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Northumberland County, PA

US Marshals Capture Plainfield Train Station Murder Suspect In PA, Prosecutor Says US Marshals Capture Plainfield Train Station Murder Suspect In PA, Prosecutor Says
US Marshals Capture Plainfield Train Station Murder Suspect In PA, Prosecutor Says A 44-year-old Plainfield man was arrested in Pennsylvania on Friday, May 10 and charged with a fatal stabbing at a train station in July 2023, authorities said. At 2 p.m. on July 6, 2023, police responded to the Plainfield train station and found Juquin Smith, 45, suffering from stab wounds, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Plainfield Police Director James T. Abney said. Smith was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Aswad Spruiel was arrested in Northumberland County, PA., by US Marshals, authorities said. He is in custody in …
22 'Probable' Cases Of Lead Poisoning In PA, Including Montgomery County: Officials 22 'Probable' Cases Of Lead Poisoning In PA, Including Montgomery County: Officials
22 'Probable' Cases Of Lead Poisoning In PA, Including Montgomery County: Officials The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported 22 "probable" cases of lead poisoning to federal regulators, a spokesperson told Daily Voice.  The 22 "probable" cases and one "suspected" case are linked to cinnamon applesauce pouches that have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration, DOH said.  The affected products were:  WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches – including three packs Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches FDA officials said Thursday, Feb. 29 that the lead and chromi…
Northumberland Co. Dad Killed Woman Before His Son Shot Him In Self-Defense: PSP Northumberland Co. Dad Killed Woman Before His Son Shot Him In Self-Defense: PSP
Northumberland Co. Dad Killed Woman Before His Son Shot Him In Self-Defense: PSP A Northumberland County man was shot dead by his son after killing a woman and threatening to harm others at a Lower Mahanoy home on Sunday night, Jan. 7, according to officials.   State police previously announced they were investigating the deaths of Tracey Adams and Brandi Hauck, who they said were found at 844 Malta Road around 5 p.m.  Investigators now say Adams was involved in a "verbal and physical" domestic dispute at a house on Adams Road earlier in the evening. The fight caused an adult woman and a daughter of Adams' to flee the home and go to Hauck's house on Malta…
PA Man Sought On Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges: Troopers PA Man Sought On Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges: Troopers
PA Man Sought On Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges: Troopers Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a Northumberland County man wanted on several felony sex abuse charges.  David George Glatfelter is charged with felony sexual assault on a person 11 or older,  involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a person under 16, felony aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, child pornography, criminal use of a communications facility, and indecent assault of a person under 16, according to troopers.  Police said the alleged offenses occurred at Glatfelter's Coal Township home over the last year.  The 34-year-old is though…
Manhunt Ends In Harrisburg Following Shelter-In-Place Order In Camp Hill Manhunt Ends In Harrisburg Following Shelter-In-Place Order In Camp Hill
Manhunt Ends In Harrisburg Following Shelter-In-Place Order In Camp Hill The Camp Hill School District was placed under a shelter-in-place order by Cumberland County Officials on Thursday, Sept. 14. Around 11:30 a.m. police released a detailing the cause of the shelter-in-place order was due to a search for a wanted man. The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force was attempting to serve an arrest warrant for 29-year-old Brian Acosta Melendez of 1913 Arlington Street Apartment number 1 "for Robbery and Firearms charges stemming from an incident that occurred on September 4th, 2023 in Sunbury PA Northumberland County," the Camp Hill Police explained.  But, A…
Dozens Nabbed In PA Child Porn Sting, 'Operation Safe Screen': State Police Dozens Nabbed In PA Child Porn Sting, 'Operation Safe Screen': State Police
Dozens Nabbed In PA Child Porn Sting, 'Operation Safe Screen': State Police Twenty-six Pennsylvanians face criminal charges after state police wrapped up a months-long investigation on child sex abuse imagery.  "Operation: Safe Screen," said troopers in a release on Tuesday, July 18, involved chatting with suspect predators online, locating possessors of child pornography, and tracking down registered offenders who have fallen out of compliance.  The operation ran from April through June and led to the arrests of 22 adults and four juveniles in twelve counties, state police said.  Those charged:  Daniel Gonzales, 43, of Lackawanna County, is …
$150K Powerball Winner Sold At Northumberland County Food Mart $150K Powerball Winner Sold At Northumberland County Food Mart
$150K Powerball Winner Sold At Northumberland County Food Mart One Pennsylvania resident won big at a Northumberland County convenience store this week, officials say.  A shopper at the MM Food Mart, 16 Elysburg Road in Riverside, won $150,000 (before taxes) playing a Powerball ticket on Monday, Oct. 31, according to state lottery officials.  The player matched four of five white balls drawn as well as the red ball, officials said. They also played with the $1 Power Play option, which tripled the size of their reward from $50,000 to $150,000, lottery representatives explained.  For its part, MM Food Mart will receive…
Drunk Motorcyclist Leads State Police On Chase Along Pennsylvania Highway Across Two Counties Drunk Motorcyclist Leads State Police On Chase Along Pennsylvania Highway Across Two Counties
Drunk Motorcyclist Leads State Police On Chase Along Pennsylvania Highway Across Two Counties A wanted 40-year-old man led state police on a chase across two central Pennsylvania counties on Sunday, September 11, authorities say. Rickey Allen Keys of Halifax led police on a chase on his 1983 Honda motorcycle from Upper Paxton to Washington townships PA 147 starting around 7:30 a.m., according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. Keys was wanted on multiple active arrest warrants and for traffic violations when state police first attended to stop him. The pursuit weaved through Dauphin and Northumberland counties, troopers say. Keys has been charged with three felon…
PA Prison Guard Accused Of Sexual Relationship With Inmate PA Prison Guard Accused Of Sexual Relationship With Inmate
PA Prison Guard Accused Of Sexual Relationship With Inmate A Pennsylvania prison guard has been charged after she attempted to have a sexual relationship with an inmate, according to Pennsylvania state police. Lindsay Nicole Dyer, 32, of Beavertown, is a former Snyder County corrections officer who has been charged with a felony for Criminal Attempts of Institutional Sexual Assault, according to court documents. Dyer sent sexually explicit photographs and letters– as well as had phone calls with the inmate, according to state police. The inmate has been identified as Brian George Heffner, 39, of Coal Township, according to PennLive. Heffner i…
PA Lottery: More Than $248 Million In Scratch-Off Prizes Sold At These Pennsylvania Stores PA Lottery: More Than $248 Million In Scratch-Off Prizes Sold At These Pennsylvania Stores
PA Lottery: More Than $248 Million In Scratch-Off Prizes Sold At These Pennsylvania Stores Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off winners claimed more than $248.8 million in prizes during January, including two top prizes worth $3 million. Eight top prizes of $1 million were claimed by players from Northumberland County, Westmoreland County, Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey. Some retailers earned a $10,000 bonus for selling the $3 million-winning tickets and others a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning Scratch-Off tickets worth $1 million.  Those retailers are: Thorndale Exxon & Tiger Mart, 3727 Lincoln Highway East, Thorndale, Chester County ($10,000 bonus); Fine Win…