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Student's Head Stapled After 'Unprovoked' PA Stanley Cup Attack: Report Student's Head Stapled After 'Unprovoked' PA Stanley Cup Attack: Report
Student's Head Stapled After 'Unprovoked' PA Stanley Cup Attack: Report A Pennbrook Middle School student was on concussion protocol after being attacked by a peer with a metal Stanley cup during a seventh-grade lunch period on Wednesday, April 17, 6abc reports. The victim required staples in her head in what authorities have described as an "unprovoked, sudden, violent attack," according to the outlet. Daily Voice has reached out to Upper Gwynedd police for more.  In a statement to families, North Penn School District Superintendent Todd M. Bauer said the assault happened around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday and that the school was placed on a brief "hold…
Man Accidentally Shot GIrlfriend's 9-Year-Old Daughter In McDonald's Parking Lot: Philly PD Man Accidentally Shot GIrlfriend's 9-Year-Old Daughter In McDonald's Parking Lot: Philly PD
Man Accidentally Shot GIrlfriend's 9-Year-Old Daughter In McDonald's Parking Lot: Philly PD A North Philadelphia man faces assault and reckless endangerment charges after police said he accidentally shot his girlfriend's daughter.  Authorities said Derrick Marshall's gun accidentally discharged in the parking lot of the 3137 N. Broad St. McDonald's, striking the 9-year-old girl in the calf on Wednesday evening, April 10.  Marshall, 32, took her to Temple University Hospital, where she was treated and then taken to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, according to police. Her condition has since stabilized.  Authorities said they recovered two firearms…
PA Step-Dad Bites 8-Year-Old Girl's Face During Church Service: Police PA Step-Dad Bites 8-Year-Old Girl's Face During Church Service: Police
PA Step-Dad Bites 8-Year-Old Girl's Face During Church Service: Police A step-father is behind bars after bitting his 8-year-old stepdaughter's face during a church service in Pennsylvania, police told Daily Voice on March 26.  Johnnie Harbold, 29 of Frenchville, Blair County, allegedly admitted to biting his family member at Altoona Alliance Church located at 3220 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, Logan Township police explained in the release.  The 8-year-old girl suffered a visible bite mark with bruising on her face following the incident during the service on February 18, the Logan Township Police detailed in the release.  The girl told …
PA Man Goes Postal Over Undelivered Mail, Worker Bloodied At USPS: Police PA Man Goes Postal Over Undelivered Mail, Worker Bloodied At USPS: Police
PA Man Goes Postal Over Undelivered Mail, Worker Bloodied At USPS: Police A 47-year-old man is accused of seriously assaulting a US Postal Service worker over undelivered mail, Susquehanna Regional Police announced on Tuesday, March 26.  James Gordon Moore "was upset about a package not being delivered [...] Moore jumped over the counter and punched the victim in the head several times before being knocked unconscious," the USPS employee told the SRPD officers.  Officers were called to the scene of the assault at the Marietta Post Office located at 16 North New Haven Street at 12:56 p.m. on Monday, March 25. The postal worker was found "lying behind th…
Thousands Raised For Young Mom Killed In Bucks County Shooting Spree Thousands Raised For Young Mom Killed In Bucks County Shooting Spree
Thousands Raised For Young Mom Killed In Bucks County Shooting Spree Friends and community members have raised thousands of dollars to memorialize Taylor Daniel.  Daniel, 25, was shot and killed by the father of her children Andre Gordon Jr. on Saturday, March 16, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.  Gordon Jr. is also accused of killing his 52-year-old stepmother, Karen Gordon, and his 13-year-old sister, Kera Gordon, authorities have said. He is charged with multiple counts of murder, assault, burglary, and related counts and is awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania from New Jersey.  On GoFundMe, community members …
Suspect Crashed Into Two Cars During Allentown Police Chase, Authorities Say Suspect Crashed Into Two Cars During Allentown Police Chase, Authorities Say
Suspect Crashed Into Two Cars During Allentown Police Chase, Authorities Say A police pursuit in Allentown on Wednesday, March 13 ended in two accidents and an arrest, city police said in a release.  Johnathan Pacheco, 32, is charged with multiple offenses including criminal trespassing, fleeing police, and assault, authorities said.  Officers were called to the 800 block of Greenleaf Street around 10:30 a.m. for a suspicious vehicle, authorities said. Pacheco fled when they arrived and police gave chase, according to the release.  Authorities said Pacheco crashed into a police vehicle and then struck a bystander's car. He was arrested after fleeing …
Woman Attacked While Jogging In Philly Suburbs, Police Say Woman Attacked While Jogging In Philly Suburbs, Police Say
Woman Attacked While Jogging In Philly Suburbs, Police Say Authorities are looking for a man who attacked a jogger in Montgomery Township on Tuesday evening, March 12, according to a release.  Police said the victim was running near Longleat Drive and Westgate Drive when she was assaulted from behind around 5:15 p.m.  The attacker grabbed her arm and struck her in the face but he fled when the jogger fought back, township police said. He was last seen running toward Upper State Road.  A police dog team scouted the scene but turned up no sign of the assailant, according to the department.  He's described as a white man aro…
Know Them? Duo Wanted For West Chester Assault, Authorities Say Know Them? Duo Wanted For West Chester Assault, Authorities Say
Know Them? Duo Wanted For West Chester Assault, Authorities Say Two men are sought by borough police in connection with a West Chester assault, authorities say.  The attack happened on the 100 block of West Gay Street around 8 p.m. last Saturday, March 2, said a police spokesman. The victim was found with visible injuries.  Facebook/WC PIO Dave March Suspect number one is described as a white man wearing a green shirt that reads "Boston" over a white hoodie with blue jeans and white sneakers.  Suspect number two is described as a white man with a black jacket over a shirt that reads "Vermont" with blue jeans and red and white sneakers.…
Man Shot After Breaking Into Reading Home, Attacking Residents: Authorities Man Shot After Breaking Into Reading Home, Attacking Residents: Authorities
Man Shot After Breaking Into Reading Home, Attacking Residents: Authorities A trespasser who forced his way inside a Reading home Thursday night, March 7, is now recovering from a gunshot wound, according to city police.  Timothy Harris, 37, went inside a house on the 100 block of South 5th Street, an RPD spokesperson told Daily Voice.  When confronted by residents, police said Harris attacked two of them before he was shot in the leg. He fled the scene but was picked up by police a short time later, authorities said.  Harris was treated at Reading Hospital and then charged with criminal trespassing, assault, and related counts, according to police.…
Pair Charged In SEPTA Station Robbery That Sent Bystander To Hospital: Police Pair Charged In SEPTA Station Robbery That Sent Bystander To Hospital: Police
Pair Charged In SEPTA Station Robbery That Sent Bystander To Hospital: Police Two men are charged with assault, robbery, and related counts for an attempted theft at a SEPTA train station last month, authorities said in a release.  Trevon Gordon and Marquan Best tried to rob a commuter at the Broad Street and Hunting Park Avenue station around 9 p.m. on Feb. 24, according to city police.  The victim was armed and shot at the robbers, but missed and struck a 22-year-old bystander in his left shoulder and side, authorities said.  Police responding to the shooting found the victim at the scene and took him to Albert Einstein Medical Center with…
Philly Woman Stabbed 72-Year-Old Bucks Man To Death, DA Says Philly Woman Stabbed 72-Year-Old Bucks Man To Death, DA Says
Philly Woman Stabbed 72-Year-Old Bucks Man To Death, DA Says A Philadelphia woman is charged with the murder of a 72-year-old man at his Wrightstown home last year, says the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.  Meghan Macklin, 45, is in a Tennessee jail awaiting her extradition to Pennsylvania, prosecutors said Wednesday, March 6.  Authorities believe she killed Richard Scott MacFarland, who was found with dead "multiple stab and slash wounds" at his 55 Apple Hill Road home last Oct. 7.  Police were called to the residence around 4 p.m. when a witness peaked through the window and saw the 72-year-old lying on the floor, the …
Woman Punches Pennsylvania State Police Trooper: Affidavit Woman Punches Pennsylvania State Police Trooper: Affidavit
Woman Punches Pennsylvania State Police Trooper: Affidavit A 54-year-old woman has been charged after she punched a trooper, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 29.  Tiffany Anne Mercer recent of Gap but previously of Bowmansville, Landisville, and Lancaster, punched a trooper on Dogwood Lane in Salisbury Township around 7:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, according to the PA State Police release.  Troopers Michael Artale and Zachary Cianflone had been called to the Crestwood Mobile Home Park for a report of a domestic disturbance. They arrived in their duty uniforms in a marked patrol vehicle. When they located the home they…
Chilling Police Video Shows Woman Assaulted In Philadelphia: Authorities Chilling Police Video Shows Woman Assaulted In Philadelphia: Authorities
Chilling Police Video Shows Woman Assaulted In Philadelphia: Authorities Detectives are looking for a man caught on video assaulting a woman on a Philadelphia street.  It happened just before 8 p.m. Sunday night, Feb. 11 on the 400 block of East Girard Avenue in Fishtown, city police said in a release.  The suspect approached the 24-year-old victim from behind and made verbal threats before physically assaulting her, according to investigators. The man ran off when the woman began shouting.  Daily Voice Pennsylvania The suspect is thought to be around 5-foot-10 to 6 feet and in his early 30s, police said. He has a "stocky" build, a dark comple…
Know Him? Berks Rite-Aid Shopper Attacks Man Over 'Perceived Insult,' Police Say Know Him? Berks Rite-Aid Shopper Attacks Man Over 'Perceived Insult,' Police Say
Know Him? Berks Rite-Aid Shopper Attacks Man Over 'Perceived Insult,' Police Say Authorities in Berks County are searching for an angry Rite-Aid customer.  The pictured man is accused of attacking a 54-year-old at the 500 E. Lancaster Avenue store in Shillington on Sunday, Feb. 11, according to state police.  Officials said the victim entered the store just before his attacker did. The suspect walked inside, confronted the man over a "perceived insult," then punched him in the face repeatedly, authorities said.  The assailant continued to hit the 54-year-old even after he fell to the ground, police said. The victim told authorities he had never met …
Unlicensed Schuylkill County Driver Leads I-81 Pursuit Crossing County Lines In VA: Police Unlicensed Schuylkill County Driver Leads I-81 Pursuit Crossing County Lines In VA: Police
Unlicensed Schuylkill County Driver Leads I-81 Pursuit Crossing County Lines In VA: Police An unlicensed Pennsylvania man has been arrested after authorities say he led a high-speed police pursuit that ended in a crash in Virginia. Scott Parsons, 34, of Minnersville, PA, was spotted Saturday, Feb. 3, by a Winchester police officer who initiated a pursuit onto I-81 near the 312-mile-marker in Frederick County, VA, where state police took the lead, Sgt. Brent W. Coffey said. The pursuit continued south on Interstate 81 when Parsons, in a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, took exit 302, ran off the roadway, and collided with a barrier pole in a convenience store parking lot, police s…
GUILTY! BF Beat 21-Year-Old GF To Death On Video: Chester County DA GUILTY! BF Beat 21-Year-Old GF To Death On Video: Chester County DA
Guilty! BF Beat 21-Year-Old GF To Death On Video: Chester County DA A week-long trial ends with an abusive boyfriend's conviction nearly two years and two months after he brutally killed his girlfriend, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced late Friday, Feb. 9.  Leroy Brahm III, now 33 of Spring City, has been convicted of the following in connection with the Dec. 4, 2021, killing of 21-year-old Annabel Rose Meenan and months of abuses leading up to her death: Homicide Murder Of The First Degree. Felony Murder Of The Third Degree. Homicide- Criminal Homicide Strangulation - Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck. Felony…
Manhunt Ends! Manheim Mom's Suspected Murderer In Custody. Police Say Manhunt Ends! Manheim Mom's Suspected Murderer In Custody. Police Say
Manhunt Ends! Manheim Mom's Suspected Murderer In Custody. Police Say A manhunt for a husband suspected of sexually assaulting and murdering his wife has ended, police announced on Thursday, Feb. 8 Matthew Scott Harrison, 48 of Manheim, originally of Hellam, was on the run after his wife was found dead by a child on Monday, Feb. 5, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Harrison had been missing for three days when his pick-up was spotted at a hotel in Pittston. He was captured following a stand-off with US Marshal Services Fugitive Task Force at a hotel in Pittston, Luzerne County, PA, according to the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police…
Guest Threw Fries, Punched Chef At Camelback Ski Resort, Police Say Guest Threw Fries, Punched Chef At Camelback Ski Resort, Police Say
Guest Threw Fries, Punched Chef At Camelback Ski Resort, Police Say Police in Pocono Township are looking for a man accused of sucker-punching a chef at the Camelback Ski Resort.  It happened just before 5 p.m. last Saturday, Jan. 27, authorities said in a release.  The pictured suspect allegedly threw french fries and tacos at a chef after becoming "agitated" with his order, according to police. He also threw a punch when the chef wasn't looking, detectives said.  Anyone who can identify the man is asked to call Cpl. Aaron Anglemyer 570-629-7200 ext. 244 or email Aanglemyer@poconopd.org.
King of Prussia Thief Breaks Elderly Shopper's Hip During Getaway, Police Say King of Prussia Thief Breaks Elderly Shopper's Hip During Getaway, Police Say
King of Prussia Thief Breaks Elderly Shopper's Hip During Getaway, Police Say An attempted robbery at the King of Prussia Mall last month left one woman in the hospital and another in police custody, according to authorities.  It happened at Nordstrom's, 190 N. Gulph Road, around 3:45 p.m. on Jan. 17, said Upper Merion police. Store security spotted a woman leaving the store with a "pile" of clothes she didn't pay for, the department said in a release.  When security tried to stop her, the woman "ran directly" at a 70-year-old customer, knocking her over, police said. The bystander was taken to Paoli Hospital with a broken hip, an elbow injury, and lacerati…
Fugitive Wanted In Maryland Caught In Pennsylvania, Police Say Fugitive Wanted In Maryland Caught In Pennsylvania, Police Say
Fugitive Wanted In Maryland Caught In Pennsylvania, Police Say A "fugitive from justice" in Maryland has been captured in Central Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Friday.  Corrie Denell Collins, 41, originally of Cecil County, MD but most recently of Lancaster, PA was caught by police following a reported "disturbance" due to an argument he was having in the 100 block of Westmore Way, Manheim Township on Dec. 16, police said in the release on, Jan. 26.  When the offices did a quick background check on Collins they learned he had an outstanding warrant issued by the North East Police Department in Cecil County. According to court docum…
Suspects Named In Beating Of Philadelphia Crossing Guard: Authorities Suspects Named In Beating Of Philadelphia Crossing Guard: Authorities
Suspects Named In Beating Of Philadelphia Crossing Guard: Authorities City police have identified two suspects in the attack that sent a Philadelphia crossing guard to the hospital last year.  They are Imani Thomas, 26, and Destiny Sanders, 18, both of the 1800 block of North 28th Street in North Philadelphia, police said in a release.  The 29-year-old victim was working on the 2800 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue on Nov. 30 when she got into an argument with three women, Daily Voice reported. Footage from PPD.  PhiladelphiaPolice Authorities said the trio knocked the guard to the ground, "punching and stomping her several times." She was …
Women Sought For Attack On North Philadelphia Crossing Guard: Police Women Sought For Attack On North Philadelphia Crossing Guard: Police
Women Sought For Attack On North Philadelphia Crossing Guard: Police Detectives are looking for three suspects who they say beat up a crossing guard late last year.  The 29-year-old victim was working on the 2800 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue on Nov. 30 when she got into an argument with three women, according to Philadelphia police.  Authorities said the trio knocked the guard to the ground, "punching and stomping her several times." The victim was taken to Temple Hospital with swelling and bruising to her head, face, and limbs, police wrote.  Suspect photos from PPD.  PhiladelphiaPolice Anyone with information should call 21…
Police Were Called To PA Home For Assault Months Before Murder-Suicide: Docs Police Were Called To PA Home For Assault Months Before Murder-Suicide: Docs
Police Were Called To PA Home For Assault Months Before Murder-Suicide: Docs Months before they were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide, West Goshen police were called to a domestic dispute at the home of Kai O'Connor and Derek Calzadillas, according to documents obtained by Daily Voice. Officers drove to 432 Hightop Road on Tuesday, Jan. 2 because Calzadillas' loved ones had phoned in a welfare check, investigators have said.  Authorities arrived and saw 22-year-old O'Connor unresponsive on the floor through a window, while 41-year-old Calzadillas was found in a closet. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.  Police have not said which man ki…
Bar Patron Beat To The Ground In Philadelphia, Police Say Bar Patron Beat To The Ground In Philadelphia, Police Say
Bar Patron Beat To The Ground In Philadelphia, Police Say Police in Philadelphia are looking for the bar patron who attacked another while his back was turned, the department said in a release.  The assault happened at a bar on the 100 block of Chesnut Street on Oct. 7, PPD said. The attacker walked up behind the victim and punched him several times, knocking him to the ground, investigators said.  The victim, 25, needed 17 stitches for a deep gash to his calf, police noted.  PhiladelphiaPolice The suspect is described as a bearded man wearing a number 26 Chase Utley Philadelphia Phillies jersey with dark pants and two-tone…
Allentown Assault Suspect In Police Custody: Officials Allentown Assault Suspect In Police Custody: Officials
Allentown Assault Suspect In Police Custody: Officials A man wanted for assaulting another person in Allentown over the summer has been arrested, authorities say.  Micheal C. Williams had been charged with simple assault and harassment stemming from an incident on June 30, according to State Police. He was also wanted for an alleged parole violation.  Williams, 52, was booked at the Lehigh County jail and held in lieu of a $5,000 bail, according to court records.  He is scheduled to appear again before Judge Linda Vega Sirop for a preliminary hearing on Dec. 26. 
PA Man Knocked Victim Out, Revived Them, Then Choked Them Again: Police PA Man Knocked Victim Out, Revived Them, Then Choked Them Again: Police
PA Man Knocked Victim Out, Revived Them, Then Choked Them Again: Police A Lancaster man is accused of reviving someone he strangled unconscious only to choke them again, according to authorities.  Manheim police said it happened at a house on North Queen Street on Nov. 23.  Corey Lee Aaron, 29, started an argument with the victim before snatching their phone and breaking it, a witness told investigators. He then threatened to kill the victim and choked them until they blacked out, police claimed.  When the victim lost consciousness, Aaron performed rescue breaths and chest compressions until they woke up, authorities said.  That's whe…
Sea Isle Man Had No Idea Who Bob Kelly Was When He Punched Him: Report Sea Isle Man Had No Idea Who Bob Kelly Was When He Punched Him: Report
Sea Isle Man Had No Idea Who Bob Kelly Was When He Punched Him: Report A 22-year-old man from Sea Isle City admitted punching Fox 29 traffic reporter Bob Kelly at a local bar, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Patrick Iannone, however, said in court on Monday, Dec. 4 that he had no idea who Kelly was when he went to the Oar House Pub in Sea Isle City already drunk on July 30, the Inquirer said. Iannone pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and the prosecutor recommended probation, the outlet said. While initial reports indicated it was all for a TikTok challenge, when his attorney asked Iannone, "There was no reason for you to do that, is that cor…
Philly-Area Wawa Shopper Attacks Employee During Argument: Police Philly-Area Wawa Shopper Attacks Employee During Argument: Police
Philly-Area Wawa Shopper Attacks Employee During Argument: Police Investigators in Bucks County are looking for the Wawa customer who attacked an employee behind the deli counter early this month.  The assault happened around 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 4 at the 676 Rosewood Ave. location in Trevose, Lower Southampton police said in a release.  The customer had gotten into a verbal argument with the worker before removing his sweatshirt, going around the counter, and beating him, police said.  The incident was captured on video and authorities believe other customers in the store witnessed the attack.  Anyone who can identify the suspect …
Man Sought For Assault At West Chester Bar: Authorities Man Sought For Assault At West Chester Bar: Authorities
Man Sought For Assault At West Chester Bar: Authorities At least one person was injured in an assault at a West Chester bar early Sunday morning, Nov. 19, according to borough police.  Authorities said they were called to Ryan’s Pub at 124 W. Gay Street around 1:15 a.m. for an altercation.  The assault remains under investigation, WCPD said.  Police are asking anyone who can identify the pictured suspect should email Officer Graham at ngraham@west-chester.com.
NY Man Who Assaulted Female Passenger On Flight To Newark Gets 2 Years, No Parole NY Man Who Assaulted Female Passenger On Flight To Newark Gets 2 Years, No Parole
NY Man Who Assaulted Female Passenger On Flight To Newark Gets 2 Years, No Parole UPDATE: An upstate New York man who admitted assaulting a fellow passenger on a flight from Denver to Newark must spend two plea-bargained years in federal prison. Ryan Manuella, 30, of Erie County, “moved to a vacant center seat next to a female passenger, who was sitting in a window seat” on the April 16, 2021 flight, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. Manuella, who didn't know the woman, then "touched the passenger without her consent," Sellinger said. "The victim then yelled at him and left the row of seats," the U.S. attorney said. Defense attorney Andrew Olesnyck…
Horrified Child Watches As Home Invaders Tie Up Family In Philadelphia (VIDEO) Horrified Child Watches As Home Invaders Tie Up Family In Philadelphia (VIDEO)
Horrified Child Watches As Home Invaders Tie Up Family In Philadelphia (Video) A disturbing new video shows a group of masked men storming a North Philadelphia home in broad daylight and tying the family up at gunpoint as children watch. It happened on the 6600 block of North 7th Street in East Oak Lane on Nov. 6, city police said. The victim, who runs a business out of his home, was standing outside with an employee when the gunmen pulled up in a black Acura and forced them back inside, authorities said.  Video from the East Oak Lane home invasion on Nov. 6.  PhiladelphiaPolice In the home, the robbers restrained and assaulted the family, according to police. …