On Wednesday, Nov. 1, District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. held a briefing regarding the use of technology to protect the safety of Allegheny County. He was joined by representatives of PlateSmart Technologies and local police departments. The focus was on the...

This October, the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office celebrates eight years and $35 million worth of fraud prevention through its Senior Justice Advocacy Program. In partnership with the Center for Victims, District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. hosted a...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 29, 2023 DISTRICT ATTORNEY ZAPPALA DETERMINES USE OF DEADLY FORCE BY CITY POLICE JUSTIFIED PITTSBURGH — District Attorney, Stephen A. Zappala, Jr., and the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office announced on Sept. 29, 2023, that the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 28, 2023 DA ZAPPALA ANNOUNCES NEWLY DESIGNED WHAT TO DO WHEN STOPPED BY THE POLICE BROCHURE PITTSBURGH — District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. along with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office are proud to announce the redesign...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 20, 2023 WOMAN SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR TORTURE AND MURDER OF 3-YEAR-OLD GIRL PITTSBURGH — Laura Ramriez, 31, of Oakmont, was sentenced Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023 after being found guilty of first-degree murder of her 3-year-old stepdaughter,...