After Viral Videos, Quakertown Protest Cases Take Dramatic Turn (UPDATE) After Viral Videos, Quakertown Protest Cases Take Dramatic Turn (UPDATE)
After Viral Videos, Quakertown Protest Cases Take Dramatic Turn (Update) A review of additional video evidence led prosecutors to withdraw felony aggravated assault charges filed against juveniles arrested during the controversial Quakertown anti-ICE protest, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, June 16. The update comes nearly four months after five juveniles were arrested during a student-led walkout and confrontation with Quakertown police on Friday, Feb. 20. According to the DA's office, Quakertown Borough police originally arrested the juveniles for allegedly assaulting officers, including Police Chief Scott McElree. Based on aff…
Baltimore County Church Ignored Warnings About Youth Pastor, Lawsuit Says Baltimore County Church Ignored Warnings About Youth Pastor, Lawsuit Says
Baltimore County Church Ignored Warnings About Youth Pastor, Lawsuit Says Days after a former Baltimore County youth pastor admitted to sexually abusing a child, a new lawsuit alleges church leaders were warned about his behavior years earlier and failed to stop him. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, June 16, accuses Central Christian Church in Rossville of ignoring reports about Thomas G. Pinkerton Jr.'s conduct while he allegedly groomed and sexually abused a teenage boy over a four-year period. Pinkerton pleaded guilty on June 8 in Baltimore County Circuit Court to one count of sexual abuse of a minor and is awaiting sentencing in December. Now, attorneys represent…
Juvenile Killed In 3-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash In East Windsor: NJSP Juvenile Killed In 3-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash In East Windsor: NJSP
Juvenile Killed In 3-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash In East Windsor: Njsp A juvenile was killed in a three-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County on Tuesday, June 16, authorities said. At 1:29 a.m., troopers responded to Turnpike south in East Windsor Township after a Freightliner tractor-trailer struck the back of a Subaru, Caitlin Brennan, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police said. The Freightliner then continued forward and struck the rear of a Volvo box truck, Brennan said. The Freightliner then traveled off the roadway to the left and struck the guardrail, Brennan said. A juvenile sitting in the back of the Subaru was pronou…
Rockland Corrections Officer Put Laxative In Coworker's Coffee — And Is Now Indicted, DA Says Rockland Corrections Officer Put Laxative In Coworker's Coffee — And Is Now Indicted, DA Says
Rockland Corrections Officer Put Laxative In Coworker's Coffee — And Is Now Indicted, DA Says A Rockland County corrections officer has been indicted on attempted assault charges after prosecutors said he put a laxative pill into a fellow officer's coffee while on duty at the county jail. Orange County resident Russell Thorne, 63, of Greenwood Lake, was arraigned following an indictment by a Rockland County grand jury, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh announced on Tuesday, June 16.  Thorne, who is employed as a correction officer at the Rockland County Jail in New City, was indicted on charges of attempted second-degree assault, attempted third-degree as…
Dad Of 2 ID'd As Tree Worker Electrocuted While Trimming Hedge Behind Berks County Home Dad Of 2 ID'd As Tree Worker Electrocuted While Trimming Hedge Behind Berks County Home
Dad Of 2 ID'd As Tree Worker Electrocuted While Trimming Hedge Behind Berks County Home A tree worker killed in a workplace accident behind a Pennsylvania home has been identified as a 31-year-old husband and father of two young daughters. Erik Reyna-Wright, of Reading, was operating a bucket truck while trimming a hedgerow behind a residence in the 4000 block of Grant Street when the equipment reportedly came into contact with an electrical power line on Wednesday, June 10, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel. Berks County 911 received a report of the incident at 10:54 a.m. Emergency responders arrived and launched an investigation, while the coroner's offic…
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $33K Sold At New Rochelle Store — Here's Where Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $33K Sold At New Rochelle Store — Here's Where
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $33K Sold At New Rochelle Store — Here's Where A lucky lottery player in Westchester County is more than $33,000 richer after buying a winning ticket at a local liquor store.  A top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket for the Friday, June 12 evening drawing was sold in New Rochelle, the New York Lottery announced.  The winning ticket, worth $33,514, was purchased at LMC Wine & Liquor Inc., located at 382 North Ave.  The winning numbers were 11 12 13 19 38.  TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Drawings are held twice daily and televised at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The lucky winner's name was not ma…
Lawrenceville Woman Found A Newborn Fawn Beside Its Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges Lawrenceville Woman Found A Newborn Fawn Beside Its Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges
Lawrenceville Woman Found A Newborn Fawn Beside Its Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges Cammy Lowe rescued a newborn fawn that she found next to its dead mother and nursed him for years. Now, the Lawrenceville, NJ resident and barn owner has found herself running afoul of the law years after she said the wild animal, who she named Ruby, escaped. In April, Lowe was convicted of possessing a potentially dangerous species without a permit, interfering with a conservation officer and having the deer illegally castrated. Court records show Lowe was charged on July 25, 2024, with possessing a live indigenous or exotic animal without a permit, interference with the duties of …
Drug-Impaired Driver Resists Deputies After Pickup Crash Into Ballston Bushes: Sheriff Drug-Impaired Driver Resists Deputies After Pickup Crash Into Ballston Bushes: Sheriff
Drug-Impaired Driver Resists Deputies After Pickup Crash Into Ballston Bushes: Sheriff A pickup truck crash led to the arrest of a New York man on drug-impaired driving and resisting arrest charges, authorities announced on Sunday, June 14. Adam S. Arnold, 46, of Ballston, was charged following a crash on Brookline Road in the Town of Ballston at 1:42 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said Arnold was driving a 2017 Dodge pickup west on Brookline Road when he left the roadway and struck bushes. No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash, and Arnold was not injured, authorities said. The investigation led de…
Ferrari, Porsche Among 20+ Cars Seized In Philly Drug Probe: PHOTOS Ferrari, Porsche Among 20+ Cars Seized In Philly Drug Probe: PHOTOS
Ferrari, Porsche Among 20+ Cars Seized In Philly Drug Probe: Photos A fleet of luxury and collectible vehicles allegedly purchased with drug money has been seized as Pennsylvania investigators continue targeting a major cocaine trafficking organization, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, June 16. The latest action stems from the ongoing investigation into the "5th & Cornwall" drug trafficking organization, a Philadelphia-based cocaine and crack cocaine enterprise that authorities say operated throughout the region. The group was the focus of a major takedown announced in September 2025, when more than two dozen people were c…
New York Native Killed In Head-On Crash In York County New York Native Killed In Head-On Crash In York County
New York Native Killed In Head-On Crash In York County A longtime New York native was killed in a head-on crash in Pennsylvania, officials announced. Nicholas Greci, 67, of Red Lion, died from blunt force trauma injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash in Windsor Township, according to the York County Coroner's Office. The cause of death was ruled blunt force trauma, and the manner of death was ruled accidental. The crash happened near the intersection of Cape Horn Road and Woodridge Drive around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, June 12, according to the coroner. Investigators said Greci was driving south on Cape Horn Road when a northbound vehicle struc…
Slatington Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control On Pennsylvania Road Slatington Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control On Pennsylvania Road
Slatington Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control On Pennsylvania Road A motorcyclist was killed after losing control of his bike and crashing in Pennsylvania, the coroner announced on Tuesday, June 16.  The man, whose identity is being withheld pending additional family notifications, was pronounced dead at the scene near the 3000 block of Welshtown Road in Washington Township at 11:51 p.m. on Monday, June 15, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.  Investigators determined the rider was operating a motorcycle when he lost control, left the roadway, and crashed, the coroner said. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.  …
Skeletal Remains Of 3 People Found Inside Foreclosed Burlington Home Bought At Auction Skeletal Remains Of 3 People Found Inside Foreclosed Burlington Home Bought At Auction
Skeletal Remains Of 3 People Found Inside Foreclosed Burlington Home Bought At Auction A routine home purchase turned into a major police investigation after the skeletal remains of three people were found inside a foreclosed Connecticut home, authorities said. The discovery happened Sunday, June 14, when Connecticut State Troopers responded to 7 Stanwich Lane in Burlington after the buyer found the remains inside the property.  According to Connecticut State Police, the new homeowner found the remains after purchasing the home "as is" at a foreclosure auction. The identities of the deceased were not released.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has not dete…
Former Susquehannock Soccer Player, 20, Killed In York County Motorcycle Crash Former Susquehannock Soccer Player, 20, Killed In York County Motorcycle Crash
Former Susquehannock Soccer Player, 20, Killed In York County Motorcycle Crash Kollin Krier, a 2025 Susquehannock High School graduate and former varsity soccer player, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Codorus Township. A young motorcyclist was killed in a crash on a York County roadway, authorities announced. Kollin Thomas Krier, 20, of Glen Rock, died after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Ridge Road in Codorus Township on Saturday, June 13, according to the York County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office was dispatched to the 3700 block of Ridge Road at 10:03 p.m. after the crash was reported. Investigators believe Krier was traveling west on Ridge Road …
Baby Allegedly Killed By Mom, 20, Left In Trash Bag Outside PA Home ID'd As Betty Lee Norris Baby Allegedly Killed By Mom, 20, Left In Trash Bag Outside PA Home ID'd As Betty Lee Norris
Baby Allegedly Killed By Mom, 20, Left In Trash Bag Outside PA Home ID'd As Betty Lee Norris The newborn girl whose death led to a first-degree murder charge against a Mifflin County woman has been identified as Betty Lee Norris, the Mifflin County Coroner's Office announced on Monday, June 15. Forensic DNA testing positively identified Anthony L. Norris as the biological father of the infant previously known as Baby Girl Kauffman. "The baby has now been named and identified as Betty Lee Norris," Coroner Andrea L. Alcalde said in a release. Authorities said Norris voluntarily came forward after learning of the investigation and provided a DNA sample, which confirmed his paternity …
Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says
Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says Federal authorities say a major public event was spared from a dangerous plot. FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Tuesday morning, June 16, that the FBI and law enforcement partners thwarted alleged planned attacks tied to the "UFC Freedom 250" event in Washington, DC. The event was hosted by President Donald Trump on the White House South Lawn on Sunday, June 14, as part of his 80th birthday weekend and the country’s upcoming semiquincentennial celebrations. Patel said the FBI and its partners became aware on Wednesday, June 10, of a potential threat involving people outside the Nationa…
Last Missing Hanover Man Identified After Skeletal Remains Found In Woods Last Missing Hanover Man Identified After Skeletal Remains Found In Woods
Last Missing Hanover Man Identified After Skeletal Remains Found In Woods A mystery that gripped the Hanover area for more than a year has come to a heartbreaking end. Skeletal remains found in a wooded area between two farm fields in Penn Township have been identified as Ben Matthew Garrett, 37, of Hanover Borough, the York County Coroner's Office announced on Monday, June 15. The remains were discovered near Old Ridge Road and Ridge Avenue at 7:24 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, according to the coroner's office. Investigators recovered the remains with assistance from the York County Forensic Team. Mercyhurst Forensic Anthropology Laboratory confirmed Garrett's id…
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF'
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' A familiar face from one of TV’s quirkiest sitcom families has died. Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom "ALF," died at age 77, her family announced Sunday, June 14, in a post on her Facebook page. A cause of death was not publicly disclosed. "We are bereft without her," her family wrote, also calling Schedeen "a force." The family remembered her creative energy, humor, artwork, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and love of stories. They also asked those mourning her to "Raise a margarita in her honor." Schedeen is survived by her hus…
Man Dies After Shirley Fight, 2 Charged With Gang Assault Man Dies After Shirley Fight, 2 Charged With Gang Assault
Man Dies After Shirley Fight, 2 Charged With Gang Assault A deadly fight inside a New York home has led to criminal charges against two Long Island residents, police announced on Tuesday, June 16. Christopher Martin, 48, suffered serious injuries during a fight at a home on Hounslow Road in Shirley on Sunday, June 14, according to Suffolk County Police. A resident of the home called 911 around 7:30 p.m. to report that a man who rented a room at the residence had been injured during a fight, police said. Officers arrived to find Martin seriously hurt. Martin was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead a s…
Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon
Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon The evening sky is about to put the finishing touch on a rare June display. A slender crescent moon will join Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus, in the western sky on Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17, creating one of the month’s best skywatching moments. Daily Voice previously reported that the lineup would be visible shortly after sunset, weather permitting. Earlier report: Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon The best viewing window will be about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset. In the Northeast, that means roughly between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Look low toward the …
Meet The 4-Foot Tall West Haven Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles' Meet The 4-Foot Tall West Haven Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles'
Meet The 4-Foot Tall West Haven Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles' A 4-foot-tall exotic dancer and OnlyFans creator from the NYC-area is now looking for love on national television. Jordanna "JJ" James, a 37-year-old West Haven, CT native, is one of the stars of TLC's new reality dating series, "Little Singles," which premiered Monday, June 15. The show follows a group of little people who reunite in Palm Springs after first meeting at a Little People convention, with romance, friendship, and drama unfolding under one roof. James already had a spotlight of her own before TLC came calling. On OnlyFans, James describes herself as "Tiny 4’0 pocket rocket wh…
Measles In CT: State Confirms First Case Of Virus In 2026 As Hartford Resident Hospitalized Measles In CT: State Confirms First Case Of Virus In 2026 As Hartford Resident Hospitalized
Measles In CT: State Confirms First Case Of Virus In 2026 As Hartford Resident Hospitalized Connecticut health officials have confirmed the state's first measles case of 2026, involving a Hartford County resident who is now hospitalized. The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced Monday that an unvaccinated adult tested positive for measles after testing at the State Public Health Laboratory over the weekend. Officials said the patient is hospitalized and in stable condition. Health officials said the resident recently traveled internationally and began showing symptoms after returning home. They noted the travel was not connected to the World Cup. The patient's sympto…
'New Reality': Maryland Dad Of Two In Burn ICU After Wastewater Plant Explosion 'New Reality': Maryland Dad Of Two In Burn ICU After Wastewater Plant Explosion
'New Reality': Maryland Dad Of Two In Burn ICU After Wastewater Plant Explosion A Maryland father of two is being treated in a burn unit and faces a long recovery ahead after a blast at work left his family trying to process what his wife called their "new reality." Mike Ball was seriously injured on Tuesday, June 9, in the explosion at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by his wife, Casey Shannahan. The blast was reported shortly before 1 p.m. at the plant on Asiatic Avenue in Baltimore, where two employees suffered burn injuries, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department. One week later, Ball has been identified …
Shadow Fleet Captain Pleads Guilty In DC After Weeks-Long Atlantic Chase By Coast Guard: Feds Shadow Fleet Captain Pleads Guilty In DC After Weeks-Long Atlantic Chase By Coast Guard: Feds
Shadow Fleet Captain Pleads Guilty In DC After Weeks-Long Atlantic Chase By Coast Guard: Feds A shadow fleet tanker captain who led the US Coast Guard on a weeks-long pursuit across the Atlantic Ocean while transporting sanctioned oil for the benefit of US adversaries has admitted guilt in federal court in Washington, DC. Avtandil Kalandadze, 47, of the Republic of Georgia, pleaded guilty Friday, June 12, before US District Judge Beryl A. Howell to failing to obey a Coast Guard order to heave to, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Federal prosecutors said Kalandadze was the master of the motor tanker Bella 1, a vessel linked to the so-called "shadow …
Paramus Veterans Home Manager Sues State Alleging Retaliation After Speaking To Federal Monitor Paramus Veterans Home Manager Sues State Alleging Retaliation After Speaking To Federal Monitor
Paramus Veterans Home Manager Sues State Alleging Retaliation After Speaking To Federal Monitor A business manager at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Paramus has sued the state and several top officials, claiming she was disciplined and demoted after repeatedly warning supervisors about staffing shortages, unpaid vendor bills, procurement concerns, and compliance issues at the facility (see lawsuit attached at the bottom of this news story). Biko Hannibal, of Wallington, worked at the Paramus veterans home beginning in 2019 and was promoted to business manager in 2021, according to a lawsuit filed in Mercer County Superior Court on Monday, June 8. Hannibal repeatedly raised co…
Missouri Couple Groomed, Abducted Virginia Teen Before Sexually Abusing Her For Days: DOJ Missouri Couple Groomed, Abducted Virginia Teen Before Sexually Abusing Her For Days: DOJ
Missouri Couple Groomed, Abducted Virginia Teen Before Sexually Abusing Her For Days: DOJ A Virginia teenager thought she was talking to friends online. Instead, federal prosecutors say she was being groomed by a Missouri couple who spent weeks manipulating her before driving to Virginia, picking her up near her home, and sexually abusing her for days across state lines. Now, nearly two years later, both are heading to prison for decades. Justin Johiah Cutright, 41, was sentenced to 45 years behind bars, while his wife, Christin Marie Cutright, 33, received 27 years for their roles in the scheme involving a 13-year-old Virginia girl, according to federal authorities. Specifica…
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California A flight from one of the nation’s most important military test bases ended in a horrific crash. A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. West Coast time on Monday, June 15, on the base airfield in the Mojave Desert. A large plume of smoke was visible across the high desert after the crash. Crew conditions and any casualties were not immediately released because the response was still active. There were reportedly eight crew members on the aircraft. Emergency crews were dispatched to th…
Former Great Neck Attorney Admits Stealing $30K Escrow Deposit In Failed Home Sale Former Great Neck Attorney Admits Stealing $30K Escrow Deposit In Failed Home Sale
Former Great Neck Attorney Admits Stealing $30K Escrow Deposit In Failed Home Sale A disbarred former attorney on Long Island has admitted stealing a client's escrow money in connection with a failed Long Island home sale, Suffolk County prosecutors announced on Monday, June 15. Marco Materassi, 59, formerly of Great Neck and now living in Florida, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree for taking $30,000 that was supposed to be held in escrow during a Lake Grove real estate transaction, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. Materassi represented the seller in the transaction and received the buyer's $30,000 down payment on Jan. 26…
Maryland Family Awaits Journey Home For 28-Year-Old Recovering From Stroke In Panama Maryland Family Awaits Journey Home For 28-Year-Old Recovering From Stroke In Panama
Maryland Family Awaits Journey Home For 28-Year-Old Recovering From Stroke In Panama What was supposed to be a trip home turned into a medical emergency thousands of miles away for a 28-year-old Maryland woman whose family, friends, and community are now rallying behind her recovery. Kalin Rytina remains hospitalized in Panama after suffering a stroke while preparing to return to the United States from an international vacation, according to family members and best friend Megan Wright. The sudden medical emergency landed Rytina in the ICU, where doctors also discovered a blood clot, adding another layer of complexity to her treatment and recovery. Now, loved ones are facin…
After Years Helping Others, Virginia Captain Mark 'Mooney' Crockett Is The One In Need After Years Helping Others, Virginia Captain Mark 'Mooney' Crockett Is The One In Need
After Years Helping Others, Virginia Captain Mark 'Mooney' Crockett Is The One In Need If someone on Tangier Island needed help, Captain Mark "Mooney" Crockett was usually one of the first people to answer the call. Now, the longtime ferry captain, former Tangier Volunteer Fire Department chief, and current vice president of the department is the one in need of a helping hand. Members of the agency are rallying around Crockett after complications from neuroendocrine cancer recently landed him in the hospital, forcing him to suspend his seasonal ferry service between Tangier Island and Onancock indefinitely. "Let's help our brother during this difficult time," Anna Pruitt-Par…
Boy, 5, Airlifted After Near-Drowning In Wawayanda Pool Boy, 5, Airlifted After Near-Drowning In Wawayanda Pool
Boy, 5, Airlifted After Near-Drowning In Wawayanda Pool A 5-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital after being pulled from a swimming pool in Orange County over the weekend.  The incident happened on Ridgebury Road in the Town of Wawayanda on Sunday, June 14.  According to the Town of Goshen Police Benevolent Association, officers responded to a report of a drowning involving a 5-year-old boy. While first responders were on the way, Orange County 911 advised that the child was unconscious and not breathing, and that CPR was already in progress. When first responders arrived, members of the Orange County Sheriff's Office and Wawayand…
Woman Killed After 30-Foot Fall Into Empty Pool At Pittsburgh Obama School Woman Killed After 30-Foot Fall Into Empty Pool At Pittsburgh Obama School
Woman Killed After 30-Foot Fall Into Empty Pool At Pittsburgh Obama School A construction worker died after falling approximately 30 feet into an empty pool while working at a Pittsburgh school on Monday morning, officials said. Emergency crews were called to Pittsburgh Obama Academy on North Highland Avenue just before 9 a.m. on Monday, June 15. Construction workers were at the school performing work on the pool, where scaffolding had been erected, Pittsburgh Public Schools spokesperson Ebony Pugh said in a statement. The incident happened around 9 a.m. while work was underway, according to Pugh. "Arriving responders located the adult female at the bottom of th…