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Somerset barracks part of state police body camera pilot program

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SOMERSET, Pa. - Three state police troops are partaking in the agency's body camera pilot program. Troop T in Somerset is one of the three barracks that will use the body cameras through the end of the year. Troop B in Uniontown and Troop J in Avondale will also participate in the pilot program. “I am an ardent supporter of the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement,” said Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Lt. Read More...

body found in reservoir identified as missing Greene County man

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GREENE COUNTY, Pa. — A body discovered in the Wisecarver Run Reservoir in Greene County Sunday morning was identified as an individual who was reported missing by his family, state police say. According to a press release, Shane Phillips was originally reported missing by his family after he went out on a fishing trip May 18. State police say his truck was located at the reservoir unattended as well as his kayak that was floating in the water. Read More...

Boyfriend charged after 17-year-old found dead in Massachusetts home, DA says

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BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WJAR) — A 20-year-old man is facing charges after his 17-year-old girlfriend was found dead inside a home in Massachusetts. The "suspicious death" of Nevaeh Goddard happened Friday at a home on Great Road in Stow, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office. Police were called to the home around 4:30 p.m. for a well-being check. When authorities got to the home, they said Shane Curry was at the door and wouldn't let investigators inside for nearly two hours. Read More...