Police and Crime News
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Extra Security Measures Cause Delays at State High but No Safety Issues Reported After Alleged School Shooting Plot Thwarted
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Enhanced security measures caused long lines and a schedule delay on Monday morning at State College Area High School on the first day back to classes after police arrested a […]
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Man Planned to Use Guns, Explosives in Attack on State High Around Columbine Anniversary, Police Say
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The man accused of plotting a since-thwarted mass attack at State College Area High School planned to use guns and explosive devices during a high-traffic morning period later in April, […]
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Arson Suspect Told Police He Planned to Beat Gov. Josh Shapiro With a Hammer if Seen in Mansion
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Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, was briefly inside the official residence while setting it ablaze with homemade Molotov cocktails, police said.
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Increased Security to Be in Place at State High After Thwarted Attack Plot
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State College Area High School will have enhanced security on Monday after police arrested a man they say was planning a deadly attack on the school for later this month. […]
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Man Arrested for Plotting Attack on State College Area High School, Police Say
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A Mifflin County man is behind bars after being accused of planning a potentially deadly attack on State College Area High School. Braeden Phillips, 20, formerly of State College, was […]
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Man Sentenced to Prison for Attempted Strangulation of Woman at State College Area Motel
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A State College man was sentenced to prison on Tuesday for attempting to strangle a woman he arranged to meet at a Centre Region motel last fall. Robert C. Wason, […]
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Man Accused of Setting Fire Inside Millheim Apartment
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A Millheim man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he allegedly set a fire inside his apartment and fled the scene. Paul C. Eby, 26, is facing a felony charge […]
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Bellefonte School Board Member Resigns After Assault Charge
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A Bellefonte Area School Board member resigned on Friday night after being arrested this week on an assault charge. Jack Bechdel II — who is accused of striking his girlfriend […]
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State College Cheesesteak Shop Owner Sentenced to 15-30 Years in Prison for Deceptive Business Practices in Philadelphia Area
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A co-owner of a downtown State College cheesesteak shop was sentenced on Friday to a term of 15 to 30 years in state prison after pleading guilty to charges that […]
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Bellefonte School Board Member Charged With Assault
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Updated 10:21 p.m. April 3 with comment from Bellefonte Area School Board’s president. A Bellefonte Area School Board member was arrested after he was accused of striking his girlfriend in […]