Major Coast-to-Coast Drug Ring Busted In Eastern PA: Top Stories

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These are the top stories in Pennsylvania for Wednesday:

Drug Trafficking Ring That Smuggled Millions Busted in Bucks

A drug trafficking organization that smuggled millions of dollars in methamphetamine and cocaine from California to Bucks County has been dismantled, authorities said. One of the ringleaders is a Levittown man who is being held on $3 million bail. (Read More On Patch)

Husband, Wife Dead In Lehigh Valley Murder-Suicide

The Northampton County Coroner’s Office is reporting the murder-suicide of an elderly husband and wife in Bethlehem on Saturday. (Read More On Patch)

Animal Welfare Situation Under Investigation At Wrightstown Farm

The Newtown Township Police Department and investigators with the Bucks County SPCA are jointly investigating an animal welfare situation that unfolded on Tuesday at a farm in Wrightstown Township. (Read More On Patch)

Kamala Harris Political Cookie Available At Montgomery County Bakery

Vice President Kamala Harris topped the Democratic presidential ticket after she was endorsed by her party. Now she's getting her own cookie. Lochel's Bakery in Hatboro is selling blue "Harris 2024" cookies as a replacement for cookies for President Joseph Biden, who dropped out of the presidential race several weeks ago. (Read More On Patch)

Haverford Woman Wins Jackpot In Delco, Then Gets Trespassing Charge

A Haverford woman's big win at a Delaware County casino was stolen from her when casino officials said she had been banned from Pennsylvania casinos more than 10 years ago. Authorities said the 72-year-old woman had gambled for three hours. (Read More On Patch)

New Details On Why Harris Bypassed Shapiro For VP

Kamala Harris came to think Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro would not be the right fit as running mate following their meeting Sunday in Washington, D.C., ultimately contributing to Harris's selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. (Read More On Patch)

Girl Locked In Hot Room Dies; 3 Family Members Face Charges: Report

Three people are facing homicide charges in Reading after authorities said they locked a 6-year-old girl in their care in her room for three days with no air conditioning while wearing a soiled diaper, according to multiple reports. (Read More On Patch)