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Penn Hills Man Arrested on Rape Charges

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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 facing charges including felony counts of rape, aggravated indecent assault, and sexual assault related to an incident on December 12. On that day, the victim reported to police that she was forced into her home’s basement and assaulted before she could escape to her mother’s house.

Following a 911 call, Penn Hills Police found Byrdsong in a running vehicle outside the victim’s residence. Byrdsong fled at high speed and had been evading capture since.

Earlier this week, Penn Hills Police requested assistance in locating Byrdsong. Detectives discovered he was hiding in a residence on Shenandoah Drive in Penn Hills and arrested him at 7 p.m. Tuesday, finding him concealed under a bed. Byrdsong was taken into custody without incident and is now at the Allegheny County Jail.

Stabbing Incident Investigated in Pleasant Hills

Stabbing Incident Investigated in Pleasant Hills

**Pleasant Hills, PA** – The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a stabbing incident in the 200 block of Hillock Lane. This followed a request for assistance earlier on Tuesday.

At 7:01 a.m., County 9-1-1 received a call about a reported stabbing at the location. Responders discovered an adult female with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to a local hospital, where her condition was listed as critical but stable, and detectives have begun their investigation.

A 78-year-old man was apprehended at the scene. Detectives are collaborating with the district attorney’s office to determine appropriate charges.

Individuals with information about the incident are urged to contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Caller anonymity is guaranteed. The initially distributed information on this matter is subject to updates, to be provided via social media channels.

Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Investigation Underway in Temple Hills

**Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Investigation Underway in Temple Hills**

**TEMPLE HILLS, MD** – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is looking into a pedestrian hit-and-run accident that resulted in a fatality on Saturday night. The investigation aims to identify the victim, an adult female, with the intention of informing her family.

Police were called to the scene on the 4400 block of Saint Barnabas Road on Saturday at 8:50 p.m. They discovered the victim, who had suffered trauma, on the roadway. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the driver who struck the victim was traveling northbound on Saint Barnabas Road near Leisure Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene after the incident.

Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Anonymous tips can be provided through Crime Solvers at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), referencing case number 24-0068760.

Fatal Temple Hills Collision Under Investigation

Fatal Temple Hills Collision Under Investigation

**Temple Hills, MD** – The Prince George’s County Police Department is examining a fatal crash that took place in Temple Hills on Saturday. The incident involved 30-year-old Darius Robinson from Oxon Hill, who has been identified as the deceased driver.

Police responded to the 4400 block of Wheeler Road on Saturday at approximately 9:25 PM. Upon arrival, officers found Robinson inside his vehicle suffering from trauma. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Initial investigations suggest Robinson was driving eastbound on Wheeler Road. His vehicle first collided with a motor scooter and subsequently with an SUV. The SUV occupants were hospitalized with injuries not considered life-threatening.

Authorities are seeking any information related to this case. Individuals can contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, using the case number 24-0067190.