Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office

06/02/2026

05/21/2026

🚨🚨OVERDOSE CALL LEADS TO DRUG AND GUN BUST….MAN ARRESTED!🚨🚨

🚔This morning, the Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit arrested CHRISTOPHER PATRICK CARL.

Carl initially encountered Police on May 9th after a dispatch call for a suspected overdose came in. Penn Township Police Officers responded to a cemetery where it is alleged that Carl was found unresponsive. Prior to Police arriving, EMS arrived and administered Narcan. When Carl regained consciousness, he got into his vehicle and fled.

Penn Township Police and Manor Police then began looking for Carl’s vehicle. He was ultimately located a short time later and was displaying signs of being under the influence.
Carl was taken into custody and his vehicle was seized. He was released from custody later that same evening.

A couple days later, Penn Township Police executed a search warrant on Carl’s vehicle. Police located a number of items that included a stolen firearm, stamp bags containing suspected Fentanyl/Heroin, pills, suspected ma*****na, suspected psilocybin mushrooms, cutting agents and a variety of drug paraphernalia. A warrant was issued for Carl’s arrest.

Over the past couple of days, the Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit and the Penn Township Police worked together to track Carl. This morning, after conducting surveillance, they positively identified Carl walking down a sidewalk in New Kensington. Sheriff’s Deputies had a brief struggle with Carl when he resisted arrest, but he was ultimately taken into custody and transported to the Magistrate where he was denied bail.

👏🏻Great cooperation between the Penn Township Police and the Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit in locating this wanted fugitive.

🇺🇸James Albert, Sheriff🚔

05/20/2026

🚔Today, several members of the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office proudly participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

Our deputies helped raise money to support Special Olympics athletes across the Commonwealth and ran 3.1 miles today to promote awareness and inclusion.

The “Flame of Hope” begins its journey in Pittsburgh and is carried by law enforcement officers over the course of three days across Pennsylvania before arriving in State College to kick off the Summer Games.

We are honored to be a part of this incredible tradition and to stand alongside the athletes, families and supporters who make Special Olympics such an inspiring organization.

Great job to all who participated today! 🔥🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

05/18/2026

🚨🚨MAN ACCUSED OF R**E OF A CHILD ARRESTED FOR THE 2ND TIME IN A WEEK!🚨🚨

This morning, the Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit and the City of Latrobe Police Department arrested MICHAEL KEITH SIPE.

Last week, the City of Latrobe Police arrested Sipe on charges including 2 counts of R**e of a Child, Unlawful Contact With Minor, Dissem Photo/Film of Child S*x Acts/S*xual Abuse Materials, Child S*xual Abuse Materials and Corruption of Minors.

Upon his arrest, Sipe was arraigned and released on a $50k unsecured bond. 3 days later, the Court of Common Pleas issued a Bench Warrant to arrest Sipe on alleged bond violations.

Sipe was arrested this morning without incident and transported to the Westmoreland County Prison.

Outstanding cooperation between the Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit and the City of Latrobe Police!

🇺🇸James Albert, Sheriff🚔

05/16/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our newest Act 2 Certified Deputy Sheriffs! 🎉

Yesterday, three of our deputies proudly graduated from the 73rd Deputy Sheriff Academy Class after successfully completing 19 weeks of intensive training and preparation.

Their hard work, dedication and commitment to serving the citizens of Westmoreland County have officially earned them Act 2 certification, and we are proud to welcome them back to the Sheriff’s Office ready to serve.

This achievement marks the beginning of an important career in law enforcement, and we know they will represent this office with professionalism, integrity and pride.

Please join us in congratulating Deputies John Gravely, Robert Patton and Joshua Santoro on this major accomplishment! 👏🚔

05/13/2026

‼️REMINDER‼️

🔴Deputies will be at Mount Pleasant Fire Hall May 14th, 2026 from noon to 7pm for gun permits!

⚪️If you received an approval email from your online application, you may come to the satellite to update your picture and signature. From there, your permit will be mailed to you.

05/11/2026

🇺🇸Scouting America, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Sheriff’s Association🚔, raised 3 flags at the Westmoreland County Courthouse last week. Joined by Sheriff Albert, RE Deputy Christner and Corporal Warrick, the Scouts raised their flags in celebration of our nations 250th anniversary. The special American Flag will be traveling to all 67 Counties in our Commonwealth.

🔴⚪️🔵These Scouts showed their values with great leadership and community involvement. We are proud to support our scouts!

05/01/2026

🚨 Now Offering Online LTC Applications 🚨

Starting May 4, 2026, Westmoreland County residents can apply for a License to Carry (LTC) online — including payment.

✔️ Apply anytime (24/7, weekends & holidays)
✔️ Faster, more convenient process
✔️ In-person option still available

Apply here:
https://westmorelandpa.permitium.com/ccw/start

Once approved, applicants will be contacted to come in for photo and final processing.

We’re committed to making services more accessible and efficient for our community.

🇺🇸James Albert, Sheriff 🚔

04/27/2026

**EDIT: We apologize for any confustion, the date of the Mount Pleasant Gun Permit Satellite is May 14th.