Pagans Motorcycle Gang's Meth Dealer Heads To Prison In Pennsylvania: USDOJ Pagans Motorcycle Gang's Meth Dealer Heads To Prison In Pennsylvania: USDOJ
Pagans Motorcycle Gang's Meth Dealer Heads To Prison In Pennsylvania: Usdoj A man who was known as a methamphetamine dealer for the Pagan's Motorcycle Club has admitted to violating federal narcotics trafficking laws and has been sentenced for his crimes according to a release by the US Department of Justice on Monday, January 23, 2023. Joshua Birrell, 40, formerly of Latrobe, was sentenced to five years of imprisonment followed by four years of supervised release by United States District Judge Robert J. Colville on Jan. 11, 2023. During the hearing, the Greater Pittsburgh Safe Streets Task Force, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, told the Cour…
Millions Donated To Damar Hamlin's PA Children's Charity Hours After Cardiac Arrest Collapse Millions Donated To Damar Hamlin's PA Children's Charity Hours After Cardiac Arrest Collapse
Millions Donated To Damar Hamlin's PA Children's Charity Hours After Cardiac Arrest Collapse What started as a thoughtful gesture to raise money for toys in Damar Hamlin's Pennsylvania hometown has turned into a multi-million dollar windfall following the football player's sudden, scary collapse on the field on Monday. The nation is rallying around Hamlin’s GoFundMe campaign that was originally designed to raise $2,500 “to use as a vehicle to bring lasting impact to his community (through) toy drives, back-to-school drives, kids camps, and more.” Hamlin spent weeks raising cash for The Chasing M's Foundation Community Toy Drive, but after he went into cardiac arrest while playin…
Police Chief Killed By Suspected Carjacker In PA Exactly Four Years After Being Sworn In Police Chief Killed By Suspected Carjacker In PA Exactly Four Years After Being Sworn In
Police Chief Killed By Suspected Carjacker In PA Exactly Four Years After Being Sworn In A Pennsylvania police chief was fatally shot by a suspect who late was killed by officers exactly four years after being sworn in as chief. Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire — who was sworn into his role on Jan. 2, 2019 — was killed in the line of duty Jan. 2, 2023, officials confirm. He was allegedly shot by a suspected carjacker identified as 28-year-old Aaron Lamont Swan near the the 800 block of Sixth Avenue shortly after 4 p.m., local police said. Swan fled in a vehicle then crashed, and ran into a wooded area toward a housing development, Allegheny County Police Superintende…
Drag Show Fundraiser Set For Pittsburgh Controller Hopeful — And It's Family Friendly Drag Show Fundraiser Set For Pittsburgh Controller Hopeful — And It's Family Friendly
Drag Show Fundraiser Set For Pittsburgh Controller Hopeful — And It's Family Friendly A "family-friendly" drag show has been announced as a fundraiser for Rachel Heisler's campaign for Pittsburgh City Controller. The current Deputy Controller announced her candidacy for City Controller on Dec. 7, as her boss, Michael Lamb is stepping down to run for Allegheny County Auditor General.  Earlier today, I announced my campaign for City Controller here in Pittsburgh.  I am a problem solver and have devoted much of my professional life to good government and sustainable fiscal policy. pic.twitter.com/95jfpm6yrx — Rachael Heisler (@rachaelheisler) December 7, 2022 The "Donuts &…
Drunk Man Steals Ambulance Leading Pennsylvania State Police On Pursuit Across Two Counties Drunk Man Steals Ambulance Leading Pennsylvania State Police On Pursuit Across Two Counties
Drunk Man Steals Ambulance Leading Pennsylvania State Police On Pursuit Across Two Counties A drunk man hopped into an ambulance and seemingly went joyriding when medics were treating a patient on Friday, Dec. 9, authorities say. 32-year-old Vincent Scrbacic of Irondale, Ohio, stole the while it was parked in the 200 block of West Sycamore Street in Mount Washington just before 4:30 a.m., according to Pennsylvania state police and Pittsburgh Public Safety. Pittsburgh and Allegheny County police pursued him along I-376 into Robinson Township, then state police took over as he sped into Beaver County, authorities explained to Daily Voice.  Spike strips were used and the f…
Fiery Crash Leaves One Dead, Three Hurt Near FBI In Pittsburgh Following Police Pursuit Fiery Crash Leaves One Dead, Three Hurt Near FBI In Pittsburgh Following Police Pursuit
Fiery Crash Leaves One Dead, Three Hurt Near FBI In Pittsburgh Following Police Pursuit One person has died and at least three others were hurt following a fiery crash in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Nov. 17, according to multiple media outlets and Pittsburgh public safety. The chase led police across Allegheny County starting in  McKeesport and ending in Pittsburgh’s South Side Flats neighborhood, reports WPXI.  The crash and blaze had Pittsburgh emergency crews working in the 3300 block of East Carson Street starting  8:30 p.m. lasting for several hours and closing the roadway between South 33rd Street and Becks Run Road, reports WTAE.  Pittsburgh Publi…
Chris Deluzio Declares Himself Winner Of US House Seat Representing Pennsylvania Chris Deluzio Declares Himself Winner Of US House Seat Representing Pennsylvania
Chris Deluzio Declares Himself Winner Of US House Seat Representing Pennsylvania The Democratic candidate to represent Pennsylvania's 17th District, Christopher Deluzio has declared himself the winner of his race against Republican Jeremy Shaffer. He posted the announcement on Twitter shortly after 11 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022.  "I am honored and grateful that the people of #PA17 have elected me as their next Congressman to serve Western Pennsylvania in Congress," Deluzio wrote in part.  I am honored and grateful that the people of #PA17 have elected me as their next Congressman to serve Western Pennsylvania in Congress. Read my full statement here: pic.twitter.com/TbWc…
Bucks County Store Sells $1 Million Winning Powerball Ticket Bucks County Store Sells $1 Million Winning Powerball Ticket
Bucks County Store Sells $1 Million Winning Powerball Ticket A convenience store in Bucks County sold one lucky local a winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million, officials announced.  Saibaba’s Aashirwad Forever at the Shell gas station at 4247 West Swamp Road in Doylestown will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, state lottery officials said on Monday, Nov. 7.  Pennsylvanians won a combined $3.2 million in the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Nov. 5, officials said. One million dollars came from the Doylestown ticket, while another $1 million came from a winning ticket sold in Allegheny County, they said.  …
Man Shot Dead By Pennsylvania State Police Man Shot Dead By Pennsylvania State Police
Man Shot Dead By Pennsylvania State Police A man has been shot dead by Pennsylvania state police in Allegheny County on Monday, Oct. 31, authorities say. State police were called to "an incident in the area of Shamrock Lane in Fawn Township," Trooper Black said in a statement around 7:40 a.m. "PSP encountered an armed subject, at which time the subject presented a firearm. The armed subject failed to commands from PSP members," the statement reads.  Police responded by shooting him, but the details were not released.  He succumbed to his injuries, but it is unclear if he died at the scene or at a hospital.  Troop D…
Loaded Gun, Among Weapons Found In Passengers' Carry-Ons At Two Pennsylvania Airports: TSA Loaded Gun, Among Weapons Found In Passengers' Carry-Ons At Two Pennsylvania Airports: TSA
Loaded Gun, Among Weapons Found In Passengers' Carry-Ons At Two Pennsylvania Airports: TSA Officers at two Pennsylvania airports seized guns— one of which was loaded, on Friday, Oct. 21, according to Transportation Security Administration.  A .40 caliber handgun along with a box of ammunition was found in a Duquesne man's carry-on at the security checkpoint on Pittsburgh International Airport.  Allegheny County police were notified and they   confiscated the gun and arrested the man. The U.S. States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania also requested that county sheriffs to rescind a resident’s firearm concealed carry license due to negl…
3 Injured, Suspect At-Large Following Shooting At Pennsylvania Amusement Park: Police 3 Injured, Suspect At-Large Following Shooting At Pennsylvania Amusement Park: Police
3 Injured, Suspect At-Large Following Shooting At Pennsylvania Amusement Park: Police Three people— including two teenagers— were shot at a popular Pennsylvania amusement park on Saturday, Sept. 24, authorities say. During the 20th anniversary of Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood amusement park, West Mifflin and Allegheny County police officers were working with the Kennywood Park security detail when they were alerted to an altercation between two groups of teenagers and reports of shots fired in front of the Music Express amusement ride inside the park at approximately 10:49 p.m., according to a release by Allegheny County police.  The responding officers found three gunshot…
Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Railroad Bridge Full Of Train Cars In Pittsburgh (PHOTOS; VIDEOS) Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Railroad Bridge Full Of Train Cars In Pittsburgh (PHOTOS; VIDEOS)
Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Railroad Bridge Full Of Train Cars In Pittsburgh (Photos; Videos) A tractor-trailer scrapped against the underpass of a railroad bridge— with a train on it— and ended up shearing off the roof of its trailer in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, August 31, authorities say.  Emergency crews were called to the incident on Eckert Street in Pittsburgh's Woods Run neighborhood around 2 p.m., according to Allegheny County dispatchers.  No injuries have been reported as of 4 p.m. but the roadway remained closed.  This is a developing story; follow Daily Voice for updates.