PITTSBURGH, PA – Cameron Salmon, a 24-year-old man from Turtle Creek, has been arrested again after being a fugitive since August. Salmon was wanted on multiple warrants, including probation violations stemming from a firearms charge and fleeing from police.
Detectives from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office obtained information that Salmon was at a residence on Prospect Terrace in East Pittsburgh. On the morning of November 7, shortly before 10:00 AM, detectives arrived at the location and were granted permission to enter by the leaseholder.
While searching the first floor, detectives discovered Salmon attempting to conceal himself inside a kitchen pantry cabinet. He was taken into custody without incident.
Salmon faces two bench warrants related to probation violations. He also has an active arrest warrant from North Versailles for charges that include a firearms violation, terroristic threats, and simple assault.
After his apprehension, Salmon was transported to the Allegheny County Jail for processing.
Authorities continue to stress the importance of community cooperation in aiding law enforcement in locating fugitives like Salmon.
In dramatic fashion, the fugitive’s attempt to hide in a pantry has ended with his capture.