PITTSBURGH, PA – Charges have been filed against Scott Playford of Renfrew, PA, after a firearm was found in his backpack at Pittsburgh International Airport. The incident occurred at 2:29 PM on May 21, 2024, when Transportation Security Administration officers at the airport’s main security checkpoint detected the handgun and promptly alerted Allegheny County Police.
Playford, a 45-year-old Canadian citizen residing legally in Pennsylvania, was identified as the backpack’s owner. He does not hold a concealed carry permit and now faces a misdemeanor charge for carrying a firearm without a license. Following the discovery, the firearm was seized, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation was notified of the incident.
The Transportation Security Administration warns that passengers who bring firearms to airport security checkpoints could face federal civil fines up to $10,000, with fines for repeat offenders reaching as high as $13,910.
- Hazleton convenience store sells $500K Lottery jackpot winner
Winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold at Luzerne County convenience store
HAZLETON, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player is holding a $500,000 Cash 5 with Quick Cash jackpot-winning ticket after matching all five numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing.
According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the winning ticket was sold at Pantry Quik, located at 145 E. Diamond Ave. in Hazleton.
The ticket matched all five winning numbers drawn on Aug. 5 — 11, 19, 29, 33 and 39 — to win the game’s $500,000 jackpot, before applicable withholding.
The Lottery said Pantry Quik will receive a $500 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
Winners can only be identified after the prize is claimed and the ticket is validated. The jackpot-winning ticket must be claimed within one year of the drawing date.
In addition to the jackpot winner, more than 11,900 other Cash 5 with Quick Cash tickets won prizes in the Aug. 5 drawing.
Lottery officials encourage players to check every ticket, as lower-tier prizes can be redeemed at Pennsylvania Lottery retailers.
Key Points
- A $500,000 Cash 5 with Quick Cash jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Hazleton.
- The winning ticket was purchased at Pantry Quik on East Diamond Avenue.
- More than 11,900 other tickets also won prizes in the Aug. 5 drawing.
- Heavy police response after East Goshen shooting
Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the community
EAST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A shooting in East Goshen Township prompted a law enforcement response Thursday, with investigators actively working the scene as officials said there is no ongoing threat to the community.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office confirmed it is aware of the shooting and said law enforcement officers responded to the scene shortly after the incident was reported.
Officials have not released information about where the shooting occurred, whether anyone was injured, or whether any arrests have been made.
The investigation remains active, and authorities said additional information will be released as it is confirmed.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office emphasized that there is no threat to the community at this time.
The Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department is assisting with the investigation.
Key Points
- Police are investigating a shooting in East Goshen Township.
- Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the community.
- Additional information will be released as the investigation continues.
- Teen shot near Allentown intersection leaves 16-year-old hospitalized
Police investigate late-night gunfire that wounded juvenile
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot Tuesday night near a South Allentown intersection, and detectives are working to determine who was responsible.
According to the Allentown Police Department, officers responded at approximately 10:31 p.m. Aug. 4 to the area of South Carlisle and East Union streets following reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found the 16-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The teen was transported by Allentown EMS to a hospital with injuries that police said were not considered life-threatening.
The Allentown Police Criminal Investigation Unit is leading the investigation.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has additional information to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 610-437-7721 or submit an anonymous tip through the Allentown Police Tip411 app.
Authorities said no additional information is being released at this time.
Key Points
- A 16-year-old boy was shot Tuesday night in Allentown.
- The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Detectives are asking witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
