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6 days ago
- General
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Harrisburg Police officer on paid leave after being charged in domestic incident
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Harrisburg Police officer is on paid leave after being charged in a domestic incident Sunday at his York County home, charging documents show. Lee Brown, 39, of Mount Wolf, is accused of grabbing and yanking a woman off a couch and injuring her, while they were at home, along Market Street in East Manchester Township, charging documents filed by York County Regional Police Department state. Harrisburg Police confirmed that Brown is an officer with them and that he was placed on paid leave following the incident. Police said the victim was able to text someone, 'please help me, call the police,' after Brown allegedly grabbed her. The woman came running out of the house after police arrived just after 12:30 a.m. She was soaking wet, crying and reported that she didn't feel safe. Police said they took her to a community park nearby to talk about the alleged incident. Charging docs show the victim related how Brown allegedly told her that if police got involved, there would be a shootout. Brown and the woman were out drinking at a members-only bar. While on their way home, police said, they reportedly started to argue. Police said when they got home, the woman went to lie down on the couch, and that's when Brown allegedly squirted her with a water gun and poured water on her. When she tried to get him to stop, that is when he allegedly grabbed her and pulled her off the living room couch, police said. The victim had scrapes on her leg, ribs and shoulder. Police said in the charges, she reported getting those marks from a coffee table made out of a slab of a large tree that still has bark on the edges. State Trooper injured after fleeing driver 'intentionally rammed' cruiser during I-81 chase Brown said he was 'just messing' around with the victim when he was squirting her with the water gun, and allegedly denied getting physical, but claimed that he was struck in the mouth. The charges state Brown showed officers a video he took on his phone that showed the woman crying and trying to cover her face while he was allegedly antagonizing her. Brown then reportedly told police to arrest both of them 'because he knows how domestic violence incidents get handled,' charging docs show. Arrangements were made for the alleged victim to stay elsewhere, and while she was packing her bags, she found that her underwear was all cut up, and her Apple watch was shoved in the trash can. Brown allegedly denied any involvement in that. A report from WellSpan Health showed the woman sustained multiple abrasions and a contusion to her left rib from the incident, police said. Brown faces a misdemeanor charge of simple assault and summary charges of harassment and criminal mischief. Brown was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Thomas Reilly, who set unsecured bail at $15,000, which he posted. His preliminary hearing is set for July 30. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
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WellSpan Health sues Inch & Co. to transfer ownership of York County sports complex
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Nearly eight months after Inch & Co. broke ground on a new premier sporting complex in York County, they are being sued by the sponsor of the project, WellSpan Health. abc27 news reported back in September 2024, when the York County-based Inch & Co. first broke ground on a new 243,000-square-foot WellSpan Sports Complex located at 275 East Seventh Avenue. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The new complex was set to debut in early 2026, but that may no longer be the case. Now, nearly eight months later, WellSpan Health has filed a lawsuit against Inch & Co. to seize ownership of the future sporting complex property after Inch & Co. failed to hold up its end of the two parties' agreement. Attached below is the full lawsuit: DocumentHandlerDownload According to the lawsuit, which was filed on April 21, 2025, WellSpan entered into an agreement with Inch & Co. stating that the construction company was to raise a certain amount of money from third-party investors, following WellSpan's $5 million investment. WellSpan says Inch & Co. had nine months from the 'Offering Date' to raise these funds, which they did not do. As a result of this breach of contract, WellSpan wants Inch & Co. to transfer to them ownership of the sporting complex property in addition to having them 'pay all costs associated with the respective transfer, including without limitation, transfer taxes, recording fees, and legal expenses.' Crumbl Cookies sued for nearly $24 million; here's why In the lawsuit, WellSpan says on March 4, 2025, Inch & Co. acknowledged their contractual obligations, but requested that WellSpan reimburse them for incurred costs related to the project's design, totaling $230,574.09. Furthermore, Inch & Co. requested that they have an opportunity to purchase the property back from WellSpan if they were able to raise the funds needed for the project. WellSpan denied these requests. In response to the lawsuit, WellSpan told abc27 News the following: WellSpan is no longer a sponsor of what was going to be called the WellSpan Sports Complex. This was an exciting opportunity for WellSpan to provide local and regional athletes with expert medical care provided by WellSpan Sports and Orthopedic Care. After significant time expended in joint planning, we are disappointed this specific effort could not come to fruition. WellSpan Health abc27 News also reached out to Inch & Co. for more information, but did not hear back at the time of this publication. This is a developing story. ABC27 News will keep you updated as we learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Health
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Patient hits nurse, threatens staff and damages property at WellSpan York Hospital: police
York City Police have accused a patient of assaulting a registered nurse and threatening to kill staff members at WellSpan York Hospital, according to court records. Luis Daniel Gonzalez, 36, of the 200 block of North Newberry Street in York, has been charged with aggravated assault, a second-degree felony; simple assault, terroristic threats, institutional vandalism and other offenses. He was committed to York County Prison with bail set at $500,000, according to online court records. Police allege Gonzalez was participating in a Zoom session with medical staff on April 18, 2025 when he became verbally aggressive, according to an affidavit of probable cause. He allegedly removed a webcam from a hospital computer and shattered the screen, causing about $300 in damage. Gonzalez left the room and approached the registered nurse. Gonzalez said, "I'm going to (expletive) all of you up so I can go to jail" and then struck the nurse on the right side of his face, causing a visible injury, the affidavit states. Security and hospital staff intervened, restrained Gonzalez, and escorted him to a seclusion room, the affidavit states. Police allege Gonzalez continued to threaten hospital staff, saying he would kill them and their children, the affidavit states. He claimed that he knew where certain security personnel live and "expressed an intent to harm them upon his release." WellSpan Health issued the following statement: "WellSpan Health is committed to providing a safe environment in our hospitals and facilities, with the safety of staff and patients our top priority. Members of our security team as well as hospital resource officer responded to this incident quickly upon receiving a notification from the team member's Strongline badge. This is a real-time notification system that WellSpan team members can press when in a threatening situation. To date, the program has been implemented across 188 WellSpan location (including hospitals) with more than 20,000 badges issued to team members. We continue to have in place procedures, including Strongline, to maintain a safe environment for all." This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Patient struck nurse, threatened to kill staff at York Hospital: cops
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Health
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Pennsylvania Department of Health reports measles case in Lancaster County
EPHRATA, Pa. (WHTM) — A visitor to Lancaster County coming from Texas tested positive for measles, the Pennsylvania Department of Health said Sunday. The patient was visiting Lancaster County and was contagious between April 3 and April 11 and had visited after a trip from Texas. They visited the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital Emergency Department between 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. April 8 and anyone who was there at the time may have been exposed. Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US 'Our team took all necessary precautions when managing this patient, but outreach has been conducted and completed with any other patients that may have been in this individual's presence in our emergency department,' WellSpan Health said in a statement to abc27 News. The Department of Health said they live out-of-state and became infected after visiting Texas. The risk to the general public is low due to high vaccination rates across Pennsylvania, the department says. People who are fully immunized are at very low risk of contracting the measles. People unsure of their vaccination status should contact their health care provider. 'The best protection against measles is vaccination,' said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. 'With two MMR vaccines, residents are at low risk of getting and spreading the measles. Knowing the signs of sickness and places people may have been exposed will help protect individuals and communities from this disease.' People who believe they were exposed to measles and are experiencing symptoms should contact their health care provider or call the Pennsylvania Department of Health toll-free hotline at 877-PA-HEALTH. All residents are encouraged to monitor for symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) people most at-risk are: Infants less than one year old who are too young to have received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine; Individuals who are unvaccinated; and Individuals from parts of the world where there is low vaccination coverage or where there is circulating measles. Earlier this week, a measles case was reported in Philadelphia County. The Philadelphia Department of Health reported that a patient tested positive for measles and had visited the Pennsylvania Hospital Emergency Department in Philadelphia on Sunday, April 6 between 3:55 p.m. and 11:20 p.m., and the Holy Redeemer Hospital Emergency Department in Meadowbrook on Tuesday, April 8 between 6:05 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 'As vaccination rates across the country continue to drop, there are more and more opportunities for people who cannot be vaccinated to be exposed to this deadly disease,' said Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson, Commissioner, Philadelphia Department of Public Health. 'However, because Philadelphia has high rates of immunity against measles, we are hopeful that this case won't spread further. For us to keep that protection, it is critical for everyone who isn't already immune from measles and can be vaccinated, get vaccinated as soon as possible.' Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices That case in Philadelphia County came while travelling abroad and is not connected to the outbreak out west. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-03-2025
- Health
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WellSpan Health – Innovations & Advancements in Cancer Treatment
A York County business owner is sharing his story of hope after completing an innovative cancer treatment at WellSpan York Hospital. John Grim has been battling prostate cancer for nearly seven years, and after multiple treatments failed, doctors offered him a chance to try something knew. Janel Knight told us his story this morning. John Grim's doctor and Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at WellSpan Health, Dr. Navesh Sharma, spoke with Amy about Pluvicto, new cancer treatments being offered at WellSpan Health, Proton Therapy, and more. As part of today's special Good Day PA, abc27 and WellSpan Health hosted a live webchat. Dr. Jaganmohan Poli, Radiation Oncologist at WellSpan Health, answered viewer submitted questions about radiation oncology and radiation therapy. Amy spoke with Dr. Scott Tiedbohl, Thoracic Surgeon at WellSpan Health, to learn more about lung cancer screening, advancements in technology and treatments, and how these benefit patients and the community. WellSpan Cancer Institute is proud of it's efforts to truly listen to patients, allowing experts to customize treatment options while offering compassionate care. Amy spoke with Dr. Nik Korgaonkar to learn more. Dr. Poli joined Janel again later in the show to answer more viewer questions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
