E-Bike Rider, Motorcyclist Killed In Bethlehem Crash Identified
A deadly collision involving an electric bicycle and motorcycle has claimed the lives of two men in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 17.
Blas Fermin, 46, of Bethlehem, and Colin M. Gale, 24, of Quakertown, were identified by Northampton County Coroner Zachary R. Lysek as the victims of a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 412 and Stefko Boulevard in Bethlehem on Friday, June 12.
Fermin was operating an electric bicycle when he was struck by a motorcycle ridden by Gale, according to the coroner's office.
Both men died from blunt force trauma, and their de…
Glassboro QB, Syracuse Recruit Allegedly Charged In Philadelphia Assault Case
Two Syracuse University football recruits from South Jersey are facing assault-related charges in Philadelphia, according to court records and as first reported by Syracuse.com.
Charles "Charlie" W. Foulke IV, of Voorhees, and Masiia A. Acrey, of Camden, both 18, were charged following an April 12 incident, court records show. A third individual, Jalen Millevoix, was also charged, Syracuse.com reports.
The incident occurred at 2nd and Market streets at approximately 2:25 a.m., according to a June 15 news report by Delaware Valley News, which contains mugshots of the trio. A coupl…
Amazon Prime Day Returns With 4 Days Of Deals
Amazon Prime Day is coming early this year, and shoppers may want to start clearing room in their carts now.
The summer sale will run from Tuesday, June 23, at 12:01 a.m. PDT through Friday, June 26, giving Prime members four days to shop millions of exclusive deals, Amazon announced in a Prime press release.
Shoppers can browse early Amazon deals now and return for the full Prime Day sale when it kicks off.
According to the release, the event will include deals across more than 35 categories, including electronics, fashion, beauty, groceries, home goods, kitchen items, outdoor gear, back-…
139 Pounds Of Khat Hidden In Ethiopian ‘Spices’ Shipment Seized At Dulles Airport: CBP
A shipment of “spices” from Ethiopia had a leafy secret inside when it reached Virginia: 139 pounds of khat, federal officials said.
US Customs and Border Protection officers seized the shipment on Thursday, June 4, at Washington Dulles International Airport in Sterling after agriculture specialists inspected air cargo bound for Sacramento, California, officials announced on Wednesday, June 17.
The haul had an estimated street value of about $17,000 and was later destroyed, according to CBP.
The shipment was listed as a variety of spices and included 102 boxes, officials said. Inside, 10 b…
America's Oldest Man, Linden Resident Dies At 111
A man who lived through two world wars, raised 10 children, and became America's oldest living man has died at his home in New Jersey.
Luis Cano, of Linden, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, at the age of 111, according to the City of Linden.
Cano held the distinction of being the oldest living man in the United States, officials said in the announcement.
"The City of Linden was incredibly proud to be home to America's oldest man," Linden Mayor Derek Armstead said. "Mr. Cano lived a lifetime defined by faith, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to his family. His presence …
Four Arrested Months After Frederick Man Survives Gunshots To Chest, Leg, And Hand: Sheriff
A man who was shot in the chest, leg, and hand inside a Maryland home survived the attack. Now, more than seven months later, authorities say they've arrested four people they believe were involved.
The arrests stem from a shooting reported on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in the 6600 block of Seagull Court, where deputies responding to what was initially called an assault in progress found a 21-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the residence.
The victim was airlifted to a trauma center and was later listed in stable condition.
According to the Frederick County Sheriff's O…
HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California
A day at the beach turned deadly along a stretch of coastline known for sudden danger.
Mahial Sran, 20, and Harshita Nair, 21, died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz County, California, according to NBC Bay Area.
The two women were from Fremont, California, and had graduated from the same high school together in 2023, SFGATE reported.
Sran was studying public health at San Jose State University. Nair was a legal studies student at the University of California, Berkeley, according to their LinkedIn bios.
The incident happened on Wednesday, June 10, near a natural archw…
California Duo Admits To Armed Home Invasion In Point Pleasant: Prosecutor
Two residents from California admitted to pleaded guilty to burglary on Tuesday, June 15, following an armed home invasion in Point Pleasant, authorities said.
Per the terms of a plea agreement Jaheim Wilson, 24 and Oleya Brown, 22, both Stockton residents, are expected to be sentenced to seven years in prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.
At 1:38 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 7, Point Pleasant police responded to a residence on Barton Avenue for a report of a home invasion with a gunshot having been fired, Billhimer said.
Police found the back door to the residence had been f…
