Luxury Cars, $99K+, 8 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Tri-State Drug Bust, Including Chester Men: DA
A months-long undercover operation spanning Pennsylvania and New Jersey led to the arrest of six men accused of running a major cocaine trafficking ring, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced on Tuesday, March 18.
Dubbed "Operation Spark Plug," the investigation was spearheaded by the Delaware County Narcotics Task Force with assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Delaware State Police, the Camden County, New Jersey District Attorney’s Office, the DEA, and the FBI. Authorities seized over 8 kilograms of cocaine, nearly $100,000 in cash, multiple luxury vehicle…
Know Them? Delco Duo Wanted For Murder, Troopers Say
Two men wanted for homicide in Delaware County are sought by Pennsylvania State Police.
Naere Shamir Alexander-Thorpe, 25, and Jamade Imira McMillian, 24, both have ties to Delco, Delaware state, and "surrounding states," troopers said.
In addition to the murder charges, both men are accused of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and weapons charges, according to authorities.
Alexander-Thorpe, of Upland, is said to be 5-foot-5 and 165 pounds. He was last seen with "ear-length" hair. McMillian, of Aston, is described as 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds with "close-cut hair," st…
Drugs, Guns, And $31K Seized In Delco Bust: Police
Officials in Delaware County uncovered a trove of weapons and drugs during a raid at an Upland Borough home early on Friday, Feb. 3, authorities said in a release.
Upland Police and Delco Narcotics Task Force officers seized "sizeable quantities" of heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and unspecified prescription pills while executing a search warrant, the department said.
Investigators said they also located scales, other drug paraphernalia, a sawed-off shotgun with ammunition, and $31,000 in cash. The contraband has been seized, along with two vehicles that police say are "associated with" an …
Woman Flown To Hospital Following South Jersey Senior Housing Fire: Report
A woman was flown to a PA hospital following a fire that broke out at a senior housing center in South Jersey, NJ Advance Media reported.
The woman, whose name was not released, was found unresponsive as emergency crews arrived in Vineland at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, the outlet said citing Fire Chief Luigi Tramontana Jr.
The blaze started in a kitchen at D’Orazio Terrace complex on South West Avenue, fire officials said.
The victim, who suffered smoke inhalation, was flown via medical helicopter to Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pennsylvania, where she w…
Upland Police: Good Samaritans Aid Crying Child, 4, In Car After Dad ODs Driving
A Chester dad was charged with child endangerment after overdosing behind the wheel -- his 4-year-old child in the car, police said.
Upland officers found the crying child in the company of two strangers, who were standing outside of a vehicle on Upland Avenue in 30-degree weather around 1:20 p.m. March 2, authorities said.
The child's dad, Aaron Michael Powers, 25, of Chester, was found in the car suffering an overdose, police said.
Powers was transported to Crozer-Chester Medical Center for treatment and the child was turned over to family members.
Powers was charged with one coun…
