Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter was taken into police custody after an altercation on the South Side tonight.
The incident began at 9:30 p.m. at The Flats on Carson, a popular nightspot. According to eyewitness reports, Mr. Porter had been asked to leave the establishment several times and did not, and police were called to assist.
The dispute went out on to the sidewalk
Craig Johnston, of the South Side was walking home when the scene unfolded in front of him.
Mr. Johnston said that Mr. Porter and a Pittsburgh Police officer exchanged words, with Mr.