PSP handling numerous calls daily since taking over in E. Pittsburgh

EAST PITTSBURGH, Pa. — It's been nearly a month since Pennsylvania State Police started patrolling East Pittsburgh when the community's department disbanded.

Since Dec. 1, state troopers have responded to incidents instead of local officers.

The four cruisers that formerly were used by the local department are now up for sale. As of Thursday, the lowest bid out of the four is $1,500, the highest is $8,000.

Channel 11 learned troopers respond to numerous calls every day and there have been misdemeanor and felony arrests.

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Some were calls Pennsylvania State Police responded to, others were initiated by troopers.

PSP and council members are having discussions about the best way to approach patrolling the borough.

They've discussed potentially having a state trooper in the former East Pittsburgh Police Department, but a PSP spokesperson said they are just discussing ideas.

Pennsylvania State Police told Channel 11 right now they are focused on what they are handling, responding to and what is the best way for them to be in East Pittsburgh.

Channel 11 contacted the council president several times to figure out where all of the money will go once the vehicles are sold, but have not heard back.

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