Pelham Man Admits Stealing Dead Neighbor’s Teacher Pension — And Pays Up $147K
A Westchester County man who stole nearly $142,000 in teacher pension benefits from his deceased neighbor's bank account for years after the man's death has pleaded guilty — and paid up even more in restitution. Pelham resident Danilo Pesce, 60, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny in…
Man charged in financial exploitation of elderly Cambria County resident
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A New York man faces felony charges after investigators say he exploited an elderly Cambria County resident for thousands of dollars. According to a criminal complaint, Thomas William Reddy, of Amityville, New York, is charged with felony financial exploitation of an older adult or care-dependent person. Police said Reddy and […]
Potential Pennsylvania legislation to prohibit pet financing
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Shoppers looking to give pets a fur-ever home could face new financial hurdles under proposed Pennsylvania legislation that would ban pet financing. In a memo circulated by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Berks/Montgomery), the proposed legislation would prohibit pet stores from offering financing options for those purchasing pets. Sen. Pennycuick explains in her memo […]
‘It’s clear they are under-vaccinated’: Amish under spotlight amid Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Making hay was more than a figure of speech last week at the New Holland auction house in Pennsylvania last week, where a ton of top quality hay bales were going for upwards of $400, up about 20% from last year. For members of the Lancaster settlement, a term used...
A Pennsylvania Healthcare Network Files for Chapter 11 Alongside 11 Affiliates
Redeemer Health, a Pennsylvania-based company, which serves as a Catholic healthcare system, has turned to bankruptcy protection. Court records have not specified the reasons that could have led to the filing. Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. A Chapter 11 filing...
Pennsylvania woman, North Carolina man charged with vandalizing Liberty Bell at Independence Park
Sean Gerlach of North Carolina and Dawn Hawa of Pennsylvania were charged with offenses involving Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Officials say both are accused of actions on May 16 at the Liberty Bell Center, including tampering, trespassing, and vandalism.
PSP warns of scam involving cell phone deliveries and home pickups
HAZLETON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Pennsylvania State Police Troop N is warning residents about a scam in which people posing as company representatives try to collect cell phones delivered to homes. In one version, someone who ordered a new phone receives a text claiming the wrong device was sent...
Ohio man splits $20,000 lottery prize with his grandma
An Ohio man is splitting a $20,000 lottery prize with his grandmother just one day after he collected a $500 prize from another game.
Stow gas station clerk opens fire after attempted robbers crash into store
An attempted robbery at a Circle K gas station along Steels Corners Road in Stow ended in gunfire and a smashed-up storefront.
Annual Ohio program opens to help residents stay warm this winter
OHIO — Ohio’s Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program (HEAP Winter Crisis Program) opened on Sunday, which helps eligible residents maintain utility service if they've been threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected, need to establish new service, need to pay to transfer service and more. The program will...
