Maryland CNA Mom Of 3, Man Died Of Gunshots Before Stewartstown Arson Fire: Coroner
The two people rescued from a burning Stewartstown Borough home Sunday morning died from gunshot wounds to the head before the blaze even started, new investigation details confirm.
Jennifer Troch, 41, and Michael Shores Jr., 54, both of the first block of North Main Street, were pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital on Sunday, Aug. 3—Shores Jr. at 7:12 a.m., Troch at 7:30 a.m., Coroner Pam Gay said in separate releases. Both were found unconscious during a firefighter-led rescue from the second floor and rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest.
Troch, a Maryland native and mother of t…
Susquehanna Twp Athletic Director Accused Of Stealing $15K+ In Sports Ticket Sales: Police
A Pennsylvania athletic director is accused of stealing every dollar of cash collected at school sports games—totaling over $15,000—Susquehanna Township police announced on Wednesday, June 4.
Andrew Robert Kuhn, 34, of Red Lion, allegedly admitted to pocketing $15,842 instead of depositing it into the Susquehanna Township School District’s bank account, according to the criminal complaint and court docket.
Kuhn served as the district’s athletic director from September 23, 2023, until his resignation was approved on October 18, 2024, according to school board minutes. His job included collec…
Final Farewell: Funeral, Memorial Fund Set For Slain West York Officer Andrew Duarte
West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte will be laid to rest this week after he was killed in the line of duty during a mass shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County on Saturday, Feb, 22. His family, fellow officers, and an outpouring of community support are ensuring his legacy of service and sacrifice is never forgotten.
Funeral Service Details
Duarte’s funeral will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion, PA.
Due to high attendance expectations, seating arrangements are as follows:
Seating inside the c…
Structure Fire Shuts Down Road In Red Lion: Police
A structure fire has closed Burkholder Road in Red Lion for an extended period, police announced on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Emergency crews, including police, fire, and EMS, responded to a structure fire in the 900 block of Burkholder Road in Red Lion early Thursday morning.
Burkholder Road has been shut down as crews work to control the blaze, according to the York County Regional Police Department. Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area.
The fire was first reported at 8:19 a.m., police said. No further details, including potential injuries or the extent of the damage, have been re…
$23K+ Raised For York County Family After Cats Spark Devastating House Fire
Over $23,000 has poured in for a York County family left homeless after a fire—started by a heater for stray cats—destroyed their home and claimed some of their beloved pets.
Kelly Snyder, her husband Mike, and their daughter Julia were left with nothing after a blaze ripped through their home on Larkin Drive in Red Lion, Tuesday, Dec. 3. While seven cats were rescued by firefighters, two were tragically lost, and others are still unaccounted for.
The family’s cousin, John McCarty, launched a GoFundMe campaign, which has already raised over $23,000 in donations from friends, family, neigh…
Attempted Murder: Stabbing To Face, Neck, PA State Police Say
A man has been charged with attempted murder after police found a man stabbed in the neck and face in Red Lion, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Joel McWilliams, 36, of Red Lion, has been charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Possession of an Offensive Weapon, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Simple Assault, and Harassment, PSP York announced.
The charges come on the heels of a stabbing in the 300 block of 1st Avenue in Red Lion Borough at 10:22 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23.
Troopers arrived to…
Red Lion Employee Spends $8K+ On Manheim Disability Service Provider's Credit Card: Nlcrpd
An employee at a disability service company is accused of making unauthorized purchases on her work's credit card totaling over $8,000, police announced on Thursday, July 11.
Kiara Kim Vandersluys, 30 of Red Lion, was an employee of Faithful Homes when she "used a company credit card for unauthorized purchases which totaled $8,028.48. The purchases included multiple food items, health care, and jewelry items," the police said.
The police were first alerted to these purchases by management at Faithful Homes located at 1467 Lancaster Road in Manheim on June 20, according to t…
Man Walking Dog Dies 9 Days After Being Struck, York Co. Coroner Says
An 88-year-old man has died just over a week after he was hit by a pick-truck, the York County Coroner's office announced on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
John Smeltzer of the 100 block of Claire Avenue, Hellam Borough was crossing West Market Street with his dog when he was struck by a 2017 Chevy Silverado turning onto the road from South Lee Street around 5:30pm on May 3, 2023, authorities explained.
Smeltzer was taken to WellSpan York Hospital where he died from blunt force trauma to his head at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, as certified by Deputy Coroner Michelle Rau.
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