Topline: Pittsburgh police responded to a call reporting a possible gun threat and physical assault by an intimate partner.
Published: May 3, 2023 8:00 am ET
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Jequan Frierson. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: Diego Parra / Pixabay.
Pittsburgh, PA (PPP)— On March 18th, 2023, the Pittsburgh Police Department received a report of a possible gun threat or sighting at an address on Craft Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to the scene and upon arrival, was flagged down by a woman known to the officer from a previous call earlier that morning, according to a criminal complaint filed in district court.
The woman pointed in the direction of Kennett Square, where she reported that a man had threatened her with a gun. The man was later identified as Jequan Frierson, according to the complaint.
Officers observed Frierson hiding behind some bushes in the parking lot of Kennett Square and held him at gunpoint. The officer ordered Frierson to the ground while another officer handcuffed and detained him, according to the complaint.
According to the woman who flagged down the officer, Frierson became agitated and violent towards her after a previous call to the police. She reported that Frierson ripped her out of her vehicle by her hair and began hitting her. The woman further stated that Frierson grabbed her by the neck and pushed her against the car. The officer did not observe any marks around the woman’s neck, but noted that her right hand appeared marked and swollen, and the back of her hair had been ripped out, according to the complaint.
The 911 dispatcher who received the call also reported hearing the male individual screaming, “I’m going to blow your brains out,” according to the complaint.
The woman reportedly denied medical attention several times. It was later revealed that the woman and Frierson are intimate partners, according to the complaint.
Name: Jequan Frierson
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Agency: Pittsburgh Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-0-03
Docket Number: MJ-05003-CR-0001522-2023
Date Filed: March 18, 2023
Bail: $5,000 monetary
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail.
Criminal Charges
- Terroristic threats – Threats with intent to terrorize another (Misdemeanor 1)
- Simple assault (Misdemeanor 2)
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On March 18, 2023 I, Officer Shannon was responding to ██ Craft Ave. for a possible gun threatened or seen call.
Upon arrival I was flagged down on Craft Ave, by ███████. I was familiar with ███████ from a previous call that was called into 911 at approximately 0235 the same morning of 3/18/2023 (CCR# 23-039776).
███████ was pointing in the direction of Kennett Sq. for the male whom may possibly have threatened her with a gun, now Identified as Jequan Frierson. Frierson was hiding behind bushes in the parking lot of Kennett Sq when Officers observed him and held him at gun point. I ordered Frierson to the ground as Officer Hohol handcuffed and detained Frierson.
███████ reported after the previous call Zone Four Officers were dispatched to, Frierson became highly agitated and violent towards ███████ and was accusing her of calling the police. ███████ reported Frierson ripped her out of her vehicle by her hair and began to hit her. ███████ reported Frierson grabbed her by the neck and pushed her against the car. I did not observe any marks around ███████ neck at this time, I did observe ███████ right hand to look marked and swollen as well as the back of her hair (Tracks) were ripped out.
Also the 911 dispatcher detailed in the call, the male was heard screaming “I’m going to blow your brains out”.
███████ denied medics several times.
███████ and Frierson are intimate partners.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Jequan Frierson. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: Diego Parra / Pixabay.
Pittsburgh, PA (PPP)— On March 18th, 2023, the Pittsburgh Police Department received a report of a possible gun threat or sighting at an address on Craft Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to the scene and upon arrival, was flagged down by a woman known to the officer from a previous call earlier that morning, according to a criminal complaint filed in district court.
The woman pointed in the direction of Kennett Square, where she reported that a man had threatened her with a gun. The man was later identified as Jequan Frierson, according to the complaint.
Officers observed Frierson hiding behind some bushes in the parking lot of Kennett Square and held him at gunpoint. The officer ordered Frierson to the ground while another officer handcuffed and detained him, according to the complaint.
According to the woman who flagged down the officer, Frierson became agitated and violent towards her after a previous call to the police. She reported that Frierson ripped her out of her vehicle by her hair and began hitting her. The woman further stated that Frierson grabbed her by the neck and pushed her against the car. The officer did not observe any marks around the woman’s neck, but noted that her right hand appeared marked and swollen, and the back of her hair had been ripped out, according to the complaint.
The 911 dispatcher who received the call also reported hearing the male individual screaming, “I’m going to blow your brains out,” according to the complaint.
The woman reportedly denied medical attention several times. It was later revealed that the woman and Frierson are intimate partners, according to the complaint.
Name: Jequan Frierson
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Agency: Pittsburgh Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-0-03
Docket Number: MJ-05003-CR-0001522-2023
Date Filed: March 18, 2023
Bail: $5,000 monetary
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail.
Criminal Charges
- Terroristic threats – Threats with intent to terrorize another (Misdemeanor 1)
- Simple assault (Misdemeanor 2)
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On March 18, 2023 I, Officer Shannon was responding to ██ Craft Ave. for a possible gun threatened or seen call.
Upon arrival I was flagged down on Craft Ave, by ███████. I was familiar with ███████ from a previous call that was called into 911 at approximately 0235 the same morning of 3/18/2023 (CCR# 23-039776).
███████ was pointing in the direction of Kennett Sq. for the male whom may possibly have threatened her with a gun, now Identified as Jequan Frierson. Frierson was hiding behind bushes in the parking lot of Kennett Sq when Officers observed him and held him at gun point. I ordered Frierson to the ground as Officer Hohol handcuffed and detained Frierson.
███████ reported after the previous call Zone Four Officers were dispatched to, Frierson became highly agitated and violent towards ███████ and was accusing her of calling the police. ███████ reported Frierson ripped her out of her vehicle by her hair and began to hit her. ███████ reported Frierson grabbed her by the neck and pushed her against the car. I did not observe any marks around ███████ neck at this time, I did observe ███████ right hand to look marked and swollen as well as the back of her hair (Tracks) were ripped out.
Also the 911 dispatcher detailed in the call, the male was heard screaming “I’m going to blow your brains out”.
███████ denied medics several times.
███████ and Frierson are intimate partners.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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Jequan Frierson. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: Diego Parra / Pixabay.
Pittsburgh, PA (PPP)— On March 18th, 2023, the Pittsburgh Police Department received a report of a possible gun threat or sighting at an address on Craft Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to the scene and upon arrival, was flagged down by a woman known to the officer from a previous call earlier that morning, according to a criminal complaint filed in district court.
The woman pointed in the direction of Kennett Square, where she reported that a man had threatened her with a gun. The man was later identified as Jequan Frierson, according to the complaint.
Officers observed Frierson hiding behind some bushes in the parking lot of Kennett Square and held him at gunpoint. The officer ordered Frierson to the ground while another officer handcuffed and detained him, according to the complaint.
According to the woman who flagged down the officer, Frierson became agitated and violent towards her after a previous call to the police. She reported that Frierson ripped her out of her vehicle by her hair and began hitting her. The woman further stated that Frierson grabbed her by the neck and pushed her against the car. The officer did not observe any marks around the woman’s neck, but noted that her right hand appeared marked and swollen, and the back of her hair had been ripped out, according to the complaint.
The 911 dispatcher who received the call also reported hearing the male individual screaming, “I’m going to blow your brains out,” according to the complaint.
The woman reportedly denied medical attention several times. It was later revealed that the woman and Frierson are intimate partners, according to the complaint.
Name: Jequan Frierson
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Agency: Pittsburgh Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-0-03
Docket Number: MJ-05003-CR-0001522-2023
Date Filed: March 18, 2023
Bail: $5,000 monetary
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail.
Criminal Charges
- Terroristic threats – Threats with intent to terrorize another (Misdemeanor 1)
- Simple assault (Misdemeanor 2)
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On March 18, 2023 I, Officer Shannon was responding to ██ Craft Ave. for a possible gun threatened or seen call.
Upon arrival I was flagged down on Craft Ave, by ███████. I was familiar with ███████ from a previous call that was called into 911 at approximately 0235 the same morning of 3/18/2023 (CCR# 23-039776).
███████ was pointing in the direction of Kennett Sq. for the male whom may possibly have threatened her with a gun, now Identified as Jequan Frierson. Frierson was hiding behind bushes in the parking lot of Kennett Sq when Officers observed him and held him at gun point. I ordered Frierson to the ground as Officer Hohol handcuffed and detained Frierson.
███████ reported after the previous call Zone Four Officers were dispatched to, Frierson became highly agitated and violent towards ███████ and was accusing her of calling the police. ███████ reported Frierson ripped her out of her vehicle by her hair and began to hit her. ███████ reported Frierson grabbed her by the neck and pushed her against the car. I did not observe any marks around ███████ neck at this time, I did observe ███████ right hand to look marked and swollen as well as the back of her hair (Tracks) were ripped out.
Also the 911 dispatcher detailed in the call, the male was heard screaming “I’m going to blow your brains out”.
███████ denied medics several times.
███████ and Frierson are intimate partners.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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