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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 […]
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.
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...
Police ID Carjackers Who Stole Vehicle With Infant In Delco: 'Armed And Dangerous'
Phillis Fugah, 23, from Upper Darby, and Ian Dean, 21, of Philadelphia, approached a man waiting for his wife on West Chester Pike around 3:10 p.m., UDPD Superintendent Timothy M. Bernhardt said. "During a struggle, the suspects managed to take the vehicle, unaware that a 2-month-old child was still inside,"...
Warning issued amid surge in mail theft, check washing incidents across Pennsylvania suburbs
Police are searching for the suspect or suspects who have been driving around in a Mercedes and stealing mail directly from mailboxes across multiple Pennsylvania neighborhoods. According to Solebury Township Police, they are searching for the person or people driving around in a black 2018-2022 Mercedes model C300 2matic with...
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...
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...
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...
Couple charged in Malinda Hoagland's death waive preliminary hearing
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) — The family of Malinda Hoagland says they were waiting for this day to lay eyes on their father, Rendell Hoagland, and his girlfriend, Cindy Warren, both charged in the torture and starvation death of the 12-year-old.A preliminary hearing for Rendell Hoagland and Warren was waived Thursday at the Chester County Courthouse in West Chester. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Rendell Hoagland and Warren.Malinda's family left the courthouse in what they say was taking justice one step at a time. Thursday was the first time they saw Rendell Hoagland and Warren, who are charged with first-degree murder...
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