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Westmoreland Co. man sentenced to prison term for failing to register as sex offender for second time

By Mike Darnay

/ CBS Pittsburgh

CBS News Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man from Westmoreland County has been ordered to serve 7-20 years in prison for failing to register as a sex offender for the second time.

The Westmoreland Co. District Attorney's Office says that Douglas Truxal, who was convicted for failing to register with State Police as required under Megan's Law, was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.

Westmoreland County DA's Office

This was the second time Truxal was convicted of this offense, happening previously in 2014.

Mike Darnay

Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.

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