Content about Brighton Road

12.18.09

A North Birmingham Avenue resident told police he was robbed at gunpoint at the ATM machine on California Avenue on Dec. 11. The man, who did not report the robbery until the next day, said that he had just withdrawn cash when he was approached from behind by a male who put a gun to his head and demanded the money. The robber was described as a light-skinned black male wearing a white hoodie and carrying a black semi-automatic gun.

12.18.09

Bellevue Police News

Bellevue Police have made an arrest in a robbery that occurred on Dec. 8. Amanda Veneziale, 20, of Irwin Avenue, was arrested after police obtained a warrant. Police say she took money while robbing a woman on Lincoln Avenue.

A Brighton Road resident reported his house had been burglarized on Dec. 8.

11.20.09

Ben Avon lame ducks defend their records

By LOIS THOMSON

A discussion about whether or not to keep the Carnegie Library Book-mobile service led to a heated argument at Tuesday's Ben Avon Council meeting.

Resident George Trent of Brighton Road started by saying to council that "the budget system leaves a lot to be desired" in that "the public has no participation in the budget process."

10.09.09

Armed men tie up Deer Lane couple

Two people were tied up and property stolen from their apartment during a “home invasion” by two armed males last Friday, Oct. 2.

The young couple walked to the Bellevue police station to report the robbery after their cell phone was stolen, police say.

According to Police Chief Matt Sentner, the two told police that they were awakened by two unknown black males who tied them up and then began removing property from the apartment. Among the items stolen were two guns, a game cube and DVDs, in addition to the phone and a small amount of cash.

09.11.09

Bellevue Police News

The Shadeland Beer Distributor on Brighton Road was reported burglarized during the night on Sept. 3. The incident is the second burglary reported at the store in a month.

A vehicle on Grant Avenue was reported stolen on Sept. 2.

Stereo equipment was reported stolen Aug. 30 from a vehicle on Burnside Avenue.

A vehicle on Washington Avenue was reported broken into and items taken from it on Aug. 30.

A vehicle on Lincoln Avenue was reported broken into during the night on Sept. 7.

08.28.09

Bellevue Police News

A burglary was reported at Shadeland Beer Distributor on Brighton Road on Aug. 18.

An apartment on Brighton Road was reported burglarized on Aug. 17.

A Dawson Avenue resident reported Aug. 19 that his apartment had been burglarized.

A vehicle was reported stolen from Orchard Avenue during the night on Aug. 21.

A resident of Forest Avenue reported the attempted theft of his vehicle on Aug. 21.

A vehicle on Lincoln Avenue was reported broken into during the night on Aug. 17.

A Sumner Avenue resident reported Aug. 18, that her vehicle had been entered during the night.