Elementary school teacher Jared Lampus from Sarver has been charged with rape, trafficking, and other offenses, following allegations of a sexual relationship with a minor.

An ex-employee, Grant Headley, shot his former boss at Fayette County auto shop after a dispute over personal tools. The victim is stable; Headley faces attempted homicide charges.

Police are investigating thefts by an alleged crime ring that stole $200,000 from skill game machines in Pennsylvania, including a $20,000 heist in Mount Pleasant.

A suspicious item near a PA Turnpike ramp prompted a significant police response and road closures in Westmoreland County. The item is being tested; details are forthcoming.

A man accused of vandalizing a McDonald police cruiser and facing multiple charges, including felony drug offenses and domestic violence, was arrested in Iowa due to interagency cooperation.

Five Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company members were suspended and are under investigation for allegedly responding to a call while under the influence.

Jeffrey Glowatski was charged with DUI after hitting and killing 11-year-old Roxanne Bonnoni; he had a high BAC level. The charges do not blame him for her death, causing unrest in the community.

A tractor-trailer partially overturned in downtown Pittsburgh early morning, causing significant traffic disruptions with no reported injuries. Cleanup is ongoing.

A 73-year-old man on an e-bike was hospitalized after colliding with a Jeep in Arnold; he was alert when taken to AHN Forbes Hospital. The accident is under investigation.

A family and their dog escaped unharmed from an early morning house fire in Upper St. Clair, with the dog alerting them to the danger. Firefighters faced challenges due to a nonfunctional hydrant.

A three-vehicle collision on Route 66 in Westmoreland County prompted road closures and led to one person being airlifted to the hospital; the cause is under investigation.

Pittsburgh's ShotSpotter system speeds up police response times but doesn't lower crime, as per city reports. Despite faster responses than 911 calls, critics debate its cost and potential racial bias. The city must decide on renewing its contract.

A man was arrested after a standoff with SWAT in Pittsburgh due to a domestic dispute where a firearm was discharged. No injuries reported; investigation ongoing.