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Therapy dog brings comfort to DA office during crime victims week in Pennsylvania

Beau the therapy dog steps in to lift spirits at DA office Greensburg, PA — A therapy dog spent time inside a district attorney’s office this week, offering a quiet moment of…

Former Pennsylvania fire chief charged with stealing $290K from cemetery association

Hempfield Township, PA – A former South Greensburg fire chief already jailed on theft charges is now accused of stealing more than $290,000 from a cemetery association in Hempfield Township, according to…

New Kensington Man Charged With Murder in 2023 Shooting Death of Troy Vickers Jr.

NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — A New Kensington man has been charged with criminal homicide in connection with the 2023 shooting death of Troy Vickers Jr., Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli…

Man charged after bringing weed smoking, beer drinking parakeet to local bar in Greensburg

Police say the bird had a broken leg and appeared underweight after being transported in the man’s pocket. Greensburg, PA – A Greensburg man was arrested after allegedly bringing an injured parakeet…

Saltsburg woman charged with attempted homicide after ex-boyfriend shot

SALTSBURG, PA – A Saltsburg woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting her former boyfriend during an argument at her home last week, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. Investigators said the…

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DA clears cops who fatally shot armed man in Derry Township

DA rules deadly force justified in Derry Township police shooting DERRY TOWNSHIP, PA — The fatal police shooting of a 28-year-old man who fired at officers during a tense domestic incident in…

Man sentenced to 20 years in case involving 13-year-old victim

Huntingdon man sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for sexual assault of minor GREENSBURG, PA – A Huntingdon County man has been sentenced to 10 to 20 years in state…

Mount Pleasant man sentenced to up to five years in state prison for brutal aatacks on shitzu

GREENSBURG, Pa. – A Mount Pleasant man who severely abused a small dog, leaving it paralyzed, was sentenced Tuesday to serve up to five years in state prison. Zachary Hixson received a…

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Vandergrift woman sentenced for endangering five children found living in deplorable home conditions

GREENSBURG, Pa. – A Vandergrift woman has been sentenced to jail, probation, and home monitoring after pleading guilty to charges of endangering the welfare of five children who were discovered living in…

DA shuts down New Kensington Elks Lodge after string of violent incidents and fights

NEW KENSINGTON, PA – The Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office has filed an emergency injunction to temporarily shut down the Elks Lodge 294 on 3rd Avenue following a series of violent incidents…

Pennsylvania teacher accused of sparking student fight caught on camera

Western PA teacher charged after classroom fight allegedly provoked for social media attention NEW KENSINGTON, PA – A junior high teacher in Westmoreland County is facing criminal charges after police say he…

Former Ligonier police chief accused of drug ties and cover-up

Hootman charged in drug case linked to local dealer after grand jury presentment GREENSBURG, PA – A former police chief in Westmoreland County and another Ligonier man are facing serious criminal charges…

Shooter who opened fire on cops sentenced to decades in prison

East Huntingdon man sentenced up to 44 years for firing at state troopers and neighbor’s home Greensburg, PA — A 63-year-old man from East Huntingdon Township will spend up to 44 years…

Latrobe man charged after woman found stabbed to death in apartment

Latrobe man charged with homicide in fatal stabbing of 59-year-old woman inside apartment Latrobe, PA – A 54-year-old man is facing homicide charges in the fatal stabbing of a woman whose body…

Wilkinsburg man charged after woman found dead in car in Washington Township

PLUM, PA – A Wilkinsburg man is facing homicide charges after a woman was discovered dead inside a vehicle in neighboring Westmoreland County, authorities said. Police said the body of 66-year-old Jacqueline…

Jury convicts woman who shot man through door in explosive roommate feud

Jealous rage ends in conviction as woman found guilty of shooting ex-roommate through window GREENSBURG, PA – A jury needed just 90 minutes to decide the fate of Leah Gillis, a 36-year-old…

Connellsville man accused of groping teen at festival arrested

Connellsville man charged after alleged groping of juvenile at Mount Pleasant festival MOUNT PLEASANT, PA – A teenager’s night at the Glass Festival turned chaotic when an older man allegedly sat next…

McKeesport man charged with stealing thousands from autistic co-worker, police say

HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. – A McKeesport man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly exploiting an autistic co-worker and stealing thousands of dollars from him, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Investigators say…

Woman charged with killing husband in Hempfield Township home

Hempfield Township woman charged with homicide after fatal shooting of husband IRWIN, PA – A 51-year-old woman is facing a criminal homicide charge after allegedly shooting her husband inside their Hempfield Township…

Pennsylvania man accused of planting second pipe bomb after lawnmower explosion

SALEM TOWNSHIP, PA – A Pennsylvania man already facing attempted homicide and weapons of mass destruction charges for allegedly planting a pipe bomb beneath his former landlord’s lawnmower now stands accused of…

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