TSA officers seize gun in passenger backpack at Pittsburgh International

PITTSBURGH, PA – On January 22, 2022 at 5:52am, TSA officers observed a loaded 9mm handgun within a passenger’s backpack at the main security checkpoint of Pittsburgh International Airport and alerted Allegheny…

January 22, 2022

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Is that a gun in your purse? TSA stops woman with gun at Pittsburgh International

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

On January 14, 2022 at 5:30 AM, TSA officers observed a loaded .380 handgun within a passenger’s handbag at the alternate security checkpoint of Pittsburgh International Airport and alerted Allegheny County Police…

January 14, 2022

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Pittsburgh Man Found Guilty of Threatening Communications and Impeding and Obstructing FBI Investigation

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH – Khaled Miah, 28, a former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and former student at the University of Pittsburgh, has been found guilty by a federal jury after deliberating for three hours…

December 17, 2021

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Suburban Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to More than 5 Years in Prison for Violating Federal Firearms and Explosives Laws

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Whitehall, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to five years and four months (64 months) of incarceration, to be followed by three years of supervised…

December 8, 2021

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Pittsburgh Man Sentenced for Violating Federal Firearms Law

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 18 months of time served and three years of supervised release (the first 180 days in…

December 7, 2021

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Pittsburgh man sentenced for drug charge

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Raimonte Gordon Gaston, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 15 months of incarceration for a drug charge, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Gaston, also…

December 7, 2021

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Leader of Philadelphia to Pittsburgh Drug Pipeline Sentenced to 13 Years’ Imprisonment

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH – A resident of suburban Pittsburgh has been sentenced in federal court tom 13 years’ (156 months’) imprisonment followed by 5 years of supervised release on his conviction for conspiracy to distribute and…

November 30, 2021

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Local Man, 22, Sentenced to 14 Years for Armed Robberies in Pittsburgh and Its Eastern Suburbs

Breaking News

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 14 years of incarceration on his conviction of several counts of robbery, brandishing a firearm during a crime…

November 16, 2021

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Pittsburgh Man Arranged Purchases and Sales of Heroin and Fentanyl, Illegally Possessed a Gun

Breaking News

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics laws in connection with a large-scale investigation conducted by the Greater Pittsburgh Safe…

November 16, 2021

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Pittsburgh Man Charged with Drug and Firearms Offenses

Government News

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been charged by superseding indictment before a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal firearms and narcotic laws, Acting United…

October 28, 2021

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Pittsburgh Man Pleads to Heroin, Firearms Charges

Government News

PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh resident pleaded guilty in federal court to violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. David Joyner, 26, pled guilty to one count…

October 20, 2021

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Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 42 Months for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking

Breaking News

CONCORD – Howard Poole, 43, of Pittsburg, was sentenced on Thursday to 42 months in federal prison for possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine with intent to…

October 16, 2021

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Pittsburgh Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role in South Side Gang’s Drug Trafficking

Government News

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court for narcotics trafficking in connection with a large-scale investigation conducted by the Greater Pittsburgh Safe Streets Task Force, Acting…

October 14, 2021

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Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Heroin and Fentanyl While on Probation

Breaking News

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today following his guilty plea to a charge of possession with intent to distribute a quantity of heroin and fentanyl, Acting United…

October 12, 2021

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Judge Sentences Fentanyl-Dealing Pittsburgh Felon with Firearms to 30 Years

Breaking News

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Pittsburgh, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to a total of 30 years’ imprisonment on his conviction of federal drug and gun offenses and money laundering…

October 12, 2021

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Passengers with Guns in Carryon Bags at Pittsburgh International Airport Now Face Revocation of their Concealed Carry Permit

Government News

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Acting United States Attorney Steve Kaufman has announced a new way of dealing with travelers who have guns in their carryon bags at Pittsburgh International Airport security checkpoints. Following…

October 6, 2021

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Two from Los Angeles Stopped by State Police are Indicted on Drug Charges following HSI Investigation

Breaking News

PITTSBURGH, PA- Two residents of Los Angeles, California, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, PA on charges of violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R.…

September 22, 2021

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Pittsburgh Man Sentenced in West End Drug Case

Breaking News

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Pittsburgh, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to time served with five years of supervised release on his conviction of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, Acting…

September 21, 2021

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Former Pittsburgh Drug Felon Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

Breaking News

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced in federal court to 15 years of imprisonment on his conviction of violating the federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen…

September 15, 2021

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Capitol police officers sue Trump, far right groups over Jan. 6

D.C. News·Featured News

Seven Capitol Police officers on Thursday filed a civil rights suit against former President Donald Trump, several of his allies and members of far-right groups over their role in the Jan. 6…

August 26, 2021

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