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‘Box Demon’ Identified After Creepy Late-Night Visit PA Home (VIDEO) ‘Box Demon’ Identified After Creepy Late-Night Visit PA Home (VIDEO)
‘Box Demon’ Identified After Creepy Late-Night Visit PA Home (Video) The masked stranger known as the "Box Demon" who appeared on a York County doorstep in a disturbing late-night encounter has been identified and spoken to by police, authorities announced. The unsettling incident happened on East 10th Avenue in North York Borough on Tuesday, March 11, when a person in a handmade flower mask left an empty box on a homeowner’s porch and whispered into a Ring camera: “I am the Box Demon. I am the Box Demon... This box is a gift for you.” But the gift was nothing more than an empty box. Police say the homeowner had no idea who the person was or what "Bo…
Credit Card Skimmer Devices Placed At Gettysburg Walmart Leads To 20-Year-Old's Arrest: Police Credit Card Skimmer Devices Placed At Gettysburg Walmart Leads To 20-Year-Old's Arrest: Police
Credit Card Skimmer Devices Placed At Gettysburg Walmart Leads To 20-Year-Old's Arrest: Police A multi-county credit card skimming operation led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man after devices were found at Walmarts in Carlisle and Camp Hill, police announced on Tuesday, March 11. Additional skimming devices have also been discovered at an ATM in Harrisburg, a Sheetz in York County, and a Royal Farms store in Delaware County. Marcus Sorin Covaci was identified as one of two suspects accused of installing skimmer devices on registers, according to Carlisle and Lower Allen Township police. The first device was discovered at the Walmart on 60 Noble Blvd. in Carlisle on Monday, N…
Fatal Fire Engulfs Home Along The Susquehanna River, Smoke Seen For Miles Fatal Fire Engulfs Home Along The Susquehanna River, Smoke Seen For Miles
Fatal Fire Engulfs Home Along The Susquehanna River, Smoke Seen For Miles A raging fire consumed a home in the 5400 block of River Road in Hellam Township early Tuesday morning, March 4, leaving at least one person dead, emergency officials confirmed. Fire crews arrived just before 7 a.m. to find the house fully engulfed in flames. A thick column of smoke could be seen from miles away, according to dispatch reports. By 8 a.m., officials confirmed the York County Coroner had been called to the scene for at least one reported fatality. The fire has since been brought under control. River Road remains closed in the area, and drivers are advised to find alternate ro…
Millions Stolen In Bank Scam Run By Pennsylvania Fraud Ring: AG Millions Stolen In Bank Scam Run By Pennsylvania Fraud Ring: AG
Millions Stolen In Bank Scam Run By Pennsylvania Fraud Ring: AG A multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that drained bank accounts across central Pennsylvania has been dismantled, with 24 people now facing charges, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Friday, Feb. 28. York resident Jeremy Antuan Boria Fraticelli, 22, is accused of leading the operation, which targeted victims in Cumberland, Dauphin, and York counties, investigators said. Fraticelli and his co-conspirators allegedly posed as bank representatives to trick customers into handing over their private banking information. Once they gained access, they transferred funds into so-called "funnel a…
Woman Found Dead In Car After PA House Explosion, Fire Identified: Coroner Woman Found Dead In Car After PA House Explosion, Fire Identified: Coroner
Woman Found Dead In Car After PA House Explosion, Fire Identified: Coroner The woman found dead inside a burning vehicle following reports of a house explosion in Manheim Township has been identified, authorities announced on Friday, Feb. 28. Ronda Meckley, 65, of Manheim Township, was discovered inside the vehicle near Hoffacker Road and Gabco Lane after firefighters extinguished the flames around midnight on Tuesday, Feb. 25, according to the York County Coroner’s Office. Fire crews had initially been called at 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, for reports of a house explosion but arrived to find only the burning vehicle. Meckley was pronounced dead at 12:55 a.m. …
Mugshots, Criminal History Released For UPMC Memorial Shooter Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz Mugshots, Criminal History Released For UPMC Memorial Shooter Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz
Mugshots, Criminal History Released For Upmc Memorial Shooter Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz Officials have released mugshots and new details about Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, the gunman who stormed into UPMC Memorial Hospital, took ICU staff hostage, and shot multiple people—including slain West York Borough Officer Andrew Duarte. Shooter’s Criminal Background Uncovered Court records reveal that Archangel-Ortiz had a violent history, including a 2016 domestic assault where he struck his girlfriend in the head with a wine glass while intoxicated. October 2016 – Neighbors called police after hearing Archangel-Ortiz yell “I’m going to kill you b***” before attacking his then-girlfri…
Calls For Metal Detectors, Security Surge At UPMC After Deadly Hospital Shooting Calls For Metal Detectors, Security Surge At UPMC After Deadly Hospital Shooting
Calls For Metal Detectors, Security Surge At Upmc After Deadly Hospital Shooting A growing movement is demanding sweeping security changes at UPMC hospitals after a gunman opened fire and took hostages in the ICU at UPMC Memorial Hospital, killing West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte. A petition calling for mandatory security screenings, including metal detectors and armed guards at all entrances, has quickly gained traction, with hundreds of signatures and growing. A Preventable Tragedy? The petition, launched in response to the Feb. 22 attack, points to a pattern of increasing violence in healthcare settings. "When I visit WellSpan York, I have to show …
Officer Killed At UPMC Funeral, Memorial Fund, And Final Wish Announced Officer Killed At UPMC Funeral, Memorial Fund, And Final Wish Announced
Officer Killed At Upmc Funeral, Memorial Fund, And Final Wish Announced West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte will be laid to rest this week after he was killed in the line of duty during a mass shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County on Saturday, Feb, 22. His family, fellow officers, and an outpouring of community support are ensuring his legacy of service and sacrifice is never forgotten. Funeral Service Details Duarte’s funeral will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion, PA. Due to high attendance expectations, seating arrangements are as follows: Seating inside the c…
Coroner IDs Man Killed In York County Mobile Home Fire (UPDATE) Coroner IDs Man Killed In York County Mobile Home Fire (UPDATE)
Coroner IDs Man Killed In York County Mobile Home Fire (Update) A deadly fire tore through a York County mobile home on Sunday morning, Feb. 24, prompting a coroner’s response, officials confirmed. Rhett Blanar, 66, was killed when flames engulfed his home in the 300 block of Ridge Road in Newberry Township just before 9 a.m., according to the York County Coroner’s Office. Firefighters arrived to find the residence fully involved, emergency dispatchers said. The coroner was dispatched at 9:23 a.m., and Blanar was pronounced dead at 9:58 a.m. Newberry Township Police and the Northern York County Regional Police Fire Investigator are leading the investig…
Penn State Alum, Future Doctor Fighting For Life After Ice Slams Through Windshield On I-83 Penn State Alum, Future Doctor Fighting For Life After Ice Slams Through Windshield On I-83
Penn State Alum, Future Doctor Fighting For Life After Ice Slams Through Windshield On I-83 A Penn State graduate and aspiring physician assistant is battling for his life after a freak accident left his face shattered and his future uncertain. Brandon Hennel, 24, was critically injured on Jan. 8, 2025, when a massive sheet of ice flew off an 18-wheeler and smashed through his windshield as he drove south on I-83 in York County, according to a GoFundMe set up by his family. The impact obliterated his orbital sockets, crushed his nasal cavity, and left him unrecognizable in the wreckage on the side of the highway. The tractor-trailer responsible has not been identified, the fundr…
Police Officer Andrew Duarte Killed In UPMC Memorial Hospital Shooting Police Officer Andrew Duarte Killed In UPMC Memorial Hospital Shooting
Police Officer Andrew Duarte Killed In Upmc Memorial Hospital Shooting West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte was killed in the line of duty on Saturday, Feb. 22, after a gunman opened fire and took staff hostage inside the ICU at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, authorities said. The shooter, identified as Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, entered the hospital around 10:35 a.m. with a bag containing a semiautomatic handgun and zip ties, according to York County District Attorney Timothy Barker. He proceeded to the ICU, where he held staff hostage and shot a doctor, nurse, and custodian, Barker said. UPMC security officers responded and were fired upon, …
Pennsylvania Dad Shot 3-Year-Old Daughter In Face With BB Gun: Police Pennsylvania Dad Shot 3-Year-Old Daughter In Face With BB Gun: Police
Pennsylvania Dad Shot 3-Year-Old Daughter In Face With BB Gun: Police A York County father is accused of shooting his 3-year-old daughter in the face with a BB gun inside their home, Hanover police announced. Franco Aaron Romano Sr., 36, was charged after the incident on the 600 block of Moul Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 18, according to court documents. A witness told police she repeatedly warned Romano not to fire the BB rifle, but he continued pointing it around and shooting, authorities said. At some point, a BB struck the child and became lodged under her skin, police detailed in charging documents. She was taken to Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital…
Wawa To Open New Location Amid Central PA Expansion Push Wawa To Open New Location Amid Central PA Expansion Push
Wawa To Open New Location Amid Central PA Expansion Push Wawa is opening its first store in Hanover with a grand celebration featuring free coffee, giveaways, and a hoagie-building contest. The new convenience store at 1007 Baltimore Street will hold a grand opening on Thursday, February 27. Festivities will begin at 7:45 a.m. before the store officially opens at 8 a.m. and the first 100 customers will receive free t-shirts. Customers can enjoy free samples of Wawa's limited-time French Toast, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sizzli, along with free any-size hot coffee all day. The coffee promotion will continue through Sunday, Mar. 9. Wawa representat…
Honduran Man Cries Out About Pregnant Wife During ICE Arrest For Statutory Rape In PA (VIDEO) Honduran Man Cries Out About Pregnant Wife During ICE Arrest For Statutory Rape In PA (VIDEO)
Honduran Man Cries Out About Pregnant Wife During ICE Arrest For Statutory Rape In PA (Video) A Honduran man wanted for statutory rape and receiving stolen property in the U.S. was arrested in York County, where he pleaded for his pregnant wife as agents took him into custody, officials said. Noel Chinchilla-Avilez was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Wednesday, Feb. 14, following a federal warrant issued four days earlier by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. A video of his arrest went viral after a Facebook user, Diana Emily, shared footage of the moment. In the clip, Chinchilla-Avilez can be heard shouting, **"Le…
Mom Trapped Behind Dog Gate, Soiled, Starving While Daughter, Son-In-Law Vacation: PA AG Mom Trapped Behind Dog Gate, Soiled, Starving While Daughter, Son-In-Law Vacation: PA AG
Mom Trapped Behind Dog Gate, Soiled, Starving While Daughter, Son-In-Law Vacation: PA AG In a horrifying case of betrayal and neglect, Ashlee and Brian Brady, both 32, of Hanover, are charged with locking Ashlee’s elderly mother in a basement behind a dog gate with only hot dogs and water, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The woman, found soiled and confined in February 2024, was rescued by Emergency Medical Services after a relative’s desperate call. Investigators say the Bradys abandoned her during an overnight family getaway and spent over $10,000 of her money on vacations, alcohol, and personal luxuries. Ashlee Brady, entrusted with power of att…
PA Man Held Woman At Knifepoint, Punched Her Before Fleeing On Bicycle: Police PA Man Held Woman At Knifepoint, Punched Her Before Fleeing On Bicycle: Police
PA Man Held Woman At Knifepoint, Punched Her Before Fleeing On Bicycle: Police A Dillsburg man is accused of trapping a woman in a corner with a knife before punching her multiple times—one of several violent incidents on his growing criminal record, police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Donte Eugene Koser, 26, was charged after officers responded to a domestic assault on Clemens Drive in Dillsburg at around 1:52 a.m. on Jan. 13, according to Carroll Township police. Koser allegedly backed the woman into a corner while holding a knife and struck her in the ribs three times, police said. He then fled the scene on a bicycle. Officers later took Koser into custody. …
Pennsylvania Stabbing Suspect Captured In MD After Multi-Agency Manhunt: Police Pennsylvania Stabbing Suspect Captured In MD After Multi-Agency Manhunt: Police
Pennsylvania Stabbing Suspect Captured In MD After Multi-Agency Manhunt: Police A Harrisburg man accused of stabbing a victim in York County last month was captured in Baltimore, authorities announced. Nassir Omar Jenrette, 27, was apprehended on Tuesday, Feb. 5, by the Newberry Township Police Department with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service in Pennsylvania, the York County District Attorney’s Office, and Baltimore City police. Jenrette was wanted for the Jan. 16 stabbing in Newberry Township, where he allegedly attempted to kill his victim, police said. He faces charges of criminal attempt homicide and other related offenses. Authorities did not immedia…
Pennsylvania Schools Closed, Delayed As Dangerous Winter Storm Hits: See The List Pennsylvania Schools Closed, Delayed As Dangerous Winter Storm Hits: See The List
Pennsylvania Schools Closed, Delayed As Dangerous Winter Storm Hits: See The List A powerful winter storm is set to bring hazardous travel conditions across Pennsylvania, prompting several school delays and closings, officials say. As of 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, the following schools across the state announced closures or delays: ADAMS COUNTY (Closed): Bermudian Springs School District Conewago Valley School District Fairfield Area School District Gettysburg Area School District Upper Adams School District ADAMS COUNTY (Delayed): Littlestown Area School District (Administrative Offices Closed) ALLEGHENY COUNTY (Closed): Clairton City School District (Remote In…
ARSON: PA Wife Admits Setting Home On Fire With Herself Inside, Affidavit ARSON: PA Wife Admits Setting Home On Fire With Herself Inside, Affidavit
Arson: PA Wife Admits Setting Home On Fire With Herself Inside, Affidavit A 66-year-old York County wife is facing multiple charges after she admitted to intentionally setting fire to her own home while inside following a domestic dispute, authorities said in an affidavit obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Victoria Sue Strohm was arrested following the incident at her residence on White Dogwood Drive in Newberry Township on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, Newberry Township police said. Officers were first dispatched to the home at 2:19 p.m. for a domestic dispute, where they determined Strohm had punched her husband, William Strohm, several times in the ches…
Witnesses Sought In Crash Killing MD Dancer, 20, As Suspect Flees Scene: PA State Police Witnesses Sought In Crash Killing MD Dancer, 20, As Suspect Flees Scene: PA State Police
Witnesses Sought In Crash Killing MD Dancer, 20, As Suspect Flees Scene: PA State Police Pennsylvania State Police have identified the driver of a white SUV who witnessed the crash that killed 20-year-old Maryland dancer Amelia McEvoy, troopers announced on Saturday, Jan. 25. However, investigators are still looking to identify the vehicle that was being passed by the suspect vehicle at the time of the crash, PSP York announced on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The crash happened on the Susquehanna Trail South in Springfield Township, York County on Friday, Jan. 17, at 9:12 p.m., as Daily Voice previously reported. McEvoy was the front-seat passenger in a blue Chevrolet Tracker that swer…
Carjackings Attempts On I-83 After Crash Lead To Arrest: PA State Police Carjackings Attempts On I-83 After Crash Lead To Arrest: PA State Police
Carjackings Attempts On I-83 After Crash Lead To Arrest: PA State Police A crash on Interstate 83 led to a series of attempted carjackings by a Dover man under the influence of drugs, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. A white GMC Yukon driven by 50-year-old Timothy Shaw crashed into a concrete median near mile marker 19.5 in Springettsbury Township, York County, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at approximately 3:23 p.m., police said. The SUV veered off the roadway, broke through a fence, and became disabled. When motorists stopped to help, Shaw allegedly attempted to steal their vehicles by force. During one incident, he threw a victim from the shou…
Threats Livestreamed On Facebook Before Officer-Involved Shooting: PA State Police Threats Livestreamed On Facebook Before Officer-Involved Shooting: PA State Police
Threats Livestreamed On Facebook Before Officer-Involved Shooting: PA State Police A York County man was charged after threatening officers with a shotgun during a welfare check at his Wrightsville Borough home, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Lance Livengood, 36, was streaming on Facebook Live and displaying erratic behavior while threatening his own life, prompting Hellam Township Police officers to respond to the 10 block of Wilton Circle around 9:59 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, police said. Livengood was allegedly armed with multiple firearms and brandished them in the officers' direction, according to the release. After multiple unsuccessful at…
MD Dancer, 20, Dies After PA Crash Forced SUV Into Tree: Coroner MD Dancer, 20, Dies After PA Crash Forced SUV Into Tree: Coroner
MD Dancer, 20, Dies After PA Crash Forced SUV Into Tree: Coroner A Maryland native with a love for pineapples, dance, and Chick-fil-A died in a Pennsylvania crash after the SUV she was riding in veered off the road and struck a tree, the York County Coroner announced Monday, Jan. 20. Amelia McEvoy, 20, recently of Hopewell Township and originally of Baltimore, was the restrained front-seat passenger in a blue SUV traveling southbound on the Susquehanna Trail South in Springfield Township on Friday, Jan. 17, at 10:52 p.m., officials said. The crash happened on the Susquehanna Trail South in Springfield Township when a northbound vehicle attempted to pas…
Hanover Mechanic Crushed To Death At York County Farm: Coroner Hanover Mechanic Crushed To Death At York County Farm: Coroner
Hanover Mechanic Crushed To Death At York County Farm: Coroner A 61-year-old Hanover man was killed after being trapped by equipment while working at a York County farm, the coroner's office announced Sunday, Jan. 20. Fernando Estrada-Moreno was repairing an automatic feed trough at Hillandale Farms on the 2800 block of Daron Road in Codorus Township when the machine reportedly trapped and struck him on Thursday, Jan. 16, according to the York County Coroner's Office. Estrada-Moreno was found unresponsive, and life-saving measures were attempted before he was transported to Wellspan York Hospital. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead …
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-83 North In York County: PennDOT (PHOTOS) Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-83 North In York County: PennDOT (PHOTOS)
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-83 North In York County: PennDOT (Photos) A multi-vehicle crash has closed all lanes of Interstate 83 Northbound in York County, PennDOT announced on Monday, Jan. 20. The collision occurred around 11:45 a.m. near Exit 19, Route 462/Market Street, in Springettsbury Township. The vehicles involved are completely blocking the roadway, according to PennDOT. Traffic is backed up as the highway is shut down between Exit 19 and Exit 21B, Route 30/Arsenal Road. Drivers should anticipate significant delays and consider alternate routes. The anticipated reopening time is 1:30 p.m., though this remains subject to change. It is currently unc…
Coroner Called To Fatal Crash In Peach Bottom Township Coroner Called To Fatal Crash In Peach Bottom Township
Coroner Called To Fatal Crash In Peach Bottom Township A single-vehicle crash claimed one life in Peach Bottom Township early Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, York County authorities said. The crash was reported at 7:30 a.m. on Meadow Trail between Pin Oak Trail and Scarlet Trail, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. A vehicle left the roadway, resulting in the death of one person at the scene, dispatch logs show. The York County Coroner's Office was dispatched shortly afterward. No additional injuries have been reported, and the identity of the victim has not been released pending family notification, officials said. The ca…
Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Incident At Hollywood Casino: Police Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Incident At Hollywood Casino: Police
Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Incident At Hollywood Casino: Police A hit-and-run driver fled the scene at Hollywood Casino on Whiteford Road in York County, prompting an investigation, authorities announced on Saturday, Jan. 4. The Springettsbury Township Police Department is searching for a suspect following the traffic incident on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at the casino located at 2899 Whiteford Rd., according to a press release. Officer Cameron Flinn is leading the investigation to identify the person involved, police said. Anyone with information is urged to contact Officer Flinn by calling 717-757-3525 or emailing cameron.flinn@springettsbury.com.
Police Seek Two Men In Fatal Sheetz Shooting Of Tivory Bartlett: Coroner (UPDATE) Police Seek Two Men In Fatal Sheetz Shooting Of Tivory Bartlett: Coroner (UPDATE)
Police Seek Two Men In Fatal Sheetz Shooting Of Tivory Bartlett: Coroner (Update) Authorities are searching for two men believed to have information about the fatal Christmas Eve shooting of Tivory Bartlett in East Manchester Township, York County Regional Police announced. The individuals of interest have been identified as Tajai Markeise Robert Scott, 24, of Philadelphia, and Ajanii Lemar Barnes, of York. Police are urging anyone with information on their whereabouts to contact their local law enforcement or reach out to York County Regional Police via their website at www.ycrpd.org or by calling 717-741-1259. Tajai Scott  YCRPD Ajani Barnes YCRPD …
Driver High On THC Kills Passenger In Fatal Pennsylvania Crash: Affidavit Driver High On THC Kills Passenger In Fatal Pennsylvania Crash: Affidavit
Driver High On THC Kills Passenger In Fatal Pennsylvania Crash: Affidavit A York County man was allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana when he caused a deadly crash that killed his passenger in Newberry Township, police said in a release and confirmed in court document obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Jose Juan Rivera Jr., 35, of Kelker Street, Harrisburg, was arrested after investigators determined he was at fault in a high-speed crash that killed 39-year-old Yahaira Montero of Harrisburg. The incident happened in the 700 block of Old Trail Road in Etters, York County around 9:07 a.m. on Oct. 4, 2022, according to an affidavit filed …
Robbery At Orrstown Bank Leads To 2 Arrests In South Central PA: Police Robbery At Orrstown Bank Leads To 2 Arrests In South Central PA: Police
Robbery At Orrstown Bank Leads To 2 Arrests In South Central PA: Police Two people are facing robbery charges after a heist at the Orrstown Bank in Windsor Township ended with their arrests on Sunday, Dec. 28, York County Regional Police said. Officers were called to  the bank at 2587 Cape Horn Road for reports of a robbery at 11:52 a.m. A white male suspect entered the bank, handed the teller two bags, and demanded they be filled with cash before fleeing the scene on foot, police said. At 12:10 p.m., officers stopped a silver Chevrolet SUV on Winterstown Road after the driver briefly evaded police and discarded cash from the vehicle. The driver, 41-year-o…
Man Charged With Rape In Pennsylvania Sentenced For Jan. 6 US Capitol Riot Man Charged With Rape In Pennsylvania Sentenced For Jan. 6 US Capitol Riot
Man Charged With Rape In Pennsylvania Sentenced For Jan. 6 US Capitol Riot A Cumberland County man sentenced to prison for assaulting police officers during the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is also facing rape and domestic violence charges in York County. Joseph Pastucci, 50, of New Cumberland, stormed the Capitol with his wife, Jeanette Mangia, who is currently awaiting trial for her role in the insurrection. Pastucci was sentenced to 26 months in prison and three years of supervised release after being convicted of obstruction of an official proceeding, civil disorder, assaulting officers, and several misdemeanor charges, according to federal prosecuto…