City of Greensburg Police Department

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Outstanding work!

The City of Greensburg proudly recognizes Officers Fazekas, Pennington, Judy, and Sergeant Hank Fontana for their courageous and professional actions during a critical incident that occurred on April 12, 2026.
At approximately 9:56 p.m., Greensburg Police officers responded to a report of an intoxicated and suicidal male walking in the area of West Newton Street. The individual was reported to be armed with a knife, suffering from multiple self-inflicted wounds, and experiencing severe emotional distress.
Officer Fazekas was the first officer to arrive on scene and observed the male climbing the fence of the West Newton Street bridge over Route 30 in an apparent attempt to jump. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, Officer Fazekas climbed the bridge fence and physically secured the individual, who was covered in blood, while attempting to calm and reassure him.
Officer Pennington arrived moments later and immediately joined Officer Fazekas on the bridge fence, assisting in safely restraining the individual while continuing efforts to de-escalate the situation through calm communication, compassion, and encouragement.
Sergeant Fontana and Officer Judy then arrived on scene and climbed the bridge fence, assisting their fellow officers in safely bringing the individual back over the barrier and onto the sidewalk.
Through exceptional teamwork, professionalism, courage, and compassion, these officers prevented what could have been a tragic loss of life. Their actions required them to place themselves in an extremely dangerous position high above Route 30 while confronting an armed and emotionally unstable individual in crisis.
Due to their swift response, composure under pressure, and unwavering commitment to preserving human life, Officers Fazekas, Pennington, Judy, and Sergeant Hank Fontana are hereby awarded the Life Saving Award in recognition of their outstanding service, bravery, and dedication to the City of Greensburg and the community they proudly serve.

The police body-worn camera footage is startling: A bloody man is perched on a Route 30 overpass, gripping a fence and making suicidal comments as Greensburg Officer Jacob Fazekas arrives. Traffic can be heard passing on the highway below the West Newton Road bridge. Fazekas is calm, repeatedly aski...

06/01/2026

🚔 Public Safety Reminder 🚔

Over the past week, Greensburg Police have arrested two individuals in separate incidents involving thefts from motor vehicles. In one case, a vehicle was stolen after the suspect found the keys left inside.

Unfortunately, this is not a new problem. Individuals looking for easy opportunities often walk through neighborhoods checking vehicle doors. In most cases, these crimes do not involve forced entry—the vehicles are simply left unlocked.

We were fortunate to recover and return stolen property to the owners in these recent incidents, but that is not always the outcome. Cash, credit cards, fi****ms, keys, and other valuables left inside vehicles can quickly become targets.

Please take a few simple steps to protect yourself:

• Lock your vehicle doors.
• Remove valuables from plain sight.
• Do not leave cash, credit cards, fi****ms, or other valuable items inside your vehicle.
• Never leave your keys in your vehicle.

A few seconds of prevention can save you from becoming a victim.

— Greensburg Police Department

05/12/2026

In case you’re wondering why this helicopter is hovering near the railroad tracks it’s they are tree trimming.

05/11/2026

The Greensburg Police Department is happy to partner with State Representative Eric Nelson for today’s Hard-to-Read License Plate Replacement Event.

If your Pennsylvania license plate has become difficult to read due to peeling, fading, or damage, you may qualify for a free replacement through PennDOT.

📅 Monday, May 11
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Rep. Nelson’s District Office
101 Ehalt Street, Suite 105
Greensburg, PA

We appreciate Representative Nelson and his staff for organizing this community service event and helping residents stay compliant and safe on the roadway.

For questions, please contact 724-834-6400.

05/04/2026

🚨 WARRANT ALERT – CITY OF GREENSBURG PD 🚨

The City of Greensburg Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Daniel Kinney, who currently has an active warrant for Domestic Violence – Simple Assault.

If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Greensburg Police Department at 724-834-3800.

📞 Callers may remain anonymous.

Your assistance is appreciated.

04/07/2026

04/06/2026

A large number of you have called or written requesting updates on “Blue Skies”, the parakeet who was recently injured and taken in by our midnight shift.
He continues to heal and has a long road ahead of him but he is slowly making progress.

The rescue who took him in has accumulated substantial medical bills for his treatment and ongoing care. Donations can me made via their website:

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