Allegheny County News category, Page 228
Leet police chief on leave sues township, alleging political retaliation
The police chief of Leet sued the township this week, alleging commissioners placed him on administrative leave because of his support of their political opponents, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday. Michael Molinaro, a Leet officer since 2013 and chief since March 2021, said in the lawsuit the township...
Police detain man seen running from McKees Rocks house fire
A man was detained by police after he was seen running from a house fire in McKees Rocks Wednesday night, Allegheny County Police said. Police did not identify the man, or say if he was placed under arrest or charged with any crimes. According to police, a domestic disturbance at...
Pittsburgh to hold World Refugee Day celebration Monday
Members of Pittsburgh’s refugee and immigrant community will gather in Schenley Plaza on Monday to celebrate World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month. The family friendly event, organized by Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) with support from other agencies, will run from 4-8 p.m. It will bring people together...
South Park Wave Pool to open, hiring lifeguards
The South Park Wave Pool will open Friday after delays caused by concrete installation and other upkeep. The pool is still hiring lifeguards at a starting rate of $16 an hour. Lifeguard candidates must be at least 15 years old, have current lifeguard and CPR certifications and pass an aquatics...
FBI seeks ID of suspect in recent Reserve Township bank robbery, Shaler robbery in 2017
The FBI in Pittsburgh and Reserve Township police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the man who robbed a Reserve Township bank last month, the same suspect they believe may have robbed a Shaler bank five years ago. Investigators said they saw similarities between the man who robbed the...
Police: Treasurer withdrew more than $10K from Plum parent-teacher organization account
The treasurer of a Plum elementary school’s parent-teacher organization is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the organization through a series of ATM withdrawals in the spring, according to the charges against him. Omarr Moses, 32, of Monroeville, is charged with theft and device fraud in connection with the...
Jean-Marc Chatellier looking to sell his French bakery in Millvale
That reliable Frenchman who patrons have watched behind the counter for 30 years creating his sweet desserts and lovingly layering sheets of buttery dough for croissants is selling Jean-Marc Chatellier’s French Bakery in Millvale. And not to just anyone. “There are people who have wanted to buy the business to...
Duquesne shooting suspects surrenders
A McKeesport man suspected of shooting a woman in McKeesport on Saturday has been jailed after turning himself into authorities on Tuesday, Allegheny County Police said. The suspect, Deandre Hawkins, 28, is accused of shooting the woman in the arm and wrist at about 4:15 p.m. Saturday at the intersection...
Monroeville VA clinic expected to serve up to 10,000 veterans annually
Veterans Affairs officials are certainly proud of the work done at their flagship hospital in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. But they’re also well aware of the drawbacks elderly veterans face when walking up the aptly-named “Cardiac Hill” to their appointments. “There are a lot of steep hills, and in bad weather...
5 things to know about Flag Day
Many Americans associate Flag Day with happiness because it generally falls on or around the last day of school on June 14. Despite that joyful coincidence, Flag Day stands for something far more significant with origins that date back centuries. The fact that school usually was out by the time...
Man found shot dead in Penn Hills
A man was shot and killed in Penn Hills early Tuesday. Allegheny County Police said the shooting was reported in the 200 block of Crescent Pines Drive around 1:50 a.m. First responders found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The...
Dr. Mehmet Oz ‘all-in’ for Senate run as he courts support in Bethel Park
Dr. Mehmet Oz turned his focus to November’s general election during a rally Monday where he spoke to vocal supporters in Pittsburgh’s South Hills about why they should choose him to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate. The “Victory in November” rally at Level 20 in Bethel Park attracted a...
Former Shaler teacher charged in Capitol riot will remain in custody pending trial
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., again denied a request for pretrial release for a former Shaler substitute teacher charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Robert Morss, who has been in custody since his arrest, is scheduled for trial in August. He filed a motion for reconsideration of...
Police searching for McKeesport man who they said attacked, shot woman at Duquesne bar
Police are searching for a McKeesport man who they said attacked and shot a woman outside a Duquesne bar over the weekend, according to the charges against him. Deandre Hawkins, 28, is charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault in connection with the attack on the 34-year-old woman early Saturday....
Shop, Dine, Play, Escape: The Waterfront … your Destination Place
Every day of summer provides a new opportunity for fun. Whether it’s shopping for new summer clothes, sharing a round of drinks with friends, or enjoying outdoor live music on a Saturday afternoon, there’s so much to do when the weather is nice. For more active people, it’s refreshing to...
Man in critical condition after Swissvale shooting
A man sustained critical injuries in a shooting in Swissvale on Sunday morning. Emergency dispatchers were called at 10:42 a.m. for the report of a shooting in the 2200 block of South Braddock Avenue, Allegheny County police said. First responders found a man who had been shot in the abdomen....
Woman shot in Duquesne; arrest warrant issued for suspect
Allegheny County Police are investigating a shooting in Duquesne early Saturday morning. Emergency dispatchers were notified at 4:15 a.m. that a woman had arrived at an area hospital with gunshot wounds to her arm and wrist. She is expected to survive, police said. First responders found evidence of a shooting...
Man critically injured in Munhall stabbing; arrest made
An East Pittsburgh man was arrested for stabbing another in Munhall early Saturday morning. Robert Siegel, 36, is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. He is being held in Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh. According to Allegheny County Police, officers in Munhall were called to...
Former NFL player Brandon Short announces foundation for students impacted by gun violence
Brandon Short knows first-hand the pain of losing a loved one to gun violence. The McKeesport native and former NFL player’s 26-year-old daughter Karli was shot and killed last September in the Christy Park section of McKeesport. She had been shot in the head and was dead at the scene....
Allegheny County Democratic Party chair not running for re-election
Eileen Kelly, the chair of the Allegheny County Democratic Committee, announced Friday that she is not running for re-election, forecasting a shift in leadership for the Pittsburgh region’s largest Democratic Party organization. Kelly helmed the committee for that last four years and said she is proud of her tenure. She...
Bill to ban fracking in Allegheny County parks gets additional support
Allegheny County Council held a public meeting Thursday about a bill that proposes banning natural-gas drilling, aka fracking, in the nine county parks. The hearing was met with great fanfare from local environmental activists. The bill was first introduced in 2021, and the effort has increased its support since then,...
Lawsuit: Allegheny Co. Jail gave poor care during woman’s pregnancy, miscarriage
A Wilkinsburg woman alleged that poor care by medical staff at the Allegheny County Jail caused her to lose her pregnancy and suffer a painful, days-long miscarriage, according to a lawsuit filed this week in federal court. A county spokeswoman declined to comment on the pending litigation. Kenya Harper and...
No injuries reported in Mt. Lebanon garage fire
Multiple fire crews responded to a fire late Thursday at the 500 block of Landsdale Place in Mt. Lebanon, according to Allegheny County 911 dispatchers. The fire was reported at 11:58 p.m., authorities said. The garage was fully involved when firefighters arrived, officials said. No one was injured, and the...
Allegheny County covid cases fall, county drops to medium transmission zone
Covid-19 cases in Allegheny County have fallen over the past three weeks, and the county dropped in the medium transmission zone as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The number of new covid cases reported to the county health department from June 2-8 dropped to 2,616 —...
Man accused of entering Gateway elementary school faces new charges in separate incident
A Monroeville man arrested in March for lying his way into Ramsey Elementary School in Monroeville and recording a child on his cellphone is facing new charges, according to Monroeville police. Brian Mintmier, 26, is charged with two counts each of terroristic threats and simple assault. Police filed the charges...
