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Two Boys Charged After Rocks, Logs Thrown at Vehicles on Route 30

Pennsylvania State Police allege the boys injured two people and damaged 17 vehicles over two evenings.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 24, 2026, 7:30 a.m. ETWritten Aug 26, 2026, 6:22 p.m. ET
Two boys, aged 14 and 11, have been in connection with throwing rocks, sticks and logs at vehicles traveling along Route 30 on two separate evenings, according to NBC Philadelphia. The alleged conduct caused injuries to two people and damage to 17 vehicles. The boys face charges of aggravated assault, propulsion of missiles into an occupied vehicle, and reckless endangerment, as reported by NBC Philadelphia. The charges were announced on August 24, 2026. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the case. The boys have been but not yet tried; they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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