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local1 month ago•19 min saved

Allen Township community shaken as off-duty Philly cop faces homicide charge in domestic shooting

An off-duty Philadelphia police officer, Kenroy Cummings, is charged with criminal homicide and fleeing to elude after a fatal domestic shooting in Allen Township, Northampton County. The 27-year-old victim died at a local hospital following the 1:45 p.m. incident; Cummings allegedly fled the scene but was arrested after returning. The case is under investigation by state police with help from the Northampton County DA’s Office and other agencies, and neighbors describe the quiet community as shocked, with an autopsy planned for Monday.

via WFMZ.com|

#allen-township #crime #homicide

local-crime1 month ago•18 min saved

Off-Duty Philly Officer Charged With Homicide After Northampton County Domestic Dispute Shooting

An off-duty Philadelphia police officer, 25-year-old Kenroy Cummings, is charged with criminal homicide and fleeing, accused of fatally shooting a 27-year-old man during a domestic dispute in Allen Township, Northampton County. The shooting occurred Friday around 1:45 p.m. on Old Gate Road; Cummings fled the scene but was later arrested after returning. The victim died at a local hospital, with an autopsy scheduled. The case is being investigated by state police and the Northampton County DA’s Office.

via WFMZ.com|

#allen-township #domestic-dispute #homicide

crime1 month ago•3 min saved

PA Father Charged With Murder After 14-Month-Old Dies in Hot SUV

Daniel Moist, 38, has been charged with third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and related offenses after his 14-month-old daughter died in the back seat of his SUV in 90-degree heat in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Authorities say Moist dropped his older daughter at a sports camp, skipped the daycare drop, stopped for drinks, and went to work, spending about 10 minutes on his phone before returning to the vehicle; the child was later found dead when his wife contacted the daycare. Investigators found a vaping device in the car and marijuana ingredients in Moist’s blood. He was released on $500,000 bail and a preliminary hearing is set for July 15.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#child-safety #crime #daniel-moist

world8 months ago•0 min saved

Bird Flu Suspected in Snow Geese Deaths at Pennsylvania Quarry

Hundreds of snow geese have died at a Northampton County quarry, with avian influenza suspected as the cause. Authorities are testing the birds and urging the public to report sick or dead wild birds.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#avian-flu #avian-influenza #bird-deaths

health8 months ago•2 min saved

Bird Flu Suspected in Mass Snow Goose Deaths in Pennsylvania

Hundreds of snow geese found dead at a Northampton County quarry are suspected to have died from bird flu, with authorities testing and removing the carcasses. The outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has affected waterfowl across the U.S., with the public advised to report sick or dead birds and take precautions to prevent spread. The CDC considers the human health risk low, but recommends safety measures for hunters and pet owners.

via The Morning Call|

#avian-influenza #bird-flu #health

transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

"NTSB Investigates Norfolk Southern Freight Train Derailment in Pennsylvania, Spilling Diesel Fuel and Plastic Pellets into River"

Three Norfolk Southern trains were involved in a collision and derailment near the Lehigh River in Lower Saucon Township, with two engines partially in the water. The NTSB is investigating the incident, which involved an eastbound train striking a stopped train, causing a subsequent collision with a westbound train. Diesel fuel and polypropylene pellets spilled into the river, but no hazardous materials were involved, and no injuries were reported. Containment booms were deployed, and local officials assured there was no danger to the public. Riverside Drive is closed, and residents are advised to stay away from the area.

via The Morning Call|

#derailment #lehigh-river #norfolk-southern

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Resignations and Audits Follow Troubled Election in Northampton County

The director of administration for Northampton County in Pennsylvania, Charles M. Dertinger, has resigned following voting problems during the recent municipal election. The county's voting machines experienced programming errors, resulting in incorrect paper-record printouts of votes for Pennsylvania Superior Court. Despite the errors, the election results were certified and deemed fair and accurate. However, the resignation of Dertinger highlights the failures in the county's election process under his leadership.

via PennLive|

#election-problems #northampton-county #pennsylvania

elections2 years ago•1 min saved

Voting Machine Glitch Causes Ballot Trouble in Northampton County during Election 2023

Officials in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, have reported a glitch with their voting machines during the election, specifically affecting the recording of votes for the retention race for Pennsylvania Superior Court judges. The issue occurred when a voter selected 'yes' or 'no' for one candidate, but the vote was recorded for the other candidate on both the paper ballot and the machine. This problem is limited to the retention of Superior Court judges and only occurs when a voter selects 'yes' for one candidate and 'no' for another. The Elections Division has instructed poll workers to inform voters about the issue and reassure them that their vote will be recorded correctly on the paper receipt.

via CBS Philly|

#ballot-issue #elections #northampton-county

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Voting Machine Trouble and Confidence in Accurate Count: Election 2023 Updates"

A programming error in Northampton County's voting machines caused votes to flip when voters split their votes on retention questions for Superior Court judges. County Executive Lamont McClure expressed frustration but assured that all votes will be counted. Poll workers resorted to using provisional ballots after the error was discovered, and the county plans to flip the results during the post-election canvass. The Northampton County Republican Committee intends to appeal the decision. This is not the first time the county has experienced issues with the ES&S voting machines.

via LehighValleyNews.com|

#election-2023 #northampton-county #politics

accidentsdisasters3 years ago•0 min saved

Multiple House Fires Leave Tragedy and Destruction in Their Wake

A man has died in a house fire in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The fire occurred on Monday morning, and the 64-year-old man was the only occupant of the home. A cat also perished in the fire. Pennsylvania State Police's criminal investigation unit is currently investigating the incident, and the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

via 69News WFMZ-TV|

#accidentsdisasters #house-fire #investigation

accidentsdisasters3 years ago•0 min saved

Fatal House Fires Strike Williams Township and City of Erie

A 64-year-old man was found dead in a house fire in Williams Township, Northampton County. The fire, which also claimed the life of a cat, took about an hour to extinguish. The Pennsylvania State Police's criminal investigation unit is looking into the cause of the fire.

via 69News WFMZ-TV|

#accidentsdisasters #fatality #house-fire