Melanie Gillespie
WPXI
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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15-year-old boy faces charges for stabbing man in Indiana Borough
A 15-year-old is facing criminal charges after police said he stabbed a man in the back. → Read More
Political signs for both parties across Westmoreland County being vandalized
Vandalism of political signs continued to plague both parties in Westmoreland County. → Read More
Man injured being tased by Fayette deputy; video released
As deputies were about to handcuff him, Sheffey took off running throughout the courthouse. → Read More
Man charged after allegedly throwing rocks at passing cars outside Westmoreland County business
Greensburg police said when they got there, Wilbur was shouting incoherent things and laughing uncontrollably. → Read More
Suspect accused of leaving disturbing graffiti near local churches, identified with surveillance
Neighbors in Smithton woke up to vandalism and damage to their properties in one section of the borough… vile images and words smeared on garage doors and fences — clearly visible to parishioners right as they were walking into church one Sunday morning earlier this month. → Read More
Woman killed in wrong-way Westmoreland crash
The woman was pronounced dead at Westmoreland Hospital after the crash, which took place around 10:40 p.m. → Read More
Parents of New Kensington boy found murdered in May facing charges following his death
“This horrific tragedy has rocked the New Kensington community. It has rocked our office, the New Kensington police department and our county as whole. The trauma that has affected us all, however, pales in comparison to what Azuree no doubt experienced,” district attorney Nicole Ziccarelli said. → Read More
Mother of murdered New Kensington 9-year-old demands answers months after his death
It has been four months and there haven’t been any arrests in the murder of Azuree Charles, 9. → Read More
Greene County man known as ‘pantyhose bandit’ accused of robbing Circle K
The suspect gained local notoriety on social media as the “pantyhose bandit.” → Read More
Local veterinarians warning against disease that killed over 2 dozen dogs
Veterinarians are putting out a warning if you travel with your dog to and from Michigan. → Read More
Police investigating multiple car break-ins in Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County Park Police are investigating multiple smash-and-grab car break-ins at several county parks. → Read More
Former Armstrong County police officer accused of inappropriately touching teen at birthday party
A former Armstrong County police officer is facing criminal charges tonight. → Read More
Pennsylvania state police, Somerset district attorney looking into disappearance of Berlin woman
State police and the Somerset County District Attorney’s Office are looking into the disappearance of Tammy Berkey. → Read More
Greensburg man found dead inside apartment following apparent fire
A Greensburg man was found dead inside his Autumn Brook apartment late Monday night after an apparent fire. → Read More
Driver will likely face charges following hit-and-run crash in Uniontown
A hit-and-run crash in Uniontown damaged two vehicles on Sunday night, totaling one of them. → Read More
Greensburg business collects donations for parts of Kentucky impacted by flooding
A local Greensburg business is collecting donations for flood-ravaged towns in Kentucky. → Read More
Owner of farm near Quecreek Mine recounts historic rescue 20 years later
A Somerset County farmer had a front row seat to a miracle. → Read More
‘The best dog there ever was’: Family mourns death of dog allegedly stolen by sitter in Trafford
It is a pet family’s worst nightmare. → Read More
Penn Township couple facing charges after doctor allegedly saw bruises on young child
A Penn Township couple is facing aggravated assault and felony child endangerment charges. → Read More
Penn Township family loses everything in house fire
This is the second time a house has been destroyed by fire in this neighborhood, in under a year. → Read More