Pittsburgh Police Auto Squad tries to crackdown on rising car thefts
The squad relies heavily on Pittsburgh police officers and officers in surrounding municipalities when it comes to making arrests
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The squad relies heavily on Pittsburgh police officers and officers in surrounding municipalities when it comes to making arrests
KDKA-TV Investigator Meghan Schiller found there's a Pittsburgh Police Auto Squad, which relies heavily on Pittsburgh officers outside the squad to make the majority of arrests.
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a juvenile was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning.
A man was found shot in the chest, he's in serious but stable condition.
The man was awake and alert but had to be treated for multiple leg fractures and dislocations.
The man allegedly stabbed another man in the gut on a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus and fled on foot to another bus.
The driver and passenger were also found to be in possession of heroin.
The shooting happened just after 3 a.m. in the city's Hill District.
Pittsburgh is launching a new dashboard that will allow residents to see an overview of criminal activity across the city.
Pittsburgh police have arrested a man accused of robbing two University of Pittsburgh students near the college's campus on Friday.
The crash happened along South Braddock Avenue just before midnight on Sunday.
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a man jumped from the Ninth Street Bridge Saturday morning.
The man was wanted on outstanding warrants for aggravated assault and burglary.
The suspect reportedly approached two people and claimed to have a gun and then ordered them to take money out of an ATM.
Pittsburgh police said citizens reported an SUV circling Westinghouse Academy with three masked people inside.
A 17-year-old was shot inside a home in Brighton Heights.
On Sept. 26, police said Trevon Taylor was arrested in connection with the shooting.
The man arrived at the hospital via private vehicle.
Two people involved in a street robbery are now behind bars after leading police on a long pursuit through Pittsburgh and Penn Hills Saturday evening.
Police found the man stabbed on Omaha Street.
The suspect allegedly stole several items from the homes while the victims were asleep.
Police found the two men shot inside a home in Mt. Oliver.
Police say the incident took place in Bedford Dwellings early Monday morning.
An argument on Rolandway led to shots being fired just before 3 a.m.
Thomas Cocco is charged with assaulting the girl in May after they met at the Homewood Avenue bus station.
Terry Smith said he learned an important lesson from last year's life adventure when serving as Penn State's interim head coach.
Police said charges are being filed against a 28-year-old man in connection with the drug bust.
A man in North Huntington Township is accused of threatening to shoot a utility worker who was called to his home to shut off water service.
The Tampa Bay Lightning moved into first place in the Atlantic Division after a 6-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
A doctor on trial on allegations he attempted to murder his wife on a hiking trail in Hawaii last year took the stand in his own defense.
Terry Smith said he learned an important lesson from last year's life adventure when serving as Penn State's interim head coach.
Police said charges are being filed against a 28-year-old man in connection with the drug bust.
A man in North Huntington Township is accused of threatening to shoot a utility worker who was called to his home to shut off water service.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The Tampa Bay Lightning moved into first place in the Atlantic Division after a 6-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
It's Thursday and that means Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back and he's giving David and Mikey the best events happening in Pittsburgh this weekend!
Elizbeth Langbell, a wine specialist with Fine Wine & Good Spirits joins Mikey and David to whip up some delicious summer cocktails.
Joining Heather and Mikey in the PTL Kitchen are Yovani Ramirez and Ming Yang from Let's Sushi in Wexford, and they're telling us all about their all you can eat sushi promotion!
If you're getting ready for Pirates season or the NFL draft, a brand-new entertainment destination is set to open on the North Shore. PTL's Daisy Jade got a first look at the Plaza at North Shore!
This week’s waiting child, Joseph, is a very creative kid, so we had him get his hands dirty with clay and paint at the North Hills Arts Center.
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Terry Smith said he learned an important lesson from last year's life adventure when serving as Penn State's interim head coach.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Tampa Bay Lightning moved into first place in the Atlantic Division after a 6-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The old seats from Three Rivers Stadium have been used in Washington County, and now, fans can buy a piece of history.
Konnor Griffin, the top prospect in Major League Baseball, is set to be called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Tret Fulbright!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
A man in North Huntington Township is accused of threatening to shoot a utility worker who was called to his home to shut off water service.
Two barges and a vessel broke loose on the Beaver River on Thursday, with one of them getting stuck on a dam, prompting the temporary closure of two bridges.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
