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17-year-old driver killed in Mercer County crash
A 17-year-old driver was killed in a crash Sunday in Mercer County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The driver, who was not immediately identified, died from injuries sustained in a crash just before 8 p.m. in Green Township. State police said the driver traveled into the oncoming lane while navigating...
1 dead after man approaches group about noise, fires gun at them, New Castle police say
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A shooting in New Castle between a group of young adults and a man over a noise complaint has left one dead. Lawrence County 911 confirmed police activity in the 1400 block of East Washington Street. New Castle police said the shooting happened around 4:17 p.m.
Youngstown man accused of attacking 15-year-old boy for selling THC cartridge to brother
A Youngstown man is behind bars for reportedly assaulting a 15-year-old boy and sending him to the hospital. 20-year-old Ziere Casey was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 15 year old for selling THC cartridges to Casey's younger brother, according to a criminal complaint filed in the Struthers Municipal Court. The...
Family: Missing Youngstown teen may be in western Pennsylvania
A Westmoreland County family is asking for help in finding their 15-year-old son. Police in Youngstown, Ohio, said on Wednesday that Christopher Gyke was last seen leaving a residential facility. A parent of Christopher’s told WTAE that he was last seen on Sunday and that he may be headed to Lower Burrell.
Second stabbing in less than one week reported at Youngstown prison, victim in critical condition
Less than one week after an inmate was stabbed in a Youngstown prison, another inmate has been hospitalized after being stabbed. According to CoreCivic Public Affairs Manager Brian Todd, another inmate was stabbed around 12:40 p.m. on Monday, May 13 in the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center on Hubbard Road. The...
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