Westmoreland County

Motorcyclist Killed In Latrobe

A motorcyclist was killed Friday when he was hit by an SUV.

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Westmoreland Co. Man Accused Of Illegal Gambling Headed To Trial

John Caccamese, 62, waived his preliminary hearing Thursday in Youngwood, Westmoreland County, choosing instead to go directly to trial.

2013/05/16

Suspect In Seton Hill U. Stalking Case Sentenced To 5 Days To 23 Months In Prison

A man who pleaded guilty to stalking a Seton Hill University student and repeatedly breaking into her apartment will likely spend just five days behind bars.

2013/05/16

Woman Sentenced In Fatal 2011 Westmoreland Co. Crash

A woman who was driving drunk at the time of a car crash that killed her friend will spend at least three years behind bars.

2013/05/16

Teen Stirs Controversy In West Newton By Taking Fire Truck To Prom

He’s the West Newton fire chief’s son. Dustin Sanner basically grew up at the department, so when it came time for senior prom, he thought it would be neat to trade in a limo for a fire truck.

2013/05/14

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State Police Seek Suspects In Grapeville Bar Break-In

State police are asking for help from the public in identifying the suspects in a recent break-in at a bar in Westmoreland County.

2013/05/14

Irwin Students Go To Prom Despite Not Having Chickenpox Vaccine

Nine students in a western Pennsylvania school district who were told they couldn’t attend their prom because they hadn’t been vaccinated for chickenpox were able to attend after all.

2013/05/11

Family Of Man Convicted In Deaths Of Mom, Sister & Aunt Believe In His Innocence

Kevin Murphy’s family believes in his innocence, and thought the trial would set him free. But now, as he heads to death row, they are speaking out about what they think happened.

2013/05/09

Authorities ID Turnpike Motorcycle Crash Victim

Authorities have released the name of the man killed in a motorcycle crash early this morning along the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County.

2013/05/09

Officer, K-9 Injured By Pit Bulls During Drug Bust

A K-9 and an officer were injured responding to a drug bust Tuesday.

2013/05/07

Police Search For Man Who Robbed Latrobe Rite Aid

State Police are asking for help in identifying a man who robbed the Latrobe Rite Aid.

2013/05/07

Jury Decides Death Penalty In Triple Murder Trial

A Westmoreland County jury has decided Kevin Murphy will get the death penalty.

2013/05/07

1 Shot In New Kensington

Police are on the scene of a shooting in Westmoreland County.

2013/05/06

Man Arrested After 6-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing

A neighbor who lives down the road from a 6-year-old boy who was the subject of an amber alert over the weekend, now faces charges including kidnapping and rape.

2013/05/06