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Reading, PA
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Reading Man Bought 24 Guns, Lied On ATF Forms—8 Later Turned Up In Crimes: DA
A Reading man is accused of flooding Berks County streets with guns—at least eight of which ended up in the hands of criminals, investigators said. Carlos Liciaga, 43, lied on gun purchase forms and bought 24 handguns since 2011, Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams announced on Monday, July 14. The charges stem from an April 27 shots-fired call in Spring Township, detectives explained. Cops found a Glock 10mm near Wilson School Court. It belonged to Liciaga, though he wasn’t linked to the gunfire itself. That gun led the Berks Gun Violence Reduction Task Force to dig deeper—and wh…
Arlington, VA
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PA Man Convicted Of Dismembering Famed DC Photographer Facing Life In Prison In Maryland
Sentencing has been scheduled for the Pennsylvania man convicted of murdering and dismembering famed Washington, DC, photographer Joe Shymanski, prosecutors announced. Brandon Ross Holbrook will face life in prison without the possibility of parole when he is sentenced at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 18, in Calvert County Circuit Court in Prince Frederick, according to the State’s Attorney’s Office. Holbrook was found guilty of murder in June following an eight-day trial in Calvert County Circuit Court. According to prosecutors, Holbrook shot Shymanski on Sept. 3, 2023, in the driveway of …
Hempstead, NY
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Bicyclist Killed By BMW Hit-Run Driver In Hempstead Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother'
Loved ones are mourning the sudden loss of a bicyclist who was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on Long Island. The collision happened around 4 a.m. Sunday, July 13, in Hempstead, according to Nassau County Police. Michael Maletta, 42, of Hicksville, was riding his bicycle northeast on Peninsula Boulevard when he was hit by a white BMW near the intersection with South Franklin Street. The driver did not stop and fled in an unknown direction, police said. Maletta was pronounced dead at the scene by a Northwell Health paramedic. Now, his grieving loved ones are turning to the public …
North Bergen-Guttenberg, NJ
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'Hero' Or Criminal? Heated Debate Sparked By North Bergen Driver Who Rammed Protestors With Car
A fiery debate is unfolding across New Jersey after a woman was charged for hitting several protesters with her car during a demonstration in Fairview — an incident caught on video that’s now lighting up social media. The incident unfolded around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, at the intersection of Fairview and Anderson avenues, during what was supposed to have been a peaceful protest organized by United Without Fear, authorities tell Daily Voice. The group describes itself as "a movement for immigrant safety, dignity & unity," and the event was specifically marketed as a non-vio…
Albany, NY
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3 Years After NY Mom’s Murder, Daughter Pushes For Justice As Police Renew Call For Tips
Three years after Monique Yanulavich was found stabbed to death in a bank parking lot in upstate New York, her daughter is on a relentless mission to find the man police believe is responsible. Larry Hicks Jr., a 47-year-old construction worker from North Carolina, has been on the run since Yanulavich’s 2022 killing in Clinton County, according to New York State Police. Despite an active murder indictment and a multi-agency investigation, his whereabouts remain unknown. Troopers renewed calls for tips in the case on Monday, July 14, the three-year anniversary of Yanulavich’s death. “The N…
Bay Shore, NY
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Bay Shore Man Used Woman's Drug Addiction To Force Her Into Sex Work, DA Says
A Bay Shore man is facing sex trafficking charges after forcing a woman into sex work, prosecutors said. Daniel Soto, 37, was indicted in Suffolk County Court on Monday, July 14, after investigators determined he used violence and manipulation to force the victim into sex work for his personal profit, according to the district attorney’s office. Soto arranged sexual encounters between the victim and paying clients throughout 2024 and into 2025—keeping all the money for himself, prosecutors said. When the woman tried to stop, Soto either physically assaulted her or withheld drugs, knowing …
Upper Macungie, PA
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Driver ID'd In Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash In Upper Macungie: Coroner
An 82-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash in Upper Macungie Township, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office announced on Monday, July 14. Dennis H. Smith, of Weisenberg Township, was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:34 p.m. on Friday, July 11, following a three-vehicle crash on State Route 100 at West Tilghman Street, according to the coroner. Smith was the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the collision, officials said. An autopsy was completed Monday at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office and Forensic Center. The cause of death was determined to be multi…
Lititz, PA
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Treasurer Accused Of Stealing Nearly $22K From American Legion Post In Lititz: Affidavit
A Lititz man is accused of stealing nearly $22,000 while serving as treasurer for a local American Legion post, authorities announced in a release on Thursday, July 10. Michael David Klein, 49, allegedly took the funds between February 2024 and April 2025 while managing finances for the Sons of the American Legion Post 56, according to the Lititz Borough Police Department. Officials say the group raised $41,680 through fundraising events during that time, but only $19,738 was deposited into the organization’s account. Charging documents state Klein was solely responsible for collecting and …
Deer Park, NY
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Driver Killed In Early Morning Deer Park Crash
A 56-year-old man was killed in an early-morning crash at a Long Island intersection. The fatal collision happened around 3:40 a.m. Monday, July 14, at the corner of Deer Park Avenue and Grand Boulevard in Deer Park, according to Suffolk County Police. Anthony Guglielmo, of Deer Park, was driving a MINI Cooper northbound on Deer Park Avenue when it collided with a 2011 Jeep Liberty that was traveling west through the intersection. Guglielmo was rushed to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the Jeep, a 37-year-old Haupp…
Mount Vernon, NY
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Mount Vernon Sergeant Used Excessive Force On Handcuffed Man In Crisis: Here's His Fate
A police sergeant who worked in Westchester County will spend time in prison for using excessive force on a handcuffed man during a mental health crisis, federal prosecutors announced. Mario Stewart, 46, of Brooklyn, was sentenced by US District Judge Kenneth M. Karas to six months in prison for tasing the restrained victim seven times in 2019, violating the man’s constitutional rights, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, July 10. According to prosecutors, Stewart was working with the Mount Vernon Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit …
New Hyde Park, NY
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Teen E-Bike Rider ID'd After Fatal New Hyde Park Crash During Police Pursuit
A Long Island teenager struck and killed by a car while fleeing police on an e-bike has now been identified. The victim, 15-year-old Antonio Benitez of Garden City Park, was hit just after 8 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the intersection of Lakeville Road and Bryant Avenue in North New Hyde Park, Nassau County Police said in an update Monday. Antonio was riding an e-bike eastbound on Bryant Avenue when he was hit by a 2015 Lexus traveling southbound on Lakeville Road, as Daily Voice reported. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Lexus driver, 28-year-old Ruyan Ali of New Hyde Park Road, a…
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
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$1.1 Million: Little Egg Harbor Lotto Player Splits Jackpot
It was a sensational Sunday for two lottery players in Bergen County and Ocean County, respectively. Their tickets, sold in Little Egg Harbor and River Vale, matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Sunday, July 13, splitting the $1.1 million jackpot. The tickets were sold at Acme Markets on Route 9 in Little Egg Harbor and The Country Store on Rivervale Road in River Vale. Each player will take home $571,000. The winning numbers were 04, 05, 06, 29 and 34. The XTRA was 03 and Bullseye was 04.
Hackensack, NJ
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Lawsuit
: Maywood Woman Hit By Flying Umbrella Accuses Hasbrouck Heights Pool Club Of Negligence
A New Jersey woman is suing a local swim club after she says a loose umbrella struck and seriously injured her during a windy Memorial Day weekend visit. Katherine Steiner, 29, of Maywood, filed the complaint against Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club in Bergen County Superior Court on May 21, seeking damages for what she describes as “severe and debilitating injuries” caused by the club’s negligence. The incident happened on May 27, 2023 (Memorial Day Weekend) according to the lawsuit. The suit says that Steiner was on the pool deck when a gust of wind picked up an unsecured umbrella and sent it …
Allentown, PA
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Fiery Crash With Tractor Trailer Kills Lansford Woman, 36, On Route 309: Lehigh County Coroner
A Lansford woman was killed in a fiery overnight crash involving a tractor trailer in Lehigh County, the coroner announced on Monday, July 14. The 36-year-old was driving a vehicle that collided with another car and a tractor trailer on Route 309 near Mountain Road in Lynn Township around 1:04 a.m., according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. She was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy will be performed at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center to determine the cause of death. While the woman’s identity has been confirmed and her family notified, her name is bei…
New Cumberland-Lemoyne, PA
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Rape Charges Dropped Against New Cumberland Man Pardoned For Jan. 6 Capitol Riot (
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A York County man pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is no longer facing rape charges after prosecutors dropped the case due to lack of victim cooperation, court records show. Joseph Pastucci, 51, of New Cumberland, had been sentenced to 26 months in prison and three months of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers during the insurrection. He entered the U.S. Capitol with his wife, Jeanette Mangia, where the couple was seen inside Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office and the Senate Chamber. Prosecutors say they rifled through documents and took …
Albany, NY
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Scam Targets Drivers With Urgent Texts: What To Know
A rapidly spreading scam is hitting phones with alarming claims tied to enforcement deadlines, and officials say it's designed to scare drivers into clicking fast. Officials warn the messages are fraudulent and part of a growing trend known as smishing, or SMS-based phishing attacks. The scam texts reference an alleged traffic infraction and cite a specific deadline by which payment must be made to avoid license suspension, fines, or even criminal charges. Some messages reference obscure motor vehicle codes or list a set of escalating penalties. A link is provided to submit payment t…
Alexandria, VA
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State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries
The State Department is urging travelers to stay alert if heading to any of three international destinations now under expanded advisories. The new Level 2 travel advisories for the Dominican Republic, India, and Mozambique warn American citizens to exercise increased caution when visiting these countries due to risks ranging from crime to terrorism. Travel advisories from the US government are issued on a four-level scale, with Level 1 urging normal precautions and Level 4 indicating a "do not travel" recommendation. The latest Level 2 alerts reflect safety concerns that, while not …
Elmont, NY
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Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Levittown Crash With Buick SUV: Nassau Detectives
A 54-year-old man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Levittown, Nassau County Homicide Squad Detectives announced on Sunday, July 13. The crash happened around 4:46 p.m. when the man was heading north on Valley Road riding a 2019 Aprilia motorcycle. He collided with a 2022 Buick SUV driven by a 20-year-old woman heading west, investigators said. The motorcyclist was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries and is currently listed in critical condition. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene. Detectives say the investigation remains ongoing.
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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'High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Nearly Killed Me:' NJ Mom Hopes Her Story Will Save Others
Katie Mohan was just trying to feel a little healthier when she picked up a bottle of turmeric supplements at Costco in the spring. What happened instead nearly killed her. And now, the 57-year-old Morristown mom of three is warning others after a high-dose turmeric supplement landed her in NYU Langone’s liver transplant unit. “I was taking this to just kind of be a little healthier,” said Mohan, a longtime fitness instructor at The Bar Method in Bernardsville. “I had no idea these were signs of liver damage.” Mohan began taking 2,250 mg of turmeric with black pepper extract in March to e…
Hartford, CT
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Health Insurance Premiums Take More From CT Paychecks Than Most States, Study Says
Health insurance premiums are taking a big portion of many Northeast residents' paychecks, while some are losing much less of their incomes, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Health Insurance on Thursday, July 10. The study ranked all 50 states by how much residents spend on silver-tier health insurance plans as a share of median household income. Premiums rose 6% for individual plans and 7% for family plans in 2024, continuing a recent trend of dramatic increases. "Inflation has driven up health i…
Paterson, NJ
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5-Year-Old Found Submerged In Paterson Pool Dies, Prosecutor Says
A 5-year-old child died Saturday, July 12, after being found by family members submerged in a pool in Paterson, authorities said. The child arrived in a private vehicle at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson just before 10 p.m., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray said on Sunday morning. The incident happened near Marshall and Mary streets in Paterson, authorities said. The child was pronounced deceased at 10:02 p.m. The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be…
Belvidere-White Township, NJ
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Driver Killed, Passenger Injured As SUV Bursts Into Flames In White Twp Crash: State Police
A woman was killed and her passenger injured in a fiery late-night crash in Warren County, authorities said. Troopers responded around 11:19 p.m. Friday, July 11 to the scene of a crash on County Road 519 South at milepost 42.8 in White Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. A preliminary investigation found that a Hyundai SUV was traveling south when it veered off the roadway to the right, struck a large rock and a utility pole, and overturned, Lebron said. The SUV then became fully engulfed in flames. The driver, identified as 54-year-old Jacqueline Bernette Breeland…
Fairfield, CT
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10 Worst Fast-Food Meals For Your Waistline: Does Your Favorite Make The List?
Fast food might feel like a lifesaver. It’s quick, cheap (well, it used to be), and just a drive-thru away. Whether you’re running late for work or feeding a car full of hungry kids, there’s a certain kind of comfort in knowing a burger and fries are accessible and close. But that convenience comes at a cost, and not just to your wallet. Behind the bright menus and friendly slogans are meals packed with calories, sodium, sugar, and fat, often more than your body needs in an entire day. And it’s not always obvious. What looks like a “regular combo” might be pushing 2,000 calories before desse…
Harrisburg, PA
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911 Service Fully Restored After Outages Across PA (
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UPDATE: Pennsylvania’s 911 system was fully restored by 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to officials. Emergency call functionality has resumed statewide following Friday’s widespread outage. Residents can now call 911 as normal for emergencies. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has not yet released details on what caused the disruption. Authorities thanked the public for their cooperation and encouraged residents to continue following official updates through their county’s emergency services and social media pages. ORIGINAL: A statewide alert blared across phones in Pen…
Harrisburg, PA
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Marijuana Birthday Cake Found With NY Dad, Infant Daughter, Teen Son In Car On PA Road: DA
A marijuana-laced birthday cake with a man’s name on it — and two children in the car — has landed a New York father on probation in Pennsylvania, officials said. Rylan Matthew Manuel LaForest, 22, of Lockwood, New York, was sentenced to 24 months of probation for Corruption of Minors, Bradford County District Attorney Richard Wilson announced on Sunday, July 6. The charges followed a November 2024 investigation by Athens Township Police Officer Thomas J. VanFleet Jr., who found LaForest parked with his 21-month-old daughter and a 14-year-old boy. Inside the vehicle, police discovered mari…
Franklin-Hamburg, NJ
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Bourbon Fans Line Up For Rare Mystery Lottery At Franklin ShopRite Liquor Store
Dozens of bourbon lovers lined up outside ShopRite Wines & Spirits of Franklin on Saturday, July 12, hoping to score a rare bottle of Pappy Van Winkle, EH Taylor, or other high-end spirits during the store’s fourth-ever Mystery Bourbon Lottery. The event, themed “Christmas in July,” kicked off at 9 a.m. at the Franklin Shopping Center on Route 23 in Sussex County. The same raffle was being held at ShopRite liquor stores in Succasunna and Flanders. Only the first 150 customers were entered into the drawing, which began at 9:30 a.m. Winners pulled mystery bags containing exclusive bourbo…
Hackensack, NJ
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NJ 911 Supervisor Dies After 2-Month Cancer Battle
Sussex County is mourning the loss of a public servant, wife, and mother, who died after a months-long battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. Supervisory Public Safety Telecommunicator Shannon (Quinn) Thonus, of Sandyston, died following a courageous battle with Stage 4 colon cancer, Sheriff Michael F. Strada announced on Saturday, July 12. According to a GoFundMe launched in May, Shannon’s diagnosis came unexpectedly after a trip to the emergency room for abdominal pain — revealing cancer that had already spread to her liver. The campaign, launched in May by family friend Andrea Wehrenberg rai…
Lancaster, PA
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Brothers Accused Of Sexual Abuse, Sending Genital Photos To Same Lancaster Child: Police
Two Lancaster brothers are facing felony charges for sexually exploiting the same underage girl — one by allegedly assaulting her, the other by sending her explicit images, authorities announced in a release on Friday, July 11. William Joseph Cameron, 54, of the 800 block of North Prince Street, waived his preliminary hearing on Thursday, June 27, allowing his case to proceed to county court, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. He is charged with: Felony Solicitation To Disseminate Photos Or Film Of Child Sex Acts. Felony Disseminating Explicit Material To A Mino…
New London, CT
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Poop Problem: Nearly 90% Of CT Beaches Tested Unsafe In 2024, New Study Says
More than half of all East Coast beaches had potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination at least once in 2024, according to researchers. The advocacy group Environment America released its new study about the water quality at US beaches on Monday, July 7. The nonprofit compiled bacteria testing data from states bordering oceans and the Great Lakes, along with Puerto Rico. From 3,187 beaches nationwide, Environment America found that more than three out of five (61%) had at least one day of potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination in 2024. On those days, that indicator exceeded…
Reading, PA
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Man Caught Dumping Crate With Chihuahua In Mount Pocono Dumpster: Police
A man was caught on camera dumping a small dog in a trash bin behind a Mount Pocono restaurant, police announced on Friday, July 11. The disturbing act of animal cruelty happened around 10 a.m. at Mi Casa Restaurant on Cleveland Avenue, according to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department. Surveillance footage shows a gray Nissan Rogue (model year 2008 to 2013) pulling up to the restaurant’s commercial dumpster. A man — described as white or Hispanic — is seen exiting the vehicle with a small animal crate. He tosses the crate, which held a beige dog resembling a Chihuahua, into the d…
Huntingdon Valley, PA
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Security Guard Knocks Man Out During Brawl Outside Huntingdon Valley Restaurant, Police Say
A restaurant security guard allegedly assaulted multiple people during a fight outside a Huntingdon Valley restaurant, authorities in Montgomery County announced on Friday, July 11. Kris Michael Sanchez, 35, of Hispanic descent, was charged with Felony Aggravated Assault, Misdemeanor Simple Assault (4 counts), and Summary Harassment (4 counts) following the June 29 incident, according to Lower Moreland Township Police. Officers were called to a disturbance at Pine Road and Philmont Avenue around 1:49 a.m. after reports of a large fight involving several adult males who had just ex…
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