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State Reevaluating Work Release Centers
The state is taking another look at how they place criminals in work release centers.
Homewood Police Shooting Suspect Has Criminal Background
The man who allegedly shot and critically injured a police officer in Homewood Thursday morning has a criminal history.
Mystery Bird Found After Going On The Run In Beaver County
A runaway rhea has been causing quite a stir in the Beaver County town of North Sewickley.
Police: Inmate Escapes, Caught Celebrating At Nearby Bar
olice say a Washington County man escaped from a holding cell at the Smith Township police station and decided to celebrate by having a beer at a nearby bar.
Residents Escape Crafton Heights Apartment Building Fire
Residents in a Crafton Heights apartment building were forced to crawl on their hands and knees through thick smoke to escape an early Friday morning fire.
Man Charged With Stealing Christmas Packages
Police busted a man who they say was stealing intended Christmas packages from Squirrel Hill residents.
Police Searching For Missing Lawrence Co. Inmate
Police are searching for a prison inmate who was released from jail to attend a funeral and has not yet returned to the facility.
Toddler’s Arm Trapped In T Station Elevator Doors
An 18-month-old is recovering after a scary incident at a North Side T station.
African Painted Dogs Escape Main Exhibit Area At Zoo
The escape of several rare African Painted Dogs from their main exhibit area temporarily shut down the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Saturday morning.
Juvenile Arrested After Escaping Police Custody
A juvenile is back in police custody today after escaping this morning and prompting a foot pursuit at a cemetery on Pittsburgh’s North Side.
Pittsburgh Zoo’s Curator Weighs In On Zanesville Situation
There is no way to put a price tag on the value of the animals lost in Ohio. Some are endangered species and that has fueled debate about whether the animals should have been killed.
Sheriff: Owner Had Bite To Head, Possibly From Bengal Tiger
Authorities are releasing some new details today following the death of a wildlife preserve owner in Zanesville, Ohio, and the escape of dozens of exotic animals from the facility. According to the sheriff in Muskingum County, owner Terry Thompson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Suspect Escapes From State Police Custody In Westmoreland Co.
Authorities in Westmoreland County are searching for a man who escaped from custody Friday evening at the State Police Greensburg Station in Hempfield Township. State police say 29-year-old Christopher Ghrist was in custody on drug charges and other criminal offenses.













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