A New Kensington police officer was dragged by a vehicle Thursday when he attempted to arrest a woman he knew had an outstanding warrant. According to a criminal complaint, the incident began about 5 p.m. at the Sunoco station on Tarentum Bridge Road. A pursuit, first by vehicle and then
Anyone who missed the chance to buy a memorial T-shirt for fallen Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire will have another chance next week. Considering the merchandise at the first sale Jan. 14 sold out in 25 minutes, lines are expected to be long, organizer Shasta Biricocchi said. More than 4,000
Police and other first responders already are staging in several areas around New Kensington this morning for the funeral services today for Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire. Municipal parking lots and other areas in the downtown area are being used for the dozens of emergency vehicles that will be used
A Tarentum man who credits Justin McIntire with saving his life plans to honor the late Brackenridge chief with a proper farewell. Bill Pacek of Tarentum will be among thousands who are expected to “Flood Freeport Road” during a funeral procession Wednesday , Jan. 11 for the fallen chief. “It’s
The First National Bank in New Kensington was robbed Friday afternoon, a Westmoreland 911 dispatcher has confirmed. Police responded after receiving a call about an armed robbery at 5 p.m., the dispatcher said. The bank is a freestanding building at the front of the Riverview Plaza property on Tarentum Bridge