Justin Vellucci stories, Page 42
Stroke in people Kris Letang’s age, condition not as rare as one might think, experts say
Medical experts Wednesday were not surprised to hear the details of Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang’s stroke, saying it might even be considered commonplace for people built as he is. Dr. M. Shazam Hussain, a board- certified neurologist and the director of Cleveland Clinic’s Cerebrovascular Center, estimates one in every...
Cleveland man arrested in connection with killing of woman found in Wilkinsburg
Authorities have arrested a Cleveland man wanted in connection with the killing of Adrianna K. Taylor, whose body was found Thanksgiving night in a Wilkinsburg backyard. Anthony Kennedy, 43, surrendered himself to Allegheny County police at police headquarters at 2 p.m. Wednesday and was placed into custody of the U.S....
Man carjacks delivery driver’s car in Homewood, police say
Police are investigating a carjacking that took place in Homewood on Monday. A delivery driver reported she had stopped to drop off a package in the 500 block of Rosedale Street when a man jumped into the vehicle and drove away after verbally threatening her, Pittsburgh police said. The vehicle...
Penn Hills man arrested in connection with McKeesport shooting
Police have made an arrest in a McKeesport shooting that left one man hospitalized. Quenton Hughes, 40, of Penn Hills, has been charged with aggravated assault, criminal attempt homicide, and firearm violations, Allegheny County police said. Hughes turned in himself to sheriff’s deputies Monday. McKeesport police and paramedics responded to...
McKeesport man faces homicide charge in connection with infant son’s death
A McKeesport man who police said shook his infant son to the point where the boy experienced brain bleeding and died now faces homicide charges. Michael Barber, 29, initially gave witnesses and police several explanations for how the five-month-old baby was injured on Aug. 31, including that his toddler dropped...
Pittsburgh school board takes stance on race, gender identity teaching in classroom
Pittsburgh Public Schools board members this week took a stance on four state House and Senate bills, unanimously passing a resolution that called the measures regarding race and gender identity “inconsistent” with the needs of district students. Pennsylvania House Bills 1532 and 2813 restrict certain teachings about race and sex,...
Man wanted in connection with Uniontown shooting arrested in West Mifflin, sheriff’s office says
Allegheny County Sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday arrested a Fayette County man wanted in connection with a shooting last week in Uniontown. The sheriff’s office said Ramon Williams III, 24, of Uniontown, had been at large since Nov. 14. Authorities said Williams had been involved in a shooting in which one...
It’s now law in Pennsylvania: Clear those cars of snow and ice
Rachel Cravotta doesn’t think a new state law regulating snow- and ice-covered vehicles will change the way she gets her Mercedes GLS 550 ready on snowy mornings this winter. “I have a pretty big SUV — even if I gave it my all, I don’t think I could reach the...
It’s now law in Pennsylvania: Clear those cars of snow and ice
Rachel Cravotta doesn’t think a new state law regulating snow- and ice-covered vehicles will change the way she gets her Mercedes GLS 550 ready on snowy mornings this winter. “I have a pretty big SUV — even if I gave it my all, I don’t think I could reach the...
Police: Man fatally stabbed father in Mt. Washington because he ‘wanted a cigarette’
A man is accused of fatally stabbing his wheelchair-bound father and injuring his brother in a Mt. Washington home because “he was frustrated, cold, and wanted a cigarette,” Pittsburgh police said. Police have arrested Javon Taylor, 31, and charged him with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, and...
Pittsburgh police gear up for safe Light Up Night
Pittsburgh public safety officials are gearing up for Saturday’s Highmark Light Up Night festival, and said they are taking extensive measures to ensure the event is safe. Large crowds are expected in Pittsburgh’s central business district for the 61st anniversary celebration featuring live music, family-friendly entertainment, tree lighting and fireworks....
Man killed in Mt. Washington stabbing, police say
A man was killed and a second injured during a stabbing in Mt. Washington Wednesday morning. Pittsburgh police and EMS responded to the 100 block of Southern Avenue around 8 a.m. Wednesday. When Zone 3 officers arrived on scene, they found two males with “severe stab wounds,” police said. Pittsburgh...
Woman sues Airbnb for injuries in North Side party shooting
A Pittsburgh woman injured when she jumped from a second-story window to flee gunfire during an April 16 party on the North Side is suing Airbnb for negligence. She filed her lawsuit, which also seeks damages from the Pittsburgh-based owners of the rental property, on Wednesday in the Allegheny County...
Bystander struck by bullet in Downtown Pittsburgh, police say
A woman was grazed by a bullet in Downtown Pittsburgh Tuesday afternoon during a dispute between two men, police said. Police responded to the intersection of Smithfield Street and Fourth Avenue around 12:10 p.m. Officers found a woman with a gunshot wound to her lower leg. “The shooting occurred during...
Highmark CEO’s pay tops $8.64 million
Highmark President and CEO David Holmberg made $8.64 million in compensation in 2021, up 11% from $7.82 million the year before, according to financial papers from the health care giant. At Highmark Health, the organization’s parent company, Karen Hanlon, the company’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, made $3.95...
Scott Township asks courts to cut print newspapers out of public notices
A Western Pennsylvania municipality is using a newspaper strike to illustrate why the state’s highest court should allow it to advertise public notices online, the latest in an ongoing battle over who can advertise — and in what format — for governmental bodies. Scott Township filed paperwork with the state...
Man injured in Homewood shooting late Friday morning
At least one person was injured when gunfire broke out on Homewood’s North Murtland Avenue late Friday morning. Pittsburgh police responded to a 12-round Shotspotter alert in the 1400 block of North Murtland just before noon. Soon after, a male with several gunshot wounds drove into the parking lot at...
Repeat offender apprehended in Elliott homicide
Pittsburgh police have arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with an Oct. 1 homicide in the city’s Elliott neighborhood. Donte Brewer, of Pittsburgh, was apprehended Wednesday by Pittsburgh police and U.S. Marshalls Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force in the shooting death of Carrington Keys, 41, in Elliott. He is charged...
Drunken man runs through traffic, threatens 2 PennDOT workers at Fort Pitt Tunnel, police say
State police arrested a man Tuesday who they say ran through traffic, threw rocks at a PennDOT vehicle and armed himself with a brick at the Fort Pitt Tunnel in Pittsburgh. Bilgehan Muhlis Dogrusoz, 44, who is transient and does not have a permanent address, faces charges including two counts...
Police: Taco Bell manager fatally shoots employee after fight at work, Harrison man dies
A Taco Bell manager fought with an employee at work before following him to a Scott Township business and fatally shooting him Wednesday afternoon, police said. Police responded to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance office at Cochran and Greentree roads in Scott Township at 12:07 p.m. after receiving reports of...
Doctor denounces Allegheny County’s use of health workers to count votes
Allegheny County Health Department workers are pitching in with Election Day duties, prompting one Pittsburgh-based doctor to criticize the move at a time when the county’s health resources are in high demand. “I think it’s a poor use of resources — I don’t think people became doctors and epidemiologists to...
1 hurt in McKeesport shooting
Police are investigating a shooting in McKeesport that left at least one man injured Monday morning. The shooting was reported just after 6 a.m. in the 2100 block of Beacon Street. First responders found a man suffering “from several gunshot wounds,” Allegheny County Police said. The victim was taken to...
Suspect in Penn Hills homicide arrested in Georgia
Police in Georgia arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a September homicide in Penn Hills. U.S. Marshals and sheriff’s deputies apprehended Michael D. Wade, 36, in DeKalb County after an arrest warrant was issued on a charge of criminal homicide, Allegheny County Police said. Wade is accused of shooting...
Butler County judge backs injunction against striking Post-Gazette workers; P-G contacts federal mediator
A Butler County judge on Tuesday backed an injunction against striking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette union members and their supporters, limiting how they can picket at the Butler Eagle where the newspaper has been printed during the strike. The court order, which the Butler County Prothonotary posted online Tuesday afternoon, allows only...
Suspect in Mt. Oliver stabbing turns himself in, police say
A Mt. Oliver man suspected in a stabbing last week turned himself in on Tuesday, Allegheny County Police said. Police charged Derrickus Poston, 28, with aggravated assault and simple assault in connection with the incident, which police said happened early Friday in the 100 block of Mt. Oliver’s Margaret Street....
