Suspect Held in New York Over Stroud Thefts
Gerard Allan Mollica faces felony charges in Pennsylvania for three alleged thefts totaling $1,749.31 from stores in Stroud Township.
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Financial Crime
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Former Insurance Adjuster Charged in Fraud Scheme
Pennsylvania authorities charged Glenn Johnson with defrauding his former employer out of nearly $1 million.
Drug Crime
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Pennsylvania Officials Charge Five in Drug Trafficking Case
The Attorney General's office alleges the group sold fentanyl, methamphetamine, and illegal firearms across four counties.
Accidents
Pennsylvania Governor Signs Dam Safety Signage Law
New legislation requires warning signs at all run-of-the-river dams to improve water safety across the state.
Law Enforcement
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State Police Win Forensic Science Leadership Award
The International Association of Chiefs of Police honored Pennsylvania State Police for its innovative use of Rapid DNA technology in criminal investigations.
Crime — General
Police Offer $5,000 Reward in 2002 Teen Deaths
Pennsylvania State Police are seeking information on the July 2002 deaths of two 15-year-old boys in Forward Township, Butler County.
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