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Ohio man alleged to have distributed heroin in New Castle pleads guilty in federal court
An Ohio man accused of distributing heroin in New Castle plead guilty to federal drug charges. Frank Christian, 46, of Youngstown plead guilty Tuesday before U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon on charges of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of heroin. Authorities said he distributed about 90 grams of...
An old, vacant gas station in Oakmont may become a borough parking lot
The Oakmont Community Foundation wants to turn an old, vacant gas station into a parking lot. The foundation is a nonprofit formed by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce. Chamber member Dan Monaco, owner of Hoffstot’s Cafe Monaco and Chelsea Grille, presented the project to borough officials at a recent council...
New turn restrictions in effect near Riverview High School, Oakmont Bakery
Oakmont police and Riverview School District officials said new turning restrictions along Hulton Road by the high school are making a positive impact on traffic. “It’s been much better,” police Chief Michael Ford said Tuesday. “The school is happy with all enforcement efforts.” Westbound motorists on Hulton Road who are...
Former JPMorgan Chase Bank analyst guilty of stealing account holders’ personal info
An Ohio woman, a former analyst for JPMorgan Chase Bank, pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally accessing account holders’ personal information. Sarah Wiley, 35, of Columbus plead guilty to conspiracy and aggravated identity theft charges before U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer, federal authorities announced Tuesday. She was an...
Pittsburgh man sentenced for heroin, fentanyl sales
A Pittsburgh man was sentenced to one year and three months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute heroin and fentanyl last year. U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon imposed the sentence against Daroy Murphy, 27, and ordered him to serve six years of probation following his prison sentence, federal authorities...
Oakmont council has a new member
A retired Westinghouse Electric Company vice president was tapped to fill a vacancy on Oakmont council. Randy Galm of the borough’s Edgewater development was appointed in a 5-0 vote Monday night to replace Justin Lokay, who resigned from his elected post in January and moved to another municipality. Councilwoman Leah...
Pittsburgh man sentenced to 15 years in prison for federal gun crime
A Pittsburgh man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession a firearm after several prior felony convictions. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark R. Hornak imposed the sentence on Steven White, 29, federal authorities announced Monday. White also was sentenced to serve four years of supervised release following...
Man killed in Larimer shooting identified
A man injured in a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood Sunday afternoon has died. Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office officials identified the deceased Monday night as Daniel Carpenter, 42, of Pittsburgh. He was transported to UPMC Presbyterian with multiple gunshot wounds to his neck following a shooting along the 6400...
Body found near Rankin Bridge identified as Mississippi man
A man found dead in the Monongahela River near the Rankin Bridge Sunday morning has been identified. The body of Arsenio Ahmad House, 28, of Greenwood, Miss., was recovered from the water, Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office officials reported Monday night. Authorities said a tugboat operator spotted the body around...
DUI, gun cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtTiffany Leekins, 47, of Pittsburgh on charges of retail theft. Charges were filed Nov....
Plum officials obtain new AEDs for the police department, public facilities
Plum officials have acquired new lifesaving devices for their police, public buildings and parks. The borough recently purchased 16 Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillators at around $1,300 each. Borough officials did not say if any particular incident sparked the need to get the devices. Mayor Harry Schlegel said...
Pittsburgh police searching for missing Homewood teen
Pittsburgh police seek the public’s help in finding a missing Homewood teen. Police said Unique Rodgers, 17, was last seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, black tennis shoes and glasses. The missing person’s post was made on the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police’s Facebook page around 10 p.m. Friday....
Oakmont knitting group donates 1,000th sweater to worldwide charity
A group of knitters has given the gift of comfort and warmth a thousand times over to children around the world. That’s because they made and donated their 1,000th sweater for World Vision’s Knit for Kids program. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization that works with families worldwide to...
Bowling fundraiser set at Nesbit’s Lanes for Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley
St. Patrick’s Day for most will be a time for celebration and merriment, but it can also be an opportunity to support local charities. Folks at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, a no-kill shelter in New Kensington, plan to achieve both at the 12th annual Pins for Pets fundraiser Sunday...
Rape, DUI cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Waived preliminary hearingsJoseph Kibreab, 34, of McKees Rocks on charges of burglary, harassment and criminal trespass. Charges were filed Oct. 9, 2017.Jacob Marhefky, 31, of Export on charges of driving under the...
DUI, drug cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Mar. 14, 2019
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtMichael Warnick, 51, of North Versailles on charges of possession of controlled substances and possession...
Zombie aliens, alligators created during puppet workshop at Plum library
Christopher Zapf of Plum recently made a new friend — a zombie alien. “He comes from a planet that looks like a circle called ‘Chompyland,’” said Christopher, 5. “He has a tongue sticking out. This is awesome.” The young space traveler was one of 10 children to make new friends...
West Mifflin Area School District officials fire superintendent Daniel Castagna
West Mifflin Area School District’s superintendent was fired by the school board Wednesday night, according to WPXI. Trib news partner WPXI reported the board voted 6-3 at a special meeting to terminate Daniel Castagna’s employment. District officials claim Castagna is guilty of multiple fireable offenses, including neglect of duties and...
Pittsburgh man accused of attempting to extort an undercover FBI officer
A Pittsburgh man allegedly attempted to extort an undercover FBI Task Force officer as part of a kidnapping hoax, federal authorities announced Wednesday. Kevin Harris, 37, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of attempted extortion, robbery, brandishing a firearm and possession of a firearm in furtherance of...
Homestead man charged with federal gun crimes
A Homestead man was indicted by a federal grand jury for firearms violations, authorities announced Wednesday. Michael William Horvwalt, 32, was accused of having a firearm and ammunition on Jan. 8, despite having prior felony convictions, authorities said. Federal law prohibits a felon from possessing a firearm or ammunition. The...
Pittsburgh man faces federal gun charges
A federal grand jury has indicted a Pittsburgh man for firearms violations, authorities announced Wednesday. The one-count indictment named James Robert Snyder, 27, as the sole defendant. Authorities said Snyder illegally possessed a 5.45 x 39mm caliber semi-automatic Saiga rifle on Feb. 15. He was previously convicted of a felony...
Plum officials counting on a new website, PR company to get more info to the public
Plum officials have updated their website and hired a public relations consultant in an effort to get more information out to residents. The new website, which has the same address — www.plumboro.com — launched earlier this month. Council voted 5-0 on March 11 to hire Carrie Lewis DelRosso LLC as...
Alcohol may be permitted in Verona parks for special occasions
Special events in Verona parks may have something extra this summer — alcohol. Borough officials are revisiting their long-time prohibition on adult beverages at the recreation sites and are considering allowing permits for such drinks, but only during major occasions. Those caught drinking in borough parks under the current law...
Pittsburgh man convicted of federal firearms violation sentenced to 4 years in prison
A Pittsburgh man was sentenced in federal court to four years in prison and three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon imposed the sentence on LaRon Hollaman, 29, federal authorities announced Tuesday. Bissoon also ordered the sentence to...
West Mifflin Area School Board could fire superintendent at special meeting Wednesday
West Mifflin Area school board members may remove district Superintendent Daniel Castagna at a special meeting Wednesday. The meeting notice was posted on the district’s website, wmasd.org. District officials claim Castagna is guilty of multiple fireable offenses, including neglect of duties and incompetence. He has denied the charges. Castagna was...
