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Armed Robbery at Vape It Smoke Shop in Swatara Township

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SWATARA TOWNSHIP, PA – The Swatara Township Police Department reported an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday, January 9, 2023, at the Vape It Smoke Shop, located at 4801 Derry Street, Harrisburg.…

January 11, 2024

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Inmate Used Makeshift Rope To Escape Prison Now Facing Kidnapping Charge

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Friday that Michael Burham, aged 34, has been sentenced to 25 years and 2 months to 50 years and 4 months in prison.…

January 6, 2024

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Pennsylvania Attorney General Secures Debt Relief for Students of Closed Pittsburgh Career Institute

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant agreement with the Pittsburgh Career Institute (PCI), which recently closed, to absolve dozens of students of $218,000 in outstanding educational debt.…

January 4, 2024

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Pennsylvania Bans Deceptive Junk Mailers from Florida-Based Company

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a significant legal settlement with Florida-based RMC Direct Mail Services, LLC. The settlement comes after an investigation into deceptive warranty mailers sent by the…

December 22, 2023

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Murder Investigation Opened After Man Found Shot Multiple Times, Dead

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HARRISBURG, PA – The Harrisburg Police Department is actively investigating a homicide that occurred early Wednesday. At approximately 3:00 am, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Ella Alley following reports…

December 21, 2023

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Off-Duty Officer Charged for Killing Witness After Walmart Shooting

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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced charges against John J. Hawk, an off-duty Center Township police officer, for assaulting a witness at a shooting scene outside a Monaca Walmart last…

December 13, 2023

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Lewistown Man Sentenced To 40 Months’ Imprisonment On Drug And Firearms Charges

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HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Troy Allen Shirey, age 48, formerly of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, was sentenced yesterday by United States District Court…

December 13, 2023

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Good Samaritan Assisting Broken Down Driver Struck and Killed by Hit and Run Driver

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HARRISBURG, PA – A pedestrian incident on Wednesday, December 6, has resulted in a fatality. The Harrisburg Police Department reported that around 8:15 pm, a male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle…

December 13, 2023

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Fugitive Wanted for Stabbing Woman, Assaulting Toddler Arrested

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HARRISBURG, PA – Quamane Lamar Watson, aged 32, turned himself into the Susquehanna Township Police on Thursday. Watson was wanted for stabbing a female in the neck and assaulting a two-year-old child.…

December 9, 2023

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Reading Man Convicted for Witness Intimidation in Human Trafficking Case

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the conviction of Dushawn Ellis, a 34-year-old man from Berks County, on charges of witness intimidation and obstruction of justice in a human trafficking…

December 8, 2023

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Pennsylvania Attorney General Sues Pocono Resort for Deceptive Timeshare Practices

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a lawsuit against Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, which operate under the name “Bel Air Owner’s Circle,” for deceptive practices related…

December 8, 2023

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Allegheny County Democrat Charged with Election Fraud

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the recent arrest of Kirk Rice, a 64-year-old Allegheny County resident. The man was involved in forging signatures on nomination petitions for the 2022…

December 7, 2023

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Maryland Man Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Role In Contract Killing Of A Federal Witness And Two Others

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HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Johnny Jenkins-Armstrong, age 26, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced on December 4, 2023, to life imprisonment for…

December 5, 2023

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Armed Robbery Leads to Drug Charges, Child Endangerment for Swatara Couple

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HARRISBURG, PA – On Thursday, an incident unfolded in Swatara Township, leading to the arrest of two individuals involved in an armed robbery. The Swatara Township Police, aided by the Susquehanna Township…

December 2, 2023

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Philadelphia Man Charged with Illegal Gun Purchases and Distribution

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrest and charges against Michael Brickle, 37, of Philadelphia, for the illegal purchase and distribution of nearly two dozen firearms. The charges stem…

November 30, 2023

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Care Home Administrator Charged in Resident’s Death

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the indictment of Kelly Gonzales, 48, in a neglect case leading to a resident’s death at ARC of Lawrence County. Gonzales, the administrator, failed…

November 30, 2023

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CBP announces additional public-private partnerships for the Reimbursable Services Program

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced the continued expansion of its public-private partnership which allows for the reimbursement of additional travel and trade inspection services at ports and airports. …

November 30, 2023

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Maryland Man Charged With Committing $11.5 Million In Covid-19 Pandemic Fraud

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HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Creed White, age 65, of Freeland, Maryland, was charged in a criminal information with conspiracy to commit…

November 29, 2023

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Philadelphia Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Butler County

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the sentencing of Quinzal Powell, a 33-year-old Philadelphia man, for trafficking heroin/fentanyl into Butler County. Powell has been sentenced to 8 to 16 years…

November 29, 2023

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Philadelphia Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty to Medicare Fraud

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Philadelphia-based Aramingo Pharmacy, led by owner Ahmed Bachir, pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud. The investigation revealed the pharmacy filed fraudulent claims totaling hundreds…

November 28, 2023

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