Historic Verdict: Blair County Man Sentenced to Over Two Decades for Human Trafficking and Rape of a Minor
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. — In a landmark case for Blair County, a Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to a minimum of 21 years in prison following his conviction in the area’s first human trafficking jury trial. The decision was finalized in a local court on Friday, marking a significant moment in the county’s legal history. Donald Hetrick, 40, of Alexandria, received a sentence that could extend up to 47 years after being found guilty of multiple charges, including raping an unconscious 14-year-old girl. The incident, which occurred in 2021 at an Altoona motel room, led to … Read more