2 state troopers wounded, suspect killed in shootout on Pa. highway

Two Pennsylvania State troopers and a suspect were shot Wednesday after a chase that started near Chambersburg, officials say.

• Oct 9, 2025

2 Pa. state troopers shot in Susquehanna County, suspect dead, police say

Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday that two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were shot in Thompson, Susquehanna County.

• Aug 7, 2025

Luigi Mangione charged with firearms violation and forgery in Altoona

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on unrelated charges.

• Dec 10, 2024

Body of grandma found at site of abandoned Pennsylvania mine

Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.

• Dec 6, 2024

Search for Pennsylvania woman in coal mine enters recovery phase

State police now say the rescue effort for 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, has now shifted to a recovery effort.

• Dec 4, 2024

Abandoned mine at heart of search for woman is becoming unsafe

Crews are still working to locate 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Unity Township while she was out searching for a missing cat.​

• Dec 4, 2024

Pennsylvania State Police identify 3 victims shot at Trump rally

Both patients who were hospitalized are now in stable condition, per state police.

• Jul 14, 2024

Man accused of trying to shoot pastor during sermon at Pennsylvania church

A church service in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, was upended Sunday when a man pulled a gun on the pastor in the middle of his sermon.

• May 7, 2024

Man in "Scream" costume accused of killing neighbor with chainsaw and knife

News outlets reported that Zak Russel Moyer was taken into custody and admitted to going to his neighbor's house "for the purpose of scaring him."

• Mar 29, 2024

2 found dead in submerged car after police chase in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania state troopers said they found two men dead inside a car that had driven over a steep embankment and into a body of water.

• Dec 21, 2023

What's next for Cavalcante after capture

Danelo Cavalcante, the killer who escaped prison and the hundreds of officers looking for him, has been captured. CBS Philadelphia reporter Nikki Dementri joins "Prime Time" to discuss what happens next for Cavalcante. Plus, former FBI executive assistant director Josh Skule examines why the manhunt lasted 13 days.

• Sep 13, 2023

Pennsylvanians frustrated with inmate manhunt

A convicted killer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago is now considered "armed and extremely dangerous." Police say Danelo Cavalcante stole a rifle from a garage Monday night. CBS Philadelphia reporter Nikki Dementri joins "Prime Time" to discuss how the search is impacting day-to-day life for people in the area.

• Sep 12, 2023

Manhunt for escaped murderer enters 8th day

Pennsylvania State Police confirmed there have been at least eight reported sightings of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante since he escaped from a prison near Philadelphia last Thursday. Authorities believe he is still within the search area near the Chester County Prison. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Brandon Goldner has the latest.

• Sep 8, 2023

Video shows Pennsylvania prisoner escape

Officials in Pennsylvania released surveillance video at a news conference showing convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante escaping from Chester County Prison. The video shows Cavalcante using his legs and arms to push himself up a prison yard wall to the roof to escape on Aug. 31.

• Sep 6, 2023

Convicted murderer escapes Pennsylvania prison

An intense manhunt is underway after 34-year-old Danelo Cavalcante escaped from a prison outside of Philadelphia on Thursday. He was convicted earlier this month of stabbing his former girlfriend to death.

• Aug 31, 2023

Officials on arrest of Idaho murder suspect

Pennsylvania law enforcement officials held a news conference to release details about the arrest last week of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the murders of four University of Idaho students. Watch their full remarks.

• Jan 3, 2023