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January 6, 2015

Erie,PA - County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper has named Mr. Charles Crane as the new Director of Procurement. Mr. Crane will oversee the County’s purchasing operations.
Mr. Crane received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management with a concentration in economics from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Crane is the former Purchasing Manager at MTR Gaming Group, based at Presque Isle Downs and Casino. In this position he was responsible for implementing acquisition controls, developing budgets, maintaining operations and managing staff.
Prior to his work at Presque Isle Downs and Casino, Mr. Crane worked as a Materials Manager at Millcreek Community Hospital and as a Purchasing Agent at Hamot Medical Center.
“Charles has the perfect blend of analytical and management skills that made him an ideal candidate for this position,” Dahlkemper said. “Having Charles on board enhances my management team. This is an exciting time as we increase efficiency and transparency as we continue to move Erie County forward.”

September 15, 2014

Corry,PA-September 13, at approximately 3:50 a.m., an attempted homicide occurred as James Parsons, 23,of Sharon arrived at 38933 Reiser Road, Troy Township, Crawford County, and fired multiple shotgun shells into various locations of the residence while Mark Wright,58, Titusville, Karen Wright,58,Titusville,Brian Snyder,54, of Oil City, and Andrew Wright, 27, of Titusville were sleeping. Parsons, was located by Pa State Police and later charged with Attempted Criminal Homicide, Aggravated Assault,Discharge of a Firearm into an Occupied Residence and various other offenses. The accused was arraigned in front of Judge Lincoln Zilhaver and lodged in Crawford County Jail without bond.

Corry,PA-Corry Police were dispatched to the 104 Store located at 47 N Center Street, Corry for a burglary. Once at the 104 Store, the Corry Police spoke with John Shearer who stated that someone remained in or entered the store after hours between September 11 and September 12. Games, jewelry, and other miscellaneous items were taken. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Corry City Police Department.

Corry,PA-Drug Possession occurred when known female,23, was stopped for a traffic violation. A subsequent consent search of the vehicle resulted in finding a small amount of suspected marijuana. Charges to be filed pending lab results.

Corry,PA-Michael Allen Sherman,20, 24105 Highway 89 and 77, Spartansburg, was observed making a traffic violation and after further investigation it was determined he was under the influence of a controlled substance. He will face charges in front of District Justice Carol Southwick.

Corry,PA-Corry City Police received a lanyard with a key found on Lemon Street on September 14 around 12:30 p.m. Owner may claim by contacting Corry Police Department and properly indentifying the lanyard at 814 664 2222.

Corry,PA-On September 13, Corry Police stopped Daniel Gehrlein, 34, 2402 Liberty Street, Erie, for a traffic violation. Upon talking to Gehrlein, he appeared to be under the influence of intoxicating beverages. Police had Gehrlein conduct field sobriety tests which he failed and was subsequently arrested for ?D. Gehrlein was taken to ?Corry Memorial Hospital for chemical testing which he refused. Gehrlein was then transported to the police station for processing before being released to a friend. Gehrlein will have to appear in front of District Justice Brenda Nichols at a later date and time to answer to the charges.

Corry,PA-Officers were investigating a domestic violence incident at 718-A W Washington Street,Corry. An altercation that took place between Jordan Birkmire and Garrett Birkmire. Garrett ended up being placed under arrest for the alleged beating of his brother Jordan with a bat. Garrett was taken before District Justice Nichols on 2 counts of Aggravated Assault, Possession of an instrument of crimes, Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest and Endangering the Welfare of another and placed in Erie County Prison on $30,000 Straight Bond.

Corry,PA-On September 13 at approximately 8:50 pm, a crash occurred on State Route 6 at Scott’s Crossing Road in Columbus Township, Warren County. As a 2001 Chevy Impala was traveling west, a 1999 Toyota Camry, and 2013 Chevrolet Cruze were traveling west and stopped at a steady red signal and subsequently rear ended the 1999 Toyota Camry pushing the Toyota Camry into the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. It was determined that Steven Glenn Klakamp Jr, 24, Bear Lake, was intoxicated and was taken into custody. Klakamp was charged with Driving Under the Influence and additional traffic violations in District Court 37-4-91. A 7 year old male was riding with Klakamp,and was not properly secured in a child booster seat and was transported to Corry Memorial Hospital for a medical evaluation. Both Janelle Troyer, Corry and a 10 year old female, were wearing their safety belts and were transported to Corry Memorial Hospital for medical evaluations. Justin Miscik, 26, Spring Creek and Christian A Miscik, 24, Spring Creek were wearing their safety belts and were uninjured. The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze was driven from the scene. The 2001 Chevy Impala and 1999 Toyota Camry were towed from the scene by Leroy’s Towing. Assisted on scene by Corry Ambulance, Elgin Ambulance and Columbus Fire Department.

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