Police beat Oct. 17
Fleeing from police: Tynan Andrew Noakes, 20, of 316 Beallsville Road, Bentleyville, was charged with fleeing from police, driving on a suspended license and other violations following a traffic stop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to an affidavit filed in the office of District Judge James Ellis. Police said Noakes was seen speeding in his minivan along Route 40 and initially pulled over before accelerating and driving off. He turned at Sweeties parking lot, police said, and attempted to conceal his van among other vehicles. Noakes was arraigned before Ellis early Wednesday and was placed in the Washington County jail on $2,500 bond.
Money stolen: A manager of Pizza Hut, 113 Cavasina Drive, told Canonsburg police Wednesday that $633 was stolen from a night deposit for the restaurant.
Door damaged: Silvia Hawkins told state police Tuesday vandals damaged the rear door of her Canton home.
Warrant arrest: Mary Ploskina-Votedian, no age given, of 1335 Lexington Drive, Lawrence, was placed in Washington County jail at 10:25 a.m. Wednesday after she was found in a vehicle on Georgetown Road, Lawrence, police said. She was placed in jail on a warrant for failing to pay child support, police said.
Fraud, theft charges: Tyler Criswell, 25, of 214 Green St., Houston, was arraigned today on charges of access device fraud, theft, receiving stolen property and identity theft filed by Chartiers police. He is accused of taking a debit card owned by a Chartiers woman and withdrawing $9,090 from her account at the Jessop Credit Union between Aug. 9 and Sept. 22. He was released on $25,000 unsecured bond set by District Judge David Mark.
Simple assault: John C. Ekiert, 34, of 215 Carmella Drive, White Oak, was released on his own recognizance after he was charged by Donora police with simple assault, endangering the welfare of a child and harassment, according to an affidavit filed in the office of District Judge James Ellis. Ekiert was charged following an incident at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday outside 764 Thompson Ave., police said. He is accused of grabbing his daughter, causing her to fall on the road and bruise her chest.
Distributor cited: The operators of the Fredericktown Beer Distributor, 518 Front St,. East Bethlehem, was cited cited Wednesday by the state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for allegedly furnishing malt or brewed beverages to a minor Sept. 8.
Man assaulted: Vanessa N. McDermott, 20, of 261 Locust Ave., Washington, was charged with conspiracy to commit simple assault, harassment and indirect criminal attempt after North Franklin police said she was with two men who assaulted her ex-boyfriend with a baseball shortly before midnight Oct. 8. Police said McDermott drove the two men to the 100 block of Fulton Street, where the assault occurred.
Two injured: Two people were injured just after noon Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash on Route 19 near DeMar Boulevard. North Strabane police said a vehicle driven by Pietro Provenzano, 18, of Grace Ave., Canonsburg, was going north when he reportedly went through a red light and struck a vehicle driven by Daniel G. Allen, 64, of Waterdam Road, McDonald, as he made a left turn. Allen and a passenger, Janet C. Allen, 62, also of McDonald, were taken to Canonsburg Hospital for treatment. Provenzano will be cited for a red light violation.
Trucker charged: Ronnie B. Everette, 51, of Washington, N.C., was cited by the Canonsburg police motor carrier inspector, who was called to inspect his truck after it spilled diesel fuel and hydraulic fluid on Thomas-Eighty Four Road Wednesday morning, North Strabane police said. Township police received reports of a vehicle leaking fuel on Linden Road to Thomas-Eighty Four to Route 519. The fuel line and hydraulic line were severed when Everette tried to turn around. The inspector was called to inspect the truck and cited him for the equipment violation. Township police also cited him for driving overweight on Thomas-Eighty Four.
Charge pending: A charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is pending against Michelle Young, 47, of 113 Brookdale Circle, Peters, after a one-vehicle accident at 3:32 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of Valley Brook Road, Peters police said. Police found Young in her running car, next to the guiderail. The car was damaged on all four sides, the tires were blown and one front tire was missing, police said. A witness said Young’s vehicle was traveling on the opposite side of the road before striking the guiderail, police said. Young was taken to Canonsburg Hospital for treatment. The results of a blood test are pending.
Items stolen: Adam Mercurio, Lombard Circle, told South Strabane police Wednesday a Bulova watch valued at $500 and a DVD player were stolen from his unlocked vehicle.
Tailgate stolen: Abram S. Franks Jr. of Union told Southwest Regional police Friday that the tailgate was stolen from his 2005 Chevrolet Silverado while it was parked at the Route 88 Park and Ride, Union.
Assault arrest: Devonte Walden, 21, of 391 W. Chestnut St., Washington, was arrested Wednesday by Washington police on charges of simple assault, harassment and possession of paraphernalia. He is accused of punching Sharaya Anderson in the nose following an argument. She was taken to Washington Hospital for treatment. Walden was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward.
Items stolen from car: A car parked in the 400 block of Wilson Ave. was entered in the past week and a global positioning system and cell phone worth a combined $135 were stolen, Washington police said.