Jack Daneri News Today

Also sworn in at courthouse were district judges, district attorney, Erie County Council members, county controller and coroner.

Markese Lampley renounced the law when he represented self and was convicted of killing Alex Cavanah in 2020. Lampley is embracing law on appeal.

Betty Ferguson raged after teacher Raymond D. Payne strangled her daughter Debbie Gama, 16, in 1975 in Erie. Ferguson found peace by forgiving Payne.

Millcreek police charged Laura Eaton with theft in a dispute over J.O.Y. Center in 2014. The DA withdrew the charges, and Eaton sued township, others.

Victim was killed in SUV on Zimmerly Road in March 2021. Prosecution says he was set up for robbery by Erie woman he had just met on Facebook.

Mother and father entered pleas to third-degree murder, acknowledging they failed to get prompt medical care for their severely injured 4-week-old.

The 76-year-old victim was found stabbed more than 50 times in July 1988. Police used DNA to charge her grandson and arrest him in Texas.

Family Crisis Unit disbanded in 2005 because of budget issues. Police Chief Dan Spizarny wants it back, but City Council vote has stymied plan.

In April 2021, hung jury declared in case of Derrick Feidler, charged in fatal shooting outside Feidlers W. 35th St. house. Retrial has started.

Residents can voluntarily provide information about cameras so police do not have to search for them during probes. Data will not be public, DA says.