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Man Dies After Falling Into Allegheny River In Downtown Pittsburgh: Officials
A man died after reportedly falling into the Allegheny River in downtown Pittsburgh and being pulled from the water by rescue divers, authorities announced. Pittsburgh River Rescue, EMS, firefighters, and police were dispatched around 3:15 p.m. to the downtown side of the Allegheny River between the Sixth and Seventh Street bridges, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. The adult man had reportedly fallen into the river from the downtown riverwalk, officials said. River Rescue divers searched the water and located the man, bringing him to the surface at 3:46 p.m., approximately 31 minutes…
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Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison
The American Airlines passenger who had to be restrained with duct tape and zip ties during a flight that was diverted to Maryland is now facing a much bigger problem on the ground. Layne Lundeen, 67, of Tucson, Arizona, was indicted on charges stemming from a confrontation aboard a Dallas-to-Newark flight that was diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Anne Arundel County on Thursday, Sept. 3. Federal prosecutors announced the indictment on Tuesday, Oct. 13, alleging that Lundeen assaulted a fellow passenger and interfered with flight attendants and cre…
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School Bus Carrying 20 Students, Passenger Van Crash In Lancaster County
A school bus carrying approximately 20 students and a passenger van collided in Lancaster County on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13, emergency dispatchers said. The crash was reported at approximately 4 p.m. at the intersection of Slaymaker Hill Road and North Kinzer Road in Paradise Township, according to Lancaster County-Wide Communications. The incident was classified as a mass transit vehicle accident in emergency dispatch logs. Multiple emergency units were dispatched to the scene, including ambulances, an intermediate life support unit, a medical unit, and emergency management personnel, …
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Mom Killed Husband, 3-Year-Old Son At Great Wolf Lodge In Poconos: Police
A family vacation at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos ended with a father and his 3-year-old son stabbed to death inside their hotel room, and the child's mother charged with both killings, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, of Towanda, Pennsylvania, is charged with two counts of criminal homicide in the deaths of her husband, Charles "Chaz" Harrison, and their 3-year-old son, identified in court documents only as T.H. The killings happened inside Room 2030 at Great Wolf Lodge, located at 1 Great Wolf Drive in Scotrun, Monro…
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Unauthorized Person Found Inside Pennsylvania School, Students, Staff Evacuated
Students and staff at a Pennsylvania technical school were evacuated after an unauthorized person was discovered inside the building on Tuesday, Oct. 13, authorities announced. The Eastern Center for Arts and Technology was evacuated to the nearby Upper Moreland High School campus in Montgomery County as a precaution, according to an alert issued at 2:47 p.m. All students and faculty members were safe, accounted for, and unharmed, officials said. The Eastern campus was expected to remain closed for several hours while authorities conducted an investigation. Officials did not immediately r…
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PA Teen Flees Cops During Car Meet At NJ Kohl's, Police Say
A 17-year-old Pennsylvania boy was arrested after police say he tried fleeing officers during a reckless driving gathering in a New Jersey parking lot early Sunday, Oct. 11. Police responded to the Kohl's parking lot at 3 Millcreek Drive in Secaucus around 4:34 a.m. after receiving reports of several vehicles driving recklessly, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Officers attempted to stop one of the vehicles, but the driver fled, police said. Police eventually stopped the vehicle and arrested the 17-year-old driver from Pottstown, PA, on charges of eluding and riot: failure to disp…
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Man Killed, Firefighter Burned In Raging PA Apartment Fire; 2 Rescued
A man was killed, a firefighter suffered burns, and two people were rescued from a raging apartment fire that tore through a three-story building in West Philadelphia on Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, according to fire officials and media reports. Firefighters were dispatched to the 4400 block of Chestnut Street, near the intersection of 44th Street in University City, around 6:20 a.m., according to 6ABC Action News. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames pouring from the third floor of the building, with fire spreading through the roof. Aerial footage captured flames shooting into the mo…
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: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’
A giant humpback whale crashed into a boat off the coast of Long Island on Saturday, Oct. 10. The shocking collision was captured on video by Steven Heid, who shared the clip on social media. The whale approached Heid’s boat quickly as he was fishing in Moriches Inlet, the video shows. It appeared to be feeding, as dozens of fish are seen flying through the air in the moments before the whale slammed into the boat’s side. View this post on Instagram While the whale made solid contact with the side of the boat, appearing to even “bite” the sid…
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Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material
A Connecticut man charged with making bombs after police searched his home during a domestic disturbance investigation was previously accused of making explosives in a 2010 case that led to his father’s arrest. Aleksi Javanainen, 30, was arrested on Oct. 3 at his home on Hanks Hill Road in Mansfield. He was charged with illegally possessing explosives, manufacturing bombs, and three misdemeanor counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. According to his arrest warrant, police began investigating after a woman told troopers that Javanainen kept unlocke…
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Convicted Stalker Terrorizes Woman With Diapers At Pennsylvania Giant: Police
A convicted stalker who repeatedly violated probation and parole frightened a 20-year-old woman by placing diapers on her car at a Pennsylvania Giant grocery store, prompting fears that she was being targeted for human trafficking or abduction, police said. Michael John Kent, 38, of Kennett Square, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 12, following the bizarre incident at the Giant supermarket at 3477 Lincoln Highway in Thorndale, according to Caln Township police and court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The woman arrived at the supermarket around 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, …
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Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities
A Long Island husband and wife were hit with animal cruelty charges after their dog was found severely emaciated, weighing nearly half his expected weight, authorities said. Michael O’Brien, 39, and Jenecia O’Brien, 37, both of Sound Beach, failed to provide enough food, water, and veterinary care for their dog, Kobe, from early this year into October, the Suffolk County SPCA said Tuesday, Oct. 13. Kobe, a 5-year-old Coonhound-Boxer mix, weighed just 37 pounds when he was brought for veterinary care, well below the expected 65 to 67 pounds for a dog of his breed and age, the SPCA said. Kob…
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Former Campaign Treasurer Admits Stealing $1M From Clients, Including PA Congressional Campaign
A former political campaign treasurer who stole more than $1 million from clients across the country, including a Pennsylvania congressional campaign, has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges, authorities announced. Yolanda Brown, 47, also known as Yolanda Rumph, of Arlington, Virginia, entered her guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Chad F. Kenney in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. The FBI Philadelphia division shared the case on Thursday, Oct. 8. Brown owned and operated Brown Financial & Consulting Services Group LLC, providin…
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