Crime & Safety
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Police question man in Altoona with gun thought to be similar to one used in killing of UnitedHeathcare CEO
The development came as dogs and divers returned Monday to New York’s Central Park while the dragnet for Brian Thompson’s killer stretched into a sixth day.
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Crews recover body of woman who fell into Western Pennsylvania sinkhole after a 4-day search
The body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard was found Friday morning. She had last been seen Monday evening, searching for her missing cat near a restaurant half a mile from her home in the village of Marguerite.
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Philadelphia loses lawsuit that sought greater power for the city to regulate firearms
Philadelphia cannot impose stricter firearms regulations than are allowed by state law, Pennsylvania’s Democratic-majority state Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday, a blow to city leaders looking for ways to stem gun violence.
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Centre County man gets two years in prison for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol
Terry Allen also received two years of supervised release for assaulting police with a flagpole and metal bar during the Capitol riots. He previously spent two years in Centre County jail for assaulting a police officer in 1984.
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The reality of roadkill in Pennsylvania and how to deal with it
Roadkill is a reality on many Pennsylvania roads, so it’s good to know how to deal with it. Here’s a handy guide to follow when encountering, or creating, roadkill in Pennsylvania.
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Supreme Court tosses out decision letting 18-year-olds carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania
The Supreme Court’s decision lets stand a ban on people aged 18 to 20 carrying guns in public during a declared state of emergency.
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2 Pennsylvania brothers plead guilty to assaulting officers during Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol
Matthew and Andrew Valentin of Stroudsburg recently pleaded guilty to multiple felonies for their part in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, including spraying a chemical irritant and throwing a chair at officers.
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Pennsylvania man and his brother charged with assaulting New York Times photographer during Jan. 6 attack on Capitol
Two brothers were arrested Thursday on charges that they assaulted a New York Times photographer inside the U.S. Capitol during a mob’s attack on the building more than three years ago.
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Study: Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates no matter their race or ethnicity
Pennsylvania drivers were pulled over and cited by state police last year at roughly comparable rates for various races and ethnicities.
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FBI figures show 15% drop in violent crime in 2024
During the first quarter of 2024, there’s also been a 13% drop in aggravated assault, according to the FBI. Murder and rape both decreased by about 26%. Robbery decreased by 18% and property crime declined 15%.
