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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…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Harrisburg Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Baltimore After Multi-Agency Manhunt: Police Harrisburg Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Baltimore After Multi-Agency Manhunt: Police
Nassir Jenrette Arrested In Baltimore For PA Stabbing: PD 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…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
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…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Tractor-Trailer Smashes Into Building In Newberry Township: Police Tractor-Trailer Smashes Into Building In Newberry Township: Police
Tractor-Trailer Smashes Into Building In Newberry Township: Police A tractor-trailer crashed into a building in Newberry Township, closing a major roadway, police announced on Sunday, Jan. 21. The crash occurred along Sipe Road, between Old Trail Road and Sheep Bridge Road, according to Newberry Township police. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to evaluate the damage and begin cleanup efforts, the department said in a statement. Authorities have closed the road and are urging drivers to avoid the area while the investigation continues. Further details, including the cause of the crash, the driver's condition, and the extent of the damage, were not imme…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
PA Family At Eagles Game Learns Home Burns Down As Firefighter Injured: Report PA Family At Eagles Game Learns Home Burns Down As Firefighter Injured: Report
PA Family At Eagles Game Learns Home Burns Down As Firefighter Injured: Report A Newberry Township family learned their home had burned down while they were attending the Eagles playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, PennLive reported. Adding to the tragedy, a firefighter was injured battling the blaze, authorities said. Crews from Station 31, along with mutual aid departments, responded to the fire on the 100 block of Hemlock Lane at 3:30 p.m., according to the Newberry Township Fire Department. Assistant Chief Harbold arrived to find flames consuming a one-and-a-half-story single-family home and requested additional resources, establishing Hemlock Command, the release sai…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Flames Engulf Vehicle On I-83 As Snowstorm Looms: Newberry Township Firefighters Save The Day Flames Engulf Vehicle On I-83 As Snowstorm Looms: Newberry Township Firefighters Save The Day
Flames Engulf Vehicle On I-83 As Snowstorm Looms: Newberry Township Firefighters Save The Day A vehicle burst into flames on Interstate 83 near the Exit 32 northbound ramp Sunday afternoon, Jan. 5, but swift action by Newberry Township firefighters brought the blaze under control. The Rescue and Tanker crews arrived on the scene and quickly doused the flames with a single hose line deployed from the Rescue truck, the fire department said. Chief Hillis coordinated the operation as 83 Command, ensuring the fire was extinguished before it could spread further. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, no injuries were reported. Later that evening, the same firefight…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
PA 12-Year-Old Girl Assaulted For Years: Affidavit PA 12-Year-Old Girl Assaulted For Years: Affidavit
PA 12-Year-Old Girl Assaulted For Years: Affidavit A Newberry Township man is accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl multiple times over several years, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Steven Allan Smith, 41, is charged with sexually assaulting a girl, identified as A.H., at a residence on Conewago Avenue, according to an affidavit filed by Detective Jonathan Taylor of Newberry Township Police. **WARNING THE FOLLOWING DETAILS ARE DISTURBING** A.H. disclosed during a forensic interview at the York County Child Advocacy Center that the abuse began when she was 10 or 11 years old. She reported that Smith would enter her room la…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Harrisburg Driver High On THC Kills Passenger In Fatal Crash: Affidavit Harrisburg Driver High On THC Kills Passenger In Fatal Crash: Affidavit
Harrisburg Driver High On THC Kills Passenger In Fatal 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 …

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by Jillian Pikora
Traffic
Traffic Backed Up For Miles After Crash On I-83 In York County (DEVELOPING) Traffic Backed Up For Miles After Crash On I-83 In York County (DEVELOPING)
Traffic Backed Up For Miles After Crash On I-83 In York County (Developing) A crash on Interstate 83 in Newberry Township caused severe traffic delays on Friday, Dec. 13, authorities announced. The collision occurred in the northbound lanes near Exit 32 for Route 382/Newberrytown around 12:30 p.m., Newberry Township emergency officials said. Crews responded quickly, blocking the highway and diverting vehicles as traffic began backing up for several miles. Details surrounding the cause of the crash or possible injuries remain unclear. Emergency personnel are working to clear the scene, but residual delays are expected into the afternoon. Motorists are advised to av…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Driver Not Using Seatbelt Smashes Into Pole In Fatal Newberry Township Crash: Coroner Driver Not Using Seatbelt Smashes Into Pole In Fatal Newberry Township Crash: Coroner
Driver Not Using Seatbelt Smashes Into Pole In Fatal Newberry Township Crash: Coroner A 54-year-old woman died Monday morning, Dec. 9, 2024, when her car slammed into a pole in Newberry Township. She was not wearing a seatbelt, according to York County Coroner Pamela Gay. The crash happened just before 8:52 a.m. on the 2100 block of Old Trail Lane, York Haven where Chief Deputy Coroner Tania Zech pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Investigators say the driver went through a traffic light, drove onto the curb, and continued through the grass before striking a pole near an overpass. The impact deployed her car’s airbag, but her lack of a seatbelt contributed to the fatal …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Fatal Crash Into Pole On I-83 In York (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Into Pole On I-83 In York (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Crash Into Pole On I-83 In York (Developing) A coroner was called after a vehicle crashed into a pole in York County Monday morning, Dec. 9, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. First responders were called the deadly single-vehicle collision at Old Trail Road and Interstate 83 in the area of Exit 32,  in Newberry Township at 8:17 a.m. A coroner was soon called to the scene, according to emergency dispatchers. No other injuries were reported and the road has since reopened. The coroner has not released details at the time of publishing. Check back here for updates.

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by Jillian Pikora
Traffic
Two Crashes Cause Delays On I-83 In South Central PA Two Crashes Cause Delays On I-83 In South Central PA
Two Crashes Cause Delays On I-83 In South Central PA Traffic delays plagued Interstate 83 in York County after two crashes in the northbound lanes on Wednesday morning, Nov. 20. The first crash occurred around 7:35 a.m., just 0.1 miles north of Exit 34 for Valley Green, according to PennDOT. Crews quickly cleared the scene, and all lanes reopened shortly after. The second crash, involving multiple vehicles, happened near Exit 32 for Route 382/Newberrytown around 7:50 a.m., Newberry Township officials confirmed. The left lane was closed, causing significant backups for several miles. By 9:30 a.m., traffic had eased, and all lanes were fully r…

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by Jillian Pikora
Obituaries
Heartfelt Final Facebook Posts By PA Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty Heartfelt Final Facebook Posts By PA Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty
Heartfelt Final Facebook Posts By PA Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty A volunteer fire police officer who was struck dead in the line of duty has been identified by the York County Coroner's office on Sunday, Aug. 18.  Brian Peek, 67, of Wilson Court, in Goldsboro, Newberry Township died after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Red Mill and Corn Hill roads in Newberry Township at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, according to the coroner's release and FEMA.  A coroner had been called to the intersection at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, as Daily Voice initially reported. "The fire police officer was directing traffic at the inte…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty In South Central PA Police Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty In South Central PA Police
Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty In South Central PA Police A volunteer fire police officer was struck dead in the line of duty, Newberry Township police announced at 8:32 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.  A coroner was called to the intersection of Red Mill and Corn Hill Roads in Newberry Township at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, as we initially reported, but hours later we learned the officer was struck at 2:20 p.m.  "The fire police officer was directing traffic at the intersection following a separate vehicle crash in the area," the police noted adding "Due to the circumstances of this incident, Newberry Township Police requested the Pennsylvania State…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Pick-Up Slams Into Newberry Township Home, Police Say Pick-Up Slams Into Newberry Township Home, Police Say
Pick-Up Slams Into Newberry Township Home, Police Say A pick-up truck drove into the porch of a home in Newberry Township on Friday, Aug. 16, area police announced.  The crash happened in the area of Red Mill and Yocumtown roads in Newberry Township just before 12:30 p.m. Yocumtown Road is open but drivers are advised to use caution in the area. No injuries were reported. 

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by Jillian Pikora
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Boil Water Advisory Ends In York, Cumberland Counties: Penn American Water Co. Boil Water Advisory Ends In York, Cumberland Counties: Penn American Water Co.
Boil Water Advisory Ends In York, Cumberland Counties: Penn American Water Co. Pennsylvania American Water Co. issued a boil water order for customers in York and Cumberland counties, starting on Friday, Aug. 9, and ending on Tuesday, Aug. 13.   The company initially warned that 42,000 customers were affected in the following areas: Camp Hill, Lemoyne, New Cumberland, Shiremanstown, West Fairview and Wormleysburg boroughs; East Pennsboro, Hampden, Lower Allen, Silver Spring townships; parts of Middlesex and Upper Allen townships; and parts of Fairview and Newberry townships. On Saturday, Penn American explained that a water main break caused a storage t…

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by Jillian Pikora
Schools
26-Year-Old Red Lion Woman Admits To Striking 16-Year-Old Girl Dead While Getting On School Bus 26-Year-Old Red Lion Woman Admits To Striking 16-Year-Old Girl Dead While Getting On School Bus
26-Year-Old Red Lion Woman Admits To Striking 16-Year-Old Girl Dead While Getting On School Bus A 26-year-old Red Lion woman has pleaded guilty in connection to striking dead a 16-year-old girl getting on a school bus, according to updated court documents filed on May 29, 2024.  Arianna Landis died at Hershey Medical Center on Nov. 11, 2022, as detailed in her obituary.  Emergency responders were called to a report of a person struck by a vehicle in the 500 block of York Haven Road in Newberry Township shortly after 7 a.m., on Oct. 26, 2022, as the area police detailed in a release that afternoon.  The Northeastern School District in Machester announced that she s…

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I-83 Crash Kills 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist In York County: PSP I-83 Crash Kills 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist In York County: PSP
I-83 Crash Kills 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist In York County: PSP A motorcyclist died from his injuries after crashing on Interstate 93 in Newberry Township on Wednesday afternoon, May 22, authorities say.  The 20-year-old wrecked in the southbound lanes near mile marker 32.3 and was taken to Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center where he died, said state police.  The right southbound lane remains shut down while troopers investigate the scene, authorities added. 

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