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PA Bus Driver Drove Drunk While Transporting Students: DA PA Bus Driver Drove Drunk While Transporting Students: DA
PA Bus Driver Drove Drunk While Transporting Students: DA A Dauphin County woman pleaded guilty this week to driving a school van under the influence of prescription drugs while transporting students, prosecutors said. Heather Elaine Shumberger, 41, of Lower Paxton Township, admitted to multiple charges, including DUI, recklessly endangering another person, and endangering the welfare of children, during a court hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 21, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. The charges stem from an incident on Oct. 30, 2023, when East Hempfield Township police received multiple calls about a school van driving erratic…

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Man Dies By Suicide At Pennsylvania Courthouse: Officials Man Dies By Suicide At Pennsylvania Courthouse: Officials
Man Dies By Suicide At Pennsylvania Courthouse: Officials A man died by suicide inside the Huntingdon County Courthouse early Thursday morning, Jan. 16, according to a statement from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. Law enforcement confirmed there is no threat to public safety. The courthouse will remain closed for the day, with all proceedings rescheduled, court officials said. Defendants and counsel will receive official notice of the new dates from Huntingdon County Court Administration, according to the release. The courthouse staff and public were thanked for their cooperation and understanding during the swift response by l…

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Woman Fights Off Rape Attempt At PA Business: State Police Woman Fights Off Rape Attempt At PA Business: State Police
Woman Fights Off Rape Attempt At PA Business: State Police A Glen Mills man is accused of attempting to rape a woman at a Concord Township business before being apprehended nearby, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Patrick O'Shea, 46, was arrested after troopers responded to a report of an assault in progress at a business in the 200 block of Wilmington-West Chester Pike at 9:36 a.m., police said. The investigation revealed that O'Shea entered the business and began conversing with the woman, who was alone at the time, authorities said. When she entered a small room at the rear of the business, O'Shea allegedly followed, ph…

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Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole Near Hershey Schools: Police Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole Near Hershey Schools: Police
Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole Near Hershey Schools: Police A sinkhole caused by a water main break shut down traffic near Hershey Elementary and Middle School, Derry Township police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 1:20 p.m. The road closed in both directions, police said. Drivers heading to Hershey High School and Middle School were advised to access the area via Route 322/Governor Road, while traffic to Hershey Elementary and ECC was advised to use Route 422/Chocolate Avenue, according to the release. The incident disrupted traffic near the schools, but the area reopened by 7:32 a.m. the following day, according to the police. 

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Trespasser Struck By Amtrak Train Near Lancaster, Police Say Trespasser Struck By Amtrak Train Near Lancaster, Police Say
Trespasser Struck By Amtrak Train Near Lancaster, Police Say An individual was struck by an Amtrak train near Lancaster while trespassing on the tracks, East Hempfield Township Police said on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Amtrak train 663 was en route from New York City to Harrisburg when the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, near Landisville, Pennsylvania, Amtrak officials said in a statement. No injuries were reported among the 138 passengers and crew onboard, according to Amtrak. The East Hempfield Township Police Department assisted Amtrak Police in the initial investigation but clarified in a release that Amtrak Police are the lea…

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Man Exposes Himself To Shopper At Red Lion Store: Police Man Exposes Himself To Shopper At Red Lion Store: Police
Man Exposes Himself To Shopper At Red Lion Store: Police A man exposed himself to a female shopper inside a Windsor Township retail store earlier this month, and police are now asking for the public's help identifying him, they announced Friday, Jan. 10. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, inside a business on the 3100 block of Cape Horn Road in Red Lion, York Area Regional Police said. The man allegedly exposed his genitals to a female shopper before fleeing the scene, police said. A photo of the suspect has been released by authorities. He is described as [insert description if available from photo]. Anyone who recognize…

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Harrisburg Manhunt Ends: Lateef Phoenix Arrested For Fatal Shooting Harrisburg Manhunt Ends: Lateef Phoenix Arrested For Fatal Shooting
Harrisburg Manhunt Ends: Lateef Phoenix Arrested For Fatal Shooting Lateef Phoenix, 38, who was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Darius Stukes near Hunter and Nectarine streets in Harrisburg, has been captured, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Phoenix was taken into custody by the Harrisburg Bureau of Police and the U.S. Marshals Service, according to a police release. The charges against Phoenix include first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, possession of a firearm prohibited, and carrying a firearm without a license. The fatal shooting occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, wh…

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Gun Left In Church During Service Sparks Charges: PA State Police Gun Left In Church During Service Sparks Charges: PA State Police
Gun Left In Church During Service Sparks Charges: PA State Police A man is facing charges after allegedly leaving his firearm under a seat at a church service, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The incident occurred at a church on East Swamp Road in Milford Township, Bucks County, on Sunday, Dec. 15 at approximately 9 a.m., state police said. The man attended the service and returned home, leaving his firearm behind under his seat in the nave, according to authorities. A church member discovered the weapon while cleaning and contacted state police. The owner of the firearm was identified, and charges are pending approval from the Bucks County D…

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Police Seek Two Men In Fatal Sheetz Shooting Of Tivory Bartlett: Coroner (UPDATE) Police Seek Two Men In Fatal Sheetz Shooting Of Tivory Bartlett: Coroner (UPDATE)
Police Seek Two Men In Fatal Sheetz Shooting Of Tivory Bartlett: Coroner (Update) Authorities are searching for two men believed to have information about the fatal Christmas Eve shooting of Tivory Bartlett in East Manchester Township, York County Regional Police announced. The individuals of interest have been identified as Tajai Markeise Robert Scott, 24, of Philadelphia, and Ajanii Lemar Barnes, of York. Police are urging anyone with information on their whereabouts to contact their local law enforcement or reach out to York County Regional Police via their website at www.ycrpd.org or by calling 717-741-1259. Tajai Scott  YCRPD Ajani Barnes YCRPD …

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Barricaded Gunman Taken Into Custody After Standoff In Williamsport: Police Barricaded Gunman Taken Into Custody After Standoff In Williamsport: Police
Barricaded Gunman Taken Into Custody After Standoff In Williamsport: Police A Pennsylvania constable’s attempt to serve eviction papers to a 64-year-old man in Williamsport escalated into a standoff with police on Monday, Dec. 30, police said. Kenneth Austin, a resident of an apartment building at 798 W. Edwin St., allegedly pointed a handgun at the constable before barricading himself inside the unit around 8:03 a.m., according to the Williamsport Police Department. Officers from the Williamsport Police, Lycoming Regional Police, Penn College Police, and Lycoming County Juvenile and Adult Probation Offices responded to the scene. Nearby residents were evacuated fo…

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Faulty Heating System Blamed In PA Carbon Monoxide Leak That Killed Actress Dayle Haddon Faulty Heating System Blamed In PA Carbon Monoxide Leak That Killed Actress Dayle Haddon
Faulty Heating System Blamed In PA Carbon Monoxide Leak That Killed Actress Dayle Haddon A faulty flue and exhaust pipe on a gas heating system caused the deadly carbon monoxide leak that claimed the life of actress and model Dayle Haddon and critically injured another person in Solebury Township, authorities revealed Saturday, Dec. 28. Haddon, 76, was found unresponsive in a second-floor bedroom of a residence on the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road Friday morning. She was pronounced dead at 7:22 a.m. by EMS responders, according to the Bucks County Coroner’s Office. The second victim, identified as 76-year-old Walter J. Blucas of Erie, Pennsylvania, was found unconscious on…

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Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak
Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak Dayle Haddon, a celebrated Canadian actress, model, and humanitarian, has been identified as the victim of a fatal carbon monoxide leak at a Solebury Township residence, authorities confirmed. The tragedy unfolded Friday morning, Dec. 28, at a home on the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road. Emergency responders were called to the property around 6:31 a.m. after Bucks County 911 received a report of an unconscious man on the first floor of a detached office/in-law suite, police said. The 76-year-old man was removed from the building by the New Hope Lambertville Rescue Squad and transported to…

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