TSA checkpoint at Harrisburg International Airport gets new state-of-the-art 3-D checkpoint scanner to improve explosives detection

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography checkpoint scanner (CT) that provides 3-D imaging has been installed and is in use at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Harrisburg International Airport. The new technology provides critical Read More …

Pennsylvania: Bangor man who used drone to drop explosive devices sentenced to 5 years in prison

A Bangor man was sentenced Thursday for having homemade bombs and using a drone to drop explosive devices in Northampton County. 45-year-old Jason Muzzicato was sentenced to five years in prison and three years of supervised release for unlawfully possessing Read More …

Eight charged with criminal activity during late-May protest in Pittsburgh

Eight Pennsylvanians have been federally charged with criminal activity during protests in downtown Pittsburgh at the end of May, U.S. Attorney Scott Brady said Wednesday. Prosecutors allege the charged people engaged in violent demonstrations on May 30 as others peacefully Read More …

Pennsylvania: Man arrested with 30+ homemade bombs in car after threats to blow up building

A man was arrested in Mt. Lebanon Thursday night after police said he made threats on social media to “blow up” a state office building and get “gunned down by the police.” According to our partners at TribLive.com, Kurt James Read More …

Pennsylvania: Police searching for person of interest in planting of explosive device in Lancaster City

A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered by Lancaster County Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest of a person of interest Lancaster City Police believe planted an improvised explosive device at City Hall. On Saturday, May Read More …

Pennsylvania: Man Accused Of Leaving Backpack Of Explosives In Downtown Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh police and ATF agents searched the home of a man accused of leaving explosives next to a downtown Pittsburgh building. Matthew Michanowicz, 52, is charged with possessing weapons of mass destruction and possession of explosive or incendiary materials or Read More …

Pennsylvania: Explosive devices found in Lancaster after protests this week – police

A low-level explosive device that detonated in Lancaster this week has led authorities to urge residents to stay home and safe, as many are taking to the streets in solidarity of national protests against police brutality. Unplanned, or quickly-assembled protests Read More …

Thief robs Pennsylvania gun shop, leaves behind homemade bomb

A thief fled a Pennsylvania gun shop after stealing firearms and leaving a homemade bomb. It happened Wednesday at the Pickerel Inn near Dingmans Ferry. Six guns were stolen in the robbery, Pennsylvania State Police said, according to WNEP-TV. The thief was wearing a black Read More …

Pennsylvania man accused of using drone to drop explosives on ex-girlfriend’s property

The attorney for a Pennsylvania man is exploring a plea agreement after federal prosecutors accused him of targeting his ex-girlfriend in a series of explosions. According to prosecutors, 43-year-old Jason Muzzicato dropped explosive devices from a drone onto his ex-girlfriend’s Read More …