The Beaver County district attorney is mulling whether to pursue the death penalty against a man who just surrendered on charges he killed another man outside a Beaver Falls social club. 44-year-old Eric Washington surrendered Sunday, two days after a new witness statement and video surveillance resulted in him being charged Friday in the September 2013 shooting death of 45-year-old Jerome Goosby and the wounding of another man. District Attorney David Lozier says Washington shot the two men from behind a dollar store after they had left the Brighton Pioneer Elks Lodge across the street. Officials say Washington’s cell phone was found at the scene and a witness reported seeing him there at the time of the crime. Washington remains jailed without bond.
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New Sewickley Township Police Department Investigating Road Rage Incident
The New Sewickley Township Police Department is investigating a road rage incident that occurred over the weekend. Detective Greg Carney tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that a driver threatened another driver with a gun for driving too slow Saturday. The incident occurred around 6 p-m in the 25-hundred block of Lovi Road in New Sewickley. Anyone with information is asked to call the New Sewickley Police department at (724) 774-2473 and ask for Detective Carney.
Blackhawk High School To Host Mock Car Crash on Wednesday
Blackhawk High School will host a mock car crash at 1:00 Wednesday afternoon in the baseball field across from the school district office. The mock crash is organized by the high school drivers education department to raise awareness about safe driving before prom and the end of school. It will follow an assembly on the dangers of distracted driving. Representatives from the local emergency medical services and police and fire departments will be in attendance.
State Rep Jim Christiana Calling For Investigation Into “Pay To Play” Scheme at County Courthouse
State Representative Jim Christiana is calling for an investigation into a possible “pay to play” scheme at the Beaver County courthouse. Christiana appeared on “Teleforum” with Mike Romigh this morning, talking about accusations he has made against Beaver County Commissioner Sandie Egley’s secretary. Christiana claims that, based on what his sources have told him, Egley’s assistant – Randi Bick – told supporters that larger campaign contributions were needed in order to do business with the county. Christiana met with Egley for more than 30 minutes on Friday and presented her with the information and asked her to take care of it. Bick denies the allegations. Christiana emphasized he isn’t pointing the finger at Egley herself; he just wants her to look into the matter.
Suspect In 2013 Beaver Falls Murder Outside Elk’s Club Turns In Self
The suspect sought in a 2013 murder outside the Elk’s Club in Beaver Falls is in custody. Beaver Falls Police Chief Charles Jones tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that 34-year-old Eric Washington turned himself in on Saturday. Washington is accused of opening fire outside the Elk’s Club in April 2013, killing Jerome Goosby and wounding Wally Pickens. Authorities say Washington was identified by Pickens as the shooter. Police also recovered a cell phone near the scene that contained Washington’s DNA. The District Attorney says Pickens’ statement along with other witness accounts led to the arrest. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 19.
Man Identified In Violent Aliquippa Accident
A man was killed in an accident in Aliquippa early Sunday morning. The accident occurred at 7 a.m. on Route 51 near the West Aliquippa Bridge. The Beaver County coroner identified the victim as 38-year-old Carlos Hicks of Aliquippa. Hicks was the driver of the car. The coroner confirmed Hicks died from blunt force trauma. The manner of death is accidental. Aliquippa police are investigating the crash.
27-year-old Man Killed In Glen Osborne Crash
A 27-year-old man was killed in a crash on Ohio River Boulevard in Glen Osborne. The two-vehicle crash happened around 7:00 last night. The victim – identified as Scott Campbell – was taken to Sewickley Valley Hospital – where he died. Investigators have not said what caused the crash.
Joyce Lewis Andrews and Dennis Sabatini from McGuire Memorial
Joyce Lewis Andrews and Dennis Sabatini from McGuire Memorial Foundation talked about the upcoming “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Monte Carlo Night”. The Event takes place on June 5 at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriot starting at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.mcguirememorial.org for more information.
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15 Dogs, Several Birds Killed In New Castle Fire
Two people managed to escape a fire in New Castle, but more than a dozen family pets died. It happened early this morning in a home on Boyles Avenue. Police say the two-alarm fire started in the garage and quickly spread. The back end of the house sustained flame damage and the entire structure sustained smoke and water damage. Officials say all of their pets died in the fire. A total of 15 dogs and several birds were killed. The Red Cross is helping the people who lived inside the house.