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Woman killed in Lancaster County crash
A woman died Saturday after crashing into a tree in Lancaster County. Kristy Larson, 42, of Lancaster, was traveling east on Holtwood Road in Drumore Township around 1 p.m. when she crossed into the westbound lane and drove into a grassy area, eventually colliding with a tree head-on, Pa. State Police said in a news release.
Houseguests Barricaded Themselves In Lancaster County Home, Police Say
Branden Hunter and Joanna Hagens were guests at a residence in Oak Bottom Village when they got into a "physical altercation" with the homeowners on June 24, according to borough police. Authorities were called to the Groffdale Drive home around 9:15 p.m., officials said. A Lancaster County Special Emergency Response...
Midstate man caught with meth, fentanyl exiting PA Turnpike in Bedford County: PSP
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania resident from the Midstate was pulled over while exiting the PA Turnpike and allegedly found with a pound of methamphetamine, troopers report. Angel Diaz Gibson Jr., 32, of Reading, is facing multiple drug possession with intent to deliver charges after he was pulled over exiting the turnpike and […]
Police searching for missing Lancaster County man, disappearance considered 'suspicious'
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a missing Lancaster County man whose disappearance has been described as "suspicious in nature." According to PSP, on July 3, the Lancaster Criminal Investigation Unit was contacted about Matthew Whisman, 25. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are suspicious in nature, police said.
Arrest warrant issued for shooting suspect believed to be armed
READING, Pa. - Reading police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Jose Torres, a man they believe to be behind a shooting last month at the Pillar Lounge in Morgantown. “We believe he is armed. We believe he is dangerous. He needs to be taken into custody,” said Berks County District Attorney John Adams.
Woman charged after attempted robbery and crash
WYOMISSING, Pa. - A woman is charged in connection with a robbery in Wyomissing, and a chase that ended in a crash in Reading. Authorities charged Susan Moyer with robbery, theft, reckless driving and related offenses. She was in a Jeep seen in a reported armed robbery at the Wawa...
Debris from fireworks found at scene of Berks County fire
SHOEMAKERSVILLE, Pa. - A Berks County resident may have been the victim of an unpatriotic fireworks display early Saturday. Fire crews were called to a man's home at 875 Mohrsville Road, Shoemakersville, at 3:10 a.m. for a house fire. A Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshall was called to the scene...
Texas fugitive arrested in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Texas fugitive was arrested and changed in Lancaster County. Jean Paul, 40, has been charged with fugitive from justice after allegedly sexually assaulting a child out of Temple, Texas, the Manheim Township Police Department reported. An employee from a District Attorney’s Office in Texas received...
Fireworks may be to blame for Berks and Lehigh fires
Officials say both of the fires that broke out are under investigation. One destroyed a home and the other was contained to a garage. This is the aftermath of a fire that broke out on Mohrsville Road in Shoemakersville around 3:00 in the morning. A Leesport Fire Company official says...
President of Lancaster Firefighters pushing the city to address firefighter shortage
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — Firefighters in Lancaster are urging the city to address their firefighter shortage. Geoffrey Stone, the President of the Lancaster Professional Firefighters Association, made a Facebook post detailing how the City of Lancaster has been negatively impacted by their shortage of firefighters. The post first cites...
Manheim Township Police Set to Host National Night Out on August 6th
On Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, members of the Manheim Township Police Department (MTPD) will join residents and community leaders to celebrate the 41tst Annual National Night Out. The event will be hosted at Manheim Township Community Park located at 209 Petersburg Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.
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