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Motorcyclist airlifted after crash with tractor in Juniata County
JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A motorcyclist in Juniata County had to be flown to the hospital Thursday after a crash. There was a crash between a motorcycle and a tractor in the area of Zook Hill Road and Route 35 just before 3 p.m. with reported injuries, Mifflintown Hose Company stated in a news […]
Truck stuck in sinkhole after storms in Juniata County
JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. — Heavy storms across central Pennsylvania last night had many residents waking up to extensive damage this morning. A large sinkhole opened up on Route 333 in Juniata County, trapping a truck at the bottom. It is unclear exactly when the sinkhole opened or when the truck got stuck, but heavy rain fell for hours last evening and overnight.
Man rips off homeowner for driveway work: PSP
McClure, Pa. — A Lewistown man was charged after he received money to seal a homeowner's driveway and did not return to complete the work. Trooper Derek Gill of PSP Selinsgrove says the victim of West Beaver Township paid $300 on July 20 to Shawn Dippery, 52, to seal his driveway. However, Dippery never returned to begin the work. Dippery did not make any attempts to contact the victim after he received payment, according to the police report. The victim contacted police on Aug. 26. Police filed misdemeanor theft by deception charges at the office of District Judge Bo Trawitz.
Pennsylvania State Police warn Lewistown residents of ongoing phone scam
(WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police are warning the public of ongoing phone scam attempts in the Lewistown area. According to PSP, troopers in Lewistown have received several reports of phone scams targeting the elderly. PSP said these scams involve phone calls informing Lewistown residents that a relative has been arrested...
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…
Boy who went missing while kayaking was not wearing life jacket, officials say
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The 10-year-old boy who went missing while kayaking on the Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, earlier this month was not wearing a life jacket, investigators said. The body of Matthew Coffroth Jr. was found four days after he went missing while kayaking with three adults and three other children. CBS affiliate WHP-TV reported on Thursday that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission determined the boy was not wearing a life jacket while on the water. Coffroth, who was alone in his kayak, went missing on Aug. 10 after going under the water and not coming back up....
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...
Midstate organization seeing increase in domestic violence cases
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – According to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, in 2023, 119 people died from domestic violence. It’s a 14% increase from the previous year. “I think our numbers go up every year, which is unfortunate,” said Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties direct...
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