York County Grandfather ID'd As Man Killed When RV Slipped Off Jack While Changing Tire York County Grandfather ID'd As Man Killed When RV Slipped Off Jack While Changing Tire York County Grandfather ID'd As Man Killed When RV Slipped Off Jack While Changing Tire
York County Grandfather ID'd As Man Killed When RV Slipped Off Jack While Changing Tire A man crushed beneath an RV while changing a tire in Pennsylvania has been identified, officials announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Robert “Bob” William Emig, 72, of Abbottstown, died from blunt force trauma caused by a crush injury, according to the York County Coroner’s Office. His death was ruled accidental. The coroner’s office listed Emig as 79, but his obituary states that he was born on May 5, 1954, making him 72. Emig was working on the RV at his Pine Road home in Paradise Township when the hydraulic jack supporting it apparently slipped, causing the vehicle to fall on top of him on…
Vernon Funeral Director Accused Of Gambling Away 170 People's Money Accepts Prison Deal Vernon Funeral Director Accused Of Gambling Away 170 People's Money Accepts Prison Deal Vernon Funeral Director Accused Of Gambling Away 170 People's Money Accepts Prison Deal
Vernon Funeral Director Accused Of Gambling Away 170 People's Money Accepts Prison Deal A former Connecticut funeral director accused of using families’ prepaid funeral money to bankroll casino trips has agreed to a deal that calls for seven-and-a-half years in prison. Phillip Pietras, 51, accepted the terms Friday, Sept. 18, in Rockville Superior Court before Judge Christopher Griffin. His formal guilty plea is scheduled for Oct. 23, with sentencing set for Jan. 22, authorities said.  The deal calls for a 15-year sentence, suspended after seven-and-a-half years. It covers one count of first-degree larceny and four counts of intent to defraud through a funeral contract. …
Inmate Found With Stab Wounds Dies In Maryland Prison; Homicide Unit Called In: State Police Inmate Found With Stab Wounds Dies In Maryland Prison; Homicide Unit Called In: State Police Inmate Found With Stab Wounds Dies In Maryland Prison; Homicide Unit Called In: State Police
Inmate Found With Stab Wounds Dies In Maryland Prison; Homicide Unit Called In: State Police An inmate was found stabbed inside a Maryland prison late Monday night. The man was found suffering from apparent stab wounds inside his housing unit at the Maryland Correctional and Training Center in Hagerstown on Monday, according to Maryland State Police. Emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at the prison. His name has not been released as authorities work to notify his family. At around 10 p.m. on Sept. 21, the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was called in by investigators at the facility to probe a reported inmate death. State Police investigators responded alongside…
Bomb Threat Posted On Sterling Muslim Center's Own Instagram Page Leads To Arrest: Sheriff Bomb Threat Posted On Sterling Muslim Center's Own Instagram Page Leads To Arrest: Sheriff Bomb Threat Posted On Sterling Muslim Center's Own Instagram Page Leads To Arrest: Sheriff
Bomb Threat Posted On Sterling Muslim Center's Own Instagram Page Leads To Arrest: Sheriff A threat buried in an Instagram comment got the attention of investigators in Virginia. What followed was a multi-agency investigation, several search warrants and the arrest of a 50-year-old man accused of threatening to bring an explosive device to an event at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society Center, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Investigators were alerted after someone posted the threatening comment on the ADAMS Center's Instagram page, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 21. The message indicated that someone intended to deliver an explosive device to an event …
Victim Dies Week After Firefighters Pull Them From Danbury House Fire: Police Victim Dies Week After Firefighters Pull Them From Danbury House Fire: Police Victim Dies Week After Firefighters Pull Them From Danbury House Fire: Police
Victim Dies Week After Firefighters Pull Them From Danbury House Fire: Police A person who was trapped inside a burning home last week has died from their injuries, authorities announced on Monday. Sept. 21.  Danbury firefighters were called to a home shortly after 1 p.m. on Sept. 14 and were told that someone could be trapped inside, authorities said.  Firefighters pushed their way inside, found the individual, and began providing medical care. Paramedics rushed them to an area hospital.  The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner announced Monday that the victim had died.  Authorities didn't release the victim's name.  The Danb…
Man Found Hanging From Tree In Upper Marlboro Sparks Death Investigation: Police Man Found Hanging From Tree In Upper Marlboro Sparks Death Investigation: Police Man Found Hanging From Tree In Upper Marlboro Sparks Death Investigation: Police
Man Found Hanging From Tree In Upper Marlboro Sparks Death Investigation: Police A disturbing discovery in Maryland prompted a death investigation after a man was found hanging from a tree, police said. Officers were called to the 9300 block of D’Arcy Road in the unincorporated Upper Marlboro area of Prince George’s County at approximately 7:55 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, where the man was found hanging. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Prince George’s County Police detectives and evidence technicians responded and began interviewing witnesses and examining evidence as investigators worked to determine what happened. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner also res…
Pedestrian Killed Outside Poolesville McDonald's By Wanted Hit-Run Driver: Police (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Killed Outside Poolesville McDonald's By Wanted Hit-Run Driver: Police (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Killed Outside Poolesville McDonald's By Wanted Hit-Run Driver: Police (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Killed Outside Poolesville McDonald's By Wanted Hit-Run Driver: Police (Developing) A 27-year-old man is dead, and a driver is at large after an overnight hit-run under investigation in Maryland. Officers were called to Fisher Avenue and Milford Mill Road in the area of McDonald's in Pooleville shortly after 1:50 a.m. on Sunday morning, where there were reports of a pedestrian who had been struck, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. The man was struck outside the fast food restaurant, investigators say, and the driver took off westbound on Fisher Avenue toward Elgin Road. MCPD 1D officers and @MCFRS on scene of a pedestrian struck in the 19600 block o…
Passenger Thrown Into Roadway After Car Loses Control, Slams Into Light Pole In Landover Passenger Thrown Into Roadway After Car Loses Control, Slams Into Light Pole In Landover Passenger Thrown Into Roadway After Car Loses Control, Slams Into Light Pole In Landover
Passenger Thrown Into Roadway After Car Loses Control, Slams Into Light Pole In Landover A late-night ride turned deadly in Maryland when a car went out of control and sent one of its passengers flying into the roadway, police said. The single-vehicle crash happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, in the area of Landover Road and Kent Town Drive in Landover, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Investigators say the car was heading south on Landover Road when the driver lost control for reasons that remain under investigation. The car ultimately slammed into a light pole. One passenger was ejected from the vehicle and found in the roadway…
Ridgewood Man Shot Dead By NY Police ‘Would Give You The Shirt Off His Back,’ Friends Say Ridgewood Man Shot Dead By NY Police ‘Would Give You The Shirt Off His Back,’ Friends Say Ridgewood Man Shot Dead By NY Police ‘Would Give You The Shirt Off His Back,’ Friends Say
Ridgewood Man Shot Dead By NY Police ‘Would Give You The Shirt Off His Back,’ Friends Say A New Jersey man shot dead by New York State Police will be remembered at services Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19, according to his loved ones. Amir Hamza, 45, of Ridgewood, NJ, was killed Monday, Sept. 14 at Whip-o-Will Campground in Ulster County, NY, authorities said. A funeral prayer for Hamza will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Islamic Center of Passaic County in Paterson, according to a Facebook post from Mahmoud Hamza. A burial at East Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clifton will follow. Additionally, a religious program and condolence gathering is scheduled for El-Zahra Islamic Cent…
Man Found Dead Behind Middletown Apartments Had Injuries Consistent With Fall: Police Man Found Dead Behind Middletown Apartments Had Injuries Consistent With Fall: Police Man Found Dead Behind Middletown Apartments Had Injuries Consistent With Fall: Police
Man Found Dead Behind Middletown Apartments Had Injuries Consistent With Fall: Police A man was found dead behind a Pennsylvania apartment building with injuries consistent with a fall from a height on Thursday, Sept. 17, police announced. A passerby spotted the man lying face down in the rear parking lot of an apartment building in the 100 block of South Union Street in Middletown, Dauphin County, according to the Middletown Borough Police Department. Officers were dispatched at 10:12 a.m. and determined that the man had died, police said. The man lived in the building, investigators learned. A preliminary investigation revealed that he suffered serious traumatic injuries …
Manchester Man Missing, May Be In DMV Area: Police Manchester Man Missing, May Be In DMV Area: Police Manchester Man Missing, May Be In DMV Area: Police
Manchester Man Missing, May Be In DMV Area: Police A 31-year-old Manchester man is missing, authorities said. Dillon Popper was last in contact with his family on Friday, Sept. 4, authorities said. Popper is 5'10" and weighs 170 lbs. with blond hair and blue eyes, Manchester police said. Numerous investigative efforts have been undertaken in an attempt to locate Popper. Investigators believe he may be in the Washington, D.C. area, police said.
2-Alarm Fire Heavily Damages Home In Cornwall 2-Alarm Fire Heavily Damages Home In Cornwall 2-Alarm Fire Heavily Damages Home In Cornwall
2-Alarm Fire Heavily Damages Home In Cornwall A two-alarm fire caused extensive damage to a home in Orange County, keeping firefighters at the scene for hours as they worked to fully extinguish the blaze.  The fire broke out at 10 Stable Way in Cornwall-on-Hudson on Tuesday night, Sept. 15, according to Storm King Engine Company of the Cornwall-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Firefighters warned residents that the incident would require an extended operation as crews worked to put out the remaining fire and overhaul the structure. A photo from the scene showed extensive damage to the building, including large portions of its…