SUV Crashes Into Stream Near Presto

A driver and his two dogs somehow escaped injury after their sport-utility vehicle rolled over into Thoms Run stream near Presto.

Man Arrested After Staggering on Route 50 Near Bridgeville

Collier Township police arrested a man last week after motorists saw him staggering on Route 50 near the Chartiers Valley Shopping Center.

Pizza Delivery Driver Injured in Crash

A pizza delivery driver was injured Saturday night when he crashed on snow-covered roads in Collier. His vehicle ended up 100 feet over a hillside and he had to crawl from the car to get help.

Fight Over Parking Spot at GetGo Leads to Charges

An argument over a parking spot at the GetGo gas station led to bigger trouble for two Carnegie women. Read about that and other crime news in the weekly Scott Township police blotter.

Unsolved Cases: Jacob Lipp Went Missing in December

The North Huntingdon man had a fight with his girlfriend in the Strip District, and then vanished.

The Norovirus 'Super Bug' Might Be in the South Hills

As flu season wanes, a new Super Bug from Australia is taking its place in the spotlight.

Bridgeville Man Arrested for Bringing Drugs into Police Station

Police say Brenton Dillon was supposed to be interviewed to aid in a separate investigation. Instead, he now faces several drug charges. Read about that and other crime news in the weekly Bridgeville police blotter.

Seven Drivers Going to Trial on DUI Charges

Seven people who had preliminary hearings in the past week either waived the charges to court or were held for trial on the DUI counts. Read more in the weekly preliminary court round-up.

Electrical Fire Forces Evacuation of CV Middle/High School

The Chartiers Valley middle/high school campus was evacuated Thursday morning for a minor electrical fire in the LGI room.

Missing Bridgeville Man Died of Hypothermia

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office said hypothermia and hypertensive cardiovascular disease contributed to 81-year-old Laurie "Larry" McDonald's death.

Bridgeville Man Accused of Soliciting Minor For Sex Will Stand Trial

The Bridgeville man accused of soliciting sex from a 15-year-old while at fire hall Bingo is going to trial on all felony charges.

Copper Stolen From Noblestown Road Building

Two men are accused of burglarizing a Scott Township building and stealing copper to sell for scrap. Read about that and other crime news in the weekly Scott Township police blotter.

Man Accused of Stealing Donation Jars Meant for Charity

The Sewickley man allegedly took donation jars meant for cancer patients and area volunteer fire departments. The alleged thefts took place on Neville Island, Scott Township and Peters.

Fire Marshal Investigating Scott Township Blaze

The Allegheny County fire marshal’s office is investigating how a fire started inside a Scott Township home Monday afternoon and why it spread so quickly.

Scott Township Woman Accused of Stealing Coach Purses

A Scott Township woman, who was arrested recently by Mt. Lebanon police on retail theft charges, is also accused of stealing Coach purses from Plato’s Closet.

Fire Causes Heavy Damage to Scott Township Home

A fire inside a Scott Township home quickly spread and caused substantial damage to the residence Monday afternoon. No was one injured in the fire.

Missing Bridgeville Man Found Dead

Laurie "Larry" McDonald, the Bridgeville man who went missing Thursday night, has been found dead in Edgewood.

Three Charged in Heidelberg Burglary

Heidelberg police have filed charges against three people in connection with a burglary in the borough last month.

Unsolved Cases: Courtney Baltimore is an Endangered Runaway

The 16-year-old has been missing from her home in Pittsburgh since Oct. 23.

Police Searching For Missing Bridgeville Man

Have you seen this missing Bridgeville man? Police are searching for 81-year-old Larry McDonald after he went missing Thursday night.

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A snowstorm that blew through the Pittsburgh area Friday caused numerous car accidents and backed up traffic on major highways and local roads.

Accused Scott Township Burglars Going to Trial

Two men accused of breaking-in to two Scott Township homes in the Birdland neighborhood earlier this month are heading to trial on burglary and other charges.

Stolen Beer Pitcher Leads to Bigger Problems at Heidelway Bar

Heidelberg police say two men stole a beer pitcher and then ran over the bar manager with their truck when he tried to stop them.

Worker Allegedly Stole $138,000 of Nickel From Kirwan Heights Factory

Collier police say a worker stole more than $138,000 worth of nickel from a Kirawn Heights industrial complex over several months. Read about that and other crime in the Collier Township police blotter.

Teen Charged in Fire Extinguisher Prank Going to Trial

A Pittsburgh teen who was caught on cell phone video discharging a fire extinguisher at a Scott Township pizza restaurant is heading to trial on some of the charges.

Teenage Girls Arrested for Stealing From Bridgeville Store

Two teenage girls were arrested after police said they stole items from a Bridgeville business. Read about that and other crime in the weekly Bridgeville police blotter.

Scott Police Recover Stolen Electronics Sold to Store

Scott Township police said a man allegedly sold a stolen iPad to a Dormont electronics store. Read about that and other crime in the weekly Scott Township police blotter.

Police Will Train at CV Primary School

Don’t be alarmed if you see police cars outside Chartiers Valley Primary School on Monday. Click to find out why police are training at the school.

Unsolved Cases: Faime Lynette Francis Has Been Missing for 5 Years

The Swissvale woman has not been seen since leaving her home on March 28, 2008.

Tractor-Trailer Crashes Near Rennerdale

Noblestown Road in Collier Township is closed after a tractor-trailer trying to make a sharp turn at the "horseshoe bend" crashed and became lodged on a guardrail.

Five Facing Drug Charges Heading to Trial

Five people facing a range of drug charges during separate arrests, including possession with intent to deliver, are heading to trial on the charges. Read about that and other preliminary hearing decisions this past week.

Elderly Woman Charged in DUI Crash

A 67-year-old woman faces drunken driving charges after police said she crashed into a parked car in Bridgeville and then left the scene. Read about that and other crime news in the weekly Bridgeville police blotter.

Burglar Steals Garbage Disposal From Collier Township Home

Someone broke into a home under construction in the new Summit Ridge Estates development of Collier Township.

Police Investigating Another Home Burglary in Birdland

Scott Township police said a Raven Drive homewas burglarized while the resident was on vacation earlier this month. Read more about that and other crime in the weekly Scott police blotter.

Bethel Park Man Charged With Marijuana Possession During Traffic Stop in Heidelberg

A Bethel Park man faces drug law violations and other charges during a traffic stop in Heidelberg.

Unsolved Cases: Lonnett Myer Jackson Has Been Missing Since 2006

The Hazelwood woman took only her ID and Social Security cards when she left her home in 2006.

Woman Struck By Car on Carothers Avenue in Glendale

A woman crossing Carothers Avenue in Glendale was struck by a car and seriously injured Thursday.

Traffic Stop in Heidelberg Leads to Drug Charges

Heidelberg police charged a 20-year-old woman with marijuana possession during a traffic stop.

Two Arrested for Burglarizing Homes in Birdland

Two men were arrested for allegedly burglarizing two homes in the Scott Township neighborhood this week. Find out where in St. Clair Heights the burglaries occurred.

Driver Who Crashed Into Minivan Heading to Trial on DUI Charges

A Mt. Lebanon teen police say was high on drugs when he crashed into a minivan on Vanadium Road in Kirawn Heights is heading to trial on DUI charges. The most serious charges, however, were withdrawn.