Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

UPDATE: Zyan Howard has been safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared the information.

Original post:

Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 20-year-old male who was last seen leaving his home in the 3200 block of Tuxedo Street in the city’s Sheraden neighborhood on the evening of September 11, 2026.

Zyan Howard is described as 5’9” tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black jogger pants, and light-colored slides.

Anyone with information is asked to call 412-323-7141 or dial 911.

09/11/2026

For 15+ years, Josie White has led an initiative to deliver meals to Pittsburgh Fire, EMS, and Police stations on September 11 to thank first responders for their service.

The initiative began from deeply personal roots. On September 11, 2001, Josie lived and worked just outside Manhattan. Fifteen people from her neighborhood lost their lives on that tragic day. When Josie later moved back home to Pittsburgh, she brought with her a profound appreciation for first responders who run toward danger to protect others. The following September 11, she delivered a single tray of lasagna to the four firefighters at her brother’s fire station. That small gesture has since grown into a massive community effort, feeding more than 2,000 first responders across the Pittsburgh area.

Today, while delivering food to Fire Station 8, Josie was presented with a proclamation and a flag from the Mayor’s Office and Bureau of Fire leadership.

“On this September 11, 2026, the City of Pittsburgh is grateful to Josie White for reminding our first responders that they are seen and valued, and that their heroism is never forgotten,” the proclamation read. “The City of Pittsburgh proudly recognizes Josie White for creating a lasting tradition of gratitude and service for the first responders who serve our communities.”

Thank you, Josie and team, for your dedication to feeding and honoring Pittsburgh's first responders!

09/11/2026

Today, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police observes the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

On that tragic day, thousands of innocent lives were lost, including 343 members of the FDNY/EMS and 23 members of the NYPD who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of others.

Twenty-five years later, we remember, we honor, and we will never forget.

September 11, 2001

We will never forget.

09/11/2026

Warning-Only period for Automated Red Light Enforcement at East General Robinson Street and Anderson Street begins on 9/11/2026. During the warning-only period, no monetary citations will be issued. Citation period for all three currently installed automated enforcement intersections begins on 10/11/2026

09/10/2026

A reminder that the deadline to apply for the Citizen Police Academy is Friday, September 11.

More information ➡️ https://shorturl.at/aoQuX

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

SVU detectives responded to investigate a reported r**e that occurred on September 2, 2026, inside a hotel on Lytton Street.
The male suspect and female victim were known to each other. The male fled the area following the assault.

On September 3, 2026, Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit detectives, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, arrested Martell Martin, 33, in McKeesport in connection with this incident.

Martin is charged with r**e, strangulation, sexual assault terroristic threats, indecent assault, false imprisonment, and driving while operating privilege is suspended.

He was transported to the ACJ.

09/03/2026

On September 2, 2026, Pittsburgh SWAT and Fugitive Apprehension Unit detectives made an arrest in a November 16, 2025 homicide in the Hill District.

Orlando Williams, 46, of Pittsburgh was arrested without incident at an apartment in the 2100 block of Brownsville Road.

Williams is charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy, possession of fi****ms prohibited, fi****ms not to be carried without a license, and criminal mischief.
He is being held in the Allegheny County Jail.

Original incident details:

https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/News-articles/Public-Safety-Blotter/VCU-Detectives-Investigate-Homicide-in-Middle-Hill