Police investigating overnight vehicle break-ins in Ferndale Borough

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  124 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Likely more than a dozen cars were broken into Wednesday night in Ferndale Borough, according to police. The borough's police chief Adam Richards says they are still taking calls from people saying valuables, including money, wallets and phone chargers were reportedly taken out of the cars. Police say they are also investigating one car theft at this time. Officials say many of the cars were unlocked, as only about two were locked and broken into. [Read More]

Smoke detectors sold on Amazon recalled, manufacturer not cooperating

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  161 words  |  Delta Gatti

UNDATED (WKRC) - Smoke detectors sold on Amazon have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the organization, the recall affects smoke and carbon monoxide detectors sold by CHZHVAN brand with the following model number: The detectors are made of white plastic and measure about four inches in diameter. The back of the detectors contain three slots for AAA batteries, along with a printed label that includes the model numbers, instructions and battery specifications for the product. [Read More]

Two dead, two injured following head-on crash in Somerset Co.

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  187 words  |  Brenda Moya

Somerset Twp. (WJAC) — Pennsylvania State Police say an unidentified 17-year-old and his 20-year-old passenger died in a head-on crash on S. Edgewood Ave. in Somerset Township early Saturday morning. Officials say the crash happened just after midnight. Troopers say Braxton Judy, 21, of Somerset was driving southbound on S. Edgewood Ave., just south of S. Center Ave., in a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, when he failed to negotiate a right curve at a high rate of speed, crossed into the opposite lane of travel, and struck a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, driven by the teen, head-on. [Read More]

17 dogs covered in feces, rescued from deplorable home in Enola

 Posted on May 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  143 words  |  Brenda Moya

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Human Society of Harrisburg (HSHA) is currently caring for over a dozen dogs that were rescued from a dangerous situation. According to HSHA, 17 "small dogs and puppies" were found back in November by HSHA's Humane Law Officer. The home they were living in was revealed to have been a house in Enola. Acting quickly, HSHA has already began treating them as their matted fur, also found to be covered in feces, requires special attention. [Read More]

Community Arts Center of Cambria County hosts event to honor educators and volunteers

 Posted on May 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  394 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Community art initiatives are important contributors to the growth of our area. The Community Arts Center of Cambria County held a special luncheon on Saturday to honor those that serve as educators and volunteers at their center – all in the hopes of elevating what it means to promote art in our community. According to the Project for Public Spaces, community arts initiatives improve struggling communities in many ways. They promote interaction in public spaces, increase civic participation through celebrations, engage youth, and broaden participation in the civic agenda. [Read More]

Continued rainfall delays investigation into landslide that closed Johnstown roadway

 Posted on May 11, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  538 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

UPDATE |JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Last night’s landslide on a Johnstown-area hillside saw trees, utility poles and wires falling to the ground, forcing road closures. PennDOT was at the scene Wednesday night to get an initial assessment, but for an investigation into the cause and potential fix to the issues, the more it rains, the more we may have to wait. In February 2018, a landslide on a hillside beside Menoher Boulevard, after heavy rain, loosened the dirt, causing dirt, rocks and trees to fall down the hill. [Read More]

Johnstown Weather Eye

 Posted on May 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Delta Gatti

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Pennsylvanian identified as man fatally shot by NY trooper

 Posted on May 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  110 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New York state police have identified the man who was fatally shot by a trooper in Buffalo as 38-year-old James Huber of North East, Pennsylvania. The shooting of Huber by Trooper Anthony Nigro on Saturday is under investigation by the state's attorney general, Letitia James. State police released the names of Huber and Nigro on Monday. Police said Saturday that Huber's vehicle was first spotted driving " [Read More]

York PSP arrest people engaging in intercourse with animals, recording it

 Posted on May 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  176 words  |  Brenda Moya

The Criminal Investigation Unit belonging to the Pennsylvania State Police in York executed a search warrant in Codorus Township on July 11, 2023, after conducting an ongoing investigation against the residents. While executing the search warrant, police seized a Micro SD digital storage device for a Samsung Pro 256 bedroom camera. When officials reviewed the contents of the SD card, video evidence was recovered that depicted three individuals: Ryan Peters, Jadzia Martin, and Britney Martin. [Read More]

Bag with thousands of dollars 'next to the safe' wasn't safe from this cashier, police say

 Posted on May 10, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  349 words  |  Christie Applegate

FRUITLAND PARK, Fla. (TND) — A bag containing almost $5,000 that was supposed to be deposited at the bank didn't get to its destination. Instead, a cashier at that 7-Eleven gas station in Florida was taken to jail. According to her arrest report, another employee told the manager the bag containing $4,840 from Friday, April 26, was missing. The manager showed up at “the store to review the video cameras” and reported seeing “the deposit bag on the floor next to the safe at 0825 hours on 4/28/2024. [Read More]