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Perry County, PA

Wanted Felon Who Escaped After 8 Days In Central PA Prison Turns Herself In: Sheriff Wanted Felon Who Escaped After 8 Days In Central PA Prison Turns Herself In: Sheriff
Wanted Felon Who Escaped After 8 Days In Central PA Prison Turns Herself In: Sheriff After just eight days in Pennsylvania prison, a woman escaped, but less than a week later she turned herself in, authorities announced on Friday, March 15.  Timberly Smith, 27 of Duncannon, escaped the Cumberland County Prison during a release for two hours to renew her Pennsylvania ID card at the Carlisle PennDOT Driver License Center located at 950 Walnut Bottom Road on Saturday, according to the county's sheriff's office. Smith had been taken a plea deal for her third felony for driving under the influence of drugs on Jan. 4, 2024, but after two days into her one-year…
Hawk Stuck In Car Rescued By Pennsylvania State Police Troopers Hawk Stuck In Car Rescued By Pennsylvania State Police Troopers
Hawk Stuck In Car Rescued By Pennsylvania State Police Troopers Pennsylvania State Police troopers rescued a hawk that struck and got stuck in a car grill on Feb. 21. Trooper Rahn (pictured) and Trooper Williams teamed up to remove an injured Red-Railed Hawk from the grill in Carlisle on Wednesday morning. The bird has been taken to Wildlife in Need PA for additional care.  This is the second bird rescue by PSP troopers this month. Click here to read about the Bald Eagle rescued in Perry County off Route 422.
Bald Eagle Struck On Highway Rescued By Pennsylvania State Police Troopers Bald Eagle Struck On Highway Rescued By Pennsylvania State Police Troopers
Bald Eagle Struck On Highway Rescued By Pennsylvania State Police Troopers Two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers went on a rescue mission for a special bird. Troopers Alex Ebbert and Emilio Rizzo were called to a report of a bald eagle struck on Route 422 in Greenwood Township, Perry County on Sunday around 11 a.m., according to PSP.  They arrived to find that the bird suffered from an injured wing after being hit by a car.  "Trooper Ebbert used his cruiser jacket to wrap the bird for secure transport," state police stated in a release. "They met PA Game Commission personnel at PSP Newport, who took the eagle for rehabilitation."
Dad Dies In Dauphin County Prison Dad Dies In Dauphin County Prison
Dad Dies In Dauphin County 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…
Abandoned Kids Have Police Searching For Sex Offender Convicted In Lebanon Abandoned Kids Have Police Searching For Sex Offender Convicted In Lebanon
Abandoned Kids Have Police Searching For Sex Offender Convicted In Lebanon A sex offender with felony convictions in multiple Pennsylvania counties is at large and wanted on new charges.  Waldi Andre Cuello, 30, was first convicted of the incident assault of a child between the ages of 4 and 8 years old in Lebanon County in 2015, court documents show.  After he served his prison time he was expected to register with the Pennsylvania State Police for the Megan's Law Sex Offender Registry, but he failed to do this — multiple times — landing him several more felony convictions and prison time in Perry County in 2018, court record detail.  When he…
Freezing Conditions, Snow Causes Multiple Crashes On I-81, I-83, US 322, US 22: PennDOT Freezing Conditions, Snow Causes Multiple Crashes On I-81, I-83, US 322, US 22: PennDOT
Freezing Conditions, Snow Causes Multiple Crashes On I-81, I-83, US 322, US 22: PennDOT Winter weather conditions caused multiple crashes and delays in Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  The calls to the crashes due to "flash freeze" on bridges and ramps started around 6 a.m., according to PennDOT's Fritzi Schreffler.  The traffic issues were in the following areas, according to Schreffler and PennDOT's 511PA: The biggest slowdowns happened on Interstate 81 and 83.  I-81 South at the ramp to I-83 South near Exit 70 (I-83 South/US 322 East ramp) and I-83 N…
Criminal Past Revealed About Pennsylvania Man Accused Of Assaulting Ranger On Appalachian Trail Criminal Past Revealed About Pennsylvania Man Accused Of Assaulting Ranger On Appalachian Trail
Criminal Past Revealed About Pennsylvania Man Accused Of Assaulting Ranger On Appalachian Trail UPDATE: David Edward Browne, 27, of Shippensburg, is in Pennsylvania State Police custody as of 10:46 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 25. According to Trooper Frazer he was taken in without further incident following the fires on the Appalachian Trail and the alleged assault of a ranger.  Daily Voice readers claim he was found near Interstate 81. Traffic was delayed on I-81 in Cumberland County, as Daily Voice reported, but readers also told us there were helicopters and a drone circling the area over Perry and Cumberland counties Friday morning.  David previously lived in Martinsburg, West…
"Most Wanted" Lebanon Man Escapee Found: Authorities "Most Wanted" Lebanon Man Escapee Found: Authorities
"Most Wanted" Lebanon Man Escapee Found: Authorities UPDATE: Escaped convict Marvin D. Knopp Jr. was recaptured on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, by the Dauphin County Crime Stoppers. Additional information on Knopp's recapture was not released. ORIGINAL STORY: A criminal with records in three Pennsylvania Counties has escaped, authorities announced on Aug. 2, 2023.  Marvin Knopp, 52, of Lebanon, walked away from the Dauphin County Work Release Center on July 10 and has not been seen since, according to the Dauphin County Crime Stoppers and court documents.  On July 27, a warrant for his arrest was issued on charges of escaped a…
Heat Advisory In Central PA: NWS Heat Advisory In Central PA: NWS
Heat Advisory In Central PA: NWS Expect excessive heat and high humidity Thursday and Friday, July 27 and 28, say meteorologists with the National Weather Service.  Heat advisories are in effect for both days, as temperatures are expected to climb as high as 96 degrees Thursday and 99 degrees on Friday, meteorologists said.  Residents are advised to stay hydrated with plenty of water, bring strenuous activities indoors or avoid them altogether, and wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes to beat the heat.  An NWS map shows excessive heat advisories in effect for all of Philadelphia and Delaware counties an…
Strip Mall Fire In Central PA: Authorities (UPDATE; PHOTOS) Strip Mall Fire In Central PA: Authorities (UPDATE; PHOTOS)
Strip Mall Fire In Central PA: Authorities (Update; Photos) A strip mall is partially on fire in Shermans Dale, Carroll Township, authorities say.  The two-alarm fire broke out at Village Square Plaza located at 5201 Spring Road shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023, according to emergency dispatch.  A forklift to the rear of the structure supposedly caught fire which spread and quickly cover approximately 75 feet of the building— going through the roof, authorities explained in first responder radio broadcasts and people at the scene told Daily Voice. The fire at the rear of Village Square Plaza.Special to Daily Voice We have heard…
Missing Ex-Con Found By Police In Dauphin Co. Missing Ex-Con Found By Police In Dauphin Co.
Missing Ex-Con Found By Police In Dauphin Co. UPDATE: Lori Alyan Dolinger was "located and is safe. We thank everyone for their efforts in assisting to look for her," the police said in a release late on Friday, May 19, 2023. No additional information was shared.  ORIGINAL: A 48-year-old woman with a lengthy criminal record across three Central Pennsylvania counties is being searched for by police in Swatara Township, according to a release on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.  Lori Alyan Dolinger is missing from an unnamed location within the township, and details about her disappearance were not shared by the police.  The police did say th…
Pennsylvania Duo Delivered Deadly Dose Of Fentanyl To Delaware Dad: Police Pennsylvania Duo Delivered Deadly Dose Of Fentanyl To Delaware Dad: Police
Pennsylvania Duo Delivered Deadly Dose Of Fentanyl To Delaware Dad: Police A Pennsylvania pair has been arrested in connection with the deadly overdose of a Delaware dad, police say.  Joshua Walter Barrick, 41, of Newport, was arrested on Tuesday, September 6 in connection with the deadly overdose of Marvin Lee Biggs, IV, 37, of Townsend, Delaware, Carlisle police stated in a release the following day. Brianna Nichole Billet, 24, also of Newport, was also arraigned in connection with the drug delivery resulting in Biggs' death, the previous Friday, according to an earlier release by the police and court documents.  Biggs had been found un…
Were You Hurt By This Man? Pennsylvania State Police Want To Hear From You Were You Hurt By This Man? Pennsylvania State Police Want To Hear From You
Were You Hurt By This Man? Pennsylvania State Police Want To Hear From You A Pennsylvania man who sexually assaulted young girl may have more victims,  Pennsylvania state police say. Brandon James Morrison, 29, of Loysville, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting young girls, on Tuesday, August 9, according to Pennsylvania state police Trooper Megan Frazer Through the investigation, state police learned Morrison has been in contact with other girls, Trooper Frazer says. Morrison has been charged with four felonies including contact/communication with a minor – sexual abuse, unlawful contact with a minor, disseminating explicit sexual materials, …
Hazmat Called To Crash Causing Closure At Colonel Denning State Park: Pennsylvania State Police Hazmat Called To Crash Causing Closure At Colonel Denning State Park: Pennsylvania State Police
Hazmat Called To Crash Causing Closure At Colonel Denning State Park: Pennsylvania State Police A hazmat crew has been called to a crash involving a box truck near Colonel Denning State Park on Tuesday, July 19, according to Pennsylvania state police.  The crash happened in the 1600 block of Doubling Gap Road/State Route near Colonel Denning State Park in Cumberland County near the Perry County line around noon, state police say.  The road has been closed for an undetermined duration in both directions.  People are being asked to avoid the area.  The number of vehicles involved or any injuries is unknown.  Follow Daily Voice for updates. 
One Killed In Crash On US 11: PennDOT One Killed In Crash On US 11: PennDOT
One Killed In Crash On US 11: PennDOT A crash on US 11/15 at the exit for US 22/322 has left at least one person dead, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. A vehicle reportedly went off the roadway into a ravine near the Perry and Dauphin County lines around 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 28, PennDOT officials say. The road was closed for several hours from South Market Street until the exit near Duncan Island, according to PennDOT. Additional information about this crash near Duncannon has not been released. Follow Daily Voice for updates.
Fight At Wrestling Tournament Under Investigating By Pennsylvania State Police Fight At Wrestling Tournament Under Investigating By Pennsylvania State Police
Fight At Wrestling Tournament Under Investigating By Pennsylvania State Police A fight between coaches at a wrestling tournament is under investigation by Pennsylvania state police. The fight broke out during the wrestling tournament happening at Susquenita High School in Duncannon, Perry County, on Saturday. Feb 12, Trooper Megan Ammerman said in a release. The fight relocated to the parking lot before leaving the school grounds, according to Trooper Ammerman. The school has released a statement on its Facebook page saying this behavior is not representative of the school and suggests that the adults involved should issue an apology to the students. Please …
Cooked Too Soon: 17K Turkeys Killed In Barn Fire 2 Days Before Christmas Cooked Too Soon: 17K Turkeys Killed In Barn Fire 2 Days Before Christmas
Cooked Too Soon: 17K Turkeys Killed In Barn Fire 2 Days Before Christmas Seventeen thousand young turkeys were burned alive in a commercial barn fire in central Pennsylvania early Thursday morning, according to the Newport fire department. Fire crews were called to the fire in the 1300 block of Turkey Bird road in Perry County on Dec. 23 around 2 a.m., according to the department. Massive barn fire.Newport fire department Unfortunately, the fire was already well involved by the time crews arrived which is why so many turkeys perished in the blaze. Massive barn fire.Newport fire department Multiple mutual aid companies along with the fire department fough…
Pennsylvania Judge Takes Guilty Plea In Child Sex Assault Case Pennsylvania Judge Takes Guilty Plea In Child Sex Assault Case
Pennsylvania Judge Takes Guilty Plea In Child Sex Assault Case A Pennsylvania judge accepted a guilty plea in a case of child sex assault and obstructing a separate investigation, authorities announced Thursday. Perry County District Judge Michael Schechterly, 58, of Newport pleaded guilty to inappropriate contact with minors, intimidating a witness, and obstructing an investigation of sexual misconduct by a state constable, according to Attorney General Josh Shapiro. Schechterly, who was elected in 2011, was charged with unlawful contact with children and other counts in Nov. 2020 following a state police investigation that found he sexually…
2 Powerball Tickets In Central PA Win $100K With The Same Numbers 2 Powerball Tickets In Central PA Win $100K With The Same Numbers
2 Powerball Tickets In Central PA Win $100K With The Same Numbers Two Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball tickets worth $100,000 won with the same winning numbers, according to the Pennsylvania lottery commission. The winning tickets were sold in Dauphin and Perry Counties for the the Saturday, November 6 drawing, according to PA Lottery. The tickets both matched four of the five white balls drawn, with the numbers 8-30-48-57-64, and the red Powerball 9 to win $100,000, less applicable withholding. Without the $1 Power Play option, the ticket would have been worth $50,000, and the Power Play multiplier drawn was two. The winning Dauphin County ticket was so…
Felony Charges Dropped Against PA Man Who Underpaid 43 Cents For Soda Felony Charges Dropped Against PA Man Who Underpaid 43 Cents For Soda
Felony Charges Dropped Against PA Man Who Underpaid 43 Cents For Soda The felony charges originally filed against a Pennsylvania man, who underpaid 43 cents for a Mountain Dew have been dropped, according to court documents. Joseph Victor Sobolewski, 38, of Duncannon, thought he paid the right price at a convenience store at Exxon located at 3298 Susquehanna Trail in Perry County, but was later apprehended and charged by Pennsylvania state police, as Daily Voice previously reported. He told police he read a sign on the Mountain Dew display stating “2 for $3,” so he left $2 on the counter and left, but an individual bottle was $2.29 plus tax so he actually owe…
43-Cent 'Theft' Lands Man In Jail On $50K Bond With Felony Charge 43-Cent 'Theft' Lands Man In Jail On $50K Bond With Felony Charge
43-Cent 'Theft' Lands Man In Jail On $50K Bond With Felony Charge A Perry County man is facing up to seven years in prison because he owed 43-cents for soda, according to PennLive. Joseph Victor Sobolewski, 38, of Duncannon, supposedly misinterpreted a soda sale sign at the Exxon located at 3298 Susquehanna Trail in Aug. He saw the 20-ounce Mountain Dew sale sign reading:”2 for $3.” He grabbed one bottle, left a $2 bill on the counter and exited the store. Apparently, the soda was only $1.50 each when you purchase two bottles, otherwise a single bottle was $2.29. Meaning, he had accidentally short changed the store .29 cent plus tax for a total of $…
LIGHTS OUT: Thousands Of Pennsylvania Residents Remain Without Power LIGHTS OUT: Thousands Of Pennsylvania Residents Remain Without Power
Lights OUT: Thousands Of Pennsylvania Residents Remain Without Power Thousands of Pennsylvania residents were still without power due to Tropical Depression Ida as of Friday. PPL's tracker showed 5,197 without power around the same time. Most of those outages were reported in Bucks, Lehigh, Perry and Schuylkill counties. According to Met-Ed's outage tracker, the following areas had the most outages as of 10:40 a.m. Friday: Berks County: 2,301 Bucks County: 533 York County: 1,340 Our thoughts are with NJ and PA communities affected by extreme weather conditions. The past few days have reminded us, again, of how important climate resiliency and infrastr…
12 Charged In Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring In 7 Pennsylvania Counties, Says AG 12 Charged In Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring In 7 Pennsylvania Counties, Says AG
12 Charged In Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring In 7 Pennsylvania Counties, Says AG A dozen people have been charged for their roles in the operation of a methamphetamine trafficking organization which operated in Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Luzerne, Montour, Northampton, and Perry counties, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro. The charges are the result of a 14-month long investigation by the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Narcotics Investigations into a drug trafficking organization distributing methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl in the state, which launched in July 2020. In a nearly hundred page charging document, Chelsey Andrews, Dougl…
Sheep Rescued From Community Pool In Pennsylvania [Video] Sheep Rescued From Community Pool In Pennsylvania [Video]
Sheep Rescued From Community Pool In Pennsylvania [Video] Little Bo Peep lost her sheep but she was found swimming in the community pool. The summer heat in Pennsylvania has been so baaad this year it is even driving the sheep bleating crazy-- crazy enough to break free from country life and head to the public park for a quick dip in the pool. The quick thinking of two local lifeguards helped save the sheep, according to the Bloomfield Centre Carroll Pool located in Perry County. Thank you Krista Wills for your save of the day as she jumped in 12 feet of water help the petrified sheep! Posted by BCC Pool on Thursday, July 15, 2021 The nurser…
GOT HIM! Serial Arsonist Arrested For Fires In Dauphin, Perry Counties GOT HIM! Serial Arsonist Arrested For Fires In Dauphin, Perry Counties
GOT HIM! Serial Arsonist Arrested For Fires In Dauphin, Perry Counties A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged for setting at least seven fires in Dauphin and Perry counties, according to Harrisburg police. Tyler Joseph Kapp was arrested for several fires in the Allison Hill neighborhood as well as two fires in Maryville set in May and June. Police continue to investigate several other incidents of arson believed to possibly be started by Kapp. One blaze of the seven fires he has been found responsible for thus far was serious, and could easily have turned deadly. The 13th Street fire was started while people were asleep, luckily they all escaped. …