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Woman killed in Homestead crash remembered as 'caretaker for everybody'
HOMESTEAD, Pa. — The woman who died aftera crash along East 8th Avenue in Homestead last week has been identified as Lynn Reynolds, 47, of Duquesne. "She was the strongest woman that I know," said Lori Schalles, Reynolds' sister. At least four vehicles were involved in the crash on...
Police capture 1 Abraxas escapee; 1 still on the run
NEW MORGAN, Pa. – Police say one of the two escapees from Abraxas Academy in New Morgan is now in custody. Pennsylvania State Police and Caernarvon Township Police say 18-year-old Tyler Lutz, who fled the detention center on Saturday, was apprehended in Bucks County. Dustin Lomas, 16, of Bucks...
Man Charged with DUI and Child Endangerment After Crash in West Mifflin
A man is facing serious charges after allegedly driving under the influence and causing a collision in West Mifflin that involved several children, as reported by authorities. Clarence Newson allegedly ran a red light at the intersection of Lewis Run Road and Clairton Road, causing a crash with another vehicle that was executing a lawful turn, as detailed by CBS Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania Woman Charged for Passing Drug-Soaked Paperwork to Inmate
Pittsburgh, PA – Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced today that April Wright, a 37-year-old woman from Swissvale, is facing multiple charges for attempting to pass suspected drug-soaked paperwork to an…
Two Men Injured in Early Morning Shooting in Pittsburgh's Homewood South
Early morning violence erupted in Pittsburgh's Homewood South, where two men were wounded by gunfire. Authorities report that the shooting occurred just after 2 a.m. along the 700 block of Brushton Avenue. Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 officers discovered the victims upon their arrival at the scene, according to the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department news release.
Pittsburgh Drug Dealer Receives 15-Year Sentence For Large-Scale Cocaine Distribution
A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale cocaine trafficking ring operating in the area. Kevin Rucker, 53, pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. According to court documents, Rucker distributed between 15 and 50 kilograms – that’s up to 110 pounds – of the drug between July 2022 and June 2023.
Pittsburgh city employee robbed at gunpoint Downtown, prompting leaders to take action
In light of these assaults and the recent robbery, Pittsburgh police announced plans to launch a new high-visibility police patrol initiative to create a safer environment downtown around the clock.
Three Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle Collision in South Strabane Township
Three individuals were sent to area hospitals with injuries after their involvement in a vehicular collision on Friday in South Strabane Township, according to police reports. The incident, which occurred around 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of North Main Street and Humbert Street, saw emergency responders arriving at a scene strewn with wreckage and bystanders already attempting to administer aid, according to WPXI.
One person arrested after stolen SUV crash in Beechview
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- One person was arrested after a stolen SUV crashed into two other vehicles in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood on Monday evening. Police say the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. when officers from Zone 3 tried pulling over the stolen SUV near the intersection of West Warrington Avenue and Saw Mill Run Boulevard.According to police, when officers turned their lights on, the man driving the car tried taking off and crashed almost immediately, hitting two other vehicles.Police say the man driving the SUV and a woman who was riding in the car both took off on foot.The woman was taken into custody and charges are pending. Police say the man is still on the run.No one was injured during the chase or crash.
Shooting in Carrick leaves 1 man dead
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- One man has died after a shooting in Carrick Saturday night.Police said they think the man was shot trying to enter a home. Neighbors who spoke with KDKA-TV describe this part of Carrick as peaceful, a place where people know each other and check in. Many of them were surprised by what they saw Saturday night."I was watching TV, seeing a lot of red lights," neighbor Bill Kelley said. "And I said, 'That's either the fire company or an ambulance.' I went to my door, [and] looked up to check on my friends. I [saw] their cop...
Video appears to show man shooting dog with air rifle in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Home surveillance video appears to show a man stalking and shooting a dog with an air rifle in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood early on Friday morning. The video appears to show a dog running along a street, and a man following it. Shots from what appears to be an air rifle can then be heard as the man yells something at the dog. The dog then begins to limp.
Body of missing Pa. teen identified after being found in Ohio River a year ago
The body of a teen found along the shoreline of the Ohio River over a year ago has now been identified. The Wellsville Police Department in Ohio identified the remains as those of JayShawn Fountain, 17, of Wilkins Township, Allegheny County, according to reports from TribLive and WTAE. Police said...
Pittsburgh police to initiate new patrols focused on smoke shops
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.Last week, shots were fired in the early evening outside of a smoke shop on Liberty Avenue at Stanwix Street in Downtown. Those involved scattered, leaving police to close the sidewalk to foot traffic and question the smoke shop owners inside.No arrests have been made, but in the months leading up to the incident, this had been the scene: mostly young men hanging out in front of smoke shops on Liberty Avenue and nearby Market Square. You need...
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