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CRIME & SAFETY
‘We can finally start grieving’ – Family of 7-year-old killed in shooting react to defendant’s guilty verdict
On April 14, 2022, 7-year-old Antonio Yarger Jr. was shot in the head on Downing Avenue. For the family, community and members of law enforcement, it was an incredibly difficult time, especially because investigators didn’t have any glaring leads. “Over my 10 years now on this job, I’ve seen...
Union City man faces drug charges after police find suspected heroin after woman ODs
A Union City man is facing drug charges after authorities said they found suspected heroin in his apartment days after a woman overdosed there. Jonathan R. Weed, 30, was arraigned Aug. 16 on felony counts of possession with intent to deliver and misdemeanor counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug...
Day three of trial focuses on Erie gang activity that led to death of 7-year-old boy
Gang activity was a talking point on the third day of the trial for the man accused of fatally shooting a seven-year-old boy on Erie’s east side. Thursday, the defendant, 19-year-old Abdullah Ismael took to the witness stand. While testifying, Ismael recalled heated gang activity that he was involved...
No serious incidents reported during annual CelebrateErie festival, city police chief says
The three-day CelebrateErie festival drew large crowds to downtown Erie last weekend to enjoy music, food and other offerings. For the Erie Bureau of Police, the annual event lacked any serious problems, except for one incident. ...
Erie Police to Step up Patrols in School Zones, Urge Safe Driving with Students Heading Back
City of Erie Police are asking drivers to use caution as students head back to school and plan to step up patrols in school zones. Drivers are reminded to watch out for children and follow all traffic laws including speed limits in school zones, yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, and not passing school buses when their lights are flashing and stop arms are extended.
Fallen firefighter's widow on anniversary of his death: 'Everyone should make it home'
NORTH EAST — Shawn Giles had stopped at the store and was driving home with a truck of grocery bags when the call came in. As he had done so many times before, Giles, a volunteer firefighter with the Fuller Hose Co., drove to the scene of the accident at Route 20 and...
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