Pittsburgh Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam

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PITTSBURGH, PA – Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus has recently issued a warning to residents about an ongoing phone scam that exploits the names of office employees to pressure individuals into making electronic…

May 31, 2023

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Four Injured in Separate Pittsburgh Shootings, Investigations Underway

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PITTSBURGH, PA – Four people were injured in a series of separate shootings across Pittsburgh from Sunday afternoon through early Monday morning, according to the Pittsburgh Police Department. The first incident took…

May 30, 2023

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Pittsburgh Man Arrested for Harassing Local News Anchor

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PITTSBURGH, PA – A Pittsburgh man, Phillip Franks, 59, has been arrested for harassment of a local female television news anchor. The ongoing harassment, dating back to 2020, has led to the…

May 29, 2023

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Two teens charged for shooting in Pittsburgh

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PITTSBURGH, PA – A 17-year-old male fell victim to a shooting on the 200 block of Elmore St., Zone 2, on Monday. The Pittsburgh Police Department reports that the shooting occurred around…

May 24, 2023

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Pittsburgh Man Faces Charges for April Shooting Incident

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PITTSBURGH, PA – An arrest warrant has been issued for Jaquan Steadman, 24, of Pittsburgh, relating to a shooting incident on April 28, in the 2000 block of Penn Avenue. Steadman is…

May 12, 2023

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Pittsburgh Man Arrested for Assault and Burglary After Fleeing Accident Scene

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PITTSBURGH, PA – Andrew Nelson, a 43-year-old Pittsburgh resident, was arrested on Thursday by the Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit on April 29 after a series of incidents that began with a…

May 5, 2023

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Fugitive who taunted police with fake Facebook profile captured

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PITTSBURGH, PA – Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus recently announced the arrest of 24-year-old Kwaun Elliot, a fugitive wanted for probation violations on firearms charges. Elliot had been on the run for 45…

May 2, 2023

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15-year-old reported missing in Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) is seeking the public’s assistance in finding 15-year-old Lanie Holtzapple, who has been reported missing. Holtzapple was last seen in the evening…

May 1, 2023

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Pittsburgh Man Arrested for 2022 Rape Incident

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PITTSBURGH, PA – Alleghenty County Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced today that Kierran Young, 30, has been arrested on charges of rape and sexual assault. Young is accused of assaulting and raping…

April 23, 2023

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Fugitive wanted for murder in Pittsburgh arrested by U.S. Marshals

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PITTSBURGH, PA – The U.S. Marshal’s Western PA Fugitive Task Force and Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit brought a sense of relief to the community when they arrested 46-year-old Jermaine Colwell on…

April 8, 2023

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Fugitive Accused of Assaulting Police Officer Captured in Turtle Creek

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PITTSBURGH, PA – Alphonso Francis, a 28-year-old man from Turtle Creek, who has been wanted since May 2022 for dragging a Whitehall Police officer during a traffic stop, has finally been taken…

April 2, 2023

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Pittsburgh Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting in North Side

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PITTSBURGH, PA – On Wednesday Authorities have arrested Aaron Smith, a 29-year-old Pittsburgh resident, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on February 5, 2023. The incident took place on the…

March 31, 2023

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Pittsburgh man stole FBI agent’s car and gun, pleads guilty

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PITTSBURGH, PA – A former Pittsburgh resident has pleaded guilty after he stole a vehicle operated by an FBI agent last fall. Lashawn Norwood, 57, of the City’s Middle Hill neighborhood, pleaded…

March 22, 2023

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13-year-old reported missing in Pittsburgh

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PITTSBURGH, PA – A 13-year-old girl has been reported missing in Pittsburgh. Now, Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives seek the public’s help to locate the missing teen. Jayna O’Malley is 13 years old…

March 22, 2023

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‘Finally Blew Her Out Of Town!’: National Police Org Cheers Lightfoot’s Downfall

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‘Finally Blew Her Out Of Town!’: National Police Org Cheers Lightfoot’s Downfall Trevor Schakohl on March 1, 2023 The National Fraternal Order of Police (NFOP) celebrated Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s defeat…

March 2, 2023

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Police searching for missing 13-year-old

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PITTSBURG, PA – Police in Pittsburgh are working with Special Victims Unit detectives to locate 13-year-old Keith Lovelace who has allegedly run away from home. “He is considered to be in danger…

February 3, 2023

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Pittsburgh fugitive wanted for murder captured by U.S. Marshals

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PITTSBURGH, PA – A fugitive wanted for murder in Pittsburgh after a December 26th altercation turned deadly has been captured by U.S. Marshals. Police arrested 42-year-old Ambrose J. Sample Jr in the…

January 26, 2023

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Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Trafficking Cocaine and Shooting an ATF Special Response Team Member

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PITTSBURGH, PA – United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today that Dion Williams has been sentenced in federal court to 20 years (240 months) on his conviction of violating the federal…

December 15, 2022

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Former Police Chief Admits Stealing and Using Heroin Seized in Two Federal Investigations

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PITTSBURGH, PA – A former Elizabeth Borough Police Chief pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of theft of government property, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Timothy L.…

December 13, 2022

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Three Men are First Capitol Breach Defendants Convicted at Trial of Assaulting Police Officers with Pepper Spray

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Jury Found Defendants from Pennsylvania, California, and Virginia Assaulted Officers Four Times with Pepper Spray and a Chair WASHINGTON – Three defendants were convicted in the…

December 7, 2022

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