NEW CASTLE —
Neshannock Township police are urging families to stay in touch during the holiday season with a fraud alert.
Officers said a 74-year-old Graceland Road resident had been contacted earlier this month and told a family member was out of the country, in Mexico, had been arrested and needed $2,100 for bond.
When the victim realized the call was fraudulent, it was too late to stop the transaction, officers said.
The police department urges people to verify all information they receive over the phone before sending any money or valuable item.
Police remind residents that information on family members often can be easily obtained on Facebook.
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November 20, 2012
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Video: Remembering teacher Beth Pears
Beth Renee Pears
Shenango High students, teachers and adminstrators pay tribute to Beth Pears, who died on May 19 after a battle with cancer. The English teacher was a beloved figure in the classrooms of Shenango, and Courtney Crown shares her story through a series of video interviews.
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Man charged with arson after his house burns
A Taylor Township man who allegedly doused his home with gasoline faces multiple charges of arson and assault. Jason P. Merlini, 39, of 309 Warner Alley was charged with six counts of arson, five counts of aggravated assault including one for domestic violence, one count of reckless burning and five counts of recklessly endangering another person.
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‘Carelessness’ caused Overlook fire
The state fire marshal has determined a blaze at the Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center was caused by carelessness. Trooper David Jungling issued his report Friday and said the blaze was determined to have been caused by the careless disposal of smoking materials.
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- Thursday
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- Wednesday
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- Tuesday
- Fire reported at Overlook nursing home
- Business ‘total loss’ after fire
- Ex-attorney faces new set of charges
- UPDATE: Man injured in fall at McConnell’s Mill
- Monday
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- Saturday
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- Friday
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- Thursday
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- Man reports being robbed on East Side
- Men riding four-wheelers help catch burglar suspects
- Police arrest South Side burglar suspects
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