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Man charged with homicide in connection with deadly North Versailles crash
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Homicide charges have been filed in connection with a deadly crash that happened in North Versailles earlier this year. 66-year-old Tammy Chonko of Duquesne died at the hospital after the car she was driving was hit along Crooked Run Road on April 7, 2024.20-year-old Aaron Butler was driving the other vehicle and is now facing numerous charges related to the crash. Police say witnesses detailed how Butler was driving well above the speed 35 miles per hour speed limit and that he was weaving in and out of traffic.Investigators determined that he was driving 90 miles per hour at the time of the crash and had THC in his system. Court documents reveal that Butler denied speeding when interviewed by police. A warrant for Butler's arrest has been issued on multiple charges including homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, DUI, and speeding.
Two Cambria County schools receive threats, investigation continues
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two schools in Cambria County announced that they had received a threat on Thursday. Northern Cambria School District released a statement on Facebook on Thursday, Oct. 17, after a threat began circulating on social media. During the investigation, it was found that the person who made the threat is not […]
Scammers impersonating Derry Township Police
DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – Derry Township Police are warning residents of scammers impersonating officers trying to collect money. Police say the scammers are contacting residents claiming they missed jury duty and must pay fines through “unconventional methods.” The scammers are also spoofing the police department’s phone number to make the calls appear as if […]