Monday, March 19, 2012
Incidents reported to Verona police.
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Monday, March 19, 2012
The following incidents were reported to the Verona Police Department. Information was obtained from police Chief Ron McLemore. Theft A theft was reported on Feb. 23. A theft was reported on Feb. 27. A theft was reported on Feb. 29. A theft was reported March 1. A theft was reported March 8. Criminal Mischief Police received a criminal mischief complaint on Feb. 29. Police received a vandalism complaint on March 3. Counterfeit Police responded to a business at the Rivertowne Plaza after reports of counterfeit money on Feb. 24. Suspicious Activity Suspicious activity complaints were reported Feb. 23, Feb. 24, Feb. 28, March 1, March 3, March 5, March 8 and March 9.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Incidents reported to Verona police.
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
The following incidents were reported to the Verona Police Department. Information was obtained from police Chief Ron McLemore. Robbery Police continue to investigate a robbery that occured on Dec. 28 on the 700 block of Second Street. A Vocelli Pizza delivery driver reported being robbed at gun point by white man wearing dark clothing. Stolen Vehicle Police received reports of a stolen vehicle on Jan. 1. Disorderly Conduct Police received reports of a disorderly motorist on Allegheny River Boulevard on Jan. 1. Police responded to a disturbance on Church Street on Jan. 6.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A motorist lost control of her vehicle early Wednesday morning.
A woman lost control of her vehicle on Wednesday morning, sending it down a Verona hillside near the war memorial. Verona police and the Verona Volunteer Fire Department responded to the incident near Allegheny River Boulevard and Lamagna Drive/Seldon Avenue just after 8 a.m. Police Chief Ron McLemore said the driver lost control of the vehicle and plummeted down the hillside, but she was not hurt. Photos of the accident are courtesy of the Verona VFD Facebook page.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Julian Rydeski, 94, of Oakmont, died Wednesday afternoon due to injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle at the Verona Giant Eagle parking lot on Sunday.
The Oakmont man injured after being hit by a motorist at the Verona Giant Eagle died Wednesday afternoon. Julian Rydeski, 94, of Oakmont, died at 3:33 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was surrounded by family, according to his granddaughter, Angela Braun. According to Verona police Chief Ron McLemore, Rydeski had been walking across the crosswalk in the parking lot when he was struck by a motorist. McLemore said charges are currently are pending for the 27-year-old driver. This is the second time in a little over a month—and third time this year—that a pedestrian has been struck by a vehicle in Verona. The victims died in all three incidents. McLemore said police will continue to step up traffic enforcement in an …
Sunday, December 4, 2011
The victim is a 94-year-old man.
A 94-year-old man was hit by a vehicle at the Verona Giant Eagle parking lot late Sunday morning. According to Verona police Chief Ron McLemore, the man was walking across the crosswalk in the parking lot when he was struck by a vehicle. The man was said to have arm trauma and was conscious and alert. McLemore said he was transported to UPMC St. Margaret and has some broken bones. Police will be issuing citations to the driver of the vehicle, McLemore said. This is the second time in a little over a month—and third incident this year—that a pedestrian has been struck by a vehicle in Verona. There will be more information on Plum-Oakmont Patch as soon as it is available.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Incidents reported to Verona police.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The following incidents were reported to the Verona Police Department. Information was obtained from police Chief Ron McLemore. Suspicious Activity A suspicious vehicle was reported on Fourth Street on Sept. 21. Suspicious noise complaint were reported on Penn Street on Oct. 4, Oct. 6 and Oct. 7. A suspicious person was reported on the 500 block of West Railroad Avenue on Oct. 6. Theft A shoplifter was taken into custody at the Riverview Shopping Center on Sept. 23. A theft was reported on the 300 block of Center Avenue on Oct. 5. A theft was reported at the Riverview Shopping Center on Oct. 7. A shoplifter was reported at the Riverview Shopping Center on Oct. 9. Criminal Mischief Criminal mischief was reported on Penn Street on Sept. 25.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Students showed their appreciation to police for keeping them safe.
On Monday, members for the Verner Elementary School Student Council presented police officers with a 'Thank You' poster signed by all of the students at Verner. The poster was to honor police officers who helped during a school lockdown last week after an international fugitive shot at FBI and police during a more than three-hour standoff.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Incidents reported to Verona police.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The following incidents were reported to the Verona Police Department. Information was obtained from police Chief Ron McLemore. Harassment A Jones Street resident reported harassing phone calls on Aug. 1. A South Avenue resident reported harassment on Aug. 31. A Church Street resident reported harassment by phone on Aug. 31. Disorderly Conduct Police reported to Brunot Street and James Street on Aug. 2 after reports of disorderly conduct. Police were called to the 700 block of Allegheny River Boulevard on Aug. 4 after reports of a drunk and disorderly woman. Disorderly conduct was reported on South Avenue on Aug. 7. Police were called to Allegheny River Boulevard on Aug. 18 after reports of an intoxicated woman. Disorderly conduct was …
Monday, August 15, 2011
An accident occurred at the Verona Post Office just before 4 p.m.
A car accidentally crashed into the Verona Post Office on Allegheny River Boulevard just before 4 p.m. Monday afternoon. No one was hurt. Verona police Chief Ron McLemore said a motorist accidentally put his car in reverse and crashed through the building. The motorist won't be charged because it was an accident, he said. The area where the crash occurred currently is blocked off with caution tape. McLemore said the area should be secured by this evening. A spokesman for the postal service did not immediately return phone calls requesting comment. Check back for more information.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Incidents reported to Verona police.
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Monday, August 8, 2011
The following incidents were reported to the Verona Police Department. Information was obtained from police Chief Ron McLemore. Water Main Break A water main break was reported on the 800 block of Allegheny River Boulevard on July 25 and July 31. Attempted theft An attempted theft was reported on the 700 block of Allegheny River Boulevard on July 22. Criminal Mischief Criminal mischief was reported on Center Avenue on July 21 and 22. Damage to a vehicle tire on Arch Street was reported on July 24. Criminal mischief was reported on Fourth Street on July 24. Disturbance Police were called to a disturbance on the 700 block of First Street on July 21. Police were called the Center Avenue/Allegheny River Boulevard intersection after reports of …
jenn
5:26 pm on Monday, March 19, 2012
WOW!!!! what a thorough report more ›