Cases

Image for DA: 41-year-old homicide case involving death of teen will proceed to trial
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Nov 13, 2026
Greensburg, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announces the homicide case against James Kruczek will proceed to trial following a preliminary hearing held on Friday, November 13, 2026.  Westmoreland County Detectives arrested James Kruczek, ...
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Image for DA: New Kensington man pleads guilty, sentenced up to 12 years in prison for armed robbery
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Nov 10, 2026
Greensburg, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announces the guilty plea and sentencing of a New Kensington man who robbed a local AT&T store and stole more than $47,000 in merchandise.  Trey Bell, 32, pleaded guilty to all charges relate...
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Image for DA: County Detectives make arrest in 41-year-old homicide case involving stabbing of 16-year-old girl
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Nov 5, 2026
North Huntingdon Township, PA – Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announces the arrest in a 41-year-old unsolved homicide case involving a 16-year-old female. Today, Westmoreland County Detectives arrested James Kruczek, 61, of West Mifflin, for the st...
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Image for PSP: Unity Township man accused of stealing more than $100,000 by setting up fraudulent bank accounts
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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
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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 Homicide charges filed against Braddock man in shooting that left one dead in Murrysville
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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 State police investigating armed robbery at Youngwood Tobacco & Vape shop
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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 DA: Lower Burrell man will spend life in prison without parole for pub killing
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Oct 28, 2026
Greensburg, PA – Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announces the sentencing of convicted murderer Daniel Moles, 66, of Lower Burrell. Moles was found guilty in August by a jury of first-degree murder and attempted homicide after a three-day trial. Mole...
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Image for Greensburg Police charge two women after claims of abuse, corruption
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Oct 28, 2026
Greensburg, PA -- Greensburg Police filed charges against two women who are accused of corrupting and endangering a child in their care.  Officers with Greensburg Police responded to a residence on South Pennsylvania Avenue in August after receiving reports of a child pos...
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Image for DA: Allegheny Co. man sentenced to serve 10-20 years for sexual assault of child
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Oct 27, 2026
Greensburg, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announces the sentencing of an Allegheny County man who pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a child.  Stevan Mracna, 46, of Moon Township, was sentenced to serve 10 to 20 years in state priso...
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