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Body pulled from Susquehanna River in 1990s cold case identified
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A body from a 1998 cold case, found in the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania, has been identified with the help of advancements in DNA, officials announced. In a news release, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office announced the identity of the body that was pulled from the Susquehanna River in […]
"Attempted suicide by cop": Dauphin County DA rules police-involved shooting justified
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The use of deadly force by Harrisburg Bureau of Police was ruled "justified" in the shooting of Bryan K. Horton Jr. on June 22 according to the Dauphin County DA, who said that Horton admitted he was trying to get shot and killed by police so he wouldn't have to go back to jail.
Wanted man tased after leading Troopers on bicycle chase in Dauphin County
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– A bicyclist who was wanted in two counties was tased after leading Troopers on a chase in Dauphin County on Thursday, according to charging documents. Cory Brodbeck-Coover, 45, of Grantville, fled a traffic stop on a bike after Troopers pulled him over for traffic violations at the intersection of Bow Creek Road […]
Woman allegedly stabs man with kitchen knife at Harrisburg motel
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A woman is facing charges after she allegedly stabbed a man Sunday in Dauphin County. Carla Coleman, 62, is accused of using a kitchen knife to stab a victim inside the Red Roof Inn on the 900 block of Eisenhower Boulevard, according to charging documents.
Pennsylvania State Police release Top 5 Most Wanted in Lykens
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police in Lykens, Dauphin County have released their top five most wanted people. Kevin Timothy Stephenson, 48, is wanted for endangering the welfare of children in 2023 and simple assault. Stephenson is described as 5'10", weighs 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. His last known location was in Williamstown.
Duo steals ‘large sums’ of money in driveway sealcoating scam in Perry County, Troopers investigating
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Two men stole a lot of money when they scammed someone about having work done to their driveway, and Troopers are asking for the public’s help in trying to find them. State Police at Newport said in a report, Troopers were contacted after 3 a.m. Tuesday for a scam that […]
As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working
The first four months of 2024 saw a 23% decrease in Pennsylvania gun homicides compared to last year, according to the Center for American Progress. Pennsylvania saw the second-largest decline in the country last year. Philadelphia experienced the largest gun violence decline of major American cities in the same period.
Off-road vehicle crash in Wayne County leaves one man seriously injured
Huron, N.Y. — Police are investigating an off-road vehicle crash in Wayne County that left a man seriously injured. Two men were riding on Spiegel Parkway in Huron around 7:10 p.m. Saturday when the vehicle overturned onto its side, according to police. The driver, Todd Haskins, 56, of Harrisburg,...
Man jailed after stabbing woman in Cumberland County, police report
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man is in jail after police say he stabbed a woman Friday. Amgad Hanna, 30, of Harrisburg, is accused of stabbing the woman at a residence located in the first block of Gettysburg Pike after 11 p.m., Upper Allen Township Police said in a report. According to the police […]
Possible cause determined for Snyder County house fire
Middleburg, Pa. — A fire that broke out last week at a Snyder County home was likely due to a possible electrical malfunction and careless smoking, police say. State police fire marshal Nathan Birth investigated after responders arrived to the scene shortly before 3 a.m. June 25 at the home at 8301 Route 522 in Franklin Township. Three people were transported to local hospitals for treatment for smoke inhalation, according to a police report from Birth. One of the individuals had moderate to severe injuries. The individuals have since been released from the hospital. Though Birth stated possible causes of the fire, the official cause remains undetermined. Citizens Hose Company in Middleburg responded to the scene.
Traveler cited after gun found in carry-on bag at HIA
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A gun was found inside a traveler’s bag Monday at Harrisburg International Airport, officials announced. Transportation Security Officers detected the 9mm handgun when the Virginia man entered a security checkpoint where the gun set off an X-ray unit, TSA said in a news release. Police where then notified and confiscated the […]
Authorities urge people to follow Pa. firework laws ahead of July 4th
CAMP HILL, Pa. — While thousands of Pennsylvanians will watch fireworks shows across the region to celebrate Independence Day, others will be setting off their fireworks at home. As people prepare to light up their fireworks on Thursday, municipalities across the region are urging people to follow the state’s...
Sunbury PD: Man Accused of Strangling, Raping Woman
SUNBURY – NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… A Harrisburg man is accused of allegedly strangling and raping a mentally disabled woman near the flood wall in Sunbury. 27-year-old Shawn Ruggiero visited the female accuser at her family’s home on June 24 when the two got into an argument. Ruggiero threatened to drown the woman in the river, then walked with her from the home to the flood wall.
Harrisburg Family Dollar responds to noisy overnight false alarms
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — He doesn’t shop there often, but for most of the nearly a decade the Family Dollar store at 18th and Derry has been across the street from where Mohamed Kharabiesh lives, he felt it sure beat the vacant lot it replaced. “But now I...
Red Cross on scene after Harrisburg fire displaces three
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Three people were rescued from a fire in Harrisburg Monday morning. According to a post from Station #2 of the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire, rescuers responded to an automatic fire alarm at Munchies Markette in the 1200 block of Mulberry St. in Dauphin County. The...
Police officers honored at annual awards ceremony
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg police officers came together Monday for honors and introductions. The Bureau of Police held its annual awards ceremony. More than 40 officers were recognized for acts of heroism. The Office of the Year award went to Detective Dennis Simmons, a 19-year veteran of the...
Cause of Middleburg Fire that Injured Three Residents Not Known
MIDDLEBURG – The cause of a house fire in Middleburg on June 25th has been ruled undetermined. State police say a 68-year-old man, a 35-year-old woman and another man were taken to local hospitals for treatment of smoke inhalation following the fire at 8301 Route 522. The home was heavily damaged. An exact cause of fire is not known, but following an investigation by the state police fire marshal, it was determined careless smoking or an electrical malfunction could have caused the fire. All of the residents were treated and released from the hospital.
Firefighters battle residential fire in Dauphin County
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Firefighters battled a residential fire in Dauphin County, according to county dispatch. Crews responded to the 1200 block of Mulberry Street between Derry and Evergreen streets in Harrisburg at 7:58 a.m. Mulberry Street was shut down at South Cameron and Derry streets. The scene cleared before...
Crash with injuries reported in Upper Paxton Township
UPPER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A crash with injuries has been reported along Pennsylvania Route 147 in Upper Paxton Township. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. Dauphin County fire and EMS crews are responding to the scene. This incident was first reported at 4:40 p.m.
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