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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Robinson Township, PA) A man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing his Lyft driver during a ride on Interstate 79 in Robinson Township, according to state police. 

Pennsylvania State Police said troopers were called to the interstate near the Neville Island exit around 11:03 p.m. for a report of a disturbance involving a rideshare driver and passenger. This occurred yesterday.

Police said a Lyft driver suffered a laceration to the right side of his neck following a fight with a passenger. 

The driver continued to a Sheetz on Grand Avenue in Neville Township, where officers responded. Investigators said they found blood on the rear passenger door of the vehicle and a folding knife on the hood. 

The driver was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition, police said. 

The passenger, identified as Saul Baxin, 31, fled the vehicle on foot toward Coraopolis Road, according to police. While fleeing, Baxin allegedly punched another driver and damaged the side mirrors of two vehicles, investigators said. 

Police said Baxin was later struck by a vehicle and suffered a leg injury. He was taken to a hospital. 

According to a criminal complaint, Baxin told investigators he believed the driver was taking him somewhere unfamiliar and became frightened. He said he was not trying to kill the driver, but “just scare him off.”

Baxin, the arrestee, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, simple assault, criminal mischief and harassment. 

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Mechanicsbrug, PA) With motorcycle riding season in full swing, the Shapiro Administration is reminding Pennsylvanians that training, preparation and safe riding can help reduce crashes and save lives. 

There were 2,927 motorcycle crashes on Pennsylvania roadways in 2025, resulting in 186 fatalities, according to state data. That marks a decrease of 376 crashes and 33 deaths compared to 2024. 

“Any decrease in crashes and deaths on our roads is great news, but the only acceptable number of deaths is zero,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Drivers and motorcyclists should continue to share the road safely and watch out for each other so this encouraging downward trend continues until we reach zero deaths.”

Through the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program, riders with a motorcycle permit or license can receive training or refresh their skills through free courses designed to improve safe riding practices, regardless of experience level.

The link to find out more about this program can be found below:

Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program | Driver and Vehicle Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Police are emphasizing gun safety following an incident involving a child in Aliquippa on Friday. 

In a social media post, the Aliquippa Police Department said a sergeant was patrolling the Valley Terrace area at about 2 p.m. when he observed a child standing in front of a building. 

According to police, the child appeared to remove a gun from his waistband and point it toward the sergeant’s patrol vehicle. The sergeant stopped and attempted to make contact with the child, who then fled on foot. 

Police said the 10-year-old was later located at a nearby apartment and released to his mother’s custody after she was informed of the incident. 

The gun was recovered and determined to be a realistic-looking replica, police said. 

In their statement, police said the incident highlights the importance of gun safety and responsible supervision of children. 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Yuengling Black and Tan cans are stacked in the warehouse of the D.G. Yuengling & Son Brewery Mill Creek plant on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. (Lindsey Shuey/Republican-Herald via AP)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced Friday that more than $1.36 million in grants will be awarded to support Pennsylvania’s craft beer and brewed beverage industry. 

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, nine grants totaling $1,363,416 will help fund festivals, beer trails and promotional efforts aimed at increasing sales, production and product quality across the state. 

State officials said the funding supports Pennsylvania’s craft brewing industry, which ranks second nationally in economic impact and number of craft breweries, according to the Brewers Association. 

The Brewers Association reported that Pennsylvania’s craft brewing industry generated an economic impact of $4.887 billion in 2025, with 538 craft breweries producing more than 1.9 million barrels annually. 

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Gavin Thunberg)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Aliquippa shortly after 8 p.m. on Friday. 

According to fire officials, multiple callers reported a fire in a building located in an alley between Washington Street and Adam Street. Firefighters arrived within four minutes and found heavy fire throughout the structure. 

Crews deployed multiple hose lines and fought the fire defensively because of an interior collapse. Despite the challenging conditions, firefighters brought the blaze under control within 20 minutes of being dispatched. 

(File Photo of the City of Aliquippa Police Department Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) The investigation continues into an incident in which shots were fired in Aliquippa on Thursday. The suspects, who investigators describe as a group of younger males wearing black clothing and face masks, have not been found. 

The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Main Street at approximately 4 p.m.  

Police said two parked vehicles were struck by gunfire and an exchange of gunfire occurred in the area. No injuries have been reported.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Beaver Barracks at 724-773-7400. 

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) Congessman Chris Deluzio announced Friday that the Borough of Beaver will receive $227,500 in federal funding through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program.

The funding will support the installation of 14 lighted pedestrian signs at seven crosswalks throughout the borough, including crossings near Beaver Area High School, Beaver Area Middle School, College Square Elementary School and Saints Peter and Paul Elementary School.

The TASA program funds transportation projects that provide alternatives to vehicle travel, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, recreational and transportation trails, Safe Routes to School projects and environmental mitigation initiatives.

The program is funded through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act through 2026.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) PennDOT announced Friday that the number of people killed in traffic crashes fell to a record low in 2025. 

According to PennDOT, 1,047 people were killed in traffic crashes last year, 80 fewer than in 2024 and the lowest total since record-keeping began in 1928. 

PennDOT reported 109,515 total reportable crashes in 2025, the second-lowest annual total on record behind only 2020, when traffic volumes declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The agency also reported 979 fatal crashes in 2025, down from 1,060 in 2024 and the lowest number ever recorded in Pennsylvania.