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Police in Westmoreland County to target DUI, aggressive drivers through New Year’s Day

Westmoreland County drivers can expect to see more police patrols focused on cracking down on aggressive and impaired drivers in the region through the New Year’s holiday.

“Whether it’s day or night, people can expect to see increased state police patrols targeting impaired drivers,” said Lt. Ryan Maher of Troop A in Greensburg.

Maher was among the local and state police officers and PennDOT officials who Thursday at the Latrobe Municipal Building announced the launch of the annual Operation Safe Holiday Campaign.

The patrols in Cambria, Indiana, Somerset and Westmoreland counties with Troop A will not only be focusing on impaired drivers, “but aggressive drivers and speeders,” Maher said.

During 2020, between Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, Troop A investigated six traffic fatalities and 96 additional wrecks that resulted in injuries. Maher said 27 of those “holiday” accidents involved impaired drivers.

“Our goal is to attempt to reduce that number this year,” Maher said.

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William Shatner To Make Pittsburgh Appearance

PITTSBURGH, PA — Actor-turned-astronaut William Shatner will make a Pittsburgh-area appearance early in 2022. The “Star Trek” star will be live on stage March 2 at the Carnegie of Homestead.

Shatner will speak and take questions following a screening of perhaps the most renowned of the Star Trek movie series, “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.”

In October, Shatner, then 90, became the oldest human ever to travel into space. He was on the second crewed flight on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket ship that launched from the west Texas desert. The private space company’s founder is Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos.

Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

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CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping his brother, ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in scandal

CNN is suspending anchor Chris Cuomo pending a further review of documents revealing how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, when he was facing charges of sexual harassment.

Source: CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping his brother, ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in scandal

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School shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan leaves 3 dead, several injured – CNN

(CNN)Three people died and six were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon at a high school in Oxford, Michigan, authorities said.

The three killed at Oxford High School are believed to be students, Oakland County Undersheriff Michael G. McCabe said at a news conference. One of those shot is believed to be a teacher.
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The suspect was identified as a 15-year-old boy who is a sophomore at the school, McCabe said.
A handgun was recovered from the suspect, McCabe said. Authorities recovered multiple shell casings in the school and believe around 15-to-20 shots were fired.
“At this point in time, we believe he acted alone,” McCabe said.
The 15-year-old did not resist arrest, has invoked his right not to speak and is not telling law enforcement officers anything right now, McCabe said.
Officers were searching the school for possible additional victims.
All evacuated students were relocated to a nearby store for reunification with relatives.

Source: School shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan leaves 3 dead, several injured – CNN

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Report: 4 children dead, 6 people injured in shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan, officials say

Three children are dead and multiple people were injured in a shooting Tuesday at Oxford High School in suburban Detroit, authorities said.

A suspected shooter is in custody, according to Michael McCabe, undersheriff with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. A handgun was also located, he said.

Source: Multiple people injured in shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan, officials say

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Man and woman shot in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood – WPXI

By WPXI.com News Staff

PITTSBURGH — Two people were injured in a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood on Friday night.

The shooting occurred in the area of Amanda Avenue and Bausman Street just after 10 p.m.

Pittsburgh police said a woman was found with a gunshot wound to the leg, and she was taken to the hospital in stable condition. A man was also shot in the foot, but refused medical treatment.

The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene.

There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

Source: Man and woman shot in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood – WPXI

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Police: 38-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Avalon

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Police say 38-year-old Theodore Parks Jr. was shot in the chest on California Avenue.

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Police found him just before 10:30 p.m., and he was rushed to the hospital where he died.

Police arrested 31-year-old Brennan Lamar Fife of Avalon in connection with the shooting.

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He is facing charges of criminal homicide and is being held in the Allegheny County Jail.

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World races to contain new COVID threat, the omicron variant | AP News

BRUSSELS (AP) — Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the world raced Friday to contain a new coronavirus variant potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled relentless waves of infection on nearly every continent.

A World Health Organization panel named the variant “omicron” and classified it as a highly transmissible virus of concern, the same category that includes the predominant delta variant, which is still a scourge driving higher cases of sickness and death in Europe and parts of the United States.

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South Side crash involves 2 cars and Port Authority bus

A car overturned in a crash involving another car and a Port Authority bus on South 18th Street in Pittsburgh’s South Side Friday morning.

The crash happened on South 18th Street near Edwards Way just after 10 a.m, according to a statement from the Port Authority.

There is a blind spot coming downhill on South 18th street where the collision took place.

The Port Authority says two cars were coming down South 18th toward Carson Street at a high speed, crossed the center line and made contact.

Just then, the Port Authority 54 D Oakland/South Side bus that was heading in the opposite direction was approaching the bend.

One of the two cars slid into the side of the bus.

Then, a Nissan Maxima went on top of and over a Ford Bronco, before the Maxima rolled over on its roof.

No one was seriously hurt. The man and woman who were inside the flipped car were injured but authorities say their injuries were minor and not life-threatening.

Pittsburgh EMS took them to UPMC Mercy Hospital for treatment.

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Police issue warrant for suspect in Thanksgiving night Munhall shooting | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

County and Munhall police investigated and have issued an arrest warrant for 53-year-old Darnell Pearson. Detectives say Pearson illegally entered the Scotia Way home and shot the victim, who was visiting the home’s resident. A 10-year-old child was also in the home.

Source: Police issue warrant for suspect in Thanksgiving night Munhall shooting | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Pittsburgh police help those in need with Thanksgiving meals

By Pete DeLuca, WPXI-TV

PITTSBURGH — Officers packed up and handed out meals to community members in need.

“It means a lot to us actually. It’s probably one of the best parts of our jobs,” said Commander Shawn Malloy.

St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in South Side donated more than 3,200 meals of turkey and sides.

“Any time we can help out with the community, that’s what we’re here for,” said Malloy.

Officers say they love the opportunity to get out into the neighborhoods and build positive relationships.

“The officers really love doing this part,” said Malloy. “This is what we love to do the most.”

People like Sharon Smith, who received a meal, are grateful.

“It’s very meaningful, especially for our community so that we get to see our policemen in action and that they want to help us out and be grateful that they’re around to help us,” she said.

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