PA Resident Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting After Gunfire Erupts During Police Response PA Resident Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting After Gunfire Erupts During Police Response
PA Resident Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting After Gunfire Erupts During Police Response A resident was killed after allegedly opening fire on police officers responding to reports of gunshots in a Pennsylvania neighborhood, authorities announced Sunday, June 7. Upper Allen Township police were dispatched to the 25 block of Oakwood Avenue for a report of shots fired in the residential community, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office. When officers arrived, they were fired upon by a resident from inside the home, investigators said. Officers returned fire "to stop the action," according to state police. The armed resident w…
Foot Doctor Who Groped Patients While Fueling Opioid Addiction Sentenced: PA AG Foot Doctor Who Groped Patients While Fueling Opioid Addiction Sentenced: PA AG
Foot Doctor Who Groped Patients While Fueling Opioid Addiction Sentenced: PA AG Patients said a Pennsylvania foot doctor got handys with them during appointments while keeping them dependent on opioids. Now, he's been sentenced. Women who accused a western Pennsylvania podiatrist of groping them during medical appointments while keeping them dependent on opioid prescriptions confronted him in court as he was sentenced Wednesday, May 27, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office. Dr. Matthew James Sabo, 52, who operates offices in several western Pennsylvania counties, pleaded guilty to overprescribing opioids to patients, assaulting patients, and illegall…
Driver Killed After Domestic Incident In Airborne Bensalem Crash ID'd (UPDATE) Driver Killed After Domestic Incident In Airborne Bensalem Crash ID'd (UPDATE)
Driver Killed After Domestic Incident In Airborne Bensalem Crash ID'd (Update) The driver who was killed after fleeing a domestic-related incident and causing a violent multi-vehicle crash in Bucks County, has been identified by coroner. Anatolli Krylomaka, 22, died from blunt impact injuries suffered in the crash, Bucks County Coroner Patti Campi said. The crash happened at Bristol Road and Chestnut Avenue around 4:48 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, according to Bensalem Township police. Investigators said Krylomaka had been involved in a domestic-related incident earlier in Lower Southampton Township before driving away at a high rate of speed on Bristol Road. Police sai…
20-Year-Old US Army Soldier From PA Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley In Kansas 20-Year-Old US Army Soldier From PA Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley In Kansas
20-Year-Old US Army Soldier From PA Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley In Kansas A mother says she is "broken" after the death of her 20-year-old son, a Pennsylvania native serving with the U.S. Army in Kansas. Charles "Chunkie" Aloysius Ciancaglione Jr., a lifelong resident of Media, passed away on Friday, May 30, while stationed in Kansas with the United States Army, according to his obituary released by Nolan Fidale Funeral Homes Friday, June 5. Ciancaglione was assigned to Fort Riley and had risen to the rank of Cavalry Scout after enlisting on March 22, 2024. He served as an operator for Bradley Fighting Vehicles, according to the obituary. A member of Penncrest H…
Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home
Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home A Penn State senior weeks away from graduation was shot and killed while walking home just steps from his South Philadelphia house during an apparent cellphone robbery early Saturday morning, police and family members said. William J. "Billy" Schmidt, 22, was walking home when he was shot on the 1900 block of Durfor Street at approximately 1:32 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, according to Philadelphia police. Officers from the city's 1st District responded to a report of a person with a gun and found Schmidt lying in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest, police said. He was tr…
Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72 Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72
Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72 A familiar face from two beloved TV worlds is being remembered by fans across generations. Anthony Head, the British actor known for "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Ted Lasso," and "Merlin," died after complications from pneumonia, according to multiple reports on Friday, June 5. NBC News reported that Head’s family confirmed his death. BBC News also reported that his daughters, Emily Head and Daisy Head, said he died surrounded by family. He was 72. Head was best known to many US viewers as Rupert Giles, the librarian, Watcher, and mentor to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy Summers in "Buffy T…
17-Year-Old Killed, 2 Others Wounded In Triple Shooting In Pennsylvania 17-Year-Old Killed, 2 Others Wounded In Triple Shooting In Pennsylvania
17-Year-Old Killed, 2 Others Wounded In Triple Shooting In Pennsylvania A 17-year-old boy was killed and two other people were wounded in a shooting in Allentown, police announced on Sunday, June 7. Allentown Police responded to the intersection of North Jay Street and East North Street at approximately 10:01 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, for reports of a shooting, according to a media release issued Sunday. When officers arrived, they found three victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Allentown Police and Allentown EMS rendered aid before all three victims were transported to area hospitals, police said. One of the victims later died from their injuries,…
Baby Girl Dropped, Shaken To Death By Pennsylvania Man Baby Girl Dropped, Shaken To Death By Pennsylvania Man
Baby Girl Dropped, Shaken To Death By Pennsylvania Man A Harrisburg man has been convicted and sentenced in the death of a 3-month-old Pennsylvania baby girl, bringing an end to a case Daily Voice has followed since the infant was hospitalized. Eriezer Melendez Jr., 38, pleaded nolo contendere to third-degree murder during a March 19 hearing before Perry County President Judge Kenneth A. Mummah, according to court records obtained by Daily Voice. A nolo contendere plea means a defendant does not admit guilt but accepts conviction and punishment. Under the plea agreement, five additional charges were dismissed. The case began on Nov. 15, 2024,…
Hidden Camera Found In Shampoo Bottle Leads To 100+ Charges Against PA Man: AG Hidden Camera Found In Shampoo Bottle Leads To 100+ Charges Against PA Man: AG
Hidden Camera Found In Shampoo Bottle Leads To 100+ Charges Against PA Man: AG A child discovered a hidden camera concealed inside a shampoo bottle, leading investigators to uncover disturbing recordings inside a Pennsylvania home. A hidden camera concealed inside a shampoo bottle led investigators to uncover child sexual abuse material recordings inside a southwestern Pennsylvania home, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, May 27. Adam Benjamin Arena, 46, formerly of Fayette County and now living in Montgomery County, was charged this week with more than 100 felony offenses related to the production and possession of child abuse material, along with d…
PA Dental Clinic HIV, Hepatitis Exposure Probe Continues As Suspended Dentist's Hearing Delayed PA Dental Clinic HIV, Hepatitis Exposure Probe Continues As Suspended Dentist's Hearing Delayed
PA Dental Clinic HIV, Hepatitis Exposure Probe Continues As Suspended Dentist's Hearing Delayed A dental clinic remains closed and its dentist remains suspended after a scheduled hearing was delayed, according to Pennsylvania Department of State records shared with Daily Voice on Friday, June 5. Kirti Chopra, D.D.S., the sole dentist at Smiles at Rittenhouse Square, remains under an emergency suspension order issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry after investigators alleged unsafe infection-control practices at the clinic, located at 255 S. 17th St., Suite 2507, in Philadelphia. A preliminary hearing had been scheduled for Monday, June 8, to determine whether a prima fac…
Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response? Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response?
Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response? It's not too late to see the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, June 8. As long as you have $8,800 to spare, at a minimum. That's pocket change for President Donald Trump, who is expected to attend the game. When told that most Americans can't afford tickets to marquee sporting events, Trump offered a blunt response: "It's sort of semi-free to watch it on TV. That's the way life goes," said the president, who spent his Friday at a Wisconsin event for "some of the most loyal, hardworking patriots," farmers. …
Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan
Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan A family’s desperate search overseas has ended in heartbreak. James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover, Alabama, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, multiple reports said Saturday, June 6. Click here for a new, updated story - 'Unimaginable Loss': Family Shares Heartbreak After Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan His body was found by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother, Nancy Higginbotham, said on social media. A cause of death had not been released. Kyoto police had not found evidence suggesting foul play in…
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals A pill taken at bedtime may still be making decisions for drivers the next morning. A small clinical trial found that quetiapine, a psychiatric drug commonly known by the brand name Seroquel, may impair next-day reaction time and driving performance when used as an off-label sleep aid, StudyFinds reports. The study was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Quetiapine is approved to treat conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also widely prescribed at lower doses for sleep problems, though that is considered off-label use. The trial involved 15 …
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…
Former Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG Former Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG
Former Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG A man is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from his disabled former stepson after the teen's mother died, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, June 2. Christopher O. Johnson, 38, of Montgomery County, was charged after an Office of Attorney General investigation found he allegedly took life insurance payouts belonging to his former stepson, according to the release. Investigators say Johnson stole more than $100,000 over a three-month period following the victim's mother's death from a stroke in 2025. The victim, now 19, has lifelong cognitive and neurodevel…
PA Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Florida Hotel Room During Duty Assignment PA Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Florida Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
PA Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Florida Hotel Room During Duty Assignment A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss. Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said. The Bra…
FBI Still Hunting PA Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations FBI Still Hunting PA Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations
FBI Still Hunting PA Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to collect money from family, friends, and strangers remains on the FBI's Most Wanted fugitive list years after being indicted on federal fraud charges. Vanessa O'Rourke, formerly of Harleysville, Montgomery County, is wanted on 15 counts of wire fraud after allegedly claiming she had glioblastoma, a terminal form of brain cancer, and soliciting donations for treatment she never received, according to the FBI and federal prosecutors. Federal investigators say O'Rourke falsely told family and friends she needed financial help…
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships' Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships'
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships' The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" said they'll stay with the iconic newsmagazine, but echoed criticisms that CBS News has faced over its changes under controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced their decision in a joint message to colleagues on Friday, June 5. The memo was first reported by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. The statement follows weeks of turmoil at CBS News, highlighted by a purge at "60 Minutes" that saw the firings of correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia…
Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes
Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes Two Lancaster County nursing home workers accused of physically and verbally abusing dementia patients will have their cases move forward after waiving their preliminary hearings, prosecutors announced on Thursday, June 4. Antoine J. McLeod, 53, of Lower Windsor Township, and Kiara Marie Elvir, 30, of Lancaster, waived their preliminary hearings before Judge Brian Chudzik on Tuesday, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Elvir is charged with Abuse of a Care-Dependent Person following an incident involving a dementia patient at Magnolias of Lancaster on Rohrerstown R…
‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ ‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ
‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ A third man has admitted his role in a disturbing online network dedicated to creating and distributing videos showing the torture and sexual abuse of baby monkeys, federal authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Hugh T. Campbell of Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court in Cincinnati to conspiring to create and distribute so-called "animal crush" videos, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Campbell participated in online groups dedicated to creating and sharing videos depicting extreme violence and sexual abuse involving monkeys, investigators said. According to court do…
Fatal E-Bike Crash In PA Claims 71-Year-Old Rider Fatal E-Bike Crash In PA Claims 71-Year-Old Rider
Fatal E-Bike Crash In PA Claims 71-Year-Old Rider A 71-year-old man has died after an e-bike crash in Pennsylvania, the authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Phillip M. Park, of Alburtis, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest at 7:58 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. An autopsy completed on Wednesday, June 3, determined Park died from complications of blunt force injuries sustained in an e-bike accident. His death was ruled accidental, the coroner's office said. Investigators said Park was operating an e-bike when he suffered an unwitnessed fall. The crash happened in t…
34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In PA Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom 34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In PA Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom
34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In PA Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom A woman whose remains were discovered in a Pennsylvania farm field more than three decades ago has finally been identified, bringing long-awaited answers to a family that never stopped searching, officials announced on Thursday, June 4. Nuria C. Rodriguez, of Bronx, New York, was positively identified on April 14 through forensic genetic genealogy after spending 34 years known only as "Christman Jane Doe," according to the Berks County Coroner's Office. The case began on June 3, 1992, when a farmer discovered a human skull in freshly turned soil along Christman Road in Windsor Township. A …
Hundreds Of Rats, Dead Rodents Found In Condemned PA Home: Court Docs Hundreds Of Rats, Dead Rodents Found In Condemned PA Home: Court Docs
Hundreds Of Rats, Dead Rodents Found In Condemned PA Home: Court Docs A condemned Pennsylvania home packed with hundreds of rats, dead rodents stored in a freezer, and ammonia-filled air has led to criminal charges against two residents, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, June 4. Thomas Paul Busch II, 37, and Jennifer Marie Busch, 43, were charged after Steelton police and animal cruelty investigators found what authorities described as dangerous and inhumane living conditions inside a condemned home on the 40 block of South Harrisburg Street, according to criminal complaints and affidavits. The pair are each charged with Felo…
Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report
Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report David Krumholtz appeared in one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time, but don't expect those residual checks to fund a sleigh ride. The 48-year-old Bergen County dad of two recently revealed what he earns these days from "The Santa Clause" movies with Tim Allen, in which he played Bernard the Head Elf in the 1994 hit and its 2002 sequel. Krumholtz shared the figure with Page Six during a press day last month for "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been," the Broadway revival of Eric Bentley's 1972 play, the outlet exclusively reported. While discussing residual payments, Krumholtz ex…
Woman Says Attack 'Changed My Life Forever' As PA Man Learns Fate Woman Says Attack 'Changed My Life Forever' As PA Man Learns Fate
Woman Says Attack 'Changed My Life Forever' As PA Man Learns Fate A woman who said a sexual assault "changed my life forever" shared the lasting impact of the attack as the man who admitted raping her appeared for sentencing in Lancaster County Court, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 3. Elliot Matthew Nguyen, 25, of East Earl Township, pleaded guilty in January to rape by forcible compulsion, sexual assault, two counts of aggravated indecent assault, and two counts of indecent assault, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. The charges stemmed from an attack at a residence in the 5500 block of Division Highway in June 2025. …
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation 'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation A tense radio exchange near a busy airport is now part of a federal investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call involving a JetBlue flight and a smaller aircraft in Florida near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to multiple reports. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 1, as JetBlue Flight 1256 was approaching the airport in Broward County, Florida, CBS News reported. Simple Flying reported that the JetBlue aircraft was an Airbus A321neo arriving from Guayaquil, Ecuador. The smaller aircraft was registered to …
'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death
'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death A familiar face from big-screen hits and prime-time crime dramas has been identified in a deadly Los Angeles case. Actor James Handy, 81, died after being stabbed on Wednesday, June 3, in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, according to authorities. Officers were called around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to a home in the 19200 block of Erwin Street regarding an unknown trouble report, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD said the 911 caller stated, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin." Police found Handy unconscious in the front yard with a…
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places For anyone dreaming of a waterfront address, this ranking may require a very deep breath. Monaco was named the world’s most expensive city in the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. The tiny city-state topped the report’s list of most expensive cities, with prime real estate averaging $38,800 per square meter. That means a 100-square-meter apartment, or about 1,076 square feet, would average about $3.88 million. New York City ranked second, with prime real estate averaging $27,500 per square meter. Hong Kong followed at $26,300 per square…
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For 'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as someone saying they are running late or trying to reach another person. The trap is the reply. Experian says wrong-number texts are often the first step in romance or employment scams. Scammers may also use AI messaging bots to target large numbers of people at once. Even a polite answer, such as telling the sender they have the wrong number, can show a scammer that the phone line is active…
Body Recovered From Susquehanna River Near Boat Launch In Central PA (DEVELOPING) Body Recovered From Susquehanna River Near Boat Launch In Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Body Recovered From Susquehanna River Near Boat Launch In Central PA (Developing) A death investigation is underway after a body was recovered from the Susquehanna River in Dauphin County on Thursday, June 4. Emergency crews were dispatched to the area just north of the Steelton Boat Launch shortly before 3:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a body in the water around 3:23 p.m., according to Dauphin County dispatch. The Swatara Township Police Department and Dauphin County Coroner's Office were called to the scene as part of the response. The body was recovered and the scene was later cleared. Additional details about the person's identity and the circumstances surrou…
Jan. 6 Rioter Lands Pentagon Job Jan. 6 Rioter Lands Pentagon Job
Jan. 6 Rioter Lands Pentagon Job A former New Jersey high school graduate who pleaded guilty in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot has been hired for a position at the Pentagon, according to published reports. Elias Irizarry, 24, previously of Montclair, was apparently appointed to a role within the Defense Department after previously pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from the Capitol breach (click here for the complaint). He later pleaded guilty to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds and was sentenced to 14 days in jail and later pardoned by President Trump. Irizarry …