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Mac Bullock

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mbullock@dailyvoice.com

Mac Bullock is a Pennsylvania-based news reporter who has worked in local journalism for five years. He joined the Daily Voice team in October of 2022.

In his spare time, he enjoys reading, camping, and fishing.

Mac Bullock's Contributions

Weather

Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Eastern PA, Meteorologists Say The heavy rains that are flooding roadways in New Jersey and grounding school buses in New York are impacting parts of eastern Pennsylvania as well, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologists say areas east and northeast of Philadelphia — including Bucks and Northampton counties — could see up to six inches of rainfall by 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29. A coastal flood advisory is in effect for Philadelphia, Delaware County, and lower Bucks County, NWS says. Residents are reminded to seek higher ground and stay clear of water if flash flooding occurs. ⚠️👀 Areas of heavy r…

by Mac Bullock

09/29/2023

News

$3 Million Scratch-Off Sold In The Lehigh Valley A shopper at an Emmaus corner store became a millionaire this week, Pennsylvania Lottery officials say. The lucky winner earned the jackpot prize from a $3 Million Mega Stacks Scratch-Off, a $30 game, lotto representatives said. Don's Food Market at 217 East Harrison Street will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket. Winners are not identified until they step forward to claim their prize and their ticket is validated. All winners should immediately sign their ticket on the back before contacting the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481. To learn more, visit palo…

by Mac Bullock

09/29/2023

Police & Fire

Woman Shot Dead In Allentown: Coroner A 35-year-old woman was shot and killed in Allentown early Friday morning, Sept. 29. The unnamed victim was shot around 2 a.m. on the 600 block of North Law Street, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said. Her death was ruled a homicide. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 2. Allentown police and Lehigh County detectives are investigating in addition to the Coroner's Office. Officials said they have identified the victim but are withholding her name so family members can grieve privately.

by Mac Bullock

09/29/2023

Schools

PA Woman Embezzled $51K From School PTO: Troopers A parent-teacher organization officer in Berks County is accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the group and using the money to pay bills, state police say. Alison Haines of Shoemakersville is charged with felony theft and access device fraud and surrendered to authorities on Tuesday, Sept. 26, according to troopers. Investigators said she made $51,492 in unauthorized transactions using a business debit card issued to her by the Perry Elementary School PTO. She spent the money at Aldi's, Walmart, and Amazon.com, and also made "a significant amount" of AT…

by Mac Bullock

09/29/2023

Police & Fire

Man Stabs Juvenile At Skate Park: Perkasie Police A 19-year-old in Perkasie is accused of stabbing a youth at a borough park, authorities say. Nikolas Lore was arrested Monday, Sept. 25, and charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, and weapon possession, according to police. It happened at the Lenape Skate Park on Constitution Avenue and the victim was taken to Grandview Hospital, the department said. Police said Lore and the victim knew each other. The 19-year-old was held in lieu of $150,000 bail and ordered to stay away from both the skate park and the victim, they added.

by Mac Bullock

09/29/2023

Police & Fire

Cop Injured In Philadelphia Crash; Driver In Custody A city police officer is injured and a driver is in custody after a car crash in Philadelphia early Thursday, Sept. 28, authorities say. It happened on the 5000 block of Kershaw Street in West Philly, around 2 a.m., the department told Daily Voice. The officer was taken to Roxborough Hospital where he is "expected to be treated and released," while the other driver was taken to Presbyterian Hospital in stable condition, they said. The driver is being "held as a prisoner" but police did not detail the charges. The crash remains under investigation, they added. …

by Mac Bullock

09/28/2023

Police & Fire

Cruel Parents Accused Of Padlocking Fridge Facing New Troubling Charges In PA: Court Docs A Pennsylvania couple accused of padlocking their fridge and raising seven children among rats are facing additional charges, according to court records. Shane and Crystal Robertson, of West Rockhill Township, were previously charged with seven felony counts of endangering the welfare of a child in May, Daily Voice reported. Each is now accused of simple assault and conspiracy, and Shane Robertson faces an additional charge of strangulation, legal filings show. Authorities first visited the family's home after three of their children were seen entering an abando…

by Mac Bullock

09/28/2023

Police & Fire

PA Man Chased Victim With Lawnmower Blade, Authorities Say Police in Ambler Borough say an area resident chased down another while brandishing a lawnmower blade as a weapon. Evergicio Gonzalez, 34, is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, and possessing an instrument of crime, the department said. A woman called 911 around 9 p.m. on Sept. 18 and told dispatchers Gonzalez was armed with a machete and threatening to kill her husband, according to police. Authorities said the blade was actually from a mower, and alleged that Gonzalez chased the victim with the weapon before throwing it and nearly hitting a child. G…

by Mac Bullock

09/28/2023

Obituaries

Philadelphia Firefighter Brian Conklin Dies After Decade Of Service Brian Conklin, a 10-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department, died unexpectedly while off-duty on Tuesday, Sept. 26, said colleagues and loved ones. Conklin most recently served at Ladder 4in the Southwest, PFD said in a statement. We are deeply saddened at the loss of Firefighter Brian Conklin, who passed away while off-duty on Tuesday. He had served with the PFD for nearly 10 years, most recently at Ladder 4 in SW Philly. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/uPLighyfTQ — Philadelphia Fire (@PhillyFireDept) September 28, 2023 Friends and loved ones memorialized the late fire…

by Mac Bullock

09/28/2023

Police & Fire

50+ Arrested In Philadelphia As Looting Continues For Second Night (Video) The looting in Philadelphia continued on Wednesday night, Sept. 27, even after more than 50 people were arrested, according to city police. Incidents on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, Sept. 28 included: A burglary at Nat's Beauty Supply Store on the 6800 block of Frankford Avenue in Mayfair. Nine people broke the front door, stole several items, and fled in a red Hyundai Sonata and a white Acura, police said. A burglary at Fine Wines and Good Spirits on the 6500 block of Roosevelt Boulevard. Three people were arrested and their vehicle was towed. A burglary at another Fine Wines…

by Mac Bullock

09/28/2023

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