Thefts, Hit-and-Runs Keep Edgewood Police Busy

The following incidents were reported to the Edgewood Police Department:

May 17

• A hit-and-run accident was reported on the 1200 block of South Braddock Avenue.
  
• A vehicle fire was reported at the intersection of Edgewood and Oakview avenues. The fire department extinguished the flames.
  

• A blower was stolen from East Swissvale Avenue.
  
• A leaf blower was stolen from Lincoln Avenue.
  
• A private book exchange box on East Swissvale Avenue was damaged.
  

• A dog bite was reported on West Hutchinson and East End avenues.
  
• Thomas Peebles, 19, of Braddock, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct after an incident at Edgewood Towne Centre.
  

• Gregg Parker, 52, of Pittsburgh, was charged with retail theft. He is accused of stealing razors from Kmart.
  

• A hit-and-run accident was reported on the 1500 block of South Braddock Avenue.