A man accused of assaulting a Pittsburgh police officer and breaking his leg on the city's South Side pleaded guilty Monday in exchange for what amounted to time served and probation, court records show.
Jonathan Morin, 23, was charged in September with two counts of aggravated assault and one count each of riot, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and obstructing roadways.
Common Pleas Judge Kevin G. Sasinoski sentenced Morin, who had been in jail since shortly after his arrest, to six to 12 months in jail and seven years of probation.
An attorney for Morin could not be reached for comment.
Sgt. Andrew Robinson, a Zone 3 officer, was injured while attempting to break up a fight that started inside the now-shuttered Oddballs on East Carson Street last summer. He underwent multiple surgical procedures and still remains in recovery.
Sgt. Robinson did not respond to requests for comment on Tuesday.
Regarding Morin's plea, Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Cara Cruz said the bureau was "grateful the court process has taken its course."
"We look forward to Sgt. Robinson's return to Zone 3 and the South Side Entertainment Patrol as soon as he is cleared for work," she said.
Sgt. Robinson heads the South Side Entertainment Patrol, a special patrol that allocated more officers to East Carson Street and emphasizes high-visibility and enforcement policing. He is revered in the community for his prioritization of community policing — a collaboration between police and the community to address public safety issues proactively.
On Tuesday, several South Side stakeholders said they were pleased the case was resolved.
"Sgt. Robinson is part of our community. We see him as one of us," said Peter Margittai, president of the South Side Chamber of Commerce. "If individuals come into our community and hurt somebody — specifically a police officer — you know that there's going to be consequences to that.”
Don Berman, president and founder of SouthSideCAN, echoed his sentiment.
"Mr. Morin has taken full responsibility for his actions," he said. "We sincerely hope that he uses this as an opportunity to change the trajectory of his life."
Megan Guza contributed to this report.
First Published: April 15, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Updated: April 16, 2025, 7:55 p.m.
