Armed Detroit Man With Record Sought By New Castle Police

New Castle police say they’re looking for an armed and dangerous suspect from Detroit who escaped when they tried to arrest him. New Castle police Chief Robert Salem says his officers tried to arrest 34-year-old Ernest Chapman Thursday on drug and parole violation charges stemming from a recent police chase. Instead, Salem says Chapman put a gun to a friend’s head and made him drive away. After the car crashed, Chapman ran into some woods, though police believe he was later picked up by someone in another car. Because it’s near Interstate 80, it’s not uncommon for people from the Detroit area to be involved in drug trafficking in the city. Salem says Chapman is “armed and dangerous.”

Preliminary Hearing Continues Today In Aliquippa Burglary Turned Rape Case

More witnesses are expected to testify today in a preliminary hearing which began Monday, for two men charged in a burglary turned rape in Aliquippa last month. A woman testified Monday that she feared for her life while she was raped at gunpoint by two men who broke into a man’s home where she was visiting. 19-year-old Michael Guin and 17-year-old Malakai Helencamp are charged in the August 11th crimes. A third suspect – 18-year-old Clarence Larue – waived his right to the hearing. District Judge Tim Finn is expected to make a ruling on the charges this afternoon.

State Rep. Jim Christiana Says He Agrees With Governor Wolf On Fight To Curb Opioid Epidemic

There’s not much that Democrats and Republicans can agree on these days. But there is bi-partisanship in Harrisburg, at least on one issue – the fight to curb the opioid epidemic ravaging Pennsylvania. Governor Tom Wolf addressed a legislative joint session earlier this week to call for immediate action. Republican Rep. Jim Christiana says that Gov. Wolf brought the two parties together on this issue.

Beaver County Commissioner Tony Amadio Not Concerned About Luckow’s Warning Regarding Budget

Beaver County Commissioner Tony Amadio tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that he’s not too concerned about county financial administrator Ricardo Luckow’s warning that at least one county department won’t be able to meet its payroll obligations for the current pay period without a budget transfer. Amadio says that budget transfers are done all the time. although he admits he still doesn’t understand the “math” behind all these recent budget moves. Amadio says he was not told which department is in jeopardy but that more details would follow by the end of the week.

Aliquippa Mayor And Family Meets With Michelle Obama During Her Pittsburgh Visit

Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker was invited to Pitt’s Fitzgerald  Field House yesterday  for First Lady Michelle Obama’s visit.   Walker, when notified asked,” may I bring my 2 daughters?” he was granted permission to do so. The mayor and daughters Aliyah and Aryonna headed to Pittsburgh for the event and spent five minutes with Mrs. Obama., that included hugs from the First Lady.

Raccoon Fatal Accident Still Under Investigation

Raccoon Township police are continuing to investigate after two people died in a car crash Saturday evening on Route 18. Police say they have reconstructed the accident and are conducting tests as part of their investigation. Officers would not comment on the specifics of the accident as the investigation is pending. The Beaver County coroner’s office said Sunday that 85-year-old Lloyd Mewha and 82-year-old Alice Mewha of Wellsburg, West Virginia died from blunt force trauma as a result of the accident.

Real Estate Talk Show To Debut This Saturday

(Beaver County, PA)  Beaver County Radio has partnered with Howard Hanna Realtor Eric Mckenna to start broadcasting a brand new talk show starting this Saturday October 1, 2016 from 11:00 A.M. to Noon.    Eric is a native of the Coraopolis/Moon Township Area and has become one of the areas most highly sought after real estate professionals.  Eric specializes in truly acting as a buyer or seller’s personal agent during a real estate transaction.  Tune in this week for special insight  about market trends and advice on what to do first when considering listing your home.  “Your Personal Realtor with Eric McKenna” is sponsored by www.calleric.com.  To join the program, listeners may call 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888.

Content and sponsorship for the show is being provided by Eric McKenna.