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Coroner Seeking Family Of Late Bethlehem Man, 76 Coroner Seeking Family Of Late Bethlehem Man, 76
Coroner Seeking Family Of Late Bethlehem Man, 76 Officials are looking for a Bethlehem man's next of kin.  Richard A. Biesantz, 76, died from natural causes on Wednesday, March 6 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Muhlenberg, said Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio in a release.  Anyone who can contact his loved ones is asked to call the Coroner's Office at 610-782-3426 or email danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org. 
York Man Shot In Fight Dies; Dad, Son Charged With Homicide: Authorities York Man Shot In Fight Dies; Dad, Son Charged With Homicide: Authorities
York Man Shot In Fight Dies; Dad, Son Charged With Homicide: Authorities A father and his son have been charged with homicide in connection with a fatal shooting during a fight, authorities announced on Tuesday.  Jared Harpster, 35 of the 100 block of Long Lane in Newberry Township, was pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital at 1:09 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, according to the York County Coroner's Office.  Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill was called to Wellspan York Hospital to investigate and certify his death. Following an autopsy at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown at 8 a.m. on Feb. 27, his cause of death was determined to be mul…
Woman Killed In Double Motorcycle Crash In Central Pennsylvania ID'd: Coroner Woman Killed In Double Motorcycle Crash In Central Pennsylvania ID'd: Coroner
Woman Killed In Double Motorcycle Crash In Central Pennsylvania ID'd: Coroner A woman who was killed in a motorcycle crash has been identified, the York County Coroner's office announced on Monday.  Trista J. Dettrey (Myers), 38 most recently of the 5100 block of Susquehanna Trail North in York, died at the scene of the crash at 6:54 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, as certified by Deputy Coroner Michelle Rau.  The fatal crash happened near 535 York Road near the intersection of Pleasant Drive around 6:17 p.m., according to Coroner Pam Gay's release. Trista was going north on the road when she lost control for an unknown reason and crossed into the sou…
Coroner Reverses Ruling, IDs 25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In York Crash Coroner Reverses Ruling, IDs 25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In York Crash
Coroner Reverses Ruling, IDs 25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In York Crash A 25-year-old motorcycle rider died over the weekend, but his cause and manner have been removed from the York County Coroner's latest release.  Miguel Perez of the First block of East 9th Avenue, York City, fatally collided with an SUV in the intersection of North West Street and Madison Avenue in York — approximately two miles from his home, according to the coroner's office's latest release on the crash. The deadly incident happened at 5:52 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. Perez died at the scene at 6:07 p.m., as detailed in the release. Deputy Coroner Onalee Gilbert was calle…
HOMICIDE: 16-Year-Old Arrested For Stabbing 14-Year-Old In Penn Park, York Police HOMICIDE: 16-Year-Old Arrested For Stabbing 14-Year-Old In Penn Park, York Police
Homicide: 16-Year-Old Arrested For Stabbing 14-Year-Old In Penn Park, York Police A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a 14-year-old boy was killed, and three other teens were injured in a fight in Penn Park, York on Wednesday, authorities announced.  Ty'quan Rosario, 16 of York, has been arrested for the fatal stabbing of 14-year-old Michael Keys III, the York City Police Department announced on Thursday. His arrest was made with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Taskforce and the York County Sheriff's office at his home on Dec. 7.  "Rosario is charged as an adult with Criminal Homicide in connection with yesterday's stabbing death,"…
Worker ID'd After Crushing Death Between Forklift, Tractor-Tractor in York Worker ID'd After Crushing Death Between Forklift, Tractor-Tractor in York
Worker ID'd After Crushing Death Between Forklift, Tractor-Tractor in York A 30-year-old person has been identified following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a forklift at work in Manchester Township on Thursday.  The coroner identified the victim as Joseph Via III, "Joey, who was in the process of transitioning to Lizzy," her stepmother, Sue Frederick Via, said in a Facebook post.  She was found unresponsive and entrapped between a forklift and a parked tractor-trailer at her place of work, C-P Flexible Packaging, located at 15 Grumbacher Road, Manchester Township at 11:10 a.m. on Nov. 30, authorities explained. "It is unknown exa…
'Carbon Monoxide Toxicity' Kills 5-Year-Old Boy At Farm, York Coroner Says 'Carbon Monoxide Toxicity' Kills 5-Year-Old Boy At Farm, York Coroner Says
'Carbon Monoxide Toxicity' Kills 5-Year-Old Boy At Farm, York Coroner Says A 5-year-old boy has been pronounced dead shortly after being found unresponsive on his family's farm,  the York County Coroner's Office announced on Monday, Nov. 13. Daniel Esh of the 5400 block of Prospect Hill Road was found unconscious near a generator on Friday evening, according to York County Coroner Pam Gay. He was taken to WellSpan York Hospital were he died  at 8:48 p.m. Nov. 10 as certified by Deputy Coroner Karen Frank. Since it was unclear if Daniel had been exposed to fumes from the generator he was found near, an autopsy was conducted on Monday at Lehigh …
Mugshot Released Of York Murder Suspect ID'd In Deathbed Declaration Mugshot Released Of York Murder Suspect ID'd In Deathbed Declaration
Mugshot Released Of York Murder Suspect ID'd In Deathbed Declaration A 35-year-old Jesus Cintron-Molina allegedly named his killer moments before he died following a shooting in York on Tuesday night.  The Cintron-Molina was found with "sustained injuries from a shooting" in the 400 block of West Market Street around 7:20 p.m. on Oct. 3, the York City police said in a release around 10:30 p.m. that night.  He was taken to WellSpan York Hospital, the police explained. While on his deathbed, Cintron-Molina declared that "Freddie Reyes-Luna" was his killer, Captain Daniel Lentz confirmed to Daily Voice on Friday, Oct. 6.  Cintron-Molina&nb…
Dover Motorcyclist ID'd Following Crash With Volkswagen: Coroner Dover Motorcyclist ID'd Following Crash With Volkswagen: Coroner
Dover Motorcyclist ID'd Following Crash With Volkswagen: Coroner A motorcyclist died at WellSpan York Hospital following a crash in York County on Tuesday morning.  The 63-year-old rider of a 2000 Suzuki motorcycle has been identified as David Paul Swords of Dover, Washington Township, according to an update release by York County Coroner Pam Gay.  Swords was heading south on Davidsburg Road when a 25-year-old Carlisle man turned left onto West Canal Street — entering the path of the Dover motorcyclist, according to a release by the Northern York County Regional Police Department.  The driver of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta stayed on the sce…
Woman Found Dead After House Fire: York County Coroner (UPDATE) Woman Found Dead After House Fire: York County Coroner (UPDATE)
Woman Found Dead After House Fire: York County Coroner (Update) A 59-year-old woman died in a house fire in York on Wednesday, authorities say.  The fire broke out at a home in the 4500 block of Hikey Street near Regal and Amy avenues in Dover Township, according to emergency dispatchers.  Emergency dispatch was alerted to the fire at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23.  Police officers did not find an active fire when they arrived at the home, but it did appear that one had occurred and been put out, according to the coroner's release. Just before 3 p.m., a coroner was requested to the scene.  Deputy Chief Coroner Michele Kirchner a…
Death Toll Rises For York Family Killed In House Fire: Authorities Death Toll Rises For York Family Killed In House Fire: Authorities
Death Toll Rises For York Family Killed In House Fire: Authorities A 3-year-old girl and a 49-year-old man died immediately after a fire in York, but a 4-year-old passed two days later, authorities announced on Monday, July 17, 2023.  Roberto Soto-Ortiz and his young children, Cattaleya and Isaias Soto were asleep in their home in the 500 block of Company Street when the deadly fire broke out around 4 a.m. on July 14, according to the York County coroner's office.  The coroner’s office was called to Wellspan York Hospital around 6 a.m. on Friday. Chief Deputy Coroner Tania Zech investigated and certified the deaths of Roberto and Cattaleya…
Columbia Man Dies In York Prison 3 Days After Arrest: Authorities Columbia Man Dies In York Prison 3 Days After Arrest: Authorities
Columbia Man Dies In York Prison 3 Days After Arrest: Authorities A 39-year-old Columbia, PA man who was arrested exactly three days ago has died in the York County Prison, authorities announced on Friday, July 7, 2023.  Haywood Dixon Jr. was declared dead at 12:06 a.m. following a cardiac arrest in the prison, according to County Coroner Pam Gay. His death was certified by Gay and Deputy Coroner Molly York. Haywood reportedly declined routine medical care on Thursday night, the prison staff told Gay.  Later that evening, he began to complain of chest pain and shortness of breath. He soon became unresponsive and EMS was called, according to the release. …
Man ID'd Following Unattended Death Investigation In Waynesboro: Police Man ID'd Following Unattended Death Investigation In Waynesboro: Police
Man ID'd Following Unattended Death Investigation In Waynesboro: Police A 59-year-old man was found dead in Waynesboro on Independence Day.  Waynesboro police were called to "an unattended death" at 213A Elder Avenue around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, according to a release the following morning. Courtney Alan Keller was found dead during a welfare, police explained in an updated release on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  "An autopsy was conducted at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. The forensic pathologist will issue a ruling on the cause and manner of death in 6 to 8 weeks," the police stated in the updated release. The Franklin Cou…
Man Found Unresponsive In Hanover Pool ID'd: Coroner Man Found Unresponsive In Hanover Pool ID'd: Coroner
Man Found Unresponsive In Hanover Pool ID'd: Coroner A 71-year-old man who was found unresponsive in his Central Pennsylvania pool over the weekend has been identified, authorities said. Richard B. Flickinger was found in the pool at his home on the 3100 block of Grandview Road in Penn Township, around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, York County Coroner Pamela Gay said. Tragically, the area is one street away from a local medical center, according to Google Maps.  Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful and Flickinger was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:20 p.m., by Deputy Coroner Onalee Gilbert and Deputy Coroner in Training Jackie Heffn…
TRAGEDY: Man Found Unresponsive In Pool Pronounced Dead In York County TRAGEDY: Man Found Unresponsive In Pool Pronounced Dead In York County
Tragedy: Man Found Unresponsive In Pool Pronounced Dead In York County A 71-year-old man was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in his Central Pennsylvania pool over the weekend, authorities said. The unidentified man was found in the pool at his home on the 3100 block of Grandview Road in Penn Township, around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, York County Coroner Pamela Gay said. Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:20 p.m., Gay said. An autopsy at Lehigh Valley Hospital is scheduled for 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 4.
12-Year-Old Boy Shot At Sleepover In Red Lion ID'd 12-Year-Old Boy Shot At Sleepover In Red Lion ID'd
12-Year-Old Boy Shot At Sleepover In Red Lion ID'd A 12-year-old boy has been identified after he was shot during a sleepover in Red Lion. Kain Heiland was pronounced dead at 9:48 p.m. on Saturday,April 1, 2023 by York County Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewell, according to a release by the office the following day.  Kain was later identified by a family friend, which has been verified by Daily Voice.  The coroner's office was called to a "reported fatality of a juvenile after a shooting incident" in the first block of First Avenue in Red Lion Borough at 8:55 p.m., as stated in the release.  The cause of death was "a gunshot wound to the che…
Inmate Dies Returning From Work Release In York County: Coroner Inmate Dies Returning From Work Release In York County: Coroner
Inmate Dies Returning From Work Release In York County: Coroner A 28-year-old inmate has died on his way back to the York County Prison from work release, authorities say.  Prison officials attempted to revive the unnamed man but he was pronounced deceased on Monday, March 27 at 9:50 a.m. and his death was certified by York County Deputy Coroner Michele Kirchner, according to a release by the coroner's office.  His name will reportedly be release following his autopsy which is scheduled for the inmate Tuesday at around 10 a.m. at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. Prison officials believe the death "reported to be a suspected overdose," the cor…
Passenger ID'd Following Rollover At Dollar General, York County Coroner Says Passenger ID'd Following Rollover At Dollar General, York County Coroner Says
Passenger ID'd Following Rollover At Dollar General, York County Coroner Says A 41-year-old man is dead following a rollover crash at a Dollar General parking lot on Saturday, January 21, authorities say. The unnamed driver made a "sudden turn" into a Dollar General parking lot at 3457 Bull Road at the Dover/Conewago Township line, witnesses told authorities. The driver then lost control and his vehicle flipped onto the driver's side— trapping the man inside the wreckage near the entrance to the store, according to the release by the York County coroner's office.  The driver was taken to an area hospital after crews extracted him, but his unbelted passenger, Je…
Camelback Skier May Be Paralyzed Weeks Before NJ Wedding Camelback Skier May Be Paralyzed Weeks Before NJ Wedding
Camelback Skier May Be Paralyzed Weeks Before NJ Wedding The skier at Camelback Resort who was badly injured in an accident on Sunday, Jan. 15 remains hospitalized and may be at risk of paralysis — just weeks before his wedding. The 25-year-old outdoorsman was "unconscious and bleeding from the head" when he was airlifted to Lehigh Valley Hospital after losing control on a double black diamond trail at the Tannserville resort, Daily Voice has reported.  Now identified as Dmitry Kinakh, the skier has since been transferred to the intensive care unit at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia with injuries to his back and head.  "He has a fractured sku…
Motorcyclist Airlifted To Hospital After Serious Warren County Crash, Police Say Motorcyclist Airlifted To Hospital After Serious Warren County Crash, Police Say
Motorcyclist Airlifted To Hospital After Serious Warren County Crash, Police Say A motorcyclist was airlifted to a nearby hospital after a weekend crash in Warren County, authorities confirmed. A motor vehicle collided with the motorcyclist on Route 173 near milepost 2.2 in Greenwich Township just before 12:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, Police Chief Richard Hummer told DailyVoice.com on Tuesday. The motorcyclist was flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital for serious injuries and later discharged, Hummer said. The crash remains under investigation. No further details were released. Assisting agencies include the Pohatcong Township Police Department, Hunterdon County ALS…
Allentown House Fire Injures 1, Displaces 2 More, Officials Say Allentown House Fire Injures 1, Displaces 2 More, Officials Say
Allentown House Fire Injures 1, Displaces 2 More, Officials Say One Allentown resident was injured and two others were displaced by a house fire on the 1800 block of Washington Street around 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, fire officials said. The blaze began in an upstairs bedroom, where firefighters managed to contain it, according to fire Capt. John Christopher.  An adult male suffered burns to the "face and back area" and smoke inhalation, he said, while two other residents — one adult and one child — escaped unharmed. The injured man was treated at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Township, but his present condition was not immed…
Driver Surrenders In Crash That Killed Lehigh Valley Cyclist, Dad Of 3 Driver Surrenders In Crash That Killed Lehigh Valley Cyclist, Dad Of 3
Driver Surrenders In Crash That Killed Lehigh Valley Cyclist, Dad Of 3 The driver wanted in the crash that claimed the life of a beloved husband and dad of three last spring has surrendered to authorities, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday, Sept. 28. Anthony Rutch, 49, was arrested on charges of accidents involving death, homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and other traffic offenses, court records show. Rutch was behind the wheel of an Audi when he struck Alexander Zarnas, 36, on a bicycle on Mountain Road in Lower Macungie Township on March 9, 2021, WFMZ reports citing the DA's o…
Children Airlifted In Bucks County Crash, Police Say Children Airlifted In Bucks County Crash, Police Say
Children Airlifted In Bucks County Crash, Police Say Two children were flown to a nearby hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Bucks County, authorities said. The crash involving a trash truck and SUV happened at the intersection of Route 113 and Minsi Trail in Hilltown Township around 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, local police said. The kids, who were riding in the SUV, were airlifted to Lehigh Valley Hospital with serious injuries, Hilltown police said. The SUV driver was brought to Grand View Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the trash truck was uninjured. Traffic was diverted from the area for abou…
Two 'Suspicious Deaths' After Police Find Five 'Unconscious People' In York Two 'Suspicious Deaths' After Police Find Five 'Unconscious People' In York
Two 'Suspicious Deaths' After Police Find Five 'Unconscious People' In York Five people were found "unconscious" and two people have died under "suspicious" circumstances, authorities say. York City police were called to "reports of several unconscious people" in the 600 block of West Locust Street just before 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, according to a release by the department.  Upon arrival, police found five unconscious people "in need of medical attention," as stated in the release.  A 37-year-old woman later died at York Hospital⁠ at 7:53 p.,m. and was pronounced by Deputy Coroner Molly York— where the remaining victims were also taken, according to…
Puerto Rican Dad Of Two Boys Shot Dead In Head In York: Coroner Puerto Rican Dad Of Two Boys Shot Dead In Head In York: Coroner
Puerto Rican Dad Of Two Boys Shot Dead In Head In York: Coroner The 38-year-old man who died following a shooting— that also left a 14-year-old boy injured— has been identified by the York County coroner's office. Angel Solivan, originally of Puerto Rico but most recently from the first block of West Maple Street in York City, was shot in the head near West Maple Street and Cleveland Avenue at 10:50 p.m. Saturday, June 25, according to an updated release by the coroner's office. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims— both of whom sustained gunshot wounds— and were taken to Wellspan York Hospital, according to a release by the coroner's office. …
Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Killed, Child Injured In York Shooting: Police Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Killed, Child Injured In York Shooting: Police
Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Killed, Child Injured In York Shooting: Police A 38-year-old man has died and a 14-year-old boy has been injured following a shooting in central Pennsylvania, authorities say. York City police were called to investigate a shooting near West Maple Street and Cleveland Avenue shortly before 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, according to a release by the department. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims— both of whom sustained gunshot wounds— and were taken to Wellspan York Hospital, according to a release by the coroner's office. The boy is expected to survive but despite life-saving efforts, the man died at 1:30 a.m., the coroner's …
Lehigh Valley Man Dies Two Months After Crash In North Whitehall: Coroner Lehigh Valley Man Dies Two Months After Crash In North Whitehall: Coroner
Lehigh Valley Man Dies Two Months After Crash In North Whitehall: Coroner A 38-year-old man has died two months after a crash in the Lehigh Valley, authorities said. Przemyslaw Kucharski, 38, of Walnutport (Lehigh Township) died Tuesday, June 14 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said. He died of complications of multiple blunt force injuries he sustained in an April 11 crash in North Whitehall Township, the coroner's office said. Kucharski was behind the wheel of a vehicle that struck another vehicle near the Top Star Gas Station on PA-145 in the Laurys Station community, officials said. His death was determined to be …
Beloved Man ID'd As Body Boaters Found In Susquehanna River Near Three Mile Island Beloved Man ID'd As Body Boaters Found In Susquehanna River Near Three Mile Island
Beloved Man ID'd As Body Boaters Found In Susquehanna River Near Three Mile Island The man boaters believed drowned and needed rescuing on Memorial Day has been identified, according to the coroner. Craig Wayne Sellers, 61, of Harrisburg, has been identified as the man who died in a "drowning-related incident" in the Susquehanna River on Monday, May 31, according to a release by the York County coroner's office. Sellers had taken a boat from the Goldsboro Marina to Goosehorn Island, then he went into the water and "became unresponsive," according to the Pennsylvania state police. People aboard a passing boat spotted him and attempted to rescue him, according to the coro…
Boaters Find Drowned Man In Susquehanna River Near Three Mile Island: Coroner Boaters Find Drowned Man In Susquehanna River Near Three Mile Island: Coroner
Boaters Find Drowned Man In Susquehanna River Near Three Mile Island: Coroner A man died in a "drowning-related incident" in the Susquehanna River on Monday, May 31, according to a release by the coroner's office. The York County coroner's office was called to the reported incident at Goldsboro Marina near North River Street near Three Mile Island at 6 p.m., authorities say. Boaters spotted the man and attempted to rescue him, the release explains. EMS was called but despite life-saving measures he was declared deceased at 5:57 p.m., according to the release. His next of kin are being notified. An autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 1 at 10 a.m at Lehig…
Support Surges For Hunterdon County Woman In Medically Induced Coma After Massive Condo Fire Support Surges For Hunterdon County Woman In Medically Induced Coma After Massive Condo Fire
Support Surges For Hunterdon County Woman In Medically Induced Coma After Massive Condo Fire Support is on the rise for a Hunterdon County woman who remains in critical condition with severe burns after a massive condo fire caused her to lose everything. Gabrielle Carisone, 28, was airlifted to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown with third-degree burns and put into a medically induced coma after her condominium in Union Township, Hunterdon County went up in flames in the middle of the night on Sunday, May 1, according to a GoFundMe and a report from NJ.com. “She was woken up to flames in her bedroom with her only exit being her bedroom window 3 stories up,” reads the campaign, lau…
PA Man Who Murdered His Boyfriend Found Dead In Prison Cell: DOC PA Man Who Murdered His Boyfriend Found Dead In Prison Cell: DOC
PA Man Who Murdered His Boyfriend Found Dead In Prison Cell: DOC A confessed and convicted killer who struggled with mental health issues has died in prison, according to a release by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.  Matthew VanZandt, 33, originally of Allentown, was found unresponsive in his cell in SCI Houtzdale in Clearfield County on May 11, 2022, the release shows. Prison security and medical staff immediately responded and provided life-saving measures until EMS arrived at the facility. Vanzandt was pronounced dead at 8:11 p.m., acting Superintendent David Close. VanZandt was serving a 12- to 24-year sentence for First Degree Murder…