'Screw scam' spurs new fears for drivers when filling their tanks
EDITORS NOTE: More questions have been raised after a small town police department in Virginia posted on social media about an apparent "screw scam" involving a gas pump. Since then, some have said what was alleged as a potential scam is not possible or highly unlikely. FOX Television Station reporters have reached out to various government agencies across the country.An inspector with the Minnesota Department of Commerce Weights and Measures Division provided the following statement:"The few videos I have seen show someone jamming a screw into the boot of the dispenser, causing the internal activator to be pinned in an upward position. If this is truly how it’s done, then I am skeptical because the dispenser shuts off when you place the nozzle back into the boot. So, if I jammed something in there to make that internal valve stay up, then wouldn’t it behave as if the nozzle had been hung up? I would think you need the pump activated to do this. That said, we do have a tip for people so they don’t fall victim to this scam if it’s happening: Get a receipt. A receipt cannot be generated until the pump has been deactivated after fueling."FOX Television Station reporters also reached out to Gas Buddy, a popular mobile and web platform that helps drivers find the cheapest gas prices.
EDITORS NOTE: More questions have been raised after a small town police department in Virginia posted on social media about an apparent "screw scam" involving a gas pump. Since then, some have said what was alleged as a potential scam is not possible or highly unlikely. FOX Television Station reporters have reached out to various government agencies across the country.An inspector with the Minnesota Department of Commerce Weights and Measures Division provided the following statement:"The few videos I have seen show someone jamming a screw into the boot of the dispenser, causing the internal activator to be pinned in an upward position. If this is truly how it’s done, then I am skeptical because the dispenser shuts off when you place the nozzle back into the boot. So, if I jammed something in there to make that internal valve stay up, then wouldn’t it behave as if the nozzle had been hung up? I would think you need the pump activated to do this. That said, we do have a tip for people so they don’t fall victim to this scam if it’s happening: Get a receipt. A receipt cannot be generated until the pump has been deactivated after fueling."FOX Television Station reporters also reached out to Gas Buddy, a popular mobile and web platform that helps drivers find the cheapest gas prices.
Bensalem man accused of threatening outburst at state rep's office in Bucks County
A 65-year-old man was arrested after police say he threatened staff at the office of State Rep. K.C. Tomlinson in Bensalem on Tuesday.
A 65-year-old man was arrested after police say he threatened staff at the office of State Rep. K.C. Tomlinson in Bensalem on Tuesday.
Accused Charlie Kirk killer back in court, lawyers dispute bullet comment
The legal defense team for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want a judge to hold prosecutors in contempt for comments they made in the media about bullet fragments recovered from Kirk's body.
The legal defense team for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want a judge to hold prosecutors in contempt for comments they made in the media about bullet fragments recovered from Kirk's body.
Man armed with tree branch run over by work truck after ripping off door handle: police
Investigators believe a 50-year-old man was armed with a tree branch when he ripped the door handle off a work truck and was run over by the vehicle as it fled overnight in Philadelphia.
Investigators believe a 50-year-old man was armed with a tree branch when he ripped the door handle off a work truck and was run over by the vehicle as it fled overnight in Philadelphia.
Billy Schmidt: Hundreds gather in South Philly for vigil after Penn State student killed in robbery
The South Philadelphia community held a vigil to remember Billy Schmidt, a Penn State University senior who was robbed and killed near his home last weekend.
The South Philadelphia community held a vigil to remember Billy Schmidt, a Penn State University senior who was robbed and killed near his home last weekend.
Pasadena police release video of officer shooting inside department parking garage
Pasadena police released video showing an officer accidentally shooting another officer in the department’s parking garage during what the chief described as horseplay involving loaded guns.
Pasadena police released video showing an officer accidentally shooting another officer in the department’s parking garage during what the chief described as horseplay involving loaded guns.
1-year-old girl dies after apparent drowning in Kensington: police
A one-year-old girl was found unresponsive in water in Kensington and was later pronounced dead at the hospital, with police investigating the circumstances as a possible drowning.
A one-year-old girl was found unresponsive in water in Kensington and was later pronounced dead at the hospital, with police investigating the circumstances as a possible drowning.
Indiana man allegedly pulls gun on teens after they called him 'cute,' police say
An Indiana man is facing several charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at teenagers because they called him "cute."
An Indiana man is facing several charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at teenagers because they called him "cute."
Stolen minivan with infant inside crashes in Northeast Philadelphia; suspect caught: police
Police say a 2-month-old girl was found safe after a red minivan was stolen with her inside Thursday, June 11, outside Rita’s Water Ice on the 8600 block of Frankford Avenue. The suspect, a 42-year-old man, was arrested after crashing the vehicle several times and fleeing on foot.
Police say a 2-month-old girl was found safe after a red minivan was stolen with her inside Thursday, June 11, outside Rita’s Water Ice on the 8600 block of Frankford Avenue. The suspect, a 42-year-old man, was arrested after crashing the vehicle several times and fleeing on foot.
New Jersey man sentenced to 6.5 years for fatal Lehigh Valley plane crash
Philip McPherson II of Riverside, New Jersey, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter and related offenses stemming from a 2022 plane crash in Lehigh County that killed a student pilot.
Philip McPherson II of Riverside, New Jersey, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter and related offenses stemming from a 2022 plane crash in Lehigh County that killed a student pilot.
Raccoon family takes over abandoned Kensington row home, neighbors urge city action
Kensington residents are raising concerns about a raccoon infestation at an abandoned row home, citing safety and health risks, and have not yet received a response from city officials.
Kensington residents are raising concerns about a raccoon infestation at an abandoned row home, citing safety and health risks, and have not yet received a response from city officials.
Remains found in WA in 2000 identified as missing Hawaii man
Human remains found in Olympic National Park more than 20 years ago have been identified as Joseph Louis Serrao Jr., who was reported missing in 1998.
Human remains found in Olympic National Park more than 20 years ago have been identified as Joseph Louis Serrao Jr., who was reported missing in 1998.
American diplomat killed in Myanmar, Thai woman arrested
An American diplomat assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Yangon, the biggest city in Myanmar, was found dead with police investigating the death as a possible homicide.
An American diplomat assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Yangon, the biggest city in Myanmar, was found dead with police investigating the death as a possible homicide.
Police investigating 2 deadly overnight shootings in Philadelphia
Police are investigating a pair of deadly overnight shootings in Philadelphia.
Police are investigating a pair of deadly overnight shootings in Philadelphia.
Man accused of robbing, kidnapping woman at knifepoint in Springfield Township
Investigators say Gordon forced the woman to drive to an ATM in the Flourtown Shopping Center and then to Philadelphia to buy drugs.
Investigators say Gordon forced the woman to drive to an ATM in the Flourtown Shopping Center and then to Philadelphia to buy drugs.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter pleads guilty to all federal charges
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges stemming from the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges stemming from the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman.
Scooter-riding suspect identified in deadly Philadelphia grocery store shooting
Investigators have identified a suspect who they say shot and killed a man during an argument inside a Philadelphia grocery store.
Investigators have identified a suspect who they say shot and killed a man during an argument inside a Philadelphia grocery store.
Philadelphia PD release photos of suspects in killing of Penn State student
Philadelphia Police have released images of two suspects wanted in connection with the killing of Penn State student Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia over the weekend.
Philadelphia Police have released images of two suspects wanted in connection with the killing of Penn State student Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia over the weekend.
14-year-old missing swimmer identified after body recovered off Wildwood beach
The body of a missing 14-year-old boy, last seen in the ocean off Wildwood on June 1, 2026, has been recovered and positively identified.
The body of a missing 14-year-old boy, last seen in the ocean off Wildwood on June 1, 2026, has been recovered and positively identified.
Camden man charged after woman stabbed in Audubon Acme parking lot
A 23-year-old female victim suffered multiple lacerations and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Suspect William J. McCallin, 23, of Camden, was taken into custody at the scene and charged with multiple offenses.
A 23-year-old female victim suffered multiple lacerations and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Suspect William J. McCallin, 23, of Camden, was taken into custody at the scene and charged with multiple offenses.