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Adams County Woman Charged with Multiple Felonies Following Violent Incident
A 36-year-old Adams County woman, Laura Lawson, is facing multiple felony charges after an alleged series of violent acts against a man in Conewago Township, according to local police. On October 2, officers responded to a call on South Jefferson Street after reports of a woman on the hood of...
One airlifted from reported industrial accident at factory in Conewago Township
A victim was airlifted after an industrial accident was reported in Adams County Thursday morning. Firefighters were called to the scene of a reported industrial accident at a factory on the first block of Filbert Street in Conewago Township around 8:47 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, according to Adams County 911 records. ...
Pennsylvania State Police Search for Missing Juvenile
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in Harrisburg are currently searching for 16-year-old Brya Rayne Onufer, who was last seen on October 9, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m. Onufer walked away from her residence located in the 1600 block of Mapledale Road, Conewago Township, Dauphin County. Onufer is described as 5’5″,...
York County man will serve 10 years in prison for role in methamphetamine trafficking ring
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A York County man will serve up to 10 years in prison for dealing methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam announced Wednesday. Craig Smith, 53, had previously pleaded guilty to charges related to drug trafficking, Karam said in a press release. U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson sentenced him to the 10-year mandatory minimum for trafficking more than 500 grams of meth.
Police scanners to go quiet in Midstate county soon
(WHTM) — It will soon be more difficult to monitor police activity for those with scanners in one Midstate county. Dauphin County announced plans to encrypt all police radio transmissions on Wednesday, saying it “is to ensure the safety of the law enforcement responders.” The county says lead law enforcement officials requested radio encryption under […]
Deadly crash reported along stretch of Route 22 in Dauphin County, all lanes closed
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — All lanes are closed along a stretch of U.S. 22 in Lower Paxton Township following a fatal crash. According to Lt. Autumn Lupey with the Lower Paxton Township Police Department, the crash happened shortly before 8 p.m. along Route 22 at an intersection with South Arlene Street.
York County Coroner's Office seeks help identifying next-of-kin of woman who died after being struck by vehicle
YORK, Pa. — The York County Coroner's Office said Wednesday it is seeking information on the next-of-kin of a 72-year-old York woman who was killed when she was struck by a vehicle in the city on Oct. 2. Ruth Helen Emel, of the 300 block of West Market Street,...
Cumberland Valley community comes together for swimmer fighting cancer
(WHTM) — It was more than your typical high school water polo game Wednesday night. The Cumberland Valley school community held a water polo recognition night for Nico Falcone, one of their student athletes who is battling cancer. “Nico’s a fun-loving kid,” said Corey Pelow, the head coach for Cumberland Valley’s water polo team. “He’s […]
Pa. humane societies waive adoption fees, accept animals evacuating Hurricane Milton
While Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida Wednesday night, multiple humane societies in Pa. are waiving adoption fees and seeking donations as they accept animals fleeing shelters impacted by the storm. The Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area, Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) and Animal Adoption Center in South Jersey are...
Professional riders, horses gallop to the Pennsylvania National Horse Show for its 78th year
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Talented equestrians are galloping into the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex this week to compete in the 78th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show. The 11-day horse show spans from Oct. 10 through Oct. 20 where riders from all over the country will take part in jumper and hunter competitions.
Harley-Davidson riding attorney turned judge cooked up scheme to 'unjustly enrich himself' during COVID-19 pandemic and obstructed justice after his election: Feds
A personal injury lawyer known for riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle was indicted for more than two dozen crimes, including an obstruction of justice offense he allegedly committed while serving as a judge. The post Harley-Davidson riding attorney turned judge cooked up scheme to ‘unjustly enrich himself’ during COVID-19 pandemic and obstructed justice after his election: Feds first appeared on Law & Crime.
2 men plead guilty in drug deal turned deadly shooting in Nazareth Target parking lot
Two men have pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man during a drug deal in a Target parking lot in 2021. Jakiye Taylor, 20, and Kevin Littles, 24, both of Harrisburg, entered pleas of third-degree murder on Tuesday in the killing of Elijah Johnson, the Northampton County District Attorney’s office said in a news release. Littles also pleaded guilty to robbery.
'Everybody's at the same level' | Wheelchair basketball tournament pushes access to good jobs for all
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Every year a Cumberland County wheelchair basketball tournament brings service members and the community together to support those with disabilities. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC) held its 33rd annual wheelchair basketball tournament at Mechanicsburg Middle School on Wednesday evening. This...
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