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Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit
Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit The Massachusetts truck driver accused of killing Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael Pahira during a commercial vehicle inspection of a New York tractor trailer on Interstate 81 is now facing felony charges, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, July 2. Michael Bon, 33, of Brockton, Mass., has been charged with Felony Homicide by Vehicle, Felony Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Misdemeanor Involuntary Manslaughter, two counts of Misdemeanor Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Summary Reckless Driving, Summary Careless Driving Resulting in Unintentional De…

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by Jillian Pikora
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CT Trooper Used Unjustified Deadly Force During 120 MPH Chase, No Charges Coming: IG CT Trooper Used Unjustified Deadly Force During 120 MPH Chase, No Charges Coming: IG
CT Trooper Used Unjustified Deadly Force During 120 MPH Chase, No Charges Coming: IG An investigation found that a Connecticut state trooper who repeatedly rammed his cruiser into another vehicle during a high-speed chase late last year was not legally justified in using deadly force, but authorities said they will not pursue criminal charges against the officer. The Office of the Inspector General on Thursday, July 2, released its investigation into Trooper Wilfred J. Blanchette's use of force during a chase on Route 2 in Norwich on Nov. 24, 2025. Click here to read the 116-page report. Blanchette spotted a Honda Accord traveling between 80 and 90 mph on Route 2A in Montvi…

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Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest
Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest The fearless couple who made headlines for their over-the-top engagement at the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday, July 1 is from New Jersey. Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, are both from East Orange, the NYPD confirmed. The couple, featured in Netflix's "Skywalkers: A Love Story," is now facing criminal charges for what appears to have been a publicity stunt. Video shared by Reuters shows police taking the couple into custody. View this post on Instagram Members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit responded to th…

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145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know 145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know
145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know At least 145 people were sickened in separate norovirus outbreaks aboard two cruise ships, federal health officials said. The outbreaks happened on the National Geographic Sea Bird and the Ruby Princess, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Both outbreaks were reported to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program on Sunday, June 28. The main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea. The CDC said norovirus caused the illnesses. On the Ruby Princess, 102 of 3,032 passengers reported being ill during the Princess Cruises trip, along with 23 of the 1,144 crew members. The Pacific Oce…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One
Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One A presidential aircraft that has already stirred debate has now taken its first official trip with President Donald Trump aboard. President Donald Trump flew on the Boeing 747 on Wednesday, July 1, traveling from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Medora, North Dakota. The visit was tied to the upcoming opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The aircraft was gifted to the US government by Qatar, retrofitted with taxpayer dollars, and is expected to serve as a temporary presidential plane while the US waits for two long-delayed Boeing replacements. The plane is know…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Second Teen Surrenders After Arrest In Colorado For Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt Second Teen Surrenders After Arrest In Colorado For Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt
Second Teen Surrenders After Arrest In Colorado For Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt Both teens wanted in the fatal shooting of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt have been arrested — one in Colorado and the other surrendered in Pennsylvania — while a Philadelphia man is accused of helping them flee, authorities announced on Thursday, July 2.  One of two teenagers wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State senior during an apparent robbery in South Philadelphia has been arrested in Colorado, authorities explained. The 16-year-old was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service on Wednesday, July 1, according to Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore. …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault On Long Island: Police Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault On Long Island: Police
Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault On Long Island: Police The Long Island man accused of strangling and sexually assaulting his sister-in-law had lusted after her for years, authorities said. Joseph Horner, 27, and his wife lived in the same building as 25-year-old Victoria Castle in North Massapequa but in different apartments, the Nassau County Police Department said. Cops said Horner confessed to the crime when they first interviewed him Monday, June 29, according to News 12 Long Island. He told investigators that he’d had “sexual desire” for his wife’s sister since 2017, police said. Authorities said that while Horner’s wife was off on a trip…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged
Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged Two people have climbed the spire atop the Empire State Building to hang a peace flag and get engaged.  Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, artists who gained a social media following for climbing skyscrapers around the world, stayed on top of the Manhattan monument for more than 45 minutes on Wednesday, July 1, according to NBC New York.  Just after noon, the Russian duo unfurled a massive black banner with white lettering that read, "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace." They were dressed in all black with face coverings.  …

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PA State Trooper ID'd By Governor After Being Killed In Line Of Duty On I-81 PA State Trooper ID'd By Governor After Being Killed In Line Of Duty On I-81
PA State Trooper ID'd By Governor After Being Killed In Line Of Duty On I-81 A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who died after being struck by a passing commercial vehicle while conducting a truck inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, July 1, has been identified by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Michael E. Pahira Jr., 44, a Schuylkill County native who enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in January 2007, served with Troop L in Frackville as a Motor Carrier Inspector for more than 20 years, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Pahira was conducting a commercial vehicle safety inspection along Interstate 81 South near Mile Marker 119…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Ex-CT Mayor Faces Deadline To Repay City More Than $100K In Legal Fees After Investigation Ex-CT Mayor Faces Deadline To Repay City More Than $100K In Legal Fees After Investigation
Ex-CT Mayor Faces Deadline To Repay City More Than $100K In Legal Fees After Investigation Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart is facing the first deadline to repay more than $100,000 that the city says it spent investigating her alleged improper payments and spending. In a letter to Stewart last month, New Britain laid out a payment schedule for more than $240,000 officials say she owes in attorneys' fees linked to the investigation, along with what the city called an improper severance payout and tuition reimbursement. The city said the first payment of $102,294 is due Wednesday, July 1. The demand follows the collapse of Stewart's campaign for governor after allegations she…

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New Development Emerges In Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Investigation New Development Emerges In Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Investigation
New Development Emerges In Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Investigation A troubling part of a high-profile disappearance case may have taken a major turn. Click here for a new, updated story: Investigators Identify Notes In Nancy Guthrie Case Believed To Be From Abductors The FBI has determined that ransom notes tied to the disappearance of missing mom Nancy Guthrie are not genuine, Reuters reported Wednesday, July 1, citing a source familiar with the investigation. Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. Reuters reported that investigators determined the notes…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Feds Crack $10M Cargo Theft Operation, NJ And NY Men Among Suspects Feds Crack $10M Cargo Theft Operation, NJ And NY Men Among Suspects
Feds Crack $10M Cargo Theft Operation, NJ And NY Men Among Suspects A $10 million cargo theft ring with operations in New Jersey, New York, and across the country has been busted after three years of operation, federal investigators said Tuesday, June 30. Two Brooklyn residents — Sevak Kocharian and Arkadiy Pastin — and one New Jersey man, Jashanpreet Singh, were among the eight people charged in the wide-ranging scheme, which stole everything from electronics to liquor to clothing, the Justice Department said. Singh was nabbed in Pennsylvania and will initially face charges there, authorities said. Beginning in March 2023, the crew operated with a relative…

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by Joe Wilkinson