Easton, PA
News
PA Man Arrested After Fire For Inappropriately Touching Teen: Affidavit PA Man Arrested After Fire For Inappropriately Touching Teen: Affidavit
PA Man Arrested After Fire For Inappropriately Touching Teen: Affidavit A Palmer Township man known for hosting foreign exchange students was arrested following a fire at his home and is accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior with high school students, authorities announced Thursday, Nov. 21. Andrew Wolke, 53, is charged with multiple offenses, including: Felony 3: Corruption of Minors – Defendant Age 18 or Above. Felony 3: Unlawful Contact with Minor – Sexual Offenses. Misdemeanor 2: Indecent Assault of a Person Less Than 16 Years of Age. Summary: Harassment – Subjecting Another to Physical Contact. Wolke, who regularly hosted foreign exchange studen…

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by Jillian Pikora
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Person Narrowly Escapes Late-Night Apartment Blaze In Newburgh Person Narrowly Escapes Late-Night Apartment Blaze In Newburgh
Person Narrowly Escapes Late-Night Apartment Blaze In Newburgh A late-night fire at an apartment complex in the region saw one individual's narrow escape and left three firefighters needing medical attention as local fire crews battled intense flames. The blaze occurred in Orange County around 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 39 Kenny Court in Newburgh. According to Mike Neppl, Chief of Staff of Newburgh, firefighters encountered heavy flames billowing from the building's second story.  A rapid response saw a second alarm issued as teams searched for reported individuals trapped inside. One person managed a harrowing escape by jumping from a seco…

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by Daily Voice
Langhorne-Penndel, PA
Police & Fire
Fire Leaves 8 Hospitalized After Blazing Through Adjoining Homes In Langhorne: PA State Police Fire Leaves 8 Hospitalized After Blazing Through Adjoining Homes In Langhorne: PA State Police
Fire Leaves 8 Hospitalized After Blazing Through Adjoining Homes In Langhorne: PA State Police A fire blazed through two Bucks County homes, causing eight people to be hospitalized, according to the Pennsylvania State Police in a Wednesday, Nov. 20 news release. The fire started in a residence at 146 West Richardson Avenue in Langhorne Borough at 5:20 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, state police said. Flames quickly spread to the adjoining residence next door at 144 West Richardson Avenue. Multiple fire departments responded to the scene to assist with extinguishing the fire, according to state police. One unconscious resident was rescued by fire crews and seven others self-evacuate…

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by Merriell Moyer
Hempstead, NY
Police & Fire
2 Firefighters Injured After Blaze Breaks Out At Woodmere Home 2 Firefighters Injured After Blaze Breaks Out At Woodmere Home
2 Firefighters Injured After Blaze Breaks Out At Woodmere Home A house fire on Long Island left two firefighters injured. The blaze broke out at about 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Woodmere at a home on Mosher Avenue. Responders arrived to find flames emanating from the rear of the residence. All occupants were evacuated safely, while multiple fire departments, led by the Woodmere Fire Department, worked to extinguish the blaze. The two injured firefighters declined medical treatment.  No other injuries were reported.  The home suffered moderate structural damage and varying degrees of smoke, fire, and water damage.  The Nassau C…

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by Joe Lombardi
Greenfield, MA
Police & Fire
1 Dead, Another Hospitalized Following Late-Night Greenfield Fire 1 Dead, Another Hospitalized Following Late-Night Greenfield Fire
1 Dead, Another Hospitalized Following Late-Night Greenfield Fire Firefighters were called to a house fire around 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 52 Silver St. in Greenfield with reports of multiple people trapped inside, the Massachusetts Fire Marshal said.  Greenfield firefighters beat back flames before they could make it inside. Once they did they found one person dead and two others suffering injuries. Authorities did not release the victim's name. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death.  A second victim was taken to the hospital, and their condition is unknown. A third p…

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by Josh Lanier
Camp Hill, PA
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys PA House; Photos Show Intense Blaze Fire Destroys PA House; Photos Show Intense Blaze
Fire Destroys PA House; Photos Show Intense Blaze 200 block of West Pine StreetA fire destroyed a home in Cumberland County on Wednesday morning, according to officials. Fire crews responded to a house fire on the 200 block of West Pine Street in South Middleton Township around 9:50 a.m.  Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames and thick smoke engulfing the structure, as seen in photos from the scene. Details on possible injuries have not been released, but two people were displaced and assisted by the Red Cross. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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by Jillian Pikora
Warwick, NY
Police & Fire
Search Warrant Leads To Child Porn Charge For Pine Island 60-Year-Old Search Warrant Leads To Child Porn Charge For Pine Island 60-Year-Old
Search Warrant Leads To Child Porn Charge For Pine Island 60-Year-Old A Hudson Valley code enforcement officer and fire investigator has been charged with allegedly possessing materials showing obscene sexual performances by a child. Orange County resident John Orr, age 60, of Pine Island, was charged on Wednesday, Nov. 6, following the execution of a search warrant by the New York State Police and the town of Warwick Police on Glenwood Road, in the Town of Warwick, said Trooper Steven Nvel. After the search, Nevel said Orr was arrested, processed, and released on an appearance ticket.  The investigation is continuing by State Police Monroe BCI and the …

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by Kathy Reakes
Norwalk, CT
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Norwalk Garage Repair Shop Firefighters Battle Blaze At Norwalk Garage Repair Shop
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Norwalk Garage Repair Shop Firefighters in Fairfield County were able to quickly douse the flames at a garage repair shop on Friday afternoon, Nov. 1.  Norwalk firefighters were called to 13 North Taylor Street just before 1:30 p.m. A garage converted into a repair shop near a row of storage units had caught on fire.  Crews were able to put out the blaze before it spread or anyone was injured, the fire department said.  Authorities are investigating what sparked the blaze. 

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by Josh Lanier
Stafford, VA
Police & Fire
Chickens Perish, Structures Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire In Stafford County Chickens Perish, Structures Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire In Stafford County
Chickens Perish, Structures Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire In Stafford County An eagle-eyed paramedic was able to alert fire crews to an overnight blaze in Stafford County that damaged several structures. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, Oct. 26, Stafford County Fire and Rescue units were alerted to a fire in the 500 block of Wyne Drive, near Warrenton Road in Falmouth, by an ambulance that was returning from the hospital and spotted it. Additional units were called to the area and upon arrival minutes later, they found three detached buildings, including a chicken coop, on fire.  The flames were quickly knocked down, with "minor impact to the adjacent resi…

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by Zak Failla
Pikesville, MD
Police & Fire
Crews Battle Church Blaze In Pikesville (DEVELOPING) Crews Battle Church Blaze In Pikesville (DEVELOPING)
Crews Battle Church Blaze In Pikesville (Developing) Firefighters went to work in Baltimore County on Monday morning when a fire broke out in the steeple of a Pikesville church.  Crews were called to the 500 block of Reisterstown Road before 10 a.m. on Oct. 14, where they were met by flames coming from the first and second floors of the church, leading to a heavy response.  WORKING BUIDING FIRE 503 Reisterstown Rd #Pikesville | Crews arrived to fire on the 1st and 2nd floors of a church | extinguishments efforts continue | No injuries reported | Expect delays in the area. DT0947 TF pic.twitter.com/EToRRw3cuu — Baltimore County Fi…

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by Zak Failla
Sparta, NJ
Police & Fire
One Killed In Sparta House Fire: Police One Killed In Sparta House Fire: Police
One Killed In Sparta House Fire: Police A person was killed in a house fire in Sparta on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 10, authorities said. First responders arrived at 132 Sawmill Road at 8:24 a.m. and found smoke billowing from the residence, Sparta police said. Upon arrival, they were informed a resident was still inside the home but officers were blocked from entering the home due to heavy smoke and fire, police said. A person was later discovered deceased inside the home, police said. Their identity is being withheld pending family notification, police said. Three family members were able to get out of the home with the ass…

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by Sam Barron
Frederick, MD
Police & Fire
One Killed In Frederick County Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: Officials (DEVELOPING) One Killed In Frederick County Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: Officials (DEVELOPING)
One Killed In Frederick County Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: Officials (Developing) One person was killed overnight in a fire that broke out inside a Frederick County home, officials confirmed. First responders were called around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to the 11000 block of Highland School Road, where there was a reported fire in Myersville. Upon arrival, Frederick County Fire and Rescue Service crews found a mobile home with "extensive fire showing" and were informed that it may be occupied, prompting an emergency search. An unconscious person was found inside, officials said, and treated by paramedics at the scene, though they were pronounced dead. No details abo…

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by Zak Failla