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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Dec.31 (Pittsburgh) 23:00 SHOOTING
KDKA reported three people were injured after a shooting. Suspect fled on foot.
Dec.31 (Allentown, Lehigh Co) 23:00 SHOTS FIRED
WFMZ reported a disturbance at a party when uninvited guests arrived which resulted in an altercation and shots fired
Dec.31 (Harrisburg, Dauphin Co) 19:05 ARMED ROBBERY
WHTM reported that two men wearing masks, one of them armed with a gun robbed the Sun Up gas station. Police report this is similar to another robbery that took place on South Harrisburg St at a Turkey Hill.
2 sought for robbery in Lower Paxton: Two masked men who robbed a suburban Harrisburg gas station on New Year'... http://t.co/Mzgc6clz5i
— abc27 WHTM (@abc27News) January 1, 2014
Dec.31 (Allentown, Lehigh Co) 18:00 STABBING
WFMZ reported that two men were stabbed. There is no information available as to the motivation behind the assault.
(Chester Co) POSSIBLE ABDUCTION
Dec.31 (Saltsburg, Indiana Co) 15:23 SHOOTING / SUSPECT APPREHENDED
WPXI reports a shooting at a gun store. The Coroner has been requested to the scene
Saltsburg man charged in shooting death of gun dealer http://t.co/Xkax6JRwab
— Lexi Belculfine (@LexiBelc) January 1, 2014
Reading police seek tips in armed robbery of downtown store

Police are hoping someone can help them identify the man who robbed a store in downtown Reading at gunpoint. Images: Armed robbery caught on camera
http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-berks/police-seek-tips-in-armed-robbery-of-reading-adult-outlet/-/121418/23711676/-/11k6kp0z/-/index.html
Dec.31 (Lower Southampton, Bucks Co) ASSAULT / POLICE PURSUIT / SUSPECT APPREHENDED
Street Rd / Bustelton Pk / Ruth St
Suspect leads police on chase, jumps from moving truck in #LowerSouthampton @CourierTimes http://t.co/VzFtzuVRB6
— Anthony DiMattia (@dailydimattia) January 1, 2014
Dec.31 (Caernarvon, Berks Co) 05:30 STABBING / ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE / SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
The Reading Eagle reports a teenage male attacked his sleeping parents with a military style knife.
Monday, December 30, 2013
Dec.30 (Ferguson, Centre Co) 22:30 POLICE STANDOFF / SHOTS FIRED / BARRICADED SUBJUECT
Report of a subject barricaded at approximately 22:30 who surrendered at approximately 05:00. The subject fired the weapon inside the residence prior to arrival of police
Shots fired but no injuries in Ferguson Township armed standoff http://t.co/BNSbAQFVeI
— Centre Daily Times (@centredailycom) December 31, 2013
Dec.30 (Wilson, Northampton Co) ARMED ROBBERY / SUSPECTS AT LARGE
Patron of Spanky's East was robbed at gunpoint by two men after smoking marijuana with them.
Dec.30 (Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co) 21:00 ARMED ROBBERY
ABC27.com reported an armed robbery involving a woman being robbed at knifepoint at a laundramat.
TWITTER: Eyewitness News @WBRETV Reward offered for info leading to man who robbed PNC bank in Hazleton. The I-Team's Andy Mehalshick reports.
Police: Woman robbed by man with a knife at a Mechanicsburg laundromat Monday night: http://t.co/4QxJGOmoQH pic.twitter.com/lNr00HTjVB
— abc27 WHTM (@abc27News) December 31, 2013
Dec.30 (West Kensington, Philadelphia) 17:30 ARMED HOME INVASION / ASSAULT / SUSPECTS AT LARGE
Dec.30 (Ogontz, Philadelphia) 15:30 SHOOTING / HOMICIDE / SUSPECT AT LARGE
CBS Philly reported a man found in the back of a car with a gunshot wound to the back of the head.
NEWS STORY: One Dead After Shooting (CBSPhilly)
Dec.30 (Falls, Bucks Co) 09:00 ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER
Officers were called to investigate a suspicious person. Upon arrival subject was talking to the sky and exhibited rambling conversation. Shortly after discovering the subject had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, the subject lunged at the officer.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Dec.29 (Swatara, Dauphin Co) 21:54 ARMED ROBBERY / SUSPECTS AT LARGE
Dec.29 (Harrisburgh) 16:50 TRAFFIC STOP / POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING
NEWS STORY: Police-Involved Shooting At Traffic Stop (pennlive.com)
"@edmarsico: DA Office Investigating Fatal Shooting by HPD Officer http://t.co/GpdmclviYI" @abc27News
— Karissa Shatzer (@KarissaShatzer) December 30, 2013
UPDATE: Harrisburg Chief of Police confirms police involved shooting at Brensinger & Schuylkill streets today in Uptown #Harrisburg.
— abc27 WHTM (@abc27News) December 30, 2013
Dec.29 (Norristown, Montgomery Co) 15:53 ARMED ROBBERY
Norristown Patch reports this was the second time in two days that the store was robbed.
Dec.29 (Philadelphia) 09:00 SHOOTING / HOMICIDE
CBS Philly reported a homicide involving a gunshot wound to the head. Victim was reported DOA
NEWS STORY: One Person Dead At The Scene After Shooting (CBSPhilly)
Dec.29 (Philadelphia) 04:00 ARMED HOME INVASION / SUSPECTS AT LARGE
Breaking News Network reported that 4 suspects attacked the victim with blunt objects
Dec.29 (Philadelphia) 02:45 ARMED HOME INVASION
USEmergAlerts reported an armed home invasion
Saturday, December 28, 2013
(Pittsburgh) SHOOTING
Police are investigating after an overnight drive-by shooting in Pittsburgh's
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/12/28/man-in-critical-condition-after-overnight-drive-by-shooting/
Dec.28 (Philadelphia) 10:28 SHOOTING
Police request assistance identifying the suspect.
Friday, December 27, 2013
Dec.27 (Munhall, Allegheny Co) SHOOTING
MANHUNT!!! Munhall PD using K9 dogs to comb neighborhood for men wanted in Swissvale shooting incident. SKY 4 has the video @ 5. @DrewDG_TV
— Jim Parsons (@JParsons_WTAE) December 27, 2013
TRAPPED!!!ll Car over hillside with person trapped inside. SKY 4 has the video @ 5!!
@WTAE
— Jim Parsons (@JParsons_WTAE) December 27, 2013
Dec.27 (Pottstown, Montgomery Co) 01:00 SHOOTING / HOMICIDE / SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY
The Pottstown Mercury reports that one person is dead and another injured after a shooting at King St. Commons
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Dec.26 (Hanover, Luzerne Co) 13:30 ARMED ROBBERY / SUSPECT AT LARGE
HanoverTwpPD investigating robberies at Clair's Tavern, Hazle St., and a nail salon business on West End Road.
— TL Ed Lewis (@TLEdLewis) December 26, 2013
Another pic showing clothing of suspect in armed robbery at Claire's Bar in Hanover Twp. on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/Gefr1L4awO
— TL Ed Lewis (@TLEdLewis) December 26, 2013
Dec.26 (New Castle) 09:30 ROBBERY-BANK / SUSPECTS AT LARGE
Photos: Robbery at GNC Community Federal Credit Union http://t.co/2AHLCaREdU
— WTAE-TV Pittsburgh (@WTAE) December 26, 2013
Dec.26 (Philadelphia) 02:16 ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY / SUSPECT AT LARGE / PD REQUESTS PUBLIC ASSIST.
Suspect demanded money with simulated gun but fled store when employee notified store manager.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Dec.25 (Fayetteville, Franklin Co) ATTEMPTED ROBBERY / SHOOTING / HOMEOWNER IN CUSTODY
WGAL reports that a would-be robber was shot and the homeowner taken into custody for shooting the suspect after fleeing the scene.
NEWS STORY: SUSPECT FATALLY SHOT WHILE FLEEING BY HOMEOWNER, (wgal.com)
Dec.25 (Haverford, Delaware Co) 11:17 ARMED ROBBERY / SUSPECT APPREHENDED
Lower Merion PD has suspect under arrest one day after crime was committed
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Dec.24 (Dauphin Co) DRUG SALES
Monday, December 23, 2013
Dec.23 (Spring City, Chester Co) 19:45 FELONY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT / SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
Dec.23 (Philadelphia) 15:19 ARMED ROBBERY / SUSPECT AT LARGE / PD REQUESTS PUBLIC'S ASSIST.
Suspect entered the store with a handgun and demanded money.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Dec.22 (Hill District, Pittsburgh) 23:00 SHOOTING / SUSPECT AT LARGE
CBS Pittsburgh reported a shooting with the victim in critical condition.
NEWS STORY: One Person In Critical Condition After Shooting (CBS Pittsburgh)
Dec.22 (Chester, Delaware Co) 19:15 SHOOTING
PD on scene of a double shooting
Source TWITTER @DELCOALERT
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Dec.21 (Hamilton, Monroe Co) ARREST / ARMED FUGITIVE APPREHENDED
WFMZ reports that an armed fugitive with a warrant was apprehended as a result of a traffic stop
NEWS STORY: Police Arrest Armed Fugitive In Monroe County (wfmz.com)
Dec.21 (Lititz, Lancaster County ) 03:10 DOMESTIC DISPUTE / POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING / SUSPECT DOWN
Police responding to domestic dispute shot and killed a 22 year-old male who attacked an officer with a knife
NEWS STORY: Subject Shot After Attacking Police Officer (fox43.com)
NEWS STORY: Armed 22 year-old Attacks Police Officer (lancasteronline.com)
Friday, December 20, 2013
Dec.20 (Connellsville, Fayette Co) 02:30 ARMED ROBBERY / SUSPECT AT LARGE
NEWS STORIES: Armed Robbery Of Convenience Stores
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Dec.17 (Luzerne County) SHOOTING / HOMICIDE
http://wnep.com/2013/12/18/forty-fort-police-snow-thrower-dispute-led-to-homicide/
Deadly shooting over snowblower headed to Luzerne County Court, @TLEdLewis reports: http://t.co/quqsVVSHcD
— Roger DuPuis (@rogerdupuis2) January 22, 2014
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Dec.17 (Bethlehem, Lehigh County) 16:35 SHOOTING / HOMICIDE
Breaking News Network is reporting a victim shot in the back with a possible child abduction being investigated
NEWS STORY: Husband Charged In Wife's Murder (6abc.com)
Dec.17 (Philadelphia) 01:00 ARMED ROBBERY / SHOOTING / SUSPECTS AT LARGE
Police seek 4 after a store employee was shot and a customer pistol whipped
http://t.co/bdhGhz6TOJ
— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) December 17, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
12:23 (Nazareth, Northampton County) ESCAPED PRISONER / ARMED / DANGEROUS / AT LARGE
Sunday, December 15, 2013
21:00 (Milburn, NJ) CARJACKING / HOMICIDE / SUSPECTS: ARMED/DANGEROUS
Fox News is reporting a carjacking-homIcide that took place in a mall parking lot. Stolen at gunpoint was a 2012 silver Range Rover [NJ] U26BVD. One victim was killed during the commission of the crime.
Anyone with information can contact Milburn, PD 973-564-7001)
Source: FACEBOOK Derick J Eichholz
NEWS STORY: Man Fatally Shot In Front Of Wife In Mall Carjacking (foxnews.com)
As of 09:00 (Monday, Dec.16) Police are reporting they have located the stolen vehicle in Newark, NJ
Source: Breaking News Network
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Police: Woman Stabbed To Death Inside North Philadelphia Home
The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. Friday at a home along the 3700 block of Bouvier Street in the Nicetown-Tioga section of the city.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Dec.13 (Bethlehem, Lehigh County) ROBBERY / POSSIBLY ARMED / SUSPECT AT LARGE
Suspect described as male, 6'0", husky build, wearing distinctive sweatshirt and sunglasses.
Contact Bethlehem PD with information 610-997-7676 or 610-865-7187
Thursday, December 12, 2013
23:00 (Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County) SHOOTING - DRUG RELATED / SUSPECTS AT LARGE
WTAE reports a shooting as a result of an attempted theft of drugs. The suspects are at large with no physical description available.
NEWS STORY: Police: Mt. Lebanon shooting was likely over drugs (wtae.com)
22:55 (Harrisburg) SHOOTING / HOMICIDE / SUSPECT AT LARGE
WGAL reports that a man was found shot in a car. Victim was pronounced dead at the hospital
NEWS STORY: Harrisburg Police Investigating Reported Shooting (wgal.com)
NEWS STORY: Harrisburg Police Investigate City's 15th Homocide (abc27.com)
22:00 (New Hope, Bucks County) HOME INVASION / ARMED SUSPECT / SUSPECT AT LARGE
Breaking News Network reported a home invasion involving a male with shotgun wearing mask. Suspect was seen fleeing towards Wismer Rd in a vehicle (no description)
Anyone with information is asked to contact Plumstead Police Dept at 215-766-8740
NEWS STORY: Two Men Invade Home In Plumstead (theintell.com)
Dec.12 (Lancaster Co) ARREST / ROBBERY
Suspect came forward after owner of business posted surveillance videos online. The suspect is headed to trial but as of January 14 had still not obtained a lawyer.
Man who broke into Molly's Carryout - on camera - headed to trial: A young Lancaster man will be tr... http://t.co/8a5QU88auA #lancaster
— Lancaster, PA News (@NewsLancasterPA) January 14, 2014
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
16:06 (Lower Allen, Cumberland County) SHOTS FIRED AT POLICE / POLICE PURSUIT / SUSPECTS APPREHENDED
The Sentinal reported that at least one shot was fired at a State Police Officer during the course of a traffic stop which led to a pursuit by police.
16:50 TWITTER abc27 WHTM @abc27News BREAKING - Police urging residents near Rossmoyne Road & Westport Drive, Mechanicsburg to stay inside, lock doors/windows (1/2)
16:50 TWITTER abc27 WHTM @abc27News BREAKING - Police saying armed black/hispanic male in the area on foot. Again - stay inside, lock doors/windows.(2/2)
17:11 TWITTER Kendra Nichols @KNichols_abc27 Police have man in custody. They are still collecting evidence in the area. Residents should stay inside.
NEWS STORY: Two arrested after police pursuit in Lower Allen (cumberlink.com)
Dec.11 (Lebanon County) ARRESTED (01/23/14) WANTED / ACTIVE WARRANTS: SEX OFFENDER
Suspect failed to report his new address and has an active warrant for receiving stolen property.
Anyone with information is asked to call Lebanon Police at 717-272-6611
NEWS STORY: Lebanon Police Search For Sex Offender (abc27.com)
10:30 (Philadelphia) SHOOTING / HOMICIDE
Victim was pronounced dead at the hospital after being found with a fatal gunshot wound.
NEWS STORY: Fatal Shooting In Kensington (CBS Philly)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
15:15 (Cumru, Berks County ) ARMED DOMESTIC DISPUTE
Police were called to a residence on High Blvd for a report of an argument between two women, one of which was armed with a gun. Radio communications were given a priority until an officer reported they were on scene and the firearm was secured.
Source: scanner traffic monitored by PaCrimeWatch
11:20 (Pittsburgh) SHOOTING / HOMICIDE
WTAE reports that a 20 year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital after a shooting in the Fineview area.
NEWS STORY: 1 Killed In Fineview Shooting (wtae.com)
Monday, December 9, 2013
22:55 (Philadelphia) AUTO THEFT / AMBULANCE / SUSPECT APPREHENDED
Philadelphia
Report of stolen ambulance while medics were on scene attending a patient. Ambulance was relocated using GPS and a suspect was apprehended.
Source: Breaking News Network
Sunday, December 8, 2013
20:00 (Olney, Philadelphia) ROBBERY / WEAPON SIMULATED / SUSPECT AT LARGE
Suspect told cashier he was armed with a gun and demanded money.
WANTED: Suspect for Robbery in the 35th District (phillypolice.com)
Saturday, December 7, 2013
23:30 (East Nantmeal, Chester County ) FELONY RAPE / SUSPECTS APPREHENDED
Two men ages 19 and 20 years old have been charged with felony rape as well as other charges involving a 16 year-old girls
Source: Pottstown Mercury
NEWS STORY: Two Men Charged In Felony Rape Of 16 Year-Old (pottsmerc.com)
Dec.7 (Pittsburgh) 23:19 CHILD ABDUCTION / AMBER ALERT / POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING / SUSPECT DOWN
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that a 21 year-old suspect abducted a 8 month-old baby from his girlfriend and attempted to elude police during a pursuit. After ramming police cars and allegedly holding a knife to the baby's throat a Pa. State Trooper Fired a single shot to the suspect's head from which he later died.
NEWS STORY: Suspect in child abduction fatally shot by police; child safe (post-gazette.com)
DA: Shooting of child abduction suspect at airport justified: http://t.co/L9NIAWGE5k
— WPXI (@WPXI) March 12, 2014
06:45 (Middletown, Dauphin County) DOMESTIC DISPUTE / ASSAULT OF A POLICE OFFICER
NEWS STORY: Police Officer Assaulted After Responding To Domestic Assault (abc27.com)
03:30 (Williams, Dauphin County ) SHOOTING / HOMICIDE / SUSPECT APPREHENDED
The Patriot News reported that the suspect shot another man who was engaging in having sex with the suspect's spouse at the time of the murder. The victim was shot a total of nine times.
Source: The Patriot News
NEWS STORY: Homocide After Finding Spouse With Lover (pennlive.com)
02:53 (Glenside, Montgomery County) KIDNAPPING / AUTO THEFT
According to a report by Montgomery Media, a 27 year-old man was kidnapped, assaulted and held for ransom by five unidentified men. The victim was released without payment of ransom. The suspects did take his vehicle
Source: Montgomery Media
TWITTER: PaDriverBOL @PaDriverBOL
(Cheltenham PD 215-885-1600 ext. 777) AUTO THEFT: ’06 white Infinity [PA] HTZ-7098 related to Kidnapping
NEWS STORY: Glenside Man Kidnapped, Assaulted (montgomerynews.com)
NEWS STORY: Suspects Sought In Glenside Kidnapping (6abc.com)
02:00 (Lansdale, Montgomery County) DUI / ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER
Montgomery County
Source: Lansdale Reporter
NEWS STORY: Lansdale Police Sergeant Injured After Assault (thereporteronline.com)
01:10 (Upper Salford, Montgomery County) STABBING
Montgomery County
Source: MontCo DPS
Friday, December 6, 2013
20:42 (Philadelphia ) SHOOTING / SUSPECT AT LARGE
2600 block of TASKER ST
Philadelphia
CBS Philly reports a shooting with one person in critical care after being shot. The suspect is still at large
http://t.co/dNp7FZDpyw
http://twitter.com/CBSPhilly/status/409145160161710080
(York County) BOMB THREATS / SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
Fox 43 reports bomb threats telephoned to York newspaper stating several police stations were intended as targets. A suspect is in custody.
http://t.co/aiBa1R4ASW
http://t.co/2QeD8SuVRY
http://twitter.com/fox43/status/409136873680797696
State Police Carlisle November numbers
NEWS STORY: State Police Carlisle November numbers