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Child Among Four Armed Robbers Nabbed By Police In Central PA Child Among Four Armed Robbers Nabbed By Police In Central PA
Child Among Four Armed Robbers Nabbed By Police In Central PA A child was among four armed robbers arrested in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday, June 8,  police say. The group was wanted in connection with a store clerk assault and armed robbery at the Turkey Hill located in the 1500 block of West Market Street in York earlier that same evening, according to a release by West York Borough police. All four accused robbers were arrested  with assistance from West Manchester and York City police departments, West York Borough police say. The child is being charged as an an adult, according to the release. More information is expected to be …

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'Armed, Dangerous' Third-Generation Criminal, 16, Wanted In Central PA Drug Related Shooting 'Armed, Dangerous' Third-Generation Criminal, 16, Wanted In Central PA Drug Related Shooting
'Armed, Dangerous' Third-Generation Criminal, 16, Wanted In Central PA Drug Related Shooting A 16-year-old— who has a family history of crime— is wanted by police on adult charges for "drug related shooting," according to a release by the police on Monday, June 6. James Dennis Abney III, of West Manchester Township, is wanted in connection with the May 19 shooting that happened on West Princess Street, according to the West York Borough police. Both of Abney's namesakes, James Dennis Abney Jr. and Sr. have pleaded guilty and been convicted of various charges including driving under the influence, harassment, assault, and more— Abney Sr. is currently serving time in SCI Camp Hill, c…

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Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine Found On Wanted PA Couple During Animal Cruelty Investigation: Police Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine Found On Wanted PA Couple During Animal Cruelty Investigation: Police
Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine Found On Wanted PA Couple During Animal Cruelty Investigation: Police A couple wanted on bench warrants were found with fentanyl, crystal meth amphetamine, and cocaine while police were investigating animal cruelty at a central Pennsylvania home, authorities say. West York Borough police "conducting proactive patrol observed a dog that was chained outside of a residence in a manner inconsistent with Libre's Law" on Tuesday, May 17. PFC Sean Hightman and Lt. Det. Dave Kahley investigated and called the Borough Animal Control office to the home to help, according to a release by the department. Two people were discovered hiding inside the home— both were wante…

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PA Teenage Girl Missing Over One Week: Police PA Teenage Girl Missing Over One Week: Police
PA Teenage Girl Missing Over One Week: Police A teenage girl is being searched for by police after she went missing over one week ago. Jasani Kotek, 15, was last seen in the 1200 block of West King Street in West York on Sunday, Feb. 27, according to a release by Ted Czech with York County Emergency Management. West York Borough police believe she may have been in the West York area again on Tuesday, Mar. 8, the release states. The police stress that "harboring a missing juvenile may result in charges of Interfering with the Custody of a Minor." The West York Borough police are asking the public for assistance in locating Kotek. …

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GOT HIM! Masturbating Man At School Bus Stop ID-ed Thanks To Social Media, Police In York Say GOT HIM! Masturbating Man At School Bus Stop ID-ed Thanks To Social Media, Police In York Say
GOT HIM! Masturbating Man At School Bus Stop ID-ed Thanks To Social Media, Police In York Say A man who was seen masturbating at a school bus stop has been arrested, according to West York Borough police. John Milton Mckeiver, 57, York, has been charged following the incident at a Monroe Street school bus stop on Monday. Police were able to identify Mckeiver thanks to social media posts by parents and community members. Witnesses assisted investigators in locating him late on Tuesday afternoon. “We want to assure the public that we take any threat against a child as a top priority, and will act with lightning speed to ensure the safety of our youth and hold those endangering the…

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$70K+ Raised For Family Of Boy, 8, Killed In House Fire Caused By Fireworks $70K+ Raised For Family Of Boy, 8, Killed In House Fire Caused By Fireworks
$70K+ Raised For Family Of Boy, 8, Killed In House Fire Caused By Fireworks The Hawkins family lost their 8-year-old son in a house fire caused by improperly disposed fireworks on Saturday; now their community has rallied to help them. 1567 Poplar Terrace in West York was once the loving home of a family of four, but around 11 p.m. on Independence Day everything changed. Improperly disposed of fireworks outside the duplex-style residence set the home ablaze with crews remaining on the scene until 4 a.m. The fire claimed the life of Elijah, 8; severely burned his brother Evan, 6; and burned their parents Jacob and Brittany Hawkins. Elijah died at a Maryland hosp…

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