CBS 21 News coverage by date

February, 2012

02/08

Grandmother stabbed 93 times, shot with crossbow, grandson arrested
Gloria Helfrich was stabbed almost 100 times and shot in the head with a crossbow. Now, her grandson is in custody, charged with her murder.

Teens using short hand on Facebook to bully others, talk dirty
There's no mistaking, Facebook has a language all of its own, especially among young people.

Drunk man grabs ex-girlfriend’s hair, throws her out of car
When the victim stopped the car, Hadik struck her in the face, grabbed her hair and pushed her out of the vehicle.

Manor Township incident report 02.08.12
Manor Township releases its incident report, including more older people being scammed.

Man exposes himself to kids in Walmart toy aisle, asks kids to touch
Authorities arrested a man Tuesday who they believe exposed himself to a pair of children shopping in a Walmart toy aisle.

Mennonite's state soccer champs honored by Lancaster County
Lancaster Mennonite's boys soccer team is honored by the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners for winning the PIAA-AA championship.

A little love luxury? Louis Vuitton condoms selling for big price
To put the price in perspective, $68 could buy you about six 12-packs of regular condoms.

Vote for Phillies Wall of Fame nominees
Twelve alumni are on the Phillies Wall of Fame ballot for 2012, including Curt Schilling, Rick Wise and Greg Gross, who graduated from Red Land High School.

Stampede releases 2012 season schedule
The Harrisburg Stampede will open the 2012 inaugural season of American Indoor Football (AIF) on Saturday, April 7 at the PA Farm Show.

Student has knife out on the school bus
A Mechanicsburg Middle School student is in trouble after taking a knife to school on Monday.

More employers encouraging employees to sleep on the job
Doctors say the ideal nap should be between 15 and 30 minutes, anything longer can lead to grogginess.

Gov. Corbett thanks House and Senate for passing Marcellus Shale package
Governor Tom Corbett Wednesday thanked the members of the House and Senate for passing House Bill 1950, which is a comprehensive Marcellus Shale package.

Laptop in the middle of the road contains child porn
Police took the computer into custody and while attempting to locate its owner, found child pornography.

Facebook posts help nab robbery suspect
Federal investigators arrested a man for allegedly robbing a United States Postal Service driver of $5600.

An offer to help those in need and save a little money yourself too
If you drop off a non-perishable food item at Cloisters Wash and Lube, you'll get a coupon for 50 percent off a car wash.

UPDATE(2): EXCLUSIVE VIDEO of shooting suspect being taken to prison by police
Shortly after 3 p.m., police cars rushed towards a building on Sixth Street in pursuit of a car.

UPDATE(2): Jerry Sandusky faces Friday court appearance
State prosecutors are seeking changes to Jerry Sandusky's bail after getting complaints he's been watching children play near his house.

JUST IN: CBS 21 talks to woman who was shot at with her babies in back seat
Takia McKinney tells us that she and her brother were grocery shopping with her two babies in the back seat of the truck, when suddenly the gunman opened fire.

Government to consider closing, consolidating bases, worrying Carlisle residents
The Pentagon has confirmed its intentions to ask Congress to create a Base Realignment and Closure Commission.

Rep. DeWeese putting his pension at risk by attempting to run again
We've learned he may be putting a huge state pension at risk if he tries to hold on to his seat past his sentencing date.

Bill to impose fees on natural-gas drilling headed to Gov. Corbett
A major bill to impose a fee on natural-gas drilling in Pennsylvania and toughen regulations over the booming industry is on its way to Gov. Tom Corbett's desk.

Cardinals hire Frank Reich, shift McNulty to QB coach
Frank Reich, who graduated from Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon County, spent the last six seasons on the staff of the Indianapolis Colts, the last one as wide receivers coach.

Woman involved in two violent robberies, burglary in an hour
A 19-year-old Lancaster City woman is locked up on multiple charges, including violent robberies.

Man smuggles drugs into prison, shares with his cellmate
A Lancaster County prison inmate is charged with smuggling drugs into jail and abusing the drugs with his cellmate.

Bill to close loophole allowing school districts to quietly get rid of sexual abusers
School districts are coming under fire for using a policy they call "passing the trash," where teachers accused of sexual misconduct with students are allowed to move to other districts.

Pittsburgh basketball game marred by horrible racist banana suited monkey chants
Vile racism raised its ugly head during a boys basketball game near Pittsburgh on Friday

Sandusky argues for local jurors, suggests delay
Jerry Sandusky wants jurors in his child sex-abuse trial to be chosen from the community where he lives and is suggesting a trial delay may be the best way to address the intense publicity generated by the case.

DeWeese says he'll resign when sentenced
Convicted state Rep. Bill DeWeese says he'll step down when he is sentenced for corruption but he's hoping to delay the proceeding so he can run for re-election.

Judge sentences husband to buy wife flowers, take her out to dinner
Couple were also ordered to see a marriage counselor in domestic violence case

TV anchor attacked by rescued dog during morning newscast
The heartwarming story of a local dog rescued from an icy pond on Tuesday took a turn for the worse this morning as the dog reportedly attacked KUSA morning anchor Kyle Dyer during the station’s 7 a.m. newscast.

Falcon-cam returns
“This is a great show and more people are tuning in all the time.”

DEP fines vet hospital, dentist for X-Ray violations
The Department of Environmental Protection has fined two companies, Avian & Feline Hospital of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, and Bowser Dentistry LLC of York, York County, for violations of the Radiation Protection Act.

Madonna announces world tour: Pennsylvania first in U.S.
First, a worldwide audience, next a worldwide tour.

New egg transportation proposal would make moving eggs easier
Senate Bill 1147 would allow egg trucks to exceed the current 80,000-pound gross weight limit included in the Vehicle Code

Crane setting to close Chestnut St. in Harrisburg

State horse racing industry hits Corbett budget
A group representing Pennsylvania horse trainers, owners and breeders is warning that Gov. Tom Corbett's budget could devastate the state's horse racing industry.

Manheim Township incident report 02.08.12

Toothless woman to trial in bank robbery for denture money
A toothless woman who told police she robbed a southwestern Pennsylvania bank because she needed money for new dentures has been ordered to stand trial and remains jailed, though her attorney is trying to get her moved to a mental health facility.

Two female guards to stand trial in inmate trysts
Two suspended female western Pennsylvania Jail guards have been ordered to stand trial in connection with alleged sexual assaults involving three female inmates.

Love lost: man has no right to ex-girlfriend's lottery winnings
A man who sued his ex-girlfriend for half of her $1 million lottery winnings went away empty-handed Tuesday, her attorney said.

Third-grade teacher and husband ran prostitution ring
Tips from tenants and building employees led undercover detectives to set up surveillance.

Driver taunted friends before crash: 'Get ready to die'
The sole survivor of a fiery, head-on collision says his friend taunted his passengers and seemingly had a death wish in the moments before the crash.

Man fined for killing horse in state park
A Pennsylvania man cited for shooting a horse and leaving its carcass in a state forest says he had taken the animal for a final ride when it collapsed and had to be put down.

Dairy linked with raw milk illnesses reopens
A central Pennsylvania dairy connected with 43 illnesses in four states has resumed bottling raw milk after an 11-day shutdown.

Santorum labels Romney 'well-oiled weather vane'
A jubilant Rick Santorum is leveraging victories in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri to increase pressure on Mitt Romney, labeling him "a well-oiled weather vane" who often shifts his positions.

Baby at unlicensed day care dies
Police are investigating the death of an infant found unresponsive at what they say is an unlicensed Philadelphia day care.

2 pythons stolen from private school
Police believe whoever stole two pythons from a private school in western Pennsylvania is keeping them as pets because nothing else was taken.

Mom accused of slitting her baby's throat
39-year-old Bradie Simpson is accused of slitting her infant daughter's throat, just months after the baby's father was found dead in the woods.

Woman acquitted, then convicted in DUI case
A Pennsylvania woman acquitted by a jury in a drunk-driving case was convicted minutes later on a lesser charge by the judge overseeing the case after saying he accepted testimony apparently rejected by the jury.

Fourth child in three months dies from falling TV
The latest tragedy happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday when 1-year-old Shaun Brown was playing in his home police and family members said.

Lady Gaga's secret hideaway: Lancaster PA
Lady Gaga seems to have found the secret to anonymity. She always dresses crazily in public; costumes, make-up, dresses made of meat. Well, when she actually wants some private time, she seems to look like herself and hopes that no one will notice.

02/07

York Catholic girls, York High boys win division titles
Morgan Klunk scored 18 points and Rachel Forjan added 15 as York Catholic won the YAIAA Division IV title Tuesday with a 57-46 win over Delone Catholic.

Local teens learning self-defense from an unlikely source: MMA
Some young teens are using MMA as a way to build not only their athletic ability, but also their self-confidence.

Man strikes woman in face and head in domestic
An Upper Allen Township man was arrested after an argument became violent at a home on Gettysburg Pike.

Local Police Chief put on leave due to ongoing investigation
In York County, a town is dealing with the suspension of their police chief and rumors about the police department disbanding.

Chaz Powell, six other Penn State players invited to NFL combine
Penn State’s seven invitees are tied for fourth-highest in the nation, surpassed only by Alabama (9), LSU (8) and Wisconsin (8).

Man charged with shooting pellets at occupied cars
Police learned of three additional reports of occupied vehicles being shot by pellets that occurred the same evening.

Allergy season coming early for many due to mild winter
Spring is still weeks away, but many people are already dealing with a springtime problem: Allergies.

Harrisburg Police investigating recent rash of robberies against refugees
The City Police Chief says basically the robberies come down to local teens attacking a group of refugees.

UPDATE(2): Lebanon fire displaces 26, destroys several row homes
UPDATE: 26 people have been displaced by the two-alarm fire.

Harrisburg leaders gather to discuss role African Americans have on the city
Community members and lawmakers filled the Capitol rotunda Tuesday to celebrate Black History Month.

Education advocates frustrated with the Governor's latest budget plan
When it came to education, they heard total spending would be $10.5 billion, only a 3 percent increase over the current year.

UPDATE: Lancaster's D.A. Landis Trucking indicted for long hours
The company is accused of routinely disregarded federal highway safety regulations.

Democrats sound off on the budget
The two big cuts that Democrats say hurt are to higher education and the Department of Public Welfare.

Bank robber tries to change clothes, but it is all caught on tape
A combination of ‘big brother’ technology and stellar police work led to the quick arrest of a bank robbery suspect in Lancaster County.

Governor's budget cuts to hit education hard yet again, particularly higher education
The Governor's proposal cuts appropriations by 30 percent to state-related institutions, such as Penn State.

Budget plan has no tax increase, cuts money to higher education
"This budget is lean and demanding, but there are no new taxes," cited Governor Corbett.

Big Ten exploring 4-team playoff
Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis says his peers in the Big Ten are comfortable exploring the possibility of a four-team playoff for the national championship.

Governor Corbett outlines the focus of his budget
Governor Tom Corbett Tuesday presented his 2012-13 budget to the General Assembly, asking legislators to continue the path of fiscal restraint and to encourage free enterprise for a more prosperous Pennsylvania.

Todd Haley named Steelers offensive coordinator
Tood Haley was fired by Kansas City on Dec. 13, after going 19-26 in two-plus seasons with the Chiefs, leading them to the 2010 AFC West title.

Barnstormers sign batting champ, ERA-title winner
The team has signed outfielder Blake Gailen, the 2011 American Association batting champion, and right-hander Mark Brackman, the pitcher with the best ERA in the Frontier League in 2011, to contracts for the 2012 season.

Revolution seeking new mascot, promotional team performers
The York Revolution will be holding auditions on Saturday, February 18 to fill the roll of its mascot, “DownTown,” for the majority of home games in the upcoming 2012 season.

York County Conservation District offering workshops
York County farmers, other landowners and local government officials are invited to attend informational meetings and workshops that will focus on compliance with the Manure Management and Ag Erosion/Conservation plan regulations that affect all farming and animal operations in Pennsylvania.

Budget plan funds new State Police Cadet class
Proposed 2012-13 budget will allow Pennsylvania State Police to add a cadet class of 115 troopers.

Governor Corbett creates Higher Education Advisory Panel
Corbett announced the formation of a panel to study how to make higher education accessible and affordable to the students and the taxpayers of Pennsylvania.

York City offices scheduled to move to 101 South George Street
The move for York City offices to relocate to 101 South George Street, the home of the new York City Hall has been scheduled.

Governor Corbett recognizes state troopers, firefighters and soldiers at budget address
“Our first responders, our firefighters, our police, our men and women of the National Guard stepped into the breach to prove, once again, that we are a commonwealth and act for the common good.’’

Senate takes up proposed fee on Pa. shale drilling
A bill to impose a fee on natural-gas drilling in Pennsylvania and expand regulations for the booming industry is under consideration in the state Senate.

Commonwealth universities face steep cuts in budget plan
Pennsylvania's public colleges and universities are again facing the possibility of steep cutbacks in their budgets next year. And college students could receive less financial aid.

Coroner rules death of suspect after being stunned as accidental
Howard Thomas Cook Jr died September 28, 2011 after he was tasered by York City police.

Trade group honors local cemetery
Prospect Hill Cemetery & Cremation Gardens in York, Pennsylvania, has won First Place in the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association’s 2011 KIP (Keeping It Personal) Awards.

Clothing drive to help women re-entering workforce
Dressbarn is teaming up with Dress for Success, to gather more than 60,000 articles of clothing, as part of its S.O.S. - Send One Suit – Weekend® donation drive, March 1-4.

Lebanon City Police incident report 02.07.12

Angry judge slaps down rich kid's request to go to the Grammys
Judge denies student's request after being told he has yet to apologize to retired couple injured in collision.

Game Commission reminder on repeal of license display requirement takes effect on Feb. 13
Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe said, starting Feb. 13, hunters and trappers no longer have to display their licenses on an outer garment, but they still must have their licenses in their possession while afield, as well as a secondary form of identification, such as a driver’s license.

Hacked home security cams link to bedroom scenes
Feeds from an extensive network of home security cameras have been breached, and videos, including scenes from children's bedrooms, are being watched and linked to online.

Westbound Route 30 to be restricted to a single lane on Thursday for pothole repair on Wrights Ferry Bridge over Susquehanna River
The westbound single-lane restriction will take place during the daytime hours between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting.

Bathroom fight ends with three women charged as victims and defendants
Each of the women told a different story, which led to each being charged as a victim and a defendant.

Manheim Township incident report 02.07.12

Man's body found at home four years after committing suicide
The best estimate is that his suicide happened in late 2007. That's when he quit his job. That's when he wrote his last check. That's when he talked of moving away.

Sandusky requests copies of grand jury testimony
Jerry Sandusky wants copies of secret grand jury testimony to help him prepare for trial on charges he sexually abused 10 boys.

Face The State: Gaming Control Board Commissioner Gregory Fajt
Commissioner Fajt on Pennsylvania's casinos

Governor Corbett expected to call for more spending cuts
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett is poised to call for another round of spending cuts in his second state budget.

Romney looks to squelch Santorum's late rise
Republicans in Colorado and Minnesota are holding their presidential caucuses Tuesday, and Mitt Romney is hoping he hasn't ignored Rick Santorum's attacks for too long.

02/06

Post-Patriots, O'Brien set to tackle PSU full-time
Come Tuesday, new Nittany Lions coach Bill O'Brien should be doing just that, full time, in Happy Valley.

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Postal inspectors investigating The Second Mile, Sandusky
The U.S. Postal Inspectors’ website says it enforces more than 200 federal laws, including ones related to child exploitation.

After two teachers are arrested for lewd conduct, school to replace entire staff
School Superintendent. John Deasy told parents Monday evening that the district is replacing the entire staff in the wake of the arrests last week of two teachers on lewd conduct charges.

UPDATE: Fatal accident on 11/15 in Liverpool
It happened just after nine last night on Routes 11/15 at Parkway Drive in Liverpool.

Money taken from vending machines inside Dolly’s
Police are investigating the theft of money from two vending machines inside Dolly’s Washhouse on North Hanover Street.

McDonalds pulls ad after backlash from Pit bull owners and lovers
McDonald's has apologized and pulled an ad that came back to bite it.

02/08

Police investigating rash of brazen theft, burglary incidents in 2012
West Shore Regional Police have had to deal with several theft and burglary incidents in 2012 so far.

02/06

PennDOT to hold open house on Route 30, Route 41 intersection
PennDOT will hold an open house plan display for the public on Tuesday to share a proposed plan to address the traffic bottleneck at the intersection between Route 30 and Route 41 in Gap, Lancaster County.

Pennsylvania courts seek input on changes to electronic case records
The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) is seeking input regarding proposed amendments to the policy governing electronic records stored in the Judiciary’s case management systems and made available online at no charge.

Boy found wandering road alone while his mother is at a local tavern
The boys’ mother, 37-year-old Connie Evans, was found at a tavern several miles from their Thomasville home.

Fatal crash between car, school van kills one
A crash early Monday morning in Perry County killed a man after he crossed the center line and struck a school van.

Americans expected to spend billions on Valentine's Day
Jewelry is predicted to be the biggest purchase, followed by a special evening on the town.

UPDATE: Man suffers fatal health condition before crash
Police in Dauphin County say one person died in a two-car crash.

Gov. Corbett to unveil latest budget on Tuesday
Governor Tom Corbett is expected to roll out next year's budget plan on Tuesday.

UPDATE(5): People sickened from raw milk up to 43, The Family Cow passes final inspection
The Department of Health advised consumers who purchased raw milk from The Family Cow store in Chambersburg, Franklin County, that several recent illnesses indicate the raw milk may contain harmful bacteria

UPDATE: Harrisburg, Humane Society reach agreement, temporary shelter to remain open
After months of negotiations, the Humane Society of Harrisburg and the City of Harrisburg appears to have reached an agreement.

UPDATE: Harrisburg receiver releases initial report, keeps bankruptcy in play
David Unkovic stressed that a lot more needs to follow and he says if it doesn't all go right, Harrisburg could very easily go into bankruptcy.

Two horse and buggy hit and runs in Lancaster County
Two horse and buggy hit and runs within two hours in Lancaster County have police asking for your help.

Kay Jewelers victim of robbery on back-to-back days
The necklaces, chains and bracelets that were taken in the two thefts totaled more than $8,000.

Super Bowl draws record 111.3M viewers
For the third consecutive year, the Super Bowl has set a record as the most-watched television show in U.S. history.

Winter boaters soon will have another item they are required to wear, a lifejacket
While the missing man was believed to be wearing a life jacket, the crucial lifesavers were never mandatory, until now.

UPDATE: Arrest made in 2002 cold case murder over drugs
On Monday at noon, John Ruth III was arrested without incident for the murder of Stacey Farmer.

Carlisle considers bringing public transportation to town
An idea for local public transportation for the greater Carlisle area is being brought to the forefront after a 27 year lull.

Mayor Thompson speaks on Harrisburg finances, receiver's plan at luncheon
Mayor Linda Thompson got a chance to discuss both her accomplishments and the challenges she's faced so far as Harrisburg's Mayor on Monday.

Bill DeWeese found guilty of five of six counts against him
In the third day of deliberations, the jury found the former Speaker of the House guilty of five of six charges.

Capitals coach says Laich's injury is 'not major'
Washington Capitals coach Dale Hunter says Brooks Laich's left knee injury is "not major."

State receiver maps Harrisburg financial future
The state official who's in charge of figuring out how Harrisburg city government will cope with its enormous financial shortfall is laying out his plan by warning of "significant and difficult" steps ahead.

Judge hears challenges in Pa. redistricting case
A federal judge is mulling challenges to the use of Pennsylvania's 2001 legislative district maps in this year's elections after the state Supreme Court rejected the state's legislative redistricting plan.

Scarnati warns of 'dramatic' and 'difficult' cuts
Pennsylvania's top-ranking senator says he expects dramatic and difficult spending cuts in Gov. Tom Corbett's budget plan.

Hunters can purchase special spring gobbler tag now
Second spring gobbler license sales to close at midnight on April 20

$1,000? The most expensive iPhone apps money can buy
Here are some of the costliest iTunes apps, according to mobile app data analysts Distimo.

Dr. Conrad Murray is jailmates with Michael Jackson's ex-brother-in-law
here are nearly 4,000 inmates at L.A. County Men's Jail, so imagine the coincidence that Dr. Conrad Murray is in a cell just feet away from Michael Jackson's former brother-in-law.

Man blows up home, killing himself and two young boys
Josh Powell, set his house on fire Sunday afternoon, killing himself and his two young boys moments after a caseworker brought them for a supervised visitation.

Vets remove 25-pound tumor from dog
A family visited clinic after clinic for a year and a half to find out why their 7-year-old golden retriever, Bruce, kept gaining weight.

State police in Lancaster looking for hit and run driver
A driver rear-ended a buggy on Belmont Road, seriously injuring one of the passengers.

Northern York County Regional Police incident report - 02.06.12

Police: Dad was drunk picking up son after DUI
Police say a central Pennsylvania father was drunk when he drove to a police station to pick up his even drunker son who had been arrested for drunken driving after he was found passed out in his car.

Weekly gas price update
Average retail gasoline prices in Harrisburg have risen 1 cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.57/g yesterday.

Harrisburg financial custodian to release debt plan
Harrisburg's state-appointed financial custodian is set to issue his plan to pull the cash-strapped capital out of its economic crisis.

Photographing women who love their weapons
A landscape artist-turned-portait photographer, Lindsay McCrum enjoys exploring gender-based stereotypes.

DA: Retiring cop issued minor citation in fatal crash
Prosecutors say a Pennsylvania state trooper issued a minor traffic citation in a fatal crash on his last day on the job, possibly preventing authorities from filing far more serious charges.

Woman Has Jaw Replaced With A 3-D Printed Jaw
A team of medical researchers has successfully replaced the jaw of an 83-year old woman with a 3-D printed model of her lower mandible.

Suspect in AK-47 attack loved Satan, cops say
David Penney was 7 years old when cops first reported he threatened to kill someone.

Cops bust naked burglar covered in chocolate and peanut butter
A naked burglar covered in chocolate and peanut butter was arrested after workers found him inside a supermarket.

Driver dies in crash on closed bridge
Officials say a motorist ignored bridge closure signs, leading to a fatal crash that also injured at least two construction workers.

She dialed 911... and the cop who came to help raped her
A young woman called the cops when someone threw a brick through her window. One of the cops who came to help raped her.

02/03

Penguins score four unanswered, stun Bears 4-3
Paul Thompson scored with 4:29 left in regulation capping a four-goal comeback in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 4-3 victory over the Hershey.

Cumberland Valley boys can't handle Central Dauphin
Central Dauphin jumped out to a 31-16 lead and easily defeated Cumberland Valley 61-36 Friday to improve to 19-1 this season.

Central Dauphin football receives national ranking trophy
Central Dauphin High School was presented with the Army National Guard national ranking trophy at halftime of the boys’ basketball game on Friday.

Top Local Stories - January 30 - February 3
Take a look at the top stories for the last week, and also the first of a series of special reports.

LeSean McCoy wins NFL's Ground award
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy were recently named winners of the National Football League's Air & Ground Players of the Year awards.

Police looking for woman who sexually assaulted teen girl
Police are currently searching for Terry Jeanne Monheim, 58 of Vandergrift on sexual assault charges.

Senator Pileggi, Rep. Turzai file lawsuit against Pennsylvania over redistricting
On Friday, Senator Domenic Pileggi, Representative Mike Turzai and Louis Kupperman filed a lawsuit against the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

UPDATE(2): Middlesex Township man who was missing found
Edward Manning was reported as found as of 830 p.m. Monday.

Search is on for Beau Robinson, man involved in Farm Show incident
Police are looking for 62-year-old Beau Robinson, a white male from Missouri. He is believed to be driving a 2002 burgundy PT Cruiser.

Super Bowl evening is the biggest drinking night of the year
Police are warning people to be careful about not drinking and driving this Super Bowl Sunday.

UPDATE: State Police searching for Farm Show suspect, likely armed and dangerous
The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 62-year-old Beau Gaylord Robinson.

Raising awareness of women and heart disease in February
February is Heart Health Month and many women wore red to bring awareness to women and heart disease.

Hands only CPR being offered free to the community at the Giant Center
Instructors from Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute will be on hand to help demonstrate the easy to learn life-saving procedure.

UPDATE: Inmates on unemployment II, more abuse revealed
CBS 21 learned that convicted criminals are beating the system by collecting unemployment money, your tax dollars, while sitting in jail.

Two men arrested in attempted homicide outside of bar
Littlestown Police announced the arrest of two men wanted for the attempted homicide of James Hull of Hanover.

Ohio State AD defends Meyer's recruiting practices
Meyer's first recruiting class on Wednesday included eight players who initially had said they were attending another school, including four who originally said they were going to Penn State.

York's Chris Doleman to learn Hall of Fame fate on Saturday
Super Bowl winners Charles Haley, Bill Parcells, Jerome Bettis and Ed DeBartolo Jr. are also among the finalists.

UPDATE: Jury for Rep. Bill DeWeese does not reach verdict, to continue Monday
After deliberating for hours in the trial of Representative Bill DeWeese, the jury has gone home for the night.

Dauphin County Tech students are Regional Skills USA winners
Members of Dauphin County Technical School’s Skills USA chapter brought home multiple wins in two regional competitions held at Lebanon County Career and Technology Center in January.

It's 10pm ... Do You Know What Your Kids Are Posting on Facebook?
SocialShield on Thursday released its list of "Top Terms Parents Need to Know" .

ACLU sues library for not offering online porn
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing a library district for not offering access to online porn.

Girl home after six-organ transplant
A 9-year-old girl is back home -- healthy and active -- after receiving six new organs in a lifesaving transplant operation

Woman reports being groped in shower
Police say an intruder entered a woman's home and groped her in the shower before she was able to scare him away.

Baby Sitter took pictures while he assaulted two-year-old
A suburban Philadelphia baby sitter who already pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography is now accused of photographing himself sexually assaulting a 2-year-old girl left in his care.

UPDATE(9): Search is on for Farm Show shooting suspect, little threat to public
Police are still searching for Beau Robinson, who allegedly shot his wife in the parking lot of Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.

Harrisburg man indicted in false tax refund scheme
Robert W. Clarkson was indicted on Wednesday.

West Shore Regional Police Department investigate Trespassing incident
The West Shore Regional Police Department is investigated a Trespassing incident that occurred Thursday morning, February 2, 2012 around 6:00 am at the Rite Aid Store located at 1137 Market Street in the Borough of Lemoyne.

Creekside & Runnymede burglary/theft suspects identified and charged:
Three face charges related to their alleged involvement in a crime spree that occurred in the Creekside and Runnymede Residential Developments in mid December 2011.

DEP awards 73 grants to protect, improve watersheds in 36 counties
The Department of Environmental Protection announced today that it will invest in 73 watershed protection projects intended to improve watersheds, stormwater runoff, acid mine drainage and educational programs, among other environmental efforts.

Derry Township Police Department searching for fare jumper
The Derry Township Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a person who failed to pay for a taxi-cab transportion on the evening of January 27, 2012.

Heroin dealer caught in Cumberland County stop gets federal prison
Omar Shaheed, age 20, was sentenced Thursday.

Fertility clinic offers money-back guarantee
Many couples may try different fertility treatments time and time again. They say it can get frustrating and expensive, as you can imagine.

Hate crime: two white teens accused of putting noose on black teen
Two white teens who allegedly put a noose around the neck of a black youth and held him captive at a home were charged with a hate crime Thursday in juvenile court.

Cop-shooting thug surrounded by sea of blue in court
A sobering night in police custody wiped the smirk right off the face of the alleged would-be “assassin” who thought firing a bullet into the head of a hero police officer was a giant joke.

Drunken mom hit gate, drove wrong way at elementary school
She was arrested on two misdemeanor counts of DUI with property damage and one misdemeanor count of DUI. She also was ticketed on a charge of careless driving.

Prosecutor seeks harsh sentence for store clerk who put semen in yogurt
Department of Justice lawyers argued that Anthony Garcia would not be adequately punished if a judge followed federal sentencing guidelines.

Manheim Township incident report 02.03.12

02/02

Pennsylvania’s 'Three Amigos' of the Supreme Court
I’d like to take a moment and welcome the three amigos, three of our State Supreme Court justices, back to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

UPDATE: Seven arrested in bust of drug operation
On the evenings of February 1 and February 2, 2012, the Lancaster City Bureau of Police Selective Enforcement Unit (SEU), assisted by other officers, conducted a two day Street-level drug operation.

A bear puts a local elementary school on lock down
Students were kept inside Indian Rock Elementary School after that sighting.

Santorum says daughter Bella out of hospital
Rick Santorum says his 3-year-old daughter, Bella, is home from the hospital after a bout with pneumonia.

Eight teens attack Harrisburg man, punch him repeatedly
Harrisburg Police are searching for eight teens that beat up a man who was walking home in the 1800 block of Paxton Street.

Capitals recall Keith Aucoin; pick up two more players for Hershey
The Capitals also acquired defenseman Kevin Marshall from the Flyers and center Mike Carman from the Avalanche; both players will report to Hershey.

York County announces numerous volunteer experiences
Volunteer Center of United Way of York County announces numerous volunteer experiences.

Pennsylvania reaches settlement with Prudential Insurance Company
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is among seven lead states that announced a settlement with Prudential Insurance Company of America.

UPDATE(2): NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal plane crash
The Coroner has ruled the death accidental.

Deadly weave: Girl's death linked to allergic reaction to hair extension glue
A doctor in London is speculating that a woman died from a possible allergic reaction to the adhesive used to apply her weave.

Police shoot, kill autistic boy holding butter knife
Police were defending their actions after officers shot and killed a 15-year-old boy, who has a form of autism, after he threatened them with a knife.

12-year-old boy hangs himself after fight at school
The District Attorney says the death of a 12-year-old New Bedford boy is suicide by hanging.

02/06

UPDATE: Talking about the top Super Bowl commercials
CBS 21 is talking to Pavone's Advertising about Spot Bowl and previewing the Super Bowl's commercials.

02/02

York believes their groundhog has the best weather predicting skills
The second oldest groundhog lodge in America is in York County, and members held their own groundhog ceremony.

UPDATE: Armed robbery at Turkey Hill
Police in Lancaster County say the robbers held the clerk at gunpoint.

UPDATE: Local hunter exposed to rabies by field dressing deer
A Lancaster County hunter has undergone post-exposure rabies shots after harvesting and field dressing a deer.

Court for man involved in drive-by shooting over Facebook argument
18-year-old Austin Buzzard apparently decided he didn’t like Joe Witter, Jr., of Hollywood Drive over a continuing thread on Facebook

Volunteer firefighter in court for sexually assaulting a younger firefighter
A Dauphin County volunteer firefighter went before a judge Thursday for allegedly having sexual contact with a junior firefighter.

UPDATE: Police nab man stealing speed trap
Daniel Ramsey told officers that he thought the item was trash even though it had a glowing red light on it and was attached to a battery.

Ruptured gas line causes evacuations in York
A ruptured gas line caused evacuations in York, however everyone was able to return home Thursday afternoon.

UPDATE(2): Man whose family owns several local restaurants wanted for sex charges, stealing from parents
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 45-year-old Demopoulos allegedly used his power of attorney to steal more than $86,000 from his parents.

Food is a big part for those watching the NFL's biggest game
The average game-watcher is expected to spend more than $60 on Super Bowl merchandise, clothing and snacks.

Police looking for woman who stole wallet while talking about church
Police in Dauphin County are looking for a woman who stole another woman's wallet while they talked about church.

Big 33's Super Bowl streak continues
Seven players in this year's Super Bowl once played in the prestigious high school all-star game, which now pits Pennsylvania against Ohio

Accident closes 222 at 322 near Ephrata
Reports are that three vehicles were involved in the accident.

Manor Township Police incident report 02.02.12

State Police: 15 motor coaches, 23 drivers taken out of service in multi-agency motor coach enforcement effort
The Pennsylvania State Police recently participated in a weeklong enforcement effort inspecting motor coaches, State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan announced today.

Lower Paxton Township police investgating theft
Police need help in identifying a person of interest so it can be determined if he is a witness or a suspect.

Mass to celebrate Penn State Coach Joe Paterno to be held in Harrisburg on Feb. 15
Memorial Mass for the late Penn State football coach Joseph V. Paterno will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, 212 State St., Harrisburg.

Tax time offers opportunity to help Pa military families
PA Military Families can apply for up to $3,500 in emergency assistance grants.

Harrisburg police make arrests in strong-arm robbery
Police arrested two juveniles in the Brigg St. robbery.

Man stabs brother over brownie
Police say a dispute over a chocolate confection led a Pennsylvania man to stab his brother, who responded by throwing a television at him.

Pa Farm Bureau challenges proposed regulations to limit youth working on family farms
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is calling on the U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw or revise proposed regulations that would place excessive limitations on the ability of youth to work on family farms.

Rasmussen national poll shows Santorum in dead heat with Obama
New national polling of the 2012 Presidential Race conducted by Rasmussen Reports shows that Rick Santorum in a virtual tie with President Barack Obama.

Man marries dead girlfriend in joint funeral and wedding ceremony
A man recently married his deceased girlfriend in a combination funeral and wedding ceremony.

Apple iTV grows closer to reality
More evidence Apple is gearing up to launch its new Apple TV smart TV.

Poll: Quarterbacks are sexiest players in Super Bowl
The sexiest players on each Super Bowl team -- Eli Manning and Tom Brady -- play the same position, according to a recent poll of single women.

Police: Teacher punches female student in the face
A teacher faces assault charges after he allegedly pulled a female student into a hallway and punched her in the face.

Police: Teen rapes one in car, assaults another in home, threatens third
A 17-year-old student  has been charged in juvenile court with raping a girl in his car, sexually assaulting another at his home and sending threatening text messages to a third.

Hanover man charged in two heroin overdose-related deaths
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that yesterday a Grand Jury sitting in Harrisburg returned an Indictment against Zachary Aaron Staley, age 28, of Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Pick-pocket hits local grocery store
The victim told officers that she was shopping and was approached by a nice young woman who engaged her in conversation about church attendance.

Mother battles creeps who watch porn in kids' section at public library
After her 10-year-old saw porn on a man's computer screen at the library, a mom objected — to the library and to the media.

Dept. of Justice charges two with fraud

Manheim Township incident report 02.02.12

Corrections officer, nurse arrested in scheme to spy on young boys through web cam
Harvey Lavigne, 37, watched two children younger than 12 undress in front of a webcam, the Sheriff's Office said. Investigators confiscated computers and media files from his home computer.

Judge: Harrisburg bankruptcy appeal came too late
Harrisburg's City Council has failed in its latest bid to declare bankruptcy on behalf of Pennsylvania's debt-choked capital.

Warm winter could take pressure off Punxsutawney Phil
With this winter being like it's been, six more weeks of it might not be so bad.

02/01

Tate-DeFreitas scores 45 in Steel-High's win, passes 2000 pt. mark
Junior Malia Tate-DeFreitas scored 45 points and passed the 2000-point mark for her career in Steel-High's 69-53 win over Bishop McDevitt.

Hopkins beats Gettysburg, Petrie denied record-setting win
Johns Hopkins outscored Gettysburg College 26-8 in the first half -- ruining George Petrie's first attempt at becoming the school's all-time leader in wins.

Cops arrest man for drunk driving on ice rink
For the second time in recorded history, a motorist has been arrested for driving a Zamboni under the influence.

Sisters charged for squeezing man's penis with pliers
Two Wisconsin sisters are facing criminal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a man with a pair of pliers after having forced him to drink a glass of urine, police allege.

Main break results in big sewage spill into Susquehanna
A north-central Pennsylvania official says a broken main sent nearly 2 millions of gallons of raw sewage into a major tributary of the Susquehanna River late last month.

Thaddeus Stevens set to host their 21st annual career fair
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, in Lancaster, will host their annual career fair on February 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The IRS is warning everyone of the growing problem of identity theft
This problem is growing so quickly that the IRS just concluded a nationwide investigation that could affect your return.

Man accused of eating victim's brain held on $1 million bail
Wednesday's hearing was the first for a man who is charged with hacking a man to death, eating his brain.

Downtown Carlisle encouraging people to get free shade trees for sidewalks
While spring officially starts a few months from now, we would like everyone in Downtown Carlisle with an empty tree well to be aware of, and take advantage of, Carlisle's free shade tree program.

Teen charged after she tattoos her friend
Palmyra Police have charged a 16-year-old girl with tattooing a minor from an incident that occurred in January.

Man arranges to meet girl on Facebook, has sex at abandoned warehouse
The female victim reported she had engaged in sexual and oral sex with Miller at an abandoned warehouse in New Holland Borough.

State Workers' Insurance Fund being poorly managed, costing taxpayers
Auditor General Jack Wagner said Wednesday that the State Workers’ Insurance Fund, the largest workers’ compensation insurance carrier in Pennsylvania, paid nearly $4.9 million over a two-year period.

UPDATE: York night club loses liquor license after parking lot scuffle
Police officers use pepper spray to break up what they say was a large fight at a nightclub, but the club owner isn’t happy about it.

Researchers: Sugar is just as bad for you as alcohol, tobacco
A group of researchers say when it comes to our health; sugar is just as bad as alcohol and tobacco.

Former firefighter sentenced for sexual assault in unusual situation
Both the defendant and the victim admitted to agreeing to the partnering. She said she initiated the sexual conduct.

UPDATE: Restaurant owner, Health Secretary in lawsuit over breakfast
The owner of the popular Harrisburg breakfast spot embroiled in a fight over eggs with the State Health Secretary is taking the case to court.

Bill DeWeese takes the stand in his own corruption case
Wednesday, the long-time representative took the stand before both sides rested.

J.C. Penney's getting a makeover in hopes of gaining new customers
A well-known department store is getting an overhaul, and company leaders say it’s all to benefit you, the customer.

Harrisburg convenience store robbed for the second time in a week
Police say just before 7:00 p.m. Tuesday night, Munchies on Mulberry Street was robbed, again.

UPDATE: CR's Friendly Market raided, owner and employee arrested
Search warrants were served on the business of CR’S Friendly Market located at 550 East High Street in Elizabethtown.

Man shoplifts from Dollar General, flees from police while leaving baby behind
A York County man is wanted for shoplifting, but much more alarmingly, he is also wanted for abandoning his baby.

TE Connectivity announces layoffs to Middletown plant
TE Connectivity announced on Wednesday that numerous people lost their jobs on Wednesday as the data communication business downsized.

Rushel Shell tops Chryst's first class at Pitt
Running back Rushel Shell signed with the Panthers on Wednesday, following through on his verbal commitment.

Radioactive medical kit found in trash bin
The Department of Environmental Protection is trying to track down the origins of an antique medical kit that was found in a Chester County trash bin and contained radioactive material.

Bee sting leads to life-changing reaction for local man
An allergic reaction to a bee sting put a Dauphin County man into a coma for months.

Pa. man gets 22 to 44 years for murdering two-year-old grandson
A Pittsburgh-area man will spend 22 to 44 years in state prison for murdering his wife's 2-year-old grandson while the boy was in his care.

JoePa statue items to 'dry out,' family to review
The dozens of signs, bouquets of flowers and other items left by fans at the Joe Paterno statue outside Beaver Stadium in honor of the late Hall of Fame coach have been removed and stored inside the stadium to dry out.

The Salvation Army’s 1St Annual “The Souper” Appetizer
Soup’s On!

Penney hopes Ellen DeGeneres can boost its image
As J.C. Penney Co. aims to re-invent itself, it's hoping a famous former employee can help out.

Celebrating three decades of David Letterman
David Letterman is marking a major TV milestone, celebrating 30 years as a late-night host.

Pennsylvania teams with Foodspotting .com
The social media site allows residents and visitors to find and share tips on the state’s best places to eat and drink, as well as their favorite new or traditional dishes and beverages.

Lebanon VA care teams ranked among the best in the nation
Each of Lebanon’s formal care teams were identified in the top ten percent of the Veterans Health Administration’s teams.

Department of Public Welfare proposes new asset test limits for SNAP
The final proposal sets the limits at $5,500 for households (age 59 and under) and $9,000 for households with older Pennsylvanians (age 60 and above) or disabled individuals.

Fugitive arrested in delivery room while girlfriend gives birth
A western Pennsylvania man who has been wanted for months on five criminal cases ranging from drunken driving to assault has been arrested — in a hospital delivery room where his girlfriend was giving birth to their child.

Manheim Township incident report 02.01.12

'PAGE' legislation unveiled
State Rep. Eugene DePasquale, D-York, unveiled legislation at a news conference today aimed to target struggling school districts and supply them with proven, effective programs.

Sex offenders: Don't log into Facebook at the Apple store next to a cop
McGuire began to log on to the Internet from a display computer, the Sheriff’s Department wrote. At the same time, a detective went to the computer next to McGuire and logged on to the Megan’s Law website.

Dad must pay for day care, not watch child
A Pennsylvania appeals says a western Pennsylvania dad must pay part of his child's day care expenses instead of watching the child himself while the mother works.

Cab victim: dozens watched attack and didn't help
UNIVERSITY of Pennsylvania senior Brian Goldman says dozens of people stood by and did nothing.

Harrisburg City police incident report - 02.01.12

The whole neighborhood smelled like pot: cops bust giant marijuana farm
From the outside it looked like a nondescript apartment building — but on the inside, it was one big marijuana farm, police said.

Toothless PA woman robs bank to buy set of dentures
Police say a woman who appeared to not have any teeth in surveillance photos from a southwestern Pennsylvania bank robbery last month has confessed, apologized and said she planned the heist because she needed the money for dentures she couldn't get through welfare until next year.

DeWeese expected to testify at corruption trial
One-time Pennsylvania House Speaker Bill DeWeese is expected to take the witness stand to rebut the corruption charges against him.

Mile high club: Airline offers couples private suites with double beds
$30,000 for ultra first-class in the air. Singapore Airlines offers couples private suites with double beds on the A380 jet.

Drunken sailor climbs in bed with 80-year-old woman by mistake
A drunken sailor who walked into the wrong apartment urinated on the floor and then climbed into bed with an 80-year-old woman was "totally humiliated" by his actions but is unlikely to face criminal charges.

Burrito burglars caught on tape-turned-music-video
Check out the new formula for catching a criminal: record them in the act with high-definition security cameras, cut the video together with a soundtrack worthy of a Quentin Tarantino flick, and post the footage on social media until it goes viral.

Police: Pa. prison escapee caught in western NY
State police in western New York say they've caught a 22-year-old man who walked away from a prison work detail in northern Pennsylvania.

Wife pleads not guilty in attempted scissor castration
A woman accused of trying to cut off her husband's penis with a pair of scissors pleaded not guilty Tuesday to assault with a deadly weapon.

Death of former Lebanon County pastor's wife ruled homicide
A pastor is already facing charges for one wife's death.

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