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Local authorities facing heat over human remains

The mishandling of human remains at an accident scene have put a pair of authorities under scrutiny.

Niagara County coroner Russell Jackman and Cambria Volunteer Fire Company Chief Vincent Salerno are facing charges of obstructing governmental administration. After a deadly car acident earier this month, Jackman is accused of giving human remains to Salerno for the training of a cadaver dog.

The two will be in court on Tuesday.
 

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