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.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:15 AM EDT2013-06-18 05:15:37 GMT
Authorities investigating the fatal stabbing of an 87-year-old woman in a Hershey area home last week no longer believe the crime was a random attack.More >>
Authorities investigating the fatal stabbing of an 87-year-old woman in a Hershey area home last week no longer believe the crime was a random attack.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:03:35 GMT
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County. Driving through Lancaster County, you may see little white flowersMore >>
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County.More >>
Republican state senators are still unsure whether they'll vote for legislation that one of their members is writing to liberalize the sale of wine, beer and hard liquor in Pennsylvania.More >>
Republican state senators are still unsure whether they'll vote for legislation that one of their members is writing to liberalize the sale of wine, beer and hard liquor in Pennsylvania.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:45:31 GMT
Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett's office is making public an email exchange it says led to the forced resignation of a member of his Cabinet.More >>
Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett's office is making public an email exchange it says led to the forced resignation of a member of his Cabinet.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:40:42 GMT
The York County Probation Department introduced its newest member to the team, Buster, 24-month black Labrador Retriever. Buster will be working with defendants in Treatment Court. YorK County has theMore >>
The York County Probation Department introduced its newest member to the team: Buster, a 24-month-old black Labrador Retriever.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:38:46 GMT
A Harrisburg man was beaten over the weekend while trying to help a neighbor. Now, a neighborhood blames the city for not listening to public safety cries for help.More >>
A Harrisburg man was beaten over the weekend while trying to help a neighbor. Now, a neighborhood blames the city for not listening to public safety cries for help.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:50:36 GMT
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is unanimously rejected a challenge to a portion of the state constitution that requires judges to retire by the end of the year in which they turn 70.More >>
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is unanimously rejected a challenge to a portion of the state constitution that requires judges to retire by the end of the year in which they turn 70.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:18:02 GMT
Police in Cumberland County are looking for help from the public as they attempt to identify two people suspected of stealing clothing from a laundromat.More >>
Police in Cumberland County are looking for help from the public as they attempt to identify two people suspected of stealing clothing from a laundromat.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:47:59 GMT
A 56-year-old Midtown man told Harrisburg police he was attacked by two men over the weekend when he confronted the pair about their suspicious behavior.More >>
A 56-year-old Midtown man told Harrisburg police he was attacked by two men over the weekend when he confronted the pair about their suspicious behavior.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 11:46 AM EDT2013-06-14 15:46:55 GMT
A bear cub has been making its way around Perry County this week.Several viewers have sent us photos of the cub in their yards in the Duncannon area. On Thursday, the cub climbed up onto Mary Wallenmeyer'sMore >>
A bear cub has been making its way around Perry County this week.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:30:26 GMT
Rescue crews were called out to the scene of a fatal ATV crash in Franklin County Sunday evening. It happened at around 5:20 along the 1700 block of Shatzer Road in Fannett Township. The coroner is currentlyMore >>
Rescue crews were called out to the scene of a fatal ATV crash in Franklin County Sunday evening.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:53:05 GMT
A York County teacher is facing charges after police say she allowed a student to pierce body parts in her classroom without parental consent.Carroll Township Police charged 34-year-old April Beard fromMore >>
A York County teacher is facing charges after police say she allowed students to pierce body parts while in her classroom without parental consent.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:32:52 GMT
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed near the Susquehanna River Bridge due to a multi-vehicle crash.Authorities said there are traffic incidents near mile markers 241.9 and 247.4.TheMore >>
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash at the Susquehanna River Bridge in Dauphin County.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-06-16 18:20:38 GMT
A Dillsburg man was charged with corruption of minors after police said he sent an underage girl sexually explicit text messages and had indecent contact with her. Michael Ray Blackburn, Jr. of the firstMore >>
A Dillsburg man was charged with corruption of minors after police said he sent an underage girl sexually explicit text messages and had indecent contact with her.More >>
