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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Three displaced in Paxtang house fire
PAXTANG, Pa. (WHTM) — A house fire displaced three residents in Paxtang Sunday afternoon. The fire broke out around 6:30 p.m. at a home on North 17th Street in the borough. Swatara Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Jonathan Kibe told abc27 News at the scene that no injuries were reported and the fire was contained to a second floor bedroom at the home. 'The crews got here pretty fast, put it out before it caused too much damage,' Kibe said. 'Unfortunately, the homeowners won't be able to stay here for the night.' Kibe said the fire is under investigation and the Dauphin County Fire Marshal Task Force has been contacted. Crews from Swatara, Harrisburg, Progress, Colonial Park, among others responded to the scene. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
29-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
Ex-Pennsylvania judge gets prison term for shooting and wounding her ex-boyfriend as he slept
A former magistrate judge in Pennsylvania convicted of shooting and wounding her ex-boyfriend in the head as he slept has been sentenced to 13 1/2 to 30 years in prison. Sonya McKnight was convicted last month on attempted homicide and aggravated assault charges. She resigned her post during Wednesday's hearing, where the judge told her she was 'totally without remorse' for the shooting. McKnight has maintained her innocence, and her attorney said an appeal is ongoing. The shooting occurred in February 2024 at the boyfriend's home. McKnight had lived there, but the man repeatedly asked her to leave when their relationship ended, authorities said. Prosecutors argued at trial that McKnight was a jealous partner who 'didn't like' that she had been asked to leave, but her attorney said the ex-boyfriend couldn't identify the shooter. The ex-boyfriend testified that he couldn't see after the shooting, but that McKnight was the only other person in the home at the time. The jury deliberated for two hours before convicting McKnight on both counts she faced. McKnight, who was elected judge in Dauphin County in 2015, had been suspended without pay in mid-November 2023 after the Court of Judicial Discipline, which handles misconduct allegations against judges, said she violated judicial probations from a previous case regarding a 2020 traffic stop involving her son. She was acquitted of criminal charges in that matter. Local outlets reported she also shot and wounded her estranged husband in 2019. Prosecutors didn't charge her, citing self-defense.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two killed in Dauphin County crash, road closed
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — First responders are at the scene of a deadly crash that closed a Dauphin County road Monday afternoon. Front Street in Steelton Borough is shut down as of 4:50 p.m. for a crash where two people died, fire police at the scene confirmed. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now An abc27 News photographer is on the scene. Details of how the crash happened were not made known. This is a developing story. Stay with abc27 News as more information becomes available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
24-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor's official residence to seek delay in next court hearing
A man accused of trying to burn down Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence is seeking to delay his next scheduled court appearance because he is receiving mental health treatment, his lawyer said Friday. The suspect, Cody Balmer, had been scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday for a hearing to determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence against Balmer to take the case to trial. But Mary Klatt, the chief public defender of Dauphin County, said Balmer's hearing will be postponed because he is receiving treatment. "Everyone wants to ensure Mr. Balmer is mentally fit when this matter comes before the Court," Klatt said in an email to The Associated Press. Balmer is currently being held at the state prison in Waymart, the only state prison with a mental health unit for men, according to the state Department of Corrections. Balmer, 38, is charged with attempted homicide, arson and other offenses for setting a fire that tore through a section of the state-owned residence's first floor and forced the governor, his wife, children and members of his extended family to flee in the middle of the night, hours after they celebrated the Jewish holiday of Passover with a Seder in the residence. Shapiro, who is Jewish, is viewed as a potential White House contender for the Democratic Party in 2028. Balmer told police that he had intended to attack the governor with a hammer if he had encountered him that night, police said in a court filing. No one was injured in the blaze, which fire officials say caused millions of dollars in damage to the heavily protected residence. Balmer has not entered a plea. Balmer has been held without bail since turning himself in to state police after the April 13 fire. Klatt has said he would be evaluated to see if he is competent to stand trial. Balmer's mother and brother say he suffers from mental illness, something that Balmer denied in one brief court appearance. Authorities say Balmer expressed hatred for Shapiro.
The Independent
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor's official residence to seek delay in next court hearing
A man accused of trying to burn down Pennsylvania Gov. 's official residence is seeking to delay his next scheduled court appearance because he is receiving mental health treatment, his lawyer said Friday. The suspect, Cody Balmer, had been scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday for a hearing to determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence against Balmer to take the case to trial. But Mary Klatt, the chief public defender of Dauphin County, said Balmer's hearing will be postponed because he is receiving treatment. 'Everyone wants to ensure Mr. Balmer is mentally fit when this matter comes before the Court,' Klatt said in an email to The Associated Press. Balmer is currently being held at the state prison in Waymart, the only state prison with a mental health unit for men, according to the state Department of Corrections. Balmer, 38, is charged with attempted homicide, arson and other offenses for setting a fire that tore through a section of the state-owned residence's first floor and forced the governor, his wife, children and members of his extended family to flee in the middle of the night, hours after they celebrated the Jewish holiday of Passover with a Seder in the residence. Shapiro, who is Jewish, is viewed as a potential White House contender for the Democratic Party in 2028. Balmer told police that he had intended to attack the governor with a hammer if he had encountered him that night, police said in a court filing. No one was injured in the blaze, which fire officials say caused millions of dollars in damage to the heavily protected residence. Balmer has not entered a plea. Balmer has been held without bail since turning himself in to state police after the April 13 fire. Klatt has said he would be evaluated to see if he is competent to stand trial. Balmer's mother and brother say he suffers from mental illness, something that Balmer denied in one brief court appearance. Authorities say Balmer expressed hatred for Shapiro.
