Crime & Safety
Allegheny County, PA Fugitive Found Hiding Under Bags of Clothes
Turtle Creek, PA – A 24 year old Pittsburgh man wanted on multiple warrants was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 28, after Allegheny County sheriff's detectives discovered him hiding beneath bags of old cloth
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-10-28T19:49:02.752Z
Turtle Creek, PA – A 24 year old Pittsburgh man wanted on multiple warrants was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 28, after Allegheny County sheriff 's detectives discovered him hiding beneath bags of old clothing inside a basement, authorities announced.
According to the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus confirmed that D'Andre Freeman Johnson, 24, was taken into custody following a search at a residence along Highland Avenue in Turtle Creek, east of Pittsburgh.
Freeman Johnson had been considered a fugitive since Sept. 21 after bench warrants were issued in connection with probation violations involving two separate criminal cases.
Wanted on Multiple Warrants
Sheriff's officials said one case involved a guilty plea to aggravated assault, while another involved a guilty plea to a firearms related offense.
Freeman Johnson also had an active warrant issued by the City of Pittsburgh in connection with an unrelated firearms charge.
Detectives developed information indicating that he was staying at a residence in Turtle Creek and arrived at the property Wednesday morning.
Detectives Discover Unusual Hiding Place
After knocking and announcing their presence, detectives were granted access to the residence and began searching for Freeman Johnson.
Investigators entered the basement, where they noticed a small room off the main area filled with bags of clothing.
As detectives began moving the bags, they discovered Freeman Johnson allegedly concealed in a back corner underneath the clothing.
Authorities said he was taken into custody without incident.
Suspect Transported to County Jail
Following the arrest, Freeman Johnson was transported to the Allegheny County Jail.
The sheriff's office did not report any injuries during the operation or announce additional charges stemming from Wednesday's arrest.
The capture ended a search that had continued for more than five weeks following the issuance of the September warrants.
Authorities have not released additional information about upcoming court proceedings.
The arrest was announced by the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office as part of its ongoing efforts to locate individuals wanted on outstanding warrants