Shots fired outside party
Written by Daniel Walmer
An uninvited guest carrying a gun crashed a birthday party in Steelton on Saturday, April 27 and fired three to five shots in the air after he was asked to leave, police said.
The unidentified male, in his teens, was observed with a gun at the party at I.W. Abel Hall on Gibson Street around 10:30 p.m. and asked by a chaperone to leave, Steelton police said.
As he climbed into a white Nissan Maxima occupied by two teenage women, he pulled out the gun and fired the shots into the air, police said.
No one was injured.
Readers with information on the incident are asked to call Steelton police at 717-939-9841 or Dauphin County 911 after office hours at 717-558-6900.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 20:50
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Borough sues former solicitor
Written by Daniel Walmer
Civil case involves the Electric Trust Fund, which lost millions over the years from mismanagement, borough officials allege.
Middletown is suing its former solicitor over actions related to the borough’s Electric Stabilization Trust Fund, a multimillion-dollar settlement paid by Met-Ed in 1999 to settle a legal dispute over electric rates the borough was paying to the utility.
The borough filed a writ of summons in Dauphin County Court on April 4 against former solicitor SkarlatosZonarich and attorneys John Zonarich and Anna Marie Sossong.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 19:54
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Constable charged for firing gun at home
Written by Noelle Barrett
A Middletown constable was charged with recklessly endangering another person after he allegedly fired a gun while threatening to kill himself at his Grant Street residence.
Kevin Kelley, 40, of Middletown, voluntarily committed himself to a mental institution after the incident on Tuesday, April 2, said Fran Chardo, Dauphin County’s first assistant District Attorney . . .
You can read the full story in our printed edition or our e-Edition.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 19:52
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Senate discussing liquor privatization plan
Last month, the Pennsylvania House passed its liquor privatization bill, 105-90. Today, the Senate will look into the privatization plan. Follow along on our Storify as the controversial issue is tackled.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 15:18
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Police seek man who allegedly assaulted woman in Lower Swatara
Written by Noelle Barrett
Lower Swatara Twp. police are currently looking for a man wanted for attempted homicide, aggravated assault and other charges.
Jason A. Strite, 37, of Harrisburg, is described as a white male, 5’ 8” and about 230 to 250 pounds. He drives a blue, full-size pickup truck, according to police.
The charges, including simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, theft by unlawful taking and criminal mischief, stem from an incident in Lower Swatara on Sunday, April 21.
Strite was in his truck with a woman when an argument ensued, and she “felt concerned for her safety and exited the truck,” said Robert Appleby, a detective for the Lower Swatara police.
Strite allegedly followed the victim, kicked and struck her, and tried to run over her twice with his truck, “but she was able to get away,’’ Appleby said.
The victim suffered serious internal injuries, and was admitted to the intensive-care unit of a local hospital, Appleby said.
Police filed the charges against Strite before District Judge Michael Smith on Monday, April 22.
Strite is still at large, and known to frequent the East and West shores. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact their local police department or Appleby at 717-939-0463. 
Strite's truck
Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013 21:17
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