MIDDLETOWN, PA – A 20-year-old woman was charged on Monday with filing a false police report about an attempted rape and kidnapping in the parking lot of the Redner’s in the township last month.
Anjela Borisova Urumova, of Bristol Township, faced charges including false alarm to an agency of public safety and tampering with physical evidence, as well as counts of false reports and unsworn falsification to authorities.
She was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Charles D. Jonas and remanded to Bucks County Correctional Facility under a $30,000 bail, 10 percent.
The man implicated in the attack, Daniel Pierson, was released from BCCF on Friday after investigations revealed inconsistencies in Urumova’s account of the incident.
- $650K lottery jackpot ticket sold at Philadelphia ACME
Saturday’s Cash 5 drawing delivers a major hit to a Crittenden Street supermarket
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery ticket purchased at a Philadelphia ACME Markets hit Saturday night’s Cash 5 with Quick Cash jackpot, matching all five numbers to score a $650,000 prize.
The jackpot-winning ticket was sold at ACME Markets at 7700 Crittenden St., according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.
The winning numbers for Saturday’s drawing were 1, 15, 19, 20 and 26.
ACME earns $5K bonus for jackpot sale
The ticket matched all five numbers drawn to capture the $650,000 jackpot, less applicable withholding.
ACME Markets will receive a $5,000 retailer bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
The Pennsylvania Lottery does not identify a winner until a prize has been claimed and the ticket has been validated.
A Cash 5 main-game prize must be claimed within one year of the drawing date.
More than 13,900 other tickets won
The jackpot was far from the only prize produced by Saturday’s drawing.
More than 13,900 additional Cash 5 with Quick Cash tickets won prizes of varying amounts, according to the Lottery.
Quick Cash prizes must be claimed within one year of the ticket’s purchase date.
Anyone holding the jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket can contact a Pennsylvania Lottery office or call 1-800-692-7481 for claim instructions.
Key Points
- A Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold at ACME Markets at 7700 Crittenden St. in Philadelphia won a $650,000 jackpot.
- The winning ticket matched Saturday’s five numbers of 1, 15, 19, 20 and 26.
- The Philadelphia ACME will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
- Brick Woman Spazzes Out, Kills Two After Bug Flew Into Her SUV in Pennsylvania
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brick Township woman has been charged in connection with a fatal crash in western Pennsylvania that killed two people riding a motorcycle after investigators said she became distracted by a bug inside her vehicle.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Bernadette Ann Cobb, 55, was driving a 2021 Nissan Rogue eastbound on Route 219 in Brady Township, Clearfield County, at approximately 4:45 p.m. Wednesday when her SUV crossed into the opposite lane and collided head-on with a 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
- A 55-year-old Brick Township woman has been charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle following a fatal crash in Pennsylvania.
- Police said the driver told investigators she “freaked out” after a bug flew into her SUV through an open window.
- Two people riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle were killed in the head-on collision.
Police say distraction led to deadly collision
Investigators allege Cobb told troopers that a bug flew through an open window, causing her to panic.
According to the probable cause affidavit, Cobb said she “freaked out,” attempted to swat the insect away, and “put her head down by accident,” causing her vehicle to drift into the oncoming lane. Police said Cobb’s passenger attempted to steer the SUV back into its lane but was unable to prevent the collision.
The motorcycle’s operator, Anthony M. Sones, 34, and passenger, Miranda S. Wormuth, 30, both died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Multiple felony charges filed
Court records show Cobb has been charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, two counts of recklessly endangering another person, two counts of careless driving resulting in unintentional death, and additional traffic violations.
Pennsylvania State Police reported there were no indications that Cobb was impaired at the time of the crash.
Cobb was initially held at the Clearfield County Jail before being released after posting $100,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday in Clearfield County court.
As with all criminal cases, Cobb is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
FAQ
- What caused the crash, according to police?
Investigators allege the driver became distracted after a bug flew into her SUV through an open window, causing her vehicle to cross into oncoming traffic. - Who were the victims?
Anthony M. Sones, 34, and Miranda S. Wormuth, 30, who were riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. - What charges does the driver face?
Two counts of homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and several traffic-related offenses.
Sources: Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System court records, Pennsylvania State Police
- Woman gets up to 6 years after nighttime burglary spree terrorized sleeping neighbors
One victim fled to a hotel after the break-ins while another lost about $25,000 in belongings
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA – A Manheim Township woman who slipped into homes and vehicles during a two-week overnight burglary spree — including one house where the residents were asleep — has been sentenced to three to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to a string of crimes that left one victim so shaken they moved into a hotel.
Nicole Abraham-Ortiz, 36, of the 200 block of Derbyshire Drive, was sentenced by Judge Jeffery Conrad after pleading guilty July 15, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
Photo: pennsylvania woman charged for falsifying report, lying about alleged rape Her convictions included three counts of burglary, aggravated assault, three counts of theft by unlawful taking, two counts of theft from a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and multiple counts of loitering and prowling at nighttime and criminal mischief.
Sleeping residents targeted during overnight break-ins
The crimes occurred during a roughly two-week period in late February and early March 2025, with several taking place within 700 yards of Abraham-Ortiz’s home.
Assistant District Attorney Daniel Lingousky told the court that the victims were selected randomly and did not know Abraham-Ortiz.
One victim was asleep inside a home in the 500 block of Cobblestone Lane when Abraham-Ortiz entered overnight and stole more than $8,000 worth of property, according to prosecutors.
The haul included dinner plates, a coffee maker, boots, debit cards, car keys, headphones, cameras and other electronics.
An interior camera recorded Abraham-Ortiz removing property until she noticed the camera and took it too, prosecutors said.
Diapers that investigators said Abraham-Ortiz left behind were later discovered inside the residence.
Homeowner wakes to intruder in garage
Days later, noises awakened a resident in the 1500 block of Clearview Avenue.
The resident investigated and discovered Abraham-Ortiz inside the garage, according to prosecutors.
She attempted to leave in a vehicle after being confronted but was soon stopped by police.
Abraham-Ortiz refused to get out of the vehicle and kicked an officer in the chest while officers were forcibly removing her, prosecutors said.
Another resident returned to a home in the 200 block of Elizabeth Drive and discovered approximately $25,000 in belongings missing.
Purses, wallets, jewelry, cameras and hearing aids were among the property taken.
Prosecutors said Abraham-Ortiz also entered vehicles on Cobblestone Lane and Haskell Drive, taking items including key rings, an empty prescription bottle and a dog collar ID.
At least one engagement ring belonging to a victim was pawned.
Victim left home for hotel after crimes
Lingousky told the court that one victim was so disturbed by the crimes that they left their residence and began staying at a hotel.
Before imposing the three-to-six-year prison sentence, Conrad described burglary as one of society’s most offensive crimes because it violates the security of a person’s home.
An attorney representing Abraham-Ortiz told the court that drug use and untreated mental health issues contributed to her behavior, pointing to the seemingly random nature of some of the stolen property, including garden shears taken from a garage.
Manheim Township Police Officers Anthony Lombardo and Duane Oleszcuk filed the charges.
Key Points
- Nicole Abraham-Ortiz, 36, was sentenced to three to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to burglaries, thefts, aggravated assault and other offenses.
- Prosecutors said she entered homes and vehicles overnight during a two-week period, including a residence where the occupants were sleeping.
- One home lost more than $8,000 in property, another lost about $25,000 in belongings, and one victim became so disturbed that they moved into a hotel.
- $3M scratch-off stunner hits at Erie County convenience store
Country Fair in Union City sold the Golden Ticket carrying the game’s top prize
UNION CITY, PA – A $30 Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off lived up to its Golden Ticket name in Erie County, delivering a $3 million top prize from a ticket sold at a Country Fair convenience store in Union City.
The Pennsylvania Lottery announced Friday that Country Fair at 76 N. Main St. sold the $3 million-winning $3,000,000 Golden Ticket Scratch-Off.
The retailer will collect a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
$30 ticket delivers $3M top prize
The $3,000,000 Golden Ticket is a $30 Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off offering top prizes of $3 million.
Unlike draw games, Scratch-Off tickets are distributed randomly. The Pennsylvania Lottery and its retailers do not know in advance where winning tickets will be sold.
The Lottery said it learns where a winning Scratch-Off was sold only after the prize has been claimed.
Erie County retailer gets $10K bonus
The $3 million prize is subject to applicable tax withholding.
Scratch-Off prizes expire one year after the game’s official end-sale date, which is posted by the Pennsylvania Lottery.
The Lottery advises players holding winning tickets to sign the back. Prize information and claim assistance are available by calling 1-800-692-7481.
Key Points
- A $3 million-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off was sold at Country Fair at 76 N. Main St. in Union City.
- The winning $3,000,000 Golden Ticket Scratch-Off costs $30 and carries a $3 million top prize.
- Country Fair will receive a $10,000 retailer bonus for selling the winning ticket.
- $3 million scratch-off jackpot hits at small-town Pennsylvania convenience store
Country Fair in Union City sold the top-prize Golden Ticket and will collect a $10K bonus
UNION CITY, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off worth a staggering $3 million was sold at a convenience store in Erie County, turning a $30 Golden Ticket into the game’s top prize and earning the retailer a $10K bonus.
The Pennsylvania Lottery announced Friday that Country Fair, located at 76 N. Main St. in Union City, sold the winning $3,000,000 Golden Ticket scratch-off.
The ticket captured one of the game’s $3 million top prizes.
The $3,000,000 Golden Ticket costs $30 per play.
The Lottery did not release information about the person who bought the winning ticket.
Unlike drawing games, Pennsylvania scratch-off tickets are distributed randomly to retailers.
That means neither the Pennsylvania Lottery nor individual stores know in advance where a top-prize ticket will be sold.
The Lottery said it learns where winning scratch-off tickets were sold only after the prizes are claimed.
Country Fair will receive a $10,000 retailer bonus for selling the $3 million winner.
The prize is subject to applicable withholding because Pennsylvania Lottery winnings of more than $5,000 are subject to withholding.
Scratch-off winners have until one year after a game’s posted end-sale date to claim their prizes.
The Lottery advises winners to immediately sign the backs of their tickets.
Key Points
- A $3 million-winning $3,000,000 Golden Ticket scratch-off was sold at Country Fair at 76 N. Main St. in Union City.
- The Erie County retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket.
- The $3,000,000 Golden Ticket costs $30, and the Pennsylvania Lottery said scratch-off tickets are distributed randomly among retailers.
