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York man charged with murder in death of inmate in state prison: Pennsylvania State Police
A York man has been charged with murder in the death of an inmate at a state prison in Cumberland County on Tuesday, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Shaquille Tyrin Gibson, 30, of York was the cellmate of the deceased man, 57-year-old Bernard Grover, also known as Kevin Beattie, of Philadelphia, state police...
York-area manufacturer resolves harassment claims
York County manufacturer AMZ Manufacturing has struck a deal settling federal allegations that it failed to take adequate action after two women complained about sexual harassment at one of its plants. The charges, filed last year, alleged violations of Title VII, the federal law barring discrimination based on race, color,...
Driver on drugs rams into Trooper's car multiple times during York Co. police chase; PSP
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Maryland man is in custody after allegedly taking off from State Police, and smashing into a Trooper's vehicle on Monday. 34-year-old David Frederick of Crownsville, MD initially gave Troopers a fake green card after being pulled over by PSP York on I-83 in York Township, PSP said.
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 […]
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.
"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.
Dauphin Co. firefighter accused of stealing sunglasses from Bass Pro Shops
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A Swatara Fire-Rescue firefighter is facing charges after he allegedly stole a $200 pair of sunglasses. Scott Allen, 51, is accused of stealing from the from Bass Pro Shops on June 12, according to charging documents. Employees reported to police that Allen pocketed a...
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.
Harrisburg man arrested, charged with aggravated assault in stabbing
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A Harrisburg man is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, following a reported stabbing. According to the Upper Allen Township Police Department, on Friday, June 28, at 11:25 p.m., officers responded to a home along the first block of Gettysburg Pike for a reported stabbing.
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...
Adams County father charged after infant dies while bed-sharing
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– An infant in Adams County died while sleeping with his father, who is accused of being on drugs, court documents say. Nicholas Despines, 36, of New Oxford, faces a felony charge of endangering the welfare of a child in the death of his five-month-old son, court docs say. According to a […]
Volunteer firefighter’s family home destroyed in Dauphin County blaze
A Dauphin County volunteer firefighter’s family lost their home, all of their belongings and two pets in a Tuesday blaze, the department said. Steelton firefighters were dispatched to a Tuesday afternoon fire on the 400 block of Penn Street in Bressler, Swatara Township. They soon discovered the home belonged to one of their volunteer’s mothers, Stephen Brubacher, Steelton’s interim fire chief, wrote on Facebook.
Lancaster County man will serve up to 18 years in prison for illegal firearm possession, domestic abuse
MARIETTA, Pa. — A Lancaster County man will serve up to 18 years in prison after his conviction for illegally possessing a firearm, terroristic threats, and simple abuse stemming from a 2022 domestic incident in Marietta, prosecutors said Monday. Warren Raffensberger Jr., 68, was convicted in March of person...
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...
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 […]
Police: Baltimore woman robbed two victims inside their New Cumberland motel room
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A Baltimore woman is facing charges after allegedly robbing two people inside their motel room. According to the Fairview Township Police Department, Patricia Monet Gilmer, 33, entered a motel room off Limekiln Road in New Cumberland without permission on June 7 at 9:38 p.m. She allegedly threatened two people inside the room, claiming she had a firearm, stole their purses and fled the area.
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 […]
Police: Man charged with stealing $140,483 worth of equipment near Mt. Gretna
A 23-year-old Middletown resident was charged for allegedly stealing $140,483 in specialty equipment near Mount Grenta in January, including a mobile mapping computer and metal detector. On Jan. 2, South Londonderry Township Police were dispatched to the area of 500 Mount Gretna Road for a reported theft call. A Tetra...
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