CRIME & SAFETY
Missing woman from Pittsburgh area presumed dead in central Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A missing woman from the Pittsburgh area is believed to have died by homicide, police in central Pennsylvania said.The Susquehanna Township Police Department said Tracy Scanlon's missing person case has become a homicide investigation, according to a news release on Friday. Police said Scanlon, who was from Allegheny County, had been missing since late February."There has been no contact with Tracy's family or friends since this time," Susquehanna Township police said in Friday's news release. Police said Scanlon, also known as Tracy Zalenski, was last seen leaving a wine and liquor store in Harrisburg, adding that she was...
Pedestrian killed in Brentwood
A pedestrian was killed in Brentwood along Saw Mill Run Boulevard on Saturday morning, according to Brentwood police. The roadway, also known as Route 51, was temporarily closed, police said. The crash happened around 4:15 a.m. in the 3300 block of Saw Mill Run Boulevard, according to an Allegheny County...
3 Pittsburgh-area boroughs welcome new Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A new era is about to get started in three local boroughs. The Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department's new chief and several new officers were sworn in as the first members of the new force on Thursday night.The hope here is this new police force will make all the communities it serves safer. The new department will cover Rankin, East Pittsburgh and North Braddock, and all the officers will be full-time.Many have looked forward to this day for decades. These officers comprise the Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department.They are joined by a new chief, Derrick...
Charges filed after woman sets fire to ex-boyfriend's belongings, causing another home to catch fire
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A woman is now facing charges after she admitted to police to intentionally setting fire to a home on Friday. Police were called to a home on Grape Street on Friday night and once they arrived, they found that the front porch had been set on fire. The flames ultimately spread from the porch to an adjacent home. Once firefighters arrived to battle the flames, two firefighters were hurt during the incident when the porch roof ended up collapsing. One firefighter sustained an injury to their ankle while the other suffered a back injury. The tenant of the home, identified as Lunae Mockabee-Mitchell told police that she lit her ex-boyfriend's belongings on fire after they had an argument. She was taken into custody and is now facing charges of aggravated arson and criminal mischief.
Dozens of rejected Pittsburgh police officer candidates given second chance to join recruit class
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and the city's public safety director say dozens of rejected police officer candidates will be given a second chance to join an upcoming recruit class. The city rejected 23 police candidates on psychological grounds, but now all 23 are being invited back for a new evaluation and a second chance to become police officers. Faced with retirements and officer flight, the city is in dire need of new police recruits. But the rejections of such a high number on psychological grounds raised concern in the mayor's office. "It's a big concern and that's why we started...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.