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Thursday, October 30, 2014

OCT.30 (Mt Pocono, Monroe Co) FUGITIVE: ERIC FREIN APPREHENDED

Captured in an airport hangar and brought in using Cpl.Dickson's handcuffs
RT @Tom_Winter: Senior source tells NBC News Frein was captured in an airport hanger at the Pocono Mountain Airport in Mount Pocono, PA
RT @valerietysanner: Suspected PSP shooter #EricFrein has been on the run for 48 days
RT @CBSPittsburgh Sources tell KDKA Eric Frein being brought in using Cpl. Dickson's handcuffs, cop he's accused of killing
RT @JonMeyerWNEP: Eric Frein in the back of a state police cruiser after surrendering to authorities, we're told he is very weak...


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OCT.30 (Ambler, Montgomery Co) 12:25 FOOT PURSUIT / SEARCH IN PROGRESS

400 block of Knights Rd / E. Mt. Pleasant Rd
Pa State Police in foot pursuit of suspect in connection with possible drug deal. Lower Gynedd and Amber police departments are assisting PSP in search. A K9 officer has been requested.
Location of search is in close proximity of local schools.
Map Location: Knights Rd
12:58 Suspect in custody at 600 block of Montgomery Rd

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

OCT.28 (Lower Providence, Montgtomery Co) ROBBERY - BANK / ARRESTED (NOV.5)

2668 Egypt Rd / Citizen's Bank

Monday, October 27, 2014

OCT.27 (Chester, Delaware Co) 12:40 SHOOTING

9TH ST / JOHN ST

Friday, October 24, 2014

OCT.24 (Lancaster) 08:50 SHOOTING

RT 462 / PEARL ST
Breaking News Network reporting that Police and EMS on scene of a shooting

Oct.24 (Easton, Northampton Co) 02:00 POLICE PURSUIT / SHOTS FIRED

13th ST / SPRING GARDEN RD
Suspect fled police in a pickup truck. Shots fired at police who returned fire, killing the suspect.
Source: BNN

Thursday, October 23, 2014

OCT.23 (Philadelphia) 15:30 ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER

46th & MARKET ST
SEPTA police officer assualted during the course of breaking up a fight between high school students. 

OCT.23 (Lancaster) 15:15 ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY / CITIZEN DEFENSE

PARK CITY MALL / SEARS ENTRANCE
Two suspects approached the victim during the course of an attempted armed robbery. The victim, who has a permit to carry a firearm, drew the weapon and pointed it at the armed suspect who immediately fled the scene.
Both suspects were apprehended behind a nearby Olive Garden.

OCT.23 (Lebanon Co) 12:13 INVESTIGATION: HOMICIDE

N 9TH ST / SKULL ST


Tuesday, October 21, 2014

OCT.21 (Luzerne Co.) 21:45 HOME INVASION / ROBBERY / ARREST

WILLARD ST
Suspect knocked on the victim's door asking for directions and forced his way into the home after the victim opened the door.
The suspect was arrested Thursday, October 23, 2014

Oct.21 (Clifton Heights, Delaware Co) 19:46 ARMED ROBBERY

200 block of W Baltimore Ave / Westbrook Pharmacy
Two suspects fled the scene after a panic alarm was received by police.
Police pursuit of the suspect cehicle resulted in an exchange of gunfire resulting in one suspect sustaining a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

OCT.21 (Rostraver, Westmoreland Co.) 08:00 HOME INVASION / ASSAULT / ROBBERY

Upon answering the door, three men forced their way into a 91 year-old victim's house, assaulted her. During the course of the robbery the victim suffered a fractured vertebrea.

OCT.20 (East Norriton, Montgomery Co) 23:00 SHOT FIRED / POLICE STANDOFF / SWAT ACTIVATION

DEKALB PK / COLONIAL DR
Report received of up to 12 gunshots fired from the third floor of an apartment building resulting in a standoff between the suspect and police which ended around 06:00.
No injuries were reported

Monday, October 20, 2014

OCT.20 (Abington, Montgomery Co) 20:00 ARMED ROBBERY

2542 Jenkintown Rd / Shell Station
2 suspects, one armed with a small handgun (possibly semi-automatic). Both suspects fled on foot south or east behind the Shell Station. A K9 officer has been called in to assist with the search.
Suspect #1: b/m dark hoody, jeans, sneakers with long beard
Suspect #2 b/m dark hoody, jeans, sneakers with neatly-trimmed facial hair.

OCT.20 (Hazeltown, Luzerne Co) ARMED ROBBERY

N. JAMES ST
Off-duty armed security officer was the victim of an armed robbery resulting in his weapon and badge being taken.

OCT.20 (East Norriton, Montgomery Co) 14:05 ESCAPED PRISONER

559 West Germantown Pike
Inmate escaped while receiving hospital care. White male, 38 yrs old, 5'8", 145 lbs, brown hair, green eyes wearing a grey jumpsuit.
Flash information at 14:15 last seen on hospital grounds at 14:05

OCT.20 (Dillsburg, York Co) HOME INVASION

100 block of Warrington Rd
Additional information will be posted as it becomes available

OCT.20 (Pottstown, Montgomery Co) 10:17 DRILL: Active Shooter Training

101 Campus Dr. / Montgomery County Community College
Multiple simulations of an "active shooter" including coordinated EMS and Police Agencies.



Sunday, October 19, 2014

OCT.19 (Eastwick, Philadelphia) 23:30 ROBBERY / POLICE PURSUIT

84th Street / Bartram Ave (Wawa)
Police pursuit following a robbery that continued into Delaware Co, ending at with the suspect crashing his vehicle at Baltimore Ave / Wycombe Ave, Lansdowne.

OCT.19 (Philadelphia) 20:09 ARMED HOME INVASION

1900 N. 18th St
The home of  a group of Temple students was entered and victims' wrists tied during the robbery. At least one student was physically assaulted. An unknown amount of cash and electronics were taken.

The two suspects were described as African-American males, one of which was described as over 6 feet in height wearing a Bucks County Community College sweatshirt. Both suspects fled the scene in an unknown make, model, year vehicle that was white in color.


OCT.19 (Upper Darby, Delaware Co) ARMED ROBBERY

W. Township Line Rd / Chickies & Pete's
Employees were forced into a walk-in freezer at gunpoint and had cell phones taken by the suspects, one of which was wearing a Chickies & Petes sweatshirt.


OCT.19 (Morrisville, Bucks Co) INVESTIGATION: HOMICIDE

Port Rd / Ohio Rd
Police currently investigating a homicide with several people being detained.



OCT.19 (East Oak Lane, Philadelphia) 06:15 ARMED ROBBERY

6700 block of North 5th Street / 7-Eleven
Suspect entered the business wearing a mask and armed with a machete and demanded money from the employee. An undetermined amount of money was taken. The suspect fled on foot.

Saturday, October 18, 2014

OCT.18 (Millersville, Lancaster Co) 23:50 RAPE / FALSE REPORT TO POLICE

Millersville University
Female student reported to be violently sexually assaulted by two males, also possibly students.
Police investigation is ongoing and students are asked to use the buddy system.
A reward of up to $2000 has been offered for information leading to the arrests of the suspects.
Police are asking that anyone with information about this crime call 717-872-3434.

OCT.18 (Chester, Delaware Co) 21:15 SHOOTING

1000 block of Butler St
@DelCoAlert reports two victims transported by EMS.
Breaking News Network reports suspects fled in a silver-colored vehicle (unknown year, make, model).
(https://twitter.com/DELCOALERT/status/523648194975371264?s=03)

OCT.18 (Red Lion, York Co) 22:00 ARMED ROBBERY

300 block of West Broadway Ave / Turkey Hill Market
Suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the employee. An undetermined amount of cash was taken. Suspect fled on foot and was last seen near Wallick Lane.
Suspect is described as a white male, about 5'6″ to 5'10" tall, with a camo bandana over his face, black sunglasses and black hoodie
Police ask anyone with information is asked to contact York Area Regional PD at 717-741-1259.

Friday, October 17, 2014

OCT.17 (Washington, Berks Co) 06:30 INVESTIGATION: BODIES FOUND

Forgedale Rd / Anthony's Mill Rd
Report of two bodies found in a parked car. The cause of the deaths has not been released.
This post will be updated as more information becomes available

Post by WFMZ.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

OCT.16 (Norristown, Montgomery Co) 23:30 PURSUIT / SHOTS FIRED

Main St / Markley St
Driver of a tractor trailer attempted to hit a police officer. At least one police officer fired his weapon at the driver who crashed the truck. The driver was flown to the hospital by helicopter.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

OCT.15 (Harrisburg) SHOTS FIRED / ARRESTS

Herr St
State Representatives Marty Flynn, of Scranton, and Ryan Bizzarro, of Erie were approached by several suspects resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
No injuries were reported and three men were taken into custody by Harrisburg PD.

Monday, October 13, 2014

OCT.13 (Cheltenham, Montgomery Co) 13:45 ARMED ROBBERY - BANK

Cheltenham Ave / Wells Fargo Bank 
Suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5'8" in height wearing a Yankees ball cap, full beard and blue jeans. 
Anyone with information please call Cheltenham Police Dept at 215-885-1600

OCT.13 (State College, Centre Co) 03:00 ARMED ROBBERY

Burrowes St
17 year old suspect apprehended and charged after asking the victim for money and brandishing a weapon.
The suspect was found with a BB pistol that appeared to be a semi-automatic handgun.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

OCT.12 (Sheraden, Allegheny Co) 18:00 STABBING

LANDIS ST
Police responding to a report of an incident found a victim who had been stabbed in the back. Paramedics transported the injured man to Allegheny General Hospital.
http://t.co/vFANna3C6E
http://twitter.com/TribLIVE/status/521461618300186624

OCT.11 (Beltzhoover, Allegheny Co) 21:00 SHOOTING / HOMICIDE

100 block of West Warrington Ave
Victim was struck by gunfire while driving a vehicle and subsequently crashed into a fence and telephone pole.
http://t.co/ALwmAcoXl8
http://twitter.com/BreakingPGHNews/status/521281144730316800

OCT.11 (Chambersburg, Franklin Co) 23:00 STABBING

300 block of Lincoln Hwy
Police were dispatched to a report of a robbery and upon arrival, found a victim of a stabbing. Investigation is ongoing.
http://t.co/WuojSecGQD
http://twitter.com/WGAL/status/521272058320130050

Saturday, October 11, 2014

OCT.10 (Manchester, York Co) ROBBERY (ATTEMPT) - BANK

Loucks Rd / M&T Bank
Suspect presented a note demanding money but fled the scene.
Police are asking anyone with information to call the Northern York County Regional Police at 717-292-3647

http://t.co/ySkn10xqHw

OCT.11 (Catasauqua, Lehigh) 14:00 POLICE PURSUIT / VEHICLE FIRE

200 block of Front St
Suspect fled on foot but is now in custody.
Vehicle used is reported to be on fire.
Source: https://twitter.com/lvbnalerts/status/520997403441516544?s=03)

Friday, October 10, 2014

OCT.10 (Lemoyne, Cumberland Co) 15:00 ROBBERY / ARREST

3rd St / Turkey Hill
Suspect was apprehended in connection with second robbery in another jurisdiction.
http://www.wsrpd.org/?p=6190

OCT.10 (Harrisburg, Dauphin Co) ARMED SUBJECT / SCHOOL LOCKDOWN / ARREST

100 block of Hanover St / Hall Manor Apartments
A subject armed with a gun was reported resulting in a nearby school being placed on lockdown. The individual has been apprehended in the possession of a BB gun.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

OCT.7 (Hatfield, Montgomery Co.) 10:25 ARMED ROBBERY - BANK

South York Rd / West Lehman Ave.
Suspect entered the bank and displayed a handgun. After obtaining an undetermined amount of cash, the suspect fled in a westbound direction in a blue sedan.

OCT.7 (York Co) 09:00 ROBBERY - BANK

1 Marketway South / Integrity Bank
York City Police are asking anyone who can identify the suspect to call 717-849-2219

Monday, October 6, 2014

OCT.6 (Butler, Luzerne Co) ROBBERY - BANK

RT 309 / First National Bank

Sunday, October 5, 2014

OCT.5 (Lancaster) 11:10 STABBING / HOMICIDE / ARRESTED (Updated 10/17/14)

Stevens Ave
Oct. 17, 2014 ARREST
Police responding to a call found the victim on the sidewalk with a stab wound to the torso. The victim was transported to the hospital where he died.
A suspect has been identified (see below)
Lancaster Police are asking anyone with information to call 717-735-3300 or Lancaster County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-1913


OCT.5 (Fairview, York Co) 00:10 INVESTIGATION: HOMICIDE / SUICIDE

500 block of Benyou Lane
Police were called the scene of a disturbance and upon arrival witnessed a man take a woman behind a storage shed, police report gunshots were heard immediately afterward.
Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.

Saturday, October 4, 2014

OCT.4 (Lower Macungie, Lehigh Co) 23:45 INVESTIGATION: HOMICIDE

1037G Village Rd
Victim was found dead of apparent gunshot wound in the parking lot of an apartment complex. Witnesses report seeing a dark-colored SUV, possibly a Nissan Pathfinder fleeing the scene.

OCT.4 (Upper Merion, Montgomery Co) 07:10 SHOTS FIRED / HOSTAGE SITUATION / SWAT ACTIVATION

300 block of Warner Rd
A woman reported being held against her will the morning of Saturday, October 4 and had made her escape through a window of the suspect's home. Immediately after her escape there were numerous reports of shots fired in the dwelling.
The suspect was taking into custody shortly after the arrival of police.

OCT.4 (Chester, Delaware Co) 03:00 INVESTIGATION: HOMICIDE / ARSON

1000 block of Baldwin St
Victim of arson was pronounced dead due to smoke inhalation. The victim's home had been fire-bombed twice previously.

Friday, October 3, 2014

WANTED OCT.3 (9th District, Philadelphia) 12:43 ROBBERY / CONSIDERED ARMED & DANGEROUS

1801 Market St / PNC Bank
Suspect robbed a bank and fled on foot. While fleeing pt is reported to have changed clothes.
See Philadelphia PD link for suspect's physical description.
The FBI is asking anyone with information to call 215-418-4000


OCT.3 (Pottsville, Schuylkill Co) 11:00 SCHOOL LOCKDOWN / TERRORISTIC THREATS (Updated 12:25 pm, Oct.5, 2014)

Breaking News Network is reporting a threat phoned into the Schuylkill County Courthouse threatening to attack an unspecified school if the courthouse is not closed. The courthouse was closed at noon.
The Morning Call reported that the courthouse received two threatening voice mails from a man claiming affiliation with a terrorist organization (not identified.) Some area schools were placed on lockdown while others were dismissed early
UPDATE:
Police have identified a suspect and have obtained a confession. The suspect is currently in Schuylkill County Prison on $500,000 bail..
Post by Schuylkill County Police/Fire/Ems.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

OCT.1 (Bensalem, Bucks Co) 22:00 ARMED ROBBERY

2700 block of Lincoln Highway / Comfort Inn
Two suspects forced a female victim into her room after answering a knock at the door. A cellphone, computer and cash were reported taken prior to the suspects fleeing in four-door vehicle.
Bensalem police are asking anyone with information to call 215-633-3719

OCT.1 (Chester, Delaware Co) 20:15 SHOOTING

1100 block of W. 9th St
Breaking News Network reported a victim of a gunshot wound. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

OCT.1 (14th District, Philadelphia) 05:00 ARMED ROBBERY

1500 block / Cheltenham Ave (Hess Gas Station)
Breaking News Network reported that two black males armed with handguns took cigarettes and an undetermined amount of cash, fleeing the scene on foot.

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