An Altoona man who was sentenced to life in prison 17 months ago after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the death of a 16-month-old child now wants to withdraw his plea, stating he was “forced to plead guilty in fear of no other avenue.” Drue Scott Burd, 25, was sentenced to life without parole […]
HOLLIDAYSBURG A local man who became angry inside Altoona City Hall in July and made threats while claiming to be a U.S. marshal will be on probation for five years. George William Kennedy Sr., 76, entered guilty pleas Thursday to terroristic threats and impersonating a public servant, filed by Altoona police after Kennedy became […]
HOLLIDAYSBURG Second-degree murder, arson and related charges filed against an Altoona woman will remain on hold pending a ruling whether she is mentally co
HOLLIDAYSBURG An Altoona man who has been in the Blair County Prison for almost three years since he was arrested on child sexual abuse allegations is now a
HOLLIDAYSBURG The woman accused of igniting a house fire that caused the death of a 75-year-old city resident in February 2022 will challenge second-degree