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Police: Man injured in Hempfield road rage incident | TribLIVE.com

A man was hurt Friday after a witness said he tried to stop a motorist from leaving what was described as a road rage incident in a Hempfield shopping plaza, according to court papers.

State police made an arrest within 20 minutes after finding the suspect in Hempfield Plaza along Route 30. Derek R. Walters, 41, of Hempfield, is charged with aggravated assault by vehicle, reckless endangerment and related offenses.

Troopers were called at 10:30 a.m. and found the injured man being treated by Mutual Aid paramedics. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of road rash and a cut on his head, police said.

The man told investigators that Walters tried to pass him on Hempfield Plaza Boulevard, which runs behind Walmart and Sam’s Club, according to court papers. A confrontation between the two motorists ensued nearby in a parking lot and Walters retrieved a tire iron, which police said he used to hit the other man’s vehicle.

The injured man attempted to stop Walters from leaving the scene by holding on to his Jeep Cherokee but was dragged by the SUV as Walters drove away, according to court papers.

Source: Police: Man injured in Hempfield road rage incident | TribLIVE.com

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Artemis I launch: Scheduled moon rocket launch scrubbed – WPXI

The launch window opened at 8:33 a.m. EDT.

During a news conference hours after the space agency scrubbed the launch, officials confirmed that they are targeting Friday at the earliest but also warned that the launch could be delayed until September, The Associated Press reported.

In addition to an issue with the No. 3 engine not bleeding correctly, the weather was also a factor in the decision to postpone the launch, CNN reported.

“There were also a series of weather issues throughout the launch window. We would have been a no-go for weather at the beginning of the window due to precipitation. Later on in the window, we would have been no-go for lightning within the launchpad area,” Mike Sarafin, Artemis I mission manager, said.

Source: Artemis I launch: Scheduled moon rocket launch scrubbed – WPXI

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Canonsburg parents charged with homicide after 3-month-old girl dies from fentanyl toxicity – WPXI

CANONSBURG, Pa. — A mother and father from Canonsburg have both been charged with homicide after their 3-month-old baby died from fentanyl toxicity, the Washington County District Attorney announced Monday.

James May, 31, and Shannon McKnight, 23, were arrested on Aug. 19 after officers found the couple in the rafters of an attic.

On Aug. 11, police were called for reports of a 3-month-old girl not breathing at a home on First Street.

The child was pronounced dead at the hospital. The district attorney said toxicology results showed positive results for fentanyl.

The couple’s other child, a 16-month-old boy, was taken to Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, where cocaine and fentanyl were found in his system.

Police said they found fentanyl and cocaine, along with other drug paraphernalia, in the house.

A preliminary hearing date has not yet been set.

Both May and McKnight were already facing charges of felony child endangerment and misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Source: Canonsburg parents charged with homicide after 3-month-old girl dies from fentanyl toxicity – WPXI

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Three teenagers from the Pittsburgh area taken to the hospital following Mercer County crash

SPRINGFIELD, Pa. —

Three teenagers from the Pittsburgh area were taken to a hospital following a crash in Mercer County on Friday afternoon.

The crash happened along Tower Road in Springfield Township.

The vehicle slid off the road on a curve, hit a tree and then overturned.

The driver was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation.

Also taken to a hospital were the woman’s two passengers, a 19-year-old woman from West Newton and an 18-year-old woman from Pittsburgh.

None of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.

Source: Three teenagers from the Pittsburgh area taken to the hospital following Mercer County crash

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East Huntingdon woman accused of $13,500 theft from Greensburg YWCA thrift shop | TribLIVE.com

An East Huntingdon woman is accused by police of taking $13,500 from the YWCA Thrift Shop in Greensburg while she worked there, according to court papers.

Amy S. Yemc-Gera, 53, was in charge of making nightly deposits, police said. She is charged with theft and receiving stolen property.

An accountant for the YWCA told police that 43 cash deposits between May and August were missing after organization officials noticed a missing deposit earlier this month. YWCA officials said on each occasion Yemc-Gera was working and in charge of depositing the cash, according to court papers.

Officials told authorities that after the missing deposit was discovered, they contacted Yemc-Gera about the situation and she claimed to have misplaced the money, but found it and took it to the bank. There was never any record of a deposit, police said.

She worked there for two years. It was unclear if she was still an employee.

Source: East Huntingdon woman accused of $13,500 theft from Greensburg YWCA thrift shop | TribLIVE.com

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Employee who attempted to disarm gunman among those killed in supermarket shooting, police say – ABC News

An employee who attempted to disarm a gunman was among the victims of a shooting inside a Safeway supermarket in Bend, Oregon, police said Monday.

Two people were killed in the shooting Sunday evening, police said. The alleged gunman was also found dead inside the store of a self-inflicted gunshot, police said.

The two victims were identified Monday as 84-year-old Bend resident Glenn Edward Bennett and 66-year-old Donald Ray Surrett, a Bend resident and Safeway employee. Two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to Sheila Miller, communications director of Bend County Police Department.

The incident was reported just after 7 p.m. local time at The Forum Shopping Center in Bend, a small city about 130 miles southeast of Oregon’s capital, Salem.

Source: Employee who attempted to disarm gunman among those killed in supermarket shooting, police say – ABC News

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Movie Theaters Offering $3 Tickets on Sept. 3 to Battle Box Office Blues – The Hollywood Reporter

 

 

Theaters want people to put away their Labor Day weekend picnic baskets and see a movie for just $3 or less on Sept. 3 in celebration of the first-ever National Cinema Day.

More than 3,000 movie theaters will participate in the one-day event, which will apply to tickets for all formats, including Imax. Circuits offering the special pricing include AMC Entertainment, Cinemark Theatres and the embattled Regal Cinemas.

The promotion is the brainchild of the Cinema Foundation, a new non-profit organization that’s affiliated with the National Association of Theatre Owners.

Source: Movie Theaters Offering $3 Tickets on Sept. 3 to Battle Box Office Blues – The Hollywood Reporter

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At least 1 person hospitalized after shooting in a Pittsburgh neighborhood

At least one person has been taken to a hospital after a shooting in a Pittsburgh neighborhood.

Allegheny County dispatchers confirmed that police and medics were called to Brabec Street in Troy Hill at approximately 9:10 p.m. Sunday.

Police said they found a man suffering a gunshot wound to the chest and lower extremities when they arrived.

The man was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Source: At least 1 person hospitalized after shooting in a Pittsburgh neighborhood

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Police investigating bank robbery in Brookline

Police are investigating a bank robbery that happened Friday morning in Brookline.

The man suspected in the robbery presented a note that demanded money and threatened to use a firearm, police said. He also verbally threatened to use a gun, but police said no firearm was seen.

Police said he left with an undisclosed amount of money. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police’s violent crimes unit is investigating the incident.

Source: Police investigating bank robbery in Brookline

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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions: What to Watch for in Preseason Finale Sunday At 4:30 PM – Sports Illustrated Pittsburgh Steelers News, Analysis and More

The preseason is quickly winding down as the Pittsburgh Steelers look to finish undefeated heading into September.

The Steelers will have some massive roster decisions that will come down to the wire as well as a few position battles yet to be determined. With Detroit looking to play their starters for around a half, per their head coach Dan Campbell, this will be a nice final test for a young Steelers team.

Quarterback Battle Comes Down to the Wire

Whether you believe it or not, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has been firm that the Steelers starting quarterback battle is ongoing. Mitch Trubisky will get the nod to open the game while Kenny Pickett seems like the sure bet to follow while Mason Rudolph will likely get mop-up duty in the finale. While Trubisky has been solid, he hasn’t exactly done much to necessarily win the job and Pickett’s splendid performances have done nothing but close the gap between the two players.

For Trubisky, he likely doesn’t need a huge performance to come away with the starting gig. If he holds still and plays clean football, the job will likely be his, at least for now. Pickett has more pressure on him to do the spectacular as he’s looking to unseat Trubisky who’s taken the vast majority of number one reps since the spring. Both quarterbacks would benefit immensely from improved offensive line play and a competent run game, something Tomlin has alluded to multiple times in recent weeks.

Still have to think that the leash for Trubisky will be rather short even if he’s able to come away on top as the pressure of a first round pick is never going to be something you can completely dismiss. As for Pickett, you have to be encouraged so far by what you’ve seen as he’s been extremely decisive, poised and accurate in every appearance so far. That’s exactly what the Steelers were looking for when they took him in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Source: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions: What to Watch for in Preseason Finale – Sports Illustrated Pittsburgh Steelers News, Analysis and More

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1 man killed in shooting at hair salon in North Versailles, police say – WPXI

NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. — A man is dead after a shooting at a hair salon in North Versailles, police say.

Emergency dispatchers confirm police and medics were called to the 400 block of Porter Street at around 4:47 p.m.

Police found a man suffering a gunshot wound to his torso at the Kingz and Queens Unisex Salon.

Source: 1 man killed in shooting at hair salon in North Versailles, police say – WPXI

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Man dead after crashing car into barrier in Pittsburgh’s North Side neighborhood – WPXI

JUST IN: A man was killed after his car crashed into a jersey barrier in Pittsburgh’s North Side neighborhood Saturday.

According to Pittsburgh police, units were dispatched to the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Allegheny Avenue just after 9 p.m. for a single car crash.

Officials found a car crashed into a jersey barrier and an adult male inside with critical injuries. He was transported to the nearest hospital where he was later pronounced deceased, police said.

The man was later identified by the Medical Examiner’s Office as 30-year-old Anthony Nsemo.

Source: Man dead after crashing car into barrier in Pittsburgh’s North Side neighborhood – WPXI

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Prosecutors claim New Kensington man’s death involving teens was over owed drug money | TribLIVE.com

Prosecutors for the first time Friday publicly revealed an alleged motive in the fatal shooting of a New Kensington man in July.

Seven teens are charged in the death of Jason Raiford, 39.

Westmoreland County Detective Jason Napier testified during a preliminary hearing for four of them that some of the suspects indicated Raiford owed a couple members of the group money for past drug deals.

Source: Prosecutors claim New Kensington man’s death involving teens was over owed drug money | TribLIVE.com

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Fatal Crash, Police Shooting In Wilkinsburg: Authorities

PITTSBURGH, PA — A wanted man fatally struck a driver while fleeing police in Pittsburgh’s eastern suburbs before he was shot by a detective while attempting to hit the officer with his vehicle, according to authorities.

The chase began about 8 p.m. Friday when an officer tried to stop a vehicle driven by Jack Sherwood near the Monroeville police station, said a news release from the Allegheny County Department of Police. The 48-year-old from Monroeville had active arrest warrants for multiple felonies, according to police.

Sherwood fled to Wilkinsburg and struck a mini motorbike at William Penn Highway and Graham Boulevard, authorities said. Police stopped the chase to aid the man driving the motorbike, according to law enforcement, who said the victim was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.

Source: Fatal Crash, Police Shooting In Wilkinsburg: Authorities

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This Is The City With The Most Gun Stores In Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA Patch

The U.S. is the only country in the world with more civilian-owned guns than people.

In every state, there are hundreds – if not thousands – of gun stores. Even in some cities, sports men and women, recreational shooters, and firearm enthusiasts have dozens of gun shops to choose from.

Of all the cities and towns in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh has the most gun stores. As of the beginning of the year, there were 41 federally-licensed firearm dealers in Pittsburgh, or about 13.6 for every 100,000 people.

Source: This Is The City With The Most Gun Stores In Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA Patch

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18-year-old arrested on assault charge after man is attacked on his own property

A man is under arrest for allegedly attacking a Pittsburgh man and yelling homophobic slurs at the victim and his partner.

This happened last Thursday on Brighton Road in the city’s Brighton Heights neighborhood. The suspect is 18-year-old Jermaine Wallace.

Source: 18-year-old arrested on assault charge after man is attacked on his own property

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Fatal Crash, Police Shooting In Wilkinsburg: Authorities

PITTSBURGH, PA — A wanted man fatally struck a driver while fleeing police in Pittsburgh’s eastern suburbs before he was shot by a detective while attempting to hit the officer with his vehicle, according to authorities.

The chase began about 8 p.m. Friday when an officer tried to stop a vehicle driven by Jack Sherwood near the Monroeville police station, said a news release from the Allegheny County Department of Police. The 48-year-old from Monroeville had active arrest warrants for multiple felonies, according to police.

Sherwood fled to Wilkinsburg and struck a mini motorbike at William Penn Highway and Graham Boulevard, authorities said. Police stopped the chase to aid the man driving the motorbike, according to law enforcement, who said the victim was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.

Source: Fatal Crash, Police Shooting In Wilkinsburg: Authorities

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Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk! Three Stooges Festival coming to Pittsburgh in September | TribLIVE.com

Moe, Larry, Shemp, and Curly are coming to Pittsburgh. On film at least.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced Friday that a Three Stooges Festival will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Harris Theater.

The Three Stooges consisted of the Howard brothers, Moe, Shemp and Curly, and Larry Fine. When Shemp left to pursue a solo career, younger brother Jerome “Curly” Howard replaced him.

They made 190 short films for Columbia Pictures. The Harris is planning to show six of what are considered to be their best: “Pop Goes the Easel,” “Grips Grunts and Groan,” “Three Little Pigskins,” “Brideless Groom,” “Fright Night,” and “Sing a Song of Sixpants.”

Source: Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk! Three Stooges Festival coming to Pittsburgh in September | TribLIVE.com

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5-year-old student dies in hot car in elementary school parking lot in the Rio Grande Valley, district officials say

MISSION, Texas – A child died Thursday after being left in a hot car in the parking lot of Dr. Americo Paredes Elementary in the Rio Grande Valley community of Mission.

La Joya Independent School District Chief of Police Raul Gonzalez said the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 4:04 p.m. for an unresponsive 5-year-old boy.

Gonzalez said the boy was found in a vehicle that belonged to a staff member of the elementary school and that the boy was related to that staff member.

The boy was taken to the nurse’s office where responding officials attempted CPR but efforts to resuscitate the child were unsuccessful.

“I ask the community to keep the family, our students and our staff at Americo Paredes Elementary in their thoughts and their prayers as they navigate through this tragic event,” Superintendent of Schools Gisela Saenz said during a press conference Friday.

Source: 5-year-old student dies in hot car in elementary school parking lot in the Rio Grande Valley, district officials say

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Coraopolis man charged in Pittsburgh shooting that killed 1, injured 3 | TribLIVE.com

Pittsburgh police used footage pieced together from multiple cameras across the North Side and recorded video calls from the Allegheny County Jail to piece together the movements of a shooter who killed one and wounded three others, according to charges filed this week.

Andrew Shaqkere Johnson, 25, of Coraopolis, was charged early this week with homicide and taken into custody Thursday by U.S. Marshals.

Source: Coraopolis man charged in Pittsburgh shooting that killed 1, injured 3 | TribLIVE.com

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Men caught with hidden cellphones at Westmoreland County Prison | TribLIVE.com

Two men are accused of having cellphones at Westmoreland County Prison, according to court papers. Leon D. Fair, 23, of Jeannette told authorities he sneaked his cellphone into the Hempfield jail Aug. 3 and used it to make calls to his family,

Leon D. Fair, 23, of Jeannette told authorities he sneaked his cellphone into the Hempfield jail Aug. 3 and used it to make calls to his family, to try to have bail posted and to watch pornography. Michael M. David, 37, of Moon, was caught with a phone eight days later, according to Westmoreland County detectives.

Source: Men caught with hidden cellphones at Westmoreland County Prison | TribLIVE.com

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Plex was compromised, exposing usernames, emails, and passwords – The Verge

Streaming media platform Plex sent out an email to its customers earlier today notifying them of a security breach that may have compromised account information, including usernames, email addresses, and passwords. While Plex’s message says “all account passwords that could have been accessed were hashed and secured in accordance with best practices,” it is still advising all users to change their passwords immediately.

Plex is one of the largest media server apps available, used by around 20 million people to stream video, audio, and photos they upload themselves in addition to an increasing variety of content the service provides to paid subscribers.

The email states, “Yesterday, we discovered suspicious activity on one of our databases. We immediately began an investigation and it does appear that a third-party was able to access a limited subset of data that includes emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords.” There is no indication any other personal account information has been compromised, and there’s no mention of access to private media libraries (which may or may not include pirated content, private nudes, and other sensitive content) having been accessed in the breach.

Source: Plex was compromised, exposing usernames, emails, and passwords – The Verge

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California to Ban the Sale of New Gasoline Cars – The New York Times

The decision, to take effect by 2035, will very likely speed a wider transition to electric vehicles because many other states follow California’s standards.

By Coral Davenport, Lisa Friedman and Brad Plumer

California regulators on Thursday will vote to put in place a sweeping plan to restrict and ultimately ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars, state officials said, a move that the state’s governor described as the beginning of the end for the internal combustion engine.

The new policy, detailed Wednesday morning in a news conference, is widely expected to accelerate the global transition toward electric vehicles. Not only is California the largest auto market in the United States, but more than a dozen other states typically follow California’s lead when setting their own auto emissions standards.

If those states follow through, and most are expected to adopt similar rules, the restrictions would apply to about a third of the United States auto market.

Source: California to Ban the Sale of New Gasoline Cars – The New York Times

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