Pennsylvania residents are probably aware that it is illegal for someone under the age of 21 to purchase or consume alcohol. Pennsylvania State Police have recently made three arrests as a result of a party where several minors were drinking.The party allegedly took...
What may start as a simple traffic violation can result in drug charges if the police have probable cause to make such an arrest. However, prosecutors still have the burden of proving all elements of a case beyond a reasonable doubt before a conviction can be made.A...
A Pennsylvania resident recently reported to police that he had been assaulted and carjacked. The 33-year-old man reported that three bearded males approached him in the South side of Easton. One of the males was allegedly armed with a gun. The police were able to...
When police responded to a call about three large dogs left in a car with insufficient ventilation, they discovered a lot more. The dogs were seized by Fayette County SPCA and police conducted a routine search of the vehicle. While searching the vehicle police found...
A Pennsylvania resident recently reported to police that he had been assaulted and carjacked. The 33-year-old man reported that three bearded males approached him in the South side of Easton. One of the males was allegedly armed with a gun. The police were able to...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) released a new report, which states that alcohol related car accidents are down. The PennDot report indicates that in 2012 there were 12,000 DUI crashes in Pennsylvania. This is down from 2002 when there were...
When a teenager is charged with a crime, it can be a particularly alarming situation for the accused and their family. Recently, a 13-year-old Pennsylvania boy was charged on several counts for a crime spree he allegedly went on in search of illegal drugs. The young...
Judges often face the task of sentencing those who commit drug offenses. A Washington county judge, however, is now facing drug charges of his own. The judge retired last July from a special drug treatment court while an investigation into his unusual practice of...
College students find themselves in many unique situations during their years in institutions of higher learning. Recently, one student made headlines in relation to a very strange set of events. An allegedly intoxicated student was recently left in a wheelchair in...
It's a common occurrence in Philadelphia and other parts of the country for serious drug charges to come out of a routine traffic stop. If occupants have illegal drugs in the car, they could be facing the heavy penalties that come with drug charges.Police said they...