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BMW Driver Cited During Fire, Ephrata Police Say
The porch of a duplex caught on fire on Thursday, July 25, Ephrata police explained in a release the following morning. The fire broke out at the duplex in the first block of North Church Street at 7:37 p.m., police detailed in the release. "Police and fire officials determined that...
Lancaster County man killed in motorcycle crash
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A motorcycle crash in Lancaster County Friday night left one person dead, according to the county coroner’s office. The coroner’s office states Matthew Ferruzza, 28, of Elizabethtown, was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash between a motorcycle and SUV in the area of 2907 Mount Gretna Road in Mount Joy Township just before midnight.
Coroner Reveals Cause Of Death For Manheim Mom (UPDATE)
A 66-year-old mom of two has died following a house fire, authorities announced on Thursday, July 24. Beth Hill Yanni, of the 2600 block of Lebanon Road in Manheim, Rapho Township, was taken to Lancaster General Hospital after "being caught in a fire at her residence," as written in the Lancas…
"Please don't come here at night it's too dangerous." a neighbor says following arrests in City Park shooting
READING, Pa. - Authorities say two teenagers are under arrest, charged in the deadly shooting of another teenager in Reading's City Park. "Someone had posted on social media that they had gone and hidden marijuana somewhere up in that location." says Captain Cheryl Pentheny, from the Reading Police Department. Police...
Lititz family loses house, pets in fire; GoFundMe created
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Community members have raised thousands to support a Lititz family after their home was destroyed Thursday in a fire. Firefighters were called to the blaze on Orange Street just after 6 a.m., according to Lancaster County dispatchers. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Crews called to house...
Man charged with corruption of minors after being attacked for ‘messing with’ girl: police
From LNP, Lancaster, Pa. (TNS) A Cumberland County man who police say was attacked by two men for “messing” with a 13-year-old girl has been charged with having inappropriate contact with the girl. Police on Saturday charged Adam Christopher Bockes, 24, of Enola, with interference with the custody...
Man shot state trooper while on FaceTime with his girlfriend: police
The 40-year-old York County man who shot a corporal with the Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) earlier this week was on a FaceTime video call with his girlfriend when he started to fire seven shots in the direction of the officers, according to an affidavit. Alfredo Maldonado-Gonzalez,...
Horrific, freak accident befalls recent Conestoga grad, upends his family
The most random of accidents has devastated the family of a recent Conestoga grad. Will Dusinberre, 22, Class of ’20 and a rising senior at Rider U., remains in the ICU after a tree fell on him near the Montana/Wyoming border on June 28. Will was hiking with friends...
Pennsylvania man sentenced for fake passport cards, forging signatures
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Central Pennsylvania man was sentenced to several years in prison for having fake U.S. passports, prosecutors announced Friday. David Romero, 68, of Lancaster, will spend two and a half years in prison with three years of supervised release after being sentenced by United States Attorney Jacqueline Romero, according to […]
PA man sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison for attempted murder of FBI agents
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man will serve decades in prison after attempting to murder three Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agents. On Wednesday, July 24, United States District Court Judge Joseph F. Leeson sentenced 41-year-old Rafael Vega-Rodriguez to pay over $5,000 in fines, as well as serve 45 years in prison followed by five years […]
Wanted in Berks: John-Michael Holcombe
READING, Pa. - Authorities are looking for a man who's wanted on robbery and assault charges. In this week's "Wanted in Berks," The Berks County Sheriff's Office is trying to locate 25-year-old John-Michael Holcombe. Authorities say he pulled a woman to the ground on Mulberry Street in Reading, forcefully took...
Matt Ferruzza Dies In Motorcycle, SUV Collision: Coroner
Matthew D. "Matt" Ferruzza, originally of Hershey most recently of the 470 block of Rockwood Drive in Elizabethtown, was pronounced dead an hour after the collision at 12:50 a.m. on July 20, the coroner detailed in the release. The crash happened at 2907 Mt. Gretna Road in Mount Joy at...
Philadelphia truck driver involved in rollover in S. Londonderry Twp. Wednesday, police
A 23-year-old Philadelphia truck driver suffered minimal injuries Wednesday after a tractor-trailer rollover, South Londonderry Township Police said. On July 24, police responded to the area of 1849 S. Forge Road for a single vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer. Andrew Bryce failed to negotiate a left curve roundabout between Hinkle and...
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