COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Sharp criticism has been aimed at Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in response to a letter he sent to the state's public universities this week.
The letter warns that student protesters wearing face coverings could face felony charges under a little-known law to deter Ku Klux Klan demonstrations. The local president of the NAACP told WSYX that to connect current protests to a law meant to fight the Klan is disrespectful to African Americans. Read More...
An Altoona man is facing multiple felony charges after being the subject of a firearm theft investigation in December.
The Altoona Police Department announced in a Facebook post the arrest of Michael Davis III, 22, who stole multiple firearms in Altoona and surrounding areas, two of them confirmed to have been stolen from inside of vehicles.
Police said a search warrant was obtained for Davis's cell phone which revealed multiple photos of Davis posing with the stolen firearms. Read More...
Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Acting Somerset County District Attorney Molly Metzgar announced charges against a Meyersdale woman following a drug investigation in Somerset County.
Authorities say Kelsi Sturtz is being housed at the Somerset County Prison on contraband and drug possession related charges.
Police say during the course of the investigation, authorities seized over 150 bags of suspected heroin, numerous prescriptions and a large amount of cash.
Authorities say three other individuals, who have not yet been identified, were also taken into custody and jailed for parole violations. Read More...
