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CRIME & SAFETY
Victim Identified In Fatal Motorcycle Crash
The man who died after being hit by a school bus in Jefferson Township earlier this week has been identified. The Butler County Coroner confirmed that 79-year-old Gary Welsh of Saxonburg died in the crash Wednesday afternoon on Dinnerbell Road. He was trying to make a turn onto Victory Road...
Washington County DA clears officer in hitting suspect with vehicle
WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) - The Washington County District Attorney has cleared the officer involved in an arrest that involved a suspect being hit by a police truck. In a release from Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh, he has cleared the officer involved in the arrest of any wrongdoing. "My office has thoroughly reviewed the police report and body cam footage, it is my opinion that the officer followed all policies, procedures, and laws of this Commonwealth in the effectuation of the arrest of a dangerous offender," District Attorney Walsh's release read. "This matter is considered closed for investigation purposes as it...
Man charged in North Belle Vernon shooting botched by thrown soda can takes plea deal
An attempted homicide charge was dismissed against a Rostraver man accused of firing a shot in the parking lot of a North Belle Vernon gas station. Amire Rodrick Ganoung, 20, pleaded guilty Friday to felony counts of aggravated assault and possessing a firearm without a license and a misdemeanor charge of simple assault in connection with the March 1, 2023, incident. Police said no one was injured as a result of Ganoung’s actions. A charge of reckless endangerment also was dismissed as part of the plea deal with Westmoreland County prosecutors.
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