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LABELLE, PA — A 42-year-old inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Fayette has died after being found unresponsive in his cell earlier this month, prompting a Pennsylvania State Police …
Inmate’s Sudden Collapse at SCI Fayette Sparks State Police Investigation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, state transportation and law enforcement leaders warned Pennsylvanians to expect heightened enforcement on the roads throughout the holiday season, launching a coordinated push to curb …
Holiday Crackdown Begins as Pennsylvania Targets Distracted and Impaired Drivers Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A series of crashes, traffic stops, thefts, and unusual police calls kept Pennsylvania State Police busy across Chester County in mid-November, according to newly released public …
A String of Crashes, Investigations, and Odd Calls Keep Troopers Busy in Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration on Monday released the results of this year’s Operation Safe Stop, a statewide enforcement initiative targeting motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses. The …
Statewide Crackdown Reveals Surge in Drivers Ignoring School Bus Stop Laws Read More
NORRISTOWN, PA — A two-month multi-agency operation aimed at dismantling drug trafficking routes between Philadelphia and its surrounding counties has led to nearly 100 arrests, the seizure of a dozen …
Operation Clean Sweep Nets 100 Arrests, Guns, and Fentanyl in Regional Crackdown Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Somerset County Sheriff Dustin Weir has been charged with corruption of minors following an alleged incident involving a teenage girl …
Somerset County Sheriff Charged After Alleged Misconduct at Youth Event Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration recognized nine students and three school bus drivers on Wednesday for their contributions to promoting school bus safety during a ceremony at the State …
Chester County’s Krapf School Bus Drivers Earn Top Honors in State Safety Competition Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Shapiro Administration brought together educators, transportation officials, and law enforcement to address one of Pennsylvania’s most persistent public safety challenges: teen driver safety. The …
Teen Driver Safety Forum Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Protect Young Motorists Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Shapiro Administration joined the Keystone Contractors Association (KCA) at the construction site of the future Veterans Village in Harrisburg to confront a growing concern …
Pennsylvania Construction Leaders Unite to Combat Opioid Misuse Among Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Quakertown woman faces multiple felony charges after investigators say her actions behind the wheel led to a deadly crash that killed two people and injured a …
Speed, Cellphone, and Tragedy: Quakertown Woman Charged in Deadly Crash Read More