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Driver Not Using Seatbelt Smashes Into Pole In Fatal Newberry Township Crash: Coroner Driver Not Using Seatbelt Smashes Into Pole In Fatal Newberry Township Crash: Coroner
Driver Not Using Seatbelt Smashes Into Pole In Fatal Newberry Township Crash: Coroner A 54-year-old woman died Monday morning, Dec. 9, 2024, when her car slammed into a pole in Newberry Township. She was not wearing a seatbelt, according to York County Coroner Pamela Gay. The crash happened just before 8:52 a.m. on the 2100 block of Old Trail Lane, York Haven where Chief Deputy Coroner Tania Zech pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Investigators say the driver went through a traffic light, drove onto the curb, and continued through the grass before striking a pole near an overpass. The impact deployed her car’s airbag, but her lack of a seatbelt contributed to the fatal …
Fatal Crash Into Pole On I-83 In York (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Into Pole On I-83 In York (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Crash Into Pole On I-83 In York (Developing) A coroner was called after a vehicle crashed into a pole in York County Monday morning, Dec. 9, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. First responders were called the deadly single-vehicle collision at Old Trail Road and Interstate 83 in the area of Exit 32,  in Newberry Township at 8:17 a.m. A coroner was soon called to the scene, according to emergency dispatchers. No other injuries were reported and the road has since reopened. The coroner has not released details at the time of publishing. Check back here for updates.
Cats Spark Fire That Heavily Damaged York County Home: Officials (PHOTOS) Cats Spark Fire That Heavily Damaged York County Home: Officials (PHOTOS)
Cats Spark Fire That Heavily Damaged York County Home: Officials (Photos) A fire that started from a heater used to warm feral cats destroyed a home on Pauline Drive in Windsor Township, York County, on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3, officials said. The blaze broke out around 1:20 p.m., drawing crews from across the county after reports of thick smoke and a possible trapped resident, according to Southern Area Fire and Emergency Rescue – SAFER. Upon arrival, first responders found heavy flames and zero visibility, but their search revealed no one inside, authorities confirmed. While the homeowners were not present, firefighters saved seven cats from the burning home.…
Missing Endangered Person Alert Issued For York County Man At Risk Of Harm: PA State Police Missing Endangered Person Alert Issued For York County Man At Risk Of Harm: PA State Police
Missing Endangered Person Alert Issued For York County Man At Risk Of Harm: PA State Police A 58-year-old York County man is missing and possibly in danger, Pennsylvania State Police say. Richard Rinehart was last seen on Manchester Street in Shrewsbury Township at 6:40 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, Pennsylvania State Police announced.  He is believed to be driving a white 2009 Lincoln MKX with Pennsylvania plates LPM7493. Rinehart may be confused and at special risk of harm, authorities noted.  Rinehart is described as 5’7” tall, weighing 155 pounds, with balding gray hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing sweatpants, a black puffy coat, and a ball cap, police …
Rt 30 Reopens After Mass Casualty Tractor-Trailer Crash In York County: PennDOT (UPDATE) Rt 30 Reopens After Mass Casualty Tractor-Trailer Crash In York County: PennDOT (UPDATE)
Rt 30 Reopens After Mass Casualty Tractor-Trailer Crash In York County: PennDOT (Update) A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle shut down Route 30 in both directions under the I-83 interchange in York County on Saturday, Nov. 30, authorities announced. The crash, which occurred just after 6 p.m., was deemed a mass casualty incident, meaning multiple patients required evaluation, according to PennDOT officials. Entrapment was reported at the scene, and ramps from I-83 north and south to Route 30 were also closed, PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told the press. Traffic delays were reported on I-83 due to the multi-vehicle crash, as stated on 511PA. Cr…
Maryland Man Caught Soliciting York County Teen On Snapchat: New Court Docs Maryland Man Caught Soliciting York County Teen On Snapchat: New Court Docs
Maryland Man Caught Soliciting York County Teen On Snapchat: New Court Docs A Maryland man accused of using Snapchat to solicit and exploit a 15-year-old York County girl is now facing trafficking and sexual assault charges, according to newly obtained court documents. Brady Alexander Knatz, 26, of Hampstead, allegedly initiated sexually explicit conversations with the teen, identified as S.C., in September 2024 using the username "scooby_snacs," police said. Despite learning her age, Knatz continued requesting explicit photos and describing graphic sexual acts, investigators allege. The communications were discovered by S.C.'s mother on Oct. 1, 2024, prompting the …
Drugs, Sex, Arson: Two Men Wanted In Ex-GF's Twisted Dover Township Revenge Plot: Affidavit Drugs, Sex, Arson: Two Men Wanted In Ex-GF's Twisted Dover Township Revenge Plot: Affidavit
Drugs, Sex, Arson: Two Men Wanted In Ex-GF's Twisted Dover Township Revenge Plot: Affidavit Two men wanted for arson and attempted homicide in York County allegedly set a Dover Township home ablaze and fired bullets into a neighbor’s house in a twisted revenge plot apparently orchestrated by the homeowner’s ex-girlfriend, police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Authorities are searching for Nicholas Lee Burtner, 31, and Jacob Lamar Adams, 28, in connection with an Oct. 4, arson and shooting in Dover Township. Police allege the crime was orchestrated by Leighanne Enders, 37, as part of a revenge plot against her ex-boyfriend a 38-year-old man who had recently obtained a Protection F…
MD Man, 26, Wanted For Soliciting Explicit Photos From PA Teen: Affidavit MD Man, 26, Wanted For Soliciting Explicit Photos From PA Teen: Affidavit
MD Man, 26, Wanted For Soliciting Explicit Photos From PA Teen: Affidavit A Maryland man is waned for pressuring a 15-year-old girl to send explicit photos and describing violent sexual acts in Snapchat messages, York County Regional Police detailed in court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Nov. 21. Brady A. Knatz, 26, of Hampstead, MD, began communicating with the York County teen, identified as S.C., on Sept. 25, 2024, using the Snapchat username "scooby_snacs," according to the affidavit of probable cause. Knatz allegedly initiated the conversation by asking S.C. if she wanted a "sugar daddy" and revealed he was 24 years old, police said. S.C. to…
Dirt Bikes Stolen From York Garage Possibly Taken To MD: PA State Police Dirt Bikes Stolen From York Garage Possibly Taken To MD: PA State Police
Dirt Bikes Stolen From York Garage Possibly Taken To MD: PA State Police Multiple dirt bikes were stolen from a detached garage in Codorus Township, York County, state police announced on Thursday, Nov. 21. The theft occurred on the 400 block of Huffmanville Road between midnight and 4 a.m. on Nov. 21, according to investigators with the York Patrol Unit. One of the stolen bikes was later found abandoned in a nearby cornfield, police said. Witnesses reported seeing two vehicles involved in the theft: a white or silver Chevrolet pickup truck from 2000 to 2010 with an extended cab, a short bed, ladder racks, poor condition, and a newer white Honda Accord or Civic.…
Fire Crews Battle Recycling Center Blaze In York County Fire Crews Battle Recycling Center Blaze In York County
Fire Crews Battle Recycling Center Blaze In York County Firefighters battled a blaze at the Gordon Recycling Center in York County early Thursday morning, Nov. 21, according to emergency dispatch. The fire broke out at the facility on the 200 block of North Zarfoss Drive in West Manchester Township around 6:05 a.m., officials said. Passing motorists reported seeing smoke billowing from the area. The fire started when paper inside a large shredder ignited, according to the West Manchester Fire Department. Crews quickly contained the flames before they could spread further. All workers evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported, authorities…
One Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 In York County: PennDOT One Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 In York County: PennDOT
One Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 In York County: PennDOT A multi-vehicle crash left one person hospitalized and caused major traffic delays on Interstate 83 North in York County, according to emergency dispatch on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes at Exit 40, Limekiln Road, in Fairview Township. The wreck blocked multiple lanes, forcing traffic to detour onto the Limekiln Road exit and travel along the shoulder. Emergency crews transported one person to a nearby hospital. Crews cleaned up spilled fuel and other vehicle liquids from the crash site, and the vehicles were towed fro. The scene. Pennsyl…
Two Crashes Cause Delays On I-83 In York County Two Crashes Cause Delays On I-83 In York County
Two Crashes Cause Delays On I-83 In York County Traffic delays plagued Interstate 83 in York County after two crashes in the northbound lanes on Wednesday morning, Nov. 20. The first crash occurred around 7:35 a.m., just 0.1 miles north of Exit 34 for Valley Green, according to PennDOT. Crews quickly cleared the scene, and all lanes reopened shortly after. The second crash, involving multiple vehicles, happened near Exit 32 for Route 382/Newberrytown around 7:50 a.m., Newberry Township officials confirmed. The left lane was closed, causing significant backups for several miles. By 9:30 a.m., traffic had eased, and all lanes were fully r…
Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 30 East In York County Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 30 East In York County
Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 30 East In York County Route 30 eastbound was closed between Cool Springs Road and Route 462 due to a brush fire on Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. Emergency crews responded to the scene around 3:32 p.m., prompting a full closure of the roadway in the Wrightsville and Hallam areas. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze as of 3:35 p.m., with no injuries or damage reported at this time.  Drivers were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the road reopened at 4:16 p.m. Check back here for possible updates.
Truck Slams Into Historic York County Bridge, Damages Train Tracks (VIDEO) Truck Slams Into Historic York County Bridge, Damages Train Tracks (VIDEO)
Truck Slams Into Historic York County Bridge, Damages Train Tracks (Video) 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…
Free Bus Rides in Lebanon and York Counties on Election Day: Here’s How to Get to the Polls Free Bus Rides in Lebanon and York Counties on Election Day: Here’s How to Get to the Polls
Free Bus Rides in Lebanon and York Counties on Election Day: Here’s How to Get to the Polls Lebanon Transit and rabbittransit are offering free fixed-route bus rides on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, giving residents in Lebanon and York counties a no-cost way to reach their polling places. Both transit agencies announced the initiative in partnership with local organizations to help boost voter turnout. Residents of Lebanon and York counties can hop on a bus to their polling place for free, thanks to a new initiative by Lebanon Transit and rabbittransit. Both transit systems will waive fares for fixed-route buses, allowing riders to travel across the counties at no cost throughout …
Dad With Baby On The Way Killed In York County Crash, Fund Says Dad With Baby On The Way Killed In York County Crash, Fund Says
Dad With Baby On The Way Killed In York County 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…
Suspected Fraudulent Voter Registrations Discovered In York: BOE Suspected Fraudulent Voter Registrations Discovered In York: BOE
Suspected Fraudulent Voter Registrations Discovered In York: BOE 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 Woman Who Died At Wellspan York Hospital Sought By Coroner Next Of Kin For Woman Who Died At Wellspan York Hospital Sought By Coroner
Next Of Kin For 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…
Turkey Hill Armed Robber Sought By Pennsylvania State Police In York County Turkey Hill Armed Robber Sought By Pennsylvania State Police In York County
Turkey Hill Armed Robber Sought By Pennsylvania State Police In York County 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 York County Street: Coroner Man ID'd After Fatal Strike Crossing York County Street: Coroner
Man ID'd After Fatal Strike Crossing York County 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…
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…