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PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Montgomery County woman who orchestrated a sweeping fraud scheme that siphoned nearly $1.75 million in federal disaster aid after Hurricane Ida was sentenced to five years …
FEMA Fraud Ringleader Gets Five Years for $1.7M Hurricane Ida Scam Read MoreAVONDALE, PA — Pennsylvania State Police at the Avondale barracks investigated a series of unrelated incidents across southern Chester County in recent days, ranging from multiple traffic crashes to a …
Crashes, Death Probe, and Mail Incident Draw State Police Response in Southern Chester County Read More
NEW CASTLE, DE — A routine traffic stop along the Route 9 corridor late Tuesday escalated into multiple arrests after detectives allege they uncovered a handgun and a large quantity …
Traffic Stop on Route 9 Uncovers Gun, Large Marijuana Seizure, Four Arrested Read More
UPPER CHICHESTER, PA — Upper Chichester Township police arrested two individuals following an alleged attempted theft involving a fraudulent check at a local bank, an incident authorities say unfolded quickly …
Fraudulent Check Attempt at Delco Bank Leads to Arrests After Quick Police Response Read More
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA — Lower Moreland Township police say a traffic stop triggered by a stolen license plate alert led to multiple arrests and the discovery of an outstanding warrant …
Stolen Plate Stop Widens as Passenger’s Identity Deception Draws Arrest Read More
EXTON, PA — Nearly 300 Chester County seniors will soon be riding SEPTA for free after a local outreach event helped older residents secure Senior Key Cards that eliminate transit …
Nearly 300 Chester County Seniors Get Free SEPTA Rides Through Exton Event Read More
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA — A routine license plate alert led to a traffic stop that police say uncovered a stolen vehicle, stolen identification numbers, and drugs in Lower Moreland Township …
Stolen Plate Stop Unravels Deeper Allegations in Lower Moreland Traffic Arrest Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, on Wednesday, joined AARP to warn older residents about the rising threat of identity theft and fraud, outlining how scammers operated in …
Scam Losses Surge as AG Warns Seniors During Identity Theft Awareness Week Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Wyomissing police officers responded to a wide range of routine calls, traffic incidents, and public safety matters throughout the borough on Tuesday, January 27, reflecting a steady …
Routine Calls, Traffic Stops Mark Busy Day for Wyomissing Police Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Pennsylvania State Police at the Embreeville barracks investigated a series of traffic crashes across Chester County in mid-January, with icy conditions, alleged unsafe speeds, and driver …
Snow, Speed, and Sudden Turns Fuel String of Crashes Across Chester County Read More