The hearing for a city man facing homicide charges following a shooting has been continued to Jan. 20.
Jermaine Christopher Hunter, 19, of 713 Young St., is charged with shooting Antonio McKnight.
Hunter also is charged with recklessly endangering another person and two counts each of aggravated and simple assault. He remains in the Lawrence County jail without bond.
Police were called to 733 Altman Road, Harbor Heights, about 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28, following a report of a shooting. They found McKnight, 20, on his back on the sidewalk. Officers said he had a gunshot wound to his left abdomen. A .380-caliber handgun was found under his left leg.
McKnight was taken to Jameson Hospital then St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. He told police an unknown man had called him to a car, waved a gun and struck him in the face. He said the two struggled for the weapon, which went off, and he fell.
In their report, police said McKnight originally had told nurses he had been robbed. He died at 4:54 a.m. Oct. 29.
A witness told police McKnight and Hunter had argued, and both had pulled out guns. The witness said McKnight shot once and Hunter shot three times.
Another witness said she had heard the two men yelling. She said as McKnight advanced toward Hunter, Hunter pushed McKnight away and shot him three times. The witness said she had not seen McKnight with a gun, but had ducked down in a vehicle when the shots were fired.
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Ellwood man faces bazaar charges
An Ellwood City man has been charged in a theft at a church bazaar.
According to Ellwood City police, 19-year-old Jason E. Lambright stole items July 30 and July 31 during a fundraiser at Holy Redeemer Church, 311 Lawrence Ave. The items included 40 stuffed and inflatable animals, four bags of cotton candy and three candied apples.
Lambright is accused of enlisting two juveniles, ages 14 and 16, to carry out the scheme.
Lambright faces two felony counts of criminal conspiracy to commit burglary. He also is charged with the following misdemeanor offenses: two counts of corruption of minors; two counts of criminal conspiracy/receiving stolen property; and one count of criminal conspiracy to commit theft.
Ellwood City police filed the charges Monday with District Judge Jerry G. Cartwright. Police also filed charges in two unrelated events.
Police accused Lambright of taking $110 from a borough tanning salon in August. He was charged with burglary, a felony offense, in addition to misdemeanor counts of receiving stolen property and theft by unlawful taking.
Lambright will answer to a misdemeanor charge of unauthorized use of an auto. He reportedly took a truck in September parked near Lincoln High School and drove it to Pittsburgh and Lisbon, Ohio, before returning it.
Finally, he faces charges stemming from a Nov. 3 incident at the Beaver Valley Mall. He has been in the Beaver County jail since then, charged with robbery/threatening immediate serious bodily injury, a felony; terroristic threats, a misdemeanor; and possessing instruments of crime, a misdemeanor.
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According to Ellwood City police, 19-year-old Jason E. Lambright stole items July 30 and July 31 during a fundraiser at Holy Redeemer Church, 311 Lawrence Ave. The items included 40 stuffed and inflatable animals, four bags of cotton candy and three candied apples.
Lambright is accused of enlisting two juveniles, ages 14 and 16, to carry out the scheme.
Lambright faces two felony counts of criminal conspiracy to commit burglary. He also is charged with the following misdemeanor offenses: two counts of corruption of minors; two counts of criminal conspiracy/receiving stolen property; and one count of criminal conspiracy to commit theft.
Ellwood City police filed the charges Monday with District Judge Jerry G. Cartwright. Police also filed charges in two unrelated events.
Police accused Lambright of taking $110 from a borough tanning salon in August. He was charged with burglary, a felony offense, in addition to misdemeanor counts of receiving stolen property and theft by unlawful taking.
Lambright will answer to a misdemeanor charge of unauthorized use of an auto. He reportedly took a truck in September parked near Lincoln High School and drove it to Pittsburgh and Lisbon, Ohio, before returning it.
Finally, he faces charges stemming from a Nov. 3 incident at the Beaver Valley Mall. He has been in the Beaver County jail since then, charged with robbery/threatening immediate serious bodily injury, a felony; terroristic threats, a misdemeanor; and possessing instruments of crime, a misdemeanor.
http://www.ncnewsonline.com/archivesearch/local_story_006072702.html
Homes burglarized during fire
A Walnut Street fire last week may have provided an opportunity for burglary.
New Castle firefighters were called out at 10:02 p.m. Dec. 28 to the blaze in a vacant home at 505 S. Walnut St.
They left the scene at 11:06 p.m. only to be called back at 11:23 p.m. Flames and smoke quickly became extensive in the second fire that nearby neighbors were advised to leave their homes.
A man who lives in the 500 block of Whippo Street told city police Friday afternoon that he left his home about 11 p.m. Dec. 28. When he returned about 11 a.m. the next day, he noticed that his front door and kitchen window were broken.
Upon further inspection, he discovered that some copper piping was missing from his basement.
While responding to that call, police were advised by another neighbor that he, too, had been instructed to leave his home because of the fire. He also discovered someone had tried to enter his residence while he was gone.
That man said that he returned home at 2:35 p.m. the following day and found that a door frame on the east side of the building had been damaged.
http://www.ncnewsonline.com/archivesearch/local_story_005082502.html
New Castle firefighters were called out at 10:02 p.m. Dec. 28 to the blaze in a vacant home at 505 S. Walnut St.
They left the scene at 11:06 p.m. only to be called back at 11:23 p.m. Flames and smoke quickly became extensive in the second fire that nearby neighbors were advised to leave their homes.
A man who lives in the 500 block of Whippo Street told city police Friday afternoon that he left his home about 11 p.m. Dec. 28. When he returned about 11 a.m. the next day, he noticed that his front door and kitchen window were broken.
Upon further inspection, he discovered that some copper piping was missing from his basement.
While responding to that call, police were advised by another neighbor that he, too, had been instructed to leave his home because of the fire. He also discovered someone had tried to enter his residence while he was gone.
That man said that he returned home at 2:35 p.m. the following day and found that a door frame on the east side of the building had been damaged.
http://www.ncnewsonline.com/archivesearch/local_story_005082502.html
Lawyer Wants To Move Teen Found Guilty In Hammer Attack Case
PITTSBURGH -- A Pittsburgh area teenager was sentenced to at least three months in a juvenile detention center in New Castle for trying to kill his ex-girlfriend with a hammer.
Tuesday, a hearing was held to decide if the teen should be moved to a different facility.
A judge in August found Robertino DeAngelis, 17, guilty in a case where he intended to kill Sarah DeIuliis in the October 2007 attack in Mount Lebanon.
DeAngelis was incarcerated after a doctor found DeAngelis has a pattern of "narcissistic and histrionic character traits."
DeAngelis' attorney argued DeAngelis hit the girl with his fists, not a hammer, and didn't intend to kill her. But prosecutors say DeAngelis intended to kill the girl and had a knife, tape and box cutter with him, too.
During sentencing, DeAngelis’ mother spoke about the suffering her son has gone through over the past two years, including expensive medical bills and continuing education. DeAngelis has gone through more than 30 surgeries and has been on house arrest because of his medical condition. After the attack, DeAngelis tried to kill himself by throwing himself in front of a trolley, officers said.
After sentencing, Deluillis and her mother commented that justice was served
DeAngelis is under court jurisdiction until he's 21. How long he stays in detention will depend on an evaluation by the judge in 90 days.
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Tuesday, a hearing was held to decide if the teen should be moved to a different facility.
A judge in August found Robertino DeAngelis, 17, guilty in a case where he intended to kill Sarah DeIuliis in the October 2007 attack in Mount Lebanon.
DeAngelis was incarcerated after a doctor found DeAngelis has a pattern of "narcissistic and histrionic character traits."
DeAngelis' attorney argued DeAngelis hit the girl with his fists, not a hammer, and didn't intend to kill her. But prosecutors say DeAngelis intended to kill the girl and had a knife, tape and box cutter with him, too.
During sentencing, DeAngelis’ mother spoke about the suffering her son has gone through over the past two years, including expensive medical bills and continuing education. DeAngelis has gone through more than 30 surgeries and has been on house arrest because of his medical condition. After the attack, DeAngelis tried to kill himself by throwing himself in front of a trolley, officers said.
After sentencing, Deluillis and her mother commented that justice was served
DeAngelis is under court jurisdiction until he's 21. How long he stays in detention will depend on an evaluation by the judge in 90 days.
http://www.wpxi.com/news/21213633/detail.htmlA
Police discover marijuana ‘nursery’ in baby’s bedroom closet
A nursery in a Galbreath Street home apparently did double duty.
According to New Castle police, not only was it an infant’s bedroom, but it also served as a facility for nurturing marijuana plants.
In fact, police referred to the closet in the baby’s room as a “sophisticated indoor marijuana grow operation.”
The New Castle Police Department’s Narcotics Bureau executed a search warrant yesterday at 427 Galbreath St., where officers uncovered various drugs, paraphernalia, weapons and electronic devices.
The drug sweep was in cooperation with the Lawrence County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, the state Attorney General, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Pennsylvania State Police.
At the residence, officers located Clent Carrington, David Quear, two male juveniles and one female infant. The juveniles were released to their parents. The baby, who was found sleeping in her crib, was turned over to a grandparent.
According to the magisterial judge court docket this morning, charges have not been file yet.
The police seized four live marijuana plants, approximately 3 feet tall, from the baby’s closet; six plastic bags of marijuana packaged for sale; about 30 grams of suspected crack cocaine; a loaded Ruger 9mm handgun with serial numbers removed; seven digital weighing scales with suspected cocaine residue; three portable police radio scanners; a video surveillance camera and monitor; miscellaneous narcotics paraphernalia and $239.
Police said the investigation continues.
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According to New Castle police, not only was it an infant’s bedroom, but it also served as a facility for nurturing marijuana plants.
In fact, police referred to the closet in the baby’s room as a “sophisticated indoor marijuana grow operation.”
The New Castle Police Department’s Narcotics Bureau executed a search warrant yesterday at 427 Galbreath St., where officers uncovered various drugs, paraphernalia, weapons and electronic devices.
The drug sweep was in cooperation with the Lawrence County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, the state Attorney General, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Pennsylvania State Police.
At the residence, officers located Clent Carrington, David Quear, two male juveniles and one female infant. The juveniles were released to their parents. The baby, who was found sleeping in her crib, was turned over to a grandparent.
According to the magisterial judge court docket this morning, charges have not been file yet.
The police seized four live marijuana plants, approximately 3 feet tall, from the baby’s closet; six plastic bags of marijuana packaged for sale; about 30 grams of suspected crack cocaine; a loaded Ruger 9mm handgun with serial numbers removed; seven digital weighing scales with suspected cocaine residue; three portable police radio scanners; a video surveillance camera and monitor; miscellaneous narcotics paraphernalia and $239.
Police said the investigation continues.
http://www.ncnewsonline.com/archivesearch/local_story_364094638.html
Shenango man indicted on porn charge
A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Shenango Township resident on a charge of possessing child pornography.
Todd D. Covert, 46, of 710 Harmony Baptist Road was named in the one-count indictment. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, which took part in the investigation, Covert reportedly possessed child pornography on July 8, 2009.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh announced the charge yesterday.
An undercover investigation by the state police’s Computer Crime Unit led to the charge.
An arraignment date for Covert was not provided.
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Todd D. Covert, 46, of 710 Harmony Baptist Road was named in the one-count indictment. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, which took part in the investigation, Covert reportedly possessed child pornography on July 8, 2009.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh announced the charge yesterday.
An undercover investigation by the state police’s Computer Crime Unit led to the charge.
An arraignment date for Covert was not provided.
http://www.ncnewsonline.com/archivesearch/local_story_353093213.html
Incoming DA Can't Try Boy, 12, In Pregnant Slaying
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A newly elected district attorney can't try a 12-year-old New Castle boy accused of killing his father's pregnant fiancee.
Attorney Joshua Lamancusa is recusing himself because he gave the boy's father legal advice shortly after the boy was accused of shooting Kenzie Marie Houk, 26, on Feb. 20, killing her and her unborn son as she lay in bed.
Lamancusa was elected Lawrence County district attorney in November and takes office on Jan. 4.
Channel 11 News learned that Lamancusa knew the conflict of interest existed even before he won the election, which is why he sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Bar Association's ethics department highlighting the issue.
The state attorney general will now prosecute Jordan Brown, of New Galilee. A Jan. 29 hearing will determine whether the boy will be tried as a juvenile or an adult.
If he's tried as an adult, Brown faces up to life in prison without parole. If the case is moved to juvenile court, any punishment would end when he turns 21.
Attorney Joshua Lamancusa is recusing himself because he gave the boy's father legal advice shortly after the boy was accused of shooting Kenzie Marie Houk, 26, on Feb. 20, killing her and her unborn son as she lay in bed.
Lamancusa was elected Lawrence County district attorney in November and takes office on Jan. 4.
Channel 11 News learned that Lamancusa knew the conflict of interest existed even before he won the election, which is why he sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Bar Association's ethics department highlighting the issue.
The state attorney general will now prosecute Jordan Brown, of New Galilee. A Jan. 29 hearing will determine whether the boy will be tried as a juvenile or an adult.
If he's tried as an adult, Brown faces up to life in prison without parole. If the case is moved to juvenile court, any punishment would end when he turns 21.