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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

Gunman Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder For 2019 Shooting At Bucks County Park One of two gunmen pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempted murder for his role in a 2019 shooting at a park in Bucks County, authorities said. Taariq A. Norris, 26, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, persons not to possess a firearm, possession of a firearm without a license, and possession of an instrument of crime, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Norris was arrested in October 2019 after a months-long investigation into the March 28, 2019, attack that saw a man shot several times at a bas…

by Nicole Acosta

08/11/2021

Police & Fire

Seen HIM? Alert Issued For Missing Reading Man Police are searching for a 30-year-old man missing out of Reading (Berks County). Darlyn Dela-Rosa Abreu was last seen in the area of 10th Street and Walnut Street around 1:40 a.m. on Aug. 8, according to Pennsylvania State Police and Reading police. He is believed to be driving a white 2015 Toyota Corolla with the PA license plate number KTT2497. He is described as 5'9", 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His clothing description is unknown. Police believe he may be at special risk of harm or injury. If seen contact 911 or Reading police at 610-655-6116.

by Nicole Acosta

08/11/2021

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PD: Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Co-Worker At Duck Farm In Berks County Charges were filed against a man accused of sexually assaulting his 21-year-old co-worker at a duck farm in Berks County, authorities said. The victim told officers she was sexually assaulted by her co-worker, Axel Sarceno, 45, at Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Ltd duck farm in Hamburg on July 15, according to the Tilden Township Police Department. A criminal complaint was filed against Sarceno on Aug. 11 for misdemeanor indecent assault by force, misdemeanor harassment by communication, and summary harassment. Berks County Detectives assisted in the investigation.

by Nicole Acosta

08/11/2021

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Gunpoint Carjacking Under Investigation In Bound Brook A gunpoint carjacking that occurred last week in Bound Brook is under investigation, authorities said. A resident briefly parked on the side of the road near Talmage Avenue and Fisher Avenue around 10 p.m. on Aug. 6 to help his passenger get out of his car, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Borough of Bound Brook Chief of Police Vito Bet. When he returned to his gray 2011 Hyundai Sonata, he was approached by two unknown men who brandished a gun and a knife, and demanded to …

by Nicole Acosta

08/11/2021

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Suspect Sought In Deadly Shooting Inside Darby Home Next To Church A suspect has been identified in connection with a deadly shooting inside a Darby home next to a church, authorities said. Officers responding to a home in the 1000 block of Center Street around 4:30 p.m. Sunday found Bennie Drake, unconscious and suffering from nine gunshot wounds, according to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. Paramedics subsequently declared Drake dead at the scene, authorities said. The rental home, owned by Mount Zion AME Church, is not affiliated with church business, authorities told 6abc. The shooting occurred after a verbal confrontation betwee…

by Nicole Acosta

08/11/2021

Police & Fire

Police Probe Deadly Shooting Inside Darby Home Next To Church Police in Delaware County are investigating a weekend shooting that left a man dead inside a Darby home next to a church, reports say. Officers found a man -- whose identity has not been publicly released -- shot to death inside a home in the 1000 block of Center Street around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, 6abc reports. The rental home, owned by Mount Zion AME Church, is not affiliated with church business, authorities told the news outlet. The investigation is ongoing and police are still searching for a suspect. Click here for the full report by 6abc.

by Nicole Acosta

08/10/2021

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Lehigh County Man Busted In Elder Fraud Sweep Sentenced To 58 Months In Prison A Lehigh County man is facing nearly five years in prison for his role in what federal authorities called the largest coordinated elder fraud sweep in the nation. Anthony Redd, 65, of Fullerton, was sentenced Thursday to 58 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for mail fraud and money laundering offenses by U.S. District Judge Sylvia Rambo. He pleaded guilty in the case in September 2020. Redd was also ordered to pay $240,133 in restitution to the victims. There were at least 29 victims of the conspiracy involving Redd, according to The United States Attorne…

by Nicole Acosta

08/10/2021

Police & Fire

Seen HER? Missing Levittown Teen May Be In Philadelphia Police in Bucks County are seeking the public's help in locating a missing Levittown teen. Tayelor Anthony, 14, was last seen around 12 p.m. on Aug. 9 wearing a gray sweat suit, Falls Township police said. She is approximately 5’4, and she weighs around 120 pounds. Police believe she may have traveled to Philadelphia. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sergeant Michael Callahan at 215-949-9100 ext. 460 or via email at m.callahan@fallstwp.com People can also submit a tip by contacting the department's anonymous tip line at (215) 949-9120 or hitback@fallstwp.com.

by Nicole Acosta

08/10/2021

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Missing Delco Woman Found Safe A Delaware County woman reported missing was found safe, authorities said. Dynesha Robinson was initially reported missing on Aug. 6 in Brookhaven, Folcroft Borough police said.

by Nicole Acosta

08/09/2021

Police & Fire

Driver Airlifted From Crash Scene On Route 422 In Montgomery County A driver was airlifted after their car flipped on Route 422 in Montgomery County on Sunday night, authorities said. Rescue crews with the Black Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Collegeville Fire Company were called to Route 422 eastbound at mile marker 185.3 around 10:05 p.m. on a report of a driver trapped in an overturned car blocking both lanes, fire officials said. Additional crews with the Royersford Fire Department were called to the scene to assist with the driver rescue. The driver was airlifted by PENNSTAR to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center with unknown injuries. Route 422 at Rou…

by Nicole Acosta

08/09/2021

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