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Passenger Arrested at Pittsburgh Airport for Concealed Firearm
Passenger Arrested at Pittsburgh Airport for Concealed Firearm
**Pittsburgh, PA** – Allegheny County Police have charged a resident of Millersburg, Ohio, following the discovery of a firearm in the main security area of Pittsburgh International Airport.
The incident occurred on Tuesday at 4:19 p.m. when Transportation Security Administration officials identified a handgun inside a traveler’s backpack. This prompted them to notify the Allegheny County Police.
Authorities identified the individual as 47-year-old Steven Lapp and found that he lacked a valid concealed carry permit. Consequently, Lapp is now facing a felony charge for carrying a firearm without a license. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has also been notified about the case.
The Transportation Security Administration states that individuals caught carrying firearms at airport checkpoints could incur civil fines of up to $10,000. Repeat offenders might face fines up to $13,910.
Allegheny County Police Charge Two in Phone Scam Case
Allegheny County Police Charge Two in Phone Scam Case
**Pittsburgh, PA** – Allegheny County Police have charged two California residents in relation to a phone scam targeting an elderly individual in Pennsylvania. The initial investigation began on November 21 when Crafton Borough Police sought assistance from the Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations Unit. They uncovered that a 71-year-old woman had been contacted by scammers claiming to represent the “Amazon Fraud Department.”
The scam callers informed the woman that her account was associated with over $360,000 in unauthorized purchases. They instructed her to empty her bank account for “protection.” Using the guise of law enforcement officials, the scammers convinced the victim to convert her bank holdings into gold coins, under the promise of receiving a check for a new account later.
On Wednesday, in a coordinated effort with the FBI and the victim, detectives executed an operation that resulted in the apprehension of two suspects. The detainees, noted as Shuai Jiao, 34, and Daxue Yang, 35, hail from California.
The accused faces numerous charges, including theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception, and financial exploitation of an older adult. Subsequently, both were arraigned and
Ernest Terry Arrested in Connection with Pittsburgh Shooting
Ernest Terry Arrested in Connection with Pittsburgh Shooting
**Pittsburgh, PA** – Detectives from the Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, along with the Violent Crimes and Computer Crimes Units and Zone 1, arrested an 18-year-old suspect, Ernest Terry, on Tuesday. The arrest took place in the 7200 block of Mingo Street.
Terry faces multiple charges, including five counts of Criminal Attempt Homicide, Criminal Conspiracy, Person Not to Possess a Firearm, and Carrying a Firearm Without a License, as well as Criminal Homicide. These charges are linked to a shooting incident on November 7, which resulted in the death of one male.
Following his arrest, Terry was transported to the Allegheny County Jail. Authorities have confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing.
Further details of the original incident are available through a provided link to the Public Safety Blotter.
Allegheny County Police Arrest Fugotove Wanted for Homicide
Allegheny County Police Arrest Homicide Suspect
**PITTSBURGH, PA** – Allegheny County Police have arrested a suspect connected to a homicide that occurred in Wilkinsburg.
On June 22 at 7:48 PM, a shooting was reported in the 400 block of Ross Avenue. Responders found Desmond Lane, 26, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit was called to investigate the incident.
Detectives identified 24-year-old Amir Johnson as the suspect in the case. A warrant was issued for his arrest following the investigation.
On Thursday evening, the Allegheny County Police Department’s SWAT team took Johnson into custody in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood. Johnson faces charges including homicide, robbery, and carrying a firearm without a license. He will be held at Allegheny County Jail until a preliminary arraignment.
Allegheny County Police Charge Man with homicide and other charges
Allegheny County Police Charge Man with Multiple Offenses
**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Allegheny County Police have charged Curtis Horne-Baker, 34, in relation to a recent incident. Authorities apprehended Horne-Baker in Wilkinsburg without any reported complications.
He faces several charges, including homicide and burglary. Additionally, charges have been filed against Horne-Baker for illegal possession of a firearm.
Police released these updates to inform the public about the case’s progress. The Allegheny County Police Department continues their investigations into the matter.
The department shared photos related to the case on their Facebook page. These efforts aim to keep the public involved and informed.
Sex Offender Warrant Leads Police to Pounds of Weed
Duquesne Man Faces Drug Charges After Search for Sex Offender
**Pittsburgh, PA** – A search for a wanted sex offender led to the confiscation of multiple pounds of suspected marijuana and other drugs. Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced the developments concerning a Duquesne man facing several drug charges.
Detectives from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office learned that Andre Gray, 58, who was wanted for failing to register as a sex offender, might be at a residence on Auriles Street. On Thursday evening, detectives encountered Mareio Gray, 45, at the location. Mareio told them that Andre did not live there but allowed them to search the premises.
While searching, detectives observed bags of suspected marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and other drug paraphernalia in plain view. After concluding that Andre Gray was not present, detectives secured the property and obtained a search warrant to investigate further.
Upon executing the search warrant, authorities confiscated over six pounds of suspected marijuana and a half pound of suspected hallucinogenic mushrooms, along with other items. Mareio Gray was taken to the Allegheny County Jail and charged with multiple drug offenses. Andre Gray was later found at a relative’s residence on Wool Street and
Allegheny County Police Seek Fugitive Wanted for Shooting
Allegheny County Police Seek Suspect in Detective Shooting
**Pittsburgh, PA –** Allegheny County Police are actively searching for a Wilkinsburg man, Darrell Barham, who is charged with firing shots at Pittsburgh Police detectives.
On Tuesday, at approximately 5:30 a.m., two detectives were investigating Barham, 40, in the 100 block of Newfield Drive, Penn Hills. During the surveillance, Barham observed the detectives and began following them as they left in an unmarked vehicle. While traveling on Hulton Road near Iowa Street, detectives reported hearing gunfire and seeing muzzle flashes from Barham’s vehicle.
The Allegheny County Police General Investigations Unit was called to investigate further. They confirmed Barham’s involvement and charged him with aggravated assault, illegal possession of a firearm, and recklessly endangering another person.
Barham has been described as 5’ 11” tall and approximately 210 pounds, and he is currently on federal probation. The public is advised not to approach him and instead contact emergency services at 9-1-1. Information on Barham’s whereabouts can be reported anonymously to the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-