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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that two former Penn State University students have pleaded guilty to hazing and reckless endangerment. The charges stem from a 2017 hazing …
Two Former Penn State Students Plead Guilty in Hazing Death Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Tuesday, an indictment against eight members and associates of the Philadelphia gang known as Omerta was unsealed. The charges include racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, …
Eight Members of Philadelphia Gang Indicted on Multiple Charges Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a crackdown on public assistance fraud, the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) has filed felony charges against 47 individuals. The allegations involve fraudulent activities resulting …
State Inspector General Charges 47 in Alleged Public Assistance Fraud Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — David Romero, a 68-year-old resident of Lancaster, PA, was sentenced on Friday to 30 months in prison for passport forgery and possession of counterfeit passports. The sentencing …
Lancaster Man Sentenced for Passport Forgery and Counterfeit Card Possession Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced additional charges this week in the tragic case of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland’s death. Her father, Rendell Hoagland, 52, and …
Parents Face New Charges in the Death of 12-Year-Old Malinda Hoagland Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Lester Santana III, a 34-year-old from Philadelphia, pleaded guilty on Thursday to evading security requirements at Philadelphia International Airport. The plea was entered before United States District …
Former Airline Employee Pleads Guilty to Airport Security Evasion Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — Gabriel Rivera-Otero, 39, and Angel Reyes-Valdez, 48, were convicted this week for their involvement in a large-scale fentanyl operation. Both men were found guilty of possessing and …
Two Convicted in Major Philadelphia Fentanyl Bust Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Rafael Vega-Rodriguez, a 42-year-old resident of Reading, PA, received a 540-month prison sentence for attempting to murder three FBI agents. The sentence, handed down by United States …
Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Shooting at FBI Agents Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Kellie Nicole Morman, a resident of Philadelphia, was arrested on July 24, 2024, by the North Coventry Police Department. The arrest followed a traffic stop and was …
Philadelphia Woman Arrested in Connection with Drug Charges Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A couple from Washington County, Drew Divelbliss, 36, and Lauren Divelbliss, 40, were arrested on Tuesday in connection with an alleged large-scale drug manufacturing lab. The lab, …
Pennsylvania Couple Arrested in Alleged Drug Manufacturing Operation Read More