Regina Ahn

A two‑vehicle crash on Route 283 eastbound in East Hempfield Township caused significant traffic delays early in the morning. Emergency crews, including EMS, responded to the scene between the Spooky Nook Road and Landisville exits, though the extent of injuries remains unknown. The blockage created a heavy backlog, and authorities urged drivers to use caution. Local police are investigating the incident.

A Marysville man identified as Zachary Conroy was arrested and charged with attempted homicide, attempted rape, aggravated assault, and related offenses after police said he physically and sexually assaulted a woman who was later found unconscious. Two Waste Management employees intervened before Conroy barricaded himself in a nearby home, prompting a lengthy standoff involving the Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team. Conroy was taken into custody after allegedly assaulting a police K-9. Authorities also noted he had previously been shot by police in 2024 during an unrelated assault incident.