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Former Monongah police chief sentenced to 6 months in jail for harassment
MONONGAH, W.Va. (WDTV) - The former Monongah police chief was sentenced to six months in jail for harassing a woman in Monongalia County. Gregory Knight, 57, of Core, was arrested and charged with stalking in April 2023 after deputies said he was following a woman after she continuously asked him not to. The woman told deputies she arrived home, found Knight’s vehicle in her driveway and went to confront him at the vehicle when he came out of the woods dressed in all black, according to court documents. She also said he showed up at one of her friend’s homes and had to be forcibly removed.
Driver found at home after train collides with car in Washington County
ALLENPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - No one was hurt after a train collided with a car early on Saturday morning in Washington County. The collision occurred in the area of Broadway Street in Allenport. Crews from the Stockdale Fire Department were called to the scene and once they arrived just before 1 a.m., they found a car on its side. However, the car at the scene was unoccupied when firefighters arrived. Following a nearly two-hour-long search along the tracks as well as the river banks, they were able to locate the driver of the car at their home. The collision is under investigation. This is a developing story, stick with KDKA.com for the latest.
With homicide rates on the rise in Fayette County, the DA is cracking down
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Fayette County district attorney is cracking down as homicide rates are on the rise.So far in 2024, there have been seven homicides. Last year at this time, there were five."I'm not surprised. It's kind of gone downhill in the past couple of years since I've lived here and it just keeps getting worse," said Fayette County resident Alysia Jaso.Mike Aubele, who took office this year as district attorney, said violence hasn't necessarily been on the rise."A lot of these cases are what I would call 'one off,' something a little unusual. Not gang violence, not...
Founder’s Day 2024: How you can help the Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia
For Nexstar’s Founder’s Day of Caring later this June, the 12 News crew will be volunteering at animal shelters across north central West Virginia, one of which is Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia (AFNCWV) in Monongalia County.
Transient Accused of Assaulting State Police Corporal Following Traffic Stop on Route 36 in Farmington Township
FARMINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a 23-year-old transient reportedly assaulted a Marienville-based State Police Corporal during an incident in April. According to court documents, on Thursday, June 6, PSP Marienville filed criminal charges in District Judge Timothy Schill’s office against 23-year-old Jericho Myle Dechicchis, a transient — listed as an absconder by Pennsylvania State Parole.
Involuntary manslaughter case dropped against 911 dispatcher in Pennsylvania woman’s death
Prosecutors this week dropped an involuntary manslaughter case against a 911 dispatcher in Pennsylvania who had been accused of failing to send an ambulance to the rural home of a woman who was found dead a day later of internal bleeding. Greene County District Attorney Brianna Vanata said she acted...
Berks DA: Man wanted for fatal 2001 hit-and-run crash in custody
TULPEHOCKEN TWP., Pa. - Authorities say the man wanted for his role in a fatal accident over two decades ago is finally behind bars. 45-year-old Pedro Ortiz was arrested Friday by PA State Police on charges related to a hit-and-run in Amity Township. Berks County District Attorney John Adams says...
Vandals throw rocks through windows of homes and businesses in Fayette County
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Uniontown police are searching for those involved in damaging several businesses and homes overnight in Fayette County.At least three businesses and two homes were vandalized after rocks were thrown through their windows and doors."It's so unfortunate. People need to find better things to do, but unfortunately, they keep vandalizing and hopefully they get caught soon," said Michael Giachetti, a From Scratch Uniontown customer.The local coffee shop and bakery is located on North Beeson Boulevard, just a block from the police station."We spent the first two hours probably just cleaning up glass, there was glass just at...
Longtime assistant promoted to 1st head coaching job with Yough boys
Yough on Tuesday night promoted junior varsity coach Will “Boo” Sherbondy to head varsity boys basketball coach. Sherbondy, a Yough alum, was a longtime assistant to Jim Nesser, who resigned after six seasons leading the Cougars. Nesser retired from teaching after 38 years. Sherbondy is well known in...
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