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Saturday, November 30, 2013

23:30 (Allentown, Lehigh County) ROBBERY / ASSAULT

FAIR ST & BRUSH ST
Lehigh County
Victim assaulted and robbed by group of four to six suspects.
NEWS  STORY: Man Assaulted, Robbed By Group (wfmz.com)

22:40 (Philadelphia) ARMED ROBBERY / OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING / SUSPECT DOWN

DITTMAN ST / ROBBINS ST
Philadelphia
Police responding to a report of an armed robbery attempted to apprehend the suspect armed with a shotgun and pointed the weapon in the direction of the officers. The suspect was hit five times and transported to the hospital listed in critical condition according to NBC10
NEWS  STORY: Officer Shoots Armed Robbery Suspect (NBC10)
NEWS  STORY: Shotgun-Wielding Suspect Shot By Police (6abc.com)

18:47 (Eldersville, Washington County) SHOOTING / HOMICIDE

BETHEL RIDGE / CARTER LN
Washington County
Circumstances are unclear as to the shooting that left a man dead according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Additional details emerged when WTAE reported that the victims brother has been accused of the shooting. The victim suffered a shotgun blast to the head.
NEWS  STORY: Man Fatally Shot, Brother Being Questioned (post-gazette.com)
NEWS  STORY: Man Accused Of Killing Brother With Shotgun (wtae.com)

16:55 (Philadelphia) ARMED ROBBERY / HOMICIDE / SUSPECT APPREHENDED

LEBANON AVE / N 58TH ST
Philadelphia
Robbery victim found in driveway with multiple gunshot wounds died after being taken to the hospital. Victim was allegedly shot over a pair of expensive headphones.
Update (12/10/13)
NEWS  STORY:  Suspect In Custody For Robbery / Homocide (CBS Philly)
NEWS  STORY: Robbery Victim Shot, Died At Hospital (6abc.com)

(Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County) POLICE PURSUIT / SUSPECT VEHICLE CRASH

GREENSBURG RD
Westmoreland County
Suspect vehicle crashed into a fence and caught fire as a result of police pursuit. One suspect treated for minor injuries. Three other suspects fled the scene on foot according to WTAE
NEWS  STORY: Car Crashes And Bursts Into Flames After Police Pursuit (wtae.com)

01:05 (Philadelphia) SHOOTING / HOMICIDE / SUSPECT AT LARGE

61ST ST / WALTON AVE
Philadelphia
19 year old found laying in roadway. Victim sustained fatal gunshot wounds to head and chest according to CBS Philly.
NEWS  STORY: 19 Year-Old Found Fatally Shot (CBS Philly)

Friday, November 29, 2013

16:45 (East Pittsburgh) ARMED ROBBERY / POST OFFICE

LINDEN AVE / CABLE AVE
Pittsburgh
Suspect brandishing a handgun fled with money from postal clerk according to a report by WTAE.
Suspect description:
Bi-racial male, 6 feet, 1 inch, wearing black mask, gray hoodie, jeans and white sneakers
NEWS  STORY:  East Pittsburgh Post Office Robbed At Gunpoint (wtae.com)

10:10 (Philadelphia) SHOTS FIRED

N 12TH ST / W OLNEY ST
Philadelphia
Police are searching for two suspects in shooting on N 12th St. Suspects fled in a grey BMW on W. CHEW AVE 0
10:30 Updated information: additional information is that of "SHOTS FIRED" not a "shooting". Shots were fired at victim but not hit. Crime scene has been established.
Source: Breaking News Network

Thursday, November 28, 2013

10:00 (Arnold, Westmoreland County) SHOOTING

14TH ST & CONSTITUTION ST
Westmoreland County
Report of one person shot near the train tracks. Victim was flown by medical helicopter to Allegheny General Hospital according to WTAE.
NEWS  STORY: Shooting Near Train Tracks In Arnold (wtae.com)

(Nanticoke, Luzerne County) BURGLARY / HOMICIDE / SUSPECT AT LARGE

E GRAND ST
Luzerne County
According to a report by WNEP, a 97 year-old woman was killed during a robbery at her home. There were no indications of a specific weapon used in the killing suggesting she was beaten to death. The attack may have occurred sometime between 10pm and 11pm.
NEWS  STORY: Elderly Woman Killed During Robbery (wnep.com)

(Philadelphia) ARMED ROBBERY

SPRING HOUSE RD
Philadelphia
CBS Philly reports a family returning home from Thanksgiving was confronted by an armed subject wearing a ski mask demanding valuables.
NEWS  STORY: Family Robbed At Gunpoint In Northeast Philly (CBS Philly)

01:30 (McKeesport, Allegheny County) SHOOTING / SUSPECTS APPREHENDED

RINGGOLD ST / TUBE WORKS ST
Allegheny County
Two people are being held for questioning after fleeing the scene of a non-fatal shooting. The weapon has been recovered according to CBS News Pittsburgh
NEWS  STORY: Man Injured In Shooting (CBS Pittsburgh)

00:18 (Lebanon) ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY / SHOTS FIRED

LEHMAN ST / N 13TH ST
Lebanon
CBS 21 News in Lebanon, Pa reported an attempted armed robbery where the victim was pistol whipped before the suspect fled the scene. A local resident chased the suspect who allegedly fired a shot.
NEWS  STORY: Lebanon Police Investigating Robbery (local21news.com)

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

20:00 (Regent Square, Pittsburgh) CARJACKING / PURSUIT / SUSPECT APPREHENDED

BRADDOCK AVE
Pittsburgh
According to WTAE, and SUV crashed after a police pursuit. The driver fled on foot but was apprehended by police. Drugs and a gun were found in the vehicle.
NEWS  STORY: SUV Crashes After Carjacking (wtae.com)

20:00 (Lower Paxton, Dauphin County) HOME INVASION / ASSAULT / ROBBERY

COLONIAL RD
Dauphin County
The Patriot News reports that the victim answered a knock at his back door and was assaulted by three men who took cash and a gun. The three men, described as Hispanic, medium build and in their mid 20's were armed at the time of entry.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lower Paxton Twp Police 717-657-5656
NEWS  STORY: Man Bound And Robbed In His Home (pennlive.com)

19:20 (Abington, Montgomery County) SHOOTING / SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

BROWN AVE / MANKIN AVE
Montgomery County
One person injured and transported to Abington Hospital. Suspect taken into custody.
Source: MontCo DPS, Breaking News Network

18:00 (Phildelphia) ARMED ROBBERY

N BROAD ST / ROOSEVELT EXPY
Philadelphia
The Bucks County Courier Times reported that two masked suspects entered a beauty supply store one of which was armed with a semi-automatic rifle.
NEWS  STORY: Semi-Automatic Rifle Used In Armed Robbery (buckscountycouriertimes.com)

(Honeybrook, Chester County) CHILD PORNOGRAPHY / POSSESSION & DISTRIBUTION

COMMANCHE LN
Felong arrest made of suspect after two-month long investigation.
NEWS  STORY: Child Pornography Arrest In Honeybrook (6abc.com)

(Reading, Berks County) FELONY DRUG RAID / SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

NORTH FRONT ST / GREENWICH ST
Berks County
Police units including patrol officers, Vice and K9's executing a warrant seized over $40,000 in drugs and #36,000 in cash according to WFMZ.com
NEWS  STORY: Synthetic Drugs, Money Seized In Raid (wfmz.com)

10:30 (Wernersville, Berks County) WARRANT SERVICE / POLICE BACKUP REQUEST / SWAT CALLOUT

W PENN AVE
Berks County
Sheriff's Deputy's attempting to serve a warrant at approximately 10:30 resulted in a request for assistance from police. Shortly before noon an ambulance and the coroner were requested to the scene.
NEWS  STORY: Incident Triggers SWAT Response (wfmz.com)

10:11 (Bethlehem, Lehigh County) ARMED ROBBERY / SUSPECT AT LARGE

LINDEN ST / E SPRUCE ST
Lehigh County
Armed robbery at Linden Food Market. Suspect fled in a small grey vehicle on Pembroke Rd. The suspect displayed a silver handgun during the robbery.
Source: Bethlehem Police Department

04:30 (Philadelphia) ROBBERY / HOME INVASION

E SHARPNACK ST / CRITTENDEN ST
Philadelphia
Two suspects entered the home, tied and robbed occupants.
NEWS  STORY: Home Invasion In Mt Airy (6abc.com)

00:05 (Lower Paxton, Dauphin County) ARMED ROBBERY

N MOUNTAIN RD / BLUE RIDGE AVE
Dauphin County
Armed robbery of Turkey Hill convenience store. Suspect fled scene upon entry of a customer into the store.
Anyone with information can contact Lower Paxton Twp Police 717-724-8317
NEWS  STORY: Attempted Robbery Of Turkey Hill Store (abc27.com)

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

22:30 (Hawley, Wayne County) SHOTS FIRED / ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE / SUSPECT APPREHENDED

HAWLEY AVE / SCHOOL LN
Wayne County
NEWS  STORY: Man Arrested For Attempted Homocide After Firing Into Vehicle (Pocono Record)

(Auburn, Schuylkill County) POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVE DEVICES

SUMMER HILL RD / HILL VIEW RD
Schuylkill County
The Sheriff's department, while in the process of serving an eviction notice found numerous explosive devices. A twenty-six year old was taken into custody for possession of eleven IED's Two more IED's were discovered on Wednesday
NEWS  STORY: Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's) Found In Home (witf.org)
NEWS  STORY: More IED's Found In Schuylkill County Home (Reading Eagle)

16:46 (Lancaster) AUTO THEFT / POLICE PURSUIT / SUSPECTS APPREHENDED

MANOR STREET / NEW DORWART ST / HIGH ST / FAIRVIEW AVE / LAFAYETTE ST
Police observed a stolen vehicle traveling on Manor St. Upon attempting to stop the vehicle the driver failed to stop. During the pursuit the suspect struck a utility pole. Both the driver and a passenger attempted to flee on foot but were apprehended according to LANCASTER Online.
NEWS  STORY: Stolen Car Crashes During Pursuit In Lancaster (lancasteronline.com)

12:05 (Muhlenberg, Berks County) ROBBERY / WEAPON SIMULATED / SUSPECT APPREHENDED

HAMPDEN BLVD / RESERVOIR RD
Berks County
Turkey Hill convenience story robbed by Hispanic male in his mid-20's, with dark hair and beard simulating gun in his pocket. Suspect reported to have left the scene in a green Chrysler Sebring
Police request that anyone with information call Crime Alerts Berks County 877-373-9913
There is a reward of up to $5000 for information leading to arrest.
NEWS  STORY: Suspect Apprehended In Turkey Hill Robbery (Reading Eagle)
NEWS  STORY: Turkey Hill Store Robbed In Muhlenburg (wfmz.com)

03:45 (Philadelphia) ARMED ROBBERY

BUSTLETON AVE / NEAR ROOSEVELT BLVD
Philadelphia
Report of an armed robbery of a Wawa market. Suspect wearing a "Scream" mask fled towards Hellerman St.
NEWS  STORY: "Scream" Suspect Holds Up Wawa (nbc10)
NEWS  STORY: Gunman Robs Wawa In Northeast Philadelphia (6abc.com)

03:11 (Carlisle, Cumberland County) POLICE PURSUIT

S HANOVER ST / INTERSTATE 81
Cumberland County
Police pursuit of a stolen vehicle that fled during traffic stop. Vehicle is described as a Jeep Cherokee (no license plate information was published). The vehicle was reported to become disabled in the area of Holly Pk near W.G. Rice Elementary School according to a report from The Sentinal
Police are requesting anyone with information to contact Carlisle Police 717-243-5252
NEWS STORY: Police Pursue Stolen Vehicle (pennlive.com)
NEWS  STORY: Two Escape After Police Pursuit (The Sentinal)

02:00 (Lancaster County) ARMED ROBBERY

LINCOLN HWY E / GREENLAND DR
Lancaster
Source: TWITTER
 Economy Inn, 2140 Lincoln Hwy. East, was robbed at 2 a.m. Saturday. Male w/brown hooded sweatshirt pulled tightly around face, had gun.

01:30 (Philadelphia) SHOTS FIRED / HOUSE STRUCK / SUSPECT AT LARGE

E GARFIELD ST
Philadelphia
Bullets entered first floor of dwelling. Police were able to recover shell casings. Suspect is at large.
NEWS  STORY: House Struck By Bullets In Germantown (6abc.com)

Monday, November 25, 2013

19:12 (Philadelphia) SHOOTING / SUSPECT AT LARGE

CONESTOGA ST / GREENWAY AVE
Victim shot in the back. Shooter is still at large
NEWS  STORY: 19 Year Old In Critical Condition After Shooting (CBS Philly)

16:30 (Philadelphia) PURSUIT / ROAD CLOSURE

PennDOT ALERT: I-95 NB AT I-676
CLOSED due to POLICE ACTIVITY
As of 17:20 the roadway has been reopened
NEWS  STORY: Passenger Dumps 8 Pounds Of Pot During I-95 Pursuit (nbc10)

13:47 (Allentown, Lehigh County) PURSUIT / ACCIDENT

Source: FACEBOOK Lehigh Valley Breaking News
13:47 | PURSUIT | RT 78 WEST | ALLENTOWN | LEHIGH | PSP IN PURSUIT OF SUBJECT WHO POSSIBLY STRUCK AN OFFICER. UNKNOWN WANTS ATT | LVBN 1, 6

10:30 (Spring City, Chester County) STABBING / SUSPECT FLED

PARK SPRINGS BLVD / PARK RD
Chester County
Victim stabbed in back, EMS enroute, scene is not secure
Suspect Information As Follows:
Darien McBride, 20 yr old male, 5 foot 9 inches, stocky build, grey hoody with red shirt underneath, grey pants, may be in presence of his small children and traveling on public transit. Unknown if still armed.

Nov.25 (Levittown, Bucks County) 04:01 DOUBLE STABBING / HOMICIDE / ARSON

BRISTOL OXFORD VALLEY RD / EMILIE RD
Bucks County
Initially reported as a structure fire. Firefighters found one victim DOA and another victim suffering from burns transported to St. Mary's hospital. It was later reported that both victims has suffered multiple stab wounds. One victim fatally wounded was reported to be pregnant. The second victim, 4 years old died later at St. Marys Hospital.
NEWS PHOTOS GALLERY (Levittown Now)
NEWS  STORY: How "Person Of Interest" Developed (Courier Times)
NEWS  STORY: "Significant Leads" In Double Murder / Arson (Courier Times)
NEWS  STORY: Investigation Continues Into Murdered Mother/Daughter (levittownnow.com)
NEWS  STORY:  Pregnant Woman, Four Year Old Killed In Stabbing/Arson (philly.com)

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Saturday, November 23, 2013

19:00 (York, York County) SHOOTING / HOMICIDE / SUSPECT NAMED - STILL AT LARGE

W MASON AVE / S HARTLEY ST
York County
Two men shot as a result of a drug transaction. Suspect has been identified and is at large as of Monday morning (November 25, 2013)
York City Police are requesting the public's help to locate suspect: Laquan Anderson Pierrelouis 22 yrs old with a last known address in the 900 block of West King St, York
York City Police can be reached at 717-846-1234 or text YORKTIPS ( 847411 )
Updated: 12/12/13
NEWS STORY:  Police & US Marshall Task Force Arrest Suspect (ydr.com)
NEWS  STORY:  Police Search For Suspect In Double Homocide (ydr.com)
NEWS  STORY: Police Name Suspect In Double Homocide (abc27.com)

17:45 (Bensalem, Bucks County) DRUG DEAL / ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE OF UNDERCOVER OFFICER

OLD LINCOLN HWY
Bucks County
NEWS  STORY: Two Philadelphia men have been arrested in botched plan to rob a drug buyer who turned out to be an undercover Bensalem police officer. (6abc.com)

02:54 (York County) SHOOTING / ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE / ARREST

N GEORGE / 6TH AVE
One shot after arguement resulting in non-life threatening injuries. The shooter fled the scene but was apprehended by police at his home.
 Shooting 1000 block of N. George St. York, PA
POLICE PRESS RELEASE: Shooting On N. George St (nycrpd.org)

02:30 (York City) ARMED SUBJECT / SHOOTING / ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE / ARREST

W 11TH ST / N GEORGE ST
York County
Police initially responded to a report of a man with a gun. While at the scene a gunshot was heard.
NEWS  STORY: Man Injured In York Shooting (wgal.com)
POLICE PRESS RELEASE: Shooting At The Belmont (nycrpd.org)

02:30 (Allentown, Lehigh County) SHOOTING / HOMICIDE

GREEN ST / 4TH ST
Victim found laying on porch with several gunshot wounds. Pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Allentown Police Department criminal Investigations unit at 610-437-7721.
NEWS  STORY: Man Found Shot To Death On Porch, Allentown (CBS Philly)

01:30 (Lancaster City) AUTO THEFT / POLICE PURSUIT / ARRESTS

Lancaster City police pursuit began on N Mary St. Two people in the car were detained but the driver fled the scene on foot.
NEWS  STORY: Police Chase, Driver Flees On Foot After Crash (fox43.com)

01:00 (Coatesville, Chester County) POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING

7TH AVE / MERCHANT ST
Early reports indicate the shooting was not fatal.
NEWS  STORY: Unidentified Man Shot By Police, Coatesville (nbc10.com)

Friday, November 22, 2013

(Mount Oliver, Pittsburgh) Nov.22 SHOOTING / HOMICIDE

FREDERICK ST 
A thirty three year old woman was shot inside a Mt Oliver home and pronounced dead at the hospital. The time of the incident and related details have not been published.
NEWS  STORY: Woman Dies After Shot In Mt. Oliver Home (CBS Pittsburgh)

23:00 (Philadelphia) SHOOTING

2300 block of TACKAWANNA ST
Victim critical after shooting in Frankford.
http://t.co/pciPDjDN5H
http://twitter.com/Candice6abc/status/404233880397303808

22:30 (Allentown, Lehigh County) SHOOTING /

12TH ST / HAMILTON ST
Report of shots fired at vehicle attempting to leave scene of an argument. Vehicle occupant sustained minor gunshot wound and drove to Lehigh Valley Hospital. Shell casings were located at the scene.
Suspect description: Black male, 20's, 5 feet / 6 inches, 180 lbs wearing dark blue hoodie and dark blue jeans
Anyone with information should contact Allentown PD 610-437-7721
NEWS  STORY: Allentown Police Investigate Two Shootings (wfmz.com)

19:26 (Doylestown, Bucks County) ROBBERY / GUN SIMULATED

Bucks County
Police [28.13, 28.14, 26.13] responded to a report of a robbery at the Doylestown cemetary, 301 E. Court St. The victim provided descriptions of three white males as follows:
1) 6'1” baggy jeans / blue Under Armor sweatshirt
2) 5'11” black hoody and blue jeans
3) 5'11 black jacket and blue jeans, short hair
The victim reported that he didn't positively see a gun but that suspect #1 simulated one. The suspects were last seen on RT 313 on foot

(Fox Chase, Philadelphia) Nov.22 Fifeteen-year-old Arrested In "Knock-Out" Attack

Philadelphia Police make an arrest in "Knockout Game". It is the second arrest in as many days in the Philadelphia area.

08:55 (Lower Moreland, Montgomery County) BARRICADED SUBJECT

COUNTY LINE RD / BUCK RD
Montgomery County / Bucks County
Report of a barricaded subject with CERT team activation (snipers only requested). Road closure and schoo lockdown was in effect.
Source: Breaking News Network
08:31Dispatched as “armed subject” … teenager armed with an AR-15, unsure if weapon is loaded, possible suicide attempt. Teenager stated demons wanted him to commit suicide. Father was at work at time of call. EMS was also dispatched.
08:35 PD [25.S4] ordered road closure for County Line Rd between Pine Rd and Buck Rd utilizing officers from Upper Southampton and Lower Southampton.
08:36 PD [25.H2] reports “in the area”
08:36 PD [25.190] reports he is located at the rear of the residence
08:36 PD [25.S4] ordered SWAT activation
08:37 PD [35.42] approaching the area requested and received instructions
08:41 PD [25.S4] County Communications advised that Cheltenham PD inquired whether a negotiator was required. County Communications was advised that a negotiator would be appreciated. PD [25.S4] also advised County that he was currently on the phone with the father
08:42 PD [35.S6, 35.29] advised County they were enroute as SWAT and recommended a full-team call out due to officer availability.
08:43 County requested staging location for EMS and other arriving units. PD [25.S4] advised staging will be located at 483 Lawrence Rd.
08:44 PD [35.16] advised location for unit is at County Line Rd and Berton Rd.
08:49 PD [25.S4] advises County Communications that the father informed hime that his wife is at the house with the son and confirmed the house color and description.
08:51 County advises that Bucks County snipers have been notified as well as a Montgomery County full-team callout
08:52 PD confirms they have taken positions at both the front and rear of the residence.
08:53 PD [25.S4] orders Lawrence Rd to be closed to traffic
08:55 [35.S6] Identifies as Tactical Command Unit
08:55 PD [25.D1] informs County that Pine Road Elementary has been placed on lock-down
08:55 County inquires of PD [25.S4] whether there is confirmation of the son and mother both being inside the house. PD [25.S4] reports that they do not have confirmation but they are proceeding on that assumption. PD [25.S4] also informed County that they are attempting to make contact with the mother and son to see if they will come out of the house.  Units are confirmed in place with eyes on the front of the house.
09:00 PD [25.S4] Advised County Communications that the mother and son are going to come out of the house. Two officers were assigned to meet the pair and check for weapons.
09:00 PD [35.42] Advised County Communications that there is “one in custody”
09:00 SWAT CMD [35.S6] cancelled full-team callout
The Police then moved the teenager into a patrol car and proceeded to "clear" the house.
NEWS  STORY: School Lockdown Lifted After Arrest, Lower Moreland (Courier Times)
NEWS  STORY: Arrest After SWAT Called To Lower Moreland Home (6abc.com)
NEWS  STORY: Investigation Revealed Barricaded Subject Call Was Hoax (mongomerycountynews.com)

08:30 (South Middletown, Cumberland County) PURSUIT / VEHICLE ROLLOVER / ARREST

Carlisle, Cumberland County
Suspect vehicle struck a police cruiser on North West Street in Carlisle and fled going the wrong direction on F Street. See story link for a detailed account.
Source: The Sentinal
NEWS  STORY: Arrest Made After Suspect Rolls Vehicle In Police Pursuit (cumberlink.com)

06:30 (Reading Station, Berks County) STABBING

W 37TH ST / CIRCLE AVE
Berks County
NEWS  STORY: Man Stabbed Under Unknown Circumstances, Reading (wfmz.com)

00:25 (Philadelphia) SHOOTING

51ST STREET / RENO ST
Philadelphia
NEWS  STORY: Unidentified Man Shot Near Community Center (6abc.com)

Thursday, November 21, 2013

23:35 (Cheltenham, Montgomery County) DOMESTIC DISPUTE / HOMICIDE

Man found with a stab wound in his chest at his home after police were called for a domestic dispute. The wife of the victim was arrested on Friday, November 22 2014 and charged with murder.
NEWS  STORY: Cheltenham Man Murdered At Home (montgomerynews.com)
NEWS  STORY: Woman Charged With Homocide After Stabbing Husband (http://montgomerynews.com)

19:27 (Pittsburgh) ROBBERY

FORBES AVE / STANWIX ST
Pittsburgh
Report of jewelry store robbery. Suspect is b/m wearing hoodie (no further description) in a four-door grey vehicle.
Breaking News Network

18:30 (Berks County) JAIL ESCAPE / CAPTURED

Inmate on work release program escaped but was apprehended approximately 30 minutes later
NEWS  STORY: Man Escapes From Berks County Jail (wfmz.com)

18:05 (Philadelphia) SHOOTING

60 TH / MASTER ST
Philadelphia
Report of four people shot. All four people were shot in the leg and/or feet.
Source: CBS Philly
NEWS  STORY: Quadruple Shooting In West Philadelphia (CBS Philly)

(Lower Merion, Montgomery Co) Nov.21 Two arrests in 'Knockout Game' attack in Lower Merion

Two males were arrested as a result of an October 29th attack. Police are investigating whether they are connected to other attacks in the same area. Lower Merion Police are continuing investigations into attacks that might be related.
2 arrests in 'Knockout Game' attack in Lower Merion (6abc.com)
Investigations Continue In Links Between Recent Assaults (mainlinemediatimes.com)

11:00 (Manheim, Lancaster County) BOMB THREAT

LITITZ PK / OREGON PK
Lancaster County
Bomb threat called into Walgreen's. Police were unable to locate an explosive device
NEWS  STORY: Bomb Threat Made To Walgreen's (lancasteronline.com)

10:12 (Bristol, Bucks Co) PURSUIT / ARMED SUBJECT / SCHOOL LOCKDOWN

RT 413 / ROCKVIEW DR
Bucks County
Police officers chasing a suspect on foot after vehicle pursuit (unknown circumstances.) K9 officers called to the scene. FDR Middle School was placed on lockdown on a precautionary basis. Suspect located and in custody.
NEWS  STORY: Middle School Lockdown As A Result Of Police Activity, Bristol (levittownnow.com)

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

19:10 (Pittsburgh) SHOTS FIRED / DEA REQUESTS POLICE BACKUP

700 blk LINHART ST
Report of DEA Agents requesting back up. Actor is a light-skinned b/m who now fled scene driving a silver Lincoln with paper license and heavy damage to rear of vehicle. Suspect reported to have crashed into several parked cars prior to fleeing. No reported injuries as of 19:19.
19:25 Suspect vehicle located unoccupied. K9's requested to scene.
19:35 K9's actively tracking
19:40 State Police helicopter with thermal imaging requesting and enroute one minute later.
19:45 K9 continues to actively track
Source: PaCrimeWatch monitoring scanner traffic
http://twitter.com/PaCrimeWatch/status/403315843565494272
TWITTER @TribLIVE: No injuries reported in West End police-involved shooting.
http://t.co/ze30Z9tGf2

18:00 (West York, York Co) SHOOTING

MONROE ST /  S ADAMS ST 
Source:  http://twitter.com/YorkFirewire/status/403297618152787968
19:27 TWITTER  Police on scene of shooting in West York Boro. It happened at about 5:40 pm Search underway for shooter.
19:57 TWITTER  Police checking out maroon sedan where man was shot on W. King Street in York. Neighbors say victim is a "nice guy."
NEWS  STORY: Shooting In West York Leaves One Dead (fox43.com)

16:00 (Upper Kensington, Philadelphia ) ROBBERY

3220 NORTH FRONT ST
Philadelphia
Suspect possibly armed with handgun on November 20, 2013. See link for photo and physical description of suspect
PHILADELPHIA POLICE: Wanted for Robbery

15:43 (Swatara, Dauphin County ) PIPE BOMB

Pipe bomb recovered in Dauphin County
Contact Police with info: (717) 564-2550
NEWS  STORY: Pipe Bomb Recovered In Swatara (fox43.com)
NEWS  STORY: Landscaper Finds Pipe Bomb (abc27.com)

10:00 (Bensalem, Bucks Co ) ARMED ROBBERY

b/m, approx. 5'10", mid-20's, wearing all black, silver handgun
http://twitter.com/PaCrimeWatch/status/403179544066412544

Thursday, November 14, 2013

(Abington, Montgomery County) ROBBERY / UTILITY WORKER IMPOSTERS

MILL RD
Montgomery County
Two men posing as utility workers robbed woman of $10,000 in jewelry. One suspect talked to the woman while the other stole jewelry.
Suspect 1:
White male, 50-55 years old, olive complexion, approximately 5'7", medium build, wearing a blue hard hat, tan pants and tan coat.
Suspect 2:
White male, 45 years old, olive complexion, 5'8", medium build, thinning hair, wearing blue pants and unknown color sweatshirt
Anyone with information is asked to call Abington Police 215-885-4450
See link below for police sketches of suspects.
NEWS  STORY: Utility Company Imposters Rob Abington Woman (6abc.com)

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