Pitt Police Blotter

Thursday, May 3

7:31 p.m. — Pitt police received…

Thursday, May 3

7:31 p.m. — Pitt police received report of a suspicious person at South Craig and Filmore Streets. The person was identified and given a verbal warning for panhandling.

10:12 p.m. — A false fire alarm was activated at the Gold Building at 3343 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., because the sensor was located by an air duct.

Friday, May 4

5:33 a.m. — A false fire alarm was activated at 3343 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., because of a bad smoke detector.

9:55 a.m. — Pitt police issued a citation for defiant trespass at Alumni Hall to non-affiliate Theresa L. Carroll of 2121 Village Drive, Pittsburgh,  Pa.

3:19 p.m. — Pitt police assisted city police with a recovered wallet. The owner of the item was notified and, upon checking the contents, he advised police that 40 dollars in cash was missing. The owner advised he would notify the city about the theft. The incident was cleared.

8:22 p.m. — Pitt police issued a citation for public drunkenness to non-affiliate Robert Mark Lloyd of 136 Camp Ave., Braddock, Pa., at Halket Street and Forbes Avenue. The incident was cleared.

8:46 p.m. — Pitt police assisted the Mechanicsburg Police Department with a case of identity theft. The incident was cleared.

10:08 p.m. — Pitt police issued a citation for public drunkenness to non-affiliate Richard David Miller of 44 S. Ninth St., Pittsburgh, Pa., at 3900 Forbes Ave.

Sunday, May 6

1:05 a.m. — Pitt police arrested non-affiliate David M. Richardson of 409 Dinwiddie St., Pittsburgh, Pa., at Fifth Avenue and Halkett Street for DUI.

7:48 a.m. — Pitt police received report of a door alarm going off. Upon officers’ arrival, it was determined the locking mechanism was broken, causing the alarm to sound. SMG Engineers were notified. The incident was cleared.

4:35 p.m. — Pitt police issued a citation to non-affiliate Michael Galvin of 5498 Hays St., Apt. #3, Pittsburgh, Pa., for public drunkenness at 3800 Forbes Ave.

8:10 p.m. — Pitt police assisted city police with two gunshot victims who entered UPMC Presbyterian hospital. The incident took place at Mellon  Park.

11:26 p.m. — While working detail, a Pitt police officer noticed a wanted individual at WPIC. The person was detained and released after it was verified the warrant had already been served.

11:51 p.m. — Pitt police issued a citation to non-affiliate Joseph C. Stone of 3341 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, Pa., for public drunkenness.

Monday, May 7

6:49 p.m. — Pitt police issued a citation for disorderly conduct to non-affiliate James Hughes of 911 Washington Blvd., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Tuesday, May 8

7:18 a.m. — Pitt Police assisted city police with a motor-vehicle accident involving a pedestrian.

12:13 p.m. — Pitt Police recovered a wallet at the Petersen Events Center. The owner was notified and the item was placed in an evidence locker.

5:36 p.m. — During a traffic stop at 3900 Forbes Ave., it was determined that a driver had a suspended license. Pitt police issued three traffic citations, the vehicle license plate was confiscated and the vehicle was towed.

10:44 p.m. — Pitt police detectives made a traffic stop at Fifth Avenue and Morewood Avenue after observing an individual get in a verbal confrontation with another person. One person advised he was upset that the other person was Panhandling and asking him for money. Both parties were advised and left the area.

Wednesday, May 9

6:46 p.m. — During a traffic stop at Bayard Street it was determined that a driver had a suspended license. Pitt police confiscated the license and issued two traffic citations.

10:39 p.m. — Pitt police assisted city police with a burglary at 360 Meyran Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. The incident was cleared.

Thursday, May 10

7:28 a.m. —  A false fire alarm was activated in Benedum Hall by contractors doing work in the building.

11:55 a.m. — Pitt police received report of a University vehicle that was involved in a minor accident at the Darragh Street Lot. Both parties exchanged drivers’ information. The incident was cleared.

7:23 p.m. — Pitt police recovered a debit card. The item was placed in an evidence locker.

7:23 p.m. — A person reported theft of their bank card and Pitt ID at Allen Hall. An investigation is pending.

Friday, May 11

2:49 a.m. — Pitt police assisted city police with a shots-fired call at The Original Hot Dog Shop. Two individuals were transported to the hospital for treatment. One individual was arrested.

11:09 a.m. — A person reported receiving a harassing email at Scaife Hall. An investigation is pending.

3:02 p.m. —  Pitt police recovered a debit card. The owner was notified and the item was placed in an evidence locker.

Saturday, May 12

11:26 a.m. — Pitt police issued citations for defiant tresspass at WPIC to non-affiliate Bernard M. Mohan of 5272 Adobe Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa., and non-affiliate Douglas Michael Haskins of 159 Plymouth St., Pittsburgh,  Pa.

3:02 p.m. —  Pitt police assisted the Northern Regional police de Pa.rtment with guarding a prisoner at UPMC Presbyterian hospital.

Sunday, May 13

1:54 a.m.  — Pitt police assisted city police with with a motor vehicle accident at 359 Meyran Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213. One person was transported to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for treatment.

9:13 p.m. — Pitt police received report of a stolen bike at Posvar Hall. The incident was cleared.

9:17 p.m. — Pitt police issued a citation for marijuana and disorderly conduct to non-affiliate Windal L. Cox of 2340 Laketon Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221, at 4100 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213.

Monday, May 14

7:55 a.m. — Pitt police received report of a computer monitor stolen from 127 N. Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213. An investigation is pending.

1:46 p.m. — Pitt police received report of a person having a seizure in Salk Hall. City medics transported the person to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

6:07 p.m. — Pitt Police received report of a person having a seizure in the Petersen Events Center. City Medics responded and treated the person at the scene. The person refused transport and advised she would have her parents take her to the hospital.

7:02 p.m. — A person advised Pitt police that someone scuffed the passenger-side door of their vehicle at the A Lot, Roberto Clemente Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15260, in a hit-and-run incident. The incident was cleared.

9:22 p.m. — Pitt police received report that a card reader was damaged at Hillman Library. An investigation is pending.

Tuesday, May 15

3:14 p.m. — Pitt police received report of a suspicious man sitting on a bench outside of Hillman Library. The man was issued property warnings and advised to leave the area.

Wednesday, May 16

7:48 p.m. — Pitt police assisted city police with a report of shoplifting from a Rite Aid on South Bouquet Street and Forbes Avenue. The incident was cleared.

10:24 p.m. — A person reported that her computer was stolen at 305 Atwood St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213. An investigation is pending.

Thursday, May 17

1:33 p.m. — Pitt police responded to an individual at Salk Hall who reported receiving a harassing phone call via a third party.

3:21 p.m. — Pitt police recovered a Visa card at the public safety building. The item was placed in an evidence locker.

5:32 p.m. — Pitt police received report of two suspicious men removing scrap metal from a dumpster at the former site of Children’s Hospital. The individuals were identified and given property warnings.

7:51 p.m. — Pitt police assisted UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Security with a bomb threat at Towerview Garage, 10 Robinson St. Ext., Pittsburgh, Pa. The garage was checked with negative results and the incident was cleared.

9:51 p.m. — During a traffic stop at 3440 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213, Pitt police determined a driver had a suspended license. Several citations were issued and the vehicle was towed.

Tuesday, May 22

12:03 p.m. — Pitt police responded to an individual’s report that another vehicle was parked against their vehicle, causing damage, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall. Both parties exchanged driver’s information, and the incident was cleared.

4:14 p.m. — Pitt police responded to a report of a trash can that was on fire at the Cathedral of Learning. Officers responded and put the fire out with an extinguisher, and the incident was cleared.

5:04 p.m. — Pitt police responded to an individual that wanted to report a hit and run accident of an unattended vehicle at the OC Lot. The incident was cleared.

6:26 p.m. — Pitt police issued a citation for an open container violation to non-affiliate Michael Kennedy, of 151 Victoria Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15227, at 3800 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213.

8:28 p.m. — While conducting a traffic stop, the driver was checked for a possible weapons violation. All documentation came back current and the driver was issued a traffic citation. The incident was cleared.

11:07 p.m. — Pitt police assisted Carnegie Mellon University police with an intoxicated male. The incident was cleared.

Wednesday, May 23

10:05 a.m. — Pitt police responded to a false fire alarm activation at Benedum Hall due to construction work being done in the area. The incident was cleared.

2:59 p.m. — Pitt police assisted city police with an intoxicated person at 3708 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213. The incident was cleared.

5:22 p.m. — Pitt police issued a citation for marijuana and disorderly conduct to affiliate Jamar Rashaan Hubbard, of 4813 Sardis Road, New Kensington, Pa. 15068, at the intersection of Bigelow Boulevard and Forbes Avenue.

Thursday, May 24

6:26 a.m. — Pitt police responded to an individual who reported his credit cards, gift cards, cash and Pitt ID were taken from his wallet. The owner called back and advised his credit cards were used at several locations. An investigation is pending.

8:35 a.m. — An individual wanted to file a suspicious person report at Thackery Hall.

11:16 a.m. — A grounds crew worker reported that he accidentally damaged a parked car while working on Robinson Street Extention.

12:09 p.m. — Pitt police recovered a cell phone at the Cathedral of Learning. The owner was notified and the item was placed in an evidence locker.

1:47 p.m. — Pitt police responded to a false fire alarm activation at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall due to a water leak in the pump system.

2:57 p.m. — Pitt police assisted the Hanover County Sheriff’s Department in Virginia with a fraud investigation.