Pennsylvania

Stay Informed: Pennsylvania Police and Transportation Department Highlight Safety Laws for Bicycles, Motorcycles, Pedestrians, Work Zones, and Emergency Responders

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Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) are reminding motorists about the importance of safety laws regarding bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, work zones, and emergency responders during Highway Safety Law Awareness Week, which takes place from February 18 to 24. During an interview on “The Spark,” Trooper Megan Frazer, Public Information Officer with Troop H of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Fritzi Schreffler, Safety Press Officer with PennDOT, emphasized the need for motorists to be aware of and abide by these laws to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of … Read more

Suspended Pennsylvania Judge Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Shooting Ex-Boyfriend

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – A suspended magistrate judge in Pennsylvania is facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault after allegedly shooting her ex-boyfriend in the head and attempting to deceive him into believing that he shot himself. Magisterial District Judge Sonya McKnight, 57, reportedly shot Michael McCoy at his home on February 10 after he attempted to end their year-long relationship. McKnight’s arrest comes after a 911 call she made, where she claimed her boyfriend was unable to see. According to reports, McCoy had made numerous attempts to end the relationship prior to the incident. … Read more

Pennsylvania Judge Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Shooting Ex-Boyfriend While He Slept

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – A judge in Pennsylvania is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder and aggravated assault after allegedly shooting her ex-boyfriend in the head while he slept. The incident occurred on February 9 at a home in Harrisburg, according to a case affidavit. The victim, Michael McCoy, had attempted to end his one-year relationship with Magisterial District Judge Sonya McKnight. McCoy had made multiple attempts to get McKnight to move out following the end of their relationship. On the night of the incident, he returned home from a restaurant and informed McKnight that he … Read more

Convicted Murderer’s Daring Escape and Crime Spree: Pennsylvania Prosecutors Move Forward with Charges

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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. – A district judge in Pennsylvania has determined that there is enough evidence to proceed with escape and other charges against Danilo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who was captured last year after being on the run for two weeks. The judge’s decision means that the charges, which include burglary, trespassing, and car theft, will be brought to county court for trial. Cavalcante’s escape from the Chester County Prison last August was captured on video, showing him scaling a wall, climbing over razor wire, and jumping from a roof. During the extensive manhunt … Read more