Deshawn Williams,29 of of Aliquippa  was arrested last night at 10 p.m.  for the Sunday night murder of 45 year-old  Renae Johnson, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano.  District Attorney David J. Lozier told Frank Sparks on Teleforum this morning that the Beaver County Detectives and city police  worked on the case since the murder occurred  reviewing surveilance video from businesses and William’s home. and talking to witnesses. Aliquippa Police Chief Don Couch said   Williams, who is lodged in the county jail without bond has been charged with 1 count of criminal homicide, 1 count of possessing firearms  prohibited , receiving stolen property police found a stolen gun in Williams’ home   and carrying a firearm without a license. Johnson was found shot to death lying on the ground outside her mini van in the 1400 block of Wade St.Ext.

The Beaver County Humane Society is caring for a dog that suffered a gunshot wound. The dog was found roaming the streets in Aliquippa last month. The dog had a lump on its jaw that was originally thought to be a tumor or a cyst. When a veterinarian went to remove it, it was discovered that it was a bullet. Former Teleforum host and Beaver County Humane Society Communications Liason Mike Romigh appeared on Teleforum this morning and said that Eli is doing quite well, considering what he’s been through. Romigh says Eli’s prognosis is excellent. The Humane Society’s executive director, Susan Salyards, also appeared on Teleforum this morning, asking anyone willing to provide a foster home for the dog to visit their website. Both guests appeared on the show as part of the Huntington Business Spotlight segment on Teleforum. The organization’s website address is: Beaver-County-Society-dot-org.

Young blood Paving, Inc. was awarded the contract for Ambridge’s 2017 road program.  14 borough streets  will be repaved, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano.  The cost of the project is $668,580.15. Crime has decreased by 12.12% between 2015-2016 , according to the a public safety committee Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics Police Chief James Mann credited the decrease   to council’s  investing in his department and the hiring of 3 full time officers  in 2015. Lorianne Burgess  represented the borough’s  Crime Watch Committee and told council  that they are seeking members.  She told the group meetings are held the second Tuesday  at 6 p.m. in the fire department training room. Spring Fest” will be held in the historic district May 6-7, according to Steve Roberts , a representative of the Ambridge Historic Economic Development Authority..

Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano placed a call to Franklin Center in Aliquippa yesterday  and spoke to Tina Price Genes, one of the center’s directors, who provided information on warming centers in the county. Mrs. Genes said in back of the center the shelter is open from 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  She provided information  that was helpful in finding other centers by calling 211. The phone number is part of the United Way and provided info on other warming centers in the county .  First Presbyterian Church in Ambridge, 9 a.m.  to  4 p.m. at ladle and Hearth.  new Brighton Municipal Building 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crossroads  409 11th St. Beaver Falls, PA 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Cornerstone, 1217 7th Ave, Beaver Falls, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Several county residents  commented in the last few days that more homeless shelters should be made available here in the county, not just warming centers.