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September 16, 2025 - ALLEGHENY COUNTY , PA

AG Sunday: 'Summer Suppression' Operation Aimed at Reducing Violence, Drug Dealing in McKeesport Nets More than a Dozen Arrests, Seizures of Numerous Firearms

Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Allegheny County law enforcement leaders, announced nearly 20 arrests and the seizures of> 17 firearms, as part of the "Summer Suppression" initiative, aimed at reducing drug dealing and illegal firearms in the McKeesport area.

Investigators also seized about $40,000 worth of cocaine, along with quantities of heroin, fentanyl, and marijuana during the months-long, collaborative enforcement effort.

Among those charged are: Rontay Strothers, Michael Hunter, Tara Fender, Bailey Loveday, Brandon Dellapenna, Franklin Gribschaw, Jaquan Smith, Marcel Freeman, Oji Pride, Tavion Hurt, Trevon McCrary, Andre Fuller, Chance McIver, Derrick Blake, Edward Dudley, John Hopper, Marsean Scott, and Noah Hamlin.


List of Speakers:
Dave Sunday, Attorney General of Pennsylvania
Kevin M. Kraus, Allegheny County Sheriff
Josh Alfer, Chief, McKeesport Police



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