Category Archives: Local News
SALEM TOWNSHIP MAN EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILTY TO RAMMING GREENSBURG POLICE CAR
A Salem Township man expected to plead guilty next month to allegedly ramming a Greensburg Borough Police car now faces charges of selling drugs out of his home. The Tribune-Review reports that 52-yea...
Dec 20, 2018
KRINOCK SENTENCED FOR ROLE IN ROBBERY, MURDER OF PITTSBURGH-AREA DRUG DEALER
One of the men involved in the death of Daniel McNerny in 2016 was sentenced yesterday. The Tribune-Review reports that 20-year-old Austin Krinock was sentenced to serve at least 34 years in prison fo...
Dec 20, 2018
ROUTE 981 TRAFFIC IMPACTED BY MOTORCYCLE CRASH WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A portion of Route 981 was closed last night as emergency crews were tending to a one-vehicle crash. The Tribune-Review reports that an unknown driver crashed his motorcycle on Route 981 near Trauger ...
Dec 20, 2018
CHARGED GREENSBURG DOCTOR FACING NEW INDICTMENT
A Greensburg doctor who was facing federal drug charges is now facing additional charges of witness tampering and lying to the FBI. In a news release from U.S. Attorney Scott Brady, the new indictment...
Dec 20, 2018
SHOP WITH A COP HELD IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY TUESDAY
Tuesday was a great event for the police officers of Westmoreland County as they helped out some kids who may not have had a good Christmas. KDKA-TV reports that state and local police forces joined u...
Dec 19, 2018
NORTH HUNTINGDON MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING ROYALTY CHECKS
A man from North Huntingdon is charged with theft for allegedly cashing gas well royalty checks in 2017 and 2018 after he sold the property where it was located. The Tribune-Review reports that 44-yea...
Dec 19, 2018
VOTING COMING ON SETTLEMENT WITH TWO NORTH HUNTINGDON POLICE OFFICERS
North Huntingdon Township Commissioners are expected to vote today to approve an out-of-court settlement for two officers who filed a lawsuit with the township over wages. The Tribune-Review reports t...
Dec 19, 2018
ODOR IN HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP EXPLAINED
If you noticed an odd odor over the last week in Hempfield Township, you're not alone. The Tribune-Review reports that the odor, which has been prevalent on Route 136, is due to a leak of mercaptan at...
Dec 19, 2018
UNITY WOMAN CHARGED, BANNED FROM CASINO FOR LEAVING DAUGHTER FOR SIX HOURS
A woman from Unity has been banned for life from Rivers Casino for leaving her 10-year-old daughter alone in a car in the casino's parking garage for over six hours. The Tribune-Review reports that 36...
Dec 19, 2018
GREENSBURG WOMAN ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLING FROM CHIROPRACTOR'S OFFICE
A Greensburg woman is accused of stealing over $52,000 from the chiropractor's office that she managed. The Tribune-Review reports that Cynthia Bisignaini-Hill now faces numerous charges of theft, for...
Dec 19, 2018
