PRESS RELEASES
The City of Harrisburg and the Office of Mayor Stephen R. Reed provides news information from time to time to all media outlets. For further news information, contact Randy King at 717.255.3040.
Recent Press Releases
July 31 2006
MIDTOWN BURGLAR & 3 ROBBERY SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that city police have arrested three persons on multiple robbery charges, and a fourth suspect wanted for a series of Midtown burglaries has now also been taken into custody.
July 28 2006
ROBBERY SUSPECT ARRESTED IN S. ALLISON HILL LAST NIGHT; BURGLARY & MUGGING & ESCAPE ALSO BEING INVESTIGATED
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said city police have arrested 19-year old Marc Thomas, of the first block of N. 12th Street, on multiple robbery and other charges stemming from an incident last night near 19th and Swatara Streets, where a S.19th Street man was robbed by Thomas at gunpoint. Thomas was captured after a lengthy foot chase by police near 17th & Derry Streets.
July 28 2006
BUDGET REDUCTIONS UNDERTAKEN, NO LAYOFFS EXPECTED; EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM TO REMAIN
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that major budget reductions are being undertaken in the Harrisburg School District to cut $5.4 million in expenditures for the school fiscal year which began July 1st.
July 28 2006
PRIDE PARADE FORCES CLOSURE OF MANY DOWNTOWN STREETS SATURDAY MORNING FROM 8 A.M. TO NOON
Many downtown streets will be closed throughout Saturday morning to accommodate the Pride Festival Parade, Mayor Stephen R. Reed said today, and motorists are urged to avoid the downtown area if they are not attending the parade or festival. Streets will begin closing at 8 a.m. for the 10 a.m. to Noon parade, including Front Street from Forster south to Paxton Street, which will dramatically impact westbound traffic, as well as motorists trying to access I-83 in south Harrisburg.
July 26 2006
RIVER SEARCHED AFTER LATE NIGHT REPORT OF PERSON IN WATER
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that city emergency response units were called to the river early this morning after witnesses reported seeing a man floating in midstream and calling for help. Crews searched until early this morning without finding a victim.
July 25 2006
23 ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS ARRESTED ON ROBBERY, BURGLARY& OTHER CHARGES
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported the arrests of 14 adults and 9 juveniles on robbery, burglary, firearms violations, drug, assault and other charges in connection with city robberies and burglaries dating back to last year, with nearly all of them being repeat offenders. The arrests are the result of on-going police saturation operations and investigations.
July 21 2006
ARRESTS MADE IN SERIES OF CITY ROBBERIES & HOME INVASIONS
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that city police have arrested ten different individuals in connection with eight different robberies and home invasions that occurred over the past two months. The suspects include four adults and six juveniles, including two 14-year olds and a 15-year old.
July 21 2006
NEW BOOK HONORS STATE CIVIL WAR UNIT & MEDAL OF HONOR WINNERS
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today lauded the efforts of author John Stuart Richards during book release ceremonies at The National Civil War Museum for his new tome “A History of Company C – 50th Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment”… From The Camp, The Battlefield and the Prison Pen 1861- 1865. The book features interwoven narratives of Medal of Honor winners Captain Charles E. Brown and Henry Hill, and POW Corporal John Doudle.
July 21 2006
P & R BAKED GOODS & DESSERTS SWEETENS UP BROAD STREET MARKET
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today conducted the ribbon cutting for the delectable new P & R Baked Goods and Desserts at the historic Broad Street Market in Midtown. The distinctive new culinary attraction features homemade cakes, pies, breads and other confectionary and baked goods.
July 17 2006
KILLER ARRESTED IN SATURDAY MURDER
Mayor Stephen R. Reed this afternoon announced that city police have arrested 35-year old Martin Aquino in connection with the Saturday, July 15, shooting death of Jesus Castaneda, age 30, of Harrisburg. Aquino is now being processed by city police and will be remanded to Dauphin County prison on no bail, facing one count each of Homicide and Robbery.
July 12 2006
RESCUERS IN 2005 CITY FIRE RECOGNIZED BY CARNEGIE HERO FUND
Two men who rescued a man from his burning city home were honored with one of the nation’s highest awards for heroism, Mayor Stephen R. Reed said today during presentation ceremonies conducted by the city and the Carnegie Hero Fund of Pittsburgh. Recognized with the prestigious Carnegie Medal honors are Nic Barrelet and Randy Nolen, who rescued Juancio Irizarry from his burning home in the 600 block of Boyd Street on January 28, 2005.
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