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Kids involved in chase with Central Dauphin teen who died tried to lure him repeatedly: Lawyer
Justin Johnson moved to Lower Paxton Township with his father in January 2023, when he was 15. He joined a new country, new school, and new culture. And the Jamaican teen, who worked hard with his father to earn his citizenship, wanted to be a part of it. If you...
Here’s how to become a Pennsylvania Lottery witness
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Lottery helps older Pennsylvanians every day, and if you want to be part of that process, you can sign up to be a witness. The Pennsylvania Lottery openly recruits witnesses who will visit the studio and watch the drawings aired on television. According...
Autopsy released after body found in the Susquehanna River
NEW CUMBERLAND BOROUGH, Pa. (WHTM) — Three days after a man’s body was found in the Susquehanna River, the Dauphin County Coroner has released the official cause of the death. According to the coroner, the man died of freshwater drowning. The man has not yet been identified and...
Penn State Health exploring potential new locations for Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Penn State Health announced it is exploring potential new locations for inpatient and outpatient services for the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute. The move is part of Penn State Health's "steadfast commitment to delivering behavioral health services that are greatly needed in central Pennsylvania," the healthcare system said.
Man arrested for November 2023 Harrisburg shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A man has been arrested and charged with attempted homicide for his alleged involvement in a November 5 shooting in Harrisburg. Dayshawn Lee, 31, of Harrisburg, was arrested on Tuesday, April 30. According to the Harrisburg Bureau of Police, the shooting happened around 1:30 a.m....
Two Cumberland County men charged with drug trafficking, illegally possessing firearms
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two Cumberland County men are facing drug trafficking and illegally possessing firearms charges. According to the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, William L. Nalley Jr., 27, from Boiling Springs and Rafael Orihuela, 22, from Carlisle, were indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on charges related to the distribution of controlled substances and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Harrisburg-area fire company accused of racial discrimination voted to be put out of order
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– It was decided during a long meeting Wednesday night to put a fire company for the Harrisburg-area, which is under scrutiny for racial discrimination, out of order. The 3-2 vote that was reached at the Swatara Township Board of Commissioners meeting was to remove Friendship Fire Company of Bressler. Since that […]
Rutter’s opens a store in Cumberland County
A central Pennsylvania convenience store chain is expanding in Cumberland County. Today, Rutter’s is opening a 10,250-square-foot store at 100 Cramer Road in Shippensburg. The 24-hour store features 16 fueling positions, six commercial fueling lanes, a full food menu and 29 degree beer cave. It’s the 87th store for...
Cumberland County police department warns residents to be wary of scammers as weather turns warmer
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Police in Cumberland County are warning residents about potential scammers as the weather turns warmer. The North Middletown Township Police Department on Tuesday issued a warning to residents that scammers may approach homeowners with offers to pave and seal their driveways, perform roof work, or other work offers -- but it's all a ruse designed to access a victim's home to steal from them.
Two displaced after overnight blaze in Lower Paxton Twp.
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Two people are displaced after a house fire early Wednesday morning in Lower Paxton Township, according to the American Red Cross of Greater PA. At 1:15 a.m., emergency dispatchers received a call reporting a structure fire at a home on the 300 block of Deaven Road.
Bankrupt Harrisburg Developer Seeks Buyers
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Representatives of a Harrisburg developer appeared in federal bankruptcy court Tuesday. Uptown Partners has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and discussed efforts to sell several properties and deal with hundreds of city code violations. The court heard there are potential buyers for nearly 200 rental units, but none of these entities met all requirements. The final decision on the sale was postponed to June 25th. Later that day, Uptown Partners officials pleaded guilty to charges regarding more than 90 city code violations. The firm faces fines of between 75 and 100 thousand dollars.
See all homes sold in Cumberland County, April 22 to April 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cumberland County reported from April 22 to April 28. There were 36 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,040-square-foot home on Olde Oak Court in Hampden Township that sold for $240,000.
Education attorney addresses West Shore School Board in special meeting
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The West Shore School Board was met with a packed house again Tuesday night, as concerns surrounding recent actions made by the board's majority linger in the community. Politics continue to clash with school policy. It's a similar situation West Shore parent Ben Hodge saw...
The death of Central Dauphin student Justin Johnson has alarmed many Black parents who fear their children aren’t safe in local schools | Social Views
“For sure in this township … if it was Blacks that did this there would be no hesitation … they would [be] already at DCP [Dauphin County Prison].”. That’s only one of a slew of angry comments on social media following the death of 16-year-old Justin Johnson. It’s reminding many of the senseless deaths of Black people like George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Emmett Till; except this time, police or vigilantes didn’t do the dirty work. Many believe the systemic racism permeating our schools did.
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