Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Police Reports: Suspect snorts cocaine at the station; Tased along I-476
The latest new reports from the Pennsylvania State Police Media station:
June 20
Drugs: Troopers charged a 27-year-old New Castle woman with possession of drug paraphernalia after they observed a white powder under her nose and a wax glassine bag on her lap while she was waiting in the station headquarters on Baltimore Pike. She had been in custody but additional charges were added.
June 15
Fraud: A 53-year-old Springfield man walked into the Media station to report an unknown person used his TD Bank credit card to make purchases online.
June 14
Resisting: At 7:10 p.m. troopers stopped a black Mini-Cooper on Interstate 476 south in Marple for traffic violations. Once stopped, a passenger got out and ran. Troopers intersected him and the male got into a fighting stance and attempted to fight the trooper, who deployed a Taser. The male, Shane Rowe, 28, of Marcus Hook had a warrant for his arrest in the borough. He also provided a fake ID to Troopers and was arrested.
June 7
Theft: Troopers responded to Concord Crossing in Concord Township for identity theft. No leads, cased closed.
Vehicle theft: Troopers took the report of a 76-year-old Media man who said that his Kia Soul was stolen.
DUI: At 11:53 p.m. troopers stopped a 2017 Nissan Altima on Smithbridge Road west of Route 202 for vehicle code violations. The operator, a 35-year-old Wilmington man, was found to be under the influence.
June 6
Vehicle theft: A 2015 Lincoln was stolen from the driveway of a 91-year-old Edgmont resident on West Chester Pike. The keys were left in the vehicle.
Vehicle taken: Troopers charged a 39-year-old Aston man after a Ford F-250 from Northwinds Rentals in Glen Mills taken without permission by deceit.
DUI: At 7:42 p.m. A 2018 Kia exited the ramp from Interstate 95 to Stewart Avenue, crossed the road back down the on ramp and crashed into the guiderail on the Interstate. The driver, a 22-year-old from Secane, was found to be under the influence.
June 5
DUI: At 1:59 a.m., troopers stopped a 2014 Jeep in Interstate 95 south in Ridley. A 44-year-old Philadelphia man was found to be under the influence and arrested.
June 4
Harassment: Troopers responded to the Home Depot in Concord for the report of harassment. The subject, a 42-year-old Aston male, was not there but was later identified and issued a citation.
June 1
Extortion: Troopers responded to Maris Grove Medical Center in Concord for a 72-year-old man who was extorted by an unknown subject out of $500 in Bitcoin.
DUI: At 1:49 a.m., a 2010 Honda was stopped on Route 202 at Smithbridge Road for equipment violations. The 22-year-old female driver from Wilmington was found to be under the influence.
Theft: Troopers responded to Pop’s Pizza on Route 202 in Concord for a subject attempting to pass a counterfeit $100 bill to pay for food.
Harassment: Troopers investigated a 17-year-old Glen Mills student harassing a female student by email and in person during school.
May 31
Trespass: At 11:26 p.m. troopers responded to the former Sleighton Farm School for a disturbance. An 18-year-old male from Glenolden driving a 2013 Mercedes Benz was issued a citation.
May 29
Assault: At 2:13 p.m. troopers responded to Elwyn school for a 14-year-old male from Upper Darby striking a faculty member. The youth was arrested and subsequently turned over to his guardians.
May 9
Assault: At 9:53 a.m. Troopers responded to the 100 block of Fairmont Avenue in Concord Township for juvenile who struck an 8-year-old in the head.
April 30
Fleeing: At 1 p.m., troopers were contacted by Upper Providence police who were following a 2004 Ford Taurus for a series of thefts in Springfield. A traffic stop was attempted at Route 352 and Gradyville Road but the vehicle fled. The pursuit was terminated after the Ford crossed into the opposite direction at North State and West Rolling roads. The Ford was last seen on North State missing a rear bumper.
April 28
Retail theft: Just after 4 p.m. LensCrafters in the 500 block of Wilmington West Chester Pike reported the theft of 20 pairs of glasses valued at a total of $7,466.
DUI: At 10:28 p.m., troopers stopped a 2015 Mercury on Interstate 95 in Tinicum for straddling the dotted line. The driver, a 54-year-old male from Philadelphia, was found to under the influence and was arrested.
April 20
Theft: A 64-year-old man, a resident of the 1400 block of Pheasant Lane, Edgmont, walked into the station to report he had lost $4,000 after giving his credit card information to a subject online.
April 13
Pursuit: Troopers attempted to stop a vehicle committing multiple traffic violations on Interstate 95 north. The pursuit ended for safety reasons after the vehicle entered the Philadelphia International Airport.
DUI: At 3:21 a.m., troopers stopped a 2024 Toyota Crown for traffic violations on Interstate 95 south in Ridley Township. The operator a 30-year-old Wilmington man was found to be under the influence and to be in possession of narcotics.
April 12
Harassment: At 4:13 p.m., troopers responded to the 100 block of Forge Road in Middletown for an active domestic between mother and daughter. The victim said she canceled her mother’s dinner reservation plans after the mother threw car keys at her, hitting her in the face. The 56-year-old mother admitted to the throwing the keys after the plans were canceled. She was charged with harassment.
April 10
Retail theft: Wegman’s in Concord reported $844 in crab meat had been stolen by a male wearing a black jacket, pants and hat.
April 5
Theft: Videon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on West Chester Pike reported the theft of $2,800 in auto parts.
March 26
Theft: An 88-year-old resident of Hayburn Road in Chadds Ford Township reported that someone attempted to by a iPhone for $629 using his credit card information. The funds were recovered by the bank.
Protection from abuse: Just before 6 p.m., troopers responded to Bishops Drive in Chester Heights for the report of PFA violation. The boyfriend, a 26-year-old male from Egg Harbor, N.J., was attempting to use a Instagram business account to contact her.
March 25
Weapon found: A civilian turned in a weapon at the station. They found a Sig Sauer handgun fully loaded on a parking lot of a business on Evergreen Drive in Concord.
Retail theft: Wawa in Granite Run reported at 4:38 p.m. that a male took assorted snacks and fled in a silver Honda CRV.
Retail theft: At 2:46 p.m., troopers responded to the Acme in Granite Run for the theft of $500 in mostly nonedible groceries and a $75 bag of dog food.
March 14
Pursuit: Just after 10 p.m., troopers attempted to stop a Chrysler 300 on Baltimore Pike near Concord Road for traffic violations. The pursuit continued north but was called off due to safety concerns. The Chrysler later hit a guide rail at the Media Bypass and became disabled. The occupants, a 22-year-old Philadelphia man and a 25-year-old Darby man, ran but were later apprehended by police.
March 8
Retail theft: At 3:42 p.m., troopers responded to Lens Crafters on Route 202 in Concord for a theft of 22 frames valued at $8,800, taken by two women who fled in a Hyundai Kona.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Top High School Baseball Players For 2026
The 2026 MLB Draft is approaching, and Baseball America is providing a comprehensive, state-by-state look at the talent across the country with our rankings of the the top 2026 high school baseball players by state.
Our state lists collectively include rankings for more than 1,000 players from across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, offering an in-depth look at the 2026 high school class. Players are listed in the state where they attend high school, with the depth of each list varying depending on the level of talent in each state.
More MLB Draft Rankings
These rankings are based on Baseball America’s extensive scouting coverage, combining first-hand evaluations and industry feedback to line up players based on their projected future talent. The rankings reflect the full spectrum of talent in the 2026 class. The players who project to be the best major league players—and thus will likely end up being high draft picks—are at the top of our rankings.
In addition to elite draft prospects, these lists include high-end college recruits, many of whom project to be impact college players who could raise their MLB prospect profiles after getting to campus. They also include other players who have the potential to be quality Division I regulars.
The players at the top of the lists stand out right now with the highest long-term major league projection, but there are future major leaguers throughout these lists. Player further down the rankings have a greater chance of getting to college, where they have the potential to emerge after more development at that level.
These lists offer a resource for tracking the best 2026 high school baseball prospects who could shape the 2026 MLB Draft and make an impact on college baseball programs in the years ahead. For college programs, major league teams and fans, these lists provide a deeper look into the pipeline of talent that will shape the 2026 MLB Draft class, future draft classes and the next half decade of college baseball.
Pennsylvania Class Of 2026 Baseball Rankings
| RANK | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL | COMMIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerek Turlij | RHP | North East | Penn State |
| 2 | Daniel Kellis | RHP | Radnor | Wake Forest |
| 3 | Luke Williams | SS | Franklin Regional | Vanderbilt |
| 4 | Ryder Olson | RHP | Pennridge | Coastal Carolina |
| 5 | Keller Bradley | RHP | Pennsbury | Vanderbilt |
| 6 | Nick Bradley | RHP | Abington Heights | Auburn |
| 7 | Blake Krushinski | RHP | Fox Chapel Area | West Virginia |
| 8 | Elijah Barr | RHP | Pittston Area | Pittsburgh |
| 9 | Nolan Stefaniak | RHP | Butler Area | Penn State |
| 10 | Sebastian Shulsky | RHP | Canon-McMilan | Cincinnati |
| 11 | Kyle Casteel | RHP | Butler Area | West Virginia |
| 12 | Austin Havertine | RHP | Radnor | Lehigh |
| 13 | Caden Sivrich | RHP | Norwin | Pittsburgh |
| 14 | Jackson Melconian | SS | Malvern Prep | Vanderbilt |
| 15 | AJ Calio | RHP | West Chester Bayard | Vanderbilt |
| 16 | Hunter Strohm | C | Lower Dauphin | Mississippi State |
| 17 | Ryan Fuller | RHP | Avon Grove | Penn State |
| 18 | Luke Hillegass | LHP | Central Bucks South | Boston College |
| 19 | Jacob Snyder | OF | Wyoming Area Sec | Rutgers |
| 20 | Eddie Rosado | OF | Holy Ghost Prep | St. Joseph’s |
| 21 | Brady Abate | OF | Malvern Prep | Wake Forest |
| 22 | Ryan Petruska | LHP | Nazareth Area | Harvard |
| 23 | Anthony Grippo | C | Greensburg Central | Penn State |
| 24 | Blake Umberger | C | Hershey | Louisville |
| 25 | Andrew Cross | SS | Moon | Penn State |
| 26 | Noah Farrell | RHP | Dubois Area | Connecticut |
| 27 | Tanner Stroup | LHP | Altoona Area | Marshall |
| 28 | Logan Kriner | RHP | Palmyra Area | Delaware |
| 29 | Jake Keaser | SS | Holy Ghost Prep | La Salle |
| 30 | Owen Rozzi | OF | West Chester East | Pittsburgh |
| 31 | Reed Curtier | RHP | Council Rock South | Notre Dame |
| 32 | Jonathan Drawbaugh | RHP | Camp Hill | Marshall |
Pennsylvania
Monroe County church youth pastor arrested in Pennsylvania child pornography investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — A Mt. Zion Baptist Church youth pastor was arrested in connection with a child pornography investigation based in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
The sheriff’s office says 30-year-old Johny Tyler Moreland of Macon was identified as a suspect in the case after Pa. State Police investigators learned that pornographic images of minors were being downloaded in the area of Mt. Zion Baptist Church located on Rivioli Road, where he is employed.
Five arrest warrants were served in Pennsylvania, and Moreland was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Houston County, where he is currently being held without bond awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.
MCSO and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are actively investigating any crime were committed in Georgia, and search warrants are set to be executed by Monroe and Bibb County authorities.
READ MORE | Man sentenced to 20 years for murder of rival gang member in west Macon, DA says
Anyone with information is urged to contact the MCSO Communications Division at 478-994-7010 or the Investigations at 478-994-7043.
Stick with WGXA as we learn more and update this developing story.
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