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PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced the launch of a public awareness campaign aimed at discouraging violent crime, specifically robbery and gun crimes, throughout the Eastern …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) today announced that the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Council has voted to issue a disaster emergency declaration to allow Gov. Tom Wolf …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf today provided an update on the steps the commonwealth is taking in response to violence and looting following peaceful protests across Pennsylvania over the …
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During this time of shelter-in-place and community lockdowns, the landscape of criminal activity has changed dramatically. In an analysis done by The Economist of data collected from five large cities, most crime …
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NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Southern Chester County Regional Police have charged Dana A. McKelvey, age 36, of Lincoln University with Strangulation, Simple Assault, and Harassment following a physical …
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PARKESBURG, PA — Parkesburg Borough Police Department arrested and charged Jeffery Carr, age 49, after a child abuse investigation, where it is alleged Carr physically assaulted a 4-year-old victim on …
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NEW GARDEN, PA — Miguel Arriaga-Pineda, age 27, of Toughkenamon was arrested and charged with Strangulation, Simple Assault, and related summary offenses, following a physical altercation, during which he allegedly …
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CAERNARVON, PA — A man is charged with homicide regarding the death of a woman found Monday night in her Caernarvon Township home, state Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Tom Wolf, joined by legislators, community leaders, advocates, and students at Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Social Justice asked the General Assembly to help …
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HARRISBURG, PA —Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine this week highlighted the issue of teen dating violence and encouraged residents to talk about this emerging public health threat, which not …
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