Gun found in carry-on at Pittsburgh airport leads to charge
Pittsburgh, PA – A West Virginia man is facing charges after TSA officers discovered a handgun in his carry-on bag at Pittsburgh International Airport Friday … Read more
Pittsburgh, PA – A West Virginia man is facing charges after TSA officers discovered a handgun in his carry-on bag at Pittsburgh International Airport Friday … Read more
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The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police confirmed Saturday that recent law enforcement presence at several bars and clubs in the city was part of routine compliance … Read more
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Pittsburgh Man Arrested; Mother of His Child Charged
**PITTSBURGH, PA** – A Pittsburgh man has been arrested and the mother of his child charged with hindering his apprehension. This announcement was made by Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus.
Marquise Gibson, aged 24, has been a fugitive since last December following the issuance of three bench warrants. These warrants were related to probation violations involving charges such as aggravated assault, receiving stolen property, and firearms violations.
Detectives had information suggesting Gibson was residing at a residence on Maple Avenue in Turtle Creek with 22-year-old Jamara Hall. Two weeks ago, Hall informed detectives he was not present and was instructed to have no contact with Gibson.
On Thursday morning, shortly after 8:00 a.m., detectives returned and breached the front door upon observing movement inside. Gibson was arrested without incident, and Hall was apprehended on a charge of hindering apprehension. Both were subsequently taken to the Allegheny County Jail.
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Pittsburgh Police Apprehend Suspect Wanted on Multiple Felony Warrants
**Pittsburgh, PA** – On Wednesday, Pittsburgh Police’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit, assisted by the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, arrested 24-year-old Melik Johnson of Pittsburgh. He was detained on multiple felony warrants, including one related to a firearm robbery on August 7 in the 7500 block of Mulford Street.
Johnson faces charges including Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy, Theft by Unlawful Taking, and Possessing Instruments of a Crime. He is also tied to an incident on September 24 in the South Side Flats neighborhood involving a stolen vehicle.
During the September incident, police located the stolen vehicle but Johnson had fled. Officers recovered a firearm from the vehicle, resulting in additional charges for Johnson.
Related to this incident, Johnson is charged with Receiving Stolen Property, Carrying a Firearm without a License, and Fleeing from Police, among others. He was taken to Allegheny County Jail following his arrest.
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DUQUESNE, Pa. — Allegheny County police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday evening in the Prospect Terrace Housing Complex in East Pittsburgh. At 8:20 … Read more
PITTSBURGH, PA — A fugitive with a record of drug and firearm convictions was taken into custody Friday, Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced. … Read more
PITTSBURGH, PA — A Pittsburgh man wanted on multiple bench warrants since December has been arrested in East Liberty, where authorities also recovered a stolen … Read more
SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 25-year-old Pittsburgh man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man found in Shaler … Read more
PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh Police Robbery Unit detectives have arrested two 15-year-olds in connection with a pair of business robberies on the city’s South Side. … Read more
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Passenger Arrested at Pittsburgh Airport for Concealed Firearm
**Pittsburgh, PA** – Allegheny County Police have charged a resident of Millersburg, Ohio, following the discovery of a firearm in the main security area of Pittsburgh International Airport.
The incident occurred on Tuesday at 4:19 p.m. when Transportation Security Administration officials identified a handgun inside a traveler’s backpack. This prompted them to notify the Allegheny County Police.
Authorities identified the individual as 47-year-old Steven Lapp and found that he lacked a valid concealed carry permit. Consequently, Lapp is now facing a felony charge for carrying a firearm without a license. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has also been notified about the case.
The Transportation Security Administration states that individuals caught carrying firearms at airport checkpoints could incur civil fines of up to $10,000. Repeat offenders might face fines up to $13,910.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A 61-year-old Creighton woman is facing a felony charge after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers discovered a handgun in her purse at … Read more
Ernest Terry Arrested in Connection with Pittsburgh Shooting
**Pittsburgh, PA** – Detectives from the Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, along with the Violent Crimes and Computer Crimes Units and Zone 1, arrested an 18-year-old suspect, Ernest Terry, on Tuesday. The arrest took place in the 7200 block of Mingo Street.
Terry faces multiple charges, including five counts of Criminal Attempt Homicide, Criminal Conspiracy, Person Not to Possess a Firearm, and Carrying a Firearm Without a License, as well as Criminal Homicide. These charges are linked to a shooting incident on November 7, which resulted in the death of one male.
Following his arrest, Terry was transported to the Allegheny County Jail. Authorities have confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing.
Further details of the original incident are available through a provided link to the Public Safety Blotter.
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Pittsburgh Man with Multiple Warrants Taken into Custody
**PITTSBURGH, PA** – On Thursday, Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced the arrest of Khalil Taylor, a Pittsburgh man wanted on multiple warrants. Taylor, 29, had been a fugitive since May 2023, with probation violation bench warrants related to escape and firearms violations.
Taylor also had active arrest warrants for terroristic threats in Pittsburgh and simple assault in Pitcairn. Detectives gathered information this week about Taylor’s location at a residence on Heart Court in Homewood. They arrived at the residence shortly before 8:00 a.m. Thursday and arrested Taylor without incident.
Following the arrest, detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence. They recovered suspected hallucinogenic mushrooms and a Glock handgun. Taylor is now in the Allegheny County Jail facing new charges, including two firearms violations and two possession counts.
Pittsburgh Police Conduct Multiple Gun Arrests
**Pittsburgh, PA** – Officers of the Downtown Public Safety Center conducted three separate gun-related arrests in the Central Business District on Wednesday.
Eugene Camp, 21, faced charges of receiving stolen property, carrying a firearm without a license, and evading arrest on foot. He is currently held at the Allegheny County Jail.
In addition to Camp, a juvenile male and a juvenile female were detained. The police report indicates that two firearms were recovered during these arrests.
Further details can be found on the official Pittsburgh government website.
Attempted Robbery and Assault Reported in Pittsburgh
**Pittsburgh, PA** – Zone 6 officers responded to an incident on the 3300 block of Allendale Street on Sunday involving an attempted robbery and assault. The victim reported the event occurred after her arrival home from work, shortly past 3:45 a.m.
According to the victim, two males approached her as she parked her vehicle on the parking pad behind her residence. One male attempted to steal her purse from behind, pulling on the strap around her neck. The suspect struck her on the head with an open hand, knocking off her glasses, while trying to seize the purse.
The assailant eventually abandoned the attempt and fled with the second male, retreating down Felbinger Way towards Stanhope Street. The victim declined medical care following the incident.
The suspect is described as a young male, about 5’5″ tall, thin, donning a black hoodie, black pants, and black shoes with a red Nike logo. Authorities request anyone with information or video evidence to contact Zone 6 plainclothes detectives at (412) 937-3051.
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