Police say an increased presence on the South Side is starting to show positive results.
During Pittsburgh Police's weekly news conference Zone 3 commander John Fisher says increased man power, undercover officers and collaboration with local businesses has helped reduce the number of violent crime on East Carson Street the past month.
Fisher says they had 88 calls for service on the South Side.
“We had 16 arrests which consisted of DUIs, we had 2 arrests of violation of uniform firearms, and the other arrests were for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana.”
Fisher says 37 non-traffic citations were also issued.
Police also seized five guns, four hand guns and one AK-47 during the past month. Fisher says they're pleased so far with the results but a lot more work needs done.
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