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Nicole Acosta

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Nicole is a 4-time New York Press Association award-winning writer from The Bronx, New York. She graduated in 2019, with a bachelor's degree in Media Studies and Journalism from Mercy College.

Her passion for community storytelling blossomed during her time as the Managing Editor of her college publication, The Impact, where she covered local news in Westchester County. She’s experienced in all verticals of media. She loves to create engaging and unique content whether it’s through social media, copywriting, digital marketing, or public relations projects.

Nicole was a reporter at Daily Voice and covered Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania.

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Police & Fire

Seen HER? Suburban Philly Woman Wanted For Meth Possession, Police Say Police in Bucks County are seeking the public's help locating a woman who they say is wanted for methamphetamine possession. Jennifer L. Seller, 37, of Hatfield was found with a clear baggie filled with meth when she was picked up on a warrant out of Montgomery County on June 20, according to the Central Bucks Regional Police Department. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Sellers is asked to submit a tip on CrimeWatch or contacting the department at 215-345-4143.

by Nicole Acosta

07/14/2021

Police & Fire

Know HIM? Man Wanted For Slapping Bucks County SEPTA Bus Driver In Face Police in Bucks County are seeking the public's help identifying a man who they say slapped a SEPTA bus driver in the face in Bensalem, authorities said. The man operating a silver Toyota Hatchback drove around a SEPTA bus, parked in front of it, and got out of the car at the intersection of Rt. 1 South and Bristol Road around 9:20 p.m. on June 28, according to the Bensalem Police Department. When he got out of the car, he began yelling at the SEPTA driver, approached the bus, punched the glass window, and then reached in and slapped the driver in the face, police said. The man went back t…

by Nicole Acosta

07/14/2021

Police & Fire

PD: Man, 27, Gets Aggravated Assault Charge In Allentown Stabbing A 27-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault in a stabbing that occurred last weekend in Allentown, authorities said. Officers found a man suffering a life-threatening injury in the 1600 Block of West Liberty Street around 2 a.m. Sunday, according to the Allentown Police Department. The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment. On Tuesday around 3:30 p.m., officers saw the alleged suspect in the area of North 4th Street and West Greenleaf Street, police said. Officers took Christopher Santana, of the 1500 Block W. Liberty Street, into custody and charged him w…

by Nicole Acosta

07/14/2021

Police & Fire

Update: MontCo Child Who Fell From Window Sill Landed Inside Home A child who fell from a window sill Monday evening landed on the floor of a home and did not fall outside, local police confirmed Tuesday. A previous version of this story said a baby fell from a second-story window according to Emergency Dispatch Services, however, Hatfield police chief William Tierney later confirmed there was no major fall involved. EMS was dispatched to a home at Chestnut Street & Maple Avenue in Hatfield around 6:30 p.m. to find the child-conscious, emergency dispatchers said. Initial and unconfirmed reports say a medevac was initially called to the scen…

by Nicole Acosta

07/13/2021

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PA Attorney General Arrests 5 People In Connection With Meth Ring In Berks, Chester, MontCo Agents with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General have arrested five people and shut down a methamphetamine trafficking organization operating in Berks, Chester, and Montgomery counties, authorities on Tuesday announced. Randy Cronrath, Clayton Hoppe, Steven Lightcap, James Michelin, and Derek Wagner are accused of operating the meth ring and were found with 60 firearms, including two stolen handguns, 300 grams of crystal methamphetamine, $27,435 in cash, three vehicles, and other paraphernalia, the AG's office said. “Drug trafficking is a dangerous and often violent enterprise t…

by Nicole Acosta

07/13/2021

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PD: Berks County Man Admits Fatally Shooting Woman Inside Muhlenberg Apartment A Berks County man was arrested on homicide charges after he admitted to police he fatally shot a 41-year-old woman in her Muhlenberg apartment, authorities said. Todd Talarico, 46, of Muhlenberg Township, is also accused of fleeing across the state in Elise Moyer's vehicle, according to the Muhlenberg Police Department. Muhlenberg Township police were contacted Monday by police in Columbia County after they stopped Talarico in Moyer's car, police said. Talarico told officers Moyer was dead in her apartment, authorities said. In response, officers went to Moyer's apartment in the 250…

by Nicole Acosta

07/13/2021

Police & Fire

Man, 28, Dead, Another Hospitalized In Chester City Shooting A 28-year-old man died and another was listed in severe condition in a Chester City shooting Monday night, authorities said. Officers found Najee Cain laying on the lobby floor of the Benjamin Banneker Plaza apartment building on West 7th Street suffering from a gunshot wound to his head around 9:10 p.m., according to the City of Chester Police Department. A second victim, Yamir McCommons, was found on the south side rear of the building suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. Both men were taken by EMS to Crozer Chester Medical Center. A short time later, Cain succ…

by Nicole Acosta

07/13/2021

Police & Fire

DA: 3 PA Men Arrested For Trafficking 37 Firearms Across Philly, Bucks, MontCo Three Pennsylvania men were arrested for trafficking 37 firearms across Philadelphia, Bucks, and Montgomery counties, authorities announced.Tyron Gresham, 24, purchased the firearms from Dec. 19, 2019, through May 13, 2021, and attempted to buy another one on May 18, 2021, according to Montgomery County District Attorney's office. Of the 37 firearms purchased by Gresham, 17 were purchased in Bucks County, 16 in Philadelphia, and four in Montgomery County. Nasim Smalls, 24, and Aaron Walker, 20, who are brothers, are not legally allowed to purchase or possess firearms, authorities said…

by Nicole Acosta

07/13/2021

Police & Fire

Abington PD Seek 3 Men Caught On Video Robbing Wawa, Pointing Guns At Employees Police in Montgomery County are seeking the public's help identifying three men who were caught on video surveillance robbing an Abington Township Wawa at gunpoint. The three men wearing face masks and head coverings arrived at the Old York Road location around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday armed with semi-automatic handguns, including one which appeared to have an extended high-capacity magazine, according to the Abington Township Police Department. One of the suspects, while ordering the employee to open the cash register, placed his gun to their head, police said. After robbing the store, the …

by Nicole Acosta

07/13/2021

Police & Fire

PD: Suicidal Person Prompts West Chester Shelter In Place A police incident that prompted a shelter-in-place order for West Chester residents Monday evening was in response to a suicidal and possibly armed individual, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of a welfare check of a person living in the 200 block of North Everhart Avenue around 4:30 p.m., West Chester police said. While investigating, officers had reason to believe that the person was suicidal and may have been armed, police said. After officers were unable to make contact with the person, The West Chester Regional Emergency Response Team was called to the scene. The…

by Nicole Acosta

07/13/2021

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