Local Stories for January 2012
Stories for Tuesday, January 31
1 killed when box truck, car collide in Armstrong County
One person was killed when a box truck and a car collided in Armstrong County on Tuesday. The accident happened along Dime Road near Stitt's Run Road, police said. Investigators said the car driver was killed and the truck driver was hurt. The victim's name has not been released.
Burglars attempt more break-ins at Greensburg churches
Police said burglars attempted to break into a downtown Greensburg church over the weekend. This was the latest in a series of church break-ins reported in the area over the past year. The pastor of Trinity United Church said the burglars didn't get away with anything in the ...
Super Bowl ads released early in hopes of going viral
A lot of people watch the Super Bowl just for the commercials. This year, you don't have to wait; a number of companies have already let the cat out of the bag. So why didn't they wait until Sunday? Target 11's Robin Taylor finds out. There are two ways ...
California School District PTA member accused of stealing cash from school
A California School District parent-teachers association member is accused of stealing money from the district. Police said Heather Tyhonas worked at California Area Elementary and middle schools until last September. Investigators said Tyhonas was released from her job after allegations of theft and harassment surfaced. Police said Tyhonas stole from ...
Armed robber takes cash, food from pizza delivery driver in Homestead
Police said a pizza delivery driver was the target of an armed robbery in Homestead on Monday. Investigators said the man was approached as he got out of his car by two other men. Police said the driver may have had his guard down because he had delivered to the ...
Butler County assisted living worker accused of stealing jewelry from residents
A woman who worked as an aide at an assisted living home in Butler County is accused of stealing residents' jewelry. Tammy Edwards appeared in court on Tuesday. Investigators said she stole the elderly patients' cherished possessions while she was employed at the New Haven Assisted Living facility in Center ...
Washington County Housing Authority issues smoking ban
The Washington County Housing Authority sent a letter to residents this week stating that they must stop smoking inside of their apartments or they will be forced to leave. The letter states that starting on March 1 residents will not be allowed to smoke in or outside of their apartments. ...
15-foot sinkhole found on Ringgold Middle School property
The Department of Environmental Protection was called to Ringgold Middle School after a sinkhole opened up on school property. Officials said the hole is 5 feet wide and 15 feet deep. "Our primary concern is to provide our students with a safe environment. If there would be any problems we ...
Cold vs. flu: how to tell the difference
A cold and the flu can sometimes be difficult to tell apart. Dr. Marc Itskowitz, an internist at Allegheny General Hospital, said the flu comes on hard and fast. "People describe it like getting hit by a truck. You just have no energy. You really can't get out of bed ...
Shots fired at Jeannette home with 4 toddlers inside
Police said someone fired shots at a Westmoreland County home with four toddlers inside on Sunday. Investigators said an 18-year-old woman was grazed by one of the bullets. Police said the shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. on East Gaskil Avenue in Jeannette. The homeowner said he threatened to call 911 ...
Mom tests positive for alcohol, opiates after flipping car with infant inside
Ross Township police said a Brookline mother had a blood alcohol content of .209 and tested positive for opiates after crashing her car on Evergreen Road last week. Catherine Ankney, 28, of Brookline crashed her car last Tuesday. Police said Ankney had her infant son in the car at the ...
Shot fired during Blairsville porn store robbery
State police said two robbers fired at least two shots during an adult-bookstore robbery in Blairsville. Troopers from the Indiana County barracks said two men wearing dark hooded sweatshirts and masks burst into the Adult World store on Route 22 about 1:10 a.m. Tuesday. Police said one of the robbers ...
Second suspect accused of stealing assault rifle, grenades turns self in
A second home invasion suspect who was considered armed and dangerous because police said he stole a military-style assault rifle and some grenades in McKees Rocks, turned himself into police Wednesday. Allegheny County police have charged Cameron Russell, 22, and Rodney Grant with robbery, burglary and other crimes in the ...
Robbers target Parkvale Savings Bank in Tarentum
Police are searching for two men who held up a bank in Tarentum on Monday. The robbery happened at the Parkvale Savings Bank along Tarentum Bridge Road. Both men wore dark clothing and masks, and both of them appeared to have a gun, according to Channel 11’s news exchange partners ...
7 Springs skier dies after hitting head on rock
Police are investigating after a 36-year-old man died in a ski accident at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. David McClelland, of Coraopolis, died Monday night when he lost control and entered a rocky, wooded area. Witnesses said McClelland struck his head on some rocks and was knocked unconscious. He was pronounced ...
Teen gets probation after Homewood tot accidentally shoots, kills self
A teenager has pleaded guilty in connection with the shooting death of a 3-year-old boy in Homewood last year. Gregory Dalton, 18, pleaded guilty on Monday to involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment. Police said Zy'miere Sewell, 3, found Dalton’s gun in a bedroom and accidentally shot himself in August at ...
Police: Rifle, grenades possibly stolen in McKees Rocks home invasion
Police are calling a home invasion suspect armed and dangerous because they believe he stole a military-style assault rifle and some grenades in McKees Rocks. Allegheny County police have charged Cameron Russell, 22, with robbery, burglary and other crimes in the break-in at home along Gardner Street about 7 p.m. ...
Wilkinsburg residents upset over latest shooting
Residents of Wilkinsburg are speaking out after someone opened fire Monday night, shooting two cars and a house. Police there could have been up to three gunmen firing near Foliage and Ewing streets at about 9 p.m. Rayshaun Ausbrooks, 12, heard the shots and was cut by flying glass moments ...
Stories for Monday, January 30
Consumer alert: scheme using lure of free airline tickets hits mailboxes
State police have issued a consumer alert about a letter arriving in the mail that claims you have just won two airline tickets. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor found out it's a clever scheme to get your money. I've been getting a lot of complaints from people who have ...
Vandals cause $100K in damage at Ellport park, water treatment plant
The mayor of Ellport Borough in Lawrence County said vandals caused nearly $100,000 in damage at an area park and water treatment plant. Investigators said the vandals struck sometime on Saturday. Major Joe Cisco said nothing was stolen. "There's no reason for this kind of activity here," Cisco said. Cisco ...
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