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CRIME & SAFETY
Two dead in fiery crash on Route 54
Turbotville, Pa. — Two people died Friday in a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Line Road and Route 54 in Limestone Township, according to the Montour County Coroner's Office. The coroner did not yet release the identities of the two people who were pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the crash occurred at 2:40 p.m. June 28. The deceased individuals were in two separate trucks that were involved in the crash, according to Montour County Coroner Scott Lynn. Reports indicate that two vehicles were involved in the crash, and one of them caught on fire. Autopsies are scheduled for July 2 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Assisting at the scene was fire departments from Washingtonville, Watsontown, Mahoning Township, Liberty Township, Montour County Sheriff's Office, Montour County EMA, Milton PSP, Montoursville PSP, Public Utility Companies, and Haz Mat Teams for the fuel spilled from accident. Route 54 was closed for several hours as first responders worked at the scene. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Coroner called to “farming accident” in Northumberland County
SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Northumberland County Coroner was called to a fatal crash Friday afternoon, officials say. According to the Northumberland County Department of Public Safety, first responders were called to a crash involving a tractor-trailer and lawnmower just before 2:30 p.m. along the 1600 block of Irish Valley Road. Authorities say the […]
Man allegedly rapes woman near Sunbury flood wall
Sunbury, Pa. — A Harrisburg man is accused of allegedly strangling and raping a mentally disabled woman near the flood wall in Sunbury. Shawn Ruggiero, 27, visited the female accuser at her family's home on June 24 when the two got into an argument. Ruggiero threatened to drown the woman in the river, then walked with her from the home to the flood wall, according to Officer Tobias Blank of Sunbury Police Department. The woman's family contacted police, who found Ruggiero and the woman at...
Reading Man Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives
Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake, Schuylkill County Adult Probation and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate a Reading man. Jimmy Miguel Smith, age 45, is a Black, Non-Hispanic male, 5 feet 9 inches in height and weighs approximately 205 lbs. There is one...
Home Health Aide Charged with Stealing Nearly $7,000 from St. Clair Client
A home health aide is facing charges for stealing nearly $7,000 from a client in Schuylkill County last year. According to St. Clair Police, Natasha Twigg, 40, of Pottsville has been charged felony with Financial Exploitation of Older Adult or Care Dependent Person and Receiving Stolen Property. St. Clair Police...
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