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Police Find Drugs, Other Items After Arrest

Pittsburgh police arrested a Beechview man on drug charges Thursday.

A drug arrest on Thursday led Pittsburgh police to find a number of illegal drugs and other items.

Police responded to the 1300 block of Westfield Street in Beechview just before 6 p.m. on Jan. 8 for a report of possible drug activity inside a red truck parked in that block, according to the police report.

After an investigation, police arrested Edward Hawks, 43, of Beechview. Police also seized more than 122 illegal pills, $1,791 in cash and a cell phone.

Hawks was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. He was taken to Allegheny County Jail and later released.

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natalie January 31, 2013 at 12:21 pm
Incomplete story with inaccurate details but another innocent person violated by the media and Pittsburgh Police. He was arrested in front of his home. Something stinks real bad about this situation!
Ed M January 31, 2013 at 12:38 pm
Did Mr. Hawk have illegal drugs in his possession? If so, then justice was done.
Erin Faulk (Editor) January 31, 2013 at 01:12 pm
Anybody,
Here is the link to the Pittsburgh police report that includes the information published in this article: http://communitysafety.pittsburghpa.gov/AlertDetail.aspx?alertID=1575. In addition, here is the link where you can find the public court docket on this case, where all of these charges are listed: http://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx If the charges are dropped, I will update the article. For now, this information is accurate according to what was provided by Pittsburgh police and the court system.
Erin Faulk (Editor) January 31, 2013 at 01:59 pm
DSA, I had to delete your comment since it contained a personal attack. Please feel free to continue commenting, following the Patch Terms of Use. Thanks.
Joseph January 31, 2013 at 04:01 pm
"After an investigation, police arrested Edward Hawks, 43, of Beechview. Police also seized more than 122 illegal pills..."
Concerned Citizen January 31, 2013 at 04:43 pm
What are you talking about, "anybody"? They seized 122 pills, what does him being in front of his home have to do with it? What "stinks real bad about this situation" is that anyone would have a problem with him getting arrested. Inaccurate details? Innocent person violated? Really? The media and the police both conspired to make an innocent man look guilty in front of his own home, is that what you're suggesting? Apparently you know this guy or are a friend of his, that's fine, but it is what it is. Your post is nonsense. I'm glad they arrested him and I hope they continue to clean the garbage out of all our neighborhoods.

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Johann Lynge June 13, 2013 at 03:54 am
@MCG - I appreciate how you perceived the situation and I apologize if that was in fact the case.Read More Like I said I was not privy to the exact conversation. However at the time it wasn't explained like that to me so I was unaware and handled it as I interpreted it. My apologies if I was mistaken.
Johann Lynge June 13, 2013 at 04:07 am
@Debbie L. Actually the police have not been to the pub in a long time. The last time they wereRead More there was because I called them because a man who was intoxicated (which we didn't serve because he is barred) came in and refused to leave. And I don't ever recall seeing the fire department there. But to blame it on the Pub is a misconception because even if you closed the pub there are half a dozen other bars on the blvd that everyone would then frequent. While Bob Dobbs recommendation of reinstating prohibition might sound like a good idea good luck with that. Prohibition didn't prevent drinking in the 20's and it wouldn't stop it now either. Ultimately we can not make everyone happy but we do our best to run a safe and friendly establishment. And I make it my personal mission to prevent any and all fights. Since I've been the door man (almost 6 months) we have only had 1 fight in the bar which was quickly broken up. We are not perfect. Nor is any other bar. But we constantly strive to make improvements. We are a community pub. We love our community and everyone in it.
Bob Dobbs June 13, 2013 at 01:23 pm
i should say that out of the handful of bars in the vicinity, i prefer the brookline pub if i'mRead More gonna go to a bar . i dont care for the younger kids that accumulate on saturday nights with that annoying ghetto music but the food specials are decent and they do stock a decent selection of beers . i find zippy's to be much more clique-y and narrow-minded .
Brad Birdwell June 10, 2013 at 09:18 pm
@Daria. My description is 100% accurate. Yes, the bouncer quickly handled the situation by claimingRead More he witnessed "the whole thing". And he did. He witnessed my friends and I waiting to order a drink. That's all. Nothing more. Nothing less. The description is not harsh, it's actually toned down in comparison to what actually happened. The bouncer said, "I witnessed the whole thing and you were being a ****. One customer standing in line to order. One customer flicking another customer's hood and getting in his face. Which one was wrong? Apparently me since I don't go there frequently.
Johann Lynge June 11, 2013 at 08:39 am
To everyone following this thread, I'm the doorman in question at the Brookline Pub. I've posted aRead More response to the original poster on Patch.com that can be found at the following address: http://dormont-brookline.patch.com/groups/opinion/p/in-response-to-the-post-brookline-pubhorrible-experience I implore everyone to read that response to hear my side of the story. Thank you.
Debbie L. June 12, 2013 at 09:36 pm
Brad,,i totally agree with ya 100 percent,,nothing but trouble there, when my son starts going thereRead More from time to time again, i know hes up to no good.
Erin Faulk (Editor) June 8, 2013 at 06:08 pm
Thanks for adding this, Drew! Article coming soon. If you have any photos from the games, pleaseRead More feel free to add the photos here, too.
Drew Lehman June 9, 2013 at 10:08 am
The game actually will be played at Green Twp. Park in Scotland Pa. (near Chambersburg)
JLMK June 8, 2013 at 01:36 pm
Hi there. My fiancee and i are interested. Can you inbox me? Jesskrchmar@Gmail. Com
coreylahey June 5, 2013 at 05:51 pm
But I reported on documented actions that happened within the community. Where is the violation?
Erin Faulk (Editor) June 5, 2013 at 05:54 pm
One was removed for personal attacks, another because it implied that there was corruption by aRead More specific person. Although you didn't name the person, it was implied. Since the corruption was never proven, I removed the comment. It's over. You're welcome to continue commenting as long as you follow the term of use.
coreylahey June 6, 2013 at 12:25 am
Yeah I guess the public online court records showing someone pleading guilty is not proof