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Previously convicted PA man indicted on drug trafficking, firearm charges
(WJET/WFXP) – A previously convicted Pennsylvania man has been indicted on federal charges relating to drug trafficking and the illegal possession of a firearm. On Tuesday, June 25, Tre Robert Goins, 30, of Donora, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws. According to the indictment, Goins was […]
Monessen Teenager Sentenced to 8-25 Years for Voluntary Manslaughter of Friend
A Monessen teenager has been handed a significant prison sentence after a guilty plea in the 2022 shooting death of his friend, local authorities report. Terry Newton, 17, faced sentencing for voluntary manslaughter in the killing of 16-year-old Amari Altomore, a tragic event that left a community mourning and a family grappling with an immeasurable loss, according to WPXI.
Now-former Washington County assistant DA charged with DUI
NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - A now-former assistant district attorney in Washington County has been charged with DUI.Rachel Wheeler, 37, who had been acting as an assistant district attorney, was charged Friday with two counts of DUI and failing to stop at a red light.According to the criminal complaint, Wheeler was subjected to a breathalyzer test and registered a blood-alcohol content of 0.147, above the legal limit of 0.08.The complaint states Wheeler drove through a steady red light while driving north on Route 19 at the intersection with Racetrack Road shortly before 10 p.m. on June 21. Wheeler eventually came to a stop in a shopping plaza at Wildflower Circle. The responding officer could smell a strong alcoholic odor coming from Wheeler's vehicle, the complaint added.After the failed breathalyzer test, Wheeler was placed into police custody and transported to the North Strabane police station for further questioning.While at the station, Wheeler initially refused to take another breathalyzer test but eventually agreed, according to the complaint. The second test showed a blood-alcohol content of 0.141.Wheeler tendered her resignation effective as of July 2, according to Washington County district attorney Jason Walsh.A preliminary hearing has not been set.
Firefighters warn residents of fireworks use
As the Fourth of July celebrations approach, the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department is reminding residents about the risk of serious injury associated with fireworks use. The department said every year, preventable accidents occur, resulting in burn injuries, property damage, and even loss of life. According to a report by...
Connellsville man accused in road rage incident in South Greensburg
WPA 7/2A Connellsville man is accused of causing $2,680 in damage to another motorist’s vehicle during a road rage incident last month in South Greensburg. Borough police said Michael James Gravely, 36, directed racial slurs at the other driver while both were stopped at a red light on Route 119 at Huff Avenue. Gravely was arrested Monday on charges of ethnic intimidation, child endangerment, terroristic threats and related offenses.
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