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Pedestrian killed after being struck while crossing Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a highway in Lancaster County early Tuesday morning, authorities said. Nereida Rodriguez, 28, of Washington County, was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:33 a.m., according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. A preliminary investigation determined she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway on the 3000 block of Lincoln Highway East in Leacock Township.
Lancaster County man accused of illegally euthanizing 4 puppies appears in court
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — 46-year-old John Stoltzfus of New Holland appeared at a Lancaster County Magisterial Court for a preliminary hearing Tuesday. Stoltzfus and his attorney decided to waive the preliminary hearing, bounding all charges over to the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas. Stoltzfus was charged with four...
Lancaster Man Gets Years In Prison For Fleeing Crash That Killed Doctor
Lancaster Man Gets Years In Prison For Fleeing Crash That Killed Pediatrician. (Lancaster, PA) -- A Lancaster man will serve up to six years in prison for driving away from a crash that killed a local doctor. Fifty-four-year-old Rodolfo Paradas has been sentenced to three-to-six years for fleeing from the scene of a crash that killed Dr. Steven Killough in 2021. Prosecutors say Paradas hit Killough while he was in a crosswalk near West Chestnut and Prince Streets. Killough was with Lancaster Pediatric Associates for more than 30 years.
Lancaster County man arrested for allegedly beating an infant
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster County man has been arrested and is facing charges for allegedly beating a seven-week-old infant. According to the Susquehanna Regional Police Department, on Feb. 9, 2024, officers received a call from Lancaster County Children and Youth Services regarding an infant who had been admitted to Penn State Hershey Medical Center with injuries.
Owner of dog day care in Lancaster County charged in death of animal
A woman who runs a Columbia pet daycare center let a foster dog in her care die after an attack while she tried to figure out what to do, according to the Pennsylvania SPCA. Investigators charged Caitlin Michelle Perry, 30, of Houston Street, with aggravated cruelty to animals by causing serious bodily injury or death, torture and a related charge in connection with a Nov. 4 dog-on-dog attack at the animal day care that she runs out of her home, Wiggle Butts Co.
Man accussed of stealing Lancaster hotel master key, burglarizing rooms
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – Lancaster City Police say a man stole a hotel’s master key and burglarized multiple guest rooms on Tuesday night. Police say Lawrence Bracy of Delaware was able to obtain the key and entered multiple rooms and areas at a Holiday Inn. Guests reported missing...
Vehicle crashes into tree reported in East Hempfield Township
EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police say a vehicle crashed into a tree in Lancaster County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to the 2800 block of Spring Valley Road near Corvair Road in East Hempfield Township around 11:30 a.m. According to Lancaster County dispatchers,...
Pa. men released from prison after lawyer claimed they were being held illegally
Two men who had been jailed for several weeks while their attorney said they were being held illegally have been released from prison. According to their lawyer, Ethan Wentworth, of Airville, and Rusty Herr, of Christiana, were released earlier this month from York and Lancaster County prisons, respectively, after being arrested on 30-day civil sentences.
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