DA ZAPPALA HONORS STATE’S FIRST RECIPIENT OF PRESTIGIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARD

Jul 1, 2026 | Featured, News

This weekend, Detective Dustin Hess of the Penn Hills Police Department will make history as the first in the state of Pennsylvania to receive the Oakland Elks Lodge Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Award, a national award annually presented to an individual exemplifying...

ARMSTRONG COUNTY WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING NEARLY $300,000 FROM EMPLOYER

Jun 26, 2026 | News, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2026 PITTSBURGH —Ashley Apperson, 34, of Leechburg, is facing multiple theft charges for allegedly stealing nearly $300,000 from her employer, Ventec Refrigeration. Apperson has been charged with theft by unlawful taking, access device...

CLAIRTON MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING OVER $35,000 FROM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

May 28, 2026 | News, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2026 PITTSBURGH — Joseph Massaro, 46, of Clairton, is facing charges of receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking and misapplication of entrusted funds for allegedly stealing over $35,000 from the City of Clairton’s Volunteer...

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) ACTIONS

Feb 5, 2026 | News, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2026 PITTSBURGH — Joseph Massaro, 46, of Clairton, is facing charges of receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking and misapplication of entrusted funds for allegedly stealing over $35,000 from the City of Clairton’s Volunteer...

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: PITCAIRN OFFICER INVOLVED INCIDENT

Jan 5, 2026 | News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 5, 2026 PITTSBURGH — When an officer-involved incident is referred to our office for review, our protocols require review of all the evidence gathered during the investigation; as well as a review of the relevant applicable law.  During the...