PA Volunteer Fire Company Discovers $351,978 Theft By Treasurer Trying To Pay For Rescue Truck PA Volunteer Fire Company Discovers $351,978 Theft By Treasurer Trying To Pay For Rescue Truck
PA Volunteer Fire Company Discovers $351,978 Theft By Treasurer Trying To Pay For Rescue Truck A 48-year-old woman in central Pennsylvania has been arrested for stealing "at least $351,978" from a volunteer fire department, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  Leann Fisher allegedly stole the funds rather than depositing the funds for the White Deer Township Volunteer fire company while working as the treasurer starting in Dec. 2018 through July 2022, according to the affidavit of probable cause.  Pennsylvania state police launched the investigation on July 25, 2022, when Susquehanna Community Bank called the fire company to inform the volunteers that they…
Targeted Shooting in Central Pennsylvania, Police Say Targeted Shooting in Central Pennsylvania, Police Say
Targeted Shooting in Central Pennsylvania, Police Say A "shots fired" incident in central Pennsylvania is believed to have been a targeted shooting, authorities say.  Officers with the Carlisle police were called to investigate those "shots fired" near the intersection of West Locust and Bretz avenues, on Wednesday, Nov. 30 around 8:30 p.m., according to a release by the department.  When officers arrived, they found "evidence of the shooting and property damaged by gun fire," as stated in the release. "Based on the investigation to this point, it did not appear to be a random act," the police say. No injuries have been reported.&n…
Body Found With 'Apparent Injuries' Leads To Homicide Investigation In Central Pennsylvania Body Found With 'Apparent Injuries' Leads To Homicide Investigation In Central Pennsylvania
Body Found With 'Apparent Injuries' Leads To Homicide Investigation In Central Pennsylvania A body with "apparent injuries" was found in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Nov. 30, authorities say.  Officers with the Lancaster Bureau of police were called to " a subject down" in the 300 block of South Marshall Street around 11 a.m., the department stated in a release that afternoon. Upon arrival, the police found the "unresponsive subject in the street with apparent injuries" and Emergency Medical Services were called.  The person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release. Authorities are calling this death "suspicious" and the Bureau is investigating t…
ROAD RAGE: Woman Shot At 'Numerous Times' In Central Pennsylvania, Police Say ROAD RAGE: Woman Shot At 'Numerous Times' In Central Pennsylvania, Police Say
Road Rage: Woman Shot At 'Numerous Times' In Central Pennsylvania, Police Say A woman driving home from work was "shot at numerous times" in central Pennsylvania, authorities say.  The shooting happened when the woman was approaching the intersection of East Penn Drive at Magaro Road, Enola, PA in the area of Adams Ricci Park on Saturday, Nov. 26 around 2:30 a.m. East Pennsboro Township police detailed in a release the following Monday.  A man driving a black SUV had just turned onto 21st Street, Camp Hill, from 32nd Street coming from the Harvey Taylor Bridge Bypass when the woman pulled up behind him when turning from 32nd Street from the opposite directi…
'Santa Claus' Who Sexually Assaulted Child Learns His Fate: Pennsylvania State Police 'Santa Claus' Who Sexually Assaulted Child Learns His Fate: Pennsylvania State Police
'Santa Claus' Who Sexually Assaulted Child Learns His Fate: Pennsylvania State Police It looks like some children in central Pennsylvania may have been visited by a "bad Santa." A 58-year-old man who is known for playing Santa Clause at events in central Pennsylvania has been sentenced to jail, Pennsylvania state police announced on Thanksgiving eve.  John Paul Kruger, of Hanover, has been under investigation for sexually assaulting a minor since 2021, according to an announcement by the state police on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Kruger pled guilty to charges of indecent assault of a person less than 13 and corruption of a minor and was sentenced to 11.5 to 23 months in Adams…
Threat Closes Central Pennsylvania Middle School Threat Closes Central Pennsylvania Middle School
Threat Closes Central Pennsylvania Middle School A threat at a middle school in central Pennsylvania has led officials to cancel cancels on Friday, Nov. 18.  Conestoga Valley School District officials canceled classes at Gerald G. Huesken Middle School due to a "specific threat" made sometime on Thursday night, Superintendent Dave Zuilkoski wrote in a letter to parents.  Details about the threat were not released and the school was only closed "in an abundance of caution," Zuilkoski said.  The district has notified East Lampeter Township Police Department. "This threat has not yet been determined to be credible …
Kidnapper Of 2-Year-Old Girl From RI Captured On I-81 In Central PA: Police Kidnapper Of 2-Year-Old Girl From RI Captured On I-81 In Central PA: Police
Kidnapper Of 2-Year-Old Girl From RI Captured On I-81 In Central PA: Police A 24-year-old Rhode Island dad was jailed and a two-year-old girl reunited with her proper caregiver after police in Central Pennsylvania found them riding on I-81 last week, authorities said. A massive search was launched for the child and her dad, Jordan McClure, before Pennsylvania State Police spotted the suspect's pickup truck with Massachusetts registration heading south on the highway in Franklin County Thursday, Oct. 20, PSP said.  The girl was unharmed in the vehicle and her dad arrested without incident. McClure was being held in the Franklin County Jail pending extradition t…
Police Confirm: Toddler Shot Infant 
Dead Shooting In Central Pennsylvania Police Confirm: Toddler Shot Infant 
Dead Shooting In Central Pennsylvania
Dead Shooting In Central Pennsylvania An 18-month-old infant was shot by a 3-year-old relative in central Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to the family and police confirmed the details of the shooting on Wednesday at 4:50 p.m. Lancaster Bureau of police officers were called to the scene of a child shoot in the 500 block of Woodward Street in the City shortly after 7 p.m., according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.  "Upon arrival, officers located an infant lying on the floor inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound to the face. Officers rendered aid to the infant and were assisted by res…
Missing Central Pennsylvania Woman With Ties To Maryland Found Safe: Police Missing Central Pennsylvania Woman With Ties To Maryland Found Safe: Police
Missing Central Pennsylvania Woman With Ties To Maryland Found Safe: Police UPDATE: Janis Rainer, 59, of Spring Garden Township, has been found safe, according to an updated release by Pennsylvania state police. No additional information was released.  ORIGINAL: A 59-year-old woman from central Pennsylvania is missing and might be in danger, police say.  Janis Rainer was last at her home in Spring Garden Township on Monday, Oct. 17, according to area police.  She is likely operating a silver 2019 Kia Rio Sedan, bearing PA registration LFG-8299, and does not have her cellphone with her.  She is described as a White woman who is approxima…
Bicyclist Hospitalized Following Crash On Rt. 501 In Central Pennsylvania: Police Bicyclist Hospitalized Following Crash On Rt. 501 In Central Pennsylvania: Police
Bicyclist Hospitalized Following Crash On Rt. 501 In Central Pennsylvania: Police A woman has been hospitalized after she was struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle in Central Pennsylvania, police say. Lititz Borough of police were called to the crash at the intersection of North Broad Street (SR0501) & East Lincoln Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 15, around 5:11 p.m., according to a release by the department the following Monday.  The vehicle was attempting to make a left turn onto North Broad Street from East Lincoln Avenue when it struck the bicyclist who was traveling east-bound onto East Lincoln Avenue, police detailed in the release.  The woman "susta…
Hazmat Crew Called To Fire At Multi-Vehicle Crash Along US 30 In Central PA (DEVELOPING) Hazmat Crew Called To Fire At Multi-Vehicle Crash Along US 30 In Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Hazmat Crew Called To Fire At Multi-Vehicle Crash Along US 30 In Central PA (Developing) A hazmat team has been called to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in central Pennsylvania involving a commercial truck, authorities say.  The crash happened at the intersection of Lampeter Road and Lincoln Highway East (Bridgeport) around 2 p.m., according to area police and PennDOT. The commercial truck caught fire in the crash, so the "Lancaster County Haz-Mat is responding to assess the situation for possible leakage," the East Lampeter Township police department detailed in the release.  Lampeter has been closed to traffic, and motorists are asked to avoid the area "and exp…
1st Monkeypox Case Reported At Central Pennsylvania Elementary School 1st Monkeypox Case Reported At Central Pennsylvania Elementary School
1st Monkeypox Case Reported At Central Pennsylvania Elementary School Someone who was recently at a central Pennsylvania elementary has tested positive for monkeypox, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 6.  The Cumberland Valley School District made an announced of to parents on the Shaull Elementary School website.  In the letter, the administration explains that personal communication has already been made with “anyone believed to have been in close proximity with the individual.” “We share this information not to cause alarm, but simply in an effort to ensure transparency in what we know,” the message reads. The school’s custodial staf…