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Three suspects wanted by police for stealing nearly $20,000 from Lancaster County grocery shoppers
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Lancaster County police are investigating a reported grocery store theft and have identified three suspects related to the case. According to the Manheim Township Police Department, on Oct. 24, 2023, a wallet was stolen at Wegman's. One of the credit cards was used to make a purchase in the amount of $1,982.18.
Two people killed in crash near North East
NORTH EAST — Two Cecil County woman were killed in a two-vehicle crash near North East on Sunday night, according to the Maryland State Police. Investigators identified one of the victims as Virginia Thomas, 61, of North East, police said. The second victim is Daisy Giyen, 30, of Elkton. Thomas was a passenger in a Toyota Camry that Mark Thomas, 54, also of North East, was driving on West Pulaski...
Coroner identified driver killed in Lititz crash involving telephone pole
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — One person is dead after reportedly crashing into a telephone pole Monday in Lancaster County, according to Lititz Borough Police. Dispatchers received reports at 7:59 p.m. of a crash on the 400 block of W Lincoln Ave. Calls to 911 reported that a vehicle crashed into a telephone pole and that someone had been ejected from the vehicle onto the street.
Storms canceled Memorial Day events across central Pa., but didn’t happen. Why not?
Did rain wash out your Memorial Day plans, only for sun to persist throughout the holiday?. Residents in several municipalities woke up to disappointment to see their annual town parades canceled because of predicted thunderstorms and bad weather. Initial forecasts showed problematic weather beginning as soon as 5 a.m., leading to some of the cancelations. Then projections were pushed back to the afternoon.
Crash reported in Manor Township
MOUNTVILLE, Pa. — A vehicle crash was reported between the intersections of Hershey Mill Road and Columbia Avenue in Manor Township, Lancaster around 12:05 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. No injuries or road closures have been reported at this time. There may be a slight...
International theft ring targeted shoppers at Walgreens, Whole Foods in central Pa.
Police are searching for a man they say was involved in an organized theft ring that charged more than $20k on stolen credit cards taken from grocery shoppers in Lancaster County. Cesar Augusto Limas-Urbisagastegui, 67; Lisbeth Maryorie Romero-Berrospi, 32; and Jeferson Nue-Rosales, 41; are accused of dealing in the proceeds...
Lancaster County Ice Cream Trail kicks off
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – Discover Lancaster launched their 2024 Lancaster County Ice Cream Trail on May 24. The trail is a free digital passport that allows users to check in while they are at participating businesses. Checking in redeems special discounts and offers and earns points towards prizes such as a keychain, water bottle, backpack and stickers.
Police in Lancaster County offer reward for tips in shooting investigation
QUARRYVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A Lancaster County police department says a reward is being offered for tips that lead to the arrest of whoever fired shots at a house last month. The shooting happened around 9:13 p.m. on April 15. Quarryville Police said Saturday they were called to a...
Memorial Day rain throws off events in Lancaster
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – The “unofficial” start to summer holiday was derailed with passing rain throughout Memorial Day. It projected some tough decisions to be made for some parade planners. “I elected to cancel it for the day, unfortunately, and this is one of the very few times that’s happened,” Raymond Sylte with the […]
After Lancaster County market fire, its property goes on sale for nearly $10M
The 12.3-acre Martin’s Country Market property in Ephrata Township is listed for sale or lease, with the sale price set at $9.85 million, according to a listing posted on the website of U.S. Commercial Realty. Nevin Martin, one of the owners, confirmed the listing is authentic and said he...
Lancaster County man accused of giving 11-year-old whiskey, encouraging child to steal
LITITZ, Pa. — A Lancaster County man is accused of giving alcohol to an 11-year-old and encouraging the child to steal. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8. Justin Hoffman, 34, of Lititz, faces multiple charges. Northern Lancaster County Regional Police said they received a tip from Childline on...
Central Pa. man set house on fire while roommates were inside: police
A 31-year-old man was charged with arson and related charges after he set his Lancaster County home on fire in March and left the scene while his roommates were inside, according to police. Derek S. Weachter, of Lancaster, was charged with arson, aggravated arson, arson endangering property, arson risking catastrophe,...
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