Aliquippa Police and fire department give updates to council

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published June 8, 2023 2:41 P.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) At Wednesday night’s meeting Police Captain Don  Lane reported that the department is exploring an option to add a second K-9 to the force. He said the new police vehicles will come equipped with computers allowing officers to do their reports while in the vehicles, he said it will allow officers to be more visible.  Officers Andy Golletti and David Mosura are now city detectives and will investigate lesser crimes, Captain Lane told council. He commended Officer Bruce Tooch for his handling of a drug bust, and the case is now in the courts.

Fire Chief Dave Foringer commended the police and fire departments for their professionalism and quick action following a fatal accident recently on Station Street.  A female was ejected from the vehicle and died as a result of her injuries.
A parade on Sunday, June 11 ,2023 will proceed from St. Titus Church to the library at 10:45 am. Drivers are advised to take Sheffield Avenue as an alternate travel route, Chief Foringer reported.
Code and Zoning officer Jim Bologna reminded residents and committee that there is a Blight meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the city building. The group was formed in 2019.