Tasmin Mahfuz

Washington, D.C., United States

Anchor and Reporter at WGAL-TV (Lancaster, PA)

@wgal News Anchor | 4PM & 10PM

Articles

Naked man on meth breaks into Lancaster County church, police say

1 week ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

A Lancaster County man broke into a church while he was naked and under the influence of methamphetamine, according to police.Corey Calderwood, 43, is charged with burglary, indecent exposure and drug offenses.Lancaster Township police said the break-in happened Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the 1000 block of East King Street. Police said Calderwood was also wanted for a theft at the Weis Markets on Millersville Pike on March 7.
Harrisburg police arrest man wanted for deadly shooting

1 week ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

A man wanted for a deadly shooting in Harrisburg has been arrested. Harrisburg police said Teriq Coleman, 22, was taken into custody Monday. He is charged with murder and other offenses in the April 14 death of 26-year-old Omar Wilson Jr., who was shot at North 4th and Muench streets. Police are still looking for a second suspect, 23-year-old Aaron Hurtt, who is also charged with murder. Anyone with information about his location is asked to call police at 717-558-6900 or submit a tip online.
Peacocks on the loose

1 week ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

ALL RIGHT, MICHAEL, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. GREAT JOB OUT THERE. SO TONIGHT WE RECEIVED A CALL FROM A VIEWER, SANDY RODRIGUEZ IN EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, LANCASTER COUNTY, ABOUT TWO PEACOCKS ROAMING AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD. YOU SEE PICTURES ON YOUR SCREEN. SANDY’S BEEN WATCHING THEM FOR HOURS ON SUSAN AVENUE OFF OF LINCOLN HIGHWAY. SAID SHE TRIED CALLING ANIMAL CONTROL THE MUNICIPALITY GAME WARDEN, EVEN THE PHILADELPHIA ZOO TO SEE IF ANYONE COULD HELP. TAKE A LISTEN.
Former Vietnamese refugee shares being lost at sea

1 week ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and WGAL is celebrating the achievements of AANHPI groups and honoring their contributions.This week, Vietnam marked 50 years since the fall of Saigon, the end of a divided Vietnam, and its war against the United States.
Former Vietnamese refugee shares being lost at sea

1 week ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

Now & Then: 50 years since the fall of Saigon Updated: 10:01 PM EDT May 2, 2025 STORY WITH YOU GUYS.
Lancaster police solve 2013 cold case killing with DNA evidence

1 week ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

Lancaster police have charged a man in a deadly stabbing that happened 12 years ago.Shawn D. Jones, 54, is charged with homicide, burglary and robbery.The victim, Allan Hess, was found dead inside an apartment in the 200 block of West Walnut Street on Jan. 7, 2013.The case has been ongoing and was reassigned to Detective Sgt.
Lancaster County sees second-highest homeless count in past 10 years

1 week ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

MEAN. HEY, THERE. HEY THERE. MICHAEL AND SUSAN. SO THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN LANCASTER COUNTY IS ACTUALLY DOWN TO START 2025, BUT STILL DOES REMAIN PRETTY HIGH. THIS NEW DATA COMES COURTESY OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY HOMELESSNESS COALITION. AS PART OF THEIR POINT IN TIME COUNT, WHICH HAPPENS IN JANUARY. NOW, RIGHT NOW, THEIR DATA SHOWS 546 PEOPLE DON’T HAVE A RELIABLE PLACE TO CALL HOME. THAT’S DOWN 8.5% FROM THIS TIME LAST YEAR.
Give Local York Spotlight: Hanover Against Hunger

2 weeks ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

Give Local York, one of York County's most anticipated events of the year, is on May 1 and 2. The 24-hour event fundraiser has raised $25 million since its inception and has helped hundreds of nonprofits. Hanover Against Hunger (HAH) is one of the 328 organizations participating this year and are asking for the community's help to raise more than $44,000 during Give Local York. The money will be used for HAH's sixth biennial meal packing event scheduled for Saturday, Nov.
Rep. Dan Meuser makes guest appearance on podcast, comments on arson attack

4 weeks ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

Earlier this week, Rep. Dan Meuser made a guest appearance on the Bob Cordaro Show - WILK Radio. Among the topics, one was about the accused arsonist who tried to burn the Governor's Residence down. "This guy is a psycho, of course, and our hearts go out to the Shapiro family. But they've got to tone it down, too. I mean, every action Josh Shapiro has taken against the president has either been a lawsuit or a falsehood. That's not helpful either," Meuser said.
Original architecture dating back to 1960s burned at Governor's Residence

4 weeks ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

DISCIPLINARY ACTION, AND THE GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE ITSELF IS A SIGNIFICANT LANDMARK TO LOCAL FAMILIES. JEB STUART, THE PRESIDENT OF HISTORIC HARRISBURG ASSOCIATION, TELLS US HIS GRANDFATHER’S LUMBER MILL IN HARRISBURG WAS KNOWN FOR ITS ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK AND CREATED A LOT OF THE INTERIOR WORK, INCLUDING THE CORNICES, DOORS, HANDRAILS AND MAIN STAIRCASE OF THE GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE.