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Mechanicsburg Counselor Asked Client For ‘Sexy’ Photos During Online Session: Police Mechanicsburg Counselor Asked Client For ‘Sexy’ Photos During Online Session: Police
Mechanicsburg Counselor Asked Client For ‘Sexy’ Photos During Online Session: Police A counselor accused of making sexual comments to a client during an online therapy session has been arrested, Lower Allen Township Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 26. Brian P. Daly, 70, of Mechanicsburg, was taken into custody on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, after a previously issued arrest warrant was served at the Lower Allen Township Police Department on Gettysburg Road in Camp Hill, according to authorities. The case began on Sept. 13, 2024, when officers were dispatched to investigate a report of possible harassment. A woman told officers she had sought counseling through an online compa…
College Basketball Tragedy: Player Killed In Shooting Remembered As 'Young, Bright, Gentle' College Basketball Tragedy: Player Killed In Shooting Remembered As 'Young, Bright, Gentle'
College Basketball Tragedy: Player Killed In Shooting Remembered As 'Young, Bright, Gentle' The college basketball world is mourning the loss of a 20-year-old player who died shortly after being shot in a senseless act of violence. Andre Bell, a 20-year-old forward at Fisk University in Nashville, was shot in the city on Sunday, Jan. 11, around 8 p.m. on I-65 North near the I-40 interchange as Bell drove his white Nissan Sentra back to campus with two friends.  Metro Nashville Police said a dark-colored sedan pulled up alongside Bell’s car in the left lane and someone inside opened fire, striking Bell in the head. Bell’s car then spun into traffic and collided with a pic…
Bus Driver Killed In Incident At Arlington District Garage ID'd By Superintendent Bus Driver Killed In Incident At Arlington District Garage ID'd By Superintendent
Bus Driver Killed In Incident At Arlington District Garage ID'd By Superintendent School officials have identified a longtime bus driver who was killed in a tragic incident at the district’s garage earlier this month.  Arlington Central School District Superintendent Phil Benante confirmed in a letter sent to families on Monday, Dec. 22, that the employee was Wayne Girard, a school bus driver who had worked for the district since 2017.  The fatal incident occurred early Friday morning, Dec. 19, at the district’s transportation facility on Dutchess Turnpike, as drivers were preparing to begin their daily routes. No students were on board at the time, and no…
10 Hospitalized After School Bus Crash In Burlington County: Police 10 Hospitalized After School Bus Crash In Burlington County: Police
10 Hospitalized After School Bus Crash In Burlington County: Police Ten people were hospitalized after after a collision between a school bus and a vehicle in Moorestown on Tuesday, Dec. 16, authorities said. At 3:15 p.m., the crash between a passenger vehicle and school bus at the intersection of Hartford Road and Borton Landing Road, Moorestown police said. Six students, the bus driver and three occupants of the passenger vehicle were transported to area hospitals for further evaluation, police said. The injuries appear to be minor, police said. The remaining students on the bus were safely transported to a nearby school, where they were reunified with …
Rare Bacterial Meningitis Kills PA HS Student, Here's What To Know Rare Bacterial Meningitis Kills PA HS Student, Here's What To Know
Rare Bacterial Meningitis Kills PA HS Student, Here's What To Know An 18-year-old Neshaminy High School senior has died after suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, according to the Bucks County Health Department and the school district. Ryan Duffy became ill late last week and was admitted to a nearby hospital, where he was treated in the ICU, officials said on Tuesday, Oct. 15. He was later diagnosed with Streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis, a type not typically considered contagious in school settings. Principal Stephen Garstka said Duffy’s family gave permission for the district to share details of his illness and death. “We hold the family in our …
Support Offered To Kipona Festival Victims, Witnesses: PCCD Support Offered To Kipona Festival Victims, Witnesses: PCCD
Support Offered To Kipona Festival Victims, Witnesses: Pccd Victims and witnesses of the tragic Kipona Festival crash are now eligible for assistance and benefits through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and the Dauphin County Victim/Witness Assistance Program, officials announced on Friday, Sept. 5. The Commonwealth’s Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) has determined that, along with those who were physically injured, anyone who witnessed the minivan drive through the festival crowd on Front Street between the 100 block of State Street and the pedestrian bridge to City Island on Monday, Sept. 1, may be considered dire…
2-Year-Old Boy Dies After Choking At New Britain YWCA Daycare 2-Year-Old Boy Dies After Choking At New Britain YWCA Daycare
2-Year-Old Boy Dies After Choking At New Britain YWCA Daycare A 2-year-old boy has died following what a Connecticut mayor described as a “tragic accident,” after he choked on food at a YWCA daycare. Administrators at New Britain YWCA called 911 around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, for reports of a toddler choking. New Britain police, firefighters, and EMS responded to the call, a city spokesperson said.  New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart identified the boy as Saunit and his mother as Shamyra Cooke. Cooke told WFSB the daycare contacted her a few hours after drop-off to say her son had choked on a piece of food but would be OK. However, she told repo…
Dover Dad Who Beat Dog To Death With Bat Sentenced After Teen Daughter Called Police Dover Dad Who Beat Dog To Death With Bat Sentenced After Teen Daughter Called Police
Dover Dad Who Beat Dog To Death With Bat Sentenced After Teen Daughter Called Police A York County man has been sentenced to state prison for beating his family dog to death with a baseball bat — an attack witnessed by his teenage daughter, who later turned him in to police, District Attorney Tim Barker announced on Tuesday, July 2. Aston Aguilera, 39, of Dover, pleaded guilty to felony aggravated cruelty to animals before York County Judge Clyde W. Vedder on Monday, April 14, according to court documents. On Tuesday, July 1, he was sentenced to serve two to four years in a state correctional facility, court records show. The violent incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on We…
Teen Among 4 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Addiction Counselor Found In Albany Woods Teen Among 4 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Addiction Counselor Found In Albany Woods
Teen Among 4 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Addiction Counselor Found In Albany Woods Several people, including a teenager, have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man whose body was found in a wooded area of Albany earlier this year. Jamier Allen, of Albany, was discovered dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the Second Avenue neighborhood near Boenau Street around 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, as Daily Voice previously reported. Investigators now say Allen’s death is linked to a car fire reported four days earlier, on Saturday, March 22, near Delaware and Eagle streets. On Friday, June 13, Albany Police revealed that the following suspects …
9-Year-Old Girl Airlifted After Being Attacked By Shark At Florida Beach 9-Year-Old Girl Airlifted After Being Attacked By Shark At Florida Beach
9-Year-Old Girl Airlifted After Being Attacked By Shark At Florida Beach A 9-year-old girl lost much of her right hand after being attacked by a shark on a Florida beach. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon, June 11, off the coast of Boca Grande on Florida's Gulf Coast. The child, who was snorkeling at the time of the incident, underwent hours-long surgery at a Tampa hospital after being airlifted and surgeons were able to put her hand back together, according to ABC Gulf Coast. The girl's family confirmed her identity as Leah Lendel. A GoFundMe dedicated to her medical expenses has raised over $30,000. "While we are beyond grateful that Leah survived, t…
Principal Out At Glen Ridge School After Lawsuit Alleges Sex Abuse Coverup Principal Out At Glen Ridge School After Lawsuit Alleges Sex Abuse Coverup
Principal Out At Glen Ridge School After Lawsuit Alleges Sex Abuse Coverup The principal and assistant principal at an Essex County elementary school have been placed on leave after a lawsuit alleges a teacher sexually harassed an 11-year-old girl for more than three years. In a letter to parents, Glen Ridge School District Superintendent Kyle Arlington said Ridgewood Avenue School Principal Michael Donovan and Assistant Principal Jonathan Heitmann have been placed on leave "until further notice." An attorney filed a notice of complaint last week against administrators alleging a teacher, Gerald White, groomed a student over a period of four years. White, who had …
Sparta Middle School Football Player Daniel Bachkaz Dies After Cancer Battle Sparta Middle School Football Player Daniel Bachkaz Dies After Cancer Battle
Sparta Middle School Football Player Daniel Bachkaz Dies After Cancer Battle The Sparta community is mourning the loss of middle school student Daniel Bachkhaz, who passed away Friday evening, April 4, following a brave fight with cancer, Superintendent Dr. Matthew Beck confirmed in a letter shared with parents. "The entire school community will keep the Bachkhaz family in our hearts and thoughts during this difficult time," Beck said. Daniel's father confirmed the tragic passing of his "best friend and son" on social media. The young football player's cancer journey began in 2022, when a GoFundMe launched for the family revealed that he had been diagnosed with an …
Half-Sister Of Man Held Captive 20 Years In Waterbury Speaks Out: 'I'm Disgusted' Half-Sister Of Man Held Captive 20 Years In Waterbury Speaks Out: 'I'm Disgusted'
Half-Sister Of Man Held Captive 20 Years In Waterbury Speaks Out: 'I'm Disgusted' The half-sister of a 32-year-old man who was imprisoned in a Connecticut home for two decades is speaking out against the stepmother who allegedly held him captive. "I have no kind words. I’m disgusted, I’m disappointed. How could you be such a monster?" she said on the "Chaz and AJ in the Morning" show. "How could you do that to a child?” Heather Tessman told WPLR's radio hosts that she had spent her adult life looking for her half-brother but couldn't find him. She was horrified when she saw reports last week of the hell he had endured while hidden away inside a home on Blake Street in Wa…
Waterbury Rallies To Give Man Imprisoned For 20 Years 'Second Chance' Waterbury Rallies To Give Man Imprisoned For 20 Years 'Second Chance'
Waterbury Rallies To Give Man Imprisoned For 20 Years 'Second Chance' A fundraiser for the 32-year-old Connecticut man who police say was held hostage for two decades in a tiny room has found support from across the globe. The GoFundMe for the unnamed man has raised more than $95,000 as of Tuesday, March 18, with many donors offering words of encouragement to him and condemning his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, who is accused of keeping him in that room. Related: Hear Kimberly Sullivan Beg For Help In 911 Call After Imprisoned Stepson Sets Fire To Waterbury Home Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, a nonprofit that helps victims of domestic violence, is organ…
Bankbridge High Schooler Mason Gerber Dies: 'Tremendously Painful News' Bankbridge High Schooler Mason Gerber Dies: 'Tremendously Painful News'
Bankbridge High Schooler Mason Gerber Dies: 'Tremendously Painful News' Mason Gerber, a student at Bankbridge Regional High School died in the hospital on Sunday, Feb. 2, Gloucester County Special Services School District Superintendent James Dundee announced. "Mason has been a lifelong member of our school family, touching the hearts of so many students and staff throughout the years," Dundee said. "His presence brought joy, kindness, and warmth, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him." Rest Easy Mason Gerber a big loss to the bankbridge and the special Olympics communities Posted by John Remsing on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Out of respec…
DUI, Unlicensed Driver Kills Maryland Hockey Coach, Dad David Funk: 'Unimaginable' DUI, Unlicensed Driver Kills Maryland Hockey Coach, Dad David Funk: 'Unimaginable'
DUI, Unlicensed Driver Kills Maryland Hockey Coach, Dad David Funk: 'Unimaginable' Maryland hockey coach and father of five David Funk was killed by an uninsured, unlicensed, and intoxicated driver in Delaware on Tuesday, Jan 21, authorities confirmed. State police say 28-year-old Fidel Villatoro-Martinez ran a red light and struck Funk, 51, around 10:40 p.m. Funk was hospitalized, as was his 16-year-old passenger, identified in a campaign for his family as his son, David Jr. Funk died the following day, police said. Villatoro-Martinez has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, driving without a license, failure to stop, DUI, and more, police said. daryus cash…
9-Year-Old Elementary Student Dies After Tragic Accident At Bristol Home 9-Year-Old Elementary Student Dies After Tragic Accident At Bristol Home
9-Year-Old Elementary Student Dies After Tragic Accident At Bristol Home The Bristol Township School District is mourning the loss of 9-year-old Lex Heinisch, a Mill Creek Elementary School fourth grader, who died in a tragic accident at his Croydon home on Tuesday night, Jan. 21 the school announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. Lex Heinisch, remembered as a passionate and joyful child, had been a student at Mill Creek since kindergarten. Known for his love of soccer, Metallica, playing guitar, and Squid Games, Lex poured his heart into everything he did, touching the lives of many in the community. "It is with profound sadness that I share that one of our students d…
PA Youth Pastor Who Called Victim 'Child Bride' Caught In Philippines, Pleads Guilty PA Youth Pastor Who Called Victim 'Child Bride' Caught In Philippines, Pleads Guilty
PA Youth Pastor Who Called Victim 'Child Bride' Caught In Philippines, Pleads Guilty A former youth pastor from Bradford County who fled halfway around the world has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a child decades ago in a bizarre 'child bride' situation, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Saturday, Jan. 18. Robert David Fenton, 55, admitted to aggravated indecent assault and statutory sexual assault in connection with the abuse, which occurred while he was serving as a youth pastor at Abide in the Vine church between 1996 and 1998, starting when the victim was just 14 years old, according to the attorney general. “This trusted mentor figure use…
New Canaan Teacher Dies Unexpectedly, Middle School Says New Canaan Teacher Dies Unexpectedly, Middle School Says
New Canaan Teacher Dies Unexpectedly, Middle School Says A Connecticut middle school art teacher died unexpectedly over the weekend, school authorities announced to the community.  Saxe Middle School Teacher Alyssa Iwanski died this weekend, Bryan D. Luizzi, Superintendent of New Canaan Public Schools said in an email to parents on Sunday, Jan. 12.  He did not disclose when or how Iwarnski died. It's unclear how long she worked at the New Canaan middle school.  It is with deep sadness that I share the unexpected passing of one of our teachers, Saxe Art Teacher Alyssa Iwanski, over the weekend. We do not have additio…
Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia
Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia What started as an exciting hunting trip for a pair of best friends in Virginia ended in tragedy when the two were involved in a head-on crash that left one dead and one with critical injuries. Dylan Lester, 28, is facing a lengthy recovery after being involved in an early morning crash on Saturday, Nov. 16, that claimed the life of his best friend, 25-year-old Manassas resident Patrick Ledoux.  I find myself at a loss for words. Today heaven received an angel. Patrick was in a car wreck this morning and was... Posted by Jacqueline Robinson LeDoux on Saturday, November 16, 202…
Therapist Steals Thousands From Children's Counseling Business In Westbury, Police Say Therapist Steals Thousands From Children's Counseling Business In Westbury, Police Say
Therapist Steals Thousands From Children's Counseling Business In Westbury, Police Say A licensed therapist is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a children’s counseling business on Long Island. Kimberly Clarke, age 44, of Valley Stream, was arrested on suspicion of grand larceny and related charges on Thursday, Nov. 14. Nassau County Police said Clarke, a former special instructions therapist at Family of Kidz in Westbury, billed the business for 52 therapy sessions that were never performed. In doing so, she forged five parent’s signatures a total of 52 times on official Nassau County documents, causing a loss of $2,886, police said. Clarke is charged with g…
Wethersfield Firefighter Killed In ATV Crash ID'd: 'Words Can't Express Magnitude Of This Loss' Wethersfield Firefighter Killed In ATV Crash ID'd: 'Words Can't Express Magnitude Of This Loss'
Wethersfield Firefighter Killed In ATV Crash ID'd: 'Words Can't Express Magnitude Of This Loss' A Connecticut firefighter who was killed when the ATV he was on rolled over while battling a blaze has been identified as a grandfather and former member of the Hartford Fire Department.  Robert "Sharky" Sharkevich Sr., age 66, was working as a member of the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, Oct. 22, fighting a brush fire that had spread to more than 90 acres on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin, Meriden Police said.  Sharkevich and three other firefighters were in Meriden on the southern edge of the blaze, riding a firefighting ATV that flipped around 5:30 p.m.…
St. Joe's Student Critical After Pedestrian Crash: Reports St. Joe's Student Critical After Pedestrian Crash: Reports
St. Joe's Student Critical After Pedestrian Crash: Reports A St. Joseph's University student was listed in critical condition after a pedestrian crash on Monday night, Sept. 23, according to multiple news reports. A motorist struck the unidentified student along City Avenue shortly before 8 p.m., Lower Merion Township police and the university told NBC Philadelphia. The victim was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition, the university said in an email sent to the campus community, the outlet said. The windshield of the SUV was shattered on the driver's side, NBC added. The person in the car stayed at the scene, police told 6abc News…
New Fatal Crash Update: 17-Year-Old Victim From Minisink Valley HS ID'd, Driver Charged New Fatal Crash Update: 17-Year-Old Victim From Minisink Valley HS ID'd, Driver Charged
New Fatal Crash Update: 17-Year-Old Victim From Minisink Valley HS ID'd, Driver Charged New York State Police have identified the high school student killed in a crash and charged the driver of the vehicle. The crash occurred in Sullivan County around 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, on Route 17 West in Mamakating. The student killed, and the passengers attended Minisink Valley High School in Orange County, according to the district's superintendent Brian C. Monahan.  Original report - Minisink Valley High School Student Killed, 3 Injured During Crash In Region According to New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 …
Suffield 9th-Grader Killed In Head-On Crash Suffield 9th-Grader Killed In Head-On Crash
Suffield 9th-Grader Killed In Head-On Crash A Connecticut ninth-grade student was killed after crashing his dirt bike into another vehicle. The incident occurred in Hartford County around 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, in Suffield in the area of Cooper Hill Road at Woods Hollow Road. According to Capt. Robert Palmer of the Suffield Police, an initial investigation found that Carter Jones, age unknown, of Suffield, was traveling south on Copper Hill Road on a dirt bike approaching Woods Hollow Road.  A sedan was traveling northbound on Copper Hill approaching Woods Hollow, and the two vehicles collided head-on in the…
PA 18-Year-Old ID'd After Drowning In Susquehanna River: Authorities PA 18-Year-Old ID'd After Drowning In Susquehanna River: Authorities
PA 18-Year-Old ID'd After Drowning In Susquehanna River: Authorities An 18-year-old man drowned in the Susquehanna River on Saturday, police announced on June 23.  The incident began when Gavin Frey of Howard, PA was swimming with a 22-year-old friend in the Susquehanna River between the City Beach and Riverview Park around 4:45 p.m. on June 22, Lock Haven City Police explain and he was later identified by the Clinton County Coroner Zach Hanna. The police and local fire and EMS were called to a water rescue "for two males who had been swimming and began yelling for help," as stated in the police release.  The 22-year-old man was rescued by a pri…
New Update: Fox Lane HS Senior Killed In Crash Had 'Infectious Enthusiasm For Life' New Update: Fox Lane HS Senior Killed In Crash Had 'Infectious Enthusiasm For Life'
New Update: Fox Lane HS Senior Killed In Crash Had 'Infectious Enthusiasm For Life' A high school senior from Northern Westchester who was killed in a crash only two days before graduation is being remembered for his success as a soccer player and his desire to serve his country. Fox Lane High School senior Joshua Martinez Arana, age 18, was killed following a crash in Bedford Hills on Tuesday, June 18, just two days before the school's graduation ceremony.  Earlier Report - Fox Lane High School Senior Killed In Crash Days Before Graduation On the day of the crash, a car occupied by Arana and his friend another Fox Lane High School senior, cr…
Western Mass Man With History Of Sending Explicit Messages To Children Gets 5 Years In Prison Western Mass Man With History Of Sending Explicit Messages To Children Gets 5 Years In Prison
Western Mass Man With History Of Sending Explicit Messages To Children Gets 5 Years In Prison A Berkshire County man with a history of sexually exploiting children has admitted to filming an 11-year-old in the nude on a social media app, authorities said.  Tom Nelson, 38, of Williamstown, pleaded guilty to posing/exhibiting a child in the nude, posing/exhibiting a child in a sexual act, and dissemination of matter harmful to minors — his second offense, the Berkshire County. District Attorney said.  The prosecutor requested a 10-year prison sentence for the three charges, but the judge sentenced him to 5 years behind bars.  Berkshire County DA Timothy J. Shugrue…
Bergen Grade Schoolers Accused Of Sodomizing Boy With Sex Toy Bergen Grade Schoolers Accused Of Sodomizing Boy With Sex Toy
Bergen Grade Schoolers Accused Of Sodomizing Boy With Sex Toy A group of young boys from Old Tappan are accused of sodomizing another with a sex toy. According to multiple parents, the 8th graders pooled their money to buy the penis-shaped sex aid from a popular gift company. One apparently turned it on another at a local residence while at least two others helped with the horrific assault, they said. Video of the penetration and what the parents said was an equally disgusting subsequent act was apparently recorded and shared. It wasn't immediately clear what physical injuries the victim may have suffered or what medical treatment was needed.  …
17-Year-Old CT HS Student Killed, 2 Critical Following 3-Vehicle Crash 17-Year-Old CT HS Student Killed, 2 Critical Following 3-Vehicle Crash
17-Year-Old CT HS Student Killed, 2 Critical Following 3-Vehicle Crash A 17-year-old high school student was killed and two others were critically injured during a three-car crash in Connecticut. The incident took place in Litchfield County around 2:20 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22 in New Milford on Danbury Road (Route 7) in front of Italia Mia restaurant. An investigation found that a 2006 Infiniti G35 was traveling north on Route 7 in the right lane and a 2022 Hyundai Tucson was attempting to turn left into Italia Mia from the left southbound lane, said Lt. Lee Grabner of the New Milford Police. The Tucson and the G35 collided and the G35 then col…
'Tragic Accident': Boy, 7, Killed In Upper-Floor Fall From Fort Lee High-Rise 'Tragic Accident': Boy, 7, Killed In Upper-Floor Fall From Fort Lee High-Rise
'Tragic Accident': Boy, 7, Killed In Upper-Floor Fall From Fort Lee High-Rise UPDATE: The death of a 7-year-old boy who plunged from an upper-floor balcony of a Fort Lee high-rise was "the result of a tragic accident," Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. It was around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, when the boy fell from the 21st floor of the Hampshire House on Anderson Avenue at Whiteman Street, multiple sources told Daily Voice. The child was pronounced dead at Hackensack University Medical Center, they said. "The circumstances surrounding the death...were the result of a tragic accident and no criminal activity was involved," Musella said Thursday follow…