Dog Abandoned at Airport Being Fostered by Caring Family

PITTSBURGH, PA – Charges have been filed against a Kittanning woman who left her dog abandoned at Pittsburgh International Airport. On August 4, a dog was found near the short-term parking at…

August 24, 2023

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Teenager Shot on Brownsville Road; Investigation Underway

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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…

August 22, 2023

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

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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…

August 12, 2023

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

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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,…

August 11, 2023

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Missing Child Found Safe in Swissvale

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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…

August 5, 2023

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

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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…

August 4, 2023

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Jury Rules Synagogue Mass Shooter Is Eligible For Death Penalty

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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…

July 13, 2023

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Child Fatally Struck by Vehicle in North Versailles

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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…

July 6, 2023

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Victim critical in Sunday night shooting

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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…

June 27, 2023

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12-year-old girl reported missing in Somerville

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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…

June 19, 2023

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

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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…

June 17, 2023

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Two Men Charged Following McKees Rocks Shooting and Vehicle Chase

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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…

June 10, 2023

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Fatal Shooting at Chief’s Cafe in North Oakland

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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,…

May 30, 2023

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Woman pepper sprayed court officers in Pennsylvania courtroom

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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…

May 27, 2023

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West Mifflin Fugitive Wanted for Striking Woman With Gun Arrested

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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…

May 6, 2023

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Assault and Burglary Suspect Arrested Following Manhunt, Crash

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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…

May 6, 2023

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Westmoreland County Man Arresed for Abuse of a Corpse

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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…

April 22, 2023

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

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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…

April 21, 2023

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

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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…

April 20, 2023

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West Homestead Man Arrested for Motorsports Burglary

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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…

April 15, 2023

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