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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.

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Police & Fire

Philly Man Charged With South Jersey Bank Robbing Spree A Philadelphia man is accused of spending the summer sticking up Camden County banks, authorities say. George Drake, 28, was already in custody in Chester County, Pennsylvania, but now awaits extradition to New Jersey on multiple robbery charges, said Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay in a statement Monday, Jan. 9. Investigators say Drake was responsible for a string of heists during the summer of 2022. In each robbery, authorities say the 28-year-old calmly passed the teller a demand note before making off with the cash. Police believe he stuck up the PNC Bank at 500 Mon…

by Mac Bullock

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

Shooting Suspect Sought In Newark Newark police are searching for the man accused of shooting at a woman on a Fairmount street, authorities say. The attack occurred just after 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, on the 100 block of South 9th Street, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said in a statement. The woman was not injured, and police say she knew the man who pulled the trigger. Anthony "Mario" Williams is wanted for aggravated assault in connection to the shooting. Anyone with information on his whereabouts can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-877-695-8477, or by visiting the Newark polic…

by Mac Bullock

01/09/2023

Obituaries

Dad Dies After Being Badly Burned In NJ Christmas Bonfire A cozy Christmas took a tragic turn for a 25-year-old dad and aspiring police officer from South Jersey, who died after being burned in an explosion. James Davis was building a bonfire in the backyard at his in-laws' Mullica Township home while his wife, Nicole, and their 1-year-old daughter, Elliana, played inside with the rest of the family, NJ Advance Media reports. All of a sudden, Nicole heard a loud BOOM, she said on a GoFundMe page, originally launched to help pay off medical bills. Then, her dad started yelling "James is on fire." The family rushed to Davis' aide and frantically f…

by Mac Bullock

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

Jennifer Brown: Search For Missing Montco Mom Intensifies Jennifer Brown, the Montgomery County mom who suddenly vanished last week, is still missing — and loved ones are ramping up their efforts to bring her home safely. Brown, a 43-year-old Royersford resident, was supposed to pick up her 8-year-old son from the school bus stop on Wednesday, Jan. 4 but never showed, as Daily Voice has reported. She was last seen by a friend at about 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, authorities have said. Now, with the rescue effort entering its second week, Brown's family has upped the reward for information that leads to her recovery from $10,000 to $15,000. At a …

by Mac Bullock

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

Anonymous Tipster Leads Police To Dead Body In Reading Authorities are looking for answers after an anonymous caller led them to a dead body in a Reading park. City police received a tip just before 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, that a man was dead beneath the Lindbergh Viaduct in Pendora Park on Reading's southeast side, the department told Daily Voice. Responding officers said they located the body of a 56-year-old Latino man, whose identity they have not released. His cause of death is officially unknown, but police said they do not suspect foul play at this time. The investigation is ongoing, the department added. &…

by Mac Bullock

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

Lehigh Driver Crashes Following High-Speed Chase: State Police A high-speed police chase in Lehigh County came to a sudden stop when the fugitive crashed into a tractor trailer late on Sunday, Jan. 8, authorities say. State troopers patrolling Rt. 476 in South Whitehall Township clocked a black Honda Accord traveling at 103 mph and signaled for the driver to pull over at about 9:40 p.m., the agency said in a release. Police say the driver sped up to 125 mph and outran pursuing troopers for seven miles before authorities called off the chase for safety concerns. Two miles down the road, the driver lost control of the Honda and crashed into a…

by Mac Bullock

01/09/2023

Schools

Shapiro Nominates Montco Superintendent For State Education Secretary Governor-elect Joshua Shapiro has named Lower Merion School District Superintendent Dr. Khalid Mumin to head up the state's Education Department, the democrat announced on Twitter Monday, Jan. 9. I’m proud to nominate Dr. Khalid Mumin, Nancy Walker, and Neil Weaver to key cabinet posts in my Administration.I’m ready to work with them to create opportunities for our children, build an economy that works for everyone, and lead our Commonwealth forward.Let’s get started. pic.twitter.com/AHFHMxwP4L — Josh Shapiro (@JoshShapiroPA) January 9, 2023 Mumin called his nomination an "honor" and v…

by Mac Bullock

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

Head-On Crash Leaves Reading Passenger In Critical Condition A passenger in Reading was hospitalized following a serious head-on crash in the early morning hours on Sunday, Jan. 8, authorities told Daily Voice. The accident happened on Schuylkill Road between Avenue B and Lehigh Street at around 5:15 a.m., Reading police said. Firefighters removed an adult male passenger from the wreckage and took him to the hospital, where he was placed in critical condition, the department said. No other injuries were reported. The accident remains under investigation, officials added.

by Mac Bullock

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

'Must Have Thought It Was Free': Idle Van Stolen From Bucks Wawa, Cops Say He "must have thought it was free," authorities say. Police in Tullytown Borough are searching for the man who stole a running vehicle parked outside of the Wawa at 225 Levittown Parkway, sometime on Sunday, Jan. 8, the department said in a release. Investigators are asking Levittown area residents to keep an eye out for the stolen vehicle, a white 2004 Ford Econoline 250 van with a ladder rack, license plate number ZKK-9084. To submit a tip, call Officer Ramos of the Tullytown Borough Police Department at 215-945-0999, or email Iramos@tullytownpd.org. …

by Mac Bullock

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

Gunman Opens Fire In Philly's Center City: Reports Philadelphia police are investigating after a gunman opened fire in Center City early Monday, Jan. 9, multiple outlets report. Shots were reportedly fired near the intersection of 15th and Market Streets at around 8 a.m., reports indicate. A suspect was taken into custody at the scene, they added. Traffic was shut down for about an hour as police worked the scene. Police investigating a shooting that happened outside City Hall. 15th street back open now. I’ll have details for you as we get them.@NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/l5Vw4oRg0Z — Miguel Martinez-Valle (@MiguelMValle) Januar…

by Mac Bullock

01/09/2023

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