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CRIME & SAFETY
Fireworks Explosion In Face Severely Injures Mechanicsburg Dad Of 4: GoFundMe
A dad of four young children, who is also a local business owner, needs a new hand — possibly two — following a fireworks accident on Independence Day, according to a GoFundMe campaign page launched to help his family on July 17. Brian Ginter, the owner of Ginter’s Full Service Auto,…
Police find 219 grams of methamphetamine inside bag of crash victim
Monroe Township, Pa. — Police discovered a woman allegedly carrying several bags of methamphetamine near her crashed car. Terra Lynn Painter, of Orefield, got the items from her overturned vehicle on Route 220 in Monroe Township, Trooper Nathan Smith said. The 60-year-old Painter, who had driven off the road and struck an embankment, had bloodshot eyes and dilated pupils as she spoke with investigators, Smith added. She was allegedly holding several bags, which she had pulled from the vehicle. ...
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...
Motorcyclist killed in Cumberland County crash
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — One man is dead after a crash in Cumberland County Friday afternoon. The Cumberland County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as William Mack, 67, of Carlisle. They said he was headed northbound on a motorcycle on Route 74 in Monroe Township and turned left onto Route 174, crossing paths with […]
Teen from PSP most wanted list arrested in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — A 19-year-old from PSP's most wanted list was arrested in Harrisburg Friday. Chrishawn Quailes-Baskerville, 19 has been charged for carrying a firearm without a license, fleeing to avoid apprehension, and a bench warrant, United States Marshal William Pugh announced Friday. He was wanted for firearms...
Carlisle Man Arrested for Attempted Homicide Following Stabbing Incident
On the morning of July 20, 2024, a serious stabbing incident occurred in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, resulting in the arrest of a local man. At approximately 9:16 a.m., Carlisle Police responded to a call from the 400 block of North Hanover Street, where they discovered a victim with severe facial and neck injuries. Bystanders were providing assistance when officers arrived, and emergency medical services were promptly called to the scene.
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...
Ghana S. Karki Injuries Family, Threatens To Burn House: PD
Ghana Shyam Karki, 29, of the 300 block of Berkshire Road in Mechanicsburg, "threatened to kill household members at the scene by burning the house down" on Thursday, July 18, as stated in the release. An officer was in the area "when they overheard a disturbance occurring at a nearby...
36-year-old woman killed following crash in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Derry Township Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened around 3:30am on Friday July 19th. According to police, Amanda Thome, 36, of Annville was driving west on East Governor Road when she left the north side of the roadway and struck a tree.
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.
Fatal Dauphin County crash shuts down Route 322
UPDATE: The roadways mentioned below were reopened, as of 8 a.m. Police are asking residents to use caution while driving through State Route 322, as crews and investigators are still at the scene. Sections of State Route 322 are closed Friday morning after a fatal crash in Dauphin County, according...
Shippensburg Smoke Shop Burglary: Suspect Identified and Wanted
State Police in Carlisle have issued an arrest warrant for Jessica Stine, identified as the primary suspect in a major theft at the Shippensburg Vape and Smoke Shop. The burglary, which occurred in October 2022 at the shop located at 304 N Earl Street, resulted in a significant loss with stolen items valued at approximately $24,063.80.
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 […]
11 crews called to Dauphin co. hardware store fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A family-owned hardware store in Elizabethville is recovering after a fire broke out early Friday morning. The blaze broke out at Kratzer Hardware in Dauphin county, located in the 400 block of West Main Street in the Elizabethville Borough, according to emergency dispatchers. In...
Landlord Attacked with Sledgehammer and Screwdriver
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Two people are jailed on attempted homicide charges Wednesday for allegedly attacking their landlord with a sledgehammer and screwdriver. According to the charges filed by State Police at Newport, Joshua Goshorn, 39, and Ashley Zellers, 38, both of Newport, allegedly attacked their landlord who was changing the locks after evicting them.
Two men rushed to hospital after small plane crashes while taking off at Reigle Airport
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Two people were sent to the hospital after police say a small plane crashed at Reigle Airport in Palmyra Friday afternoon. The crash happened after 2:30 p.m. at the airport, located at 1805 South Forge Road, while the plane was starting to take off, according to a release. The two […]
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