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Lancaster man charged for breaking into home, grabbing resident and refusing to leave
LANCASTER Co. — A Lancaster man is being charged for breaking into a home and causing a disturbance while intoxicated. 38-year-old Courtney Wantron Miles Jr. was charged in response to a disturbance at a home on the 1100 block of Columbia Ave. in Lancaster. On Mar. 15, Manheim Twp....
Central Pennsylvania remembers 45th anniversary of the Three Mile Island accident
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — On March 28, 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear power facility went through a partial meltdown, making it the worst nuclear accident in the US. Forty-five years later, people still remember that day like it was yesterday. “Nobody had any idea because it’s something you can’t...
Vehicle crashes into post office building in Lancaster County
DENVER — Crews responded to a vehicle that crashed into a post office building in Denver Borough this afternoon. The vehicle struck the building in the 100 block of Snyder Street at 12:20 p.m. According to Lancaster County dispatchers, no one was injured. Click the video player above to...
Man charged in connection with police incident in Lebanon
LEBANON, Pa. — Charges have been filed in connection with a police incident in Lebanon earlier this week. Thomas Cahill Jr., 58, is charged with terroristic threats. According to police, Cahill threatened a maintenance supervisor in a building on Chestnut Street on Tuesday and refused to leave. Officers said...
10 most expensive homes sold in Berks County, Mar. 18-24
A house in Birdsboro that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Berks County in the past week. In total, 66 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $254,025. The average price per square foot was $152.
Bomb threats over library’s drag queen storytime could draw serious charges
Whoever is behind an emailed bomb threat that prompted police to evacuate large parts of Lancaster on Saturday faces an array of possible criminal charges. Work to identify the responsible person or persons continues, according to Lancaster police Chief Richard Mendez. “We are actively investigating,” Mendez said Tuesday, adding that...
Criminal charges filed against subject of March 26 police standoff (Updated)
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Lancaster business owners concerned about bomb threat's impact on future tourism
LANCASTER, Pa. — The bomb threat that closed parts of downtown Lancaster on Saturday impacted many businesses during a busy weekend with a popular convention in town. The Holiday Inn had to evacuate hundreds of people and lost money when diners at the Imperial Restaurant were forced to leave during brunch.
Lancaster man arrested for reportedly starting house fire
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster County man is facing criminal mischief and reckless endangerment charges after allegedly starting a house fire. According to the Susquehanna Regional Police Department, on Feb, 4 at 3:30 p.m., officers responded to an East Donegal Township residence for a reported structure fire. The...
Community remembers fallen Lebanon officer two years after his death
LEBANON, Pa. — Lebanon City police Lt. William Lebo lost his life in the line of duty on March 31, 2022. The veteran officer was shot and killed while responding to an armed burglary. Two of his fellow officers were also critically wounded that day. Now, his family, community,...
Berks man wanted on accusations he beat, choked female victim
SINKING SPRING, Pa. - Police in Berks Co. say a man is wanted on charges relating to the assault of a female victim. The Berks County Sheriff Office says on Feb. 3 charges were filed against Brad Wright, 36, who is accused of hitting the female victim in the face causing her nose to bleed.
Wyomissing Restaurant Owner Sentenced to 30 Months for Tax Evasion Over $1 Million
A Wyomissing restaurant owner is going to be dining on prison food for the next 30 months after a hefty sentence for cheating Uncle Sam out of more than a million dollars in taxes. Steven Guo, 57, owner of a family-run eatery, was handed a 30-month federal prison sentence by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., according to a U.S. Attorney's Office announcement. On top of his prison term, Guo's gotta cough up $1,172,368 in restitution and an additional $95,000 fine for his tax-dodging antics.
Teen charged with shooting juvenile in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Police in Lancaster County say a teenager was the gunman in a shooting where a young man was injured earlier this month. William Martin, 16, was arrested Tuesday and is being charged as an adult for the shooting at the 200 block of W. Grant Street on March 19, Lancaster City […]
Lancaster County man accused of knocking out postal worker when package he was expecting wasn't delivered
MARIETTA, Pa. — A Lancaster County man has been charged with aggravated assault after police say he knocked a postal worker unconscious for not having the package he was expecting. James Gordon Moore, 47, of Marietta, was arrested at the scene of the alleged incident Monday afternoon, according to...
Animal Rescue League launches new mobile adoption and clinic unit
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County announced the acquisition of a new mobile adoption and clinic unit that will help the shelter to be more accessible to the community. The vehicle, which has space to transport up to 18 pets, an exam table, and a refrigerator to store vaccines and other medications, was purchased in part thanks to a $75,000 lifesaving investment from Petco Love.
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