Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, July 18:
State troopers investigate after man dies in police custody in Monaca
Pennsylvania State Police are looking into the case of a man who died Saturday while in police custody in Monaca.
The Beaver County District Attorney’s office said Keenan Anderson was arrested for allegedly damaging homes and cars and ranting, according to Tribune-Review news partner WTAE.
Police used a stun gun to subdue Anderson, WTAE reported, and he suffered a medical emergency while being transported to the hospital, where he died.
The district attorney’s office said it appeared Anderson had been having a mental health or drug event prior to his arrest.
An autopsy revealed no sign of trauma, officials said, and lab results are pending.
State police warn of increasing ‘sextortion’ schemes
There has been a “notable increase” in “sextortion” schemes that can target vulnerable minors and adults in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
Sexual extortion is when a criminal claims to have explicit images of a victim and threatens to release those images to friends or family unless the criminal is given additional images or money, state police explained in a community awareness bulletin.
In some instances, police said, victims initially receive an explicit photo of themselves. Some images may be legitimate, and others have been artificially generated, police said.
As of April, the FBI documented an increase in reports of fictitious images and videos that were digitally altered from images victims had posted to social media.
Though these “sextortion” schemes aren’t new, state police said the number of cases is at “its highest reported levels.” In 2022, more than 3,000 minor victims were targeted and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received over 10,000 sexual extortion-related reports.
State police urged people to use discretion when posted photos, videos and personal information on social media and gaming platforms. They also said people should never send compromising photos or accept friend and follow requests on social media from strangers. Police urged adults to monitor minors’ online activities.
Additional recommendations and resources are available through the FBI’s site.
No injuries reported after Collier fire

A house caught fire just after 11 p.m. Monday in Collier Township, according to Tribune-Review news partner WTAE.
Crews spent about two hours at the scene along Collier Avenue, WTAE reported.
The fire marshal’s office was on the scene investigating the cause of the fire.
Riverview pool hours extended; Jack Stack pool remains closed
Pittsburgh officials are extending hours at the Riverview pool throughout the week as Jack Stack pool is closed following a nearby shooting last week.
Riverview will be open from noon-1 p.m. for adult lap swim, 1-7 p.m. for open swim and 7-7:45 p.m. for adult lap swim on weekdays this week.
On Saturday and Sunday, it will be open from noon- p.m. for adult lap swim and from 1-5:45 p.m. for open swim.
Officials have not said when Jack Stack is expected to reopen.
Police said a fatal shooting in Brighton Heights last week was preceded by an altercation at the pool.
Pittsburgh public safety personnel look to connect with residents over coffee
Pittsburgh’s first responders on Thursday are looking to talk with local residents over coffee about issues they see in their communities.
Police, EMS and firefighters will be at the Starbucks at 6304 Forbes Ave. from 8:30-11 a.m. “to connect over coffee and a casual conversation about issues that matter most to you in your community,” public safety officials announced on social media.
Mayor Gainey’s City in the Streets initiative to visit Sheraden
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s City in the Streets initiative, which aims to bring constituent services to various city neighborhoods, is making its next stop in Sheraden on Wednesday.
The event is is scheduled to run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Sheraden Boulevard and Hillsboro Street.
Gainey has touted the City in the Streets program as a way for local leaders to engage with residents outside of City Hall. Officials will deliver on-site services and take requests for follow-up work during an event the mayor’s office has described as a “block-party-style.”
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The event also will have free food, community vendors and activities for kids.
The mayor’s office said representatives from various city departments — public works, public safety and parks and recreation — will attend. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh also will send representatives.
Julia Felton is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Julia by email at jfelton@triblive.com or via Twitter .