CRIME & SAFETY
Stabbing incident reported in York City
YORK, Pa. — A stabbing incident was reported on the 1000 block of Wayne Avenue in York City at 5:46 p.m. York City police are en route to the scene. News 8 crew are on the way to the scene. We will bring you more information as it becomes available.
Driver from deadly York County crash charged
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The driver from a deadly York County crash in August has been charged after State Police say they were speeding, causing them to lose control before the head-on collision. Charges were filed by State Police in York on Wednesday against Timothy McNamer, 20, of Delta, for the early morning crash on […]
‘My heart still breaks:’ York City Police Commissioner speaks after former officer charged
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– An update on a York City Police officer accused of raping and seriously injuring a toddler. Steven Cugini, 28, of York, resigned from the York City Police force the day after the city began his termination process late last week, York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow said. Muldrow posted an update […]
Gun crime in York: He used to be the problem. Now he's part of the solution with GVI
When Tiff Lowe was looking for a new staffer for the Group Violence Intervention program in York, she received 57 resumes. The resumes were impressive, representing people who had college degrees and experience in the social services. Those skills are good, she said, but for the position, the resumes lacked something. “Where’s your...
Duo charged for York County car dealership, home burglaries
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Two men are facing charges after police say they burglarized a York County car dealership along with multiple homes in the community. Justin Ritz, 20 and Joseph Steffes Jr., 20, both of Wrightsville, are accused of stealing various items from Bowles Auto Sales, found along Craley Rd., that police estimated the […]
Multi-vehicle accident involving tractor-trailer injures two in York: police
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Multiple fire and emergency crews responded to the York Rd. and Iron Ridge Rd. area on reports of a multi-vehicle crash that left two people injured. Pennsylvania State Police says that police were dispatched to the scene of the accident at 6:22 p.m. Police...
Man Crushed To Death By Skid Loader On York County Farm: Coroner
An accident on a family farm killed a 92-year-old man, the York County Coroner's office announced late on Sunday.David Evans had been using "the skid loader on the family farm when a family member found that the skid loader had flipped backward at an unknown time, entrapping [him]," the corone…
Report: Pitcher for York Revolution killed in crash
YORK, Pa. — A pitcher for the York Revolution was killed in a car crash, according to NBC News. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8. "The Revolution are saddened to learn that Revolution pitcher Ronny Garcia tragically passed away last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and teammates," The York Revolution posted on X Saturday afternoon.
Pole down on fire shuts down road reported in West Manchester Township
SHILOH, Pa. — A pole on fire shut down a road in York County this afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to Poplars Road between Farmstead Way and Broad Street in West Manchester Township just before 1:30 p.m. According to York County dispatchers, the...
Midstate man thanks Pennsylvania trauma team that saved his life in job site accident
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — When a normal day quickly turned into a life-or-death situation for a York man working in Centre County, minutes mattered. Thankfully, a dedicated team answered the call and he’s now thanking the heroes who saved his life. Timothy Richmond was working at a job site in Snow Shoe on March […]
Dirt Bike Crash Kills Cristian Brito-Bruno, 29 Of Highspire
Cristian Brito-Bruno of Highspire was ejected from his dirt bike after striking a car at the intersection on Essex Street between Main and Monroe streets, the Dauphin County Coroner’s Office explained. Brito-Bruno had been going east on Poplar Alley when he collided with the car heading north on Essex...
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