Gun, drugs found after high-speed chase in Pennsylvania, troopers said
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man is facing felony charges after allegedly leading Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) on a high-speed chase.
Jaiel Anthony, 24, was arrested after a silver BMW drove past troopers at a high rate of speed. Police noted that the driver of the BMW, allegedly Anthony, began driving at fluctuating speeds on South Route 219. When troopers ran the registration on the vehicle, it came back as a 'dead tag,' meaning that it was expired, according to the criminal complaint.
Police then attempted to pull Anthony over, but were unsuccessful as he allegedly began driving between 100-130 miles per hour. During the chase, Anthony allegedly got off 219, failing to stop or yield at the intersection of the off-ramp, according to the affidavit. The chase continued through Richland and down Scalp Avenue at what Troopers noted to be a 'high rate of speed.'
Troopers were able to make contact with Anthony, where he allegedly began reaching for something inside the vehicle. Police were able to stop him from reaching for anything and detained him on scene at his vehicle.
Inside the vehicle, troopers found the following items:
Glock 29 10mm handgun outfitted with a 'Glock Switch'
Glock magazines loaded with 10mm and 9mm bullets
$887 USD
Loose 10mm bullets
Magazine extender for the Glock
One plastic baggie containing 28 grams of marijuana
One plastic baggie containing 40 grams of marijuana
Clear plastic baggie containing 8.3 grams of white powder
Plastic baggie containing 16 white unidentified pills and one larger white pill
A 'Glock Switch' is a type of 'auto sear' that is specifically designed for a Glock pistol. They attach to the back of the handgun's slide and interfere with the internal trigger to allow for fully automatic firing. The switch holds the trigger bar down, allowing for the weapon to have a high rate of fire, at roughly 1,2000 rounds per minute.
Anthony is now facing felony charges of possession of a firearm prohibited, firearms not to be carried without a license, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, along with related drug and driving charges. He is in the Somerset County Prison after being unable to post his $100,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 2.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
12 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Johnstown Central Park renovation funding sparks controversy
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The multi-million dollar renovation project of Johnstown's Central Park is moving forward and so is the fierce debate over where the money came from and how it should be used. The City of Johnstown received millions of dollars in relief funding following the COVID-19 pandemic from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The council earmarked it for upgrades to Central Park. The federal guidelines for how that money could be spent may be unclear and there's debate as to whether those funds should cover the cost of a park renovation estimated at up to $8 million. City manager Art Martynuska recently told WTAJ the project is on track with plans having been approved Thursday. Johnstown City Council approves designs for Central Park project 'The original plan was going for about $6 million. We hope to be around that same amount, if not lower,' Martynuska said. But Representative Frank Burns (D-72nd District) questions the price tag and the use of these particular funds. 'Casual upgrades, small upgrades to the park people are fine with. But 6 to 8 million in Central Park is ridiculous. And what people really wanted is meaningful things in their community and infrastructure,' Burns said. Burns proposed the money be put towards renovating or building a new police department, tearing down blighted homes or even building a new grocery store. But council has stated they believe the money must be put towards the park. 'City council members are telling us a former city manager, Ethan Imhoff, has misled them and they were told that they had to spend this money on the park…That's at least what they're telling us now, that they had to spend 6 to 8 million on Central Park as part of the Main Street program, which is not true at all,' Burns said. In a letter sent to each council member in May 2024, Burns stated he felt the lines were blurred between the ARPA funding and the city's RAISE grant when it came to how the project would be funded. The city's RAISE grant had to be used for transportation projects and could not be used for the park, according to the department of transportation who awarded the grant. WTAJ reached out to former Johnstown city manager Ethan Imhoff. He did not agree to a recorded interview but, in a phone conversation, said the decision to spend the money on the park was already made before he became the city manager. The grant specified that the money had to be allocated by the start of the year meaning the city has to move forward with current plans. It remains unclear whether this is an appropriate use of the funds as the grant was intended to be invested into COVID-19 response efforts or to address economic impacts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Fatal Easter Sunday fire ruled accidental
A fatal fire on Easter Sunday in Millcreek Township has now been ruled accidental. According to Millcreek Township Police Captain Donald Kucenski, fire marshals with the Pennsylvania State Police found that after an investigation, the fire in the 4400 block of South Park Lane likely started either by careless smoking or cooking inside the home. Fatal Millcreek fire remains under investigation The blaze ignited a mobile home, killing 79-year-old Judy Jackson, who was identified by Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook on April 22. Captain Kucenski said that while the official cause is still undetermined, their report shows that careless cooking or smoking was 'proven possible within a reasonable degree of fire investigative certainty.' With that, this case has been closed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Red Sox calling up 2 players from Triple-A on Sunday — but not Roman Anthony
ATLANTA — The Red Sox roster that takes the field Sunday at Truist Park is expected to look a little bit different than the one that was shut out Saturday afternoon in a 5-0 loss. Two reinforcements are en route from Triple-A Worcester — but Roman Anthony is not being promoted. Boston is expected to promote utility man Nate Eaton and right-handed reliever Luis Guerrero before Sunday's series finale in Atlanta, multiple sources confirmed. Advertisement (UPDATE: Boston placed reliever Justin Slaten on the 15-day injured list (right elbow inflammation), optioned utility man Nick Sogard to Triple-A and designated catcher Blake Sabol for assignment in a series of roster moves Sunday morning). Eaton, a 28-year-old who has 72 games of MLB experience with Kansas City, has hit .277 with five homers, 27 RBIs and an .811 OPS while playing six different positions for the WooSox this year. He's a right-handed hitter, giving him a short-term edge over Anthony, who the Red Sox are keeping in Worcester for at least a few more days. Eaton, who has primarily played third base (164 innings), center field (156.1 innings) and right field (79.2 innings) for the WooSox, has hit .300 with an .844 OPS against left-handed pitchers in Triple-A this year. The Red Sox will face two southpaws early in the week when the Angels come to town and start Tyler Anderson and Yusei Kikuchi, then could have more matchups against southpaws like Ryan Yarbrough and/or Carlos Rodón over the weekend in the Bronx. The thinking might be that Anthony, a left-handed hitter, doesn't represent as good of a short-term option — and the service time equation obviously plays a role, too. 'I don't think there's a perfect answer to that,' chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Saturday when asked about a timeline for Anthony's big league debut. 'We're trying to balance what's best for Roman and his development with where we are as a team and the way we're prioritizing our 2025 season. We try to lean on the goals and process you think about in the offseason when the noise isn't quite so loud. Advertisement 'I think you also have to be willing to react to the situation you have right now. It's impossible to ignore the performance he has had in Triple-A and how that's lining up with our struggles here at the big league level, but we're also trying to be mindful of the environment that we put him in, what he still has to work on, and what the pressure and demands would be. We'll try to make the best decision we can for him.' Guerrero, 24, has bounced back and forth between the big leagues at Triple-A throughout the year. He has a 1.69 ERA in four big league games and a 4.43 ERA in 20 ⅓ innings for the WooSox. The flamethrower owns a 1.17 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 15 ⅓ MLB frames over the last two seasons. Beyond the Monster's Chris Henrique first reported the Eaton promotion. More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
