Authorities executed several search warrants today in the New Castle area as part of a multi-month investigation into the illegal trafficking of guns and drugs. According to the New Caste Police Department Facebook page, one of the raids was executed at a home on Bleakley Avenue. Officers with the New Castle City Police Department, the Union Township Police Department and the Lawrence County District Attorney’s Special Investigative Unit seized nearly $19,000 in cash, several weapons and suspected cocaine and marijuana. Authorities arrested 31-year-old Maurice “Trell” Moore, who is originally from Mississippi, in the home. Moore is facing several charges. Search warrants were also executed at residences on Hamilton Avenue, East Home Street and Pin Oak Drive.
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PA’s Third Gambling Expansion In Six Years Approved By State House Panel
A state House panel has approved a proposal authorizing the state’s third major gambling expansion in six years. The measure would allow Internet-based gambling through Pennsylvania casinos, off-track betting parlors and at airport slot machines.
Spike in Gun Permits Being Reported Across the State
Some Pennsylvania counties say they’ve seen a jump in people applying for gun permits in the days following the Paris terror attacks. In Allegheny County, the sheriff’s office made a Facebook post asking people not to call the office because it’s been so swamped with requests.
School Bus Crashes Into Monroeville Store on Route 22
Police are investigating an incident involving a school bus that crashed into the Vitamin Shoppe building on Route 22 in Monroeville early this morning. Monroeville police say the crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. in the 4100 block of William Penn Highway across from the Miracle Mile Shopping Center. Much of the bus ended up inside the building. No one was injured. Police say they are still looking for the driver.
Commissioners Holding Off On Making Any Big Decisions Until January
The Beaver County Commissioners say they plan to hold off on making any big decisions until the new board of commissioners takes office in January. Republicans Sandie Egley and Dan Camp won election earlier this month to become the first GOP majority to control the county in 60 years. They ousted Republican commissioner Dennis Nichols in the primary and then defeated Democratic commissioner Joe Spanik in the general election and will serve with current commissioners chairman Tony Amadio, a Democrat, come January. Amadio tells Beaver County Radio’s Pat Septak that the current board of commissioners wants to avoid the risk of having their decisions or votes challenged or overturned by the new board come January.
Central Valley Warriors prepare for their Playoff game with Mars
Central Valley high school football head coach Mark Lyons was a special guest at “Coaches Corner” live at Rob
ert’s Roadside Inn on Wednesday night on WBVP and WMBA. Mark talked with Bob Barrickman, Bruce Frey and Kerry Lacey about his team’s upcoming game with Mars this Friday. Tune in for all the action on WBVP beginning at 7:05 as the Warriors continue their chase for another appearance in a WPIAL and State Championship football game.
Guests travel 130 miles to be a part of “Coaches Corner”
On Wednesday Evening, a new “Coaches Corner” record, of sorts, was achieved when Brenden Small, a CCBC Player of the game from last Friday’s Ringgold high victory over Ambridge in a football playoff game broadcast on WMBA, made the trip from Donora, PA along with his family to Robert’s Roadside Inn in Bridgewater for the weekly show. A Good Time was had by all .
Vote Coming Soon On School Property Taxes
State Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman says he plans a vote early next week on legislation paving the way to replace school property taxes with a higher income and sales tax. Approval of the bill could threaten the fragile deal to end the budget stalemate that was reached last week with the details of that still being worked out.
Philly Mayor Michael Nutter Says Security Measures Being Enhanced For Sunday’s Marathon
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter says enhanced security measures will be in effect for Sunday’s marathon, which is expected to attract tens of thousands of people to the city. Nutter says he’s spoken to Homeland Security officials, and there’ s “no known threat” to the city.
Governor Wolf Not Backing Down on Syrian Refugees Issue
Governor Tom Wolf has sent a letter informing state lawmakers he will not back down from a willingness to accept Syrian refugees. Wolf says states don’t have the authority to refuse refugees if they’re admitted by the federal government.