1930s PA Farmhouse Explodes During Renovations, Contractor Burned: Police (DEVELOPING) 1930s PA Farmhouse Explodes During Renovations, Contractor Burned: Police (DEVELOPING)
1930s PA Farmhouse Explodes During Renovations, Contractor Burned: Police (Developing) A 1930s farmhouse under renovation exploded on Monday morning, June 29, leaving a contractor hospitalized with burns, authorities said A contractor was injured when a renovated 1930s farmhouse exploded in Bucks County around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 29, according to public records and dispatch. The explosion happened at the farmhouse located at 130 Highview Road in Hilltown Twp., Sellersville, while the contractor was working inside the residence, police said. The homeowners were away on vacation at the time, and the contractor was the only person inside the house when the explosion occur…
Man Claims Bomb In Stolen Truck, Tries To Grab Trooper's Gun Near PA Turnpike: Police Man Claims Bomb In Stolen Truck, Tries To Grab Trooper's Gun Near PA Turnpike: Police
Man Claims Bomb In Stolen Truck, Tries To Grab Trooper's Gun Near PA Turnpike: Police A man is accused of claiming there was a bomb inside a truck before allegedly trying to grab a Pennsylvania State Police trooper's gun during a tense encounter near the Pennsylvania Turnpike, authorities announced Monday, June 29. Jeffrey Sever, 45, of McDonald, was arrested after troopers found him alongside a pickup truck on the shoulder near the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Route 31 in Donegal Township on Saturday, June 27, Pennsylvania State Police explained. Troopers were on patrol when they spotted the truck and found Sever standing nearby holding an electronic device with an antenna. He…
Officer Thrown Onto Hood By Fleeing Gun Suspect's Car In Philly: Police Officer Thrown Onto Hood By Fleeing Gun Suspect's Car In Philly: Police
Officer Thrown Onto Hood By Fleeing Gun Suspect's Car In Philly: Police A Philadelphia police officer was struck and thrown onto the hood of a fleeing vehicle during a traffic stop tied to a report of a person with a gun in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood on Friday night, June 26, police announced. The incident happened around 10:06 p.m. near 19th and Norris streets, where officers spotted a vehicle matching the description from the earlier gun call, Philadelphia Police Inspector D.F. Pace explained at a press conference. The vehicle initially pulled over but suddenly shifted into reverse, crashing into two marked police vehicles before striking an o…
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In PA: Police 'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In PA: Police
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In PA: Police A burglary crew accused of targeting Indian and Asian families across several states has been linked to a Connecticut home break-in after police say stolen jewelry was recovered during traffic stops in New York City. Robinson Jean Paul Moncado-Patarroyo, 19, Yeison Estivan Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 20, Emerson Johan Rodriguez-Gomez, 25, and Daniel Alejandro Garcia-Arenas, 24, were arrested as part of the alleged burglary crew, Guilford police said.  The alleged quartet of crooks is accused of smashing the back windows of a home in Guilford while the family was away on a day trip, police said…
2 Teens Charged With Arson In Massive 6-Alarm Allentown Fire (UPDATE) 2 Teens Charged With Arson In Massive 6-Alarm Allentown Fire (UPDATE)
2 Teens Charged With Arson In Massive 6-Alarm Allentown Fire (Update) Two juveniles have been charged in connection with the massive six-alarm fire that destroyed multiple properties along Front Street in Allentown, authorities announced Friday, June 26. The two teens, whose names and ages are not being released because they are being prosecuted through the juvenile justice system, are being held in juvenile detention on charges of arson, recklessly endangering another person, conspiracy, and causing a catastrophe, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca said. The fire broke out around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, June…
Lancaster Man Killed By Drunk Driver High On Cocaine And Weed Speeding With Kid In Car: DA Lancaster Man Killed By Drunk Driver High On Cocaine And Weed Speeding With Kid In Car: DA
Lancaster Man Killed By Drunk Driver High On Cocaine And Weed Speeding With Kid In Car: DA A Pennsylvania man was killed in a violent crash by a driver who was drunk, high on cocaine and marijuana, and speeding through a severe thunderstorm with his unbelted child in the car, prosecutors said after the driver was sentenced on Wednesday, June 24. Luis Gustavo Cruz, 31, of the 400 block of Jared Way in Earl Township, was sentenced to four to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to causing the May 3, 2025 crash that killed 72-year-old Ralph Timothy Groff, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Judge Dennis Reinaker imposed the sentence after Cruz ple…
Officer Cleared In Shooting That Killed Charging Dog, Wounded Owner: York DA (UPDATE) Officer Cleared In Shooting That Killed Charging Dog, Wounded Owner: York DA (UPDATE)
Officer Cleared In Shooting That Killed Charging Dog, Wounded Owner: York DA (Update) A York City police officer was legally justified in shooting a charging dog during an incident that also wounded the animal's owner, according to initial findings released by the York County District Attorney on Wednesday, June 24. York County District Attorney Tim Barker said body-worn camera and patrol vehicle video conclusively show the officer acted in self-defense when he fired at an unleashed pit bull mix that charged him on the 300 block of West Philadelphia Street on Tuesday, June 16. According to the findings, York City police were originally dispatched around 7:20 p.m. to 373 W. …
Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested: 2 Killed, 3 Injured In Philadelphia Police Say (UPDATE) Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested: 2 Killed, 3 Injured In Philadelphia Police Say (UPDATE)
Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested: 2 Killed, 3 Injured In Philadelphia Police Say (Update) A man accused of stepping out of a vehicle wearing a mask and opening fire into a crowd in Philadelphia has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting that left two young men dead and three others wounded, police announced on Tuesday, June 23. Marquis Andrews was taken into custody on Monday, June 23, and transferred from the Philadelphia Federal Detention Center to the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit, where he faces charges for his alleged role in the shooting, authorities said. The attack happened around 8:40 p.m. on Monday, March 30, on the 300 block of South 60th Street, accordi…
WATCH: Hostage Video Released As Harrisburg Man Convicted In 2-Year-Old Kidnapping WATCH: Hostage Video Released As Harrisburg Man Convicted In 2-Year-Old Kidnapping
Watch: Hostage Video Released As Harrisburg Man Convicted In 2-Year-Old Kidnapping Newly released cellphone video captures the terrifying moments a Harrisburg man held a 2-year-old girl hostage while negotiating with police before tactical officers stormed the apartment and rescued her, Dauphin County prosecutors announced after his conviction. Antonio Hammond was convicted Tuesday, June 23, of kidnapping of a minor, burglary, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a firearm without a license, receiving stolen property, flight to avoid apprehension, and possession of a firearm by a wanted fugitive, according to Dauphin County District Attorney Francis T. Ch…
Dialysis Port Found Cut In Death Investigation: PA State Police Dialysis Port Found Cut In Death Investigation: PA State Police
Dialysis Port Found Cut In Death Investigation: PA State Police A death investigation is underway after authorities determined a fatal hemorrhaging incident was caused by a cut dialysis port, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, June 23. Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police Embreeville Station were called to the 400 block of Glen Run Drive in Atglen Borough on Monday, June 16, after EMS personnel responded to a hemorrhaging incident, according to state police. The victim was found to be beyond continued lifesaving measures when emergency crews arrived, police said. Investigators later determined the hemorrhaging was the result of a …
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge A Danbury woman accused of leaving her newborn son in a dumpster to die nearly a decade ago is now facing a murder charge with special circumstances, prosecutors said. Dominique Harrison, 28, of Danbury, was arrested last week, but authorities did not provide details about the alleged crime until her arraignment Monday, officials said. The charges stem from an investigation into the 2018 discovery of human remains in Stamford, Danbury police said. It's unclear why she was not arrested until now.  At Monday's arraignment, Assistant State's Attorney Mary-Caitlin Harding said Harrison ad…
Fiery Head-On Crash Shuts Down Road Indefinitely In South Central PA Fiery Head-On Crash Shuts Down Road Indefinitely In South Central PA
Fiery Head-On Crash Shuts Down Road Indefinitely In South Central PA A violent crash involving two vehicles sparked a fire and shut down a  Pennsylvania roadway late Monday night, fire officials said. Emergency crews from all four Southern Area Fire and Emergency Rescue responded to Cape Horn Road near Old Dutch Lane in Lower Windsor Township, York County, at 11:29 p.m. Monday, June 22, after reports of a crash with injuries and possible entrapment, according to fire officials. When firefighters arrived, both vehicles were heavily involved in fire, officials said. All occupants had managed to get out of the vehicles before crews arrived. Firefighters e…