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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 9, 2019

Philadelphia Officer Reportedly Kills Wife, Self

An officer with the Philadelphia Police Department reportedly killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself on Monday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 3, 2019

Two Pennsylvania Agencies Merge to Form Regional Department

The merger of the Cheswick Borough and Springdale Township’s police departments in Pennsylvania will create the Allegheny Valley Regional Police Department—the first such merger in that state in nearly a half decade.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 28, 2019

Lake Assault Boats to Build Versatile Patrol and Emergency Response Craft for PA Unit

The City of Pittsburgh (PA) River Rescue Unit has selected Lake Assault Boats to construct a 30-foot EMS river rescue vessel. "This new rescue vessel will respond to just about any emergency – from a medical situation on a river cruise ship, to a SWAT team's mission or a fire on a fishing boat," said Division Chief Raymond S. Everitt.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 24, 2019

Philadelphia Police Union Says Any Firings Over Facebook Posts "Out of Bounds"

Vice President John McGrody of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 said, "I don't believe any Facebook posts merit firing, based on discipline that’s been handed out through the years."

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 20, 2019

More than 70 Philadelphia Officers Placed on Desk Duty Following Facebook Posts

More than 70 officers with the Philadelphia Police Department have been placed on desk duty while the agency conducts an internal investigation into hundreds of officers' social media posts.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 19, 2019

Pennsylvania Police Chief Dies Suddenly

Police Chief Steven Hillias of the Perkasie Borough Police Department died suddenly on Sunday. The Lehigh Valley Coroner's office said Hillias died of natural causes.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 13, 2019

First-Grade Girl Holds Fundraisers for Police Department to Get K-9

A little girl who just finished first grade at Highlands Elementary School in Harrison Township, PA, is aiming to raise $10,000 for her police department through things like lemonade stands, car washes, and cookie sales.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 28, 2019

Pennsylvania Officer Awarded Congressional Badge of Bravery

Senator Pat Toomey will host a ceremony Wednesday in Harrisburg to present Officer Chad McGowan with this honor given to law enforcement officers for exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 22, 2019

Pennsylvania Trooper Dies of Medical Event

Trooper Donald Brackett was reportedly found unresponsive next to his patrol vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 15, 2019

Pennsylvania Officer Saves Life of Newborn Baby on Mother's Day

An officer with the Millvale (PA) Police Department assisted in saving the life of a newborn baby boy at a local gas station on Mother's Day.

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