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Lancaster County Drug Task Force arrests 2 suspects in separate drug busts at same apartment complex
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County Drug Task Force announced the recent arrests of two men accused of conducting unrelated drug operations on the same day in the same East Lampeter apartment complex. Keith Thompson, 43, and Jan Abreu-Vizcarrondo, 24, both of the 1600 block of Old Philadelphia Pike,...
Boy Struck Dead In Manheim Hit-Run: Police
The NLCRPD was called to a report of a "person down" at 200 West Sun Hill Road in Penn Township, Maheim at 9:32 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, as detailed in the release. "Evidence on scene indicates that a juvenile male was struck and killed by a vehicle that left the scene," the police stated in the release.
Soups cooled in walk-in cooler, tubs of ice cream stored on floor of freezer: Restaurant Inspections, May 2, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov.
Car overturns, lands on its roof in Reading
READING, Pa. - A car overturned in Reading Thursday night landing on its roof. First responders were called to the scene of the incident involving entrapment in the 230 block of Lancaster Ave., Berks Co. communications officials confirm. The incident is under investigation. No word on injuries. The cause of...
Vehicle fire reported on Route 222 in West Earl Township
BROWNSTOWN, Pa. — A vehicle fire was reported on Route 222 and Cocalico Creek in West Earl Township around 2:30 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. No injuries or road closures have been reported. Commuters may expect a small delay on the road. Crews are responding...
Lancaster County man accused of indecently assaulting 13-year-old girl
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster County man is accused of indecently assaulting a 13-year-old. According to court documents, 22-year-old Benjamin Wallace, of Denver, met the girl in February. He also sent lewd images to her, police said.
Court documents reveal new details about arrests of two farmers in Lancaster and York Counties
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — It's been three weeks since two central Pennsylvania men were arrested and taken to prison. Ethan Wentworth of Airville, York County and Rusty Herr of Christiana, Lancaster County have sat in their respective county prisons since April 10 and 11. Herr and Wentworth run NoBull Solutions,...
Montco Woman Pleads Guilty To Delivering Deadly Dose Of Fentanyl: Lancaster DA
Valerie Benatti, 29, pleaded guilty to drug delivery resulting in death on Wednesday, May 1, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Authorities said they were called to a home on the 100 block of Slackwater Road in Conestoga Township for a suspected overdose on Aug. 20, 2022. An autopsy later revealed the victim died from acute fentanyl toxicity, the DA's Office said.
Wanted in Berks: Carlos Diaz-Colon
READING, Pa. - Police are asking for assistance locating a Reading man wanted on drug charges. 20-year-old Carlos Diaz-Colon is charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance after authorities say he met with a confidential source in the 800 blk of Muhlenberg Street to sell a quantity of heroin/fentanyl.
1 hurt by bull at Lancaster County animal auction
A bull injured a person at New Holland Sales Stables Monday evening, according to police and emergency dispatchers. New Holland Sales Stables, 101 W. Fulton Street, is the largest animal auction east of the Mississippi River and a hub of Lancaster County’s agriculture community. Emergency crews were dispatched to...
Loyna Dejesus-Osorio Sentenced For Killing Dog: Lancaster DA
Loyna Dejesus-Osorio, also known as Loyna De Jesus, was sentenced to seven years of probation for the assault and puppycide which took place in the 100 block of Old Dorwart Street in Lancaster on Sept. 25, 2022, as detailed by the DA. The 53-year-old's first nine months will be full...
Motorcyclist dies after crash at Lancaster County intersection
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A crash yesterday afternoon has left one person dead, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The crash occurred at the intersection of Noble Road and Kirkwood Pike (Route 472) just before 4:10 p.m. on April 29. The Colerain Township crash involved a Ford Edge and a Kawasaki motorcycle, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Car strikes Sinking Spring business
SINKING SPRING, Pa. - First responders in Sinking Spring responded to a car that struck a business Thursday afternoon. It happened just before 1 p.m. in the 4200 block of Penn Avenue. Initial emergency dispatches called for a vehicle into a building with structural damage. There are no reports of...
Lancaster County outdoor sports center closes after selling property
LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) — A local outdoor sports center has officially closed its doors after selling the property to Rock Lititz. The High Sports Family Fun Center, located at 727 Furnace Hills Pike in Lititz is most known for offering a variety of family fun attractions including mini golf, go-karts, a driving range, batting cages, and more.
Lancaster Airport welcoming new air service, planning terminal upgrades
LITITZ, Pa. — The Lancaster Airport is on the move — in the air and on the ground. A low-cost air carrier will start service in October, and the airport will make improvements to the terminal and buy new ground equipment. News 8 On Your Side took a...
Pa. man who sold drugs to police arrested with over $8M in fentanyl, heroin
Police in Berks County alongside the Philadelphia Drug Enforcement Agency Task Force Group 25 arrested a 35-year-old Philadelphia man on Tuesday after they said he sold large amounts of drugs to undercover law enforcement and was found with over $8 million worth of drugs, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office.
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