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Traffic
Crash Blocks Route 30 Lanes, Causes Major Delays In South Central PA
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle is causing significant traffic delays on Route 30 in West Hempfield Township, authorities confirmed on Wednesday morning, Nov. 20. The accident occurred in the eastbound lanes near the Prospect Road exit around 6:30 a.m., according to dispatch. The tractor-trailer is reportedly stuck in a construction hole, completely blocking all eastbound lanes at Roosevelt Avenue in York City, dispatch said. Photos from the scene show the vehicle lodged in the construction area, leading to severe traffic backups. Police have been called to the scene…
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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…
Police & Fire
Homicide
: Man Police Cannot ID Shot Dead In York
A man was found shot dead in York City and police had yet to be able to identified him at the time of the police release at 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. Officers were called to a report of a man shot dead with multiple gunshot wounds in the the 800 block of West College Avenue around 4:52 p.m., as detailed in the release. "The identity of this individual is currently unknown, and the incident is being investigated as a homicide," the police wrote in the release. The victim was identified by the York County Coroner days later. Click here to read our report. …
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Fetus Killed, Infant Hospitalized, 6 Injured In 'Intentional' Crash In Pennsylvania: Affidavit
"I am going to kill everyone," that's what a 22-year-old man yelled as he plowed his vehicle into another car, injuring 7 people — including an infant — and killing a fetus, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Jaheim Lamar Alford of Latta, South Carolina, had been arguing with his girlfriend after accusing her of cheating on him before he picked up three passengers, who are now considered witnesses in this fatal crash, as explained in the affidavit of probable cause. He appeared to be "acting weird", was angry, a…
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7 Firefighters Injured When 2 Fire Tankers Crash In York: Officials (
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Seven firefighters were injured when two tankers, from two different companies, collided on the way to a massive warehouse fire in South Central Pennsylvania on Friday night, according to separate releases issued the following morning, July 13. Tanker 37 with Laurel Fire Company #1, was involved in a “motor vehicle accident along with Tanker 8 of the Community Fire Company # 1 – York New Salem," as Chief David E. Rittenhouse stated in a release. Two members of his crew at Laurel Fire Company #1 were taken to Wellspan York Hospital but have since been discharged. …
Police & Fire
Shooting Sends 4 GirlsTo Hospital York Police Say
UPDATE: the vehicle was located shortly after Daily Voice published this. The police thank everyone who submitted tips. ORIGINAL: Suspects and their stolen vehicle are being sought after four teenage girls were shot in York City on Monday, police announced on June 25. Three 18-year-old girls and a 16-year-old girl were shot in the 600 block of West Market Street at 6:47 p.m. on June 24, police detailed in the initial release. All four girls sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital in a private vehicle. Police believe the shootings were possibl…
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Train, Passenger Vehicle Collide In York (
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A train and vehicle collided in York City on Friday morning, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services The call to train strike on East Market Street near the intersection of Fulton Street and Beer Avenue came into YCDES at 8:38 a.m. on June 7. train accident 400 block of East market not my photo Posted by Terry Akin on Friday, June 7, 2024 One person has been hospitalized, according to dispatchers. This is a developing situation so check back here for updates.
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Texas Dad Killed Sliding Under Tractor-Trailer In York Motorcycle Crash
A husband, father, veteran, and teacher has been identified as the motorcyclist who fatally slid under a tractor-trailer in York City on Tuesday, according to his family and a release by the coroner's office on Friday, May 3. Christopher "Chris" Day, 58 of Nocona, Texas, died at the scene of the crash at the intersection of West Philadelphia Street and North Belvidere Avenue in York City at 4:12 p.m. on April 30, Coroner Pam Gay detailed in a release. Chris was on his motorcycle in the left lane of Belvidere Ave when a tractor-trailer took a left turn onto the road from the right lane of …
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Man, 20, Charged With Killing 8-Month-Old Infant: York County DA
A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection with an infanticide, the York County District Attorney Dave Sunday announced on March 14. Sean Michael Deibert, Jr., 20, of York City has been charged with two felonies for Criminal Homicide and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, the DA said and court records confirmed. The charges stem from the death investigation into the passing of 8-month-old infant J.D. on Feb. 7, 2023, according to the release. These charges come after the conclusion of the investigation by the York City Police Department, York County District Attorne…
Police & Fire
Man Shot By Officers ID'd By Pennsylvania State Police
A 34-year-old man has been identified after being fatally shot by an officer, the Pennsylvania State Police announced on Saturday. Payden Sells was shooting at the police when they returned fire killing him on Feb. 23, Trooper James Grothey detailed in a release. PSP York Troopers were called to assist area police with "domestic incident" in the 600 block of Colonial Avenue in Spring Garden Township at approximately 11:17 p.m., Grothey explained. Troopers soon learned that the caller to 911 had "reported that there was an actor on scene with multiple firearms, attempting to gain …
Obituaries
York County Prison Inmate 'Full Of Life' Killed By Medical Complications
A diehard KISS fan died suddenly from an unknown medical issue at a Pennsylvania Prison on Tuesday. Todd Sidesinger, 56 of the first block of North Hartman Street, York City, was pronounced at UPMC Memorial Hospital at 7:47 a..m. on Feb. 20, Coroner Pam Gay detailed in a release late that night. Deputy Coroner Molly York is investigating and certified his death. Per Prison protocol, the Pennsylvania State Police are also investigating his death. Regarding Sidesinger's death, the coroner's office made the following statement: "Sidesinger began having some medical-rel…
Police & Fire
Family ID'd After Triple Fatal Fire In York City, Coroner
The family killed in a duplex fire in York City on Wednesday morning have been identified by the York County Coroner's office that evening. The trio trapped on the third floor was 24-year-old Victor Gonzalez, his 25-year-old wife Giavanna Ricobene, and his 17-year-old sister Gabriella Cruz, according to Gay. Deputy Coroner Michele Kirchner was called to the scene to investigate and certify the deaths at 7:39 a.m. "the exact number unknown initially," Gay noted. All three victims were pronounced dead at 8:18 a.m. on Feb. 7. The fire had broken out in duplexes of 47 an…
Police & Fire
Missing Mom Found Murdered In York, BF Charged, Affidavit (
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Details have been released about how a mom who was reported missing around 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 15 was found murdered approximately 36 hours later, according to a release by York City police. Amaris Morales-Berrios, 42 of York City, was found dead in the 1100 block of Priority Road around 5 a.m. on Jan. 17, city police explained. Jose Luis Rodriguez Ramos has been arrested on charges in connection with her death, the police said and court records confirmed. MEPA UPDATE: Morales-Berrios has been located. The MEPA is cancelled. Thank you for the shares. — PA State Poli…
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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…
Police & Fire
York City Boy Goes Missing: Police
A 13-year-old York City boy is missing, area police announced on Aug. 1, 2023. Yasiel Salgado was last seen in the 800 block of Madison Avenue around 6 p.m. on July 31, according to the York City police. "He was last seen wearing a black shirt with camo pants," the police said. The York City Police are asking the public's help in finding Yasiel. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to contact the York City Police in any of the following ways: Email Detective Commander Andy Baez abaez@yorkcity.org. Call the York City Police Tip Line at 717-849-2204. Cal…
Police & Fire
Missing PA Sisters Found, Police Say
UPDATE: Both 17-year-old Andrea Rivas, and 15-year-old Jazmin Esteban returned home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, police stated in an updated release. Additional information was not shared. ORIGINAL: Two York City teenage sisters are missing police announced on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. York City Police are asking the public for help finding 17-year-old Andrea Rivas, 15-year-old Jazmin Esteban. They were last seen together in the 400 block of Walnut Street but the date they were last seen and any descriptive details about them were not released. Anyone who…
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PA Parents Charged After 5-Year-Old Daughter Found: Authorities (
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2nd UPDATE: Wilma and Jose Alicea have been located and charged, police announced on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Additional details have not been released. UPDATE: Dream Alicea was found safe Wednesday night, police said in an updated release. Her parents, Wilma and Jose, are still at-large, and "are wanted for Felony Child Endangerment and other unrelated warrants," police stated in the update on May 3, 2023. ORIGINAL: A 5-year-old girl has been missing ever since she was rescued from a house fire, York City Police say. Dream Alicea fled the scene of the house fire in Yor…
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Girl Missing For Weeks From York Home, Police Say
A 15-year-old girl is missing from her York City home, police say. Sapphirah Wynder was last scene in the area of the 600 block of Vander Avenue on March 20, according to the police. Her description was not released. Anyone with information that can help police locate her is asked to call the York City Police Department at 717-846-1234.
Obituaries
Vehicle Seen Fleeing Deadly Shooting Of PA Dad Sought By Police
Police are searching for a vehicle and its driver days after the deadly shooting of a Pennsylvania father. Lykeem Ajibree Bethune, 24, of York City, was shot on the street in the area of East Jackson and South Court Avenue in York at 3:26 p.m. Sunday, September 11, according to the York County Coroner's office. He was taken to WellSpan York Hospital, where, "despite life-saving measures" he died at 3:05 p.m. on Monday, September 12, as stated in the coroner's release. The vehicle police are looking for is described as a silver 2020-2022 Nissan sedan with tinted window…
Obituaries
PA Dad Dies Less Than 1 Year After Prison Release Following ATF 'Operation Gun Grabber'
Less than a year after a central Pennsylvania dad was released from prison, he was shot and later died from his injuries, authorities say. Lykeem Ajibree Bethune, 24, of York City, had been released from prison on Nov. 2, 2021, following his guilty plea in the 2017 "Operation Gun Grabber" run by the ATF-York County Drug Task Force operation. Bethune was shot on the street in the area of East Jackson and South Court Avenue in York at 3:26 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, according to the York County Coroner's office. He was taken to WellSpan York Hospital, where, "despite lif…
Obituaries
PA Man Shares Creepy Statement On Facebook Before Shooting His Brother
A 24-year-old has been arrested for shooting his younger brother dead, police say. Logan Cutchall, 22, was shot dead in the 600 block of Linden Avenue around 11:10 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, according to a release by York City police. City police arrested his brother Nathaniel "Nate" Cutchall in the 900 block of Wayne Avenue in connection with the shooting death the following day, reports WGAL News 8. The two brothers had been fighting on their way home from a wedding when Logan pulled out a gun, but Nate took it and unloaded— prompting Logan to leave his brother and three other passenge…
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Assault Of Tow Truck Driver Caught On Dashcam In PA (
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UPDATE: The suspect has been identified, a warrant was issued and he has turned himself, authorities say. You can read more about it here. ORIGINAL: The shocking assault of a tow truck driver was captured on a dashcam and police have released the footage with the hopes that the public can help identify the suspect. The video shows a man in a black hoodie walking up behind the tow truck driver, saying something and hitting him in the 100 block of South Penn Street in York City on Feb. 16 around 1:25 p.m., according to a release by York City police. CRIMEWATCH The attacker then fled th…
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PA Armed Robber Out On Bail Shoots Baby Mama’s Ex-Boyfriend: Police
A Pennsylvania man who committed an armed robbery while out on bail for assault last year shot his child's mom's ex-boyfriend was captured by US Marshals this week, authorities said. Anthony Vaughn Ruth Jr., 26, of Manchester, was inside the woman's home on the 100 block of South Hartley Street in York City on Dec. 10, 2021 when her ex-boyfriend showed up around 11 a.m., York Dispatch reports citing emergency dispatchers at the time. The ex apparently was there to retrieve his cell phone but ended up arguing with his ex-girlfriend outside, York Dispatch says. When the woman w…
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PA Restaurant Permanently Closes After 13 Years Following Owner Killing Armed Robber
The day after a Pennsylvania restaurant owner shot and killed an armed robber, they announced that the restaurant is permanently closing. Police were called to the deadly shooting at Asian Best Chinese and Thai Cuisine Restaurant located at 15 North Penn Street in York City on Tuesday night shortly before 7 p.m., according to a release by the York County coroner's office and police. The following evening the family that owns Asian Best announced the restaurant’s closure on Facebook. We would like to take this moment to express gratitude to all of our loyal customers throughout the ye…
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10 NJ, PA Residents Charged In Federal Illegal Gun Investigation
A federal crackdown on the sale and purchase of illegal guns has led to the arrest of 10 people in Pennsylvania, according to authorities. The U.S. Attorney's Office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Harrisburg Police announced 10 people have been charged as a part of "Operation Scarecrow," which targeted people who are not allowed to possess weapons illegally purchasing them. These types of purchases are called straw purchases which is why "Scarecrow" was an apt name for the operation. "Taking illegal guns off the streets is a high priority of the Departme…
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Authorities: Pennsylvania Couple Filmed Sex Assault Of Newborn, Shared Footage Online
A York City couple was arrested on accusations they sexually assaulted a newborn while filming themselves and posting in the app Kik, according to police. Marisel Toro, 20, and Wyatt Andrew Jones, 25 both of the 400 block of South George Street in York, were arrested on information found during an investigation conducted by police in Boone, North Carolina. The Boone police discovered the images and video of the couple assaulting an infant beginning when she "was approximately one month old" from January to April, on a cellphone-- shared by user user "southparkkid95” on the messaging app Ki…
Police & Fire
PA Motorcyclist Streams His Deadly Crash On Facebook Live
A 26-year-old motorcyclist was streaming live on Facebook when he crashed on Interstate 83 and died Sunday. The 43-second clip posted to Patrick Clafferty's Facebook page appears to show him flying off of his motorcycle on the northbound side of the highway. More than $15,000 had been raised as of Monday afternoon on a GoFundMe launched in an effort to help Clafferty's family, including his three children. Clafferty, of York City, apparently lost control of the bike hit the median, ejecting him from from his vehicle, the York County Coroner's Office said. As Clafferty was l…
Police & Fire
York Girl, 5, Stabbed By Mom Remains Critical, Police Say
A York mom was in custody after stabbing her 5-year-old daughter, who remained hospitalized in critical condition as of Thursday, authorities said. The girl was rushed to the hospital with stab wounds around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, York City police said. Her mom, Cierra Allen, was subsequently arrested and charged with Attempted Criminal Homicide Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault – Victim Less than 13, Defendant Older than 18 Endangering Welfare of Children Commissioner Muldrow released the following statement. "Our Department would like to ask you to join u…
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