16-year-old James Fernandez-Reyes was charged last week over the triple murder of two boys and one man in Lebanon. Now more information is coming to light about Fernandez-Reyes’ past in Rochester, NY, which some say he had reason to flee for Lebanon last year.
June 2023
Posted inCrime & Safety
DA will seek death penalty against Alex Torres-Santos for Lebanon triple murder
Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf announced Friday that her office will seek the death penalty against Alex Torres-Santos over Tuesday’s triple murder in Lebanon city.
Posted inWeather
Weekend Forecast: Friday to be hot & sunny; possible showers Friday, Saturday
Here’s your weekend forecast for Friday, June 2, to Sunday, June 4.
🔗 Interview with babysitter of Lebanon triple homicide victims
Up until a few months ago, the person who spoke to WGAL News 8 would babysit 8-year-old Jesus Perez-Salome and nine-year-old Sebastian Perez-Salome.
🔗 Pilot was trying to make emergency landing when fatal crash happened on Pa. Turnpike: source
The private plane that landed on a Pennsylvania Turnpike ramp and crashed into a utility truck Wednesday is owned by a Derry Township man. The plane was hangared – or based – at Farmers Pride Airport in Bethel Township, Lebanon County.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Sharlyn Schmitt, trauma recovery coach at Heal and Regrow [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
We Are Lebanon, Pa speaks with Sharlyn Schmitt about what she does as a Trauma Recovery Coach for Heal and Regrow.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Affidavits of probable cause reveal how suspects were arrested for triple murder
Affidavits of probable cause for the arrest of 22-year-old Alex Torres-Santos and 16-year-old James Fernandez-Reyes have revealed details on how the suspects were identified and apprehended to face charges over Tuesday evening’s triple homicide in Lebanon.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Two arrested in triple murder of children and teenager; third suspect at large
Two suspects have been arrested and charged with criminal homicide in the Tuesday evening triple murder of two children and a teenager on Lebanon’s north side, and a third suspect remained at large as of Thursday morning.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
North Cornwall planning commission recommends waiver for Chick-fil-A sidewalk, reviews land development plan
The North Cornwall Township Planning Commission discussed the planned Chick-fil-A at 1147 Quentin Road at Wednesday’s meeting.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon VA Medical Center honored with national sustainability award
The Lebanon VA Medical Center has been recognized for its significant efforts toward environmental sustainability in the healthcare sector.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Free sunscreen to be available at Memorial Lake State Park
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has expanded a program which provides free sunscreen at state parks to include Memorial Lake State Park.
Posted inNews
Huge Lebanon bologna sandwich planned for Lebanon Area Fair as LCCM benefit
Visit Lebanon Valley has partnered with local businesses to construct “The World’s Largest Lebanon Bologna Sandwich” at the 2023 Lebanon Area Fair.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Amaya Rodriguez awarded $1,000 scholarship by Lebanon County NAACP
Amaya Rodriguez has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Lebanon County NAACP Diversity Scholarship.
Posted inNews
Secret meetings by board overseeing Pa.’s $1 billion in opioid settlements draw criticism
The Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust board does not let the public speak at meetings and says it’s not subject to the state’s Right-to-Know Law.
