A couple months after 22-month-old Justin Alvarez nearly died after falling into a backyard pool, the basketball-loving boy had the chance to meet the first responders who helped save his life during a ceremony honoring them.Â
It was a moment that was especially rewarding for the first responders, who were ecstatic to see that Justin had made a full recovery.
Banner Thunderbird presented the Life Saving Award to Capt. Berry Morgan, Richard Robnett, Anthony Adelman, Matt Votow, Capt. Michael Curtis and Kyle Coffey from Phoenix Fire Department Rescue 33 and MR 154, as well as Phoenix Police Officer Shelby Meinhardt, for their quick response and actions that helped save Justin.
Convicted sex offender faces new charge
JERSEY SHORE Convicted child sex offender Willie Merritt, 33, has been charged by the Tiadaghton Valley Regional police with failure to register his new address with the state police. Although he carried an official Northumberland address, he had been staying on-and-off at 427 S. Main St. in Jersey Shore from at least late December to late February, police said.
Police said Merritt also failed to appear on Feb. 23 for sentencing in another criminal case, prompting Lycoming County court officials to file a bench warrant for his arrest. Arraigned before District Judge Jerry Lepley, Merritt is jailed in lieu of $20,000 bail.