Police beat June 9
DUI alleged in crash: Edward Stephen Laskody, 51, of Hartville, Ohio, was arrested early Saturday by state police on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a suspended license, failure to stay in his lane and careless driving stemming from a crash on Interstate 79 near the Lone Pine exit. He refused to submit to a blood-alcohol test at Washington Hospital. He was arraigned before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in Washington County jail on $5,000 bond.
Assault arrest: Brandyn Jordan Neff, 21, of 510 Short St., Charleroi, was arrested early Sunday by California police on charges of simple assault, harassment and public drunkenness after he allegedly shoved and tried to punch Shannon Flament during a confrontation on Green Street. He was arraigned before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in Washington County jail on $5,000 bond.
Vehicles entered: John Borda of 167 Oak Spring Road and Timothy Byrnes of 163 Oak Spring reported their vehicles were entered Saturday, Canonsburg police said. A GPS was stolen from Borda’s vehicle, while Byrnes reported his wallet containing a debit card was stolen.
Weed trimmer stolen: Joan Celento of Canonsburg told Canonsburg police Friday that a weed trimmer was stolen from a house at 119 Belmont Ave.
Gun stolen: Dean Lazzaro of 348 ½ W. Pike St. told Canonsburg police Saturday a backpack containing a .357-caliber Taurus Magnum was stolen from his vehicle.
Fire reported: Canonsburg police and firefighters were called about 2 a.m. Monday to 411 Woodland Road for a report of an electrical outlet sparking. Patty Kraus told police she awoke to find her bedroom filled with smoke and the outlet smoldering. Firefighters cleared smoke from the residence.
Husband arrested: Jeffrey Scott Dimaio, 56, of Uniontown, was arrested Saturday night by Cecil police on charges of simple assault and harassment for allegedly hitting his wife, Patricia Dimaio, in the face during a confrontation in their room at Hilton Garden Inn, 1000 Corporate Drive. He was arraigned before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in Washington County jail on $5,000 bond.
Warrant arrest: Jacob Majors, 23, of Monessen, will be charged by Charleroi Regional police with false identification to police after he allegedly gave police another name when stopped Thursday in the 500 block of Fallowfield Avenue. He was placed in Washington County jail on a state parole warrant.
DUI, assault arrest: Jason Wayne Latta, 40, of Slickville, Westmoreland County, was arrested Saturday by state police on charges of DUI, simple assault and harassment stemming from an incident at a family party at Charleroi Recreational Park, Fallowfield. He is accused of slamming the door of his vehicle into his girlfriend, Mandy Marie Russo, 34, also of Slickville, and pushing her to the ground. He also is accused of punching Jessica Abbott when she tried to intervene. He was stopped near the park by Charleroi Regional police. Latta was taken to Monongahela Valley Hospital, where blood was drawn to determine his alcohol level. He was arraigned before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond.
Truck crash: Adam J. Traynor, 26, of 31 Dooley St., Eighty Four, will be charged by North Strabane police with not having a commercial driver’s license, having an overweight truck and not having his load secured after crashing the dump truck and trailer he was driving for J.G. Landscaping Design about noon Saturday on Route 519 near Lighthouse Electric. Traynor told police he was going south when his brakes failed. The trailer started to slide, and he went off the road and hit a guardrail. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
Assault charge: James J. Wilding Jr., 50, of Carnegie, was arrested Sunday morning by Peters police on charges of simple assault and harassment for allegedly punching his estranged wife, Allison Wilding, in the face during a confrontation at her home at 308 Snowberry Circle. He was at the home to pick up their three children for visitation and the two got into an argument, police said. He was arraigned before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in Washington County jail on $5,000 bond.
Tablet, cellphone stolen: William Roberts, no address given, told South Strabane police Saturday his tablet and cellphone were stolen from his vehicle while it was parked at Aldi’s, Trinity Point.
Vehicle damaged: Baylee Vilencia of Canonsburg told South Strabane police Saturday her vehicle was damaged while it was parked on Wellness Way.
Prescriptions stolen: Jay Riley of Bridgeport, W.Va., told South Strabane police Friday that prescription medication was stolen from his room at the Hampton Inn on Murtland Avenue.
Wallet stolen: Terri Adams of 105 Church St. told Washington police Friday her wallet containing bank and credit cards was stolen from her vehicle.
Student charged: A 14-year-old Washington boy was charged by Washington police with simple assault after he allegedly tripped a 15-year-old girl from behind, knocking her to the floor Friday in a hall at Washington High School, 201 Allison Ave. The girl hit her head on the floor. The boy will be charged in a juvenile allegation.
Mower, trimmer stolen: Shawn Sova of 365 Glenn St. told Washington police Friday a thief broke into his shed and stole a lawn mower, leaf blower and weed trimmer.
Crash reported: Christopher Bowman, 41, of Washington, faces a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing into a vehicle at 101 E. Wylie Ave. Friday, Washington police said. Police say he told officers that he had 15 beers. He was taken to Washington Hospital, where blood was drawn to determine his alcohol level.
Go-cart stolen: Michael Nixon of 1040 Bruce St. told Washington police Friday a go-cart was stolen from his property.
Assault charge: Steven Loughman, 46, of 22 Victoria St., Washington, will be charged with simple assault by Washington police after he allegedly assaulted Tracy Frederick at their home Saturday. He also is accused of throwing furniture around inside the home and allegedly tossed a coffee table into the front yard. He was placed in Washington County jail on a probation detainer.
PFA violation alleged: Jimmy L. Jones III, 26, of 652 Maple Terrace, Washington, was charged by Washington police Saturday with violating a protection-from-abuse order and disorderly conduct. He was initially charged with disorderly conduct for going to the home he once shared with Jamie Walden. Police served him with the PFA order she obtained, and he allegedly returned twice a short time later.
Corruption charges: Six people inside an apartment at 500 W. Chestnut St. face charges of corruption of minors after they allegedly gave a 14-year-old Rostraver Township girl marijuana and alcohol Sunday, Washington police said.
Money stolen: Johnna Walch of Pittsburgh told Washington police $50 was stolen from her purse after she gave a man a ride in the 10 block of South Main Street Sunday.
Employee charged: Lacey Finney, 24, of 1021 Lindberg St., Homestead, an employee of Shop ‘n Save, 125 W. Beau St., was charged by Washington police with theft by unlawful taking. On June 1, she allegedly indicated she was going to get change and took $775 out of a register, then walked out the door with the cash. Charges will be sent by summons.
Reckless endangerment charges: Four Washington residents were charged with recklessly endangering another person after police said they found drug paraphernalia and marijuana in a home where a child with special needs lives. Washington police were called to 30 McAdam Ave. May 13 for a report of two men exposing themselves to children. Upon arrival, police spoke to Angela Hutchins, 21, who said no men were inside the home and allowed police to enter. Police allege Christopher S. Hutchins, 42, then ran upstairs, where there was a strong odor of marijuana. Police said they found a small amount of marijuana and a marijuana grinder in plain view. Resident Christopher A. Harris, 30, was also charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, and Kyle Hewitt, 24, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Angela and Christopher Hutchins also were charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police contacted CYS and made a report to state child-welfare officials. Charges will be sent by summons.
Drug charge: Makayla N. Miller, 26, of 608 E. Finley Drive, West Finley, was charged by state police with possession of a controlled substance and failure to stop at a stop sign. Police allege that after pulling Miller over April 6, they spotted a clear bag filled with 30 Klonopin pills in plain view. Charges will be sent by summons.
Drug charges: Sean C. Saffel, 20, of 1520 Jefferson Ave., Canton Township, and Ashley B. Wright, 18, of 153 Laddie Drive, Canton, were charged by McDonald police with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia stemming from a traffic stop Wednesday on West Main Street in West Middletown.