly steered the conversation toward sexual topics and asked to see pictures of the victim, telling her she “sounded sexy,” police said. The victim, who had sought counseling through the platform, reported Daly’s behavior, prompting an investigation, authorities said. A search warrant confirmed the call wa…
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Brothel Operator Forced Women Into Sex Acts In Bridgeton, Prosecutor
A 37-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged on Saturday, Feb. 8 with human trafficking after running a brothel out of his home, authorities said. Moises Rodriguez-Martinez had been under investigation for a month after he kept inside an East Avenue residence for the purpose of performing paid sexual acts, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The women were trafficked from Queens, Webb-McRae said. Rodriguez-Martinez was charged with human trafficking, promoting organized street crime and promoting prostitution, Webb-McRae said.
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Ex-BF Killed Gabby Morgan, Mom In PA Attack Before Suicide: DA (
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The ex-boyfriend of a Mount Joy teen shot and killed her mother before abducting her, leading police on a high-speed chase that ended with him fatally shooting her and then himself, authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. The Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office has concluded its review of the kidnapping and fatal shooting of 19-year-old Gabriella "Gabby" Morgan and her mother, Kimberly Day-Miller, by 21-year-old Ricky Shannon of Altoona on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. An investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, along with forensic findings and extensive video evidence, confir…
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Former NJ Cop Killed, 1 Airlifted In Pike County Snowmobile Crash
The Paterson Police Department is mourning the loss of recently retired officer Anthony DeSopo, who was killed in a snowmobile accident in Pennsylvania on Friday, Feb. 7. He was 55 years old. DeSopo, of Totowa, and another man were riding snowmobiles on Lake Wallenpaupack in Pike County when they collided with the lake's rocky shoreline near Cove Road and North Hemlock Lane in Palmyra Township around 6 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police said. Both riders were ejected from their snowmobiles after striking large rocks and boulders. DeSopo was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pike County Coron…
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Fire Destroys Pennsylvania Mansion In Amid Frigid Conditions: Officials
A massive fire tore through a mansion in Penn Valley overnight, keeping multiple fire companies busy for hours battling the flames in freezing temperatures, officials said. Firefighters were dispatched at 1:22 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, after a caller reported seeing tall flames through the woods near Centennial Road, according to the Belmont Hills Fire Company. By 1:26 a.m., additional callers confirmed a mansion was fully engulfed in flames. Chief 22, identified as Zamorski, arrived at the scene and confirmed the fire had heavily consumed a 2.5-story mansion, prompting a "Lower Merion Work…
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Second Arrest Made In Deadly Allentown Nightclub Shooting
A second man has been charged in connection with the deadly shooting outside an Allentown nightclub that killed 32-year-old Ivan Diaz Jr. and injured three others, authorities announced on Saturday, Feb. 8. Pedro Junior Paulino, 35, of Allentown, surrendered to police and is charged with Criminal Homicide, three counts of Attempted Murder, three counts of Aggravated Assault, Person Not to Use or Possess a Firearm, Firearms Not to be Carried Without a License – Prior Conviction, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan. Paulin…
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Two Bodies Pulled From Schuylkill River In Philadelphia Within 24 Hours: Police
Two bodies have been recovered from the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia within a 24-hour span, authorities announced. The first discovery happened on Thursday, Feb. 6, when 9th District officers responded to a report of a person in the river near Paine’s Skate Park at 2300 Ben Franklin Parkway around 2:18 p.m., police said. A witness flagged down officers and pointed to a body submerged under the ice. The Philadelphia Police Marine Unit retrieved the male from the river at the Walnut Street Dock. Medics pronounced him dead at 3:37 p.m. before he was transported to the Medical Examiner’s …
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Fire Forces Evacuation Of 350 Passengers On SEPTA’s Newark Line In Delaware County
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published saying the fire happened on an Amtrak train but has since been updated and corrected to clarify that the Amtrak service was temporarily affected by the fire on the SEPTA train. A SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line train caught fire in Delaware County, forcing 350 passengers to evacuate and halting regional and Amtrak service, officials said. The fire broke out beneath the six-car train south of Crum Lynne Station while en route from Philadelphia to Wilmington, according to SEPTA. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, ensuring all passengers…
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Philadelphia Police Officer Fatally Shoots Man At Airport After Taser Fails
A Philadelphia police officer fatally shot a man who claimed he had been stabbed during an altercation at Philadelphia International Airport, authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 6. Brian Timothy Kada, 36, was shot and killed by Officer Brian Laureano after two failed Taser attempts, according to police. An officer referred to as "Officer A," a uniformed member of the Philadelphia Police Department's Airport Unit, encountered Kada on the South I-95 ramp at 1 PIA Way at 1:06 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 3, officials said. Kada told the officer he had been stabbed, prompting the officer to call f…
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Toddler Shot In Philadelphia, Police Investigating (
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A 2-year-old boy was shot in the finger inside a Philadelphia home late Monday morning, authorities announced. The child was struck on the left index finger at a residence on the 1200 block of South 51st Street at 11:22 a.m., Philadelphia police said. Philadelphia Fire Department medics transported him to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he is listed in stable condition, according to officials. The scene remains active as investigators work to determine the circumstances of the shooting. No arrests have been made, and the firearm has not been recovered, police said. This i…
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Children Having Sex With Dogs Among Pornography Shared By PA Man: Police
A Bensalem man is accused of sharing child pornography involving prepubescent children and animals through a Kik messaging account, authorities announced on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Terrel Roane, 21, was arrested following an investigation that began with a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) on Jan. 7, according to Bensalem Police. The tip alerted authorities that a Kik account under the name "Ruckybuckets" was distributing explicit files depicting an adult woman sexually abusing a young boy, as well as prepubescent children engaging in sex acts with dogs,…
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Woman Found Dead Inside Burning South Philly Home As Firefighters Battle Heavy Smoke
A woman was found dead inside a burning South Philadelphia home as firefighters battled heavy smoke on both floors Wednesday morning, Feb. 5, authorities said. The fire broke out at a two-story residence on the 2700 block of South Darien Street around 10:40 a.m., prompting a 911 call reporting a woman trapped inside, according to dispatch reports. Firefighters arrived at 10:41 a.m. and encountered thick smoke throughout the home. Crews located the fire and worked to knock down the bulk of the flames while searching for victims, officials said. An adult female was found unresponsive in …
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