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CRIME & SAFETY
A Small Pennsylvania Town is Suddenly the 1st Most Dangerous in the State
In the quiet corners of Pennsylvania, nestled between the Allegheny River and the Ohio River, lies a seemingly unassuming town: McKees Rocks. With a population of just over 6,000, it’s easy to overlook this small community. But beneath its unpretentious facade lies a troubling reality. Recent data reveals that...
Pittsburgh Tragedy: Young Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead on Route 51 Following Crash
A tragic event unfolded on Route 51 in Pittsburgh last night, when a young man on a motorcycle met his untimely end. According to a statement obtained by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department, the incident occurred just after 8:30 p.m. between Woodruff Street and Crane Avenue. First responders arrived at...
Video Reveals Bullying Of Attempted Trump Assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks
A recently surfaced video sheds light on the high school experiences of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20 year-old man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump last Saturday. The footage, which was recorded during Crooks’ time at Bethel Park High School, shows Crooks being subjected to harassment by...
Downtown Pittsburgh Sees 34 Arrests and Multiple Citations in High-Visibility Patrol Operation
In a recent bulletin from the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department, a total of 34 arrests and 54 non-traffic citations have been reported by police officers and detectives within the Downtown High-Visibility Patrol during the period of July 15th to July 21st. The details, which can be cross-checked on the Pittsburgh official public safety blotter, also include the recovery of three firearms.
Penn Hills police investigating VFW break-in
PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) -- Penn Hills police are investigating after a local VFW was broken into earlier this week.According to the Penn-Plum VFW Post Commander Michael Lynch, the incident happened Sunday night into Monday morning, where thieves damaged four gaming machines and stole two safes from inside. The Penn-Plum VFW is located on Milltown Road.Lynch estimates they got away with around $12,000."I don't even know how you could even look yourself in the mirror after you do something like this," Penny Lewethe said, a member of the Penn-Plum VFW.Lewethe and other members at the VFW said they were angry...
12 Pittsburgh Area Zhoove Street Gang Members, Associates Indicted On Narcotics And Firearms Charges
A federal grand jury has indicted twelve individuals from the Pittsburgh area on charges related to narcotics and firearms offenses, as announced today by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. The defendants, identified as members and associates of the Zhoove street gang, are accused of participating in a conspiracy to...
From ‘relieved’ to ‘hopeless,’ readers wracked and apprehensive following Butler shooting
The attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday brought anxiety about our civic and political polarization to a boil. PublicSource invited readers to share their reactions. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our free newsletters.”
Jury convicts road-rage driver of 3rd-degree murder in death of off-duty Oakdale cop
A jury on Friday convicted a Pittsburgh man of third-degree murder in the 2022 road-rage killing of an off-duty Oakdale police officer. Kevin McSwiggen, 42, of Greenfield will be sentenced Oct. 9 in the death of Charles “Chuckie” Stipetich, who was 23. Jurors deliberated for a few hours...
Pittsburgh EMS rescue dog trapped inside burning home
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Fire and EMS rescued a dog trapped inside a house fire.A caller reported seeing the dog from the home's front window on South Matilda Street on Friday. Paramedics arrived on the scene and were able to enter the house and quickly rescue the dog.The dog was unharmed and is back with its owner.
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