State police say the ex-boyfriend of a woman found dead in Beaver is now in custody. Edward Baker Jr. is believed to have killed Addaleigh Huzyak Sunday night in a Third Street home. The couple had reportedly just broken up. Baker is also a registered sex offender. Police told Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano that he was taken into custody shortly after 3:30 this morning.
Author: Beaver County Radio
House Votes To Allow Grocery Stores To Sell Wine And Convenience Stores To Sell Beer
The Pennsylvania House voted this afternoon to send the governor legislation allowing grocery stores to sell wine and convenience stores to sell beer. The governor’s office had no immediate comment on whether Gov. Tom Wolf will sign it. The House vote was 157-31.
Free Summer Food Sites Announced
(Beaver County, PA) Nearly fifty locations in Beaver County have begun distributing free food as part of the annual Free Summer Food distribution program in coordination with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. No paperwork is needed and anyone under the age of 18 is welcome. Most locations started serving June 6, some begin the free food program on June 13, 2016. The complete list of times and locations is available here.
Police Activity Investigating Unknown Incident in Beaver
Various police agencies responded to an unknown incident this afternoon in Beaver. Police activity has been seen at Third Street and Wilson Avenue. Members of the state police, Beaver police and Beaver County detectives are on the scene. No other details are being released at this time.
New Police Chief Takes Over In Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls has a new police chief today. Former Captain John Delucca replaces former chief Charles Jones, who left the police department on Friday to become the city’s manager. Delucca tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that his top priorities will be tackling the city’s heroin epidemic and cracking down on prostitution in the city.
Runoff Problems in Ambridge
No injuries were reported during some runoff problems at the Ambridge Regional Distribution & Manufacturing Center on Friday. Initially responders thought there was a partial building collapse…but they eventually learned it was a non-emergency call. Some roadway runoff somehow got into the building. Officials are blaming the incident on a large amount of rain in the area.
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Autopsy of Aliquippa Homicide Victim Complete
Aliquippa police say an autopsy was performed by the Beaver County Coroner and revealed that 28-year-old Sjavante Gilliam died of a single gunshot wound to the head and neck. Gilliam was shot in the 2100 block of McMinn St. around 5:30 a.m. His body was found on the sidewalk by a passerby. This was the city’s first homicide of 2016, according to Chief Don Couch. Chief Couch tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that they are following up on leads on the victim’s killer. If anyone has any information they are asked to call Aliquippa police.
Beaver Falls Police Chief Charles Jones’ Last Day On The Job
Today is the last day on the job for Beaver Falls Police Chief Charles Jones. After nearly 22 years with the Beaver Falls police department – 9 of those years as the chief of police – Jones is retiring and will be taking over as city manager of Beaver Falls on Monday. Chief Jones tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that he’s proud of the things that his department was able to accomplish on his watch and that’s he’s had a “blessed career”. He says he’s looking forward to accomplishing new things as the city manager. The new police chief – Captain John Delucca – starts his new job on Monday.
Kennedy Boulevard Flooded in Aliquippa
Kennedy Boulevard is closed in Aliquippa temporarily due to flooding, according to an Aliquippa police spokesperson. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, heavy rains are the cause of the flooding, and it is the area always affected.