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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JULY 17, 2023

WARREN COUNTY ESCAPEE CAUGHT BY AUTHORITIES Authorities have reported Michael Burham, who fled the Warren County jail on July 6, was found over the weekend following a tip to police. Police say Burham was spotted near Conewango Township after reports about a suspicious individual came in just before 4 p.m. Saturday.  According to State police,…more »

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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JULY 14, 2023

AUTHORITIES SEEK ESCAPEE As authorities continue to search for escaped inmate Michael C. Burham, police say they are now investigating reports of a drone that was flying near the Warren County prison at the same time the escape was taking place.  During a press conference by Pennsylvania State Police, they said witnesses saw the drone,…more »

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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JULY 13, 2023

THREE IN CUSTODY OVER STABBING IN SUNBURY A second person has been identified and charged for allegedly being involved in a stabbing in Sunbury July 7th.  According to the Daily Item, 32 year old Ray Swigart, Jr. of Chestnut Street was charged by Sunbury police, joining 17-year-old Kulpmont resident Kaylee Lehman who is also accused…more »

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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JULY 12, 2023

MAN ARRESTED FOR STRANGULATION A Williamsport man was arrested for strangulation after his 40th birthday celebration went bad on June 28th.  According to the Sun Gazette, Jesse James Gadd allegedly pushed and choked a woman at the 1400 block of Clayton Avenue before 9pm after she reportedly poured out his drink.  The victim’s phone was…more »

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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JULY 11, 2023

WARREN COUNTY PRISON ESCAPEE STILL AT LARGE The man who escaped from the Warren County Prison is still at large for a 4th day, as federal and local police search areas of the Allegheny National Forest for the homicide suspect and kidnapping defendant who they say is a self-taught survivalist.  According to WIBV, police say…more »

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