CRIME & SAFETY
Fire hits Pirates store at PNC Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ merchandise store at PNC Park on the city’s North Shore caught fire Friday night as the Pirates were getting ready to play in San Francisco, public safety officials said. Pittsburgh firefighters brought the fire at the Fanatics Pirates Clubhouse Store on Federal Street under control...
Remains of missing Pittsburgh-area teen sent to forensic anthropologist
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Fayette County district attorney provided an update on the case of a missing teenager whose remains were identified this week.Kaitlin Whoolery, 17, was reported missing in November 2023, and her remains were found at an abandoned property in North Union Township on April 16. On Friday, Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele said the next step involves bringing in a forensic anthropologist from Erie, Pennsylvania. But he said finding out exactly what happened to her won't be easy.According to the family, the teenager was in a detention center after a court order by Children and Youth Services,...
17-year-old arrested in deadly shooting of 15-year-old boy in Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a shooting in McKees Rocks that killed a 15-year-old boy. In a post on social media on Friday, the Allegheny County Police Department said 17-year-old Delvon Johnson of McKees Rocks was arrested in Orlando, Florida, by the U.S. Marshals and Orlando Police Department. Ahsan Edwards, who had the nickname "Peanut," was shot and killed on April 20 in McKees Rocks. Investigators said Edwards was shot near Third Street Park. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died. "Teenagers were hanging out at the park, and somebody from outside the...
Two men facing several charges after winning thousands of dollars by cheating at roulette inside of Pittsburgh casino
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Two people are now facing several charges after winning thousands of dollars during fraudulent roulette games at Rivers Casino. According to the criminal complaint provided to KDKA, Joe Jeng Chiou Lin and Chen Huan Lin on three separate occasions - February 22, February 23, and March 8 - placed bets after the outcome of the game had already been determined. Normally, Rivers Casino table games dealers must spin the ball in the opposite direction of the wheel and once that happens, the dealer is to tell the gamers to place their final bets, and no one can place bets...
Two men found shot inside McKees Rocks apartment complex, county police investigating
MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) - One person is in critical condition and another is stable after an early morning shooting in McKees Rocks. Just after 3 a.m. on Saturday morning, McKees Rocks Police were called to the scene of a reported shooting in the Hays Manor apartment complex on Bell Avenue.They requested the help of the Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit. Once on the scene, they found two men shot inside an apartment. Both were taken to the hospital one was in critical condition and another was in stable condition. Allegheny County Police are investigating the shooting. They're asking anyone with information regarding the incident to call the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-255-8477.This is a developing story - stay with KDKA.com for the latest details.
Teen sentenced for role in fatal New Kensington shooting
A Pittsburgh teenager was ordered to serve up to four years in prison for his role in a fatal shooting two summers ago in front of a New Kensington high rise apartment building. Avian Molter, who turned 17 on April 16, told a Westmoreland County judge he’s turned his life...
Man accused of yelling at priests during Mass at Pittsburgh-area churches
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Someone is going to churches in the Pittsburgh area and yelling at priests during Mass. St. Sebastian Church in Ross Township is one of the 10 churches that the man allegedly walked into to yell at a priest during Mass. In a statement, the Diocese of Pittsburgh said the man got in the priest's face and yelled that he was the devil on April 17.Parishioners told KDKA-TV this is disturbing, especially because his intentions were and still are unknown. The diocese is working closely with multiple law enforcement agencies to track down the man. Sources told KDKA-TV that officials expect an arrest soon.The diocese is appealing to the Catholic community to not be discouraged by the actions of one person.
Pittsburgh parents face child endangerment charges
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A couple from Pittsburgh is facing child endangerment charges. The charges come after a young boy ran away from home in February because he could not take the deplorable living conditions, authorities said. Pittsburgh police said a 12-year-old boy ran away to his aunt's home, and his adoptive mother reported him missing. According to the criminal complaint, the boy told officers that his "house was overrun with animals." There were around 60 cats, at least one large dog and some rabbits, according to the criminal complaint. The complaint added that the boy told police that he had "trouble sleeping or...
Traffic stop results in drugs, guns seized, juveniles charged
SCOTT TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police stated a traffic stop resulted in multiple people being charged, including juveniles after drugs and stolen guns were seized. Scott Township Police officers conducted a heavy patrol throughout the Scott Township area on April 19 and 20, with a focus on Lightstreet Road (State Route 487) and Columbia […]
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