Hidden Camera Found In Shampoo Bottle Leads To 100+ Charges Against Montgomery County Man: AG Hidden Camera Found In Shampoo Bottle Leads To 100+ Charges Against Montgomery County Man: AG
Hidden Camera Found In Shampoo Bottle Leads To 100+ Charges Against Montgomery County Man: AG A child discovered a hidden camera concealed inside a shampoo bottle, leading investigators to uncover disturbing recordings inside a Pennsylvania home. A hidden camera concealed inside a shampoo bottle led investigators to uncover child sexual abuse material recordings inside a southwestern Pennsylvania home, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, May 27. Adam Benjamin Arena, 46, formerly of Fayette County and now living in Montgomery County, was charged this week with more than 100 felony offenses related to the production and possession of child abuse material, along with d…
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky, according to AccuWeather. EarthSky also lists the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury as key June skywatching events, with the best view shortly after sunset. The event will not require a telescope. In fact, the full lineup is best viewed with the naked eye, as telescopes narrow the field of view too much to capture the …
PA Dental Clinic HIV, Hepatitis Exposure Probe Continues As Suspended Dentist's Hearing Delayed PA Dental Clinic HIV, Hepatitis Exposure Probe Continues As Suspended Dentist's Hearing Delayed
PA Dental Clinic HIV, Hepatitis Exposure Probe Continues As Suspended Dentist's Hearing Delayed A dental clinic remains closed and its dentist remains suspended after a scheduled hearing was delayed, according to Pennsylvania Department of State records shared with Daily Voice on Friday, June 5. Kirti Chopra, D.D.S., the sole dentist at Smiles at Rittenhouse Square, remains under an emergency suspension order issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry after investigators alleged unsafe infection-control practices at the clinic, located at 255 S. 17th St., Suite 2507, in Philadelphia. A preliminary hearing had been scheduled for Monday, June 8, to determine whether a prima fac…
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels A medicine cabinet staple is being pulled back due to a possible contamination issue. Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg, 120-count and 72-count packages, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, June 4. The recall was issued because the softgels may be contaminated with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leak during packaging. Ingesting softgels contaminated with the diluted coolant could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the company said. No adverse …
Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response? Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response?
Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response? It's not too late to see the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, June 8. As long as you have $8,800 to spare, at a minimum. That's pocket change for President Donald Trump, who is expected to attend the game. When told that most Americans can't afford tickets to marquee sporting events, Trump offered a blunt response: "It's sort of semi-free to watch it on TV. That's the way life goes," said the president, who spent his Friday at a Wisconsin event for "some of the most loyal, hardworking patriots," farmers. …
Child Was Present When Virginia Man Sexually Abused 8-Year-Old Girl In Leesburg: Prosecutors Child Was Present When Virginia Man Sexually Abused 8-Year-Old Girl In Leesburg: Prosecutors
Child Was Present When Virginia Man Sexually Abused 8-Year-Old Girl In Leesburg: Prosecutors A 49-year-old man will spend decades behind bars for sexually abusing a child under the age of 13 in Virginia, authorities announced. Aroldo Santos-Velasquez was sentenced in Loudoun County to the maximum term of 25 years in prison after being convicted of aggravated sexual battery of a child in Leesburg, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney. In May 2024, prosecutors say the Leesburg Police Department received a report of sexual assault from the child's mother. During the subsequent investigation, it was determined that Santos-Velasquez had sexually molested an eight-year-old girl …
Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan
Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan A family’s desperate search overseas has ended in heartbreak. James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover, Alabama, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, multiple reports said Saturday, June 6. Click here for a new, updated story - 'Unimaginable Loss': Family Shares Heartbreak After Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan His body was found by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother, Nancy Higginbotham, said on social media. A cause of death had not been released. Kyoto police had not found evidence suggesting foul play in…
Video Shows Seattle Man Jumping On Cars, Smashing Windshields At Delaney Hall Video Shows Seattle Man Jumping On Cars, Smashing Windshields At Delaney Hall
Video Shows Seattle Man Jumping On Cars, Smashing Windshields At Delaney Hall A Seattle man was arrested after officials said he smashed car windows during protests at Delaney Hall in Newark. Zion Napier, 28, of Seattle, WA, was arrested Friday, June 5, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said. Video obtained by authorities shows Napier jumping onto the hoods of three parked vehicles and throwing his full body weight onto their windshields, shattering the glass, Miranda said. He was also seen smashing car windows in the protest area, according to authorities. Napier was wearing a black-and-white keffiyeh wrapped around his head and lower face, along wi…
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals A pill taken at bedtime may still be making decisions for drivers the next morning. A small clinical trial found that quetiapine, a psychiatric drug commonly known by the brand name Seroquel, may impair next-day reaction time and driving performance when used as an off-label sleep aid, StudyFinds reports. The study was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Quetiapine is approved to treat conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also widely prescribed at lower doses for sleep problems, though that is considered off-label use. The trial involved 15 …
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 78-Year-Old Man With Parkinson's In Centereach Silver Alert Issued For Missing 78-Year-Old Man With Parkinson's In Centereach
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 78-Year-Old Man With Parkinson's In Centereach A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Long Island man who suffers from Parkinson's disease and does not speak English, police announced on Friday, June 5. Mochang Im, 78, was last seen leaving his residence on Shearwater Way in Centereach at approximately 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, according to Suffolk County Police. Im is described as Asian, bald, standing 5-foot-3 and weighing approximately 140 pounds with brown eyes, authorities said. Police believe he may still be in Centereach or nearby communities. He is known to frequently walk along Portion Road and Middle Country Road to v…
Bomb Threat Clears Route 46 Walmart In Saddle Brook Bomb Threat Clears Route 46 Walmart In Saddle Brook
Bomb Threat Clears Route 46 Walmart In Saddle Brook A bomb threat cleared the Walmart on Route 46 in Saddle Brook on Friday, June 5. All businesses in the shopping center, including Powerhouse Gym and McDonald's, were cleared as law enforcement searched the building, with employees congregated on the side of the highway. View this post on Instagram Members of the Bergen County Sheriff's Department and Saddle Brook Police Department were at the scene with a bomb squad set to arrive momentarily. Law enforcement sources told Daily Voice that the stores were expected to reopen "momentarily" at app…
Swimmer, 23, Still Missing After Search Off Seaside Heights Swimmer, 23, Still Missing After Search Off Seaside Heights
Swimmer, 23, Still Missing After Search Off Seaside Heights A 23-year-old swimmer remained missing Saturday, June 6, more than a day after disappearing in the water off the Jersey Shore. The U.S. Coast Guard received a report at approximately 1:57 p.m. Friday, June 5, of a person in the water about 100 yards offshore of Seaside Heights, a spokesperson for the agency said. A 47-foot Motor Lifeboat from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light and a helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City were dispatched to the scene, according to the Coast Guard. Local emergency responders also deployed marine, aerial, and shoreline search resources. Co…
Teen Swept Away During Senior Beach Day Found Dead 11 Days Later In Breezy Point Teen Swept Away During Senior Beach Day Found Dead 11 Days Later In Breezy Point
Teen Swept Away During Senior Beach Day Found Dead 11 Days Later In Breezy Point A Bronx teenager who disappeared after being swept away by a rip current at Rockaway Beach during a senior outing has been found dead, authorities and his family confirmed. Brandon Figueroa, 18, was recovered from the waters off Breezy Point around 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, according to the NYPD. Police responded to a report of a person in the water near Beach 222nd Street and Rockaway Point Boulevard, where officers and FDNY EMS personnel found an individual floating near the shoreline. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. Figueroa had been missing since Tuesday, May 19, when…
Cocaine Ring Busted Near Bay Shore Elementary School, 11 Indicted In Suffolk Drug Probe Cocaine Ring Busted Near Bay Shore Elementary School, 11 Indicted In Suffolk Drug Probe
Cocaine Ring Busted Near Bay Shore Elementary School, 11 Indicted In Suffolk Drug Probe A long-running cocaine trafficking operation spanning Suffolk County has been dismantled, leading to charges against 11 people following a multi-agency investigation, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Friday, June 5. The investigation began in December 2024 when New York State Police launched an undercover probe into alleged cocaine sales by Jonathan Sands, 33, of Middle Island, according to the indictment. Over the course of the investigation, authorities allege undercover officers purchased cocaine multiple times and uncovered a larger network of suppliers, runn…
Unidentified Person Found Unresponsive Inside Car In Mount Vernon Unidentified Person Found Unresponsive Inside Car In Mount Vernon
Unidentified Person Found Unresponsive Inside Car In Mount Vernon An investigation is underway in Westchester County after an unidentified person was found unresponsive inside a vehicle, police said.   The person was found in a car on Dell Avenue in Mount Vernon, city officials announced on Friday afternoon, June 5.  Officials said it was a "very recent and ongoing investigation," and that more information would be released as it became available.  Authorities have not released more details about the person's age, gender, condition, or the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mount V…
Truck Driver Charged In Fatal I-95 Westbrook Crash After Plywood Fell From Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Charged In Fatal I-95 Westbrook Crash After Plywood Fell From Tractor-Trailer
Truck Driver Charged In Fatal I-95 Westbrook Crash After Plywood Fell From Tractor-Trailer A Texas truck driver has been charged in a deadly I-95 crash in Connecticut that killed a 39-year-old man after a tractor-trailer load of plywood spilled onto the highway, triggering a chain-reaction collision involving multiple vehicles, police said. Dewayne Garrison, 52, of Spring, Texas, was arrested in the Lone Star State on May 20 and extradited to Connecticut to face charges of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, weapon in a motor vehicle, and failure to maintain lane, according to Connecticut State Police. State Police said Garrison, who was driving a tractor-trailer loaded with…
Former Montco Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG Former Montco Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG
Former Montco Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG A man is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from his disabled former stepson after the teen's mother died, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, June 2. Christopher O. Johnson, 38, of Montgomery County, was charged after an Office of Attorney General investigation found he allegedly took life insurance payouts belonging to his former stepson, according to the release. Investigators say Johnson stole more than $100,000 over a three-month period following the victim's mother's death from a stroke in 2025. The victim, now 19, has lifelong cognitive and neurodevel…
PA Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Florida Hotel Room During Duty Assignment PA Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Florida Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
PA Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Florida Hotel Room During Duty Assignment A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss. Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said. The Bra…
Fake Adderall Pills, Meth, Industrial Pill Press Found In Virginia Garage, Feds Say Fake Adderall Pills, Meth, Industrial Pill Press Found In Virginia Garage, Feds Say
Fake Adderall Pills, Meth, Industrial Pill Press Found In Virginia Garage, Feds Say What looked like an ordinary garage was allegedly being used to manufacture and ship thousands of counterfeit Adderall pills across the country. Two Mexican nationals living illegally in the United States have now been sentenced to federal prison after prosecutors said they helped run a years-long operation that used methamphetamine, an industrial pill press, and darknet marketplaces to distribute fake prescription pills nationwide. The case centered around Venancio Martinez Antero and Cesar Adan Rojo-Ortiz, both 35, who were sentenced in federal court in Alexandria following a Homeland Sec…
Trenton Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Home Busted In PA: Police Trenton Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Home Busted In PA: Police
Trenton Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Home Busted In PA: Police A 37-year-old Trenton man was arrested and charged with attempted murder and arson after he intentionally set fire to a home, police announced Friday, June 5, authorities said. On Saturday, May 16, at 7:33 a.m., police and firefighters responded to 756 Pennington Ave. for a house fire and were directed to an assault victim, Trenton police said. The assault victim had been the occupant of the residence on fire, police said. Fire personnel evacuated all residents, and no injuries were reported, police said An investigation determined Karon Oliver had forced his way into the residence arm…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Bellingham Man Has Heartwarming Plan For Prize Money $1M Lottery Jackpot: Bellingham Man Has Heartwarming Plan For Prize Money
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Bellingham Man Has Heartwarming Plan For Prize Money A Massachusetts man who won a $1 million payday in the state jackpot has a very wholesome plan for his winnings.  George Zakhary of Bellingham won the seven-figure jackpot playing the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10-dollar scratch-off game “$4,000,000 Bonus Bucks." Zakhary chose the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity that would pay out the entire amount over 20 years.  He said he plans to put the money toward his mother's retirement.  He bought the winning ticket at Hotshot, 60 South St. in Wrentham. The store receives a $10,000 bonus…
Antietam Brewery Owner Rushed For Triple Bypass After Doctors Find Severe Blockages Antietam Brewery Owner Rushed For Triple Bypass After Doctors Find Severe Blockages
Antietam Brewery Owner Rushed For Triple Bypass After Doctors Find Severe Blockages For years, Bill Skomski has been the guy people turn to when they need help. Now, the Antietam Brewery owner is the one facing the fight of his life. Skomski, the longtime face of the popular Western Maryland brewery, is preparing for triple bypass surgery after doctors discovered three major arterial blockages that supporters say are each approximately 96 percent obstructed. The diagnosis was serious enough that Skomski is being sent to the University of Maryland Medical Center for surgery, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by Antietam Brewery staff and family. “This is not a rou…
FBI Still Hunting Harleysville Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations FBI Still Hunting Harleysville Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations
FBI Still Hunting Harleysville Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to collect money from family, friends, and strangers remains on the FBI's Most Wanted fugitive list years after being indicted on federal fraud charges. Vanessa O'Rourke, formerly of Harleysville, Montgomery County, is wanted on 15 counts of wire fraud after allegedly claiming she had glioblastoma, a terminal form of brain cancer, and soliciting donations for treatment she never received, according to the FBI and federal prosecutors. Federal investigators say O'Rourke falsely told family and friends she needed financial help…
Dog Killed In EHT Fire: Police Dog Killed In EHT Fire: Police
Dog Killed In EHT Fire: Police A dog was killed in a fire in Egg Harbor Township Thursday, June 4, authorities said. At 2:31 p.m., officers responded to the home at 102 Millstone Court and observed flames and smoke coming from the roof, Egg Harbor Township police said. While the homeowners were able to evacuate, the dog, Rocky, was unable to be rescued before the flames became too intense, police said. Multiple fire departments assisted with fighting the blaze, which was extinguished after an hour, police said. A GoFundMe has been set up for the Palankers to assist them with getting back on their feet.  The cause …
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships' Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships'
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships' The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" said they'll stay with the iconic newsmagazine, but echoed criticisms that CBS News has faced over its changes under controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced their decision in a joint message to colleagues on Friday, June 5. The memo was first reported by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. The statement follows weeks of turmoil at CBS News, highlighted by a purge at "60 Minutes" that saw the firings of correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia…
Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes
Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes Two Lancaster County nursing home workers accused of physically and verbally abusing dementia patients will have their cases move forward after waiving their preliminary hearings, prosecutors announced on Thursday, June 4. Antoine J. McLeod, 53, of Lower Windsor Township, and Kiara Marie Elvir, 30, of Lancaster, waived their preliminary hearings before Judge Brian Chudzik on Tuesday, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Elvir is charged with Abuse of a Care-Dependent Person following an incident involving a dementia patient at Magnolias of Lancaster on Rohrerstown R…
Truck Too Tall For Garage, Fire Systems Down For Years At Baltimore DOT Site: OIG Truck Too Tall For Garage, Fire Systems Down For Years At Baltimore DOT Site: OIG
Truck Too Tall For Garage, Fire Systems Down For Years At Baltimore DOT Site: OIG A Baltimore city building where workers handle street signs, road markings, and special events work remains under a mandatory fire watch nearly two years after inspectors found its fire alarm and sprinkler systems were not working, according to a new report. The Office of the Inspector General launched the investigation after receiving a complaint about conditions at a Baltimore Department of Transportation maintenance facility. When OIG investigators visited the facility in February, they found a fire-watch notice posted on the front door warning that the building's sprinkler and fire alar…
Cause Of Death Released After Sudden Passing Of 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head Cause Of Death Released After Sudden Passing Of 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head
Cause Of Death Released After Sudden Passing Of 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head A familiar face from two beloved TV worlds is being remembered by fans across generations. Anthony Head, the British actor known for "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Ted Lasso," and "Merlin," died after complications from pneumonia, according to multiple reports on Friday, June 5. NBC News reported that Head’s family confirmed his death. BBC News also reported that his daughters, Emily Head and Daisy Head, said he died surrounded by family. He was 72. Head was best known to many US viewers as Rupert Giles, the librarian, Watcher, and mentor to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy Summers in "Buffy T…
Illegal Ghost Guns, Loaded Rifles Found In Huntington Station Home: Suffolk DA Illegal Ghost Guns, Loaded Rifles Found In Huntington Station Home: Suffolk DA
Illegal Ghost Guns, Loaded Rifles Found In Huntington Station Home: Suffolk DA A Long Island man is accused of stockpiling illegal firearms, including ghost guns and loaded rifles, authorities announced on Friday, June 5. Matthew Hibner, 36, of Huntington Station, was indicted after investigators allegedly found multiple illegal weapons and firearm-building materials inside his home during a search on May 14, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. Authorities recovered four loaded rifles, a Tramps Terror revolver, and two illegal ammunition magazines, prosecutors said. Investigators also seized gun tools, pistol kits with assembly instructions, un…
‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ ‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ
‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ A third man has admitted his role in a disturbing online network dedicated to creating and distributing videos showing the torture and sexual abuse of baby monkeys, federal authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Hugh T. Campbell of Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court in Cincinnati to conspiring to create and distribute so-called "animal crush" videos, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Campbell participated in online groups dedicated to creating and sharing videos depicting extreme violence and sexual abuse involving monkeys, investigators said. According to court do…