New Kensington, Pa. – Local Police, Agents from the State’s Attorney General’s Office and members of the Westmoreland County Task Force executed a search warrant on a residence in New Kensington on Friday, September 26th along Birch Way in the City. Police arrested Darrin Lee, age 29 after SWAT members gave verbal commands early Friday morning for Lee to exit the residence where he was detained by police. Police seized a large amount of crack cocaine, empty unused stamp bags, a firearm, scale and marijuana. Also found in the residence were a firearm reported stolen in 2023. Lee was not posess a firearm due to previous convictions. The estimated street value of the cocaine seized is over 4,000 dollars. Lee was charged with 3 felonies and one misdemeanor from a May 28th incident and 3 felonies with two misdemeanor from the September 23rd incident. A preliminary arraignment was held on September 25th before the Honorable Frank J. Pallone Jr. Bail was denied at that time and a Preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 7, 2026 @ 1:00 pm. Post navigation Lower Burrell man arrested: accused of sexually assaulting toddler in a video chat Another E-bike crash in New Kensington
