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Man accused of having inappropriate contact with a child in Lebanon: police
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A man in Lebanon County has been arrested on charges relating to assault and unlawful contact involving a child. According to a press release, on August 27th, officers with the Lebanon City Police Department interviewed an underage girl, along with witnesses and family members after beginning an investigation into a possible sexual assault of a minor.
Lebanon County constable charged after allegedly leaving loaded handgun unattended in District Justice office bathroom
LEBANON, Pa. — A Lebanon County constable has been charged with one count of reckless endangerment after prosecutors say he left a loaded gun unattended in a bathroom at a local District Justice's office. James Drahovsky, 70, of Lebanon, was charged this morning, according to Lebanon County District Attorney...
Teen convinced by 30-year-old man to run away, police say
LEBANON, Pa. (WHP) — At 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Aeriel was at work when she was told that her 13-year-old daughter was gone. Panicked, she left work to make a 2-hour drive back to Lebanon. "I was a shaking, crying mess, going up to complete strangers," Aerial said. This...
Lebanon County police departments plan impaired driving enforcement over Labor Day weekend
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — Police departments across Lebanon County will be on increased lookout for drivers under the influence this weekend, the County District Attorney's Office announced today. An impaired driving enforcement initiative will take place from Aug. 29 - Sept. 2. Officials say officers from several police departments...
Pair linked to numerous ATM thefts in three counties
WYOMISSING, Pa. - Investigators from Wyomissing and Pennsylvania State Police say they've arrested the suspects in a series of thefts of ATM machines that took place across three counties. Between August and October 2023, police say they investigated numerous thefts, attempted thefts and burglaries that investigators have linked to 21-year-old...
Armed intruder shot, drugs seized, six charged in Bethel Township
An attempted burglary in Bethel Township early Wednesday morning led to a shooting, a seizure of drugs, and six individuals facing multiple charges, including drug offenses and violent crimes. On August 28, 2024, at approximately 1:20am, Officers from Bethel Township Police Department were dispatched to a residence located on Legion...
Massive $71K theft ring targeting Pennsylvania grocery stores taken down: AG
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A massive retail theft ring that targeted grocery stores across nine Pennsylvania counties has ended, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Monday. Dozens of charges have been brought against five people — three of which are in custody — for their involvement in the more than $71,000 theft ring. Marlin Polanco, 19, […]
18-year-old Lancaster County man arrested for assault with wrench
MANHEIM, Pa. — A Lancaster County man is facing charges after allegedly getting out of a vehicle and attacking a pedestrian with a wrench. Yancy Isaac Turner, 18, of Manheim, is facing simple assault charges for his role in the incident. On July 16, police say that victim was...
Middletown man charged with robbery, rape after being shot by police at Manheim business
LANCASTER CO, Pa. (WHP) — A robbery suspect from Middletown is now facing additional charges, including rape, after being shot by Northern Lancaster County Regional Police for allegedly breaking into a Manheim business, taking money, and sexually assaulting its employees. The Lancaster County District Attorney, who took over the...
Commission meets to organize merger of N. Lebanon and N. Cornwall police forces
Become a champion of local news and unlock additional benefits as a LebTown member, like exclusive members-only emails, access to comments, invitations to members-only events, and more. This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Representatives from North Lebanon and North Cornwall townships...
Dauphin County road expected to be closed for hours after car crashes head-on into pole, police report
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A road closure in Dauphin County is expected to be in place for hours after a crash Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews were called for a vehicle that crashed into a PPL Electric Utilities pole in the area of Walnut Street and Oak Street, Susquehanna Township Police said in a news […]
Hershey hit by car burglary spree, 35 vehicles stolen from within a week
Dauphin County, Pa — If you live in the Hershey area, make sure you lock your car. Several cars have been burglarized, more specifically in neighborhoods where cars are left unattended along the street and unlocked. 35 cars have been broken into so far within the last week. Derry...
Highspire man will serve up to 5 years in prison for role in scheme to defraud Central PA banks, customers out of more than $2 million
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Central Pennsylvania man will serve up to five years in state prison and pay $800,000 in restitution for his role in a scheme to defraud multiple financial institutions and their customers out of more than $2 million, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday. Tyreese...
State Police Honors Personnel for Heroism, Exceptional Work to Keep Pennsylvania Safe
On Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) hosted its annual department awards ceremony at LCBC Manheim to recognize the heroism and exceptional work of dedicated personnel who helped to keep Pennsylvania communities safe last year. Among the honorees was Lieutenant James Wagner, of Troop G, Bedford, who was critically injured...
FBI visits Dauphin County tourism bureau after PennLive investigation
Visit Hershey & Harrisburg’s job is to lure in visitors — but it recently had one it didn’t expect. The FBI stopped by the tourism bureau’s office earlier this week, multiple sources told PennLive. It’s unclear why the law enforcement agency was there. If you...
Cause determined for Dauphin County fire that left resident paralyzed
The investigation has been closed into a May house fire in Steelton that left one of its residents paralyzed. Lynn Croman, 55, severed her spinal cord on May 11 while jumping from a third-story window of her home at the corner of Second and Pine streets. She is paralyzed from the waist down and will never be able to walk again, according to her cousin, Denise Tucci.
EMS responds to motorcycle crash in North Lebanon Township
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency crews responded to a motorcycle crash in Lebanon County Friday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It happened in the 1800 block of Creston Drive in North Lebanon Township at 10 a.m. No other vehicles were involved. At this time, it's...
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