Crime & Public Safety
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Descendants Decry Grave-Robbing Horror at Mount Moriah
Family members of the desecrated dead are speaking out against a 34-year-old man's alleged theft of body parts from historic Pennsylvania gravesites. Jonathan Gerlach faces two dozen burglary counts for targeting Mount Moriah Cemetery in Yeadon and other locations. 'This is not a victimless crime,' descendants insist, mourning the violation of their loved ones' eternal rest.[1]
Husband Charged in Neglect After Wife's Body Found in Lebanon County Home
A 68-year-old South Londonderry Township man faces felony charges after police discovered his wife's decomposing body in their Timber Lane residence during a well-being check. Michael Mikula is accused of neglecting his care-dependent spouse and abusing her corpse, sparking a Lebanon County investigation into what led to Sharlene Mikula's death. Authorities say the grim find has exposed a heartbreaking case of alleged abandonment.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
NY Driver Faces Homicide Charges After Court in Berks Crash Killing 2 Firefighters
A New York man accused of driving under the influence and slamming into a utility vehicle occupied by two Berks County firefighters appeared in shackles for his preliminary hearing. Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died en route from a missing person search. The suspect waived the hearing, delaying justice as 21 felony counts loom.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026