Meredith Jorgensen

Lancaster County Reporter, WGAL News 8

[Meredith Jorgensen @MeredithWGAL]

Water main break in Carlisle causing flooding and icing at E St. & NW St. Crews trying to pump water off road while waiting for repair crews. Hope to have it fixed by this afternoon. Say 6in. main ruptured because of the weather. Residents still have water, asked to use caution.

[Meredith Jorgensen @MeredithWGAL]

One man is dead in a plane crash in Warwick Township, Lancaster County. Coroner Dr. Steve Diamontoni says he believes the man was the only occupant of the plane that came down just before 8am.
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[WGAL @WGAL]

Truck driver convicted in fatal shooting of Amish woman in her Pa. home | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/JK6qhQyjYr

[Meredith Jorgensen @MeredithWGAL]

God Bless Pope Francis.

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

[Meredith Jorgensen @MeredithWGAL]

Hi Phil! Thank you! We’ll never stop shining a light! 🕯️🙏🏼👍🏼

[Phil Lapp @philiplapp]

@KatelynWGAL @MeredithWGAL Great picture of you two! You guys are such blessings to our community. Keep being a light in a dark world!

[Meredith Jorgensen @MeredithWGAL]

Wow! We look awake and perky!! Yeah News 8 Today!

[Katelyn Smith @KatelynWGAL]

It’s Friday & I get to co-anchor with this wonderful friend!! ❤️ @MeredithWGAL
Hope you all have a great day!

[Meredith Jorgensen @MeredithWGAL]

I would concur @EthanWGAL … except even in December, I’m still 🙄.

[Ethan Huston @EthanWGAL]

So... this my interpretation of the public's reaction of snow falling in #Pennsylvania. #WINTER #snowfall

October: 🤯
November: 😲
December: 😍
January: 🤷
February: 😐
March: 😒
April: 😡
May: 💀

[Meredith Jorgensen @MeredithWGAL]

Tune in to see Tom!! Way to go, friend! Good for you!! 💖

[Tom Lehman @TomLehmanWGAL]

There’s a first time for everything, right?

I’m anchoring my first TV newscasts ever this morning on @WGAL. Tune in!

[Meredith Jorgensen @MeredithWGAL]

@TomLehmanWGAL @WGAL Woohoo! Have fun during the mic check 😉 Congratulations! 🎉

[Katelyn Smith @KatelynWGAL]

2️⃣ Years at @WGAL!
Congratulations, @PaolaTArruda! 🎉
The time flew by, probably because as you can see…we’ve been having a lot of fun! 😃
Please wish Paola a Happy Anniversary!

[Meredith Jorgensen @MeredithWGAL]

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[Nik “the Hat” Hatziefstathiou @nikthehat]

Day 13 of the Manhunt for Danelo Calvacante + Overnight Recap

🚩 TIMES BASED OFF TWEETS—NOT EXACT

📌 8:12 p.m.: Pennsylvania State Police report a sighting of escaped prisoner by troopers in area of 1900 block of Fairview Road.

📌 9:09 p.m.: Danelo Cavalcante's shoes were located. He stole a pair of boots from a nearby farm.

📌 9:17 p.m.: The target location has shifted to Route 100 and Fairview/Prizer Road. Law enforcement agencies are converging on the area.

📌 10:08 p.m.: A reverse 911 call has gone out advising residents near Route 100 and Fairview to shelter in place immediately.

📌 10:33 o.m.: The green hoodie believed to belong to Danelo Cavalcante was found on the road near the front yard of a residence on Coventryville Road. Officers have been instructed not to touch the green hoodie found on Coventryville Road. No blood stains are visible on the garment, suggesting it was discarded without signs of injury.

📌 10:57 p.m.: Law enforcement is extending the search perimeter toward Ridge Road, approximately 2.7 miles from the most recent sighting of Danelo Cavalcante.

📌 11:01 p.m.: A local homeowner engaged in a shootout with Danelo Cavalcante, who subsequently stole a rifle from the residence. Authorities are urging extreme caution.

📌 11:26 p.m.: Reports surfaced about a gunshot victim with 'penetrating trauma' on the 3500 block of Coventryville Road.

📌 11:51 p.m.: An officer sustained facial burns due to an overheating car on the 3000 block of Pottstown Pike in Spring City.

Tuesday, September 12 (Day 13)

📌 1:08 a.m.: Search efforts are now concentrated around the 3500 block of Coventryville Road. Authorities seem to be focusing their resources in this area as the manhunt continues.

📌 1:55 a.m.: Authorities seem to have concentrated their efforts in a triangle formed by Daisy Point Road, Ridge Road, and Coventryville Road.

📌 3:28 a.m.: Tactical teams are currently conducting a push of Daisy Point Road, Ridge Road, and Coventryville Road. Police have initiated their second K9 track. Coventryville Road has been pushed.

📌 3:36 a.m.: The search perimeter now shifted nearby Mt Pleasant Road, concentrating between Ridge Road and Coventryville Road.

📌 4:08 a.m.: The ATF has deployed additional K9 units, specifically bloodhounds, to aid in the search.

📌 5:22 a.m.: School Closed—School in the Glenmoore region of Pennsylvania has been cancelled today due to the ongoing manhunt. For residents living within the search perimeter, be advised that your vehicles will be searched upon exiting the area. Remain vigilant. Report suspicious activity. If Cavalcante is spotted call 911–do not approach. He is now armed with a rifle.

📌 6:17 a.m.: Residents in the immediate search area are advised to remain indoors once they arrive home and to secure their vehicles.

📌 7:43 a.m.: Trailers carrying horses from the Pennsylvania State Police have arrived in the area. A press conference is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. this morning at Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company at 36 Firehouse Drive, Kennett Square. Lt. Col. Bivens will be providing an update on last night's developments.

📌 7:46 a.m.: Over a dozen federal agents have just turned onto Coventryville Road from Ridge Road, intensifying the search efforts in the area.

📌 8:00 a.m.: Six additional federal agents, along with SWAT and tactical units, have turned onto Coventryville Road from Ridge Road, adding further resources to the manhunt. Lots of sirens in the distance.

📌 8:01 a.m.: Cops in front of perimeter are heard cocking their firearms on Coventryville Road and Ridge Road. Unsure if this is a development.

📌 8:06 a.m.: Two more SWAT trucks have just turned onto Coventryville Road from Ridge Road, adding to the already heavy law enforcement presence.

#DaneloCavalcante #DaneloSouzaCavalcante #ChesterCounty #ChesterCountyJail

[PA State Police @PAStatePolice]

Cavalcante is believed to be within a perimeter in the South Coventry Township area: Routes 23 & 100, Fairview & Nantmeal Roads, and Iron Bridge & County Park Roads. Residents should secure buildings, property and vehicles. Report sightings or related activity immediately to 911.

[PA State Police @PAStatePolice]

Cavalcante was last spotted in South Coventry Twp, Chester Co., shirtless and wearing blue pants, carrying a stolen .22 rifle with a flashlight. Residents should call 911 immediately if he is spotted. For general tips or info, please call [phone].

[Meredith Jorgensen @MeredithWGAL]

#DaneloCavalcante is still on the loose 6 days after escaping from Chester Co. Prison. US Marshals say there are now 150 to nearly 200 people actively searching for the convicted murderer. Marshals say he came into the US illegally on a boat into NY from Puerto Rico. @WGAL

[USA TODAY @USATODAY]

"He just opened the door!" A 13-year-old boy was startled when a three-legged bear broke into his home.

[Trooper Grothey & Trooper Carter @PSPTroopJPIO]

On 09/04/2023 at 8:21PM and 9:33PM, Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante was seen on a trail camera at Longwood Gardens in East Marlborough Township, Chester County. Anyone with information is asked to contact the tip line at 717-562-2987.

[Lancaster Weather @LancasterWX]

🌕 I hope you were able to enjoy a beautiful sunset! And that's not the lone spectacle adorning the night sky tonight. We will also be able to witness the biggest & brightest full moon of 2023 also known as 'blue supermoon.' You may also spot Saturn hanging next to the supermoon!

[Christine Ferreira @ChristineWGAL]

🌝 Get ready for the #BlueMoon and #Supermoon this evening! You may have to peer through high clouds, but the #Moon will be bright as it rises at 7:55 PM. Moonset is at 6:59 AM Thursday. #PAwx #Harrisburg #FullMoon #BlueSuperMoon

[Meredith Jorgensen @MeredithWGAL]

So fun to be on the Thaddeus Stevens campus on the first day of classes.

[Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology @ThaddeusStevens]

Things are hopping on campus as students dig in to their classes 📚, shuttles 🚐 deliver to and from our five locations, and we’re working on big plans! Check out this story from @WGAL and @MeredithWGAL sharing how our enrollment has increased this year! https://t.co/FlQOmLVGEy