Crime & Public Safety
Friday, April 24, 2026 · Reading
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.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Philadelphia Police Arrest Man in String of Armed Robberies Across Kensington
A 47-year-old man arrested Monday in Philadelphia has admitted to three armed robberies that occurred over three days, including one that ended in gunfire. The arrest marks a significant break in a violent crime spree that has plagued the Kensington neighborhood and surrounding areas.
Friday, April 24, 2026