Property Damage, Retail Thefts and Fraud Keep Edgewood Police Busy

The following incidents were reported to the Edgewood Police Department:

March 31

• Police assisted state police officers with a two-vehicle accident on the parkway. One driver reportedly was driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.

• A vehicle on Hawthorne near Locust drifted out of park and hit a borough sign as well as a Western PA School for the Deaf fence.

• A man reportedly stole $174 worth of steak and seafood from Giant Eagle at Edgewood Towne Centre.

April 2

• A borough resident reported that someone had tried to gain access to her bank account.
  

April 3

• Police assisted Swissvale officers with a criminal mischief call at the Towne Centre Office Building. A female reportedly had slashed vehicle tires with a knife.
  

April 4

• A vehicle reportedly ran over a tree and caused property damage on the 100 block of Dewey Street.

• During a traffic stop on East Swissvale and Walnut, police found a small amount of marijuana. The driver and the passenger were expected to be charged with disorderly conduct.

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