Member Of Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners On 'Hit List' In NJ, NY, PA, Sentenced Member Of Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners On 'Hit List' In NJ, NY, PA, Sentenced
Member Of Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners On 'Hit List' In NJ, NY, PA, Sentenced 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A confessed member of a burglary ring that targeted Asian-American small business owners in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison. Kevin Jackson, 57, of Rahway, NJ, must serve a little over two years before he'll be eligible for release because there's no parole in the federal prison system. Jackson was part of a second-story crew that the FBI said worked from a hit list of dozens of homes in the four states based on “stereotype and opportunity" from Dec. 2, 2016, to March 20, 2019. One of Jackson's associates told detectives t…
Ex-Lancaster Cop Raped, Sexually Assaulted Multiple Youngsters In 1990s, Officials Say Ex-Lancaster Cop Raped, Sexually Assaulted Multiple Youngsters In 1990s, Officials Say
Ex-Lancaster Cop Raped, Sexually Assaulted Multiple Youngsters In 1990s, Officials Say Lancaster police have charged arrested two men with raping a 16-year-old victim in the city in 1997, one who was an officer tasked with the initial investigation. Andrew Selby, 54, and Roberto Rosario, 44, became the center of an investigation in March 2024, when Detective Sgt. Jessica Higgins was made aware of one alleged incident. Higgins spoke with a victim who detailed violent abuse by Rosario in Lancaster City in late 1997, police said. Selby, who was 28 at the time, responded to Lancaster General Hospital on Dec. 27, 1997, regarding the sexual assault by Rosario. The vi…
Arrest Made In Scranton Man's 'Suspicious Death': Police Arrest Made In Scranton Man's 'Suspicious Death': Police
Arrest Made In Scranton Man's 'Suspicious Death': Police One man is in custody after a 36-year-old was killed in Scranton on Tuesday, May 14.  Police originally called Benjamin Thompson's Jackson Street death "suspicious" before declaring it a homicide on Thursday morning, May 16.  By Thursday night, 24-year-old Rahjuan Marquel Morgan was arrested for criminal homicide and criminal conspiracy, city police said.  "This investigation is still underway and more arrests are expected," officials said.  SPD is asking anyone with information to leave a tip by calling 570-348-4134. 
Crews Respond To Dryer Fire At Phoenixville Laundromat Crews Respond To Dryer Fire At Phoenixville Laundromat
Crews Respond To Dryer Fire At Phoenixville Laundromat Firefighters were called to a small blaze at the Happy Wash Day laundromat on Bridge Street Friday morning, May 17.  Officials said clothes in a dryer caught fire around 11 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find smoke in the building and smoldering laundry in one machine, Phoenixville Fire Department said.  Scenes from the fire at Happy Laundry Day on May 17. Phoenixville Fire Dept. They removed the clothes, doused them with water, and cleared the scene in about 20 minutes, authorities said. 
Suspect Arrested For Shooting In Abington Home: Police Suspect Arrested For Shooting In Abington Home: Police
Suspect Arrested For Shooting In Abington Home: Police Abington police responded to a domestic shooting in a Roslyn home early on Friday, May 17, the department says.  It happened on the 2500 block of Pershing Avenue around 9 a.m., according to authorities.  An adult victim was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while a suspect was "quickly taken into custody," police said.  The investigation is ongoing and there is "no danger to the community," they added. 
Delco Thieves Made Off With Over $14K In Sunglasses, Troopers Say Delco Thieves Made Off With Over $14K In Sunglasses, Troopers Say
Delco Thieves Made Off With Over $14K In Sunglasses, Troopers Say State police in Delaware County are looking for two people in connection with a May 5 retail theft.  The robbers stole about $14,300 in sunglasses from the LensCrafters at 539 Wilmington West Chester Pike in Glen Mills, troopers said in a release. They fled in a red or burgundy Honda Crosstour with a Delaware license plate, according to investigators. The getaway car had tinted windows, black rims, and a circular sticker on the left side of the bumper.  Facebook/PSP Tips Anyone with information is asked to call PSP Media at 484-840-1000 or submit a tip online.&nb…
Horrifying Details Come To Light In Death Of Slatington Man Dismembered By Roommate: Officials Horrifying Details Come To Light In Death Of Slatington Man Dismembered By Roommate: Officials
Horrifying Details Come To Light In Death Of Slatington Man Dismembered By Roommate: Officials A 33-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged in the killing of his 37-year-old roommate, who had been slain then dismembered just days before his 38th birthday, authorities said. Joshua Douglas Moser has been charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with evidence in the murder of David Hittinger, prosecutors said at a Friday, May 17 press conference.  UPDATE: 33-year-old Joshua Moser is charged with homicide, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. He’s accused... Posted by Priscilla Liguori on Friday, May 17, 2024 Investigators b…
GUILTY: 9-Year-Old's Rapist Convicted After 30 Minutes Of Deliberation In LanCo, DA Says GUILTY: 9-Year-Old's Rapist Convicted After 30 Minutes Of Deliberation In LanCo, DA Says
Guilty: 9-Year-Old's Rapist Convicted After 30 Minutes Of Deliberation In LanCo, DA Says A Pennsylvania man has been convicted of rape charges after a two-day trial and 30 minutes of jury deliberations this week, authorities announced. Timothy Barker, 48, of Leola, was between the age of 40 and 44 at the time of the abuse, which began in 2018 when Barker was in a caregiving role to the victim, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office said. Barker told the victim he wanted to “teach her how to use her body correctly," according to the DA's office. The victim disclosed the abuse when she was 17 and was interviewed in 2023 by the Lancaster County Children’s Alliance af…
'Black Puppies Not Selling:' Canine Killer Free On $10K Bail, LanCo DA Says 'Black Puppies Not Selling:' Canine Killer Free On $10K Bail, LanCo DA Says
'Black Puppies Not Selling:' Canine Killer Free On $10K Bail, LanCo DA Says A Pennsylvania man is facing charges for killing four dogs he said because they weren't selling, authorities announced. Police were called to 46-year-old John S. Stoltzfus Jr.'s Hollander Road home in New Holland on Oct. 31, 2023 for the death of four black Sheepadoodle puppies named Tammy, Terry, Todd, and Tom, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office said. New Holland Police had gotten a complaint from an employee at Greenfield Puppies, which received a call from Stoltzfus asking to take the four puppies off their website because he'd put them to sleep because the "black puppi…
Homicide Investigation Underway In Slatington: Officials Homicide Investigation Underway In Slatington: Officials
Homicide Investigation Underway In Slatington: Officials Authorities are investigating the death of a 37-year-old Slatington man.  Update: Suspect In Custody For Murder, Dismemberment In Slatington: Lehigh DA David Hittinger was pronounced dead late on Wednesday, May 15, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said in a release. His manner of death was ruled homicide and an autopsy is scheduled for Friday, May 17.  "At this time, I am not releasing the location of death," said Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.  "This is an active and ongoing multi-agency investigation including the Pennsylvania State Police, the Lehigh County H…
Contractor Charged With Home Improvement Fraud In Monroe County, DA Says Contractor Charged With Home Improvement Fraud In Monroe County, DA Says
Contractor Charged With Home Improvement Fraud In Monroe County, DA Says A Monroe County contractor is accused of pocketing tens of thousands for work he didn't perform, officials say.  The District Attorney's Office said Garry Dobson is charged with home improvement fraud, deceptive business practices, and related counts.  According to prosecutors, a pair of homeowners gave Dobson a $45,000 deposit to build an addition to their home in June of 2022. Months went by without Dobson beginning the project, and when the homeowners eventually asked for their money back, authorities said Dobson refused.  Investigators said he spent the $45,000 on unrela…
Accused Bucks Spree Killer 'Refused' To Leave Jail Cell For Hearing, DA Says Accused Bucks Spree Killer 'Refused' To Leave Jail Cell For Hearing, DA Says
Andre Gordon Will Stand Trial For Triple Homicide: Bucks DA Andre Gordon Jr. will stand trial for the murders of three family members in Falls Township in March, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office says.  Gordon Jr., 26, had a preliminary hearing held in absentia on Wednesday, May 15 after he "refused to come out of his jail cell to be transported to the Justice Center," according to prosecutors.  During the hearing, Magisterial District Judge Terrence Hughes reviewed photos, heard 911 calls, and watched body camera footage from the March 16 spree killing.  Authorities have said Gordon Jr. stole a car in Trenton, dr…
Two More Arrested For Assault, Robbery Of Off-Duty Philly Cop: Authorities Two More Arrested For Assault, Robbery Of Off-Duty Philly Cop: Authorities
Two More Arrested For Assault, Robbery Of Off-Duty Philly Cop: Authorities Police have announced two more arrests in the May 12 incident that sent an off-duty PPD officer to the hospital.  Twenty-three-year-old Cian Dennis, formerly identified as "Duke," and 24-year-old Khamil Brown are in custody, authorities said.  Officials said the incident happened Sunday afternoon on the 2100 block of West Oxford Street in North Philadelphia. Officer Eric Rodriguez was waiting in traffic and honked his horn before Dennis came up and punched him in the face, according to PPD.  When Rodriguez got out of his car and identified himself as a policeman,…
72-Year-Old Missing In Northampton County, Authorities Say (UPDATED) 72-Year-Old Missing In Northampton County, Authorities Say (UPDATED)
72-Year-Old Missing In Northampton County, Authorities Say (Updated) Update: The subject of this report has been located safely, police said.  Police are looking for a man last seen in Bath on Wednesday morning, May 15.  Stanley Olanin, 72, was last spotted on the 2400 block of East Scenic Drive in Moore Township, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to call Moore Township PD at 610-330-2200. 
Credit Cards Stolen From Cars In Lower Saucon: Police (VIDEO) Credit Cards Stolen From Cars In Lower Saucon: Police (VIDEO)
Credit Cards Stolen From Cars In Lower Saucon: Police (Video) Authorities in Lower Saucon Township are looking for a car burglar.  Police said the pictured suspect stole multiple credit cards from one vehicle and tried to enter others. It happened early Tuesday morning, May 14 on the 1700 block of Brad Lane, the 1800 and 1900 blocks of Obrien’s Court, the 1700 block of Deer Run Road, and the 1700 block of Hawthorne Road. CrimeWatchPA Anyone with information should call Detective/Corporal Eric Marth at 610-625-8722, email emarth@lowersaucontownship.org, or submit an anonymous tip through Crimewatch. 
Arrest Made In Pennsylvania Widow's 1989 Murder: Prosecutors Arrest Made In Pennsylvania Widow's 1989 Murder: Prosecutors
Arrest Made In Pennsylvania Widow's 1989 Murder: Prosecutors More than 35 years after she was found murdered in her Coplay home, Lehigh County authorities say they have arrested Rose Josephine Hnath's killer.  Michael Breisch was arrested in Ohio this week, the District Attorney's Office said Thursday, May 16.  Hnath, 78, was found dead from stab wounds and blunt force trauma at her 2690 2nd Street home on Jan. 21, 1989. Family members discovered the scene after she failed to show up for her usual church service that morning, prosecutors said.  The home had been ransacked, and defensive wounds suggested she tried to fight off her…
Bethlehem Police Officer Sexually Assaulted Student At School, Authorities Say Bethlehem Police Officer Sexually Assaulted Student At School, Authorities Say
Bethlehem Police Officer Sexually Assaulted Student At School, Authorities Say A now-former Bethlehem school resource officer is accused of sexually assaulting a student at East Hills Middle School, authorities said in a release.  BPD said they were informed of a "possible inappropriate relationship" between Officer Costas Alestas and a 14-year-old EHMS student on May 1. Alestas was placed on administrative leave and his phone was seized as evidence, police said.  Investigation revealed that Alestas had been texting the victim, "includ(ing) conversations about engaging in sexual acts," according to police.  Authorities said Alestas went on to assault t…
Trafficker Who Mailed Hundreds Of Pounds Of Coke From PR To South Jersey, Philly Gets 10 Years Trafficker Who Mailed Hundreds Of Pounds Of Coke From PR To South Jersey, Philly Gets 10 Years
Trafficker Who Mailed Hundreds Of Pounds Of Coke From PR To South Jersey, Philly Gets 10 Years 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A manager of a crew that purchased hundreds of pounds of cocaine in Puerto Rico that they shipped to South Jersey and Philadelphia via overnight mail was sentenced to a plea-bargained 10 years in federal prison. Philly resident Jose Gonzalez, 51, and his co-conspirators flew to San Juan on dozens of commercial flights from Philadelphia International Airport, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Phillip Sellinger said. They paid cash there for multi-kilo quantities of coke, then used overnight delivery from U.S. Post Office branches in San Juan to ship it to various addresses in Philade…
PA Man Sends Minor 'Explicit Images' While On Bail For Child Porn Charges: Police PA Man Sends Minor 'Explicit Images' While On Bail For Child Porn Charges: Police
PA Man Sends Minor 'Explicit Images' While On Bail For Child Porn Charges: Police A Penndel man who was out on bail for child pornography charges now faces an additional count, said the Lower Southampton police department.  Justin Refsnyder was originally charged in June 2023, authorities said in a release. After posting bond, police said they received a cybertip from Microsoft that he "had disseminated explicit images of himself to a minor" in March 2024.  Additional charges were filed on May 8 and his formal arraignment is scheduled for June 7, according to police and court records. 
Marshals Arrest Philadelphia Man Who Escaped From Police Custody: Officials Marshals Arrest Philadelphia Man Who Escaped From Police Custody: Officials
Marshals Arrest Philadelphia Man Who Escaped From Police Custody: Officials A man who escaped the back of a Philadelphia police car on Monday, May 13 has been arrested, US Marshals said in a release.  Nafiysh Knox-Schenck was taken into custody on the 600 block of West Girard Avenue around noon on Wednesday, May 15, authorities said.   Knox-Schenck was arrested on a warrant for firearms charges on Monday and a gun was recovered during his arrest, city police have said.  After he was placed in a police car on West Collum Street, an "unknown person" opened the door and he escaped, PPD said.  Marshals tracked him to a Northern Liberties apar…
Manayunk Burglar Stole Nearly $5K In 'High-End Purses,' Police Say (VIDEO) Manayunk Burglar Stole Nearly $5K In 'High-End Purses,' Police Say (VIDEO)
Manayunk Burglar Stole Nearly $5K In 'High-End Purses,' Police Say (Video) Authorities are investigating an overnight burglary in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood last Friday, May 10.  Police said the pictured man used a hammer to smash the front window of a store on the 4300 block of Main Street around 2:15 a.m.  He made off with $4,900 in "high-end purses" and was last seen fleeing south on Main Street, according to investigators.  Police footage  PhiladelphiaPolice The suspect is thought to be in his 40s with a full "salt-and-pepper" beard. He was wearing a black Calvin Klein baseball cap with “CK” on the back, a dark gray/black Ne…
Bucks Co. Man Charged With Homicide By Vehicle For Crash That Killed CT Couple: DA Bucks Co. Man Charged With Homicide By Vehicle For Crash That Killed CT Couple: DA
John Wadlinger Charged For Richard, Rebecca Whiddon's Deaths A 31-year-old Pennsylvania man faces two counts of homicide by vehicle while DUI in connection with a deadly Feb. 24 crash, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.  John Thomas Wadlinger, a resident of Croydon, is also charged with involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI, and related counts, prosecutors say.  Bucks County District Attorney's Office Authorities believe Wadlinger was under the influence of methamphetamine and driving twice the speed limit when he crashed into a Nissan Sentra at Ford Road and Veterans Highw…
Stolen Car Leads Police On Chase Through Palmer Township: Authorities Stolen Car Leads Police On Chase Through Palmer Township: Authorities
Stolen Car Leads Police On Chase Through Palmer Township: Authorities One man is in custody after a police chase in Palmer Township on Sunday, May 12, authorities say.  Joshua E. Ewell, 25, is charged with receiving stolen property, fleeing arrest, reckless endangerment, and related counts, said township police.  Around 8:45 p.m., officers spotted Ewell in a grey Kia Soul that had been reported stolen out of Easton, authorities said. He fled when they tried to pull him over, leading police on a chase through the township's Old Orchard section, according to officials.  Police said Ewell crashed into a street light and nearly struck a polic…
1 In Custody, Another Sought In Assault-Robbery Of Off-Duty Philadelphia Officer (DETAILS) 1 In Custody, Another Sought In Assault-Robbery Of Off-Duty Philadelphia Officer (DETAILS)
1 In Custody, Another Sought In Assault-Robbery Of Off-Duty Philadelphia Officer (Details) Police have issued an arrest warrant for another suspect in the assault-robbery of an off-duty Philadelphia officer. Arthur Jones, 38, who is considered armed and dangerous, is wanted for the incident that happened on Sunday, May 12 in which the officer was assaulted and disarmed, police previously said. Yusef "Duke" Coleman had previously been arrested in the West Oxford Street incident, police said, while one woman was wanted for questioning. According to police, off-duty police officer was heading westbound on Oxford Avenue when he became stuck in traffic behind another vehicle. Af…
Stroudsburg Man Sentenced For 2023 Overdose Death: DA Stroudsburg Man Sentenced For 2023 Overdose Death: DA
Stroudsburg Man Sentenced For 2023 Overdose Death: DA A Stroudsburg man will spend up to a decade in prison for an overdose death last year, a Monroe County Court has ruled.  Edwin Burgos, 39, was sentenced to 4 to 10 years plus 12 years probation, said the Monroe County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday.  Prosecutors said Steven Nitschke was found dead from a fentanyl overdose in his Stroud Township apartment on March 18, 2023. Stroud Area Regional Police and Monroe County detectives determined he got the drugs from Burgos, his coworker.  Burgos pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, possession with the intent to…
Off-Duty Cop Shoots, Kills Dog Attacking Woman In Philadelphia: Authorities Off-Duty Cop Shoots, Kills Dog Attacking Woman In Philadelphia: Authorities
Off-Duty Cop Shoots, Kills Dog Attacking Woman In Philadelphia: Authorities A police officer shot and killed a dog while it and two others were attacking a woman in Southwest Philadelphia on Tuesday morning, May 14, according to officials.  The officer was off duty and in his personal car when he spotted the victim being bitten by three dogs on the 1500 block of South 58th Street, PPD said. The 21-year-old owner was "attempting to stop the dogs from attacking the woman," police said. "The officer discharged his service weapon multiple times, ending the attack," authorities wrote in a release. The woman, 52, was hospitalized in stable condition with injuri…
Shots Fired During Gunpoint Carjacking In Philadelphia: Authorities Shots Fired During Gunpoint Carjacking In Philadelphia: Authorities
Shots Fired During Gunpoint Carjacking In Philadelphia: Authorities A victim was shot at while fleeing the scene of a carjacking in Philadelphia last Tuesday, May 7, according to city police.  Authorities said it happened around 5:15 a.m. on the 1300 block of Lindley Avenue.  The carjacker got out of a Ford Taurus and entered the victim's Ford Fusion, police said. He forced the victim to drive a short distance, ordered him out of the car, then shot at him when he fled, according to investigators.  The victim was not struck.  The thief in the Fusion and the accomplice in the Taurus then drove to North 11th and Wingohocking streets …
Suspect ID'd In Assault, Robbery Of Off-Duty Philly Cop Suspect ID'd In Assault, Robbery Of Off-Duty Philly Cop
Suspect ID'd In Assault, Robbery Of Off-Duty Philly Cop Police have identified a suspect in the attack of an off-duty Philadelphia police officer on Sunday, May 12.  Yusef Coleman is charged with criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault, assault of a law enforcement officer, and related counts, according to PPD.  Authorities said the incident happened on the 2100 block of West Oxford Street in North Philadelphia.  The off-duty officer was waiting in traffic and honked his horn before a man identified as "Duke" came up and punched him in the face, PPD said. When the officer got out of his car and identified himself as a police…
Car Thief Wanted In Easton: Police Car Thief Wanted In Easton: Police
Car Thief Wanted In Easton: Police Detectives are investigating after a car was stolen off an Easton street last Wednesday, May 8.  Authorities believe the pictured man stole a grey Kia Soul off the 200 block of West Nesquehoning Street.  Easton Police Department He's also a suspect in other car thefts and break-ins in Easton, according to city police.  Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Price at 610-250-6637 or email dprice@easton-pa.gov. 
State Vehicle Involved In I-78 Crash In Berks County, PA State Police Say State Vehicle Involved In I-78 Crash In Berks County, PA State Police Say
State Vehicle Involved In I-78 Crash In Berks County, PA State Police Say A crash truck was struck from behind on Interstate 78 on Monday afternoon, May 13, according to state police.  Troopers said it happened around 2 p.m. near the Stump Road underpass in Maxatawny Township.  The crash truck was stopped in the right westbound lane with its emergency lights flashing. A tractor-trailer was approaching from the west and "attempted to change lanes as the crash truck indicated," but was unable to do so or stop in time, state police said.  Both vehicles suffered "minimal damage" and no injuries were reported, according to troopers.  
Woman Wanted For Deadly Shooting In South Philly Corner Store: Police (UPDATED) Woman Wanted For Deadly Shooting In South Philly Corner Store: Police (UPDATED)
Woman Wanted For Deadly Shooting In South Philly Corner Store: Police (Updated) One suspect and one person of interest are sought in connection with a deadly shooting on Monday evening, May 13, Philadelphia police say.  Tyreece Jerry was shot following a dispute at the Federal Deli Market, 1946 Federal Street, authorities said. He was taken to Jefferson Hospital where he died from his injuries around 8 p.m., according to PPD.  PPD footage PhiladelphiaPolice The suspect is described as short and thin with short, braided hair wearing a white hoodie and dark pants. The person of interest was wearing a head scarf, a blue jean jacket, a black shirt, and …