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Truck stuck in sinkhole after storms in Juniata County
JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. — Heavy storms across central Pennsylvania last night had many residents waking up to extensive damage this morning. A large sinkhole opened up on Route 333 in Juniata County, trapping a truck at the bottom. It is unclear exactly when the sinkhole opened or when the truck got stuck, but heavy rain fell for hours last evening and overnight.
Man rips off homeowner for driveway work: PSP
McClure, Pa. — A Lewistown man was charged after he received money to seal a homeowner's driveway and did not return to complete the work. Trooper Derek Gill of PSP Selinsgrove says the victim of West Beaver Township paid $300 on July 20 to Shawn Dippery, 52, to seal his driveway. However, Dippery never returned to begin the work. Dippery did not make any attempts to contact the victim after he received payment, according to the police report. The victim contacted police on Aug. 26. Police filed misdemeanor theft by deception charges at the office of District Judge Bo Trawitz.
Motorcyclist airlifted after crash with tractor in Juniata County
JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A motorcyclist in Juniata County had to be flown to the hospital Thursday after a crash. There was a crash between a motorcycle and a tractor in the area of Zook Hill Road and Route 35 just before 3 p.m. with reported injuries, Mifflintown Hose Company stated in a news […]
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania for Labor Day weekend
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Labor Day holiday weekend means police will be conducting DUI checkpoints and roving patrols across Pennsylvania as part of a crackdown on impaired driving. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” […]
Scammer to slammer: $2 million Central PA ringleader sentenced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The mastermind behind a $2 million bank fraud scheme in central Pennsylvania will spend up to five years in state prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday, Aug. 30. Tyreese Lewis, 23, who led an organized ring that targeted residents and financial institutions, pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt organizations, […]
Massive $71K theft ring targeting Pennsylvania grocery stores taken down: AG
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A massive retail theft ring that targeted grocery stores across nine Pennsylvania counties has ended, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Monday. Dozens of charges have been brought against five people — three of which are in custody — for their involvement in the more than $71,000 theft ring. Marlin Polanco, 19, […]
Pennsylvania trooper injured in hourslong pursuit of drug suspects near I-95 in Bensalem
BENSALEM, Pa. - A traffic stop turned police pursuit ended with two arrests, a drugs and firearm seizure, and an injured Pennsylvania State Trooper. Taheem Armstrong, 36, and Kevin Williams, 30, were initially pulled over by a Bensalem police officer on Wednesday for a suspended registration. Williams, who was found...
Warning issued amid surge in mail theft, check washing incidents across Pennsylvania suburbs
Police are searching for the suspect or suspects who have been driving around in a Mercedes and stealing mail directly from mailboxes across multiple Pennsylvania neighborhoods. According to Solebury Township Police, they are searching for the person or people driving around in a black 2018-2022 Mercedes model C300 2matic with...
State Police Honors Personnel for Heroism, Exceptional Work to Keep Pennsylvania Safe
On Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) hosted its annual department awards ceremony at LCBC Manheim to recognize the heroism and exceptional work of dedicated personnel who helped to keep Pennsylvania communities safe last year. Among the honorees was Lieutenant James Wagner, of Troop G, Bedford, who was critically injured...
I got $50 fine from another state – it’s not even same car model but now I have to jump through hoops & cops can’t help
A DRIVER is speaking out after receiving a fine in the mail when her car was in a different state. In a Facebook post, a GMC owner said she received a citation for a Dodge SUV’s alleged driving infraction. A Pennsylvania driver said she was enraged after a road law violation turned into a bureaucratic […]
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