Missing Harrisburg Man Found Safe: Police Missing Harrisburg Man Found Safe: Police Missing Harrisburg Man Found Safe: Police
Missing Harrisburg Man Found Safe: Police UPDATE Elmer Vargas, 61, of Harrisburg, has been located, according to an updated release by the police on Wednesday, August 17. ORIGINAL  A 61-year-old Harrisburg man has been missing since Monday, August 15, according to area police.  Elmer Vargas, lives on Harrisburg's south side of Harrisburg, but he hasn't been seen since the evening hours on Monday, the police explained on a release in the afternoon of Tuesday, August 16.  Additional information about this situation or Vargas was not released.  Anyone with information regarding the location of Vargas is asked t…
'Police Situation' In Central PA Caused By Man Who Threw Bricks At Police Authorities Say 'Police Situation' In Central PA Caused By Man Who Threw Bricks At Police Authorities Say 'Police Situation' In Central PA Caused By Man Who Threw Bricks At Police Authorities Say
'Police Situation' In Central PA Caused By Man Who Threw Bricks At Police Authorities Say A "police situation" happened in Harrisburg when officers attempted to apprehend a man wanted on felony charges in connection with three separate situations— including one where he threw bricks at police during a protest, authorities say.  Rahfeek Capri Scott, 28, of Harrisburg, barricaded himself inside a home in the 800 block of Green Street when police came to arrest him around 1:30 p.m. on  August 11, 2022, the City of Harrisburg's Director of Communications Matt Maisel told Daily Voice.  The "situation" ended with the help of the Dauphin County Crisis Response …
Teen Shot In Central Pennsylvania: Authorities Teen Shot In Central Pennsylvania: Authorities Teen Shot In Central Pennsylvania: Authorities
Teen Shot In Central Pennsylvania: Authorities A teenager was shot in central Pennsylvania on Sunday, August 7, authorities say. The teenage boy was found shot around 2 a.m. around the corner of Pine and Front streets, according to City of Harrisburg Director of Communications Matt Maisel. The boy suffered "non-life threatening injuries," and "as of this morning he is doing ok," Maisel told Daily Voice. The victim is supposedly not cooperating with the police, Maisel says. Harrisburg police continue to investigate.  Anyone with information on this shooting should call Harrisburg police at 717-558-6900.
Man Found In Central Pennsylvania Home Under 'Suspicious' Circumstances Man Found In Central Pennsylvania Home Under 'Suspicious' Circumstances Man Found In Central Pennsylvania Home Under 'Suspicious' Circumstances
Man Found In Central Pennsylvania Home Under 'Suspicious' Circumstances A man found dead in his home is being investigated as  a "suspicious death," police say. Harrisburg Police were call to a report of a man found dead at home in the 100 block of Evergreen Street around 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, according to a release by the department. Upon arrival officers located a man. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900.
Man Shot In Head During Assault In Central PA: Police Man Shot In Head During Assault In Central PA: Police Man Shot In Head During Assault In Central PA: Police
Man Shot In Head During Assault In Central PA: Police A man was shot in the head in broad daylight on Sunday, July 24, police say.  The Harrisburg Police were called to a report of shots fired in the area of North 16th and Carnation streets around noon.  Upon arrival, officers found a man had been assaulted and shot at, according to a release by the department.  He had suffered "a graze wound to the back of his head," police say.  He was taken to a local hospital "and is expected to fully recover," as stated in the release.  Police believe the injured man and suspect knew each other and this was an isolated incident…
Passenger Killed In Central PA Hit-Run Rollover Crash: Police Passenger Killed In Central PA Hit-Run Rollover Crash: Police Passenger Killed In Central PA Hit-Run Rollover Crash: Police
Passenger Killed In Central PA Hit-Run Rollover Crash: Police A passenger died in a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash involving a rollover on Thursday, July 21, authorities say. Harrisburg police were called to the crash in the area of North 17th and Regna streets at about 2:30 a.m., according to a release by the department. Upon arrival, police found two vehicles had collided at the intersection.  "The initial investigation indicates that the one vehicle was traveling north on 17th Street, while the other vehicle was traveling east on Regina Street. The collision caused the vehicle traveling north on 17th Street to be rolled onto it's side," p…
PA Dad Of 3 Killed In Same Area Where His Dad Was Murdered 15 Years Prior PA Dad Of 3 Killed In Same Area Where His Dad Was Murdered 15 Years Prior PA Dad Of 3 Killed In Same Area Where His Dad Was Murdered 15 Years Prior
PA Dad Of 3 Killed In Same Area Where His Dad Was Murdered 15 Years Prior Jonas Jacob Strunk IV, 25, of Harrisburg, was killed in the same area where his father and namesake was killed at the age of 35 nearly 15 years prior, according to his family. Strunk was found shot to death in the area of Evergreen and Haehnlen streets, just after midnight on Saturday, July 16, by Harrisburg police, as the department stated in the release and as identified by the family and previous court records.  15 years before this shooting, his father, Jonas Jacob Strunk III, 35, was killed in the same area — just half a block away— in Harrisburg on Sunday, July 22, according to his f…
Victim Of Deadly Road Rage Shooting Near PA Capitol Building Identified Victim Of Deadly Road Rage Shooting Near PA Capitol Building Identified Victim Of Deadly Road Rage Shooting Near PA Capitol Building Identified
Victim Of Deadly Road Rage Shooting Near PA Capitol Building Identified A 36-year-old man has been identified after he was shot dead in an alleged road-rage shooting near the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building on Wednesday, July 6 authorities say. Kyle Paul Boslego, of Steelton, was shot near the intersection of 13th and Walnut streets (where Walnut becomes State Street) around 2 p.m., according to city officials. It was later revealed that the shooter was a woman who possibly acted in self-defense during a road rage incident, according to Harrisburg police. Boslego was originally from Miami and has Puerto Rican roots according to his social media. He worked…
Soon-To-Be Adopted Teen Killed In Central PA Drive-By Shooting: Report Soon-To-Be Adopted Teen Killed In Central PA Drive-By Shooting: Report Soon-To-Be Adopted Teen Killed In Central PA Drive-By Shooting: Report
Soon-To-Be Adopted Teen Killed In Central PA Drive-By Shooting: Report Demarao Alexander Gumby Jr. had lived in 30 foster homes just in the past six years.  Most recently, he had been living with five new siblings including Shaquille Moore, who was planning on adopting him in the near future, PennLive reports. But Gumby’s bright future with a loving family was shattered when he was shot dead on Saturday, June 18 on North 16th Street in Harrisburg. He was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries, police say. The teen's community is already sharing about it's loss of social media. His sister, Iyanna Puglia, writes in part: "We lost s…
Bicyclist Trapped Under Car In Harrisburg Dies Bicyclist Trapped Under Car In Harrisburg Dies Bicyclist Trapped Under Car In Harrisburg Dies
Bicyclist Trapped Under Car In Harrisburg Dies A bicyclist who became trapped under a car making a U-turn in Harrisburg died days later, authorities said. The unidentified cyclist was struck around 9:45 p.m. Friday, June 17 by a westbound car on Market Street, city police said. As the vehicle tried to make the U-turn,  the westbound bicyclist struck the driver's side of the car and went under the vehicle, police said. The victim was removed by responding Harrisburg Fire Bureau members and taken to a local hospital for emergency care. The cyclist remained in critical condition until Sunday, June 19, when they died, police said. Th…
Toddler Taking Drugs In Social Media Post Has Police In PA Searching For Two Women Toddler Taking Drugs In Social Media Post Has Police In PA Searching For Two Women Toddler Taking Drugs In Social Media Post Has Police In PA Searching For Two Women
Toddler Taking Drugs In Social Media Post Has Police In PA Searching For Two Women Two women are wanted by police in central Pennsylvania after authorities spotted a social media post of them giving a toddler or preschool-age child drugs.  The Harrisburg police are attempting to identify the two women pictured after they supposedly shared the "images on social media of themselves providing illegal drugs to a toddler/pre-school aged child," according to the release by the department.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police, at 717-558-6900. 
Infant 'Suffered Serious Physical Injuries' At The Hands Of PA Caretaker Police Allege Infant 'Suffered Serious Physical Injuries' At The Hands Of PA Caretaker Police Allege Infant 'Suffered Serious Physical Injuries' At The Hands Of PA Caretaker Police Allege
Infant 'Suffered Serious Physical Injuries' At The Hands Of PA Caretaker Police Allege A 1-year-old has "suffered serious physical injuries," after being left in the care of a 22-year-old in central Pennsylvania, police say.  Rolando Cruz-Castro, was watching the baby before it was found with the injuries around 10 a.m. on Monday, May 9, Harrisburg police say.  Cruz-Castro is wanted on charges of Aggravated Assault and Endangering the Welfare of Children, police and court records show.  Anyone with information on Cruz-Castro's whereabouts is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police, at 717-558-6900.