Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania urgent care worker accused of assaulting 2 women
ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, Penn. — A man in Pennsylvania was arrested on Monday after police say he assaulted two women at the urgent care where he worked.
The investigation began on March 1, when a woman came to the Abington Township Police Department in Montgomery County to report an incident.
Investigators say the woman told police she visited the Carbon Health Urgent Care in the Jenkintown section of Abington Township for a drug screening.
When she arrived, police say she was met by an employee who was later identified as Ramon Garcia.
The victim told police that Garcia said she needed to urinate in a cup and that she was randomly selected to “be observed.” Garcia then watched the victim urinate in the cup, according to police.
After the sample was taken, the victim said Garcia gave her his phone number and asked if she would go on a date with him. While the case was being investigated, police say another report came in.
On March 10, a second female victim told Abington police that she was inappropriately touched during an examination at Carbon Health Urgent Care.
She reported that she went to the clinic on March 9, where she was met by Garcia at the front desk. Garcia identified himself as a nurse and led her to an exam room, according to police.
Investigators say Garcia had the victim undress, then inappropriately touched her while conducting a pelvic exam.
At another point during the encounter, the victim told police Garcia helped her remove her pants a second time and began to touch her again.
She stated that Garcia then began to move his head closer to her pelvic area, so she told him “no” and got dressed.
Garcia then allegedly made verbal advances, asking the victim if she was in a relationship and if she had any fantasies. Police say Garcia again gave his number to the victim when she left the office.
Garcia was later arrested while working his shift at the urgent care.
Investigators revealed he was employed there as a medical assistant, whose duties included signing in patients, taking vital signs, and taking blood samples only if directed by a physician.
Police said he was not authorized to undress patients and he was not trained, instructed, or permitted to conduct examinations or observe urine sample tests. Garcia is also not a licensed nurse, according to police.
He has been charged with aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, and invasion of privacy. Police are now investigating whether other victims have yet to come forward.
Garcia has worked in Abington Township since July 2023, and authorities say he may have previously worked at Carbon Health Urgent Care facilities in Montgomery County and Dresher, Pennsylvania.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact the police at 267-536-1102.
Carbon Health Urgent Care sent the following statement to our sister station, 6ABC Action News in Philadelphia, on this incident:
“We were made aware today of serious allegations regarding sexual misconduct against a Medical Assistant at our Jenkintown, PA location. We were shocked by these allegations. We can share that this individual is no longer employed at Carbon Health. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement and other relevant authorities.
The safety, well-being, and trust of our patients are our highest priorities. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for everyone who seeks care at our facilities.
We understand the impact this news may have on our patients and the community, and we want to reassure everyone that we are unwavering in our commitment to uphold the highest standards of safety and integrity. We encourage anyone with concerns or information related to this matter to come forward and report to law enforcement.”
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Pennsylvania
PHOTOS: Storm damage across central Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Gusty storms caused damage across central Pennsylvania, toppling trees onto cars, buildings, utility lines, street lights, and more.
In Harrisburg, the storm left debris from trees strewn about roadways across the city.
Along Front Street near Riverfront Park, numerous trees were toppled in the park and on the roadway. There, Harrisburg’s 4th of July festivities
A large tree took down the traffic light at Front and Chestnut. abc27 News spotted Harrisburg Public Works crews working to clean up the mess.
Across the river in Lemoyne, trees fell on several parked cars.
An abc27 News photojournalist at the scene saw trees atop two parked cars there.
Back in Harrisburg, a tree branch fell and struck a house on Pennwood Road in the city.
East of the city, numerous trees were reported downed as well.
Near Hershey, an abc27 News viewer sent in a photo of a tree which struck a deck.
Another abc27 News viewer in Mechanicsburg shared photos of downed trees in her neighborhood.
Those trees came down in yards and, in one case, on a house.
In York County, downed trees closed Interstate 83 for a time.
Across the area, over 120,000 power customers were reported out because of the storms.
Pennsylvania
They Gathered to See ‘Big Boy,’ Were Felled by the Heat
A historic train drew a huge crowd in Pennsylvania on Thursday, but the extreme heat came with it. Officials in Berks County declared a mass-casualty incident after more than 100 people waiting to see “Big Boy,” billed as the world’s largest steam-powered locomotive, suffered heat-related problems at the Reading & Blue Mountain Railroad Outer Station in Muhlenberg Township, reports UPI, citing local media. Temperatures hit about 106 degrees Fahrenheit as the train’s arrival was delayed for more than an hour.
Emergency calls began around 1:30pm local time. Forty-five people were taken to local hospitals, with one person who went into cardiac arrest revived before transport, authorities said. Children and older adults made up most of the patients. Big Boy ultimately passed through the station around 2:30pm en route to Philadelphia.
With Independence Day festivities looming, Muhlenberg Police Chief Randall Hoover cautioned that revelers should prep for continued heat, per NBC Philadelphia, which notes that some attendees at the Big Boy event had started showing up as early as 9am. “Heat is going to be an issue, stay hydrated,” Hoover advises. The CDC notes that heat-related illnesses can run the gamut from heat rash and cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, per ABC27.
Pennsylvania
Happy Valley Casino revenue rises in second month, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board says
Happy Valley Casino in State College posted a sharp increase in gambling revenue in its second month of operation, according to newly released figures from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
After questions and concerns followed the casino’s first-month revenue report, the latest numbers show gains for both slot machines and table games.
Slot wagers jumped from about $6.5 million in the first month to more than $31 million in the second month. The casino’s gross revenue for slots — described as the amount remaining after taxes and other mandated payments — rose from about $713,000 in the first month to about $3.1 million in the second month. The report also shows an increase in table games revenue.
The new report notes that 17 slot machines have been added, bringing the total to 587.
Happy Valley Casino opened after close to six years of development. Gaming Control Board administrators said they are confident about its impact, noting that the casino is “not only producing hundreds of jobs for the community,” but is also “giving back with tax revenue that’s being used within the community.”
The casino’s original general manager, Eric Pearson, left last month. There was no word yet on a new general manager.
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