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Single Mom Of 3 Killed In Lititz Skateboard Fall Was ‘Amazing Mother,’ Employer Says Single Mom Of 3 Killed In Lititz Skateboard Fall Was ‘Amazing Mother,’ Employer Says
Single Mom Of 3 Killed In Lititz Skateboard Fall Was ‘Amazing Mother,’ Employer Says A 43-year-old Lititz woman killed in a tragic skateboard accident has been identified as Magnolia “Maggie” Wintjen, a single mother of three who was remembered by her employer as a devoted mom with a radiant spirit. Wintjen was found unresponsive in the roadway near her skateboard at the intersection of Laurel Avenue and East Fourth Avenue around 12:04 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, according to the Lititz Borough Police Department. She had suffered severe injuries and was rushed by ambulance to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 4:30 a.m., authorities said. …
10-Year-Old Washington Twp Boy Found With Gunshot Wound To Head Dies, Cops Say 10-Year-Old Washington Twp Boy Found With Gunshot Wound To Head Dies, Cops Say
10-Year-Old Washington Twp Boy Found With Gunshot Wound To Head Dies, Cops Say A 10-year-old boy was fatally shot at a home in South Jersey on Tuesday afternoon, May 6, authorities said. Police responded at approximately 2:34 p.m. to a home on the 400 block of Westminster Boulevard in Washington Township (Gloucester County) for a report of a juvenile with a gunshot wound, according to Washington Township Police Chief Patrick M. Gurcsik. “Upon arrival, officers and emergency medical personnel located a 10-year-old boy with a fatal gunshot wound to the head,” Gurcsik said in a statement. “Despite lifesaving efforts, the child was tragically pronounced deceased.” The ch…
Fan Who Fell 21 Feet Onto Field At PNC Park Takes First Steps, Battles Broken Neck (UPDATE) Fan Who Fell 21 Feet Onto Field At PNC Park Takes First Steps, Battles Broken Neck (UPDATE)
Fan Who Fell 21 Feet Onto Field At PNC Park Takes First Steps, Battles Broken Neck (Update) The young man who fell 21 feet from the bleachers onto the warning track at PNC Park during a Pirates game is now walking—but his injuries remain severe, and his family says the fight is far from over. Kavan Markwood, who tumbled from the Clemente Wall during the seventh inning of the Wednesday, April 30 Pirates-Cubs matchup, suffered a broken neck, clavicle, and back, according to family friend Jennifer Phillips. He was left in critical condition after the fall, which Pittsburgh Public Safety has ruled accidental in nature. On Monday, May 5, Phillips announced that Kavan had taken his firs…
Repeat DUI Suspect Airlifted After Stafford Crash That Injured Four: Sheriff Repeat DUI Suspect Airlifted After Stafford Crash That Injured Four: Sheriff
Repeat DUI Suspect Airlifted After Stafford Crash That Injured Four: Sheriff A repeat DUI offender is back in trouble after a serious Virginia crash that left four people injured and sent him flying to the hospital by chopper, authorities said. The two-car wreck unfolded around 3:05 p.m. Saturday, May 3, along the 3700 block of Richmond Highway, when a Honda pulled out from the lot of D & M Discount Auto Sales and failed to stop, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The Honda entered directly into the path of a southbound Chevrolet, which had no time to avoid the collision, investigators said. Deputies and an off-duty paramedic responded to the cr…
2 Hospitalized After PA State Police Vehicle Causes Head-On Crash In Lancaster 2 Hospitalized After PA State Police Vehicle Causes Head-On Crash In Lancaster
2 Hospitalized After PA State Police Vehicle Causes Head-On Crash In Lancaster A Pennsylvania State Police vehicle was involved in a crash that ended in a head-on collision in Lancaster County, state police announced on Thursday, May 1. The crash happened on Hartman Bridge Road near the intersection of Leaman Road, according to a release from Pennsylvania State Police. The date of the crash was not immediately available. The PSP vehicle was traveling north behind a 2015 Nissan Murano that had stopped to make a left turn onto Leaman Road. The PSP driver couldn’t stop in time and struck the Murano on its rear driver’s side, the report says. The police vehicle then veer…
Baseball Fan Fighting For Life After 21-Foot Fall At PNC Park In Pittsburgh Baseball Fan Fighting For Life After 21-Foot Fall At PNC Park In Pittsburgh
Baseball Fan Fighting For Life After 21-Foot Fall At PNC Park In Pittsburgh A Major League Baseball fan is in critical condition after falling from the right-field bleachers Wednesday night, April 30 during a game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The incident occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning during a matchup between the host Pirates and the Chicago Cubs. The fan, an adult man, landed on the right field warning track after the fall.  Both teams’ players and coaches reacted swiftly, and the game was halted in response to the alarming situation. Emergency medical personnel, along with the Pirates’ training staff, rushed to the scene to assist the man, who…
Stabbed, Lied, Delayed: Gaithersburg Woman Learns Fate After Murdering Boyfriend Stabbed, Lied, Delayed: Gaithersburg Woman Learns Fate After Murdering Boyfriend
Stabbed, Lied, Delayed: Gaithersburg Woman Learns Fate After Murdering Boyfriend A Maryland woman who stabbed her boyfriend in the chest, then drove him around for hours while telling a string of lies, is heading to prison. Jennifer Abigail Espinoza-Orellana, 23, of Gaithersburg, was sentenced to 40 years in prison, with all but 18 years suspended after being convicted of second-degree murder in the 2023 death of 20-year-old Jose Manuel Zavala Marquez, Montgomery County prosecutors announced on Wednesday, April 30. The killing unfolded in the early morning hours of Sept. 10, 2023, outside the couple’s home in the 8000 block of Shady Spring Drive, officials said. Espino…
Virginia Woman Critically Injured In Golf Cart Crash During Bachelorette Trip To Mexico Virginia Woman Critically Injured In Golf Cart Crash During Bachelorette Trip To Mexico
Virginia Woman Critically Injured In Golf Cart Crash During Bachelorette Trip To Mexico An Alexandria woman is fighting for her life after a golf cart flipped during a trip to Mexico — and now her family is racing to bring her home for treatment. Shalini Patel Stewart was critically injured on Friday, April 25, while heading to a morning yoga class during a bachelorette trip in Sayulita, Mexico, according to a family friend. Stewart and three close friends were riding in a golf cart when it crashed, they said. All four were rushed to the hospital, where three were treated, released, and returned home, but Stewart remains in intensive care. On Friday night, doctors performed a…
Woman Dies From Severe Burns After Clothing Catches Fire In Port Jervis Woman Dies From Severe Burns After Clothing Catches Fire In Port Jervis
Woman Dies From Severe Burns After Clothing Catches Fire In Port Jervis A 69-year-old woman has died after suffering serious burns when her clothing caught fire outside her Orange County home, authorities said. The incident happened on Friday, April 18, when officers responded to a report of a person on fire outside a residence on New Street in Port Jervis, the city's police chief, William Worden, said on Monday, April 28.  A passerby spotted the 69-year-old woman with her clothes in flames and acted quickly, using a shirt to extinguish the fire before emergency crews arrived, Worden said. Officers and EMS provided immediate emergency medical care at…
HOMICIDE: Man Shot Dead In Harrisburg Street, Police Say HOMICIDE: Man Shot Dead In Harrisburg Street, Police Say
Homicide: Man Shot Dead In Harrisburg Street, Police Say A man was shot and killed on a Harrisburg street, sparking a homicide investigation, police announced on Sunday, April 27. Officers rushed to Logan and Maclay Streets around 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, for reports of gunfire, according to a release by the Harrisburg Bureau of Police. They found an adult man suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began emergency treatment before transporting him to a local hospital for advanced care, police said. The victim later died from his injuries. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Harrisbur…
Mechanicsville Man Killed, Elderly Couple Airlifted After Route 235 Crash: State Police Mechanicsville Man Killed, Elderly Couple Airlifted After Route 235 Crash: State Police
Mechanicsville Man Killed, Elderly Couple Airlifted After Route 235 Crash: State Police A Mechanicsville man was killed and two elderly residents were airlifted to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in St. Mary’s County, Maryland State Police announced. Jean Gagnon, 59, was driving a GMC Envoy northbound on Route 235 when he was hit by a GMC Canyon attempting a left turn at Mount Zion Church Road shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, investigators said. Police say the driver of the Canyon, Casper Bradbury Sr., 92, of Mechanicsville, failed to yield to oncoming traffic, and his vehicle was struck on the passenger side, where Norma Bradbury, 90, was riding. Gagnon was p…
Masked Man With Bow, Arrow Shot By Police In Arbutus — No Bodycam Footage: AG Masked Man With Bow, Arrow Shot By Police In Arbutus — No Bodycam Footage: AG
Masked Man With Bow, Arrow Shot By Police In Arbutus — No Bodycam Footage: AG A man wearing a ski mask and armed with a bow and arrow was fatally shot by Baltimore County Police in Arbutus after allegedly firing at passing cars, officials said. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID) released new details about the fatal police-involved shooting that unfolded around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, in the 5100 block of Leeds Avenue. According to the investigation, Baltimore County Police responded to a 911 call reporting a man in a black ski mask was shooting arrows at cars.  A second officer arrived on the scene shortly after. …
Driver Ejected In Early Morning Rollover Crash On I-684 In Katonah Driver Ejected In Early Morning Rollover Crash On I-684 In Katonah
Driver Ejected In Early Morning Rollover Crash On I-684 In Katonah One person was ejected from their vehicle in a serious crash early Thursday morning, April 24, involving a rollover on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester.  The crash occurred around 6:00 a.m. on the southbound side of I-684 at Exit 6, according to the Katonah Fire Department.  Upon arrival, first responders confirmed that the vehicle had flipped and that one person had been ejected. No one was reported trapped in the vehicle. Crews from the Bedford Hills Fire Department responded to help care for the victim alongside EMS crews. Firefighters helped secure the scene and provide…
CRACK-FUELED RAMPAGE: Man Assaults Motel Worker, Charges At Cop In Lyndhurst, Police Say CRACK-FUELED RAMPAGE: Man Assaults Motel Worker, Charges At Cop In Lyndhurst, Police Say
Crack-fueled Rampage: Man Assaults Motel Worker, Charges At Cop In Lyndhurst, Police Say A Nutley man under the influence of crack cocaine allegedly assaulted a motel worker, stole their keys, and charged at police officers responding to a 9-1-1 call in Lyndhurst, authorities said. The incident happened Thursday, April 17, at the Winslow Motel on Rutherford Avenue around 7:30 p.m., according to Detective Capt. Vincent Auteri of the Lyndhurst Police Department. Police say Steven Tantalean, 34, was found shirtless and behaving erratically on a second-floor balcony. Officers Michael Carrino and Anthony Giaquinto approached but kept cover, concerned that Tantalean may be armed. “M…
Crozer Health Closure Sparks Emergency Declaration In Chester: 'Where Will Our Patients Go?' Crozer Health Closure Sparks Emergency Declaration In Chester: 'Where Will Our Patients Go?'
Crozer Health Closure Sparks Emergency Declaration In Chester: 'Where Will Our Patients Go?' A health crisis is unfolding in Delaware County, where officials and caregivers are pleading for intervention as Prospect Medical moves to shut down Crozer Health. Crozer Health’s hospitals and facilities, including Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, are set to close within 30 days, the company announced on Monday, April 21. Emergency departments at both hospitals will stop accepting patients starting Wednesday, April 23, Prospect Medical officials confirmed. That closure prompted Chester Mayor Stefan Roots to declare a state of emergency on Tuesday, April 22, allowing the c…
Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash On Taconic Parkway In Putnam Valley Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash On Taconic Parkway In Putnam Valley
Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash On Taconic Parkway In Putnam Valley A Long Island man was killed in a high-speed motorcycle crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam County, police announced.  The crash happened around 7:10 p.m. on Friday, April 18 in the town of Putnam Valley, where troopers responded to the southbound side of the parkway after receiving reports of a serious collision, New York State Police said on Monday, April 21.  Investigators said 31-year-old Nassau County resident Darren W. Teti of Levittown was riding a 2000 Kawasaki motorcycle at a high rate of speed when he lost control for unknown reasons. Teti was taken by EMS to H…
AG: Man Killed By Police After Violent Rampage, Fire In Oxon Hill Apartment Complex AG: Man Killed By Police After Violent Rampage, Fire In Oxon Hill Apartment Complex
AG: Man Killed By Police After Violent Rampage, Fire In Oxon Hill Apartment Complex New details have been released by the Atttorney General's Office after a knife-wielding man was fatally shot by police outside a Maryland apartment complex after allegedly stabbing a woman and lighting the unit on fire. Officers with the Prince George’s County Police Department were called to the 100 block of St. George Boulevard in Oxon Hill around 10:15 a.m. Sunday, April 20, for a report of a cutting or shooting, according to the AG's. Surveillance and dashcam video shows multiple officers confronting an armed man with a knife, prosecutors said.  Police say they gave verbal command…
Motorcyclist Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash In Colonie; Police Seeking Witnesses Motorcyclist Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash In Colonie; Police Seeking Witnesses
Motorcyclist Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash In Colonie; Police Seeking Witnesses A motorcyclist was killed following a two-vehicle crash in the Capital Region. The Albany County wreck happened in Colonie, near the intersection of Loudon Road and Grove Lane, at around 4:45 p.m. Monday, April 14. Emergency crews arrived to find a motorcycle that had collided with a passenger vehicle in the roadway, Colonie Police said. Colonie EMS provided life-saving measures to the motorcyclist, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The other vehicle’s driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, police said. Authorities were withholding the victim’s name pen…
NYSP-Involved Fatal Shooting: Victim, Troopers ID'd, Pellet Gun Found In Deerpark (UPDATE) NYSP-Involved Fatal Shooting: Victim, Troopers ID'd, Pellet Gun Found In Deerpark (UPDATE)
Nysp-involved Fatal Shooting: Victim, Troopers ID'd, Pellet Gun Found In Deerpark (Update) A 69-year-old woman who was fatally shot by New York State Police troopers during a domestic disturbance in Orange County has been identified, and new details about the officers involved have been released.  The incident unfolded early Saturday morning, April 12, at around 2:30 a.m. at a residence on Forrest Drive in the Town of Deerpark, as Daily Voice reported.  State Police troopers responding to a 911 call about a domestic dispute were met on the front porch by a man who had been stabbed in the stomach. He told troopers that the woman inside the home was armed with a knife and…
Sisters Attack Classmate At Bus Stop In Rye, Police Say Sisters Attack Classmate At Bus Stop In Rye, Police Say
Sisters Attack Classmate At Bus Stop In Rye, Police Say Two sisters were arrested after allegedly attacking a nursing student while they were walking from a Westchester County bus stop, police said. The incident was reported at around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 11, when the caller said there was a physical altercation between two women at the intersection of Purchase Street and Cedar Street in Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who claimed she had been attacked by two women—identified as 37-year-old Shavonne Tanner and 36-year-old Shaniqua Tanner, both of New York City.  Ac…
Woman Killed By Cops After Pointing Black Handgun At Them In Hudson Valley: NYSP Woman Killed By Cops After Pointing Black Handgun At Them In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Woman Killed By Cops After Pointing Black Handgun At Them In Hudson Valley: Nysp A woman was shot and killed by New York State Police after pointing what looked like a handgun at troopers responding to a domestic incident in Orange County, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, at a home on Forrest Drive in the town of Deerpark, according to a release from the New York State Police Greenville barracks. When troopers arrived, they found a male victim on the front porch who told them a woman inside was armed with a knife and a gun. Shortly after, the woman exited the house and pointed a black handgun at the troopers, police sa…
Double Fatal Fire Victims ID'd, Family Pets Killed In Berks County: Authorities Double Fatal Fire Victims ID'd, Family Pets Killed In Berks County: Authorities
Double Fatal Fire Victims ID'd, Family Pets Killed In Berks County: Authorities Two people were killed and several family pets perished in a house fire in Robeson Township, the Berks County Coroner’s Office announced on Wednesday, April 9. The fire broke out just after 1 a.m. at a home on the 3200 block of Morgantown Road, officials said. According to the Geigertown Deputy Fire Chief, a Robeson Township police officer was sitting about a quarter-mile away when he smelled smoke. The officer traveled down Morgantown Road and located the house ablaze. A Shillington Borough police officer quickly joined him, and together they made numerous attempts to alert the residents a…
SUV Slams Fair Lawn Building, Driver Hospitalized SUV Slams Fair Lawn Building, Driver Hospitalized
SUV Slams Fair Lawn Building, Driver Hospitalized A dark blue Acura SUV slammed into a building in Fair Lawn on Saturday morning, April 5, sending the driver to the hospital and leaving behind a trail of damage, authorities said. The crash happened around the intersection of Broadway westbound and Plaza Road, according to Boyd A. Loving. The SUV jumped a curb, barreled down the sidewalk, struck a bus stop sign, and eventually plowed into a building at 24-11 Broadway, which sustained moderate damage. The driver was taken to Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center by Fair Lawn EMS, police said. A flatbed tow truck removed the vehicle from the…
Trailer Overturns In 4-Car Crash In Tivoli, 2 Hospitalized Trailer Overturns In 4-Car Crash In Tivoli, 2 Hospitalized
Trailer Overturns In 4-Car Crash In Tivoli, 2 Hospitalized Two drivers were injured and multiple vehicles were damaged during a chaotic multi-vehicle crash in northern Dutchess County, police said.  The wreck happened around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, at the intersection of Route 9G and Broadway in the Village of Tivoli, according to the Red Hook Police Department.  Police said a 21-year-old man from Groveland, Massachusetts, was driving a 2011 Toyota 4Runner northbound on Route 9G when he attempted to make a left turn onto Broadway. In doing so, he failed to yield the right of way to a southbound 2022 Ram truck towing a utility trai…
SUV Crashes Into Mud Bog Off Embankment In Warwick Township (PHOTOS) SUV Crashes Into Mud Bog Off Embankment In Warwick Township (PHOTOS)
SUV Crashes Into Mud Bog Off Embankment In Warwick Township (Photos) A small SUV went off the road and crashed into a mud bog in Warwick Township, police announced on Thursday, April 3. Northern Lancaster County Regional Police officers were dispatched to the single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Pine Hill Road and Buch Mill Road at 8:32 a.m., according to the department's release. The SUV traveled over an embankment and became stuck in the mud bog, prompting a rescue response. Firefighters from Brunnerville and Rothsville Fire Companies worked to extract the driver, police said. Weaver’s Towing was called to remove the SUV from the mud, according to …
Wallkill EMT Accused Of Stealing Money From Victim In His Care: NYSP Wallkill EMT Accused Of Stealing Money From Victim In His Care: NYSP
Wallkill EMT Accused Of Stealing Money From Victim In His Care: Nysp An Orange County EMT is facing charges after allegedly stealing from a patient during a medical emergency, police announced.  Town of Wallkill EMT Max P. Reiter, age 37, of Pine Bush, was arrested and charged with petit larceny, New York State Police Trooper Jennifer Alvarez said on Wednesday, April 2.  According to Alvarez, the investigation revealed that Reiter was responding to an emergency when he allegedly stole money from the victim in his care. Authorities did not release additional details about the incident, including where or when it occurred.  Reiter was rele…
Driver Having Stroke, 87, Sends Vehicle Into Oakland Home: Police Driver Having Stroke, 87, Sends Vehicle Into Oakland Home: Police
Driver Having Stroke, 87, Sends Vehicle Into Oakland Home: Police An 87-year-old driver suffering a medical emergency sent his vehicle into a home in Oakland on Monday, March 31, authorities said. Photo(s) of the day, 03/31/2025: A reported three (3) vehicle, Monday afternoon, 03/31, collision at the intersection... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, March 31, 2025 The crash happened around 2 p.m., at the intersection of Allen Drive and Franklin Avenue, Boyd A. Loving said. Oakland Police Capt. Timothy Keenan said the driver was having a stroke, and only involved one vehicle. First responders from the Oakland PD, Fire Department, and EMS, alon…
9-1-1 Hang-Up Call Leads Cops To Bloody Scene In Fort Lee, Suspect Captured In Mass: Officials 9-1-1 Hang-Up Call Leads Cops To Bloody Scene In Fort Lee, Suspect Captured In Mass: Officials
9-1-1 Hang-Up Call Leads Cops To Bloody Scene In Fort Lee, Suspect Captured In Mass: Officials A Fort Lee man wanted for stabbing a woman during a late-night argument was captured by law enforcement in Beverly, Massachusetts, authorities announced on Thursday, March 27. Andrew Arias-Peguero, 54, was arrested two days after allegedly stabbing the victim during a dispute at a home on Center Avenue in Fort Lee, according to Deputy Chief Edward Young of the Fort Lee Police Department. The incident happened on Sunday, March 23, around 10:57 p.m., when officers responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up call, Young said. They arrived to find a female victim suffering from stab wounds, police said. The …
Man Gunned Down In New London; Police Say It Was No Random Act Man Gunned Down In New London; Police Say It Was No Random Act
Man Gunned Down In New London; Police Say It Was No Random Act A man was shot and killed earlier this week in a targeted attack in New London, police said. Officers responded to the 20 block of Moore Avenue around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, after receiving reports of gunfire and a possible gunshot victim, New London police said. When they arrived, they found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. Police immediately provided medical aid before paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he died of his wounds. Police did not release his name pending family notification.  Investigators said the shooting does not ap…
Wrester Vince Steele Mourned After Collapsing In Ring In Ridgefield Park: 'Best Big Man' Wrester Vince Steele Mourned After Collapsing In Ring In Ridgefield Park: 'Best Big Man'
Wrester Vince Steele Mourned After Collapsing In Ring In Ridgefield Park: 'Best Big Man' Vince Steele, a 39-year-old wrestler, who died after sustaining a medical emergency during a match in Ridgefield Park on Sunday, March 16, was a fixture in the New Jersey wrestling scene. Steele, a.k.a. the Jurassic Juggernaut, was wrestling a four-way match for Brii Combination Wrestling at a Knights of Columbus on Bergen Avenue, when the incident occurred, BCW said.   According to PWInsider, the referee called for the bell and another referee began administrating CPR. Police used a defibrillator on Steele, whose real name was Vincent Rosa, and did not stop administering aid unti…
Woman Attacks, Bites Officers During Drug-Related Arrest In Teaneck: Police Woman Attacks, Bites Officers During Drug-Related Arrest In Teaneck: Police
Woman Attacks, Bites Officers During Drug-Related Arrest In Teaneck: Police A New York woman is facing multiple charges after police say she attacked Teaneck police officers, biting one and throwing bodily fluids at another, following a drug-related arrest. Valeria Valencia, 24, of Bayside, NY, was taken into custody on Friday, March 14, at approximately 12:03 a.m. after officers responded to a disturbance inside a vehicle near Glenwood Avenue, by the Route 95 on/off ramp, according to Teaneck Police Chief McGurr. When officers arrived, they were waved down by a man outside the vehicle. Inside, they found Valencia in the driver’s seat, appearing in distress and com…