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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Bensalem woman charged with attempting a purrfect crime. Her cat-astrophic mistake
What started as a purrfect crime ended in a cat-astrophy for a Bensalem woman. Madina Sherkulova is facing felony retail theft charges after police allege she smuggled a nearly $600 kitten out of a pet store. Bensalem police responded June 21 to the Pet Plus in the 1300 block of Bristol Pike for a report of a kit-napping. For Subscribers: Our latest Unclaimed More of Bucks, Montgomery counties' youngest unclaimed dead find final resting place An employee reported that an orange and white British Shorthair kitten — valued at $595 —was stolen from her in-store enclosure sometime before 11 a.m., according to a probable cause affidavit. When police reviewed store surveillance they saw a woman carrying an oversized black shoulder bag enter the cat enclosure shortly after 10 a.m. Less than 30 seconds later she walked out. Police allege that the 45-year-old Sherkulova smuggled the cat out of the store in her handbag, a shoplifting technique she has allegedly used before, police said. As it turned out, police recognized the suspected cat-napper as Sherkulova — who has prior retail theft convictions — had an active arrest warrant for two felony charges, according to the affidavit. In the earlier case, police allege Sherkulova stole $50 worth of cleaning supplies last August from a Home Depot also in the 1300 block of Bristol Pike. She allegedly concealed the items in a large purse. After identifying Sherkulova as a suspect, Bensalem police went to her home where they found a kitten matching the one reported stolen, the affidavit said. Police confirmed the feline was the stolen cat by checking its microchip. Sherkulova was arraigned before District Judge Michael Gallagher on the new felony retail theft charge and felony charges of retail theft and receiving stolen property from the 2024 incident. She was transferred to Bucks County Correctional Center in lieu of $150,000 bail on the 2025 incident and $75,000 on the 2024 incident. She had no legal representation listed on the docket, as of Thursday. Reporter Jo Ciavaglia can be reached at jciavaglia@ This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Bucks County woman accused of stealing $600 cat from pet store
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
DEADLINE ALERT for CAR, NSSC, LPRO, CIVI: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Class Actions
BENSALEM, Pa., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion. Investors suffering losses on their investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in these class actions at (215) 638-4847 or by email to [email protected]. Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR ) Class Period: February 16, 2024 – February 10, 2025 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 24, 2025 The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Avis crafted and implemented a plan to significantly accelerate its fleet rotation in the fourth quarter of 2024; (2) the foregoing acceleration shortened the useful life of the majority of the Company's vehicles in the Americas segment, thereby reducing their recoverable value; (3) as a result, Avis would be forced to recognize billions of dollars in impairment charges and incur substantial losses; (4) all the foregoing was likely to, and did, have a significant negative impact on the Company's financial results; (5) accordingly, Avis's financial and/or business prospects were overstated; and (6) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. Napco Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC ) Class Period: February 5, 2024 – February 3, 2025 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 24, 2025 The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company was simply not equipped to adequately forecast demand for its products or otherwise minimized the impact of potential demand fluctuations to continue to promote its lofty margin projections which relied upon continually increased sales volumes; and (2) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. Open Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: LPRO ) Class Period: February 24, 2022 – March 31, 2025 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 30, 2025 The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the Defendants: (1) misrepresented the capabilities of the Company's risk-based pricing models; (2) issued materially misleading statements regarding the Company's profit share revenue; (3) failed to disclose the Company's 2021 and 2022 vintage loans had become worth significantly less than their corresponding outstanding loan balances; (4) misrepresented the underperformance of the Company's 2023 and 2024 vintage loans; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CIVI ) Class Period: February 27, 2024 – February 24, 2025 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 1, 2025 The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Civitas was highly likely to significantly reduce its oil production in 2025 as a result of, inter alia, declines following the production peak at the DJ Basin in the fourth quarter of 2024 and a low TIL count at the end of 2024; (2) increasing its oil production would require the Company to acquire additional acreage and development locations, thereby incurring significant debt and causing the Company to sell corporate assets to offset its acquisition costs; (3) the Company's financial condition would require it to implement disruptive cost reduction measures including a significant workforce reduction; (4) accordingly, Civitas's business and/or financial prospects, as well as its operational capabilities, were overstated; and (5) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. To be a member of these class actions, you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about these class actions, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or by email to [email protected], or visit our website at This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Contacts Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Howard G. Smith, Esquire 215-638-4847 888-638-4847 [email protected]
Associated Press
13-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Encourages Vestis Corporation (VSTS) Investors to Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 13, 2025-- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Vestis Corporation ('Vestis' or the 'Company') (NYSE: VSTS ) securities between May 2, 2024, to May 6, 2025, inclusive (the 'Class Period'). Vestis investors have until August 8, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN VESTIS CORPORATION (VSTS), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT. Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by email at [email protected], by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or visit our website at What Happened? On May 7, 2025, Vestis released its second quarter fiscal 2025 financial results and revised its prior growth and revenue guidance for 2025, providing guidance for the third quarter, falling significantly below market expectations. The Company explained that the poor results were partially due to 'lost business in excess of new business' but primarily on 'lower adds over stops, which is how [it] describe[s] volumes changes with [its] existing customers.' On this news, Vestis's stock price fell $3.27, or 37.5%, to close at $5.44 per share on May 7, 2025, thereby injuring investors. What Is the Lawsuit About? The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company was not equipped to achieve its growth guidance as the realization of these efforts instead resulted in a significant decline of revenue from existing customers; and (2) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. Contact Us to Participate or Learn More: If you purchased Vestis securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112 Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 Telephone: (215) 638-4847 Email: [email protected] Visit our website at: This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. View source version on CONTACT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Howard G. Smith, Esquire 215-638-4847 [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LEGAL SOURCE: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/13/2025 02:56 PM/DISC: 06/13/2025 02:55 PM
CBS News
26-05-2025
- CBS News
Bensalem man facing charges after chasing man with knife, attempting to run him over multiple times, police say
A man from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses after police say he chased a man with a knife, and then attempted to run him over in his SUV "numerous times." According to a release, police were called to the intersection of Bristol Pike and Red Lion Road in Bensalem just after 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, for a reported disturbance. When police arrived, the victim stated that a man, unknown to him, pulled up next to him and began screaming. The man, who police identified as Jeffrey Santucci, then exited the vehicle with a large knife in his hand and chased the man. When Santucci was unable to catch him, that's when police say he got into his SUV and attempted to run the man over. He then stopped, backed up and tried to run him over again. Santucci then went south on Bristol Pike, immediately made a U-turn, and attempted to run the man over a third time. After that, he entered Philadelphia via Red Lion Road and then returned to Bristol Pike traveling north. Police said he swerved across traffic onto Red Lion Road and attempted again to run over the victim, who was standing on the side of the road. He then spun his tires and did circles, trying to strike the victim a fifth time before finally fleeing northbound on Bristol Pike. The entire incident was captured on surveillance video, police said. Santucci was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment of another person, and other related offenses. He was released from custody after bail was set at $75,000 unsecured. Police said Santucci was possibly jealous of a woman that the victim was dating, and that may have motivated the attack.
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Deadline Approaching: MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR) Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2025-- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming July 15, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased MicroStrategy Incorporated d/b/a Strategy ('Strategy' or the 'Company') (NASDAQ: MSTR ) securities between April 30, 2024 and April 4, 2025, inclusive (the 'Class Period'). MICROSTRATEGY INCORPORATED (MSTR), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT. Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by email at [email protected], by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or visit our website at What Happened? On April 7, 2025, Strategy disclosed that, following its adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-08 ('ASU 2023-08'), which requires publicly traded companies to measure their crypto assets at fair value in their financial statements, it recognized a $5.91 billion unrealized loss on its digital assets for the first quarter 2025. The Company warned that it 'may not be able to regain profitability in future periods, particularly if [it] incur[s] significant unrealized losses related to [its] digital assets.' On this news, Strategy's stock price fell $25.47, or 8.7%, to close at $268.14 per share on April 7, 2025, thereby injuring investors. Then, on May 1, 2025, Strategy released its first quarter 2025 financial results, confirming that it had recorded an unrealized fair value loss on digital assets of approximately $5.9 billion due to applying a fair value accounting methodology to Strategy's bitcoin assets following bitcoin's depreciation in value during the first quarter of 2025. What Is The Lawsuit About? The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the anticipated profitability of the Company's bitcoin-focused investment strategy and treasury operations was overstated; (2) the various risks associated with bitcoin's volatility and the magnitude of losses Strategy could recognize on the value of its digital assets following its adoption of ASU 2023-08 were understated; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. If you purchased or otherwise acquired Strategy securities during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than July 15, 2025 to ask the Court to appoint you as lead plaintiff if you meet certain legal requirements. Contact Us To Participate or Learn More: If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, Telephone: (215) 638-4847 Email: [email protected], Visit our website at: To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. View source version on CONTACT: Contact Us: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Howard G. Smith, Esquire 215-638-4847 [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LEGAL SOURCE: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/23/2025 12:00 PM/DISC: 05/23/2025 12:01 PM
