Author: Beaver County Radio

Dozens of Beaver County Workers Strike Outside Of Courthouse

After failing to reach an agreement Monday, dozens of Beaver County workers, including many at the courthouse, went on strike this morning. Many courthouse workers, clerical workers and other union members of the Beaver County Commissioners Residual Unit went on strike at 7:30 a.m. The strikers said they are fighting for better wages and healthcare benefits. SEIU business agent Al Smith told Mike Romigh on Teleforum this morning that the public has been very supportive of their cause. Smith also claims that Beaver County Commissioner Dan Camp nearly hit some of their members with a vehicle about an hour into the strike, but no one was injured. Camp also appeared on Teleforum, denying the allegations. Camp also said today on Teleforum  that their final offer to the union is fair and includes an 8.5 percent pay increase over three years. The union said they are prepared to fight for the long-term.

Beaver Murder Suspect Now In Custody

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.

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.

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.