Police beat June 16
Jewelry stolen: Nancy Koscho of Lone Pine Road, Amwell, told state police Wednesday jewelry was stolen from her home.
Hit-and-run crash: Ronald A. Reihl II, 35, of 1165 N. Sycamore St., Washington, was arrested Sunday afternoon by state police after a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 70 westbound near the Taylorstown exit in Buffalo Township. Police said Reihl reportedly was tailgating another motorist before hitting the back of that driver’s vehicle. While investigating the crash, police stopped Reihl after getting a report of an erratic driver. They said it was determined he was involved in the crash. Police said Reihl refused to submit to a blood-alcohol test. He was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of a crash, failure to render aid, failure to notify police and several traffic violations. He was released from Washington County jail after posting a $10,000 percentage bond.
Wallet stolen: Lisa Robl of 132 Latimer Ave., Strabane, will be charged by Canonsburg police with theft after she allegedly stole a wallet accidentally left behind Sunday by Anthony Kaskie of Canonsburg at Shop ‘n Save on West Pike Street. Robl allegedly used his credit card to purchase $40 in gasoline and spent the $6 that was in the wallet.
Tricycle stolen: Kelly Gregorczyk of 306 Grace Ave. told Canonsburg police her daughter’s tricycle was stolen Saturday.
Bicycle stolen: Amy Rogalsky of 222 Vine St. told Canonsburg police Saturday her son’s Monarch bicycle was stolen from her porch.
Pole hit: Stacey L. Duris, 42, of Trillium Court, Canonsburg, escaped injury Friday afternoon when her vehicle struck a utility pole at Euclid Avenue and First Street. She told police a large truck traveling in the opposite direction came into her lane and forced her to swerve.
Kindle stolen: Patrice Mohr of Smithfield Street told Canonsburg police her Kindle and a change purse containing $30 were stolen from her bag while she was working Friday at Town View Personal Care Home on Barr Street.
Assault arrest: Edward V. Blackburn, II, 21, of 1 Sixth St., Vestaburg, was arrested Sunday by state police after he allegedly punched his girlfriend, Jocelyn Baylus, in the eye while the two were in a vehicle on Fifth Street in Centerville. Blackburn was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson on charges of simple assault, criminal mischief and harassment. He was placed in Washington County jail on a $10,000 percentage bond.
Garbage can tossed: Marquell Marcellas Atkinson, 37, of Coal Center, was charged Monday by California police for allegedly throwing a garbage can at a refuse collector who was picking up garbage Friday morning at 960 Pike Run Drive in Coal Center. Charges of simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Joshua Kanalis.
Vehicle rolls: Cynthia Pixley, 46, of Moundsville, W.Va., and two passengers in her vehicle were uninjured when her vehicle rolled on its side in the 1300 block of West Chestnut Street just before 6 p.m. Sunday. Pixley told North Franklin police she was pulling into a parking space at Bob Evans when she accidentally hit the gas. The vehicle went over the curb, onto the sidewalk and continued onto West Chestnut, where it rolled. A witness told police the vehicle was on two wheels when it went onto the street.
Assault charges: Spencer John Davis, 19, of 2016 Majestic Drive, was arrested by North Strabane police Friday night after he allegedly bit his father and brother during a confrontation. Police said Bret Davis and his son, Spencer, got into an argument, and when Spencer Davis became aggressive, his brother, Patrick Davis, tried to step in and defuse the situation. That’s when Spencer Davis allegedly attacked his brother and father. Police said Spencer Davis’ blood-alcohol content was more than four times the 0.08 percent limit at which intoxication is presumed for drivers. Davis was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson on charges of simple assault, harassment and underage drinking. He was placed in Washington County jail on $7,500 bond.
Single-vehicle accident: Jonathan Carlton, 31, of 311 Shady Ave., Charleroi told police Sunday he skidded on wet pavement on Galley Road in McMurray, lost control of his pick-up truck and went over an embankment and landed on its roof. Neither Carlton, or his passenger, Joshua Land, 21, of 321 Cricketwood Court, Canonsburg, were injured.
Two-vehicle accident: A Canonsburg woman complained of hip and leg pain following a two-vehicle accident Saturday in the 3300 block of Washington Road. According to reports, Bessie Raciborski, 82, of 231 Arlington Drive, was attempting to turn left to go southbound on Washington Road when her car was struck by a car driven by William Kiray, 35, of 542 Locust Drive, Upper St. Clair. Kiray and his wife and son, who were passengers in the car, were not injured. Raciborski was taken to Canonsburg Hospital for treatment.
Vehicle, phone damaged: Karina Kowayczyk of Canonsburg told South Strabane police Saturday the touch screen inside her van was damaged and her cellphone smashed while she was at a home on Gina Drive.
ATV stolen: A red Honda all-terrain vehicle was stolen Thursday from near the garage at Hadanich Machine, 101 Berry Road, South Strabane police said.
Burglary attempt: The glass in the front door at the Uni-Mart, 500 N. Main St., was broken in an apparent burglary attempt early Monday, Washington police said.
Money stolen: Sue Weber of 225 S. College St. told Washington police $250 was stolen from her Sunday. Charges are pending.
Harassment, disorderly charges: Leroy J. Aeschbachner, 52, of 165 Grove Ave., was charged with harassment and disorderly conduct Saturday by Washington police after he allegedly threatened two neighbors.
Harassment charge: Vedrick Burke, 34, of 984 Jefferson Ave., Washington, was charged Saturday with harassment by Washington police after he allegedly hit Christina Grayson, also of 984 Jefferson, in the face during a confrontation in the parking lot of McDonald’s, Jefferson Avenue.
Copper stolen: Roger Slatkosky told Washington police Friday copper pipes, a water meter and air conditioning lines were stolen from a house in the 800 block of Shirls Avenue.
Money stolen: Deandra Ridley told Washington police Friday $450 was stolen from her locked property locker at Avis Arbors on West Wheeling Street.