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Harrisburg woman stabbed boyfriend in the face with kitchen knife: police
A 43-year-old Harrisburg woman was arrested and charged on Thursday night after police said she stabbed her boyfriend in the face with a large kitchen knife, causing him to lose a significant amount of blood, according to an affidavit. Charlene L. Walker is charged with one count of attempted criminal...
Teen from PSP most wanted list arrested in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — A 19-year-old from PSP's most wanted list was arrested in Harrisburg Friday. Chrishawn Quailes-Baskerville, 19 has been charged for carrying a firearm without a license, fleeing to avoid apprehension, and a bench warrant, United States Marshal William Pugh announced Friday. He was wanted for firearms...
36-year-old woman killed in Route 322 crash in Dauphin County
A Lebanon County woman died early Friday after crashing into a tree along Route 322 in Derry Township, police said. Amanda Thome, 36, of Annville, was driving west on the 800 block of East Governor Road (Route 322) when she went off the northern side of the road and crashed into a tree at about 3:28 a.m., police said.
Harrisburg man charged with porch pirating multiple Shippensburg homes
22 July 2024- A Harrisburg man is behind bars today after Pennsylvania State Police say he took packages off multiple people’s homes while trying to pass himself off as a delivery driver. Robert Ricardo Pena was charged with two misdemeanor counts of theft and driving on a suspended license. Pena failed to post bail of $100,000.
Fireworks Explosion In Face Severely Injures Mechanicsburg Dad Of 4: GoFundMe
A dad of four young children, who is also a local business owner, needs a new hand — possibly two — following a fireworks accident on Independence Day, according to a GoFundMe campaign page launched to help his family on July 17. Brian Ginter, the owner of Ginter’s Full Service Auto,…
Yadav Bhandari Steals Penn National Hollywood Casino: PD
Yadav Bhandari, 22 of Lebanon, is accused of conspiring with Shankar Karki, 37, and Prakash Thapa, 24, both of Harrisburg to steal $16,555 in fraudulent winnings between July 13 and 14, State Police Trooper Michael Kaminskas detailed in the affidavit of probable cause. Bhandari was caught on the security camera...
Carlisle Man Arrested for Attempted Homicide Following Stabbing Incident
On the morning of July 20, 2024, a serious stabbing incident occurred in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, resulting in the arrest of a local man. At approximately 9:16 a.m., Carlisle Police responded to a call from the 400 block of North Hanover Street, where they discovered a victim with severe facial and neck injuries. Bystanders were providing assistance when officers arrived, and emergency medical services were promptly called to the scene.
Carlisle stabbing stemmed from dispute over girlfriend, court documents reveal
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After a Carlisle man was arrested following a stabbing Saturday, charging documents obtained by CBS 21 are revealing new information about what reportedly led to the assault. Henry Gumby, 62, is facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault in connection to the incident,...
Motorcyclist, 67, dead after crash with pickup truck in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Carlisle man died Friday after a motorcycle crash in Monroe Township. Pennsylvania State Police identified the crash victim as William Mack, 67. Mack was driving a Harley Davison motorcycle north on York Road when he tried to make a left turn onto Boiling...
Police find 219 grams of methamphetamine inside bag of crash victim
Monroe Township, Pa. — Police discovered a woman allegedly carrying several bags of methamphetamine near her crashed car. Terra Lynn Painter, of Orefield, got the items from her overturned vehicle on Route 220 in Monroe Township, Trooper Nathan Smith said. The 60-year-old Painter, who had driven off the road and struck an embankment, had bloodshot eyes and dilated pupils as she spoke with investigators, Smith added. She was allegedly holding several bags, which she had pulled from the vehicle. ...
Pa. establishes hotline to report voter intimidation, election fraud, and more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — There is now a hotline to report various election-related crimes in the Commonwealth. The new hotline was established in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler County. “Political violence has no place in Pennsylvania – the birthplace of American democracy – nor anywhere else across […]
Two men rushed to hospital after small plane crashes while taking off at Reigle Airport
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Two people were sent to the hospital after police say a small plane crashed at Reigle Airport in Palmyra Friday afternoon. The crash happened after 2:30 p.m. at the airport, located at 1805 South Forge Road, while the plane was starting to take off, according to a release. The two […]
Shippensburg Smoke Shop Burglary: Suspect Identified and Wanted
State Police in Carlisle have issued an arrest warrant for Jessica Stine, identified as the primary suspect in a major theft at the Shippensburg Vape and Smoke Shop. The burglary, which occurred in October 2022 at the shop located at 304 N Earl Street, resulted in a significant loss with stolen items valued at approximately $24,063.80.
Susquehanna Valley UPS driver charged with package theft
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — A Susquehanna Valley man is facing charges that he stole packages he was supposed to deliver. It's a crime he may have gotten away with if it weren't for an eagle-eyed neighbor who noticed something wasn't quite right. "This area is a nice, quiet place. We...
Injury crash reported on Beverly Road in Mount Joy Township
MOUNT JOY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A crash was reported on Beverly Road in Mount Joy Township Saturday evening. It was reported at the intersection with State Highway 743 at 7:50 p.m. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WGAL...
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