Company offers large reward for help finding pipe vandal

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  396 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

WOODWARD TOWNSHIP, Pa (WJAC) -- A drilling company working in Clearfield County is facing a major setback after some tampering with their materials. The superintendent from C & R Directional Boring told 6 News thousands of feet of pipe were ready to be installed and one of them was already in the ground before someone realized something was wrong. “The stack here that’s all destroyed is 10 different sections, about 4,000 feet,” said Rob Inguagiato, superintendent. [Read More]

Man arrested in Delaware robbery suspected in slaying

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  100 words  |  Delta Gatti

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities say a man arrested in a violent robbery in Delaware earlier this week will face charges in the slaying of a donut ship manager during a robbery in north Philadelphia over the weekend. Chief Inspector Frank Vanore said 39-year-old Keith Gibson is believed responsible for the slaying early Saturday of 40-year-old Christine Lugo. He was arrested after a drugstore robbery and assault early Tuesday in Wilmington, Delaware and is being investigated in a number of other robberies and slayings. [Read More]

Man indicted in chilling deaths of 3 women

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  289 words  |  Christie Applegate

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A grand jury indicted a 39-year-old man for the murders of three women who were found dead under suspicious circumstances last year. Five missing women were found deceased in various Oregon and Washington counties across three months in 2023. Jesse Calhoun was initially identified by multiple agencies as a suspect in four of the deaths during the investigation. He was arrested on a parole violation on June 6, 2023. [Read More]

Meet Ellie! Somerset County's water search and rescue K9

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  181 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

SOMERSET, Pa. (WJAC) — The Somerset County Swiftwater Flood Response Team held demonstrations during the Somerset Night Out earlier this week. Volunteers show attendees what the team does and how to stay safe while out on the water. They also demonstrated how they use their equipment. One of the demonstrations featured K9 Ellie. Officials say she is able to find drowning victims by using the scent she picks up from the water. [Read More]

Trial delayed again for Johnstown man Brian Giles, who is accused of killing his wife

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  191 words  |  Christie Applegate

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities with the Cambria County District Attorney's office say the trial for Johnstown man Brian Giles, who is accused of killing his wife, has once again been delayed. Following a previous delay in the case, Giles was initially scheduled to go to trial next month. Now, authorities say the case is delayed as Giles' defense awaits the results of a pending psychological evaluation. In May of 2022, police charged Giles with homicide following a three-and-a-half year investigation into the disappearance and death of his wife Nancy. [Read More]

Ex-Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli announces retirement

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  227 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Pittsburgh, Pa (WJAC) — Former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli, who spent five seasons in a Bucs uniform, announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Saturday. In the heartfelt post made to Instagram, Cervelli said in part: This game has brought me endless joy and happiness. I’ve received incredible support by so many, including countless teammates – my brothers in baseball – that I will carry in my heart forever. [Read More]

German students get work experience in Cambria County during 'Gap year' after high school

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  386 words  |  Brenda Moya

Johnstown, Pa — While some students graduate high school and jump right into college - others take something called a 'gap year'. 6 News spoke with recent high school grads currently pursuing a gap year. The students say they are aware taking a gap year is not very common in the U.S. but where they are from – its nothing out of the ordinary. “I’m in Johnstown to do a gap year after high school,” said Daniel Schumacher, an intern at Highlands Health Clinic. [Read More]

Pest control worker caught urinating in local family's living room enters plea

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  263 words  |  Brenda Moya

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Cambria County court officials confirmed that an area pest control worker who was caught on video urinating inside a local family's living room has entered a plea in the case. Officials say Roger Young appeared in court earlier this week where he pleaded guilty to one count of disorderly conduct. Authorities note that the charge was downgraded to a non-traffic citation, and his other charge of criminal mischief was withdrawn. [Read More]

PSP IDs couple killed in 3-vehicle crash on Route 220 in Centre Co.

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  208 words  |  Delta Gatti

UPDATE:CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — State police have identified the two people killed in Tuesday's three-vehicle crash in Centre County. Troopers say Harry and Meredith Dillon, both age 69 and from Tyrone, were traveling northbound along Route 220, also known as South Eagle Valley Road, when their vehicle crossed the center line, for unknown reasons. Investigators say they struck the driver's side of one vehicle before colliding head-on into another. [Read More]