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CRIME & SAFETY
Man killed in ambush outside Harrisburg concert had been live streaming the event
The Dauphin County Coroner’s office on Friday released the name of a man killed in an apparent drive-by shooting in midtown early Friday. Azar Hughes, 20, of Steelton, had just left a concert at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC) when a car drove by and fired at him about 1:30 a.m., according to security guards at HMAC. The concert was restricted to those ages 21 and over, but people under 21 were allowed in if they’re supervised by someone over 25, under HMAC’s rules. Hughes was with his cousin, a promoter of the event who is over 25, according to John Traynor, founder of HMAC.
Teens charged for Harrisburg July 4 incidents that cut fireworks short
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Multiple teenagers were charged from the incidents that led to the early ending of the huge fireworks show Thursday night in Harrisburg, officials say. According to the Dauphin County District Attorney’s office, an 18-year-old, a 16-year-old, and a 15-year-old were arrested by Harrisburg Police over safety concerns that involved guns and […]
Memorial held for man shot and killed near Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
Harrisburg, Pa. (WHP) — A Steelton man shot and killed early Friday morning outside of the arts center was honored Saturday. The community gathered at his memorial site to release hundreds of balloons in his memory. It was an emotional day for many as yet another life was lost...
Pa. Capitol Complex in Harrisburg briefly evacuated Saturday following bomb threat
Pennsylvania Capitol Police briefly evacuated the Capitol Complex and Judicial Center on Saturday, after all members of the state House and Senate received an emailed bomb threat. As first reported by PennLive, lawmakers received an email shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday from someone claiming to have hidden explosives in and around the buildings, “in the […] The post Pa. Capitol Complex in Harrisburg briefly evacuated Saturday following bomb threat appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Harrisburg ends firework display early due to ‘safety concerns’
Update: Harrisburg police end fireworks show early, arrest 2 people with guns. The City of Harrisburg ended its Fourth of July firework display around 9:30 p.m. due to “safety concerns,” according to a post on the city’s Facebook page. The city’s Facebook message said, “Due to safety...
Multiple arrests made during Koons Park firework and food truck festival
LOWER PAXTON, Pa. (WHTM) — While some people were enjoying the fireworks show in Linglestown Wednesday night, police say others were arrested for fighting. Lower Paxton Township Police said in a Facebook post that several fights broke out among juveniles at the Koons Park fireworks and food trucks display. Multiple people were taken into custody […]
Police: Philadelphia man used sledgehammer to break into Hershey Tanger Outlets store
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A man accused of breaking into a Tanger Outlets shop in Hershey with a sledgehammer has been arrested. Timothy Root, 57, from Philadelphia, has been charged with burglary, theft by unlawful taking, possession of an instrument of crime with intent and criminal mischief- damaging property.
Suspect in custody after SWAT served warrant on 19th and Derry Streets, dispatch says
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A suspect is in custody after SWAT and police in Harrisburg served a warrant on 19th and Derry Streets, according to emergency dispatch. CBS 21 was on the scene, where you can see a SWAT vehicle and several officers. There were no injuries, and...
New state law will offer added protections for victims of data breaches
Harrisburg, Pa. — A new state law will help protect consumers impacted by data breaches. Act 33 of 2024 requires an impacted organization to provide a free credit report and one year of credit monitoring to affected consumers. It also strengthens notification requirements and mandates notification of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General if a data breach occurs in the Commonwealth, according to the state legislature. The new law received unanimous support in both the House and Senate, according to a capitol update. ...
Police: Cumberland County man exposed himself multiple times to bar patrons
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A Cumberland County man has been charged after allegedly trying to fight people and exposing himself at a Camp Hill bar. According to the Lower Allen Township Police Department, on June 26 around midnight, officers were dispatched to Brewhouse Grille for an active fight. One man, identified as Cody Edman, 28, was allegedly actively trying to pick fights and exposing himself.
Silent Night: Harrisburg Family Dollar neighbors confirm false overnight alarms have stopped
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The company promised to fix the problem. Then it sent contractors out to do that. But the big question after false alarms kept neighbors of the Family Dollar at 18th and Derry streets awake night after night for months: Would the alarms finally stop this time?
Utility pole struck in Dauphin County vehicle crash; one person injured
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A crash with entrapment occurred in the 3700 block of Chambers Hill Road, in Swatara Township Saturday morning. Emergency dispatch says the vehicle ended up on its side. According to police, a utility pole was struck in the crash, and wires were brought down across the...
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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