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Dismembered remains found at Shenango River Reservoir identified as missing Sharon teen; Suspect arrested
The Mercer County Coroner has identified the remains found in the Golden Run Wildlife Area as those of a missing juvenile from Sharon. According to the release, 14-year-old Paul "Pauly" Likens, Jr was identified through forensic comparison and evaluation during the recovery efforts. Based upon the forensic autopsy and studies...
Pittsburgh-area man accused of killing and dismembering missing 14-year-old
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man is accused of killing and dismembering a missing 14-year-old in Mercer County. In a news release on Wednesday from Pennsylvania State Police Troop D, DaShawn Watkins is facing a list of charges, including criminal homicide, in connection with the killing of 14-year-old Paul Likens Jr. The news release said that the Sharon Police Department took a report of a missing 14-year-old on June 25. Later that day, law enforcement was called to Shenango Lake in Clark Borough, Mercer County, and dismembered human remains were found in the water.State police said they took over the investigation and...
Man arrested, charged in death of 14-year-old found dismembered near Shenango Lake
A man has been arrested and charged with homicide after a 14-year-old Mercer County boy’s body was found dismembered after he had gone missing last month. DaShawn Watkins was charged with criminal homicide in the death of Paul A. Likens, Jr., of Sharon. Likens had been missing since June 22.
A Mercer County man arrested after 14-year-old’s remains found in lake
Warning: This article contains graphic content that some readers may find disturbing Mercer County, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — A 14-year-old who went missing in Sharon, PA, on June 22, has been found dead. According to Pennsylvania State Police in Mercer, Hermitage Police Department responded to a call on June 25 in the area of Shengao Lake […]
Remains of missing teen found in Mercer County
A man was charged with criminal homicide after the dismembered remains of a 14-year-old were found in Shenango Lake on June 25. State police shared in a news release that Hermitage Police Department found the remains “partially in the water” the same day that the teenager was reported missing in Sharon.
Flood watch issued for potential excessive rainfall
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Valley due to yet another severe thunderstorm threat Saturday. The flood watch includes Columbiana, Lawrence, and Mercer counties. Although Youngstown is technically not in the flood watch, heavy thunderstorm rains could cause flooding issues anywhere...
Search resuming Friday in Mercer County human remains investigation
Crews continued their search in the Shenango River Thursday after partial human remains were found Tuesday in Hermitage. Pennsylvania State Police and investigators spent the day in Sharon, working to locate a suspected body. Pennsylvania State Police confirmed with 21 News this is a continuation of Tuesday's findings in the...
Human Remains Found in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, Pa. — The Mercer County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the City of Hermitage Police Department, are investigating the discovery of partial human remains that were found within the Shenango River Reservoir near the Golden Run Wildlife area at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 25th.
Mercer County Food Bank hosting Stuff the Truck event to collect non-perishable food donations
The Mercer County Food Bank (MCFB) is hosting a community event known as "Stuff the Truck" to help feed those facing food insecurity in Mercer County. MCFB's Truck will be parked at D’Onofrio’s Food Center in Hermitage on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to collect non-perishable food donations.
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