PITTSBURGH, PA – Charges have been filed against Scott Playford of Renfrew, PA, after a firearm was found in his backpack at Pittsburgh International Airport. The incident occurred at 2:29 PM on May 21, 2024, when Transportation Security Administration officers at the airport’s main security checkpoint detected the handgun and promptly alerted Allegheny County Police.
Playford, a 45-year-old Canadian citizen residing legally in Pennsylvania, was identified as the backpack’s owner. He does not hold a concealed carry permit and now faces a misdemeanor charge for carrying a firearm without a license. Following the discovery, the firearm was seized, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation was notified of the incident.
The Transportation Security Administration warns that passengers who bring firearms to airport security checkpoints could face federal civil fines up to $10,000, with fines for repeat offenders reaching as high as $13,910.
- Manhunt underway for murder suspect in Harrisburg shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police are searching for 24-year-old Teriq Coleman, who is wanted in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this week in the city’s Midtown neighborhood.
Coleman has been charged in the April 14 homicide at North 4th and Muench Streets. He faces multiple felony counts, including Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, and Carrying a Firearm Without a License.
At approximately 7:45 p.m. Monday, Harrisburg Police responded to reports of a shooting in the area. Officers arriving at the scene located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. They administered aid and secured the scene before the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
An investigation was launched immediately and remains active as detectives continue gathering evidence. Authorities say Coleman and Aaron Hurtt are both being sought in connection with the killing.
Officials have not released additional information about the victim or the motive. The Harrisburg Police Bureau is urging the public to share any relevant information regarding the suspects’ whereabouts.
A Crime Stoppers reward may be available to anyone who provides tips leading to an arrest. Information can be submitted by calling 717-558-6900 or through the CRIMEWATCH website.
Suspects still at large
Law enforcement officials have not confirmed whether Coleman or Hurtt remain in the area, but they are considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Key Points
- April 14 shooting in Harrisburg leaves one man dead after hospital transport
- Teriq Coleman and Aaron Hurtt wanted on charges including murder and conspiracy
- Crime Stoppers reward available for information leading to arrest
- Fugitive found hiding under bed after multi-county warrant sweep
Fugitive Duquesne man found hiding under bed in West Mifflin apartment
PITTSBURGH, PA — A man wanted on multiple bench warrants across three counties was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after sheriff’s detectives found him concealed under a bed inside a West Mifflin apartment.
Nicholas Lomax, of Duquesne, was located and arrested by Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office detectives around noon on Thursday after they tracked him to a residence at Mon View Heights Apartments in West Mifflin.
Detectives discovered Lomax hiding under a bed and placed him into custody without further resistance. He was transported to the Allegheny County Jail.
Multiple warrants linked to prior flight, assault, and drug charges
Lomax was declared a fugitive earlier this month following the issuance of three bench warrants. Two stem from probation violations on cases in Westmoreland County involving fleeing and eluding police. A third bench warrant in Allegheny County relates to charges of stalking and simple assault.
In addition, Lomax faces active charges out of McKeesport for gun and drug offenses connected to a vehicle crash that occurred earlier this month.
- Wilkes-Barre woman reports fraudulent utility accounts opened in her name
WILKES-BARRE, PA — A 51-year-old city resident has reported being the victim of identity fraud after discovering that multiple utility accounts were opened using her personal information.
Key Points
- Fraud reported April 17 at 1:00 p.m.
- Victim is a 51-year-old woman from Wilkes-Barre
- Unknown suspect opened multiple utility accounts using stolen identity
Victim alerts police after suspicious activity discovered
The woman visited Wilkes-Barre City Police Headquarters on Thursday afternoon to report the fraud. She informed officers that someone had used her personal details to create several unauthorized utility accounts.
The fraudulent activity was linked to an address on Davis Place, but the suspect’s identity remains unknown.
Investigation remains active
Police have opened a case and are continuing to investigate the incident under IRC number 250071359. No arrests have been made, and the department has not yet released details on how the suspect obtained the victim’s information.
Wilkes-Barre police investigating fraud after identity used for utility accounts
