Emma Hogan

Springettsbury Township police reported that two subjects, one armed with a firearm, approached a man in the parking lot of a Burger King on Concord Road around 3:15 a.m. Friday and forced him out of his vehicle before stealing it. Police found the vehicle and detained two subjects around 1 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Moyer at the Springettsbury Township Police Department.

South Lebanon Township police are investigating attempted and completed vehicle break-ins, thefts from vehicles and a stolen vehicle that was later recovered near Esther, Rockledge, Progress and Meadow drives. Residents are being asked to review security footage from August 15 and 16 and submit any suspicious activity to police. Authorities also advised residents to remove valuables, secure keys, close windows and doors, lock vehicles and report suspicious activity promptly.

A bicyclist was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle near North Cameron Street and Reily Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, around 2:45 p.m. Monday. The driver remained at the scene, and the bicyclist was taken to a local hospital. Harrisburg police are investigating and asked witnesses to call with information.

Nicole Bibbus, 37, of Ephrata, and Cynthia Walsh, 71, of East Cocalico Township, were killed in a crash at the intersection of North Reading Road and Keeler Avenue in East Cocalico Township on Saturday. Bibbus was driving a subcompact car, while Walsh was a backseat passenger in a sedan using a rideshare service. The Lancaster County Coroner ruled both deaths accidental and attributed them to multiple traumatic injuries.

A police standoff at a home on Charles Street in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, began around 2:25 p.m., prompting road closures and a request for the public to avoid the area. Emergency dispatchers said the scene was clear by about 9 p.m.; further details about the incident remained unclear.

A disabled tractor-trailer leaked diesel fuel onto northbound I-83 at mile marker 29.5 in York County, Pennsylvania, around 7 p.m. Tuesday. The spill prompted closure of the highway’s right lane and caused traffic delays for several hours. All lanes were reopened by approximately 11 p.m.

HazMat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue Company, which has served Lancaster County for 44 years, is ending operations after unsuccessful efforts to relaunch its program. The decision follows Lancaster County’s move to contract hazmat services with Lebanon County. Lebanon County commissioners accepted HazMat 2’s equipment, including a drone and the lease balance on two vehicles.

A single-vehicle crash occurred around 6:35 p.m. on Powells Valley Road in Halifax Township, Dauphin County. A helicopter was called to the scene, but the number of injuries was not known. Pennsylvania State Police later closed the road to reconstruct the accident.

Pennsylvania State Police are seeking surveillance footage and information about a break-in at Laucks Sporting Goods in Myerstown, Pennsylvania. The suspect allegedly entered through a broken window around 5:20 a.m. and stole four handgun pistols. Police asked anyone with relevant video or information to contact the Jonestown station.

Derek Wilson Jr. of York City, Pennsylvania, was charged with attempted homicide after police say he fired at a man riding an e-bike on South Queen Street. The gunfire struck a nearby car and windows of a home across the street, but no one was injured. Wilson also faces charges of simple assault and reckless endangerment.

Authorities charged 34-year-old Corey Bennett, an inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, with terroristic threats after he allegedly wrote two letters threatening Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, first lady Lori Shapiro and the governor’s mansion. SCI Camp Hill staff intercepted the letters before they were sent to county clerks, and police said Bennett admitted writing them. He remains in custody at the prison.

A police incident began around 6:20 p.m. in the 500 block of South Queen Street in York, Pennsylvania. Roads in the area were closed, and the scene remained active at 8 p.m. Officials had not disclosed the nature of the incident.

A multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-81 at mile marker 81.5 in Dauphin County blocked the left lane and caused traffic backups for several hours. Pennsylvania State Police reported the lane closure, PennDOT said the exact number of vehicles involved was unclear, and no injuries had been confirmed. The crash was later cleared.

A contractor drilling near 314 Good Drive in East Hempfield Township struck a gas main, causing a leak, traffic disruptions, and the closure of Good Drive at Marietta Avenue. Fifteen people were evacuated, while UGI reported that the leak had been capped and was no longer active. Drivers and residents were advised to avoid the affected area.

Police located a stolen vehicle in Lancaster and pursued suspect Reicel Paneque-Gavilan into his apartment, prompting an evacuation of surrounding units before he was taken into custody without injury. Streets were reopened and residents allowed to return. Paneque-Gavilan had previously been charged in March with firearm and disorderly conduct offenses after firing a shot during a noise dispute, using a handgun later found to be stolen.

Police arrested 21-year-old Jared Gower on July 18 in connection with two stabbings and a sexual assault in Lancaster County, including a July 16 stabbing in West Hempfield Township. He was located within 90 minutes of the second stabbing after attempting to hide, and authorities say more information will be released once charges are filed.

A 12-year-old boy died after an E-bike and a pickup truck collided at North George Street and Emig Road in Manchester Township, York County. Police reported that lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful and the crash remains under investigation. Witnesses are urged to contact the Northern York County Regional Police Department.

Police arrested Dontae Hoover after identifying him through surveillance footage as the person who broke into a sports card display case at the Morning Sun Marketplace in 2024 and stole more than $14,000 worth of cards. The store owner later found the stolen cards being sold on eBay, and the seller reported that Hoover had sold them the items. A subsequent search warrant uncovered additional stolen cards in Hoover’s home. He faces multiple charges including burglary, trespassing, retail theft and receiving stolen property.

Fire crews responded to a house fire in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania, discovering smoke on the second floor. Investigators determined the blaze was caused by a faulty air conditioner. Residents received assistance from the Red Cross, and no injuries were reported.

A deadly crash occurred on US 22/322 eastbound in Perry County, prompting the coroner’s response. The crash happened at the Juniata Parkway East ramp around 3:30 p.m., leading to an extended road closure from Exit 34 to Huggins Road before reopening. Authorities have not confirmed whether additional injuries occurred, and further updates are expected.

A second‑alarm fire broke out at a mobile home on Pines Road in Newberry Township around 3:40 p.m., prompting additional crews to respond for manpower. Two dogs were believed to be inside, though their status remains unknown. No injuries were confirmed, and police asked residents to avoid the area as crews contained the blaze. The scene has since been cleared.

A sedan caught fire in the 300 block of Duke Street in Ephrata around 5:40 p.m., producing heavy smoke. The Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company brought the blaze under control within 17 minutes, and the vehicle was later towed. The cause remains undetermined.

A mobile home fire on Dellinger School Road in Chanceford Township prompted an emergency response, with residents safely evacuated before crews brought the fire under control within about 20 minutes. The roadway has reopened and no injuries were reported.

Police arrested 30‑year‑old Skyler Barr on July 7 in connection with a July 4 shooting in Columbia, Pennsylvania. He faces charges including attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and firing into an occupied structure. Authorities released no further details but said the incident was isolated and posed no ongoing threat to the public.

A long-condemned vacant school building on Derry Street in Harrisburg partially collapsed in the late afternoon, prompting a response from fire crews. No injuries were reported. The city’s codes department is assessing the site, and the adjacent garage will also be condemned due to stability concerns. The property owner will need to hire a contractor to demolish the structure.

Two men, Ricky Green and Jason Jackson, were arrested following a yearlong investigation into the 2025 burglary at the Fresh Market in Hershey Towne Square. Police say the suspects broke in through a rear window and used tools to access ATMs on two floors, forcing the store to temporarily close. Green faces charges including burglary, trespassing, theft, and criminal mischief, while Jackson is charged with burglary and trespassing.

A storm caused significant roof and water damage at the Weis Markets on South Broad Street in Lititz, prompting evacuation of employees and customers and closure of the store until further notice. A temporary pharmacy is planned within three weeks, with prescriptions currently redirected to the Fruitville Pike location. All 115 employees are being reassigned to nearby stores while repairs continue, with no injuries reported.

Two people were killed when trees fell on a tent at Mountain Creek Campground in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County. The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. on July 4, and the area has been blocked off while authorities assess the situation. No information is yet available on additional injuries.

Video footage shows firefighters extinguishing a field fire near Becker and Log Cabin Roads in Warwick Township, Pennsylvania. The blaze began around 6 p.m., and no injuries were reported. Dispatchers provided initial details as crews responded to the scene.

A garage fire on Duff Hollow Road in Chanceford Township left one firefighter injured. Crews arrived to find the structure fully engulfed, and the injured firefighter was treated on scene by EMS without needing hospital transport. Electrical lines were reported down in the area, though the cause was unclear. The fire was declared under control about 40 minutes after it began.