FORMER MCKEESPORT POLIC CAPTAIN CHARGED WITH THEFT AND RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY

A former McKeesport police captain has been charged with stealing more than $260,000 from the department’s evidence room.  54 year old Christopher Halaszynski was charged Wednesday with theft and receiving stolen property and immediately waived his case to Allegheny County Common Pleas Court.  He was released on $50,000 unsecured bond.  The money came from evidence in 159 cases, which are now considered to be compromised.