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Missing Pennsylvania Fire Police Captain Found Dead: Coroner Missing Pennsylvania Fire Police Captain Found Dead: Coroner
Missing Pennsylvania Fire Police Captain Found Dead: Coroner A Fire Police captain who has been missing since Thursday afternoon, Oct. 17 has been found dead, the Lancaster County Coroner's Office announced on Saturday, Nov. 2 The Laurel Fire Company in Windsor Fire Police Captain Tony Bortner's red 2008 Subaru Forester with the PA license plate "LKX9294" was found at Lock 12 in Lower Chanceford Township by State Troopers on Saturday, Oct. 19, Pennsylvania State Police previously informed Daily Voice. Bortner "had no contact with anyone," the company wrote adding that "This [was] very out of character for Tony." The Lancaster County Coroner's office…
Body Found Along Susquehanna River, 'Suspicious Death' Investigation Launched: Police Body Found Along Susquehanna River, 'Suspicious Death' Investigation Launched: Police
Body Found Along Susquehanna River, 'Suspicious Death' Investigation Launched: Police A man was found dead in Harrisburg along Front Street on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 24, the Susquehanna Township Police announced that evening.  The man's body was found in the 4000 block of North Front Street near the Susquehanna River at 2:46 p.m. police detailed in the release. The area is across from Wendy's as seen on Google Maps Street View.  "The death is currently being investigated as a suspicious death" police wrote in the release noting that "there is no ongoing danger to the public." Anyone with information about this death is asked to contact the police at 717-652-8265…
Second Man Found Dead In Pennsylvania Over Two Days: Authorities Second Man Found Dead In Pennsylvania Over Two Days: Authorities
Second Man Found Dead In Pennsylvania Over Two Days: Authorities A second man has been found dead in Pennsylvania over the weekend, police announced on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22. The second man was found during a search for a missing man from Lititz, according to the local police.  The search began around 8:25 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, as detailed in the release. "During the course of the investigation that evening, the LBPD gained information suggesting the male could be in the area of the State Game Lands located in Elizabeth Township," as stated by the police. With the assistance of Middle Creek Search and Rescue, Pennsylvania State Police, PA…
HS Basketball, Baseball, Football Legend Found Dead In Harrisburg HS Basketball, Baseball, Football Legend Found Dead In Harrisburg
HS Basketball, Baseball, Football Legend Found Dead In Harrisburg A former high school triple threat athlete was found dead in Harrisburg according to his family and the Dauphin County Coroner's Office confirmed to Daily Voice on Monday, Sept. 2. Michael "Mike" Ford, 58, of Harrisburg, was found in 100 block of South 4th Street in Harrisburg behind the Alva Hotel & Restaurant, on Saturday, Aug. 31, according to the coroner. "No autopsy will be done since there were no evident injuries and there were indications of substance use," the coroner said. "The cause of death is pending toxicology results." Mike was a Charlotte, North Carolina native who move…
'Decomposed Body Discovered Hanging From Tree,' In Pennsylvania, Police Say 'Decomposed Body Discovered Hanging From Tree,' In Pennsylvania, Police Say
'Decomposed Body Discovered Hanging From Tree,' In Pennsylvania, Police Say "A decomposed body was discovered hanging from a tree in the woods," Philadelphia Police announced on Sunday, Aug. 25.  Police were called to a report of a body in a tree in the 1400 block of North 66th Street at 9:47 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25.  The person was officially pronounced dead at 9:50 a.m. by Medic 41. The scene remained secured as of 12:30 p.m. as Southwest Detectives continued their investigation. Check back here for updates on this death investigation develops. 
Coroner Called To PA Fair After Woman Has 'Medical Emergency' Officials Say Coroner Called To PA Fair After Woman Has 'Medical Emergency' Officials Say
Coroner Called To PA Fair After Woman Has 'Medical Emergency' Officials Say A woman has died following a "medical emergency" at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday, August 20, the Elizabethtown Police Department told Daily Voice on Thursday, Aug. 22. Officers were eating lunch at the fair located at 900 East High Street in Elizabethtown Borough when the incident began at 12:55 p.m. Aug. 20, as detailed in the police release. The 55-year-old woman went into cardiac arrest and officers immediately gave her CPR until Emergency Medical Services from MESA arrived, according to the police. Shortly after the woman died due to the medical emergency, the police exp…
MURDER-SUICIDE: Pair Found Shot Dead In Ronks Home, Coroner (UPDATE) MURDER-SUICIDE: Pair Found Shot Dead In Ronks Home, Coroner (UPDATE)
Murder-suicide: Pair Found Shot Dead In Ronks Home, Coroner (Update) Two people who were found dead inside a home in Lancaster County on Wednesday, August 7 have been revealed to be a murder-suicide the coroner announced on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 8. Ann M. Sellers, 47, and Kyle D. Heagy, 32, were found inside a home in the 2800 block of Lincoln Highway East, Ronks at approximately 7:08 a.m. by East Lampeter Township police, as detailed in the release.  The officers were conducting a welfare check when the pair was discovered. The Lancaster County Coroner's office was called to the "and assisted with the investigation," as stated in the rele…
Sprint Car Racer Killed In Motorcycle Crash: York Coroner Sprint Car Racer Killed In Motorcycle Crash: York Coroner
Sprint Car Racer Killed In Motorcycle Crash: York Coroner A 19-year-old sprint car racer has died in a crash — off of the speedway, officials announced on Monday, July 15.  Riley Emig of the 300 block of Protectory Road, Abbottstown, has died following a motorcycle crash into a pick-up truck towing a trailer, according to a release by the York County Coroner's Office. Riley was "traveling at a high rate of speed when he struck an F150 pick-up truck that had been pulling a trailer," as stated in the coroner's release. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.  The crash happened when the Ford F-150 turned from Beaver Cr…
Amish Girl ID'd After Fatal Drag By Horse Reins: Lancaster Coroner Amish Girl ID'd After Fatal Drag By Horse Reins: Lancaster Coroner
Amish Girl ID'd After Fatal Drag By Horse Reins: Lancaster Coroner A 9-year-old Amish girl who died following a horse training accident on her family farm has been identified by the Lancaster County Coroner's Office and her obituary. Anna Grace King had been leading the horse on foot in a training session on her family's farm in the 190 block of Snake Lane in Kinzers, when it became spooked — entangling her in its reins — dragging her down the road on Tuesday, June 25, according to the coroner's office.  What happened next isn't entirely clear but soon she was taken to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital where "resuscitation efforts" ha…
Pennsylvania Woman Drowns In Waterfall At Glacier National Park (UPDATED) Pennsylvania Woman Drowns In Waterfall At Glacier National Park (UPDATED)
Pennsylvania Woman Drowns In Waterfall At Glacier National Park (Updated) A 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman died after falling into the water at Glacier National Park in Montana, according to officials.  The National Parks Service said Gillian Tones of North Apollo slipped on a rock and fell into the water above St. Mary Falls on Sunday afternoon, June 23.  Witnesses said Tones was washed over the falls and trapped underwater for "several minutes," rangers said in a release. Bystanders pulled her from the bottom of the falls and rendered CPR before EMTs arrived in a helicopter.  She never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead at 7 p.m…
Body Found On Harrisburg Street In Broad Daylight Body Found On Harrisburg Street In Broad Daylight
Body Found On Harrisburg Street In Broad Daylight A death investigation is underway in Harrisburg where police found a body in the roadway on Friday, May 17, police said. Responding officers found the man dead on Ethel Street around 2:45 p.m., police said.  "The circumstances surrounding the male's death is still under investigation," police said in a news release.  Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police, at 717-558-6900. Tips and information can also be submitted via the CRIMEWATCH website.
Chester City Cop, US Navy Reservist Dies In 'Non-Combat Related Incident': Officials Chester City Cop, US Navy Reservist Dies In 'Non-Combat Related Incident': Officials
Chester City Cop, US Navy Reservist Dies In 'Non-Combat Related Incident': Officials Officials are investigating the death of Pennsylvania police officer and US Navy reservist Daniel McCracken.  Chester City police officer Daniel D. McCracken died on May 6, 2024 of a non-combat-related incident while deployed in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, a spokesperson for the U.S. Navy said. CENTCOM's area of responsibility "stretches from Northeast Africa across the Middle East to Central and South Asia," according to defense officials.  Chester city police said McCracken enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1998 and joined the department in 2017. …
Officials Name Hiker Found Dead On Appalachian Trail In PA Officials Name Hiker Found Dead On Appalachian Trail In PA
Officials Name Hiker Found Dead On Appalachian Trail In PA Authorities have identified the man found dead in Lehigh Township over the weekend.  Raghu Kodali, 61, of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, was discovered in a wooded area near the Appalachian Trail, the Northampton County Coroner's Office said.  His cause and manner of death are pending further investigation, officials added. 
Steelton Strip Club Slaying: York County Man ID'd By Dauphin County Coroner Steelton Strip Club Slaying: York County Man ID'd By Dauphin County Coroner
Steelton Strip Club Slaying: York County Man ID'd By Dauphin County Coroner A 35-year-old man has been identified following an altercation at a strip club in Steelton, authorities announced on March 25.  Otilio Lugo-Rivera of Dillsburg died inside The Hideout after-hours strip club located at 159 North Front Street on Sunday, officials detailed the following day.  Steelton Police were called to a report of a "man down inside the establishment" around 5:35 a.m. on Sunday morning; and despite "life-saving measures", Lugo-Rivera was pronounced dead at the scene of the fight, officials explained. The police and the Dauphin County District Attorney's office a…
Dead Body Found In Enola: Authorities (DEVELOPING) Dead Body Found In Enola: Authorities (DEVELOPING)
Dead Body Found In Enola: Authorities (Developing) Someone was found dead in Enola on Saturday, authorities announced.  The person was found in the 700 block of Shaffer Street, East Pennsboro Township, Enola at 5:45 a.m. on March 9, according to the local police department which had officers called to investigate. The East Pennsboro Township EMS, and the Cumberland County Coroner's Office also assisted at the scene.  "The death in Enola is not Suspicious and an autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow," Cumberland County Coroner Charles Hall told Daily Voice.  Check back here for updates on this developing situation. 
Man Found Dead In York City Parking Lot, Coroner Says Man Found Dead In York City Parking Lot, Coroner Says
Man Found Dead In York City Parking Lot, Coroner Says A man was found dead in a York City parking lot on Saturday the York County Coroner's office announced Monday evening.  The York County Coroner's office was called to a parking lot at 380 West Market Street at 7:01 a.m. on Feb. 2. Who found the man and how exactly he was located is unknown Deputy Coroner Karen Frank investigated and certified the man's death. He was pronounced dead at 7:41 a.m. on Saturday. His next-of-kin has been notified according to the release. His cause and manner of death are pending.  York City Police is investigating. The coroner's office noted, "At th…
Woman ID'd After Mustang Crash Down Embankment: Lancaster County Coroner Woman ID'd After Mustang Crash Down Embankment: Lancaster County Coroner
Woman ID'd After Mustang Crash Down Embankment: Lancaster County Coroner A 77-year-old Mustang driver died at the scene of a crash down an embankment on Saturday, the Lancaster County Coroner's Office told Daily Voice.  Sandra Ganse of the 100 block of Roselle Avenue in Lancaster, was found partially ejected at the scene, Chief Deputy Coroner, Eric Bieber explained.  For an unknown reason, Ganse had lost control of her 1964 Ford Mustang — exiting the road near Lititz Pike, striking a curb — causing the Mustang to fall approximately six feet down an embankment, landing on its side, according to the Manheim Township Police.  The police were called…
East Petersburg Man's Cause Of Death Revealed After Standoff Turned Fatal Fire (UPDATE) East Petersburg Man's Cause Of Death Revealed After Standoff Turned Fatal Fire (UPDATE)
East Petersburg Man's Cause Of Death Revealed After Standoff Turned Fatal Fire (Update) The cause of death has been released for a man found dead after a "domestic incident" turned standoff ending with a house fire, the Lancaster County Coroner explained. Mark D. Hackman, 53, of 6294 High Street in East Petersburg Borough, died by a self-inflicted gunshot to the head, and the manner was suicide, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber. He "had been drinking, was armed with a firearm, and was threatening to burn the house down," when the Northern Lancaster County Regional police department were called to a "domestic-in-progress" at his home around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday…
Woman Found Dead At PA Motel Was 'Most Beautiful Kind Generous' Family Says Woman Found Dead At PA Motel Was 'Most Beautiful Kind Generous' Family Says
Woman Found Dead At PA Motel Was 'Most Beautiful Kind Generous' Family Says A woman described as "kind and funny" was found dead at a motel, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Nov. 13. Tiffany Kay Judge, 35, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, was found dead in a room at Valley Lodge Motel on Monday, according to a release by the state police. Troopers from Selinsgrove were called for "a death investigation" at the motel located at 2103 North Susquehanna Trail in Monroe Township, Snyder County, as stated in the release.   Their investigation is ongoing, Trooper Jeffrey Tice wrote.  Tiffany dated Anthony Busard, according to her sister. His Facebook profile notes that …
Woman ID'd, Teen Hospitalized Following Fatal Crash On Rt. 41 (UPDATE) Woman ID'd, Teen Hospitalized Following Fatal Crash On Rt. 41 (UPDATE)
Woman ID'd, Teen Hospitalized Following Fatal Crash On Rt. 41 (Update) A woman has been identified and Route 41 has reopened after what Pennsylvania State Police are calling a "serious crash." Arlene Pecheco Figueroa, 36, of the first book of Gay Street, Christiana, "seriously injured" in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 41 and Pine Creek Drive in Sadsbury Township at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's office. Her SUV had collided with a flatbed truck, leaving her unresponsive in the driver's seat of her vehicle, Coroner Dr. Stephen G. Diamantoni explained in the release.  A coroner was calle…
20-Year-Old York Man Struck Dead In Lancaster County ID'd: Authorities 20-Year-Old York Man Struck Dead In Lancaster County ID'd: Authorities
20-Year-Old York Man Struck Dead In Lancaster County ID'd: Authorities A 20-year-old York County man has been identified after being struck by a vehicle in Lancaster County on Thursday night, authorities told Daily Voice the following morning.  Brenden Monte of the 600 block of Colony Drive was struck dead in the 3500 block of Mount Joy Road, Manheim, Rapho Township at 6:46 p.m. on Nov. 2, the coroner and the Manheim Borough police detailed in separate releases.  Brenden was wearing dark clothing when he was struck in the eastbound lane, the police noted. All of the vehicles and drivers involved remained on the scene and are cooperating wit…
Two People Found Dead Off Schuylkill County Highway: Troopers Two People Found Dead Off Schuylkill County Highway: Troopers
Two People Found Dead Off Schuylkill County Highway: Troopers Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after two bodies were found in a wooded area in Schuylkill County Tuesday morning, Oct. 10.  The pair was discovered around 3:30 a.m., according to a release.  Troopers said both bodies were near Ferndale Road in New Philadelphia Borough, about a mile east of Route 209. The Schuylkill County Coroner's Office pronounced them dead by 6 a.m.  Their identities were not reported.  The case remains under investigation by PSP's Troop L. 
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Who Died After Rescue From Fire A York County Community is rallying for the family of a woman who died following a house fire in South Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday.  Firefighters with the Loganville Fire Department rescued the woman from the home at 56 S Main St. Loganville Borough shortly after the fire broke out at 10:35 a.m. on Sept. 19, according to a release by Pennsylvania State Trooper James Grothey. "While the victim was being attended to by EMS, they succumbed to their injuries," Grothey said.  The 51-year-old was identified as Cathy Null, by her sister-in-law Karen Dagle which was confirmed the following da…
Shed Fire Kills Hummelstown Man: Officials Shed Fire Kills Hummelstown Man: Officials
Shed Fire Kills Hummelstown Man: Officials A shed fire left a Hummelstown man on Friday.  Douglas Sweigart, 62, of Hummelstown, East Hanover Township was pronounced dead at the scene of a shed fire at 755 Laudermilch Road, Hummelstown, Dauphin Community Communications Director told Daily Voice. Crews were dispatched to the fire at 6:32 a.m. Sept. 15, according to Fitch.  "He was discovered outside of the shed," she said Douglas's dad Bruce owned a property on Laudermilch Road, according to his obituary. Douglas is survived by his brothers Dennis (Debra) of Elizabethtown, Gary (Nora) of Cheney, Washington, Larry, (L…
Missing Mom Found Dead Off Route 80 In PA Missing Mom Found Dead Off Route 80 In PA
Missing Mom Found Dead Off Route 80 In PA The human remains discovered in a wooded area off of Interstate 80 in Monroe County last week have been identified as belonging to a missing Stroudsburg woman, authorities have confirmed.  Dana Kristine Smithers, who was last seen nearly a year ago, was found near the Park Avenue/I-80 East on-ramp on Friday, April 28, Stroud Area Regional Police wrote in a release.  Smithers, who was 46, was identified via dental records, authorities said. An autopsy was conducted on Monday, May 1, but an official cause and manner of death are pending further testing, SARPD officers wrote.  In a Facebook g…
US Navy Vet. ID'd As Human Remains Found Near PA Post Office: Authorities US Navy Vet. ID'd As Human Remains Found Near PA Post Office: Authorities
US Navy Vet. ID'd As Human Remains Found Near PA Post Office: Authorities Human remains found near a Harrisburg area US Post Office have been identified, authorities told Daily Voice on Friday, April 14, 2023.  Donald " Freddy" Harris, 58, of Harrisburg had been missing since July 16, 2022, and his remains were found on the afternoon of Sunday, March 19, 2023, Dauphin County Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Libhart told Daily Voice. His remains were found in the 1300 block of Crooked Hill Road near the US Postal Service shipping and sorting hub close to Elmerton Road by the Farm Show Complex, Susquehanna Township Police explained at the time.  The re…
IDs Released Following Double Deadly Fires In York County: Coroner IDs Released Following Double Deadly Fires In York County: Coroner
IDs Released Following Double Deadly Fires In York County: Coroner The identities of man and a woman who died in two separate fires in York County within two hours of each other on Monday, January 16, 2023 have been released, authorities say.  The first fire happened in the 1300 block of Roundtop Road of Warrington Township around 3 p.m., according to the state police.  A couple in their 70s lived alone in the home and the 72-year-old Lewisberry wife was pronounced deceased at the scene but Deputy Coroner Michele Kirchner at 3:57 p.m. Pennsylvania York County Lewisberry 1350 Roundtop RD 2ND Alarm Residential Structure Fire Command On Location With A.…
Woman Dies In York County House Fire: Coroner Woman Dies In York County House Fire: Coroner
Woman Dies In York County House Fire: Coroner Nearly two hours after a fire broke out at a York County home, a 54-year-old woman was found dead inside, authorities say. The fire broke out at a home in the 500 block of Rockville Road in Jackson Township on Thursday, Dec. 22 around 8:30 p.m., according to a release by the York County coroner's office.  The Nashville volunteer fire department led the fire against the blaze. The coroner was called to the home at 10:19 p.m., although the woman's body is believed to have been found before then, according to the release. The unidentified woman was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:23 …
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…
Missing Man Found Dead In Western Pennsylvania: State Police Missing Man Found Dead In Western Pennsylvania: State Police
Missing Man Found Dead In Western Pennsylvania: State Police A man who had been missing for four days has been found dead, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police release on Monday, Oct. 31.  Justin Paul Hanzely was last seen leaving his home on Fallen Timbers Road in Point Marion, Fayette County on Oct. 24 and his last known location is Dilliner, Greene County state police said in the initial missing person's release on Oct. 27.  I’m asking all my prayer warriors to please pray for Justin Hanzely family as they continue to search for him !!! Posted by Cassy Chisler on Friday, October 28, 2022 God I hope they find you safe, your s…
PA Man Posted Chilling Message On Facebook Days Before Fisherman Found His Body PA Man Posted Chilling Message On Facebook Days Before Fisherman Found His Body
PA Man Posted Chilling Message On Facebook Days Before Fisherman Found His Body "Tomorrow is not promised, so you have to live life and do the things that you want to do." On Sept. 27, that's what Anthony Counterman posted on his Facebook page. Four days earlier he wrote: "You have to make a change in life at some point of time." On Friday, Oct. 7, Counterman was found dead. A fisherman discovered the 26-year-old former Stroudsburg man's body in the water of Pocono Creek near Tanite Road in Stroud Township around 9:15 a.m., Stroud Area Regional police said. His body was recovered about three hours later. An autopsy will be conducted, but…