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Louisiana fugitive arrested in Lock Haven
Lock Haven, Pa. — Police arrested a Louisiana fugitive in Clinton County. Christopher James Kelley, 32, was stopped by police for a traffic violation on the 200 block of Woodward Ave, in Lock Haven. Kelley was found to have an outstanding warrant for a drug offense out of the Jefferson Parrish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana, according to a release from the Woodward Township Police Department. Kelley was taken into custody, charged for being a fugitive from justice, according to the release from Woodward Township Police Department. He is currently at the Clinton County Correctional Facility awaiting extradition to Louisiana.
Three headless deer lead to dozens of charges in Pennsylvania
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple dead deer — three with their heads allegedly cut off — led to charges for three men in Bedford, game commission officials said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission charged Kai Bardell, 22, Edward Ilgenfritz, 27, and Harlan Group, 21, with a slew of charges relating to the illegal hunting of deer […]
Former Pennsylvania State Trooper Asking Judge to Vacate Verdict in Fatal Crash
TIOGA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (WENY) -- In May, a Pennsylvania State Trooper was found guilty in Tioga County Court of causing a crash that killed a Troy Area School District teacher. Now, his defense team is asking for that guilty verdict to be thrown out and given a new trial. "The...
Centre County names 2023 officer of the year
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Every year Centre County’s police force picks one special person to be the officer of the year for going beyond the line of duty. On July 25 the force picked Luke Nelson, a detective for Spring Township, as 2023’s officer of the year. He is known throughout the force as a […]
Multiple people banned from gambling in Pennsylvania over ID fraud, cash withdraws
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple individuals have been banned from iGaming in Pennsylvania, most for creating numerous accounts with someone else’s ID and withdrawing money. On Wednesday, July 24, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved recommendations by its Office of Enforcement Counsel to place seven individuals on the iGaming involuntary exclusion list. While the names […]
Major Interstate Car Theft Ring Busted in Pennsylvania and Maryland
In a significant development, law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania and Maryland have apprehended two individuals connected to a series of high-profile thefts at car dealerships across both states. The suspects, identified as London Flores and his accomplice Ventura, were detained following a detailed investigation that utilized advanced tracking and surveillance technology.
Trump rally shooting puts Pa. gun laws in sights
Thomas Crooks was 20 when he bought, from his father, the gun reportedly used to shoot at Donald Trump. It was a legal sale. Should it be? The post Trump rally shooting puts Pa. gun laws in sights appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Bellefonte Area Drug Overdose Deaths
A Westmoreland County man has pleaded guilty to providing drugs that caused the overdose deaths of two women in Spring Township more than two years ago. Timothy J. King, 38, entered a guilty plea on Wednesday for two felony counts of drug delivery resulting in death, Centre County Assistant District Attorney Julia Lockman said. According to the plea agreement, King faces a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 3 by Judge Julia Rater. Additional felony charges of criminal use of a communication facility and possession with intent to deliver, as well as...
Former Fiscal Manager Of Children’s Advocacy Center In Pennsylvania Charged With Wire Fraud
Angela Saar, 51, of Olyphant, Pennsylvania, former fiscal manager of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania (CAC/NEPA), was charged yesterday with wire fraud by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The criminal information alleges that Saar, during her employment at CAC/NEPA from November...
$56 Million for Gun Violence Prevention, After School Programming
When Governor Josh Shapiro signed Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget into law on July 11—he gave $56 million towards community gun violence prevention programs and a new after school program. That is a $16 million dollar increase from last year. The Erie Blue Coats, who combat gun violence...
Aqua shares tips to avoid falling victim to utility scammers
SHENANDOAH – Aqua Pennsylvania recently shared tips to help customers avoid falling victim to utility scammers. The water company said that, if their employees ever need to gain access to a home — for service, to change a meter, or respond to a problem — they will generally schedule an appointment.
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