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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Authorities in Kennett Square are actively searching for a man accused of assaulting a pregnant woman during an alleged domestic violence incident earlier this week.
Pregnant Woman Allegedly Attacked in Horrific Assault – Police Urgently Hunt for Suspect Read More
LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), alongside local victim service providers, recently emphasized the critical role of the Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) in supporting …
Pennsylvania’s $9M Lifeline for Crime Victims Pledges Hope and Urgent Relief Read More
EXTON, PA — The West Whiteland Township Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a man accused of multiple offenses in connection with an alleged home invasion that involved …
Do You Recognize This Man? Police Seek Help in Home Invasion Case Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — The West Chester Borough Police Department has arrested 28-year-old Elijah Dennis-White, of West Chester, on a warrant issued by the Parkesburg Borough Police Department. The warrant pertains …
Man Arrested on Domestic Assault and Child Endangerment Allegations in Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is leading a seismic shift in public safety and justice under Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration. Over the past two years, …
Over $600 Million in Grants Fuel Safer, Stronger Pennsylvania Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro authorized a series of legislative measures into law on Monday, signing seven bills that address a range of significant topics, from memorializing fallen heroes to …
Governor Shapiro Tackles Big Issues with Seven New Laws—From Honoring Heroes to Protecting Motorcyclists Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has signed into law Act 146 of 2024, a bipartisan measure that amends the state’s Protection from Abuse Act to safeguard pets threatened in …
Landmark Legislation Expands Protections for Pets in Pennsylvania Domestic Violence Cases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Pennsylvania jury this week found Christopher Rowe, 50, of Cambria County, guilty of first-degree murder in the 2016 death of his former girlfriend, Kaylene Roedel. The …
Jealous Rage Ends in Murder: Pennsylvania Man Guilty of Killing Ex-Girlfriend Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant legislative achievement, Pennsylvania lawmakers recently approved HB1210, a pioneering bill that enables the inclusion of companion animals in “Protection From Abuse” orders. This groundbreaking …
Paws of Justice: Pennsylvania’s New Bill Shields Pets from Abuse and Empowers Survivors Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers convened at the state Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for House Bill 1210, a bipartisan initiative poised to expand protections for victims of domestic violence …
Legislation Aims to Safeguard Pets and Victims in Domestic Violence Cases Read More