Allegheny County constable suspended pending investigation
Constable John Edwards Mitchell was suspended
An Allegheny County constable was suspended Friday night. According to a press release from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, the 5th Judicial District issued an administrative order suspending Constable John Edwards Mitchell from performing all judicial duties as a constable pending an investigation. On Nov. 2, 2024, Mitchell was transporting 19-year-old Alyssa Cunha and 47-year-old Rebecca Lynn Cunning from the McKeesport Police Station to the Allegheny County Jail when both escaped his vehicle.Both women were eventually recaptured that same evening.
An Allegheny County constable was suspended Friday night.
According to a press release from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, the 5th Judicial District issued an administrative order suspending Constable John Edwards Mitchell from performing all judicial duties as a constable pending an investigation.
On Nov. 2, 2024, Mitchell was transporting 19-year-old Alyssa Cunha and 47-year-old Rebecca Lynn Cunning from the McKeesport Police Station to the Allegheny County Jail when both escaped his vehicle.
Both women were eventually recaptured that same evening.
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