Former Chartiers Valley Basketball Star Arrested in Multi-State Gambling Ring

Mike Colbert, a star basketball player who graduated from Chartiers Valley in 1998, was arrested Wednesday in a multi-state illegal gambling ring.

District Court Rulings - 10/26

Read who got off the hook and who is heading to trial on the charges after their preliminary hearing with magistrates Gary Zyra and Maureen McGraw-Desmet.

Stolen Guns Recovered After Police Raid Bridgeville House

Numerous police officers and the Allegheny County SWAT Team stormed a Union Street home and recovered several stolen guns.

Shot Fired From Bridgeville Home

A man apparently “angry about something” fired a rifle shot from the porch of his Union Street home earlier this month. Read about that and other crime in the weekly Bridgeville police blotter.

Former Retirement Home Worker Accused of Stealing From Residents

Police say the Friendship Village worker sold the jewelry to a 'cash for gold' business.

Couple Accused of Stealing Meat From Grocery Store

A Pittsburgh couple from is accused of stealing numerous packages of meat from Shop ’n Save in Raceway Plaza. Read about that and other crime news in the weekly Scott Township police blotter.

Phishing Scam Targets Apple Users

Pennsylvania State Police are warning Apple users to safeguard their login and user information.

Driver Injured in Rollover Crash on Prestley Road

A Collier Township man suffered moderate injuries when the car he was driving rolled over on Prestley Road near Bridgeville earlier this month. Read about that incident and more in the weekly Collier police blotter.

Unsolved Cases: Carol Jursik's Body Found in Frick Park

In July 1979, Carol Jursik picked up some groceries on her way home from jogging but vanished just 10 houses from her front porch.

Upper St. Clair Man Charged in Shop'n Save Killing

Online records show that Brandon Daniel Thomas was arraigned early Friday and remanded to the Washington County Jail.

Man Allegedly Exposed Himself to Women at Tanning Salons

A Washington County man allegedly exposed himself to workers at two Collier tanning salons.

Two Accused of Stealing Elderly Man’s Checkbook Will Face Trial

Two Bridgeville people accused of stealing an elderly Scott Township man’s checkbook and writing blank checks with it are heading to trial on numerous forgery counts. Also read more about other preliminary court decisions.

Some Charges Dropped Against Mechanic Accused of Bilking Auto Repair Shop

Several felony theft charges have been dropped against a mechanic accused of bilking the Mr. Tire Auto Repair shop in Collier Township where he worked.

Bridgeville Man Accused of Molesting Young Girl Heading to Trial

Russell Forrest III, the man accused of molesting a 3-year-old girl, will head to trial on all the sexual assault counts and several drug charges.

Heidelberg Police Arrest Two Drivers for DUI

Heidelberg police said they arrested two motorists on drunken driving charges this month.

Vending Machine Stolen, Sold for Scrap

A Coca-Cola vending machine was stolen earlier this month in Scott Township and apparently sold for scrap. Read about that and other crime news in the weekly Scott Township police blotter.

Police Break Up Fight at Chuck E Cheese Near Bridgeville

Police officers were called to Chuck E Cheese on Sunday night for an irate woman who was allegedly shouting obscenities around young children. Read about that and other crime news in the weekly Collier Township police blotter. Break Up

Loose Dog Killed By Car in Bridgeville

The dog’s owner was cited for letting the animal run loose. Read more about that and more incidents in the weekly Bridgeville police blotter.

Unsolved Cases: White Female Found in Allegheny River Has Never Identified

A woman's body was discovered in the river at Fox Chapel in 2003, but she has never been identified.

Parkway West Reopens After Big Crash

A tractor-trailer barreled through the concrete median on I-376 near Carnegie before crashing into cars and causing major traffic back-ups in both directions Friday morning.

District Court Rulings – 10/11

Read who got off the hook and who is heading to trial on the charges after their preliminary hearing with District Judge Gary Zyra.

Pedestrian Hit By Car on Greentree Road

A pedestrian walking across Grentree Road in Scott broke his leg after a car hit him Tuesday.

Store Clerk Assaulted Over Cigarettes

Two people were arrested after they allegedly tried to steal cigarettes from a Scott Township gas station before assaulting the store clerk. Read about that and more in the weekly Scott Township police blotter.

Unsolved Cases: 'Baby Joseph' Froze to Death in 1996

The newborn infant was left near a Hazelwood church—his mother never found.

State Might Offer Tax Breaks to Firefighters

Pennsylvania is considering offering local tax relief to volunteer firefighters and medics as a way to bolster the ranks.

District Court Rulings – 10/4

District Judge Gary Zyra oversees Heidelberg and Scott Township while District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet oversees Bridgeville, Collier Township and South Fayette.

Providence Point Security Guard Accused of Thefts Going to Trial

The Providence Point security guard who allegedly stole $150,000 worth of items from residents last year is heading to trial on all charges.

Allegheny County Holding Fire Prevention Fair

Numerous first responders, medics, 911 dispatchers and other organizations will be at the fair.

Caregiver Allegedly Bilked $11,000 From Elderly Woman in ‘Declining’ Health

The caregiver of an elderly Collier Township woman in “declining” health allegedly stole her checkbook and credit cards last year and went on an $11,000 spending spree.

Man Arrested for Huffing Furniture Polish

A man accused of huffing furniture polish was arrested while at Great Southern Shopping Center last month.

Two Accused of Stealing Elderly Man's Checks

Two Bridgeville people are accused of stealing an elderly Scott Township man’s checkbook and writing blank checks with it. Also in the Scott Township police blotter, read about an underage drinking party officers busted last month.

Cold Cases: Catherine Corkery

This 22-year-old Dormont woman was killed in 1989 on her way home from a party in Mt. Lebanon. Her mutilated body found in the backyard of a house on Voelkel Avenue near the light rail transit tracks.

Six Drivers Waive DUI Hearings

Six motorists facing DUI charges waived their rights to a preliminary hearing before this past week. District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet oversees Bridgeville, Collier and South Fayette, while District Judge Gary Zyra oversees Heidelberg and Scott Towns

Local Police Make Two DUI Arrests Over The Weekend

Two people face DUI charges following traffic stops over the weekend in Bridgeville and Heidelberg.

Bridgeville Man Found Dead After He Fills Bathroom with Poisonous Gas

A man who apparently used fumes from a charcoal grill burning inside his home's bathroom to commit suicide forced police to evacuate an entire Bridgeville neighborhood Tuesday morning.

Two New York Men Found Guilty of Credit Card Fraud

Scott Township police assisted the federal government in the investigation that the men used false credit cards to spend nearly $50,000 to buy gift cards and merchandise at Giant Eagle and Walmart.

Teen Injured After Crashing Dirt Bike into Police Car

A Scott Township teenager suffered serious leg injuries when police said he fled from officers on his dirt bike and crashed into a Collier Township police cruiser. Read about that and other news in the weekly Collier Township police blotter.

Man Pleads Guilty to ATM Scheme that Ripped Off Local Businessmen

A Pittsburgh area man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from two people who operate ATM businesses in Scott and Bridgeville has been sentenced to jail time after pleading guilty.

UPDATE: Hostage Standoff at Gateway Center in Pittsburgh Ends Peacefully

The nearly six-hour hostage standoff at Three Gateway Center in Pittsburgh has ended peacefully. The hostage is safe and suspect in police custody.

Two Crashes in 48 Hours Snarl Washington Pike

A couple of crashes on Washington Pike in Kirwan Heights during the peak of rush hour have snarled the evening commute for motorists this week.