Inmate charged in Pittsburgh homicide dies after jail cell assault, officials say

PITTSBURGH, PA – A man accused of killing his girlfriend in a December homicide was himself killed inside the Allegheny County Jail on Wednesday, after what officials described as an assault by…

May 24, 2026

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Repeat gun offender wanted in domestic assault cases captured inside Pittsburgh home

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Sheriff deputies say the armed repeat offender was found hiding in a Brighton Heights residence PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A Pittsburgh man with multiple prior firearms convictions and active domestic assault warrants is…

May 23, 2026

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4 Wounded in Early-Morning Shooting Across Two Homestead Streets, Allegheny County Police Say

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Homestead, PA – Four adults were wounded in a shooting that unfolded across two nearby streets in Homestead early Sunday morning, sending multiple victims to area hospitals and prompting an active investigation…

May 17, 2026

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Bodycam video sparks probe after officer strikes suspect during Pittsburgh arrest

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Pittsburgh arrest under scrutiny after video shows use of force Pittsburgh, PA — A police use-of-force incident caught on video is under review after an officer struck a suspect during an arrest…

April 21, 2026

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Seized display of illegal items: an AR-style rifle and a handgun with magazines, stacks of cash, cigarette packs, a police badge sticker, several smartphones, and assorted drug paraphernalia on a table.

Cocaine and meth haul leads to three arrests in Pittsburgh area

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Cops seize AR-15 cocaine and meth in back to back Pittsburgh area raids Allegheny County, PA — A pair of coordinated raids in the Pittsburgh area led to multiple arrests and the…

April 18, 2026

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Gun found at Pittsburgh airport checkpoint leads to charges against Ohio man

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Ohio man charged after handgun discovered at Pittsburgh International Airport security Pittsburgh, PA – A routine security screening at Pittsburgh International Airport led to criminal charges Saturday after Transportation Security Administration officers…

April 5, 2026

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Man charged after abandoning dog at Pittsburgh airport departure curb

Pennsylvania News·Pets and Animals

Police say suspect left Labrador puppy behind after being unable to board flight Pittsburgh, PA – A Texas man is facing criminal charges after police say he abandoned a dog outside Pittsburgh…

March 22, 2026

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Five Illegal Guns Seized in Pittsburgh Weekend Crackdown

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Pittsburgh Detectives Seize 5 Illegal Guns Including Full-Auto Weapons in Weekend Bust PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Pittsburgh Police recovered five illegal firearms — including multiple weapons equipped for automatic fire — along with…

March 3, 2026

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Pittsburgh officers honored for stopping knife wielding suspect

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Officers honored after tasing armed suspect in violent domestic standoff PITTSBURGH, PA – Two Zone 5 officers were formally recognized this week after disarming and safely taking into custody a man who…

February 20, 2026

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Pittsburgh worker accused of stealing $102K in steaks, seafood from nursing home

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PITTSBURGH, PA – A longtime employee of a North Side nursing home is facing felony charges after police say he orchestrated a nearly two-year scheme to order premium steaks and seafood worth…

February 12, 2026

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Pittsburgh-area man charged in Arnold sex crimes probe

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Arnold detectives conclude statutory assault investigation Arnold, PA – Westmoreland County detectives have filed criminal charges against a Pittsburgh-area man following an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship involving a minor. Authorities…

February 6, 2026

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East McKeesport man shot in broad daylight as police probe motive

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EAST MCKEESPORT, PA – A man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after being shot in the abdomen along a quiet residential block in East McKeesport. The shooting…

November 18, 2025

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Alleged shooter who kidnapped baby and beat pregnant woman snared in police raid

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McKees Rocks man accused of beating pregnant ex and kidnapping child caught after botched escape Pittsburgh, PA — A McKees Rocks man who allegedly assaulted his pregnant ex-girlfriend and kidnapped a toddler…

November 8, 2025

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Teen busted in Pittsburgh drug raid with guns and cash

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Pittsburgh police arrest 18-year-old in Mount Washington drug and weapons raid Pittsburgh, PA – A narcotics investigation in the Mount Washington area led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man after police…

November 8, 2025

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Who Killed Shana Maxwell? Police Continue Search for 2024 Killer

Community News·Pennsylvania News

PITTSBURGH, PA – Nearly a year after the brutal stabbing death of 38-year-old Shana Maxwell inside her Skyline Drive apartment, Allegheny County detectives are still searching for the person responsible. Maxwell was…

November 1, 2025

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Teen missing from New Kensington, police seek help to find 16-year-old girl

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NEW KENSINGTON, PA – A search is underway for a 16-year-old girl who vanished from New Kensington, prompting police to call on the public for help locating her. Mya A. Doutt was…

October 26, 2025

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Pittsburgh woman arrested after second court no-show as DNA connects her to the crime scene

Pennsylvania News

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A 37-year-old woman who repeatedly skipped court appearances is back behind bars and now facing additional felony charges after deputies say she resisted arrest inside a Southside residence Tuesday…

October 23, 2025

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Man who stashed stolen gun in KFC bathroom trash arrested months later in Pittsburgh drug house

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

Stolen revolver suspect arrested in multi-county warrant sweep Pittsburgh, PA – A man who evaded arrest after hiding a loaded revolver in a KFC bathroom earlier this year is now in custody,…

October 23, 2025

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Turtle Creek man captured after hiding in pantry from police

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Turtle Creek man captured after hiding in pantry from police PITTSBURGH, PA – Cameron Salmon, a 24-year-old man from Turtle Creek, has been arrested again after being a fugitive since August. Salmon…

October 15, 2025

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Allegheny County Police mourns the loss of EOD K9 Bentley

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Allegheny County Police mourns the loss of EOD K9 Bentley PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Police Department announced the death of retired explosive detection K9 Bentley. Bentley passed away this morning…

October 13, 2025

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