CRIME & SAFETY
Crash with injuries reported on East Main Street in New Freedom
NEW FREEDOM, Pa. — A crash was reported on East Main Street in New Freedom. It was reported at the intersection of East Main Street and North Constitution Avenue. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WGAL at this...
York County teen accused of killing 12-year-old boy heads to court to see if he will be charged as adult
RED LION, Pa. — A York County teenager accused of killing a 12-year-old boy will be in court today to find out if he will still be charged as an adult. Nolan Grove is currently facing third-degree murder charges as an adult for the shooting death of Kain Heiland. Grove was only 13 when the shooting happened in April of 2023 in Red Lion.
PSP: Officer fires gun during search for stolen vehicle suspects in York County; 2 charged
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)–A police officer fired their gun when they came across a suspect during an hours-long search in York County for people who ran from a stolen vehicle, according to new details released by State Police. State Police in York said in a news release that two men face charges from the Thursday […]
Two Maryland Men Charged in Pennsylvania Vehicle Thefts, One Suspect Evades Arrest in Stolen Car
Chaos unfolded in New Freedom, PA, early Thursday when law enforcement officers chased down two Maryland men accused of multiple vehicle thefts. The pursuit, escalated when a Southern Regional Police officer discharged his firearm during a search that also featured a dog and drone assistance. According to the York Daily Record, no injuries were reported from the incident.
York County police looking for missing 16-year-old girl
Police in Hanover, York County are looking for a 16-year-old girl they said ran away earlier this week. Hailey Chavez was last seen on the 300 block of Fox Knoll Court on Wednesday, May 1, according to a police report. She was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue sweatpants and white Nike shoes.
Police search underway in northern York County involving Dauphin County homicide: official
A search is underway in an area in Conewago Township in York County in connection with a Dauphin County homicide investigation, said Ted Czech, public information officer with the York County Office of Emergency Management/York County 911. The search is in the area of Canal Road and the Susquehanna Trail,...
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.
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 […]
How long an investigation into the cause of the Stewartstown factory fire could take
The cause of a fire that destroyed an old furniture factory in Stewartstown over the weekend has not been determined, and the investigation into it could take weeks, months or even longer, according to Eureka Volunteer Fire Chief Todd Gibney. "Fires with this level of destruction take time. Investigators must first identify ALL of the POSSIBLE causes, then thoroughly and methodically eliminate each one until they are down to a single cause," Gibney said in a Facebook...
Christopher Day Of Texas Killed In PA Motorcycle Crash
A husband, father, veteran, and teacher has been identified as the motorcyclist who fatally slid under a tractor-trailer in York City on Tuesday, according to his family and a release by the coroner's office on Friday, May 3. Christopher "Chris" Day, 67 of Nocona, Texas, died at the scene of...
Reported vehicle crash on Fuhrman Mill Road in West Manheim Township
PARKVILLE, Pa. — Crews responded to reports of a vehicle crash at the intersection of Fuhrman Mill Road and Smeach Drive in West Manheim Township around 9 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. There have been no reports of road closures or injuries at this time.
Motorcycle crash blocks intersection reported in Wrightsville Borough
WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — A crash involving a motorcycle was reported in York County Friday afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to Cool Creek Road and Hellam Street in Wrightsville Borough shortly after noon. According to York County dispatchers, police have the intersection blocked off...
Residential structure fire on Chimney Rock Road in Hellam Township
HALLAM, Pa. — A residential structure fire occurred on the 800 block of Chimney Rock Road in Hellam Township around 8:30 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Officials say there were no injuries reported at this time. As of 9:27 p.m., the road is closed. Crews...
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