CRIME & SAFETY
Head-on collision in Centre County sends four to hospital
HOWARD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) – A vehicle accident in Centre County has injured four individuals, two of which are children. The accident occurred at the intersection of North Eagle Valley Road and Howard Divide Drive in Howard Township around 11:45 a.m. Saturday morning when a Jeep and a pick-up truck were involved in a head-on […]
Man allegedly tries to burn down online girlfriend’s house after breakup
LACONIA, N.H. (WMUR) - A Pennsylvania man is accused of driving six hours to seek revenge against his ex-girlfriend by trying to burn her house down days after she ended their online relationship. Police say surveillance video taken by the homeowner shows 23-year-old Andrew Benavides throwing a “crude” Molotov cocktail...
Tractor trailer accident on I-99 in Centre County injures one
SPRING TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) – A two-vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer sent one individual to the hospital and caused substantial traffic disruption on I-99 Friday afternoon. According to Spring Township Police, a car pulled out of Jacksonville Road onto I-99 Southbound in Centre County when it was struck by a tractor trailer. Traffic had […]
Two Maryland Men Charged in Pennsylvania Vehicle Thefts, One Suspect Evades Arrest in Stolen Car
Chaos unfolded in New Freedom, PA, early Thursday when law enforcement officers chased down two Maryland men accused of multiple vehicle thefts. The pursuit, escalated when a Southern Regional Police officer discharged his firearm during a search that also featured a dog and drone assistance. According to the York Daily Record, no injuries were reported from the incident.
Autistic siblings who fell from Pa. apartment window recovering as county considers safety regs
Two young western Pennsylvania siblings that fell from their third-floor apartment window are recovering from serious injuries as county officials consider safety changes that would prevent similar cases. Tyler Jefferson, the father of 3-year-old Elody and 6-year-old Quin, told KDKA-TV that both children are autistic and non-verbal. If you purchase...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro touts gun violence prevention in Luzerne County
Kathy Lee Toothill was shot 12 times by an ex-boyfriend in 1972. “He did at one point come up to me and said, have you had enough?” she said. Now 70, Toothill is an advocate for gun violence prevention. She shared her story alongside Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and local officials at the Luzerne County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon as they came to press their case for more funding to combat the issue.
AARP Pennsylvania Raises Awareness on Cryptocurrency Scams
AARP Pennsylvania is elevating its efforts to educate its members and the public about the escalating threats posed by cryptocurrency scams. AARP Pennsylvania is elevating its efforts to educate its members and the public about the escalating threats posed by cryptocurrency scams. With the digital currency market expanding, the profit potential has attracted not only investors but also a concerning increase in fraudulent schemes.
Police Blotter May 3, 2024
LOCK HAVEN – PSP Lamar initiated a traffic stop on East Park Street for a traffic violation on May 2, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. Upon investigation, it was determined that the driver, Parker Barner, 23, from Woolrich, was under the influence of alcoholic beverages. Chemical testing was consented to and Barner was transported to the Clinton County Correctional Facility for a DUI and a warrant from Pine Creek Township Police.
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