Police beat May 28
Gun stolen: Marian Seman of South Maiden Street reported to state police Tuesday that a revolver was taken from her nightstand. The theft occurred in the past two years, she said.
Garages burglarized: The garages of Joseph Malisky and Todd Greene, at 685 and 696 Lincoln Ave., were entered and their vehicles were gone through, Southwest Regional police said. Stolen were numerous gift cards and a Ruger LC9 pistol. The burglaries were discovered Monday morning.
Gun recovered: A gun reported stolen Oct. 17, 2012, by Shawn Taylor of Franklin Avenue, Canonsburg, was recovered Saturday by Pittsburgh police, Canonsburg police said.
Child endangerment alleged: Jason E. Waychoff, 35, of 652 Ten Mile Road, Amity, was arrested Sunday by state police after he allegedly grabbed a 6-year-old Canton girl by the arm and hit her in the face four times while he was watching her at her home. He was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson on charges of simple assault, endangering the welfare of a child and harassment. He was placed in Washington County jail on a $35,000 percentage bond.
Weapons, endangerment charges: Jason M. Champagne, 32, of 2925 Jefferson Ave., Canton, was arrested Saturday by state police after he allegedly discharged a gun in his home. When police arrived, they said they also found him with a sawed-off shotgun. Champagne was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson on charges of having a prohibited offensive weapon, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. He was placed in Washington County jail on a $15,000 percentage bond.
Assault, paraphernalia charges: Dalton James Rubin, 26, of 602 W. Grant St., Muse, was arrested Friday by Cecil police for allegedly assaulting Hunter Weber at a house at 72 Maple St., Muse. He was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson on charges of simple assault and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond. Weber will be cited with harassment for allegedly scratching Rubin.
Assault arrest: Toni Lee Sexton, 57, of 3276 Millers Run Road, Cecil, was arrested early Sunday by Cecil police for allegedly assaulting Sharon Sadler at their home. She was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson on charges of simple assault and harassment. She was placed in Washington County jail on $5,000 bond.
Ladders stolen: Two aluminum extension ladders were stolen from an unlocked shed, township police said. The ladders, valued at $450, were last seen about six months ago and were reported stolen by owner Larry Jones, 17 Sylvan Drive, Cecil, at 2 p.m. Monday.
Burglary, mischief charges: Mario Garcia Sotello, 45, who Donora police said is homeless, was arrested Saturday by borough police in connection with two incidents. He was arrested on charges of burglary, criminal trespass and public drunkenness after he allegedly broke into the home of his estranged wife at 785 Linden. He also is accused of damaging her vehicle Wednesday and was charged with criminal trespass, criminal mischief and harassment. He was arraigned on the charges before District Judge Curtis Thompson and placed in Washington County jail on $40,000 bond. He also is on bond with federal immigration officials.
Harassment charge: Daniel P. Symcheck, 36, of East Bethlehem, will be charged by state police with harassment after he allegedly got into a physical altercation with Jennifer Symcheck, 31, Saturday morning at 155 Lawrence Ave., East Bethlehem. The charge will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Joshua Kanalis.
Two charged: Melissa Shae Stevens, 35, and Michael R. Sims, 34, of 24 Church St., Marianna, were arraigned Tuesday on assault charges filed by state police stemming from an incident Sunday at their home. She is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment for allegedly hitting him in the head with a beer bottle. He is charged with simple assault and harassment for allegedly punching her. District Judge Curtis Thompson released both on $20,000 unsecured bond. She is not permitted to return to the home.
DUI charge: William Che, 26, of 107 Chickee Lane, Belle Vernon, will be charged by Monongahela police with driving under the influence of alcohol and careless driving after he crashed his vehicle about 3 a.m. Monday in the 400 block of East Main Street, Monongahela police said. He reportedly told police he dropped his cellphone while adjusting music, and his vehicle became airborne and came to rest against a concrete post and tree. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Mark Wilson.
Warrant arrest: Gavin Lee Pager, 25, of 415 Woodcrest Drive, Charleroi, was taken into custody on a Washington County bench warrant by Monongahela police early Friday while officers were checking on a report of suspicious activity at a home at 783 E. Main. Pager was placed in Washington County jail.
Heroin charge: Roy Corbett, 21, of 904 Chess St., Monongahela, was arrested Saturday on a warrant obtained by Monongahela police on a charge of possession of heroin stemming from a March 21 traffic stop in the 400 block of West Main Street. He was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson and placed in Washington County jail on a $15,000 percentage bond.
Sign damaged: An Orchard Hilands Drive road sign was struck by a hit-and-run driver, township police said. The damage was reported at 4:43 a.m. Sunday. The sign was at the intersection of Orchard Hilands Drive and Bebout Road.
Drug charges: Steven R. Baron, 33, of Fairmeadow Drive, Washington, was charged by summons with possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 12:32 a.m. Saturday, township police said. Police said they stopped Baron for speeding on Washington and East McMurray roads. Officers said they saw needle tracks on Baron’s right arm, and that a check of the car turned up a couple of empty stamp bags of heroin, used needles and two spoons.
Drug charges: Reid C. Amand, 27, of North Heidi Lane, McMurray, will be charged by summons with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. During an ambulance call to his residence at 6:22 p.m. Saturday, police said they found suspected cocaine, used needles and empty stamp bags.
DUI charge: A 17-year-old township boy was charged with DUI, underage drinking and operating on a junior license after 11 p.m., township police said. The boy, whose name was not released because of his age, appeared to have vomited beside his vehicle while stopped on Ivy Lane at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, police said. When he began to drive away, police stopped his vehicle and detected an odor of alcohol. The boy told an officer he was not feeling well and denied he was drinking, but police said his blood-alcohol content was 0.115 percent. For any driver under the age of 21, the state presumes intoxication at 0.02 percent.
Vandalism: Several holes were found in the exterior doors on the side of Center Presbyterian Church, 225 Center Church Road, township police said. The vandalism occurred between May 7 and 19. Damage is estimated at $100 to $150.
DUI/drug charges: James L. Taylor, 18, of Matide Street, Pittsburgh, was charged with DUI, possession of alcohol under the age of 21 and underage drinking following a traffic stop at 12:35 a.m. Sunday on Valley Brook Road, near the Montour Trail parking lot. Police said Taylor’s BAC was 0.098 percent. For any driver under the age of 21, the state presumes intoxication at 0.02 percent. Police said several beer cans, suspected marijuana and prescription pills were found inside the vehicle. Juvenile allegations for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and underage drinking will be filed against a 17-year-old boy from Bradford Cove, Venetia, who was riding in the car. Another passenger, also a juvenile, was not charged.
Welding leads stolen: State police were called Saturday for a report of a break-in and attempted break-in on Chippewa Lane, Somerset. An attempt was made to break into a maintenance building at Chippewa Golf Course. A building owned by Gregory Spridik was entered, and welding leads were stolen.
Theft charges: Billie Jo Burnsworth, 29, who Washington police said is homeless, was arrested Friday on charges of access device fraud, theft and attempted theft after she allegedly stole the wallet and credit cards of a dead man last month and used them to make almost $1,000 in purchases. She was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson and placed in Washington County jail on $15,000 bond.