CRIME & SAFETY
Police provide update on Justin Johnson death investigation: live video
Dauphin County investigators providing an update on the investigation into the death of 16-year-old Justin Johnson at a Friday press conference. The press conference started at 11 a.m. at the Lower Paxton Township municipal building, at 425 Prince St. PennLive will be streaming the press conference live. Video of the event is in this post and on PennLive’s Facebook page.
Harrisburg police investigating infant's death
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg police are investigating the death of an infant. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The child was found unresponsive on Thursday around 7 p.m. in the Hall Manor area. The child was taken to the hospital, but later died. Forensic investigators and detectives...
Cumberland County man convicted of January 6 felonies identified by dating website
(WHTM) – A Cumberland County man was convicted of multiple felonies related to his actions on January 6 at the U.S. Capitol. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Columbia, Joseph Pastucci of New Cumberland was convicted of three felony offenses, including obstruction of an official proceeding, civil disorder, and assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with tractor-trailer ID’d
A 67-year-old motorcyclist was killed earlier this week when he slid under a tractor-trailer at a York County intersection, the coroner’s office said. Christopher Day, of Nocona, Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Tuesday crash, which was reported around 3:30 p.m. at West Philadelphia Street and Belvidere Avenue in the city of York, according to Coroner Pamela Gay.
Woman missing from western Pa. was killed in Dauphin County: police
A missing 54-year-old woman who was last seen in Dauphin County is believed to have died in a homicide, police announced Friday. Susquehanna Township Police said they are investigating the disappearance of Tracy Scanlon, of Allegheny County, who was last seen in late February 2024 leaving a Dauphin County wine and liquor store. She has not been in contact with family or friends since that time, police said.
Fatal Officer Involved Shooting At Rest Haven Nursing Home
The fatal shooting happened at Rest Haven Nursing Home at 1050 South George Street in Spring Garden Township at 12:48 p.m. on May 2, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. PSP Troop J York was called to the scene of the shooting at approximately 1:12 p.m., as...
Classmates’ texts likely to be key evidence in investigation of teen’s death after chase
All eyes are on the legal system after the death of a Black 16-year-old after doorbell cameras recorded his classmates chasing him around his Lower Paxton Township home Friday night. “He just went to [expletive] Africa,” one of the teens yelled when Justin Johnson, who would have turned 17 on...
Police: Cumberland County woman dragged body of overdose victim out of her apartment
ENOLA, Pa. — Police have charged a Cumberland County woman with abuse of a corpse and other offenses after she allegedly dragged the body of a man who died of a drug overdose in her apartment into the hallway and left it there. Jaqueline Tirado, 57, of Enola, was...
Victim IDs suspect in 2023 Harrisburg shooting from photos: police
A Harrisburg man was arrested this week for shooting another man multiple times in the city last fall, police said in court documents. Dayshawn L. Lee, 31, was charged on Nov. 16, 2023, with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and two firearms offenses after a shooting on the 1500 block of Vernon Street. He was arrested Tuesday.
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.
Investigators believe tired box truck drivers likely caused two York County wrecks that killed five
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — More than two weeks after two accidents within less than 24 hours — one along I-83 and one on U.S. 30 — left five people dead, investigators haven’t released their findings. But abc27 News has learned in both cases, they are focusing on the actions of box trucks involved in […]
Court documents reveal new details about arrests of two farmers in Lancaster and York Counties
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — It's been three weeks since two central Pennsylvania men were arrested and taken to prison. Ethan Wentworth of Airville, York County and Rusty Herr of Christiana, Lancaster County have sat in their respective county prisons since April 10 and 11. Herr and Wentworth run NoBull Solutions,...
Report of a vehicle crash on East Market Street in Springettsbury Township
YORK, Pa. — A vehicle crash was reported at East Market Street in Springettsbury Township around 7 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. There have not been any reports of injuries or road closures. For live traffic updates, click here. Crews are on the scene. This...
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