Crime

Pittsburgh Police Accused of Unlawful Taser Use, Arrest of Autistic Man

Lawsuit alleges officers failed to recognize and properly respond to man's autism during 2024 incident.

Hateful Messages Broadcast Over Pittsburgh EMS Radios

Authorities struggle to stop racist and pro-Nazi messages on emergency channels for third day.

Pittsburgh Renews Controversial Gunshot Radar Contract Despite Concerns

Critics argue the ShotSpotter system has not reduced gun crime and worsened racial tensions with police.

FBI Warns of Growing Sextortion Scheme Targeting Pittsburgh Area

Authorities say cases are on the rise, often involving minors and adults being blackmailed over explicit images

Pittsburgh-area school cuts ties with Lifetouch over Epstein files fallout

Mount Pleasant Area School District ends partnership with photo company after connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Pittsburgh Man Charged After Alleged Indecent Exposure at West Mifflin Denny's

Zachary Ryan Hiles accused of inappropriate behavior in front of customers, leading to his termination

Pittsburgh-area man charged with DUI in fatal crash

Jordan Bowyer arrested for 2024 incident that killed one passenger, seriously injured another

Body Found in Monongahela River in West Elizabeth

Investigation underway after man's body pulled from river near tug boat

Vehicle crashes into parked car, rolls over in Penn Hills

Crews were on the scene early Saturday morning after a vehicle struck a parked car and rolled onto its roof in Penn Hills.

Cat Causes Apartment Fire in Greensburg, Shutting Down Street

Surveillance video captures cat jumping onto stove, igniting burners and sparking blaze

Michigan man accused of cross-country Walmart theft spree arrested in Western Pa.

Authorities took the suspect into custody earlier this week after the alleged multi-state retail crime spree.

Beechview Residents Demand Action After String of Parked Car Hits

Drivers have repeatedly struck vehicles on Methyl Street, leaving residents frustrated and seeking solutions.