CRIME & SAFETY
Homicide Investigation: Baby Boy Found Dead In Western PA, Police Say
The West Mifflin Police were called to the report of the unresponsive baby in the 2600 block of Glenny Lane at 7:47 a.m. on March 27, the ACPD detailed in a release. "First responders arrived and the child was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased," the police said.
Candlelight vigil held in honor of family affected by Jeannette fire
JEANNETTE, Pa. — It's been one week since a house firetragically claimed the lives of five people in Jeannette. The community is still coming together to show their support. Wednesday night, a vigil was held by a special community the family was associated with and they say they will be there for the family for as long as they need.
1 person dead from motorcycle crash in Scottdale
A man is dead from a motorcycle crash in Fayette County Wednesday afternoon. County dispatch confirmed the fatal crash in the 100 block of Crossroads Road near the George's Trading Post car dealership in Scottdale. The crash happened around 3:40 p.m., according to county coroner Bob Baker. Baker's office identified...
Fundraiser raises thousands for family affected by devastating Jeannette fire
JEANNETTE, Pa. — Monday marked five days sincea devastating fire in Jeannette killed a father and four of his children. A memorial fundraiser was being held for the family. Kyson, Keagan, Kinzleigh and Korbyn John were the children killed in the fire. They range in age from 1 month to 7 years old. Their father, 27-year-old Tyler King, also did not survive the blaze.
Prosecutors ask judge to revoke $500K bond for East Huntingdon man accused of shooting at troopers
Westmoreland County prosecutors asked a judge to revoke the $500,000 bond posted by an East Huntingdon man accused of shooting at state troopers in January. Meanwhile, the defense on Wednesday secured access to James R. Miller’s cellphone in an effort to see whether a Ring doorbell video exists of the incident.
Man who fell through Giant Eagle store floor wants video footage
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a local man is seeking a state court to reconsider its decision to deny him from obtaining in-store video footage from a Giant Eagle supermarket in Export, where their client alleged he fell through an exposed section of the store flooring during a shopping trip.
Police: Man shot through the windows of his home in McKeesport
McKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) -- A man was shot multiple times through the windows of his home overnight in McKeesport.The shooting happened around 3:00 a.m. along 25th Street, according to Allegheny County Police.Police say that first responders arrived at the scene and found a 35-year-old man who had been shot multiple times.According to police, the man was targeted and shot through the windows of his home. Officers at the scene found shell casings on the porch of the home. He was taken to the hospital and was last listed in critical condition.Homicide detectives from the Allegheny County Police Department are leading the investigation into the shooting. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
Former Pa. high school football All-American wanted in connection with shooting
Former Pitt football star and Pennsylvania high school football All-American Paris Ford is wanted in Allegheny County in connection with a shooting, according to Pittsburgh Sports Now. The site reported Tuesday that police “are actively searching” for Ford “with a warrant out for his arrest.” He has reportedly been charged...
No injuries reported as fire damages 2 Hempfield mobile homes
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a Monday afternoon blaze that damaged two mobile homes in Hempfield. No one was injured in the fire reported just after 1 p.m. in the 100 block of Lambert Lane, according to Hempfield Fire Chief Anthony Kovacic. Kovacic said radiant heat from the...
Family escapes house fire in New Kensington
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — A family escaped a house fire in New Kensington, Westmoreland County on Sunday afternoon. The fire broke out at a house on Fourth Avenue. Crews were initially concerned someone was trapped on the second floor but later learned everyone had made it out safely. The...
Boston police seek suspects involved in vicious St. Patrick's Day attack caught on camera
BOSTON (TND) — Police in Boston are asking the public to help them find four suspects involved in an attack that took place on St. Patrick's Day. The Boston Police Department shared photos of three suspects and described each of them. One of the suspects, said police, is a...
Fire breaks out at home in Duquesne
DUQUESNE, Pa. — Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of a fire in Duquesne on Thursday morning. The fire was reported a little before 3:30 a.m. on Wool Street. No one needed to be taken to the hospital. There was no initial word on how the...
Duquesne man accused of groping female Westmoreland sheriff's deputy
A Duquesne man is accused of groping a female Westmoreland County sheriff’s deputy this week, moments after he pleaded guilty and was sentenced in a drug case, according to court papers. Investigators said Jerome D. Felton, 23, pinned the deputy up against a wall and groped her while she...
School mask policy incident in 2021 results in conviction on disorderly conduct, other charges
A South Greensburg man was acquitted this week of two assault counts related to a 2021 incident at Hempfield Area High School in which he got into an altercation with school police while demanding to deliver a letter related to the district’s mask policy. Richard M. Bettis, 58, was...
Total donations for victims of Jeannette fire surpass $250,000
Fundraising continues as donations to GoFundMe and local accounts total more than $250,000 in support of the families affected by last week’s fatal fire in Jeannette. Organizers of Monday’s fundraiser at the American Legion in Jeannette said they expect the total donated to surpass $18,000. Volunteer Michelle Langdon...
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