Cops got a lucky break, but catching this burglary suspect took years

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  595 words  |  Brenda Moya

WILDWOOD, Fla. (TND) — A dog walker "noticed broken glass from several windows at the rear of" his friend's home, but it would be years until authorities suspected a young neighbor was responsible. The arrest report said the homeowner had left “several hours earlier with the home intact and was advised of the burglary by his friend. “The victim reported a Winchester SPX 12 gauge shotgun had been stolen from his home. [Read More]

No felons with guns, but what about people charged with a felony?

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  240 words  |  Delta Gatti

(TCS) — The Illinois Supreme Court is considering a case about whether someone’s Firearm Owners ID card can be revoked for merely being charged with a felony. Plaintiffs in the case, Aaron and Charles Davis, were charged in Wood River with felonies after firing guns into the air on July 3, 2016. After the charge, their FOID cards were revoked. After pleading down to misdemeanor charges a year later, their FOID cards were reinstated. [Read More]

No one injured in Northern Cambria house fire, home deemed a total loss

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  385 words  |  Brenda Moya

UPDATE: NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa (WJAC) — A Cambria County home is a total loss after a house fire Sunday morning in Susquehanna Township. Hope Fire Company First Assistant Chief Pete Barczak says crews first responded to the home on Sheredy Drive in Susquehanna Township early Sunday morning. He says when they arrived, they found a small fire in the basement wall on the right side of the home. Hours later, crews were called back to the address. [Read More]

Saint Marys man accused of illegally killing bear, using son's tag, wildlife officials say

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  258 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Elk County, PA (WJAC) — Wildlife officials with the Pennsylvania Game Commission say a Saint Marys man is facing charges, accused of illegally killing a bear and using his child's harvest tag to try and process the animal. According to the affidavit, the investigation into 46-year-old Joseph Blessel began when officials were dispatched to a residence in Kersey, on Oct. 15th, for a report of a bear that had reportedly been killed by a juvenile. [Read More]

Centre Co. woman killed in weekend motorcycle crash in Boggs Township

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  130 words  |  Delta Gatti

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — State police say a Centre County woman was killed over the weekend in a motorcycle crash in Boggs Township. Troopers say the crash occurred just before 9:30 p.m. on Saturday near the intersection of Route 150 (North Eagle Valley Road) and Curtin Hollow Road. According to the crash report, the operator of the motorcycle, a 52-year-old Blanchard man, was reportedly traveling northbound when he locked up the brakes and crossed into the opposite lane of travel. [Read More]

Ex-police officer wanted in 2 killings and kidnapping shoots, kills self

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  547 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

WEST RICHLAND, Wash. (TND) — State troopers in Oregon said the man suspected of killing his ex-wife, girlfriend and kidnapping his son died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Elias Huizar was the focus of a manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies in Washington and Oregon after an Amber Alert was issued for his 1-year-old son. The suspect is accused of killing his ex-wife, Amber Rodriguez and 17-year-old girlfriend, who was the child's mother. [Read More]

Johnstown SERT receives donation to purchase new body armor

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  81 words  |  Delta Gatti

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Every year, the global technology corporation Kongsberg hosts an event for its customer base. This year they hosted the event in Johnstown, around Showcase for Commerce, and they met members of the Johnstown police department and SERT teams. They began working together and learned SERT needed new body armor. On Thursday, SERT members had a chance to tour Kongsberg’s local facility and then they received a much-needed donation which was used to purchase 25 new vests. [Read More]

Local treasurer calls new antlerless license process an 'epic failure' amid long waits online

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  360 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

The new antlerless license process in Pennsylvania launched Monday morning, but the Somerset County Treasurer called it an “epic failure”. Many looking to buy their licenses online reported extremely long wait times. Would-be hunters took to 6 News’ Facebook page to share screen shots of their virtual place in line -- some showing more than 100,000 customers ahead of them. Somerset County’s treasurer Tony DeLuca voiced frustrations over how the game commission rolled out the new system. [Read More]

Subway manager says she was punched by customer over sandwich not having enough ham

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  350 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

MADERA, Calif. (KMPH) — A Subway manager is recovering from injuries to her face after a customer decided to attack employees for not putting enough meat on his sandwich. The manager who was hit in the face said the customer escalated the situation because he wanted more ham. I did not expect this. He comes around the corner, and I go, 'What are you going to do, hit me over ham? [Read More]