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Washington County roadway reopens after police situation

By Sierra Rehm, WPXI.com

Park Avenue scene Firefighters blocking Park Avenue in Washington. Police are asking people to avoid the area because of "ongoing police activity."

By Sierra Rehm, WPXI.com

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. — UPDATE: Park Avenue in Washington has reopened following a police situation.

Pennsylvania State Police tell Channel 11 there was never any threat to the public.

Police are asking the public to avoid part of a road in Washington County.

Pennsylvania State Police spokespersons ask the public to avoid Park Avenue between Franklin Farms Road and West Maiden Street in Washington because of “ongoing police activity.”

A trooper tells Channel 11 that there isn’t an immediate threat to the public as it’s a contained incident.

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