Munhall man charged after texted bomb threat targets UPMC hospitals

Pittsburgh, PA — A 43-year-old Munhall man is in custody after authorities say he sent a bomb threat via text message to 9-1-1, triggering a swift law enforcement response and criminal charges tied to threats against multiple UPMC hospitals in Allegheny County.

On August 31, a disturbing text was received by Allegheny County Emergency Services claiming bombs were placed at UPMC medical facilities throughout the region. Each hospital named in the threat was alerted, and county police were brought in to lead the investigation.

Detectives traced the message back to a specific phone number and ultimately identified Justin Reihl as the person behind the threats. Investigators did not say how many hospitals were targeted or if any specific facility was evacuated, but confirmed there were no explosives found.

After consulting with the district attorney’s office, Reihl was charged with terroristic threats, harassment, and threat to use weapons of mass destruction. He was arrested Friday and transported to Allegheny County Jail pending his preliminary arraignment.

Officials have not disclosed a motive, and the investigation remains active.

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Key Points

• Justin Reihl, 43, of Munhall, is charged after a text to 9-1-1 threatened UPMC hospitals with bombs
• No explosives were found and Reihl was taken into custody Friday following a county police investigation
• He faces multiple charges including threat to use weapons of mass destruction

Wilkes-Barre man arrested after alleged assault during domestic dispute

WILKES-BARRE, PA — A 55-year-old man was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after police say he struck and kicked a woman during a domestic dispute on South Franklin Street.

Officers were dispatched to the residence at 2:18 p.m. on October 2 for a reported altercation. When they arrived, a 52-year-old woman told police she had argued with the suspect, identified as Glenn Hinnant of Wilkes-Barre.

According to the victim, Hinnant struck her in the face with a closed fist, then kicked her knee, causing her to fall to the ground.

Hinnant was arrested at the scene and transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment.

The victim’s condition has not been disclosed.

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Key Points

• Glenn Hinnant, 55, of Wilkes-Barre, was arrested after a reported assault on South Franklin Street
• A 52-year-old woman said Hinnant struck her face and kicked her knee, causing her to fall
• Hinnant was taken to police headquarters for processing and arraignment

Wilkes-Barre man wanted after alleged strangulation and assault in domestic dispute

WILKES-BARRE, PA — Police have issued an arrest warrant for a 19-year-old man accused of assaulting a woman during a domestic dispute on South Empire Street Thursday evening.

Officers were called to the residence around 5:09 p.m. on October 2 after receiving a report of a disturbance. The 19-year-old victim told officers she and the suspect, identified as Haneef Adams of Wilkes-Barre, argued over an iPad.

According to police, the dispute escalated when Adams allegedly struck the victim multiple times with a closed fist before placing his hands around her neck, restricting her breathing. The victim also reported that Adams took her cellphone before fleeing the residence.

Following the investigation, police obtained a warrant for Adams’ arrest on charges connected to the reported assault and strangulation.

The victim’s injuries have not been disclosed. The case remains under investigation.

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Key Points

• Police say Haneef Adams, 19, assaulted and strangled a 19-year-old woman during a dispute over an iPad
• The victim reported that Adams struck her, restricted her breathing, and stole her cellphone before fleeing
• An arrest warrant has been issued; the case remains under investigation