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Shots Fired In Chambersburg, Police Seek Blue Sedan Occupants Shots Fired In Chambersburg, Police Seek Blue Sedan Occupants
Shots Fired In Chambersburg, Police Seek Blue Sedan Occupants A shooting in Chambersburg led to an ongoing police investigation after at least one suspect fired at another vehicle, authorities announced on Monday, March 10. The gunfire erupted around 4:31 p.m. near West Catherine Street and Linden Avenue, Chambersburg police said. Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted, isolated incident and that the general public is not in danger. Officers are now looking to identify and speak with the occupants of a blue sedan captured in surveillance images. While those inside the car are considered persons of interest, they are not necessarily suspec…
New Details Emerge, ID Released Of 27-Year-Old Shot During Confrontation Near White House New Details Emerge, ID Released Of 27-Year-Old Shot During Confrontation Near White House
New Details Emerge, ID Released Of 27-Year-Old Shot During Confrontation Near White House New details have emerged, including the identity of a 27-year-old man who was shot by US Secret Service personnel near the White House overnight. The agency confirmed the incident shortly after it occurred right after midnight Sunday morning, March 9, noting that President Donald Trump was not at the White House at the time.
Trump is spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The man, who has been identified as Andrew Dawson, whose last known address is North Manchester, Indiana, was transported to a hospital with critical injuries, according to The Washington Post. No Secre…
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…
Man Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Lebanon County: Fire Officials Man Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Lebanon County: Fire Officials
Man Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Lebanon County: Fire Officials A man was killed after a two-alarm house fire broke out in Cleona Borough, Lebanon County, fire officials announced on Saturday, March 1. The Annville-Cleona Fire Department and mutual aid crews responded to the 400 block of East Chestnut Street at 6:29 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke billowing from the eaves, officials said. With the resident unaccounted for, a second alarm was struck. Crews searching the home found the man unresponsive in a smoke-filled hallway while others worked to contain the flames, according to authorities. He was rushed to a hosp…
Cause of Death Revealed For 3 American Tourists Found Dead In Belize Resort: Report Cause of Death Revealed For 3 American Tourists Found Dead In Belize Resort: Report
Cause of Death Revealed For 3 American Tourists Found Dead In Belize Resort: Report Authorities in Belize have determined the cause of death for three Massachusetts women who were found dead inside a luxury hotel earlier this month. An autopsy revealed blood in the women's lungs, CBS Boston reported. Police are still investigating what led up to their deaths. The next step is a toxicology report and testing of tissue samples, which could take up to a month for results. Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad — all from Revere and in their mid-20s — had flown to what was supposed to be a vacation paradise to celebrate Wafae’s 26th birthday but were found dead on Sat…
Massive Blaze Engulfs Pennsylvania Mansion, Photos Show Devastation Massive Blaze Engulfs Pennsylvania Mansion, Photos Show Devastation
Massive Blaze Engulfs Pennsylvania Mansion, Photos Show Devastation A massive fire ripped through a Chester County mansion early Thursday morning, Feb. 27, leaving behind a scene of devastation captured in dramatic photos, officials said. Flames erupted at the sprawling home on the 4100 block of Church Road near Lenover Hill Road in West Sadsbury Township around 5 a.m., according to Sadsburyville Fire Company No. 1. Firefighters from multiple counties rushed to the scene as thick smoke and heavy flames consumed the luxury home. Photos from the fire show ladders propped against windows, charred remains, and a towering inferno as crews battled the blaze. D…
Community Rallies For 3 Young Mass Women Found Dead In Belize; Families Question Official Story Community Rallies For 3 Young Mass Women Found Dead In Belize; Families Question Official Story
Community Rallies For 3 Young Mass Women Found Dead In Belize; Families Question Official Story Hundreds of people turned out for a memorial service for three Massachusetts women who were found dead in a beachfront resort over the weekend in the Central American nation of Belize. The women — Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad — are all from Revere, in their mid-20s, and of Moroccan descent. They had flown to what was supposed to be a vacation paradise to celebrate Wafae’s 26th birthday but were found dead on Saturday, Feb. 22, according to Boston 25. As news spread of their deaths, Revere, the Moroccan community, and strangers from around the globe offered words of sympat…
Early Morning Fire Forces Evacuation At York Township Apartment Complex Early Morning Fire Forces Evacuation At York Township Apartment Complex
Early Morning Fire Forces Evacuation At York Township Apartment Complex An early morning fire forced an evacuation at an apartment complex in York Township, authorities announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Fire crews responded to the multi-unit housing complex on the 500 block of Green Meadows Drive, near South Duke Street, around 3 a.m., according to the York County Regional Police Department. All residents were safely evacuated as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, police said. No injuries were immediately reported. Drivers were advised to avoid the area while emergency crews remained on the scene. A photo from the scene shows smoke billowing from th…
Ex-Boyfriend Charged In Homicide After Woman’s Body Found In PA Motel: DA Ex-Boyfriend Charged In Homicide After Woman’s Body Found In PA Motel: DA
Ex-Boyfriend Charged In Homicide After Woman’s Body Found In PA Motel: DA A man has been charged with homicide after police discovered a woman’s body inside a Port Allegany motel room, authorities announced on Sunday, Feb. 23. Brian Kuchinka, most recently of Port Allegany, is accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and attempting to hide her body at the Midtown Motel, according to the Pennsylvania State Police and McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer. Officers with the Port Allegany Police Department were following up on a tip regarding a missing person when they attempted to contact Kuchinka, police said. He had been staying at t…
Possible Child Sexual Assault Investigated In Franklin County: PA State Police Possible Child Sexual Assault Investigated In Franklin County: PA State Police
Possible Child Sexual Assault Investigated In Franklin County: PA State Police Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a possible child sexual assault in Franklin County. The alleged incident occurred on the 1100 block of Fort Loudon Road in Peters Township, according to a release by PSP Chambersburg on Thursday, Feb. 13. A 9-year-old girl from Chambersburg has been identified as the victim, troopers said. The investigation, led by Trooper L. Trace of the Chambersburg Crime Unit, began on Monday, Jan. 1 at 12 p.m., authorities detailed. No further information has been released as the investigation is ongoing, state police said.
FBI Releases Details, Items Found With Human Remains In Pennsylvania Investigation FBI Releases Details, Items Found With Human Remains In Pennsylvania Investigation
FBI Releases Details, Items Found With Human Remains In Pennsylvania Investigation The FBI and Fairview Township Police are working to identify a woman whose remains were found in a wooded area on Dec. 9, 2024, authorities announced. The remains, discovered in the 300 block of Pleasant View Road, belonged to a woman who had been in the area for a significant time, police said. Investigators have submitted DNA samples for testing and are pursuing multiple leads. The Mercyhurst Forensic Anthropology Lab estimates the woman died between 2018 and 2023. According to NamUs, she was white, 30 to 60 years old, with strawberry blonde hair, standing between 4 feet 8 inches and 5 fe…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Route 1 In Delaware County: PA State Police Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Route 1 In Delaware County: PA State Police
Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Route 1 In Delaware County: PA State Police A pedestrian was fatally struck while crossing Route 1 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. Troopers responded to 1055 W. Baltimore Pike in Middletown Township at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, for reports of a pedestrian struck in the roadway, authorities said. The 35-year-old man was found suffering from a head injury and was rushed to Crozer Hospital with severe, traumatic injuries, police said. A witness told investigators that the victim had attempted to cross the road when he stepped into oncoming traffic and was hit in the rig…
Indecent Assault Of 13-Year-Old Boy In Franklin County Under Investigation: PSP Chambersburg Indecent Assault Of 13-Year-Old Boy In Franklin County Under Investigation: PSP Chambersburg
Indecent Assault Of 13-Year-Old Boy In Franklin County Under Investigation: PSP Chambersburg Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an indecent assault involving a 13-year-old boy in Franklin County, authorities announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Troopers from the Chambersburg Crime Unit responded to the incident along South Mountain Road in Quincy Township after receiving a report of the alleged assault, according to PSP. The victim, a 13-year-old boy from Grove City, was identified in the investigation, which police say is ongoing. Authorities have not released details about potential suspects or further circumstances surrounding the case. PSP noted that while they striv…
5-Year-Old Girl Physically Abused In Shippensburg, PSP Chambersburg Investigating 5-Year-Old Girl Physically Abused In Shippensburg, PSP Chambersburg Investigating
5-Year-Old Girl Physically Abused In Shippensburg, PSP Chambersburg Investigating A 5-year-old girl was the victim of physical harassment in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Troopers responded to Baldwin Boulevard in Southampton Township on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 3:50 p.m. after receiving reports of physical contact involving the child, according to the public information release. Details about the nature of the abuse or potential suspects were not immediately disclosed. PSP Chambersburg confirmed the case remains under investigation, and no arrests or charges have been announced. Authorities encourage anyone wi…
Massive House Explosion Rocks PA Neighborhood: Officials Massive House Explosion Rocks PA Neighborhood: Officials
Massive House Explosion Rocks PA Neighborhood: Officials A catastrophic house explosion in Sugarloaf Township sent shockwaves through the community, leveling a home and triggering a frantic emergency response, authorities confirmed. Firefighters rushed to 51 Cabana Lane at 4:50 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, finding a raging inferno where a house once stood, according to Valley Regional Fire & Rescue. "House exploded! Prayers for all involved," the department reported in a delayed post, underscoring the severity of the devastation. Emergency crews battled intense flames for hours, while Hazmat teams were deployed amid fears of gas leaks or other h…
Fire Destroys Pennsylvania Mansion In Amid Frigid Conditions: Officials Fire Destroys Pennsylvania Mansion In Amid Frigid Conditions: Officials
Fire Destroys Pennsylvania Mansion In Amid Frigid Conditions: Officials A massive fire tore through a mansion in Penn Valley overnight, keeping multiple fire companies busy for hours battling the flames in freezing temperatures, officials said. Firefighters were dispatched at 1:22 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, after a caller reported seeing tall flames through the woods near Centennial Road, according to the Belmont Hills Fire Company. By 1:26 a.m., additional callers confirmed a mansion was fully engulfed in flames. Chief 22, identified as Zamorski, arrived at the scene and confirmed the fire had heavily consumed a 2.5-story mansion, prompting a "Lower Merion Work…
Dogs Rescued As Fire Tears Through Chambersburg Duplex: Officials (PHOTOS) Dogs Rescued As Fire Tears Through Chambersburg Duplex: Officials (PHOTOS)
Dogs Rescued As Fire Tears Through Chambersburg Duplex: Officials (Photos) A fire ripped through a Chambersburg duplex early Saturday morning, prompting a large emergency response and the rescue of two dogs, officials said. Crews were dispatched to the 700 block of East Washington Street at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, for reports of a house fire with possible entrapment, according to the Franklin Fire Company. Chambersburg Fire Department Engine 1-1 arrived first to find heavy flames coming from the rear of the two-story balloon-frame home. Squad 41 began primary searches ahead of the initial hoseline, but no people were found inside, officials said. Firefight…
Mysterious Pennsylvania Apartment Explosion Kills New Jersey Man: Coroner Mysterious Pennsylvania Apartment Explosion Kills New Jersey Man: Coroner
Mysterious Pennsylvania Apartment Explosion Kills New Jersey Man: Coroner A 26-year-old New Jersey who died after a mysterious explosion in his Pennsylvania apartment, is being remembered by friends and family as a kind, adventurous soul who brought joy to everyone he met. Timothy Zeh, born on March 12, 1998, in Bethlehem, PA, had spent his entire life in Phillipsburg, NJ before moving to Easton. He passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, from injuries sustained in an explosion inside his apartment on West Milton Street, officials said. Zeh, a 2016 graduate of Warren County Technical School, was known for his love of fishing, hiking, animals, and collecting rocks…
Suspect Arrested In Stabbing, Body Dumped At Paxtang Cemetery: Police (UPDATE) Suspect Arrested In Stabbing, Body Dumped At Paxtang Cemetery: Police (UPDATE)
Suspect Arrested In Stabbing, Body Dumped At Paxtang Cemetery: Police (Update) A Harrisburg man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man whose body was found inside a vehicle at Paxtang Cemetery, authorities announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Frankelin Franco-Colome was taken into custody earlier in the morning and charged with one count of criminal homicide, according to Swatara Township police. He was arraigned and is being held in Dauphin County Prison without bail. The victim, 61-year-old Jorge Morales of Harrisburg, was attacked on Jan. 27 around 10 p.m. at 2771 Paxton Street, where officers later found blood in the parking lot, investigators s…
Welfare Check Reveals 6-Year-Old Girl's Sexual Assault, PA State Police Say Welfare Check Reveals 6-Year-Old Girl's Sexual Assault, PA State Police Say
Welfare Check Reveals 6-Year-Old Girl's Sexual Assault, PA State Police Say A sexual assault involving a 6-year-old Allentown girl is under investigation after a child welfare report revealed the alleged abuse, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. The assault reportedly occurred in 2023, but authorities only recently began investigating the case after receiving a report concerning the child in North Whitehall Township.  Troopers began their investigation on Dec. 30, 2024, according to the release.  Details about the suspect and circumstances surrounding the case have not yet been disclosed as the investigation continues.
Hunters Find Human Remains In Harrisburg Homeless Encampment: Police Hunters Find Human Remains In Harrisburg Homeless Encampment: Police
Hunters Find Human Remains In Harrisburg Homeless Encampment: Police Human remains were discovered in a homeless encampment in a wooded area of Susquehanna Township, sparking an investigation, authorities announced on Saturday, Feb. 1. Hunters found the remains north of Elmerton Avenue near Kohn Road around 1:40 p.m. and alerted the Susquehanna Township Police Department, officials said. Detectives are working with the Dauphin County Coroner’s Office and Pennsylvania Capitol Police to determine the circumstances surrounding the discovery. Authorities have not released identifying details about the remains or the potential cause of death. Anyone with inform…
Man Shot Multiple Times In Street: PA State Police Man Shot Multiple Times In Street: PA State Police
Man Shot Multiple Times In Street: PA State Police A man is being treated for multiple gunshot wounds after a shooting in South Coatesville early Sunday, Jan. 19, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The shooting happened near the intersection of South 1st Avenue and Gibbons Avenue at 3:38 a.m., according to Troop J, Embreeville Station. Troopers found the victim at the scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital, where his condition has not been disclosed, police said. The Embreeville Criminal Investigation Unit is leading the investigation. Anyone with information on this incident …
Maryland Teens Charged In Double Homicide Linked To Pennsylvania Boy’s Killer's Gun Maryland Teens Charged In Double Homicide Linked To Pennsylvania Boy’s Killer's Gun
Maryland Teens Charged In Double Homicide Linked To Pennsylvania Boy’s Killer's Gun As the anniversary of Jason Rivera’s tragic killing approaches, investigators have uncovered a web of violence spanning two states, connecting the gun used to kill the 13-year-old in South Lebanon Township to a Maryland double homicide and two teenage suspects charged as adults. Jason Rivera’s life was cut short on Feb. 15, 2022, when he was shot 12 times outside his uncle’s apartment in South Lebanon Township. The seventh grader’s murder weapon—a Glock 26—has since become a key piece in a broader investigation, tied to multiple violent crimes in Maryland. The same gun was linked to a drive…
First Harrisburg Homicide Of 2025 After Two Men Shot: Police First Harrisburg Homicide Of 2025 After Two Men Shot: Police
First Harrisburg Homicide Of 2025 After Two Men Shot: Police Harrisburg police are investigating the city’s first homicide of the year after a shooting left one man dead and another injured on Friday, Jan. 10. Officers responded to a report of shots fired at a home in the 1200 block of Walnut Street around 6:45 a.m., police said. Upon arrival, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital, where one later succumbed to his injuries, authorities said. A suspect has been identified and interviewed, but no charges have been announced as the investigation continues. Anyone with information about th…
Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Injured Near Central PA Chick-Fil-A: Police Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Injured Near Central PA Chick-Fil-A: Police
Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Injured Near Central PA Chick-Fil-A: Police A pedestrian suffered major injuries after being struck by a vehicle near Chick-fil-A in Springettsbury Township, York police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The crash occurred in the 2900 block of East Market Street at 7:01 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7, according to police. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with suspected serious injuries, authorities said. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation, police detailed in the release. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Detective…
Explosive Double-Fatal Fire In Middle Paxton Township: PA State Police Explosive Double-Fatal Fire In Middle Paxton Township: PA State Police
Explosive Double-Fatal Fire In Middle Paxton Township: PA State Police Two people were found dead inside a burning home in Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County, early Thursday morning, Jan. 9, following reports of an explosion, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Firefighters from several Dauphin County departments were called to the active blaze at 3700 Fishing Creek Valley Road around 1:15 a.m., according to Trooper Megan Frazer. Dauphin County 911 received multiple calls about the fire, including reports of an explosion in the home, Rescue Fire Company 37 said in a statement. When crews arrived, they found heavy flames and began operations alongside West…
Man Found Unconscious, Dies On Lancaster Street: Police Man Found Unconscious, Dies On Lancaster Street: Police
Man Found Unconscious, Dies On Lancaster Street: Police A man was found unconscious on East Walnut Street and later pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts, Lancaster City police said. Lancaster City police officers were called to the 1st block of East Walnut Street for a reported medical emergency on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., police said in a release. When officers arrived, they found an unresponsive adult male and immediately attempted life-saving measures using an automated external defibrillator. Despite their efforts, the man was unable to be revived, authorities detailed. The Lancaster County Coroner's Office …
Girl Sexually Abused By Caretaker In South Central PA: Affidavit Girl Sexually Abused By Caretaker In South Central PA: Affidavit
Girl Sexually Abused By Caretaker In South Central PA: Affidavit A Columbia man confessed to repeatedly sexually abusing a young girl under his care in December 2024, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Antonio Cueto, 41, called Lancaster County Wide Communications on Friday, Jan. 3, to report his actions and later turned himself over to Columbia Borough police, authorities said. **WARNING THE FOLLOWING DETAILS ARE DISTURBING** During an interview with officers, Cueto admitted to exposing himself to the girl, masturbating in front of her twice—once ejaculating—and touching her inappropriately on multiple occasions, po…
Man Killed After Box Truck Catches Fire In South Central PA: State Police Man Killed After Box Truck Catches Fire In South Central PA: State Police
Man Killed After Box Truck Catches Fire In South Central PA: State Police One man is dead after a fire broke out inside a box truck in East Hanover Township early Monday morning, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The fire was reported at approximately 4:10 a.m. on Manada Bottom Road, troopers said in a press release. It started in the back of an old box truck where the man had been sleeping, according to police. The man’s identity has not been released as investigators work to confirm his identity and notify his family, troopers added. No criminal activity is suspected at this time. Additional details will be shared once the investigation progresses, police s…
2 Found Dead In JetBlue Landing Gear After Flight From JFK Airport 2 Found Dead In JetBlue Landing Gear After Flight From JFK Airport
2 Found Dead In JetBlue Landing Gear After Flight From JFK Airport Two unidentified bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane after it landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport late Monday night, Jan. 6.  The airline confirmed the news in a statement released on Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, noting that the bodies were discovered during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection. "At this time, the identities of the individuals and the circumstances surrounding how they accessed the aircraft remain under investigation," JetBlue said. “This is a heartbreaking situation, and we are committed to working c…
Teacher Accused Of Grabbing Student: PA State Police Teacher Accused Of Grabbing Student: PA State Police
Teacher Accused Of Grabbing Student: PA State Police A teacher in Jackson Township is under investigation for allegedly grabbing a student’s arms, Pennsylvania State Police in Jonestown announced. The incident occurred at a school on Evergreen Drive in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at 11:05 a.m., according to state police. Troopers were notified of the alleged physical contact via ChildLine, a reporting system for suspected child abuse. The school on Evergreen Drive is ELCO Middle School, but it has not been confirmed by officials whether the incident occurred there. The teacher is accused of grabbing a …