Police say he was found unresponsive outside his patrol vehicle after “an apparent medical episode” and was pronounced dead at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia.
Brackett joined the force in October 2001 and was assigned to the patrol section of Troop T, King of Prussia at the time of his death.
Gov. Tom Wolf said Bracket “chose a life of service” and the commonwealth was “indebted to him and his family for their sacrifice.”
A Cranberry Township man was one of three men from western Pennsylvania accused of seeking to sexually exploit children. 24-year-old David Kent of Cranberry Township was arrested on Friday. The arrests were made as part of an undercover sting.
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man believed to have been under the influence of alcohol drove into a crowd in a western Pennsylvania apartment complex parking lot, injuring one person. State police in Butler County say the victim was left with a broken nose, a concussion and other injuries after he was hit shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday in Slippery Rock Township. Police say the 23-year-old driver will face more than a dozen charges including aggravated assault.
A KEY FIGURE IN THE RACHEL DELTONDO HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION… WAS FOUND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AFTER AN APPARENT OVERDOSE OVER THE WEEKEND. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say a man fleeing Pittsburgh police seriously injured himself when he jumped from the roof of a two-story home. The officers spotted a man they knew was wanted on warrants. They chased after him on foot, but he ran into a home and hid. Officers eventually spotted him on the roof, lying on his stomach. After defying instructions to stay put, the man jumped onto one neighboring roof and then another before injuring himself when he jumped two stories to an alley below.
A water main break caused some headaches in Robinson Township early this morning. The break caused part of the road to buckle along Phillips Lane, near the Robinson Township Christian School. The area that is buckling has been cordoned off with orange cones. It has created a sinkhole. Crews also shut off water service to part of the area. They have not yet given a timetable on how long repairs will take.
PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that line painting operations on various roadways in Beaver County will occur Monday through Saturday, May 20-25, weather permitting. Work to repaint lines will occur from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in the following locations:
PennDOT advises motorists to exercise caution and patience, and suggests allowing at least 250 feet (13 car lengths) behind line painting equipment to avoid damage. Motorists should avoid passing the paint vehicles unless directed by a paint crew member or flag person to do so. Passing too quickly can cause damage to fresh paint lines and may result in paint on the motorist’s vehicle. Line painting vehicles normally pull over every two and one-half miles or when safety permits. Recent technological advancements on the mix of formulas have produced fast dry paints that are dry to the touch within 2 to 3 minutes. It is crucial to stay off these lines during the curing period.
Motorists who accidentally get paint on their vehicles should immediately wash the paint off with a high-pressure water stream and detergent. Dried paint can be removed with de-natured alcohol and a soft cloth. Generally, PennDOT is not responsible for paint on vehicles.
Roadway line painting is an important part of PennDOT’s highway safety initiatives. Paint lines provide direction, delineation, and guidance to motorists.
Glass beads applied on top of wet paint during the painting process provide retro reflectivity. These small, spherical beads reflect light during dark hours and periods of low visibility. As the glass beads become worn or wet, the reflectivity becomes greatly diminished resulting in reduced visibility during dark and wet hours.
Lines need repainting each year because of normal wear, tear, and weather. Winter maintenance activities such as plowing, spreading anti-skid materials, and studded tires are very abrasive to paint lines and can cause fading. Normal weathering caused by snow, rain, and ice also contribute to line reflectivity reduction.
State roads with the highest traffic volumes and safety needs are painted first. These include interstates and the National Highway System followed by secondary roadways.
PennDOT establishes painting schedules to minimize delays to motorist. On days before holidays and on Fridays, crews will focus on secondary routes to minimize inconvenience for motorists.
Motorists should use caution and be aware of changing traffic patterns when driving through the area.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR MONDAY, MAY 20TH, 2019
TODAY – MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF A RAIN
SHOWER. HIGH – 71.
TONIGHT – CLOUDY. LOW – 44.
TUESDAY – PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH – 68.
The weather was perfect for the occasion, as Matt Drzik, Walter Equels, Diane Brown and Mark Peterson came down to the newly relocated Pools, Spas & More down at the Hopewell Shopping Center. Along with them came the Pirates Treasure Chest, as well as the legendary Prize Van and Personality Prize Wheel! On top of that, Pools, Spas & More put out a great spread for the occasion, with assistance from Two Chefs Catering and Ricci’s Homemade Sausage.
Check out the photos below!
The Beaver County Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial service was held at the Beaver County Courthouse this morning. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
