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HARRISBURG, PA — Eight defendants charged with misdemeanor drug offenses in an alleged cocaine-trafficking operation involving Penn State University students and two fraternities have waived their preliminary hearings, advancing their …
Eight Defendants Waive Hearings in Penn State Cocaine Case Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia police are searching for an unidentified suspect accused of shooting a 57-year-old man in the leg in West Philadelphia last month. According to the Philadelphia Police …
Gunman Sought After 57-Year-Old Shot in West Philadelphia Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man who was not a U.S. citizen when he voted in the 2024 general election pleaded guilty Wednesday, October 14, to a federal voting offense, …
Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Vote in 2024 Election Read More
BEAR, DE — Two 16-year-old boys face multiple felony charges after New Castle County police allegedly caught them attempting to break into vehicles at an apartment complex early Monday, Oct. …
Two Teens Face Felony Charges After Attempted Car Break-Ins Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials brought together teams from 14 counties and cities Tuesday, October 13, to develop local gun violence prevention plans, extending a statewide public safety initiative that …
Pennsylvania Targets Gun Violence With Local Action Plans Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia police are searching for three unidentified suspects accused of damaging an ATM and setting fire to a commercial property during an alleged burglary earlier this month. …
Philadelphia Police Seek Three Suspects in ATM Attack, Arson Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — A 28-year-old man faces felony theft charges after Parkesburg police allegedly intercepted a scheme targeting a resident’s retirement savings, following an earlier $30,000 cash payment to someone …
Parkesburg Pension Scam Leads to Arrest, $350,000 Bail Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester police have increased patrols around borough parks and neighborhoods following an alleged assault on a woman walking along a trail near Everhart Park, as …
West Chester Police Increase Patrols After Woman Assaulted on Trail Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester police are searching for two suspects accused of completing more than $4,000 in fraudulent transactions at a Walgreens store without paying for the purchases. …
Suspects Sought in $4,000 Fraud at West Chester Walgreens Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Federal and state regulators are seeking financial penalties and potential incarceration for Martin Shkreli, alleging that the former pharmaceutical executive violated a lifetime industry ban by trading …
FTC Seeks Penalties, Possible Jail Time Over Pharma Trading Ban Read More