Fugitive Arrested After Jumping from Window in Penn Hills

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A 26-year-old man named Curtis Davis, wanted on multiple warrants, was arrested in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania after jumping out of a window and attempting to flee from sheriff's detectives. Davis had been a fugitive since December 2025 when a bench warrant was issued for a probation violation related to drug and firearm charges. He also had active warrants in the City of Pittsburgh for burglary, firearms offenses, and assault.

Why it matters

The arrest of Curtis Davis highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending repeat offenders who evade capture. This incident underscores the need for effective coordination between local and county authorities to track down and bring to justice individuals with outstanding warrants.

The details

When detectives arrived at the Penn Hills residence where Davis was located, he jumped out of a first-floor window and began running before being surrounded by authorities. Davis then dropped to the ground and was arrested without further incident. He was transported to the Allegheny County Jail. In a previous incident in April 2024, Davis had led detectives on a lengthy pursuit that ended in a two-vehicle crash in Mt. Lebanon when they attempted to arrest him on multiple warrants.

• On December 1, 2025, a bench warrant was issued for Curtis Davis for violation of probation on a case involving drug and firearm charges.
• In April 2024, Davis led detectives on a pursuit that ended in a crash when they tried to arrest him on multiple warrants.
• On February 12, 2026, Davis was arrested in Penn Hills after jumping from a window and attempting to flee from authorities.

What’s next

Davis will remain in custody at the Allegheny County Jail as authorities work to address the outstanding warrants against him.