Charges filed in Bedford County homicide

Dave Sutor, The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa.
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May 15—BEDFORD, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police report that a suspect is in custody for a homicide that happened in Bedford County on April 26.

Derek Edward Ashley Louk, 28, was arrested on Friday and faces 11 charges, stemming from an incident along Louk Lane in Cumberland Valley Township.

There are three top charges — first-degree murder, third-degree murder and criminal homicide — and two other felonies of aggravated assault with an attempt to cause or causes bodily injury with a dangerous weapon.

PSP, for now, has identified a "known victim," but not provided any identification.

Bail was denied by Magisterial District Judge Kevin Diehl.

A preliminary hearing is set for May 25.

The state police, along with the Bedford County district attorney's and coroner's offices, are investigating.

Check back with The Tribune-Democrat for more details about this developing story.