You Reap What You Sow

We have heard that quite a few of the posted comments have ruffled some feathers in the police department. In the interest of harmony, peace and fairness, we've not only refused to post any name calling comments, but we've also removed any already posted insulting comments. Those who have taken personal offense to those comments must look within themselves. Let us remind you that it was YOUR actions and personal reputation that invited those attacks and its not our job to defend you!

How Does Stubby Spend $25,000?

In the Daily News on Tuesday May 27th, there appeared an article on the dedication of the new war memorial. It talked about how our beloved mayor asked the state for $25,000 to "overhaul" the monument. At the dedication, the senator's aid, and daughter of the mayor, spoke of how the senator "sends his congratulations and appreciates all you (the mayor) do for the City of Duquesne."

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So, we ask, what about securing money for the benefit of the town? What about bringing in new business and not screwing the ones we have? What about cleaning up more than the memorial and clean up Grant Avenue? If you haven't noticed, the newly planted flowers in the park don't make the drug dealers any prettier. We hate to break this to you stubby but Dairy Mart, a barber shop, a women's clothing store and a couple of bars don't make a "shopping district!"

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By the way, have you seen the parklet at Grant and 837? Overgrown weeds, empty heroin packets and crack baggies, how inviting that is!

And Now, A Word From Our Sponsors

With regard to the posted comments, we have permitted 98% of all comments that we have received. The other 2% however, we have not posted for viewing. The purpose of this blog is to expose the waste, corruption and illegal, (we repeat ILLEGAL) activity that continues in city hall. This blog is a forum for that information only and not a platform for small-minded idiots to use for personal attacks, name calling and outright cruel vendettas. Therefor, if you want to call someone a "crack whore" or "piece of shit," say it to their face or start your own blog but it will not appear here.

As for our stance, we have whenever possible, showed the links, paperwork, etc. that proves our point. If you don't like it, don't read it! As for now, we will remain in the background but we promise this: Once Krivacek is out of office and Adams is prosecuted for his many criminal actions, our goals will be attained and we will come out of the shadows and show all who we are.

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... and now, back to our regulary scheduled program.

Ouch!

When interviewed by BDH Magazine, Duquesne Mayor stubby was asked to share his thoughts on the Duquesne Dirty Secrects blog. His only response was "Now I know how those poor devils feel during one of those Canadian Seal Hunts, that club hurts!"

Why We Do What We Do

An email inquired as to why we are coming forward with all of this. Why bother you ask? Our answer was best summed up by Irish orator, philosopher, & politician Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797):
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"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil

is that good men do nothing."

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We agree, Mr. Burke, we agree!

The Benefits of Being the Mayor's Daughter

Interesting that stubby's little girl was appointed Assistant Secretary to the Steel Valley Authority and asked to serve as an advisor for the YWCA and Treasurer for the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh. Daddy also got her a nice, well-paying job working for a Pennsylvania Senator. So what education does she have that makes her qualified for this state position? Why her degree in Theatre Arts, of course!

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Talk about an irony, theatre drama masks represent Tragedy & Comedy, the two words that best describe her father's administration.

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By the way, did we mention that she has a half-brother who is the business associate of an indicted drug dealer? (see April 26, 2008 post: Drugs, Money, Paper Companies and Duquesne City Hall). Hmmm, wonder if the senator is aware of this.

The More We Dig, The More We Find

It is refreshing to know that we aren't the only people who are fed up and disgusted with the years of lousy management, greed and continued nepotism. Thanks to all who continue to send us more dirty secrets. Your comments and emails are appreciated. We have so much more to share and of course prove.

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FYI - We've not heard from stubby and crew but I guess you can't deny what's in black & white (or black & blue).

One of These Stations is Not Like the Other

A recent article in the Daily News reiterated that new hires must find residence in Duquesne within 6 months. If this is to promote city pride and breathe life back into the business community, why is the city not spending our tax dollars here?
i.e.
Q.:Where does Duquesne buy tires for its vehicles?
A.: Whitaker Tire
Q.: Where does the city do its banking?
A.: McKeesport
Q.: Where does Duquesne buy its gas when there two stations here that are as competitive?
A.: Monzak's in West Mifflin

Way to promote local business, there stub!

Stubby Doesn’t Disappoint With More of the Same

We see from Wednesday’s newspaper article that it’s business as usual when it comes to Duquesne business. Mayor stubby appointed the daughter of the recently deceased Controller. The new City Controller is a self described “Stay at home mom” with a business degree from Pitt at Johnstown. Well... what better credentials can one have?

The article went on to say; “Even with a reduced force, city police have been able to carry out a recent drug warrant sweep involving Allegheny County Detectives.” In reality, it was the Allegheny County Police (numbering over 40) who carried out the drug warrants with the Duquesne Police (numbering about 4) tagging along.

The City also swore in three new officers. Although the article mentioned that all three have six months to secure residences in Duquesne, it did not mention that if one or more of the new officers gains favor with the mayor by marrying into the family, washing his car, buying his dinner, or just being his buddy, they will be exempt from the residency ordinance.

The Taxpayer Pays Again

There are now two full-time officers on "light duty" in the Duquesne Police Department. One of them is due to a "temporary" ailment but the other, we're told, is permanently disabled from performing police duties. So, we ask why is he on the desk? Can't Duquesne better utilize that twenty+ dollars per hour for another officer on the street? Isn't that what a pension is for?

More taxpayer $$$ goes up in smoke!

So... What Does Go On In City Hall?

Another report of our Duquesne tax dollars hard at work once again. A little bird tells DDS that just about every day, there is a recreational pow-wow in the city manager's office with many attending. We hear that sometimes this social gathering lasts all the way until lunch.
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Hmmm... it's good to be the mayor's son-in-law.

Introducing A New Publication

Oh the Games the City Plays

We heard through the grapevine that the city (stubby) after firing two police officers, one of which was recently awarded for exceptional service, took steps to deny both men unemployment compensation. Fortunately like most of Krivacek's attempts to screw anybody he can, this one too blew up in his face and the officers were awarded unemployment.

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Just don't forget guys, you have to pay Pennsylvania back after you win your federal lawsuit!

To Answer Some of Your Questions...

After listening to some scuttlebutt around town it seems that some people are still unclear about this blog. A few specific questions have arisen about what we've been writing. We'll try to answer them.

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Q: Is any of this stuff true?

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A: All that we're presented is fact and we have provided as much support documantation as possible. Where we did not actually show the black and white proof, we've provided the clickable link or told how and where to retrieve the documents. As to other accusations, we do have the actual paperwork but can not display it because it is inappropriate or confidential and can (and will) be given to law enforcement for criminal investigation.

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Q: Who is doing this?

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A: We are locals. We're taxpayers who are tired of seeing our hard-earned money wasted by arrogant and crooked bureaucrats. We live here but work elsewhere and have the right to drive through town without being harassed or have our car windows broken. We are city employees who are sick of being treated like its a privilege to work for the mayor and his council of cronies. We are not criminals or drug dealers but decent, hard-working people who were taught that honestly and integrity mean something. We are tired of being lied to before election day and tired of being taken advantage as our tax dollars are being wasted.

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Q: Why are we exposing all this dirty laundry?

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A: We are exposing this "stuff" because those who we speak of are not honest, they wouldn't know integrity if it bit them on their backsides. For their offices, they took an oath to serve and well as protect the residents of this town. They have failed this oath as they are only in their offices to stuff their own pockets as they exist under the motto "what's in it for me?" We have shown that without conscience, Krivacek and Adams have betrayed their offices, the citizens they swore to serve and even their own families.

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Q: What do we want to accomplish by exposing all of this?

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A: We demand the resignation of Mayor Krivacek as he has left the community unprotected by shorting an already stretched police force because of his arrogance and stupidity. He has wasted tens of thousands of dollars on lawsuits that he single-handedly brought against this town and he continues to spend hundreds of dollars on absurd labor arbitrations.

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With regard to the Police Chief Adams, we will settle for no less than his removal from city hall in handcuffs charged with case fixing, obstruction of justice and official oppression.

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As to who we are, until our goals are accomplished, we'll just remain the "Mystery Antagonists" whose numbers continue to grow.

Let's Recap

So far we have talked about: Bookmaking and pool selling within city hall by a member of the police administration, irresponsible management by the misuse of personnel and manpower leaving the taxpayers inadequately protected by a short staffed police force, waste of taxpayer monies and city resources for the payment of lawsuits and needless union arbitrations, nepotism and favoritism, back-room political appointments that don’t benefit the residents but only further the “old boy” atmosphere on council, questionable relationships between the police administration and some residents as the chief’s cell phone rings when some get into trouble, the mayor and the Police Chief, both of whom should be beyond all reproach are discovered to have had affairs that produced children while they were married, the willful destruction of evidence in the case of a city employee who committed a criminal drug offense, case fixing and outright obstruction of justice by the police chief in a criminal case involving his friend, and (last but certainly not least) we discovered a business relationship between the mayor’s son and a Florida drug dealer who is visited yearly by our police chief while on vacation .

Let's see, have we left anything out?

Is This a Future Sign of the Times?

Drugs, Money, Paper Companies & Duquesne City Hall

Experts say that we are all connected to one another in some way. Well, we found some very interesting connections that start in Duquesne, go all the way to Florida and then back to the Pittsburgh area again.

Duquesne is the current home to Mayor Philip T. Krivacek, Chief of Police Richard S. Adams, and former home to Carl Begovich, a classmate of Lefty Adams and seemingly life-long friend.

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Begovich and others were federally indicted under the RICO Act for transporting one-half million to three-quarters of a million dollars worth of marijuana between Pittsburgh (Duquesne?), Chicago and Tampa in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. (click here to view the Federal Court docket at: http://bulk.resource.org/courts.gov/c/F2/796/796.F2d.1443.85-3000.html and go to page 8, section 74.)

Every summer, police chief Richard Adams goes to Florida to visit Begovich and stays as his guest in Begovich's condo.

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Today Begovich along with his wife Bonita and others have a number of businesses registered across the State of Florida. It's interesting that all of the businesses registered are “inactive” according to the Florida Department of Corporations. Those businesses are: Home Sound Ventures, Inc., Atlantic Integrated Controls, LLC, Secure Controls BTS, Inc., VF Professional Services, Inc., and Dimensional Imaging, Inc.


Listed on the Florida corporation’s paperwork as the Title Manager for Secure Controls and Atlantic Integrated Controls is Philip C. Krivacek of Venetia, Pa. who is the son of Duquesne Mayor Philip T. Krivacek (from his first marriage).

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To see it for yourself, click here: http://www.sunbiz.org. Under "Document Searches", click on "Corporation/Trademark", then click on "Inquire by officer/Regestered Agent Name" then type in Krivacek. The first two listed you will see are "Philip C. Krivacek." Also note the "Registered Agent Name and Address" for those listings.

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Don't touch that dial... we're just getting started. There's plenty more where this came from!

Seeing Is Believing

Over the course of the past few weeks, we have posted some interesting information as well as some real bombshells. A few people have understandably questioned the authenticity of some of our information including the paternity issues we presented. Although we would like to display the proof of this allegation, we have chosen not to show copies of the actual paperwork out of respect for the other parties in the litigation.

We remind our readers that ALL of the information is public record and we invite anyone to check for themselves the accuracy and validity of what we are presenting. To check the paternity documentation, just go to the Allegheny County Prothonotary’s Office and search the records by name. You may also search on-line but only after filling out registration information.

One of Lefty's Favorite Games: "Hide the Subpoena"

Some time ago, Chief Adams had a buddy who was at his beck and call. We’ll just call him B.M. Lefty had it pretty good as B.M. would cut his grass, wash his car, clean his in-ground pool, etc. One day B.M. was charged with the theft of a woman’s purse from a bar on Kennedy Avenue. For the arresting officers, both of whom have moved on to greener and sunnier pastures, police work went on as they went about their business awaiting B.M.’s trial.

A few months later, those same officers were in criminal court for another matter. Neither officer ever received a subpoena for B.M.’s theft case but when they walked into Judge Donna Jo McDaniel’s courtroom, B.M. was there. Surprised by the officers, he stood up and asked “You guys aren’t here for me, are you?” The officers said no, they were on another case. B.M. then told them that Lefty gave him his subpoena and told him to just show up and that everything would be ok. B.M. said that Lefty told him “The victim is not coming and my guys won’t be there either.”

Is this not Obstruction of Justice?

Do You Have a Duquesne Secret?

If you would like to share a Duquesne secret of your own or you would just want to give us your feedback, gripes or opinions, email us at duquesnesdirtysecrets@gmail.com . You will remain completely annonymous. After all, everyone else has!

Duquesne Adopts New Coat of Arms

In a 4 to 1 vote, Duquesne council adopts new city crest but still fails to replace officers, leaving the police department understaffed.

It’s So Easy, But Stubby Just Don’t Get It.

Our information is fact and we will not report hearsay or gossip. Occasionally, however, we are offered a tidbit of information that we think is definitely worth repeating.

In the not so distant past, a very reliable source in city hall overheard the mayor tell his son-in-law and others on the second floor “Don’t ever trust the police because they’re a brotherhood.”

The definition of a brotherhood, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “a fellowship or alliance, an association for a particular purpose, a whole body of persons engaged in a business or profession, kindred, a loyal bond.”

The ignorant cave men feared and mistrusted what they didn’t understand so how can Krivacek have any trust when he doesn’t comprehend words like kindred, fellowship, purpose or loyalty?

Same old stubby attitude: “Police bad. Power good!”

Diminished Police Presence: Day 35

The average temperature has been about 60 degrees and the air is thick with rocks and bricks as Duquesne’s youth continues to take advantage of the lessened police patrols due to the mayor’s “I did what I did because I wanted to and could” attitude. While our citizens are having rocks and bricks thrown through their house and car windows, mayor stubby does nothing to ensure our safety, security and peace of mind.

Stubby sure likes to screw the taxpayers, in more ways than one!

A Blast From the Past

Some years ago, there was a loyal city employee who had an interesting hobby. It seems that he had quite a flair for making things grow. He could have used his talents for growing roses, orchids or even prize winning vegetables but instead our employee-farmer used his green thumb for growing his own version of "Duquesne Gold" which he was growing in plastic drinking cups all over his yard here in Duquesne.

The bad news for him was that he never figured that his crop would be discovered and confiscated by a gung-ho Duquesne police officer. The good news was (and this is where being a loyal city employee came in handy), that although over two-dozen marijuana plants were taken from his property, only a couple made it to the Allegheny County Crime Lab for analysis. In addition, he was not charged criminally but only given a citation for disorderly conduct for which he paid a very small fine.

So...

Why was it that over two-dozen marijuana plants confiscated but he was not charged with a narcotics violation? What happened to the other plants that were not sent to the crime lab for analysis? Who else has benefitted after such criminal behavior?

Stay tuned for the answers to these and other questions!

Some Things Just Aren’t Funny Anymore

Last night we heard on the police scanner a number of shots fired calls coming from the North side of town. As officers were responding to these calls, more shots were heard by the officers themselves and by residents who continued to call 911 and report them. As these officers were trying to pinpoint the direction of the shots, the chief was also on the scene perhaps trying to help but in reality causing more problems for those officers. Adams continually transmitted over responding officers who were trying to talk to county 911 as he seemed to just bumble from street to street.

After 40+ years on the job, we suggest that 68 year old Lefty Adams must go and go now before he gets himself or someone else killed!

It's a Sad Day in Duquesne

Another season of college basketball has come to an end. To pass the time and keep from being too bored, maybe the Duquesne police administration could focus on the criminals, drug dealers, rock throwers and overall law breakers.

Of course these things may not be as important as college hoops and running pools but the bright side is that softball season is right around the corner.

Chief Richard Adams: You ARE the father!

How about that mister upstanding family man, leader-of-men, pillar-of-the-community, we see that you were a defendant in Family Court for child support after a relationship you had while you were married.

Could we call this "conduct unbecoming a police officer?"

Announcing A New Feature on DDS

Isn't it amazing that those who take the moral high ground are the same who are least deserving to stand on it. That must have been a hell of a party both Stubby and Lefty attended in late 1994 because two women filed separate petitions for child support against both of them within 6 days of one another in February of 1995. What was in that old Duquesne water anyway?
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A message for the mayor: DO YOUR JOB!!!

Let us remind you stubby... when you were elected Mayor of Duquesne, you took an oath to serve your constituents. That service includes keeping them safe by providing protection. Over the past 10 days, we have counted over a dozen juvenile rock throwing incidents and nearly as many shots fired calls. By not providing the police protection we pay taxes for, you and council are failing to keep your oath. Its a matter of time before something bad happens to someone that you are responsible for. Are you prepared for that blood on your hands?

Turmoil in Duquesnestine

Trouble has been brewing on the West bank (of the Mon) where juveniles and adults alike have taken to the streets throwing rocks at cars, houses and people. Just when more police are needed to curb this destructive behavior, the mayor and council have seen fit to fire two police officers further limiting the safety and protection of Duquesne's taxpayers. Obviously mayor stubby hasn't had any projectiles launched through his windows but we're sure that if he does have a problem, Duquesne's finest will be there for him too, that is until his back-up arrives from Munhall.

Blow Out the Candles

Happy belated birthday to mayor stubby who recently celebrated another year older. We heard it was a great party with lots of presents, cake, ice cream and live entertainment featuring Diana Ross & the Supremes singing their 1995 surprise hit "Love Child"

We're guessing that cost a few bucks!

Now This Is Interesting

In recent weeks, officers have broken up after hours parties at 525 West Grant Avenue on more than one occasion. The building owner told police that it was her residence and that she was "having some friends and family over." Odd that the county has that property listed as commercial not as residential.

What is interesting is that after such an encounter with the police last weekend, sources say that a certain member of the police department received a call on his personal cell phone from the property owner. After that call he told his officers to "leave the place alone."

Not the first time... bet it won't be the last!

(by the way, can the police make or take bets?)

Just Another Political Puppet?

Kudos to Councilman Martin for keeping alive the legacy of his great-aunt who gave so much to our state and country through her art.

However, in a story printed on March 24th, the Daily News reported that Mr. Martin "Spends a lot of time on the road" and "Recently he spent two weeks lecturing in North Carolina." One has to wonder how much time Mr. Martin has to commit to his duties as an APPOINTED Duquesne City Councilman.

Is he in town long enough to really know the issues or is he just told how to vote?

Sure-fire Steps for Career Advancement

1. Establish goals

2. Get organized

3. Dress for success

4. Sharpen your business skills

5. Seek new opportunities

6. Network

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Skip steps 1-6 and just marry the mayor's daughter!

Dejavu!

Dateline 2003: The City of Duquesne pays out over $100,000.00, including legal fees, to three cops after they were demoted for pulling the wrong lever on election day.

Dateline 2008: City Manager looks for checkbook again because two cops were fired for supposedly not living in city while third cop resides in Munhall. When cop 3 was asked why he can break the rules he responds "Can't talk now, Uncle Stubby is coming over for dinner."

This just in... Multiple lawsuits filed because officer promoted to full-time without testing for the position.

For a distressed community, they sure have a lot of money to burn!

The PA Crimes Code, Title 18 says...

§ 5514. Pool selling and bookmaking.

A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree if he: engages in pool selling or bookmaking; occupies any place for the purpose of receiving, recording or registering bets or wagers, or of selling pools; receives, records, registers, forwards, or purports or pretends to forward, to another, any bet or wager upon the result of any political nomination, appointment or election, or upon any contest of any nature; becomes the custodian or depository, for gain or ward, of any property staked, wagered or pledged, or to be staked, wagered, or pledged upon any such result; or being the owner, lessee, or occupant of any premises, knowingly permits or suffers the same, to be used or occupied for any of such purposes.

Just What Are the Facts?

On March 13th, the headline in the McKeesport Daily News read: 2 Duquesne police officers fired for failing to become city residents. The headline should have been: 2 out of 3 police officers fired for failing to become city residents.

Once again, the city has displayed not only boundless stupidity and arrogance but questionable timing as well. Why not fire two cops BEFORE the city hires to cover the shifts needed to protect the residents. Lets just hope some genius doesn't let the criminals know that the police are short-handed... oops, too late!

Stay tuned... much more to come.