Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office

Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office Official page of the Westmoreland County, PA Sheriff's Office

Mission Statement
Our mission is to uphold the honor and integrity of the Office of Sheriff in a supportive and professional manner, with a strong effort to promote the Bible and the Constitution for the Citizens we represent. For more information, visit: jamesalbertsheriff.com

Main Office: 724-830-3822
Anonymous Tip Line: 724-830-3820

🐾 MEET K9 MAKRO — “MAK” 🐾 the K9 sitting on the sideline, waiting for Commissioner approval. Meet Makro, better known as...
09/13/2026

🐾 MEET K9 MAKRO — “MAK” 🐾 the K9 sitting on the sideline, waiting for Commissioner approval.

Meet Makro, better known as Mak…a 2½-year-old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix who is fully trained and certified and ready to serve alongside the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office.

K9s are much more than an additional tool for law enforcement. Their presence alone can be a powerful deterrent. A properly trained K9 can encourage compliance, reduce the need for physical force and help deputies safely and successfully apprehend dangerous individuals.

That capability is particularly important for our office.

🚔 Our deputies are responsible for serving warrants throughout Westmoreland County, including warrants on violent felony offenders.

🚔 Deputies serve Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders and conduct court-ordered weapons confiscations, situations that can quickly become unpredictable or dangerous.

🚔 Mak will also be available as a resource to other law enforcement agencies throughout Westmoreland County when his specialized skills are needed.

Mak is trained in tracking, apprehension/bite work and dual-odor detection for fi****ms and explosives.

Even better, Mak, his training, his food and the equipment (vehicle, vest, crates etc) required to put him into service have been generously donated to our office at $0 cost to taxpayers. His handler has up to this point, donated his personal time to have Mak complete and continue his training.

Mak represents another layer of safety for our deputies, fellow law enforcement officers and the public. Most importantly, his presence can help bring dangerous situations to a safe conclusion without force ever needing to be used.

We’re proud to introduce K9 Makro. 🐾💙

09/12/2026

🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE🚨

🇺🇸 WE WILL NEVER FORGETToday, we pause to remember the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage ...
09/11/2026

🇺🇸 WE WILL NEVER FORGET

Today, we pause to remember the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage of the first responders who ran toward danger while others were running to safety.

We remember the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, military members and ordinary citizens who demonstrated extraordinary bravery in our nation’s darkest hours.

Twenty five years later, we remember their sacrifice, their courage and the unity that followed.

May we never forget those we lost, those who answered the call and the families who carry their memory every day.

September 11, 2001 🇺🇸 Never Forget

09/04/2026

‼️Due to power outage at the Westmoreland County Courthouse, there will be no civil services and gun permits processed at this time‼️

🚨MAN ACCUSED OF STALKING CO-WORKER, BREAKING INTO THEIR HOME AND THREATENING TO R**E THEM…CAPTURED!‼️ Earlier this week,...
09/02/2026

🚨MAN ACCUSED OF STALKING CO-WORKER, BREAKING INTO THEIR HOME AND THREATENING TO R**E THEM…CAPTURED!‼️

Earlier this week, the Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit arrested TAYLOR FOSTER. In a criminal complaint filed by the City of Latrobe Police, Foster is accused of inappropriately grabbing his coworker on 2 occasions. Several weeks later, the victim was leaving for work when they found Foster standing in their garage. Foster is then accused of backing the victim into a wall, then he left through a side door.

2 days later, the victim alleges that Foster was again at their residence when they were leaving for work. The victim was able to close their door before Foster could make entry.

The victim also stated they later found a series of messages on Facebook that Foster started sending in April. The messages are of an extremely sexually graphic, violent and threatening nature. They also include descriptions of Foster describing entering the victims house and almost getting caught before sneaking out. Foster also detailed is intentions of going to the victims home to r**e them.

After charges were filed, our Fugitive Unit began their investigation to locate Foster. He was ultimately found at the Red Roof Inn and was apprehended without incident and taken to the Westmoreland County Prison.

Outstanding efforts by our Deputies in locating this dangerous criminal.

🇺🇸James Albert, Sheriff🚔

🚨THE SCAMS CONTINUE🚨We continue to receive numerous calls regarding scams involving individuals pretending to be represe...
09/02/2026

🚨THE SCAMS CONTINUE🚨

We continue to receive numerous calls regarding scams involving individuals pretending to be representatives of the Sheriff’s Office.

These scammers use a variety of stories, but one of the most common involves claiming that you missed Federal Jury Duty and now have a warrant, fine or other legal issue.

⚠️Be aware: They may NOT ask for money right away.

The caller may initially tell you that you need to appear somewhere to provide a signature, verify paperwork or resolve the matter.
Eventually, however, the conversation will lead to a demand for payment.

You may also receive text messages containing official-looking documents like the ones shown in this post.

THESE DOCUMENTS ARE FAKE.

As a reminder:

🚔The Sheriff’s Office will NEVER ask for your bank account, debit/credit card or gift card information over the phone.
🚔The Sheriff’s Office will NEVER instruct you to deposit money into a Bitcoin ATM or cryptocurrency kiosk.
🚔Do NOT assume a call is legitimate simply because the caller knows your name, address or other personal information.

If you receive a call like this:
HANG UP.

❌Do NOT provide banking or credit card information.
❌Do NOT purchase gift cards.�❌Do NOT send money through a Bitcoin ATM.�❌Do NOT follow instructions to remain on the phone while traveling to make a payment.

If you are unsure whether a call from the Sheriff’s Office is legitimate, hang up and contact our office directly using our main telephone number 724-830-3822

🚨 COMMUNITY SAFETY & OUTREACH 🚨Community education and outreach are more important than ever, and the Westmoreland Count...
08/27/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY SAFETY & OUTREACH 🚨

Community education and outreach are more important than ever, and the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office is proud to support programs that help keep our community informed and safe. 👮‍♂️🤝

The individual pictured is Bob Becker with LAW Publications. Bob will be visiting local businesses to seek sponsorships for our Community Safety Program.

These sponsorships help provide important safety information and educational materials to school-aged children and senior citizens, including awareness about the dangers of drugs and other important safety topics. 🧒📚👵

Thank you to our local businesses and community partners for your continued support! ❤️

🇺🇸James Albert, Sheriff 🚔

What a wonderful day celebrating the 74th Graduating Class of the Sheriffs’ and Deputy Sheriffs’ Basic Training Academy!...
08/21/2026

What a wonderful day celebrating the 74th Graduating Class of the Sheriffs’ and Deputy Sheriffs’ Basic Training Academy! 🚔🎓⭐

We are incredibly proud to welcome back Deputies Kubacka, Nelson, Baum and Rolin, who officially graduated from the academy today! Their hard work, dedication and commitment over the past several months have paid off, and we are excited to have them back home and ready to serve the citizens of Westmoreland County. 💙

A special congratulations to Deputy Nelson, who received the Academic Achievement Award for earning the highest overall academic scores in the class! 🏆👏 An outstanding accomplishment and one we are extremely proud of!

Chief Shipley and Corporal Saxton were honored to attend today’s graduation, and it was an especially meaningful occasion to be joined by Westmoreland County’s own, the Honorable Judge Harry Smail. We are grateful for his presence and support as we celebrated this important milestone with our deputies.

Congratulations, Deputies Kubacka, Nelson, Baum and Rolin! You represented the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office proudly, and we cannot wait to see what you accomplish as you begin this next chapter of your careers.

Welcome back 💙⭐🚔

🚔🌟 Last night, members of the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office were proud to participate in National Night Out event...
08/05/2026

🚔🌟 Last night, members of the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office were proud to participate in National Night Out events across the county!

Two of our deputies attended the Rostraver event, while another represented our office in Murrysville. 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

Thank you to everyone who came out to meet with first responders, strengthen community partnerships and help make our neighborhoods safer. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with the communities we serve! 💙🤝🇺🇸

🚓This week, two of our deputies had the opportunity to participate in the Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet program. ...
07/24/2026

🚓This week, two of our deputies had the opportunity to participate in the Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet program. This is an outstanding program that gives young people a firsthand look at law enforcement while building confidence, discipline and leadership.⭐️

Our deputies enjoyed speaking with the cadets about the unique role of the Sheriff’s Office, demonstrating our inmate transport equipment, and giving the cadets a tour of one of our transport vans.🚓🚐

Thank you to the Pennsylvania State Police for the invitation and for investing in the next generation of leaders. 🤝💙🇺🇸

🇺🇸James Albert, Sheriff🚓

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2 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA
15601

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