Teenager Shot on Brownsville Road; Investigation Underway

PITTSBURGH, PA – On Saturday, at about 10:28 PM, officers from Brentwood responded to reports of a shooting at the intersection of Brownsville Road and Meadowbrook Boulevard. Upon arrival, they found a…

Man Injured in Newark Crash Dies from Injuries, More Charges for Driver

NEWARK, DE – An update comes from the Delaware State Police regarding a crash from last month. Andrew Wambugu, 35, of Newark, Delaware, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday night. The initial…

Man Arrested For Threatening Son and His Mom Charged on Probation Violation

PITTSBURGH, PA – Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced the arrest of Nathaniel Jones, a 39-year-old Pittsburgh resident, for violating his probation terms. Jones, who was on probation for a domestic violence case,…

Missing Child Found Safe in Swissvale

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA – On Thursday, the Allegheny County Police Department’s Child Abduction Response Team was called to assist in a search for a missing 7-year-old boy in Swissvale. The call came…

Traveler Abandoned Dog at Airport Because He Didn’t Have a Crate

PITTSBURGH, PA – This morning, at around 5:30 a.m., Allegheny County Police Department officers stationed at Pittsburgh International Airport responded to a call concerning an unattended dog found in a stroller on…

Jury Rules Synagogue Mass Shooter Is Eligible For Death Penalty

Jury Rules Synagogue Mass Shooter Is Eligible For Death Penalty Kate Anderson on July 13, 2023 A jury found Robert Bowers eligible for the death penalty Thursday after he shot and killed…

Child Fatally Struck by Vehicle in North Versailles

NORTH VERSAILLES, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide and Collision Reconstruction Units were recently alerted on a vehicle striking a child in the parking lot of Eastland Apartments, located on…

Victim critical in Sunday night shooting

PITTSBURGH, PA – Bradley Middlebrook, 33, has been identified as the suspect in a shooting that left a man critically injured on Sunday night. The incident took place on Duquesne Place Drive…

12-year-old girl reported missing in Somerville

PITTSBURGH, PA – The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Tyshaya Somerville, who went missing on June 18. Special Victims Unit detectives are actively working on…

Man Who Killed 11 In Jewish Synagogue Shooting Found Guilty On 63 Charges

Man Who Killed 11 In Jewish Synagogue Shooting Found Guilty On 63 Charges Kate Anderson on June 16, 2023 Robert Bowers was found guilty by a jury on all charges Friday after…

Two Men Charged Following McKees Rocks Shooting and Vehicle Chase

PITTSBURGH, PA — Two men, Steven Bryant Jr., 28, and Gaj Walker, 32, face charges of aggravated assault after a shooting incident in McKees Rocks last Thursday. The Allegheny County Police Department…

Fatal Shooting at Chief’s Cafe in North Oakland

PITTSBURGH, PA – A shooting incident at Chief’s Cafe in the North Oakland area of Pittsburgh has left one person dead and another in hospital. The incident took place early Friday morning,…

Woman pepper sprayed court officers in Pennsylvania courtroom

PITTSBURGH, PA – Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced on Friday that Santhiya Mahilkanthan, a 32-year-old woman, was arrested following a distressing incident at the Munhall Magisterial District Judge Patrick Campbell’s office. This…

West Mifflin Fugitive Wanted for Striking Woman With Gun Arrested

PITTSBURGH, PA – Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus recently announced the arrest of 25-year-old Malik Banks, a West Mifflin man wanted on a bench warrant and an active assault warrant. Banks had been…

Assault and Burglary Suspect Arrested Following Manhunt, Crash

PITTSBURGH, PA – On Thursday, the Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrested 43-year-old Andrew Nelson, who had been involved in a motor vehicle crash at Frankstown and Brushton Avenues on April 29th. After the…

Westmoreland County Man Arresed for Abuse of a Corpse

PITTSBURGH, PA – A Westmoreland County man has been charged for abusing a corpse and other crimes after being arrested this week. On Friday, authorities announced the arrest of 33-year-old Bradley Smith…

Fugitive wanted for assault on 14-year-old girl arrested at Canton Township home

PITTSBURGH, PA – A man wanted for an assault on a 14-year-old girl since 2022 has been tracked down by police Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced today the arrest of 27-year-old Zachary…

Protesters Set Off Smoke Bombs, Burn Effigy Of Conservative Speaker In Street

Protesters Set Off Smoke Bombs, Burn Effigy Of Conservative Speaker In Street Alexa Schwerha on April 19, 2023 Protesters set off smoke bombs and fireworks and burned a cut-out of conservative commentator…

West Homestead Man Arrested for Motorsports Burglary

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP, PA – Pennsylvania State Police and Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announced the arrest of Bryan Salaj, a West Homestead resident, in connection with the March 2019 burglary…

Gunshot Victim in Critical Condition; Suspect in Custody After Shooting Near Corday Way and Pearl Street

PITTSBURGH, PA – Yesterday at around 2:35 p.m., officers in Zone 5 responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts in the area of Corday Way and Pearl Street. Upon arrival, police, fire, and EMS…

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