Elderly Couple Dies In Murder-Suicide: Lehigh County Coroner Elderly Couple Dies In Murder-Suicide: Lehigh County Coroner
Elderly Couple Dies In Murder-Suicide: Lehigh County Coroner Officials are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in North Whitehall Township on Saturday, May 18, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Authorities said 78-year-old Harvey H. Hartung shot his wife, 79-year-old Carol A. Hartung, before turning the gun on himself. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.  Pennsylvania State Police and the District Attorney's Office are investigating, Coroner Daniel A. Buglio added. 
Missing 77-Year-Old Last Seen In Bensalem, Police Say (UPDATED) Missing 77-Year-Old Last Seen In Bensalem, Police Say (UPDATED)
Missing 77-Year-Old Last Seen In Bensalem, Police Say (Updated) Update: The subject of this report has been located safely, Morrisville police said. Morrisville Borough Police are looking for a 77-year-old man last seen on Tuesday, May 14.  Anyone with information is asked to call Morrisville police at 215-295-8111 or email l.halas@morrisvillepolice.org. 
1 Killed, 1 Injured In Delaware County Shooting: Police 1 Killed, 1 Injured In Delaware County Shooting: Police
1 Killed, 1 Injured In Delaware County Shooting: Police Authorities in Collingdale are investigating a deadly shooting on Friday, May 17.  Police said two juvenile victims were found on the 100 block of Lafayette Avenue around 4:20 p.m.  One victim was shot in the torso and taken to Crozer Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival, borough police said. The second victim was treated for a gunshot wound to the foot, they added. Anyone with information is asked to call Collingdale Police Department Sergeant Patrick Crozier at 610-586-0502 or call Delaware County Criminal Investigative Division Detective Michael Jay at 610-891…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Car In Norristown, Police Say Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Car In Norristown, Police Say
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Car In Norristown, Police Say A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car on Sunday, May 19 in Norristown, police said. Police said only that the incident happened at Astor and Main and was under investigation by Norristown and county detectives. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Coroner IDs 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Carbon County Crash Coroner IDs 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Carbon County Crash
Coroner IDs 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Carbon County Crash Officials have identified the 21-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash Friday afternoon, May 17 in Carbon County. Jayden David Gable was involved in a crash at the intersection of Interchange Road and Maple Avenue in Franklin Township just before 2:20 p.m., Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio said. The Mahoning resident was pronounced dead at 6:09 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. The cause of death is multiple traumatic injuries due to the motor vehicle crash. The manner of death is accidental.
Member Of Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners On 'Hit List' In NJ, NY, PA, Sentenced Member Of Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners On 'Hit List' In NJ, NY, PA, Sentenced
Member Of Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners On 'Hit List' In NJ, NY, PA, Sentenced 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A confessed member of a burglary ring that targeted Asian-American small business owners in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison. Kevin Jackson, 57, of Rahway, NJ, must serve a little over two years before he'll be eligible for release because there's no parole in the federal prison system. Jackson was part of a second-story crew that the FBI said worked from a hit list of dozens of homes in the four states based on “stereotype and opportunity" from Dec. 2, 2016, to March 20, 2019. One of Jackson's associates told detectives t…
Ex-Lancaster Cop Raped, Sexually Assaulted Multiple Youngsters In 1990s, Officials Say Ex-Lancaster Cop Raped, Sexually Assaulted Multiple Youngsters In 1990s, Officials Say
Ex-Lancaster Cop Raped, Sexually Assaulted Multiple Youngsters In 1990s, Officials Say Lancaster police have charged arrested two men with raping a 16-year-old victim in the city in 1997, one who was an officer tasked with the initial investigation. Andrew Selby, 54, and Roberto Rosario, 44, became the center of an investigation in March 2024, when Detective Sgt. Jessica Higgins was made aware of one alleged incident. Higgins spoke with a victim who detailed violent abuse by Rosario in Lancaster City in late 1997, police said. Selby, who was 28 at the time, responded to Lancaster General Hospital on Dec. 27, 1997, regarding the sexual assault by Rosario. The vi…
Arrest Made In Scranton Man's 'Suspicious Death': Police Arrest Made In Scranton Man's 'Suspicious Death': Police
Arrest Made In Scranton Man's 'Suspicious Death': Police One man is in custody after a 36-year-old was killed in Scranton on Tuesday, May 14.  Police originally called Benjamin Thompson's Jackson Street death "suspicious" before declaring it a homicide on Thursday morning, May 16.  By Thursday night, 24-year-old Rahjuan Marquel Morgan was arrested for criminal homicide and criminal conspiracy, city police said.  "This investigation is still underway and more arrests are expected," officials said.  SPD is asking anyone with information to leave a tip by calling 570-348-4134. 
Crews Respond To Dryer Fire At Phoenixville Laundromat Crews Respond To Dryer Fire At Phoenixville Laundromat
Crews Respond To Dryer Fire At Phoenixville Laundromat Firefighters were called to a small blaze at the Happy Wash Day laundromat on Bridge Street Friday morning, May 17.  Officials said clothes in a dryer caught fire around 11 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find smoke in the building and smoldering laundry in one machine, Phoenixville Fire Department said.  Scenes from the fire at Happy Laundry Day on May 17. Phoenixville Fire Dept. They removed the clothes, doused them with water, and cleared the scene in about 20 minutes, authorities said. 
Suspect Arrested For Shooting In Abington Home: Police Suspect Arrested For Shooting In Abington Home: Police
Suspect Arrested For Shooting In Abington Home: Police Abington police responded to a domestic shooting in a Roslyn home early on Friday, May 17, the department says.  It happened on the 2500 block of Pershing Avenue around 9 a.m., according to authorities.  An adult victim was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while a suspect was "quickly taken into custody," police said.  The investigation is ongoing and there is "no danger to the community," they added. 
Delco Thieves Made Off With Over $14K In Sunglasses, Troopers Say Delco Thieves Made Off With Over $14K In Sunglasses, Troopers Say
Delco Thieves Made Off With Over $14K In Sunglasses, Troopers Say State police in Delaware County are looking for two people in connection with a May 5 retail theft.  The robbers stole about $14,300 in sunglasses from the LensCrafters at 539 Wilmington West Chester Pike in Glen Mills, troopers said in a release. They fled in a red or burgundy Honda Crosstour with a Delaware license plate, according to investigators. The getaway car had tinted windows, black rims, and a circular sticker on the left side of the bumper.  Facebook/PSP Tips Anyone with information is asked to call PSP Media at 484-840-1000 or submit a tip online.&nb…
Horrifying Details Come To Light In Death Of Slatington Man Dismembered By Roommate: Officials Horrifying Details Come To Light In Death Of Slatington Man Dismembered By Roommate: Officials
Horrifying Details Come To Light In Death Of Slatington Man Dismembered By Roommate: Officials A 33-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged in the killing of his 37-year-old roommate, who had been slain then dismembered just days before his 38th birthday, authorities said. Joshua Douglas Moser has been charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with evidence in the murder of David Hittinger, prosecutors said at a Friday, May 17 press conference.  UPDATE: 33-year-old Joshua Moser is charged with homicide, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. He’s accused... Posted by Priscilla Liguori on Friday, May 17, 2024 Investigators b…