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Thieves steal firearms from 2 Pittsburgh-area gun stores
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two gun stores in the Pittsburgh area were robbed over the last two days. Police have surveillance video that allegedly shows three men casing Seconds Count Firearms in Mercer County. They're accused of crashing a car into the store at the corner of North Diamond and Pitt streets at around 5:15 a.m. on Monday. The suspects took off with an unknown number of guns."They just grabbed them and ran. They are taking inventory now," Mercer Borough Police Chief Robert Davis said.According to Davis, the suspects' car got stuck in the building and just missed a gas line.They allegedly...
Accident in Franklin Twp. leaves pickup truck on its side
An accident in Franklin Township leaves a pickup truck on its side. Franklin Township Fire Department received a call around 2 p.m. Sunday regarding a motor vehicle accident on Crane Road between the cross streets of Eureka Road and Silverthorne Road. Crews arrived to find a pickup truck on its...
State Police Searching for Driver Who Crashed into Pleasantville Fire Department
PLEASANTVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Franklin are asking for the public’s help finding the driver of a vehicle that crashed into the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department early Saturday morning. According to Trooper Jason Siegel, the incident happened on Saturday, April 27, around 2:57 a.m., when a...
Man Who Jumped into Oil Creek After Fleeing Traffic Stop to Be Sentenced Today
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — A man who jumped into Oil Creek after fleeing a traffic stop on December 30, 2023, will be sentenced on Monday morning. According to court documents, 49-year-old Dale Arthur Provost, of Fairview, formerly of Rouseville, will be sentenced at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 29, with President Judge Matthew T. Kirtland presiding.
Additional Charges Filed Against Cooperstown Man Accused of Slamming Woman to Ground, Knocking Her Out at Franklin Bar
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Additional charges have been filed against a Cooperstown man who reportedly knocked out a woman at a bar in Franklin. According to court documents, the following additional criminal charges were filed against 44-year-old Ryan Sloan, of Cooperstown, in Venango County Central Court:. – Hinder...
Oil City Man Accused of Providing False Name During Theft Investigation in Forest County
TIONESTA TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man is facing charges for reportedly providing a false name to Marienville-based State Police during a theft investigation in Forest County. Court records show that Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 44-year-old James M. Sines, of Oil City, in District...
Local Woman Allegedly Caught Under-Scanning Items at Walmart Waives Hearing
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local woman facing charges for multiple retail theft incidents at Walmart in Cranberry Township waived her hearing on Wednesday. Court documents indicate the following criminal charge against 37-year-old Kimberly Anne Salvatore, of Rouseville, was waived for court during a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, April 24, in Venango County Central Court:
Mercer, Lawrence communities get millions for water-related projects
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently announced more a $274 million investment in state and federal funding to improve water quality throughout the commonwealth - including in Mercer and Lawrence counties. Combined, both counties are expected to receive about $8,835,430 in grants and $3,034,245 in loans to work on drinking and...
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