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Suspect shot by police robbed Lancaster County spa, raped employees; DA
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The burglary suspect who was shot by police in Lancaster County Tuesday night robbed a spa business and allegedly raped two employees before trying to run away, according to the county’s DA’s office. Charges of robbery, rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with forcible compulsion and sexual assault were filed on […]
New Details Released In Crash That Killed Levi R. Stoltzfus
Levi R. Stoltzfus, 81, of Narvon, was driving the buggy east at the intersection of Sheep Hill Road and Springville Road in East Earl Township when he "failed to stop for the stop sign at Springville Road (PA route 897)," police said. A 44-years-old woman from New Holland was driving...
Woman tries kidnapping 4-year-old at Lancaster County restaurant, troopers say
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A young child was almost kidnapped by a woman Thursday morning at a Lancaster County restaurant, according to State Police. State Police say Lisa Rossi, 59, of East Earl, told them she had a “vision” which led to her entering the establishment and trying to take the four-year-old boy, according […]
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...
Pedestrian ID'd After Fatal Hit-Run Strike Near Dutch Wonderland: Coroner
The pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle outside a hotel near multiple amusement parks has been identified by the Lancaster County Coroner on Friday, Aug. 30. John Zimmerman, 72, original of Lititz but recently of Lancaster, died at the scene of the strike at 2270 Lincoln Highwa…
Father and son stole $230K worth of scrap metal from Lancaster County employer: police
Christiana police have charged a Salisbury Township father and son with stealing more than $230,000 worth of scrap metal and over $70,000 in company funds from their employer. Police said Jonas Stoltzfus, 53, and Andrew Stoltzfus, 25, of Gap, stole scrap metal from their employer, Little Washington Fabricators in Christiana, over a number of years and sold the metal to scrap yards in the Philadelphia area.
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...
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...
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...
Pair linked to numerous ATM thefts in three counties
WYOMISSING, Pa. - Investigators from Wyomissing and Pennsylvania State Police say they've arrested the suspects in a series of thefts of ATM machines that took place across three counties. Between August and October 2023, police say they investigated numerous thefts, attempted thefts and burglaries that investigators have linked to 21-year-old...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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