Altoona mirror news arrests A Duncansville man is behind bars unable to post $200,000 bail after a traffic stop and subsequent search turned up drugs, guns and cash. 5 years since his March 2022 arrest is expected to be released from the Blair County Prison after housing A city woman faces charges after allegedly holding a knife and threatening to stab her neighbors. CLEARFIELD — A sergeant at the state prison in Houtzdale is facing charges for allegedly strangling an inmate and intimidating other employees who witnessed the attack. Todd Pensyl, 53, faces felony gun and Austin Charles Claar, 36, Duncansville, accepted the house arrest, followed by 10 years’ supervision, over a sentence of 12 to 24 months in the county prison. Local News Arrest made in attempted homicide Harris accused of March shooting that injured city man Local News. Oct 30, 2024. Feb 26, 2025 A Duncansville man is in jail after police said he knocked out a nurse and assaulted three other UPMC staff members on Friday morning. and Tracy L. Calem Illig Staff Writer ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Gary Allen Chesney, 54, was arraigned Monday night before Magisterial District Judge Daniel C. Three city residents, including a PrimeCare employee assigned to the Blair County Prison, were arrested on felony drug charges after a K-9 officer alerted on a vehicle during a traffic stop. Calem Illig Staff Writer Attorneys for a state police trooper accused by a Clearfield County woman of false arrest have asked that a mediation session scheduled for next week be postponed until at least late November. , 52, Morrisdale, pleaded guilty during plea and Three people face charges after an alleged methamphetamine deal in Altoona. According to the report, the deputy was on patrol Friday afternoon when he Altoona takes hit in public opinion City a target of anger, derision in wake of Mangione arrest Local News. — Most notably, Robert Pope Jr. March 22, 2025. 6 million in controlled substances into Huntingdon County, have been arrested, according to a Tuesday HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona man who has been challenging child rape and related charges since 2021 rendered guilty pleas Monday to 10 felonies in exchange for a sentence of 9. , 35, of Ardmore, according to charges. Auker: Charges waived to court June 10-17: - Sandra K. I'm interested in (please check all that apply) (Required) Altoona police posted on the department’s Facebook page that the packets of heroin were valued at $2,970, while the cocaine had a value of $900 and the fentanyl, $500. Local News Standoff ends with arrest One taken into custody after incident in Tyrone Local News. ” Brent Alan O’Connor, 33, was arraigned June 15 on two felony According to the affidavit of probable cause, Altoona police were dispatched about 12:50 a. 1 in the area of Fourth Street and Seventh Avenue, according to the Altoona Police Department’s Facebook page. 28, 2024, officers executed a search warrant on both Dibert and a neighbor’s property due to Dibert’s continued evasion and the suspected assistance of family members and From Mirror staff reports A city man is facing felony drug charges in three separate but related cases filed against him in Blair County on Wednesday. to the Longview Drive, Duncansville, scene after the Blair County 911 center received a reported weapons call by a person who stated Over a period of almost two decades, the Blair County Court system has attempted to address the drug addiction problem of Niheim Jabril Miller, 37. Local News Antis man’s arrest clarified Local News. Nikkia Dawn Altoona police arrested Tornatore and Apostolu in mid-2018 after an investigation revealed that the couple had been photographing and videotaping local girls, between 9 and 17 years old, inside a An Altoona man — and a 19-year-old woman — died Friday when the man engaged in a shootout with state police in Dauphin County at the end of a high-speed chase following a deadly shooting in More arrests made in sweep Drug Task Force conducts action over two days due to COVID-19 COVID-19. 22. Duncansville borough’s mayor, council and police chief remain silent on a January criminal arrest spike, despite a reported single-month jump of more than 900 percent. Kay Stephens kstephens@altoonamirror. Douglas Hillegass, 62 A city man wanted by Altoona police on an outstanding felony warrant of drug delivery resulting in death is now behind bars. Melissa Karns, 45, was Local News. 40, has been hospitalized or incarcerated since his April 26 arrest ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Apr 9, 2024 McDonald’s customer recognizes Mangione, alerts employee who called Altoona police The suspect in the Dec. Altoona Mirror, Sept. , charged by Hollidaysburg police with DUI and two traffic ALTOONA MIRROR ×. From Mirror staff reports. Aigner: Charges waived to court Feb. Oct 14, 2024. Blair County Finance of America Structured Securities Acquisition Trust 2019-HB1 to Adam M. Oct 14, 2023. From Mirror staff reports A city woman is accused of drug dealing and prostitution after allegedly arranging to sell cocaine and herself to an undercover officer. Mirror news staff which had been seized during his arrest July 3 after a 13-year-old child reported seeing Dent with his genitals exposed in a room while alone with a ALTOONA MIRROR ×. 5 to 20 years ALTOONA MIRROR ×. According to court documents, Kareem A pair of simultaneous calls to Blair County Dispatch ended with the arrest of a 29-year-old man with no known address. Robert Lee Lannen Jr. 9 and From Mirror staff reports Three people were arrested Thursday after police said they found drugs, prohibited firearms and a neglected child in an 11th Street residence. Dec 2, 2023 ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Apr 1, 2024. Oct 11, 2024. The issue stemmed from the arrest of Dennis Paul Hudgens, now 65, who lived in a tent on the From Mirror staff reports A traffic stop led to the arrest of two men wanted by Altoona police. charges Attorney for Mangione contends Blair County counts developed from illegal detention Local News. Feb 2, 2023. Daniel E. Local News Fraud probe leads to 4 arrests North Carolina men charged with over 60 felonies Local News. 2, was arrested Polish police arrest man suspected as Russian spy Man part of alleged assassination plot; Germany charges two other men International News. Steven Paul Poborsky, 42 A city woman who attempted to walk away from a traffic stop Tuesday is behind bars after drugs and a loaded gun were found in her bag. A Clearfield couple, Jackson Curtis Martin, 46, and Amanda Nichelle Downs, 31, are scheduled to HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County Commissioner Laura Burke is apologizing for her comments at Thursday’s prison board meeting where she associated a recent spike in county prison inmates with a ALTOONA MIRROR ×. ” 32 individuals were arrested after the use The driver denied a request by the officer to search the vehicle on scene, according to the affidavit, so the officer requested backup from Altoona police, who dispatched an officer with a K-9. , 33, was taken into custody after A man wanted in Perry County was arrested over the weekend in Altoona. m. - Brian Schloski, 40, 514 Sixth Ave. According to court records, Lori Nichole Rhodes, 43, had multiple warrants for her arrest, including failure to appear and a parole violation, both felonies, as well as a cost and Three city residents, including a PrimeCare employee assigned to the Blair County Prison, were arrested on felony drug charges after a K-9 officer alerted on a vehicle during a Three men are behind bars for suspected sex trafficking after being charged with drugging and raping several women in an Altoona apartment. Mirror Staff Writer Rachel Foor is at 814-946-7458. Brodman, 29, who police said has no fixed address, was found hiding behind a basement door in a home on the 2400 Local News. Members of the Altoona Police Department arrested Taj Lesane, 36, at his Broad Avenue residence early Wednesday afternoon in connection with an active warrant issued for alleged felony drug Filed before Altoona Magisterial District Judge Jeffrey P. Kay Stephens Staff Writer 2012, he taught English at the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center. Jun 5, 2024 Altoona Police Department photos According to court documents, Todd Wesley Pensyl, 53, was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant through Altoona police for possession with intent to deliver. As a result of a monthslong investigation into the death of a 42-year Local News. Second St. Sep 11, 2020 HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona teenager was sentenced Friday afternoon to 15 to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of a classmate. com. Joshua Robert Leyo, 30, of Altoona is accused of killing Maureen J. Dec 17, 2024 AG charges 4 with child sex abuse Pennsylvania men all members of Jehovah’s Witnesses Local News. In response to Dickey’s request, Consiglio denied the request to set bail. Police released more than a dozen reports this weekend that include retail theft at Lowe’s and aggravated assault with a vehicle. It started Wednesday night in Logan Township when a handgun was stolen from a HOLLIDAYSBURG — A former UPMC Altoona registered nurse will spend six months on house arrest with electronic monitoring to start what will be seven years of probation for stealing narcotic HOLLIDAYSBURG — A former Altoona teenager will serve 2 to 4 years in state prison, followed by 10 years’ probation, after pleading guilty Thursday to raping a 4-year-old child in November 2020. , charged by Altoona police with possession of a controlled substance, public drunkenness and Police spent Monday morning looking for about a dozen people suspected of dealing drugs in Blair County. Tyrone Borough police The owner of a CBD store in Hollidaysburg faces charges after allegedly selling illegal products to an undercover state police officer. A city man is behind bars unable to post $750,000 bail after his contact with a “decoy” underage girl turned into a sex trafficking investigation. Mirror Staff Writer Kay Stephens is at 814 A check of the police database showed Starks has multiple arrest warrants, including from Beaver and Allegheny counties. News. Dunio: Charges withdrawn June 4: Kristie L. On scene, the victim told officers he had parked his Ford Escort in his workplace’s Six people have been charged in two fatal drug overdoses that occurred in the city in recent months, Altoona police announced. Here are all the announced arrests From Mirror staff reports A Johnstown man is behind bars in Blair County after Altoona police were dispatched to check on an unconscious male behind the wheel of a vehicle and turned up Deeds. Sean Atkins, 49, Donald Dargan, 59, and Quincy Wilson, 44, were all arraigned by Magisterial District Sheriff arrests 1; 5 others sought The Blair County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended one of six individuals posted on its Facebook page as being sought on arrest warrants. Jan 25, 2024. According to court documents, dispatch received a 911 call about 2 a. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Robert P. Recent criminal charges filed against the owner of a CLEARFIELD — An Altoona woman involved with a theft ring targeting Walmart stores and removing over $25,000 in merchandise pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy charges Monday in Clearfield County. McCloskey Jr. Tilghman Jr. That led to a setup and Espenlaub’s arrest. From Mirror staff reports A city woman and New Jersey man are behind bars after a U. Shannon M. Miller, 61, was arrested and charged with robbery, HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona man arrested in May after a police dog detected about $40,000 worth of drugs inside a vehicle has rendered guilty pleas for a sentence of four- to 10-years A city man who allegedly burglarized several homes — and then assaulted, robbed and kidnapped a male victim and assaulted a female victim — was arrested Monday evening and jailed on $500,000 bail. Jerrell Smith, 33, and ALTOONA, Pa. Kimberly Jo Rexroad, 46, was Mirror photo by Greg Bock / About 3. Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in downtown Manhattan on Dec. Sept. Damien Thirty-two suspects for connections to two extensive drug rings, which brought in more than $4. Todd Wesley Pensyl, 53, was arrested Thursday ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Edward Filed before Magisterial District Judge Paula M. ” 32 individuals were arrested after the use The theft of a Pennsylvania Skills redemption machine from a Hollidaysburg bar is under investigation. m Child pornography charges have been filed against a city man after a yearslong investigation by the state Office of the Attorney General. Dec 9, 2024. Jasmine Nicole Henry, 29, was arraigned Tuesday night before This fall, the PA DUI Association recognized about 70 police officers across Pennsylvania as “top guns” when it comes to catching impaired drivers. , Juniata On Sept. “That’s a significant amount,” Hoover said. Phil Ray through his Bureau of Narcotics Investigation and Drug Control, issued arrest warrants for 32 suspects. Apr 3, 2021 Local News. Bail has been denied for Dustin Charles Swanger, 30, who is accused of Filed before Altoona Magisterial District Judge Jeffrey P. Steven James Ellis, 32, was arraigned Friday CEO killing suspect contests Pa. List of arrests that have occurred over the past month. Allegheny Township police were dispatched about 6:33 p. Sep 14, 2024. Eric W. Dec 20, 2021. Newsletter – Celarra Case, 29, 1103 16th Ave. Local News McIntosh saved by neighbors, wife during two separate cardiac arrests Local News. Matt Churella Staff Writer Altoona police Sergeant Tom Venios said no arrests were made in relation to the situation. Jun 21, 2022. Douglas B. From Mirror staff reports More than two dozen residents of Cambria, Indiana, Allegheny, Philadelphia and Montgomery counties and one resident each of Long Beach, California, and Middletown ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Grager Jr. HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Blair County jury has convicted a 26-year-old Tyrone man on 82 counts of sex and drug crimes, including human trafficking and child pornography, that developed in 2021 and 2022 On Monday morning, a tip from a McDonald’s about 233 miles away in Altoona led police to arrest 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, who authorities say was carrying a gun believed to be the one A city man wanted on an active warrant is behind bars after running from a sheriff’s deputy, court documents state. 1, was charged by Altoona police with possession An East Freedom couple face multiple charges for allegedly hiding a bag full of drugs for Isaiah Robert Tilghman Jr. A Coalport man is behind bars after allegedly breaking into a vehicle on a local college campus and then fleeing police when confronted in two separate but related cases A Tyrone woman arrested while acting erratically at a gas station has been charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and harassment, court documents state. Eagle Valley Road, Port Matilda, charged by Valley Tire ALTOONA MIRROR ×. , 24, of A fourth person has been charged for their alleged participation in a January fight that ended with an individual going into cardiac arrest. McMonagle, 34, was Local News. , Altoona, sentenced Aug. 4, 2021 From Mirror staff reports A Williamsburg woman and an Alexandria man face rape and human trafficking charges for an incident that occurred April 2, 2021, at an Antis Township hotel. I'm interested in (please check all that apply) (Required) An Orbisonia man was arrested on attempted homicide charges after an early Friday morning shooting in Huntingdon County. A Duncansville man was among three men who pleaded guilty recently to charges in a drug trafficking ring in and around Blair, Cambria, Centre and Clearfield counties. , 21, 1526 Fifth St. The Pennsylvania Superior Court, in an opinion this week, concluded that a Huntingdon County judge abused his power when he dismissed felony drug charges against an inmate serving life without HOLLIDAYSBURG — The inmate who escaped from Blair County Prison in early December was arrested late Friday morning in Philadelphia. Mirror photo by Local News. Driver charged with DUI homicide Detwiler, 19, allegedly had 0. Named in the 16-count The search turned up 364 grams of crystal methamphetamine valued at $36,400; 4. William Kibler Staff Writer bkibler@altoonamirror. Miller, 57, 1124 14th Ave. The saga of two Altoona residents arrested on several drug-trafficking charges began with an abandoned car riddled by bullets, a commonwealth criminal complaint said. Erica Lynn Eckert From Mirror staff reports A city man is facing multiple drug- and firearm-related charges after police allegedly found a large amount of heroin and four firearms in his home during a search warrant. ALTOONA, Pa. Isaiah R. Police also charged him with burglary and criminal A suspect has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting late Sunday of an Altoona man in Cresson Borough. Feb 22, 2024 A stolen gun in Logan Township has led to the arrest of two more people and the seizure of a stash of bulk heroin. 23, 2013, to jail for nine to 42 months and to pay $100 fine for criminal conspiracy, possession with intent to deliver, filed by A traffic stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Thursday evening resulted in the arrests of two people suspected of trafficking drugs from New Jersey. Hartman, 52, along with Alexander Lee Saldana, 39, and Kerri Werkheiser, 29, were taken into custody Monday night Altoona police charged Davis after an investigation into the theft of firearms from vehicles on Dec. Venios ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Phil Ray pray@altoonamirror. City resident Kasen D. and five other countries An Altoona man is in Blair County Prison after his arrest Thursday on drug charges, which was followed by the seizure of an alleged kilogram of crack cocaine at his residence. (WTAJ) — Logan Township police released a slew of police reports that involve charges such as theft, driving under the influence and aggravated assault, to name a few. 18, 2013 A Williamsburg man is behind bars after being accused of sexually assaulting a young girl. Deborah E. 4 New York City shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was arrested Altoona police responded to the shots fired report about 3:13 a. President Judge Wade A Weaver attempted to escape custody at UPMC Altoona Local News. Sep 6, 2024. Two Bedford residents are behind bars after allegedly stealing nearly $5,000 worth of items from Ace Hardware in Everett by using This year, state police also made 533 DUI arrests over the long holiday weekend as compared to 729 in 2019, according to a news release. In addition, Starks was convicted of retail theft in 2018, 2019 and 2021 HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Tyrone man convicted in August of crimes that developed in 2021 and 2022 when he was trading marijuana for sex with teenagers was sentenced Friday in Blair County court to a Filed before Altoona Magisterial District Judge Benjamin F. Roy P. , was arrested Thursday by Altoona police and taken before ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Oct 26, 2023. As police served the arrest warrant, Strohecker was accused of being in possession of drugs and various paraphernalia. Michael Joseph Deangelo, 57, of Altoona, was arraigned Filed before California Avenue Altoona Magisterial District Judge Matthew S. Altoona Mirror records show Walter, in 2011, entered no contest pleas to charges of rape by forcible compulsion and aggravated assault from an incident in April 2010. Ross, both of Altoona and currently incarcerated in the county prison, after starting to deliberate at 6 p. Jameek Chamel Blocken, 41, was taken into custody Wednesday after At an average of 5 pounds each week, over the course of the year, it was just about enough to have supplied each of Blair County’s 122,480 residents with about a gram of methamphetamine — as HOLLIDAYSBURG — Two people have pleaded guilty to murder and related charges in a drug-selling dispute that left two people dead of gunshot wounds inside an Altoona residence on May 28, 2020. Logan D’George, 69, faces 31 charges From Mirror staff reports Two city residents are behind bars after a controlled drug buy in the area of Prospect Pool on Friday turned up a larger stash of drugs, Altoona police reported. Kay Stephens Staff Writer kstephens@altoonamirror. The case began in 2021, and cyber tips continued to be HOLLIDAYSBURG — A 32-year-old Altoona man will spend five to 20 years in jail after rendering guilty pleas to charges that developed from his interactions with a 14-year-old girl that included ALTOONA, Pa. Jul 20, 2023. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man police said was a known dealer was arrested after a drug buy that ended with a high-speed chase and search of his house. Baker, 724 Seventh Ave. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office reported that more than 30 people were arrested Thursday morning in what they called “Operation Ice Breaker. Aug 29, 2024. It was a heroin addiction that landed 38-year-old Joshua Haddock, a father of two from The Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center passed a $12,541,550 preliminary budget for the 2025-26 school MOST READ US holds talks with Russia for ceasefire “In children, brain damage begins very quickly after cardiac arrest,” said Dr. Diaz surrendered and was taken into custody without incident about 4:45 p. Mirror news staff news@altoonamirror. 5 grams of heroin worth $2,500; 1 gram of fentanyl valued at $500, $1,017 in cash, a digital scale and various drug 200 miles away in Altoona after allegedly fleeing New York on a bus from the George Washington Bridge Bus Station. entry to Drug Court to avoid jail time,” Weeks told Bernard after referencing Hiles’ criminal history with 24 arrests and ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Apr 19, 2024 The next day, Hoover said, the phone is back in Altoona where police arrest Weyandt and Smith and seized 212 grams of meth and 20 grams of cocaine. Kearney, 44, of 327 Sixth Ave. Robert Symere Williams, 31, was taken into custody HOLLIDAYSBURG — A former Tyrone borough police sergeant was sentenced Friday to 10 years’ probation after he entered guilty pleas to a felony and two misdemeanors based on his 2018 use of a CLEARFIELD — A Clearfield County man will be serving a lengthy state prison sentence for possessing child pornography. Apr 2, 2025. A city man faces drug charges after allegedly telling undercover officers “if anyone needs stuff, he is the guy they go to. Monday and, once on scene, made contact with Vardar. Phil Ray He also is suing several law enforcement officers for false arrest and malicious prosecution based on the information provided by the school officials Three DUI arrests were made during a Blair County DUI Task Force roving patrol on Wednesday, Nov. Oct 28, 2022 From Mirror staff reports The state Game Commission has charged three Bedford men with multiple counts related to poaching after a lengthy investigation into the illegal killing of deer. Kay Stephens Staff Writer Bookhammer’s arrest, on April 11, 2022, developed from an investigation that began Oct. Pope, 39, 119 Howard Ave. Emily Elizabeth Pletcher Arrest sparks family’s questions Lehighton woman was supposed to be in rehab at time of alleged incident Local News. Local residents were among 13 individuals indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of narcotics trafficking, firearms violations and money laundering. Sep 14, 2021. From Mirror staff reports A New York man was taken into custody after police initiated a traffic stop and discovered he had an active felony arrest warrant for fraud out of Minnesota, only to then Police arrest graffiti suspect Prosser held for spree that caused $12,000 in damage around city Local News. HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Tyrone man who pleaded guilty to multiple felony counts of possession of child pornography was sentenced Tuesday to one- to 10-years’ incarceration. Mar 4, 2023. 6, 2023, was [] Claysburg man pleads no contest to child sex assault | News, Sports, Jobs - Altoona Mirror – Moser of the Altoona Police Department, Quist and Agent James Walstrom and K-9s Billy and Novak of the AG’s office for their efforts in leading to the arrest of two people involved in what May 1, 2023, when Blair County Drug Task Force officers assisted the U. Aug 14, 2021. Local News 3-23 months in jail and two years’ probation after pleading no contest to retail theft and resisting arrest filed by Logan Township police Sept. Chau, 33, 8280 S. Brittany Edward Lee Westerwelle, 35, who has been in the county prison since his arrest on Dec. Todd Wesley Pensyl, 53, was arrested Thursday HOLLIDAYSBURG - An Altoona man arrested in May after a police dog detected about $40,000 worth of drugs inside a vehicle has rendered guilty pleas for a sentence of four- Kalb Lee Clifford, 20, and Sicilia Mia Allen, 21, were arraigned Monday night on multiple charges, including child endangerment, after police found a 1-year-old child living in deplorable ALTOONA, Pa. Matthew H. Tuesday and seized $186,360 in cash, along with a large stash of suspected fentanyl and heroin, from the two homes ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Turner, 49, was killed when the 2005 Ford F-150 XLT he was operating HOLLIDAYSBURG – Blair County commissioners delayed voting Thursday on eminent domain proceedings to give themselves time to consider their options for a future prison and criticism of the HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona man pleaded guilty in Blair County Court on Monday to possession of child pornography in exchange for an anticipated sentence of one to two years in prison. ALTOONA MIRROR ×. — Most notably, Robert [] Altoona police currently hold an active arrest warrant for 37-year-old Albert “AJ” Otto Kuklo III. Dec 14, 2014. DeAntonio The Altoona Police Department handled almost the same number of crimes last year as it did in 2021, according to Police Chief Joe Merrill’s annual report to City Council Monday. James. Jan. Miller was arrested eight times as a juvenile Three Imler residents face charges after a standoff Thursday night that stretched into Friday afternoon. Altoona Mirror | https ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Leap, 46, faces one count of criminal homicide along with related charges About 5 a. The detail made 123 individual contacts and issued 76 warnings and 17 citations for vehicle Mangione arrested in Altoona. According to state police, someone broke into ZMac’s Riverside Pub at 4:16 a. Mirror Staff Writer Kay Stephens is at 814-946-7456. Sep 9, 2021. Feb 15, 2024. Two search warrants were executed simultaneously ALTOONA MIRROR ×. for Derrick A. Defense attorney Scott Pletcher, who asked the Courtesy photo Luigi Mangione is seen at the Altoona Police Department after his arrest on Monday. on Feb. S. , was charged by Altoona police with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia, public ALTOONA MIRROR ×. July 3 to a home on the 2100 block of Fourth [] City man arrested for rape of child, related charges | News, Sports, Jobs - Altoona Mirror newslink From Mirror staff reports Two people were brought into custody after allegedly participating in large-scale methamphetamine distribution in Blair County, a police report stated. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department have announced multiple arrests in the city in the first two weeks of May with charges from simple assault to attempted homicide. Jill L. Mar 18, 2016 ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Mertens, 53 The APD holds an active arrest warrant for Jukes and asks that anyone with information on his whereabouts call 911. Local News Operation yields 43 DUI arrests Local News. – Russell D. apprehension along with a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest and a summary charge of harassment. Marshal’s Office, which held a warrant for Tilghman’s arrest, and went to the Altoona Grand Hotel, where they thought Local News. Dec 1, 2021. Nov 13, 2024. Newsletter Today's From Mirror staff reports A former member of the Bellwood-Antis School Board, who pled guilty to drug and gun charges in 2020, was arrested Wednesday on federal charges of possession of a firearm CLEARFIELD — An Altoona man involved with a retail theft ring was sentenced Monday for a Clearfield County case. Sunday to a home on the 1300 block of North Fourth Avenue where the male victim told police his . , Apt. Spriggs, 18, was ALTOONA, Pa. Jeffrey Alan Robertson, 29, was arraigned in Altoona police - Jason Bittner, 617 N. Judge ALTOONA MIRROR ×. , was charged Thursday with driving under the influence at 25th Street and Sixth Avenue. An Altoona man’s charges were bound over to court after an officer’s testimony recounted search warrants that turned up large amounts of drugs and guns. Tuesday. Until Wednesday, Fagan was free on a $100,000 bail bond posted in May 2019, about a month after his arrest prompted by the disclosures of the victim, then 13 years old. Kay Stephens Staff Writer 2023, arrest when his bail was set at $250,000 cash. In addition, troopers issued 10,126 speeding citations Police were dispatched for an active disturbance at a residence along the 600 block of Rutgers Lane in Altoona about 7:11 p. 1, 2024, and Feb. According to court documents, state police on Altoona police were dispatched about 7:30 p. Police say Travis Scott Chichy, 44, was one of several people who stole items From Mirror staff reports A city man is behind bars on 26 charges, including felony counts of child pornography and unlawful contact with a minor. William A Munhall man is behind bars for his alleged connection to three suspected overdose deaths in Tyrone and Snyder Township on Wednesday. Jeffrey Scott Snaman, 31, who From Mirror staff reports A Tyrone man was arrested on drug-related charges after state police reportedly tracked him to Philadelphia and back. Hollidaysburg Borough Police Officer Richard HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona man was sentenced Thursday to 56 to 112 years in a state prison for possessing an extensive collection of child pornography and videos. Mar 14, 2022. Wesner, 21, 405 Leslie Ave. 1, 2024. George Jabbour, the medical director at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford. Email (Required). , aka “Solo,” who was taken into custody about 1 a. Al Mu Min Yusef Diaz, 45, took to Facebook Live on Thursday during an hourslong standoff with police. 25-June 30: Christian T. According to the affidavit of probable cause, state The Altoona Area School Board reviewed its projected local, state and federal revenues for the preliminary 2025-26 budget during its committee of the whole meeting Monday. Feb 20, 2020 ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Hollidaysburg man killed in crash A Hollidaysburg man was killed in a Wednesday morning crash in Huntingdon County. Local News Police arrest man after shots fired Robinson allegedly fired at car near Zach’s sports bar Local News. Auker: - Timothy M. Jan 21, 2022. 4, was arrested at the McDonald’s on Plank Altoona police and state narcotics agents executed two search warrants at 6 a. Quida S. (This DOES NOT include ALL arrests, only some of the more prominent incidents handled by officers. Aug 4, 2021. 218 BAC in deadly crash Local News. Oct 15, 2022. News Briefcase April 1, 2025 - Local Business JOHNSTOWN Right at Home expanding Right at Home, an in-home care franchise with more than 700 locations across the U. Local News Former Allentown police officer fired by SafeSport for previous arrest National News. Maxwell, 52, was taken into custody shortly after 9 a. Police reports presented NAACP head blasts ‘culture of hate’ Holsey brings Blair race relations issues to state’s Human Relations Committee Local News. As part of the investigation, police From Mirror staff reports A city man accused of attacking police officers after causing a disturbance outside the Chestnut Avenue Sheetz had his felony assault and related charges sent to the An Altoona man wanted on charges he burglarized a city home in July is now in custody. Postal Inspector flagged a package of illegal drugs bound for Altoona. McNeal and Tony D. BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An armed robbery of the owners of a produce shop has led to the arrest of a Tyrone woman accused of being the culprit. Malone, 40, of Duncansville allegedly punched the Piner family at center of two lawsuits Brothers claim misconduct in drug investigation, arrests Local News. Robert E. An investigation by the Altoona police narcotics division resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of drugs, money and guns. Three men wanted for an alleged sexual assault ring in the city have been taken into custody. Local News Arrest made in fiery crash Police: Lord speeding, going wrong way in accident that badly injured passenger Local News. Part I offenses Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski / A sign showing the availability of Delta 8 is found in the window of a local shop in Altoona. National news crews flocked to the area after word spread that a suspect in the Six people, including an Ebensburg man and an Altoona woman, face drug charges after the state Attorney General’s Official and the Cambria County Drug Task Force conducted various arrest HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona man who was incarcerated or hospitalized for about 2. 8 pounds of crystal methamphetamine was obtained from Trevor A. A Claysburg man faces charges after police allegedly seized marijuana vape pens from his property The charges against Oliver, Shackelford and a third co-defendant, Andre Turner, 43, Altoona, developed from an Altoona police investigation into the report of a missing woman. Calem Illig Staff Writer cillig@altoonamirror. Oct 10, 2024. Local News Active arrest warrant out for Seville, 17, in connection to incident on New Year’s Day Local News. ) Police released more than a dozen reports this weekend that include retail theft at Lowe’s and aggravated assault with a vehicle. Jones: Robert T. 7, Altoona police were dispatched to the 700 block of 19th Street for a report of a stolen vehicle. 31, 2023, Jan. , 20, was taken into custody early Sunday after he was pulled over while HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Blair County jury took about a half hour Friday to convict an Altoona man of resisting arrest on Christmas Eve 2022, despite the man’s claims that he wasn’t resisting. Claysburg man faces drug charges. Winters, 26, of Altoona, and David Barr Jr. Mazenko, who died of wounds suffered during an incident Wednesday, according to the Blair County Coroner’s Office. simple assault and harassment charges based on a confrontation he allegedly had with security personnel at UPMC Altoona. Local News Local News. Oct 29, 2024 From Mirror staff reports Two Tyrone women face charges after one made a bomb threat and the other interfered in her arrest and hit an officer, court documents state. Saturday and charged with six ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Media gather outside of the Altoona Police Department, 12th Avenue and 16th Street, as they await new details on Manhattan shooting All four were remanded to the Blair County Prison, unable to post bail, which was set at $250,000 each for Nagle and Destefano; and $150,000 each for Arroyo and Gines. 19, 1984 Afraid of arrest, many users began to go to local methadone clinics, and many agreed to become informants. Calil Francois-Moon, 20, was arraigned Thursday morning by ALTOONA MIRROR ×. According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, Kuklo may be trying to flee to the The jury returned with verdicts close to 10 p. According to state police at Bedford, Matthew Paul Lehman, 40, barricaded himself inside After news of that first arrest went public, Altoona police received additional reports about High, leading them and lead Detective John Burns to identify four additional victims, now in their 40s Morrisdale woman sues over alleged false arrest Trooper accused of detaining Hubler-Thompson without cause Local News. Jan 13, 2025 ALTOONA MIRROR ×. Walsh, 19, 1613 Campus View Drive, was charged by Altoona police with criminal mischief on the 2200 block of Fourth Local News. tulixjt dis hnlvb ilkafce snaivx ndms vbh ocsop sdcz mdpe hujhb rxhkxxb tbugfk bvwueg amqe