An Ellwood City man faces charges after paramedics found another man unconscious at his home from apparent drug use. Police arrived at the home of Jason Frank Reid, 35, of 521 Wampum Ave., apt. 4, on Friday, Oct. 31, at approximately 11:55 p.m., and found an unconscious man with brown saliva and mucus emanating from his nose and mouth. Ellwood City fire fighters, Noga medics, and officers spoke with Reid, who claimed to not know … Continue reading
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POLICE: Man found unconscious from apparent drug use
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FROM THE MAYOR: Gun buyback
Ellwood City — Ellwood City Police Department, in conjunction with the Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office and District Attorney, Joshua Lamancusa and Mayor Anthony Court of Ellwood City will be participating in a Gun Take Back Campaign starting Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 and ending Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. Any individual who has an unwanted gun can bring the gun to the Ellwood City Police Department starting Sunday at 9 a.m. The individual will complete a … Continue reading
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POLICE: Three men assault victim on Loop Street
Three Ellwood City men received assault charges after brutally beating a victim on Saturday evening. Matthew Shane Webb, 19, of 701 Orchard Ave., Devin James Myers, 18, of 2 Fifth St., Apt. 4, and Shane E Mihalko, 19, of 319 Hillside Ave. allegedly harassed and collectively attacked a man on Loop Street on Nov. 15. According to the report, the three men approached the victim at a playground located near 412 Loop St. at approximately … Continue reading
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POLICE: Dog attacks woman, kills her Yorkie in Ewing Park
An Ellwood City woman was cited after her pit bull slipped its collar and killed another dog. Nancy Neghiu watched in horror as the pit bull, owned by Kasey Marie McClymonds, mauled her Yorkshire terrier to death just outside of her Petain Street home. According to the police report, Neghiu took her dog for a walk on Friday, Nov. 7, just prior to 9 a.m. While outside, the large gray dog approached the two and … Continue reading
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POLICE: Man faces charges for child pornography
An Ellwood City man faces several charges in relation to child pornography According to the report, Preston Jacob St. Clair, 25, of 1217 Hickernell Rd., was arrested by the state attorney general’s office after investigators discovered that he allegedly downloaded and distributed child pornography from his personal computer. St. Clair’s computer showed up during a routine online investigation on July 29. After discovering that a file of interest, the attorney general office traced 613 files to his … Continue reading
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POLICE: Woman, son charged with homicide
UPDATE 3:46pm - According to multiple news reports, the former wife of 57-year-old Gerald Lee Orock, Jr. has been charged with homicide in his death, along with her son. State police say Orock was lured behind Loccisano’s Golden Dawn by Lisa Marie Jones-Orock, 40, and Zachary Christopher Jones, 22, and attacked with a wooden club. Lawrence County District Attorney Josh Lamancusa said Jones was the attacker and both have since confessed. Along with the homicide charges, … Continue reading
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POLICE: Carjacking reported in Chewton, thefts
According to a published report, state police are seeking a male suspect who allegedly is responsible for a carjacking overnight on Route 288 Wayne Township in Chewton. Police report Travis Garrett, 35, of Hickory Township, was driving along Route 288 near Oswald Street around 2:30am when he stopped to pick up a hitchhiker. When Garrett pulled over, the male produced a handgun and ordered for Garrett out of the vehicle. The male took Garrett’s wallet … Continue reading
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Large Number of Local Businesses Vandalized
Businesses in downtown Ellwood City have the been the recent target of a series of vandalism acts involving rocks from the railroad tracks. The Ellwood City Police Department is currently searching for those responsible for the damages. The incidents began happening on November 21 when Joe Morabito reported that the windows at his building on the 200 block of 5th Street were broken. Upon investigation, police discovered that the windows had been smashed with large … Continue reading
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Three Juveniles Charged for Vandalism
The Ellwood City Police arrested three juveniles on Friday regarding the recent string of vandalism acts throughout the Borough. The fourteen, fifteen and sixteen-year-old males will be charged for the following incidents: November 20th/21st - The building located at 231 Fifth Street had its display windows smashed with rocks. The building owner is Joe Morabito. November 20th/21st - A 2006 Ford Taurus owned by Herman Feldman was damaged while parked in front of his office … Continue reading
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POLICE REPORTS: Criminal Mischief; Disorderly Conduct
Criminal Mischief: According to the police report, John Horgan reported criminal mischief to his home on 1/2. At around 2:00 a.m., Horgan’s son heard something hit the side of their house, located on the 300 block of Orchard Avenue. When the victim looked out of the window, he saw unknown actors throwing eggs at the house. The actors fled the scene in a dark-colored Sedan. The investigation is still ongoing, however, the victims were advised … Continue reading
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Help Show Support for our Local Police Today
Because of recent circumstances, police across the country have been under public scrutiny for doing their job of regulating order, maintaining rules and protecting citizens. Being a police officer is often a thankless job as each risks their life everyday for the safety of their cities with the dangers of today’s world. Most workers don’t have to say goodbye to their families before each shift as it could be the last time they ever see … Continue reading
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POLICE: EC Child Hit by Car on Lawrence Ave.
A 15-year-old was hit by a car while trying to the catch the bus. The accident occurred on Lawrence Ave. and 12th Street sometime before 8:00am. The child’s grandfather was giving him a ride to school when he saw the boy’s bus on another street. According to an eye-witness, the grandfather stopped. The child got out of the car and crossed the street but was struck by an oncoming vehicle traveling west. The boy suffered … Continue reading
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POLICE: Woman Arrested
Jan. 14 — Investigating officers arrested Brenda Anderegg on Bridge Street. In November, 2014, Anderegg’s ex-wife, Brian Moyer, reported that Anderegg had prevented him from seeing his son. Officers arrested Anderegg on Wesnesday for interfering with child custody.
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POLICE REPORTS: Retail Thefts and DUI
Retail Theft: According to the police report, officers were dispatched to Rite Aid Pharmacy on 5th Street on January 18 around 9:40 p.m. in response to an attempted retail theft reported by employees. Rebecca Irwin, 29, of Beaver County, placed several items valued around $70.00 in a tote bag and exited the store. She returned to the store and attempted to return the items without receipts. The investigating officers discovered Irwin was on probation in … Continue reading
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North Sewickley Police: Missing Person
The North Sewickley Police Department is looking for Russell J. Hines, 36, of Brighton Road, who was reported missing on Wednesday. According to police, Hines was last seen Monday at a relative’s house in Zelienople. Hines is 5 feet, 8 inches and about 178 pounds. He is missing his right ear and has tattoos on both arms. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black coat, and a gray hat. Anyone with information can … Continue reading
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POLICE: Domestic Violence and Theft
Domestic Violence: According to the police report, Chantile Shelby, 28, of Division Ave, called the police around 2:30 a.m. on January 27 to report that her son’s father had choked her. Shelby informed police that she did not require EMS. The investigating officers arrived and were told by Shelby and her 7-year old son that the suspect, Andre Harris, 20, had pushed Shelby against the wall and choked her. Police arrested Harris. His bond was … Continue reading
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Mother, Son Held on Charge of Homicide
Lisa Jones-Orock, 40, and Zachary Jones, 22, both of Ellwood City, were ordered held for trial following a preliminary hearing before District Judge Jerry G. Cartwright Jr. They have been held in the county jail since their arrest on Dec. 8 on charges of homicide, aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit homicide, and conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. Jones-Orock and Jones are accused of conspiring to kill Gerald Lee Orock, Jones-Orock’s ex-husband. According to state police, … Continue reading
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POLICE: 12 Cited, 1 Arrested for Underage Drinking
Underage Drinking: According to the police report, an officer was dispatched to 2nd Street at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 8 to investigate a noise complaint. Tenant John Lucchessi, age 20, greeted the officer and allowed him inside. The investigating officer found numerous intoxicated underage guests and called for assistance. Investigating officers rounded up suspects from the 2nd and 3rd floor and an attic crawlspace. Officers also confiscated marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A K-9 unit … Continue reading
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Ellwood Man Charged with Luring Amish Children
According to online court records, Lucas Avery Klobetanz, 38, of Ellwood City, was charged Friday with attempting to lure a child into a motor vehicle or structure. According to police, Klobetanz is accused of hiding in an outhouse outside Ligo Amish School in Wilmington Township, Mercer County on October 3, as children played outside. Several children ran to a neighbor’s house after Klobetanz called to them from the outhouse. According to reports, the neighbor confronted Klobetanz, … Continue reading
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Police: 7-Eleven Robbed at Gunpoint; Fight in the Huntington Bank Parking Lot
Armed Robbery: According to the police report, an unknown male entered 7-Eleven on North Street at 5:20 a.m. on February 18. He threatened an employee with a semi-automatic handgun. After receiving the contents of the cash register, he left. Police arrived on the scene and examined video surveillance. Investigation ongoing. Disorderly Conduct: According to the police report, at 1:00 a.m. on February 22 the bartender at the Pour House on Lawrence Ave reported that individuals … Continue reading
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