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MORRISDALE MAN TO STAND TRIAL FOR ALLEGEDLY INTIMIDATING WITNESSES
A Morrisdale man, Clint Addleman, already serving time in state prison on drug charges, will stand trial for allegedly intimidating witnesses related to the overdose death of Dalton Edward Cole in 2019. A GantNews.com article says, Addleman faces multiple felony charges that stem from a grand jury investigation into Cole’s...
PHOTOS: Tractor-trailer left on its side after crash in Tyrone
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A tractor-trailer rollover caused a portion of PA 453 to be closed for an extended time on Wednesday. On July 24, officers were called to Pa 453 near the Tyrone Exit of I-99 for a report of an accident around 2:30 p.m. Pennsylvania State Police said that it was a one-vehicle […]
One person in custody after a ‘gun incident’ in Tyrone
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — One person is in custody after an incident with a gun in Tyrone on Thursday night. Chief of Police at the Tyrone Borough Police Department, Jessica Walk, confirmed that an adult male is in custody after an incident on 13th Street and Alley F that involved a gun. The man is […]
VIDEO | Helmet camera shows firefighters battling shed fire in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Check this out! Video from the Hookies Fire Company in Tyrone shows an incredible first-person view of local firefighters battling a blaze in Blair County. Officials say firefighters battled a shed fire early Monday morning along the 100 block of Pot Pie Hill Road...
Penn Highlands State College says they had no explosion or power outage, debunking social media post
Penn Highlands State College says there was no explosion or power outage Tuesday night, despite widespread claims on social media. A Facebook post Tuesday night on the Central Pa. Fire Wire reported a large explosion on the second floor, smoke filling the building and a power outage. The page is not affiliated with any fire/EMS company, Emergency Management Agency, or 911 call center. Community members post information told on police and fire scanners.
State College Police looking to identify suspect in multiple retail thefts
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The State College Police Department is looking for the public’s help to identify a retail theft suspect. Police said that the suspect was involved in four retail thefts at a downtown business between June 16 and July 7. If you have any information you are asked to contact the State […]
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