Beaver Grade Road Single-Lane Restrictions Underway in Robinson Township

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT is announcing single-lane restrictions on Beaver Grade Road (Route 3077) in Robinson Township, Allegheny County are underway.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Beaver Grade Road between Silver Lane and Steubenville Pike (Route 60) weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. through late-August.

Crews from Jet Jack, Inc. will conduct waterline replacement and asphalt restoration work.

State Police Looking For Driver Who Hit Light Post and Fled in Bridgewater

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Bridgewater, Pa.) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported over the weekend that they were dispatched to the Borough of Bridgewater on July 9, 2022 at 10:45 PM for a report of a hit and run crash near Fulton and Market Streets.
Upon arriving on the scene and investigating Troopers learned that a vehicle, that is believed to be a Silver Chevy pick up truck or SUV struck and leveled a borough light post.
The vehicle should have heavy front end damage and Troopers are asking anyone with information to contact them at the Beaver Barracks at 724-773-7400

Bellevue Fire Department Warns Residents of Text Message Scam

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Bellevue, Pa.) The Bellevue Volunteer Fire Company is warning residents that someone is using their name in a text message scam after they were made aware that people are getting text messages promoting t-shirt sales for the fire department. The text message includes a link to purchase a shirt.
The Department does do not solicit money via text messages or phone calls.

State Police Identify Trooper That Was Shot in Aliquippa Friday Morning

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio
(Aliquippa, Pa.) The Pennsylvania State Police released the name of the Pa State Trooper who was shot in the leg while on patrol early Friday morning. State Police said via release that Troopers Jonnie Schooley and Shawn Palmer responded to a disturbance just after midnight while on patrol at the Franklin Avenue Mini Mart.
According to the criminal complaint Damian Ray Bradford, 41 of Pittsburgh was involved in a disturbance that involved him confronting subjects outside the mini mart . He was identified , was brandishing a pistol, followed subjects who ran into the store and threatened them. Bradford exited the store with  the pistol and confronted a male.
Troopers Schooley and Palmer observed the disturbance, stopped and approached the store on foot, encountering  Bradford inside.  He became combative, fleeing toward the rear of the store.
As troopers attempted to gain control, Bradford accessed his pistol , shooting Trooper Schooley in the leg. Troopers were able to disarm him,  he continued to fight  attempting to take control of palmer’s firearm and taser.

Trooper Schooley was evacuated to the outside with assistance of  a civilians. A civilian assisted Palmer   in restraining Bradford.

Trooper Schooley was transported to a Pittsburgh hospital for a significant gunshot wound to the leg that caused significant blood loss.
A 9mm semi-automatic pistol  was recovered on the floor in the area where Trooper Schooley was shot. Bradford was convicted for a federal crime in 2006, stalking which prohibits him from possessing  firearms in Pennsylvania.
He is lodged in the Beaver County Jail on criminal homicide   aggravated assault charges, disarming law enforcement officer without lawful authorization, recklessly endangering another person five counts, resisting arrest, possession of firearm prohibited, and assault of law enforcement officer.

Man Dies After Being Shot on Northside of Pittsburgh

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) A man died after being taken to a Pittsburgh hospital following a shooting early this morning on the Northside of Pittsburgh
Officers were dispatched to the area of Anderson Street and East General Robinson Street around 1:30 a.m. for reports of a shooting
When Officers arrived on scene they found that a ma had been shot twice. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
No other information was available as Pittsburgh Police continue to investigate.

Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty in Cross-Country Cocaine Trafficking Ring

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(PITTSBURGH, PA ) A Pittsburgh resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a violation of the federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.
Howard Johnson II, 32, pleaded guilty to an Indictment charging him, and 26 other
codefendants, with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine before United States District Judge W. Scott Hardy.
In connection with the guilty plea, the Government advised the Court that the prosecution of Johnson arose out of a two-year investigation into a drug trafficking organization whose members distributed kilograms of cocaine, sourced from Mexico, throughout the United States (in California, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere). The Court was advised that alleged co-conspirators obtained kilograms of cocaine in Los Angeles, California, and sent them to the Western District of Pennsylvania and elsewhere through the United States Postal Service. In connection with his guilty plea, Johnson admitted that he received and transported cocaine-laden parcels that were sent by co- conspirators from Los Angeles, California, to the Western District of Pennsylvania. In connection with his plea, Johnson admitted that the total quantity of cocaine attributable to him, through his conduct and the foreseeable conduct of co-conspirators, was at least 15 kilograms but less than 50 kilograms. The Court was advised that agents seized in excess of 100 kilograms of cocaine during its two-year investigation into the drug trafficking organization, of which Johnson admitted to being a member.
Judge Hardy scheduled sentencing for Dec. 6, 2022. The law provides for a total sentence of not less than 10 years and not more than life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Jerome A. Moschetta is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (in Pittsburgh, PA) and the United States Postal
Service – Office of Inspector General led the multi-agency investigation that included members of the Drug Enforcement Administration (in Los Angeles, CA; in Tucson, AZ; in New York, NY; in Nashville, TN; at the Special Operations Division; and in Mexico); the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General; the Los Angeles Police Department; the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police; the Allegheny County Police Department; the New Castle Police Department; the Monessen Police Department; and the Pennsylvania State Police.

This prosecution is a result of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles high-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten communities throughout the United States. OCDETF uses a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks.

On This Week’s “Heroes”: Jim Talks With Dr. Robert Sobehart & Ken McCrory

Host Jim Roddey sits down on this week’s edition of “Heroes” with Allegheny Health Network emergency Physician Dr. Robert “Bob” Sobehart, and he’ll also sit down with Pittsburgh-raised CPA Ken McCrory.

“Heroes” is presented by Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield and the Allegheny Health Network, airing Saturdays at 10:00 AM and Sundays at 12:30 PM on Beaver County Radio. Archived editions of “Heroes” can be heard at the Beaver County Radio Podcast Library.

Route 65 Mercer Road Gas Line Work Starts Monday in North Sewickley

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(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 is announcing gas line work on Route 65 (Mercer Road) in North Sewickley Township, Beaver County will begin Monday, August 1 weather permitting.

Beginning Monday, single-lane alternating traffic restrictions on Route 65 at the intersection of Bologne Valley Road/Foster Road will occur as needed weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through late September. Crews from Columbia Gas will relocate a main gas line.

This Week’s “Wake Up Beaver Valley” Asks, What Is Truth…And What Is Promised As Truth?

How much of what one hears is truth? What is presented as truth but reveals itself to be lies? Pastor Dave Grove discusses establishing a core set of truths and beliefs on this week’s edition of “Wake Up Beaver Valley”.

“Wake Up Beaver Valley” airs every Saturday morning from 9 AM to 10 AM on Beaver County Radio and is presented by the Church of The Redeemed of Beaver Valley. Archived editions of “Wake Up Beaver Valley” can be heard at the Beaver County Radio Podcast Library.

“The Entrepreneur Life” Saturday Morning at 10:30 AM on Beaver County Radio

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(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Tune into Beaver County Radio every Saturday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM for “The Entrepreneur Life” with local attorney Rocco Cozza and realtor Eric Mc Kenna.

The show discusses different topics that they have both dealt with during their journey as Entrepreneur’s.

The phone lines will be open at 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888 throughout the show.

The show is presented on all platforms of Beaver County Radio, on-air at 95.7 and 99.3 FM along with 1230 WBVP and1460 WMBA and on-line at beavercountyradio.com. You can also see previous shows archived on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page or you can listen to previous shows on our podcast section of  beavercountyradio.com

You can also click on the Facebook Logo below at show time to watch the show streaming live on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page.

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