Police Beat

Pennsylvania State Police investigated 651 vehicle crashes resulting in four fatalities and 142 injuries during the four-day Memorial Day travel period May 26-29. Alcohol was a factor in 59 of the non-fatal crashes.

Troopers made 547 arrests for driving under the influence and issued 31,128 total traffic citations to include 1,318 individuals for not wearing seat belts and 224 tickets to people for failing to secure children in safety seats. These statistics cover only

by Seth Isenberg

which other law enforcement agencies responded.

For more statistical information, visit psp.pa.gov reported, and charges filed in both.

At 9:48 p.m. on 5-21, PA State Police–Fern Ridge troopers tried to make a traffic stop on a motorcyclist speeding along Route 115 in the Effort area. The driver failed to yield and the pursuit terminated after a mile. PSP is seeking a black motorcycle and its driver. Contact them at PSP-F HQ by calling 570 646-2271.

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A 90 y/o from Jackson Twp. completed a transaction for a solid gold French Franc, but on receipt of the item, is concerned the item is not the same value as the cash she paid. She has contacted PSP on 6-3, and they have opened an investigation.