Oakmont Borough Police Department

*** Info on McKeesport shooter*** County Police Seeking Subject in Shooting of McKeesport Police Officer Allegheny County On December 20 at approximately 2:55... p.m., 22-year-old Koby Lee Francis of McKeesport entered the McKeesport Police station. He was served with a Protection from Abuse (PFA) order, after which he left the station. At 3:59 p.m., McKeesport Police were called to 1505 Yester Square for a report of a PFA violation. When officers arrived, they observed Francis seated in a vehicle outside of the residence, a violation of the PFA order. Officers took Francis into custody at 4:04 p.m., seizing a firearm from the vehicle as well. Francis was combative upon arrest and during the transport to the McKeesport Police station. He kicked out a window of the car while being transported. Upon arrival at the station, the officer opened the door of the vehicle to remove the subject. When the door opened, Francis had a second firearm and shot the officer three times in the neck and torso. At 4:18 p.m., the McKeesport officer went on air and said that he had been shot. Video captured a minute later is of the subject fleeing on foot, still wearing handcuffs. Francis had been handcuffed with his arms behind him, but the video reflects that the handcuffs are now in front of him. The 32-year-old officer, a four-year veteran of the force, is in stable condition at a local trauma center. No other information, including his name, is being released at this time. The Allegheny County Police Department (ACPD) has assumed the investigation into the attempted homicide of the officer. The search for the subject continues at this time. Francis will be charged with criminal attempt (homicide), escape, flight to avoid apprehension, aggravated assault, and violation of the Uniform Firearms Act. Koby Francis is described as a black male, 6’2 tall with a thin build, having black hair and black eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, camouflage pants and black shoes with white soles. Anyone seeing him should contact 9-1-1 immediately. He is considered armed In addition to the McKeesport Police Department and the ACPD, additional support has been provided by the surrounding municipal police departments, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, the PA State Police, the Attorney General’s Office, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and federal agencies including ATF and the US Marshal’s Office. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477); callers can remain anonymous. The department can also be reached via its social media sites. [This is shareable]

Beginning July 31 and running through August 17, the Allegheny County Health Department and USDA Wildlife Services will distribute raccoon rabies vaccine baits across Allegheny County. Baits will be delivered both by hand from ground vehicles and by helicopter. This effort helps eradicate raccoon rabies while also reducing human and pet exposures to rabid animals. For more information about this program, including a list of frequently asked questions, visit: http://www.achd.net/raccoon/

*Parking Enforcement* Beginning on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Street Sweeping and Parking Enforcement will resume back to the normal schedules. Please pay attention to areas marked No Parking for road paving. Be safe,... Chief Ford

On Friday, May 1, 2020, Dark Hollow Woods Park will re-open. At this time all other parks will remain closed until further notice. Please remember to continue to practice social distancing.

Parking restrictions for sweeping/plowing/maintenance WILL NOT be enforced until further notice. Be safe, Chief Ford

I would like to thank all residents for their patience and cooperation during these trying times. Unfortunately, this is a time for people to prey on other people by way of scams and fraudulent schemes. They do this to take advantage of good hearted people, who are trying to make a difference to help people in need. I encourage you to visit https://www.consumer.ftc.gov//coronavirus-scams-what-ftc-d Please pass on to family and friends any information you obtain by visitin...g the site. Be safe, Chief Ford

The Oakmont Police will not be enforcing parking restrictions for sweeping /plowing/maintenance during the regular posted times. Enforcement will start again 3/30/20, unless further notice is posted. Be safe, Chief Ford

SAFE PRESCRIPTION DISPOSAL THE OAKMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS RECEIVED A PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISPOSAL BOX. THE BOX WAS PROVIDED BY KIDCENTS & THE RITE AID FOUNDATION. THE BOX IS LOCATED INSIDE THE OAKMONT POLICE STATION, WHICH IS LOCATED AT 769 FIFTH ST OAKMONT, PA 15139. PREFERRED TIME FOR DROP OFF IS 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. NOT INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL OR BUSINESS DROP OFF. THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ACCEPTED:... 1) CONTROLLED AND NONCONTROLLED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS. 2) OVER-THE-COUNTER-MEDICATIONS. THE FOLLOWING CANNOT BE ACCEPTED: 1) ILLEGAL DRUGS 2) NEEDLES 3) LOTIONS OR LIQUIDS 4) INHALERS 5) AEROSOL CANS 6) HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 7) THERMOMETERS