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Florida man wanted for multiple charges found hiding in a dryer

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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WEAR) — Deputies in Florida arrested a 31-year-old man in Escambia County after finding him hidden inside a dryer. David Jerome Jackson had been wanted since March for charges of shooting into a dwelling, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, damage to property, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was located after Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a tip that Jackson was inside a home off Edgewater Drive. Read More...

Lowe's locations donating essential supplies to local first responders

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CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — One retail giant is giving back to local first responders across the region. Lowe’s locations across the country are helping those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Stores are donating supplies that are in high demand like cleaning supplies and gloves. “Do it right for less:” A slogan Lowe’s locations across the company are taking to heart. The company has donated over $170 million worth of supplies to first responders over the past month and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Read More...

New video shows hours long riot at Cambria County Prison, played during prelim hearing

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CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — An update to a story we’ve been following since last year, when a riot broke out at the Cambria County Prison. Friday was the preliminary hearing for 20 inmates who are all facing multiple charges related to the prison riot at the Cambria County Prison which took place in October. In October 2020, a group of inmates at the Cambria County Prison began to riot in their unit leading to several law enforcement officials, from local and state agencies to respond to the situation. Read More...