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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Road raging police chief's terrifying move as he confronts motorcyclist over traffic violation
The head of a Pennsylvania police department was caught on camera pulling a gun on an unsuspecting motorcyclist in a jarring instance of road rage. Manheim Township Police Chief Duane Fisher was off-duty on April 30 when he hopped out of an unmarked vehicle in plainclothes and violently confronted biker Benny Pena-Rivera, 24. Pena-Rivera stopped his bike behind a Wingstop when the enraged police chief pulled up behind him in an unmarked department SUV. The police chief, wearing grey shorts, a dark blue t-shirt and sneakers, then stepped out of his car and immediately wielded the deadly weapon. 'All I heard was, "On the ground. On the ground, or I will shoot you." If you're a cop or something, you're supposed to identify yourself and not come up the way you came up to me,' Pena-Rivera told Local12. Fisher rushed over to the helmet-wearing biker and shoved him into an electric panel. The officer allegedly kept his gun pointed at Pena-Rivera the whole time. 'I'm telling him, "Don't shoot me. What's the reason you're going to shoot me for?" Pena-Rivera recalled the horrifying moment he saw his life flash before his eyes. The pair started wrestling and the baffled motorcyclist finally found a moment to sprint off to his house. Only then, according to the surveillance footage, did Fisher turn on his SUV's police lights. Pena-Rivera is particularly confused about why Fisher's sirens were off, saying 'he should have had his lights on instead of just withdrawing his gun the way he was doing it.' The next day - before the troubling video was brought to light - Pena-Rivera was arrested while picking up cigarettes from a gas station. Fisher claimed he noticed Pena-Rivera on an unregistered motorcycle, driving erratically. According to his May 1 arrest record, he was hit with a slew of accusations related to the incident. He was charged with one count each of aggravated assault, evading arrest or detention on foot, resisting arrest and DUS - DUI. Pena-Rivera was also charged with five counts of summary vehicle code violations. Fisher documented that he 'was in an unmarked police vehicle and identified himself as Manheim Township Police,' which contradicts Pena-Rivera's statement. The police report alleges the biker refused orders to shut of his motorcycle's engine and shoved Fisher before running off. He was taken into custody with bail set a $5,000. Pena-Rivera pleaded guilty to traffic violation charges, but all the criminal offenses were dropped. 'The Manheim Township Police Department and the parties agreed with the resolution of the charges in this manner based on the facts and circumstances of the case,' Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams said in a May 14 statement. The next day, Fisher was placed on paid leave and the department launched an internal investigation into the incident. However, Adams announced her office will not be probing the altercation between Fisher and Pena-Rivera, claiming Fisher's 'actions did not rise to the level of a potential criminal act,' in a Friday press release. 'The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office does not investigate use of force or internal policy violations of police departments that do not rise to the level of a potential criminal act,' she explained. 'After a review of all reports in this matter, including relevant surveillance video, official police reports and the affidavit of probable cause, it is clear that Chief Fisher was acting in his capacity as a police officer trying to gain compliance of the driver to further investigate and not with any intent necessary to establish criminal conduct.' Adams deferred to the police department to determine if Fisher's actions where inappropriate or against policy. Pena-Rivera told Fox 43 he wants Fisher to own up to his actions. 'If it wasn't for that video, nobody would actually believe what I was saying because it was my word against his,' he told the outlet. Fisher became Manheim Township's chief in 2023 after moving from the Allegheny Township Police Department, where he also served as chief.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police Chief's Story About Traffic Stop Doesn't Match Surveillance Footage
Read the full story on The Auto Wire A police chief in a Pennsylvania town is under intense scrutiny after his version of events in a traffic stop involving a motorcyclist doesn't seem to square with surveillance footage. The guy who was pulled over initially was in a lot of hot water, facing some criminal charges, which have since been dropped. Now the chief is on Duane Fisher of Manheim Township Police in Pennsylvania was traveling in an unmarked car when he radioed in that he was following a motorcycle without a license plate. He then claimed the rider ran a red light, rode onto a sidewalk, and otherwise behaved recklessly to get away. After the rider pulled up behind a Wing Stop in a strip mall, the chief pulled up in his unmarked cruiser, held the man at gunpoint, and tried making an arrest. The suspect fought back and ran away, which is why he was hit with some serious criminal charges. However, once surveillance footage of the incident from the shopping mall was viewed by Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams, those charges were dropped, reports Fox43. There are some interesting details in the footage, like the chief not having the lights on his cruiser activated and him not producing badge as he held the motorcyclist at gunpoint. We can see how the suspect might have thought he was being robbed. After he ran off, the police chief switches on his lights, which is an interesting move. The rider wasn't exactly doing everything right. It appears his motorcycle wasn't registered, his license was suspended, and he might have actually ran a red light. Because of everything that happened with the traffic stop, he might not be facing any consequences. Is that fair? This case is interesting because things are entirely clear cut. However, it seems that since the chief didn't do everything by the book, the rider is off the hook and might even be able to sue the police department. We'll see where this goes. Image via Fox43 Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police Chief's Story About Traffic Stop Doesn't Match Surveillance Footage
Read the full story on The Auto Wire A police chief in a Pennsylvania town is under intense scrutiny after his version of events in a traffic stop involving a motorcyclist doesn't seem to square with surveillance footage. The guy who was pulled over initially was in a lot of hot water, facing some criminal charges, which have since been dropped. Now the chief is on Duane Fisher of Manheim Township Police in Pennsylvania was traveling in an unmarked car when he radioed in that he was following a motorcycle without a license plate. He then claimed the rider ran a red light, rode onto a sidewalk, and otherwise behaved recklessly to get away. After the rider pulled up behind a Wing Stop in a strip mall, the chief pulled up in his unmarked cruiser, held the man at gunpoint, and tried making an arrest. The suspect fought back and ran away, which is why he was hit with some serious criminal charges. However, once surveillance footage of the incident from the shopping mall was viewed by Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams, those charges were dropped, reports Fox43. There are some interesting details in the footage, like the chief not having the lights on his cruiser activated and him not producing badge as he held the motorcyclist at gunpoint. We can see how the suspect might have thought he was being robbed. After he ran off, the police chief switches on his lights, which is an interesting move. The rider wasn't exactly doing everything right. It appears his motorcycle wasn't registered, his license was suspended, and he might have actually ran a red light. Because of everything that happened with the traffic stop, he might not be facing any consequences. Is that fair? This case is interesting because things are entirely clear cut. However, it seems that since the chief didn't do everything by the book, the rider is off the hook and might even be able to sue the police department. We'll see where this goes. Image via Fox43 Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Plane crashes on way to Springfield: What we know
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board have taken over the investigation into a plane that crashed on it's way to Springfield over the weekend. On Sunday, March 9, a single-engine plane went down shortly after taking off from Lancaster Airport in Pennsylvania, on it's way to Springfield-Beckley Airport. Authorities say there were five people on the plane. AP News confirmed that three of those five people were sent to a burn center for treatment, while the other two individuals were released from the hospital Sunday evening. Manheim Township Fire Rescue says the Beechcraft Bonanza plane took off around 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, crashing just minutes after. Radio communication between the pilot and air traffic control reveals the pilot requested an emergency landing due to an open door on the aircraft. The single-engine plane crashed at the Brethren Village Retirement Community, damaging about a dozen vehicles, but did not impact any buildings. Our sister station WHTM in Lancaster says the smoke from the crash could be seen from several miles away. Officials say they are grateful there were no fatalities. 'The fact that we have a plane crash where everybody survives and nobody on the ground is hurt is a wonderful thing,' said Duane Fisher, Manheim Township police chief. 'Anytime you have transportation, you always have risk, when people are moving. But to have this type of ending so far is a great day for us.' In a statement from Manheim Township, officials say in part, 'Manheim Township wants to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the first responders who swiftly arrived at the scene to assess patient conditions and extinguish the multiple fires.' Investigation into what exactly caused the crash is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
5 People Survive Small Plane Crash But 12 Cars In The Parking Lot Were Not So Lucky
While the number of small plane crashes hasn't increased this year, the public is far more aware when they happen in light of the fatal mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport. This weekend was no different after a Beechcraft Bonanza carved a path of destruction through a row of parked cars in suburban Pennsylvania on Sunday. Despite the fiery crash, all five people onboard survived the violent wreck and were taken to nearby hospitals. The small single-engine plane took off from Lancaster Airport and immediately suffered a severe mechanical issue, WPVI reports. The pilot told air traffic control that a door on the plane was open. He tried to return to the airport but never made it. The plane came down in Manheim near a retirement village roughly a mile from the runway. The Bonanza hit the ground in a fireball and slid for 100 feet, hitting a dozen cars before coming to a halt. The plane and several vehicles burned to a crisp. Duane Fisher, Manheim police chief, said at a press conference, "I don't know if I consider it a miracle but the fact we have a plane crash where everybody survives and nobody on the ground is hurt is a wonderful thing." Read more: Here's Why You Always Board Planes On The Left While no one was killed, the plane's occupants didn't walk away unscathed. Three people were taken to Lehigh Valley Burn Center, and the other two onboard were sent to Lancaster General Hospital. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash to determine its cause, but the head of the federal government already gave his two cents. President Donald Trump was asked if the crash was related to the recent mass firings at the FAA. According to WGAL, Trump brushed off any implication that this might be his fault and answered: Well, that has nothing to do with the department. There was a small plane and that would have happened whether he had a big department or a small department, as you understand. It's just they have spaces like this, you know, they have times when things happen a little bit more often than normal, and then it goes back, and you go many years without having a problem. Local authorities pointed out that no one on the ground was hurt, and the plane didn't hit any buildings. This wasn't the case when a Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crashed near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia earlier this year. The Learjet crashed just after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport and hit a gas line. Along with all six people on the jet, a person in a car was also killed and the massive explosion destroyed four homes. While there isn't a spike in plane crashes, the incidents are getting deadlier. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
