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US Marshals Nab Murder Suspect In York For Steelton Strip Club Slaying: Police US Marshals Nab Murder Suspect In York For Steelton Strip Club Slaying: Police
US Marshals Nab Murder Suspect In York For Steelton Strip Club Slaying: Police Exactly 34 days after a 35-year-old man was killed, the 33-year-old murder suspect was arrested by US Marshals in York, Steelton police announced on Thursday.  Kier Hashawn Sims has been charged with criminal homicide in connection with the death of Otilio Lugo-Rivera at The Hideout strip club in Steelton on March 23, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Eyewitnesses told police about the brutal beating Sims gave Lugo-Rivera at the club located at 159 North Front Street. Following the autopsy, "board-certified forensic pathologist, Dr. Wayne K. Ross determined that the cause of de…
BodyCam Captures PA Corrections Officer Leaving Woman In 'Puddle Of Blood': Affidavit BodyCam Captures PA Corrections Officer Leaving Woman In 'Puddle Of Blood': Affidavit
BodyCam Captures PA Corrections Officer Leaving Woman In 'Puddle Of Blood': Affidavit An affidavit of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice sheds new light on why a Dauphin County Corrections Officer has been charged in connection with "excessive use of force" at the county Judicial Center, as District Attorney Fran Chardo announced on Friday, March 29, 2024. Scott Petrasic, 34 of Harrisburg was charged with two misdemeanors for simple assault and official oppression, in connection with an "incident" on Feb. 24, as stated in the release. The charges come after a full investigation by Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division of the District Attorney’s Office. The…
Fellow Inmate Charged For Dad's Death In Pennsylvania Prison Fellow Inmate Charged For Dad's Death In Pennsylvania Prison
Richard Weikel Charged For Michael Butler's Death The cause of death of a Pennsylvania father and inmate has been revealed and new charges have been filed, the Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo announced on Tuesday.  Michael Howard Butler II, 37 of Gratz, died following a "medical emergency" in his bunk in the Dauphin County Prison at 10:22 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2024, as Daily Voice previously reported.  It is now known that the emergency was caused by a fentanyl overdose from what Richard Leonard Weikel thought was heroin which he had smuggled into the prison in his shoe, the DA explained in the release on March 26.&n…
MD/PA Bank Robber Indicted In 2nd Robbery Spree Months After Release: USDOJ MD/PA Bank Robber Indicted In 2nd Robbery Spree Months After Release: USDOJ
MD/PA Bank Robber Indicted In 2nd Robbery Spree Months After Release: Usdoj A man who recently completed his sentence following a plea deal with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for six armed robberies  — was indicted on March 20 following a second robbery spree of five more businesses, Palmyra police announced on Monday, March 25, 2024.  Mark Shane Herrick, now 47, of Hanover, was first arrested by the FBI in 2009 for robbing the following businesses while armed with a tire iron or crowbar: June 6, 2008 - Fulton Bank, Harrisburg, PA. June 7, 2008 - M&T Bank, Harrisburg, PA. June 13, 2008 - PNC Bank, Lower Macungie, PA. June 16, 2008 - PNC Bank, H…
Accused Kidnapper, Killer Of 23-Year-Old Dad Arrested By Harrisburg Police Accused Kidnapper, Killer Of 23-Year-Old Dad Arrested By Harrisburg Police
Joseph Allen's Alleged Killer Stafford Wedderburne Arrested A convicted felon who was allegedly seen on video stealing a van involved with the kidnapping and murder of a 23-year-old dad has been arrested, Harrisburg police announced on Monday, March 25, 2024.  Stafford Wedderburne, 31 of Harrisburg, has been charged with with the following in connection with the Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 killing of 23-year-old Jordan Allen also of Harrisburg, according to the police and court records: Homicide Murder Of The First Degree.  Felony Kidnap To Facilitate A Felony.   Felony Robbery -Threat Immediate Serious Injury.  …
'Barely Responsive' Infant Found In Bed With Dead Man In 'Filthy' PA Apartment, Police Say 'Barely Responsive' Infant Found In Bed With Dead Man In 'Filthy' PA Apartment, Police Say
Heaven Maez Give Infant To Man Who Died In 'Filthy' Home: PD A five-month-old baby girl was found in bed with a dead man in a Hershey apartment, police announced on Tuesday.  Heaven Maez is behind bars again after her infant daughter was found "in extremely unsanitary conditions" with a man who had died while supposedly caring for her, according to the Derry Township police on March 12. Maez had left her little girl with the unrelated 63-year-old man at his home in the 200 block of Cocoa Avenue about one week before the girl was found during a welfare check requested by the man's family at 5:22 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, the police detailed …
Man Dies In Custody After Methamphetamine-Fueled Standoff In Clay Twp.: Authorities Man Dies In Custody After Methamphetamine-Fueled Standoff In Clay Twp.: Authorities
Man Dies In Custody After Methamphetamine-Fueled Standoff In Clay Twp.: Authorities A man serving a 23-month sentence for probation violations following a methamphetamine-fueled standoff has died in police custody, officials announced on Monday, Feb. 26.  Donald Gene Hess, 56 of Stevens, was pronounced dead of natural causes at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital at 10:58 a.m. on Feb. 24, Lancaster County Officials detailed in the release.  Stevens had been an inmate in the Lancaster County Prison since June 18, the day after the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police used a form of pepper spray to get him out of a shed where he was barricaded follo…
Suspended PA Judge Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting Man In Face: DA Suspended PA Judge Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting Man In Face: DA
Suspended PA Judge Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting Man In Face: DA A suspended judge shot a man in the face while he was sleeping, blinding him in one eye, authorities alleged in a release on Thursday, Feb. 15.  Suspended Magisterial District Judge Sonya M. McKnight was arrested on attempted murder charges and related offenses on Feb. 15, the Cumberland County District Attorney Seán M. McCormack detailed in a release that evening.  McKnight is accused of shooting this man in his home on Saddle Ridge Drive, Susquehanna Township, Harrisburg on Saturday, Feb. 10, McCormack explained.  Regarding the man's medical status, McCormack said the foll…
PA Resident Goes On 100+ MPH Chase, Wanted For Endangering Children: Affidavit PA Resident Goes On 100+ MPH Chase, Wanted For Endangering Children: Affidavit
Wanted Shyanna "Shy" Starr Ballard McNeil Caught In Chase A Philadelphia resident wanted in Montgomery County led police in Dauphin County on a high-speed chase, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, Jan. 26. Shyanna "Shy" Starr Ballard McNeil, 24, originally of Philadelphia most recently of Steelton, was driving a red Dodge Caliber west on PA 283 when he (McNeil was born female but identifies as male according to the criminal complaint and his social media) was stopped by police near mile marker 1.4 in Swatara Township, according to the affidavit of probable cause.  At 9:12 a.m. on Jan. 24, Pennsylvania St…
Dad Dies In Pennsylvania Prison Dad Dies In Pennsylvania Prison
Michael Howard Butler II Dies In Prison A dad awaiting his preliminary hearing on newly-filed charges died in Dauphin County prison Thursday, Jan. 18, according to court records officials. Michael Howard Butler II had been in and out of prisons in four counties since 2009, according to his criminal record. Tragically, for those who loved him, this time in prison was his last.  A "medical emergency" was called in the A Block dayroom after Butler was "found unresponsive, lying on his back, in his bunk" at 9:38 p.m. on Wednesday. Staff began life-saving measures within a minute but they stopped at 10:22 p.m. and…
Police Officer Admits Raping Breastfeeding Ex, PA State Troopers Say Police Officer Admits Raping Breastfeeding Ex, PA State Troopers Say
Steelton PD Officer Justin Hain Recorded Admitting Rape: PSP An affidavit has revealed that a Steelton police officer admitted in a recording to raping his breastfeeding ex-girlfriend, Pennsylvania State Police say in court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  Justin Clair Hain, 38, of Lykens is accused of raping a 25-year-old Lykens woman around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, troopers detailed in a release.  Following the incident state police were called to the woman's home where they interviewed her.  She explained that she had just showered and laid on the living room couch to breastfeed her infant daughter whom she shares with her …
York Man Struck Dead In Harrisburg Allegedly Hit By Convict: Court Docs York Man Struck Dead In Harrisburg Allegedly Hit By Convict: Court Docs
Dylan Haines Charged In Connection With Jose Borrero's Death A Middletown man has been charged for fatally striking a York City resident at a Harrisburg intersection, court records obtained by Daily Voice detail.  Jose Borrero, 34, died at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill on Friday, Dec. 9. He was identified by the Dauphin County Coroner's office.  On January 8, Dylan Matthew Haines, 31, was charged in connection with the fatal strike at South Cameron and Paxton streets just before 8:15 p.m. on Dec. 6, according to the police.  Borrero "had entered into the roadway, attempting to assist with a broken down vehicle…
Attempted Murder Suspect Caught, Pennsylvania State Police Say Attempted Murder Suspect Caught, Pennsylvania State Police Say
Attempted Murder Suspect Umar Presbery Captured: Police A man accused of attempted murder in Delaware County, allegedly stole a car while fleeing — ditching it in Lehigh County — then he supposedly stole another vehicle in Berks County, has been captured in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Jan. 3.  Umar Kimel Presbery, 29 of no known address, was found in a stolen white 2001 Subaru in Harrisburg around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, state troopers explained.  He is accused the stealing the vehicle from Greenwich Township around 5:30 a.m, PSP stated in a previous release.  This was a vehicle…
Child Rapist Found Hanging In Dauphin County Prison Cell ID'd: Officials Child Rapist Found Hanging In Dauphin County Prison Cell ID'd: Officials
Obituary Christopher Keith Phy Dies In Dauphin County Prison A registered sex offender awaiting a preliminary hearing in a child pornography case has been found dead in his cell at the Dauphin County Prison, officials told Daily Voice on Monday night. Christopher Keith Phy, 38, most recently of the 7800 block of Manor Drive, West Hanover Township, Harrisburg, died from what prison officials are calling an "apparent suicide," as stated in the release from the Dauphin County Prison emailed to Daily Voice by Dauphin County Communications Director Jennifer Fitch.  A fellow inmate found Phy hanging in an empty cell – which was used as a bat…
Murder Suspect With 36+ Year Record Of Crimes Across PA Arrested In Harrisburg: Police Murder Suspect With 36+ Year Record Of Crimes Across PA Arrested In Harrisburg: Police
Murder Suspect With 36+ Year Record Of Crimes Across PA Arrested In Harrisburg: Police A 58-year-old former convict has been arrested for murder among other charges, Harrisburg police announced on Thursday night.  Carel Dell Foster of Harrisburg was arrested in connection with the deadly stabbing of William Gonzalez, 51 also of Harrisburg, on Nov. 9, police detailed.  Gonzalez was found stabbed to death in Harrisburg on Sunday night, city police announced the following morning. He was identified as the victim by Dauphin County officials on Monday, Nov. 6. Officers were called to the reported stabbing in the 1800 block of Paxton Street, near the intersect…
Dynamic Duo From Harrisburg Face Additional Charges For Armed NJ Liquor Store Heist: Prosecutor Dynamic Duo From Harrisburg Face Additional Charges For Armed NJ Liquor Store Heist: Prosecutor
Dynamic Duo From Harrisburg Face Additional Charges For Armed NJ Liquor Store Heist: Prosecutor A pair of Pennsylvania robbers are facing additional charges for an armed heist at a New Jersey liquor store early this month that authorities say is part of a larger armed robbery spree. Duane Yancey, of Harrisburg, went into Free Bridge Wine & Liquors and fired a shot into the ceiling, then ordered the clerk and six customers onto the ground while pointing a gun at them, on Wednesday, Nov. 1 around 6:15 p.m., Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said. Yancey took cash from the register and cell phones from two victims before fleeing in an awaiting vehicle owned by Darren Corbet…
Man With 'Satchel' Of Crack Runs From Harrisburg Traffic Stop: State Police Man With 'Satchel' Of Crack Runs From Harrisburg Traffic Stop: State Police
Man With 'Satchel' Of Crack Runs From Harrisburg Traffic Stop: State Police A 47-year-old man with a 14-year criminal record of fleeing from the police, driving under the influence at the highest rate, and drug charges— is apparently back at it, according to a release by the Pennsylvania State Police on Thursday, Nov. 2.  Fontain Shakan Wilson led state police on a pursuit in a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu only to have his vehicle break down— leading him to hop out of the vehicle and continue to flee on foot, according to the PSP release.  He was slowed down by a "satchel which contained a large amount of crack cocaine and marijuana" so he discarded it while run…
Ex-Harrisburg Councilwoman's Son Gets 2 Life Sentences For Shooting, Stabbing Family Ex-Harrisburg Councilwoman's Son Gets 2 Life Sentences For Shooting, Stabbing Family
Ex-Harrisburg Councilwoman's Son Gets 2 Life Sentences For Shooting, Stabbing Family The son of former Harrisburg Councilwoman Sandra Reid stabbed 6 and 7-year-old sisters, shot their aunt in the face, and orphaned them by shooting their parents in February 2022, now he has pleaded guilty and was "mentally ill but not insane at the time of the offense," Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo said in a release on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.  Gregory Gerrod Greene Jr. — who was released from prison for raping a child in 2016 after serving four years—  had a protect from abuse order filed by his sister which was supposed to prevent him from going to his mother's home, DA Char…
Hershey Woman Sets Fire To Porch In Hummlestown, Police Say Hershey Woman Sets Fire To Porch In Hummlestown, Police Say
Hershey Woman Sets Fire To Porch In Hummlestown, Police Say A 49-year-old Hershey woman was caught burning down someone's porch in Hummelstown, police announced Wednesday, Sept. 27.  Tiffany Kay Look was arrested the evening after a patrol officer saw a front porch on fire in the 500 block of West Second Street at 12:58 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. Another officer joined the patrol officer and together they "were able to extinguish the flames preventing the fire from spreading into the house," as stated in the release.  Officers soon figured out that this fire was an act of arson and that gasoline was the accelerator used. Neighbors share…
Murder At Harrisburg Hilton Hotel: Police Say Murder At Harrisburg Hilton Hotel: Police Say
Murder At Harrisburg Hilton Hotel: Police Say A woman was murdered at a Hilton Hotel in Central Pennsylvania on Aug. 4, police announced that evening.  Travis Collins, 32, of Kempton (Berks County) confessed to fighting with the woman who was found dead at the Harrisburg Hilton at 3:10 a.m. on Friday, area police detailed in the announcement.    The police left the station, which is across the street from the hotel to respond to a call "for a report of a deceased person." After officers arrived and spoke with Collins they "located the deceased victim, and an investigation was initiated." Collins was taken to the Harris…
Couple Robs Hotel Guest At Gunpoint In Central PA — TWICE: Police Couple Robs Hotel Guest At Gunpoint In Central PA — TWICE: Police
Couple Robs Hotel Guest At Gunpoint In Central PA — Twice: Police An accused armed robber is on the loose after a couple held up a hotel in Central Pennsylvania — twice, authorities announced on Thursday, July 20, 2023.  "Female guests at the Red Roof Inn reported that they were robbed at gunpoint," on June 12 and July 17, the Swatara Township police stated in the release.  On Wednesday, July 19, 45-year-old Jamie Francis Bruder of Steelton was arrested on charges of robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery, the police explained and court records confirmed.  His alleged literal partner in crime, 36-year-old Ashley Renee Barrick of Har…
NJ Mom Of 7 Struck Dead By DUI Driver In Harrisburg: Police NJ Mom Of 7 Struck Dead By DUI Driver In Harrisburg: Police
NJ Mom Of 7 Struck Dead By DUI Driver In Harrisburg: Police A 36-year-old mom of seven and New Jersey native died when she was struck walking in a crosswalk last December in Harrisburg, PA. Six months later, police have determined that the driver responsible was both speeding and intoxicated when he struck her and another person. Nicole M. DeFalco, originally of Glen Ridge and most recently of Harrisburg, and another pedestrian were struck while using a marked cross walk at the intersection of South Cameron and Market streets around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, according to the police, DeFalco's obituary, and her social media.  DeFalco…
$4K REWARD: Police Assaulted, Car Vandalized By Dirt Biker Riders Near I-83 In PA $4K REWARD: Police Assaulted, Car Vandalized By Dirt Biker Riders Near I-83 In PA
$4K Reward: Police Assaulted, Car Vandalized By Dirt Biker Riders Near I-83 In PA UPDATE: A $4,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the three dirt biker riders who are wanted in connection to the below assault and vandalism, Lower Paxton Township police announced on Thursday, May 11, 2023.  ORIGINAL: An officer was assaulted, their vehicle was vandalized, and three of the suspects remain at-large, Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police announced on Monday, May 8, 2023.  But, the officer was able to detain one of the riders, identified as 25-year-old Curtis Jayron-Malik Sims of Harrisburg.  Curtis Jayron-Malik Sims.Lower Paxton Towns…
Steelton 21-Year-Old Kills Earth, Wind, Fire Musician In Hit-Run Rollover Crash: Police Steelton 21-Year-Old Kills Earth, Wind, Fire Musician In Hit-Run Rollover Crash: Police
Steelton 21-Year-Old Kills Earth, Wind, Fire Musician In Hit-Run Rollover Crash: Police Homicide charges have been filed against a 21-year-old woman who fled the scene of a crash that left a musician— who performed with Earth, Wind, and Fire— dead, police announced on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.  Talia Holton, a Smith Island, MD native most recently living in Harrisburg and Steelton, was charged with homicide by vehicle, accidents involving death or personal injury, receiving stolen property, accidents to attended motor vehicle, and four summary traffic offenses and arrested on Tuesday April 18th 2023, at about 10:00 p.m., the Harrisburg Police said.  …
Hummelstown Nurse Charged After Patient Dies: AG Hummelstown Nurse Charged After Patient Dies: AG
Hummelstown Nurse Charged After Patient Dies: AG Two elderly nurses have been held in the Dauphin County Prison after the Attorney General Michelle Henry filed charges against them for neglecting a resident in their care "who died after sustaining injuries," according to a release by the AG's office on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Deanna Lee Hamilton, 64, of Dauphin, and Margaret Susan Nies, 71, of Hummelstown, were nurses at a Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Harrisburg, in December 2019 when a male resident fell and was seriously injured—he was later hospitalized and died on Jan. 1, 2020, as detailed in the re…
4-Week-Old Infant Murdered By PA Parents, Police Say 4-Week-Old Infant Murdered By PA Parents, Police Say
4-Week-Old Infant Murdered By PA Parents, Police Say A Central Pennsylvania couple has been "charged with murder and endangering the welfare of a child," police said in a release on Thursday, March 23, 2023.  The child killed was the 4-week-old son of now 26-year-old Corey Dale Robbins, and 25-year-old Breanna L. Witten, 25, Harrisburg police detailed in the release. Witten was arrested on Monday, March 20 at 12:30 p.m. followed by Robbins on Tuesday, March 21 at 7:45 a.m., according to the police.  The pair have been held in the Dauphin County Prison after being denied bail due to the nature of the charges per state law, both the …
Drunk Alabama Man Found In Ceiling Of PA Restaurant: Authorities Drunk Alabama Man Found In Ceiling Of PA Restaurant: Authorities
Drunk Alabama Man Found In Ceiling Of PA Restaurant: Authorities A 36-year-old man from Alabama got drunk and climbed into the ceiling of a popular Pennsylvania restaurant, authorities say.  Brandon Connell of Thorsby, AL was found in the restroom ceiling of Tomato Pie Cafe located at 3950 Tecport Drive, Harrisburg, on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 3:19 p.m., according to Swatara Township Police.  "Connell was arrested without incident, removed from the premises and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Mischief, Public Drunkenness and Invasion of Privacy," the police stated in the release.  He was remanded to the Dauphin County Prison a…
Wanted Woman Robs Boscov's At Colonial Park Mall In Lower Paxton Township, Police Say Wanted Woman Robs Boscov's At Colonial Park Mall In Lower Paxton Township, Police Say
Wanted Woman Robs Boscov's At Colonial Park Mall In Lower Paxton Township, Police Say A robbery led to an arrest of a wanted woman at Colonial Park mall on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, police say. Trinity R. Anderson-Snowden, 22, attempted to assault a staff member at the Boscov's located at 4600 Jonestown Road during the robbery at approximately 6:45 p.m., the Lower Paxton bureau of police explained in a release the following day.  Lower Paxton officers arrived and quickly recognized Anderson-Snowden as she was wanted on a warrant for retail theft and evading arrest just two days prior, court records show.  She was arrested and charged with the new offenses of r…
Man Arrested After Cat Found Shot In Neck In Millersburg, State Police Say (UPDATE) Man Arrested After Cat Found Shot In Neck In Millersburg, State Police Say (UPDATE)
Man Arrested After Cat Found Shot In Neck In Millersburg, State Police Say (Update) A man has been arrested in connection with a feral cat who was shot in the neck in central Pennsylvania, authorities say in an updated release on Tuesday, Feb. 7.  The cat was found shot outside of 544 State State in Millersburg on Jan. 28 around 12:17 p.m., according to an earlier release by Pennsylvania state police the following Monday.  Alex Martin Yates, 31, of Elizabethville,  is now believed to have shot the animal "with a .177 caliber air rifle multiple times with the intent to harm the animal," according to the updated release.  Originally Troopers called …
'She Stabbed Me' Harrisburg Dad Says Mom Of His Children Stabbed Him: Authorities 'She Stabbed Me' Harrisburg Dad Says Mom Of His Children Stabbed Him: Authorities
'She Stabbed Me' Harrisburg Dad Says Mom Of His Children Stabbed Him: Authorities A Harrisburg mother has been charged with criminal attempted homicide after stabbing her children's father over the weekend, police detail in court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  Daneiska Cruz-Ravelo fled the scene after her partner collapsed but was arrested in the 1400 block of Reily Street, approximately two hours after the stabbing, according to the court documents.  Harrisburg Bureau of police officers were called to the stabbing in the 1200 block of Community Drive on Saturday, Feb. 4 around 6:30 a.m. according to a release by the department.  The 34-year-old vict…
Teen Arrested For Rape, Robbery In Harrisburg: Police Teen Arrested For Rape, Robbery In Harrisburg: Police
Teen Arrested For Rape, Robbery In Harrisburg: Police A woman was found on the street after being hit in the head, raped, and robbed by a teenager, on Monday, January 16, authorities say. Harrisburg police were called to a report of an armed robbery at gunpoint in the area of South 13th and Berryhill streets around 8 a.m.  Upon arrival, the woman told them she was walking along the street when she was approached by a man she did not know who "displayed a handgun and ordered the victim to engage in sexual acts with him. The victim attempted to fight the suspect off and was struck by the suspect. The suspect then took items belonging to the…