Man sentenced for Apple gift card scam targeting Western Pennsylvania Walmart stores

HARRISBURG, P.A. — A Chinese national has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for orchestrating a large-scale Apple gift card theft scheme across Walmart stores in Western Pennsylvania, Attorney…

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Penn Hills Man Arrested on Rape Charges

Penn Hills Man Arrested on Rape Charges **Pittsburgh, PA** - A Penn Hills man, Raymond Byrdsong Jr., 38, was taken into custody after being charged with raping his former girlfriend. Byrdsong is…

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Maryland lottery win gives New York couple $50K boost for house hunting

BALTIMORE, Md. – A New York City couple searching for a home in Maryland just got a major financial boost after winning a $50,000 top prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket.…

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Fugitive wanted on probation violations captured in Stowe Township

PITTSBURGH — A Stowe Township man declared a fugitive last week has been apprehended by the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced Saturday. Joshua Poole, 31, had been sought…

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Two Men Beat Co-Worker at Sandwich Shop After Service Dog Petting

PITTSBURGH — Two men have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after a workplace altercation at a Jimmy John’s sandwich shop in downtown Pittsburgh left a coworker hospitalized in critical but…

Allegheny County deputies bring holiday joy with ‘Shop With a Sheriff’ event

NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office brought smiles and holiday cheer to 120 children during its annual “Shop With a Sheriff” event at the Walmart in North Versailles, sponsored…

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Cookie drive honors late teen firefighter, supports first responders’ mental health

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude for its inclusion in an annual holiday cookie drive honoring the memory of Mark Matesic, a 16-year-old junior firefighter who died by…

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$3 million Cash 5 jackpot ticket sold in Allegheny County

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player hit the jackpot with a Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth over $3 million in the December 13 drawing, making Friday the 13th a…

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Wilkinsburg man pleads guilty to firearm charges after FBI raid

Pittsburgh, PA – A Wilkinsburg man admitted in federal court to illegally possessing firearms and trying to obstruct their seizure after investigators uncovered multiple weapons inside a local residence, prosecutors announced. Javon…

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Allegheny County Police Charge Two in Phone Scam Case

Allegheny County Police Charge Two in Phone Scam Case **Pittsburgh, PA** - Allegheny County Police have charged two California residents in relation to a phone scam targeting an elderly individual in Pennsylvania.…

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Four $50K raffle winners announced in Pennsylvania’s New Year’s drawing

MIDDLETOWN, PA — Four lucky Pennsylvania Lottery players are $50,000 richer after winning in the 4s Galore Drawings as part of the New Year’s Millionaire Raffle, with winning tickets sold in York,…

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Shippenville man sentenced to over 21 years for child exploitation crimes

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A Shippenville man was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for crimes related to the sexual exploitation of…

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Arrest Made in Connection to November 2023 Shooting

Arrest Made in Connection to November 2023 Shooting **Pittsburgh, PA** - Following an investigation, the Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit has arrested Ronrie Lloyd, age 33, concerning a shooting incident that occurred…

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Jay Leno Had a Great Fall, Severely Bruised and Bumped After Motel Hill Mishap

Jay Leno, the legendary comedian and car aficionado, has proved yet again that he’s tougher than a wrench and more resilient than a vintage Ford. Recently, the 73-year-old took a tumble down…

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Allegheny County Police Arrest Fugotove Wanted for Homicide

Allegheny County Police Arrest Homicide Suspect **PITTSBURGH, PA** - Allegheny County Police have arrested a suspect connected to a homicide that occurred in Wilkinsburg. On June 22 at 7:48 PM, a shooting…

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Teen fatally shot in Glassport; suspect detained after bus escape attempt

GLASSPORT, Pa. – Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old male in Glassport after a physical altercation escalated to gunfire on the 500 block of Monongahela Avenue. Allegheny County 911…

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Woman Arrested on Multiple Warrants Including Child Assault Charge

Woman Arrested on Multiple Warrants Including Child Assault Charge **Pittsburgh, PA** - The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a woman with addresses in Pittsburgh and Irwin. The woman, Carley…

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Braddock fugitive arrested after months on the run for firearms violations

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Tremond Alston, a 26-year-old man from Braddock with a history of firearms violations, has been apprehended after evading authorities for nearly…

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Liberals are Livid After Unearthing of 1968 Mister Rogers Song About Gender

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A decades-old episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, in which Fred Rogers sings about traditional gender roles, has resurfaced online, drawing criticism from some viewers who say its message conflicts with…

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Turtle Creek Man Captured for Probation Violation

Turtle Creek Man Captured for Probation Violation **Pittsburgh, PA** - A Turtle Creek man, Ramon Whitley, has been apprehended on a bench warrant for probation violation, according to an announcement by Sheriff…

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Man sentenced for Apple gift card scam targeting Western Pennsylvania Walmart stores

Penn Hills Man Arrested on Rape Charges

Maryland lottery win gives New York couple $50K boost for house hunting

Fugitive wanted on probation violations captured in Stowe Township

Two Men Beat Co-Worker at Sandwich Shop After Service Dog Petting

Allegheny County deputies bring holiday joy with ‘Shop With a Sheriff’ event

$3 million Cash 5 jackpot ticket sold in Allegheny County

Wilkinsburg man pleads guilty to firearm charges after FBI raid

Allegheny County Police Charge Two in Phone Scam Case

Four $50K raffle winners announced in Pennsylvania’s New Year’s drawing

Shippenville man sentenced to over 21 years for child exploitation crimes

Arrest Made in Connection to November 2023 Shooting

Jay Leno Had a Great Fall, Severely Bruised and Bumped After Motel Hill Mishap

Allegheny County Police Arrest Fugotove Wanted for Homicide

Teen fatally shot in Glassport; suspect detained after bus escape attempt

Woman Arrested on Multiple Warrants Including Child Assault Charge

Braddock fugitive arrested after months on the run for firearms violations

Turtle Creek Man Captured for Probation Violation

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