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Burglary, Vandalism Reported At Shippensburg Memorial Park Maintenance Building: Police Burglary, Vandalism Reported At Shippensburg Memorial Park Maintenance Building: Police
Burglary, Vandalism Reported At Shippensburg Memorial Park Maintenance Building: Police A burglary and vandalism incident at Memorial Park in Shippensburg, Franklin County, is under investigation, Shippensburg Police announced Monday, Dec. 2. The Parks and Recreation Maintenance building at 21 Park Place was broken into sometime between Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, authorities said. Items were stolen from the building, and the men's bathroom was destroyed with a bat, police stated in the release. Shippensburg Police are asking the public for help in solving this crime. Anyone with information is urged to submit a tip through Crimewatch or call 717-532-7361.
Ex-Employee Threatens Gettysburger Staff, Damages Police Vehicle: Affidavit Ex-Employee Threatens Gettysburger Staff, Damages Police Vehicle: Affidavit
Ex-Employee Threatens Gettysburger Staff, Damages Police Vehicle: Affidavit A Gettysburg man threatened to stab an employee, caused multiple disturbances at a Chambersburg Street restaurant, and damaged a patrol car during his arrest, police announced on Thursday, Nov. 21. Manuel Navarro Keadle-Savoy, 22, of Gettysburg, entered the employee-only kitchen of The Gettysburger on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1:43 p.m., demanding to speak with the restaurant’s owner, Lisa, according to police. He threatened employee Conner Lambert, Lisa's son, saying he would "cut" him multiple times and stating that “Lisa needs to get the s*** slapped out of her,” the affidavit states. Keadle-Sav…
Eggs Thrown At Lebanon City Hall: Investigation Ongoing Eggs Thrown At Lebanon City Hall: Investigation Ongoing
Eggs Thrown At Lebanon City Hall: Investigation Ongoing A vandalism investigation is underway after eggs were thrown at Lebanon City Hall earlier this month, the Lebanon City Police Department announced on Thursday, Nov. 21. The incident occurred on Friday, Nov. 8 at 735 Cumberland St., where eggs were thrown at windows belonging to the Mayor’s Office and the Police Department, according to police. “No permanent damage was caused to the building,” authorities said, adding that the affected windows have since been cleaned. Surveillance footage captured the incident, and multiple individuals have been interviewed or identified as part of the …
Ambulances Slashed in Brazen Vandalism Spree in Chadds Ford Township Ambulances Slashed in Brazen Vandalism Spree in Chadds Ford Township
Ambulances Slashed in Brazen Vandalism Spree in Chadds Ford Township Three ambulances belonging to were discovered vandalized in a shocking act of mischief on Saturday, Oct. 19, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The ambulances belonging to TBM Ambulance Services were discovered damaged along Dickinson Drive in Chadds Ford Township on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, around 10:25 a.m., according to PA State Police Troopers called to the scene made contact with representatives from the ambulance company, who indicated that an unknown individual had vandalized three vehicles in their fleet. Troopers noted that one of the ambulances had a slash m…
Fiery, Crazy Car Rally In Philly Gets Pittsburgh, NJ Drivers Arrested: PPD Fiery, Crazy Car Rally In Philly Gets Pittsburgh, NJ Drivers Arrested: PPD
Fiery, Crazy Car Rally In Philly Gets Pittsburgh, NJ Drivers Arrested: PPD An illegal car meetup with fires and a police officer nearly being struck has led to two more arrests — this time of people from outside the Philadelphia suburbs, police announced on Saturday, Sept. 28.  Alexis Boyce, 20 of Englishtown, NJ, turned herself into Philadelphia Police at 600 Arch Street at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, and Albert Woynar, 18 of Pittsburgh, was arrested by Pennsylvania State Troopers later that day, Philadelphia Police detailed in the release. Both were wanted in connection with a 50-car meetup in the 7400 block of Bustleton Avenue on Saturday, Se…
Grave Robber Arrest In Swatara Township: Police Grave Robber Arrest In Swatara Township: Police
Grave Robber Arrest In Swatara Township: Police The man who stole a grave monument from a cemetery has been identified and arrested, Swatara Township police announced on Friday, Sept. 27.  Anthony Reyes-Pabon, 24, of Harrisburg has been charged in connection with the theft of a grave monument at the William Howard Day Cemetery.  Reyes-Pabon was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking, Institutional Vandalism of a Cemetery, and Desecration of Venerated Objects.  He was taken into custody on Friday, Sept. 26.  His preliminary hearing was held before Judge Rebecca Jo Margerum at 11:45 a.m. where bail was set at…
Man Wanted For Trump Sign Thefts In Upper Merion Township: Police (PHOTOS) Man Wanted For Trump Sign Thefts In Upper Merion Township: Police (PHOTOS)
Man Wanted For Trump Sign Thefts In Upper Merion Township: Police (Photos) A man is wanted for stealing and damaging Trump lawn signs and flags, the Upper Merion Township announced in an updated release on Thursday, Sept. 26.  Over the past two weeks, there were reports of criminal mischief and theft at a home in the 100 block of Nancys Lane in the Brandywine Village neighborhood, the police detailed in a release. The homeowner reported that on several occasions, flags and Trump lawn signs were damaged and stolen by an unknown man. The incidents happen between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., according to police.  The man is described as being white, in his 40s or 50…
Water Balloons Thrown From Bridge Damage Cars On Rt 222: Ephrata Police Water Balloons Thrown From Bridge Damage Cars On Rt 222: Ephrata Police
Water Balloons Thrown From Bridge Damage Cars On Rt 222: Ephrata Police Cars were damaged after items thought to be water balloons were thrown from an overpass, Ephrata police announced on Friday, Aug. 2.  Two vehicles were heading north on Route 222 when they were struck by the falling items at the East Mohler Church Road overpass, around midnight on Aug, 1. "One vehicle sustained a large dent to the hood, and the other sustained a cracked windshield," the police stated in the release.  Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Officer Martin with the Ephrata Police Department.
Vandals Intentionally Disabled Windmills In Schuylkill County: State Police Vandals Intentionally Disabled Windmills In Schuylkill County: State Police
Vandals Intentionally Disabled Windmills In Schuylkill County: State Police Authorities are looking for the vandals who fired a gun into commercial windmills in Union Township.  State police said it's happened multiple times since March.  The vandals pry open the ventilation gates on the door of the windmills' electrical compartments, then fire a gun at the components inside, causing significant damage and shutting down the turbines, troopers said.  Anyone with information is asked to call PSP Frackville at 610-378-4454 or submit a tip online. 
$4K REWARD: Police Assaulted, Car Vandalized By Dirt Biker Riders Near I-83 In PA $4K REWARD: Police Assaulted, Car Vandalized By Dirt Biker Riders Near I-83 In PA
$4K Reward: Police Assaulted, Car Vandalized By Dirt Biker Riders Near I-83 In PA UPDATE: A $4,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the three dirt biker riders who are wanted in connection to the below assault and vandalism, Lower Paxton Township police announced on Thursday, May 11, 2023.  ORIGINAL: An officer was assaulted, their vehicle was vandalized, and three of the suspects remain at-large, Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police announced on Monday, May 8, 2023.  But, the officer was able to detain one of the riders, identified as 25-year-old Curtis Jayron-Malik Sims of Harrisburg.  Curtis Jayron-Malik Sims.Lower Paxton Towns…
PA 'Technosapien' Makes Bizarre Facebook Post After Breaking Gas Lines At Eatery PA 'Technosapien' Makes Bizarre Facebook Post After Breaking Gas Lines At Eatery
PA 'Technosapien' Makes Bizarre Facebook Post After Breaking Gas Lines At Eatery A 21-year-old man has been arrested after breaking into a Philly cheesesteak eatery and pouring "potentially flammable liquids on the floor,"  "intentionally" breaking a natural gas line inside, and attempting arson, he admitted to officers according to police releases.  Collin Matthew Potter caused "significant damage" inside and outside of Stuff'D Steaks at 2828 Horseshoe Pike on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, according the police release and the eatery's Facebook page.  Posted by Stuff'D Steaks on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 An alarm at 6:15 a.m. alerted the South Londonderry Township police…
Welder Sets Former Employer's Cars On Fire Twice In One Day, Police In LanCo. Say Welder Sets Former Employer's Cars On Fire Twice In One Day, Police In LanCo. Say
Welder Sets Former Employer's Cars On Fire Twice In One Day, Police In LanCo. Say A welder who lost his job apparently wanted his former employee to feel the fire of the fury he was going through, literally— igniting multiple cars on fire, puncturing over 25 tires, and causing property damage to the Lancaster County business, authorities say.  The ex-employee, 36-year-old John Derek Hays, 36, of Akron, lost his job at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing & Heating in East Hempfield Township on Monday, March 6, 2023, according to East Hempfield Township Police. In total, 10 vehicles had the tires and two of the vehicles were completely destroyed by the fires at&n…
Man Leads State Police On Chase Across Three Pennsylvania Counties Man Leads State Police On Chase Across Three Pennsylvania Counties
Man Leads State Police On Chase Across Three Pennsylvania Counties A 28-year-old Dillsburg man led police in three central Pennsylvania counties on a wild chase following a traffic stop on Route 15, authorities say. It all began when Devin Michael Stough supposedly ran a red light while driving a grey Ford Ranger in West Manchester Township, nearly striking an officer, on Nov. 30 around 1 a.m., according to court documents. About 10 minutes later Pennsylvania state troopers spotted a Ford Ranger matching the description of Stough's vehicle on Glenwood Road at the intersection of US Route 15 in Franklin Township so they attempted a traffic stop, but yet aga…
40 Graves Damaged At Central Pennsylvania Cemetery: Police 40 Graves Damaged At Central Pennsylvania Cemetery: Police
40 Graves Damaged At Central Pennsylvania Cemetery: Police Approximately 40 grave markers were knocked over, many of which were destroyed in a central Pennsylvania cemetery on Saturday, September 10, police say. The vandalism happened at the Starview Union Cemetery in the first block of Codorus Furnace Road in East Manchester Township, according to York County Regional police. The police believe the damage happened on Saturday evening. Anyone with information is asked to call York County Regional police at 717-747-0716 ext 134, or submit a tip through CrimeWatch.
Recognize Them? Masked Burglars Look Into Security Camera During Theft At PA Store Recognize Them? Masked Burglars Look Into Security Camera During Theft At PA Store
Recognize Them? Masked Burglars Look Into Security Camera During Theft At PA Store Three men— including a teenager— robbed a York County store and two were spotted looking right at the security camera on Wednesday, August 24, police say. The Northern York County Regional police were called to investigate the burglary at Parkway Convenience Store located at 67 Parkway Boulevard in Manchester Township at 10:16 p.m., according to a release by the department.  Three men entered the store by "prying a screen to a rear window open" and stole "multiple vape pens and cigars," police say. The third suspect is not pictured, as he has been identified 16-year-old from York City…
Couple Steals Crosses From PA Church, Selling Them As Scrap: State Police Couple Steals Crosses From PA Church, Selling Them As Scrap: State Police
Couple Steals Crosses From PA Church, Selling Them As Scrap: State Police A couple broke into a church, stole crosses, and attempted to sell them as scrap, Pennsylvania state police allege. Sherry Ann Hoffman, 50, and John Charles Watkins, 41, broke into the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on 140 East Market Street in Williamstown on Sunday, July 24, according to the police release. The couple is accused of taking a gold monstrance, a cross, and multiple crucifixes, police say. Hoffman and Watkins then used grinding tools to cut the items and sold them as scrap metal, according to the release. The church had been closed for two years, but following the burglary ch…
Unruly Swimmers Assault Staff, Vandalize Cars After Being Asked To Leave Philly Pool: Police Unruly Swimmers Assault Staff, Vandalize Cars After Being Asked To Leave Philly Pool: Police
Unruly Swimmers Assault Staff, Vandalize Cars After Being Asked To Leave Philly Pool: Police Police are on the hunt for three girls who became unruly, assaulted staff members, and vandalized cars at a Philadelphia pool, authorities said. Chaos began around 4:25 p.m. Thursday, July 21, when the swimmers were asked to leave the McVeigh Recreation Center due to their disruptive behavior, but they refused and became hostile towards the staff, Philadelphia police said. The girls then taunted and threatened the workers, prompting them to close the pool and evacuate the remaining swimmers, police said. That's when the trio followed the employees into the recreation center build…
SERIAL CALLER: Midwest Woman Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Ramsey Police HQ SERIAL CALLER: Midwest Woman Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Ramsey Police HQ
Serial Caller: Midwest Woman Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Ramsey Police HQ A Midwest woman who once set fire to garbage bins outside a middle school -- and then contacted authorities to confess -- was charged this week with threatening to blow up Ramsey police headquarters. The threat by Amber Schadewald, 24, "led to a search of the building, parking lot and departmental and personal vehicles by Bergen County sheriff's bomb dogs" back in January, Ramsey Police Chief Brian Lyman said. The subsequent investigation led to Schandewald, who "was believed to be in a group home in Minnesota at the time she made the threat," Lyman said Thursday. Schadewald has a history…
$10K Damage At PA Hotel By Ohio Businessowner Who Stuffed Linens In Toliet, Smashed TV: Police $10K Damage At PA Hotel By Ohio Businessowner Who Stuffed Linens In Toliet, Smashed TV: Police
$10K Damage At PA Hotel By Ohio Businessowner Who Stuffed Linens In Toliet, Smashed TV: Police A business owner from Ohio who wrecked a hotel room in central Pennsylvania is wanted by the police. Lower Allen Township police were called to the Country Inn and Suites 4943 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg after hotel staff discovered serious damage to a hotel room at 11:28 a.m. on July 26, 2021, according to a release by the department. Conrad Lee Riffle III,  30, who owns the brewery supply company Cleveland Process Systems had been staying at the hotel since June 28, 2021, and had extended the stay through July 26, as detailed in the release and Riffle's social media.&nbs…
Penn State Lion Loses Ear To Vandals Officials Say Penn State Lion Loses Ear To Vandals Officials Say
Penn State Lion Loses Ear To Vandals Officials Say Vandals broken into Penn State’s Nittany Lion Shrine on Sunday, May 8, and causing some serious damage, officials with the university say. The lion’s ear was broken off and red paint was splashed all over the shrine, according to a release by the school. The site has been fenced off and closed to all graduation photos. The lion wasn’t the only thing the vandal’s damaged, Old Main and the Hintz Family Alumni Center were also covered in red paint. “These are profoundly disturbing acts, at a time when many families are taking photos and celebrating the educational accomplishments of their…
Man Wanted For Causing $30K In Damages To PA McDonalds Man Wanted For Causing $30K In Damages To PA McDonalds
Man Wanted For Causing $30K In Damages To PA McDonalds A man is wanted by police for smashing up a McDonalds’ after he was denied free food, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. The man approached the drive-through window on foot and demanded free food from through the electronic menu microphone, at the McDonald’s located at 981 East Main Street in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, on Feb. 2 around 11 p.m., according to the release. After the man was denied free food, he allegedly took a rock and smashed the electronic menu, the police say. The man is wanted by the police for causing an estimated $…
'Cowards Who Hate Themselves' Left Swastikas, Racial Slurs At William Paterson, President Says 'Cowards Who Hate Themselves' Left Swastikas, Racial Slurs At William Paterson, President Says
'Cowards Who Hate Themselves' Left Swastikas, Racial Slurs At William Paterson, President Says Campus police at William Paterson University were trying to determine who scrawled swastikas and a racial epithet on the walls of a residence hall, the school president said. The vandalism discovered by a resident assistant at Hillside Hall on Pompton Road in Wayne early on Friday, Feb. 18 was a "repugnant and cowardly act of hate on our campus," WPU President Richard J. Helldobler wrote in a letter to the community. Maintenance staff "quickly cleaned and painted the walls," he noted. In addition to a campus police investigation, Helldobler said the incident was "referred to the campus Bia…
PA Man Burning Plastic Christmas Wreathes At MD Cemetery Was 'Trying To Save The Earth' PA Man Burning Plastic Christmas Wreathes At MD Cemetery Was 'Trying To Save The Earth'
PA Man Burning Plastic Christmas Wreathes At MD Cemetery Was 'Trying To Save The Earth' A Pennsylvania man was arrested after authorities found him torching Christmas wreathes at a Maryland cemetery apparently because they weren't biodegradable and he was trying to save the planet, authorities said. Witnesses called 911 after spotting Peter J. Custer, 43, taking the plastic wreathes from three or more burial plots, placing them on an access road and lighting them on fire at the Cedar Lawn Memorial Park cemetery in Hagerstown around 1 a.m., the Maryland Fire Marshal said. Washington County Sheriff's Office, Maryland and the Office of the State Fire Marshal responded. Durin…
Girls Damage Ice Sculptures At Ephrata Rail Station Plaza: Police Girls Damage Ice Sculptures At Ephrata Rail Station Plaza: Police
Girls Damage Ice Sculptures At Ephrata Rail Station Plaza: Police Two girls might be on Santa's naughty list after they damaged ice sculptures at Ephrata Rail Station Plaza just a few days after they was installed for the holiday season, according to police. Ephrata Police were called to a report of girls damaging ice sculptures in the first block of East Main Street on Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m., according to a release by police. The ice sculptures were put up as part of the annual celebration for the Ephrata Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 26, according to the release. The main sculpture damaged at the Ephrata Rail Station Plaza was depicting children visiti…
Can't Dim The Light In Lancaster: Hundreds Show Up For Menorah Lighting After Vandalism Can't Dim The Light In Lancaster: Hundreds Show Up For Menorah Lighting After Vandalism
Can't Dim The Light In Lancaster: Hundreds Show Up For Menorah Lighting After Vandalism The bright lights of Hanukkah were not dimmed this year in Lancaster despite apparent efforts by some to do so. Hundreds of people turned out Sunday night in support of Lancaster's Jewish community after the menorah in the downtown district was vandalized.  Designed by Mark Joshua Lewin, the custom built, steel menorah weighs nearly 460 pounds and was placed in Penn Square on Friday, Nov. 26, according to Lancaster Online and the Lancaster City Alliance. It has 18 red roses honoring the City of Lancaster, and the Hebrew word "chai" which means "life." The Jewish community of Lancaste…
Car Tipping Pranksters Wanted By Police In New Holland Car Tipping Pranksters Wanted By Police In New Holland
Car Tipping Pranksters Wanted By Police In New Holland Do you have the strength to flip a car over? Well one or more people Lancaster County do. While most people were at a local fair, a car was rolled on its side on Wednesday night, according to New Holland police. The car was parked in the 200 Block of Walnut Lane.  Police continue to investigate "this useless act of mischief," as they called it in a statement. Anyone with information about the incident should contact New Holland police at 717-354-4646.
STEP BACK! Amphitheater Steps Destroyed By Vandals In Lancaster County, Say Area Police STEP BACK! Amphitheater Steps Destroyed By Vandals In Lancaster County, Say Area Police
Step Back! Amphitheater Steps Destroyed By Vandals In Lancaster County, Say Area Police An outdoor amphitheater in Lancaster County has been vandalized, according to police in Ephrata. The Ephrata Parks and Recreation Department reported damage to the stage building steps at Ephrata's Grater Park at 300 Cocalico St, Ephrata Borough. Parks and Rec personnel discovered the damage sometime between 4 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. Thursday. Multiple slate steps were damaged and shattered on either side of the amphitheater shell. The Ephrata Parks and Recreation will take the repairs one step at a time as the estimated damage is reported to be several hundred dollars to repair the st…
Newbury PD: 80 Painted Nails Were Placed In Municipal Lot To Damage Police Vehicle Tires Newbury PD: 80 Painted Nails Were Placed In Municipal Lot To Damage Police Vehicle Tires
Newbury PD: 80 Painted Nails Were Placed In Municipal Lot To Damage Police Vehicle Tires More than 80 nails were found in the parking lot of the Newberry Township Municipal Complex on Monday, according to police. Police believe the nails were intentionally placed to target the police department and for the purpose of damaging tires. The nails appeared to have been painted black to blend in with the pavement and to avoid detection, police said. “The person(s) responsible for this cowardly act should recognize that their actions could delay help to someone who is in need of a police officer during an emergency,” police said. “ It also has the likelihood of causing expensive dam…
BUSTED: 22 Suspects Caused $125K In Morris County Graffiti Damage In Past Year, Police Say BUSTED: 22 Suspects Caused $125K In Morris County Graffiti Damage In Past Year, Police Say
Busted: 22 Suspects Caused $125K In Morris County Graffiti Damage In Past Year, Police Say Nearly two dozen people from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. have been charged with causing a combined $125,000 in damages in Morris County from graffiti and vandalism over the past year. The long-term investigation into “graffiti-style criminal mischief” resulted in a total of 22 arrests, Hanover Police Chief Mark Roddy said Monday. Scroll down to view the full list of suspects, their charges and alleged damages. Marcus Hughes, 31, of Washington, DC: Criminal Mischief and Trespassing (total damage: $1,800) Victor Blanco, 30, of the Bronx, NY: Criminal Mischie…