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Police in York County conduct active shooter drills

Several police departments took part in active shooter drills in an effort to be prepared should any such incident take place at schools within their jurisdictions. Security officers from Harrisburg Area Community College’s York campus and members of the York … Continue reading

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Wrightsville Police Chief Ron Hege at the helm for nearly six months

Wrightsville’s Mayor Neil Habecker released a statement about the borough’s newest police chief — Ron Hege. Hege was sworn in during the Oct. 1, 2012 borough meeting and has since been looking for ways to update how the department works, Habecker … Continue reading

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Saturday event raises funds for new York Area Regional Police K-9

After nearly seven years on the police force, Brando is retiring. The Hungarian-born K-9 is starting to feel the daily vigorous activity his job demands, said Tiffany Ayres, hospital administrator for Patton Veterinary Hospital. The hospital hosts several community events each year and … Continue reading

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West York Police release updates to website

West York Police recently updated its website to include a police blotter, news stories, alerts and a crime tip page. Click here to check it out. Under a new “wanted persons” tab, police can post suspects it has warrants for. … Continue reading

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Newberry Township Police releases video on K-9, Tazer, in action

Newberry Township Police posted this video of its K-9 Tazer to the department’s Facebook page earlier this week. The responses were all positive for the unique work that Tazer does within the department. Tazer’s handler, Officer Chris Martinez, has worked … Continue reading

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Worried about scams? Here’s how to protect yourself

Earlier this week, Carroll Township Police warned residents of a phone scam asking for social security numbers, according to a news release. Police said a resident told them he was contacted by an automated phone call and was instructed that … Continue reading

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Local police chief to join Vice President Joe Biden in Philadelphia to discuss gun control

Springettsbury Township Police Chief Thomas Hyers said Thursday night he was invited to join Vice President Joe Biden in Philadelphia Monday for a roundtable discussion on gun control. The White House announced Thursday Biden would meet with law enforcement officials, … Continue reading

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How would you react to an armed robber?

A York store owner and his brother made a quick decision earlier this week to fight off an armed gunman who demanded cash. Staff writer Mike Argento wrote: Young C. Kwon was behind the counter of his family’s corner grocery … Continue reading

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Is York the 18th most violent city in the U.S.? One website claims it is

A resent link was buzzing around Twitter and Facebook with the claim that York was the 18th most violent city in the United States. That number was surprising, so I decided to take a closer look and see where this … Continue reading

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Protest against violence held along Route 30 in York

Metro editor Kara Eberle stopped by Northwest Plaze on Saturday to talk to two men protesting recent violence along Loucks Road in York. Here’s what the men had to say about the violence and how more people should be supporting … Continue reading

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