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Mother pleads in deadly fentanyl overdose of Allentown toddler
Officials in Lehigh County say Jayleen Rivas-Rodriguez has pled guilty after her 22-month-old child died of an overdose while in her care in April of 2021.
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DOJ says Trenton police violate civil rights, engage in unconstitutional conduct
The Federal Justice Department claims the Trenton Police Department and the City of Trenton engage in conduct that constitute civil rights violations, including use of excessive force in absence of danger.
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SEPTA board approves first of 2 proposed fare hikes
SEPTA’s board is set to meet on Thursday afternoon where the body will vote on a proposal to increase base fares to $2.50 in December. Discussions on a more drastic fare increase for 2025 will be held next month.
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Vehicle being chased slams into SEPTA bus on Broad Street, police say
Police officials say a vehicle crashed into a SEPTA bus near the intersection of Broad and West Rockland streets in Philly’s Logan section early Thursday after it was reportedly being chased and shot at.
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Montco man made, sold ghost guns out of ‘clandestine' firearms lab, police say
Law enforcement officials have attested 24-year-old Tahmeir Wilson, of Upper Pottsgrove, after, they claim, they recovered ghost guns and found evidence of a gun making laboratory at his home.
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Drexel University plans to layoff 60 staff members in budget balancing effort
Officials at Drexel University have announced a plan to layoff dozens of ‘professional staff employees’ in an effort to ‘ensure resilience amid financial headwinds facing the higher education sector.’
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Montco officials warn of phone scam from faux sheriff's office
Officials in Montgomery County are warning residents to be alert for fake phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the county’s sheriff’s office and asking for money to clear sham arrest warrants.
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Second boy arrested for starting Evesham, NJ, wildfire, police say
Police have announced a second 14-year-old boy has been arrested after an Oct. 30, 2024 wildfire in Evesham Township, NJ. This comes after another boy, 14, was arrested Nov. 7, 2024 in this same incident.
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License plate flipping devices banned in Pa.
Devices that flip a license plate — which officials said are often installed on vehicles involved in criminal activities — have been outlawed in Pa. and drivers caught with them could face a $2,000 fine.
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‘Slippery swine' on the loose in Bensalem Township, police say
For ‘the past few weeks’ police in Bensalem Township have been on the hunt for a pig, officials say. Officials believe residents have been feeding the animal and they hope to capture it and get it put up for adoption.
