The Latest Breaking News from the Pennsylvania State Police

New Jersey woman who banned herself from gambling for life is charged with trespassing after hitting a slot machine jackpot

It wasn’t meant to be.

We Got This Covered · Jun 4

Grove City College Swatting: Was It a Harmless Prank or a Direct Threat to Student Lives?

Grove City College goes on lockdown after a swatting hoax. Police confirm campus safe after thorough search and evacuation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29, 2025

Shapiro safe after suspected arson

The governor, who is Jewish, was in the home celebrating the first night of Passover

Salon · Apr 13, 2025

Former President Trump Leaves Butler Area After Rally Shooting

Governor Shapiro confirms former President Trump's safety after leaving Butler, PA following a shooting incident at a rally. Unity and condemnation of viol...

Top News · Jul 14, 2024

8-year-old Cherrie Mahan vanished from a bus stop in 1985. Now, a woman claims she’s the missing girl

Cherrie’s mother said multiple people have impersonated her missing daughter over the years

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

Fiery tanker truck crash leaves at least three dead on Pennsylvania Turnpike

A third person has been found in the crash wreckage after a huge crash led to a fire in Pennsylvania

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Danelo Cavalcante killed his girlfriend in front of her children. Then his prison escape sparked a two-week manhunt

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life behind bars for the April 2021 murder of Deborah Brandao. He broke free from jail days later, sparking a manhunt that lasted almost two weeks, Faiza Saqib and Andrea Blanco report

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Danelo Cavalcante has been captured, thanks to a police dog and thermal imaging

After eluding a manhunt for nearly two weeks, convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante has been captured, the Pennsylvania State Police announced Wednesday morning.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2023

Pennsylvania police say an escaped killer has stolen a van and shaved his facial hair

Police say Danelo Cavalcante, 34, was spotted on a doorbell camera in Phoenixville, about a 40-minute drive from where he had previously been seen.

WEKU · Sep 10, 2023

2 Pennsylvania school districts cancel classes after a man escaped from prison

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life in prison and has been spotted six times since escaping from the Chester County Prison in late August. Police say how he got out is still under investigation.

WEKU · Sep 6, 2023