PITTSBURGH, PA – Seven illegal firearms were taken off the streets this week following two search warrants executed by Allegheny County Police’s Violent Crimes and Firearms team. The first raid…
PENN HILLS, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Allegheny County became an instant millionaire after purchasing a winning $1,000,000 Winnings scratch-off ticket. The $1 million-winning ticket was sold at…
HOMESTEAD, PA — Allegheny County Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left two men injured in separate locations in Homestead and Munhall. At approximately 1:23 a.m. on July…
WILKINSBURG, Pa. — Allegheny County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday night in the 800 block of Wallace Avenue, where two individuals were injured, officials said. County…
CLAIRTON, Pa. — A man is in critical condition after a shooting in Clairton on Wednesday evening, prompting an investigation by the Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit. Police said…
West Mifflin, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player in Allegheny County is holding a winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth $400,000 from the Monday, April 28 drawing,…
SHARPSBURG, PA — Allegheny County Police are actively searching for 15-year-old Arabella Terranella, who left a residence in the 200 block of 13th Street in Sharpsburg on Thursday evening. Authorities…
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
MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player from Allegheny County struck it big online, winning a $481,921.48 prize while playing the MONOPOLY Property Payout game. The winning payout came from…
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.
MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player from Allegheny County has won an online prize worth $1,399,853.65 while playing the Merry & Bright EZ eInstant game, lottery officials announced Friday.…
MIDDLETOWN, PA – A lucky Allegheny County resident struck gold with the Pennsylvania Lottery’s online game Merry & Bright, winning an impressive $1,399,853.65. The prize comes from the game’s Mega…
MIDDLETOWN, PA — Three winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash tickets sold in Bucks, Allegheny, and Delaware counties combined for a total prize of $658,265 in this past weekend’s Pennsylvania…
MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth $650,000 was sold for the Thursday, January 2 drawing at Coen, located at 3439 West Run Road…
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.
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…
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…
McKEES ROCKS, PA — The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday evening at the intersection of 2nd and Broadway Street. Officers responded…
Middletown, Pa. — Pennsylvania Lottery players from Bucks and Allegheny counties recently won a combined total of $937,998.29 in online prizes, the Lottery announced Tuesday. A Bucks County player took…
White Oak, Pa. — A $3 million top-prize-winning scratch-off ticket was sold at a Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County, officials announced Tuesday. The winning $3,000,000 Golden Ticket Scratch-Off was…
WILKINSBURG, PA — Detectives from the Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit are seeking information in the fatal shooting of a man inside a Wilkinsburg apartment last year, as the…
WILKINSBURG, PA — Detectives from the Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit are seeking information in the fatal shooting of a man inside a Wilkinsburg apartment last year, as the…
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 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.
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball ticket with Power Play worth $150,000 was sold in Allegheny County for the November 11 drawing, bringing a major prize to a lucky…