Unsolved Cases: Robert Elmer Allison Vanishes After Work in 1994

The missing man was from Waynesburg but worked on a river boat owned by Tri-River Fleeting in Pittsburgh.

State Police Looking for Corrections Escapee from Bellevue

Police said Bellevue resident Richard Moore, also known as Charles Smith, failed to return to Gateway Braddock Community Corrections.

Nearby: Justin Bieber Ticket Scam Fools Woman on Craigslist

Robinson Township Police blotter for Wednesday, Dec. 12.

Sewickley Police Assist Elderly Woman Found Walking in Socks on Route 65

The 81-year-old woman with no shoes was reportedly confused about where she lived.

Elderly Motorist Taken to Hospital After Aleppo Crash

Ohio Township police said 86-year-old Fred Degroot's vehicle sideswiped a Catepillar construction vehicle.

District Court: DUIs and Drug Paraphernalia Charges

A weekly roundup from the office of Magisterial District Judge Robert Ford.

Unsolved Cases: Joann Angel Still Missing After One Year

The Etna woman was last seen in Wilkins Township.

Police Warn Residents to Keep an Eye on Package Deliveries This Christmas

Holiday deliveries made when no one is home offer easy pickings for thieves, according to safety officials.

Zoo Will Remove African Painted Dogs Observation Platform

Two-year-old Maddox Derkosh died after falling from the platform into the painted dogs exhibit.

Sewickley Man Sues Pennsylvania Claiming His Dismissal as State Police Trooper was Racially Motivated

William Peake's termination letter cited "lack of solid job knowledge and basic police skills." His lawsuit alleges his firing was due to racial discrimination.

Woman Waives Charges in Sewickley Heights Necklace Theft

Jessica Cox is charged with theft and receiving stolen property, accused of pawning the $20,000 necklace for $225.

Extend Life of Christmas Tree with Fire Marshal's Tea Recipe

Mixing a concoction of things that can be found at the local store will extend the life and luster of fresh firs.

District Court: Sewickley Hills Man Waives Burglary Charges

From the office of Magisterial District Judge Robert Ford.

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.

Ross Police Release Surveillance Photos of Louis Vuitton Handbag Heist

Five people are suspected of a coordinated shoplifting hit at the Ross Park Mall store.

Nearby: Five Shoplifters Hit Louis Vuitton Store, Steal Pricey Handbags

Police said they have leads and are reviewing surveillance video of the brazen Ross Park Mall theft.

Sewickley Heights Police Charge Woman With Stealing $20,000 Necklace

Police said Jessica Cox of Coraopolis pawned the necklace for $225.

Bail Set at $50,000 for Two Washington County Men Charged in BP Robbery

Matthew McDonald and Charles Clark were arraigned through live streaming on the Internet before Magisterial District Judge William K. Wagner.

Sewickley Police Respond to Running Water Complaint at Vacant House

Police responded to the following recent incidents. Each incident reflects police records and is not an indication of guilt.

Mom Will Not Be Charged in Zoo Mauling Case

2-year-old Maddox Derkosh of Whitehall was killed in early November.

Nearby: Oklahoma Man Paid to Forge Doctor Signatures for Pills

Police said a man flew to the Moon Township area to obtain painkillers with fake prescriptions.

No Injuries in Quaker Valley School Bus Crash in Edgeworth

A school bus carrying Quaker Valley students colides with a car on Little Sewickley Creek Road.

Update: 19-Year-Old Washington Man Arrested, Charged with BP Robbery in Wexford

Warrants have been issued for three co-conspirators; the four are believed to be responsible for robberies in Washington, PA; Chartiers Township; Upper St. Clair and Castle Shannon, according to police chief.

Fire Marshal Investigating Glen Osborne House Fire

The early morning fire displaced a local family.

Firefighters Respond to Early-Morning House Fire in Glen Osborne

Officials say no one is injured in the blaze on Railroad Avenue.

Sewickley Police Catch Suspect in Business Break-ins

Adrian Foody of Canonsburg is charged with offenses that include burglary and criminal attempt.

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.

Police Blotter: Police Respond to Road Rage Complaint on Route 65

The victim told police the other driver pulled over behind him and appeared to pull out a gun.

Franklin Park Couple Face New Charges in Child-Abuse Case

Pennsylvania Deputy Attorney General Douglas Barbour and his wife, Kristen Barbour, remain free on bond in case involving two adopted children from Ethiopia.

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.

Woman Facing Child Pornography Charges Waives Hearing

Pamela Smallis' formal arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 3

FBI Releases Crime Report for the Sewickley Area

Patch analyzes the 2011 uniform crime statistics for Sewickley-area communities.

Video: Walter Brannon Receives Special Honor at Dedication Ceremony

Sewickley's first black police chief and Army veteran is recognized for his years of service to the community and country with a dedication ceremony and naming of the Sewickley Valley YMCA Community Arts Center.

Sewickley Police Investigate Possible Assault on Moon Man

Police say a Moon Township man was taken to the hospital after being assaulted.

Sewickley Man Charged with Assaulting Trooper after Route 65 Chase, Crash

State police say Gregory Omlor also fought with Pittsburgh Police at Allegheny General Hospital, where he was treated after crashing his car on Ohio River Boulevard.

Unsolved Cases: Nicole Lynn Bryner's Body Has Never Been 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.

District Court: Couple Waives Theft Related Charges

From the office of Magisterial District Judge Robert Ford.

Witnesses Recount Child's Tragic Death at Pittsburgh Zoo

Two Patch readers explain what they saw when African Painted Dogs attacked a 2-year-old boy who fell into their exhibit Sunday at the animal attraction in Highland Park.

Nearby: U.S. Marshals Arrest Two Suspects in Murder of Pregnant Ambridge Woman

Marlin Kelly, 27 and Tyrone Fuller, 31,were both arrested early this morning, authorities announced.

Several Charges Dismissed Against Azul Restaurant Owner

Angus Peterkin of Leet Township, accused of punching a former employee in the face, is still facing one count of simple assault.