Published on February 19, 2024
Date: February 19, 2024 Incident Type: Location: Summary:
UPDATE: Jeffery Shelpman, 35, was arrested and charged with Burglary, Trespassing, Arson, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Mischief. He was taken to the ACJ.
Original post:
Officers working the South Side Entertainment Patrol responded to the 900 block of Bingham Street for a suspected burglary overnight.
After making entry into the building, police were clearing the structure when they discovered a male suspect attempting to flee holding a rock and a lighter. Officers detained him while they discovered a bed was on fire in a vacant apartment.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire was called to extinguish the fire.
The Fire Investigation Unit will continue with the investigation.
Reporting PIO: Cara Cruz
2024-02-19 PIO@pittsburghpa.gov