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Man already facing federal charges turns himself in on state charges related to protests in downtown Pittsburgh

By WPXI.com News Staff

He is suspected of vandalizing two police vehicles, throwing objects at police officers and looting businesses during the May 30 protest downtown. (Pittsburgh Bureau of Police/Pittsburgh Bureau of Police)

By WPXI.com News Staff

PITTSBURGH — A man accused of setting fire to an unmarked police vehicle near PPG Paints Arena during rioting in downtown Pittsburgh in May is now facing new charges.

Police said Devin Montgomery, 24, turned himself in on Thursday for state charges.

Man arrested on federal charges related to setting police vehicle on fire near PPG Paints Arena

Montgomery is charged with receiving stolen property, burglary, riot, disorderly conduct, obstructing highways or other public passages and scattering rubbish.

These are in addition to the federal arson charges he is facing.

Montgomery is currently in the Allegheny County Jail.

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