CRIME & SAFETY
Flames engulf building in Sharpsburg
SHARPSBURG, PA. (KDKA) - Massive flames could be seen shooting from the roof of a building in Sharpsburg on Sunday.Emergency crews were called to Fifth and Main Street just after 7 p.m. Heavy black smoke billowing from the roof could be seen as a result of the blaze.Sources tell KDKA-TV that the building was vacant.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
2 people arrested as protesters, police clash near University of Pittsburgh campus
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - After multiple days of no interactions with police, the protest currently occupying Schenley Park clashed with law enforcement, leading to at least two people being taken away in handcuffs.The protest near the University of Pittsburgh is calling for the institution to break ties with any company that supports the nation of Israel, as its conflict with Hamas continues overseas.Pro-Palestinian protesters had their arms locked for hours. An organizer told KDKA-TV they would not move unless Chancellor Gabel or members of the Board of Trustees came to negotiate.Among their demands is the University of Pittsburgh divest from Israel.Earlier,...
Two men released by Judge Orenstein back behind bars
The man released by a district judge on non-monetary bond and wanted on new charges has been captured. Hermas Craddock failed to show up in court Monday on charges linked to a dangerous high-speed chase on Route 28.
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