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Lancaster County, PA

Boxed Baby Boy Buried In Backyard After Dangerous Abortion; Grandma Waives Hearing: DA Boxed Baby Boy Buried In Backyard After Dangerous Abortion; Grandma Waives Hearing: DA
Boxed Baby Boy Buried In Backyard After Dangerous Abortion; Grandma Waives Hearing: DA A Lancaster County woman accused of endangering her teen daughter with an unsupervised, late-term abortion and then helping to bury the baby boy’s body has waived her preliminary hearing, prosecutors said on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Shannon Noelle Jones, 50, of East Donegal Township, will face trial in county court on charges of Endangering the Welfare of Children, Corruption of Minors, and Conspiracy to Conceal the Death of a Child. Jones allegedly purchased abortion medication online for her then-17-year-old daughter despite knowing the girl was too far along in her pregnancy to qualify for a l…
6 Girls Sexually Abused In PA Farm Basement, Barn: Affidavit 6 Girls Sexually Abused In PA Farm Basement, Barn: Affidavit
6 Girls Sexually Abused In PA Farm Basement, Barn: Affidavit A Pennsylvania man is accused of sexually abusing six girls in a Salisbury Township farm basement, barn, and pond over several years, Pennsylvania State Police announced in an affidavit of probable cause filed this month. Samuel S. Beiler, 25, of Gap (Lancaster County), has been charged with 12 felonies, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, and corruption of minors, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. The case began after Lancaster County Children and Youth Services filed multiple child welfare reports in June 2025, investigators e…
‘Forced To Live In Shed, Dig Hole To Defecate’ Couple Starved Child: Affidavit ‘Forced To Live In Shed, Dig Hole To Defecate’ Couple Starved Child: Affidavit
‘Forced To Live In Shed, Dig Hole To Defecate’ Couple Starved Child: Affidavit A Lancaster County couple forced a juvenile to live in a shed without plumbing, starved him, and assaulted him when he refused to return there, according to affidavits of probable cause released on Thursday, July 31. Grace Louise Sensenig, 42, and Daryl Jay Sensenig, 41, of Reinholds, were arrested after Ephrata Police responded to a domestic dispute on the 800 block of Laurel Ridge Road around 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, police said. The juvenile had been living in a wooden shed about 100 yards behind the couple’s home since mid‑March, according to court filings obtained by Daily Voice. Inv…
‘Man Of God’ Mennonite Bishop With $793K Home Accused Of Starving Child In Shed ‘Man Of God’ Mennonite Bishop With $793K Home Accused Of Starving Child In Shed
‘Man Of God’ Mennonite Bishop With $793K Home Accused Of Starving Child In Shed A Lancaster County man who describes himself as a “man of God” and serves as a part-time bishop at a Mennonite-rooted church is accused of starving and assaulting a juvenile family member forced to live in a shed, according to affidavits obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, July 31, and social media post by the suspects.  Daryl Jay Sensenig, 41, and his wife, Grace Louise Sensenig, 42, of Reinholds, were arrested after Ephrata Police responded to a violent domestic dispute on the 800 block of Laurel Ridge Road around 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, police said. The couple forced the boy — a…
911 Service Fully Restored After Outages Across PA (UPDATE) 911 Service Fully Restored After Outages Across PA (UPDATE)
911 Service Fully Restored After Outages Across PA (Update) UPDATE: Pennsylvania’s 911 system was fully restored by 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to officials. Emergency call functionality has resumed statewide following Friday’s widespread outage. Residents can now call 911 as normal for emergencies. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has not yet released details on what caused the disruption. Authorities thanked the public for their cooperation and encouraged residents to continue following official updates through their county’s emergency services and social media pages. ORIGINAL: A statewide alert blared across phones in Pen…
Thousands Of Eggs Spill Behind Pennsylvania Tavern, Causing 'Shell-Shocking' Mess Thousands Of Eggs Spill Behind Pennsylvania Tavern, Causing 'Shell-Shocking' Mess
Thousands Of Eggs Spill Behind Pennsylvania Tavern, Causing 'Shell-Shocking' Mess A sticky, yellow disaster unfolded behind a former tavern in Pennsylvania when thousands of eggs tumbled off a truck, officials confirmed on Wednesday, June 5. The egg-splosion happened on Fairview Road, off Prospect Road in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, leaving the lot behind the old Fairview Tavern coated in bright yellow yolk and flattened cartons. Photos posted by HomeGoodies & Coffee, a Columbia Borough café, captured the aftermath of the egg carnage. The shop joked on Facebook, “Wow, so that’s why egg prices are so high,” alongside the image of the gooey wreckage. Ac…
EXCLUSIVE: Woman Accused Of Scamming SZA Now Charged In $560K Hospital Fraud Case EXCLUSIVE: Woman Accused Of Scamming SZA Now Charged In $560K Hospital Fraud Case
Exclusive: Woman Accused Of Scamming SZA Now Charged In $560K Hospital Fraud Case A New Jersey woman who allegedly scammed Grammy-winning singer SZA and launched a suicide fundraiser is now criminally charged with stealing over $560,000 in hospital services by faking sickle cell anemia, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 28. Taleah Javon McKnight, 30, is facing one felony count each of Theft by Deception and Theft of Services, according to East Hempfield Township police and the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. McKnight has previously lived at addresses in Roselle Park and Rahway, Union County, as well as Carteret, Middlesex County, New Jersey, accor…
Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation
Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation A small plane flipped upside down at a Pennsylvania airport Friday morning, marking the fourth aircraft crash in the state since January and intensifying concerns over aviation safety. The crash happened just before 10:40 a.m. on Friday, April 18, at Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA) in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. According to Colin Riccobon, spokesperson for LVIA, the plane ended up on its roof after an incident on Runway 24. One pilot was on board, and they were evaluated by EMS. Fire personnel on the scene confirmed the pilot was uninjured. Initial radio dispatch described…
Third Small Plane Crash In Three Months: Aircraft Flips On Landing In Pennsylvania, Police Say Third Small Plane Crash In Three Months: Aircraft Flips On Landing In Pennsylvania, Police Say
Third Small Plane Crash In Three Months: Aircraft Flips On Landing In Pennsylvania, Police Say Another small plane has crashed in Pennsylvania — this time flipping onto its roof while landing on a private airstrip in Berks County, Robeson Township police announced on Friday, March 21. It marks the third small aircraft crash in as many months across the state — the second this month. Officers were called to the first block of Pleasant Grove Road at 5:32 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, where they found a Maule M-7 aircraft overturned on the pilot’s property, according to Acting Police Chief Sgt. Jason Rimby. The pilot sustained a minor injury, police said. Crews from Gibraltar Fire Compa…
EXCLUSIVE: Sza Allegedly Scammed By Woman Wanted For $600K+ Hospital Fraud EXCLUSIVE: Sza Allegedly Scammed By Woman Wanted For $600K+ Hospital Fraud
Exclusive: Sza Allegedly Scammed By Woman Wanted For $600K+ Hospital Fraud A New Jersey woman accused of defrauding Pennsylvania hospitals out of more than $600,000 while raising money for assisted suicide has also been accused of scamming Grammy-winning singer SZA. Taleah McKnight, 30, also known as Abygail Brooks, Chemory Brooks, Taleah Brooks, Leah Osei, and Leah Javon has an active arrest warrant for theft by deception and theft of services, East Hempfield Township Police in Lancaster County announced and Daily Voice previously reported.  McKnight has lived at addresses in Roselle Park and Rahway in Union County as well as Carteret, Middlesex County, New…
EXCLUSIVE: Woman Wanted For $600K Hospital Fraud Launches Suicide Fundraiser EXCLUSIVE: Woman Wanted For $600K Hospital Fraud Launches Suicide Fundraiser
Exclusive: Woman Wanted For $600K Hospital Fraud Launches Suicide Fundraiser A New Jersey woman— with ties to multiple other states — is wanted for allegedly defrauding Pennsylvania hospitals of more than $600,000 by faking a sickle cell diagnosis and has been raising money online for assisted suicide in Switzerland, Pennsylvania State Police announced and GoFundMe confirmed to Daily Voice on Tuesday, March 18. Taleah McKnight, 30, also known as Abygail Brooks, Chemory Brooks, Taleah Brooks, and Leah Osei, has an active arrest warrant for theft by deception and theft of services, East Hempfield Township Police in Lancaster County said on Thursday, March 14. McK…
Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical
Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight following the Lancaster County plane crash, which left two victims in critical condition and triggered an ongoing environmental cleanup effort. Victims’ Conditions The pilot, Matthew White, and his son, Judah White, remain in critical condition at a Lehigh Valley Health Network facility, according to hospital officials told Daily Voice. The status of the other three occupants has not been released. Trump’s Response Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late Sunday night, Trump was asked abo…
Small Plane Crashes, Explodes At Pennsylvania Retirement Community: Officials Small Plane Crashes, Explodes At Pennsylvania Retirement Community: Officials
Small Plane Crashes, Explodes At Pennsylvania Retirement Community: Officials A plane crashed and exploded near a retirement community in Lancaster County, injuring multiple people and triggering a massive emergency response on Sunday, March 9, officials said. The aircraft, a Beechcraft A36TC Bonanza registered as N347M and owned by Jam Zoom Yayos LLC, went down near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court in Manheim Township at 3:18 p.m., according to emergency dispatchers. The 1981-manufactured plane had five occupants, all of whom survived but sustained injuries of varying severity. New video from the plane crash site in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania. Reports of m…