logo
Authorities raid Johnstown home seize stolen guns, drugs, arrest two

Authorities raid Johnstown home seize stolen guns, drugs, arrest two

Yahoo21-02-2025

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A Johnstown duo was jailed Thursday on drug charges after police raided a home and found one of them trying to flush crack cocaine down the toilet, authorities said.
An agent with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General charged Brandon J. Mays, 24, and Erica L. Jakab, 55, both of Esther Street, with drug possession.
According to a complaint affidavit, authorities raided the residence Wednesday seizing drugs, paraphernalia and stolen handguns.
Mays was caught allegedly trying to flush drugs into the toilet. A detective snatched the baggie of crack cocaine before it was destroyed.
Authorities allegedly found crack cocaine, marijuana, three stolen handguns, ammunition, a stolen 308 caliber Browning rifle, $341 in cash, scales and packaging material.
A Sig Sauer 9mm handgun was entered as stolen by West Hills Regional police, a Glock 27 handgun and a Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun were entered as stolen by Johnstown police. The rifle was entered as stolen by Pennsylvania State Police.
Mays and Jakab were arraigned by on-call District Judge Mary Ann Zanghi, of Vinco, and sent to Cambria County Prison in Ebensburg.
Mays is being held on $100,000 percentage bond. Jakab is being held on $75,000 percentage bond.

Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Country singer Conner Smith fatally strikes 77-year-old woman with his truck in crosswalk, police say
Country singer Conner Smith fatally strikes 77-year-old woman with his truck in crosswalk, police say

Yahoo

timean hour ago

  • Yahoo

Country singer Conner Smith fatally strikes 77-year-old woman with his truck in crosswalk, police say

Country singer Conner Smith was involved in a car accident in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday night that left a 77-year-old woman dead, police said. Smith was driving his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on Third Avenue North when he struck Dorothy Dobbins as she was walking in a crosswalk around 7:30 p.m. CT, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said in a news release. Dobbins, who lived nearby, was taken to a hospital, where she died. Smith's attorney confirmed to The Tennessean that the 24-year-old singer "was involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life." "His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time. Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation," attorney Worrick G. Robinson said. Authorities said preliminary findings indicate that Smith failed to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. He did not show any signs of impairment, police said. No charges have been filed. Smith, a Nashville native, is signed to Big Machine Records' Valory label. He released his debut studio album, "Smoky Mountains," last year. This article was originally published on

Country singer Conner Smith involved in fatal truck-pedestrian crash in Nashville
Country singer Conner Smith involved in fatal truck-pedestrian crash in Nashville

Los Angeles Times

time2 hours ago

  • Los Angeles Times

Country singer Conner Smith involved in fatal truck-pedestrian crash in Nashville

Conner Smith, an up-and-coming country singer nominated for new male artist at last year's ACM Awards, allegedly struck a 77-year-old pedestrian Sunday night in Nashville, police said. The woman died. 'The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. He showed no signs of impairment,' the Metro Nashville Police Department said in a news release. 'There are no charges at present as the investigation continues.' The woman, identified as Dorothy Dobbins, lived nearby, according to police. She was walking in a marked crosswalk at the time of the collision, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. Dobbins died at nearby Vanderbilt University Medical Center, police said. The viral 'I Hate Alabama' singer saw his 2023 tune 'Creek Will Rise' climb onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 2024. He has been a special guest on Luke Bryan's Farm Tour, an annual effort aimed at bringing what Bryan calls 'big city' country music to rural areas. Farm Tour 2025 hit California's Merced, Fresno and Kern counties in May and will play three Midwest shows in September. 'His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time,' Smith's attorney told TMZ in a statement that acknowledged the singer's involvement in the crash and indicated he was cooperating with authorities. Smith is among the acts scheduled to open for Bryan this Saturday in Florida at the Boston Red Sox 'Fenway South' spring-training facility in Fort Myers. He has shows booked around the country through the summer, including opening for 'In Case You Didn't Know' singer Brett Young on Aug. 8 at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa.

Country singer Conner Smith hits, kills woman walking dog in crosswalk, police say
Country singer Conner Smith hits, kills woman walking dog in crosswalk, police say

Yahoo

time2 hours ago

  • Yahoo

Country singer Conner Smith hits, kills woman walking dog in crosswalk, police say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A woman was killed when she was hit by a vehicle while walking a dog in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville Sunday night. Investigators have identified the driver as 24-year-old Conner Smith, a country singer and Nashville native. According to local police, 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins was walking from a dog park and was in a crosswalk when she was hit by a pickup truck. Dobbins was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where she died. Investigators believe Smith was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck north on Third Avenue North as Dobbins was crossing when he hit her around 7:30 p.m. Police said Smith showed no signs of impairment. The preliminary cause of the crash was Smith 'failing to yield the right of way' to Dobbins, the agency said in a release. As of Monday, no charges had been filed. 'On June 8th, Mr. Smith was involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life. His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time. Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation,' Smith's attorney said in a statement to Nexstar's WKRN. Photos from a performance in Nashville were posted to Smith's official Instagram page Sunday, but there was no statement on the crash. Smith appeared to be back in his hometown for CMA Fest, a country music festival that took place over the weekend. His most popular songs include 'Creek Will Rise' and 'I Hate Alabama.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into the world of global news and events? Download our app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store