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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.
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.
TIONESTA WOMAN CHARGED WITH NEGLECT OF ELDERLY DISABLED MOTHER
40 year old Shasta Dawn Vantassel from Tionesta has been charged with neglecting her elderly disabled mother, who was found dead in their home. ExploreClarion.Com is reporting that police discovered the mother seated in a recliner, indicating she hadn’t moved for weeks and was in poor condition. An autopsy confirmed death from Bilateral Acute Pneumonia. Vantassel, claiming she believed her mother was mobile, was charged with several offenses, including Neglect of a Care-Dependent Person, and released on $25,000 unsecured bail.
NEW DETAILS EMERGE: Franklin Man Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discovery
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man has been charged with felony animal cruelty following an investigation by the Venango County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say they discovered severely neglected and deceased animals on his property, leading to multiple charges. Court Records show that on July 17, the Venango...
Local Woman Accused of Threatening, Pointing Pistol at ATV Riders Near Her Forest County Residence
FOREST COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local woman is facing charges for allegedly pointing a pistol at ATV riders who were traveling near her property in Forest County. According to court records, Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 65-year-old Delaina Lee Waltenbaugh, of Tionesta, in District Judge Daniel L. Miller’s office.
“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.
Hearing Continued for Oil City Couple Facing Felony Charges After Drugs Found in Car
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Hearings were rescheduled for an Oil City couple facing felony drug charges after police discovered 84 packets of Xylazine and Fentanyl in their vehicle. Court records indicate that preliminary hearings for 43-year-old Christopher Joseph Mozurak, and 39-year-old Emma Lou Pepper, both of Oil City,...
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...
Oil City Police Issue Advisory Regarding Traffic Patterns During Oil Heritage Parade
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The Oil City Police Department issued an advisory regarding traffic patterns during the Oil Heritage Parade that will take place on Saturday. In a news release issued on Thursday, the Oil City Police Department would like to remind residents of Oil City about the Oil Heritage Parade, which will be held on Saturday, July 27, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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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