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Pennsylvania journalist charged with sex crimes now facing new charges involving another minor
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – The man who served as the managing editor of the Centre County Gazette in State College is now facing new charges in relation to a new incident from 12 years ago.
According to a report from WTAJ in Altoona, 54-year-old Christopher Morelli is alleged to have messaged a woman on Facebook in the fall of 2011 when she was 14. The conversation, provided by the woman, was about sex.
Pennsylvania journalist arrested, charged with trying to meet underage girl for sex
She also told police that the conversations started after she went to his house in September 2011 to go swimming. The criminal complaint alleges that Morelli gave the woman and her friend alcohol when they went swimming at his house.
Morelli would’ve been 42 at the time of the incident.
He was arrested late last year after he attempted to arrange a meeting with a 14-year-old girl.
Morelli had been talking to who he thought was a 14-year-old girl on a social media app but turned out to be an FBI agent undercover. He allegedly attempted to get the girl to send him sexually explicit photos and meet him at a hotel.
Along with already facing charges of unlawful contact with a minor and criminal use of a communication facility, he is now facing charges of solicitation to commit statutory sexual assault and corruption of minors.
Morelli was indefinitely suspended from his position as managing editor when the initial charges were filed.
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Aliquippa vs. Twin Valley: Watch Pa. high school football playoff state semifinal live
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The Pennsylvania high school football playoffs are on to the state semifinals, with fans being treated to postseason PIAA games all over the state Friday and Saturday.
One of the top games to watch is Twin Valley vs. Aliquippa on Friday night in the Class 4A state semifinals.
- WATCH LIVE: Twin Valley vs. Aliquippa football is streaming live on NFHS Network
The winner will take on either Cardinal O’Hara or Southern Lehigh in the PIAA 4A state championship game next week.
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Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 28 in Highland Park, Pa., with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.
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Aliquippa knocked out Kemon Spell and McKeesport two weeks ago for the Class 4A WPIAL championship, then got past Oil City last week. Twin Valley beat Susquehanna Township in the District 3 4A title round last week.
In the most recent PennLive Class 4A rankings, Twin Valley (13-0) is No. 1 and Aliquippa (10-3) is No. 3.
The quest for a trip to the 2025 PIAA state championships is nearing an end. The finals in all classifications will be played Dec. 4-6 at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg.
How to watch Twin Valley vs. Aliquippa football livestream
What: Twin Valley vs. Aliquippa in Class 4A Pennsylvania high school football state semifinals
When: Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 28
Where: Mifflin County High School | Highland Park, Pennsylvania
Watch live: Watch Twin Valley vs. Aliquippa live on the NFHS Network
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Pennsylvania artists creates painting for fallen IRCSO deputy
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — A Pennsylvania artist is honoring Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, through a moving tribute — a powerful painting inspired by her service and sacrifice.
Jonny Castro created the piece, and he is a police officer and forensic composite artist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania artists creates painting for fallen IRCSO deputy
Castro has created more than 2,000 portraits of fallen first responders, and his most recent is Sgt. Sweeting-Mashkow’s.
“What makes it so special is just the fact that she was given that sergeant rank for giving her life in the line of duty,” said Castro. “Her selfless service and her heroism.”
Sgt. Sweeting Mashkow was shot and killed Friday while serving an eviction notice in the Bermuda Club Community off A1A. Castro ties in his roles as a police officer and forensic composite artist into his work.
“You’re constantly working, constantly drawing facial features, so about 10 years ago, coming up on 10 years, I did my first one and everybody seemed to enjoy it,” said Castro.
He said after learning about Sgt. Sweeting Mashkow’s tragedy, he was deeply moved. He learned about it on social media and immediately began sketching.
“It’s sad to think that she was on the job for 25 years,” said Castro.
He also created a portrait for the three fallen Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies last year.
“What do you hope loved ones say or feel when they see this portrait that you created?” asked WPTV’s Zitlali Solache.
“I hope they know there are people like me all the way up in Pennsylvania and as far west as California that are praying for her family and wishing them the best during this tragic time — especially around the holidays,’ replied Castro.
The goal is for the art to be a piece that the family holds dearly. Castro said he will also begin sketching David Long’s piece on Tuesday. Long is the locksmith also involved in the fatal eviction call.
“I think that’s what makes it special, just because she doesn’t have any photos. She will never have a photo as a sergeant,’ said Castro. “This may be the only one, so I just hope to know the family enjoys it and they hang it proud on their wall.”
Castro says he will be in touch with Sheriff Eric Flowers to ship the painting over.
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