Pittsburgh Police Officer Accused Of Soliciting Sexual Favors Fired
The officer accused of asking women for sexual favors in exchange for leniency has been fired. That's according to our news partners at the Post-Gazette.
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The officer accused of asking women for sexual favors in exchange for leniency has been fired. That's according to our news partners at the Post-Gazette.
A woman who says she was victimized by Pittsburgh Police Officer Adam Skweres is telling her story. He is accused of soliciting sexual favors, but one woman says it went further than that.
A judge denied bond for a Pittsburgh police officer who is accused of using his position to solicit sexual favors Tuesday morning.
Suspended Pittsburgh Police Officer Adam Skweres of the Zone 3 station remains in the Allegheny County Jail after being charged with soliciting sex from at least four women return for helping them with their legal problems.
At the hearing Friday morning, the judge decided to reduce Adam Skweres' bond. He is facing charges of official oppression, criminal coercion, bribery and indecent assault.
Pittsburgh police have arrested one of their own. Adam Skweres, 35, is a Zone 3 police officer and has been with the force for five years. He faces charges including official oppression, criminal coercion, bribery and indecent assault.
A man and a woman remain in the hospital today following a domestic dispute and shooting at a duplex late Wednesday night in Pittsburgh's Stanton Heights neighborhood.
Police are investigating a double shooting in Pittsburgh's Stanton Heights neighborhood. The shooting happened at 4324 Coleridge Street Wednesday night.
Pittsburgh police arrested a local business owner accused of robbing two banks. City detectives went inside Dormont Dogs looking for loot believed to have been taken in a bank robbery.
Police questioned the mother of an 11-year-old boy who was beaten to death in Knoxville over the weekend. KDKA Investigator Marty Griffin reports there have been at least two investigations dating back to 2001.
Police are investigating after a man was killed in a North Side shooting Friday afternoon.
A sanitation worker is in critical condition after he was struck by a SUV in East Liberty.
A man wanted in connection with a string of burglaries in several Pittsburgh neighborhoods has been arrested.
Police say surveillance video helped them crack a case that reminded some of "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas." An arrest warrant has been issued for 24-year-old Guy Palmer.
A total of 99 citations were given out Monday morning at Pittsburgh City Hall and this time, it was police officers who were receiving them.
Pittsburgh Police are asking for the public's help to locate a missing teenager from Brookline.
Pittsburgh police are searching for suspects following a pair of street robberies in Shadyside. According to police, both happened between 11:15 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Thursday.
The suspect wanted in connection with two sexual assault cases in Ross Township earlier this month is in police custody following a lengthy standoff overnight in Pittsburgh's Hill District.
The chilling scenes of the Washington Boulevard flood last August remain vivid in the memory of city officials -- as does the resolve that flood waters should never take another life.
Police are investigating after one person was shot and killed in Pittsburgh's Arlington neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Investigators have reportedly taken a fourth suspect into custody in connection with a burglary at a local market earlier this month.
Police say they stole thousands of dollars in cash and goods, and then posed with their loot and posted the photos to a popular social media site.
Pittsburgh police are now taking over the investigation into the disappearance of a Bridgeville man who was last seen at a concert at Stage AE one week ago.
A woman remains in a local hospital today after being injured during a burglary that prompted a SWAT incident Wednesday night in Lawrenceville. Investigator say the woman returned to her home in the 3400-block of Ligonier Street around 8:30 p.m. and found a burglar inside.
Two people have been arrested following a bank robbery in Brookline and police say the suspects are brothers-in-law. Police say Michael Laughlin will be charged in three robberies.
A total of 29 dogs and four horses were rescued from a property in Pennsylvania where they'd been abandoned, the ANNA Shelter said.
Pittsburgh and Boston are making a trade. But rather than swapping athletes, they're sending one another gorillas.
Even amid concerns over crime in the area, vendors were cheerful to return to Market Square this week.
A note demanding $50,000 from a bank teller, written on a third-grade homework assignment, helped catch a bank robber in Pittsburgh.
For 25 days this summer, the Parkway East will be shut down as they replace the Commercial Street Bridge.
A total of 29 dogs and four horses were rescued from a property in Pennsylvania where they'd been abandoned, the ANNA Shelter said.
Pittsburgh and Boston are making a trade. But rather than swapping athletes, they're sending one another gorillas.
Even amid concerns over crime in the area, vendors were cheerful to return to Market Square this week.
A note demanding $50,000 from a bank teller, written on a third-grade homework assignment, helped catch a bank robber in Pittsburgh.
For 25 days this summer, the Parkway East will be shut down as they replace the Commercial Street Bridge.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Residents heading to the polls in West Virginia's primary election now must present a valid photo ID in order to vote.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
What did Heather and Ron do last weekend? Plus, they discuss other happenings in Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back with his weekend guide and he's giving us the best of the 'Burgh!
The rollerskating trend is here in Pittsburgh, and Heather Abraham spoke with Jack Dougherty about Skate the Square
A city known for its food, New Orleans is a staple for foodies, and now, Michael Barnes, chef and owner of Roux Orleans is bringing that Cajun flavor to Pittsburgh!
A trip to the ballet in Pittsburgh will take you right to summer, as their production of Mid-Summer Night's Dream gets underway, and we got a sneak peek!
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
Sidney Crosby is heading to Switzerland to represent his native Canada at the men's world hockey championships.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mickey Moniak and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
What did Heather and Ron do last weekend? Plus, they discuss other happenings in Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back with his weekend guide and he's giving us the best of the 'Burgh!
The rollerskating trend is here in Pittsburgh, and Heather Abraham spoke with Jack Dougherty about Skate the Square
A city known for its food, New Orleans is a staple for foodies, and now, Michael Barnes, chef and owner of Roux Orleans is bringing that Cajun flavor to Pittsburgh!
A trip to the ballet in Pittsburgh will take you right to summer, as their production of Mid-Summer Night's Dream gets underway, and we got a sneak peek!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
