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11 Men Charged In Months-Long Prostitution Sting At PA Spa: State Police
Eleven men from Pennsylvania and West Virginia have been charged following a months-long Pennsylvania State Police investigation into alleged prostitution at a spa, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 4.
The charges stem from an investigation into Green Spa & Massage, located at 1208 River Ave. in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Troopers charged the following men with patronizing victims of sexual servitude and prostitution:
Mark Bletz, 59, of Williamsport
Ian Hoffman, 35, of Bradford
Colin Jacobs, 25, of Jim Thorpe
Austin Steel…
Driver Sought After Woman Dies In Lanco Susquehanna River Crash; Fleeing Trio ID'd (Update)
Three people who walked away from a crash that sent two vehicles into the Susquehanna River and killed a 20-year-old woman have now been identified, and police are searching for the driver they say left the scene.
Manor Township Police announced Monday, Aug. 3, that Mikaail Cotton, 23, has been charged with accidents involving death or personal injury, driving with a suspended license, and failing to give information and render aid in connection with the crash that claimed the life of Saige Zink, of Columbia.
The crash happened around 2:25 a.m. Thursday, July 30, at the intersection of Wate…
Motorcyclist Dies Days After Pennsylvania Crash, Coroner Says
A 26-year-old motorcyclist has died days after losing control of his bike and crashing in Pennsylvania, the authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Jose A. Cardona, of South Whitehall Township, was pronounced dead at 1:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.
Cardona suffered blunt force trauma to the head, and his death was ruled an accident, the coroner said.
Cardona was operating a motorcycle when he lost control and crashed around 8:20 p.m. Friday, July 31, near North Bradford Street and East All…
PA Care Attendant Claimed 126 Hours In One Day, AG Says
A Pennsylvania personal care attendant claimed she worked 126 hours in a single day as part of an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme that netted nearly $1.5 million in reimbursements, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Ashley Griffin, 27, and Yolanda Wright, 49, have each been charged with felony Medicaid fraud, theft by deception, and conspiracy.
Griffin submitted more than 64,000 work hours between 2020 and 2023, resulting in approximately $1.2 million in Medicaid reimbursements for care she never provided, according to the Office of Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Contr…
PA Husband 'Tried To Kill' Wife, Set House On Fire Over Divorce Money: Affidavit
A Pennsylvania husband choked his wife, tried to trap her inside their burning home, and admitted he "tried to kill" her after an argument over money from their divorce, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
The fight erupted Friday, July 31, inside the couple's Conewago Township home as the woman prepared to move to Florida following the sale of the house, investigators wrote. The York County home was solely in her name, and police said Eric Dale Smith became furious after learning he would receive about $11,850 from the sale instead of the amount he want…
Victim's Mother, 3 Others Charged In Lancaster County 17-Year-Old's Fatal Shooting (Update)
The mother of a murdered 17-year-old boy is among four additional people charged in connection with the shooting that claimed her son's life, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 3.
Tamara Rosario, 42, of the 900 block of Plane Street in Columbia Borough, is charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution, furnishing alcohol to minors, and corruption of minors, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office.
Also charged are Bryant Ramos, 19, of the 2200 block of Oak Hollow Drive in West Hempfield Township, with hindering apprehension or prosecution, tampering with evidence,…
Woman Accused Of Pushing Mother Down Stairs Has Case Sent To Lancaster County Court
A woman accused of pushing her mother into a wall, causing the 63-year-old woman to fall down a flight of stairs and suffer fatal injuries, will have her case proceed to court, authorities announced on Monday, Aug. 3.
Judge Joshua Keller ruled following a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, July 29, that prosecutors had presented enough evidence for the case against Elissa Blair Waltman to proceed to the Court of Common Pleas, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
Waltman, 34, of the 300 block of Laurel Street, Lancaster City, is charged with involuntary manslaughter a…
Teresa Giudice Blasted For Instagram Comment On Post Of Daughter's Late BFF
Teresa Giudice is facing criticism after commenting on the final Instagram post shared by Victoria Zardoya, the North Jersey college student who died after a fall in Florida and was the childhood best friend of Giudice's daughter, Milania.
Several weeks before she died, Zardoya, 20, of Montville, posted a photo carousel on Instagram featuring memories from an internship in Portugal. On Saturday, Aug. 1, more than a week after Zardoya died in a tragic fall while visiting historic ruins in Florida, Giudice commented on the post.
Giudice commented three fire emojis on the post, prompting sever…
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets
More than 175,000 heated throws and blankets are being recalled after they were linked to dozens of fires and injuries.
OCTROT issued the recall for about 178,000 electric throws and blankets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The electrical cord can detach and ignite, posing serious fire, burn, and shock hazards.
The company has received 555 reports of the blankets or throws melting, sparking, or smoking. There have been at least 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries, according to the CPSC.
The recall includes OCTROT sherpa heated thro…
