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WILMINGTON, DE — A reported shots-fired call in a north Wilmington neighborhood led police to a vehicle stop and the arrest of a 30-year-old man now facing multiple gun-related charges, …
Gun, Ammo Seized After Shots Fired Report Sparks Wilmington Arrest Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — A reported $4,100 retail theft, a countywide human trafficking operation, disorderly conduct complaints, and multiple traffic and safety incidents kept Wyomissing police officers busy throughout Thursday, January …
$4,100 Retail Theft and Human Trafficking Sting Mark Busy Wyomissing Day Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — A Parkesburg man was taken into custody after police alleged his report of a stolen vehicle collapsed under investigation, revealing that the car had been wrecked and …
Stolen Car Claim Unravels After Wrecked Vehicle Found, Police Say Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A Glenmoore man already facing charges stemming from an alleged knife threat was hit with new criminal counts this week after investigators determined he repeatedly contacted …
Jail Calls Spark New Charges in Kennett Square Threat Case, Police Say Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — A wave of new state investment is set to reshape parks, trails, and waterways across Chester and Montgomery counties after more than $3.6 million in grants was …
$3.6M Surge for Parks and Trails Transforms SD44 Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Potter County jury has convicted a repeat felon who authorities say opened fire outside a crowded Coudersport bar, bringing a violent confrontation to a close more …
Gunfire Outside Small-Town Bar Lands Repeat Felon Convicted, Faces Sentencing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State and federal authorities announced sweeping charges this week against a Philadelphia man accused of trafficking so-called “ghost guns,” firearms without serial numbers that investigators say were …
Six Felonies Filed in Alleged Ghost Gun Pipeline Feeding Philly Streets Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal prosecutors on Thursday unveiled sweeping charges against 26 people accused in what authorities describe as a far-reaching bribery and point-shaving scheme that allegedly sought to manipulate …
Federal Probe Alleges Global Plot to Fix College Hoops and Pro Games Read More
NEWARK, DE — A reported burglary in progress in a quiet Newark neighborhood escalated into a violent confrontation Wednesday afternoon, ending with a Middletown man in custody and facing a …
Knives, Broken Glass, and a Barefoot Flight End in Newark Burglary Arrest Read More
SHARON HILL, PA — A suspected fraud involving Pennsylvania Skills Machine vouchers at a neighborhood convenience store led to an arrest after the alleged suspect returned to the same business …
$2,600 Gaming Voucher Scam Unravels When Suspect Returns to Sharon Hill Store Read More