Pittsburgh Public Safety prepares for “Light up Night”
John Blinn, News Editor
November 21, 2019
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Public Safety is preparing the city for the large crowds that are expected to come with the city's "Light up Night." The annual event will take place on Nov. 22 and kick off the holiday season with various bands and other events. “As a native of this region, I am very...
Megan’s Law violator from South Dakota arrested at Pittsburgh homeless camp
Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 23, 2019
PITTSBURGH -- A Megan's Law violator from South Dakota was arrested in Pittsburgh, according to authorities. Deputies from the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office arrested 58-year-old Gregory Davis from Sioux Falls, South Dakota in Pittsburgh after he violated parole. Deputies say that David has been...
Murder suspect from California arrested in Coraopolis
Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 19, 2019
CORAOPOLIS -- A murder suspect on the run from California was arrested in Coraopolis. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office released in a statement that they arrested Isaiah Starns, a 19-year-old man from Bakersfield, California who was on the run. Authorities say that Starts was wanted since Feb....
Holiday round up yields 37 arrests, $237K in arrears
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 10, 2018
PITTSBURGH -- Over the last two weeks, sheriff's deputies have focused their time on fugitives wanted for not paying child support, hoping that single parents can give their children the holiday they deserve. Since Nov. 26, deputies have arrested 37 fugitives with 57 arrest warrants, owing over $235,000...
Sexual assault fugitive arrested in Wilkinsburg
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 6, 2018
PITTSBURGH — The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office arrested a sex assault fugitive Thursday morning. In October 2016, George Holiday was charged with sexual assault, which he later pled guilty to. The victim said that Holiday raped her in an apartment building parking lot. Holiday was sentenced...
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police held two graduation ceremonies
Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
November 21, 2018
PITTSBURGH -- Two graduation ceremonies were held by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police on Friday. Twenty-five recruits and six K9's graduated from the Pittsburgh police K9 training academy after a twelve-week training regime. The first ceremony was held at 9 a.m for the following K9 teams: Corey...
Sheriffs arrest sex offender
October 24, 2018
PITTSBURGH -- Deputies with the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office arrested a sex offender that has been on the run since May. In a statement, sheriff's said that 30-year-old Brendan McKenzie of Perry South was eluding deputies since May 14, 2018, when a warrant was issued. The warrant for his arrest...
