Local Grinch Messes with Christmas Lights in Forest Hills

Also, deer accident, pit bull incident and retail theft in this week's Forest Hills police news.

Zoo Will Remove Painted Dogs Observation Platform

'Out of respect for the community and for the Derkosh family, the observation platform of the exhibit at issue would be removed,' said Mike Manko, district attorney's office.

Three Women Nabbed Stealing Items from Edgewood Kmart

The women stole lotion, socks and bathrobes from the store in Edgewood Towne Centre. And other news from Edgewood police.

Two Face Drug Charges after Controlled Buy

District Judge Kim M. Hoots hears cases of speeding, DUI and drug charges Nov. 29.

Central Catholic Counselor Busted in Forest Hills for Selling Heroin

Forest Hills police have arrested Kelly Scherer, 36.

Unsolved Cases: Andrew Karis' Whereabouts Unknown

He's been missing from Pittsburgh since March 1993, though he was reported in New York City and possibly San Francisco a few weeks after he disappeared.

Forest Hills Police Return Purse to Theft Victim

A woman's purse reported stolen at the Braddock Hills Giant Eagle Nov. 19 was found by a man a few days later—minus the cash. Also, other Forest Hills police news.

Forest Hills Mother Charged with Endangerment After 4-Year-Old Found Wandering

The child, who had walked from her home to the Plaza Shopping Center, had no shoes or coat on a snowy day.

Wilkinsburg High Security Guard Faces Trial on 'Sexting' Charges

Michael Tolbert is charged with exchanging sexually explicit messages with a 14-year-old student.

Mom Will Not Be Charged in Zoo Mauling Case

Maddox Derkosh, 2, of Whitehall was killed in early November.

Women Leave Without Paying at Eat'n Park in Edgewood Towne Centre

Chain reaction accident with school buses, youths riding shopping carts, hit-and-runs among other items from Edgewood police blotter.

Homestead Man Charged in Federal Court with Illegally Possessing Firearm

Wilkinsburg Police Department, assisted by the FBI, conducted the investigation leading to the indictment of Lamont Crosby.

CRP/AED Demonstration Tuesday in Regent Square

Swissvale and Edgewood borough are offering the demonstration and a chance to sign up for CPR classes and certification.

Shoplifting Arrest Leads to Drug Bust in Edgewood

Woman faces preliminary hearing before District Judge Kim Hoots on Nov. 29.

Wilkinsburg Judge Hears Several Cases Mid-November

Retail theft, drug possession, among other cases heard by District Judge Kim M. Hoots.

Man Dies Three Weeks After Fall at ReStore in Edgewood

James Budd, a worker at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Edgewood Towne Centre, was injured on Oct. 23 and died from those injuries on Nov. 17.

Unsolved Cases: These Are Among Western PA's Solved Ones

These cases in the Pittsburgh area did not have a happy ending but finding those missing persons might have brought closure to families.

Forgery, Theft and Burglaries Fill Judge Caulfield’s Mid-Nov. Docket

Man accused of robbing four homes in Forest Hills, a hit and run on Demmer Avenue.

Kelly School Teacher Tasered in Wilkinsburg Carjacking

A teacher at Kelly Elementary School was shot in the head with a Taser as thieves took her Honda Odyssey minivan Monday morning.

Unsolved Cases: Barbara Lewis' Body Found a Mile from Home in Churchill

The murder of the 30-year-old secretary from Penn Hills has never been solved.

Forest Hills Police Reports: Forged Checks, Counterfeit Money and Chimney Fires

Here are the latest Forest Hills police reports for Nov. 8 to Nov. 15

Edgewood Police Reports: Pedestrian Accident, Burglary & More

Here are the Edgewood police reports for Oct. 31 to Nov. 11.

Judge Caulfield Handles DUI, Narcotics, Burglary Cases

Judge Thomas Caulfield heard several cases last week in his Forest Hills courtroom.

Suspected Puff Discount Tobacco Burglar Waives Preliminary Hearing

Isaac McCants III waived a hearing before District Judge Thomas Caulfield last week.

Unsolved Cases: Nicole Lynn Bryner's Body Never Found

The mother said her daughter had been abducted on the South Side but, later, the mother's boyfriend confessed to burying the toddler in Brookline.

Two Women Waive Hearings on Drug Charges

The district judge also handled a case last week involving a jitney driver hit by a Taser during an arrest.

It's the Time of Year to Watch for Deer in Forest Hills Area

'When you see one, expect to see more" - Forest Hills police Chief Chuck Williams.

Swisshelm Park Man Convicted for Narcotics Violations

Griffin Abel, 34, will serve 37 months in prison.

Five DUI Cases Heard in Forest Hills District Court

Judge Caulfield also hears one theft case in district court last week.

Political Sign Thefts a Sign of the Times in Forest Hills

Forest Hills police received several reports relating to the theft of political signs in the borough—and other incidents.

Trick-or-Treater Struck by Car in Edgewood Saturday Night

The child was taken to Children's Hospital after accident on Maple Avenue.

Smashing Pumpkins, Loud Halloween Party Draw Edgewood Police

Edgewood officers also handle retail thefts, stolen presidential campaign signs and other reports.

Suspect in Shooting Death of Pregnant Mother Arrested in Turtle Creek

Marlin Kelly is one of two men arrested Wednesday in the Sunday slaying of an Ambridge woman on Sunday.

Edgewood, Forest Hills, Swissvale Sail OK Through Storm

Hurricane Sandy caused no major issues for local communities.

East Pittsburgh Man Waives Hearing on Multiple Charges in Hit-And-Run Accident with House

Two DUIs round up Judge Caulfield's caseload for the week of Oct. 22.

Counterfeit Bill Used to Pay for Forest Hills Pizza Delivery

Customer goes mad in store, another deer struck in this week's Forest Hills police news.

State Police: Phishing Scam Targets Local Apple Users

Pennsylvania State Police say Apple users are the target of a phishing scam.

Woman Waives Hearing on DUI Charges, Hitting 109 MPH on Penn Avenue

District Judge Kim M. Hoots had a busy day in court Oct. 18 with this and many other cases.

Foster Mother Held for Court on Child Endangerment Charges

Yolanda Clay of Rankin faces charges for leaving a 4-year-old child with autism locked in car on 88-degree day in September.

Caulfield Handles DUI, Drug Cases from Swissvale, Braddock Hills, Churchill

Also a felony theft case in this week's news from the courtroom of District Judge Thomas Caulfield in Forest Hills.