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Arrest Made In Pregnant PA Amish 23-Year-Old Mom's Murder: State Police
An arrest has been made in connection with the killing of a 23-year-old pregnant Amish mom of two, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Saturday, March 2.
Shawn Christophe Cranston, 52 of Corry, PA, has been charged with Criminal Homicide, Criminal Homicide of an Unborn Child, Burglary, and Criminal trespass for the slaying of Rebekah A. Byler, 23 of the 2100 block of Fish Flats Road in Sparta Township around noon on Monday, Feb. 26, according to police.
Cranston was tracked down following "an exhaustive five-day-long investigation" which began after Byler's husband Andy came h…
Arsonist 'Threatened To Kill Several People With A Knife,' Lancaster County, Police Say
A 44-year-old man with seven separate convictions over 25 years— including arson for setting the apartment he shared with his girlfriend and children on fire— pulled out a knife and threatened to kill people in Columbia, Pennsylvania, according to area police.
Charles Edward Swanigan, Jr. was arrested after witnesses told the police that he "threatened to kill several people with a knife," in the 600 block of Fairview Avenue, Columbia at approximately 10:56 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, area police say.
He was charged with two counts of terroristic threats and was held in the…
Incarcerated PA Dad, 20, Killed Two-Month-Old Son, Police Say
A 20-year-old dad— who was already serving jail time— has been accused of killing his infant son, police say.
Fonte Dupree Carrier of Houtzdale supposedly endangered his two-month-old son causing his death, on May 10, 2021, Susquehanna Township police say and court records confirm.
He was charged on Mar. 11, 2022 and arraigned for Criminal Homicide and Endangering Welfare of Children on Apr. 5, according to the police release and court records.
He was denied bail due to "the seriousness of the charges and unbailable offense," Magisterial District Judge Marian Urrutia states in court docum…
Police Officer Busted On DUI Charge: Authorities
A patrolman has been arrested for driving under the influence, according to a release by police and public records.
Daniel A. Benscics, 33, of Bethlehem, was arrested following a traffic stop on Dec. 12 at 2 a.m., according to Lititz Borough police.
Benscics was initially stopped for unsafe driving, but with police for he was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, he was taken into custody, as stated in the release. He blew a 0.190% Breath Alcohol Content during his breathalyzer test for evidence, according to the release.
Benscics is a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, who e…
Man, 19, Robs Trio At Gunpoint On Parkesburg Street, Police Say
A man who robbed three adults at gun point, has been arrested in Parkesburg Borough, say area police.
Omere Nayshon Peoples, 19 of Gap, reportedly approached three people in the 700 block of South Alley with a gun visible and demanded all the contents of their pockets on Tuesday afternoon.
Peoples fled on foot, but one of his victims recognized and identified him by name to local police.
He was arrested nearby the crime scene with a concealed loaded gun matching the description of the one used.
He has been charged with robbery, reckless endangering, simple assault and related offenses.…