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CBS News
19-06-2025
- CBS News
Pittsburg police seek suspect caught on video vandalizing patrol vehicles
Police in the East Bay community of Pittsburg are seeking a man captured on video vandalizing several patrol vehicles in the parking lot of their station. The department posted video on social media of the incident, which took place shortly before 5:30 p.m. According to officers, a male suspect was seen riding his bicycle from Power Avenue to the rear lot of the station, which is unsecured. Video shows the suspect throwing large rocks at the windshields of two High School Resource Patrol vehicles, causing severe damage. The suspect was last seen riding northbound on Davi Avenue, possibly entering nearby City Park. Police reviewed surveillance footage and canvassed the area, but the suspect has not been identified. The suspect was wearing a fluorescent green long-sleeve shirt at the time of the incident. His bicycle is silver and black in color. Police urged nearby residents and business owners to check their security footage. Anyone who may have information or video that could identify the suspect is asked to contact Detective Simpson of the Pittsburg Police Department at 925-252-4805.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Two dozen firearms, meth, stolen items found in Pittsburg narcotics search, PPD says
PITTSBURG, Kan. – Two convicted felons are back in jail after a narcotics search on a suspected methamphetamine distributor turned up drugs, stolen property, and two dozen guns, police say. Pittsburg Police's Special Response Team executed a drug search warrant on the morning of June 12 at a home in the 700 block of East 10th Street, reportedly uncovering the suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, stolen items, and firearms. Christopher Edward Lee, 51, and Irella Lee Burton, 37, were detained at the scene and later arrested. Both are convicted felons. Two dozen firearms, meth, stolen items found in Pittsburg narcotics search, PPD says Pitt State camp offers hands-on nursing summer camp for kids Kansas Regents approve tuition increases; What PSU students can expect PSU among Kansas colleges raising tuition SEK Special Olmypians enjoy 'Luau'-themed sendoff Lee faces multiple felony charges, including drug distribution and illegal firearm possession. His prior convictions include drug possession and manufacturing and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Burton faces charges similar to Lee's, related to Thursday's arrest. Her criminal history includes drug possession, theft, and criminal damage to property. The Crawford County Sheriff's Office and Kansas Bureau of Investigation assisted Pittsburg PD with the case. The investigation remains ongoing, and PPD is asking anyone with more information to reach out. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
