The suspects were arrested as part of an effort to. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. This is one step farther to get our kids safe, and I am really glad they caught him, Donna Hudec said. The Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office . June 18, 2015 / 7:08 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. Something seemed suspicious as a special Pennsylvania State Police drug unit on Thursday watched a woman tuck a red suitcase into the trunk of a waiting white Chevrolet Malibu moments after it arrived outside a New Stanton motel. 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The Attorney General's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, the Westmoreland County Drug Task Force and other law enforcement agencies all took part in the investigation. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. A July 8 preliminary hearing is set. THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE, ALONG WITH THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE AND LOCAL POLICE, SHOWED UP TO A HOME ON 4TH AVENUE WITH A WARRANT. NOW PLAYING ABOVE. WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) -- The capture of two fugitives in Westmoreland County led to a drug bust that netted three other fugitives, three stolen firearms and 12 bricks of heroin in. Police said. Haselrig is the son of former Pittsburgh Steelers guard Carlton Haselrig, according to police sources. A spokesperson for District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli said police seized 30 bricks of heroin, approximately 63.1 grams of cocaine, approximately 42.7 grams of crackcocaine, 2 pounds of marijuana, THC edibles, alprazolam tablets, ecstasy tablets and over $10,000 in cash. Westmoreland Sheriff C.O. Some associates also distributed the powerful opioid in Latrobe as well. Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. The suspects are accused of selling heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and illegally-obtained prescription drugs. Malique Black, 24, and Tresean Black, 22, both of Arnold, were arrested on Friday. Thats something that we stopped, and this is a part of it having coordinated efforts to single out the ones who are causing the violence and taking them off the streets.. The two fugitives, wanted on drug-related charges, were arrested inside the home. Tom Wolf recognized three troopers with TACET for the work combating the trafficking of opioids in the New Stanton area, which is considered to be a High Intensity Drug Trafficking area by police, according to Isoldi. Troopers said Christian also had multiple conflicting stories for his travel., Police said after the suitcase was loaded into the trunk, Sutton went back into the motel. "The amount of heroin and fentanyl coming into Westmoreland County and Latrobe will be dramatically reduced as will the amount of senseless overdoses in our area. 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A spokesperson for District Attorney . The citizens of Latrobe are forever grateful." A search of his house in Johnstown turned up another 110 grams of raw fentanyl. Additional charges may be pending, officials said.This significant arrest is critical to not only keeping our communities safe, but this makes a dent in the drug epidemic inflicting pain on so many families," Ziccarelli said in a statement. He was in the county jail awaiting arraignment, according to online dockets. Westmoreland Drug Court Graduates Say Program Changed Their Lives, Media Campaign Launches Connecting Western Pennsylvanians Needing Drug Treatment/Recovery Resources. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WTAE-TV. The Westmoreland County Drug Task Force made a major drug bust that resulted in two arrests in Lower Burrell on May 13. 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Haselrig, 25, who lives near Johnstown, is being held at Westmoreland County Prison on charges of drug possession, criminal use of a communication facility and resisting arrest. As Haselrig pulled in, police turned on their lights and sirens, and he unsuccessfully tried to flee, troopers said. Its all over, Hudec said. He was sentenced to five to 15 years in a state prison followed by four years. Police said no one answered the door but agents were able to hear movement inside and eventually detained the two men. Brady announced the federal indictment of 26 people in connection with a fentanyl-trafficking ring, most of whom were connected to a gang known as Shot Boyz. Police said they seized a small amount of marijuana and unspecified white prescription pills that were left in plain view.. NEW STANTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- A drug bust in New Stanton turned up more than $1 million worth of cocaine and heroin, according to police. Westmoreland drug probe nets 10 arrests. According to Westmoreland County's sheriff, the drug bust that netted several fugitives and stolen firearms started at a home in Greensburg on Willow Avenue. Officials say the suspects are allegedly low- to mid-level drug dealers. Two men charged following drug bust in Westmoreland County, CONDITION. A July 8 preliminary hearing is set. This significant arrest is critical to not only keeping our communities safe, but this makes a dent in the drug epidemic inflicting pain on so many families," Ziccarelli said in a statement. You can contact Renatta by email at rsignorini@triblive.com or via Twitter . Attorney General's agents coordinate with 18 police departments on operations to get drug dealers off the streets PITTSBURGH Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced criminal charges in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties against 33 people for dealing heroin and other drugs on the streets of southwest Pennsylvania communities. Balderson . We see that violence is a tool of the trade with drug trafficking they go hand in hand. 2015 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This of paramount importance to my office and the safety and security of our communities.. Both men face preliminary hearings next month. We went in with zero tolerance and we were actually harming the people who wanted us to help them. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? Malique Black, 24, and Tresean Black, 22, both of Arnold, were arrested on Friday. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). It is believed Sutton was attempting to flee into the adjoining room, Wiskeman wrote. Westmoreland County Coroner's Office, the cause of death was the result of a combination of multiple drugs found in the decedent's toxicology, referred to as "Acute Combined Drug Toxicity". Last September, Gov. LIGONIER, Pa. (KDKA) - Police said they found 50 grams of raw fentanyl on a man when he was arrested in a Giant Eagle parking lot on Wednesday. He passed by and immediately turned into the the New Stanton Park and Ride lot and exited the vehicle, Wiskeman reported. Additional charges may be pending, officials said. Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced Press Play PA, a media messaging campaign aimed at connecting western Pennsylvania individuals with substance use disorder to life-saving treatment. William Shifko. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Investigators have been building their case for a year. . Fentanyl is an opioid deadlier than heroin and has been the top killer in fatal Westmoreland County drug overdoses since 2016, according to coroner statistics. Man charged with unlawful sexual contact with minor after Facebook photos, videos reported to police. Wiskeman said when Christian pulled out of the motel parking lot onto Bair Boulevard, he noticed state police inside a parked patrol car were observing him. A Spotsylvania County woman accused of starving her infant son to death in 2021 was denied bond Wednesday. Denning, 41, of Delmont also is charged with conspiring to distribute controlled drugs from about June 2021 through October 2022, according to the complaint that was unsealed on Tuesday. Photo credit: Rich Cholodofky, Tribune-Review. Carlton Haselrig died in 2020. A man is accused of selling drugs from a Cricket Wireless store in Westmoreland County.Melvin Payne was taken into custody at the store in Belle Vernon.A spokesperson for District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli said police seized 30 bricks of heroin, approximately 63.1 grams of cocaine, approximately 42.7 grams of crackcocaine, 2 pounds of marijuana, THC edibles, alprazolam tablets, ecstasy tablets and over $10,000 in cash. When they knocked on her second-floor room and identified themselves, Wiskeman reported they heard a loud noise from inside like someone was pounding on the wall of an adjoining room.. Bavin is on state parole in a 2013 Allegheny County drug case, according to state prison and online court records. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Acting on a tip from an informant, Latrobe police arrested a Derry woman on Sunday evening and charged her with drug-related offenses after allegedly finding more than 500 stamp bags of suspected heroin in the vehicle she was driving. When deputies knocked on the door, homeowner Christine Barron answered and said the wanted pair wasn't there. The Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office has decided to end its participation on a national television show, at least for now. Denning. A member of the Spotsylvania County school board was arrested Thursday on two charges, including a felony offense. Police said Haselrig fought with officers when they were trying to arrest him, and hurt a Ligonier Valley officer in the process. December 20, 2019 / 5:46 PM Police from New Kensington, Arnold and Harrison worked with state and county drug agents on an investigation that resulted in criminal charges against 10 people on Friday and the seizure of narcotics, guns and cash, according to authorities. 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Police acquired her room number. A federal grand jury this week indicted more than two dozen people for their alleged roles in a fentanyl-trafficking ring that stretched into Westmoreland County. Chelsea Lynn Calabrace, 26, was lodged in the Westmoreland County Prison on $50,000 bond. Latrobe Police Chief John Sleasman said in a statement the collaboration helped take dangerous drugs off Westmoreland streets. Balderson said county detectives and the Tri-County Drug Task Force have been investigating drug activity throughout the county for about seven months. However, a deputy at the back door saw one of the fugitives running toward the back of the home. Officials say confidential informants and undercover agents successfully made several drug purchases from the suspects, which led to the arrests. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Keith Epps. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. During the 5 a.m. Thursday trash pull, Wigand disclosed that officers seized 169 used syringes, 140 empty stamp bags of heroin, two stamp bags containing suspected heroin, six "brick" wrappers. If youre a drug dealer, or youre a gang member, go back to Philadelphia. Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook PageStay Up To Date, Follow KDKA On Twitter, First published on June 18, 2015 / 7:08 PM. Advertisement A spokesperson for. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Troopers had the property under routine surveillance as the car pulled away from the Fairfield Inn, and the woman headed back inside. John Isoldi and Trooper Joshua Wiskeman, members of Troop As Community Enforcement Team (TACET). A Spotsylvania County man who fired a shot into a vehicle that had mistakenly pulled into his driveway last year was convicted of a felony off. Most of those indicted are allegedly to be part of a gang known as Shot Boyz. Harrison City District Judge Helen Kistler noted she would be held in jail because of the amount of contraband seized and a flight risk concern. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Malique Black and Tresean Black were arrested last Friday. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page. 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The major arrest was part of a joint investigation among state police, Westmoreland County detectives, the Department of Homeland Security and Ligonier Valley and Penn Township police, said District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli and Trooper Steve Limani. Using This Site . A poster details the web of connections of those involved in an alleged fentanyl-trafficking ring that operated in the eastern parts of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County as well as Latrobe in Westmoreland County. Two men are facing charges following a drug bust in Westmoreland County.Malique Black, 24, and Tresean Black, 22, both of Arnold, were arrested on Friday.The arrests came after Pennsylvanias Attorney Generals office, the Westmoreland County Drug Task Force and local police executed a warrant at a home on Fourth Avenue in Arnold.Police said no one answered the door but agents were able to hear movement inside and eventually detained the two men.Investigators said they found several items in the home including heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana, a loaded AR-15 rifle, handguns and thousands of dollars in cash.Both men face preliminary hearings next month. Please enter valid email address to continue. The arrests came after Pennsylvania's . Investigators arrested Cortez Haselrig, of Johnstown, Tuesday night. Please subscribe to keep reading. The drug can be made illicitly in labs and is more lucrative for dealers because fentanyl is much more powerful than heroin and, as a result, less is needed. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years, Man gets 10 years in child sex abuse case in Stafford, 55 library books have been challenged in Spotsylvania schools since last year, New biotech can 3D print living cells inside the human body, Ukraine will join NATO but in 'long- term', says NATO chief Stoltenberg, Finland begins building fence along Russia border. The task force also seized about $20,000 in cash, according to the district attorney. Investigators said a confidential informant told them Haselrig would be bringing 50 grams of raw fenantyl to the Greensburg Ligonier area, enough for 2,500 individual packets. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. This is of paramount importance to my office and the safety and security of our communities, she said. Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Greensburg, PA 15601; Phone: 724-830-3000; Helpful Links. In addition to Westmoreland, the task force includes the Caroline and King George sheriffs offices, the Naval Investigative Service and Virginia State Police. Jah Zhanee Sutton, 27, of Pittsburgh is in the Westmoreland County Prison without bond. In 2012, he was sentenced to serve three to six years in prison on drug possession and delivery convictions. He said additional arrests are pending. Get out of our community, because we know who you are and were coming for you., 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Troopers Anthony Arbaczewski, Zachary Del Sordo and Isoldi, all stationed in Greensburg, received the Governors Awards for Excellence during a virtual awards ceremony. Ten people were arrested Thursday as the result of a several-month investigation into drug trafficking in Westmoreland County, authorities said. When asked where he was going, Christian looked around and saw a nearby bank. LIGONIER, Pa. A pretty substantial drug bust in Westmoreland County netted 160 grams of raw fentanyl and the arrest of a suspected dealer. Troopers on Friday also filed charges of drug delivery, possession and traffic-related complaints against Devell Dexter Christian, 31, of White Oak, who they said drove the 2018 sedan that pulled away with the cache of contraband. View All /CivicAlerts.aspx. Haselrig is the son of former Steeler Carlton Haselrig, who was from Johnstown and played for the Steelers for four seasons in the 90s. The May graduation was the 13th since the drug court program was launched in 2015. The dog gave investigators a positive signal for the presence of drugs, which triggered them to seek a search warrant. Ziccarelli credited the work of officers involved with the investigation. June 14, 2021 / 6:40 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. County District Attorneys Office. In total, investigators said it has a street value of about $90,000.Folks we talked to said theyre surprised the arrest happened in Ligonier, but arent entirely surprised by what they found.(I)ts all over the place and Im glad they did catch somebody and with that amount, to help our society. Police said he is a heavy supplier of raw fentanyl in Westmoreland County. No charges had been filed in connection with those items as of Wednesday afternoon. Haselrig was found in possession of 50 grams of raw fentanyl powder and $1,630, Limani said. Westmoreland Sheriff C.O. That year, he was sentenced to serve two to four years on a drug-related conviction. U.S. Attorney Scott Brady speaks at a press conference at the Zone 5 Pittsburgh Police station in Highland Park on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Christian has a criminal record dating to 2008 in Allegheny County, according to court dockets. According to online dockets, Suttons only other arrest in Pennsylvania occurred Nov. 4, when McKeesport police charged her with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. This is coming in the opposite direction, Marcocci said. A confidential informant tipped off investigators Tuesday that Haselrig would be traveling to the Ligonier area with enough fentanyl to fill 2,500 stamp bags, according to court papers. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Arrest made in drug bust at Westmoreland County Cricket Wireless store. I want to personally thank all of the case agents, local agents and local officers who worked tirelessly on this distribution case. The trio were among the first members of TACET. Drug Treatment Court Coordinator . Citizens Bank, Wiskeman quoted him as replying. Information used from the bust in Greensburg led them to the Knights Inn in South Greensburg, where sheriff's deputies found more fugitives, three stolen firearms, and drugs, including 12 bricks of heroin. Both cases were filed by White Oak police. Troopers proviided. RYAN: TWO MEN ARE CHARGED AFTER POLICE SEIZED GUNS, DRUGS AND CASH FROM A HOME IN ARNOLD, WESTMORELAND COUNTY. Contact Us. Directions to County Facilities. Officers executed search warrants on two homes and seized the. The above chart indicates that the drug listed was contributory in the death, either alone, or in combination with another drug(s). It can be mixed with other drugs, such as heroin and cocaine, and some dealers are pressing fentanyl into pills designed to look like legitimate prescription medication. Two men are facing charges following a drug bust in Westmoreland County. "The amount of heroin and fentanyl coming into Westmoreland County and Latrobe will be dramatically reduced, as will the amount of senseless overdoses in our area," he said. Officers executed search warrants on two homes and seized the. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. He also put other gangs still operating in the region on alert. LIGONIER, Pa. A pretty substantial drug bust in Westmoreland County netted 160 grams of raw fentanyl and the arrest of a suspected dealer. You have permission to edit this article. A preliminary hearing in that case is scheduled June 21, according to court records. 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. According to Westmoreland Sheriff C.O. About $90,000 worth of raw fentanyl in powder form was confiscated from a Cambria County man Tuesday after an arrest in Ligonier Borough, according to authorities. Phillip Ahmad-Revis, 20, of Pittsburgh; Jerome Pleasant-Simpson, 25, of Pittsburgh; The collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies is the right approach, said Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. You can contact Tony by email at tlarussa@triblive.com or via Twitter . His bail was set at $500,000. WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) -- Criminal charges have been filed against dozens of people for allegedly distributing or possessing drugs in Western . Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced Press Play PA, a media messaging campaign aimed at connecting western Pennsylvania individuals with substance use disorder to life-saving treatment. Two men are facing charges following a drug bust in Westmoreland County. "We were looking for two fugitives," Westmoreland County Sheriff Jonathan Held said. The team was created in 2017 to focus on combating the regions opioid epidemic. Troopers entered the room and found Sutton holding a large black suitcase. Make no mistake about it, drug trafficking is not non-violent, U.S. Attorney Scott Brady said at a Friday press conference. The amount of heroin and fentanyl coming into Westmoreland County and Latrobe will be dramatically reduced, as will the amount of senseless overdoses in our area, he said. In 2021, it contributed to 137 of the 168 deaths. The arrests came after Pennsylvanias Attorney Generals office, the Westmoreland County Drug Task Force and local police executed a warrant at a home on Fourth Avenue in Arnold. Melvin Payne was taken into custody at the store in Belle Vernon. Investigators made their arrests on Thursday during a warrant sweep in several communities. The sweep was organized after the recent rash of overdoses in Western Pennsylvania. State police say a . In addition to fentanyl, authorities seized crack, heroin, guns and money in the bust, Brady said. Ten people were arrested last week as the result of a several-month investigation into drug trafficking in Westmoreland. New Stanton, PA -- A Westmoreland County mother is charged with endangering the welfare of a child after troopers found her two young children roaming the hallways of a local hotel. In addition to. Police issued 31 arrest warrants and made 21 arrests during a drug sweep in Westmoreland County. The mission of the Westmoreland County Drug Treatment Court is to rehabilitate individuals to become productive members of our community through a clean and sober lifestyle thereby enhancing public safety, decreasing substance abuse and reducing recidivism through a collaborative program of intensive judicial oversight, Court supervision and treatment. Authorities said . 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved, Aldi announces closing, opening dates for Lower Burrell, New Kensington stores, Report: Arconic in talks about potential sale, Suspect charged with threatening to kill New Kensington victims if they testified against him, On one of region's steepest roads, Aspinwall's Run for the Hill of It benefits emergency services, Long-lost ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story, GZA, Donnie Iris, John Mayer among top concerts to see around Pittsburgh in March, How officials cracked case of eyedrops that blinded people. A fourth person was arrested Wednesday in connection with a drug bust Friday in Ligonier Township. State police Thursday seized an estimated $1 million worth of cocaine and heroin from an Allegheny County pair after a transaction that took place outside a New Stanton motel. Melvin Payne was taken into custody at the store in Belle Vernon. We will continue to work together to combat the drug epidemic in Westmoreland County. Shop Our Favorite February Amazon Deals Before the Sales End, The 14 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023, According to Pros, 14 TikTok-Famous Cleaning Products That Actually Work, According to Our Experts, 14 Best Healthier Candy Alternatives of 2023, According to Taste Tests. A series of events soon would reveal to police what was inside the suitcase: $1 million worth of cocaine and heroin. Haselrig is in the Westmoreland County Jail on $500,000 bail. Haselrig did not have an attorney listed in online court records. Christian was walking in the opposite direction from the Citizens Bank, Wiskeman noted in court documents. The children are OK and staying with family. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. You can cancel at any time. First published on December 20, 2019 / 5:46 PM. WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. 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