Suspect Arrested in Carson Street Shooting
PITTSBURGH, PA – Pittsburgh Police have issued a warrant for Christopher Young as a suspect in the shooting that occurred at S.15th and E. Carson Street on June 5 just before 2:30…
Mexican Citizen Pleads Guilty to Being Part of Cross Country Cocaine Trafficking Ring
PITTSBURGH, PA – A Mexican citizen living in Tucson, AZ, pleaded guilty in federal court to a violation of the federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Ramon…
Pedestrian Struck, in Critical Condition in Forest Hills
FOREST HILLS, PA – A pedestrian was struck early this morning in Forest Hills and is in the hospital in serious condition. According to the Allegheny County Police Department, at approximately 5:29…
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced after Pleading Guilty to Setting Fire that Killed 3 Pittsburgh Firefighters in 1995
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to no further penalty after pleading guilty today to malicious destruction of property by fire resulting in death, United…
Two Adults, Four Children Injured in Fawn Township Crash
FAWN TWP, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department is continuing its investigation into a single-vehicle crash that happened in Fawn Twp. On Tuesday at 9:40 pm the Allegheny County Police Department…
Reading Man Wanted for Criminal Assault Against 9-Year-Old
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, PA (PRESS RELEASE) – Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus announces the apprehension of Jose Melendez Jr., 33 years of age, most recently of Turtle Creek and Reading, Pennsylvania. Melendez was wanted…
Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Plum
PLUM, PA – A man has been struck and killed by a passing vehicle in Plum, according to the Allegheny Police Department’s Homicide Unit. According to police, at approximately 11:18 pm county…
Police Investigating Double Shooting in Homestead
HOMESTEAD, PA – Police are investigating a double shooting in the suburb of Homestead west of Pittsburgh on Saturday. According to the Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit, at approximately 9:31 pm…
Man Shot Multiple Times in Braddock
BRADDOCK, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations Unit responded to a request for assistance in Braddock. At approximately 11:33 PM on May 31, 2022, County 9-1-1 was notified that…
Former McKees Rocks Resident Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
PITTSBURGH, PA – A former Allegheny County resident has been sentenced in federal court to 54 months’ imprisonment and 3 years of federal supervised release on his conviction for violating the federal…
Toddler Shot Dead in Downtown Pittsburgh Drive-by Shooting
PITTSBURGH, PA – An 18-month-old boy was shot and killed in Downtown Pittsburgh Sunday afternoon in a drive-by shooting, the Pittsburgh Police Department reported last night. Police have since arrested 26-year-old Londell…
Son Wanted for Attempted Murder of Parents in Mount Oliver
MOUNT OLIVER, PA – Police have issued an alert for a Mount Olver man who tried to kill his parents who had come from Florida to visit him last week. Police arrived…
34-year-old man in critical condition after being shot in Penn Hills
PENN HILLS, PA- A 34-year-old man is listed in critical condition after being shot in the chest in Penn Hills Tuesday night. According to the Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit, “At…
Strolen Truck Crashes In Pittsburgh’s Altius Restaurant Causing Major Damage
PITTSBURGH, PA – A Pittsburgh restaurant known for its stunning view of the city, overlooking the river was damaged early this morning when a pickup truck dove through the front wall. The…
Medical Examiner’s Office Investigating After Human Remains Found in Woods in Turtle Creek
TURTLE CREEK, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department said human remains were discovered in the woods near the Woodland Hills High School Wolvarena stadium on Monday. Police reported that at around…
Pittsburgh Woman Who Assaulted and Paralyzed Victim at McDonald’s to be Held in Jail Until Trial
PITTSBURGH, PA – A Pittsburgh woman who assaulted and paralyzed a victim at a downtown McDonald’s failed to show up for her trial and now, after being captured will be held in…
Driver Shot Dead in Versailles Crashed into Building
The Allegheny County Police Department has announced a man was killed and crashed his car into a structure in Versailles Borough. It became clear the man suffered from a gunshot wound which…
Suspect Who Stabbed Two Women, Man in Pittsburgh Apartment Arrested
PITTSBURGH, PA – A male suspect who stabbed a woman inside a Frankstown Avenue apartment Thursday morning has been captured by police. Pittsburgh VCU detectives arrested Urvin Wright, 42, of Homewood. Wright…
Houston, Texas, Man Played Role in Large Meth Trafficking Organization
PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Houston, Texas, pleaded guilty in federal court to violating federal narcotics laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around…
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Truck in Penn Hills
PENN HILLS, PA – A motorcyclist has died as a result of a collision with a truck on Milltown Road in Penn Hills. The Allegheny County Police Department reported that at approximately…
