Cases

Salem Township, PA -- The suspect accused of planting an explosive device underneath a lawnmower is accused of building and placing a second explosive device on another vehicle.  James Sever, 54, was charged by Pennsylvania State Police, in cooperation with the Westmorela...

New Kensington, PA – Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announces criminal charges against a New Kensington man accused of causing significant injuries to a two-month-old child. New Kensington Police and emergency medical services responded to a residen...

Salem Township, PA -- A judge ordered a New Alexandria man to stand trial on charges of attempted homicide following a preliminary hearing on Monday. James Sever, 54, is accused of placing an explosive device under a lawnmower belonging to his former landlord. After a pre...

Lowber, PA -- Westmoreland County Detectives charged a Mount Pleasant man after he allegedly pocketed more than $85,000 in payroll funds from a Lowber business where he was employed.  County detectives were contacted by Basic Carbide in Lowber in June of 2025 after the co...

UPDATE 10/4/25:  Lydia Nelson Prince was found safe.    ——-   Scottdale, PA -- Scottdale Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing person.  Lydia Nelson Prince, 48, was reported missing by relatives after being unabl...