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Teen apprehended in connection with Jeannette shooting
A 16-year-old boy charged with attempted homicide in a Jeannette shooting this month was apprehended Monday, according to Jeannette Police Chief Shannon Binda. Desean Ingram of Jeannette, who also was shot during the altercation, was arraigned Monday afternoon and is being held without bond at the Regional Youth Services Center...
Excela Health virtual childbirth classes help expectant parents
When Megan Fritz was preparing to become a mother for the first time, she found herself scouring the internet to learn how to breastfeed her newborn. It was difficult for the Unity woman to find reliable sources at a time when in-person classes on the topic have been halted because...
Teen charged as adult in Jeannette shooting; 2nd shooter acted in defense, DA says
A 16-year-old boy is charged as an adult with attempted homicide for an incident in which, police say, he shot a 17-year-old boy in Jeannette during an argument earlier this month. Desean Ingram of Jeannette also was shot during the April 7 altercation, but District Attorney John Peck said Ingram...
State police seize $17.7 million worth of illegal drugs during first 3 months of 2021Video
State police seized nearly $5.6 million worth of cocaine during the first three months of 2021. Troopers seized 253 pounds of cocaine in January, February and March, according to state police data. That’s almost as much of the drug as troopers confiscated during all of 2020. The number of drug...
Former Avonmore secretary charged with stealing $54K from borough
An Avonmore woman is accused by police of stealing $54,000 from the borough’s general fund to pay personal bills when she worked as secretary for the municipality, according to Westmoreland County detectives. Rebecca E. Steele, 45, was arrested Thursday on felony charges of theft, receiving stolen property and tampering with...
New GAP trail marker installed in Cumberland, Md.
Travelers on the Great Allegheny Passage will see a new marker at the start or end of their journey on the 150-mile trail that goes through Southwestern Pennsylvania. The Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy on Wednesday unveiled a 48-inch granite medallion set in the ground at Mile 0 in Cumberland, Md.,...
Suit settled; separate $29K judgment entered against former Jeannette hemp drying operation
A lawsuit filed by a Jeannette packaging company seeking damages for claiming its items were contaminated by a hemp drying facility has been settled. Meanwhile, a $29,000 judgment against Patriot Shield Pennsylvania was filed by the state Department of Environmental Protection for air control violations related to the hemp drying...
2 community groups plan coronavirus vaccine clinics in North Huntingdon, Greensburg
Community groups are partnering with pharmacies for two free, appointment-only coronavirus vaccine clinics this week. North Huntingdon EMS/Rescue is holding a clinic with Rite Aid on Tuesday at Calvary Church, 8653 Pennsylvania Ave. The Moderna vaccine, for anyone 18 and older, will be administered and, as of midday Monday, more...
Naloxone distribution, drug takeback set for Rostraver state police station
A drive-thru naloxone distribution is set for this weekend in Rostraver through the Mon Valley Opioid Coalition and Pennsylvania State Police. The distribution will be held outside the Belle Vernon state police station at 560 Circle Drive from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday. Naloxone can reverse the effects of an...
Teen shot at Hempfield apartment building arrested on robbery charges
A 17-year-old boy who state police said was hurt this month in a shooting at a Hempfield apartment building was arrested Friday on robbery charges stemming from the same incident. Thomas Henderson of Carmichaels is charged as an adult with robbery, theft and weapons violations. Troopers were called to Hempfield...
Suspect arrested in fatal Jeannette shooting
A Jeannette man was arrested on a homicide charge Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of a city man this week. Stuart Ali, 45, surrendered to authorities, police Chief Shannon Binda said. Ali was arraigned Friday night and jailed without bail. Ali also is facing a weapons violation. Binda...
Drugs, cash seized after police chase in North Huntingdon
A Clairton man was arrested Thursday after police said he ran from a traffic stop on Route 30 in North Huntingdon and threw a bag of drugs as he fled, according to court papers. Anthony Martin Jamison, 32, being held without bond in the Westmoreland County Prison. Township officers were...
Irwin woman charged with biting trooper, trying to push drugs down station drain
An Irwin woman is behind bars after, state police say, she bit a trooper during a drunken-driving arrest and attempted to push drugs down a drain while being processed at the station, according to court papers. Crystal D. Weimer, 43, is charged with aggravated assault, driving under the influence, resisting...
Excela Health has more vaccine doses than appointments in Westmoreland County
Some coronavirus vaccine appointments at Excela Health’s North Huntingdon clinic have been going unfilled, causing concern that demand is dropping while new positive cases rise. An increase in supply allowed the health system to streamline its registry, making it easier for anyone interested in getting the vaccine to make an...
Dog-loving runners needed for Westmoreland businessVideo
Somehow, Donna Highlands’ dog Max knows when it’s his day to run. The 3-year-old mixed-breed canine with lots of energy sits by the door of his Jeannette home three times a week and waits for the runner at the other end of the leash to arrive. Highlands said the canine...
Westmoreland planning covid vaccinations for the homebound
Coronavirus vaccinations for the homebound in Westmoreland County will be a well-coordinated operation once they get underway in a few weeks. EMS providers around the county will work with Excela Health, the county department of public safety and the United Way to reach adults in their homes, making sure to...
Westmoreland jail inmate accused of biting guard, grabbing breasts
A woman incarcerated at the Westmoreland County Prison is accused by police of biting a female guard and grabbing the officer’s breasts, according to court papers. Patricia D. Proctor, 27, of Mt. Pleasant Township, is charged with aggravated assault, aggravated harassment by a prisoner and simple assault. County detectives said...
1 hurt in crash between ambulance and car in Unity
A patient being transported by ambulance sustained minor injuries Monday after a car collided with the vehicle in Unity, according to state police. Troopers said a Mutual Aid ambulance was traveling on Route 981 with its emergency lights and sirens activated at 6:15 p.m. as it approached the intersection with...
Man charged after 13 animals seized from deplorable conditions in New Stanton apartment
A former New Stanton man is set for a preliminary hearing Wednesday on neglect charges after state police said they seized 13 animals from deplorable conditions at his home. Mason Timothy Fronius, 25, of Connellsville, is facing 39 misdemeanor animal neglect counts along with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Troopers...
$12.9M rental, utility assistance program opens for Westmoreland applicants
An emergency aid program opened Monday for Westmoreland County residents who are behind on their rent or unable to pay utility bills. Before noon, 40 applications had been received, said Dan Carney, executive director of Union Mission of Latrobe Inc., which is in charge of distributing $12.9 million the county...
1 hurt in Bell motorcycle crash
A Saltsburg man was hurt Saturday in a motorcycle crash in Bell, according to state police. Arthur K. Gohn, 64, was driving a Harley-Davidson east on Route 380 near Lantz Road at 5 p.m. when troopers said he lost control around a bend. Police said the motorcycle hit a crack...
Girl, 14, hospitalized after being hit by SUV in Unity
A 14-year-old girl was hospitalized Saturday after state police said she was hit by an SUV in Unity. The crash happened at 11:30 a.m. on Sussex Way. Troopers said a 40-year-old woman had pulled out of a driveway and was headed down the street when the girl stepped in front...
Gun sales booming with no end in sight
Some local gun owners think it could be a year or more before the current record firearm sales level out. They pointed to a larger number of people turning to firearm ownership as a means of protection amid a litany of reasons, including the coronavirus pandemic, calls for less policing,...
1 hurt after underground explosion in Pittsburgh
A Duquesne Light employee who was working in an underground maintenance hole Sunday was hurt after a cable failed, according to Pittsburgh police and company officials. Officers and paramedics were called to New Beaver Avenue in Marshall-Shadeland around 11 a.m. for a reported explosion. The male worker was hospitalized in...
Police: 2 hurt in Carrick home invasion
Two men were hospitalized Saturday night after a reported home invasion in Carrick, according to Pittsburgh police. The pair told investigators that they opened the door of a home on Plateau Street just before 9 p.m. and found two men standing outside. The two inside the home were assaulted and...
