Pennsylvania State Police

An illegal immigrant truck driver, Michael Bon, was charged in the death of Pennsylvania State Police trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., who died after a crash involving a semi-truck. Bon, a Haitian national, remained in the U.S. past his ordered departure and held a non-domiciled commercial driver's license, prompting renewed scrutiny of CDL rules under the Trump administration.

A Pennsylvania state trooper was killed during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 81 when a semi truck veered off the highway, striking his patrol unit and the vehicle he was inspecting. The driver of the semi truck faces charges including vehicular homicide and manslaughter.

A Pennsylvania state trooper was killed during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 81 when a semi truck veered off the highway, striking his patrol unit and igniting fires. The driver of the semi truck faces charges including vehicular homicide and manslaughter.

A state trooper was killed during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania when a semi-truck veered off the highway and collided with his patrol unit. The driver of the semi-truck faces charges including vehicular homicide and manslaughter.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday approved a $1.1 million settlement for security upgrades at Governor Josh Shapiro’s private residence following an arson attack on the official Governor’s Residence. The approval resolved a dispute over state funding use, with the AG emphasizing it would not set a precedent and urging lawmakers to update laws for public official safety.

The Shapiro administration is preparing for thousands of summer visitors to Pennsylvania, including events like the FIFA World Cup 2026 and America250 celebrations. State agencies have outlined safety measures and allocated $50 million in funding for security and infrastructure, with $10 million directed to Philadelphia.

Police in Pennsylvania can now issue $50 tickets to distracted drivers using handheld devices, starting Friday under Paul Miller’s Law, which prohibits such use while driving or stopped. The law, signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2024, includes a $50 fine plus court costs and allows hands-free technology use. Enforcement coincides with a state campaign targeting impaired drivers, funded by a $6.7 million grant.

A second suspect, Jack Pletz, surrendered to authorities after an explosive device was set off near a Lehigh Valley polling place. His father, Matthew Pletz, was already in custody. No injuries were reported, and the incident was not linked to the primary elections.

An explosive device detonated near a polling station in Pennsylvania during the primary race, but no one was injured and voting remained open. The incident is being investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police. The polling station continued to operate normally.

Pennsylvania State Police admitted a failure to notify lawmakers about threats from a Lebanon County man who posted plans to shoot them. The agency is implementing changes, including a new Political Violence Threat Unit, to address communication gaps in future cases. Adam George Berryhill was arrested and charged with making terroristic threats.

A female burglar broke into a Philadelphia home and paid the ultimate price, the homeowner was licensed to carry a firearm. The incident resulted in the death of the burglar. This event highlights the importance of self-defense and gun laws.

Bryan Kohberger's mother, Maryann Kohberger, insisted to FBI agents during a 2022 interview that her son was 'my angel' and that police had made a 'really, really bad mistake' after his arrest for allegedly stabbing four University of Idaho students. The interview, detailed in Christopher Whitcomb's book 'Broken Plea,' revealed contradictions between her claims and allegations from Kohberger's peers at Washington State University.

Ryan Hosso, 26, shot and killed his wife Madeline Spatafore, 25, before committing suicide in Pennsylvania. The couple, high school sweethearts who married in September 2024, had no known motive for the crime, which authorities described as a murder-suicide.

Jessica Hilliard, a 34-year-old mother of three, was fatally shot while attempting to protect another woman during a confrontation outside a bar in Parks Township, Pennsylvania. The suspect, David Dunmire, opened fire in the parking lot, wounding three others before being taken into custody.

Arissa Ward, a Pennsylvania mother previously convicted of accidentally killing her infant son while high, was arrested for allegedly endangering a 2-year-old she was babysitting. The child was found wandering shoeless in the middle of a road after Ward fell asleep, leaving the door unlocked and unattended.

A mother and six children aged 3 to 11 were killed in an explosion and fire at a home in central Pennsylvania. Firefighters confirmed seven people were trapped but could not rescue them due to the building being engulfed in flames. The victims were identified as Sarah Stolzfus, 34, and her six children.

A mother and her six children died in a house explosion and fire in Central Pennsylvania on Sunday morning, according to state police. The incident occurred at their home, resulting in multiple fatalities.

A Pennsylvania state police corporal pleaded guilty to creating over 3,000 AI-generated pornographic deepfakes using stolen driver's license photos and state databases. The crimes included accessing co-workers' personal items, possessing illegal weapons, and storing child sexual abuse material on state devices.