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Clearfield County man killed in two-vehicle crash
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Houtzdale man was killed Thursday, Oct. 3 in a crash on State Route 153. According to Clearfield County Coroner, Kim Shaffer Snyder, Scott A. Hockenberry, 47, was killed after being involved in a two-vehicle crash. Hockenberry crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and crashed into a truck. He was […]
One dead, one in custody after shooting in Blair County
UPDATE: Blair County Coroner Ray Benton identified the victim as 60-year-old Zachary Scott Smola of Duncansville, saying he died from a gunshot wound to the head. An autopsy will be performed Friday afternoon. The alleged suspect, who has not been identified at this time, reportedly turned himself in after the incident at state police barracks […]
Clearfield County man sentenced for conspiring to sell meth
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Clearfield County man was sentenced in federal court for conspiring to distribute meth. Davin Gower, 30, of Morrisdale, was sentenced to 70 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, by Senior United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson. According to court documents, from Dec. 2019 to April […]
Altoona police search for copper bandit after series of thefts
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police are searching for a suspect they believe is involved in a series of copper thefts. Altoona police are investigating a series of thefts over the past few weeks, including from a construction site. A suspect, pictured below, was caught on camera and police are hoping the public can help identify […]
APD: Woman found with 200 packets of heroin, handgun in Altoona apartment
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A woman was allegedly found with hundreds of drugs and a handgun after Altoona police were called to a home where she was previously evicted. Anita Dawn Datres, 40, is facing possession with intent to deliver, possession of a firearm prohibited, criminal use of a communication facility and related charges after […]
Coroner: 18-year-old killed in crash with school bus in Cambria County
UPDATE: 3:42 p.m. — Cambria County Coroner, Jeff Lees, confirmed that David Swinger of Lilly was the teen killed in the crash on Thursday. Lees said Swinger, who was not wearing his seatbelt, died instantly from massive chest trauma. The crash is still under investigation by police and the coroner’s office. UPDATE: 10:48 a.m. — […]
Bedford County man accused of raping mentally disabled woman
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Saxton man is accused of raping a mentally disabled woman in Huntingdon County, state police report. Scott V. Goshorn, 23, was charged in the woman’s alleged rape in August along with charges of aggravated indecent assault of a mentally disabled person and indecent assault. State police said they were […]