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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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News

'KID Jail': PA Juvie Rife With Sex Misconduct, Verbal Abuse, Says AG A juvenile detention facility in Delaware County is under fire after a newly-released Grand Jury report alleged "systemic failure" that led to a "culture of unprofessionalism, violence, sexual misconduct and coverup." In the 200-page report released Tuesday, Dec. 13, investigators with the state Attorney General's Office claim staff at the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center (DCJDC) ran the facility as a "kid jail" that treated detained youths as criminals and fostered an institutional culture "intent on punishment, not reform." DCJDC first came under review in March 2021, when Dela…

by Mac Bullock

12/13/2022

Police & Fire

Lehigh-Area Drug Dealer Gets Life In Jail For 2000 Father's Day Shooting A one-time resident of the Lehigh Valley will spend the rest of his life in federal prison for killing a man at a Father's Day cookout more than 20 years ago, authorities announced. Ralph Berry, 55, was arrested in Bethlehem in 2020 and convicted at trial in September 2021, said the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Prosecutors say Berry was involved in selling and disturbing crack cocaine in the Bronx in 2000 when he ordered Frank Lopez, now 46, to shoot and kill a rival drug dealer near 751 East 161st Street on June 21. Caprice Jones, a by…

by Mac Bullock

12/13/2022

Schools

'Cis White Male' Comments Lead To Montco School Board Member's Resignation A school board member in Montgomery County resigned from her post Monday, Dec. 12 after her controversial comments in a board meeting made national headlines. In a meeting of the Upper Moreland School District board on Tuesday, Dec. 6 that was later uploaded to YouTube, member Jennifer Solot said she wouldn't back her colleague Greg D'Elia's bid for board director because she felt electing a "cis white male" would "send the wrong message." “I believe that Mr. D’Elia would make an excellent president,” said Solot, who was chairing the meeting as acting director before the members coul…

by Mac Bullock

12/13/2022

Obituaries

Morris County Dad Mike Kaschak Dies Suddenly, 30 Michael Anthony Kaschak, a beloved Netcong husband and father of two, died suddenly on Monday, Dec. 5, according to his obituary. He was 30. Loved ones said Mike worked as a heavy machinery operator, and cherished his time in the outdoors, especially riding quadrunners and camping with his family. Mike leaves behind a wife, Mary, sons Marco and Michael, parents John and Anita, and many siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends, his obit says. The family intends to set up a non-profit foundation in Mike's honor, "Kickin' It With Kaschak," which they say wi…

by Mac Bullock

12/13/2022

Police & Fire

Police Investigate Bomb Threat At Allentown Stadium Allentown police investigated a bomb threat against the PPL Center on Monday, Dec. 12, the department said in a statement. Authorities received the threat around 4:30 p.m. and took "precautionary measures" while detectives investigated, police said on Twitter. The threat was eventually determined to be "non-credible." Officials said the investigation had "resolved" and said there was no remaining threat to the public. The PPL Center at 701 Hamilton Street is an 8,500-seat arena that is home to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League, and also hosts concer…

by Mac Bullock

12/13/2022

Police & Fire

Knife Fight Breaks Out At Secaucus Froyo Shop A Secaucus man faces criminal charges after police say he pulled a knife during a fight at a frozen yogurt shop. Authorities were dispatched to CUPS Frozen Yogurt at 700 Plaza Drive just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, where officers arrested 34-year-old Gerald Rainey, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller told Daily Voice. Rainey was arraigned and booked at Hudson County Jail on charges of unlawful weapon possession, terroristic threats, and resisting arrest, authorities added. No injuries were reported.

by Mac Bullock

12/12/2022

News

Bucks Community Supports Daughter After Sellersville Mom's Mysterious Disappearance With her mother officially missing and her father in police custody, the Bucks County community is rallying around Emma Capaldi. As Daily Voice previously reported, Emma reported her mother, 55-year-old Elizabeth Capaldi, as missing on Oct. 12. She had last seen her mother two days earlier at the family home in Sellersville, police have said. Investigators worked the case for weeks before taking her husband Stephen Capaldi into custody for questioning on Dec. 9. Later that day, Bucks County officials found human remains near Philadelphia International Airport while investigating Capald…

by Mac Bullock

12/12/2022

Police & Fire

Massive Rowhouse Fire Displaces 20 In Philly, Say Fire Officials About 20 people are displaced following a massive blaze in northeast Philadelphia on the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 12. As many as 100 Philly firefighters were dispatched to the 4700 block of Salem Street in the city's Frankford section for a two-alarm fire affecting multiple rowhouses at about 12:30 p.m., officials said on Twitter. The fire was placed under control at 1:29 p.m. Preliminary information indicates at least five homes were damaged; some were vacant. No injuries have been reported but about 20 people have been displaced. pic.twitter.com/pmA7FOWcAD — Philadelphia Fire (@Phi…

by Mac Bullock

12/12/2022

Police & Fire

NJ Bank Robber 'Crazy Mike' Hid From Cops With Family's Help: Prosecutor An accused bank robber nicknamed "Crazy Mike" evaded police for nearly three months with the help of family members, according to officials. Michael Gaboff, 36, of Millstone, was arrested in connection with the robbery of a Franklin Township bank on Aug. 22, said Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald in a release Monday, Dec. 12. His parents, 66-year-old Alan Gaboff and 60-year-old Sharon Gaboff, and his brother, 23-year-old Jesse Gaboff, all of Millstone, were charged with hindering, McDonald noted. Investigators said Gaboff walked into the bank at about 2 p.m., dem…

by Mac Bullock

12/12/2022

Police & Fire

Allentown Woman, 81, Burns To Death Lighting Candles: Coroner An 81-year-old Allentown woman is dead after her clothes caught fire while lighting candles, authorities say. Dolores Fahrman was at home lighting candles just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11 when she accidentally lit her clothes, said Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio in a statement. Fahrman died after 46.5 percent of her body's surface area was burned, he added. The death has been ruled an accident, and remains under investigation by the Allentown Fire Department, the coroner said.

by Mac Bullock

12/12/2022

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