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District Attorney reveals county's first Law Enforcement Cen...

Greensburg, PA – Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli is proud to announce the addition and grand opening of the cou...
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DA unveils, dedicates victim witness waiting room designed b...

Greensburg, PA – Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli is honored to unveil and dedicate the new Victim Witness Waiti...
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Westmoreland County launches Handle With Care program in loc...

Greensburg, PA -- District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli is extremely proud to announce the official launch of the Handle With Care program ...
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About the District Attorney

Background Nicole W. Ziccarelli took office as Westmoreland County District Attorney on January 3, 2022.  She was elected on Novem...
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Welcome to the Westmoreland DA's Office

Welcome to Westmoreland District Attorney's Office web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this s...
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Now you can receive alerts through email about crime and arrests in your local community. Click here to sign up for free....
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Mobile App Available

Download the CRIMEWATCH mobile application and stay up to date with crime in your area.  Our app lets you browse nearby crime and anony...
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Camera Registry Available

In an effort to better collaborate with the community, the Westmoreland District Attorney's Office is asking any interested busine...
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News Feed

Image for District Attorney testifies at public policy hearing about second-degree murder sentencing framework
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Aug 14, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA -- The House Republican Policy Committee hosted a hearing on Thursday to examine how Pennsylvania can establish a statutory second-degree murder sentencing framework that holds offenders accountable, protects the public, and gives victims’ families a meaningful ...
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Image for Palmer, Nathaniel   - CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY and 2 additional charges
Arrest
Aug 13, 2026
Greensburg, PA -- Greensburg Police charged a Jeannette man after authorities said he stole a vehicle and a firearm.  Jeannette Police requested assistance from Greensburg Police with help in locating a stolen SUV that was equipped with a tracking device.  The vehicl...
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Image for County Detectives charge Leechburg man with statutory sexual assault, corruption of minors
Case
Aug 13, 2026
Vandergrift, PA -- Westmoreland County Detectives charged a Leechburg man who allegedly had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a minor for years.  Westmoreland County Detectives initiated an investigation after being contacted by the Westmoreland County Children's ...
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Image for PSP accuse Latrobe man of possession of child pornography following cyber tip
Case
Aug 12, 2026
Latrobe, PA -- Pennsylvania State Police charged a Latrobe man after an investigation led to the discovery of hundreds of files of child pornography.  State police received a CyberTip report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  The tip was ge...
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Image for County Detectives charge Crabtree man with home improvement fraud
Case
Aug 7, 2026
Norvelt, PA -- Westmoreland County Detectives charged a Crabtree man with offenses related to home improvement fraud after he failed to complete any work at two residences.  Larry Wing, 41, is facing charges of receiving advance payment for services and failure to perform...
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Image for DA: Jury convicts man of first-degree murder in Upper Burrell shooting
Case
Aug 6, 2026
Greensburg, PA – Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announces the conviction of Daniel Moles, 66, after a three-day trial. A Westmoreland County jury found Moles guilty of first-degree murder and attempted homicide after deliberating for under three hou...
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Image for Judge grants DA injunction to shutter New Kensington Elks Lodge following string of violence
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Aug 6, 2026
New Kensington, PA -- A Westmoreland County Common Pleas Judge granted the district attorney's injunction to close the Elks Lodge in New Kensington following a string of violent incidents endangering public safety.  Pursuant to the order, the Elks Lodge on Third Avenue wi...
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Image for May, Jeffrey   - ARSON-INHABITED BUILDING OR STRUCT and 4 additional charges
Arrest
Aug 6, 2026
Mount Pleasant, PA -- A Hunker man is facing charges after police said he threw a lit incendiary device at a Mount Pleasant residence.  Mount Pleasant Police and surrounding first responders were dispatched to a residence on Washington Street in the borough after the remn...
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Image for National Night Out events attract crowds throughout Westmoreland County
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Aug 6, 2026
Westmoreland County, PA -- National Night Out events drew crowds and featured the best of emergency services and first responders across Westmoreland County this week.  National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors, law enforcement, and first responders w...
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Image for DA staff bids farewell to summer intern who spent 4 years in office before heading to law school
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Aug 5, 2026
Greensburg, PA -- The staff of the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office gathered today to bid farewell to summer intern Camille Ferace.  A Westmoreland County native, Camille has interned with the district attorney's office for the last four summers.  She g...
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