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Man claims to have knife and gun, threatens harm

Heard on: Allegheny County West Police, Fire, and EMS, South Fire

00:22

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(number withheld) Washington Street.

2/21/2026 08:59 PM

Weapons

Washington St, Heidelberg, PA 15106

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Man claims to have knife and gun, plans to harm someone

Weapons

2/21/2026 08:59 PM

Washington St, Heidelberg, PA 15106

As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities received a report from a caller on Washington Street in Heidelberg about a man claiming to have a knife and gun and intending to harm someone. Units were dispatched, and backup was requested. The situation appears to involve a known address with past incidents, including a prior report of a suicide attempt.

Weapons threat reported near Washington St

Medical Emergency

2/21/2026 09:02 PM

Washington St & 3rd St, Heidelberg, PA 15106

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report that a male stated he has a knife and a gun and intends to harm someone near Washington St. The caller line disconnected. Records note a prior incident in late June 2025 related to a suicide attempt.

Basement smoke alarm at East Railroad Street business

Fire & Arson

2/18/2026 10:42 AM

E Railroad St, Heidelberg, PA 15106

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a basement smoke alarm in a two-story commercial building on East Railroad Street in Heidelberg. The situation was identified as a cooking-related incident with no fire damage reported.

Commercial fire alarm on East Railroad Street

Fire & Arson

2/21/2026 07:22 AM

E Railroad St, Heidelberg, PA 15106

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible commercial fire alarm at a business on East Railroad Street in Heidelberg. The report mentioned the alarm sounding near the kitchen stairs on the first floor. No confirmation of active fire was provided at the time of the radio communication.

Basement office smoke alarm at Heidelberg business

Fire & Arson

2/18/2026 10:42 AM

E Railroad St, Heidelberg, PA 15106

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible alarm activation at a commercial property on East Railroad Street in Heidelberg. Reports indicated that a basement office smoke alarm went off, prompting a precautionary check. The situation appeared to involve no confirmed fire at the time of dispatch.

AI Summary

Weapons reported near Washington St, Heidelberg, PA 15106 on Feb 21, 2026, 8:59 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a man near Washington Street allegedly claiming to have a knife and a gun and threatening to harm someone. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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