Penn State Coach's Harassment Made Maryland Majorette Suicidal: Complaint Penn State Coach's Harassment Made Maryland Majorette Suicidal: Complaint
Penn State Coach's Harassment Made Maryland Majorette Suicidal: Complaint Penn State is required to respond to a former Blue Band Majorette's lawsuit within 14 days, a federal judge ruled on May 7, 2024, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  Kaitlyn Wassel, of Hagerstown, Maryland developed a "passion for twirling" during a "free 8-week trial clinic in her hometown," as stated in the complaint filed in Dec. 2023.  When the clinic ended, she joined the local twirling club, quickly advancing to a national competition team, her lawyer explained on her and her family's behalf in the background portion of the case documen…
Marshals Arrest Suspect In Philly Drive-By That Injured 5-Year-Old Marshals Arrest Suspect In Philly Drive-By That Injured 5-Year-Old
Marshals Arrest Suspect In Philly Drive-By That Injured 5-Year-Old The third and final suspect in a 2023 drive-by shooting was arrested in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 8, US Marshals say.  Amir Johnson, 19, was taken into custody on North Robinson Street in West Philly, authorities said in a release.  Johnson was one of three suspects named in the June 24 shooting that injured a 5-year-old boy and his grandfather, city police have said.  Philadelphia Police Department A man told investigators he was driving along 61st Street with his 71-year-old father and his young son when the occupants of a white car began shooting at them. …
'This Place Is Iconic': Philly Restaurant Group Reopening Jerry Blavat's Jersey Shore Nightclub 'This Place Is Iconic': Philly Restaurant Group Reopening Jerry Blavat's Jersey Shore Nightclub
'This Place Is Iconic': Philly Restaurant Group Reopening Jerry Blavat's Jersey Shore Nightclub A historic Jersey Shore nightclub once owned by a popular Philadelphia radio host is bringing back the music. Memories in Margate will reopen on Friday, May 24 after closing in September 2022, the bar and restaurant posted on social media on Wednesday, May 8. The nightclub was owned by DJ and performer Jerry Blavat, who died on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at 82 years old from an autoimmune disorder called myasthenia gravis. Known by many as "The Geator with the Heater" and "The Big Boss with the Hot Sauce", Blavat purchased Memories in 1972 and hosted his radio show there. His est…
Schuylkill County Man Killed In Berks Crash: Pennsylvania State Police Schuylkill County Man Killed In Berks Crash: Pennsylvania State Police
Schuylkill County Man Killed In Berks Crash: Pennsylvania State Police A Pottsville man has died after a crash in Bethel Township on Tuesday, May 7, state police say.  William J. Lecher, 56, was headed north on Route 183 when he lost control near the Appalachian Trail, troopers said in a release.  Authorities said his Chevrolet Silverado entered the southbound lane before crossing onto the shoulder, striking a sign, and coming to rest on a grassy embankment.  Troopers found him unresponsive at the scene and he later died at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital according to the release.  According to his obituary from James E. Humphrey Funeral Ho…
PA Fugitive From Infamous NJ Sheriff's Job Sting Busted For Burglarizing Post Offices PA Fugitive From Infamous NJ Sheriff's Job Sting Busted For Burglarizing Post Offices
PA Fugitive From Infamous NJ Sheriff's Job Sting Busted For Burglarizing Post Offices A woman who once made national headlines when she showed up for a job interview with the Hudson County Sheriff's Office only to be busted for nearly a dozen outstanding warrants was arrested for burglarizing a post office she'd been fired from, federal authorities said. Zyeama Johnson, 29, of Jersey City had been sacked by the U.S. Postal Service when she applied for a security guard's job with the county sheriff's office in the fall of 2022. She was also wanted on a fugitive warrant out of Monroe County, PA, and 10 outstanding traffic warrants out of Jersey City at the time. Johnson …
Suspect Punched Victim In Face, Fled The Scene In Allentown: Police Suspect Punched Victim In Face, Fled The Scene In Allentown: Police
Suspect Punched Victim In Face, Fled The Scene In Allentown: Police State troopers are looking for a suspect in an Allentown assault.  Authorities said the pictured man walked by the victim, punched him one time in the face, and walked away.  It happened near the Sherwin Williams at 1900 Catasauqua Road on April 27, state police said. The suspect was wearing black pants and a green sweatshirt with white lettering on the front and back. Anyone with information is asked to call PSP Bethlehem at 610-861-2026 or submit a tip online. 
Drivers Sought For Damaging Park In Bucks County, Authorities Say (PHOTOS) Drivers Sought For Damaging Park In Bucks County, Authorities Say (PHOTOS)
Quaker Penn Park Vandals Sought: Falls Police Falls Township police are looking for a group of drivers who they say damaged the grass at Quaker Penn Park late last month. The pictured drivers were caught on video damaging the park's turf and fields late on Wednesday, April 24, according to authorities.  Falls Twp. Police Department Falls Twp. Police Department Falls Twp. Police Department "The vehicles are distinctive, as one has a purple sticker reading 'Barney,' on the front windshield," Falls police wrote.  Anyone with information is being asked to call Falls PD Officer Dan Matkowski at 215-302-3323 or email&nb…
Philly Man Who Pulled Gun On Teen 'Significant Other' In Atlantic City Sentenced: Prosecutors Philly Man Who Pulled Gun On Teen 'Significant Other' In Atlantic City Sentenced: Prosecutors
Philly Man Who Pulled Gun On Teen 'Significant Other' In Atlantic City Sentenced: Prosecutors A Philadelphia man was convicted after he pulled a gun on a teen that he was dating at an Atlantic City casino, authorities said. A judge found 28-year-old Rahiem Paige guilty on Wednesday, May 8 of several gun charges, including certain persons not to possess a firearm and unlawful possession of a handgun, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He faces five to ten years in state prison and must serve five years before he's eligible for parole. Prosecutors said Paige went from Philadelphia to Atlantic City with his 16-year-old "significant other" to&…
PA Pair Arrested For Chasing, 'Pistol Whipping' Juvenile Victim: Police PA Pair Arrested For Chasing, 'Pistol Whipping' Juvenile Victim: Police
PA Pair Arrested For Chasing, 'Pistol Whipping' Juvenile Victim: Police Two men are in custody in connection with a December incident in which police said they chased down and attacked a juvenile victim in Linwood.  Brian Sheaffer, 63, and Robert Gannon, 21, were arrested in felony assault warrants after a "high-risk" traffic stop in Linwood early Wednesday morning, May 8, said Lower Chichester police in a release.  Authorities said they were called to the 300 block of Melling Avenue last Dec. 29 to find a juvenile victim who had been "pistol whipped" and was "bleeding profusely" from the head.  Video evidence showed Sheaffer and Gannon followed…
PA Mom Fatally Hits Toddler Daughter With Car: Police (UPDATED) PA Mom Fatally Hits Toddler Daughter With Car: Police (UPDATED)
PA Mom Fatally Hits Toddler Daughter With Car: Police (Updated) A  woman fatally struck her daughter with her car in Philadelphia's Crescentville neighborhood on Wednesday evening, May 8, the police told Daily Voice.   The 31-year-old woman was driving a Chevrolet Traverse when she struck the 2-year-old girl in the 200 block of Comly Street around 5:30 p.m., PPD explained.   The toddler was taken to Einstein Hospital in critical condition and later died, according to police.  An investigation into this deadly incident is ongoing. Check back here for possible updates. 
PA Man Collects Child Porn Working As School Bus Driver: Affidavit PA Man Collects Child Porn Working As School Bus Driver: Affidavit
PA Man Collects Child Porn Working As School Bus Driver: Affidavit A now-former school bus driver is accused of gathering child pornography from Snapchat, police detailed in an affidavit of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice on May 8.  Police first learned about 33-year-old Cody James Baker's online activities after he uploaded a video to Snapchat, so the platform sent a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, according to the affidavit. During the police investigation, two phones were seized from Baker which connected him to the Snapchat profile in question and contained "15 videos and multiple images of children engag…
International Soccer Stars Will Date Unsuspecting PA Woman On Brand-New Peacock Reality Show International Soccer Stars Will Date Unsuspecting PA Woman On Brand-New Peacock Reality Show
International Soccer Stars Will Date Unsuspecting PA Woman On Brand-New Peacock Reality Show A Pennsylvania woman will be dating massive, international soccer stars on a brand-new Peacock dating show. The twist? She has no idea how famous they are back home. "Love Undercover" will follow five male athletes who must leave their lavish lives behind to take on secret identities in dating single women in America, all completely unsuspecting of their fame overseas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Estefani Mendez (@stef.p.mendez) Among them Estefani Mendez, of Reading. Mendez and other women will be dating Premier L…