Author: Houston Stringer

LEBANON COUNTY, PA – A Lebanon City woman has been charged with Criminal Homicide in connection with the stabbing death of Dontay Maurice Hunter, according to the Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office. Katelynn Kearney, 32, was arrested after police determined she fatally stabbed Hunter inside his apartment at 833 Chestnut Street in the late evening hours of October 4. Kearney was previously charged on October 6 with Tampering with Physical Evidence after attempting to dispose of her clothing and the murder weapon. She remains held without bail at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility. Investigators say Kearney, the victim, and her mother all lived in the same apartment building. Surveillance video captured Kearney and Hunter arguing inside the victim’s apartment around 9:...

CHAMBERSBURG, PA – A driver has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian at the intersection of West Washington Street and Water Street on October 7, 2025. According to Chambersburg Police, Carol Ferry was struck by a van while crossing in the crosswalk at approximately 7:04 p.m. The driver initially stopped but then fled the scene without rendering aid or providing required information. Ferry did not survive her injuries. The driver was later identified as Jorge Santamaria. On October 9, 2025, Santamaria was arrested and charged with Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injury, Accidents Involving Death or Injury While Not Licensed, and Driving Under Suspension – DUI Related. He was arraigned by MDJ Manns and committed to the Franklin Cou...