Renatta Signorini stories, Page 98
Man stabbed in Stowe
A man was stabbed in the shoulder early Wednesday in Stowe, according to Allegheny County police. Authorities said they were were called to Broadway Avenue just after 1 a.m. for a report of a 53-year-old man with a knife wound. He was taken to an area hospital and is expected...
17-year-old found shot in Turtle Creek
A 17-year-old boy was found with a gunshot wound to the lower leg in Turtle Creek Tuesday night, according to Allegheny County police. Officers initially were called to Route 30 near Warren Drive in North Versailles at 9:40 p.m. for a report of shots fired, according to authorities. Nineteen minutes...
Suspect in Rostraver police chase asks for $10K he claimed to have in vehicle, authorities say
After a Clairton man was apprehended during a police chase Saturday in Rostraver, authorities said he asked for $10,000 that he claimed was in the SUV, according to court papers. Tehiran La Re McDougald, 44, who had a Monessen address listed in court records, is charged with fleeing from police,...
Monessen man arrested on gun, drugs charges in Rostraver
A Monessen man who pleaded guilty to involvement in a 2012 shooting was arrested Saturday outside a Rostraver restaurant while state police were investigating a reported fight involving a gun, according to court papers. Terrance James Stepoli, 28, is charged with gun and drug violations, fleeing from police and related...
Groups of off-road vehicles reported driving around Pittsburgh
Hundreds of off-road vehicles were spotted on streets around Pittsburgh Monday, police said. Officers fielded numerous complaints of as many as 300 motorcycles, ATVs and dirt bikes riding in large groups, some of which were driving dangerously. Many of the vehicles were not legal for street use and some drivers...
Salem man charged with child pornography
A Salem man was arrested Thursday on child pornography charges after agents from the state Attorney General’s Office said they examined his cell phone and computer. Trent Edward Sullivan, 22, is free on $10 bond. Investigators said, in March, they downloaded through a file-sharing program videos of child pornography from...
Greensburg man accused in 4-mile, high-speed chase that police said ended at his home
A Greensburg man is accused by state police of leading troopers on a high-speed, 4-mile chase along Route 30 early Thursday that ended at the suspect’s home, according to court papers. Police say Brandon Jeremiah Thomas, 23, was intoxicated when he drove more than 100 mph during the pursuit. He...
Jeannette man accused in Hempfield drug overdose death
A Jeannette man is behind bars after state police said he sold heroin and fentanyl to a man who died of an overdose last year, according to court papers. Rick Paul Petros, 52, formerly of Florida, was arrested Thursday on charges of drug delivery resulting in death and drug offenses....
Warren County hunting preserve quarantined after CWD found; new management area coming
A Northwestern Pennsylvania hunting preserve is being quarantined for five years after a white-tailed deer there was found to have chronic wasting disease, according to state officials. Officials said Wednesday they plan to create a new chronic wasting disease management area there. The boundaries of the area will be announced...
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit wants to spread students’ kindness via videoVideo
Students from around Pennsylvania have a chance to share their message of kindness at this year’s Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units’ annual conference at Seven Springs. The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is collecting short video messages and plans to play them at the conference Sept. 20-22. Curriculum services director Tim Hammill...
Spate of thefts in Saltsburg under investigation
State police are investigating a spate of thefts in Saltsburg, just over the border from Westmoreland County. Trooper Clifford Greenfield said items were taken overnight during the weekend. Unlocked vehicles were targeted in some of the thefts on Hemlock Way and Salt, Walnut and Washington streets. Police were looking at...
DUI checkpoint planned for Belle Vernon area
State troopers from the Belle Vernon station in Rostraver are planning a sobriety checkpoint for Memorial Day weekend somewhere in their coverage area. That includes parts of Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties, according to a news release. Troopers said they’ve identified primary and alternate locations for the checkpoint based on...
Jeannette mom awaits justice for slain sonVideo
Taunja Williamson heard the gunshots. She knew immediately something was wrong with someone she loved. She rushed out her Jeannette door and went left toward the chaos. “There was a girl who said, ‘It’s City,’ ” Williamson recalled. Instantly, her world changed. City was the nickname of her son, Mariell...
Man didn’t have valid driver’s license in crash into Hempfield home, police say
A Jeannette man did not have a valid driver’s license when he crashed into a Hempfield home earlier this month, according to state police. Charges were filed Tuesday against Jaiden Crosby, 18, in connection with the crash. A 2-year-old boy narrowly escaped injury May 3 after mother Amanda Clark pushed...
Greensburg man arrested in 2019 pharmacy robbery
A Greensburg man was arraigned Tuesday on charges stemming from an armed robbery nearly two years ago at a Youngwood pharmacy, according to court papers. An arrest warrant was issued for Gregory Cervo, 31, the same day — Sept. 16, 2019 — and he recently was picked up on robbery...
Preliminary Jeannette school budget includes no property tax increase
A preliminary 2021-22 budget for Jeannette City School District passed this week with no tax property increase, according to Business Manager Paul Sroka. The $4 million proposed spending plan includes a deficit of about $400,000, that is “mainly attributed to cyber-related costs,” he said. The price for cyber schooling at...
Incumbent leading race for Jeannette City School Board
Jeannette City School Board incumbent Tim Mortimore led voting in both parties in the race for four seats on the board with all precincts reporting. Mortimore received 496 votes from Democrats while newcomer Felesha Beecher had 414, according to unofficial returns. He again topped Beecher with 453 Republican votes compared...
Murrysville man charged with arson in restaurant fire
A Murrysville man was arrested Tuesday on arson charges in connection with a weekend fire that destroyed a landmark restaurant along Route 22. Murrysville police Chief Tom Seefeld said Brian Paul Lucas, 43, confessed to starting the fire at Spaghetti & Steakhouse and Hot Rod Lounge early Saturday after authorities...
Evidence suppressed in federal gun case against suspect in Unity woman’s disappearance
A 2018 search at a Potter County cabin was illegal, a federal judge has ruled, suppressing evidence against Thomas George Stanko in a weapons case. U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann ruled that federal authorities didn’t have a valid reason to believe that a gun would be found at the cabin....
Jeannette police dog vehicle funded solely by donations hits the streets
A new police dog patrol unit is on the streets of Jeannette after incredible support from the community helped handler Sgt. Jim Phillips keep a promise he made years ago. The entire cost of the 2020 Ford Explorer Interceptor — $47,611 — was funded solely by donations to the department’s...
Police charge man they say wore only underwear while breaking into South Huntingdon homes
A West Newton man is behind bars after state police accused him of wearing only underwear and breaking into two South Huntingdon homes Saturday, according to court papers. Stephen Levi Wilson, 25, is charged with burglary, criminal trespass, theft, disorderly conduct and related offenses. Police say he broke into a...
Coronavirus vaccines for homebound individuals underway in WestmorelandVideo
It was as if a higher power had something to do with getting a coronavirus vaccine into Greg McNaughton’s New Alexandria home on Monday. “Ave Maria” played on the television in McNaughton’s room while his left arm was injected with the vaccine by Lorenzo Garino, director of operations with Mutual...
Mt. Pleasant motorcyclist arrested with drugs, gun after going 85 mph in a 35 mph zone, police say
A Mt. Pleasant Borough man told investigators he was on drugs during a short police chase in New Stanton Saturday that ended when he crashed his motorcycle, according to court papers. Troopers said they seized a loaded gun and drugs from Joshua Scott Lucot, 24. He was being held at...
Delmont man high on meth while hiding in Export bushes and talking to himself, police say
A Delmont man is being held without bail in the county jail on a misdemeanor trespassing charge after state police said he was high on methamphetamine while acting erratically outside an Export home, according to court papers. Richard Skylar Pfeil, 25, was arrested Thursday along Jackson Avenue. He is charged...
Newcomers seek seats on Jeannette school board, as 2 incumbents wage write-in efforts
Two candidates will appear on the ballot for Jeannette City School Board during Tuesday’s primary while two others are hoping to keep their seats on the board via write-in votes. Newcomer Felesha Beecher, 31, and incumbent Tim Mortimore, 52, are seeking two of four open seats on the board. Both...
