Greensburg Police Chief Arrested on Drug Charges

January 25, 2023 2:55 pm

(WPXI) – Greensburg police Chief Shawn Denning is facing federal drug charges. According to the federal indictment, Denning, 41, is facing six drug counts involving meth and cocaine, including aiding and abetting the distribution of the drugs, aiding and abetting the attempted distribution of the drugs, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute. The complaint alleges that Denning “facilitated the acquisition” of cocaine and methamphetamine by a confidential source multiple times from June 2021 to October 2022. The drugs were from California and Arizona, and were then delivered to the source through the U.S. mail. Denning is a 14-year veteran of the police force and was promoted to chief in March 2022. Greensburg Mayor Robert Bell issued the following statement: “We believe it is important that the community know that Mr. Denning is no longer with the City of Greensburg. Captain Sarsfield will be acting chief under further notice. We are conducting a thorough review and assisting the appropriate agencies as we can. There will be no further comment at this time.” Denning was escorted out of Greensburg City Hall Tuesday morning by DEA agents. He was taken into custody, but was later released on $250,000 bond.