(Hopewell Twp. Pa.) Beaver County Jail Warden William Schouppe reported that John Allister Broman escaped from the Beaver County Jail yesterday at approximately 10:42 a.m. . As of 6:30 a.m. Friday morning Broman has not been apprehended. The escape occurred after Broman’s arraignment  on charges of arson, possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct. Broman was last seen heading south toward Aliquippa . He  is 41 years old,  5 feet 10 inches tall, brown hair and eyes, and wieghs 160 pounds.   An internal investigation is ongoing at the jail  according to the warden.  Numerous law enforcement agencies from Beaver and Allegheny  County, and the Pennsylvania State Police are involved in the search.  The jail  has been secured, no staff or inmates were injured in the escape. Broman was not armed when he escaped the jail, according to Hopewell Township Police Chief Brian Uhrmacher’s press release. The chief said Broman  is considered to be dangerous.  Anyone seeing Broman, do not approach call 9-1-1 or your local police.

Beaver County District Attorney David J. Lozier said Thursday night that the escape from the county jail was the first since it opened 20 years ago  . He said the escapee has a , violent  criminal history.

GOP state senator at Capitol during attack urged to resign
By MARK SCOLFORO and MARC LEVY Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The top Democrat in the Pennsylvania Senate says a Republican colleague who was on the scene when a violent mob of fellow Donald Trump supporters commandeered the U.S. Capitol should resign. Democratic Leader Jay Costa of Allegheny County said Thursday that Sen. Doug Mastriano’s words and actions since November encouraged a coup attempt and inspired the people behind it. Mastriano, who lives in Franklin County, hasn’t returned multiple messages in the past two days, but said in a statement late Wednesday he didn’t enter the Capitol or go beyond police lines.

WILMERDING, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man who opened fire on police detectives in western Pennsylvania is in custody. Allegheny County Police say the shooting unfolded Thursday night when detectived assigned to the Violent Crime and Firearms Squad observed Matthew Diggs walking in Wilmerding and believed he was armed. Police say Diggs opened fire when two officers tried to speak with him, striking their police vehicle. The officers returned fire as Diggs fled. No one was injured. The 20-year-old was apprehended and is being charged with criminal attempt homicide, aggravated assault, aggravated assault on a police officer and a firearm violation.

Biden blames Trump for violence at Capitol that’s shaken US
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is denouncing the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorists” and he blames President Donald Trump for the violence that has shaken the nation’s capital and beyond. Biden says the riot by Trump supporters who breached the security of Congress on Wednesday was “not dissent, was not disorder, was not protest. It was chaos.” Biden says the actions Trump has taken to subvert the nation’s democratic institutions throughout his presidency led directly to the mayhem in Washington. And Biden says those who massed on Capitol Hill intending to disrupt a joint session of Congress that was certifying Biden’s election victory over Trump “were a riotous mob — insurrectionists, domestic terrorists.”

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Tune into 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, 99.3 FM, and beavercountyradio.com Friday January 8, 2020 at 9:10 a.m.. Attorney Larry Kelly from  Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George will join fill in host Frank Sparks to talk about Liability law. Larry will be available to answer any questions you may have at 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888.

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Tune into 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, 99.3 FM, beavercountyradio.com, and Facebook Live Friday morning, January 8, 2020 at 10:10 a.m.. Beaver County Treasurer Sandie Egley will join fill in host Frank Sparks to talk about dog licenses in Beaver County and 2021 County Taxes are in the mail. Egley and Sparks will give you all the information about both subjects and Treasurer Egley will also be available to answer any questions you may have about these two subjects or any other questions you may have about the Treasurer’s Office.   The interview will also be streamed live on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page.

(West Aliquippa, Pa.) Beaver County Emergency Services has released a photo of the person who escaped from custody at the Beaver County Jail on Thursday January 7, 2021. Authorities are saying to be alert of an escapee from the Beaver County Jail. Subject is a white male, 5’10”, 160 pounds, with brown hair. Last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans and black shoes. If seen, do not approach and call 9-1-1.

A press conference has been scheduled at the Beaver County Jail for 2:30 pm today.

Beaver County Radio will continue to provide updates as they become available.

PA National Guard Activated to D.C. through Jan. 20 Presidential Inauguration

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that approximately 1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) members have been activated to support the District of Columbia (D.C.) National Guard and local civilian authorities through the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration in our nation’s capital.

“The unprecedented and disturbing events yesterday in our nation’s capital are cause for ongoing concern and Pennsylvania is prepared to assist as needed in securing peace and an orderly transfer of power on January 20,” Gov. Wolf said. “Our National Guard members will assist the D.C. National Guard and local civilian authorities as they work to keep the area surrounding the Capitol and other locations secure in the coming days leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.”

“Pennsylvania Guard members are well-trained and well-prepared to assist our communities, commonwealth and country in any way they can,” Acting Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler said. “We are also very fortunate that our Guard members have extensive experience working alongside the D.C. National Guard as part of past training events and presidential inaugurations.”

The PNG members activated will report to their local armories over the next few days to receive their assignments and then travel to the D.C. area to support as required.

Pennsylvania has the second largest National Guard in the country with approximately 19,000 members located in more than 80 armories and readiness centers statewide.

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giaordano

(West Aliquippa, Pa.) According to a report from the Beaver County Sheriff’s Department,  a male escaped from the Beaver County Jail early Thursday.  Hopewell Twp. and Aliquippa police along with the Beaver County Sheriff’s Department are currently searching for the suspect .  No name or description  of  the escapee is being released at this time.  More information according to a spokesperson  should be forthcoming later Thursday.