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Jamestown residents found living in woods, arrested after pulling knife on officers
(WJET/WFXP) – A Jamestown man allegedly pulled a knife on police officers after he and another resident were found living in the woods. On Monday, August 28, around 8:48 a.m., Jamestown officers were assisting the Department of Defense (DOD) on the Riverwalk Trail on a working detail to find a woman and a child who were allegedly living in the woods.
Farrell man sentenced in drug trafficking case
Quinton Pinkins, a 39-year-old resident of Farrell, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking operation in Mercer County. He was convicted of conspiring to distribute significant amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine between 2020 and 2021. Despite knowing that his fentanyl dealing had resulted in a customer’s death and another’s hospitalization, Pinkins continued his illegal activities and even expanded them into Erie County. This case, prosecuted by U.S. attorneys Craig Haller and Benjamin Dobkin, was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force investigation involving multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. After serving his prison sentence, Pinkins will also be on supervised release for six years.
Oil City Man Still Held Without Bail as 2023 Murder Case Moves Forward
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man accused of fatally shooting his domestic partner last year remains in custody as his case continues to make its way through the court system. Mark D. Redfield, 62, allegedly shot 40-year-old April Michelle Dunkle during a domestic dispute at his...
Local Man Jailed for Allegedly Assaulting State Trooper While Being Transported to Hospital
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Authorities say a local man is behind bars for allegedly assaulting a State Police trooper in Oil City. Court records show Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 62-year-old Kenneth Lee Amon, of Titusville, in District Judge Andrew Fish’s office on August 14.
Case Against Franklin Woman Accused of Allegedly Choking, Threatening to Drown Juvenile Moves Forward in Court
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Charges against a local woman accused of strangling a juvenile in Clintonville Borough and threatening to drown her in a pond were held for court on Wednesday. Court records show the following criminal charges against 50-year-old Crystal Ann Armant, of Franklin, were held for...
Franklin Volunteer Firefighters Respond to Multiple Incidents on Thursday
On Thursday, Franklin’s volunteer firefighters were called to multiple incidents, showcasing their dedication and swift action in the face of emergencies. Early in the morning at 4:12 AM, Engine 45 and Truck 42 were dispatched to a fire alarm situation. Later in the day, at 10:22 AM, Squad 41...
Hearing Scheduled for Local Man Accused of Attacking Two Oil City Firefighters
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — A local man facing charges for reportedly attempting to punch, kick, and bite two Oil City firefighters during an incident earlier this month is due in court on Wednesday morning. According to court records, a preliminary hearing for 54-year-old Thomas Butryn, of Oil City,...
Franklin Man Accused of Punching, Injuring Sister During Domestic Dispute
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local man reportedly assaulted his sister during a domestic altercation in Sugarcreek Borough. Court documents indicate Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 24-year-old Steven Allen Shoffstall, of Franklin, in District Judge Rita Marwood’s office on August 22. According to...
Oil City Woman Jailed for Allegedly Kicking, Spitting at Officers and Medical Staff
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City woman is behind bars for allegedly kicking and spitting at law enforcement officers, hospital security officers, and medical staff. Court documents show Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 36-year-old Rachael Renee Knight, of Oil City, in District Judge Patrick Lowrey’s office on Thursday, August 29.
Psychological exam delays trial for Crawford County man charged in Jan. 6 riots
Jeremy J. Vorous, 46, of Venango, is one of 4 defendants from northwestern Pennsylvania indicted in Capitol attack. The other 3 cases are over. Defense believes Vorous has 'mental disease or defect.'. Erie Times-News. A Crawford County resident charged with assaulting police officers in the Jan. 6 riots at the...
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