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PA House Republicans Push Crackdown on Crime October 03, 2024

State House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) says "crime—and even violent crime—in our communities is out of control."...

Lawmakers Need to Reform PA’s Juvenile Justice System January 29, 2024

Most young people in the Pennsylvania juvenile system have not committed a serious crime, have little or no prior history of delinquency, and are not at high risk to reoffend....

Porch Pirates Beware: Mail Theft Now a Felony in PA December 20, 2023

Close to 2 million Pennsylvanians have experienced mail theft, and the average value of the package stolen is $43....

Juvenile Detention Beds Hard to Find in PA December 13, 2023

When a 16-year-old charged with second-degree murder fled from house arrest in November, Westmoreland County authorities scrambled to find a place to house him....