Courts & Law

Montgomery County authorities say they are investigating the death of a man who allegedly charged at police officers with a weapon before being shot and killed.

The driver, 43-year-old Sean M. Higgins of nearby Woodstown, New Jersey, is charged with two counts of death by auto.

Atlantic City High School Principal Constance Days-Chapman oversaw the mayor’s re-election campaign and is chair of the city’s Democratic committee.

A caller in Albania thought they were calling Dover, England, but instead they reached police in Dover, Delaware.

Captain Steven Wheeler of the 25th district described Roman as a man “who would light up a room.” 

Lawyers representing George Norcross’ enterprise will argue in January why the criminal charges against their clients should be dropped.

Critics bemoan lack of health services; city says revitalization will take years.

Schools in the Woodbury and Deptford districts are closed on Monday.

A pilot program would give police officers in Delco the discretion to refer people with behavior issues to a case manager. The county is looking for the right provider.

Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction in this case.

“The truth is, Moshannon is a place where they don’t treat you like an immigrant," said one former detainee, "but as if you were a criminal."

Pa. AG’s office plans to test DNA from a hair found on a wipe that was pulled from the throat of a woman who lived at a care home for people with developmental difficulties.

Prosecutors said Thursday that 67-year-old Fred Daibes entered the plea in U.S. District Court in Newark. He was charged with making false statements concerning a 2008 loan.

Authorities in Georgia say the father of the teen charged with opening fire at a high school has been arrested on charges including second-degree murder.

The teen had been interviewed after the FBI received anonymous tips in May 2023 about online threats to commit an unspecified school shooting, the agency said.