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Woman ID'd After Drowning At Pinchot State Park: York County Coroner
A 31-year-old woman who drowned while swimming at a state park has been identified, the York County Coroner announced on Thursday, June 27. Brittney Hoffman of the 700 block of Madison Avenue, York City, was found unresponsive in the Quaker Race Day Use swimming area of Gifford Pinchot State Park on Tuesday night, as explained by Chief Coroner Pam Gay. "Life-saving measures were implemented, but the female never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead at 5:55 p.m. This incident appears to be a probable drowning," Gay wrote in the release. Chief Deputy Coroner Tania Zech r…
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York Man Shot In Fight Dies; Dad, Son Charged With Homicide: Authorities
A father and his son have been charged with homicide in connection with a fatal shooting during a fight, authorities announced on Tuesday. Jared Harpster, 35 of the 100 block of Long Lane in Newberry Township, was pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital at 1:09 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, according to the York County Coroner's Office. Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill was called to Wellspan York Hospital to investigate and certify his death. Following an autopsy at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown at 8 a.m. on Feb. 27, his cause of death was determined to be mul…
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Woman ID'd After Two Motorcycles Crash In York: Coroner
A woman who was killed in a motorcycle crash has been identified, the York County Coroner's office announced on Monday. Trista J. Dettrey (Myers), 38 most recently of the 5100 block of Susquehanna Trail North in York, died at the scene of the crash at 6:54 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, as certified by Deputy Coroner Michelle Rau. The fatal crash happened near 535 York Road near the intersection of Pleasant Drive around 6:17 p.m., according to Coroner Pam Gay's release. Trista was going north on the road when she lost control for an unknown reason and crossed into the sou…
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Coroner Reverses Ruling, IDs 25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In York Crash
A 25-year-old motorcycle rider died over the weekend, but his cause and manner have been removed from the York County Coroner's latest release. Miguel Perez of the First block of East 9th Avenue, York City, fatally collided with an SUV in the intersection of North West Street and Madison Avenue in York — approximately two miles from his home, according to the coroner's office's latest release on the crash. The deadly incident happened at 5:52 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. Perez died at the scene at 6:07 p.m., as detailed in the release. Deputy Coroner Onalee Gilbert was calle…
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Homicide
: 16-Year-Old Arrested For Stabbing 14-Year-Old In Penn Park, York Police
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a 14-year-old boy was killed, and three other teens were injured in a fight in Penn Park, York on Wednesday, authorities announced. Ty'quan Rosario, 16 of York, has been arrested for the fatal stabbing of 14-year-old Michael Keys III, the York City Police Department announced on Thursday. His arrest was made with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Taskforce and the York County Sheriff's office at his home on Dec. 7. "Rosario is charged as an adult with Criminal Homicide in connection with yesterday's stabbing death,"…
Obituaries
PA Worker ID'd After Crushing Death Between Forklift, Tractor-Tractor
A 30-year-old person has been identified following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a forklift at work in Manchester Township on Thursday. The coroner identified the victim as Joseph Via III, "Joey, who was in the process of transitioning to Lizzy," her stepmother, Sue Frederick Via, said in a Facebook post. She was found unresponsive and entrapped between a forklift and a parked tractor-trailer at her place of work, C-P Flexible Packaging, located at 15 Grumbacher Road, Manchester Township at 11:10 a.m. on Nov. 30, authorities explained. "It is unknown exa…
Obituaries
'Carbon Monoxide Toxicity' Kills 5-Year-Old Boy On PA Farm, Coroner Says
A 5-year-old boy has been pronounced dead shortly after being found unresponsive on his family's farm, the York County Coroner's Office announced on Monday, Nov. 13. Daniel Esh of the 5400 block of Prospect Hill Road was found unconscious near a generator on Friday evening, according to York County Coroner Pam Gay. He was taken to WellSpan York Hospital were he died at 8:48 p.m. Nov. 10 as certified by Deputy Coroner Karen Frank. Since it was unclear if Daniel had been exposed to fumes from the generator he was found near, an autopsy was conducted on Monday at Lehigh …
Police & Fire
Mugshot Released Of York Murder Suspect ID'd In Deathbed Declaration
A 35-year-old Jesus Cintron-Molina allegedly named his killer moments before he died following a shooting in York on Tuesday night. The Cintron-Molina was found with "sustained injuries from a shooting" in the 400 block of West Market Street around 7:20 p.m. on Oct. 3, the York City police said in a release around 10:30 p.m. that night. He was taken to WellSpan York Hospital, the police explained. While on his deathbed, Cintron-Molina declared that "Freddie Reyes-Luna" was his killer, Captain Daniel Lentz confirmed to Daily Voice on Friday, Oct. 6. Cintron-Molina&nb…
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Motorcyclist ID'd Following Crash With Volkswagen In York County: Coroner
A motorcyclist died at WellSpan York Hospital following a crash in York County on Tuesday morning. The 63-year-old rider of a 2000 Suzuki motorcycle has been identified as David Paul Swords of Dover, Washington Township, according to an update release by York County Coroner Pam Gay. Swords was heading south on Davidsburg Road when a 25-year-old Carlisle man turned left onto West Canal Street — entering the path of the Dover motorcyclist, according to a release by the Northern York County Regional Police Department. The driver of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta stayed on the sce…
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Woman Found Dead After House Fire: York County Coroner (
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A 59-year-old woman died in a house fire in York on Wednesday, authorities say. The fire broke out at a home in the 4500 block of Hikey Street near Regal and Amy avenues in Dover Township, according to emergency dispatchers. Emergency dispatch was alerted to the fire at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Police officers did not find an active fire when they arrived at the home, but it did appear that one had occurred and been put out, according to the coroner's release. Just before 3 p.m., a coroner was requested to the scene. Deputy Chief Coroner Michele Kirchner a…
Police & Fire
Death Toll Rises For PA Family Killed In House Fire: Authorities
A 3-year-old girl and a 49-year-old man died immediately after a fire in York, but a 4-year-old passed two days later, authorities announced on Monday, July 17, 2023. Roberto Soto-Ortiz and his young children, Cattaleya and Isaias Soto were asleep in their home in the 500 block of Company Street when the deadly fire broke out around 4 a.m. on July 14, according to the York County coroner's office. The coroner’s office was called to Wellspan York Hospital around 6 a.m. on Friday. Chief Deputy Coroner Tania Zech investigated and certified the deaths of Roberto and Cattaleya…
Police & Fire
Arrestee Dies After 3 Days In The York County Prison: Authorities
A 39-year-old Columbia, PA man who was arrested exactly three days ago has died in the York County Prison, authorities announced on Friday, July 7, 2023. Haywood Dixon Jr. was declared dead at 12:06 a.m. following a cardiac arrest in the prison, according to County Coroner Pam Gay. His death was certified by Gay and Deputy Coroner Molly York. Haywood reportedly declined routine medical care on Thursday night, the prison staff told Gay. Later that evening, he began to complain of chest pain and shortness of breath. He soon became unresponsive and EMS was called, according to the release. …
Police & Fire
Man ID'd Following Unattended Death Investigation In Waynesboro: Police
A 59-year-old man was found dead in Waynesboro on Independence Day. Waynesboro police were called to "an unattended death" at 213A Elder Avenue around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, according to a release the following morning. Courtney Alan Keller was found dead during a welfare, police explained in an updated release on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. "An autopsy was conducted at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. The forensic pathologist will issue a ruling on the cause and manner of death in 6 to 8 weeks," the police stated in the updated release. The Franklin Cou…
Police & Fire
Man Found Unresponsive In PA Pool ID'd: Coroner
A 71-year-old man who was found unresponsive in his Central Pennsylvania pool over the weekend has been identified, authorities said. Richard B. Flickinger was found in the pool at his home on the 3100 block of Grandview Road in Penn Township, around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, York County Coroner Pamela Gay said. Tragically, the area is one street away from a local medical center, according to Google Maps. Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful and Flickinger was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:20 p.m., by Deputy Coroner Onalee Gilbert and Deputy Coroner in Training Jackie Heffn…
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Tragedy
: Man Found Unresponsive In Pool Pronounced Dead In Central PA
A 71-year-old man was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in his Central Pennsylvania pool over the weekend, authorities said. The unidentified man was found in the pool at his home on the 3100 block of Grandview Road in Penn Township, around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, York County Coroner Pamela Gay said. Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:20 p.m., Gay said. An autopsy at Lehigh Valley Hospital is scheduled for 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 4.
Obituaries
12-Year-Old Boy Shot At Sleepover In Red Lion ID'd
A 12-year-old boy has been identified after he was shot during a sleepover in Red Lion. Kain Heiland was pronounced dead at 9:48 p.m. on Saturday,April 1, 2023 by York County Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewell, according to a release by the office the following day. Kain was later identified by a family friend, which has been verified by Daily Voice. The coroner's office was called to a "reported fatality of a juvenile after a shooting incident" in the first block of First Avenue in Red Lion Borough at 8:55 p.m., as stated in the release. The cause of death was "a gunshot wound to the che…
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Inmate Dies Returning From Work Release In York County: Coroner
A 28-year-old inmate has died on his way back to the York County Prison from work release, authorities say. Prison officials attempted to revive the unnamed man but he was pronounced deceased on Monday, March 27 at 9:50 a.m. and his death was certified by York County Deputy Coroner Michele Kirchner, according to a release by the coroner's office. His name will reportedly be release following his autopsy which is scheduled for the inmate Tuesday at around 10 a.m. at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. Prison officials believe the death "reported to be a suspected overdose," the cor…
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Passenger ID'd Following Rollover At Dollar General, York County Coroner Says
A 41-year-old man is dead following a rollover crash at a Dollar General parking lot on Saturday, January 21, authorities say. The unnamed driver made a "sudden turn" into a Dollar General parking lot at 3457 Bull Road at the Dover/Conewago Township line, witnesses told authorities. The driver then lost control and his vehicle flipped onto the driver's side— trapping the man inside the wreckage near the entrance to the store, according to the release by the York County coroner's office. The driver was taken to an area hospital after crews extracted him, but his unbelted passenger, Je…
Police & Fire
Driver Surrenders In Crash That Killed Lehigh Valley Cyclist, Dad Of 3
The driver wanted in the crash that claimed the life of a beloved husband and dad of three last spring has surrendered to authorities, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday, Sept. 28. Anthony Rutch, 49, was arrested on charges of accidents involving death, homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and other traffic offenses, court records show. Rutch was behind the wheel of an Audi when he struck Alexander Zarnas, 36, on a bicycle on Mountain Road in Lower Macungie Township on March 9, 2021, WFMZ reports citing the DA's o…
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Children Airlifted In Bucks County Crash, Police Say
Two children were flown to a nearby hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Bucks County, authorities said. The crash involving a trash truck and SUV happened at the intersection of Route 113 and Minsi Trail in Hilltown Township around 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, local police said. The kids, who were riding in the SUV, were airlifted to Lehigh Valley Hospital with serious injuries, Hilltown police said. The SUV driver was brought to Grand View Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the trash truck was uninjured. Traffic was diverted from the area for abou…
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Two 'Suspicious Deaths' After Police Find Five 'Unconscious People' In York
Five people were found "unconscious" and two people have died under "suspicious" circumstances, authorities say. York City police were called to "reports of several unconscious people" in the 600 block of West Locust Street just before 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, according to a release by the department. Upon arrival, police found five unconscious people "in need of medical attention," as stated in the release. A 37-year-old woman later died at York Hospital at 7:53 p.,m. and was pronounced by Deputy Coroner Molly York— where the remaining victims were also taken, according to…
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Puerto Rican Dad Of Two Boys Shot Dead In Head In Central PA: Coroner
The 38-year-old man who died following a shooting— that also left a 14-year-old boy injured— has been identified by the York County coroner's office. Angel Solivan, originally of Puerto Rico but most recently from the first block of West Maple Street in York City, was shot in the head near West Maple Street and Cleveland Avenue at 10:50 p.m. Saturday, June 25, according to an updated release by the coroner's office. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims— both of whom sustained gunshot wounds— and were taken to Wellspan York Hospital, according to a release by the coroner's office. …
Police & Fire
Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Killed, Child Injured In Central PA Shooting: Police
A 38-year-old man has died and a 14-year-old boy has been injured following a shooting in central Pennsylvania, authorities say. York City police were called to investigate a shooting near West Maple Street and Cleveland Avenue shortly before 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, according to a release by the department. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims— both of whom sustained gunshot wounds— and were taken to Wellspan York Hospital, according to a release by the coroner's office. The boy is expected to survive but despite life-saving efforts, the man died at 1:30 a.m., the coroner's …
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Beloved Man ID'd As Body Boaters Found In Susquehanna River Near Three Mile Island
The man boaters believed drowned and needed rescuing on Memorial Day has been identified, according to the coroner. Craig Wayne Sellers, 61, of Harrisburg, has been identified as the man who died in a "drowning-related incident" in the Susquehanna River on Monday, May 31, according to a release by the York County coroner's office. Sellers had taken a boat from the Goldsboro Marina to Goosehorn Island, then he went into the water and "became unresponsive," according to the Pennsylvania state police. People aboard a passing boat spotted him and attempted to rescue him, according to the coro…
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Boaters Find Drowned Man In Susquehanna River Near Three Mile Island: Coroner
A man died in a "drowning-related incident" in the Susquehanna River on Monday, May 31, according to a release by the coroner's office. The York County coroner's office was called to the reported incident at Goldsboro Marina near North River Street near Three Mile Island at 6 p.m., authorities say. Boaters spotted the man and attempted to rescue him, the release explains. EMS was called but despite life-saving measures he was declared deceased at 5:57 p.m., according to the release. His next of kin are being notified. An autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 1 at 10 a.m at Lehig…
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PA Man Who Murdered His Boyfriend Found Dead In Prison Cell: DOC
A confessed and convicted killer who struggled with mental health issues has died in prison, according to a release by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Matthew VanZandt, 33, originally of Allentown, was found unresponsive in his cell in SCI Houtzdale in Clearfield County on May 11, 2022, the release shows. Prison security and medical staff immediately responded and provided life-saving measures until EMS arrived at the facility. Vanzandt was pronounced dead at 8:11 p.m., acting Superintendent David Close. VanZandt was serving a 12- to 24-year sentence for First Degree Murder…
Obituaries
PA Dad Shot Dead Outside His Home, Coroner Says
A Pennsylvania dad has died following a shooting on Thursday, Apr. 14, according to a release by the coroner's office. Michael Denton, 42, of Hanover, was shot in "an altercation with another individual… outside of his home," the York County coroner's office states in the release. Following the shooting, he was rushed from his home in Adams County to Wellspan York Hospital— where he was declared deceased at 6:44 p.m., according to the coroner's office. His cause and manner of death will be officially released following an autopsy at Lehigh Valley Hospital on Friday, Apr. 15. Deyton grew-u…
Police & Fire
Alcohol Thought To Be Factor In 3-Car Crash That Hospitalized 2 In Lehigh Valley, Police Say
Alcohol was suspected to be involved in a three-car crash that sent a driver and passenger to a nearby hospital Monday evening, authorities said. Jessica Braker, 23, was attempting to turn south onto Route 248 at the Route 873 intersection in a gray Honda Civic when the vehicle veered off the road around 4:20 p.m., Lehigh Township Police said. Braker, of Palmerton, then drove across a traffic island and struck a blue Ford Edge facing north on Route 873 driven by Jason Sheckler, 49, of Palmerton, police said. Sheckler’s vehicle was pushed into a red Subaru Legacy driven by Jim Thorpe reside…
Police & Fire
Police Seek ID For Truck Suspected In 4 Lehigh Valley Hospital Van Catalytic Converter Thefts
Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of a truck involved in a string of catalytic converter thefts from medical vehicles at Lehigh Valley Hospital. The truck pictured above was involved in four catalytic converter thefts from transport vans at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg on Jan. 15, Bethlehem Police said Wednesday. “This included vans used for the transportation of hospital employees, as well as visitors and patients from the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation facility,” police said. The vehicle appears to be a Ford truck with a utility body. It has distinctive whi…
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PA Man Dies After Being Pinned By Heavy Work Equipment, Authorities Says
A Pennsylvania man was pinned by heavy equipment at his job and later died from his injuries on Monday, authorities say. Christopher Raul, 20, of the 400 Block of Birthday Club Road in Shrewsbury Township, York County, was pinned by equipment at his job, the coroner says. He was pinned while working at Johnson Controls located in the 100 block of JCI way in East Manchester Township on Monday sometime between 6:50 and 6:55 p.m., according to a release by the York County Coroner's Office. The type of equipment and exact weight of the item were not released. Raul’s co-workers immediately ca…
Police & Fire
PA Man Dies Of Suicide After Shooting Father’s Fianceé: Report
A 35-year-old Pennsylvania man shot and critically injured a woman reports say was his father’s fianceé before fatally turning the weapon on himself early Monday morning. Slate Belt Regional Police officers responding to the double-shooting report at 10 Tribe Ln. in Wind Gap found Ross Heyer Jr., 35, dead from a gunshot wound near a bedroom doorway just before 1:15 a.m., PSP Trooper Nathan Branosky said in a release. Heyer’s cause of death was determined to be suicide, Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek said. Officers also found a 58-year-old woman with a gunshot wound in her bed, Br…
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