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Search warrant leads to significant drug seizure and arrest

On 01/08/26 at 1530 hours Pennsylvania State Police Troop D Vice Unit with the assistance of the Armstrong County Drug Task Force, and the P...
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Camera Registry Available

In an effort to better collaborate with the community, the Armstrong District Attorney's Office is asking businesses and resi...
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Image for Corey Botelho sentenced to 30-60 years following conviction for child rape
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Mar 27, 2026
Armstrong County District Attorney Katie Charlton announced the sentencing of Corey James Botelho, 32, of New Bethlehem, before the Honorable President Judge Chase G. McClister, on multiple counts of sexual offenses involving a minor. Botelho was arrested in December, 2023, fo...
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Image for DA Charlton sworn in to third term
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Jan 5, 2026
On Monday, January 5, DA Katie Charlton was sworn into a third term of office by the Honorable President Judge Chase G. McClister of the Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas following her election in November. After taking her oath of office, Charlton thanked the residents o...
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Image for Scott Shaffer sentenced to two life sentences for the murders of Kenneth Moore and Greg Samosky
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Created Nov 17, 2025 / Updated Nov 19, 2025
         Armstrong County District Attorney Katie Charlton announced the sentencing of Scott Shaffer, 57, of Adrian before the Honorable Chase G. McClister, in the double homicide of Kenneth Joshua Moore, 32, and Gregory Alan Samosky, 27. DA Charlton b...
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Image for Highton, Debbie Deneen  - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE and 1 additional charge
Arrest
May 8, 2026
The Armstrong County Sheriff's Office and Detectives arrested Highton, Debbie Deneen on Friday May 8th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Bench Date Issued : Tuesday April 21st, 2026 Highton is being sought for failing to appear in court on charges of Possession of a Contro...
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Image for Brison, Homer O.  - DUI
Warrant
May 7, 2026
Brison is being sought for failing to appear in court on multiple charges of DUI.
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Image for Morrow, James R.  - DUI and 2 additional charges
Warrant
May 4, 2026
Morrow is being sought for failing to appear in court on charges of DUI, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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Image for Herbster, William Thomas  - DUI and 2 additional charges
Warrant
May 4, 2026
Herbster is being sought for failing to appear in court on charges of DUI, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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Image for Shoaf, Jarrod Lee  - DUI and 1 additional charge
Warrant
May 1, 2026
Shoaf is being sought for failing to appear in court on charges of DUI and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
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Image for Houser, Gerald Edward Jr. - DUI
Arrest
Apr 30, 2026
Houser, Gerald Edward Jr. was taken into custody on Wednesday April 29th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Bench Date Issued : Monday April 6th, 2026 Houser is being sought for failing to appear in court on a charge of DUI.
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Image for Manners, Joshua Lloyd  - POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA and 3 additional charges
Arrest
Apr 28, 2026
Manners, Joshua Lloyd was taken into custody on Saturday April 25th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Bench Date Issued : Tuesday April 21st, 2026 Manners is being sought for failing to appear in court for charges of Defiant Trespasser, Possession of Small Amount of Mariju...
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