Ex-PA Cop Wanted For Child Rape Fatally Shot: Top Stories

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Ex Cop Wanted For Child Rape Fatally Shot In Lower Merion: DA

A former police officer in Delaware County wanted on child rape charges was fatally shot by Lower Merion Police officers near St. Joseph's University's campus early Wednesday morning after he opened fire on them in what some are calling a "suicide by cop," authorities said. (Read More)

Killer Remains At Large In Montco's Lone Unsolved Homicide Of 2025: DA

A year after a Norristown man was killed after arriving home from work, police are continuing to search for the mysterious gunman, they said. The killing of 27-year-old Cesar Flores-Diaz is the lone unsolved homicide in Montgomery County in 2025. (Read More)

Online Scammers Costing Older Pennsylvanians Billions: Bucks Lawmaker

Federal data shows that in 2024, older Americans reported $12.5 billion in losses from internet scams, a 25 percent increase from the year before. Here in Pennsylvania, more than 4,000 scam-related complaints were filed, with residents losing over $76 million to scammers in 2025. (Read More)

Citations Coming For Lower Bucks Co. Drivers With Snow On Vehicles

If you want to drive with snow on the top of your car, roll the dice and take your chance. Police in Lower Bucks County communities are citing drivers who do just that. (Read More)

SEPTA Services Nearly Back To Normal After Snowstorm

SEPTA is close to operating at full service again on Wednesday as impacts from the weekend's snowstorm still linger in the region. SEPTA said all bus routes are running again. (Read More)