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DA: Altoona man sentenced to years in prison in attempted homicide, arson case
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Blair County officials say an Altoona man has been sentenced to serve decades behind bars after pleading guilty to his role in a 2021 arson and attempted homicide case. Daniel Sipes Jr. was one of two individuals arrested in early 2022 in connection to...
2 arrested, 1 wanted in drug bust at Altoona apartment building
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Details have been released regarding a drug bust that happened at a historic apartment building in Altoona. The Altoona Police Department said narcotics unit officers and agents with the Attorney General’s Office arrested two people on Wednesday, April 24 when they executed search warrants at two apartments at the City Hall […]
PSP Tips: $10k reward for info. on missing person Fawn Mountain
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — PSP Tips is now offering a $10,000 reward for information that solves the missing person case of Fawn Marie Mountain. Pennsylvania State Police Troop G (Hollidaysburg Station) is continuing the investigation on Fawn Mountain. Their investigation revealed that she was last seen in November of 2012 at her residence, which was […]
Borough in Blair County planning for a 7-hour power outage
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The borough of Tyrone will have a planned power outage to replace equipment in the region. The planned outage by Penelec is scheduled for Monday, May 13, and will last for seven hours, according to Tyrone Mayor Bill Latchford. It will affect customers in the areas of Lincoln Avenue, West […]
Man charged with selling drugs to informant out of Altoona apartment
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man is facing charges after police said he sold drugs twice to a confidential informant out of his apartment. Erwin Seward, 55, had the informant come to his apartment at Pen Alto along 13th Avenue where he sold them heroin and cocaine, according to the charges filed. Altoona police […]
Business forced to close after overnight burglary in Hollidaysburg
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local photographer temporarily closed her studio after she said her equipment was stolen over the weekend. Kelsey Johnston, owner of Hollow Photography in Hollidaysburg, said someone broke into her studio on Allegheny Street, a burglary that Hollidaysburg police said they’re investigating. The burglary happened between 3 p.m. Friday, April 19, […]
Crimes with stolen guns rising in Pa. What’s being done?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Over the last several years local police and prosecutors have seen a spike in the number of stolen guns recovered by law enforcement. These guns often end up in the hands of criminals and are used in violent crimes. But why? And what’s being done about the problem? “There are lots of […]
Police: Duo burglarized Huntingdon store, threw evidence in lake
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) – Police are connecting a string of burglaries in Centre and Huntingdon Counties back to two men, who they said admitted to throwing evidence into a lake. Anthony John Harkinson, 35, of Philipsburg, and Eric James Watkins, 42, of Howard, allegedly stole two cash registers from Seven Points Bait & Grocery in […]
Project Uplift: Altoona providers reduce trauma impact through training
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every five adults lives with a mental illness, while behavior problems and depression are some of the most diagnosed disorders in children ages 3-17. “With the start of COVID and during that time, we did see a super increase in […]
Blair County Sheriff’s Office warns of ‘spoofed’ scam calls
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Residents in Blair County are being warned of a new spoofed scam call after the sheriff’s office received multiple reports. The reports involved a male caller who identifies himself as a Deputy of the Blair County Sheriff’s Office. The caller claims the victim missed jury duty, missed witness or outstanding […]
Hollidaysburg Arbor Day ceremony, tree planting to take place
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Hollidaysburg Shade Tree Commission will be hosting an Arbor Day ceremony this Friday. On April 26 at 11 a.m., the ceremony along with a tree planting will take place in front of Highland Hall (500 block of Walnut Street). An October Glory maple tree will be planted. Mayor Joe Dodson […]
Altoona woman found with gun, drugs after car crash, police report
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A crash in the city led to the finding of drugs, a handgun without a serial number and charges against an Altoona woman, police said. Emily Rae Huber, 21, was arraigned Wednesday morning after a crash happened around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the intersection of 11th Street and 7th […]
Cambria County bridges named in emotional tribute to local Korean War and Navy veterans
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Thursday, two bridge dedication ceremonies were held in Cambria County to honor local veterans. Both ceremonies were held at the Ebensburg VFW. The bridge carrying West High St. over the Ghost Town Trail in Ebensburg is now designated as the Corpsman Charles Doerr, United States Navy Memorial Bridge.
Police searching for suspect who stole U-Haul truck in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department is searching for a suspect they said stole a U-Haul truck after giving fake information. The unknown man rented a 2024 Chevy Silverado through U-Haul on April 13 but the vehicle was not returned by April 21. During an investigation, police said the man gave a fake […]
Troopers search for suspect from Bickel’s Surplus theft in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police are asking the public to help identify a man who allegedly stole a propane fire pit from the parking lot of Bickel’s Surplus. The man pictured below arrived at Bickel’s on Old 6th Avenue in Antis Township around 6:25 p.m. April 17. He put a propane fire pit in […]
Perry Wellington 4.5 – Perry’s Properties: April 26, 2023
This is a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Hollidaysburg. This cape-cod style home also features an in-ground pool and a 2-car garage. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors in the living room, an updated bath on the main level, and an updated kitchen! There is also a fully finished basement with a gas fireplace!
State Police honor lieutenant for his heroic actions
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania State Police Lieutenant was honored on Wednesday for his heroic actions after he was critically wounded while responding to help his fellow officers. According to a PSP document, the incident happened on June 17, 2023, when a gunman fired shots at parked patrol cars at PSP Lewistown before fleeing. During […]
UPMC announces layoffs of approximately 1,000 staff members
(WTAJ) — UPMC announced Wednesday they have laid off approximately 1,000 staff members, which is about 1% of its workforce. UPMC said this layoff comes as the entire healthcare industry continues to face the realities of a “still-evolving, post-pandemic marketplace,” according to Paul Wood, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at UPMC. “UPMC is responding […]
PSP: Altoona man accused of molesting girl, 6, while riding ATV at Cambria County camp
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Cambria County say an Altoona man is facing charges following an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl at his camp. Police say in January, Ebensburg PSP was referred an indecent assault complaint that occurred in Cambria County.
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