Police 'Closing In' On Fugitive: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Good evening, Pennsylvania Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from Pennsylvania:

1. Authorities announced they've dismantled a a bicoastal trafficking organization, that shipped millions of dollars in deadly drugs from Los Angeles to southeastern Pennsylvania. In the investigation, officials seized more than $3.5 million worth of drugs, and more than 40 firearms and 100,000 rounds of ammunition. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Two men armed with semi-automatic handguns approached a Newtown resident Monday night and forced him to hand over his watch, police said. The suspects possibly fled in a dark-colored car with no license plate attached, according to officials. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Officials said they would temporarily cover up a memorial to Ukrainian Nazi collaborators at a Catholic cemetery in Montgomery County. The memorial came to attention over the past few weeks, with Jewish organizations calling for it to be removed from the cemetery. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Philadelphia Eagles fans can now tune into a documentary about their center and captain, Jason Kelce. Amazon Prime's "Kelce" is an "intimate and emotional feature-length documentary" that follows him through last year's season, and the Super Bowl appearance against his brother Travis and the Kansas City Chiefs. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A new perimeter has been established in southeastern Pennsylvania after escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante stole a rifle early Tuesday morning. Residents are urged to remain on alert, to secure valuables, and to lock all doors and windows. State police expressed confidence that they were closing in on the man who has quickly become one of the most notorious fugitives in regional history. (Read more on Patch.)