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Matt Meredith Found Dead Days After Vanishing From Hanover: Family
A man who disappeared after leaving a home in Hanover has been found dead, his mother said in a public message filled with grief and gratitude.
Matt Meredith, 41, was reported missing after he failed to return to a residence in Hanover, Pennsylvania on Friday, June 6, 2025. According to a flyer circulated by his family, he had left behind his phone and wallet, and never made contact again—something his mother described as out of character.
There is now a tip line number anyone can call day or night!! Please share!! 717-640-4022. Posted by Wendy Meredith on Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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Pregnant Amish Mom Brutally Murdered During PA Home Invasion; Verdict In
A pregnant Amish mother of two was shot and had her throat slit during a home invasion in Sparta Township — and now, over a year later, a jury has found her killer guilty, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 12.
Shawn Christophe Cranston, 52 of Corry, was convicted of First-Degree Murder, Second-Degree Murder of an Unborn Child, and related charges for the slaying of 23-year-old Rebekah A. Byler inside her home on Fish Flats Road on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said.
The 6-month pregnant mom's body "was found with fatal wounds to her head and neck," …
NJ Woman Killed In Crosswalk; Driver Cited, But Not Charged In PA Crash: Police
A Pennsylvania woman was fatally struck while crossing the street in Lansdale, but the driver behind the wheel won’t face criminal charges, police announced on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Diane Kopena, 71, died days after being hit by a vehicle at Columbia Avenue and Richardson Avenue on April 24, according to the Lansdale Police Department. She succumbed to her injuries on Thursday, May 1.
The driver remained on scene, rendered aid, and called for help, the police explained. Following a joint investigation with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, investigators found no signs of re…
Raid Of PA Massage Parlors Nets Conviction In Multi-State Sex Trafficking Ring
Two women who ran a profitable network of illicit massage parlors from New York to Virginia through Central Pennsylvania have been found guilty in a sex trafficking ring exposed by a sweeping two-year investigation, officials announced.
Zigui "Lisa" Zheng, 48, of Mechanicsburg, and Yan Qui, 49, of Flushing, New York, were convicted on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Cumberland County Court on felony charges including corrupt organizations, human trafficking, and promoting prostitution, according to court documents and District Attorney Seán McCormack.
Only Zheng appeared at trial. Qui, who had jum…
Officer Shot In Face, Head, Arm With 20-Gauge Shotgun Near PA Border Identified: Police
A Maryland police officer who was shot in the face, head, and arm during a domestic violence barricade has been identified as K9 Officer Langley Dean, a 19-year veteran of the Hagerstown Police Department, authorities said.
Dean was critically injured Thursday, June 12, when Daniel Matthew Anderson, 40, allegedly fired a 20-gauge shotgun at close range during a standoff on Forrest Drive, according to new information released by HPD on Friday, June 13.
During a post-arrest search of the home, detectives and members of the Western Maryland Regional Crime Lab recovered the shotgun used in the …
US Issues Do Not Travel Warning 'For Any Reason' To This Country
The United States Department of State has issued a Level 4 travel advisory, the highest severity classification, strongly advising American citizens against all travel to Iraq.
The advisory cites significant safety concerns, including the threats of terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, and civil unrest, which pose serious risks to travelers in the region.
In the warning released on Wednesday, June 11, the State Department emphasized, “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason.”
The warning cites terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the US government’s limited ab…
Woman, 2 Men Paid People To Produce Videos Of Monkeys Being Tortured, DOJ Says
Three Americans have been accused of participating in online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
An indictment, unsealed on Wednesday, June 11, names Katrina D. Favret, of Tennessee, and Robert M. Craig, of North Carolina, according to the US Department of Justice.
They are accused of conspiring with Ronald P. Bedra, of Etna, Ohio — who was previously charged — to produce so-called animal crush videos. Favret is also charged with directly creating and distributing such content.
According to court documents, the group wo…
Pride, With Purpose: 2025’s Retailers Promoting Pride Month This June
As June begins, so does Pride Month. It's a time to celebrate identity, visibility, and progress. While some brands have taken a quieter approach this year, others continue to show up with meaningful campaigns, financial contributions, and a commitment to inclusion that goes beyond surface-level gestures.
For many, Pride Month is also a time to support the organizations driving lasting change. Groups such as PFLAG, the nation's first and largest organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, and the Trevor Project, a leading force in suicide prevention and crisis…
