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DORMONT (KDKA) — Police in Dormont say a man who has been missing since last month has been found dead.

According to police, 30-year-old Michael McDonald had last been seen in the early morning hours of Dec. 22.

(Source: Dormont Police)

Police now say he has was found dead.

There are no further details available at this point.

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Emergency crews were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash, involving a school van, this morning in Banksville, possibly caused by the winter weather conditions.

The crash was first reported around 7:15 a.m. on Potomac Avenue, near Bellingham Avenue and Banksville Road.

A total of three vehicles were involved, including a maroon-colored school van and two other cars.

The school van reportedly slid down Potomac Avenue.

There were two occupants in the van at the time, but no injuries were reported.

Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Public Works road crews have been out since 6 p.m. Sunday salting, treating and plowing the roads. Snow began to fall during the evening hours, causing slick driving conditions. There were 48 trucks out across the city overnight.

KDKA’s Lisa Washington Reports:

The city’s Snow Plow Tracker is back online after a few months of maintenance and improvements.

You can tracker crews in your neighborhood by visiting this link.

City officials issued a Snow Level 1 alert in anticipation of the winter weather Sunday night into Monday morning.

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man that was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a female in 2004 has been detained and brought back to Pittsburgh to face charges.

According to the FBI in Pittsburgh, Moshe Jurno allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old female in September of 2004. Following his arrest in Dormont, Journo posted bond, was released and fled the country, according to authorities.

Journo, who is of Israeli descent, fled to Israel. With the cooperation of the local, state, federal and international law enforcement partners, Journo was arrested and detained by Israeli authorities on rape charges.

The 53-year-old man was meet by special agents with the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force and deputies from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office who traveled to Israel to extradite Journo back to Pittsburgh.

“The FBI remains steadfast in searching for individuals trying to avoid prosecution,” said Special Agent in Charge Robert Jones. “This case is an excellent example of how teamwork among local and international law enforcement agencies, including the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, Allegheny County Police and Dormont Police are vital to ensuring criminals are tracked down and prosecuted. We will use all of our resources to find you.”

According to a criminal complaint dating back to May 2006, Journo allegedly raped the unidentified teenager in a tanning salon located in Dormont.

KDKA’s Ralph Iannotti reports that the plane carrying Journo and law enforcement officials has landed in Pittsburgh Thursday evening shortly after 9:30 p.m.

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PITTSBURGH (AP/KDKA) — A judge has denied bail for an Israeli man who fled the country after being accused of raping a teenage girl in Dormont back in 2004.

Moshe Journo allegedly had been on the run for 15 years after being accused of raping the teenager. He arrived back in Pittsburgh on Thursday night.

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Journo was remanded to the Allegheny County Jail following his extradition to the United States.

On Friday morning, his bail was denied, the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office reported.

Bail denied for Moshe Journo. Big Thanks to @FBIPittsburgh @alleghenybadge and @TheJusticeDept for their great work in apprehending this suspect and returning him from Israel.

— AlleghenyCountyDA (@AlleghenyCoDA) February 22, 2019

Authorities say Journo sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl at his tanning parlor in Dormont in 2004. After he was released on bond, authorities say he fled the country and remained at large until he was arrested by Israeli police in December 2017.

“The victim’s frustration over this. She was a very young girl,” said Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Kevin Kraus. “I understand she thought we might have forgot about her, we forgot about this case, and I just want to assure you that the law enforcement community in this region did not.”

The 53-year-old Journo appealed his extradition. But FBI agents and Allegheny County sheriff’s officers traveled to Israel this week to get him.

“It involves the legal attachés, the FBI agents in those offices, the State Department is a huge part, and then those host countries’ law enforcement authorities, in this case the Israeli National Police. So all those people are working together,” said Special Agent in Charge Robert Jones.

It’s not clear if he’s retained an attorney. He’s facing state charges.

Journo will be held in the Allegheny County Jail.

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DORMONT, Pa. (KDKA) – A water main break in Dormont caused a road to buckle.

The water main broke at approximately 7:15 a.m. Sunday morning on Beacon Hill Avenue near Peermont Avenue.

Water can be seen gushing out of the road and running down the street.

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Several vehicles were entered and one was stolen in a series of overnight burglaries in Dormont.

The Dormont Police report that the stolen car was recovered near Hazelwood, but they have not made any arrests.

They say they are currently reviewing video surveillance footage from residents’ security cameras.

According to police, the footage shows three males walking around and checking car doors.

However, they say the video isn’t clear enough to allow them to identify suspects.

They ask anyone in neighboring areas with video evidence or information to call the Dormont Police at 412-561-8900.

They also remind everyone to make sure you lock your vehicles at night and make sure to leave nothing unsecured.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Humane Animal Rescue has released details about this year’s Dormont Doggie Dip.

The annual event will be held on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2.

There’ll be three sessions based on your dog’s size and weight, so dogs of similar sizes can swim together.

You do need to register ahead of time, to do that, visit this link.

For more information about the event, visit the Facebook page here.

All proceeds benefit the shelter.

DORMONT (KDKA) — Sunday will be the last day residents in Dormont can grab a gyro from the ever-popular Tom’s Diner.

“After 40 years in business, it’s time to hang up the gyro knife and relax a little!” Said owner John Petropoulos in a Facebook post.

The diner is set to close after Sunday.

Since 1980, Tom’s Diner was a popular spot with both Greek and American cuisines that locals could visit along West Liberty Avenue.

“Tom’s may be saying goodbye, but the good will never be forgotten,” Petropoulos concluded on Facebook.

DORMONT (KDKA) — A spill caused by a garbage truck shut down roads in Dormont Tuesday morning.

The Waste Management truck began spill hydraulic fluid onto the road around 8:30 a.m. between the 1400 to 1500 blocks of Dormont Avenue.

Allegheny County officials say the road has been shut down between West Liberty and Annapolis Avenues.

Dormont: Hydraulic Spill – 1400-1500 Blk Dormont Ave; Waste Management truck lost hydraulic fluid, spilling onto the 1400 and 1500 Blk of Dormont Ave. Waste Management is working on a contractor to clean. Dormont Ave will be closed between West Liberty Ave and Annapolis Ave.

— Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) October 8, 2019

Officials say Waste Management is bringing in a contractor to clean up the spill.

Authorities have not yet said when the road will reopen.

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DORMONT (KDKA) — Police officers are searching for the suspect in two recent robberies in Dormont.

Officials said the man in the photo is a suspect in a gas station robbery on Tuesday and a movie theater robbery on Wednesday.

(Photo Credit: Dormont Police/Facebook)

The man walked into the Hollywood Theater around 6 p.m. and approached 17-year-old Ian Spottiswood, who works at the theater’s ticket and concession counters.

“The guy walks in, walks really fast, has one hand in his pocket, slides a note on the counter and the next thing I know I’m giving him my money, very scary,” Spottiswood said.

Spottiswood said the note had instructions.

“You’re being robbed, don’t make any sudden movements,” Spottiswood said. “And then he said, ‘Give me everything in the register.'”

It was a quiet night at the theater, just a few customers and no other employees.

The robber also asked for Spottiswood’s cell phone for the time, and the police dusted the phone for prints.

Ian’s friend who has a job up the street came running over.

“You realize anything could happen at any time,” said Noah Goisse.

While there were no surveillance cameras inside the theater, there were at the Exxon on West Liberty Avenue.

The gas station caught a picture of the suspect.

Spittiswood said the man who robbed the gas station is the same man who robbed the theater.

“I had no idea what was in his pocket,” Spottiswood said. “All I know is his hand was in there, and this was the safest thing that could have happened.”

Contact the Dormont police at 412-561-8900 with any information.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man already in custody is suspected of holding up at least nine businesses, spanning six different Pittsburgh area neighborhoods and towns.

Sean Randy Beach is currently in the Allegheny County Jail after he was arrested Monday for robbing the CoGo’s on South Park Road.

(Photo Credit: Bethel Park Police Department)

The police said between Oct. 18 and Monday, the 48-year-old robbed a Jimmy John’s and Brueggers Bagels in Oakland before holding up a Sincerely Yogurt, Dairy Queen and Carson News in the South Side.

He then moved to an Exxon gas station and the Hollywood Theater in Dormont, Donatelli’s Italian Food market in Bloomfield before the CoGo’s.

(Photo Credit: Dormont Police/Facebook)

Beach was arrested Monday after an officer spotted him fleeing on foot with a cash drawer.

He also attempted to rob two other businesses on the day he was arrested. Beach was already wanted on parole violations.

According to the complaints, Beach confessed to at least seven of the robberies. He said he had recently been on a downhill spiral after he lost his vehicle and fell into a depression.

He apologized to all his victims.

In six of the robberies, Beach came away with about $1,000. In the other three, he ran with nothing.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An Israeli man who fled the country after being accused of molesting a teenage girl in Dormont back in 2004 has pleaded guilty in the case.

Moshe Journo allegedly had been on the run for 15 years after being accused of raping the teenager.

He arrived back in Pittsburgh in February and on Monday, he entered a guilty plea to one count of sexual assault, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and indecent assault.

Allegheny County announced the news and said in exchange for the plea, one count of rape was dropped.

Authorities say Journo sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl at his tanning parlor in Dormont in 2004. After he was released on bond, authorities say he fled the country and remained at large until he was arrested by Israeli police in December 2017.

A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for March 16, 2020.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police were called to an attempted home invasion in Dormont early Sunday morning.

The attempted invasion and robbery happened on the 1500 block of Kelton Avenue at 8:45 a.m.

Dormont Police arrived at the scene and found the man who was leasing the residence that was nearly broken into.

The resident said that he heard noises at the door of his apartment and that another man, 28-year-old Joel Hatfield, tried to force his way into the apartment with a knife. The resident was armed with a gun, and a fight broke out between him and the Hatfield.

The resident struck the intruder in the head with the pistol and accidentally fired off a shot. Hatfield then fled the residence.

Hatfield is homeless, but is often in the Dormont area. Police are still looking for him.

He may be driving a gray Chevy Cruze with the license plate GGA5422. Police say it was stolen from South Park Township and was last seen around noon in Bethel Park.

He is described as a white man around 5-feet-10-inches tall and 160 pounds. He was wearing a blue and white hooded sweatshirt and may have a cut on his head from the blow he received in the fight with the apartment owner.

(Photo Credit: Allegheny County Police)

Allegheny County Police have a warrant out for his arrest.

He is facing charges of aggravated assault and burglary.

Witnesses also said that two other unknown people fled from around the apartment with Hatfield.

Allegheny County Police are asking anyone with information on the incident to give them a call.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A diner just south of Pittsburgh continues to serve patrons under new ownership.

Pittsburgh Today Live’s Ron Smiley took a trip down to The Dor-Stop to meet with Co-owner Jennifer Berger.

The Dor-Stop has been a legend to Dormont for the past 34 years, recently under new management.

Berger and her husband took over The Dor-Stop 4 and a half years ago after leaving their corporate jobs for something new.

The Dor-Stop is known for its pancakes, french toast and their best-selling corned beef Rueben.

The Dor-Stop has 3 different batters they use for their pancakes, a plain batter, a pumpkin batter available all year round, and an oatmeal batter. In all, they do 7 different types of pancakes using these batters.

The Dor-Stop is still adding items to their menu, from daily specials to the newly added Rueben sandwich.

In front of Ron was a vegetarian egg’s benedict, complete with 2 pieces of Italian toast, over medium eggs, spinach, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, hollandaise sauce and home fries on the side.

The Dor-Stop sees a lot of regulars, such as high school athletes and local sports personalities.

The Dor-Stop is open Monday to Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DORMONT (KDKA) — Delays are expected for light rail riders in the South Hills early Tuesday morning.

Red line previously was suspended due to a vehicle on the tracks.

Red Line service has been restored. Significant delays of 30 minutes or longer can be expected as rail cars return to regular schedule.

— Port Authority Alerts (@PghTransitAlert) March 3, 2020

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DORMONT (KDKA) — Police arrested a man after a SWAT situation in Dormont.

(Photo Credit: KDKA)

On Monday, police were called to a home on Philadelphia Avenue after they say a man assaulted a woman then locked himself inside.

SWAT was called because there were reports that a gun was involved.

The man later surrendered peacefully after SWAT arrived.

DORMONT (KDKA) – Several fire crews are on the scene of a large fire in Doromont.

The fire call came in around 3:45 p.m. in the 1000 block of Kelton Avenue.

The occupants of the home were able to evacuate.

No injuries have been reported.

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DORMONT (KDKA) — Amy Constantine Kline is new to Dormont. She just moved to the neighborhood in January.

Being the new kid on the block hasn’t stopped her from uniting the neighbors though.

As everyone is sheltering inside and keeping a social distance, Kline started a movement, getting people outside to sing at the same time.

“When I got the first 100 likes, I thought, that’s cool. That’s what it will be,” Kline told KDKA’s Heather Abraham.

But the Facebook page, called Dormont CoronaChoir, gained momentum. People from other neighborhoods joined in, some asking for dancing to be added.

Since the page and choir was initiated, many of the songs have a way of connecting people to what’s going on.

“Imagine All the People” by John Lennon, “Living on A Prayer” by Bon Jovi, and “Do You Hear the People Sing” from Les Miserables are just a few the group has performed.

“‘Do you Hear the People Sing’ will stand out to me for the long haul. The odd appropriateness of the lyrics with what we’re all going through, will continue to be in my head,” said Kline.

Last week, Amy heard about some of her coworkers getting laid off. She knows that people have been impacted in different ways by the coronavirus. She’s hoping that even if just for a few minutes, people will feel connected and hopeful.

“This has been, at least for me, a good distraction and I hope that it’s the same for others, that they realize they’re not alone in this,” she said.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A local woman turned 100 years old today, and her friends and family didn’t let the coronavirus stop them from celebrating.

Ruth Tandy’s family wanted to take her to Vegas to celebrate, but that didn’t happen because of coronavirus.

Instead, they talked to Dormont Police and got the go-ahead to organize a drive-by caravan.

(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Aaron Sledge)

(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Aaron Sledge)

The birthday girl sat outside on a chair with balloons tied to it, holding a sign that said “Let’s party like it’s 1920.” Friends and family drove by, honking their horns.

“It makes me feel wonderful that all you people would take the time to come over,” Ruth said. “Thank you very much, all of you.”