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46 Shots, Two Dead: $8K Reward Offered In Baltimore Mass Shooting 46 Shots, Two Dead: $8K Reward Offered In Baltimore Mass Shooting 46 Shots, Two Dead: $8K Reward Offered In Baltimore Mass Shooting
46 Shots, Two Dead: $8K Reward Offered In Baltimore Mass Shooting Nearly three weeks after a mass shooting left two people dead and three others wounded in Maryland, investigators are putting thousands of dollars on the table in hopes of finding those responsible. Layla Bailey, 34, and Dashawn McCoy, 20, were killed on Sunday, Oct. 18, when gunfire erupted at Princess Plaza on Edmondson Avenue in Baltimore, where Metro Crime Stoppers is now offering a reward of up to $8,000 for information leading to felony charges and an arrest. Information SoughtHomicide Detectives continue to seek assistance related to the homicides of Layla Bailey and Dashawn McCoy…
Fairfax Woman Feared Abducted, Police Release Photo Of Man Believed To Be With Her (UPDATED) Fairfax Woman Feared Abducted, Police Release Photo Of Man Believed To Be With Her (UPDATED) Fairfax Woman Feared Abducted, Police Release Photo Of Man Believed To Be With Her (UPDATED)
Fairfax Woman Feared Abducted, Police Release Photo Of Man Believed To Be With Her (Updated) Virginia State Police fear a 35-year-old woman may have been abducted after disappearing from her home, prompting an urgent statewide alert as investigators work to locate her and a man believed to be with her. Idalia Esmeralda Rodriguez Ascencio, 35, was last seen around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at her residence in the 7000 block of Groveton Gardens Road in Alexandria, according to Fairfax County police. Authorities believe she may be with Carlos Gonzalez Castellon, 41, whose photograph and description were released alongside hers. Virginia State Police issued a Critically Missing A…
Virginia Firefighter Remembered For Life Beyond The Uniform: 'That Unmistakable Smirk' Virginia Firefighter Remembered For Life Beyond The Uniform: 'That Unmistakable Smirk' Virginia Firefighter Remembered For Life Beyond The Uniform: 'That Unmistakable Smirk'
Virginia Firefighter Remembered For Life Beyond The Uniform: 'That Unmistakable Smirk' A Virginia firefighter remembered for his mischievous smirk, unforgettable laugh, and quiet acts of kindness leaves behind a wife of 19 years and two children as family and friends come together to honor the man behind the uniform. Kenneth “Kenny” Waters, an 18-year veteran of the Henrico County Division of Fire, died unexpectedly while off duty on Wednesday, Nov. 4, leaving behind his wife, Angela, and their two children, Layla and Jackson. Just 57 days earlier, Kenny and Angela had celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on Sept. 8, marking nearly two decades of marriage and a life they…
Black Bear Spotted In Paramus, Glen Rock Neighborhoods, Police Warn Residents Black Bear Spotted In Paramus, Glen Rock Neighborhoods, Police Warn Residents Black Bear Spotted In Paramus, Glen Rock Neighborhoods, Police Warn Residents
Black Bear Spotted In Paramus, Glen Rock Neighborhoods, Police Warn Residents A black bear was spotted in neighborhoods in Paramus and Glen Rock Saturday morning, Nov. 7, prompting warnings for residents to keep their distance. The bear was seen near Morningside Road and Mason Place in Paramus, according to a borough alert issued around 10:20 a.m. Authorities described the bear as non-aggressive but urged residents not to approach it. Additional sightings were reported near Ackerman Avenue and South Highwood Avenue in Glen Rock, where residents were advised to keep their distance and avoid leaving pets outdoors unattended. Anyone who spots the bear in Paramus is as…
Virginia Firefighter Of The Year Dies Unexpectedly Just Months After Receiving Honor Virginia Firefighter Of The Year Dies Unexpectedly Just Months After Receiving Honor Virginia Firefighter Of The Year Dies Unexpectedly Just Months After Receiving Honor
Virginia Firefighter Of The Year Dies Unexpectedly Just Months After Receiving Honor A Virginia fire department is mourning the unexpected death of an 18-year veteran who was named Firefighter of the Year just months before his passing. Kenneth “Kenny” Waters, a firefighter with the Henrico County Division of Fire, died on Wednesday, Nov. 4, while off duty, department officials announced. Waters joined the department on March 17, 2008, and was assigned to Station 13's B-Shift. During his career, he also served on the department's Dive Team. In June, Waters was named Firefighter of the Year by the Short Pump Ruritan Club during its annual awards dinner. The award recogn…
ChatGPT Suggested Portugal Vineyard To Ashburn FBI Agent Who Stole $2.5M: Prosecutors ChatGPT Suggested Portugal Vineyard To Ashburn FBI Agent Who Stole $2.5M: Prosecutors ChatGPT Suggested Portugal Vineyard To Ashburn FBI Agent Who Stole $2.5M: Prosecutors
ChatGPT Suggested Portugal Vineyard To Ashburn FBI Agent Who Stole $2.5M: Prosecutors A crooked FBI agent from Virginia had big plans for his ill-gotten millions, and he turned to an unlikely source to help plan his future. ChatGPT. Patrick Steven Yaroch, 37, a former FBI agent from Ashburn, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Nov. 5, to wire fraud and money laundering after exploiting his access to sensitive FBI systems to steal nearly $2.5 million in cryptocurrency. Beginning in December 2024, Yaroch used cryptocurrency credentials collected during FBI investigations to steal funds from digital wallets belonging to investigative targets and foreign adversaries, as well as one wal…
Dirt Bike Rider, 19, Flees Deputies On Heritage Trail In Goshen, Tries Running Away: Sheriff Dirt Bike Rider, 19, Flees Deputies On Heritage Trail In Goshen, Tries Running Away: Sheriff Dirt Bike Rider, 19, Flees Deputies On Heritage Trail In Goshen, Tries Running Away: Sheriff
Dirt Bike Rider, 19, Flees Deputies On Heritage Trail In Goshen, Tries Running Away: Sheriff A 19-year-old man is facing several charges after authorities said he rode a dirt bike with a passenger on a popular recreational trail, fled deputies, and eventually tried to escape on foot.  The incident happened on the Heritage Trail in Goshen on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Orange County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. Deputies had received a complaint around 3 p.m. the previous day about someone riding a dirt bike on the trail but could not find the rider. When a deputy returned to the same area around the same time on Tuesday, they found a 2026 Zhejiang S3-125 minibi…
Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman
Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman Polls have closed, and a winner has emerged in New York's gubernatorial race. Incumbent Kathy Hochul is projected to be reelected to a second full term as Governor of New York, according to multiple reports. As of 11:43 p.m. p.m., Hochul had received 3,404,922 votes, or 59.36 percent, while Blakeman had received 2,261,870, or 39.43 percent.  Hochul, 68, defeated Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, the current Nassau County Executive.  She centered her campaign on affordability, public safety, and opposition to President Trump's policies. She also highlighted her admin…
13-Year-Old Mount Vernon Boy Missing For Nearly Week, Police Say 13-Year-Old Mount Vernon Boy Missing For Nearly Week, Police Say 13-Year-Old Mount Vernon Boy Missing For Nearly Week, Police Say
13-Year-Old Mount Vernon Boy Missing For Nearly Week, Police Say Police in Westchester County are asking for the public's help in finding a 13-year-old boy who has been missing for nearly a week.  Micah Ellington, 13, was last seen at around 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to a missing youth alert issued by the Mount Vernon Police Department on Monday, Nov. 2.   Police described Ellington as standing 5-foot-9 and weighing around 135 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black pullover hoodie, a navy and yellow undershirt, and blue striped pajama pants. His footwear at the time of his disappearance is unknown.  Anyone who …
Girl, 13, Killed After Pickup Truck Strikes Scooter In Bordentown: Report Girl, 13, Killed After Pickup Truck Strikes Scooter In Bordentown: Report Girl, 13, Killed After Pickup Truck Strikes Scooter In Bordentown: Report
Girl, 13, Killed After Pickup Truck Strikes Scooter In Bordentown: Report A 13-year-old girl has died days after being struck by a pickup truck while riding a scooter in Burlington County, Friday, Oct. 30, authorities said. The crash happened near Route 130 in Bordentown Township, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Bordentown Township Public Safety Director Frank Lombardo said. The girl was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead, Sunday, Nov. 1.  No criminal charges have been filed. The driver of the vehicle stopped after the October 30th collision and is cooperating with the investigation, authorities said. The student, who attend…
Operation Wood Island: Bridgeport Police Seize 4 Guns, Arrest 3 Operation Wood Island: Bridgeport Police Seize 4 Guns, Arrest 3 Operation Wood Island: Bridgeport Police Seize 4 Guns, Arrest 3
Operation Wood Island: Bridgeport Police Seize 4 Guns, Arrest 3 Complaints about guns, drugs and noise around a Connecticut park led to a police operation that ended with three arrests and four seized guns, authorities said. The arrests took place Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 26-28, as part of Bridgeport Police's Operation Wood Island. The investigation focused on the triangular park at Wood Avenue, Benham Avenue and Grove Street. Police said complaints involved illegal guns, drugs, noise, and heavy drinking during the day and at night. Those concerns extended into the surrounding neighborhood. Officers arrested Trevor Lennox George, 26, of Bridgepor…
Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Peekskill: District Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Peekskill: District Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Peekskill: District
Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Peekskill: District Police are investigating a concerning incident at a Westchester County elementary school after a man in a white sedan approached a staff member and asked them to get into his vehicle, district officials said. The incident happened on Friday, Oct. 30, at Oakside Elementary School on Decatur Avenue in Peekskill, according to an announcement from the Peekskill City School District.  District officials said the man approached a school employee in a white sedan and asked the staff member to get inside. The employee refused and reported the encounter, prompting an investigation by the P…
55 Purcellville Residents Can't Return Home After Firefighters Make Dangerous Discovery 55 Purcellville Residents Can't Return Home After Firefighters Make Dangerous Discovery 55 Purcellville Residents Can't Return Home After Firefighters Make Dangerous Discovery
55 Purcellville Residents Can't Return Home After Firefighters Make Dangerous Discovery What started as a routine call for firefighters in Virginia ended with nearly five dozen people being forced from their homes. It wasn't a fire that drove them out, either. Approximately 55 residents at the Purcellville East Apartments in Loudoun County have been displaced after firefighters discovered damaged staircases that ultimately led inspectors to declare 24 apartments unsafe. The trouble began Sunday, Oct. 25, when Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews were called to one of the buildings on North 16th Street for an unrelated service call. While they were there, something caught the…
Who Is He? Jersey City Sex Assault Suspect Followed Woman For Blocks, Prosecutor Says Who Is He? Jersey City Sex Assault Suspect Followed Woman For Blocks, Prosecutor Says Who Is He? Jersey City Sex Assault Suspect Followed Woman For Blocks, Prosecutor Says
Who Is He? Jersey City Sex Assault Suspect Followed Woman For Blocks, Prosecutor Says A woman was followed for several blocks before being sexually assaulted in Jersey City, and authorities are asking the public to help identify a man wanted in connection with the attack. The assault was reported on Wallis Avenue shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. The victim told police an unknown man followed her for several blocks before sexually assaulting her, Mello said. The man is described as approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall with dark facial hair. Prosecutors have released a photo of the person of interest in hopes…
Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69 Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69 Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69
Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69 Americans are among the victims of a high-speed train collision in Spain, as investigators examine how a journey along a major high-speed route ended in disaster. The catastrophic crash occurred near Urda in Toledo province on Wednesday, Oct. 28. At least 69 people died, according to Madrid-based media outlet El País. Multiple reports say about 100 others were injured. Toledo is located about 45 miles south of Madrid. The US State Department confirmed that several Americans were injured and said it was working with local authorities to assist them, ABC News reported. The department ha…
He Hunted Homeless Men On DC Streets, Set One Victim On Fire: Now A Jury Has Spoken He Hunted Homeless Men On DC Streets, Set One Victim On Fire: Now A Jury Has Spoken He Hunted Homeless Men On DC Streets, Set One Victim On Fire: Now A Jury Has Spoken
He Hunted Homeless Men On DC Streets, Set One Victim On Fire: Now A Jury Has Spoken A killer who hunted homeless men on the streets of DC has been convicted of murder and hate crimes. Gerald Brevard III, 35, of Washington, DC, was convicted by a jury on Tuesday, Oct. 27, for a series of brutal attacks that left one man dead and two others injured in March 2022. The attacks unfolded over six days, with Brevard targeting men living on the streets of Northeast DC, including one who was sleeping beneath a bridge and another who was lying in bed at his encampment. The violence began on March 3, 2022, when Brevard shot a homeless man who was asleep beneath a bridge on New York …
120-MPH Chase From Virginia Into La Plata Turns Deadly: Teen Driver Learns Prison Fate 120-MPH Chase From Virginia Into La Plata Turns Deadly: Teen Driver Learns Prison Fate 120-MPH Chase From Virginia Into La Plata Turns Deadly: Teen Driver Learns Prison Fate
120-mph Chase From Virginia Into La Plata Turns Deadly: Teen Driver Learns Prison Fate A 19-year-old who killed a teenager in Southern Maryland while speeding during a police pursuit that began in Virginia will spend decades in prison for the murder of Baxter O'Henry Hubbard. Dominick Jermaine Hawkins, 19, was sentenced to 38 years in prison for felony murder and other offenses, with the possibility of spending the rest of his life behind bars if he violates probation following his release, according to the Charles County State's Attorney's Office. The sentence stems from a deadly pursuit on Dec. 3, 2024, that began after an armed robbery at a Sheetz convenience store in King…
Mastic Beach Library Shut Down After ‘Reports Of Drug Dealing, Prostitution, Violence’ Mastic Beach Library Shut Down After ‘Reports Of Drug Dealing, Prostitution, Violence’ Mastic Beach Library Shut Down After ‘Reports Of Drug Dealing, Prostitution, Violence’
Mastic Beach Library Shut Down After ‘Reports Of Drug Dealing, Prostitution, Violence’ A Long Island library branch will shut down day-to-day operations due to security concerns, according to multiple reports. The Mastic Beach branch of Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library will close on Christmas Eve, Newsday reported. Last week, the library had announced a reduction in hours due to “ongoing safety and security concerns at and around the branch.” But library leaders took a big additional step Monday, Oct. 26 and voted to close the branch on Dec. 24, according to News 12 Long Island. Officials said they’re planning a different, though still community-oriented, use for …
Fire Forces Town Building To Close In North Castle Fire Forces Town Building To Close In North Castle Fire Forces Town Building To Close In North Castle
Fire Forces Town Building To Close In North Castle A fire inside a Westchester County municipal building has forced several town departments to suspend in-person services for a second consecutive day as officials assess the damage.  The fire broke out in the boiler room of the Town of North Castle's Annex Building at 17 Bedford Rd. in Armonk, behind Town Hall, on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 24, according to an announcement from town officials.   The building was unoccupied when the fire started, and the Armonk Fire Department responded and contained the flames, according to the town.  Town officials initially announ…
Deadly Elizabeth Mass Shooting Erupts At Candlelight Vigil, Prosecutor Says Deadly Elizabeth Mass Shooting Erupts At Candlelight Vigil, Prosecutor Says Deadly Elizabeth Mass Shooting Erupts At Candlelight Vigil, Prosecutor Says
Deadly Elizabeth Mass Shooting Erupts At Candlelight Vigil, Prosecutor Says A candlelight vigil turned deadly when gunfire erupted, leaving one person dead and four others wounded in a New Jersey city on Monday evening, Oct. 26, authorities said. The shooting happened near Elmwood Place and Irvington Avenue around 9:30 p.m., Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel said. Mourners had reportedly gathered to honor a man killed in a shooting seven years ago. Elizabeth police responding to reports of gunfire found five victims, one of whom was later pronounced dead, prosecutors said. The four surviving victims were being treated at a local hospital, authorities …
2-Alarm Blaze Tears Through Hillside Lake Home 2-Alarm Blaze Tears Through Hillside Lake Home 2-Alarm Blaze Tears Through Hillside Lake Home
2-Alarm Blaze Tears Through Hillside Lake Home A two-alarm fire damaged a Dutchess County home, but firefighters were able to keep the blaze from spreading further.  The fire happened at a Hillside Lake home on Sunday, Oct. 25, according to the Hopewell Hose Fire Company No .1. Responding crews found heavy flames coming from the structure and transmitted a second alarm. More firefighters soon arrived at the scene and began attacking the flames from inside the home, the company said. However, crews inside the home were soon forced to evacuate because of the intense conditions. Meanwhile, other firefighters began dousing the flames …
Unruly Pop-Up Crowd Near Rowan University Leads To 8 Arrests: Police Unruly Pop-Up Crowd Near Rowan University Leads To 8 Arrests: Police Unruly Pop-Up Crowd Near Rowan University Leads To 8 Arrests: Police
Unruly Pop-Up Crowd Near Rowan University Leads To 8 Arrests: Police Eight people were arrested after a large pop up crowd turned chaotic near Rowan University Saturday, Oct. 24, authorities said. At 7 p.m. the crowd of several hundred people descended on Rowan Boulevard, Glassboro police said. Officers had already anticipated large crowds due to homecoming festivities and had assigned personnel to the scene, police said. Resources were sent to move the crowd off of the Boulevard and even with the additional personnel on hand and the help of Rowan University police, more officers were requested to respond in to assist from neighboring agencies to ensure safe…
Maryland Man Torched Own Home, Left Five Cats To Face Flames Alone: Fire Marshal (UPDATED) Maryland Man Torched Own Home, Left Five Cats To Face Flames Alone: Fire Marshal (UPDATED) Maryland Man Torched Own Home, Left Five Cats To Face Flames Alone: Fire Marshal (UPDATED)
Maryland Man Torched Own Home, Left Five Cats To Face Flames Alone: Fire Marshal (Updated) A Maryland man intentionally set his own garage ablaze, knowing five cats were inside the home, then left the helpless animals to fend for themselves as the flames spread, authorities allege. Michael S. Satterfield, 66, of Salisbury, is accused of deliberately setting the fire that tore through his home in the 6000 block of Hunters Mill Drive on Saturday, Oct. 24, causing an estimated $175,000 in damage, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office. Investigators determined that the blaze originated in the home's attached garage, where flames quickly spread before approximately 40 …
Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence
Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence The NFL’s historic trip to France has drawn President Donald Trump’s attention as unrest puts more than football in the spotlight. Trump questioned the league’s decision to proceed with the Pittsburgh Steelers-New Orleans Saints matchup, suggesting it could have been postponed. “Well, you worry about it,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One on Friday, Oct. 23. “I think maybe it's looking like tomorrow's gonna be a bad day in France. So you worry about it.  "I would have said the NFL could have probably postponed that match, if you want…
Hatchet-Wielding Man Tased After Confronting Officers Inside Yonkers Home, Cops Say Hatchet-Wielding Man Tased After Confronting Officers Inside Yonkers Home, Cops Say Hatchet-Wielding Man Tased After Confronting Officers Inside Yonkers Home, Cops Say
Hatchet-Wielding Man Tased After Confronting Officers Inside Yonkers Home, Cops Say A confrontation inside a Westchester County home ended when police used a Taser-like device to subdue a man who they said threatened officers with a large hatchet.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Oct. 13, when Yonkers Police officers responded to a residence after receiving a call from concerned family members, the department said on social media on Friday, Oct. 23.  The relatives had requested assistance because a family member was behaving erratically and holding what they described as a "cutting tool," police said. When officers entered the home, they said they found a …
York City Standoff Prompts School Lockdown; Police Swarm Second Location York City Standoff Prompts School Lockdown; Police Swarm Second Location York City Standoff Prompts School Lockdown; Police Swarm Second Location
York City Standoff Prompts School Lockdown; Police Swarm Second Location A wanted man barricaded himself inside a Pennsylvania home, prompting a school lockdown and delaying another school’s dismissal on Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to local reports. Officers went to the 700 block of Courtland Avenue of York City around 10:30 a.m. after receiving a tip that a man wanted for attempted homicide was inside, ABC27 reported, citing a York City Police spokesperson. The man refused to come out, and the York County Quick Response Team responded and took him into custody, according to the outlet. His identity was not released. Police used tear gas before making t…
'Gunner In The Park': What Montgomery County Boy, 9, Saw Before Riding His Bicycle Home 'Gunner In The Park': What Montgomery County Boy, 9, Saw Before Riding His Bicycle Home 'Gunner In The Park': What Montgomery County Boy, 9, Saw Before Riding His Bicycle Home
'Gunner In The Park': What Montgomery County Boy, 9, Saw Before Riding His Bicycle Home A 9-year-old boy was forced to hide in a Maryland playground before fleeing on his bicycle to warn his parents about a "gunner in the park" after a hooded man emerged from the woods and unleashed a barrage of gunfire during a crowded afternoon of flag football. Now, that man is heading to prison for decades. Gaithersburg resident Kenneth Oates, 40, has been sentenced to 100 years in prison, with all but 35 years suspended, for opening fire on his on-again, off-again girlfriend and her friend at a crowded Rockville park, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. The shoo…
Walkers Find Human Remains In Wooded Area Of Middle Township: Prosecutor Walkers Find Human Remains In Wooded Area Of Middle Township: Prosecutor Walkers Find Human Remains In Wooded Area Of Middle Township: Prosecutor
Walkers Find Human Remains In Wooded Area Of Middle Township: Prosecutor Two people walking through a wooded area in Cape May County discovered human remains on Tuesday, Oct. 20, authorities said. The remains were found in the Edgewood section of Middle Township and reported to police, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Middle Township Police Chief Tracey Super said. The human remains have not been identified and the investigation is ongoing, authorities said. There is no threat to the public, authorities said.
Sanitation Worker Stabbed On While On Job In Mount Vernon Sanitation Worker Stabbed On While On Job In Mount Vernon Sanitation Worker Stabbed On While On Job In Mount Vernon
Sanitation Worker Stabbed On While On Job In Mount Vernon A sanitation worker was stabbed multiple times while performing his duties in Westchester County.  The attack happened on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and North 7th Avenue in Mount Vernon, city officials said. The victim, an employee of the Mount Vernon Department of Public Works, was carrying out his regular sanitation duties when he was attacked by a suspect, according to the city. He reportedly suffered multiple stab wounds during the encounter. The injuries were described as non-life-threatening.  The victim was transported to a loca…
Man Exposes Himself To Woman On Wildwood Park Trail: Harrisburg Police Man Exposes Himself To Woman On Wildwood Park Trail: Harrisburg Police Man Exposes Himself To Woman On Wildwood Park Trail: Harrisburg Police
Man Exposes Himself To Woman On Wildwood Park Trail: Harrisburg Police A man exposed himself to a woman on a trail at Pennsylvania park on Wednesday, Sept. 30, police said. The incident happened in the area of the Fox Run Trail in Wildwood Park, according to a Harrisburg police release issued Monday, Oct. 19. Investigators identified a person of interest who was subsequently charged in connection with the incident, police said. The release did not identify the person or specify the charges. Police are asking anyone with additional information about similar incidents in the Wildwood Park area to contact Harrisburg Police through CrimeWatch or call Dauphin Coun…
Suspicious Letter At US Senator's Office Prompts Bomb Squad Response Suspicious Letter At US Senator's Office Prompts Bomb Squad Response Suspicious Letter At US Senator's Office Prompts Bomb Squad Response
Suspicious Letter At US Senator's Office Prompts Bomb Squad Response A suspicious letter sent to Senator Dave McCormick’s Pittsburgh office prompted a bomb squad and Hazmat response on Monday, Oct. 19, Pittsburgh Public Safety told Daily Voice. The letter arrived with the mail at approximately 1:30 p.m., although police were notified “much later,” a public information officer said in an email. The Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad and Hazmat responded “out of an abundance of caution,” according to the statement provided to Daily Voice at 5:13 p.m. The letter’s contents were determined to be harmless. “The contents were found to be benign/not hazardous and there…