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Upper Darby woman charged with attempted murder after alleged assault with car

Upper Darby, PA A 23-year-old woman is facing charges of attempted murder after reportedly hitting her boyfriend with her car following an argument at Taco Bell. Destenee Green is sought by police in connection with a New Year’s Eve incident that left the victim with multiple injuries.

According to police, an altercation occurred inside a vehicle at the fast-food restaurant before the boyfriend exited to diffuse the situation. As he walked away, Green allegedly drove her car onto the sidewalk and struck him from behind.

The Upper Darby Police released a statement indicating the victim is “lucky to be alive.” Surveillance footage reportedly shows the moments leading up to the incident, including the moment Green allegedly hit the victim.

Residents nearby witnessed the aftermath, including a young boy who described hearing a crash. “I just hear a crash and I look outside and he’s on the floor,” he recalled, noting that the damage to the vehicle was significant.

Police reported an increase in domestic violence incidents during the holiday season, with concerns for those in toxic relationships. Officials urge individuals to seek help and avoid volatile situations.

As of Sunday, Green remains at large while her vehicle has been recovered. Authorities have encouraged her to turn herself in.

Couple arrested after dead brother-in-law found in home

Canton Township, PA A Pennsylvania woman, Debbie Bebout, is expected to plead guilty to felony theft for allegedly cashing her deceased brother-in-law’s Social Security checks. Debbie, 64, and her husband, James Bebout, 68, appeared remotely during a preliminary hearing on December 26 in connection with several charges including theft, criminal conspiracy, and abuse of a corpse.

James Bebout reported on January 16 that he discovered his brother, Michael Bebout, dead after bringing him breakfast. When police arrived, they found only skeletal remains, indicating that Michael had been deceased for several months.

During the hearing, Greene-Washington Regional Police Corporal Adrian Poux described the overwhelming odor at the Bebouts’ home. Poux noted that the conditions were among the worst he had ever encountered.

James Bebout stated that his wife was the primary caregiver for his brother. On the day of discovery, Debbie was in jail on a bench warrant, prompting James to take on the caregiving role that morning.

Poux testified he believed James Bebout was aware of the situation, stating he was “dazed” when informed of the circumstances.

Further investigations revealed that Debbie Bebout allegedly pretended to care for her brother-in-law while collecting $6,189 in Social Security payments. The funds were reportedly utilized for groceries and living expenses.

While Debbie will plead guilty, James Bebout has denied involvement in the scheme, asserting he was unaware of his brother’s death until that January morning. His defense attorney indicated that she did not implicate him in the crime.

Assistant District Attorney Robert West argued that the pervasive smell in their shared home indicated James Bebout’s complicity. A judge agreed, asserting that “inaction is action” in regard to the deceased body.

Debbie Bebout is expected to receive a sentence of time served, while James Bebout is scheduled for trial on conspiracy to commit theft and a misdemeanor charge of abuse of a corpse. He remains in custody with a $6,000 cash bond, and an arraignment has been set for January 27, 2026.