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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County will mark International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 with a public remembrance in West Chester after overdose fatalities declined 20% over four years, …
“Night of Light” to Shine on Overdose Loss, Recovery in Chester County Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a masked suspect accused of chasing and threatening a 40-year-old woman in Center City, causing her to fall …
Masked Suspect Sought After Frightening Center City Assault Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — Agostino Abbatiello, 24, surrendered Tuesday and was denied bail after prosecutors accused him of serving as a principal supplier in a cocaine-trafficking operation involving Penn State …
Penn State Cocaine Case Ringleader Surrenders, Bail Denied Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected in the fatal shooting of an off-duty Philadelphia police officer Sunday in the 7200 block …
Police Seek Suspect in Killing of Off-Duty Philadelphia Officer Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — Fourteen people face charges in connection with an alleged cocaine-trafficking operation centered largely on Penn State University students and two fraternity houses, according to the Pennsylvania …
14 Charged in Penn State Cocaine Trafficking Investigation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A former Western Pennsylvania Ukrainian Catholic priest faces multiple felony charges after state investigators accused him of misappropriating more than $740,000 involving churches, church-related entities and his …
Former Priest Accused of Exploiting Churches, Mother in $740K Case Read More
HOCKESSIN, DE — A 36-year-old Hockessin man faces multiple felony charges after Delaware State Police allege he repeatedly entered a Wawa early Sunday morning, threatened employees with a knife and …
Man Charged After Frightening Knife Attack at Hockessin Wawa Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Wyomissing Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in an alleged $320 retail theft from a local business. Police reported that the …
Police Seek Person of Interest in Wyomissing Retail Theft Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is directing communities toward a treatment-first approach to homelessness and substance use, releasing a federal toolkit that prioritizes addiction and mental-health services alongside housing …
HHS, HUD Push Treatment-First Model for Homelessness Read More
MORGANTOWN, PA — A 33-year-old man faces theft, receiving stolen property and fleeing police charges after Caernarvon Township Police allege he entered employee vehicles at Hollywood Casino before leading officers …
Casino Theft Probe Leads to Chaotic Chase, Crash and Arrest Read More