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Penn Hills Fugitive Armon Thompkins Captured, Girlfriend Alaizah Howard Charged with Hindering Apprehension
After nearly a year of evading law enforcement, 22-year-old Armon Thompkins from Penn Hills was apprehended, with officials also charging his girlfriend, Alaizah Howard, 21, for her alleged role in hindering his capture. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, following a concerted effort involving the FBI, tracked down Thompkins to a residence on Elias Drive in Penn Hills, as detailed by TribLIVE. On the scene, detectives discovered both Thompkins and Howard in the basement of the house, concealing themselves in a bid to remain unnoticed by authorities.
Route 837 Closure July 22-24 in Dravosburg
PennDOT District 11 is announcing a portion of Route 837 in Dravosburg Borough, Allegheny County, will close to traffic Monday through Wednesday, July 22-24 weather permitting. A portion of Route 837 between the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge and McClure Street will close to traffic from 7 a.m. Monday continuously through 5 p.m....
Teen stabbed multiple times in Penn Hills; Suspect arrested after crashing vehicle
PENN HILLS, Pa. — A teenager was in “critical but stable condition” after being stabbed multiple times in Penn Hills Tuesday afternoon. Allegheny County police said the stabbing happened in the 1100 block of Hamil Road around 4:41 p.m. They found a teen boy there, who was taken to a local hospital.
Route 2075 Leechburg Road Daylight Lane Restrictions Begin Monday in Plum
PennDOT District 11 is announcing utility work on Leechburg Road (Route 2075) in Plum Borough, Allegheny County will begin Monday, July 22 weather permitting. Single-lane alternating traffic will occur weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through late mid-August on Leechburg Road between Elicker Road and Tilio Drive for gas line replacement work.
Churchill police officer shoots and kills man in Forest Hills, authorities say
A Churchill police officer shot and killed a man Thursday night in Forest Hills, authorities say. Allegheny County Police said officers arrived at the scene in the 200 block of Glasgow Road just after 9:20 p.m. after county 911 received a call for a “disturbance.”. Officers “heard a firearm...
Pittsburgh International Airport flies past prepandemic passenger levels
The Allegheny County Airport Authority has long been comparing its passenger traffic to 2019, the year before the pandemic put a halt to most business and leisure travel worldwide. Now, that’s coming to an end, and spectacularly. Passenger traffic at Pittsburgh International Airport rose to 108% of 2019 levels...
Plaintiff sues Healthcare Facility Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
A Pittsburgh woman has filed a lawsuit against two companies, alleging negligence that led to severe injuries. Laurell Harbour lodged the complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on June 28, 2024, naming Da Vita Kidney Care and REA Ventures II Limited Partnership as defendants. According...
Delays and cancellations pile up at Pittsburgh airport, some Allegheny County services affected by global Microsoft outage
Technical issues were plaguing airlines Friday morning, including at Pittsburgh International Airport, and some Allegheny County government services were also impacted as a widespread Microsoft outage was impacting flights, banks, media outlets and numerous other companies around the world. UPMC said some of its devices were affected, but it caused...
Kids 17 or younger need a chaperone at Allegheny County's pools
PLUM, Pa. (KDKA) -- A new chaperone policy aimed at increasing safety and creating a more enjoyable experience was implemented Tuesday at all four Allegheny County pools. The countywide restriction went into effect Tuesday morning. From now on, if you're 17 or younger you must have an adult chaperone with you who is at least 21 with photo identification. "We found that a lot of teenagers were coming in the afternoon unsupervised. We feel it will be a safer environment," said Andy Baechle, the director of Allegheny Parks. Allegheny County's announcement follows a trend of other local pools, malls and amusement parks cracking...
Teen In Critical Condition After Penn Hills Stabbing, Suspect Lucas Proden Charged, Allegheny County Police Investigating
A teenage boy is fighting for his life following a stabbing incident in Penn Hills, confirmed the Allegheny County Police. The violent event unfolded on the 1100 block of Hamil Road as reported by authorities around 4:41 p.m. Tuesday. According to WTAE, emergency responders rushed the critically wounded youth to a nearby hospital, where he remains in a critical but stable condition.
Downtown Pittsburgh restaurant shut down after inspection
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year after an inspector found several high-risk violations. The Allegheny County Health Department shut down Caravan, a Uzbek restaurant on Smithfield Street, after an inspection on Wednesday. The eatery was also operating without a valid permit, the health department said.
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