Homicide Investigated in East Hempfield; Suspect Arrested

On July 20, 2026, at about 10:34 a.m., East Hempfield Township officers responded to a reported stabbing in the 1100 block of Persimmon Drive and found a 28-year-old female deceased and a 24-year-old male transported to an area hospital. The suspected resident fled before police arrival but was located and taken into custody without incident at 12:09 p.m. near Rt. 30 and Good Drive; PSP aviation, a Manheim Township K-9 unit and Lancaster County detectives assisted, and authorities say there is no danger to the public.