Tarentum Borough Police Department & K-9 Unit

10/07/2026

Does anyone know where this sweetheart belongs or who the her owner is? She was found in the 300 blk. W. 8th. Ave. All alone and tied to a fence. If anyone knows where she belongs or who the owner is please call the Tarentum Police @ 412-473-3056. TIA!!

10/04/2026

PUPDATE: Dixie has been reunited with the owner!!! Other dog went home on her own!!

Anyone know where this dog belongs or who the owner is? Found on E. 9th. Very friendly and with another dog that took off.

10/04/2026

PUPDATE: Dog has been reunited!!!

Does anyone know where this big beautiful dog belongs or who the owner is? He was found wondering alone in the 300 blk. Of W. 8th. Ave. If you have any information on this dog please the Tarentum Police @ 412-473-3056. TIA!!

09/25/2026

UPDATE: Owner Located!!

Anyone recognize this pup? He was found on Freeport Rd near Prospect St in Brackenridge. He doesn’t have any tags and is not microchipped. Hoffmans was contacted. Call our station or the non emergency number at 412-473-3056.

09/19/2026

Update: Mother has be located and she is safe at home.

Does anyone recognize this little girl? She was found alone in the 900 blk. Of 9th. Ave. In Brackenridge. If you know who she is or where she belongs, please call the Tarentum Police @ 412-473-3056. TIA!!

09/03/2026

UPDATE: The Tarentum Bridge has been reopened.

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The Tarentum Bridge is currently closed on both inbound and outbound lanes due to a vehicle accident.

Motorists should avoid the area and use an alternate route until the roadway is reopened. Emergency personnel are on scene.

We will provide an update when additional information becomes available and the bridge is reopened.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Tarentum - The Tarentum Bridge is currently closed to inbound traffic traveling from New Kensington into Tarentum due to a vehicle accident. Motorists should avoid the area and use an alternate route until the roadway is reopened. Emergency personnel are on scene. We will provide an update when addi...

08/29/2026

The Tarentum Borough Police Department is requesting residents in East Tarentum/Brackenridge, specifically the area of 8th and 9th Avenue, to check their security cameras for 3 suspicious individuals in the area between the hours of 2am-3:30am. They are wearing dark clothing with hoodies on and their hoods pulled up. They are involved in a theft of a motor vehicle investigation. The Tarentum Borough Police Department also wants to remind residents to make sure your vehicles are secured at night and any valuable items/personal belongings are removed.

If you discover you have footage pertaining to this investigation, you can contact the Allegheny County Dispatch Non-Emergency number at 412-473-3056 or send us a message here. We thank you in advance for your cooperation!

08/03/2026

Update: This woman has been identified!!

The Tarentum Police are looking for your help in identifying the woman in the video with the dog. She took a few things that do not belong to her!! Anyone who knows who she is please call 412-473-3056. TIA!!

06/30/2026

East 10th Avenue will close to traffic between Ross Street (route 366) and Lock Street beginning at approximately 7:00 AM Monday and remain closed around-the-clock through late July. Crews will conduct full-depth reconstruction work of the road. All traffic will be detoured.

Posted Detour

West of the closure

Head north on Route 366
From Route 366, take the ramp to northbound Route 28 toward Kittanning
Continue northbound on Route 28
Take the Natrona (Exit 15) exit
Turn right onto Burtner Road
Continue to the intersection with Freeport Road/East 10th Avenue
End detour
East of the closure

Head east on East 10th Avenue/Freeport Road to Burtner Road
Turn left onto Burtner Road
From Burtner Road, take the ramp to southbound Route 28 toward Pittsburgh
Continue southbound on Route 28
Take the 366/Tarentum/New Kensington (Exit 14)
Turn left onto Route 366
Continue to the intersection with East 10th Avenue
End detour

06/26/2026

The Borough has been made aware that several sellers and companies are offering T-shirts, hoodies, and other items that appear to suggest they are affiliated with, working for, or acting on behalf of the Tarentum Borough Police Department.

Please note that these items are not authorized, endorsed, sponsored, or approved by the Borough of Tarentum or the Tarentum Police Department.