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CRIME & SAFETY
Local woman who hit student getting off school bus sentenced to nearly two years in prison
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Red Lion woman who struck a 16-year-old that was getting off a bus in October of 2022 has been sentenced to between 11.5 and 23 months in prison. Marie McGahan struck the teenager onYork Haven Road.When police arrived on scene, the student was unconscious but still had a pulse. On Nov. 10, 2022, the 16-year-old died from injuries received in the crash.
Three charged in fight at York Township restaurant; one victim suffered cut: police
Three men have been charged in a fight at a York Township restaurant earlier this year, and one of the victims suffered a cut from a knife, according to York County Regional Police. Police responded in the early morning hours of June 1 to Heritage Hills in the 2700 block of Mount Rose...
Trio Accused Of Restaurant Slashing, Assault Arrested: Ycrpd
Shawntay Handy, 49, T Kwon Banks, 20, and Tyjyre Stern, 18, were arrested on warrants on Tuesday, Aug. 27, the YCRPD explained. The warrants were issued following an investigation into an assault involving a knife in the restaurant at Heritage Hills Golf Resort located at 2700 Mount Rose Avenue in York Township at 1:27 a.m. on June 1, 2024, as detailed in the release.
Anthony Gilbert-Brown, 29, Of York Found With Shank: Usdoj
Anthony Gilbert-Brown, 29, a federal inmate incarcerated at FCI Schuylkill in Minersville, was indicted Wednesday, Aug. 28 by a federal grand jury on the charge of possession of a weapon, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The indictment charges Gilbert-Brown with possessing a prohibited object designed to be used as...
Police crack down on e-bike and e-scooter riders
At Tuesday night’s Columbia Borough Council meeting, Mayor Leo Lutz said that police have stepped up enforcement of ordinances governing e-bikes and e-scooters. Riders have been cited for various traffic infractions. “The guys are stepping it up, and there have been citations,” Lutz said. Currently, bicycles aren’t permitted...
Daughter of Dover man accused of beating dog to death with bat testifies at hearing
Nevaeh Grove-Aguilera was getting ready to take a shower at her father’s Dover home the evening of July 10 when she heard her father yelling at the dogs. He had two dogs – pit bulls named Star and Bali – and her father, she testified Friday at a preliminary hearing for her father...
York man found in stolen car in Huntingdon County
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A York man was arrested in Huntingdon Wednesday for allegedly driving under the influence in a stolen car. Charges have been filed against Tyler Robarge, 32, for receiving stolen property and allegedly admitting to police that he took drugs earlier in the day. Around 9:51 p.m. Aug. 28, state police […]
Middletown Man Charged with Robbery, Rape After Officer-Involved Shooting at Calm Spa
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Middletown man was arrested Tuesday night after a violent incident at Calm Spa in Penn Township led to an officer-involved shooting. Christopher Rivera was taken into…
PA Attorney General Announces Takedown of Large-Scale Organized Retail Theft Ring
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that five individuals have been charged in connection with a significant organized retail theft operation that targeted multiple stores across nine counties…
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...
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...
Lancaster man arrested for using counterfeit bills, possessing firearm in Walgreens
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Lancaster man was caught with a loaded firearm after exchanging $400 in counterfeit bills for gift cards at a Lancaster County Walgreens, according to the Manheim Township Police Department. Police said Benito Israel Santiago, 32, exchanged $400 in counterfeit bills for gift cards at...
10-year-old that drowned in Yellow Breeches Creek was not wearing life jacket
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Investigators have uncovered that the 10-year-old who was found dead in Yellow Breeches Creek on Aug. 14 was not wearing a life jacket at the time. |10-year-old kayaker identified by York County Coroner after body found in Yellow Breeches. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission...
Columbia fire chief says recent fires are not suspicious
Columbia Borough Fire Chief Scott Ryno said recent fires in the borough are not suspicious in nature. “It’s an unfortunate chain of events,” he said at Tuesday’s borough council meeting. He said the fires were due to unsafe practices rather than arson. Ryno added that although the fires were accidental, they were also preventable.
Traffic control needed after two-vehicle crash reported in West Lampeter Township
WEST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A two-vehicle crash was reported in Lancaster County Thursday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to Lampeter and Windy Hill roads in West Lampeter Township around 7:50 a.m. Due to the crash blocking the road, police assisted with traffic...
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...
York County teenager charged with killing 12-year-old freed on bail
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A York County teen accused of killing a 12-year-old boy is free on bail. Earlier this month, a judge ruled that 14-year-old Nolan Grove could be released if he posts $50,000 bail and serves monitored house arrest. Investigators said Grove shot Kain Heiland in Red...
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