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WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery and carjacking that unfolded Wednesday night at a Wilmington shopping center before the suspects fled on foot and disappeared …
Armed Carjacking Sparks Manhunt After Suspects Ditch Stolen Car Read More
SHARON HILL, PA — Sharon Hill Borough police say a reported attempted carjacking Friday afternoon escalated into a second violent encounter in a neighboring community before officers located and arrested …
Attempted Carjacking Spree Ends With Arrest After Chaotic Delaware County Chase Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A night of tacos, trivia, and high-stakes fun is set to fuel a major push for cancer care in Chester County, as the Women’s Auxiliary to …
Tacos, Trivia, and a $2M Mission: Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Cancer Fundraiser Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Monroe County man barred from owning firearms was sentenced Wednesday to 40 to 80 years in state prison after authorities uncovered a sweeping gun possession scheme …
Pa. Felon Gets 40–80 Years After Arsenal Bust Exposes Straw Gun Scheme Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia entrepreneur who built a business around the promise of cutting-edge vertical farming technology was sentenced Wednesday to three years in federal prison for defrauding customers …
Vertical Farm Founder Gets 3 Years for Fraud, Tax Evasion Scheme Read More
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