(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services: Caption for Photo: Cadets from the Pennsylvania State Police 175th Cadet Class participate in graduation ceremonies on May 15, 2026, at LCBC Manheim in Manheim, Pa., marking the completion of nearly six months of training.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Manheim, PA) Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Pennsylvania State Police Acting Commissioner Lt. Col. George Bivens welcomed 69 new troopers during a graduation ceremony Friday for the 175th Cadet Class at LCBC Manheim.

The ceremony marked the completion of nearly six months of training for the cadets, who will now serve communities across Pennsylvania.

During training, cadets developed the skills, discipline and responsibilities required for service with the Pennsylvania State Police.

(File Photo of Handcuffs)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle reported Monday that a Jennerstown man was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs following an incident in New Castle on April 3.

According to police, troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop at South Mill Street and Mechanic Street at about 11:17 p.m.

Police said Thomas Beener, 56, attempted to flee on an e-bike and then on foot, but was quickly apprehended and taken into custody.

He will be charged with DUI of a controlled substance, fleeing or attempting to elude police, and possession of a controlled substance.

(File Photo of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Cars)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA)  Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle will host a car seat event in Lawrence County on Thursday, May 28, at the Wilmington Township Building.

The event will run from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

According to police, certified car seat technicians will be on site to assist with car seat installations and answer questions.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images, Caption for Photo: Pints of Straus Family Creamery’s dutch chocolate ice cream.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Petaluma, CA) Straus Family Creamery is voluntarily recalling a variety of organic ice cream products sold in 17 states due to concerns that metal fragments may be present, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

No injuries have been reported, the FDA said.

The recall affects products sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The products were placed on shelves beginning May 4.

The affected items can be identified by their best-by dates, which are printed on the bottom of the container, the FDA said.

Straus Family Creamery is working with retailers to remove the products from store shelves. The company is advising consumers who purchased affected containers to dispose of them.

The company said it will not offer refunds but will provide vouchers to customers who request them. Voucher information is available on its website.

“Food safety and product quality remain top priorities for Straus,” the company said on its recall page.

The recalled products include:

• Vanilla bean pints with best-by dates of Dec. 23 and 28, 2026, with the manufacturing code 7-84830-10030-6.
• Strawberry pints with a Dec. 25, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10095-5.
• Strawberry quarts with a Dec. 24, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10097-9.
• Cookie dough pints with a Dec. 26, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10104-4.
• Dutch chocolate quarts with a Dec. 27, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10012-2.
• Mint chip quarts with a Dec. 30, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10050-4.

(File Photo of Police Siren Lights)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Fayette County, PA) A Monongahela man is accused of injuring two Pennsylvania state troopers after allegedly leading police on a multi-county pursuit and crashing into several patrol vehicles in Fayette County. 

Frank Cope, 51, was charged Saturday with aggravated assault, fleeing or attempting to elude police, resisting arrest, reckless endangerment, DUI and other traffic offenses, according to a criminal complaint. 

Police said the pursuit began when troopers attempted to stop a black BMW that Cope was allegedly driving erratically in the southbound lanes of Interstate 79 near mile marker 43 in North Strabane Township, Washington County. 

According to investigators, Cope refused to stop and continued fleeing after troopers attempted a PIT maneuver, disabling one state police patrol vehicle. 

Troopers pursued the BMW along Route 906, Route 201 and Route 51 through Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. During the chase, police said Cope drove at unsafe speeds, crossed into opposing lanes of traffic and passed vehicles unsafely. 

Additional state police units later joined the pursuit on Route 51, where troopers deployed spike strips that deflated the BMW’s front left tire. Despite the damage, investigators said Cope continued driving south on Route 51. 

The pursuit ended in North Union Township after the BMW allegedly struck multiple patrol vehicles. 

Police allege Cope first struck an assisting patrol unit before continuing south in the northbound lanes of Route 51. Troopers then attempted another PIT maneuver, but investigators said Cope accelerated and struck a second patrol vehicle before crashing into a third patrol vehicle, injuring the two troopers inside. 

State police said Cope resisted arrest after the crash. 

Investigators also accused Cope of driving under the influence of drugs, or a combination of drugs, that impaired his ability to safely operate the vehicle. According to the complaint, Cope’s driver’s license was suspended or revoked because of a prior DUI-related offense. 

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Agricultural operations across Pennsylvania have been significantly impacted by recent freezing temperatures, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer technical and financial assistance to affected farmers and livestock producers. 

According to the USDA, several disaster assistance programs are available to help producers recover from weather-related losses. You can visit fsa.usda.gov and click the arrow next to the resources button for more information. 

(File Photo of the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh reported Sunday that a 43-year-old Cranberry Township woman was warned for trespassing at the casino on Wednesday. 

According to police, Xin Ying Zheng entered the casino at about 12:38 a.m. and was later issued a warning for the incident. 

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh said a driver was not charged following a three-vehicle crash Saturday on Interstate 279 South. 

According to police, an unidentified driver was traveling on I-279 South at about 8:54 a.m. when they attempted to pass a vehicle driven by 36-year-old Valerie Fullum of New Brighton. Fullum’s vehicle then struck a vehicle driven by 40-year-old Blake Lakomy of Pittsburgh. 

Police said the driver who initiated the sequence of events fled the scene. 

No injuries were reported. It is not known whether the driver who fled was injured.