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Coroner IDs human remains found in attic of Johnstown home
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees has identified the human remains found in the attic of a Johnstown home last weekend. During a press conference Friday morning, Lees identified the remains as 36-year-old Gregory Ira Rohn. Officials say Rohn's body was found partially wrapped in a...
One rushed to hospital after motorcycle crash, explosion on I-99
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A 25-year-old was rushed to UPMC Altoona after his Harley-Davidson crashed on Interstate 99 and the gas tank exploded, state police report. The crash happened on I-99 in Freedom Township Wednesday night around 9:40 p.m. when the rider of the Harley-Davidson was headed north and drifted into the median and […]
Police Searching for Teen Who’s Been Missing for a Month
JACKSON TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Law enforcement is searching for a 16-year-old who has not been seen or heard from for almost a month. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on June 7 family members of 16-year-old Katelyn Nemeth reported her missing. Police say Nemeth was last seen at...
Local police outfitted with heavy-duty tactical gear
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – In the past, when local police officers responded to active shooter incidents, they would walk into the situation with vests designed to stop most weapons – but not everything. For serious incidents, SWAT teams would come in wearing Level-5 protection vests, designed to stop heavy-duty .30 caliber weapons, such as […]
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Over Jackson Shooting
Michael Vulpis, 26, of Freehold Borough, has been charged with Attempted Murder and related offenses in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in Jackson Township on June 27. According to the investigation, on June 27, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Officers from the Jackson Township Police Department responded to a...
Deadly two-car crash under investigation
JACKSON TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A deadly two-car crash that killed one person is under investigation. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on July 3 around 4:00 p.m., troopers responded to a two-car crash on state Route 118 at the intersection of Mountain Road in Jackson Township. Police say one person was killed as a […]
Altoona police searching for shots fired suspect
UPDATE: Altoona police announced the suspect has turned himself in. ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department is searching for a suspect who they believe fired multiple shots. Police said that the suspect is believed to have fired multiple shots from a 9mm handgun around the 500 block of 2nd Avenue at 10:23 p.m. […]
Suspects in multi-state crime spree arrested in Blair County
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A duo from outside of the contiguous United States was arrested in Altoona after an alleged multi-state crime spree targeting older Americans, Logan Township Police announced Thursday. Luz Dary Fandino Rodriguez, 48, of Colombia, and Hanster Sepulveda, 37, of Puerto Rico, were arrested July 3 after their rental car was pinged […]
New Spring Grove Area School District superintendent charged with DUI
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The new superintendent for a school district in York County was charged with DUI after an early Friday morning traffic investigation, according to State Police. Joseph Bradley, 51, of Johnstown, was found to be DUI when Troopers “conducted a mere encounter” just after 2:30 a.m. on the 100 block of […]
Altoona K9 officer tracks down robbery suspect
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona K9 officer is being celebrated after he successfully tracked down a suspect for police. The Altoona Police Department is thanking K9 Pongo who helped to track down a suspect who was wanted for a robbery and domestic incident. Police said that on Tuesday, June 25 they responded to Duff […]
Fire tore through Altoona home Wednesday night
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A home caught fire Wednesday night in Altoona. Firefighters were called to the home on the 3700 block of Walnut Avenue at around 11:50 p.m. July 3. The fire reportedly began outside of the home and quickly spread inside, causing significant damage to the first and second floors. Altoona firefighters reported […]
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