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10:37 a.m. Thursday — A father and son both face charges of terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, and harassment following an alleged domestic fight at their home. According to police, Jeffrey Ford Sr., 42, of Butler called 911 and reported he was fighting with his son, Jeffrey Ford Jr., 21, who had a knife.Ford Jr. later told police his father threatened him. Ford Sr. was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

6 p.m. Friday — A car driven by Ethan A. Rensel, 24, of Portersville crashed along Breakneck Bridge Road, just north of Mountville Road, in Perry Township, Lawrence County.Police say Rensel was driving too fast and lost control of his vehicle at the crest of the hill and went off the road, striking an embankment. Rensel's car rolled over and spun back onto the road, coming to a rest on its roof.Rensel was not injured. He was cited for driving at an unsafe speed.

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