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Woman in 'Villains' shirt steals $1,600 in cosmetics from CVS in Bucks County: police
NEWTOWN, Pa. - Newtown Borough Police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman caught on camera with a bag full of stolen items. The suspect was first seen exiting a SEPTA bus before entering a CVS in Newtown on April 10. CVS reported that more than $1,600...
Ex-husband of Bucks County mom who killed sons sues her for wrongful death
A Philadelphia man has filed a wrongful death suit against his ex-wife, who is now serving a life sentence in prison for killing their children in the Upper Makefield home they once shared. Edward Tini filed the lawsuit in Bucks County Common Pleas court earlier this year after Trinh Nguyen,...
Armed robbery suspect arrested in Allentown
Allentown police have arrested a 39-year-old man they say was responsible for an armed robbery at a city convenience store. Paul Steiner, of the 2000 block of Main Street in Northampton Borough, is charged with felony robbery, felony possession of a prohibited firearm, felony firearms not to be carried without a license, misdemeanor theft and misdemeanor receiving stolen property. Court records do not indicate any attorney information for Steiner.
Woman testifies she found hidden camera in bathroom of Norristown dance instructor on trial for invasion of privacy
The trial of a Norristown dance instructor, accused of hiding a camera in the bathroom of his home studio to secretly record women, is underway. On the first day of the trial, jurors heard from the woman who prosecutors say found that camera.
Former aide at Telford personal care home accused of stealing thousands from residents
A former health aide who worked at a Telford personal care center is accused of stealing debit and credit cards from elderly residents and using them to make thousands of dollars in unauthorized purchases. Telford Police initially charged Crystal Bianca Brito, 29, of Macungie, with 37 felony and misdemeanor charges for allegedly using...
Bucks County man running across the country to raise awareness about human trafficking
MARPLE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) – A Bucks County native is running up to 40 miles a day to raise awareness about human trafficking.U.S. Capitol Police Officer Andrew Linder, who is originally from Bensalem, is aiming to be the first person to run from Santa Monica Pier in California to Central Park in New York City with a 15-pound weighted vest. It's a campaign called Pier to Park."This issue is important to me," Linder said. "This is the reason why I got into law enforcement. I wanted to do something. I wanted to go after people I thought were the worst...
As Philly prepares to strictly enforce drug laws, some parents who lost children to overdoses push back against criminalization
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. About a year before Tyler Cordeiro died of a drug overdose, his mother, Susan Ousterman, said he witnessed his friend die of one after they had used together.
Car Thief Wanted In Easton: Police
Authorities believe the pictured man stole a grey Kia Soul off the 200 block of West Nesquehoning Street. 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. to follow...
Train car catches fire in Pottstown
POTTSTOWN, Pa. – A train car caught fire Wednesday night in Montgomery County. It happened around 8:30 p.m. near Route 100 and High Street in Pottstown. Montgomery County dispatch says the train car did not have hazardous materials, and there were no injuries reported. Firefighters had cleared the scene...
Man accused of ramming truck into car that gave his girlfriend a ride: police
WARRINGTON, Pa. - A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after investigators say he rammed into the car of another man who gave his girlfriend a ride early Friday morning. Dylan Joseph Jones was charged with assault and driving under the influence for an incident that happened on K Street and Cambridge Lane in Warrington Township.
Sean Richmond’s tragic death leaves behind a memorable, important legacy | Commentary
No one ever relished being a Red Rover more than Sean Richmond. The 2004 Easton Area High School graduate deeply loved Rovers wrestling. During his association with the program as a wrestler (two-time state medalist on some of the greatest teams in Pennsylvania history), his passion for the red and black had no equals. He cared about Easton wrestling every minute of the day.
Hellertown Council Discusses ‘Eye-Opening’ Report on Police Dept.
The independent review–which was commissioned by council and recently completed by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association (PCPA)–was prompted after ex-Hellertown Police Chief Robert Shupp III, was charged with stealing over $120,000 in borough funds throughout the course of his employment of more than 20 years. Est. Read...
Public invited to attend Police Commendation Awards Ceremony in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Members of the Allentown Police Department and citizens of the community will be recognized at a ceremony Wednesday. In observance of National Police Week, the City of Allentown will hold a Police Commendation Awards Ceremony on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Scottish Rite Cathedral on 1533 West Hamilton Street, according to a news release from the Allentown Police Department.
Man pleads guilty to illegal possession of ‘ghost gun’ for second time in two years
A Philadelphia man who was on probation for illegal possession of a firearm has again pleaded guilty to a prohibited weapon charge, stemming from a traffic stop in Montgomery Township in September 2023. James Ditsche, 36, pleaded guilty on May 1 to a felony count of prohibited possession of a...
Maxatawny Twp. crash kills Topton man
MAXATAWNY TWP., Pa. - The Berks County Coroner's Office pronounced a 67-year-old man dead at the scene of a two car accident that occurred late Saturday night. Pennsylvania State Police called to the scene at 11:44 p.m. Saturday say Jerry Gambler of Topton died after his vehicle failed to clear a stop sign at the intersection of Topton Road and Route 222 Northbound. Gambler's vehicle struck another vehicle which was driving on Route 222.
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