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Florida Sheriff blasts Judge Xander Orenstein over non-momentary bail
The controversy surrounding the non-monetary decisions of magisterial judge Xander Orenstein in the Pittsburgh area is getting national attention. 37-year-old Hermas Craddock was arrested Thursday evening in Polk County, Florida.
National Drug Take Back Day - places to drop off your unused medication in the Pittsburgh area
GLENSHAW, Pa. (KDKA) - The Shaler North Hills Library is just one of several locations today where you will be able to get rid of the old medications in your home. They will have a drive-through open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and with the rainy conditions expected, you'll be able to stay right inside your vehicle. It's all part of the Drug Enforcement Administration's annual Drug Take Back Day, which they have been hosting since 2010 with the goal of fighting prescription drug misuse and poisoning by creating a convenient way to dispose of unneeded medications at drop-off locations nationwide. According...
Impact Day: AM showers, then weekend warm up
PITTSBURGH — The weekend starts with an Impact Day and showers that will stick around through noon time. Clouds will slowly break through the afternoon and temperatures will climb into the mid 70s. Tomorrow is by far the pick of the weekend, in fact it will have more of an early summer feel. Highs will surge into the lower 80s under a mix of sun and clouds. The pre-summer feeling extends into early next week. Monday is dry. Tuesday is another Impact Day with showers and possible storms as a cold front crosses the area. We only need a quarter inch of rain to tie Pittsburgh's wettest April from 1901. There is a good chance that this April will claim the top spot, and then some.
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...
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...
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.
Defense claims prosecutor misconduct during 2016 trial for New Stanton motel killing
The lawyer for a McKeesport man convicted of first-degree murder at a New Stanton motel is accusing prosecutors of misconduct during a 2016 trial. Attorney Chris Rand Eyster said prosecutors failed to adequately disclose key information regarding pending federal charges against an eyewitness. The eyewitness testified that she saw Christopher...
Police searching for a Clairton man wanted in Mount Oliver Shooting and Robbery
Allegheny County Police are searching for a Clairton man wanted in connection with a robbery and shooting Tuesday afternoon in Mount Oliver. Detectives identified 29-year-old Dorian Ingram with witness information and surveillance video.
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...
Penn Hills School District takes first steps to revamp district security, develop police staff
Penn Hills School Board members unanimously appointed a director of school district security April 24 with an eye toward developing its own police force. The position was created after the district began looking into ways to revamp safety and security in the schools, Superintendent John Mozzocio said. “Safety and security...
Man wanted for skipping court date and police chase taken into custody in Florida
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (KDKA) - A man wanted for skipping his court date in Allegheny County as well as leading police on a high-speed chase was found and taken into custody in Florida. According to the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, Hermas Craddock was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff's Office around 6 p.m. on Thursday evening. Craddock was accused of leading Pennsylvania State Police troopers on a high-speed chase down Route 28, nearly ramming two troopers and tossing a weapon from his car earlier this year. RELATED STORIES: Reward offered for Pittsburgh-area man wanted after court no-showAllegheny County DA's office asks for...
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