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Bridgeville, Oakdale men among 3 charged with animal cruelty charges during ‘Manhunt’ shoot
Three men who were hired as animal trainers for the filming of a scene of the television series “Manhunt: Lone Wolf” have been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly putting cayenne pepper on dogs’ noses. Antonio A. Spencer, 32, of Bridgeville and Ed Wiernik, 59, of Oakdale each face two...
Monroeville pool to be put up for sale, making way for turnpike commission purchase
Monroeville council has advertised an ordinance that would allow for the sale of the municipality’s only publicly owned pool despite residents’ concerns. There was no discussion from council members before voting unanimously to kick-start the process that could end Monroeville Community Pool’s 45-season streak on its 10-acre property along Abers...
Gateway football player charged in alleged robbery
A Gateway High School senior and football player was arrested Monday on charges that he robbed two people at gunpoint in August. Jaquan Thomas, 18, faces six felonies in connection with the Aug. 11 incident. He is being held at Allegheny County Jail on a $50,000 straight bond. According to...
Animal cruelty charges brought before Judge Herbst
Police filed the following charges Aug. 26 through Sept. 1 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office. All charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted: • Charles P. Newhams, 41, of Pitcairn with strangulation, public drunkenness, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, making terroristic threats and simple assault in connection...
Monroeville residents propose oil and gas ordinance
A group of Monroeville residents has drafted an ordinance that places strict limits on oil and gas activity within the municipality and called on council to enact it. Sustainable Monroeville and Food & Water Watch, both environmental advocacy groups, drafted the 21-page ordinance that tightens up rules surrounding oil and...
Nominees chosen for Gateway special election
The Monroeville Democratic and Republican committees have nominated candidates for a Gateway School Board special election. Paul Caliari is the Democratic nominee, and Cheryl Boise is the Republican nominee. Caliari, 45, is a Monroeville resident and former councilman. He did not run for re-election for his Ward 5 council seat...
Monroeville pool staff, patrons reminisce during the pool’s probable last season
Jenn Antonucci gazed into the blue, rippling waters of Bel-Aire Pool in Monroeville on Labor Day as members and guests splashed about with their pets. It was the closing of the season, including the annual dog swim at the municipal-owned community recreation site. “This is what I’ve known for 23...
Monroeville road restricted overnight
Mosside Boulevard in Monroeville, also known as Rt. 48, will be restricted to one lane of alternating traffic for two nights this week for road improvements. PennDOT said the restriction will occur from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights between Cambridge Square Drive and Rt. 130. The...
Fencers square off in 2nd annual Steel City Historical Fencing Club tourneyVideo
In the 11,000-square-foot Pro Sports Monroeville complex, behind the backdrop of a floor-to-ceiling American flag, fencing enthusiasts and athletes used footwork and finesse to compete in the second annual Steel City Historical Fencing Club’s tournament — the 2019 Steel City Open. Held over Labor Day weekend, the event hosted three...
Resisting arrest, DUI among cases before Judge Herbst
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. Waived for court • Krystal Albitz, 34, of Turtle Creek on charges of resisting arrest, a DUI,...
Theft, trespass among charges filed by Monroeville police
Monroeville police filed the following charges Aug. 16-28 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Jacquelyn M. Vitari, 36, of Plum with retail theft and possession of Adderall .Charges were filed Aug. 16 in connection with an incident along the 4000 block of Monroeville Boulevard. • Sabrina L. Eisenberg,...
Gateway school given grant from new Monroeville store
Burlington Coat Factory presented a $10,000 check to a Gateway elementary school two weeks before the store is scheduled to open a site near the Monroeville mall. The grant is part of the company’s initiative it has with AdoptAClassroom.org, a national fundraising organization. Julie Roar, a Burlington district manager, presented...
Monroeville woman charged with Gateway club thefts turns self in
A former president of two Gateway School District organizations turned herself in to Allegheny County District Attorney detectives Wednesday afternoon, a DA spokesman said. Jennifer Murawski, 38, of Monroeville was charged Wednesday with stealing nearly $11,000 from fundraisers and debit card purchases made for her personal use. Mike Manko, spokesman...
Florida man indicted in suspected Monroeville cocaine, money laundering ring
A Florida man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges in connection with a suspected cocaine and money laundering ring operating out of Monroeville, a U.S. Attorney’s office news release said Wednesday. Racoco Williams, 37, of Lauderhill, Fla., faced charges two years ago after authorities...
Wall road closure takes motorists through Monroeville, Pitcairn
The closure of an intersection in Wall Borough will detour traffic through parts of Pitcairn and Monroeville, Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced Wednesday. The intersection at Wall and Valley avenues will close starting at 9 a.m. Sept. 9. The work is expected to last until November, public works...
Monroeville woman charged with stealing money from 2 Gateway organizations
The former president of two family-teacher organizations in the Gateway School District has been charged with stealing nearly $11,000 from fundraisers and debit card purchases made for her personal use. Jennifer Murawski, 38, of Monroeville was president of the FTO at Mosside Middle School from 2017 to 2019 and the...
Penn Hills, Monroeville police holding joint Citizens Academy
The Penn Hills and Monroeville police departments will hold a joint Fall Citizens Academy starting Sept. 11. The eight-week course will be the second offered this year. The first was held in the spring. Topics include an introduction to the criminal justice system, use of force, driving a skid car,...
Gateway to make decision on middle school facility
Gateway administration has recommended renovating a middle school instead of selling it and using the profits to construct a new building. The recommendation was presented to board members during an Aug. 13 buildings and grounds committee meeting following a months-long feasibility study conducted by Architectural Innovations, a firm hired earlier...
Monroeville Jazz Fest a hit with crowd
Monroeville’s 17th annual Jazz Festival took Monroeville Community Park West by storm as more than 3,000 people served as the audience for several musicians who played the venue throughout the day. “Even with the rain that came in at the tail end,” said Debbie Iszauk, event manager for Monroeville Foundation,...
Stolen truck, guns from Monroeville recovered in Pitcairn
A truck containing two handguns was stolen in Monroeville and recovered a day later in Pitcairn, Monroeville police Chief Doug Cole said. Cole said the theft’s “M.O.” fits the pattern of juveniles ransacking unlocked vehicles and sometimes stealing them if keys are available. He said the black Chevy, four-door crew...
Gateway considers taking advantage of current bond interest rates
The Gateway school board wants to refund a bond issued in 2012. During a meeting on Aug. 20, the board hired Piper Jaffray, a Pittsburgh investment banking firm, to secure a favorable interest rate to bring savings to the district on a yearly basis over the lifetime of the existing...
Assault, drug cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Aug. 21, 2019
Monroeville police filed the following charges Aug. 12-13 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Donald Albitz, 34, of Penn Hills with intimidation of witnesses or victims, terroristic threats, harassment and simple assault. Charges were filed Aug. 12 in connection with an incident along the 4300 block of Old...
Drug, firearms cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Aug. 21, 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 court • Christopher Cooper, 28, of Monroeville on charges of possession of firearm prohibited, firearms...
Monroeville Convention Center to host Just Between Friends Consignment Sale
Families looking to save money on back to school shopping, or possibly make money through consignment, can do both this week at the Monroeville Convention Center. Just Between Friends brings its consignment sale back to 209 Mall Blvd. It’s open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m....
March for Parks surpasses $1 million in fundraising
The county’s annual March for Parks event has surpassed the $1 million fundraising mark, as residents, businesses and organizations have come together since 2003 to raise money for improvements at places like the Westmoreland Heritage Trail, Mammoth Park and Cedar Creek Park. The 17th annual March for Parks this past...
