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CRIME & SAFETY
Morning Roundup: Police say N.Y. woman scammed Clairton man for $19K
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, May 14:. Allegheny County Police have charged a New York woman they say scammed more than $19,000 from a Clairton man. Detectives determined Rachel Chen, 25, of Stanton Island worked as part of a group that targeted the...
After mistaken SWAT raid, Pittsburgh police make policy changes to protect homeowners
Two years ago, Pittsburgh SWAT destroyed a home in pursuit of a suspect, only to find out they had the wrong location. Wednesday on Channel 11 News at 5:30 p.m., we investigate the changes Pittsburgh police are making to protect homeowners.
One person injured in late-night McKeesport shooting
McKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) -- One person was taken to the hospital following a late-night shooting in McKeesport.The shooting happened along Scott Street just before midnight on Wednesday.Dispatchers tell KDKA that police and medics were called to the area just before midnight and that one person was taken to the hospital by medics.KDKA's overnight unit captured video of a car that appeared to be hit with bullets and had a window shot out as well.It's unclear what led up to the shooting or if police will be releasing any suspect descriptions.The condition of the person who was taken to the hospital is unknown at this time.
Morning Roundup: Vehicle crashes into New Kensington house; $3M lottery ticket sold
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, May 16:. A vehicle crashed into a New Kensington house early Thursday morning. The crash happened just before 2 a.m. along North Street, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The vehicle went through a yard, hit another vehicle...
Pittsburgh man to serve five-year sentence following illegal firearm, cocaine conviction
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pittsburgh man was sentenced to five years in prison following convictions involving the possession of an illegal firearm and a large quantity of cocaine. On Monday, May 13, United States Senior District Judge Nora Barry Fischer sentenced Pittsburgh resident Allen Gregory Edmonds on his convictions for possession with intent to distribute over […]
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