Pittsburgh Officer Faces Third DUI Charge | Pittsburgh News

Pittsburgh police officer Robert Palivoda, already on unpaid leave, faces his third suspected DUI after allegedly crashing a rental car Sunday night with a blood alcohol level nearly four times the legal limit—slurring, admitting to drinking, and with a gun in the car. This isn’t his first rodeo: his second DUI, from January 2026, was fast-tracked despite being his second offense. Police chief Jason Lando called the conduct unacceptable and said disciplinary action will follow once the criminal case concludes. Details of his first DUI remain hidden due to union contracts, and it’s unclear how he rented a car while on leave. Palivoda is now jailed after bail was denied. 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/5ada031613823467