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Nicole Acosta

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Nicole is a 4-time New York Press Association award-winning writer from The Bronx, New York. She graduated in 2019, with a bachelor's degree in Media Studies and Journalism from Mercy College.

Her passion for community storytelling blossomed during her time as the Managing Editor of her college publication, The Impact, where she covered local news in Westchester County. She’s experienced in all verticals of media. She loves to create engaging and unique content whether it’s through social media, copywriting, digital marketing, or public relations projects.

Nicole was a reporter at Daily Voice and covered Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania.

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Police & Fire

Details Released In Head-On DUI Crash That Killed Pottstown Mom An unlicensed driver was slapped with multiple charges for driving under the influence and speeding in the head-on crash that killed a 35-year-old Pottstown mother, authorities announced. Nicole Benzenhafer was driving home from work around 10:15 p.m. on Aug. 3 when her Chevrolet Equinox was struck head-on by a Chevrolet Impala driven by Symere Butler, 30, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Butler was traveling between 71 and 73 miles per hour down Queen Street near Madison Street (a 25-mile-per-hour zone) when his car went airborne and l…

by Nicole Acosta

09/16/2021

Police & Fire

Reading Mayor Makes 'Community Call To Action' Following Influx Of Shootings Reading Mayor Eddie Morán issued a "community call to action" Wednesday in light of the recent influx of shootings in the city. With increased police patrols, residents' support, and participation from non-profit organizations, faith-based communities, and neighborhood associations, Morán aims to "restore peace," he said in a statement. A 45-year-old woman was shot multiple times in front of her home in the 1200 block of Cotton Street on Tuesday night, Reading police said. On Monday, two teen boys were struck by gunfire while walking in the 1000 block of Spring Str…

by Nicole Acosta

09/15/2021

Police & Fire

PA Man To Stand Trial 50 Years After California Go-Go Dancer's Murder A trial has been ordered for a Pennsylvania man accused of killing a 24-year-old California woman more than a half-century ago, reports say. John Sipos, 76, is charged in the Nov. 20, 1969, slaying of 24-year-old Mary Scott, who was found dead inside her San Diego apartment, LehighValleyLive reports. The North Whitehall man was linked to the killing last October after investigators found DNA evidence from his garbage consistent with matching evidence found on the woman's body, The Morning Call reports. Sipos reportedly broke into the go-go dancer's home, raped her, and then …

by Nicole Acosta

09/15/2021

Police & Fire

$20K Reward Offered In Cold Case Killing Of Essex County Grandmother Authorities in Essex County are offering a $20,000 reward in the case of a 62-year-old grandmother killed over four years ago. Deborah Burton, of Maplewood, was shot dead near 43 Third Street in Newark on March 13, 2017, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II. Burton was taken to University Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 2:31 p.m. The next day, her silver Chevy Cruze was found at 59 North 7th Street in Newark, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force…

by Nicole Acosta

09/15/2021

Police & Fire

Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into DelCo Pizzeria A driver was hospitalized after they crashed into a pizzeria in Delaware County Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. Authorities arrived at Alfredo's Pizza on West Chester Pike in Broomall to find the driver with minor injuries, according to Broomall Fire Company. The driver was taken by Marple Township Ambulance Corps to an area hospital for treatment. The building was left with minor damage. No one inside the establishment was hurt, authorities said. The pizzeria remained open as crews cleared the scene. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Marple Townsh…

by Nicole Acosta

09/15/2021

Police & Fire

Crews Battle 2-Alarm House Fire In Upper Gwynedd Crews battled a house fire in Upper Gwynedd (Montgomery County) Wednesday, authorities said. Crews arriving just before 10:30 a.m. found flames coming from the second floor of a home in the 400 Block of Carmichael Drive, according to the Upper Gwynedd Fire Department. A second alarm was issued, requesting aid from neighboring fire companies. Power was cut to a number of homes in the area, local police said. Authorities are urging residents to avoid the area as crews extinguish the fire. They were still on scene as of 12 p.m. It was not immediately known if there were any …

by Nicole Acosta

09/15/2021

Police & Fire

Man Exposes Himself To Woman In West Chester, Police Say A man was arrested for exposing himself to a woman in West Chester, authorities said. The woman told officers that 56-year-old James Fedrick exposed himself to her in the 300 block of West Washinton Street on Tuesday around 7:45 p.m., West Chester police said. Fedrick was taken into custody and transported to Chester County Prison for arraignment. Fedrick was charged with indecent exposure, open lewdness, and harassment. His preliminary hearing is pending. No further details were released.

by Nicole Acosta

09/15/2021

Police & Fire

3 Berks Men Arrested After Rash Of Overdoses In Reading Three Reading men were arrested after an increase of overdoses in Berks County ignited several investigations, authorities said. Investigators with the Berks County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force and the Reading Police Department’s Narcotics Unit served a search warrant early Tuesday morning at 130 Walnut Street, the DA's office said. As detectives entered the house, several suspects attempted to flee the home. After Sixto Cruz, 62, George L. Cruz, 53, and Margos Hernandez 38, were captured and detained, the search found: Approximately 250 blue glassine packe…

by Nicole Acosta

09/14/2021

Police & Fire

Heroin, Cocaine Seized From Reading Garage In Raid, Authorities Say Two men were arrested after a raid of a Reading garage found an extensive amount of drugs authorities believe may be connected to an increase of overdoses in Berks County. Investigators served a search warrant for a garage in the 200 block of North 8th Street Sunday afternoon, according to Reading police. The search seized: 200 bags of suspected heroin/fentanyl 10.5 grams of suspected bulk cocaine 41 bags of suspected cocaine packaged for sales Drug packaging material Jayson Cuadrado, 38, and Dimitri Ortega, 28, were taken into custody and charged with felony drug and related charges…

by Nicole Acosta

09/14/2021

Police & Fire

PA State Police Search For Vehicle In Deadly Hit-Run Crash On I-78 Pennsylvania State Police are seeking the public's help locating a vehicle they say was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Allentown last week. Troopers responding to I-78 westbound at mile marker 58 on Sept. 9 around 10:15 a.m. on a report of a fatal car crash were told a maroon Subaru Forester or Outback was possibly involved and left the scene after impact, PA State Police said. Police initially believed the car may have front-end damage. After further investigation, it was determined the vehicle may have minor to no damage from impact, state police said. The vehic…

by Nicole Acosta

09/14/2021

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