Rick Earle
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Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Target 11: DA, US Attorney to discuss crack down on illegal Glock switches
During a news conference today on the shooting death of Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala said that the shooter, Aaron Swan Jr., had a conversion kit and extended magazine on his handgun that made it fully automatic. → Read More
Allegheny County Controller’s Office employee facing child sex charges
Target 11 has confirmed that an employee of the Allegheny County Controller’s office has been arrested on child sex charges. → Read More
Target 11: Police officers’ union president speaks out after contract negotiations are stalled
The rhetoric is heating up between the Mayor’s administration and the Pittsburgh Police Officers’ Union. → Read More
‘Pittsburgh’s Most Wanted’ featuring Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle
The goal is to get violent offenders off the streets and make them safer for everyone. → Read More
Attorneys argue about witness list in Tree of Life shooting; trial scheduled to start in April
Attorneys for Bowers and the federal government appeared at a status conference this morning. → Read More
Target 11 Exclusive: Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board considering action against city
Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned that the Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board is considering issuing a subpoena to force the city of Pittsburgh to turn over documents they contend may shed critical information on three recent incidents involving officers who allegedly failed to follow orders. → Read More
Target 11: 4 teens under investigation for allegedly sexually assaulting special needs student
Shocking and disturbing allegations involve as many as four students from an area high school. → Read More
Target 11 Exclusive: City of Pittsburgh paid $50,000 for drones, never used them
It has been four years since the city of Pittsburgh purchased two high-tech drones at a cost of more than $50,000. But Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned they’ve never been used. Earle wanted to know why the drones have never gotten off the ground. He questioned the city’s new public safety director, Lee Schmidt. → Read More
Target 11 Exclusive: Man accused of raping foster child in Pittsburgh facing similar charges in Ohio
Carl Gilbert has been charged with rape and endangering the welfare of a child in Cleveland, Ohio, 20 years ago. → Read More
Pittsburgh police take action after officers pulled off streets for failing firearms recertification
The department will now be offering voluntary firearms training classes for officers. → Read More
Target 11: Leaders weighing in after only local juvenile detention center closes
Some violent teens are being sent home, instead of being detained. → Read More
Chief Scott Schubert reflects on his time with the Pittsburgh Police
In just about a week, Pittsburgh’s top cop will be retiring after nearly 30 years on the force. → Read More
Target 11: Mayor Gainey wants to see South Side violence for himself after recent shootings, fights
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is planning a trip to the South Side this weekend. → Read More
Target 11: Mayor Gainey wants to see South Side violence for himself after recent shootings, fights
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is planning a trip to the South Side this weekend. → Read More
Target 11: an update on skimming investigations in Allegheny, Butler counties
Two Romanian nationals accused of planting skimming devices on credit card readers at stores in Allegheny and Butler counties appeared in court today for a preliminary hearing. → Read More
Target 11 Exclusive: New policing strategy to combat uptick in violence on Pittsburgh’s South Side
TARGET 11 EXCLUSIVE: Pittsburgh Police plan to implement a new strategy to attack violence on Carson Street. → Read More
15-year anniversary of homicide of Westmoreland County mother approaching, still no answers
The coroner ruled Kelly Nicole Smith’s death a homicide. But no one has ever been charged with the crime. → Read More
Target 11: Vaccine mandate change in Pittsburgh to include police, firefighters hasn’t happened
More than three months into Gainey’s term, there’s been no agreement. → Read More
Target 11: Police taking another look at alleged rape case involving Pittsburgh officers
Channel 11 is not identifying the officer because he has not been charged with any crimes. → Read More
Former Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto speaks out for first time since leaving office
From the recent crime wave in the city of Pittsburgh to the Fern Hollow bridge collapse in Frick Park, the former mayor of Pittsburgh is speaking out for the first time since leaving office in January. He spoke with Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle, who covered the Peduto administration for years. → Read More