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Dauphin
Police & Fire
Bandana Left At Gas Station 14+ Years Ago Leads To Arrest: PA State Police
A 32-year-old man was charged and arrested with a robbery he allegedly committed in 2010 – all because of a bandana, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, May 2, 2024. Alexander Theodule Pelletier, of Williamsport, Lycoming County was arrested on April 30 in connection with a robbery at Shelocta BP convenience store along PA Route 422 in Armstrong Township, Indiana County, troopers explained in the release. PSP Troop A patrol members and criminal investigators were called to the gas station at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2010, as detailed in the release. …
Dauphin
Police & Fire
Pair Ejected In Fatal Head-On Crash Along I-81: PA State Police
A 51-year-old woman has died a week after being ejected during a head-on crash along Interstate 81, Pennsylvania State Police and the Dauphin County Coroner confirmed to Daily Voice on Tuesday, April 9. Sharon Michelle Bentler, originally of Berwick and most recently of Harrisburg (according to her social media and court records), passed away at Penn State Hershey Medical Center on Sunday due to multiple traumatic injuries she sustained in a crash on I-81 on April 3 Dauphin County press secretary Diane McNaughton told Daily Voice. Her death was ruled accidental by the county co…
Berks
Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Shot Dead In Williamsport Parking Lot, State Police Say
A Williamsport woman was arrested in connection with the murder of a teenager in a restaurant parking lot, according to troopers. Johneice F. Legare, 36, was taken into custody Wednesday, March 6, wrote state police in a release. Authorities said she's charged with hindering apprehension and related counts. The victim, a 15-year-old boy, was shot on Saturday evening, March 2 near TGI Friday's at 1840 East 3rd Street, Williamsport, police said. Troopers believe the shooter fled the scene in a silver Hyundai Elantra being driven by a woman. Anyone with informat…
Berks
Police & Fire
Mom Of 4, Firefighter Shot Dead In Pennsylvania See Wave Of Support
Communities are rallying for a man and a woman who were found shot to death in a car in Williamsport. Alisha Seese and Ronald "Ronnie" E. Dailey Jr., both 37 years old, were found just after midnight on Friday, Jan. 12, according to officials. The police had been called to reports of gunfire in the 1700 block of Terrace Place around 12:30 a.m., they said in a release. Authorities explained that the pair had just finished a shift at Lycoming Engines where they worked as part-time security guards. Supposedly a suspect has been identified. Daily Voice has reached out to the distri…
Berks
Police & Fire
Police Release New Details, Offer Reward In Williamsport Teen's Murder
Authorities are shedding more light on the apparent murder of 19-year-old Kevin Cagle. The Williamsport-area resident was found dead along I-80 near Mexico and Creek roads in Liberty Township late on Friday, Oct. 13, state police previously said. The Montour County Coroner's Office said he died by homicide but did not describe the cause of death. Now, authorities say Cagle was shot in the chest while still in Williamsport and then driven to Montour County where his remains were discarded. Investigators believe he was killed on or after Wednesday, Oct. 11. The body w…
Berks
Obituaries
Teenager Found Dead By Homicide Along I-80 In PA
A 19-year-old was found dead along Interstate 80 in an apparent murder, according to officials. Kevin Marcus Cagle's remains were located near Mexico and Creek roads in Liberty Township, the Pennsylvania State Police said. Authorities made the discovery late on Friday, Oct. 13. The Montour County Coroner's Office said the Williamsport teen died by homicide but did not describe the cause of death. "No further information will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the case," they announced. Two of Cagle's siblings have launched GoFundMe campaigns to assist the family in…
Washington
Traffic
Police ID Two Killed, Three Hospitalized In Crash Involving Four Tractor-Trailers In Hagerstown
The southbound lanes of I-81 in Washington County remain closed near the Pennsylvania border as Maryland State Police continue to investigate a crash involving several tractor-trailers that left two dead. Two were killed and three others hospitalized when four tractor-trailers and two passenger vehicles were involved in an early morning crash in Hagerstown on Friday morning. Four of the victims were from New York. Wesley Merrick, 55, and Alicia Eve Cornell, 46, both of Wellsville, were pronounced dead at the scene of the chain-reaction crash, which was sparked when he drove into the back …
Adams
Lifestyle
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Pennsylvania Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. Get tickets now to see TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Concert Film only in theaters in North America beginning 10/13. Taylor Swift "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres across Pennsylvania starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays. Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 fo…
Berks
Obituaries
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Sudden Death Of PA Dad Kyle Aunkst, 33, Prompts Outpour Of Community Support
After a Pennsylvania dad died suddenly, neighbors and well-wishers are pitching in to assist his family in their time of need. Kyle L. Aunkst, 33, of Muncy, passed away in his home on Friday, June 16, said loved ones in his obituary. Now, community members are donating money to help his bereaved family members handle end-of-life costs and other expenses. "None of us was planning for this," said his older sister Tyrennie on a GoFundMe page the day after his death. "I'm reaching out to see if maybe anyone would help us celebrate the life of Kyle Aunkst." Neighbors hee…
Dauphin
Obituaries
South Williamsport HS Grad, 29-Year-Old Mom Leaves 'Gaping Hole' Following Death In Harrisburg
A 29-year-old mother and Williamsport native died in Harrisburg Nov. 13, authorities say. Jenna Rose Bachman of Duboistown passed unexpectedly, according to her obituary. She has left a "gaping hole" for her family with her sudden passing, as written on a GoFundMe launched by a family friend Roberta Boyles. The daughter of Brion J. Bachman (who predeceased her) and Krista M. Curren was raised by her mom and stepfather, Harry Rogers. The South Williamsport high school graduate is survived by the parents who raised her; son, Aaiden Hannah; brother, Jacob 'Jake' (Erica); sister, Olivia R…
Norfolk
Sports
Middleboro Playing In Little League World Series For First Time In 13 Years
A team from Massachusetts is playing in the Little League World Series for the first time in 13 years and there are several places you can watch the monumental game. Middleboro Little League’s U12 All-Stars advanced to the LLWS after defeating Maine in the New England Regionals championship last week, Boston25 reports. The last team to do this was Peabody in 2009, the outlet continues. For the first time in 13 years …A team from Massachusetts is headed the #LLWS 👏@LittleLeague | @SCNext pic.twitter.com/YlhpZTKPss — ESPN (@espn) August 11, 2022 Middleboro is now slated to take on Nolen…
Lehigh
News
Little League World Series Player In Medically-Induced Coma After Fall In PA: TMZ
A Little League World Series player from Utah was placed in a medically-induced coma following a fall in Pennsylvania, TMZ reports. Easton Oliverson, 12, underwent emergency surgery after fracturing his skull when he fell off the top bunk of a bed in a dorm in Williamsport on Sunday, Aug. 14, his uncle told the outlet. The boy was expected to make his first appearance as part of the Snow Canyon Little League team later this month. Hello! Welcome to Miracles for Tank. 🤍 We are starting this account in order to provide a central location for updates... Posted by Easton Oliverson on Mond…
Adams
Obituaries
Bucknell Grad, 23, Dead After Mysterious Mid-Air Fall/Jump From Plane
Police were trying to piece together if a 23-year-old Bucknell University graduate jumped or fell out of a plane moments before it made an emergency landing with the pilot on board. Charles Crooks — who was not wearing a parachute — was found in trees in the backyard of a North Carolina home about 30 miles south of Raleigh-Durham International Airport, around 7 p.m. Friday, July 29, the New York Post reports. Police believe he either jumped or fell approximately 3,500 feet out of the 10-person plane. It was unclear how he died. The plane had lost its right wheel when it crash landed at the…
Somerset
Police & Fire
Somerset County Man Busted With Stolen, Loaded Handgun Leads Cops On Chase: Prosecutor
A Somerset County man who was busted with a stolen, loaded handgun during an argument later led police on a chase as they were attempting to take him into custody, authorities said. Officers responding to a verbal dispute at a home on Burnt Mills Road found a handgun in an open lunchbox belonging to Jorge L. Mercado, 24, of Branchburg around 6:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said in a release alongside local officials on Wednesday, July 27. The weapon had allegedly been stolen out of Williamsport, PA, and was loaded with a large-capacity magazine wi…
Lehigh
Police & Fire
PA Contractor Ripped Off $86K From Clients, AG Says
A contractor in Pennsylvania has been charged after he accepted deposits to build elevators in six residents' homes but never did any of the work, authorities said. Michael Bloom, of Williamsport, agreed to the projects, which totaled $86,110, AG Josh Shapiro said. He provided little or no services in return and refused to give his customers refunds. Five of the homeowners left in the lurch by Bloom were over 60 years old, the AG said. “The law is clear on this,” AG Shapiro said. “Contractors can’t enter into a contract, accept money from a homeowner, and then fail to deliver — and that’s …
York
Obituaries
Beloved Firefighter Dies Suddenly In Motorcycle Crash In Central PA
A 32-year-old firefighter has died suddenly following a motorcycle accident on Saturday, June 11, authorities say. Heather Renee Gower, a Blue Rock Fire Rescue firefighter, had a single-vehicle crash in the 100 block of Penn Street, Washington Boro, around 8:30 p.m., according to a release by Manor Township police. Officers arrived in less than "three minutes and began performing life-saving efforts," along with "several citizens (who) helped Officers with life-saving efforts until EMS and FD arrived," police say. Unfortunately, Gower was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the L…
Lyndhurst
Police & Fire
Death Penalty Will Be Sought For Mom, Partner In Deadly Child Abuse Case: Report
Authorities in Pennsylvania will likely be seeking the death penalty for two women accused of intentionally abusing and starving two young girls, whose remains were found in shallow graves last year, PennLive reports. Lycoming County District Attorney Ryan C. Gardner said on Friday that he'll be seeking the extreme punishment for Marie Sue Snyder, 32, and her partner, Echo Lane Butler, 26 -- the latter of whom apparently did the burying -- if they are convicted. Echo Butler's mom, Michele L. Butler, 49, was arrested on a third-degree murder charge and related offenses, but will b…
Adams
Police & Fire
Death Penalty Will Be Sought For PA Mom, Partner In Deadly Child Abuse Case: Report
Authorities in Pennsylvania will likely be seeking the death penalty for two women accused of intentionally abusing and starving two young girls, whose remains were found in shallow graves last year, PennLive reports. Lycoming County District Attorney Ryan C. Gardner said on Friday that he'll be seeking the extreme punishment for Marie Sue Snyder, 32, and her partner, Echo Lane Butler, 26 -- the latter of whom apparently did the burying -- if they are convicted. Echo Butler's mom, Michele L. Butler, 49, was arrested on a third-degree murder charge and related offenses, but will b…
Berks
Police & Fire
4 Dead In I-78 Crashes Just Hours Apart: State Police
UPDATE: A fifth person has died after two separate crashes Tuesday on I-78 eastbound in Berks County, authorities said. *** (Original story below): Four people were killed in two separate crashes -- one involving a school bus -- hours apart on I-78 in Berks County, authorities said. The first crash happened just before 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday on the eastbound lanes of I-78 in Tilden Township, Pennsylvania state police said. Footage from this crash scene was streamed live by NBC10. Four vehicles, including a school bus, were involved, police said. The driver of an empty school bus f…
White Plains
Obituaries
Beloved Hudson Valley Teacher Dies Unexpectedly
A beloved Hudson Valley teacher recently passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60. Orange County resident Kathy Butsko, of Newburgh, died on Monday, Nov. 29. Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Butsko was a master's graduate of Marist College and was also an adjunct professor at Marist College and SUNY Orange; she was very passionate about education, her obituary said, In addition to teaching, Butsko loved music and traveled to many states to see her favorite band, Garbage. She was also a big fan of Gaelic Storm and all things Irish. "Kathy had a huge heart and loved big," h…
Cumberland
News
11-Year-Old Boy Assaulted Woman With Weapon, PA State Police Say
An 11-year-old boy was arrested after assaulting a woman with a weapon, according to Pennsylvania state police. The boy from Mechanicsburg was apprehended for allegedly using a weapon during a physical altercation at West Keller Street in Monroe Township on Oct. 20 around 6:30 p.m., according to a statement released by police on Thursday. The woman has been identified as a 24-year-old female from Williamsport and is a family member, according to the release. An investigation into the situation is ongoing by Pennsylvania State Police in Carlisle.
Northampton
News
Covid-
19: PA Liquor Control Issues Dozens Of Violations, Warnings
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control has issued dozens of violations and warnings against businesses failing to comply with COVID-19 safety requirements. State Police issued 26 violations and 47 warnings to licensed establishments after carrying out unannounced compliance checks at 419 bars and restaurants between Feb. 5 and Feb. 7, according to the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. The compliance checks are focused on areas with higher transmission rates of COVID-19 but can occur anywhere, according to police, who did not reveal specific business names pending the ongoing investigation. Sc…
Atlantic
Police & Fire
US Marshals Nab Fugitive Wanted In 2013 Slaying Of Atlantic City Man
US Marshals helped capture an Atlantic City fugitive wanted in a fatal shooting from 2013, authorities said. Abdul Bailey, 28, was nabbed in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, less than a week after Atlantic County's prosecutor made a public appeal for help locating the murder suspect. Authorities warned anyone who had seen Abdul Bailey not to approach him: "Place yourself in a safe situation and notify local law enforcement as soon as possible," Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said. Now, Bailey is awaiting extradition back to New Jersey, Tyner said. Bailey was …
Atlantic
Police & Fire
US Marshals Nab Fugitive Wanted In 2013 Slaying Of Atlantic City Man
US Marshals helped capture an Atlantic City fugitive wanted in a fatal shooting from 2013, authorities said. Abdul Bailey, 2, was nabbed in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, less than a week after Atlantic County's prosecutor made a public appeal for help locating the murder suspect. Authorities warned anyone who had seen Abdul Bailey not to approach him: "Place yourself in a safe situation and notify local law enforcement as soon as possible," Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said. Now, Bailey is awaiting extradition back to New Jersey, Tyner said. Bailey was w…
Fairfield
Sports
Teen From Fairfield Behind Mic For Little League World Series On ESPN
A Fairfield County teenager took center stage at the Little League World Series - not on the diamond, but in the broadcasting booth. Fairfield’s Aiden Blanc, 16, broadcast a game of ESPN’s Little League World Series, which drew nearly 300,000 views during its Kidscast, according to reports. Blanc reportedly is pursuing a career in professional broadcasting and has been seeking opportunities such as appearing on ESPN’s national broadcast. Blanc will also spend the fall season calling games for the Trumbull football team. Blanc, along with several Little League championship teams were celebr…
Union
Sports
Elizabeth's Elmora Troopers Win First Little League World Series Game
The Elmora Youth Little League Troopers of Elizabeth won their debut appearance in the Little League World Series Friday night, besting the Northwest champion Salem, Oregon team by a score of 6-2. Their next matchup in Williamsport, Pa., will be against Hawaii Sunday at 2 p.m. The game will be broadcast on WABC. Earlier today, a couple of @PAStatePolice Troopers stopped by to visit the Hanratty family and cheer on the Elmora Troopers during the game! We appreciate the support of our brother and sister troopers across the Delaware! Thanks for the support, troops! pic.twitter.com/fFRipi…
Union
News
Elizabeth Team Is Headed To Little League World Series
The Troopers of Elizabeth lived up to their name Saturday by defeating a team from New York and earning the chance to compete in the Little League World Series. The Elmora Youth League team bested Haverstraw 19-4 in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Final in Bristol, Ct., Saturday. The boys are now headed to Williamsport, Pa., where the World Series starts Thursday. Teams from eights regions of the U.S. as well as eight international teams compete in the tournament, which is scheduled to conclude Aug. 25. It's the first trip to the big show for the Troopers. Elmora kicks off its …
Union
News
Elizabeth Team One Game Away From Little League World Series
The excitement is building in Elizabeth, where residents are rooting for some young local ballplayers who are on the verge of competing in youth baseball's premiere championship. The Elmora Youth League team, the Troopers, defeated Northwest Washington 5-0 Friday night in an elimination game played in Bristol, Ct. With the win, Elmora now advances to the regional final against a team from Haverstraw, N.Y. That game is scheduled for Saturday night. The winner of that game earns a berth in the Little League World Series, which is scheduled to begin Thursday in Williams…
Armonk
Business
Toys 'R' Us Will Shut Down 182 Stores, Including One In Westchester
Toys "R" Us, which filed for bankruptcy last fall, plans to close as many as 182 outlets, about one-fifth of its total number of stores across the country, according to a court filing late Tuesday. A shift by customers to online shopping and increased competition led to the move, the Wayne, New Jersey-based company said. Here is a rundown of tristate area stores scheduled for closure: New York Yonkers, 2700 Central Park Avenue College Point, 139-19 20th Avenue Union Square, 24-30 Union Square East Sayville, 5181 Sunrise Highway Massapequa, 5214 Sunrise Highway Henrietta, 2…
