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March 24, 2023

Are your car doors locked?

Due to recent thefts from vehicles, the Jeannette Police would like to remind everyone that most thefts occur in vehicles that have been left unlocked. To save yourself trouble, please remember to: Lock your vehicle doors Remove your keys Remove or hide all valuables. Please call 911 if you see...

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March 24, 2023

Ligonier Valley Police requesting public's assistance in locating missing man

Ligonier, PA -- Ligonier Valley Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s help in locating a missing man. Michael Smidlein, 41, of Ligonier Borough, left for work on Wednesday, March 22 nd , around 8:30 a.m. and never returned home. Smidlein drives a 2004 tan Dodge Dakota four-door...

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March 24, 2023

Parents charged after leaving child home alone with access to weapons and drugs

Greensburg, PA -- The City of Greensburg Police Department, in cooperation with Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli, announce criminal charges filed against Shayna Barner and Patrick Brundidge. Barner and Brundidge are both charged with one count of felony endangering the...

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March 21, 2023

Rankin, Heath - (1 Count) 3701 (a)(1)(II) - Robbery - Inflict/Threaten Bodily Injury (F1) and 2 additional charges

Law enforcement arrested Rankin, Heath on Tuesday March 21st, 2023. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Monday March 20th, 2023 Issuing Authority : Latrobe Police Department Latrobe, PA -- Latrobe Police and Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announce...
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March 21, 2023

Myers, Keri - & (1 count) Criminal Trespass (F3) and 2 additional charges

Sewickley Township, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announces criminal charges filed against Keri Myers, 42. Troopers were called to a home on Limerick Road in Sewickley Township on March 15 th for a report of a disturbance at a neighboring apartment. State Police...
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March 14, 2023

Mitchell, Alexis Candy - (1 Count) Theft by Deception and 1 additional charge

The Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office confirms Mitchell, Alexis Candy was arrested. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Monday February 27th, 2023 Issuing Authority : North Huntingdon Township North Huntingdon Township, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney...
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March 13, 2023

Musnug, Skylar - ( (1) count of Aggravated Assault and 2 additional charges

Unity Township, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announces criminal charges against a young Latrobe man accused of pointing a shotgun at people over the weekend. State Police were called after one of the victims reported the incident after it happened the night of...
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February 14, 2023

Hecker, Victoria - (1) Count Discharge of Firearm into Occupied Structure (F3) and 2 additional charges

Greensburg, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli and Greensburg Police announce the arrest of Victoria Hecker, of Greensburg. Hecker, 58, is charged with discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, recklessly endangering another person and several other...
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March 21, 2023
Raheem Allen Harvey

Harvey, Raheem A - Flight to Avoid Apprehension/Trial/Punishment and 1 additional charge

A bench warrant has been issued for Raheem A. Harvey. If you have information on his whereabouts, contact the City of Jeannette Police Dept., or submit a tip below.

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March 16, 2023

Bartges, Matthew David - Harassment-Communicate w/ Lewd/Threatening/etc. Language

A bench warrant has been issued for Matthew David Bartges. If you have information on his whereabouts, contact the City of Jeannette Police Dept., or submit a tip below.

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March 14, 2023
Shelly Ann Kemerer

Kemerer, Shelly Ann - Aggravated Assault-Victim Less than 13 Years Old and Defendant 18 or Older and 6 additional charges

A bench warrant has been issued for Shelly Ann Kemerer. If you have information on her whereabouts, contact the City of Jeannette Police Dept., or submit a tip below.

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March 24, 2023

Ligonier Valley Police requesting public's assistance in locating missing man

Ligonier, PA -- Ligonier Valley Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s help in locating a missing man. Michael Smidlein, 41, of Ligonier Borough, left for work on Wednesday, March 22 nd , around 8:30 a.m. and never returned home. Smidlein drives a 2004 tan Dodge Dakota four-door...

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March 24, 2023

Parents charged after leaving child home alone with access to weapons and drugs

Greensburg, PA -- The City of Greensburg Police Department, in cooperation with Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli, announce criminal charges filed against Shayna Barner and Patrick Brundidge. Barner and Brundidge are both charged with one count of felony endangering the...

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March 20, 2023

2 defendants plead guilty in separate Westmoreland County homicide cases

Greensburg, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announces a guilty plea in the homicide of Tracy Squib. Tracy Squib’s house was fired upon in Derry Township in 2020. Squib was shot while she slept in her bedroom. Defendant, Nathan Quidetto, pled simultaneously to all...

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March 20, 2023

Wanted man facing drug, gun charges after state police stop in Irwin

Irwin, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli, in cooperation with Pennsylvania State Police, announce the arrest of Justin Grandison, 32, of White Oak. Grandison was stopped by Pennsylvania State Police on Thursday near the intersection of Route 30 and Ash Street in Irwin...

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March 15, 2023

Law enforcement executes search warrants on 2 separate vaping businesses in Westmoreland County

Murrysville, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announces impending criminal charges after a year-long investigation into suspected drug distribution inside two local businesses. Local law enforcement at the state, county and municipal levels have been working...

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March 24, 2023

Are your car doors locked?

Due to recent thefts from vehicles, the Jeannette Police would like to remind everyone that most thefts occur in vehicles that have been left unlocked. To save yourself trouble, please remember to: Lock your vehicle doors Remove your keys Remove or hide all valuables. Please call 911 if you see...

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City of Jeannette Police Department
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March 22, 2023

PSP, DA warn about online Facebook Lease Scam targeting locals

Ruffs Dale, PA -- Pennsylvania State Police, in cooperation with Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli, are warning residents of a Facebook Lease Scam. A victim reported to state police he paid a $250 advance to Douglas Rentals Facebook page via Cash App to secure a property...

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March 21, 2023

DEA Reports Widespread Threat of Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the American public of a sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. Xylazine, also known as “Tranq,” is a powerful sedative that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved for veterinary use. “Xylazine...

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March 16, 2023

DA Ziccarelli speaks to participants of Leadership Westmoreland program

Greensburg, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli spoke to a room full of future leaders on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Westmoreland is a program to foster the development and growth of leaders in our community...

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March 13, 2023

Association of Township Supervisors brings together municipalities across the county

North Huntingdon Township, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli attended the 112th annual convention of the Westmoreland County Assocation of Township Supervisors on Friday, March 10, 2023. The convention was held at Stratigos in North Huntingdon Township and featured a...

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