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Four Charged in Dunkirk Drug Raid
Four people were taken into custody following a raid at an address in the City of Dunkirk's Fourth Ward early Thursday afternoon. Narcotics investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 56 West Doughty Street at about 12:45 PM, marking the second time that address was searched in less than a week. 32-year-old Kevin DeJesus-Rivera and 37-year-old Christian Ayala-Gonzalez of Dunkirk, who were charged in last week's raid, were taken into custody again. Also arrested were 25-year-old Jade Stocks of Cassadaga and 47-year-old Yamil Carrasquillo-Torres of Dunkirk. Investigators seized 5.5 grams of crack cocaine, scales and packaging material for the sale and distribution of narcotics, and $150 in cash. DeJesus-Rivera was charged with 3rd- and 5th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, 1st-degree criminal nuisance and 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Stocks faces charges of 3rd- and 5th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Ayala-Gonzalez is charged with 3rd- and 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, 1st-degree criminal nuisance and 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Carrasquillo-Torres was charged with 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and 1st-degree criminal nuisance. All suspects were transported to the Dunkirk Police Department to be arraigned on the charges in Dunkirk City Court.
PA man sentenced to prison for transporting firearms across state lines
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced in federal court on Friday for attempting to transport weapons across state lines. Christian Arroyo Collazo, 28, of New Castle, was sentenced to serve 36 months in prison on the conviction of conspiracy to traffic firearms. Information presented in court states Collazo...
Family-owned local cafe to open fourth location in Cranberry area
A popular, family-owned Pittsburgh café will open a fourth location this November in Cranberry. Mediterra Café is shooting for a mid-November opening in North Point Circle. That is in Seven Fields.
Philadelphia Rapper Ybcdul Who Went Viral For Digging Up His Enemy’s Grave Has Been Shot And Killed
Authorities in Philadelphia are looking into a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a well-known rapper in the Olney neighborhood. According to 6abc, the victim has been identified as Abdul Vicks, a prominent rapper who went by the name “YBC Dul” aka “Mr. disrespectful.” The news outlet reports that the gunfire was reported ... Read more
Burns & Burns Associates Celebrates 85 Years
WARREN, Pa. – Burns & Burns Associates celebrated 85 years in business with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday. “I know that four generations, it really it speaks a lot to the staying power, not just in Warren, but in the Northwestern PA community, and everything that, not only the family, but the staff, has really put together and kind of maintains,” Burns & Burns’ Michael Boyd said. And if it weren’t for the clients, our insureds coming in and getting that service, we wouldn’t be here.”
Pa. high school football scoreboard: Live updates from the state’s top-ranked teams (8/23/24)
Opening week in high school football always mergers promise and emotion as teams, cheerleaders and fans return to the field. So how are the state’s top-ranked teams faring in week 1? PennLive has you covered with live scoring updates below. Scores are user-generated and offered through ScoreStream. See a...
Wawa to open multiple locations in Central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The longest-standing debate in Pennsylvania may just be “Sheetz versus Wawa.” However, the expansion of one of the stores might end the back and forth. On Aug. 19, Wawa announced that the chain is planning to expand into Central Pennsylvania, starting with a location in Middletown. On Sept. 19, a Wawa will […]
Butler County voting case heads to state court
The case could standardize county rules when voters make errors in returning mail ballots. Voting rights groups are hoping the Commonwealth Court adds protections to mail-in voting ahead of the November election. The court is deciding whether to guarantee that voters can cast provisional ballots if they’ve made an error...
Steward to close two Ohio hospitals, Pennsylvania facility at risk
Steward is closing two Ohio hospitals with another in Pennsylvania at high risk of closure as the health system continues to limp through bankruptcy. The closures of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, both in Warren, Ohio, come after Steward failed to find a buyer for the facilities. The hospitals will start closing on or around Sept. 20, according to the system.
Plans for $450 million Pennsylvania laboratory complex unveiled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Department of General Services (DGS) recently unveiled plans to construct a new $450 million joint laboratory complex in Harrisburg. According to DGS, the site plans they unveiled for the $450 million laboratory complex will provide state-of-the-art research and analysis facilities for four commonwealth agencies.
Venus Williams talks about being part of Carnegie Museum of Art podcast
Aug. 23—Venus Williams is the narrator behind the Carnegie Museum of Art's "Widening the Lens" podcast, a six-part series that explores the relationship between people, photography and the environment. That relationship is contextualized, discussed and analyzed by scholars, artists from diverse backgrounds and Williams herself. Some of the artists also appear in the accompanying exhibition ...
Pittsburgh Market Scene Turns Confrontational as Security Guard Discharges Weapon
Gunfire interrupted the daily bustle at a local Pittsburgh market yesterday, resulting in a dramatic encounter between a security guard and a belligerent customer. Pittsburgh Police were called to the 1100 block of Highwood Street after a security guard at Kuhn's Market was forced to take aggressive measures when facing a potentially armed individual, as reported by the Pittsburgh Public Safety blotter.
Sportsbeat: Week 1 – High school football scores and highlights for Aug. 23
WTAJ highlights some of the area’s best high school football games with special coverage every Friday at 11 p.m., only on SportsBeat. Each week there will also be a featured GAME OF THE WEEK. It’s a District 6 matchup to kick off the 2024 season as the Richland Rams on the Penn Cambria Panthers. Games […]
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