Officer Under Fire in New Kensington | Pittsburgh News

A tense standoff in New Kensington has erupted after a suspect, Anthony Delarosa, suffered severe facial injuries—including broken cheekbones and a fractured jaw—during a physical altercation with police. Officers responded to a call about potential break-ins near an abandoned house, where Delarosa and a woman were found on bikes. The confrontation escalated when Delarosa allegedly bit Officer Nathaniel Cochran, prompting the use of force. Delarosa, who has a history of arrests dating back two decades, is now out on bond facing aggravated assault and resisting arrest charges. Cochran, placed on administrative leave, is under investigation for the injuries. The case has been handed over to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, which is conducting a full probe into the incident as the city watches closely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c95cae7e1e4f4b9