Crime & Safety
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City health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Philadelphia
The possible Philadelphia exposures come as Pennsylvania is experiencing the worst measles outbreak in the country.
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Software breach affects three Pa. courts and Environmental Hearing Board
A division of Thomson Reuters said it detected unauthorized activity involving its C-Track case management system June 30.
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What we know about racist flyer posted in York after Jackson St. melee
York-area elected officials, organizations and pastors quickly mobilized in solidarity this weekend after a racist flyer appeared urging violence in response to last week’s melee near the York College campus.
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‘I don’t think I’m coming home.’ York County officer’s long road to recovery
York County Sheriff Lt. Dave Godfrey was shot seven times on the afternoon of Sept. 17 last year in rural North Codorus Township when searching for a suspect. Three officers were killed during the incident.
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Judge refers Philadelphia district attorney to federal prosecutors for investigation
In a memorandum referring the matter for “investigation and other appropriate action” the judge said “troubling” activity by Larry Krasner and Matthew Stiegler was uncovered during recent evidentiary hearings into how the DA’s office handled a case.
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2 more measles-associated deaths confirmed in Pennsylvania
Both victims, an 18-year-old Mifflin County resident and a 40-year-old Jefferson County woman, were unvaccinated, according to state health officials.
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Jerry Sandusky’s lawyers want to put off accuser’s recantation hearing in a bid for a new trial
The hearing was scheduled for Sept. 8 in the latest bid by Sandusky’s lawyers to secure a new trial for him.
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Pike County sending more inmates to Wayne due to bigger ICE contract
The correctional facility in Blooming Grove Township has a capacity of 375. The ICE contract reserves room for 285 detainees, leaving 90 beds for county inmates. Previously, 100 beds were reserved for ICE.
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Pennsylvania police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of college student
Police body camera video reviewed by investigators shows the officer yelled “Drop to the ground,” then “Stop or I’ll… .” Before he finished the sentence, he fired two shots at the man who was unarmed and had his hands in the air.
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Phishing scam is targeting ‘MyChart’ patient portal users
Scammers are impersonating MyChart by sending emails or text messages that offer patients a chance to claim a reward in the form of a “MyChart Medicare Kit.”
