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Timeline Of Events Before Central PA Teen's Sudden Death Released By Police
Following 16-year-old Justin Johnson's sudden death, an investigation was launched, and three days later the Lower Paxton Township police released their version of the timeline of events leading up to his passing. Central Dauphin High School 10th grade student Justin Johnson died at Hershey Medical Center on April 26, as Daily Voice previously reported. Although the school noted social media posts claiming "racial insensitivity" could be a factor as of 5 p.m. on Monday, April 29, the police don't believe that is the case. **UPDATE: The County Coroner has ruled Justin Johnson's …
Police & Fire
Burglar Used Screwdriver To Break Into Philly Apartments: Police
Authorities are searching for the suspect in a break-in at a Philadelphia apartment complex last Tuesday, April 23. The pictured man used a screwdriver to unlock the door of a building on the 1100 block of North Hope Street, city police said. Suspect footage PhiladelphiaPolice Once inside, investigators said he took residents' items from the basement storage unit. Anyone with information should call 215-686-8477 or submit a tip online.
Police & Fire
Car Explodes In Philly Impound Lot, Arson Investigation Launched: State Police
Troopers suspect a car at a state police impound lot was intentionally set on fire early Monday morning, April 29. It happened at the Troop K headquarters, 2201 Belmont Avenue, around 3:50 a.m. State police heard an explosion and rushed to the lot to find a vehicle on fire, they said in a release. "Through investigation, it was determined access was gained into the secured area and an accelerant was used to set a car on fire," troopers said. Philadelphia Fire Department was called to the scene and is assisting PSP with the investigation, officials told Dail…
Police & Fire
$10K In 10 Minutes: Thieves Steal Thousands In Merchandise From Chesco CVS
State police are investigating the robbery of a Chester County drug store last Thursday, April 25. Two women walked into the 857 W. Baltimore Pike CVS in West Grove around 6 p.m., investigators said. They took about $10,000 in "high-end cosmetics and skincare products," according to troopers. A third woman may have been an accomplice but "did not appear to steal anything on surveillance," authorities said. Police believe the group has robbed multiple Pennsylvania CVS locations. They have been seen in a silver Toyota Siena minivan with a missing front wheel cover on the driver's…
News
Northeast Philly Lotto Player Wins 'Treasure Hunt' Game
A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Northeast Philadelphia must split their $138,457 prize, according to state gaming reps. The lucky winner matched all five balls pulled in the Friday, April 26 drawing for the Treasure Hunt game — but so did a player in Butler County, lotto officials said. Both players will receive a $69,228.50 prize. The Philly ticket was sold at BP/Dunkin’ Donuts, 4046 Woodhaven Road. Winners are not known until they claim their prize and their ticket is validated. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their priz…
Police & Fire
Pottstown Priest Charged With Stealing Parish Funds: Troopers
A Catholic priest in South Coventry Township is charged with theft and related counts, according to state police. Lawrence Frances Kozak Jr., 51, of Clifton Heights, was released after posting $250,000 unsecured bail, court records show. Troopers allege Kozak took funds from St. Thomas More Parish at 2101 Pottstown Pike. 6abc reports he's accused of spending more than $40,000 improperly, including on cell phone games Pokemon GO and Candy Crush. A spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia issued a statement Monday, April 29: Father Lawrence Koz…
Schools
'Racial Insensitivity' Possibly Linked To PA Teen's Sudden Death, School Officials Say
A 10th-grade student is dead and Central Dauphin School District officials have noted that his race might have been a factor. The district has identified Justin Johnson as the 16-year-old boy found suffering from cardiac arrest at his home in the 3000 block of Bianca Way in Lower Paxton Township at approximately 9:55 p.m. on April 26, 2024, as detailed by the police. Justin was taken "to the Hershey Medical Center where he later died," the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police stated in the release. **UPDATE: The County Coroner has ruled Justin Johnson's death as "natura…
Police & Fire
'Nightmare': PA Exec Among Americans Facing 12 Years In Prison For Ammo Discovery In Caribbean
A 31-year-old EMT from Virginia became the most recent American arrested in British territory when authorities found ammunition in his luggage, police said. Tyler Wenrich, who works for the Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad, according to his Facebook page, traveled to Grand Turk on a cruise ship and, while going through a security checkpoint, was found with ammunition, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said. According to CBS News, police found two bullets in Wenrich's backpack on Saturday, April 20 as he prepared to board a cruise ship. Wenrich appeared before a Grand Turk…
Police & Fire
Trio Stole US Flags From Macungie Homes: Police (
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Macungie police say three people who stole American flags from borough homes over the weekend were caught on video. Authorities said the suspects, two men and one woman, were last seen in the area near Lea Street. Timestamped footage shows it happened around 2 a.m. on Saturday morning, April 27. Macungie PD is seeking information and the identity of the 2 males and female in the video. They were last seen in the... Posted by Macungie Police Department on Saturday, April 27, 2024 Anyone with information should email mmiklich@macungiepd.org.
Police & Fire
Shooting Leads To Barricade, Arrest In Philadelphia: Police
One man is in custody following a standoff in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood on Saturday, April 27, city police said in a release. Wendell Saunders, 47, is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and related counts, authorities said. According to police, a gunshot victim walked into Episcopal Hospital around 6:40 a.m. They were taken to Temple Hospital in stable condition and Saunders was identified as the suspected shooter. Police tracked the 47-year-old to a home on the 2100 block of East Cambria Street and declared a barricade situation.&nb…
Police & Fire
'Explosive Device,' Drugs Found In Wanted Man's Bag: Slate Belt PD
Police in Northampton County said they found an "unsecured explosive device" along with a stash of drugs in a bag discarded by a wanted man last Thursday, April 25. Thomas Dee Stocker Jr. is sought for weapons of mass destruction, resisting arrest, and drug offenses, according to Slate Belt Regional Police. Authorities said Stocker was wanted by the Northampton County Sheriff's Office when he was spotted on the 800 block of Bangor Road around 10 p.m. After a short conversation with an officer, Stocker fled on foot and police gave chase, SBRPD said. Following "several…
Police & Fire
Car Struck By Bullet On I-83, PA State Police Say
A bullet shot through a vehicle travelling on Interstate 83 on Sunday afternoon, the Pennsylvania State Police in York County announced on Monday morning. The bullet entered the rear windshield and struck the rear view mirror before becoming lodged in the front window, Trooper James Grothey explained in the release. PSP received a report "a vehicle being damaged while traveling on Interstate 83" at 4:39 p.m. on April 28, as stated in the release. The vehicle had been traveling on I-83 south near mile marker 18.8, Springettsbury Township, when it was shot, troopers determined. "No occupant…
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