Pennsylvania
Pa. Weather: Snow, slippery roads this morning, here’s the latest forecast update
Snowfall continues across much of the state this morning, including central Pennsylvania.
The forecast from the National Weather Service in State College calls for snow to continue throughout the morning, and that “snow could be heavy at times.”
A total accumulation of between 3-5 inches is expected in the Harrisburg region, though the snow will come mainly before noon.
The winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service warns that drivers should “plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute.”
Much of the rest of the state is seeing similar conditions this morning.
A post made on X from the National Weather Service in State College states that “snow has overspread much of central Pa. at 5 AM EST.”
“A small patch of freezing rain may sneak into southern Pa. as the morning continues,” the post warns. “Expect slippery, snow-covered roads. The precipitation will end around 11 a.m. in Altoona, and by 3 p.m. in Lancaster where it may turn to rain.”
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that parts of western Pennsylvania may see between 4 and 8 inches of snow this morning, and as much as 5 inches along the Interstate 80 corridor.
Southwestern Pennsylvania may also see some ice accumulation from freezing rain.
In northwestern Pennsylvania, a winter weather advisory remains in place until 7 p.m. for Erie and Crawford counties.
GoErie.com reports that lake effect snows may add to the projected 1-3 inches already on the way for this morning.
To the southeast, snow will accumulate outside of the Philadelphia suburbs, but the city itself will mostly see rain or a wintry mix this morning, according to Fox 29.
In the northeast, WNEP reports that most areas in the region will receive 2-5 inches, with the higher totals coming at higher elevations.
PennDOT has announced vehicle restrictions for this morning as the inclement weather continues. For details on those restrictions, click here.
A number of school districts in the region have delayed or canceled school for today. You can check your local district’s updates at this link.
Pennsylvania
Monroe County church youth pastor arrested in Pennsylvania child pornography investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — A Mt. Zion Baptist Church youth pastor was arrested in connection with a child pornography investigation based in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
The sheriff’s office says 30-year-old Johny Tyler Moreland of Macon was identified as a suspect in the case after Pa. State Police investigators learned that pornographic images of minors were being downloaded in the area of Mt. Zion Baptist Church located on Rivioli Road, where he is employed.
Five arrest warrants were served in Pennsylvania, and Moreland was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Houston County, where he is currently being held without bond awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.
MCSO and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are actively investigating any crime were committed in Georgia, and search warrants are set to be executed by Monroe and Bibb County authorities.
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Anyone with information is urged to contact the MCSO Communications Division at 478-994-7010 or the Investigations at 478-994-7043.
Stick with WGXA as we learn more and update this developing story.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania man charged after son brought loaded gun to school, DA says
A Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, man was charged after his son went to school with his loaded gun, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office said Monday.
The DA’s office said Russell Matthews, 58, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and recklessly endangering the welfare of a child.
East Pikeland Township Police responded to Hares Hill Elementary School on Monday at around 12:15 p.m. for the report of a student who brought a handgun to school.
At school, the student noticed the handgun inside their backpack and told a school counselor, according to the DA’s office. The student told officials that he recognized it and that it belonged to his father. The semiautomatic handgun was loaded with five rounds of ammunition, the DA’s office said.
Matthews told police that he put the gun in the wrong backpack, the DA’s office said.
Nobody was injured during the incident.
“We are grateful to the school officials and the East Pikeland Township Police Department who worked quickly to ensure that [Hares] Hill Elementary School is safe again,” Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe said in a statement.
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