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Image for PSP: Unity Township man accused of stealing more than $100,000 by setting up fraudulent bank accounts
Case
Nov 4, 2026
Hempfield Township, PA -- Pennsylvania State Police filed charges against a Unity Township man who is accused of stealing more than $100,000 by setting up fraudulent bank accounts in several victims' names.  Over a 20-year period, state police said Todd Jones, 49, establi...
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Image for Greensburg Police seeking public's assistance in identifying individuals in armed robbery
Case
Nov 3, 2026
Information provided by the City of Greensburg Police Department:  Greensburg, PA -- The City of Greensburg Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred outside the GetGo convenience store on October 28, 2026, shortly after 2:00 a.m. Investigators are...
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Image for Williams, Lamont Aaron  - STRANGULATION-APPLYING PRESSURE TO THROAT OR NECK and 2 additional charges
Warrant
Nov 3, 2026
UPDATE: Lamont Aaron Williams has turned himself in to local law enforcement authorities.
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Image for Desola, Lorraine Ann  - FIREARMS ACT-SALE/TRANSFER-FALSE INFORMATION
Warrant
Nov 3, 2026
An arrest warrant has been issued for Lorraine Ann Desola.  If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the City of Jeannette Police Department or submit a tip by clicking the button below.
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Image for Homicide charges filed against Braddock man in shooting that left one dead in Murrysville
Case
Nov 3, 2026
Murrysville, PA – Murrysville Police, in conjunction with the Westmoreland County Detective Bureau and District Attorney’s Office, announce criminal homicide charges have been filed against a Braddock man in a deadly shooting in Murrysville in October. Today, Nelson Hill, 42, ...
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Image for Robertson, Scott   - AGGRAVATED ARSON and 5 additional charges
Arrest
Nov 2, 2026
South Greensburg, PA -- A Greensburg man was arrested by state police after he allegedly set fire to a motel room over the weekend.  In the early morning hours of October 31, state police responded to the Knights Inn in South Greensburg for a male setting fire to his mote...
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Image for State police investigating armed robbery at Youngwood Tobacco & Vape shop
Case
Nov 2, 2026
Youngwood, PA -- Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an armed robbery at a local tobacco and vape shop in Youngwood.  On October 30, 2026, troopers responded to Youngwood Tobacco & Vape on South 3rd Street in Youngwood for an armed robbery.  A male wearin...
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Image for Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office participates in reception at Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Post
Oct 29, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA -- Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne hosted a reception for law students at Duquesne University.  More than 200 students gathered on October 28, 2026 at the university for the Judicial, Government, and Public Interest Law Reception to learn about ca...
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Image for Scholl, Adam   - (1 COUNT) ROBBERY and 6 additional charges
Arrest
Oct 29, 2026
South Huntingdon Township, PA -- A Hunker man is facing charges after he threatened a man with a knife and stole a vehicle, according to state police.  Troopers responded to a residence on Millbell Road in South Huntingdon Township on October 27, 2026 for the report of a ...
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Image for Deary, Roberta   - ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILDREN and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Oct 28, 2026
South Huntingdon Township, PA -- Pennsylvania State Police charged a West Newton woman after children in her care tested positive for narcotics.  State Police received a ChildLine report in September which initiated a criminal investigation through the assistance of Child...
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Diaz, Patricia Marie - INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT

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Reynolds, Jill A. - Resisting Arrest and 3 additional charges

Lindow, Albert Aaron

Lindow, Albert Aaron III - RECEIVES ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR SERVICES AND FAILS TO PERFORM and 2 additional charges

Thompson, Nasheedy Jihad

Thompson, Nasheedy Jihad - FALSE IDENTIFICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES

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Moses, Shamir Darnell - INTENTIONALLY POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE BY PERSON NOT REGISTERED and 2 additional charges

Sullivan, Joseph Andrew

Sullivan, Joseph Andrew - Strangulation-Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck

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Guerron Morocho, Jose Leonardo - DUI: GENERAL IMPAIRMENT/INCOMPETENT OF DRIVING SAFELY-2ND OFFENSE and 3 additional charges

Hartley, Patrick R

Hartley, Patrick R - Theft By Unlawful Taking and 1 additional charge

Frederick, Derrick Naquan

Frederick, Derrick Naquan - Simple Assault and 2 additional charges

Ferguson, Norman W.

Ferguson, Norman W. Jr. - DISORDERLY CONDUCT-HAZARDOUS/PHYSICAL OFFENSIVE CONDITION

Desola, Lorraine Ann

Desola, Lorraine Ann - FIREARMS ACT-SALE/TRANSFER-FALSE INFORMATION

Cole, Mark Edward

Cole, Mark Edward Jr. - Dui

Champeno, Wade Vernon

Champeno, Wade Vernon - Harassment-Communicate Repeatedly in Anonymous Manner

Williams, Dwight

III - STRANGULATION-APPLYING PRESSURE TO THROAT OR NECK and 2 additional charges

Brice, Nathaniel

MARIJUANA-SMALL AMOUNT/PERSONAL USE and 1 additional charge

Bush, Matthew J

Bush, Matthew J - Criminal Conspiracy Engaging – Theft From a Motor Vehicle-Movable Property and 4 additional charges