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APD: Teen nearly run over while escaping car during police chase in Altoona, one arrested
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man is facing charges after police said he started a car chase where a teen was nearly run over trying to escape his car. James Dubanik, 19, was arrested and charged with fleeing, reckless endangerment, driving under the influence, and a slew of traffic violations after police spotted him […]
POLICE: Man arrested after threatening to shoot another in Elk County
ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after he allegedly showed up at another man’s home and threatened to kill him. Dakota Proctor-Burch, 30, of Warren was arrested after police were called to a home on Kane Street for a report of threats being made, according to a criminal complaint. On […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teen rushed to hospital after ATV crash in Centre County
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A 14-year-old crashed an ATV and had to be rushed to a hospital, state police said in a recent report. Troopers said the teen was traveling on S. Eagle Valley Road in Taylor Township at around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. The teen lost control of the ATV while entering […]
Centre County woman victim of bizarre mental health harassment, swatting
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Many people have probably heard about “swatting” that involves a fake police report prompting a quick police response, but what about a fake suicide/homicide report? That’s what happened to a 54-year-old woman in Centre County, state police report. According to a release, troopers from the Rockview barracks received a call […]
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 […]