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Allegheny County Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse

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Allegheny County Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse

**HARRISBURG, PA** – An Allegheny County man has received a prison sentence ranging from 12 to 30 years for the repeated sexual abuse of two children, committed between 2004 and 2006. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the sentence on Thursday.

Marc Brown, 67, was sentenced in Allegheny County Court following his guilty plea to charges including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, and endangering the welfare of children. These charges are part of a broader investigation by the 49th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, which has reviewed testimony relating to various members of Jehovah’s Witnesses accused of child sexual abuse.

Brown was an active member of the congregation at the time of the offenses and abused the children, with whom he was acquainted, on numerous occasions. Testimonies presented during the proceedings confirmed that Brown molested the children, watched them shower, and entered their bedroom at night to assault them.

“This defendant ultimately could not escape accountability for heinous conduct perpetrated years ago, thanks to the hard work of investigators and the grand jurors, and the bravery of the survivors,” stated Attorney General

Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Wanted Fugitive After Year-Long Search

Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Fugitive After Year-Long Search

**Pittsburgh, PA** – A Pittsburgh man, Allen McCarthy, on the run since March, was arrested on multiple warrants, announced Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus on Thursday.

McCarthy, 42, had a bench warrant issued a year ago for failing to attend a pre-trial conference related to a theft charge. A second bench warrant came last August after he failed to appear for a preliminary hearing on drug and firearm charges. Additional charges against McCarthy include an escape warrant from the Sheriff’s Office and warrants from Pittsburgh Police for firearm violations and recklessly endangering another person.

This week, detectives pinpointed McCarthy’s location at a residence on McClain Street in Pittsburgh’s Allentown area. Around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, officers approached the residence, encountering several individuals and learning of McCarthy’s presence in an upstairs bedroom.

Upon clearing the premises, detectives found McCarthy in the upstairs bedroom, taking him into custody and transporting him to the Allegheny County Jail.

Allegheny County Police Investigate Homicide in Duquesne

Allegheny County Police Investigate Homicide in Duquesne

**Duquesne, PA** – The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit responded to a request for assistance in Duquesne following a fatal shooting incident.

County 9-1-1 was notified of the shooting at the intersection of South 5th Street and Viola Way at 5:09 a.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, first responders discovered an adult male deceased from a single gunshot wound to the chest.

Detectives have commenced an investigation into the incident. The police are urging anyone with information to contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS, guaranteeing anonymity for callers.

Initial details are subject to change, with potential updates to be shared via social media platforms.

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. The initial investigation began on November 21 when Crafton Borough Police sought assistance from the Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations Unit. They uncovered that a 71-year-old woman had been contacted by scammers claiming to represent the “Amazon Fraud Department.”

The scam callers informed the woman that her account was associated with over $360,000 in unauthorized purchases. They instructed her to empty her bank account for “protection.” Using the guise of law enforcement officials, the scammers convinced the victim to convert her bank holdings into gold coins, under the promise of receiving a check for a new account later.

On Wednesday, in a coordinated effort with the FBI and the victim, detectives executed an operation that resulted in the apprehension of two suspects. The detainees, noted as Shuai Jiao, 34, and Daxue Yang, 35, hail from California.

The accused faces numerous charges, including theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception, and financial exploitation of an older adult. Subsequently, both were arraigned and

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 was reported in the 400 block of Ross Avenue. Responders found Desmond Lane, 26, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit was called to investigate the incident.

Detectives identified 24-year-old Amir Johnson as the suspect in the case. A warrant was issued for his arrest following the investigation.

On Thursday evening, the Allegheny County Police Department’s SWAT team took Johnson into custody in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood. Johnson faces charges including homicide, robbery, and carrying a firearm without a license. He will be held at Allegheny County Jail until a preliminary arraignment.

Allegheny County Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Stowe Township

Allegheny County Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Stowe Township

**Stowe Township, PA** – The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Stowe Township. The county’s 911 center was called early on the morning of Thursday regarding a shooting incident in a residence on McKinnie Avenue.

First responders arriving at the scene found an adult male with gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the location. Detectives have begun their investigation into the incident.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. The department assures potential informants that they may choose to remain anonymous.

Additional details regarding the case are subject to change as the investigation proceeds. Updates will be communicated through social media channels.

Allegheny County Police Charge Man with homicide and other charges

Allegheny County Police Charge Man with Multiple Offenses

**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Allegheny County Police have charged Curtis Horne-Baker, 34, in relation to a recent incident. Authorities apprehended Horne-Baker in Wilkinsburg without any reported complications.

He faces several charges, including homicide and burglary. Additionally, charges have been filed against Horne-Baker for illegal possession of a firearm.

Police released these updates to inform the public about the case’s progress. The Allegheny County Police Department continues their investigations into the matter.

The department shared photos related to the case on their Facebook page. These efforts aim to keep the public involved and informed.

Allegheny County Police Seek Fugitive Wanted for Shooting

Allegheny County Police Seek Suspect in Detective Shooting

**Pittsburgh, PA –** Allegheny County Police are actively searching for a Wilkinsburg man, Darrell Barham, who is charged with firing shots at Pittsburgh Police detectives.

On Tuesday, at approximately 5:30 a.m., two detectives were investigating Barham, 40, in the 100 block of Newfield Drive, Penn Hills. During the surveillance, Barham observed the detectives and began following them as they left in an unmarked vehicle. While traveling on Hulton Road near Iowa Street, detectives reported hearing gunfire and seeing muzzle flashes from Barham’s vehicle.

The Allegheny County Police General Investigations Unit was called to investigate further. They confirmed Barham’s involvement and charged him with aggravated assault, illegal possession of a firearm, and recklessly endangering another person.

Barham has been described as 5’ 11” tall and approximately 210 pounds, and he is currently on federal probation. The public is advised not to approach him and instead contact emergency services at 9-1-1. Information on Barham’s whereabouts can be reported anonymously to the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-