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WATCH: Truck Slam Into Historic Pennsylvania Bridge, Damaging Train Tracks WATCH: Truck Slam Into Historic Pennsylvania Bridge, Damaging Train Tracks
Watch: Truck Slam Into Historic Pennsylvania Bridge, Damaging Train Tracks A truck struck a historic railroad bridge in Seven Valleys Borough, causing significant damage to its train tracks and concrete pier structure, local officials said. The crash happened when the truck collided with the bridge, which has an 11-foot, 1-inch clearance, over Main Street on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Surveillance footage from The Valley Tavern on Cherry Street captured the impact. York County officials have since closed the bridge to all train traffic on the Northern Central Railway after observing a noticeable bow in the tracks above. However, the bridge remains safe for pedestrians an…
Armed Felon Arrested After Standoff At Adams/York Line: PA State Police (UPDATE) Armed Felon Arrested After Standoff At Adams/York Line: PA State Police (UPDATE)
Armed Felon Arrested After Standoff At Adams/York Line: PA State Police (Update) A convicted felon who allegedly threatened a woman with a gun during a domestic incident was arrested after a standoff in York County on Thursday morning, Nov. 7, 2024, Pennsylvania State Police said. Brian Price, 43, is accused of threatening a woman during a domestic dispute at a home on the 10 block of Eisenhart Mill Road in Washington Township, York County, PSP Troop J Trooper James Grothery detailed in a release.  Troopers were called to the scene around 8:20 a.m. after the woman, who managed to escape, reported that Price had pointed a handgun at her and made threats. I…
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who PA Chose In Presidential Race Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who PA Chose In Presidential Race
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who PA Chose In Presidential Race For the second straight presidential election, Pennsylvania voters helped a candidate narrowly win the state, with Republican candidate Donald Trump edging out Vice President Kamala Harris in the most recent race.  Trump received 50.51% of the vote (3,457,446 votes) statewide, coming in just ahead of Harris who had 48.53% (3,322,052 votes), according to unofficial results from the Department of State posted on Wednesday, Nov. 6. In 2020, the numbers were similar but with Joe Biden on the winner's side, according to previous reporting by Daily Voice. Four years ago, Biden had 50.01% of …
Scott Perry Re-Elected Scott Perry Re-Elected
Scott Perry Re-Elected Election Day 2024 is in the books, and Pennsylvanians have chosen their next representatives in Congress, according to multiple outlets' projections based on unofficial results. In the commonwealth’s 10th congressional district race, Scott Perry defeated Janelle Stelson for the House seat representing Dauphin County and parts of Cumberland and York counties. The incumbent was leading his democratic party opponent by a margin of 50.8% to 49.2%, with 99% of the vote as of 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, according to the PA Department of State. Perry has represented the district since 2019. Am…
BREAKING: York County DA Dave Sunday Elected PA AG BREAKING: York County DA Dave Sunday Elected PA AG
Breaking: York County DA Dave Sunday Elected PA AG The current York County District Attorney Dave Sunday is the projected winner of the race for Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, according to unofficial results by the Pennsylvania State Department. Republican Sunday flipped the role by defeating his Democratic opponent Eugene DePasquale with a margin of 51.2% to 49.5% with 94% of votes counted, numerous outlets reported.  The current AG, Michelle Henry was not running after being appointed by Governor Josh Shapiro to fill his shoes when he was elected Governor and vacated the AG role in 2022.  "Dave received his undergraduate degr…
Dad With Baby On The Way Killed In South Central PA Crash, Fund Says Dad With Baby On The Way Killed In South Central PA Crash, Fund Says
Dad With Baby On The Way Killed In South Central PA Crash, Fund Says A community is rallying after a 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, according to the Springettsbury Township Police. Ziare Jackson, a York native, was riding a 2024 Suzuki motorcycle when it struck the rear of a 2007 Ford Focus driven by a 46-year-old man also from York, police detailed in a release. This happened in the 3400 block of East Market Street around 5:46 a.m., according to the police. The road was closed in the area for several hours. Springettsbury Township Police are investigating. Anyone with information regarding the cras…
Voter Registration Forms Under Investigation In PA Tied To Arizona Company: Authorities Voter Registration Forms Under Investigation In PA Tied To Arizona Company: Authorities
Voter Registration Forms Under Investigation In PA Tied To Arizona Company: Authorities Some suspicious voter registration forms that are under investigation in Pennsylvania have been tied to an Arizona company, authorities said. About 30 irregular forms that were turned over to Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso to investigate turned out to be fraudulent, according to a post on the district attorney's Facebook page.   Posted by Monroe County Office of the District Attorney on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Several of the voter registration applications and mail ballot request forms were determined to be fraudulent because they weren't authorized by…
'Suspicious' Voter Registration Forms In PA County Under Investigation: DA 'Suspicious' Voter Registration Forms In PA County Under Investigation: DA
'Suspicious' Voter Registration Forms In PA County Under Investigation: DA Some suspicious voter registration forms in Berks County are under investigation, according to District Attorney John Adams. "I want to be clear, these are voter registration forms — people's applications to vote," Adams said in a phone call with Daily Voice on Friday, Nov. 11. "These are not ballots." Adams confirmed that his office is investigating the suspicious forms, but he couldn't confirm the number or other details of the case. The Berks County Board of Elections referred about 1,300 suspicious voter registration forms to the district attorney's office on Thursday, Oct. 31, a …
PA City Has 3K+ Undeliverable Or Flawed Ballots That May Not Get Counted: Officials PA City Has 3K+ Undeliverable Or Flawed Ballots That May Not Get Counted: Officials
PA City Has 3K+ Undeliverable Or Flawed Ballots That May Not Get Counted: Officials Philadelphia has almost 3,500 mail-in and absentee ballots with issues that could keep them from being counted as of Wednesday, Oct. 30, according to the City Commissioners. These ballots either came with unverifiable identification or are otherwise undeliverable or potentially flawed to the point that they can't be counted in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 General Election, a news release issued by the Philadelphia City Commissioners states. For a full list of the ballots in question, click here. Unverifiable identification issues come from voters whose identification couldn't be verified, according…
3K+ Voter Registrations Under Investigation By York County Board Of Elections 3K+ Voter Registrations Under Investigation By York County Board Of Elections
3K+ Voter Registrations Under Investigation By York County Board Of Elections Exactly 3,087 voter registration applications remain under investigation by the York County Board of Education even after mail-in ballots for early voting ended according to an updated news release on Thursday, Oct. 31. The registrations are part of the same questionable batch Daily Voice previously reported on. The York County Board of Elections states: "Our elections staff has been working diligently to process each of those applications and is analyzing every document to ensure each application was completed legitimately and legally. When questionable applications are ide…
Multiple PA Counties Investigating Suspected Fraudulent Voter Registrations: Officials Multiple PA Counties Investigating Suspected Fraudulent Voter Registrations: Officials
Multiple PA Counties Investigating Suspected Fraudulent Voter Registrations: Officials Three Pennsylvania counties are investigating possible voter registration fraud, as mail-in ballots are rapidly coming in.  Approximately 2,500 voter registrations dropped off at the Lancaster County Board of Elections could be fraudulent, the county commissions and County District Attorney Heather Adams announced at a joint press conference on Friday, Oct. 25. These applications were collected by paid canvassers during the summer at shopping centers, parking lots of grocery stores, other businesses, sidewalks, and parks in Lancaster County.  The registration applicatio…
Next Of Kin For Red Lion Woman Who Died At Wellspan York Hospital Sought By Coroner Next Of Kin For Red Lion Woman Who Died At Wellspan York Hospital Sought By Coroner
Next Of Kin For Red Lion Woman Who Died At Wellspan York Hospital Sought By Coroner The next of kin for a woman who recently died is being searched for by the York County Coroner's Office according to a release on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Lydia Rumph,  who was in her mid-70s, and lived in the Red Lion Area, recently died at Wellspan York Hospital, according to the coroner. She had no next-of-kin on file, Coroner Pam Gay explained. The Coroner's office has attempted to find any relatives several times, but have received no response. Anyone with information on Rumph's next of kind is asked to contact the York County Coroner's Office at (717) 840-7617 or the Wellspan York H…
Car Into Firefighters's Family Home Sends 3 To Hospital: York Officials Car Into Firefighters's Family Home Sends 3 To Hospital: York Officials
Car Into Firefighters's Family Home Sends 3 To Hospital: York Officials Three family members — including two firefighters — are in the hospital after a car crashed into their York County home on Sunday morning, Oct. 20, fire officials announced. Within three minutes after the car slammed into the home in the 6700 block of York Road in Heidelberg Township at 2:21 a.m., emergency crews were on the scene, according to the Porter Fire Company. Arriving crews found the car on its side and there was extensive damage to the house.  The people in the home freed themselves but the driver needed help extracting himself from the vehicle, the fire officials expl…
Red Lion Turkey Hill Armed Robber Sought By Pennsylvania State Police Red Lion Turkey Hill Armed Robber Sought By Pennsylvania State Police
Red Lion Turkey Hill Armed Robber Sought By Pennsylvania State Police Turkey Hill employees were held at gunpoint during a robbery on Wednesday night, Oct. 16, Pennsylvania State Police announced the following morning.  The armed robbery happened at the Turkey Hill, located at 346 West Broadway in Red Lion Borough, York County at 10:28 p.m., as detailed in the PA State Police release.  Investigators, who arrived shortly after the suspect fled, learned from the employees that the man "approached both cashiers while brandishing a firearm and demanding cash," as stated in the release. "After [he was] given a total of $214 from both drawe…
Man ID'd After Fatal Strike Crossing Central PA Street: Coroner Man ID'd After Fatal Strike Crossing Central PA Street: Coroner
Man ID'd After Fatal Strike Crossing Central PA Street: Coroner The man who died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street on Friday afternoon, Oct. 11, has been identified by the York County Coroner's Office late on Sunday night, Oct. 13.  Eric Legore, 51, of the 9600 block of Orchard Road in Jackson Township, was hit at 191 South Water Street near West Church Street, Spring Grove Borough at 2:21 p.m., according to the York County coroner’s office. The area has a crosswalk, as seen on Google Maps Street View.  A coroner was called to the scene at 2:53 p.m. Deputy Coroner Onalee Gilbert responded to the scene to inves…
Sex Offender Missing, Wanted For Assaulting Child: Adams County Sheriff Sex Offender Missing, Wanted For Assaulting Child: Adams County Sheriff
Sex Offender Missing, Wanted For Assaulting Child: Adams County Sheriff A convicted sex offender is wanted for yet another sexual assault, the Adams County Sheriff's office announced on Friday, Oct. 11.  Thomas Michael Poe, 46, of Abbottstown, is wanted for Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child in York County, the Sheriff wrote in the release.  Thomas has a record of corruption of minors for an incident on New Year's Eve in 2016 Pennsylvania State Police Megan's Law Sex Offender Registry shows. He was on probation for that offense at the time of this most recent assault, according to court documents. Details about this latest incident were unavailab…
MD Woman Struck Dead In PA ID'd, Coroner Searching For Next Of Kin MD Woman Struck Dead In PA ID'd, Coroner Searching For Next Of Kin
MD Woman Struck Dead In PA ID'd, Coroner Searching For Next Of Kin A Maryland native has been identifed as a pedestrian who died days after she was struck in Pennsylvania, the York County Coroner's Office announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9.  Ruth "Helen" Emel, 72, originally of Baltimore, most recently of the 300 block of West Market Street York City, died at Wellspan York Hospital at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, the coroner explained and as detailed on her social media.  Emel had been walking in the crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle that was turning onto W. Market Street from N. Penn Street around 5:19 p.m. on Wednesday, O…
Mugshot Released Of Philly Murderer Arrested For Killing In York County Mugshot Released Of Philly Murderer Arrested For Killing In York County
Mugshot Released Of Philly Murderer Arrested For Killing In York County A mugshot has been released of a convicted murderer under arrest after two people were found dead in South Central Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, authorities say.  Rangel Vangas, 53, most recently of York but previously of Philadelphia, was arrested on the scene of the double slaying and charged with two counts of Criminal Homicide, Springettsbury Township police detailed in a release. Vangas is a convicted murderer, according to state and federal court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  Officers had been called to an assault in the 3200 block of Eastern Bo…
PA Girl Raped Starting At 4-Years-Old: Affidavit PA Girl Raped Starting At 4-Years-Old: Affidavit
PA Girl Raped Starting At 4-Years-Old: Affidavit A man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a girl for nearly a decade beginning when she was just 4-years-old, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  James Andrew Arroyo, 64, of Columbia, PA, is accused of sexually assaulting and raping a child victim from 1985 to 1994 in Windsor Township, York County, the police explained.  The girl first reported the abuse in 1994 when she was only 13-years-old, according to the police. Now in her early 40s, the woman was interviewed and shared graphic details of the abuse, according to the affidavit of probable cause. …
Shot Child Hospitalized, PA State Police Say (DEVELOPING) Shot Child Hospitalized, PA State Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Shot Child Hospitalized, PA State Police Say (Developing) A boy is in the hospital after being shot in Central Pennsylvania, state troopers announced on Monday, Oct. 7.  The unnamed child was taken in a private vehicle to  Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital in East Pennsboro Township on Sunday, Oct. 6, according to PSP Troopers in Carlisle.  The preliminary investigation has led PA State Police to believe the child was shot in Carroll Township, York County, although the investigation remains active. There is no threat to the public, according to PSP.  Check back here for updates. 
40 Year Owner Of Central PA Auto Repair Shop Crushed To Death By Truck: Coroner 40 Year Owner Of Central PA Auto Repair Shop Crushed To Death By Truck: Coroner
40 Year Owner Of Central PA Auto Repair Shop Crushed To Death By Truck: Coroner An auto repair shop owner has died after being struck by his own truck, the York County Coroner's Office announced on Friday, Sept. 27.  Irl L. Therit, Jr., 63, of Hanover, passed away at WellSpan York Hospital at 3:11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, according to a release by the coroner's office. Deputy Coroner Molly York was called to the hospital to investigate and certify the death. Therit, was struck by his "rollback" flatbed truck parked at his property in the 3500 block of Centennial Road at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, as detailed in the release. He had parked his …
Car Slams Into York County Home: Fire Officials (PHOTOS) Car Slams Into York County Home: Fire Officials (PHOTOS)
Car Slams Into York County Home: Fire Officials (Photos) A car plowed into a home in Etters early Thursday morning, Sept. 12, fire officials announced.  Firefighters were called to car into a home in the 2300 block of Old Trail Road at 12:36 a.m., according to the Newberry Township Fire Department and York County Department of Emergency Services.  The front end of the sedan was inside the home when firefighters arrived, as seen in photos they shared.  No injuries were reported.  The estimated cost of the damage was unavailable. 
'High Risk Structure Fire' Battled At PA Paper Plant: Chief 'High Risk Structure Fire' Battled At PA Paper Plant: Chief
'High Risk Structure Fire' Battled At PA Paper Plant: Chief A two alarm fire broke out at a paper mill in York County early Wednesday morning, Sept. 4, fire officials announced later in the day. Malfunction equipment near a conveyor belt appears to have sparked the blaze at the Pixelle Pulp Wood Distribution Center located at 5689 York Road in Spring Grove, North Codorus Township at 2:20 a.m., according to Chief Carr with the North Codorus Fire Company and the York County Department of Emergency Services. Saw dust in the milling area of the plant was a major concern which led to 11 fire companies assisting at the scene, according to Carr and YC…
Popular PA Sprint Car Racer Killed In Crash: Coroner Popular PA Sprint Car Racer Killed In Crash: Coroner
Popular PA Sprint Car Racer Killed In Crash: Coroner A popular 23-year-old sprint car race is dead following a crash into a tree on Tuesday night, Sept. 3, the York County Coroner's Office announced. Kyle Craker, of the 900 block of Siddonsburg Road, in Fairview Township, was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from his vehicle after losing control in the area of Alpine Road and Boar Mooring 3 Road in Warrington Township around 7 p.m. as detailed in the coroner's release. First responders found the vehicle slammed into a tree. Craker was taken to WellSpan York Hospital where he died from his injuries at 8:30 p.m. Deputy …
Pedestrian Struck In Central PA (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck In Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck In Central PA (Developing) A person was struck by a vehicle in York County on Tuesday, Sept. 3, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. The strike happened at the intersection of Red Rock Run and Pearl Drive in Penn Township around 7:30 a.m., dispatchers said. EMS was called to the scene but the extent of the pedestrian's injuries is unknown at the time of publishing. Check back here for updates.
Woman ID'd After Fatal Assault By Married Couple: Dauphin County Coroner Woman ID'd After Fatal Assault By Married Couple: Dauphin County Coroner
Woman ID'd After Fatal Assault By Married Couple: Dauphin County Coroner The woman found dead following an assault at a husband and wife's apartment has been identified, by the Dauphin County Coroner on Sunday, Sept. 1.  Allie McFadden, 26, of York County, was killed in Kyle and Chanise Burton's apartment in the 100 block of Pine Street at 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29.  The investigation revealed that the Burtons were responsible for her death, according to the police, and as Daily Voice previously reported.  Her autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to …
Trio Accused Of Restaurant Slashing, Assault Arrested: YCRPD Trio Accused Of Restaurant Slashing, Assault Arrested: YCRPD
Trio Accused Of Restaurant Slashing, Assault Arrested: Ycrpd Three men are in custody following an assault at a resort's restaurant, York County Regional Police announce on Thursday, Aug. 29.  Shawntay Handy, 49, T Kwon Banks, 20, and Tyjyre Stern, 18, were arrested on warrants on Tuesday, Aug. 27, the YCRPD explained.  The warrants were issued following an investigation into an assault involving a knife in the restaurant at Heritage Hills Golf Resort located at 2700 Mount Rose Avenue in York Township at 1:27 a.m. on June 1, 2024, as detailed in the release.  "The three victims were attacked from behind and one of the victim…
Hanover Man Killed By Crash Injuries Nearly 3 Weeks Later, York Coroner Hanover Man Killed By Crash Injuries Nearly 3 Weeks Later, York Coroner
Hanover Man Killed By Crash Injuries Nearly 3 Weeks Later, York Coroner A Hanover man has died 20 days after he was injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer, the York County Coroner announced on Friday, Aug. 23.  Zachary "Zach" Jacob Orendorff, 41, died from a "Subdural and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage" due to the crash, Coroner Pam Gay wrote in the release. He passed away at WellSpan York Hospital at 2:40 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. The crash happened when Orendorff drove a minivan in the 6700 block of York Road when he crossed the centerline into an oncoming tractor-trailer at 11:15 a.m. on Aug. 2, according to Gay. "It is not known if Orendorff was…
9-County Retail Theft Ring Busted: PA Attorney General 9-County Retail Theft Ring Busted: PA Attorney General
9-County Retail Theft Ring Busted: PA Attorney General Five people involved in a major organized retail theft operation have been charged with targeting stores across nine counties, authorities said. Marlin Polanco, Malik McDonald, Cartier Hardy, Homario Oldacre, and Lorenzo Walters were charged in Dauphin County with corrupt organizations, organized retail theft, and related crimes, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry said on Monday, Aug. 26. The total value of stolen goods is estimated to be worth more than $71,000, Henry said. Between February 28 and May 30, the group allegedly stole over-the-counter medications and other health an…
Child Hospitalized, Residents Rescued From York Rowhouse Fire: Chief Child Hospitalized, Residents Rescued From York Rowhouse Fire: Chief
Child Hospitalized, Residents Rescued From York Rowhouse Fire: Chief A child was hospitalized following a row home fire in York County on Wednesday evening, Aug. 21, according to York Area United Fire and Rescue. The call to the two-alarm fire at the row home located at 525 South Albermarle Street in Spring Garden Township came in at 11:35 p.m. according to a release by the York Area United Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Daniel J. Hoff.  The firefighters "arrived to find heavy fire coming from the first-floor," Chief Hoff wrote, adding they also had "reports of people trapped on the second and third floors." Two adults were recused by crews using ladd…
Heartfelt Final Facebook Posts By PA Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty Heartfelt Final Facebook Posts By PA Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty
Heartfelt Final Facebook Posts By PA Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty A volunteer fire police officer who was struck dead in the line of duty has been identified by the York County Coroner's office on Sunday, Aug. 18.  Brian Peek, 67, of Wilson Court, in Goldsboro, Newberry Township died after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Red Mill and Corn Hill roads in Newberry Township at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, according to the coroner's release and FEMA.  A coroner had been called to the intersection at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, as Daily Voice initially reported. "The fire police officer was directing traffic at the inte…