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Trump to return to Butler County to honor attendees shot at July 13 rally
Former President Donald Trump announced Friday afternoon that he is planning to return to Butler for a rally. He announced on social media that the event will honor Corey Comperatore, the man killed during the assassination attempt nearly two weeks ago. It will also honor the two men, David Dutch and James Copenhaver, injured in the shooting.
Butler County DA pushes back against Trump shooting testimony from Pennsylvania state police commissioner
Butler County District Attorney said that Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris' testimony "misstated" the location of two local snipers at the time of the former President Trump rally shooting.
Local Teen Caught Stealing Alcoholic Drinks From Gas Station in Sugarcreek Borough
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local teen was arrested for allegedly stealing alcoholic drinks from Sheetz in Sugarcreek Borough. Court records indicate Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 19-year-old Devin Michael Hagg, of Franklin, in District Judge Andrew Fish’s office on Thursday, July 25.
Local middle schooler only survivor in crash that killed father, siblings
***Video above: Road fatalities, crash causes in Ohio over 5 years.***. SLIPPERY ROCK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJW) – A 10-year-old girl is fighting for her life in the hospital after a Pennsylvania car crash killed her father and siblings over the weekend. The crash happened early Saturday morning in Slippery...
State police charge Venango Township man in crash that killed motorcyclist near Edinboro
A motorcyclist was attempting to pass a pickup truck in a passing zone along Route 99 in Washington Township in August 2023 when the truck turned left, causing a collision that led to the motorcyclist's death, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. The driver of the truck stopped, but never got out of...
Michigan man accused of leaving ex-girlfriend in Mercer County over 300 unwanted messages
A Michigan man is accused of leaving his ex-girlfriend in Mercer County hundreds of unwanted messages, as well as stalking her. According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police her ex-boyfriend, identified as 28-year-old Aldo Bardhi, has been stalking her since December of 2023 and leaving her hundreds of unwanted voicemails and text messages.
Knox man accused of child endangerment while driving
Joshua Marshall, a 33-year-old man from Knox, faces multiple endangerment charges after an incident involving his pregnant girlfriend and her two young daughters. On July 15, the woman, who is 15 weeks pregnant with Marshall’s child, called the police in distress, reporting that Marshall was driving recklessly with her and her daughters, aged one and three, in the vehicle. The complaint states that an argument over his driving led Marshall to abruptly pull off the road, causing the woman to hit her head. Marshall then continued to drive erratically, repeatedly slamming on the brakes, further endangering his passengers. The woman feared for her and her daughters’ lives. After stopping in Emlenton, Marshall allegedly drove off on her motorcycle without permission. He is charged with two felony counts of endangering the welfare of children, a misdemeanor for recklessly endangering another person, and two traffic violations. Marshall is in Venango County jail awaiting a preliminary hearing.
“No One is Going to Find You”: Local Man Accused of Assaulting, Harassing Woman in Sugarcreek Borough
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is behind bars for allegedly assaulting a woman and violating a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in Sugarcreek Borough. Court records indicate the Sugarcreek Borough Police Department filed criminal charges against 57-year-old Daniel James Whitehill, of Franklin, in Magisterial District Judge Andrew Fish’s office on Thursday, July 18.
Trooper suffers abrasion, uniform cut while serving warrant
A Butler state police trooper suffered an abrasion and his shirt, tie and glove were cut Tuesday, July 23, by a woman who brandished a knife while he assisted in serving a warrant for an involuntary mental health commitment, according to police. Trooper Philip Treadway was dispatched to assist county...
Butler officials hope to maintain momentum despite Trump rally shooting, while regional voices largely mum
Festival goers buy food and other products during the Horse Trading Days festival in Zelienople in Butler County on July 18, 2024. (Photo by Jess Daninhirsch/PublicSource) The attempt to assassinate Donald Trump thrust both Butler County and the Pittsburgh region into the world spotlight. Outside of Butler, regional leaders are hesitant to talk about the potential effects of violence on the region’s trajectory.
Elderly victim scammed out of over $340k by fake NJ contractor: officials
MANTUA TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A South Jersey man is in custody after officials say he swindled hundreds of thousands of dollars from an elderly victim. Christopher Fuscellaro, 32, is accused of posing as a licensed contractor under the names "Fuscellaro Construction" and "Four All Seasons Construction LLC." Officials say he...
Oil City Woman Accused of Allegedly Punching Ex-Girlfriend During Domestic Altercation Due in Court Today
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A local woman accused of punching her ex-girlfriend in Oil City is due in court on Wednesday morning. According to court records, a preliminary hearing for 32-year-old Trista Marie Tanner, of Oil City, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, in Venango County Central Court.
Case Against Area Couple Accused of Stealing, Selling $6,800 Worth of Items from Forest County Residence Moves Forward in Court
FOREST COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — The case against a Franklin couple facing charges for allegedly stealing and selling approximately $6,800 worth of items from a Forest County residence is moving through the court system. Court documents show the following criminal charges against 26-year-old Alaina Irene Haffey were waived for...
Charge: Man posed as licensed contractor to defraud elderly homeowner
A Sewell man is accused of defrauding an elderly woman by taking $340,000 while posing as a licensed contractor over more than a year. Christopher Fuscellaro, 32, allegedly took money from a Washington Township resident "for various home improvements and renovations that have never been completed, or were non-existent," says a probable cause statement for multiple charges against him. ...
Former Franklin man sentenced in federal case
Aaron Ray McClelland, a former resident of Franklin, has been sentenced to seven years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $3,000 in restitution for receiving and possessing material depicting the sexual exploitation of children. U.S. District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter handed down the sentence. Between October 2020 and July 2021, McClelland received images of prepubescent minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. This case was part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide Department of Justice initiative aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse. The prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christian A. Trabold, with commendations given to the FBI, state police, and Indiana County District Attorney’s Office for their investigative efforts.
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