Freeport and Gilpin officials are considering the idea of merging police departments. No decisions were made at a recent meeting, where both municipalities were represented by three officials. Among the pros and cons discussed was 24-hour coverage for both communities, led by eight full-time officers. Already, Chris Fabec serves as
Out of an abundance of caution, Freeport police brought in Gilpin police and its police dog Monday to check for weapons after a gun was found in Second Street Park earlier. “At no time was there ever a viable threat to public safety,” said Freeport Police Chief Chris Fabec. A
Freeport officials landed a huge state grant — $11 million — to help pay for a new $16.9 million sewage treatment plant. The borough’s 50-year-old plant discharges partially treated sewage during heavy rains into Buffalo Creek, a tributary of the Allegheny River. The plant needs upgrades to meet state and
State police are investigating a case involving the alleged misappropriation of close to $100,000 of Freeport EMS’ funds. Trooper Anthony Vaccaro of the Kittanning station said he received numerous documents from the ambulance service but could not get into details of what police are looking for or who may have
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