Oakland Crime

Crime, law and justice, and police blotter near Oakland (Pittsburgh, PA) or anywhere in the US.

Recent Crime News

• Community Calendar

  Wednesday May 23 | via New Pittsburgh Courier Online 

  To almost no one's surprise, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala has announced he will not pursue criminal charges against the three officers accused of beating Jordan Miles during an arrest in Homewood two years ago.

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• Pitt receives first bomb threat since end of April

  Monday May 21 | via The Pitt News 

  Following a month-long hiatus, Pitt received another bomb threat last week, four days before Pennsylvania Sen.

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• Pa. unemployment rate falls even with larger workforce

  Thursday May 17 | via Post-gazette.com 

  CalU president Angelo Armenti fired Pa. unemployment rate falls even with larger workforce Judge dismisses protection-from-abuse order against Pittsburgh police commander Jury selection in Sandusky trial to begin June 5 Canadian Police Violated Laws in G-20 Sweep, Inquiry Finds Tracking Hidden Frenchman in China's Political Drama 'Chronically ... (more)

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• Highmark asks federal judge to keep deal with UPMC s...

  Thursday May 17 | via Post-gazette.com 

  Jury selection in Sandusky trial to begin June 5 Biden rips Romney's business background in Youngstown Edwards' bare-bones defense wraps up case at fraud trial National briefs: Slain bride's groom sought World briefs: Russian police break up protest Allegheny County sheriff's office arrests man on 'most wanted' list Police seek help in morning ... (more)

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• The police were a calm presence at opera protest

  Wednesday May 16 | via Post-gazette.com 

  Konias to appear in Pittsburgh courtroom Thursday PNC Park guard loses finger, Pittsburgh cop injures shoulder in struggle with belligerent fan Local soldier receives Medal of Honor 42 years after dying People in support of voter ID want say in challenge to law With trial looming, side in Sandusky case still seek information Rally urges keeping ... (more)

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• East Xtra: Greensburg CC lacrosse team wins another ...

  Wednesday May 16 | via Post-gazette.com 

  Konias to appear in Pittsburgh courtroom Thursday PNC Park guard loses finger, Pittsburgh cop injures shoulder in struggle with belligerent fan Biden rips Romney's business background in Youngstown PG files motion to release Highmark-UPMC agreement Rally urges keeping teachers based on ability, not seniority Harness racing's Dave Palone is looking ... (more)

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• East Xtra: It's tough to beat this pair of aces

  Wednesday May 16 | via Post-gazette.com 

  Konias to appear in Pittsburgh courtroom Thursday PNC Park guard loses finger, Pittsburgh cop injures shoulder in struggle with belligerent fan Biden rips Romney's business background in Youngstown PG files motion to release Highmark-UPMC agreement Rally urges keeping teachers based on ability, not seniority Harness racing's Dave Palone is looking ... (more)

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• West/North Xtra: Sewickley Academy continues to rule...

  Wednesday May 16 | via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 

  Konias to appear in Pittsburgh courtroom Thursday PNC Park guard loses finger, Pittsburgh cop injures shoulder in struggle with belligerent fan Biden rips Romney's business background in Youngstown PG files motion to release Highmark-UPMC agreement Rally urges keeping teachers based on ability, not seniority Harness racing's Dave Palone is looking ... (more)

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• Nashville man arrested on dozens of rape charges

  Tuesday May 15 | via WKRN 

  Pittsburgh police have arrested a man on more than 100 child rape and abuse charges out of Pennsylvania.

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• From shotguns to cigars, state leaders report range ...

  Friday May 11 | via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 

  Pirates fall flat against Astros, 1-0 Cal U faculty says cuts hurt academic quality Pitt files lawsuit against Big East Time magazine cover heightens 'attachment parenting' debate Pitt team makes Quick progress against skin cancer From shotguns to cigars, state leaders report range of gifts Amish leader Sam Mullet's attorney objects to 'smear' ... (more)

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