Police arrest man wanted on warrant
A man already wanted by Donora police stemming from an assault earlier this month now faces more charges after officers found suspected drugs when they stopped him late Monday morning.
Jonathan William Minnie, 24, who lists addresses in Belle Vernon and Donora, was taken into custody during a traffic stop in the 200 block of Thompson Avenue.
Police spotted a van go through a stop sign at the intersection of Fourth Street and Thompson.
The officer recognized the driver as Minnie, who got out of the vehicle and walked a few feet before he was ordered to stop.
Minnie is known by police to have multiple felony warrants and was taken into custody at gunpoint. While searching Minnie, police found him with five stamp bags of suspected heroin and more than $3,000.
On July 9, police obtained a warrant from District Judge Mark Wilson for Minnie’s arrest stemming from a July 3 incident at 418 Wise St. Julia Hall told police that Minnie, her ex-boyfriend, forced his way into her home by kicking open the door.
Once inside, he started to yell and broke several items, including the telephone she was using to call 911.
Minnie then allegedly punched Hall in the face, knocking her to the floor before leaving.
Hall, who was not wearing shoes, ran to the police station. She told police that she was too scared of Minnie to take the time to put on shoes. Police searched the area but could not find him.
He is also wanted on a warrant obtained by Monessen police for burglary charges.
Minnie was arraigned Monday afternoon before Wilson on charges of criminal trespass, simple assault, harassment, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and possession and possession with intent to deliver heroin. He was placed in Washington County Jail on $75,000 bond.
A preliminary hearing is set for July 25 before Wilson.