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Blaze breaks out at Harrisburg homeless encampment by PennDOT
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — An early morning fire, spotted miles away from local highways, now affecting the homeless community in Harrisburg. According to the Harrisburg Fire Chief, crews were called to the encampment fire at around 1:06 a.m. Friday morning. Officials state trash and debris had caught fire...
Man shot to death in Harrisburg corner store, officials say
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Police responded to a shooting that happened inside a corner store in Harrisburg Friday afternoon, where one person died. Officials say it was a man who was shot and killed. Those officials confirm it happened on the 2200 block of North Sixth Street around 2:30...
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 leaving a Dauphin County wine and liquor store on Union Deposit Road. She has not been in contact with family or friends since that time, police said.
Harrisburg police investigating after 'unresponsive infant' hospitalized
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Police responded to a Harrisburg residence Thursday night for reports of an "unresponsive infant." Harrisburg police say officers were dispatched to the Hall Manor community around 7 p.m. On scene, officers performed life-saving measures on the infant until EMS arrived and took the child...
Police: One person shot and killed in Dauphin County
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police say one person was killed in a shooting in Dauphin County. According to Dauphin County dispatch, it happened on the 2200 block of North Sixth Street in Harrisburg just before 2:30 p.m. Harrisburg police say one person was shot and killed. The victim was an...
Funeral held for Harrisburg woman found dead in river: ‘All she wanted was to be loved’
Rebecca Shanice Beamer-Hicks’ laugh could echo through an entire house. She was a social butterfly, yet always humble, with a fierce fashion sense and a devotion to Nike “down to the socks!”. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Wires down in the street reported in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Wires were reported down in Dauphin County this morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. They were reported on Elm Street between North 17th and North 18th streets in Harrisburg around 7:45 a.m. Crews have been notified. For live traffic updates, click here. Do...
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...
Harrisburg group to provide litter pick-up, free meals to unhoused individuals
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Dozens of unhoused people can receive a free meal on Saturday, May 4 thanks to a volunteer group. The menu is set to include hotdogs, sausages, hamburgers, fries, water and juices and will be held near the PennDOT headquarters located along S. Front Street in Harrisburg.
Harrisburg-area men wanted for allegedly spending counterfeit cash, fleeing police
LOWER ALLEN TWP., Pa. (WHTM) – Two men are wanted for allegedly fleeing police after spending counterfeit cash at a Midstate mall. Quadir Shawn Rameau, 22, and Malik Sashawn Dario, 27, are wanted by Lower Allen Township Police after officers were called to the Capital City Mall on Thursday for a man attempting to spend counterfeit $20s at a clothing store.
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 arrest suspect in November 2023 shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg Police have arrested a suspect in a November 2023 shooting that left one person injured in the city. Dayshawn Lamont "Boosie" Lee, 32, of Harrisburg, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, carrying a firearm without a license and illegal possession of a firearm in connection to a shooting that seriously injured another man on Nov. 5, 2023, according to a criminal complaint affidavit filed by police 10 days after the alleged incident.
Central Dauphin High School prom: See 53 photos from Friday’s event: Part 1
Students arrive at the Radisson Penn Harris for the 2024 Central Dauphin High School Prom. SUBSCRIBER BENEFIT: This prom season, PennLive is offering subscribers free downloads of print-quality images. Simply log in to PennLive, look through the photo gallery to see if we photographed your favorite prom-goer, and choose “Get Photo” to download the images of your choice. You can also get 50% off the purchase of prom-related keepsakes. If you are not a subscriber, you can subscribe here.
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