Crime & Public Safety
Saturday, April 18, 2026 · Reading
Pennsylvania State Police Face Trooper Shortage Amid Rising Retirement Rates
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is experiencing a concerning shortage of troopers as retirement rates surge and recruitment efforts struggle to keep pace. This shortage raises concerns about public safety and the ability of the PSP to effectively serve communities across the Commonwealth.
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]
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
State Police Hunt Suspect in Glen Mills Child Luring Attempt
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a man who tried to lure a teen girl into his blue vehicle in Glen Mills this week. The incident unfolded on a quiet residential street as the student waited for her brother after school. Authorities urge residents to review security footage amid heightened community vigilance.[1][2]
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Chester Parents Charged in Murder of 2-Year-Old Son
In a heartbreaking case shaking Delaware County, a mother and father face murder charges after their 2-year-old son died in November 2025. Authorities in Chester, Pennsylvania, allege neglect and abuse led to the toddler's death. The arrests highlight ongoing struggles with child welfare in the region.
Saturday, April 18, 2026