Public Safety Blotter Articles

DAAT Arrests Male Accused of Assault, Vandalism, and Looting During Protests

Date: June 25, 2020
Incident Type: Arrest
Location: Zone 2
Summary:

Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force (DAAT) detectives have arrested Jordan Erdos, 20, of Butler, PA in connection with the May 30 demonstrations downtown.

He is charged with Aggravated Assault, Riot, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Disorderly Conduct.

He is currently being transported to Allegheny County Jail.

Pittsburgh Police would like to thank the FBI for its assistance with this investigation and arrest.

Original blotter post:

Date: June 18, 2020
Incident Type: Assault/Vandalism/Riot
Location: Zone 2
Summary:

Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force (DAAT) investigators seek the public’s assistance to help identify the male in these photos.

He is suspected of assault, vandalizing a marked police vehicle, and looting businesses during the May 30 protests downtown.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the task force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force.

Contributors will remain anonymous.


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2020-06-25
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov