Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Arthur Henderson will spend 61 to 122 years in prison for raping and robbing two women in Ross and one in Hopewell.
Calling it "one of the most horrible cases" she's ever heard, Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Judge Donna Jo McDaniel on Tuesday imposed what amounts to a life sentence on convicted rapist Arthur Henderson. The judge ordered Henderson, 39, of the North Side, to spend 61 to 122 years in prison for raping and robbing at gunpoint two women in Ross and one in Hopewell over a three-day period in January 2012. The Ross Township rapes were reported Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Woodhawk Club Apartments complex on Johnanna Drive and on Monday, Jan. 9, at the Cascades Apartment complex off Cemetery Lane. The Hopewell rape occurred Jan. 7, the same morning as the first attack in Ross. Jurors deliberated for less than four hours before returning a …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Arthur Henderson was convicted Feb. 11 after jurors deliberated less than four hours.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Judge Donna Jo McDaniel on Tuesday sentenced Arthur Lamont Henderson to spend 61 to 122 years in prison for raping and robbing two women in Ross Township and another in Hopewell Township in January 2012. Before imposing the sentence, McDaniel told Henderson she regarded him as a "serial rapist and a sociopath" who has demonstrated, after spending several years in prison for other crimes, that he has "no ability to rehabilitate" and is the "definition of dangerous." The judge said the case was "one of the most horrible" she's ever heard. Prior to Henderson's sentencing, all three of his victims spoke, each asking the judge to impose the maximum sentence. One of the women said she carried scars that are "…
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Arthur Henderson was convicted Feb. 11 after jurors deliberated less than four hours.
Arthur Lamont Henderson will be sentenced Tuesday for raping and robbing two women in Ross Township and another in Hopewell township during a three-day period in Jan. of 2012. The 39 year-old North side man faces the possibility of what would amount to a life sentence when he goes before Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Judge Donna Jo McDaniel. The Ross Township rapes were reported Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Woodhawk Club Apartments complex on Johnanna Drive and on Monday, Jan. 9, at the Cascades Apartment complex off Cemetery Lane. The Hopewell rape occurred Jan. 7—the same morning as the first attack in Ross. Jurors deliberated for less than four hours before returning a verdict on Feb 11, ending an unusual trial in which Henderson …
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Laws regarding the use of force, excessive force, requirements to retreat or flee, and the castle doctrine will be part of the discussion
The following information was provided by the Ross Township Police Department. The Ross Township Police Department will be hosting a personal safety program at the Ross Community Center Gymnasium, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive, on Saturday, March 2 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. This program is known as the S.A.F.E. Program and will be taught by Hank Hanasik of Team AMS. This program has been in existence since 1999 and Hank is an established instructor. Officers of the Ross Township Police Department will be present and assisting in this vital training. Self Awareness Fighting Exercises The S.A.F.E. Program is designed to educate and empower any individual. Instructional topics will include: If you plan to attend please wear clothing that will …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
The combined work of four police departments and the FBI was critical in getting the convicted rapist off of the streets.
Arthur Henderson sits in the Allegheny County jail awaiting sentencing on March 26 for raping and robbing two women in Ross Township and one in Hopewell during a three-day period in January of last year. His conviction Monday was the culmination hundreds of hours of investigative work, primarily by Ross and Hopewell police. "This is a case that exemplifies the importance of cooperation in the criminal justice system," said Ross Detective Brian Kohlhepp, who was one of the witnesses for the prosecution. "The investigation was completed seamlessly with the assistance of the detectives from Ohio Township and Hopewell." Kohlhepp said the office of the Allegheny County Medical examiner played a key role in getting Henderson in custody just …
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Police warn the practice of leaving an unattended car running is a dangerous one.
Ross Township Police charged one man after recovering a stolen car in the parking lot outside the upper entrance to Dick's Sporting Goods store in the Northway Mall Tuesday morning. Jason Michael Mohoska, 35, of Pittsburgh, is charged with theft, receiving stolen property and resisting arrest, according to court records. Police say the thief didn't have to work hard to steal the Lexus sedan because it had been left running and unlocked outside the owner's home, less than a mile from the mall. "The owner was warming up the car, and when he returned to the driveway, it was gone," said Detective Brian Kohlhepp of the Ross Township Police Department. "Letting a car warm up on a bitterly cold morning is tempting, but it's also a very …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
See which north suburban community has the highest burglary rate when measured as a percentage of its population.
Ross Township and West View police departments have been investigating a number of residential and commercial break-ins recently, and we wondered how these two North Hills communities compared to other Western Pennsylvania communities in the number of burglaries. The following data is from the F.B.I Uniform Crime report for 2011. FBI Notation: The data used in creating this table were from all city and town law enforcement agencies submitting 12 months of complete offense data for 2011. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook Check out some of today's other top stories here .
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it.
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The following information is provided by the Ross Township Police Department. Don't go out until the snow plows and salt trucks have had a chance to do their work. Allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. It's helpful to practice winter driving techniques in a snowy, open parking lot, so you're familiar with how your car handles. Consult your owner's manual for tips specific to your vehicle. Driving safely on icy roads If your rear wheels skid... If your front wheels skid... If you get stuck... Necessary Equipment An emergency situation on the road can arise at any time and you must be prepared. You should carry the following items in your trunk: Essential Supplies Be prepared with a "survival kit" that should always remain in…
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Two received the certificates of commendation, another was given the department's life saving award.
At its meeting Monday night, the Ross Township Board of Commissioners and the Ross Police Department recognized three of its officers. Certificate of Commendation On Sept 22, Ross Township Patrolmen Ryan Donovan and Balazs Devenyi investigated a hit and run crash on McKnight Road. The victim had followed the suspect's car to a nearby apartment complex. The suspects actions and conduct immediately raised the suspicions of the two officers. During the course of the encounter, the suspect defied the officers' verbal directions and began to physically resist. While attempting to restrain the driver, they found that he was attempting to draw a concealed handgun. The officers were able to physically control the driver, secure the firearm …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
There were dozen in November alone, and in some cases, police said the vehicles were unlocked.
Ross Township Police investigated 12 vehicle break-in cases in November. In at least two of the cases, the vehicles were unlocked, according to police reports. "The vast majority of theft from vehicle reports we get involve unlocked cars," said Det. Brian Kohlhepp. "We can't stress enough to always lock your car, no matter where you are parked, even at home." Click on the "view larger map" text below the interactive map to see where these incidents occurred, and if they are close to where you live. Police did not release the exact addresses, but the streets involved are highlighted in red. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook Check out some of today's other top stories here .
Richard Cook
2:17 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Carol, in checking with law enforcement I am told he will serve at least the minimum -- which is 61 years -- and in fact -- the average PA inmate serves 125% of the minimum. Based on that, there's little doubt that he will die in jail. more ›