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Rt 11 Reopens After Fatal Tanker Truck Crash: PennDOT Rt 11 Reopens After Fatal Tanker Truck Crash: PennDOT
Rt 11 Reopens After Fatal Tanker Truck Crash: PennDOT A coroner was called to the scene of a crash on Route 11 on Wednesday morning, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler.  The crash is believed to have been between a tanker truck and a passenger vehicle, Schreffler explained. It happened between Schoolhouse and Cove roads at around 11:30 a.m. on July 10. It is unclear "which vehicle had the fatality," Schreffler said.  The area affected by the closure was between Maryville and Duncannon. The roadway reopened around 2:30 p.m., according to PennDOT's 511PA and Schreffler.…

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Wanted Felon Who Escaped After 8 Days In Prison Turns Herself In: Cumberland County Sheriff Wanted Felon Who Escaped After 8 Days In Prison Turns Herself In: Cumberland County Sheriff
Wanted Felon Who Escaped After 8 Days In Prison Turns Herself In: Cumberland County Sheriff After just eight days in Pennsylvania prison, a woman escaped, but less than a week later she turned herself in, authorities announced on Friday, March 15.  Timberly Smith, 27 of Duncannon, escaped the Cumberland County Prison during a release for two hours to renew her Pennsylvania ID card at the Carlisle PennDOT Driver License Center located at 950 Walnut Bottom Road on Saturday, according to the county's sheriff's office. Smith had been taken a plea deal for her third felony for driving under the influence of drugs on Jan. 4, 2024, but after two days into her one-year…

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Teen Who Stuck Head Out Window In Deadly Drug-Fueled Crash ID'd: PA State Police Teen Who Stuck Head Out Window In Deadly Drug-Fueled Crash ID'd: PA State Police
Teen Who Stuck Head Out Window In Deadly Drug-Fueled Crash ID'd: PA State Police A car full of teenagers supposedly on drugs and alcohol— one with his head out the window— crashed on Saturday, June 17, 2023, according to a Pennsylvania State Police release the following Tuesday. Dillon Andrew Paul Fuller of Duncannon has been identified as the 19-year-old passenger in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, who had with his head out of the window of the vehicle when it crashed, state police explained.  Fuller was been driven by a 17-year-old Enola girl— and they were with another 17-year-old girl, a 15-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl, all also from Enola— during the c…

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Airborne Crash Kills Retired Dauphin County Deeds Clerk: Authorities Airborne Crash Kills Retired Dauphin County Deeds Clerk: Authorities
Airborne Crash Kills Retired Dauphin County Deeds Clerk: Authorities A woman who served the Dauphin County community for over 20 years has died in an airborne crash on Tuesday, Jan. 3, authorities say.  Gloria M. Enders, 80, was driving her 2012 Chevrolet Malibu south in the 600 block of North River Road/State Route 147 when she crossed the double yellow line while negotiating a curve the police detailed in a release in the days following the crash.  Her Malibu struck two trees— became airborne— and crash-landed in a nearby field, according to the release. State police were called to the scene of the crash where she wa…

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2 Multi-Vehicle Crashes On US 11 Shutter All Lanes By I-81, US 22/322: PennDOT 2 Multi-Vehicle Crashes On US 11 Shutter All Lanes By I-81, US 22/322: PennDOT
2 Multi-Vehicle Crashes On US 11 Shutter All Lanes By I-81, US 22/322: PennDOT Two multi-vehicle crashes have closed all lanes of traffic on two stretches of US 11 in central Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 9, authorities say.  The first crash happened on US 11 Northbound between Exit: I-81 NORTH - HARRISBURG and Exit: US 22/322 WEST around 12:42 p.m., according to PennDOT's 511pa.  The first crash cleared Incident cleared at 1:39 p.m., according to 511pa. There are residual delays. The second crash happened on US 11 southbound between Exit: US 22/322 WEST and Exit: I-81 NORTH - HARRISBURG at 12:43 p.m., according to the department.  11/15 North at 850 is close…

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One Killed In Crash On US 11: PennDOT One Killed In Crash On US 11: PennDOT
One Killed In Crash On US 11: PennDOT A crash on US 11/15 at the exit for US 22/322 has left at least one person dead, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. A vehicle reportedly went off the roadway into a ravine near the Perry and Dauphin County lines around 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 28, PennDOT officials say. The road was closed for several hours from South Market Street until the exit near Duncan Island, according to PennDOT. Additional information about this crash near Duncannon has not been released. Follow Daily Voice for updates.

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Fight At Wrestling Tournament Under Investigating By Pennsylvania State Police Fight At Wrestling Tournament Under Investigating By Pennsylvania State Police
Fight At Wrestling Tournament Under Investigating By Pennsylvania State Police A fight between coaches at a wrestling tournament is under investigation by Pennsylvania state police. The fight broke out during the wrestling tournament happening at Susquenita High School in Duncannon, Perry County, on Saturday. Feb 12, Trooper Megan Ammerman said in a release. The fight relocated to the parking lot before leaving the school grounds, according to Trooper Ammerman. The school has released a statement on its Facebook page saying this behavior is not representative of the school and suggests that the adults involved should issue an apology to the students. Please …

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Female Central PA Pastor Accused Of Sexually Assaulted Teen Girl: Report Female Central PA Pastor Accused Of Sexually Assaulted Teen Girl: Report
Female Central PA Pastor Accused Of Sexually Assaulted Teen Girl: Report A pastor from Central Pennsylvania is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl several times a week for about a year when she was 26 a decade ago, PennLive reports. Lindsey Melnick, 36, was arrested on charges of statutory sex assault, aggravated indecent assault and more, court documents show. She was released on $15,000 unsecured bail and her next court hearing is set for Jan. 11. Melnick, the pastor at the Breakthrough Church in Duncannon, was a teacher's aide in the girl's classes when she "manipulated and groomed her," in part using a fake Facebook account to talk to her, Penn…

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Pallbearer Killed In Central Pennsylvania Funeral Procession IDd By Officials Pallbearer Killed In Central Pennsylvania Funeral Procession IDd By Officials
Pallbearer Killed In Central Pennsylvania Funeral Procession IDd By Officials The victim of a fatal crash during a funeral procession has been identified by police. The crash happened while en route to Dauphin Cemetery from the funeral of swim coach David 'Dino' Kesler's funeral at Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home located 2100 Linglestown Road in Harrisburg on Wednesday, as Daily Voice previously reported. The crash involved two motorcycles and a logging truck at Route 22/322 near Route 39 between the exits for Linglestown/Rockville and Exit 443 for Fishing Creek around 1:30 p.m., according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and a release by Susquehanna To…

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Felony Charges Dropped Against PA Man Who Underpaid 43 Cents For Soda Felony Charges Dropped Against PA Man Who Underpaid 43 Cents For Soda
Felony Charges Dropped Against PA Man Who Underpaid 43 Cents For Soda The felony charges originally filed against a Pennsylvania man, who underpaid 43 cents for a Mountain Dew have been dropped, according to court documents. Joseph Victor Sobolewski, 38, of Duncannon, thought he paid the right price at a convenience store at Exxon located at 3298 Susquehanna Trail in Perry County, but was later apprehended and charged by Pennsylvania state police, as Daily Voice previously reported. He told police he read a sign on the Mountain Dew display stating “2 for $3,” so he left $2 on the counter and left, but an individual bottle was $2.29 plus tax so he actually owe…

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Female Fisherman Dies After Boat Capsizes In Susquehanna River Female Fisherman Dies After Boat Capsizes In Susquehanna River
Female Fisherman Dies After Boat Capsizes In Susquehanna River A female fisherman died after the boat she was on capsized in the Susquehanna River Friday night, authorities said. The boat's occupants, all from Duncannon, were fishing near the York Haven Hydro Station when the vessel capsized near 111 Collins Road in Conoy Township just after 8:50 p.m., Susquehanna Regional Police Department said. The occupants were ejected and rescued by the Bainbridge Fire Department, who transported to them Penn State Hershey Medical Center for treatment.  Christina Elaine King was identified as one of the occupants and later pronounced deceased. …

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PA Man Charged With 43-Cent 'Theft' Asks For Help Hiring Lawyer PA Man Charged With 43-Cent 'Theft' Asks For Help Hiring Lawyer
PA Man Charged With 43-Cent 'Theft' Asks For Help Hiring Lawyer A central Pennsylvania man allegedly misinterpreted a soda sale sign on Mountain Dew and is facing up to 7 years in prison, now he is asking the community for help hiring an attorney. Joseph Victor Sobolewski, 38, of Duncannon, supposedly misinterpreted the sale sign at the Exxon located at 3298 Susquehanna Trail in Aug, as Daily Voice previously reported. He saw the 20-ounce Mountain Dew sale sign reading:”2 for $3.” He left a $2 bill on the counter and exited the store, but the soda was only $1.50 each when you purchase two bottles, otherwise a single bottle was $2.29. Which means he m…

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43-Cent 'Theft' Lands Man In Jail On $50K Bond With Felony Charge 43-Cent 'Theft' Lands Man In Jail On $50K Bond With Felony Charge
43-Cent 'Theft' Lands Man In Jail On $50K Bond With Felony Charge A Perry County man is facing up to seven years in prison because he owed 43-cents for soda, according to PennLive. Joseph Victor Sobolewski, 38, of Duncannon, supposedly misinterpreted a soda sale sign at the Exxon located at 3298 Susquehanna Trail in Aug. He saw the 20-ounce Mountain Dew sale sign reading:”2 for $3.” He grabbed one bottle, left a $2 bill on the counter and exited the store. Apparently, the soda was only $1.50 each when you purchase two bottles, otherwise a single bottle was $2.29. Meaning, he had accidentally short changed the store .29 cent plus tax for a total of $…

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Wife Accidentally Drives Over Husband After Deadly Motorcycle Crash, PA State Police Say Wife Accidentally Drives Over Husband After Deadly Motorcycle Crash, PA State Police Say
Wife Accidentally Drives Over Husband After Deadly Motorcycle Crash, PA State Police Say A 37-year-old man has died in a motorcycle crash, according to Pennsylvania State police. Todd Addison Jr., of Duncannon, died in a crash involving an SUV in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County on Saturday at 11:38 a.m. Addison, driving a Victory motorcycle, and his wife, Suzette Addison, who was driving a Yamaha motorcycle, were traveling southbound along Carlisle Road towards Pine Grove road just before the crash. A Kia Soul SUV, driven by Victoria Jesswein, failed to yield while turning left off of Pine Grove Road. Jesswein struck Addison-- pinning him underneath her vehicle. Addiso…

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'I’m A Heroin Addict, Am I Going To Jail For That?' Driver In Fatal Rt. 11/15 Crash Tells Cops 'I’m A Heroin Addict, Am I Going To Jail For That?' Driver In Fatal Rt. 11/15 Crash Tells Cops
'I’m A Heroin Addict, Am I Going To Jail For That?' Driver In Fatal Rt. 11/15 Crash Tells Cops "I'm a heroin addict, am I going to jail for that?"  That's what police say 33-year-old Krystin Nycole Marchese told  them moments after causing a deadly Route 11/15 wreck in Enola while on her way to buy fentanyl Tuesday, according to the affidavit. Marchese, 33 of Lemoyne ,was driving the Ford F250 that slammed into Lee Potteiger, 58, causing injuries that resulted in his death. When police arrived on the scene of the crash, Marchese was in the passenger seat of the Ford looking, “disoriented and lethargic” with injuries to her face and arms, according to police. Several …

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