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PA Man Attempted To Steal Running Car: Police PA Man Attempted To Steal Running Car: Police
PA Man Attempted To Steal Running Car: Police A running car is a perfect target for thefts, as police often warn, and this time the criminal was caught in the act.  Columbia Borough police were dispatched to a report of an attempted vehicle theft in the 400 block of Cherry Street at approximately 11:30 a.m. on May 6, according to a release by the department.  An unknown gloved-man jumped into an unlocked running car, placed his phone in the console, and closed the door behind him, the release details.  When the owner of the vehicle attempted to open the door of the vehicle to make him get out, he held the door shu…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster, PA
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Ex-Con Caught On Camera Shooting Man Dead At PA Nightclub Arrested: Police Ex-Con Caught On Camera Shooting Man Dead At PA Nightclub Arrested: Police
Ex-Con Caught On Camera Shooting Man Dead At PA Nightclub Arrested: Police A previously convicted felony who killed a 25-year-old outside a central Pennsylvania nightclub has been arrested, according to an updated release by police. Tyler Jamel Wilson, 28, of Columbia, was wanted for the shooting death of Jatavis D. Scott at Club23 in Manheim  Saturday, Mar. 19 around 1:23 a.m., area police say. Officers were first called to the club for a reported fight but arrived to find “spent shell casings” and fresh blood spatter on the parking lot, according to the release. Police soon learned that one person had been taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds and later…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster, PA
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PA Woman Drunk Texting Ex Charged With Stalking: Police PA Woman Drunk Texting Ex Charged With Stalking: Police
PA Woman Drunk Texting Ex Charged With Stalking: Police A Pennsylvania woman drunk texting her ex-boyfriend has been arrested, according to the police. Susquehanna Regional police were called to a domestic dispute in the first block of Pajill Dr in Marietta Borough on Thursday, Mar. 3 around 3 p.m., according to a release by the department. Tracy Elizabeth Ford, 37, of Columbia, "had been drinking and left the victim's residence and had been contacting him continuously," Susquehanna Regional regional police say. When the police located Ford she was "under the influence of alcohol," the release states. She was arrested for stalking, harassment,…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster, PA
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Feeling Buzzed? Walmart Pharmacist Named ‘Buzzendore’ Caught On Camera Stealing Drugs: Police Feeling Buzzed? Walmart Pharmacist Named ‘Buzzendore’ Caught On Camera Stealing Drugs: Police
Feeling Buzzed? Walmart Pharmacist Named ‘Buzzendore’ Caught On Camera Stealing Drugs: Police A pharmacist was caught on security cameras stealing prescription medication over four days at a Walmart pharmacy, police say.  Kim D. Buzzendore, 45, of Columbia, was spotted on security footage taking the drugs from the pharmacy while she was working at the Walmart located at 2030 Fruitville Pike in Lancaster Feb. 10 through 14, Manheim Township police say. She took $1148 worth of prescription medication from the store based on the security footage, the release shows. Court records have not been made available as of Friday, Feb. 25. Buzzendore is a certified pharmacist technician…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster, PA
Sports
Father-Son Duo From PA Surprised To See Their Drone Footage In Super Bowl Commercial Father-Son Duo From PA Surprised To See Their Drone Footage In Super Bowl Commercial
Father-Son Duo From PA Surprised To See Their Drone Footage In Super Bowl Commercial The commercials are a Super Bowl favorite that unites fans rooting for different teams, and this year Pennsylvania viewers caught a glimpse of their home state in one such ad. The new Mercedes-EQS commercial included a clip of the Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Susquehanna River between Wrightsville and Columbia, Pennsylvania, according to the 717 Drone Guys' Facebook page. The 717 Drone Guys — Nathan, 16, and Eric Wenger — are a father-son duo in Lancaster County that has been making drone footage of the Keystone state and has it available for professionals to purchase for several ye…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster, PA
Police & Fire
Video Of Men Who Shot Boy Released By Police In Central PA Video Of Men Who Shot Boy Released By Police In Central PA
Video Of Men Who Shot Boy Released By Police In Central PA A video has been released of suspects that police believe were involved in the shooting of a child. The boy was shot in the leg in the 400 block of Union Street around 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 11, according to Columbia Borough police. He was transported to an area hospital by ambulance and his injury is not life-threatening, police report. The police have released the video below of the suspects in this shooting. The 400 block of Union Street in Columbia.CRIMEWATCH Anyone with information related to the incident should contact Columbia Borough Police at 717-684-7735, text LANCS to 847411.

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster, PA
Police & Fire
Public Masturbator Sought In Central PA Public Masturbator Sought In Central PA
Public Masturbator Sought In Central PA Police in Central Pennsylvania are seeking a man who touched himself in front of a customer at a local dollar store. Photos show the unidentified man with his genitals exposed at the Dollar General at 960 Lancaster Ave., in Columbia on Feb. 7. He exposed himself and began to inappropriately touch himself in front of a customer, then left the store, police said. If anyone has any more information they are asked to submit a tip or call the Columbia Borough Police at 717-684-7735.

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by Cecilia Levine
Lancaster, PA
Police & Fire
Serial Central PA Rapist Headed Back To Prison Serial Central PA Rapist Headed Back To Prison
Serial Central PA Rapist Headed Back To Prison A convicted serial rapist from central Pennsylvania is headed back to prison for seven to 15 years, authorities said. Denzel S. Nichols, 26, of Columbia, was found guilty in June 2021 by a Lancaster County jury of raping a 14-year-old victim in March 2018 at a home on the 400 block of Estelle Drive in Lancaster, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. The incident was reported in March 2020 and charges were filed in October 2020, authorities said. Nichols, then 22, had met up with the victim and two other minors at Mountville Park, where they smoked marijuan…

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by Nicole Acosta
Lancaster, PA
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Lancaster County Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges, PA State Police Say Lancaster County Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges, PA State Police Say
Lancaster County Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges, PA State Police Say A Lancaster County man has been charged in connection with a child pornography investigation, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. David Henry Bowersox Jr., 60, of Columbia, was charged on Friday, according to the release and court documents. State Police conducted a warranted search of his home in the 800 block of Chestnut Street on Oct. 19 at 7 a.m., police say. Findings by the PSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Central Computer Crime Task Force led to Bowersox's arrest, according to the release. Bowersox was charged with the following, according to his court d…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster, PA
Obituaries
21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Route 72 Crash, Report Says 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Route 72 Crash, Report Says
21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Route 72 Crash, Report Says A 21-year-old man killed in a three vehicle crash along Route 72 on Monday has been identified as a Columbia man, authorities said.Konnor Lowman was on a motorcycle when he collided with another vehicles on Route 72 at Quarry Road Monday afternoon in East Hempfield, the Lancaster County Coroner's Officer told WGAL News 8. The vehicles struck a Warwick Township public works vehicle stopped at a stop sign on impact, police said. Route 72 was closed for three and a half hours as police investigated, as Daily Voice previously reported. Lowman enjoyed snowboarding and was an avid moto…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster, PA
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Community Raises $6K+ For Family Of Rapper Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Pennsylvania Community Raises $6K+ For Family Of Rapper Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Pennsylvania
Community Raises $6K+ For Family Of Rapper Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Pennsylvania A community has rallied to help support the family of a rapper and hip-hop artist who was killed in a crash in Lancaster County on Sunday. Anthony "Skitz Tha Rippa" Walters, 34, of Columbia, tragically died while attempting to pass a vehicle, accidentally hitting it, according to investigators. The crash occurred at the intersection of Pheasant Drive and Malleable Road in West Hempfield Township around 7:30 p.m. Within hours of his identity being released from the coroner’s office, his community shared about its loss on social media, as Daily Voice reported at the time. Damn my guy …

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster, PA
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Rapper Killed In Pennsylvania Motorcycle Crash Rapper Killed In Pennsylvania Motorcycle Crash
Rapper Killed In Pennsylvania Motorcycle Crash A rapper and hip-hop artist was killed in a crash in Lancaster County on Sunday. Anthony "Skitz Tha Rippa" Walters, 34, of Columbia, has been identified as the victim according to the coroner's office. Walters was attempting to pass another vehicle when he accidentally hit it, according to investigators. The crash occurred at the intersection of Pheasant Drive and Malleable Road in West Hempfield Township around 7:30 p.m. The other driver survived, but Walters died at the scene. His community is mourning his loss by sharing about him on social media: Can’t believe I’m saying this r…

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by Jillian Pikora