Local Stories for April 2012
Stories for Monday, April 30
Target 11 investigates registered sex offenders living near schools
Registered sex offenders are living near schools, bus stops and day cares. They're right in your community, and it's all legal. But Target 11 has discovered that some state lawmakers are taking action, trying to do something to change it. They're debating a new bill restricting where sex offenders can ...
Mom involved in school fight says it was self-defense
One of the two parents banned from their children’s school by Pittsburgh School officials after getting into a fight inside a classroom on Friday told Channel 11 she was defending herself. Authorities said police were called to John Morrow Elementary School in Brighton Heights around 8 a.m. Friday after two ...
2 ex-Pittsburgh cops get probation in prostitution sting
Two men formerly honored as Pittsburgh police officers of the year before previous legal troubles both avoided jail for their arrests in a prostitution sting last year. Talib Ghafoor, 56, and Faquar Holland, 40, were sentenced Monday. Ghafoor pleaded no contest to participating in corrupt activities and Holland pleaded guilty ...
Hopewell man bound, gagged in home invasion upgraded to serious condition
An 81-year-old man has been upgraded to serious condition a day after he was found bound and gagged after a home invasion robbery during which his car was stolen from outside his Hopewell Township home. Hopewell Township police haven't named any suspects in the attack on Dan Santia, who was ...
Police: Pregnant woman facing drug, child endangerment charges after passing out in McDonald's
A pregnant woman is facing charges after police said she passed out in an Ellwood City McDonald's. Channel 11's Amy Marcinkiewicz was there as Darcy Kelosky, 33, turned herself in to police on Monday. Investigators said Kelosky passed out at the restaurant on April 24 while she was babysitting a ...
Suspect in violent New Castle home invasion tries to escape after arrest
Police arrested a New Castle man early Sunday morning accused of assaulting a man during a violent home invasion Saturday night. Authorities said officers responded to a call at the home of Ralph Alberico, 50, late Saturday night and found Alberico covered in blood. Alberico told police he was sleeping ...
Case against man accused of killing mother, sister, aunt in 2009 begins
The case against an Indiana County man accused of murdering his mother, sister and aunt in 2009 began Monday with an evidentiary hearing. Kevin Murphy is accused of killing Doris Murphy, Kris Murphy and Edith Tietge in April 2009. Their bodies were found at the family-owned Ferguson Auto Repair in ...
Officers spend hours collecting evidence after shooting in Greene County
Police were called to a home in Clarksville on Monday morning for a report of a restraining order violation. Detectives said they found a man shot in the chest when they arrived at the home on Bowser Road about 10 a.m. The man, whose name has not been released, was ...
Details released about 2012 Three Rivers Arts Festival
Officials released details about the 53rd Three Rivers Arts Festival on Monday that begins in June. For more than five decades, the festival has been known for good music, unique works of art, wonderful food and not-so-great weather. This year’s performances include a wide range of artists like Bruce Hornsby, ...
250 local soldiers deploy to Kuwait
Family and friends said goodbye to more than 250 local soldiers on Monday before they began a deployment to Kuwait. Members of the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) gathered at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Coraopolis for a special ceremony before beginning their journey. For many of the soldiers, this ...
Police chase involving ATV ends in crash, driver airlifted to hospital
Authorities said a man being chased on an ATV by police in Beaver Falls landed in the hospital Sunday after he slammed into a pickup truck. Police said the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of 10th Avenue and 25th Street. At the scene of the crash, emergency ...
Passengers walk away from Beaver County plane crash
Two people walked away without a scratch after a plane crash Sunday at the Beaver County Airport. Emergency crews said the plane dove down and hit the runway around 9:30 a.m in Chippewa Township. There is no word on what caused the crash. Authorities continue to investigate.
Turkey hunter accidentally shot in face in Washington County
The Pennsylvania Game Commission and state police are investigating the apparent accidental shooting of a turkey hunter in Washington County. The incident happened early Monday in Smith Township near the intersection of Pleasant Valley and Cherry Joffre Valley roads, officials said. Authorities said they believe the hunter was accidentally shot ...
Pizza delivery driver robbed at knifepoint in Northview Heights
Pittsburgh police said they're searching for the person responsible for robbing a pizza delivery driver at knifepoint. Investigators said a Domino's pizza driver was robbed in Northeview Heights. Police said the employee wasn't hurt. It was not immediately known how much, if any money was taken.
Girls hit by car while sunbathing in Economy
Family members said two girls were hurt on Sunday when they were hit by car while sunbathing. Samantha Shermanhorn and Kailey George were hit on Donald Avenue in Economy. Both girls were flown to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where they are expected to be OK. Family members said another relative ...
Family escapes burning home in Lower Burrell
Emergency crews said a family was able to escape their burning Lower Burrell home early Monday morning. Firefighters said the blaze started around 3 a.m. on Larchmont Avenue. No injuries were reported.
Authorities investigate attack, rape reported near Slippery Rock University
Police said they are searching for more than one person in a rape that was reported near Slippery Rock University. Investigators said the attack happened at 1 a.m. Saturday near Ginger Hill Restaurant, just a few blocks away from campus. Police said at least two men raped a 20-year-old woman ...
Stories for Friday, April 27
Woman accused of stealing cash from Millvale church
A parish is shocked after learning about accusations against one of their own. Nancy Hartman is facing theft charges after police said she stole money from Holy Spirit Parish in Millvale. Hartman was the church secretary and is accused of stealing more than $43,000 from the church offerings. According to ...
Police raid Latrobe gas station for synthetic marijuana
State police said they took 150 grams of synthetic marijuana, also known as K2, from a gas station in Latrobe. Investigators said the synthetic marijuana was hidden behind the counter at the Choice gas station. Police said people were able to go into the store and ask to purchase it ...
Woman rescued from Shaler Township hillside
A woman was rescued from a Shaler Township hillside on Friday. Cherry City Volunteer Fire Chief Jim Skalos told Channel 11 that the woman was walking on a trail when she fell down a steep hillside. Rescue crews climbed up the hillside and put the woman in a rescue basket. ...
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