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Peters Township police preparing to hire social worker

Peters Township police are planning to add a social worker to its ranks this year – pending a couple of actions from council members. The position itself is accounted for in this year’s budget, but council tabled two motions at its meeting Monday that would amend the Peters Township ...

Bethel Park police warn of scam

Bethel Park Police Department is warning residents of an unusual scam that involves unsolicited deliveries. According to a press release issued by the police, the “brushing scam” sees its potential victims receiving packages in the mail they did not order, with no sender information. The ...

Off-duty liquor enforcement officer killed in Montour Trail stabbing

An off-duty state police liquor enforcement officer died Monday after he was stabbed on the Montour Trail in Moon Township, Allegheny County. Court documents state that at about 3 p.m. Monday, Moon Township police were called to the trail near 1953 Hassam Road, where Benjamin Brallier was ...

Peters Township council takes action to curb ‘electric motorcycle’ use

Peters Township council enacted an ordinance Monday aimed at controlling the use of “electric motorcycles” by the local youth. Council passed the ordinance unanimously. Chairman Tom Pirosko was absent from Monday evening’s meeting. Peters Township police Cpt. Judd Emery was on hand and ...

Two face forgery charges in Peters Township

A man and woman were arrested by Peters Township police Monday after being accused of attempting to cash an apparently fraudulent check. Mark Malone Jr., 44, of Braddock, and Shona Marie Conley, 42, of Pittsburgh, each face felony charges of forgery and access device fraud. According to the ...