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Driver On Cocaine Causes Crash Killing 5 — Including Infant — At MD/PA Line: Coroner Driver On Cocaine Causes Crash Killing 5 — Including Infant — At MD/PA Line: Coroner
Driver On Cocaine Causes Crash Killing 5 — Including Infant — At MD/PA Line: Coroner A toxicology report has revealed that the driver of a Honda Accord was on cocaine when he caused a quintuple fatal, three-vehicle crash at the Maryland and Pennsylvania state line, authorities announced in April 2024.  The Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker previously identified the victims of the crash —  all from Delaware, Ohio — as follows, as Daily Voice reported at the time:  Harold Nibert, 55-years-old.  Bradley Scott Thivener, 47-years-old.  Krystal May, 36-years-old.  Amanda Dawson, 33-years-old. Amanda's son, Kullen Dawson, 7-months-old.  Niber…

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by Jillian Pikora
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30-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash: PA State Police 30-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash: PA State Police
30-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash: PA State Police A 30-year-old man died at the scene of a three-vehicle crash in Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday night, state police announced the following day.  Zachery "Zach" L. Daley of Greencastle was in the left lane, riding south on his 2003 Suzuki along PA Route 11/Molly Pitcher Highway when the crash happened at 8:22 p.m. on April 23, PA State Police Trooper Jesse Picklo detailed in the release. A 2014 Mini Countryman driven by 55-year-old Candace Rutherford also of Greencastle, attempted to cross into his lane — clipping his bike with the rear of her vehicle, this sent Zach into the northbound lan…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Harrisburg 4-Year-Old's Accused Shooter Arrested In Philadelphia: US Marshals Harrisburg 4-Year-Old's Accused Shooter Arrested In Philadelphia: US Marshals
Harrisburg 4-Year-Old's Accused Shooter Arrested In Philadelphia: US Marshals The man suspected of shooting a 4-year-old girl in Harrisburg last year was taken into custody by US Marshals on Tuesday, April 23, officials say.  Shawn Jason, 47, was arrested at a hotel on Island Avenue, Marshals said in a release.  Authorities previously said Jason shot three people during a five-hour standoff last Sept 9. Police said he was armed with a rifle when he forced his way into a home on the 1800 block of North Street following a dispute with neighbors.  Jason was able to escape just as a SWAT team stormed the building, according to officials.  …

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by Mac Bullock
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Trooper Among 3 Hospitalized Following Crash In Gettysburg: PA State Police Trooper Among 3 Hospitalized Following Crash In Gettysburg: PA State Police
Trooper Among 3 Hospitalized Following Crash In Gettysburg: PA State Police A two-vehicle crash sent three people — including a trooper — to the hospital, Pennsylvania State Police on Wednesday, April 24.  The crash involved a marked PSP patrol SUV with lights and sirens on and a Ford Transit van with two 57-year-old men, a California driver with a Massachusetts passenger on Saturday, April 20 at 1:38 p.m., as detailed in the release.  The van was heading south of Millerstown Road in Cumberland Township when it approached a stop sign at the intersection with Emmitsburg Road but advanced "without clearance" — striking the patrol SUV, PSP det…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Cars Struck By Gunfire In Bensalem, Investigation Launched: Authorities Cars Struck By Gunfire In Bensalem, Investigation Launched: Authorities
Cars Struck By Gunfire In Bensalem, Investigation Launched: Authorities Bensalem police are asking residents to check their home security video after three cars were shot last Friday, April 19.  Authorities said it happened at the Franklin Commons apartment complex, 1400 Cardinal Drive, near building six between 9:45 and 10:30 p.m. Area residents should check their surveillance cameras and call police at 215-633-3719 to report any suspicious activity, the department said.  

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by Mac Bullock
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Teen On Scooter Shot During Attempted Robbery In South Philly, Detectives Say Teen On Scooter Shot During Attempted Robbery In South Philly, Detectives Say
Teen On Scooter Shot During Attempted Robbery In South Philly, Detectives Say An attempted robbery in South Philadelphia ended in gunfire early Wednesday morning, April 24, city police told Daily Voice.  The 17-year-old victim was riding a motorscooter when six to eight masked suspects tried to steal it from him shortly after midnight, authorities said.  They failed to take the victim's scooter but shot him in the left leg on the 900 block of Federal Street, according to police. The suspects were also on scooters when they fled the scene, authorities added.  The victim was taken to Jefferson University Hospital and placed in stable condition. No weapo…

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by Mac Bullock
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Philly Man Robbed Two Abington Banks In One Week, Police Say Philly Man Robbed Two Abington Banks In One Week, Police Say
Philly Man Robbed Two Abington Banks In One Week, Police Say Police in Abington say they caught the man who robbed two township banks within days.  Dennis Wilson of Philadelphia is charged with felony robbery and related counts, court records show.  Authorities believe Wilson walked into the PNC Bank at 808 Old York Road on Thursday, April 18, and demanded money with a handwritten note. He fled with an undisclosed sum of cash, police said.  Then on Monday, April 22, detectives said Wilson walked into the 710 Old York Road TD Bank and again demanded money with a note before fleeing.  After both robberies, police said Wilson …

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by Mac Bullock
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Armed Barricade Situation Ends In Arrest: Lehigh Township Police Armed Barricade Situation Ends In Arrest: Lehigh Township Police
Armed Barricade Situation Ends In Arrest: Lehigh Township Police A standoff in Walnutport ended in an arrest on Wednesday morning, April 24, according to Lehigh Township police.  Adam Banotai, 41, is being held in lieu of a $30,000 bail, authorities said. Police said they were approached by a 32-year-old woman late on Tuesday night about a domestic assault.  "The victim advised police that her husband had made threats of suicide and texted the victim a message with a photograph of him with a handgun in his hand and threatened to shoot police if they came to the house," LTPD said in a release.  Officers set up a perimeter around the home …

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by Mac Bullock
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Police Officer Shoots Dog In North Philadelphia: Officials Police Officer Shoots Dog In North Philadelphia: Officials
Police Officer Shoots Dog In North Philadelphia: Officials A Philadelphia police officer shot a pit bull while it attacked a pomeranian in the city's West Oak Lane neighborhood last Wednesday, April 17, according to authorities.  Police said the officer was called to the 2011 block of Eastburn Avenue around 8 a.m., where she "observed a large Pitbull dog attacking a Pomeranian on the sidewalk." The pit bull's owner tried to pull the dogs apart but could not do so, authorities said.  The officer used her Taser two times but was unable to stop the attack, according to the department. She took out her gun and fired three shots, "stopping th…

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by Mac Bullock
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COLD CASE: Investigation Continues In Wilkes-Barre Girl's 1969 Disappearance COLD CASE: Investigation Continues In Wilkes-Barre Girl's 1969 Disappearance
Cold CASE: Investigation Continues In Wilkes-Barre Girl's 1969 Disappearance Authorities are continuing to investigate the 1969 disappearance of Joan Marie Dymond.  Dymond was 14 years old when she disappeared from Andover Street Park on June 25, 1969, authorities have said.  Her remains were discovered more than 40 years later on Nov. 17, 2012, by individuals digging for relics on the grounds of a former coal-mining operation in Newport Township.  Another decade passed before DNA from family members confirmed they were Dymond's in October 2022.  Investigators still say they suspect "foul play." Anyone with information is asked to ca…

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by Mac Bullock
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Missing Philadelphia Man May Be In Chester, Authorities Say Missing Philadelphia Man May Be In Chester, Authorities Say
Missing Philadelphia Man May Be In Chester, Authorities Say Police are looking for a missing 75-year-old man.  Robert Zack was last seen on Saturday, April 14 was last seen at his home on the 2400 block of W. Susquehanna Avenue, said Philadelphia police in a release.  Authorities said he may be in the Chester area or near the 2800 block of West Dauphin Street in Strawberry Mansion.  He is 6-foot-1 and bald with grey eyes.  Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 216-686-3093. 

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by Mac Bullock
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PA Church Youth Leader Accused Of Molesting Child At McDonald’s: Affidavit PA Church Youth Leader Accused Of Molesting Child At McDonald’s: Affidavit
PA Church Youth Leader Accused Of Molesting Child At McDonald’s: Affidavit A 76-year-old church volunteer took three youth group members shopping and to lunch at McDonald's and ended up with police storming his home, as detailed in court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  Roy Andrews of the 4900 block Raudabaugh Road in Mechanicsburg was the youth leader for a Hispanic church in Harrisburg called “Iglesia La Fuenta” from 2014 through 2022, the police explained in a release. When attendance at the church declined, Andrews began volunteering his Sundays to drive children to a sister church in Mechanicsburg, according to the affidavit of probable cause.&nbs…

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by Jillian Pikora