CRIME & SAFETY
State Police release updated Harrisburg's 'Five Most Wanted' list
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police have released an updated "Five Most Wanted" list of at-large suspects in the Harrisburg area. According to Troop H, the five offenders are wanted for crimes including fleeing from police, drug distribution, retail theft, failing to register as a sex offender, and firearms offenses.
Palmyra police seek public’s help in identifying vehicle from hit-and-run
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Multi-vehicle crash involving tractor trailer shuts down NB lanes on I-83
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Police were dispatched to I-83 near the Lemoyne exit just before 4 p.m. on reports of a multi-vehicle accident. PennDOT says that the crash involved a tractor-trailer and several other passenger vehicles in the north bound lanes of the interstate. No injuries were reported. Officials...
Teacher's Thumb Bitten Off At IU13: Police
The school where the incident took is also known as IU13 or Central Education Center which "operates on behalf of the 22 public school districts in Lancaster and Lebanon counties," according to its website. The biting incident happened in the morning on Thursday, April 18, according to statements both the...
U.S. Marshals capture Harrisburg gunman who allegedly shot 3, including child
(WHTM)– The gunman in a Harrisburg shooting that injured three people, including a child, in September was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia. Shawn Jason, 47, of Harrisburg, was captured by U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force at a hotel on Wednesday Jason was wanted on multiple attempted homicide […]
Suspect wanted for drug delivery resulting in death, police say
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Lower Swatara Township Police are looking for 22-year-old Nasir Saquan Baker, on an active felony warrant for drug delivery resulting in death. The charge stems from an incident in Lower Swatara Township in January of this year, that led to a death investigation of an 18-year-old man, according to police.
Man arrested for Harrisburg murder
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Harrisburg Police have arrested a suspect in connection to the April 17 murder in the city. Police say Erick Boone was arrested on April 23 and charged with murder for the shooting on Evergreen and Thompson Streets. Police say around 11:45 p.m. on April 17...
One hospitalized in ‘critical condition’ after Harrisburg motorcycle crash
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– A motorcyclist was severely injured after a crash Tuesday night in Harrisburg. Harrisburg Police said that there was a crash involving a motorcycle around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Cameron and Market Streets. According to police, the motorcyclist was severely injured and rushed to the hospital where they were in critical […]
Contracted Susquehanna Township School District employee allegedly shared “inappropriate material”
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A school district in Dauphin County released a statement after a contracted employee was allegedly caught sharing “inappropriate material.” Susquehanna Township School District officials said the incident happened at the Thomas Holtzman Elementary School, located at 1910 Linglestown Rd. The district says the individual was employed by an external employment agency and […]
Harrisburg man sent to prison for deadly Hall Manor stabbing involving 18 wounds
A Harrisburg man who took another man’s knife and used it to stab him to death after a dispute will spend at least three and a half years in state prison, per a sentence handed down in Dauphin County Court on Wednesday. Angel Echevarria-Rivera, 33, ripped the knife from...
Suspect accused of attempted homicide arrested after traffic stop in Harrisburg, State Police say
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Harrisburg man wanted for multiple alleged offenses, including attempted homicide, was arrested Sunday after leading State Police on a foot pursuit following an attempted traffic stop in the city, according to a criminal complaint affidavit filed by authorities this week. Anthony Dashawn Henderson, 31, was...
Police: Lebanon man, 58, charged with fatal August hit-and-run motorcycle crash
A 58-year-old Lebanon man has been arrested for his alleged role in a fatal hit-and-run motorcycle crash in August, according to North Lebanon Township police. Brian Sheaffer was charged with homicide by vehicle, accidents involving death or personal injury, involuntary manslaughter, false reports, reckless driving, careless driving, disregard traffic lane, vehicle turning left, fail to stop and render aid and fail to not notify police of accident\injury or death.
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