Lower Burrell News/Updates

07/14/2026

• Jul 14, 2026 • 12:02 AM EDT

PA-56 & Melwood Rd, Lower Burrell,
PA 15068

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible vehicle pursuit after a driver failed to stop on Route 56 near Melwood Road in the Lower Burrell and Allegheny Township area.

07/14/2026

These 2 Individuals are canvasing door-to-door fraudulently claiming to be with West Penn Power to collect information. They were in Freeport Yesterday Afternoon
These individuals do not represent FirstEnergy/West Penn Power , their utilities, or subsidiaries. Their utility employees do not solicit door-to-door, and they would not ask you to provide a copy of your electric bill.

07/08/2026

Man shot at Valley Royal
Court building in New Ken 5th Ave

Jul 7, 2026 • 9:17 PM

emergency crews were dispatched to a building near Fifth Avenue in New Kensington for a male with a possible gunshot wound after a caller screamed that their uncle had been shot. Police were en route and then reported on scene at the Valley Royale Court area.
Radio traffic later indicated that victims were possibly being separated, with one possibly taken to an unknown hospital and another new patient arriving at a police station.

07/06/2026

Carbon monoxide alarm with patients at home

7-5-2026
23:40PM

fire crews and rescue units were dispatched to reported carbon monoxide alarm activations with patients at an apartment building near McBeth Drive in Lower Burrell and to a separate carbon monoxide detector activation with a reported odor of natural gas at an apartment complex on Sandalwood Drive

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

Carbon monoxide alarm with patients at home

7-5-2026
23:40PM

fire crews and rescue units were dispatched to reported carbon monoxide alarm activations with patients at an apartment building near McBeth Drive in Lower Burrell and to a separate carbon monoxide detector activation with a reported odor of natural gas at an apartment complex on Sandalwood Drive

06/29/2026

Vehicle and motorcycle crash near Bob's Sub

Jun 29, 2026 • 3:41pm

emergency crews are responding to a possible crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near Trenton Bridge Road in front of a local sandwich shop. Injuries are currently unknown.

06/23/2026

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06/22/2026

Sarver incident Continued:
If your traveling 356 drive with caution, seems to be a MVA right past giant eagle between a semi and a vehicle with one being on fire. Multiple fire stations/ ambulance companies enroute/ on scene radio message and photos below

6-21-26 11:20pm

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle crash with a vehicle on fire near South Pike Road in Buffalo Township, with possible occupants still inside the vehicle and an ambulance responding.