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Police & Fire
Steelton Strip Club Slaying: York County Man ID'd By Dauphin County Coroner
A 35-year-old man has been identified following an altercation at a strip club in Steelton, authorities announced on March 25. Otilio Lugo-Rivera of Dillsburg died inside The Hideout after-hours strip club located at 159 North Front Street on Sunday, officials detailed the following day. Steelton Police were called to a report of a "man down inside the establishment" around 5:35 a.m. on Sunday morning; and despite "life-saving measures", Lugo-Rivera was pronounced dead at the scene of the fight, officials explained. The police and the Dauphin County District Attorney's office a…
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Dead Body Found In Central Pennsylvania: Authorities (
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Someone was found dead in Enola on Saturday, authorities announced. The person was found in the 700 block of Shaffer Street, East Pennsboro Township, Enola at 5:45 a.m. on March 9, according to the local police department which had officers called to investigate. The East Pennsboro Township EMS, and the Cumberland County Coroner's Office also assisted at the scene. "The death in Enola is not Suspicious and an autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow," Cumberland County Coroner Charles Hall told Daily Voice. Check back here for updates on this developing situation.
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Man Found Dead In York City Parking Lot, Coroner Says
A man was found dead in a York City parking lot on Saturday the York County Coroner's office announced Monday evening. The York County Coroner's office was called to a parking lot at 380 West Market Street at 7:01 a.m. on Feb. 2. Who found the man and how exactly he was located is unknown Deputy Coroner Karen Frank investigated and certified the man's death. He was pronounced dead at 7:41 a.m. on Saturday. His next-of-kin has been notified according to the release. His cause and manner of death are pending. York City Police is investigating. The coroner's office noted, "At th…
Police & Fire
Sandra Ganse, 77, Killed In Mustang Crash: Coroner
A 77-year-old Mustang driver died at the scene of a crash down an embankment on Saturday, the Lancaster County Coroner's Office told Daily Voice. Sandra Ganse of the 100 block of Roselle Avenue in Lancaster, was found partially ejected at the scene, Chief Deputy Coroner, Eric Bieber explained. For an unknown reason, Ganse had lost control of her 1964 Ford Mustang — exiting the road near Lititz Pike, striking a curb — causing the Mustang to fall approximately six feet down an embankment, landing on its side, according to the Manheim Township Police. The police were called…
Police & Fire
Mark Hackman Killed Himself In House Fire He Set: Coroner
The cause of death has been released for a man found dead after a "domestic incident" turned standoff ending with a house fire, the Lancaster County Coroner explained. Mark D. Hackman, 53, of 6294 High Street in East Petersburg Borough, died by a self-inflicted gunshot to the head, and the manner was suicide, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber. He "had been drinking, was armed with a firearm, and was threatening to burn the house down," when the Northern Lancaster County Regional police department were called to a "domestic-in-progress" at his home around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday…
Obituaries
Woman Found Dead At PA Motel Was 'Most Beautiful Kind Generous' Family Says
A woman described as "kind and funny" was found dead at a motel, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Nov. 13. Tiffany Kay Judge, 35, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, was found dead in a room at Valley Lodge Motel on Monday, according to a release by the state police. Troopers from Selinsgrove were called for "a death investigation" at the motel located at 2103 North Susquehanna Trail in Monroe Township, Snyder County, as stated in the release. Their investigation is ongoing, Trooper Jeffrey Tice wrote. Tiffany dated Anthony Busard, according to her sister. His Facebook profile notes that …
Traffic
Woman Killed, Teen Hospitalized After Crash In Christiana (
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A woman has been identified and Route 41 has reopened after what Pennsylvania State Police are calling a "serious crash." Arlene Pecheco Figueroa, 36, of the first book of Gay Street, Christiana, "seriously injured" in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 41 and Pine Creek Drive in Sadsbury Township at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's office. Her SUV had collided with a flatbed truck, leaving her unresponsive in the driver's seat of her vehicle, Coroner Dr. Stephen G. Diamantoni explained in the release. A coroner was calle…
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old York Man Struck Dead In Manehim ID'd: Authorities
A 20-year-old York County man has been identified after being struck by a vehicle in Lancaster County on Thursday night, authorities told Daily Voice the following morning. Brenden Monte of the 600 block of Colony Drive was struck dead in the 3500 block of Mount Joy Road, Manheim, Rapho Township at 6:46 p.m. on Nov. 2, the coroner and the Manheim Borough police detailed in separate releases. Brenden was wearing dark clothing when he was struck in the eastbound lane, the police noted. All of the vehicles and drivers involved remained on the scene and are cooperating wit…
Police & Fire
Who Died After Rescue From Fire
A York County Community is rallying for the family of a woman who died following a house fire in South Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday. Firefighters with the Loganville Fire Department rescued the woman from the home at 56 S Main St. Loganville Borough shortly after the fire broke out at 10:35 a.m. on Sept. 19, according to a release by Pennsylvania State Trooper James Grothey. "While the victim was being attended to by EMS, they succumbed to their injuries," Grothey said. The 51-year-old was identified as Cathy Null, by her sister-in-law Karen Dagle which was confirmed the following da…
News
Shed Fire Kills Hummelstown Man: Officials
A shed fire left a Hummelstown man on Friday. Douglas Sweigart, 62, of Hummelstown, East Hanover Township was pronounced dead at the scene of a shed fire at 755 Laudermilch Road, Hummelstown, Dauphin Community Communications Director told Daily Voice. Crews were dispatched to the fire at 6:32 a.m. Sept. 15, according to Fitch. "He was discovered outside of the shed," she said Douglas's dad Bruce owned a property on Laudermilch Road, according to his obituary. Douglas is survived by his brothers Dennis (Debra) of Elizabethtown, Gary (Nora) of Cheney, Washington, Larry, (L…
Police & Fire
Missing Mom Found Dead Off Route 80 In PA
The human remains discovered in a wooded area off of Interstate 80 in Monroe County last week have been identified as belonging to a missing Stroudsburg woman, authorities have confirmed. Dana Kristine Smithers, who was last seen nearly a year ago, was found near the Park Avenue/I-80 East on-ramp on Friday, April 28, Stroud Area Regional Police wrote in a release. Smithers, who was 46, was identified via dental records, authorities said. An autopsy was conducted on Monday, May 1, but an official cause and manner of death are pending further testing, SARPD officers wrote. In a Facebook …
News
US Navy Vet. ID'd As Human Remains Found Near PA Post Office: Authorities
Human remains found near a Harrisburg area US Post Office have been identified, authorities told Daily Voice on Friday, April 14, 2023. Donald " Freddy" Harris, 58, of Harrisburg had been missing since July 16, 2022, and his remains were found on the afternoon of Sunday, March 19, 2023, Dauphin County Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Libhart told Daily Voice. His remains were found in the 1300 block of Crooked Hill Road near the US Postal Service shipping and sorting hub close to Elmerton Road by the Farm Show Complex, Susquehanna Township Police explained at the time. The re…
News
IDs Released Following Double Deadly Fires In York County: Coroner
The identities of man and a woman who died in two separate fires in York County within two hours of each other on Monday, January 16, 2023 have been released, authorities say. The first fire happened in the 1300 block of Roundtop Road of Warrington Township around 3 p.m., according to the state police. A couple in their 70s lived alone in the home and the 72-year-old Lewisberry wife was pronounced deceased at the scene but Deputy Coroner Michele Kirchner at 3:57 p.m. Pennsylvania York County Lewisberry 1350 Roundtop RD 2ND Alarm Residential Structure Fire Command On Location With A.…
News
Woman Dies In York County House Fire: Coroner
Nearly two hours after a fire broke out at a York County home, a 54-year-old woman was found dead inside, authorities say. The fire broke out at a home in the 500 block of Rockville Road in Jackson Township on Thursday, Dec. 22 around 8:30 p.m., according to a release by the York County coroner's office. The Nashville volunteer fire department led the fire against the blaze. The coroner was called to the home at 10:19 p.m., although the woman's body is believed to have been found before then, according to the release. The unidentified woman was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:23 …
News
Body Found With 'Apparent Injuries' Leads To Homicide Investigation In Lancaster
A body with "apparent injuries" was found in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Nov. 30, authorities say. Officers with the Lancaster Bureau of police were called to " a subject down" in the 300 block of South Marshall Street around 11 a.m., the department stated in a release that afternoon. Upon arrival, the police found the "unresponsive subject in the street with apparent injuries" and Emergency Medical Services were called. The person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release. Authorities are calling this death "suspicious" and the Bureau is investigating t…
Obituaries
Missing Man Found Dead In Western Pennsylvania: State Police
A man who had been missing for four days has been found dead, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police release on Monday, Oct. 31. Justin Paul Hanzely was last seen leaving his home on Fallen Timbers Road in Point Marion, Fayette County on Oct. 24 and his last known location is Dilliner, Greene County state police said in the initial missing person's release on Oct. 27. I’m asking all my prayer warriors to please pray for Justin Hanzely family as they continue to search for him !!! Posted by Cassy Chisler on Friday, October 28, 2022 God I hope they find you safe, your …
Police & Fire
PA Man Posted Chilling Message On Facebook Days Before Fisherman Found His Body
"Tomorrow is not promised, so you have to live life and do the things that you want to do." On Sept. 27, that's what Anthony Counterman posted on his Facebook page. Four days earlier he wrote: "You have to make a change in life at some point of time." On Friday, Oct. 7, Counterman was found dead. A fisherman discovered the 26-year-old former Stroudsburg man's body in the water of Pocono Creek near Tanite Road in Stroud Township around 9:15 a.m., Stroud Area Regional police said. His body was recovered about three hours later. An autopsy will be conducted, but…
Police & Fire
Fisherman Discovers Dead Body In Pocono Creek: Police
A fisherman discovered the body of a man in Pocono Creek on Friday, Oct. 7, authorities said. Anthony Nicholas Counterman, 26, was found in the water near Tanite Road in Stroud Township around 9:15 a.m., Stroud Area Regional police said. His body was recovered by first responders around 12:15 p.m., they said. An autopsy will be conducted, but his cause and manner of death are undetermined at this time, police said. The man is a Stroudsburg native but was most recently a resident of Greenville, North Carolina, according to authorities. The Pennsylvania State Police, Monroe…
News
Woman Killed, Man Wounded Following Stabbing At Home In York County: Authorities
A 49-year-old woman has died following a stabbing in a home in York County on Tuesday, Sept. 13, authorities say. Springettsbury police were called for a welfare check at a home in the 3600 block of Harrowgate Road at 1:23 p.m., ABC27 reports citing Chief Todd King. A woman and a man were found stabbed inside of the home, according to the York County coroner's office. The woman, who is believed to be a resident of the home, was pronounced dead on the scene by Deputy Coroner Jacob Clevenger. The injured man was taken to York Hospital, authorities say. The woman's ca…
Police & Fire
NJ Dad Who Went Missing During Family Trip To PA Found Dead Near Campground
A New Jersey man who went missing during a family trip to Pennsylvania has been found dead, authorities said. Adrien Hachey, 43, was reported missing around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, after his family said that he was gone when they woke up on their private camping site on Mount Pleasant Lane in Hazle Township (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania State Police said. A body found Monday, Aug. 22 in a nearby small body of water was confirmed to be that of Hachey’s, according to police. Hachey, of Bernards Township, was on the trip with his four sons, along with his girlfrie…
Obituaries
Man ID'd After Boaters Find His Body In The Susquehanna River
A 63-year-old man has been identified after his body was discovered by a group of boaters in the Susquehanna River on Wednesday, July 6, authorities say. Jerry Reynolds of Airville, Pennsylvania was found along the western shore of Crow Island, near Martic Township around 2 p.m., according to emergency dispatchers. The Lancaster County coroner's office was called to began an investigation at 3 p.m. His cause of death is pending the results of the coroner's autopsy on Friday, July 8. Reynolds died between 24 to 48 hours before his body was found, the coroner says Pennsylvania state …
News
Ex-Con Killed In Central PA Police Incident: Authorities
A former convict was found dead at a "police incident" on Sunday, officials said to the press on Tuesday. The "incident" started Sunday evening in Cumberland County, and state police informed the public to avoid the 2200 block of Newville Road around 8 p.m., according to Trooper Megan Ammerman. Update: PSP cleared the scene early this morning. It is considered a death investigation at this time but it is still under investigation. When there is an update, PSP will release further information. There is no threat to the public. https://t.co/8cDVlfng1O — Trooper Megan Ammerman (@PSPTroopH…
Obituaries
Body Of NJ Man Missing For Months Found By Hunters, Police Say
The body of a well-known 23-year-old man missing for months was found by hunters in a wooded area in Sussex County, authorities confirmed Tuesday. North Warren High School graduate Daniel Cannone — who went missing last October — was found dead in Frankford early Sunday, Blairstown Police said. He was found near in a “not often traversed” wooded area near the Frankford Municipal Building, according to the NJHerald, which cites assistant Sussex County Prosecutor Gregory Mueller. Cannone, of Blairstown, had last been seen on a RING camera on Saturday, Oct. 16, DailyVoice.com reported. He wa…
News
Woman Lost 'Ride Or Die' Man Before Being Found Dead In PA Basement
A Pennsylvania woman found dead in the basement of a home where a belligerent man was shot and killed by police trying to perform a welfare check on the descendant is being mourned by those who knew her. As if the circumstances around Angela “Angie” Grace Faidley's death were not depressing enough, it later came to light that she died just three days after her partner, identified only as "Tom." Faidley, 45, of Connellsville, was discovered by authorities in the basement of a home in Connellsville Borough on Tuesday, March 1 around 4:30 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police said. The cause of dea…
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More Details Emerge About Police Killing Of PA Man, Woman Found Dead In Basement
More details are slowly emerging about a Pennsylvania woman who was found dead in a basement followed by a police shooting and killing of a seemingly unrelated man in the same home on Tuesday. Angela “Angie” Grace Faidley, 45, of Connellsville, was found dead in the basement of a home in the 2100 block of 2nd Street in South Connellsville Boro, Fayette County on Tuesday, Mar. 1, shortly after 4:30 p.m., according to an updated release by Pennsylvania state police. Luke David Stash, 33, also of Connellsville, let the police into the home, according to the release. After Faidley's body was…
Obituaries
Man Found Dead In Car Parked At Walmart IDd By Coroner
Authorities have identified the man found dead in a vehicle parked outside of a Walmart. Frank Nispel, 55, was found dead in his vehicle on Saturday afternoon, according to a release by the York County coroner's office. Nispel is thought to have been living in his vehicle in the parking lot of East York Walmart located at 2801 East Market Street, according to the coroner. His time of death was listed as 4:07 p.m., according to the release. An autopsy was performed and the results are pending, but no foul play is suspected, according to officials. He lived in Wrightsville, Red Lion and Yo…
Police & Fire
Body Found On University Of Maryland Campus
A man was found dead on the grass of the University of Maryland Campus, the school's police said. First responders found the man in the grass outside Mowatt Lane Parking Garage around 6 a.m. on Dec. 21. He was pronounced dead on the scene. There was no known threat to campus, according to police. Police have not identified the person who died. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.
Obituaries
Penn State Student, NJ Native Justine Gross Found Dead
Authorities are investigating the death of a 19-year-old Penn State student whose body was found Friday morning. Justine Gross, of Summit, NJ, was last seen Wednesday night and reported missing Thursday night, StateCollege.com reports. Police said Gross' death was accidental in nature and the Centre County Coroner’s Office are investigating. Sharing this sad news for a friend whose niece died yesterday. The family needs and deserves answers. 🙏🏽 The State... Posted by Shelly Jones on Friday, November 12, 2021 “We are heartbroken for the family and friends of Justine Gross and offer o…
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Body Found In Central PA Restaurant Police Say
A man was found dead inside of a Central Pennsylvania restaurant on Tuesday morning, according to authorities. The unidentified man was found at La Piazza restaurant, located in the 800 Block of Lititz Pike in Lititz, according to Northern Lancaster County Regional police. The death investigation has preliminarily been ruled as a non-criminal related incident, according to a police update on Tuesday afternoon. Details on the man's death have not been released, but police believe this is an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public. The identity of the man has been confirmed …
News
Tragic Death Of Young Mom Linked To Central PA Snack Can Drug Dealer, Police Say
A 47-year-old drug dealer has been arrested in the overdose death of a 26-year-old woman, local authorities announced. Jeffrey Warren Shackleford has been charged with drug delivery resulting in death among other charges, in the April 13 death of Carrie Hamilton, Manheim Township police said. **UPDATE: Shackelford was convicted of multiple drug-related offenses which he is currently appealing** Hamilton was found unresponsive in a residence in the 1300 block of Hollywood Drive in Manheim Township at 4:54 a.m. Police found Hamilton's boyfriend performing CPR on her, Lancaster Online repor…
Police & Fire
Suspicious Death Investigation Under Way In Lebanon County
A Lebanon County man's death is under investigation due to "suspicious circumstances," according to Pennsylvania state police. Police in Jonestown were called to a report of an unresponsive man at 31 Ulsh Lane in Bethel Township on Friday just before 3 p.m. Upon arrival police found a 35-year-old deceased male. His death is thought to be suspicious and an autopsy has been scheduled to be performed at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital. The victim's identity will be released after the next of kin have been notified. The police do not believe there is any threat to the community but an inv…
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