Frank Brannon Arrested For Brutal Robbery Of Elderly Woman In West York Frank Brannon Arrested For Brutal Robbery Of Elderly Woman In West York
Frank Brannon Arrested For Brutal Robbery Of Elderly Woman In West York Frank Brannon Jr., wanted for brutally assaulting and robbing a 70-year-old woman in West York, has been arrested, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Brannon was taken into custody and arraigned on Tuesday night, Dec. 17, according to York County Central Booking records. He had been wanted for the Dec. 12 robbery on the 1100 block of Rampart Avenue, where an elderly woman was attacked and had her purse stolen, West York Borough Police Department said. Rebecca E. Santiago, 36, who acted as a lookout during the robbery, was previously arrested and is being held at York County Prison. WY…
Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately
Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately Jacqueline Bailey-Davis has resigned as the Municipality of Norristown Chief of Police, effective immediately, officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 17. Bailey-Davis, who took office on Jan. 2, 2024, had been placed on administrative leave on Nov. 25. Municipal Administrator Leonard Lightner previously stated that the decision to place her on leave was made “after careful consideration” and emphasized the confidentiality of personnel matters. “The council and municipal leadership are focused on maintaining stability within the police department,” Lightner said in the earlier announcement. …
Teen Groomed, Assaulted At Berkshire Mall By Sinking Spring Man: Police Teen Groomed, Assaulted At Berkshire Mall By Sinking Spring Man: Police
Teen Groomed, Assaulted At Berkshire Mall By Sinking Spring Man: Police A Sinking Spring man is accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a juvenile girl at a novelty store inside the Berkshire Mall, Wyomissing police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Steven P. Najarian was arrested after an extensive investigation into unlawful sexual encounters involving a juvenile female, authorities said. Police determined that Najarian groomed the victim before the alleged assaults at the store located at 1665 State Hill Road in Wyomissing. Wyomissing detectives believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward, according to the release. "The Wyomissing…
Gas Leak Shuts Down Camp Hill Shopping Center: Police (UPDATE) Gas Leak Shuts Down Camp Hill Shopping Center: Police (UPDATE)
Gas Leak Shuts Down Camp Hill Shopping Center: Police (Update) A major gas leak that shut down the Camp Hill Shopping Center has been contained, and the area has now reopened, authorities announced. The incident began at the shopping center on the 100 block of South 32nd Street in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 12:29 p.m., according to a release from Camp Hill police. Emergency crews responded to a significant gas leak, forcing all stores to close and the public to avoid the area. As of 1:18 p.m., police confirmed the gas leak had been contained and the shopping center, along with the surrounding area, has reopened to citizens. …
Victim Burned, Beaten During Sexual Assault: Manheim Township Police Victim Burned, Beaten During Sexual Assault: Manheim Township Police
Victim Burned, Beaten During Sexual Assault: Manheim Township Police A Lancaster man is accused of brutally assaulting and sexually attacking a victim after they refused to have intercourse with him, Manheim Township police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Luis Gerado Miller-Colon, 46, was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated indecent assault, terroristic threats, and simple assault following a violent incident at a home on the 100 block of Charles Road on Saturday, Dec. 14, according to a police release. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance and arrived to find multiple droplets of blood outside the home. Inside, they observed Miller-Colon an…
Skimming Device Found On ATM At Sheetz In York County: Police Skimming Device Found On ATM At Sheetz In York County: Police
Skimming Device Found On ATM At Sheetz In York County: Police A skimming device was discovered on an ATM inside a Sheetz convenience store in Conewago Township, Northern York County Regional Police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The device was found at the PNC Bank ATM located at 5235 Susquehanna Trail around 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, after a maintenance worker noticed it, according to police. Investigators say the suspects placed the skimming device on the machine earlier that day at approximately 9:50 a.m. It is unclear how many customers may have used the compromised ATM before it was discovered. Authorities released surveillance images of the…
Missing Endangered Man Found Dead In Delaware: PA State Police Missing Endangered Man Found Dead In Delaware: PA State Police
Missing Endangered Man Found Dead In Delaware: PA State Police An 86-year-old man reported missing from Glen Mills, Delaware County, last week has been found dead in Wilmington, Delaware, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 16. Vito D’Amore, of Concord Township, was located alongside his black 2017 Ford Edge on an access road near I-495 Southbound, just prior to the Christina River Bridge, state police said. Delaware State Police discovered D’Amore at approximately 10:10 a.m. on Monday and contacted the Pennsylvania State Police Media station to report their findings, authorities detailed. D’Amore had been reported missing on Wednesd…
Plow Truck Overturns In Franklin County Amid Snowy Conditions Plow Truck Overturns In Franklin County Amid Snowy Conditions
Plow Truck Overturns In Franklin County Amid Snowy Conditions Plow Truck Overturns In Franklin County Amid Snowy ConditionsA plow truck overturned in snowy conditions in Franklin County on Sunday, Dec. 15, shutting down Welsh Run Road, authorities said. Firefighters with the M M P & W Volunteer Fire Company responded to the crash at Welsh Run Road near Fort Loudon Road around 8 p.m. The stretch of Welsh Run Road between Fort Loudon and Mercersburg roads was closed as crews worked to clear the scene. No injuries were reported, according to officials.
Porch Pirate Caught After Stealing Items In Upper Allen: Police Porch Pirate Caught After Stealing Items In Upper Allen: Police
Porch Pirate Caught After Stealing Items In Upper Allen: Police A Mechanicsburg woman accused of stealing items from porches across an Upper Allen neighborhood, police announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. The alleged porch pirate has been identified as Ann Marie Castiglia, 27, of the 400 block of Garden Drive, according to the Upper Allen Township Police Department. The investigation began on Monday, June 17, after a resident reported pillows stolen from their front porch. Police later identified Castiglia as the suspect and linked her to thefts at multiple homes, authorities said in a release. Castiglia has been charged with the following: Theft by unlaw…
ROAD RAGE: Father, Son Charged For Ramming Truck, Firing Shots, PA State Police Say ROAD RAGE: Father, Son Charged For Ramming Truck, Firing Shots, PA State Police Say
Road Rage: Father, Son Charged For Ramming Truck, Firing Shots, PA State Police Say A father and son are accused of chasing a man through Mount Pleasant Township and firing a shotgun at his truck, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Dec. 13. Paul Caletri Jr., 70, and Paul Caletri III, 30, were charged with felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person, and summary reckless driving, police said. The incident began at approximately 11 a.m. on Bridgeport Street when the victim reported being confronted by the Caletris. Caletri III allegedly pointed a shotgun at the victim through his driver's side window, t…
Drunk Woman Attacks Driver After Crash At Hollywood Casino: Police Drunk Woman Attacks Driver After Crash At Hollywood Casino: Police
Drunk Woman Attacks Driver After Crash At Hollywood Casino: Police A Morgantown woman is accused of drunkenly attacking another driver following a crash at Hollywood Casino, Caernarvon Township police said in a release dated Friday, Dec. 13. Sara Soika, 55, allegedly pulled out from a stop sign in front of another vehicle in the casino's parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, police said. After coming to a sudden stop, Soika reportedly exited her vehicle and attacked the other driver, causing the victim to crash into the rear of Soika's car while attempting to escape, authorities said. Officers responding to the incident determined that Soika had a blood …
Child Shot, Chambersburg Man Arrested For Gun Offenses: Police Child Shot, Chambersburg Man Arrested For Gun Offenses: Police
Child Shot, Chambersburg Man Arrested For Gun Offenses: Police A child was hospitalized after being shot on Birch Street in Chambersburg, where a local man was later arrested on firearms charges, police announced on Friday, Dec. 13. The shooting happened on the 200 block of Birch Street at 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, according to Chambersburg Police. Officers found a child suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was taken to Chambersburg Hospital and later flown to an advanced care facility for treatment, authorities said. As part of their investigation, police arrested Anthony McCune on firearms-related offenses. The incident is bel…
Man Sexually Assaulted Unconscious Woman Later Found Dead: Lancaster Police Man Sexually Assaulted Unconscious Woman Later Found Dead: Lancaster Police
Man Sexually Assaulted Unconscious Woman Later Found Dead: Lancaster Police A Lancaster man is accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman who was later found dead, police announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. Rocky Feliciano, 35, was arrested following an investigation into the August 16 death of a woman on the 500 block of Howard Street, the Lancaster City Bureau of Police said in a release. Officers were initially called to the residence for a cardiac arrest, but upon arrival, they found the victim unresponsive and beyond life-saving measures, authorities said. Feliciano reportedly told investigators that he and the victim had consensual sex before falling as…
Mechanicsburg Man Injured In Route 15 Crash: Police Mechanicsburg Man Injured In Route 15 Crash: Police
Mechanicsburg Man Injured In Route 15 Crash: Police A Mechanicsburg man was injured in a two-vehicle crash on US Route 15 North near the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Upper Allen police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The collision happened when the driver of a gray Toyota Prius attempted to merge onto Route 15 North from East Winding Hill Road on Saturday, Dec. 7, according to investigators. The Prius struck a blue Chevrolet Sonic during the merge, police detailed in the release. The driver of the Prius, identified as a Mechanicsburg resident, was taken to the hospital by Lower Allen EMS for treatment of his injuries. His condition has not been d…
Officers Save Man Shot In Both Legs Behind Turkey Hill In Lancaster: Police Officers Save Man Shot In Both Legs Behind Turkey Hill In Lancaster: Police
Officers Save Man Shot In Both Legs Behind Turkey Hill In Lancaster: Police A man was shot in both legs behind a Turkey Hill convenience store in Lancaster, police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Lancaster City police responded to reports of a shooting behind the Turkey Hill on South Duke Street at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, according to the department's release. Officers found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds to his legs on the 500 block of North Street, police said. The victim was bleeding heavily from arterial injuries, prompting officers to apply multiple tourniquets to control the bleeding, authorities detailed. He was rushed to the hospital…
Human Remains Found In Fairview Township Woods: Police Human Remains Found In Fairview Township Woods: Police
Human Remains Found In Fairview Township Woods: Police Human remains were discovered in a wooded area of Fairview Township, sparking an investigation by local authorities, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The remains were located in the 300 block of Pleasant View Road in New Cumberland at approximately 10:39 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, according to Fairview Township police. Investigators believe the remains had been in the area for an extended period of time. “There is no risk to the public as a result of this incident,” police noted in a release. The York County Coroner’s Office, York County Forensics Team, York County Detectives Office, and…
Paver Brick Thrown At Greencastle Woman's Head By Waynesboro Man: PA State Police Paver Brick Thrown At Greencastle Woman's Head By Waynesboro Man: PA State Police
Paver Brick Thrown At Greencastle Woman's Head By Waynesboro Man: PA State Police A Waynesboro man is accused of hurling a paver brick at a woman’s head in Washington Township, leaving her seriously injured, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 9. Jason Elijah Garling, 40, was arrested following the violent altercation on Polidor Road just before 1 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, according to police. Garling threw the brick, striking a 49-year-old Greencastle woman in the forehead during the dispute, troopers detailed in the release. Her condition has not been disclosed. Garling was immediately taken into custody at the scene and is currently housed at Franklin …
Fire Destroys Abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital Building: Investigation Ongoing Fire Destroys Abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital Building: Investigation Ongoing
Fire Destroys Abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital Building: Investigation Ongoing Firefighters battled a massive blaze at the abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital grounds in Susquehanna Township late Monday, Dec. 9, leaving the historic Cherrywood building in ruins, officials said. The fire broke out at the Department of General Services Annex Complex around 10 p.m., according to Harrisburg Fire. A passing driver initially reported the flames as a potential brush fire, but crews arriving at the scene discovered the roof of the century-old structure fully engulfed in flames. Initial firefighting efforts were hampered due to inactive hydrants caused by previous leaks. Tan…
12-Year-Old Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle In Camp Hill Intersection: Police 12-Year-Old Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle In Camp Hill Intersection: Police
12-Year-Old Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle In Camp Hill Intersection: Police A 12-year-old bicyclist suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Camp Hill, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The collision happened at the intersection of N. 29th Street and Logan Street at about 3:02 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, according to the Camp Hill Police Department. Police determined that the bicyclist was traveling south on N. 29th Street and entered the intersection in the path of an eastbound vehicle, resulting in the crash, authorities said. The child was transported to a local hospital with suspected minor injuries, police added. Parents are urged to …
Man, Woman Killed In Fatal Crash, Discovery At Abandoned Home: PA State Police Man, Woman Killed In Fatal Crash, Discovery At Abandoned Home: PA State Police
Man, Woman Killed In Fatal Crash, Discovery At Abandoned Home: PA State Police A crash that sent a car careening over 100 feet down an embankment in West Bethlehem Township has claimed two lives, Pennsylvania State Police Troop B announced on Monday, Dec. 9. The incident happened on Clarksville Road around 9:22 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, when a vehicle veered off the roadway, overturned, and landed on its roof, troopers said. A female occupant was ejected from the vehicle and died from her injuries at the scene, police said. Items recovered from the vehicle led troopers to believe another person might have been involved. A search of the surrounding area led to the d…
8-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Hanover Township Home (UPDATE) 8-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Hanover Township Home (UPDATE)
8-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Hanover Township Home (Update) An 8-year-old girl was fatally shot at a home on Fellows Avenue in Hanover Township early Monday, Dec. 9, authorities announced. The shooting occurred around 3 a.m., and an investigation is ongoing, police said. Hanover Township police, working with the District Attorney's Office and the Pennsylvania State Police, described the incident as an isolated case with no threat to the public. Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear. The girl's identity has not been released, and no further updates were immediately available as of 5:58 p.m. Monday. This is a …
Daughter Accused Of Brutally Beating 87-Year-Old Mom In Elverson: PSP Daughter Accused Of Brutally Beating 87-Year-Old Mom In Elverson: PSP
Daughter Accused Of Brutally Beating 87-Year-Old Mom In Elverson: PSP A Chester County woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting her elderly mother, Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday, Dec. 9. Kathi Haston, 67, is accused of attacking her 87-year-old mother, Carol Haston, in their home on the 10 block of Stable Drive in Elverson Borough, authorities said. Carol Haston was transported to Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center by her daughter on Friday, Dec. 6, but medical staff suspected recent physical abuse and contacted police, according to a release. Investigators said Carol Haston suffered a brain bleed, significant bru…
Double Homicide On I-95 Ramp Leads To Arrest: PA State Police Double Homicide On I-95 Ramp Leads To Arrest: PA State Police
Double Homicide On I-95 Ramp Leads To Arrest: PA State Police A seemingly routine crash on a Delaware County highway ramp turned into a double homicide investigation, Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday, Dec. 9. The incident occurred on Friday, Sept. 13, around 9:58 p.m., when troopers responded to a crash on the I-95 North ramp to I-476 North, near Exit 1 (Macdade Boulevard). Troopers discovered two vehicles— a grey 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and a blue 2010 Mazda 5—on the shoulder of the ramp. The driver of the Malibu, Joshua Waltz, was standing behind his disabled car when the Mazda struck the concrete barrier, veered into the Malibu, and hit Wal…
Elderly Woman Pepper-Sprayed In Road Rage Incident: PA State Police Elderly Woman Pepper-Sprayed In Road Rage Incident: PA State Police
Elderly Woman Pepper-Sprayed In Road Rage Incident: PA State Police An 89-year-old woman was pepper-sprayed during a road rage incident in Strasburg Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 9. The victim, who was driving a white Ford F-150, encountered the suspect in a white Subaru SUV near Georgetown Road and Paradise Lane around 11:46 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, according to police. The incident began when the elderly woman attempted to pass the Subaru, police said. Both vehicles then pulled into a parking lot at 417 Georgetown Road, where the Subaru driver allegedly pepper-sprayed the victim in the face before fleeing north on Georgetown…
Suspect Named In Cold-Blooded Harrisburg Street Murder (UPDATE) Suspect Named In Cold-Blooded Harrisburg Street Murder (UPDATE)
Suspect Named In Cold-Blooded Harrisburg Street Murder (Update) Police have identified a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man found dead on Nectarine Street in Harrisburg, authorities announced Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Santiago Gutierrez, 29, is wanted for murder after allegedly shooting Jhonny Torres, 25, dead in the middle of the street, police said. Gutierrez, who fled the scene immediately after the shooting, has been charged with murder and firearm not to be carried without a license. Officers responded to the 300 block of Nectarine Street around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, after reports of gunfire and found Torres lying in the roadway with gunshot …
Lititz Man Charged With Assaulting Officer Outside Bar: Police Lititz Man Charged With Assaulting Officer Outside Bar: Police
Lititz Man Charged With Assaulting Officer Outside Bar: Police  Lititz man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer outside a bar, according to the Lititz Borough Police Department on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Yazheel Moises Bencosme, 33, was charged with felony aggravated assault against a police officer, misdemeanor resisting arrest, misdemeanor institutional vandalism, misdemeanor criminal trespass, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, and summary public drunkenness, authorities said. Officers were called to The Hideaway Bar on Kleine Lane for a disturbance at 1:43 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, according to the police. Bencosme h…
$23K+ Raised For York County Family After Cats Spark Devastating House Fire $23K+ Raised For York County Family After Cats Spark Devastating House Fire
$23K+ Raised For York County Family After Cats Spark Devastating House Fire Over $23,000 has poured in for a York County family left homeless after a fire—started by a heater for stray cats—destroyed their home and claimed some of their beloved pets. Kelly Snyder, her husband Mike, and their daughter Julia were left with nothing after a blaze ripped through their home on Larkin Drive in Red Lion, Tuesday, Dec. 3. While seven cats were rescued by firefighters, two were tragically lost, and others are still unaccounted for. The family’s cousin, John McCarty, launched a GoFundMe campaign, which has already raised over $23,000 in donations from friends, family, neigh…
Severed Limb Photos Sent Over Escort Payment: PA State Police Severed Limb Photos Sent Over Escort Payment: PA State Police
Severed Limb Photos Sent Over Escort Payment: PA State Police A man was threatened with graphic images of severed limbs after refusing to pay for an escort service he didn't use, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday Dec. 8.  The victim told state troopers he had arranged to meet an escort in King of Prussia on Nov. 8, but left the hotel immediately after a different escort arrived, according to PSP Avondale. Days later, on Nov. 11, he began receiving threatening text messages from an unknown individual demanding payment, police said. The messages included threats of physical harm along with graphic photos of severed limbs, investigators …
Food Truck Explosion In Chambersburg Involved Propane Leak, Fire: Officials (UPDATE; PHOTOS) Food Truck Explosion In Chambersburg Involved Propane Leak, Fire: Officials (UPDATE; PHOTOS)
Food Truck Explosion In Chambersburg Involved Propane Leak, Fire: Officials (Update; Photos) A food truck explosion in Chambersburg caused significant damage to homes near Ramsey Avenue and Wilson Avenue and required an emergency response to extinguish a fire and secure a propane leak early Sunday, Dec. 8, officials said. The Chambersburg Police Department initially responded to reports of an explosion at approximately 2 a.m. Further details shared by the Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters Association indicate that crews were dispatched for an auto accident with entrapment, an explosion, and a fire in the borough. When Engine 1-1 arrived at the scene, firefighters found a…
78-Year-Old Woman Killed In House Fire: PA State Police 78-Year-Old Woman Killed In House Fire: PA State Police
78-Year-Old Woman Killed In House Fire: PA State Police A 78-year-old woman was killed in a fire at her home in Unionville Borough, state police announced on Thursday, Dec. 5. Patricia A. Langham died in a residential fire at 360 Apple Street, Unionville Borough, Centre County, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Rockview. Trooper Ryan Monoski reported the fire began at approximately 12:26 p.m. on Thursday. Despite efforts to contain the blaze, Langham was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, authorities said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Manhunt Underway For Suspect In Harrisburg Fatal Shooting Manhunt Underway For Suspect In Harrisburg Fatal Shooting
Manhunt Underway For Suspect In Harrisburg Fatal Shooting Harrisburg police are searching for Lateef Phoenix, 38, who is accused of fatally shooting 34-year-old Darius Stukes near Hunter and Nectarine streets in the early hours of Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, authorities announced on Thursday, Dec. 7. Stukes was found with multiple gunshot wounds at approximately 2:30 a.m. after officers responded to reports of shots fired and a person down, the Harrisburg Bureau of Police said. Despite efforts, Stukes succumbed to his injuries. An investigation identified Phoenix as the alleged shooter, leading to multiple charges, including first-degree murder, tampe…