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Fugitive who killed woman in 1968 unrest following MLK assassination caught in Michigan
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh man convicted of killing a woman during the unrest following Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 assassination, but who escaped during his grandmother’s funeral three years later, .Leonard Rayne Moses, 68, was arrested without incident in Grand Blanc by the FBI’s Fugitive Task Force. He had been on the run for 49 years.Under the assumed name of Paul Dickson, Moses had been working as a traveling pharmacist since at least 1999, FBI officials said. show a pharmacist license issued for a man by that name in Genesee County in 1997.“I hope this arrest brings some...…PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh man convicted of killing a woman during the unrest following Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 assassination, but who escaped during his grandmother’s funeral three years later, .Leonard Rayne Moses, 68, was arrested without incident in Grand Blanc by the FBI’s Fugitive Task Force. He had been on the run for 49 years.Under the assumed name of Paul Dickson, Moses had been working as a traveling pharmacist since at least 1999, FBI officials said. show a pharmacist license issued for a man by that name in Genesee County in 1997.“I hope this arrest brings some...WW…
Pittsburgh parking officer suspended for blocking street, refusing to move for ambulance
A Pittsburgh parking enforcement officer has been suspended after officials said she was caught on camera allegedly blocking the street with her car and refusing to move for an ambulance.According to Parking Authority Executive Director Dave Onorato, the incident happened on Nov. 16 on Atwood Street in Oakland.Breaking: Target 11 has learned that a pittsburgh parking enforcement officer has been suspended after she was caught in camera allegedly blocking the street with her car and refusing to move for an ambulance with lights and sirens. Details tonight at 5 — Rick Earle...…A Pittsburgh parking enforcement officer has been suspended after officials said she was caught on camera allegedly blocking the street with her car and refusing to move for an ambulance.According to Parking Authority Executive Director Dave Onorato, the incident happened on Nov. 16 on Atwood Street in Oakland.Breaking: Target 11 has learned that a pittsburgh parking enforcement officer has been suspended after she was caught in camera allegedly blocking the street with her car and refusing to move for an ambulance with lights and sirens. Details tonight at 5 — Rick Earle...WW…
Search continues: $15,000 in rewards offered to find man accused of shooting McKeesport police officer
MCKEESPORT, Pa. — Police are actively searching for the man accused of shooting a McKeesport officer on Sunday, saying the man should be considered “armed and dangerous.”Koby Francis, 22, was identified as the shooter. Police spent Sunday night searching homes and vehicles as they left McKeesport.A total of $15,000 in reward money is being offered for information leading to the apprehension of Francis, Allegheny County Police announced Wednesday.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and a Pittsburgh area businessman are offering separate rewards.The ATF is offering up to...…MCKEESPORT, Pa. — Police are actively searching for the man accused of shooting a McKeesport officer on Sunday, saying the man should be considered “armed and dangerous.”Koby Francis, 22, was identified as the shooter. Police spent Sunday night searching homes and vehicles as they left McKeesport.A total of $15,000 in reward money is being offered for information leading to the apprehension of Francis, Allegheny County Police announced Wednesday.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and a Pittsburgh area businessman are offering separate rewards.The ATF is offering up to...WW…
Two killed in 66-vehicle pileup in north-central Pennsylvania, multiple people injured
PITTSBURGH — Two people were killed and multiple people were hurt in a massive 66-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80 in north-central Pennsylvania.According to state police, 55 commercial vehicles and 11 passenger cars were involved in the pileup in Clinton County. Troopers said that those 66 vehicles were involved in multiple crashes over a one-mile span in the westbound lanes from the I-180 interchange to the 178/Lock Haven interchange.UPDATE 11:30 am: 66 total vehicles involved -- 55 commercial vehicles, 11 passenger vehicles, multiple injuries reported.*1 confirmed fatality as a result of...…PITTSBURGH — Two people were killed and multiple people were hurt in a massive 66-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80 in north-central Pennsylvania.According to state police, 55 commercial vehicles and 11 passenger cars were involved in the pileup in Clinton County. Troopers said that those 66 vehicles were involved in multiple crashes over a one-mile span in the westbound lanes from the I-180 interchange to the 178/Lock Haven interchange.UPDATE 11:30 am: 66 total vehicles involved -- 55 commercial vehicles, 11 passenger vehicles, multiple injuries reported.*1 confirmed fatality as a result of...WW…
Pittsburgh mother furious over 7-year-old’s ‘creepy underwear’ assignment
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh mother is very upset after her 7-year-old daughter received a questionable homework assignment online.Her daughter is in second grade at Pittsburgh Liberty in Shadyside. She told Channel 11 while she was helping her daughter with her homework, one of her assignments asked her child to “post a picture of your creepy underwear” online.The mother said it was disturbing, inappropriate and now demands the teacher be fired.She reached out to Channel 11 to warn other parents what happened.“I’m upset about it. I don’t want my daughter engaged in anything, uploading...…PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh mother is very upset after her 7-year-old daughter received a questionable homework assignment online.Her daughter is in second grade at Pittsburgh Liberty in Shadyside. She told Channel 11 while she was helping her daughter with her homework, one of her assignments asked her child to “post a picture of your creepy underwear” online.The mother said it was disturbing, inappropriate and now demands the teacher be fired.She reached out to Channel 11 to warn other parents what happened.“I’m upset about it. I don’t want my daughter engaged in anything, uploading...WW…
4 Pennsylvania teen girls accused of setting house fire because ‘they were bored’
FERNDALE, Pa. (AP) — Four teenage girls ranging in age from 12 to 14 have been arrested on juvenile court charges of setting a fire that destroyed an unoccupied Ferndale house earlier this month, sending a police officer and a firefighter to the hospital, authorities said.Police in the suburban Johnstown borough of Ferndale say a 12-year-old from Richland School District, two 14-year-olds from the Greater Johnstown School District and a 14-year-old from Ferndale Area School District face multiple charges of felony arson as well as causing catastrophe, trespassing and endangering another...…FERNDALE, Pa. (AP) — Four teenage girls ranging in age from 12 to 14 have been arrested on juvenile court charges of setting a fire that destroyed an unoccupied Ferndale house earlier this month, sending a police officer and a firefighter to the hospital, authorities said.Police in the suburban Johnstown borough of Ferndale say a 12-year-old from Richland School District, two 14-year-olds from the Greater Johnstown School District and a 14-year-old from Ferndale Area School District face multiple charges of felony arson as well as causing catastrophe, trespassing and endangering another...WW…
Bethel Park mother left paralyzed after getting first dose of Pfizer vaccine, doctors say nervous system played a part
BETHEL PARK, Pa. — There have been some negative side effects reported worldwide from the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, but a Bethel Park woman told Channel 11 she has been affected by something that hadn’t been seen at all yet: paralysis.The 33-year-old woman, who asked to remain anonymous, said she felt fine in the hours after getting the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine last week. However, she said 12 hours later, she woke up in the middle of the night with no feeling in her arms or legs.[]“It was the scariest thing in the world to go to sleep completely...…BETHEL PARK, Pa. — There have been some negative side effects reported worldwide from the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, but a Bethel Park woman told Channel 11 she has been affected by something that hadn’t been seen at all yet: paralysis.The 33-year-old woman, who asked to remain anonymous, said she felt fine in the hours after getting the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine last week. However, she said 12 hours later, she woke up in the middle of the night with no feeling in her arms or legs.[]“It was the scariest thing in the world to go to sleep completely...WW…
Man accused of tackling 12-year-old, stabbing him in the neck at downtown McDonald’s denied bail
PITTSBURGH — Police said a 12-year-old boy was stabbed at a McDonalds’ restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh just after 2 p.m. Saturday.Investigators said it happened at the store on Liberty Avenue.Charles Edward Turner, 51, of Pittsburgh was arrested and charged with attempted homicide, four counts of aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault and resisting arrest. He is being held at the Allegheny County Jail. Turner was denied bail during a hearing Tuesday morning, according to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office. Following brief bail hearings this morning, Judge Edward...…PITTSBURGH — Police said a 12-year-old boy was stabbed at a McDonalds’ restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh just after 2 p.m. Saturday.Investigators said it happened at the store on Liberty Avenue.Charles Edward Turner, 51, of Pittsburgh was arrested and charged with attempted homicide, four counts of aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault and resisting arrest. He is being held at the Allegheny County Jail. Turner was denied bail during a hearing Tuesday morning, according to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office. Following brief bail hearings this morning, Judge Edward...WW…
TIMELINE: Pennsylvania coronavirus updates July 8
PITTSBURGH — Channel 11 News is committed to keeping you informed about the , the impact on our community and your lives. Below you’ll find all of the updates for Wednesday July 8, including the latest numbers and information from local and state officials.Have questions about the spread of the coronavirus? We have an entire section dedicated to coverage of the outbreak. .Four more Port Authority employees have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 21.Three employees (Cases 18 through 20) tested positive on Saturday, July 4. One employee (Case #21) tested...…PITTSBURGH — Channel 11 News is committed to keeping you informed about the , the impact on our community and your lives. Below you’ll find all of the updates for Wednesday July 8, including the latest numbers and information from local and state officials.Have questions about the spread of the coronavirus? We have an entire section dedicated to coverage of the outbreak. .Four more Port Authority employees have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 21.Three employees (Cases 18 through 20) tested positive on Saturday, July 4. One employee (Case #21) tested...WW…
Prosecutors seeking death penalty for local man charged in death of girlfriend’s 3-year-old son
WESTMORELAND CO., Pa. — Westmoreland County prosecutors are planning to seek the death penalty against a man charged with homicide in connection to the death of a 3-year-old boy.Keith David Lilly Jr., 31, was initially charged in April after ." Fetterman died from his injuries weeks later on April 24.If you want to receive BREAKING NEWS ALERTS, please download our . You can also follow WPXI on and .Both Lilly and related to the boy’s death. Lilly was charged with homicide, among others, while Fetterman was slapped with manslaughter. Wednesday that Assistant District Attorney Judy Petrush...…WESTMORELAND CO., Pa. — Westmoreland County prosecutors are planning to seek the death penalty against a man charged with homicide in connection to the death of a 3-year-old boy.Keith David Lilly Jr., 31, was initially charged in April after ." Fetterman died from his injuries weeks later on April 24.If you want to receive BREAKING NEWS ALERTS, please download our . You can also follow WPXI on and .Both Lilly and related to the boy’s death. Lilly was charged with homicide, among others, while Fetterman was slapped with manslaughter. Wednesday that Assistant District Attorney Judy Petrush...WW…