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Pennsylvania man convicted in 1996 murder-for-hire has died, officials announced
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania man who was convicted of first-degree murder was found unresponsive in his SCI Huntingdon cell Friday. Trazis Durham, 44, was pronounced dead after he was rushed from SCI Huntingdon to Penn Highlands Friday, Aug. 16 at 1:37 p.m., superintendent John Rivello announced. Rivello added that Durham has been […]
Pittsburgh police: Arrest made in suspected road rage shooting on Interstate 376
PITTSBURGH — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a Parkway West driver last month, Pittsburgh police said Monday. Rashawn Hall, 22, was arrested Aug. 12 and is being held in the Allegheny County Jail on charges of aggravated assault, attempted homicide and conspiracy, police said in the statement.
18-year-old was shot during gun transaction in Ohio Township store parking lot, police say
Aug. 18—An 18-year-old man was selling a handgun in the parking lot of a Giant Eagle in Ohio Township earlier this month when he was shot, police say in court records charging two men with homicide, robbery and conspiracy. Bystanders tried to help Jordan Nathan Ross Geiger after he crashed his car in the area of Gass and Ben Avon Heights roads not far from the grocery store on Aug. 2. It was ...
Inmate escapes custody in Downtown Butler, caught a few blocks away
The Butler County Sheriff Mike Slupe said an inmate was being brought to the magistrate’s office in Downtown Butler for a court appearance when he somehow broke free from law enforcement and was captured a few blocks away.
Two Women Charged With Animal Neglect
Two women are facing animal neglect charges following an investigation earlier this month. State police have charged 52-year-old Heidi Dunkle and 31-year-old Tiara Dunkle, both of Kittanning. The animal cruelty division of the state police were called to a home in the 100 block of Queen Junction Road in Clay...
Man Taken To Hospital After Being Hit By Car In Zelienople
Crews were on the scene of a vehicle accident this morning involving a pedestrian in Zelienople. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just after 7 a.m. for the accident at Route 68 (East Grandview) and North Oliver Avenue. Details on the crash are unknown, but a vehicle...
Extra: A Deeper Look At The Trump Rally Shooting Investigation
It’s been just over a month since former President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A bipartisan congressional task force is now conducting a deep investigation into what happened on July 13th in hopes of finding answers regarding what went wrong and who should be held accountable. Heading the House investigation is Republican Congressman Mike Kelly. It was his district where the shooting occurred. He was also in the audience that day, alongside his family. Congressman Kelly recently joined host Gurnal Scott on the FOX News Rundown to discuss the task force’s goals and his questions about that tragic day. Rep. Kelly also described being in that crowd that Saturday evening as shots rang out and how he and his district have been impacted by what they witnessed. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. This week on the FOX News Rundown, we will share our entire interview with Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Mike Kelly.
Arnold police chief suspended as part of ongoing investigation
ARNOLD, Pa. (KDKA) -- Arnold's police chief has been placed on administrative leave just six months after being named chief.Chief Josh Stanga was suspended on Friday as part of an ongoing investigation.Mayor Shannon Santucci confirmed the suspension to KDKA-TV on Sunday. Mayor Santucci added that the police station was not raided, but the attorney general's office and Pennsylvania State Police are part of the investigation.Arnold City Council will hold an executive meeting on Monday to determine if Chief Stanga will get paid leave.The mayor had no comment concerning what the investigation was about. She said they are cooperating with the investigation.Another officer within the department is currently in charge but has not officially been given the label of interim police chief.
Area Man Faces Charges for Omitting Indecent Assault Conviction While Applying to Purchase Firearm in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An area man is facing a felony and related charges for reportedly lying on an ATF Form while attempting to purchase a firearm in Cranberry Township. According to court records, Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 51-year-old Charles Mitchell Geary, of Grove City,...
Motorcycle Involved Crash On Route 422
Butler Township Police are providing more information on an accident in a construction zone. Township Police were called to Route 422 at the Lyndora interchange on July 31st for a vehicle rear-ending a motorcycle. The motorcycle driven by 38-year-old Edward Fink of Chicora was slowing down for a construction vehicle.
More Details Released On Escaped Inmate
We’re learning more details about the inmate that briefly escaped police custody earlier this week. Police were taking 28-year-old Damian Felmlee to the District Magistrate’s office on West Cunningham Street when he escaped. Officials say he was being taken to the office by foot from the prison. Felmlee was handcuffed to a belt, but was not in shackles.
Beer bottle thrown, belt used as weapon in separate incidents at Rivers Casino
Two patrons at Rivers Casino face charges after separate incidents last week. On Wednesday, PA State Police reported two men got into an altercation near the slot machines before 10 p.m.
1-year-old chihuahua dies after being abandoned in New Kensington, police say
Aug. 19—A New Kensington woman is accused of abandoning a 1-year-old chihuahua in a cage and then taking its corpse before police could retrieve it. New Kensington police charged Desiree Marcoux, 39, on Thursday with a felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals and a misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals. She had not been arraigned as of Monday, according to court records. In a criminal ...
Pittsburgh Police officer injured, suspect in custody
Two police officers have suffered injuries after an incident by McKinley Park. One officer was shot in the foot and has been taken to Mercy Hospital another officer suffered head and neck injuries when he is struck by a car.
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