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PSP IDs man accused of exposing himself at Centre Co. Dollar General

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UPDATE | Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — State police have identified the man accused of exposing himself at the Dollar General store in Walker Township. Troopers say Henry Franklin, 37, of Mill Hall is alleged to have exposed himself to a store employee on July 22nd. Authorities say Franklin was also reportedly witnessed "pleasuring himself" inside the store. Police say charges against Franklin are pending in Centre County court. ORIGINAL | State police in Centre County are asking for help in identifying an individual who was accused of exposing himself in public. Read More...

Philly shooting suspect arrested in Johnstown's Prospect neighborhood, authorities say

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Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Authorities say a Philadelphia shooting suspect was arrested in Johnstown earlier this week. Keon Smith, and two others, were charged after a 5-year-old and his grandfather were shot in June. Police say the shooting took place right outside a busy gas station. Authorities say they located Smith at a home on McCabe Street in Prospect. He was taken to the Cambria County Prison before being transported back to Philadelphia, where he faces charges related to criminal homicide and criminal conspiracy. Read More...

Propane gas leak to blame for deadly explosion at Pennsylvania hotel

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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Officials confirmed that one person is dead after an explosion lead to a second-alarm fire at a Pennsylvania hotel. The explosion at the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania was caused by a propane gas leak. Pennsylvania State Police have not yet stated the identity of the deceased individual. Dozens of crews were on the scene of a fire Sunday in Leacock Township, Lancaster County officials confirmed to WHP. Read More...