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PA Police Officer Accused Of Strangling Victim, Driving Drunk After Domestic Assault: Affidavit
A now-former Pennsylvania police officer is facing felony strangulation and DUI charges after investigators said he assaulted a family member during a domestic dispute before getting behind the wheel while impaired, authorities announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Michael T. Meredith, 57, of West Chester, was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 8, following an incident in the 300 block of Saint James Road in West Goshen Township, according to court documents.
Meredith was employed as an officer with the West Goshen Township Police Department at the time of the incident, the department confirmed to Daily V…
20 Guns, Pound Of Meth Seized From PA Man Out On Bail In Arson Case That Destroyed Home: DA
A Pennsylvania man already out on bail in an arson case that left a woman's home destroyed is back behind bars after investigators seized 20 firearms, a pound of methamphetamine, and other drugs from his residence, authorities announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Charles Vandenberg, 51, of Croydon, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 4, following a months-long investigation into suspected drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession, according to Bensalem Township police.
The investigation began in July after officers with the department's Special Investigations Unit developed information during a…
Escaped Prisoner: Assault Suspect Flees PA Courthouse, Captured By State Police Helicopter
A 42-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of strangulation and assault sparked a massive police search when he escaped from a state trooper outside a courthouse Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10, Pennsylvania State Police announced.
Blair Cressman, of Williams Township, Northampton County, had just been arraigned on charges of strangulation, simple assault, harassment, and resisting arrest at District Court 03-2-06 in Easton when he fled from a trooper around 3:15 p.m., according to PSP Troop M.
His escape triggered a large police response as authorities searched for him.
More than three hours later…
Renowned Cardiologist, Dad Of 2, Found Dead After Vanishing On Bike Ride
A missing Massachusetts cardiologist and father of two was found dead near a cow pasture after vanishing during a weekend bike ride, authorities said.
Dr. Daniel Arnett, 44, of Beverly, Massachusetts, was last seen around 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Newbury. His body was discovered shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday near the Tendercrop Farm cow pasture, according to the Essex County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday.
The discovery came after a search for Arnett, who had left home without his cellphone.
Police had described him as an "overdue cyclist" after he failed to return from his ride. …
Pennsylvania Man Raped 2 Girls, One As Young As 9: DA
A Pennsylvania man raped two girls, including one who said the abuse began when she was just 9 years old, authorities announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Nathaniel Melendez, 44, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was charged Monday, Nov. 9, following an Allentown police investigation, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca said.
The investigation began on Jan. 15, 2025, when a woman went to Allentown police to report that Melendez had sexually assaulted her 14-year-old granddaughter, according to the release.
During an interview, the girl told…
Ex-Cop Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Woman He Groomed As Teen, Faces Life In Prison
A former Massachusetts police officer accused of grooming a young girl, sexually abusing her for years, and killing her after she became pregnant with his child has been found guilty of murder, federal authorities said.
A federal jury in Boston convicted Matthew Farwell, 41, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, of killing Sandra Birchmore, 23, and her unborn child.
The former Stoughton officer was found guilty of killing a witness, victim, or informant and causing the death of an unborn child during a federal crime, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts.
Farwell fac…
22-Year-Old Man Killed In I-80 Hit-And-Run, Struck By Multiple Vehicles: PSP
A 22-year-old man was killed after a hit-and-run driver struck him on Interstate 80, throwing him into the roadway where additional vehicles hit him, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a release issued Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Anirudh Nangunoori, 22, of Warrington, was identified as the pedestrian killed in the crash on westbound I-80 near mile marker 148.8 in Snow Shoe Township, Centre County, around 9:26 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, according to state police at Rockview.
Nangunoori was outside a vehicle near the right lane when a westbound vehicle struck him, throwing him farther into the roadway, p…
PA Deputy Sheriff Joe Piechule, 31, Mourned 'As Kind And Gentle Soul'
A Delaware County deputy sheriff who served on his department’s Honor Guard is being remembered for his gentle spirit, love of music, and lasting impact on fellow officers.
Joseph Connor “Joe” Piechule, 31, died in Upper Chichester on Friday, Oct. 30, according to his obituary published by Cavanagh Family Funeral Home.
Piechule previously worked alongside Upland Borough police before joining the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, the police department said in a tribute issued Friday, Nov. 6.
“Although Deputy Piechule's time with our department was brief, his impact on our law enforcement fa…
PA Police Chief Stole $52K In Pay, Visited Bars During Paid Shifts: DA
A former Pennsylvania police chief collected more than $52,000 for assignments he never worked — including shifts when he was visiting bars and restaurants, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 9.
Former Upland Borough Police Chief Michael Kenneth Irey, 55, was picked up by a detective with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office in Atlantic County, NJ, as a fugitive of justice on Monday, Nov. 9, according to court records and a news release by District Attorney Tanner Rouse. He is awaiting extradition to Delaware County.
An arrest warrant was issued Thursday, Nov. 5, follow…
2 Killed By Bucks County Transport Buses; Driver Left Man Behind, DA Says
A Bucks County Transport bus driver ran over and dragged a man, reported that someone had fallen, and left before emergency crews arrived, authorities said while announcing felony hit-and-run charges and a wider investigation following a second fatal bus crash.
Blair R. Vanacore, 69, of Jamison, was charged on Monday, Nov. 9, in the Aug. 12 death of Ronald James Davenport, 83, outside Grundy Hall in Doylestown Township, Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan announced.
The investigation into Bucks County Transport has expanded following the Nov. 2 death of retired Central Bucks teacher Kat…
Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Owner Dies, Leaving Generations Of Sweet Memories
Gregory Rodriguez, the owner of Dot's Pastry Shop in Ocean City, has died, the business announced on Facebook.
Born in Nebraska, Rodriguez was a standout wrestler and football player, and a lifelong Cornhuskers fan. He worked as a welder before moving to Denver, where he met his wife, Jane Scheuermann Rodriguez. The couple married in 2001 and had two daughters, Emma and Sarah.
Rodriguez later moved to New Jersey, where he owned and operated Dot's Pastry Shop alongside his in-laws, Leo and Patricia, and his wife's six siblings. "His hands were his tools, his livelihood, and perhaps his great…
OnlyFans At 76? 'Friends' Star, 'SNL' Sex Symbol Morgan Fairchild Joins Racy Platform
Actress Morgan Fairchild, whose sex-symbol status inspired decades of television jokes and whose fictional alter ego wrote steamy romance novels on "Friends," has joined OnlyFans at 76 — but don't expect the kind of content the platform is famous for.
The "Dallas" and "Falcon Crest" star announced her latest venture on Thursday, Nov. 5, telling People that she plans to share new photographs, videos, and a more personal side of her life.
"I'm putting up new pictures and videos. And before anyone asks, no, not that kind!" Fairchild joked.
The actress, who became one of television's most reco…
Engaged PA Couple Killed Leaving NJ Banquet Hall Was Planning October 2027 Wedding: Report
A Pennsylvania couple who died together in a crash outside a New Jersey banquet hall had gotten engaged less than a year earlier and were planning their wedding, loved ones say.
Anthony Pizzo, 32, and Lindsey Clarke, 33, both of Wyoming, PA, were killed in a crash on Route 9 in Old Bridge just after midnight Saturday, Nov. 7, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas Montagna said.
The couple got engaged in December 2025, according to a post on Pizzo's Instagram account: “‘Til the wheels fall off, babe 💍” Pizzo captioned the engagement announcement.…
Police Released Man Found Hiding After Teen’s Fatal Shooting, Now He’s Wanted For Killing
A man police found hiding after an 18-year-old was fatally shot and crashed his vehicle in Pennsylvania was released, but is now wanted on charges in the killing, authorities announced Saturday, Nov. 7.
The teen was identified as Richard DeShield Jr., 18, of Lansdowne.
Amir Eskridge, 21, of Yeadon, is wanted on multiple charges in connection with DeShield’s homicide outside the Marshall House Apartments, Lansdowne police said.
A Lansdowne officer was near 260 N. Wycombe Ave. around 10:34 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, when he spotted a gray Buick LaCrosse with two males in dark hooded clothing …
