Pennsylvania Law “Act 26” Cyberbullying law goes into effect soon
Act 26 of 2015 signed by Governor Wolf on July 10, 2015 will take effect in 60 days. Here are 5 things to know about Act 26. The new law creates the offense of “cyberharassment,” which would include: making seriously disparaging statements about a...
“Debt Collector” Threat Scam
We’ve received a number of complaints regarding threatening “debt collector” telephone calls. Callers are no longer just targeting land lines. As the publicity and availability of cell phone numbers has broadened, we’ve found that scammers are calling cell phones,...
Law Enforcement and the Power Of Social Media
How important is Social Media in Law Enforcement? Chief Davies spoke at the West Mifflin Borough Council meeting last night, attesting to the power of social media in Law Enforcement and the proven results that we have seen at the West Mifflin Borough Police...
Shooting/Homicide – Wanted Male – Ruffin, Andre
[We’ll update this post as we’re able to release more information] On May 11, 2013 Loretta Jackson 67y/o female was shot & killed in the bedroom of her Patton Ave. Residence. On June 16, 2015 An arrest Warrant was issued for Andre Ruffin of Homestead. ...
Raccoon Oral Rabies Vaccine Baiting/General Rabies Information
Cooperating Federal, State, and County agencies are conducting an oral raccoon rabies baiting project in Western Pennsylvania. A vaccine packet is coated or placed inside a fishmeal block, which is very tasty to raccoons. The baits are dropped from low-flying...
Official Release: Carjack incident. Hoffman Blvd. West Mifflin 7-2015
West Mifflin, Allegheny County – On Wednesday 7/15/15 officers responded to the area of Giant Eagle at 1356 Hoffman Boulevard for a report of a possible carjacking. The victim, (Unnamed for investigative purpose) of West Mifflin made a false initial report that...
Robbery – First National Bank – West Mifflin
[This post will be updated with further information as we’re able to release it] The West Mifflin Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the above-pictured male in connection with a robbery that occurred at the First National Bank in West...
** Community Assistance ** Incident on Saturday July 4th
The West Mifflin Borough Police Department is seeking community assistance. We’d like to hear from anyone with information regarding suspicious and/or firearm activity relative to an incident with occurred in the area of Hoffman Blvd. and Kennywood Blvd. on...
(Located) MISSING FEMALE – Stevenson, Aniya
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