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CRIME & SAFETY
Alleged Potato Thief Caught at Supermarket
Muncy, Pa. — A man allegedly wrote on a pharmacy window, stole a hanging plant, and took a sack of potatoes from a local super market. Thomas Dwight Howe, 34, of Elizabethtown, arrived at the Weis Market in Muncy at the end of May holding a Redd’s Wicked alcoholic beverage, according to Trooper Taylor Arnold. Howe then left his beverage on ledge at the building’s exterior before entering the store.
Amanda Thome Survived 2 Shots To The Face, Dies In Crash
A content creator who is known for surviving two shots to the face died in a crash on PA Route 322 on Friday morning, July 19, Derry Township Police announced in a release on Saturday, July 20. Amanda Thome, 36, of Annville, became internet famous and a bit of a...
PA Man Arrested for Domestic Incident in Rehoboth Beach
A Pennsylvania man was arrested by Rehoboth Beach Police after a domestic incident at a local hotel last week. Police contacted 45 year old Joseph Milano of Columbia, PA and the victim, Milano’s 34 year old girlfriend. Police learned the two had been arguing for several hours when the argument became physical and Milano struck the woman in the face – then began to choke her and smother her with a pillow. The victim kicked him to get free. The victim suffered multiple bruises and minor cuts.
BMW crash in Bronx kills Pennsylvania woman
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman died in the Bronx early Saturday when a BMW collided with the car she was riding in and sent it crashing into a parked truck, police said. Jinmaris Melendez of Lancaster, Pa., was in the passenger seat of a Ford Focus at about 2:45 a.m. when it was involved in a collision with a purple BMW at the corner of Viele Ave. and Manida St., a desolate stretch of ...
Officials investigating triple fatal crash on turnpike in Lancaster Co.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Two men and a young girl died Saturday morning following a turnpike crash in Penn Township. According to a press release from the Lancaster County Coroner's Office, they were called to a collision around 5:35am between a tractor trailer and a car. Three people, a 43-year-old man, an 18-year-old man, and a child were pronounced dead on scene at the crash around 6:35am.
Man on Pennsylvania State Police Harrisburg’s Top 5 Most Wanted captured
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A man on Pennsylvania State Police – Harrisburg’s Top 5 Most Wanted has been captured by U.S. Marshals. The Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force arrested Chrishawn Quailes-Baskerville, 19, who was wanted on firearms and aggravated assault charges after State Police say he fled a Harrisburg traffic stop in May.
Yadav Bhandari Steals Penn National Hollywood Casino: PD
Yadav Bhandari, 22 of Lebanon, is accused of conspiring with Shankar Karki, 37, and Prakash Thapa, 24, both of Harrisburg to steal $16,555 in fraudulent winnings between July 13 and 14, State Police Trooper Michael Kaminskas detailed in the affidavit of probable cause. Bhandari was caught on the security camera...
Harrisburg woman stabbed boyfriend in the face with kitchen knife: police
A 43-year-old Harrisburg woman was arrested and charged on Thursday night after police said she stabbed her boyfriend in the face with a large kitchen knife, causing him to lose a significant amount of blood, according to an affidavit. Charlene L. Walker is charged with one count of attempted criminal...
Tollbooth Antiques Warehouse Destroyed By Fire (Photos)
An antique warehouse has been destroyed in a massive alarm fire, multiple companies announced on Friday morning, July 19. The Columbia Borough Fire Department was called to the blaze at the 2-store warehouse building that houses Tollbooth Antiques in the 200 block of Chestnut Street around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18.
Lancaster Police investigating after knife pulled in local park
LANCASTER Pa. (WHTM) – Lancaster City Police say they’re investigating an incident involving a knife at a local park. Police say around 5:51 p.m. on Thursday an officer was waved down by a person who reported a knife being pulled on them at Culltion Park. The individual told police they tried to stop a fight when a man pulled a knife and made threatening statements.
Two men sentenced up to 40 years in jail for deadly 2020 shooting in York
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Two York County men have been sentenced for their role in a deadly 2020 shooting. According to the York County District Attorney's Office, Roddrick Battle, 22, and Luis Rosado, 19, were both sentenced to 20 to 40 years in state prison. Both men entered guilty...
Pa. establishes hotline to report voter intimidation, election fraud, and more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — There is now a hotline to report various election-related crimes in the Commonwealth. The new hotline was established in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler County. “Political violence has no place in Pennsylvania – the birthplace of American democracy – nor anywhere else across […]
Cumberland County UPS Driver Caught Discarding Packages in Dumpster
A UPS driver from Harrisburg, identified as Richard Moore, 60, faces allegations of improperly disposing of packages meant for delivery. According to the Silver Spring Township Police, Moore was caught on surveillance video on July 9, throwing six unopened packages into a dumpster. The incident occurred at the premises of a company located along State Road, distinct from the intended recipient’s address.
951 Elm St. Structure Fire
On Friday July 12, 2024, at 6:37 pm, the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services was dispatched to 417 S. Albemarle St. for a structure fire. Upon arrival there was heavy fire showing from the first and second floors already through the roof on the Albemarle side extending well into the structure. The actual address was 951 Elm St. and was the former York Hoover Body Corp.
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Injury crash reported on Beverly Road in Mount Joy Township
MOUNT JOY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A crash was reported on Beverly Road in Mount Joy Township Saturday evening. It was reported at the intersection with State Highway 743 at 7:50 p.m. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WGAL...
York officials provide update one week after massive warehouse fire
YORK, Pa. — York County officials are providing an update one week after a massive six-alarm fire tore through a warehouse. According to a press release from the City of York, on Friday, July 12 at 6:37 p.m., fire crews and first responders were sent to 951 Elm St., the former York Hoover Body Corp., for a structure fire. At the scene, officials witnessed heavy fire showing from the first and second floors already through the roof, extending well into the structure.
Vehicle fire reported on I-83 southbound in Fairview Township
FROGTOWN, Pa. — Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. A vehicle fire has been reported on Interstate 83 southbound near mile marker 37 in Fairview Township. The extent of damage has not been confirmed at this time. York County police and fire responders have been sent to...
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