Granddaughter Charged In Horrific Elder Abuse Case Wants 'Prayers For Family'
Two siblings and their mother arrested in a horrific case of elder abuse in Pennsylvania, are accused of neglecting a 76-year-old woman in their care for years.
Lori Giacomelli, 56, of Forward Township (Allegheny County) and her children Rachael, 24, and Nicholas, 20, were each charged with two counts of neglect of a care-dependent person. The eldest Giacomelli is the victim's ex-daughter-in-law, according to WPXI.
“She may have only taken two showers in the last 12 years,” officer Zlatan Avdic told the outlet.
Rachael Giacomelli on Facebook Dec. 22 asked for "prayers for her family," spar…
PA Man Dies Following Arrest, Neighbors Say Excessive Force Was Used
A man has died after a TASER device was used during an arrest over a stolen bicycle, according to police.
Police were called to a reported “theft in progress,” at Harriet Street in Bloomfield on Wednesday morning, according to a statement released by Pittsburgh police in zone 5.
Upon arrival police encountered, "a male actor who became non-compliant while being taken into custody," and a TASER device was "deployed," police said.
The man, who has not been identified, was transported to a hospital to be medically cleared before being transferred to Allegheny County Jail, police stated in…
Vehicle Plows Through Pittsburgh Plasma Center Killing 3
The Biomat USA plasma donation center in the Manchester neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was rammed through by an SUV on Sunday-- killing three people and wounding others, say police.
The plasma donation center was struck by a speeding Hyundai Sante Fe in the 1300 block of Western Avenue around 11:35 a.m.
The people killed were the driver, Ronald K. Morgan, 50, of McKeesport along with two center employees Laura Elaine Meneskie, 35, of Pittsburgh, and Parveena Begum Abdul, 55, of Clairton, according to the Allegheny County medical examiner.
After the Sante Fe hit the building, it …
Pennsylvania Lottery Winners Across 3 Counties Split $675K Jackpot
Three Pennsylvania lottery winners across three counties split a Cash 5 with Quick Cash jackpot worth $675,000.
The tickets from the Wednesday, March 31 drawing were sold at:
SHOP ‘n SAVE, 600 Market Place Drive, Oakdale, Allegheny County
Don’s Food Market, 217 E. Harrison St., Emmaus, Lehigh County
Dynamic Dollar, 6316 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia County
Each ticket matched all five balls drawn, 3-7-14-22-43.
Each winner will receive $225,000 each.
Each retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning tickets.
US News Ranks Top 10 High Schools In Pennsylvania
Schools in Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties were named among the top 10 best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to U.S News & World Report.
The state is comprised of 640 districts, 754 high schools, 41,016 teachers and 598,770 students enrolled, the report says.
The following high schools were named the top 10:
1. Julia R. Masterman Secondary School: 1699 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)
2. Downingtown STEM Academy: 335 Manor Ave., Downingtown (Chester County)
3. Radnor High School: 130 King Of Prussia R…
