CRIME & SAFETY
Coroner identifies man shot and killed in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Dauphin County coroner has identified a man shot and killed last week in Harrisburg. He is Christian Watt, 27, of Harrisburg. Watt was shot around 2:20 p.m. Friday in the 200 block of North 6th Street. Anyone with information is asked to call police at...
Coroner IDs man fatally shot in Harrisburg corner store
A 27-year-old man was shot and killed Friday afternoon inside a Harrisburg convenience store, authorities said. Christian Watt, of Harrisburg, was shot around 2:20 p.m. inside Antonio Grocery on the 2200 block of North Sixth Street at Woodbine Street, according to the Dauphin County Coroner’s Office. Watt’s autopsy is...
16-year-old 'working on the roadside', killed in Penn Twp. hit-and-run crash
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A hit-and-run driver has been located after police say they allegedly hit and killed a 16-year-old working on the side of the road on May 2. According to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department (NLCRPD), crews were called to the "cardiac arrest" of a teen on Sun Hill Rd.
Harrisburg Investigates Shooting at Notorious Grocery Store, City's Sixth Homicide of the Year
Harrisburg police are in the midst of an investigation following a fatal shooting that left one man dead at a local grocery store that has seen more than its share of violence. The incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. at Antonio Grocery, located on the 2200 block of North 6th Street, an establishment that has become regrettably familiar with such scenes. Despite efforts to save his life, the victim succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds at the scene, as per Harrisburg Communications Director Matt Maisel in statements obtained by ABC27.
Crews search central Pa. waterways for woman police say was killed
The search for a missing western Pa. woman last seen in the Harrisburg area and deemed a homicide victim was concentrated Friday along two creeks in northern York County. Susquehanna Township police sent out a thank you via Crimewatch on Monday that expressed “its sincere gratitude for the agencies, organizations, and individuals who dedicated their time and energy in the search for homicide victim Tracy Scanlon, also known as Tracy Zalenski, on May 3, 2024, in York County.
Crews called to multi-vehicle crash for fluid and traffic control in Berrysburg Borough
BERRYSBURG, Pa. — A multi-vehicle crash was reported in Dauphin County Monday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to East Market and North Main streets in Berrysburg Borough around 9:45 a.m. Police say crews were called to fluid and traffic control. Expect slowdowns in...
Teen boy missing from Dauphin County home
Police are searching for a 17-year-old boy missing since last week from Lower Paxton Township. Township police said Randy Ortiz-Albino was last seen Thursday. He’s missing from the 1000 block of Buttonwood Drive. Police are asking anyone with information on Ortiz-Albino’s whereabouts to call Dauphin County dispatch at 717-558-6900,...
Structure fire reported on North Progress Avenue in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A structure fire was reported on North Progress Avenue in Harrisburg. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WGAL News 8. This story was curated by Hearst's WGAL Alert Desk. Do you have photos or video...
Dauphin County teen reported missing found safe
Update: Zahkee was found safe as of 6 p.m. Saturday. Susquehanna Township Police said they’re looking for a boy who hasn’t been seen since after school on May 2. Zahkee Talib-Davis is described as Black, 5′6″ and 162 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black jeans and navy blue Jordan Dunks sneakers.
Police in York County seek 3 men involved in strong-arm robbery
HANOVER, Pa. — Police in York County said they're looking for three men involved in a strong-arm robbery. It happened between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Saturday in the 100 block of Carlisle Street in Hanover. A man reportedly offered the victim a ride. When the person got into...
Active police incident in York City
YORK, Pa. — There is an active police incident on the 400 block of Linden Avenue in York that came in around 8 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Stay with WGAL for updates as we learn more. This story was curated by Hearst's WGAL Alert...
Thieves caught stealing copper from PA National Fire Museum
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Scrap metal thieves in Harrisburg were recently caught on camera. Last week, the Pennsylvania National Fire Museum was targeted for the second time in two weeks. The president of the board, David Holsopple, said copper downspouts were taken off the building just before 5 a.m....
Autopsy Planned For Child Who Died After Being Found Unresponsive
Autopsy Planned For Child Who Died After Being Found Unresponsive. (Harrisburg, PA) -- Harrisburg police are continuing to investigate the death of a baby who was found unresponsive Thursday night at the Hall Manor public housing community. The child had been taken from the scene to a local hospital and authorities later reported the victim had died. An autopsy is planned for tomorrow.
PA wildlife rescue seeks help identifying who ran over a group of Canada geese in York County
YORK, Pa. — A Central Pennsylvania wildlife rescue organization is looking for help in determining who ran over a family of Canada geese with their vehicle Friday night in the city of York. Seven geese were killed and two others were injured in the incident, which occurred Friday evening...
Harrisburg gas leak caused by weekend shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Crews were dispatched to the scene of a gas leak in Harrisburg on Sunday night in the area of 3rd and Muench Street. According to a Facebook post from the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station #2, the call came in shortly after 6:30 p.m. The...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.