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Saturday, January 31, 2015

JAN.31 (Bristol, Bucks Co) 17:17 ARMED ROBBERY

RT 13 / Citgo Gas Station

JAN.31 (Limerick, Montgomery Co) 14:30 BOMB SQUAD RESPONSE

Limerick Nuclear Power Plant
Montgomery County Bomb Squad responded to a vehicle stopped at the entrance to the power plant that had tested positive for the presence of explosives.

JAN.30 (Lancaster) Drug/Endangering Welfare of Children Search Warrant and Arrests

Prospect St.
http://lancasterpolice.com/news/press-releases/1-30-2015-drugendangering-welfare-of-children-search-warrant-and-arrests-44-prospect-st-/

Thursday, January 29, 2015

JAN.29 (Lower Southampton, Bucks Co) 23:43 ROBBERY / HOME INVASION

Jay St. / Feasterville
Witnesses reported four to five suspects who were in the process of forcing entry into a residence. The suspects were all dressed in dark clothing and at least one suspect was observed with a firearm.
Anyone with information is requested to contact police at 215-357-1234 



JAN.29 (Bristol, Bucks Co) 18:53 ARMED ROBBERY

Rt 13 / Bristol Plaza Shopping Center / Metro PCS
Two suspects entered the store with at least one of the suspects armed with a handgun. The suspects fled on foot with approximately $400.00 in cash.
Police ask that anyone with information call 215-788-7813

JAN.29 (Bern, Bucks Co) 16:45 CHILD LURING

Male suspect in a black SUV approached a nine year-old female. The child was asked if she would help the suspect locate his lost dog. The child ran away and sustanined no injuries.
There was a previous report of attempted child luring earlier in the week in the area of Millmont Elementary School in Reading. The description of the suspect vehicle matched in both reports.

Post by WFMZ.

JAN.29 (Collegeville, Montgomery Co) RAPE OF A MINOR / ARRAIGNMENT

19 year-old male was charged with having sex with a minor female that was 12 years-old.  Evidence included explicit photos that had been exchanged between the two.

JAN.29 (Pittsburgh) 14:00 HOMICIDE/SUICIDE

JAN.29 (Norristown, Montgomery Co) 08:30 BOMB THREAT

2 E. Airy St / Montgomery County Courthouse
The courthouse received a bomb threat sometime around 08:30 am resulting in surrounding streets being closed by police. The fire department has been dispatched and a K9 officer has been requested to the scene.
As of 09:40 the search using a k9 officer had been completed from the 5th floor down to the first floor.

JAN.29 (Towamencin, Montgomery Co) 02:19 ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY

840 Valley Forge Rd / CVS Pharmacy
Suspect approched the drive-up window and brandished a handgun at the pharmacist who took cover and called the police. The suspect fled on foot. Police conducted a search with the assistance of a K9 officer but were unable to locate the suspect.
http://www.thereporteronline.com/general-news/20150129/towamencin-police-search-for-masked-man-who-allegedly-pointed-gun-at-cvs-pharmacist-at-drive-thru-window

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

JAN.28 (Pleasant Hills, Allegheny Co) SHOOTING / POLICE STANDOFF / SWAT RESPONSE

Philadelphia Police Takedown of Store Robber Goes Viral, Generating Positive Community Response

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/01/28/philadelphia-police-takedown-of-store-robber-goes-viral-generating-positive-community-response/

JAN.26 (Bristol, Bucks Co) 21:00 ARREST: HOME INVASION / ROBBERY

700 block of Pine St
http://t.co/jOIhJC7c2G

JAN.28 (Reading, Berks Co) 14:15 BANK ROBBERY

21 N. 6th St / National Penn Bank
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at  610-655-6246 or 610-655-6116 

JAN.28 (Lancaster) 09:15 SWAT RESPONSE / Unknown Circumstances

300 block of Lemon St / Smithgalls Pharmacy
The 300 block of Lemon St was closed in response to a SWAT response. The circumstances surround the response are unknown at this time. Occupants in nearby buildings were instructed to shelter in place and the incident was concluded after approximately 15 minutes.
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/sert-team-responds-to-incident-at-north-pine-and-west/article_3a9cd9c2-a6ff-11e4-98e2-a766abae1f77.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

JAN.27 (Pittsburgh) 21:00 SHOOTING / HOMICIDE / SUSPECTS ARRESTED

JAN.27 (Bellevue, Alleghency Co) 13:00 BANK ROBBERY / BOMB THREAT

Lincoln Ave / PNC Bank
Suspect stated she had a bomb while at the drive-up window during an attempted robbery. A nearby school was evacuated as a precaution

JAN.27 (Kingston, Luzerne Co) 11:35 ARMED ROBBERY: ATTEMPTED

100 block of S. Wyoming Ave .
Two suspects attempted an armed rovvery of Hydock Diamonds Jewelry Store.
Additional details will be posted as they become available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kingston PD 570-288-3674

Monday, January 26, 2015

JAN.26 (Hazelton, Luzerne Co) 06:00 SHOTS FIRED / No Injuries

100 block of E. 5th St.
Shots fired into a home reported to be attempting to target the victim. No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information is requested to contact Hazelton Police 570-459-4940
http://wnep.com/2015/01/26/shots-fired-at-person-home/

Sunday, January 25, 2015

JAN.25 (Williamsport, Lycoming Co) 10:30 HOME INVASION / POLICE STANDOFF

Newberry St
Police responded to a report of an altercation after several men forced their way into an apartment building.
http://wnep.com/2015/01/25/police-one-person-in-custody-after-standoff-in-williamsport/

JAN.25 (Hazelton, Luzerne Co) 02:30 SHOTS FIRED / No Injuries

5 Lounge Bar and Restaurant / Laurel Hill
Police responded to report of shots fired into the air after a physical altercation between two patrons of the establishment.
http://wnep.com/2015/01/25/police-investigate-shots-fired-after-fight-in-hazleton/

JAN.25 (Ford City, Armstrong Co) 01:30 ARMED HOME INVASION

1100 block of 5th Ave
Suspects forced entry into residence using the back door and were challenged by the homeowner. One suspect displayed a handgun and obtained the victim's wallet. The handgun was dropped as the suspects fled and was found to be a toy gun.
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/01/25/police-toy-gun-used-in-armstrong-co-home-invasion/

Saturday, January 24, 2015

JAN.24 (Pittsburgh) 13:00 CARJACKING / ARMED ROBBERY

3912 Perrsyville Ave / Schorr's Bakery
Police responded to a report of a carjacking involving a suspect forcing the victim to drive to an ATM machine and withdrawl money. The victim was left blindfolded after the suspect fled in the vehicle. Police have recovered the vehicle.
http://www.wtae.com/news/police-seek-suspect-in-daylight-carjacking-outside-bakery/30921512?absolute=true

JAN.24 (Homewood, Alleheny Co) SHOOTING / 2 Injured

7900 block of Batavia St 
Suspect is described as a light-skinned black male with braided hair who fled the scene in a red SUV
http://www.wtae.com/news/2-injured-in-homewood-shooting/30902122?absolute=true

JAN.24 (Hampton, Allegheny Co) 10:00 ARMED ROBBERY: BANK

Rt 8 / Citizen's Bank
Handgun displayed by one of twos suspects during commission of robbery
Anyone with information is asked to contact Hampton Police at 412.486-0400
http://www.wtae.com/news/police-and-fbi-investigate-allison-park-bank-robbery/30901188?absolute=true

JAN.24 (Juniata Park, Philadelphia) 04:37 ARMED SUBJECT / SHOOTING / HOMICIDE

4200 block of Macalester St
Upon responding to a report of an armed subject, police found two male victims, one with multiple gunshot wounds and the other with a gunshot wound of the left arm. The first victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/01/24/police-investigate-deadly-shooting-in-juniata-park/

Friday, January 23, 2015

JAN.23 (York) 20:20 ARMED ROBBERY / ARREST

272 W. Market St / West Market Convenience Store
Two armed suspects entered the store brandishing guns. A victim in the robbery observed the suspect several days later and notified police who apprehended the suspect in the 400 block of N. Beaver St.
The suspect confessed to using a BB gun during the course of the robbery

JAN.23 (Erie) 20:50 SHOOTING: DRIVE-BY: 1 Injured

E. 26th St / Pennsylvania Ave
Victim was sitting in parked vehicle with another occupant when, according to witnesses, an occupant in a second vehicle fired three shots into the victim's SUV.
http://www.goerie.com/man-injured-in-east-erie-drive-by-shooting

(Middletown, Dauphin Co) Possible burglar posed as Middletown employee

Man wearing a uniform posed as a "water department" 

JAN.22 (Philadelphia) 16:30 SHOOTING / HOMICIDE

(Manheim, Lancaster Co) CHARGES FILED: Endangering (Welfare of Child)

Suspect allegedly, knowingly left newborn child in toilet.

(Shippensburg, Cumberland Co) CHARGES FILED: Conspiracy / Sexual Assault

JAN.23 (York Co) ARMED HOME INVASION

Sunset Dr.
http://www.wgal.com/news/police-search-for-gunmen-after-home-invasion/30861782

JAN.23 (Middle Smithfield, Monroe Co) DRIVE-BY SHOOTING / No Injuries

Edward Smith Blvd / Lake of the Pines Blvd
Damage to home wasn't discovered until later Friday morning.
Contact State Police with information at 570-839-7701
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-c-poconos-drive-by-shooting-20150124-story.html

Monday, January 19, 2015

Police look for 3 men after assault in Perry County

http://cumberlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-look-for-men-after-assault-in-perry-county/article_680ca99e-37dd-503e-920c-dcea40168507.html

(Blain, Perry Co) Man threatened to shoot responding officers

http://cumberlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-blain-man-threatened-to-shoot-responding-officers/article_b966029e-395f-5a4a-8977-eab0dd028d36.html

(Berks Co) Shot fired during store robbery in Reading

http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-berks/police-shot-fired-during-store-robbery-in-reading/30802640

(East Lampeter, Lancaster Co) Police investigate weekend stabbing

http://www.wgal.com/news/police-investigate-weekend-stabbing/30804234

(Willow Grove, Montgomery Co) Smash And Grab Robbery At Mall

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/01/19/police-investigate-reported-smash-and-grab-robbery-at-mall-in-montgomery-county/

(Gettysburg, Adams Co) Midstate family stole over $100,000 in multiyear theft ring

http://cumberlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-midstate-family-stole-over-in-multiyear-theft-ring/article_f1aa1c22-a044-11e4-97e3-63c4779fc052.html

JAN.19 (Philadelphia) SHOOTING: 3 VICTIMS

RT @Vellastrations: Huge crime scene here in Brewerytown; several blocks roped off. Prelim info is three shot.
http://t.co/H08bZ1XvkI
RT @Vellastrations: Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage at a corner store at Montgomery and 31st.
http://t.co/1P3csd0EO8
RT @Vellastrations: Update: 2 men, 1 woman shot. One man, in his 20s, died at temple. Other two "very critical" at Temple. Total of 18 shots fired.
@Vellastrations: Full story on this crazy shooting:
http://t.co/v5O5Ya4Aj2
RT @PPDFrankBanford: Triple shooting/homicide
1700 block of N. 31st.
TIPs to Homicide 215-696-3334.

JAN.19 (Cumberland Co) POLICE LOG

http://cumberlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/sentinel-police-log-for-jan/article_d2431b8e-a023-11e4-a4cf-53b62e8d21e3.html

JAN.19 (Lower Makefield, Bucks Co) POLICE LOG

http://buckslocalnews.com/articles/2015/01/19/yardley_news/news/doc54bd7be5ce997506392026.txt

JAN.19 (Philadelphia) 14:30 Large Protest / Armed Robbery

Breaking News Network is reporting a large demonstration with up to 1500 people in the 100 block of North Broad St. At approximately 2:35 pm an armed robbery was reported in the 6500 block of N. Broad St. Given the distance between the two locations it is unlikely that they are related.
The suspect in the robbery is a black male, wearing a black mask and tan jacket who displayed a hand gun and fled the scene with approximately $50.00 in cash.

JAN. 18 (Homewood, Allegheny Co) 22:50 SHOOTING

7000 block of Monticello St  
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2015/01/18/Police-One-injured-in-Homestead-shooting/stories/201501180217

JAN.19 (Abington, Montgomery Co) 19:30 ROBBERY

Willow Grove Mall / Precision Watches and Jewelry
Smash and Grab

Thursday, January 15, 2015

(Luzerne Co) Police believe the same woman is responsible for a pair of armed robberies.

http://t.co/4ECQZQTb7G

(Pittsburgh) Teens charged with homicide after alleged attack at group home

http://t.co/R1umm7afzU #breaking

(Harrisburg) Police standoff suspect started crime spree at Upper Allen apartment complex

http://cumberlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lower-paxton-standoff-suspect-started-crime-spree-at-upper-allen/article_c056aaea-9cdf-11e4-b3a2-b3a146a77a4f.html

(Allentown, Lehigh Co) Shooting leaves one person seriously injured

http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/allentown-shooting-leave-one-person-with-seriously-injured/30750260

(York) SHOOTING [Jan.14]

Victim shot in the head/neck at Jo-Ja-Mas
http://t.co/9cSvZrJAWA
(https://twitter.com/
Source: @TedCzechYDR

JAN.15 (Warminster, Bucks Co) Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Warminster Police Department received a report of a potential assault on a child through McDonald Elementary School. 
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/01/19/police-woman-charged-after-allegedly-chasing-10-year-old-with-a-knife/

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

(Berks Co) HOME INVASION

Woman duct-taped by intruders breaks free, calls police
http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-berks/reading-woman-ducttaped-by-intruders-breaks-free-calls-police/30706420

JAN.14 (Upper Providence, Montgomery Co) 17:57 SHOOTING

ORIOLE LN & ROCK DOVE LN
Breaking News Network reports an elderly male suffered from possible self-inflicted gunshot wound. A helicopter was alerted for transport. Additional information to follow as it becomes available.

(Allentown, Lehigh Co) Armed female attempts robbery at Sunoco station

http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/armed-female-tries-to-rob-sunoco-station-police-say/30696038

(York Co) Man is charged with stabbing his brother.

http://www.wgal.com/news/police-man-stabs-brother/30694952?absolute=true

(Collingdale, Delaware Co) Police Pursuit Leaves Portion Of Chester Pike Closed; Suspect In Custody

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/01/14/police-cruiser-hit-after-attempting-to-pull-over-driver-in-delaware-county-suspect-in-custody/

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Stabbing reported in Lancaster city

http://t.co/tST0TCUFSO

(Westmoreland Co) Man found guilty in stabbing death of Army veteran

http://www.wtae.com/news/commonwealth-defense-rest-in-2013-stabbing-death-of-us-army-veteran/30619486

(Pittsburgh) Police Pursuit After Drug Deal

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/01/13/suspect-in-alleged-drug-deal-takes-police-on-wild-chase/

U.S. Marshals Task force arrests fugitive wanted by Erie police

http://www.goerie.com/task-force-arrests-fugitive-wanted-by-erie-police

Corbett signs 5 execution warrants

http://cumberlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/corbett-signs-execution-warrants/article_eefbeb30-9b81-11e4-ab3d-a31296bd571d.html

(Philadelphia) Man Shot Inside Kensington Grocery Store

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/01/13/police-man-shot-inside-kensington-grocery-store/

(Falls, Bucks Co) Man Robbed At Gunpoint

http://levittownnow.com/2015/01/13/man-robbed-at-gunpoint-in-falls/

(Bangor, Northampton Co) Suspect charged in home invasion is also accused of burglarizing Broadway Pub

http://t.co/1qLQXp5SSD

(York Co) Arrest made in Manchester Township bank robbery

http://cumberlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-arrest-made-in-manchester-township-bank-robbery/article_27c236d2-9b40-11e4-b6fb-6bb2dc637c24.html

(Pittsburgh) Mother arrested for hiding shooting suspect in her home

http://www.wtae.com/news/two-arrested-in-christmas-eve-shooting-in-homewood/30678572?absolute=true

JAN.13 (Philadelphia) HOMICIDE / ARREST (Feb.1)

12th St / Jefferst St 
A female victim was shot and killed in an execution-style homicide. The suspect's vehicle was observed on surveillance cameras. 
The suspect was identified and located by detectives who obtained a confession.

(Allegheny Co) 1 Wounded In Home Invasion, Shooting In Penn Hills

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/01/13/1-wounded-in-home-invasion-shooting-in-penn-hills/

Monday, January 12, 2015

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Friday, January 9, 2015

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

(Delaware Co) Radnor to hold first Citizen's Police Academy

http://www.mainlinemedianews.com/articles/2015/01/07/main_line_suburban_life/news/doc54ac190aa0f72903274736.txt

Police, students take part in active shooter drill in Berks Co.

http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-berks/police-students-take-part-in-active-shooter-drill-in-berks/30582164

(Perry Co) Newport High School receives bomb threat

http://cumberlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/newport-high-school-receives-bomb-threat/article_dc8c19bc-96d5-11e4-950f-7fa02b2c2e1f.html

(Cumberland Co) State Police at Carlisle release December numbers

http://cumberlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-police-at-carlisle-release-december-numbers/article_8747cc2c-95b2-11e4-a21a-4b008b0dbd02.html

(Wayne Co) Man pleads no contest to shooting wife, animal cruelty

http://www.topix.com/county/wayne-pa/2015/01/man-pleads-no-contest-to-shooting-wife-animal-cruelty?fromrss=1

(Hanover, York Co) Police investigate home invasion of elderly couple in Hanover

http://www.wgal.com/news/police-investigate-home-invasion-of-elderly-couple-in-hanover/30560472?absolute=true

(Philadelphia) Police Investigating Home Invasion In Mantua

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/01/06/police-investigating-home-invasion-in-mantua/

(Union, Washington Co) Police Seek Suspects In Power Plant Break-Ins

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/01/07/police-seek-suspects-in-power-plant-break-ins/

(Berks Co) 'Pro-police rally' planned for Reading City Park

http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-berks/-Pro-police-rally-planned-for-Reading-City-Park/30574186

Alleged Hit-Run Driver Leads Police On High-Speed Chase From Bucks County Into New Jersey

http://levittownnow.com/2015/01/07/hit-run-driver-leads-police-on-high-speed-chase-from-bucks-county-into-new-jersey/

(Bristol, Bucks Co) Police investigating early morning burglary

http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/communities/bristol-police-investigating-early-morning-burglary/article_7d1dea62-4944-53da-997c-2cbf8619b302.html

(Upper Moreland, Montgomery Co) Man taken into custody by police, SWAT Activation

http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/local/man-taken-into-custody-by-police-swat-in-upper-moreland/article_1178ac24-683a-5c8d-acd9-9e2154b0d166.html

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