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. BEDFORD — The district attorney in Bedford County has brought dozens of charges against a man for firing a 12-gauge shotgun at civil rights marchers last August, striking one in the face and endangering 19 others. The announcement from Lesley Childers-Potts came just days after Spotlight PA and The Tribune-Democrat learned the prosecutor had been given the results of a State Police investigation into the shooting in early March — and just one day after the news organizations asked why she hadn’t acted on it. Terry Myers, 51 of Schellsburg, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony that carries a possible sentence of 5 to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine, as well as 19 counts each of recklessly endangering another person and simple assault.
2021 Golden Quill finalists The Tribune-Democrat has 13 finalists in the annual Golden Quills Awards, led by seven individual or shared nominations for reporter Dave Sutor. The 57th Golden Quill Awards are presented by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania â âhonoring professional and student excellence in print, broadcast, photography, videography and digital journalism in Western Pennsylvania and nearby counties in Ohio and West Virginia,â the organization said in announcing the finalists this past weekend. Two weeks ago, The Tribune-Democrat newsroom learned it had 14 winners in the Keystone Media Awards, presented annually by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. âThe recognition of our team comes at the end of a stressful year,â Publisher Rob Forcey said. âThey worked through the obstacles and provided information for our city when we needed it the most. To be recognized for that work by their peers shows that they have gone above and beyond, even in the face of adversity.â
Police calls — update for Feb. 23, 2021 The Capital-Journal People booked into the Shawnee County Jail in connection with felonies. Eric Keith Johnson Jr., 26, in connection with felony interference with a law enforcement officer, 9 p.m. 2/22. Ashley Renee Mickens-Smith, 31, in connection with drug possession, 8:10 p.m. 2/22. Jacob Thomas Slusser, 26, in connection with possession of stolen property, 7:15 p.m. 2/22. Kent Anthony Birdwhistle, 62, on an outstanding Shawnee County warrant charging him with forgery, a felony, 8:45 p.m. 2/24. Chad Dennis Phillips, 44, on an outstanding Shawnee County warrant charging him with aggravated battery involving driving under the influence causing bodily harm, 6 p.m. 2/24. Otis Darryl Johnson Jr., 31, in connection with distributing marijuana, 5:10 p.m. 2/24.