Elderly Dayton Woman Scammed

An elderly Dayton woman was scammed during a phone call Wednesday from what she thought was a grandson.

Betty Slagle, 80, thought she was talking to a jailed grandson in Mexico at approximately 4:10PM August 10 and that was told he would be released after sending two money orders for his release from prison. She sent two money orders totaling $5,100 to the address, but found out the men on the other end of the conversation were impersonators.

Armstrong County Detective Paul Rearick reminds everyone that this type of scam is being done throughout the United States and has made its way into Armstrong County. If you receive a telephone call asking you to provide financial support, before you send it, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police or the Sheriff’s office.

Police Request Help in Bank Robber ID

State police are requesting local residents be on the lookout for a bank robber that struck in Lawrence County.

At approximately 3:20PM Thursday, July 27, the Northwest Bank in Volant Borough, Lawrence County, was robbed.

The suspect – a white male, described to be “tan,” 6-foot, 180 pounds between 23 and 26-years-old with neatly-trimmed short facial hair – was wearing a Buffalo Bills baseball camp, a Buffalo Bills grey long-sleeved T-shirt, blue pants and black tennis shoes. He is said to have driven from the scene in a red or burgundy Honda Ridgeline-style vehicle with no license plate.

He reportedly spoke in a Southern accent while giving the teller a note indicating that he had a weapon. No weapon was visible to the teller or security cameras.

Any agency recognizing this individual or with similar incidents please contact the state police in New Castle at 724-598-2211.