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MIDDLETOWN, DE — A 22-year-old Middletown man is facing arson, robbery and other charges after police allege a violent disturbance inside a residence included assaults, threats, interference with a 911 …
Violent Middletown Disturbance Leads to Arson, Robbery Charges Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 60-year-old Philadelphia man has been indicted on federal arson and civil rights charges stemming from a July 5 fire at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center, a …
Philadelphia Man Indicted in Mosque Arson Civil Rights Case Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in connection with an arson investigation following an early morning fire last …
Who Is Police Searching For After Early Morning West Chester Fire? Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Upper Merion Township Police are seeking the public’s help as investigators work to identify whoever is responsible for a series of intentionally set fires at …
Who Keeps Setting Fires at Swedeland Park? Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posthumously awarded its Hometown Hero honor to fallen Philadelphia Fire Department Captain Sean Williamson, recognizing the veteran …
Fallen Philadelphia Firefighter Named Hometown Hero Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police and the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a Wilmington man Saturday night after authorities said he barricaded himself inside a Wawa manager’s office, …
Barricaded Wawa Standoff Erupts Into Fire and Taser Arrest Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Armstrong County woman has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for intentionally setting fire to her …
Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced for Arson and Insurance Fraud in Repeat Offense Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Northampton County Judge has sentenced Yzire Jenkins-Rowe, 28, of Collegeville, to 27½ to 60 years in state prison for his role in the brutal 2018 killing …
Justice Delivered: Man Sentenced for Brutal Murder of Teen Left Burned and Stabbed Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Authorities are actively pursuing leads in a homicide investigation after a fatal arson occurred on November 12, 2024, in the 1400 block of N. 61st Street.
Who Set the Fire? Search for Suspect in Deadly Philadelphia Arson Intensifies Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the findings of an independent security review conducted by Jeffrey Miller Consulting following the April 13, 2025, arson attack at the …
Independent Security Review Proposes Changes After Governor’s Residence Arson Attack Read More