Friday, March 1, 2013
The man accused of numerous smash-and-grab car break-ins last year in Bridgeville is heading to trial on dozens of charges related to the thefts.
The man accused of numerous smash-and-grab car break-ins last year in Bridgeville is heading to trial on dozens of charges related to the thefts Phillip Acosta, 26, formerly of Bridgeville, waived to court 23 counts of criminal mischief, 18 counts of theft from a motor vehicle, 16 counts of receiving stolen property and six counts of criminal attempt before his preliminary hearing with District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet on Feb. 15. Investigators said Acosta admitted to many of the more than 20 “smash-and-grab” car break-ins that occurred in the borough in January 2012. Bridgeville police arrested Acosta in December after investigators said they were able to link him to the break-ins using DNA evidence from blood found at the scene. Most …
Monday, December 24, 2012
Bridgeville police are preparing to file charges against the man they say is responsible for the string of car break-ins in January.
Bridgeville police are filing charges against the man they say is responsible for the string of car break-ins earlier this year. Phillip Acosta, 25, formerly of Bridgeville, is accused of numerous thefts from cars and other crimes in the borough last January. Police said they were able to link Acosta to the break-ins using DNA evidence from blood found at the scene. Investigators said Acosta admitted to many of the more than 20 “smash-and-grab” car break-ins that occurred in January. Most items that were taken were GPS units or cell phones, but in several cases, the thief only took a couple bucks from the coin slot. Investigators do not think Acosta was involved in the numerous unlocked cars burglaries in Collier and Bridgeville in …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
A Beechview man accused of breaking into cars was caught by police after trying to run away from officers.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Police arrested a Beechview man wanted for several car break-ins around the South Hills after a brief chase along Route 50. Scott police officers said they saw 44-year-old William Smith trying to break into a car at the Legacy of Dance Studio off Main Street on Feb. 16 and tried to stop him. He left the scene and went to Great Southern Shopping Center, where Collier police joined the pursuit. Officers followed him over a hillside and were able to arrest him near Interstate 79. Scott police charged him with criminal mischief, prowling and theft. Collier police charged Smith with flight to avoid apprehension, resisting arrest, receiving stolen property and possessing instruments of crime. Police said he was also wanted for breaking into cars…
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Bridgeville police said the thefts continue because people aren't locking up their vehicles.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Not long after Bridgeville police arrested a man for stealing items from unlocked cars, the thefts have started up again around town. Except 22-year-old Nathan Weydener has been jailed without bond since Dec. 4, meaning someone else is now taking advantage of people who are leaving valuables in their unlocked vehicles. “Since we arrested that kid, we thought we nipped it in the bud,” Bridgeville police Chief Chad King said, adding he does not think the two cases are related. “But it’s been going steady ever since.” King said a man was seen prowling on Bank Street last week around the time several things were taken from a woman’s car. Police later found her pants and a first aid kit a few streets away after the person sifted through the …
cinda
8:47 am on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Im so proud of bridgeville police forvthis several valuabkes were stolen from my 4 cars this man had no respect for and broke into !!! Thank you for doing a great job Bridgeville police department !!!! more ›