Category Archives: Crime

A quick and easy application for a license to carry a firearm in York

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Hannah Sawyer

My friend recently bought a gun — a small pistol from Gander Mountain. She said they did the background check, which she passed in a matter of minutes, on site. Within an hour, about the same amount of time as … Continue reading →

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Work at York police station pushes forward

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

In case you were wondering, the city’s police station upgrade is apparently chugging right along. The $5 million-plus project – funded mostly by a state grant – seems to have shifted into high gear in recent weeks. Crews inside the … Continue reading →

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City store raided by Homeland Security going out of business

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

If you’re looking for a deal, you might want to stop by the Bust-A-Left store on West Market Street in the city. That’s the one, if you’ll recall, that was raided by the Department of Homeland Security last week. Since, … Continue reading →

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York County Crime Stoppers celebrates record year

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Lauren Boyer

Seen something sketchy going on in your neighborhood? There’s a number for that. 755-TIPS. And a Facebook page. And a text line (Text ‘tip’ with Keyword “yorktips” to CRIMES or 274637.) It’s called York County Crime Stoppers.

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York County weighs in on violence in entertainment industry

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Hannah Sawyer

Vice President Joe Biden met with video game companies on Capitol Hill Friday to discuss violence in video games. But while Biden entered into tough discussions with industry reps, attempting to determine what impact the entertainment industry’s obsession with gore … Continue reading →

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Where do the crowds go when the bars let out?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Hannah Sawyer

The York Veterans Political Association isn’t a club that you just happen upon. It’s one of those places that you have to seek out. It sits just yards off Route 30 West, but the squat building is hidden by Royer’s … Continue reading →

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Brothers: Stop the violence in York city

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Tim Stonesifer

It had been a tough stretch, Jerome Carter said, what with a string of killings that had York residents shaken. People were worried. Many didn’t feel safe in their own homes. That was around 1997, the longtime York resident said … Continue reading →

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What was it about Momo’s?

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Hannah Sawyer

A late-night customer at Round The Clock Diner on Route 30 said he comes to the diner to get away from it all. He was from Harrisburg, he said, and this was a place he could get some work done. … Continue reading →

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Growing neighborhood groups in York city

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Tim Stonesifer

Look real close. Something’s taken root in York city. Maybe I’m late to the party — and I’m sure no seasoned gardener. Actually, I’ve invited my mother out the past few years to help me try to tend my tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Strange Laws: Don’t sleep outside on your refrigerator

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Hannah Sawyer

It’s OK to fall asleep on top of your refrigerator indoors, but take a nap on your favorite appliance outside and you’re breaking the law, according to a compilation of some of the strangest laws in Pennsylvania. And don’t even … Continue reading →

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