McKeesport hires 4 police officers

By Mon Valley Independent

By Max Robinette

mrobinette@yourmvi.com

The McKeesport Police Department added four more officers Wednesday as the ranks of the department continue to grow. Mayor Michael Cherepko and council members welcomed new officers Dylan Culbertson, Richard Dell, Caleb Summers-Bervard and Dylan Vaniel during this month’s public meeting.

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