Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 16:

1 killed, 3 hospitalized in Butler County crash

State police are investigating after one person was killed and three other people were injured Tuesday in a head-on crash in Butler County’s Oakland Township.

Tribune-Review news partner WTAE-TV reported that the wreck happened around 6:15 a.m. on Route 38 near Spillway Lane.

Additional information was not immediately available.

Suspect arrested in Beaver Falls Federal Credit Union robbery

Police arrested a man who they say robbed the Beaver Falls Federal Credit Union on Tuesday afternoon.

The credit union on 37th Street was robbed just after 12:30 p.m., WTAE reported.

The suspect, Derrick Grant, 34, was armed with an aluminum baseball bat during the robbery, according to Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier’s office.

The DA’s office said Beaver Falls police arrested Grant around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Grant faces charges of robbery, theft, receiving stolen property and evading on foot. He was taken to Beaver County Jail pending arraignment.

Shaler police search for missing man with dementia

Shaler police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing man who suffers from dementia and may be suicidal.

Mark Massimiani, 60, left his Shaler residence using a ride-share service around 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, police said. He was dropped off at Strange Roots Experimental Ales on Ohio Street in Millvale a short time later.

Police said they believe he was seen walking in Millvale Riverfront Park a few minutes after that, taking the river trail toward Pittsburgh.

Police described Massimiani as a white man of medium build, and said he was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt with white writing on the front, khaki-colored shorts and sandals.

He does not have a cellphone or his wallet with him, police said. He also does not have his glasses and his vision is limited without them.

Police said he may not have taken his prescribed medications, which may impact his mental state.

Anyone who sees Massimiani is asked to call 911.

1 person hospitalized after East Pittsburgh incident

One person was taken to the hospital after an incident Tuesday night in East Pittsburgh.

Officials have not offered any details on the incident, but Trib news partner WTAE reported there were several state police cars and police tape was up in the 500 block of Grandview Avenue. Two people were led into police cars in handcuffs.

Allegheny County 911 said paramedics had been sent to the scene before 8 p.m.

Additional information was not immediately available.

GetGo bumps up discounted gas

Some GetGo customers will be able to save on gas this weekend.

GetGo said it will offer a 50-cent discount on fuel for people paying with myPerks or Advantage Pay.

“With students going back to college and parents getting back into the school routine, we hope this discount alleviates some of that stress,” said Joel Hirschboeck, senior vice president of fuel at Giant Eagle, which owns and operates the GetGo chain of gas stations and convenience stores.

The sale is slated to last Thursday through Sunday.

Diesel is included.

50¢ off a gallon?! With prices this low, we know it's tempting --but please don't. *Offer valid on all fuel grades, August 17-20 only at participating locations while supplies last.

Restrictions apply. Please see store for details. pic.twitter.com/Zby6vqqGYh

— GetGo (@getgo) August 15, 2023

Lane restrictions announced for Liberty Tunnel

PennDOT said lane restrictions are scheduled Wednesday night in the outbound Liberty Tunnel.

A single-lane restriction is scheduled from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews conduct passage cleaning work.

Venango County police chase ends after vehicle hits home

State police said they arrested a Franklin man Monday after a 10-minute chase through a residential area in Venango County.

Police said they tried to make a traffic stop in the 300 block of Allegheny Boulevard in Sugarcreek just after 10 p.m., but the driver did not pull over.

State police pursued the vehicle for about 10 minutes in a chase that led police through a residential area in Sugarcreek’s Rocky Grove area. The driver crashed into a gate owned by Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, according to state police.

The driver then got out of the vehicle while it was still moving. The car went on to crash into a home on Crestview Drive, police said.

Police said the driver, identified as Sean Penker, 35, was arrested a short time later.

Court documents show Penker is facing more than 100 charges, including seven felonies. Charges include aggravated assault, fleeing an officer, recklessly endangering another person, driving without a license and a host of additional traffic violations. Police said he also had been wanted on a warrant and parole detainer.

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