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Man wanted for alleged gun theft in Monroe County
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Stroud Area Regional Police Department says they (SARPD) are searching for a man who took a gun from an indoor shooting range. Police stated Lawrence Handlovic, 34, of Pottstown, used a gun in an indoor shooting range and left the store through an alarmed exit door with the firearm. According to […]
Lancaster man charged with stalking, allegedly tried to steal arresting officer's gun
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster County man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly trying to grab an officer's gun as he was being arrested. Howard Leroy Barron, 60, from Lancaster, has been charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, stalking, resisting arrest, simple assault, disorderly conduct, general impairment, DUI, harassment, reckless driving and obstructing highways.
Police searching for missing Lancaster County man, disappearance considered 'suspicious'
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a missing Lancaster County man whose disappearance has been described as "suspicious in nature." According to PSP, on July 3, the Lancaster Criminal Investigation Unit was contacted about Matthew Whisman, 25. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are suspicious in nature, police said.
Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from PA woman
(WJET/WFXP) — A Colorado man initially from Pennsylvania has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a Pennsylvania woman. A Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, PA, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and must pay approximately $2.1 million in […]
Midstate man caught with meth, fentanyl exiting PA Turnpike in Bedford County: PSP
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania resident from the Midstate was pulled over while exiting the PA Turnpike and allegedly found with a pound of methamphetamine, troopers report. Angel Diaz Gibson Jr., 32, of Reading, is facing multiple drug possession with intent to deliver charges after he was pulled over exiting the turnpike and […]
Brave 10-Year-Old Escapes Stranger by Pretending Store Clerk is His Mom
A quick-thinking 10-year-old boy made a bold move to escape a suspicious woman by pretending that a store clerk was his mother. Sammy Green, from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, was walking home from school on November 11 when he realized he was being followed. Persistent Questions from the Woman. According to Sammy’s...
Suspect flown to hospital after West Chester pursuit, Fairfield crash
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An investigation is underway after a pursuit in Butler County. Friday around 3 p.m., an officer with the West Chester Police Department was in a pursuit of a person believed to be wanted on numerous warrants, including domestic violence and weapons charges, according to a department spokesperson. Police report the pursuit […]
Houseguests Barricaded Themselves In Lancaster County Home, Police Say
Branden Hunter and Joanna Hagens were guests at a residence in Oak Bottom Village when they got into a "physical altercation" with the homeowners on June 24, according to borough police. Authorities were called to the Groffdale Drive home around 9:15 p.m., officials said. A Lancaster County Special Emergency Response...
Additional suspect in used cell phone theft ring arrested
BERN TWP., Pa. - Authorities in Berks County say an additional suspect is behind bars, charged with participating in a used cell phone theft organization that involved former FedEx employees. 23-year-old Tejahn Burdine of Reading is charged with theft and multiple counts of receiving stolen property for his alleged participation...
'Please don't let her die': Mother of 14-year-old Pottstown shooting victim describes what happened
POTTSTOWN, Pa. – Pottstown Police are still looking for the person who shot a 14-year-old girl Tuesday night. That girl is recovering in the hospital, and now we're hearing from her mother who tells us she saw the whole thing. Dayjona Garrett's voice was worn out by the time she spoke with us.
Reading Man Assaulted Young Girl Over Long Period While She Slept
Harrisburg, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Luis Manuel Ayala-Velasquez, a 56-year-old Reading man, will serve 14 to 46 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl,…
'We believe he is dangerous': Police search for Reading shooting suspect
READING, Pa. - Police in Reading are searching for a shooting suspect. “We believe he is armed. We believe he is dangerous. He needs to be taken into custody,” said Berks County District Attorney John Adams. Do you know this man? He's 23-year-old Jose Torres and Reading Police say...
Police in Columbia remind residents it's illegal to use electric scooters, skateboard, unicycles on public roadways
COLUMBIA, Pa. — Police in a Lancaster County borough are reminding those who use electric skateboards, scooters, or unicycles to stay off public roadways -- or risk getting a citation. The Columbia Borough Police Department said Wednesday that state Vehicle Code prohibits the use of the electric-powered low-speed vehicles...
74-year-old man missing from Lancaster County home
UPDATE: 74-year-old man reported missing in Lancaster County has been found. Lancaster police are looking for a 74-year-old man who has difficulty walking and left home early Thursday morning without his walker. Jose A. Marquez was last seen around 5:30 a.m. leaving his home at the Garden Court Apartments on...
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