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2 Pittsburgh men plead guilty in West End drug trafficking
Two Pittsburgh residents pleaded guilty in federal court to their role in drug trafficking activity in the city’s West End neighborhood. Jaamiyl Dean, 42, admitted guilt to one count of conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. Tyree Davis, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to...
McKeesport man sentenced for role in fentanyl distribution
A McKeesport man was sentenced in federal court to 30 months imprisonment for his conviction of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Michael Henry, 37, also was sentenced to six years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Mark R. Hornak. Authorities said the charges stem from a wiretap investigation conducted by...
Activities in Plum and Oakmont this week – Jul. 22, 2019
Having trouble finding things to do in the Oakmont and Plum area this week? Here are some ideas:Oakmont artist Kalen Crowell’s paintings and photography are on display all month long at the Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Her work features portraits and nature settings among other images. Admission...
Vandergrift man uses family knowledge to connect with Kiski Area youthsVideo
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley residents and the notable things that they do. Joshua Westurn of Vandergrift is following in his father’s footsteps by helping local youths. He credits his upbringing with being able to lead the Kiski Area Youth Network the...
Turtle Creek man accused of shooting a man in North Braddock is arrested
A Turtle Creek man has been arrested who was wanted on attempted homicide and other charges for allegedly shooting a North Braddock man earlier this week. Davion Fullard, 34, was taken into custody by Allegheny County police along Electric Avenue in North Braddock on Friday night. He’s charged with aggravated...
Summer camp at Sampson Family YMCA in Plum continues
Alex Palumbi spent several summers as a child at the Sampson Family YMCA’s summer camp. She played various games and made friends at the fitness and recreation facility at 2200 Golden Mile Highway in Plum. This year, Palumbi and other counselors oversee the young campers enjoying those same experiences. “I’ve...
Oakmont officials approve part-time police pay hike of 38%
Oakmont officials approved a 38% pay raise for part-time police in order to retain existing officers and entice new applicants. Borough Manager Scott Fodi said the starting wage for a new officer will go from $16.16 per hour to $22 per hour. Current part-timers who worked at least six months...
Penn Hills man sentenced to 15 years in prison for role in drug distribution network
A Penn Hills man has been sentenced in federal court to 15 years in prison for his role in a drug distribution network. Angelo Massie, 41, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer in Pittsburgh. Authorities said Massie conspired with others to distribute more than a kilogram of...
Thompson Run Road in Ross reopens early
A portion of Thompson Run Road in Ross that had closed has reopened a week early. The section was between Radcliff Drive and Evergreen Road. Allegheny County Public Works officials said a $60,000 replacement project done by Pugliano Construction of Plum finished earlier than expected. The project included replacing a...
GoFundMe page launched in memory of Ambridge electrical worker
A GoFundMe page was launched in memory of an Ambridge man who may have been electrocuted at an Ambridge pipe plant. The page for David Bupp, 46, surpassed its $30,000 goal by about $1,300 Thursday evening. More than 360 people donated. The funds will be used for funeral expenses and...
Allegheny County fugitive on the lam for more than a year arrested in Clairton
One of the U.S. Marshal’s Pittsburgh office top 20 wanted fugitives was arrested Tuesday in Clairton. Martin Correll, 30, was seen by Allegheny County detectives entering a residence at 315 Ohio St. A county SWAT team, along with McKeesport and Clairton police, responded. Correll eventually came out of the residence...
Barker named principal at Linton Middle School, other administrative changes made
Linton Middle School in Penn Hills has a new principal. The school board unanimously voted at a special meeting July 15 to have Sandra Barker lead the fifth through eighth-grade school starting next school year. “It’s a better fit,” board President Erin Vecchio said. “We have too many issues going...
Ambridge man electrocuted at pipe plant
A man shocked at an Ambridge pipe plant Wednesday has died. Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased as David Bupp, 46, of Ambridge. Authorities said the electrical worker came into contact with an electrical current along the 2000 block of Duss Avenue around 11:15 a.m. He was transported...
Pittsburgh felon sentenced to 5 years for illegal gun possession
A Pittsburgh felon has been sentenced in federal court to five years in prison for illegal firearm possession. Andre Charles Hall, 22, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. Authorities said Hall, a convicted felon, illegally possessed a .40-caliber pistol in October 2016. Pittsburgh police discovered the firearm...
Wilkinsburg man charged with federal drug and firearms violations
A Wilkinsburg man was indicted by a federal grand jury on drug and firearms violations. Jerome Solomon, 39, has been charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of firearm by a convicted felon and possession of firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Authorities said the charges stem from...
Drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Donte Marshall, 27, of Braddock on two counts of charges of controlled...
Homeville Bridge in West Mifflin reopened after being closed due to unspecified ‘police activity’
The Homeville Bridge in West Mifflin reopened Wednesday night after being closed in both directions due to “police activity.” Borough dispatchers would not specify what happened in the area, and only would confirm the bridge was closed since around 8 p.m. Wednesday. It was reopened sometime before 10:20 p.m. Allegheny...
Financial website claims Penn Hills best place in Pittsburgh area to retire
Penn Hills is one of Pennsylvania’s best places to live retired, according to GOBankingRates.com. The website is designed to be a personal finance resource to share articles and advice on managing money. They made their retirement determination based on median home list price, annual mortgage total and annual cost of...
Assault, firearms cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Jul. 17, 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 • Kamontae Redmon, 20, of Pitcairn on charges of simple assault and harassment. Pitcairn...
Woman reportedly struck by train in Penn Hills
Penn Hills police are investigating reports of a woman struck by a train Wednesday evening. Allegheny County dispatch confirmed police, fire and EMS activity at 7:47 p.m. along the 1900 block of Leechburg Road. The woman’s condition was not immediately available....
Trial of a McKeesport man charged with killing woman, injuring man to conclude this month
A McKeesport man charged in a double shooting that left one woman dead and another man injured on the steps of a McKeesport bar in 2017 will soon learn his fate. Testimony in the nonjury trial of Daniel Bizzelle, 27, wrapped up Wednesday afternoon. Allegheny County Court Judge Randal Todd...
Monessen man sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison for role in drug trafficking ring
A Monessen drug dealer man was sentenced to 11 years and eight months in federal prison after being convicted of narcotics violations. Donald Mitchell, 38, received the sentence from U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon. Authorities said Mitchell was a heroin distributor for the Jarran Bell drug trafficking organization. The investigation...
Retaining wall project in Oakmont approved
Oakmont officials approved a restoration project for a retaining wall along Allegheny River Boulevard near the viaduct in Verona and Oakmont. Council awarded the estimated $121,000 job to Apollo-based Santamaria Landscaping via a 6-0 vote Monday night. Council Vice President Patricia Friday was absent. Borough Manager Scott Fodi said the...
Two men shot in Pittsburgh’s Hill District
Pittsburgh police are investigating a double shooting in the Hill District. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation and 911 calls of shots fired in the area of Reed and Brackenridge streets shortly before 7:40 p.m. Tuesday. They discovered one man with a gunshot wound to his leg, and another man...
Homewood man wanted on gun, drug charges arrested by Pittsburgh police
A Homewood man wanted for alleged firearms and narcotics violations was arrested by Pittsburgh police after a SWAT standoff Tuesday. Pittsburgh Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said officers on routine patrol in Zone Five observed a man with multiple active warrants near Tioga Street just after 4:30 pm. The man,...
