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'No evidence left:' Saxton man threatened to kill Bedford courthouse staff, PSP says
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police say a Saxton man has been taken into custody, nearly one year after he threatened to harm the entire staff of the Bedford County courthouse following an assault conviction. Investigators say on August 3, 2023, Jordon Duvall, now age 36, was convicted...
Altoona mother accused of leaving infant inside hot car while grocery shopping, police say
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Altoona police say a Blair County mother is behind bars after she reportedly left her 4-month-old child inside a hot car while she was grocery shopping. Authorities say 40-year-old Jade Diggs was arrested over the weekend after the infant was left inside a vehicle...
Jury finds Mount Union double homicide suspect guilty
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A double homicide trial in Huntingdon County has come to an end after Morico Johnson was found guilty Friday. A jury deliberated Friday morning and returned a guilty verdict for both counts of first-degree murder. Johnson will remain in prison with his sentencing scheduled for Oct. 17. The verdict came […]
Jury To Get Case In Huntingdon County Homicide Trial
After hearing from the prosecution’s DNA expert on Tuesday, the defense called their own DNA expert to the stand. Officials say that both sides will now prepare to give their closing arguments first thing Thursday Morning. 50 Year old Morico Johnson is accused of killing 22 year old Christine...
APD seeking help after war memorial vandalized
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify possible suspects that vandalized several things in Gospel Hill, including a war memorial. According to a Facebook post, the vandalism took place sometime between June 28 and July 3rd at Gospel Hill in Altoona. The APD is currently looking for […]
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