A Cumberland County man was found guilty last week of assaulting law enforcement and multiple other charges related to his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Joseph Pastucci, 50, of New Cumberland, was convicted of three felony offenses, including obstruction of an official proceeding, civil disorder, and assaulting, resisting, or impeding … Read more
A woman who beat and emotionally abused her foster children, even portraying them as ill to receive extra subsidies for their care, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault last week. Her husband also pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of children and simple assault this week. Continue reading on Penn Live
A former Pennsylvania substitute teacher and track coach has pleaded guilty to charges of child porn possession and furnishing alcohol to minors, prosecutors said this week. Peyton Harris, of Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, was accused of hosting a party at his home, furnishing alcohol to minors using a false ID, and taking photos and videos of minors engaged in … Read more
Pittsburgh (AP) — The parents of a 1-year-old western Pennsylvania boy who authorities said died after he was intentionally “dosed with methadone” have pleaded guilty to third-degree murder. Tracy Humphreys and Thomas Snelsire, both 47-year-old Baldwin residents, face standard-range prison terms of 16 to 20 years due to their criminal records when they are sentenced … Read more