Teacher’s Aide Charged After Alleged Assault on Special Needs Student

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Teacher’s Aide Charged After Alleged Assault on Special Needs Student

**White Oak, PA** – A teacher’s aide has been charged following an incident at Francis McClure Elementary School in White Oak, according to the Allegheny County Police Department. The General Investigations Unit investigated a report alleging the aide assaulted a 5-year-old male student with special needs.

The investigation determined the incident happened on the playground on November 7 at around 11:45 a.m. Video footage shows the aide, identified as 53-year-old Amy Kevicki, grabbing the child by the neck and pushing him to the ground. Kevicki then ignored the child and walked towards the building. No injuries were reported.

After working with the district attorney’s office, detectives have charged Kevicki with misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child, and summary harassment.

Union City Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Minor

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Union City Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Minor

**Union City, NJ** – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of Edgar Fernando-Gomez in relation to an investigation of sexual contact with a 6-year-old girl.

On Wednesday, authorities from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit detained Fernando-Gomez, a Union City resident, after the reported incident. The charges against him include Sexual Assault by Contact and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Fernando-Gomez, aged 48, was taken into custody at his home and is currently held at the Hudson County Correctional Facility. The alleged incidents occurred on May 19 in Jersey City, and the accused is reportedly known to the victim.

Prosecutor Suarez acknowledged the Special Victims Unit’s efforts in the investigation and arrest. The public is urged to report any sexual offenses to the office’s Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234. The charges remain accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Wilkinsburg Man Sought by Police After Alleged Shooting Incident

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Wilkinsburg Man Sought by Police After Alleged Shooting Incident

**Pittsburgh, PA** – County Police are searching for a Wilkinsburg resident accused of firing shots at Pittsburgh Police detectives. The individual in question is 40-year-old Darrell Barham.

On Tuesday, around 5:30 a.m., two detectives were in plain clothes conducting surveillance on Barham at a Penn Hills residence. The detectives, who were in an unmarked vehicle, noticed Barham’s vehicle following them after they left the area. Shots were reportedly fired from Barham’s vehicle while they were on Hulton Road near Iowa Street.

The Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations Unit has launched an inquiry into the incident. During the investigation, detectives confirmed Barham was driving the vehicle involved in the shooting.

Barham, who stands 5’ 11” tall and weighs approximately 210 pounds, faces charges that include aggravated assault and firearm violations. Currently on federal probation, Barham is considered potentially armed and dangerous. Authorities advise the public not to approach him and to contact 9-1-1 if he is spotted. Information can also be reported anonymously to the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-