Tuesday, March 5 2013 3:34 PM EST2013-03-05 20:34:52 GMT
Dauphin County Prison went into lockdown Tuesday afternoon after an inmate damaged a cell.Prison spokeswoman Amy Richards Harinath said the lockdown began at 12:28 p.m. and will remain in effect untilMore >>
Dauphin County Prison went into lockdown Tuesday afternoon after an inmate damaged a cell.More >>
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -
A lockdown at the Dauphin County Prison was put in place after an inmate attempted to dig a hole in his jail cell wall and escape, officials said Wednesday.
Prison warden Dominick DeRose said the lockdown is expected to last for a week. Inmates must remain in their cells and visitation has been restricted.
"Visitation may be restricted up to a week while correctional officers sweep the prison for any other potential hazards," DeRose said in a news release. "We're working closely with investigators to determine how this incident occurred and what we can do to prevent it from happening in the future."
According to the news release, the inmate used a metal implement that he removed from a mounted tray in his cell to chip away at the wall. A damage amount had not yet been determined.
The facility has been in lockdown since 12:28 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Dauphin County District Attorney's Office is investigating the escape attempt and says it will file charges against the inmate within the next few days.
His name was not released pending the outcome of the investigation.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:13:17 GMT
Two juveniles have been charged with setting three vacant buildings on fire in Lancaster County, according to Manheim Township Police. Police say the two people set fire to the historic Gammache MansionMore >>
Two juveniles have been charged with setting three vacant buildings on fire in Lancaster, according to Manheim Township Police.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:03:19 GMT
Usually, it is an honor when a sitting governor gives a commencement speech. But at Millersville University, Gov. Tom Corbett's scheduled address is causing unrest with some soon-to-be graduates.More >>
Usually, it is an honor when a sitting governor gives a commencement speech. But at Millersville University, Gov. Tom Corbett's scheduled address is causing unrest with some soon-to-be graduates.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:43:18 GMT
If the head of a city is the mayor, then Harrisburg's backbone is small business. Local owners are paying close attention to the candidates and their plan for Harrisburg's economic growth.More >>
If the head of a city is the mayor, then Harrisburg's backbone is small business. Local owners are paying close attention to the candidates and their plan for Harrisburg's economic growth.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:13:04 GMT
Demolition work is expected to begin within the next several days on the Interstate 81 ramp damaged by a fiery tanker crash last week, PennDOT announced Wednesday.More >>
Demolition work is expected to begin within the next several days on the Interstate 81 ramp damaged by a fiery tanker crash last week, PennDOT announced Wednesday.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:03:19 GMT
Usually, it is an honor when a sitting governor gives a commencement speech. But at Millersville University, Gov. Tom Corbett's scheduled address is causing unrest with some soon-to-be graduates.More >>
Usually, it is an honor when a sitting governor gives a commencement speech. But at Millersville University, Gov. Tom Corbett's scheduled address is causing unrest with some soon-to-be graduates.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:50:26 GMT
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:03:31 GMT
Police said they seized 48 potted marijuana plants from a York County man after his estranged wife tipped off officers to his backyard growing operation.More >>
Police said they seized 48 potted marijuana plants from a York County man after his estranged wife tipped off officers to his backyard growing operation.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:13:17 GMT
Two juveniles have been charged with setting three vacant buildings on fire in Lancaster County, according to Manheim Township Police. Police say the two people set fire to the historic Gammache MansionMore >>
Two juveniles have been charged with setting three vacant buildings on fire in Lancaster, according to Manheim Township Police.
