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Adams County, PA

Son Starved To 77 Lbs; Adoptive Littlestown Parents Get Months In Prison: DA Son Starved To 77 Lbs; Adoptive Littlestown Parents Get Months In Prison: DA
Son Starved To 77 Lbs; Adoptive Littlestown Parents Get Months In Prison: DA A Littlestown-area couple has been sentenced for the horrific abuse of their adopted special-needs son, who weighed just 78 pounds at 14 years old, Adams County District Attorney Brian Sinnett announced this week. Stacey Lynn Myers, 52, was sentenced to 11½ to 23 months in jail, while Todd Douglas Myers, 57, received 5 to 23 months, according to the DA’s office. Both will serve five years of probation after their incarceration at the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex. The pair were convicted by a jury in August on felony endangering the welfare of children and prohibited offensive wea…
Adams County Man Dies Days After Waynesboro Pike Crash: PA State Police Adams County Man Dies Days After Waynesboro Pike Crash: PA State Police
Adams County Man Dies Days After Waynesboro Pike Crash: PA State Police An 82-year-old Adams County man died more than a week after a crash on Waynesboro Pike, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a report released Saturday, Sept. 20. The wreck happened on the 1600 block of Waynesboro Pike/Route 16 in Liberty Township around 3:47 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, according to PSP and the York County Coroner’s Office. The man, 82-year-old Fred Stem Sr. of Fairfield, was driving a 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty when he collided with a 2014 Honda Odyssey driven by Mark Ballabylu, 57, of Maryland, troopers explained. Ballabylu suffered suspected minor injuries but refused ho…
Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera’s Autopsy Results Released After Annabelle Tour Death: Adams Coroner Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera’s Autopsy Results Released After Annabelle Tour Death: Adams Coroner
Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera’s Autopsy Results Released After Annabelle Tour Death: Adams Coroner The Adams County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the cause of death for Dan Rivera, the Connecticut paranormal investigator who died while touring with the infamous Annabelle doll in Gettysburg. Rivera, 54, passed away Sunday, July 13, while leading the Gettysburg stop of the “Devils on the Run” tour, which showcased haunted artifacts including the Annabelle doll. On Friday, the Adams County Coroner’s Office announced that Rivera’s death was cardiac-related and classified as a natural death. “Mr. Rivera had a known history of cardiac issues, which were consistent with the findings,” Coroner…
Naked Couple Caught Having Sex In Church Parking Lot In Adams County: Police Naked Couple Caught Having Sex In Church Parking Lot In Adams County: Police
Naked Couple Caught Having Sex In Church Parking Lot In Adams County: Police A couple was caught naked and having sex in the back of an SUV parked at a church in Adams County, police announced on Friday, Aug. 8. Detective Sergeant Hilliard of the Bendersville Borough Police Department spotted the SUV idling without lights at 126 Church Street — the Bendersville Lutheran Parish — around 9:05 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, according to police. When he approached, Hilliard found the pair unclothed and engaged in sexual activity in the rear cargo area, the department said. The encounter happened in the church parking lot, just steps from nearby homes, police noted. Both in…
PA Motorcycle Leads Detective On Chase To His Own Front Door: Police PA Motorcycle Leads Detective On Chase To His Own Front Door: Police
PA Motorcycle Leads Detective On Chase To His Own Front Door: Police A motorcyclist’s attempt to outrun a Bendersville detective ended at his own front door in Adams County, the borough’s police department announced on Sunday, July 27. Detective Sergeant Hilliard tried to stop the motorcycle as it traveled east on Rampike Hill Road leaving Bendersville Borough around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, according to the release. Instead of pulling over, the rider allegedly “heavily accelerated” in an attempt to escape. The chase continued until the motorcyclist left the roadway on Coon Road, prompting Hilliard to terminate the pursuit after securing the bike’s re…
911 Service Fully Restored After Outages Across PA (UPDATE) 911 Service Fully Restored After Outages Across PA (UPDATE)
911 Service Fully Restored After Outages Across PA (Update) UPDATE: Pennsylvania’s 911 system was fully restored by 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to officials. Emergency call functionality has resumed statewide following Friday’s widespread outage. Residents can now call 911 as normal for emergencies. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has not yet released details on what caused the disruption. Authorities thanked the public for their cooperation and encouraged residents to continue following official updates through their county’s emergency services and social media pages. ORIGINAL: A statewide alert blared across phones in Pen…
28K+ Without Power As Extreme Heat Wave Scorches Pennsylvania 28K+ Without Power As Extreme Heat Wave Scorches Pennsylvania
28K+ Without Power As Extreme Heat Wave Scorches Pennsylvania Blistering temperatures and busted substations are pushing Pennsylvania's electric grid to the brink. Over 28,000 customers across the state were left in the dark Monday, June 23, as oppressive heat surged into the region, compounding recovery efforts from Thursday night's severe storms, utility companies said. Littlestown Blackout: Substation Failure Leaves 65% Without Power In Adams County, more than 2,500 First Energy customers are without power after a “major equipment failure” at a Met-Ed substation, according to a statement from Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. That failure also disru…
Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Ditch In Adams County: Coroner Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Ditch In Adams County: Coroner
Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Ditch In Adams County: Coroner A motorcyclist was killed in a violent single-vehicle crash in Butler Township, Adams County early Monday morning, June 23, emergency dispatchers confirmed. The wreck happened around 4:30 a.m. in the 600 block of Heidlersburg Road near Guernsey Road, authorities said. No other vehicles were involved. Cory Higgs, 34, of Biglerville, was identified as the victim, Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow announced. He died at the scene from multiple blunt force injuries. His death was ruled accidental. The crash closed Heidlersburg Road (Route 234) between Old Carlisle and Guernsey roads for sever…
Bloodied 'Protester Edition' Truck Post Sparks Backlash Against Adams County Sheriff Bloodied 'Protester Edition' Truck Post Sparks Backlash Against Adams County Sheriff
Bloodied 'Protester Edition' Truck Post Sparks Backlash Against Adams County Sheriff A since-deleted photo shared by Adams County Sheriff James Muller on Facebook is drawing backlash from residents and officials amid national “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration. The image showed a white pickup truck splattered in red, resembling blood, with the caption: “The All New Dodge Ram Protester Edition.” It was later deleted, but screenshots have been widely circulated in Facebook groups around central Pennsylvania, including in Gettysburg where protests have recently taken place. The photo—posted in the midst of nationwide demonstrations—sparked outrage online and …
Matt Meredith Found Dead Days After Vanishing From PA Home: Family Matt Meredith Found Dead Days After Vanishing From PA Home: Family
Matt Meredith Found Dead Days After Vanishing From PA Home: Family A man who disappeared after leaving a home in Hanover has been found dead, his mother said in a public message filled with grief and gratitude. Matt Meredith, 41, was reported missing after he failed to return to a residence in Hanover, Pennsylvania on Friday, June 6, 2025. According to a flyer circulated by his family, he had left behind his phone and wallet, and never made contact again—something his mother described as out of character. There is now a tip line number anyone can call day or night!! Please share!! 717-640-4022. Posted by Wendy Meredith on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 On…
Body Found In Conewago Township Farm Field Prompts Police, Coroner Investigation Body Found In Conewago Township Farm Field Prompts Police, Coroner Investigation
Body Found In Conewago Township Farm Field Prompts Police, Coroner Investigation A body was discovered in a Conewago Township farm field, triggering a police and coroner investigation on Wednesday, June 11. The remains were located by a farmer off North Blettner Avenue in Adams County, according to the Adams County Coroner's Office. Coroner Francis Dutrow confirmed that the deceased is a man. His identitywas confirmed on Monday, June 16. Click here to read our full report.  Authorities have not released the cause of death or how long the body may have been there. The coroner’s office and police are continuing their joint investigation.
Employee Accused Of Stealing $12K From Adams County Fire Company: Police Employee Accused Of Stealing $12K From Adams County Fire Company: Police
Employee Accused Of Stealing $12K From Adams County Fire Company: Police An employee is accused of stealing $12,000 from a volunteer fire company in Adams County, officials announced on Monday, June 10. The Southeastern Adams Volunteer Emergency Services (SAVES) staffer was criminally charged by Conewago Township police on Sunday, June 9, President John Warner said. Warner confirmed the accused has been fired and emphasized the importance of transparency and community trust. "As a volunteer organization serving the public, we are dedicated to ensuring all funds are managed with utmost integrity,” Warner said in a prepared statement. “We were surprised and sadde…
Man ID’d After Being Run Over, Killed By Forklift At Beckley’s RV Near Gettysburg: Coroner Man ID’d After Being Run Over, Killed By Forklift At Beckley’s RV Near Gettysburg: Coroner
Man ID’d After Being Run Over, Killed By Forklift At Beckley’s RV Near Gettysburg: Coroner The 65-year-old man who was run over and killed by a forklift after falling from the vehicle at a York Road business in Adams County has been identified, authorities confirmed to Daily Voice on Thursday, May 22. Daniel G. Dunlevy of Mount Holly Springs was using the forklift to move boats and campers at Beckley’s RVs in Mount Pleasant Township when he fell, according to Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow. “He fell off the tow motor. The tow motor was still in gear, and it ran him over,” Dutrow said. Pennsylvania State Police troopers from the Gettysburg station were called to the business…
CYS Worker Sentenced To Life For Beating Roommate To Death In New Oxford: Officials CYS Worker Sentenced To Life For Beating Roommate To Death In New Oxford: Officials
CYS Worker Sentenced To Life For Beating Roommate To Death In New Oxford: Officials A former York County Children and Youth Services caseworker will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his longtime roommate, a fellow CYS employee, in what investigators described as a targeted, brutal attack in their shared Adams County home. Kyle Wesley Bartram, 39, of New Oxford, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading no contest to first-degree criminal homicide in the death of 61-year-old Keith Monn, court records show. Judge Shawn Wagner handed down the sentence on Wednesday, April 17, 2025. Victim Found Dead During Welfare Check Monn was discovered b…
Teen Crashes Into Adams County Home, Pins Woman Under Car: PA State Police (UPDATE; PHOTOS) Teen Crashes Into Adams County Home, Pins Woman Under Car: PA State Police (UPDATE; PHOTOS)
Teen Crashes Into Adams County Home, Pins Woman Under Car: PA State Police (Update; Photos) A teenage driver crashed into a Franklin Township home, pinning a woman beneath his Audi, Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg announced in a report on Monday, April 21. The crash happened along the 1900 block of Chambersburg Road (Route 30) around 3:47 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, according to the release. A 16-year-old Orrtanna boy was traveling eastbound when he veered off the road, struck a utility pole, and continued down a shallow embankment. The 2009 Audi A4 slammed into the north side of a house at 1980 Chambersburg Road Lot B, partially entering the structure. A woman inside the …
Carlisle Resident, Former School Solicitor, Big Brothers VP Sentenced In Child Porn Case Carlisle Resident, Former School Solicitor, Big Brothers VP Sentenced In Child Porn Case
Carlisle Resident, Former School Solicitor, Big Brothers VP Sentenced In Child Porn Case A Cumberland County man who once held key leadership roles in York and Adams counties has been sentenced for possessing child pornography, according to court documents and state police. Christopher Lee Harris, 34, of Carlisle, was sentenced to 48 months of supervised probation after pleading guilty to one count of Felony Child Pornography in Cumberland County Court on Tuesday, April 15. He must also register as a sex offender for 15 years, submit a DNA sample, and complete a sexual offender treatment program with Triad until he is successfully discharged. Harris previously served as solicit…
Minivan Erupts In Flames In Adams County: Gettysburg Fire Department (PHOTOS) Minivan Erupts In Flames In Adams County: Gettysburg Fire Department (PHOTOS)
Minivan Erupts In Flames In Adams County: Gettysburg Fire Department (Photos) A minivan burst into flames in Adams County, prompting a response from multiple emergency crews on Monday morning, April 14, authorities said. The Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched at 9:56 a.m. to the 200 block of Table Rock Road in Cumberland Township, according to a release. Engines 1-1 and 1-2 arrived to find a minivan fully involved, with flames extending into the passenger compartment, firefighters said. The sole occupant had already escaped the burning vehicle without injury, first responders added. Crews were able to quickly knock down the blaze without incident. Assisting a…
Welder Dies Days After Flash Fire In Oxford Township Garage: Coroner Welder Dies Days After Flash Fire In Oxford Township Garage: Coroner
Welder Dies Days After Flash Fire In Oxford Township Garage: Coroner An 83-year-old man who suffered severe burns during a welding accident in Adams County has died, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office announced on Wednesday, April 9. Ronald L. Milhimes was operating a welding torch in his garage at his home in Oxford Township when it erupted in a flash fire around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, officials said. Milhimes suffered full-thickness burns covering 25 to 30 percent of his lower body, according to the coroner’s office. He was hospitalized at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead at 7:50 a.m. on April 8. His cause of…
Man Found Dead As Pennsylvania State Police Serve Arrest Warrant In New Oxford Man Found Dead As Pennsylvania State Police Serve Arrest Warrant In New Oxford
Man Found Dead As Pennsylvania State Police Serve Arrest Warrant In New Oxford A man was found dead as Pennsylvania State Police attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a home in New Oxford Borough, authorities announced on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Troopers arrived at a residence on Carlisle Street in Adams County at 7:20 a.m. and entered the home to execute the warrant, according to a PSP Gettysburg Crime Unit release. Once inside, they discovered the 56-year-old New Oxford man deceased. The nature of his death has not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing. No further details have been released at this time.
Montgomery County Carjacker Beats Driver, Runs Victim Over In PA Attack: Police Montgomery County Carjacker Beats Driver, Runs Victim Over In PA Attack: Police
Montgomery County Carjacker Beats Driver, Runs Victim Over In PA Attack: Police A Maryland man is facing a long list of felony charges after allegedly ramming into another vehicle, beating the driver, and running them over with their own vehicle before fleeing in the stolen car, authorities announced. West Hazleton Police say 40-year-old Damascus resident David William Kelpy was arrested after a violent carjacking and assault that unfolded early Saturday morning on East Broad Street. Officers were called around 1:10 a.m. on Feb. 15 for a report of a fight and stolen vehicle.  Investigators determined that Kelpy intentionally rammed his pickup truck into the back …
Adams County Man Killed After Crashing Into Tree: PA State Police Gettysburg Adams County Man Killed After Crashing Into Tree: PA State Police Gettysburg
Adams County Man Killed After Crashing Into Tree: PA State Police Gettysburg A 43-year-old Adams County man was killed when his truck crashed into a tree, Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg said. Daniel Moritz, of Orrtanna, was driving a 2000 Ford F250 SuperCab south on Cold Spring Road near Whipporwill Lane when he failed to negotiate a right-hand curve, crossed into the northbound lanes, left the roadway, and struck a tree at 6:12 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, according to state police. Moritz was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene, investigators said. His truck continued south before coming to rest on the left shoulder and was later towe…
63 Chihuahuas, Teen Son Found In Feces-Filled Home, Adams County Couple Charged: Police 63 Chihuahuas, Teen Son Found In Feces-Filled Home, Adams County Couple Charged: Police
63 Chihuahuas, Teen Son Found In Feces-Filled Home, Adams County Couple Charged: Police An Adams County couple is facing child endangerment and animal cruelty charges after authorities found their home covered in feces and urine with 63 Chihuahuas inside, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Troopers responded to Ray Derita, 48, and Stephanie Derita’s, 47, home on Old Harrisburg Road in Straban Township on Friday, Feb. 7, for a domestic dispute. While there was no physical altercation, police said they immediately became concerned about the squalid conditions inside the home. “The floor was covered in feces and urine, making it impossible to step anywhere without stepping in f…
Man Crushed To Death After Getting Pinned Beneath Truck: PA State Police Gettysburg Man Crushed To Death After Getting Pinned Beneath Truck: PA State Police Gettysburg
Man Crushed To Death After Getting Pinned Beneath Truck: PA State Police Gettysburg A 54-year-old Mount Pleasant Township man was killed in an accident while working on his truck, becoming pinned under the vehicle, Pennsylvania State Police and the Adams County Coroner's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 7. The tragic incident occurred at a residence on the 500 block of Tall Oaks Road. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 3:04 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, after a passerby noticed a man unresponsive under a truck near the edge of a driveway and called 911, Adams County Chief Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill said. When first responders arrived, they found the man trapped…
Pennsylvania Schools Closed, Delayed As Dangerous Winter Storm Hits: See The List Pennsylvania Schools Closed, Delayed As Dangerous Winter Storm Hits: See The List
Pennsylvania Schools Closed, Delayed As Dangerous Winter Storm Hits: See The List A powerful winter storm is set to bring hazardous travel conditions across Pennsylvania, prompting several school delays and closings, officials say. As of 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, the following schools across the state announced closures or delays: ADAMS COUNTY (Closed): Bermudian Springs School District Conewago Valley School District Fairfield Area School District Gettysburg Area School District Upper Adams School District ADAMS COUNTY (Delayed): Littlestown Area School District (Administrative Offices Closed) ALLEGHENY COUNTY (Closed): Clairton City School District (Remote In…
Missing NC Woman Located In Gettysburg, But Family Pleads For Her Return Missing NC Woman Located In Gettysburg, But Family Pleads For Her Return
Missing NC Woman Located In Gettysburg, But Family Pleads For Her Return Martina Zellars, a North Carolina woman briefly located in Pennsylvania at the end of December, remains missing, and her family is issuing urgent pleas for her safe return. Zellars, 31, was stopped by Pennsylvania State Police in near Gettysburg on Tuesday, Dec. 26, after her vehicle was flagged by an Automatic License Plate Reader, authorities said. While she appeared safe and in no distress during the encounter, police said, Zellars has yet to return home, leaving her family desperate for answers. Update‼️‼️‼️01.05.25... Martina Zellars Please listen to this call for action from…
Car Thief Strikes In Gettysburg: Police Car Thief Strikes In Gettysburg: Police
Car Thief Strikes In Gettysburg: Police A black Honda Accord was stolen from Delay Alley in Gettysburg around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to a release by Chief Robert Glenny of the Gettysburg Police Department. The vehicle had been left unlocked with the keys inside, police said. Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating the car or identifying the person responsible. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is urged to contact the Gettysburg Police Department at 717-334-1168, submit a tip online by clicking here, or call Adams County Dispatch at 717-334-8101. The incident remains under in…
Traffic Stop Uncovers 12 Pounds Of Marijuana: PA State Police Traffic Stop Uncovers 12 Pounds Of Marijuana: PA State Police
Traffic Stop Uncovers 12 Pounds Of Marijuana: PA State Police A Camp Hill man was arrested after allegedly being caught trafficking 12 pounds of marijuana in Adams County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 16. Christopher Arnett, 42, was stopped by troopers in a 2024 Chrysler speeding through Tyrone Township late Thursday night, police said in a release. During the traffic stop, officers reportedly discovered Arnett was in possession of 12 pounds of marijuana and intended to distribute it. Arnett has been charged with possession with intent to deliver, use/possession of drug paraphernalia, and speeding, according to state police. …
Four Hospitalized In Head-On Multi-Vehicle Crash: PA State Police Four Hospitalized In Head-On Multi-Vehicle Crash: PA State Police
Four Hospitalized In Head-On Multi-Vehicle Crash: PA State Police Four people were hospitalized following a head-on crash involving four vehicles in Adams County on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The crash happened on State Route 94, also known as Carlisle Pike, near Hershey Heights at 5:39 p.m., according to PA State Police in Gettysburg. A southbound vehicle crossed into the center lane, striking a northbound vehicle head-on, police said. Both vehicles then spun out, hitting two additional vehicles before coming to rest against a guardrail. The driver of the vehicle struck head-on suffered severe injuries and trauma, police said…
Armed Felon Arrested After Standoff At Adams/York Line: PA State Police (UPDATE) Armed Felon Arrested After Standoff At Adams/York Line: PA State Police (UPDATE)
Armed Felon Arrested After Standoff At Adams/York Line: PA State Police (Update) A convicted felon who allegedly threatened a woman with a gun during a domestic incident was arrested after a standoff in York County on Thursday morning, Nov. 7, 2024, Pennsylvania State Police said. Brian Price, 43, is accused of threatening a woman during a domestic dispute at a home on the 10 block of Eisenhart Mill Road in Washington Township, York County, PSP Troop J Trooper James Grothery detailed in a release.  Troopers were called to the scene around 8:20 a.m. after the woman, who managed to escape, reported that Price had pointed a handgun at her and made threats. I…
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who PA Chose In Presidential Race Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who PA Chose In Presidential Race
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who PA Chose In Presidential Race For the second straight presidential election, Pennsylvania voters helped a candidate narrowly win the state, with Republican candidate Donald Trump edging out Vice President Kamala Harris in the most recent race.  Trump received 50.51% of the vote (3,457,446 votes) statewide, coming in just ahead of Harris who had 48.53% (3,322,052 votes), according to unofficial results from the Department of State posted on Wednesday, Nov. 6. In 2020, the numbers were similar but with Joe Biden on the winner's side, according to previous reporting by Daily Voice. Four years ago, Biden had 50.01% of …
Cocaine, Meth Sold Out Of Gettysburg Italian Restaurant By Owners: Affidavit Cocaine, Meth Sold Out Of Gettysburg Italian Restaurant By Owners: Affidavit
Cocaine, Meth Sold Out Of Gettysburg Italian Restaurant By Owners: Affidavit A married Adams County couple sold cocaine and methamphetamine out the back of their family’s Italian restaurant, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 3. Cristina Fazzolari, 38, the daughter, of popular Gettysburg restaurant, Mamma Ventura’s founders, was seen by police selling cocaine in Race Horse Alley behind the business in April, according to an affidavit of probable cause. Fazzolari’s husband John Anderson, 46, was spotted overseeing the sale, the police explained in the affidavit.  The investigation began when Mamma Ventura employees tippe…