Ephrata Man Killed In Lebanon County Rollover Crash: PA State Police Ephrata Man Killed In Lebanon County Rollover Crash: PA State Police
Ephrata Man Killed In Lebanon County Rollover Crash: PA State Police An Ephrata man died after his truck rolled over and struck a tree stump on Stricklerstown Road in Millcreek Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania State Police Jonestown announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Randolph R. Blank, 62, was driving a 2006 Ford F350 southbound near 617 Stricklerstown Road at 5:17 a.m. when he left his lane, went off the right shoulder, and hit a tree stump, causing the truck to roll over once, troopers said. Blank was wearing a seatbelt, and the airbags deployed, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. No other vehicles were involved. Newmanstown EMS, West…
DUI Chase At 125 MPH Ends In Whitehall Arrest: PA State Police DUI Chase At 125 MPH Ends In Whitehall Arrest: PA State Police
DUI Chase At 125 MPH Ends In Whitehall Arrest: PA State Police A Bethlehem woman led Pennsylvania State Police on a high-speed chase, hitting 125 mph on US Route 22 before being arrested for DUI in Whitehall, authorities announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Aniahlyse Rodriguez, 22, was taken into custody after failing to stop for troopers attempting a traffic stop on US 22 near Fullerton Avenue at 12:22 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Rodriguez continued westbound on US 22 at dangerous speeds in a 55 mph zone before troopers managed to pull her over near the 15th Street exit, police said. During the investigation, trooper…
Machete-Wielding Bank Robber Took Hostage Before Justified Fatal Shot By Lancaster Police: DA Machete-Wielding Bank Robber Took Hostage Before Justified Fatal Shot By Lancaster Police: DA
Machete-Wielding Bank Robber Took Hostage Before Justified Fatal Shot By Lancaster Police: DA A Lancaster police officer was justified in fatally shooting Luis Fuentes, a machete-wielding bank robber who took a hostage and threatened bystanders after fleeing the scene, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Luis Fuentes, 39, posted on Facebook at 7:00 a.m., "Soon you guys are gonna see me on national TV, and that means the world. It’s gonna be funny," followed at 7:40 a.m. by, "Being a nice guy doesn’t always work, but I’ll show you how nice I am!" Hours later, he was involved in a machete-wielding robbery that ended in a fatal confrontation wi…
Possible Child Sexual Assault Investigated In Franklin County: PA State Police Possible Child Sexual Assault Investigated In Franklin County: PA State Police
Possible Child Sexual Assault Investigated In Franklin County: PA State Police Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a possible child sexual assault in Franklin County. The alleged incident occurred on the 1100 block of Fort Loudon Road in Peters Township, according to a release by PSP Chambersburg on Thursday, Feb. 13. A 9-year-old girl from Chambersburg has been identified as the victim, troopers said. The investigation, led by Trooper L. Trace of the Chambersburg Crime Unit, began on Monday, Jan. 1 at 12 p.m., authorities detailed. No further information has been released as the investigation is ongoing, state police said.
5-Year-Old Mercersburg Girl's Welfare Was Possible Endangered, PA State Police Say 5-Year-Old Mercersburg Girl's Welfare Was Possible Endangered, PA State Police Say
5-Year-Old Mercersburg Girl's Welfare Was Possible Endangered, PA State Police Say A 5-year-old girl's welfare was possibly endangered, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. PA State Police are investigating an incident involving endangering the welfare of a child in Montgomery Township, Franklin County. Troopers launched the investigation after responding to Two Top Road at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, police said in the release. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time, authorities said.
Explosive Fire Erupts At SPS Technologies in Montco; Fourth Alarm Sounded (DEVELOPING) Explosive Fire Erupts At SPS Technologies in Montco; Fourth Alarm Sounded (DEVELOPING)
Explosive Fire Erupts At SPS Technologies in Montco; Fourth Alarm Sounded (Developing) Firefighters are battling an explosive building fire at SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, Montgomery County, on Monday, Feb. 17, according to the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety dispatch logs. The fire was reported at SPS Technologies, a standard pressed steel business and commercial space, located near the intersection of Mount Carmel Avenue near Highland Avenue at 9:43 p.m., with emergency crews arriving within minutes, dispatch records show. Firefighters reported hearing an explosion at the scene, prompting a fourth alarm to be sounded just before 10:30 p.m. Dozens of fire un…
PA Gunman In Valentine's Day Hotel Robbery Sought By Police In NJ PA Gunman In Valentine's Day Hotel Robbery Sought By Police In NJ
PA Gunman In Valentine's Day Hotel Robbery Sought By Police In NJ Authorities in Bergen County are searching for a 31-year-old man with Paterson, NJ and Wilkes-Barre, PA ties accused of an armed robbery in a hotel parking lot. Henry X. Rodriguez is wanted in connection to an incident that occurred on Friday, Feb. 14, at approximately 8:12 p.m., according to Detective Sergeant Eric Larsen of the Mahwah Police Department. Police say Rodriguez confronted a man and woman in the parking lot of a local hotel, brandished a handgun, and stole the woman’s purse before fleeing the scene. Rodriguez is known to have ties to both Paterson, NJ, and Wilkes-Barre, PA. A…
Lancaster Man Uses Toddler As 'Pawn' While Resisting Arrest: Police Lancaster Man Uses Toddler As 'Pawn' While Resisting Arrest: Police
Derreck Wilkins Used Toddler To Resist Arrest: Police A Lancaster man is accused of using a toddler as a "pawn" while resisting arrest after trapping a victim in a bedroom and preventing them from leaving, Manheim Township police announced. Derreck Michael Wilkins, 26, was charged with endangering the welfare of children, false imprisonment, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and harassment, according to the affidavit of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14, 2025, at an apartment on the 1900 block of Oregon Pike, police said. According to the af…
Ex-Boyfriend Drives 700+ Miles, Kills 2 Dogs, Burns Down PA Home With 6 Inside: Police Ex-Boyfriend Drives 700+ Miles, Kills 2 Dogs, Burns Down PA Home With 6 Inside: Police
Ex-Boyfriend Drives 700+ Miles, Kills 2 Dogs, Burns Down PA Home With 6 Inside: Police A Michigan man torched a Pennsylvania home while six people were inside—forcing some to jump from second-story windows to survive—after his ex-girlfriend started a new online relationship, authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 17. Harrison Jones, of Rockford, Michigan, was arrested for six counts of attempted homicide, arson, and related charges after allegedly setting fire to a Bensalem Township house in the early hours of Monday, Feb. 10, according to Bensalem police. Flames swallowed the two-story home on the 5200 block of Merganser Way around 5:22 a.m., leaving it in ruins. Six adults m…
Armed Man Demands Police ‘Shoot Me’ In Harrisburg Parking Garage Standoff Armed Man Demands Police ‘Shoot Me’ In Harrisburg Parking Garage Standoff
Armed Man Demands Police ‘Shoot Me’ In Harrisburg Parking Garage Standoff A heavily armed man repeatedly begged Harrisburg police officers to "shoot me" during a tense standoff inside a downtown parking garage, authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 17. The dramatic encounter began when officers responded to a trespassing complaint at the garage, where employees reported a man refusing to leave, police said. When officers arrived, the man concealed himself in a stairwell and claimed he was armed, according to the department. As officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, the man allegedly ignored commands and continued making movements as if he was reaching f…
Driver Disfigured In Mechanicsburg DUI Crash By Man With BAC Over 4 Times Legal Limit: Police Driver Disfigured In Mechanicsburg DUI Crash By Man With BAC Over 4 Times Legal Limit: Police
Driver Disfigured In Mechanicsburg DUI Crash By Man With BAC Over 4 Times Legal Limit: Police A Mechanicsburg driver was left disfigured after a horrifying crash caused by a drunk driver with a staggering .326% BAC—more than four times Pennsylvania’s legal limit—Lower Allen Township police said. Richard Joseph Luedecke, 56, is wanted for aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI after the violent collision at Main Street and Lisburn Road on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5:23 p.m., police said. The victim, suffering a severe head injury, required extensive facial reconstruction and plastic surgeries, police said. Luedecke, found highly intoxicated at the scene, later had blood test results conf…
Dog Poisoned In Gettysburg Area Sparks State Police Investigation Dog Poisoned In Gettysburg Area Sparks State Police Investigation
Dog Poisoned In Gettysburg Area Sparks State Police Investigation A disturbing case of dog poisoning in the Gettysburg area is under investigation, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Troopers from the Gettysburg Patrol Unit rushed to a report of animal cruelty at 2630 Shippensburg Road late Thursday night, Feb. 13 at 11:41 p.m., according to the release. The dog's condition remains undisclosed, but police confirmed they are actively investigating the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Pennsylvania State Police Gettysburg at 717-334-8111.
Ex-BF Wanted In Philly Mom's Murder Leads Pursuit, Arrested Afer Crashing In NY: State Police Ex-BF Wanted In Philly Mom's Murder Leads Pursuit, Arrested Afer Crashing In NY: State Police
Ex-BF Wanted In Philly Mom's Murder Leads Pursuit, Arrested Afer Crashing In NY: State Police A Philadelphia man who has been wanted in the killing of his ex-girlfriend, a young mother whose body was discovered in a shallow grave last year, was arrested in Westchester County, NY following a routine motor vehicle stop and brief police pursuit, authorities said. Geovanni Otero, 29, is accused of killing Melody Rivera, 29, who a devoted mom, was found buried in the 900 block of Tustin Avenue in the Fox Chase neighborhood of Philadelphia on Nov. 7, 2024, days after she was reported missing, as Daily Voice previously reported.  On Saturday, Feb. 15, Otero was behind the wh…
Maryland Carjacker Beats Driver, Runs Victim Over In Pennsylvania Attack: Police Maryland Carjacker Beats Driver, Runs Victim Over In Pennsylvania Attack: Police
Maryland Carjacker Beats Driver, Runs Victim Over In Pennsylvania Attack: Police A Maryland man is facing a long list of felony charges after allegedly ramming into another vehicle, beating the driver, and running them over with their own vehicle before fleeing in the stolen car, authorities announced. West Hazleton Police say 40-year-old Damascus resident David William Kelpy was arrested after a violent carjacking and assault that unfolded early Saturday morning on East Broad Street. Officers were called around 1:10 a.m. on Feb. 15 for a report of a fight and stolen vehicle.  Investigators determined that Kelpy intentionally rammed his pickup truck into the back …
Adams County Man Killed After Crashing Into Tree: PA State Police Gettysburg Adams County Man Killed After Crashing Into Tree: PA State Police Gettysburg
Adams County Man Killed After Crashing Into Tree: PA State Police Gettysburg A 43-year-old Adams County man was killed when his truck crashed into a tree, Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg said. Daniel Moritz, of Orrtanna, was driving a 2000 Ford F250 SuperCab south on Cold Spring Road near Whipporwill Lane when he failed to negotiate a right-hand curve, crossed into the northbound lanes, left the roadway, and struck a tree at 6:12 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, according to state police. Moritz was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene, investigators said. His truck continued south before coming to rest on the left shoulder and was later towe…
400 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized From Box Truck On I-78 In Lebanon County: PSP 400 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized From Box Truck On I-78 In Lebanon County: PSP
400 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized From Box Truck On I-78 In Lebanon County: PSP Three men were arrested after Pennsylvania State Police found 400 pounds of marijuana during a traffic inspection on I-78 in Bethel Township, Lebanon County, authorities announced on Saturday, Feb. 15. Kelvin Rodriguez-Olivo, 25, of Wilkes-Barre; Starly Francisco-Lendof, 25, of Kingston; and Alfonso Francisco Roman, 64, of the Dominican Republic, were taken into custody after a Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program inspection of a 2018 Hino box truck revealed two pallets of marijuana, police said. All three men were charged with possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy, PSP detail…
Nude Man Masturbates In Front Of Woman Jogging On Rail Trail: Chambersburg Police Nude Man Masturbates In Front Of Woman Jogging On Rail Trail: Chambersburg Police
Nude Man Masturbates In Front Of Woman Jogging On Rail Trail: Chambersburg Police A Chambersburg man has been charged after allegedly exposing himself and masturbating in front of a woman jogging on the Rail Trail, Chambersburg police announced on Saturday, Feb. 15. Jeffry W. Edwards, 51, of Sollenberger Road, was parked in a blue Ford truck near the South Gate Shopping Center when he opened his door and exposed himself to a female runner around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, police said. Edwards was fully nude and masturbating as the woman approached, according to investigators. Borough street cameras captured the incident and Edwards leaving the scene in his vehicle, au…
5 Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Trans Man Who Faced 'Prolonged Violence' In NY: Police 5 Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Trans Man Who Faced 'Prolonged Violence' In NY: Police
5 Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Trans Man Who Faced 'Prolonged Violence' In NY: Police Five suspects have been charged in the brutal killing of a missing transgender man who died after repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month by multiple individuals who later discarded his body in a field, New York State Police said. The investigation began on Sunday, Feb. 9.  Troopers in Ontario County from the Canandaigua barracks, located about an hour west of Syracuse, initiated a missing person case after receiving a welfare check request for Sam (Samantha) Nordquist, age 24, originally from Minnesota. Authorities determined he had been staying at Patty’s Lodge i…
Mom Trapped Behind Dog Gate, Soiled, Starving While Daughter, Son-In-Law Vacation: PA AG Mom Trapped Behind Dog Gate, Soiled, Starving While Daughter, Son-In-Law Vacation: PA AG
Mom Trapped Behind Dog Gate, Soiled, Starving While Daughter, Son-In-Law Vacation: PA AG In a horrifying case of betrayal and neglect, Ashlee and Brian Brady, both 32, of Hanover, are charged with locking Ashlee’s elderly mother in a basement behind a dog gate with only hot dogs and water, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The woman, found soiled and confined in February 2024, was rescued by Emergency Medical Services after a relative’s desperate call. Investigators say the Bradys abandoned her during an overnight family getaway and spent over $10,000 of her money on vacations, alcohol, and personal luxuries. Ashlee Brady, entrusted with power of att…
$96K Fraud Scheme Lands Harrisburg Office Furniture President Charges: Lower Allen Police $96K Fraud Scheme Lands Harrisburg Office Furniture President Charges: Lower Allen Police
$96K Fraud Scheme Lands Harrisburg Office Furniture President Charges: Lower Allen Police Tracey Michelle Myers, president of Harrisburg Office Furniture, is accused of defrauding four companies out of more than $96,000, Lower Allen Township Police announced on Friday, Feb. 14. Myers, 48, allegedly accepted payments totaling $96,336 from four companies between May 24 and Aug. 15, 2024, but never delivered the ordered furniture, according to police. The businesses filed complaints with Lower Allen Township police, prompting an investigation. During an interview with police, Myers admitted she was facing financial difficulties and used payments from new orders to fulfill old ones,…
Fatal 16-Vehicle Pileup During Snow Squall Shuts Down I-80: PA State Police Fatal 16-Vehicle Pileup During Snow Squall Shuts Down I-80: PA State Police
Fatal 16-Vehicle Pileup During Snow Squall Shuts Down I-80: PA State Police A massive 16-vehicle pileup during a blinding snow squall on Interstate 80 turned deadly early Friday, Feb. 14, Pennsylvania State Police reported. The chaos erupted at 2:42 a.m. near mile marker 218 westbound in Liberty Township, Montour County, close to Danville. One person was killed, and two others were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, police said. The wreck shut down I-80 westbound indefinitely, with traffic being rerouted at the Danville exit, mile marker 224. Montour County Commissioner Trevor Finn praised emergency crews for their rapid response, stating: "We just cle…
Photo Released Of Woman Wanted In Steelton Shooting: Police Photo Released Of Woman Wanted In Steelton Shooting: Police
Photo Released Of Woman Wanted In Steelton Shooting: Police Steelton police have released a photo of a woman wanted in a shooting on the 300 block of Lincoln Street on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Officers responded to the scene just after 9 a.m., Steelton Borough Police said. The suspect, a woman driving a gray SUV, fled before their arrival. Investigators are asking the public to help identify her. Anyone with information should contact the Steelton Police Department by submitting an anonymous Crimewatch tip, calling 717-939-9841, or emailing Cpl. Martin at kmartin@steeltonpa.com.
Second PA Firefighter Accused Of Faking University Of Maryland Training Second PA Firefighter Accused Of Faking University Of Maryland Training
Second PA Firefighter Accused Of Faking University Of Maryland Training A second former Paxtang firefighter is facing charges of forgery in a fire service training certificate scheme, police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Kyle Walcott, 44, of Harrisburg, allegedly submitted 16 fraudulent fire service training certificates—purportedly from the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute—to both the Paxtang Fire Company and Middletown Fire Department, according to Swatara Township Police. University representatives confirmed the certificates were fake, authorities said. Walcott used them to misrepresent his training and qualifications while serving …
Woman Left For Dead In Ditch After Hit-Run In Area: Sheriff Woman Left For Dead In Ditch After Hit-Run In Area: Sheriff
Woman Left For Dead In Ditch After Hit-Run In Area: Sheriff A Maryland man is facing multiple charges after allegedly striking a 21-year-old woman with his vehicle in Harford County and leaving her critically injured in a ditch, authorities announced. Lebogang-Ram Motshabi, 25, was arrested in connection with the hit-and-run, which happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, on S. Tollgate Road near Aiken Terrace in Abingdon, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office. The victim, identified as Amaya Marie Martise, had reportedly been walking home from Walmart when she was struck by a driver who fled the scene. She remained undiscovered …
FBI Releases Details, Items Found With Human Remains In Pennsylvania Investigation FBI Releases Details, Items Found With Human Remains In Pennsylvania Investigation
FBI Releases Details, Items Found With Human Remains In Pennsylvania Investigation The FBI and Fairview Township Police are working to identify a woman whose remains were found in a wooded area on Dec. 9, 2024, authorities announced. The remains, discovered in the 300 block of Pleasant View Road, belonged to a woman who had been in the area for a significant time, police said. Investigators have submitted DNA samples for testing and are pursuing multiple leads. The Mercyhurst Forensic Anthropology Lab estimates the woman died between 2018 and 2023. According to NamUs, she was white, 30 to 60 years old, with strawberry blonde hair, standing between 4 feet 8 inches and 5 fe…
Chambersburg Man Killed, Two Injured In Molly Pitcher Highway Crash: PA State Police Chambersburg Man Killed, Two Injured In Molly Pitcher Highway Crash: PA State Police
Chambersburg Man Killed, Two Injured In Molly Pitcher Highway Crash: PA State Police A Chambersburg man died, and two passengers were injured in a violent rollover crash on Molly Pitcher Highway, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. Troopers from PSP-Chambersburg responded to the single-vehicle crash on Molly Pitcher Highway at Pin Oak Court in Greene Township, Franklin County, at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, according to the release. Investigators determined that a silver 2016 Volkswagen GTI, driven by 25-year-old Cristian David Lozada-Garcia, lost control while traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on wet roads. The vehicle vee…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Route 1 In Delaware County: PA State Police Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Route 1 In Delaware County: PA State Police
Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Route 1 In Delaware County: PA State Police A pedestrian was fatally struck while crossing Route 1 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. Troopers responded to 1055 W. Baltimore Pike in Middletown Township at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, for reports of a pedestrian struck in the roadway, authorities said. The 35-year-old man was found suffering from a head injury and was rushed to Crozer Hospital with severe, traumatic injuries, police said. A witness told investigators that the victim had attempted to cross the road when he stepped into oncoming traffic and was hit in the rig…
Enola Teen Charged In Hit-And-Run Crash On Route 15: Camp Hill Police Enola Teen Charged In Hit-And-Run Crash On Route 15: Camp Hill Police
Enola Teen Charged In Hit-And-Run Crash On Route 15: Camp Hill Police A 19-year-old Enola man is facing charges after allegedly rear-ending another vehicle and fleeing the scene in Camp Hill, police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The crash happened on Route 15 North near the Route 581 West interchange at approximately 4:07 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, according to the Camp Hill Police Department. Investigators said the teen struck another vehicle from behind and took off without stopping to exchange information. Officers later identified and charged him with Accidents Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle or Property, Careless Driving, and Following Too Closely.…
Indecent Assault Of 13-Year-Old Boy In Franklin County Under Investigation: PSP Chambersburg Indecent Assault Of 13-Year-Old Boy In Franklin County Under Investigation: PSP Chambersburg
Indecent Assault Of 13-Year-Old Boy In Franklin County Under Investigation: PSP Chambersburg Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an indecent assault involving a 13-year-old boy in Franklin County, authorities announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Troopers from the Chambersburg Crime Unit responded to the incident along South Mountain Road in Quincy Township after receiving a report of the alleged assault, according to PSP. The victim, a 13-year-old boy from Grove City, was identified in the investigation, which police say is ongoing. Authorities have not released details about potential suspects or further circumstances surrounding the case. PSP noted that while they striv…
Lititz Man Who Secretly Recorded Women At Fashion Cents In Ephrata ID'd: Police Lititz Man Who Secretly Recorded Women At Fashion Cents In Ephrata ID'd: Police
Lititz Man Who Secretly Recorded Women At Fashion Cents In Ephrata ID'd: Police A Lititz man accused of secretly recording women in the dressing rooms of an Ephrata consignment store has been identified, police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Justin Tyler Stauffer, 19, was arrested after investigators discovered he recorded multiple illicit videos of at least twelve victims without their knowledge or consent at Fashion Cents Consignment, 240 N Reading Rd, according to the Ephrata Police Department. Stauffer used a cellphone to record inside the store’s changing area, police said. A forensic examination of the device determined there were no additional illicit videos…
5-Year-Old Girl Physically Abused In Shippensburg, PSP Chambersburg Investigating 5-Year-Old Girl Physically Abused In Shippensburg, PSP Chambersburg Investigating
5-Year-Old Girl Physically Abused In Shippensburg, PSP Chambersburg Investigating A 5-year-old girl was the victim of physical harassment in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Troopers responded to Baldwin Boulevard in Southampton Township on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 3:50 p.m. after receiving reports of physical contact involving the child, according to the public information release. Details about the nature of the abuse or potential suspects were not immediately disclosed. PSP Chambersburg confirmed the case remains under investigation, and no arrests or charges have been announced. Authorities encourage anyone wi…