'Where's my soda?' Police accuse local man of falsely imprisoning pizza delivery driver

 Posted on June 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  157 words  |  Delta Gatti

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say a Johnstown area man is charged with false imprisonment following an incident with a local pizza delivery driver. According to the affidavit, officers with the Johnstown police department were called to Primo's Pizza, located on Clinton Street, on Dec. 15th for a report of a robbery. Police say the victim told officers that he was leaving a residence along Maple Ave. when the suspect, later identified as 42-year-old Leo Toney, allegedly exited the apartment and asked " [Read More]

Former all-star AJ Burnett to throw out first pitch for Pirates' 2023 home opener

 Posted on June 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  107 words  |  Christie Applegate

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — Former all-star pitcher AJ Burnett announced on social media Tuesday that he will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 2023 home opener. Burnett spent three of the final four seasons of his career in Pittsburgh, including the 2013 season which saw the Pirates return to the postseason for the first time in over two decades. Another former Bucco, Russell Martin, will help the Pirates celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the 2013 team by catching Burnett's ceremonial first pitch. [Read More]

Future of Johnstown Mill Rats uncertain after team is 'removed' from Prospect League website

 Posted on June 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  297 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — The Johnstown Mill Rats’ future in the Prospect League is uncertain after the league’s website removed the baseball team from display. Johnstown joined the Prospect League as an expansion team and played their first game in May of 2021. Now, they’ve disappeared from the league’s website without any announcement from the league or team owners. An old screen capture of the website shows them listed in the teams’ section, but when we checked recently – we found nothing. [Read More]

Images show extent of damage at jail in Massachusetts

 Posted on June 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  260 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WJAR) — Authorities in Massachusetts released images on Monday of extensive damage done to a housing unit at the House of Correction last week. The images -- shared by the Bristol County Sheriff's Office -- show broken window glass, smashed television sets, appliances pulled off walls, trash strewn across the floor, as well as improvised weapons. Sheriff Paul Heroux said Friday's disturbance began when some inmates refused to be moved another unit. [Read More]

State College native convicted for role in Jan. 6 riot sentenced to 18 months in prison, feds says

 Posted on June 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  172 words  |  Brenda Moya

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Federal authorities say a State College native who was convicted for his role in the January 6th Capitol riot has been sentenced to serve 18 months behind bars. Officials say Brian Gunderson was found guilty last November on charges of obstructing an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting or impeding law enforcement. Authorities say Gunderson is accused of "joining a mob of rioters" inside the Parliamentarian’s Office of the building. [Read More]

Hundreds gather for return of Ethnic Fest

 Posted on June 17, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  84 words  |  Brenda Moya

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — The Cambria City Ethnic Festival is filling the streets of Johnstown this weekend. The festival is held each year, on Labor Day weekend, in the historic Cambria City section of Johnstown. The free tradition draws crowds for its display of ethnic foods, as well as live music, dancing, and church tours. Local businesses have been preparing for the event for days. Festival vendors span from 3rd to 10th Avenue. [Read More]

Off-duty officer charged for shooting other man during altercation at DuBois business

 Posted on June 17, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  509 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Clearfield County say an off-duty police officer is behind bars after he shot another man during an altercation with the owner of a DuBois business over the weekend. Police say officers were dispatched to "Invictus," located along DuBois Street, early Sunday morning for a report of a shooting. "Invictus" is described as a multi-recreational establishment that offers axe-throwing and virtual reality gaming, among other activities. [Read More]

Road closed after fuel spills onto street, into river

 Posted on June 17, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  133 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

DAVIDSVILLE — Up to 100 gallons of fuel spilled on South Main Street, as well as into the nearby Stonycreek River, Saturday night, according to emergency officials. Jerome Fire Chief Tom Hughes told 6 News that the spill would not affect drinking water, but that they were taking steps to block the fuel from spreading downriver. The fuel spill happened after a tanker truck driver tried to fill up the wrong gas tank at Davidsville Fuel, a BP gas station, during a delivery, causing it to overflow and spray fuel into the parking lot. [Read More]

What to expect during Monday's court hearing for Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt

 Posted on June 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  314 words  |  Brenda Moya

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — On Monday, two YouTubers accused of child abuse will appear in court in St. George, Utah. It’s the latest step in the high-profile case involving Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, who were arrested August 31 and charged with aggravated child abuse. The big question will be whether the women will be allowed out on bail, and one legal expert tells KUTV 2News that will determine in a big way how this case moves forward. [Read More]