Police beat May 21
Task force arrest: Braden R. Higgins, 21, of 3197 Millers Run Road, was arrested Tuesday by the Washington County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force on charges of delivery and possession of heroin. Detectives had received information in March he was selling the drug from his home. A confidential informant allegedly purchased the drug from him at his home in April and May. Higgins was arraigned before District Judge Joshua Kanalis and placed in Washington County jail on $25,000 bond.
Cards stolen: Sydney Williams of McNeey Avenue, Cecil, told police two debit cards and a credit card were taken from her purse May 18 while she was at the Southpointe Golf Club.
Cash missing: The owner of Salon 50, 3361 Millers Run Road, told police Tuesday cash has been missing from a drawer at the business on several occasions. The incident remains under investigation.
Warrant served: During a traffic stop Tuesday, Cecil Township police discovered Donald Snow Jr., 43, of 111 Holly Drive, McMurray, had outstanding warrants in both Allegheny and Washington counties. He was taken to Washington County jail.
Drug arrest: Justin M. Law, 26, of Pittsburgh, was arrested by Charleroi Regional police after he was found with suspected crack and paraphernalia at a home at 517 Washington Ave., Charleroi, on Tuesday. Police had gone to the home after receiving information that a man wanted on a warrant may be at the home. When police arrived, Law ran into the basement and locked the door. The resident gave police permission to search the home. Police were told Law had just cooked crack with another man when police arrived so he reportedly grabbed the drug and went to the basement. He also gave police an incorrect name. He was arraigned before District Judge Joshua Kanalis on charges of possession and possession with intent to deliver crack, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, conspiracy, tampering with evidence and false identification to police. He was placed in Washington County jail on $30,000 bond.
Drug charges: Charles Geoffrey Douglas, 21, of Brownsville, was arraigned Tuesday night by District Judge Joshua Kanalis on charges of possession and possession with intent to deliver crack. State police said Douglas met a confidential informant at the intersection of Wilson Street and Sandy Plains Road in East Bethlehem Township, where he attempted to sell crack. Douglas was taken to Washington County jail, and released after posting $25,000 bond.
Forgery arrest: Lois C. Zombeck, 27, of 21 Meriage St., McDonald, was arrested Tuesday by McDonald police on a charge of forgery. She is accused of forging a letter of recommendation using a former landlord’s name in Midway that was given to the Washington County Housing Authority in March. She was arraigned before District Judge Joshua Kanalis and released on her own recognizance.
Assault arrest: Gary E. McFall, 45, of 134 Hamilton St., North Franklin, was arrested Tuesday by North Franklin police on charges of simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct. North Franklin police said he reportedly went to the Fulton Street home of his landlord, Leonard Mancuso, and assaulted him. Mancuso, who told police he was hit at least seven times, was taken to Washington Hospital for treatment. McFall was arraigned before District Judge Joshua Kanalis and placed in Washington County jail on $2,500 bond.
Cords stolen: Remiah Spight Jr. of Buffalo, N.Y., told North Franklin police Friday two computer power cords and a cellphone power cord were stolen from a duffle bag in the parking lot of Taco Bell, West Chestnut Street.
Liquor stolen: North Strabane police said liquor valued at $2,000 was reported stolen Friday afternoon from a storage room off a kitchen at the Double Tree, Racetrack Road. Police said the door to the room had been forced open. A security guard reportedly encountered a man outside the hotel about 4 a.m. Friday. When the guard asked the man what he was doing, he responded that he was “stealing.” The man then left in a gray car.
Theft arrest: Justin T. Trump, 25, of 84 W. Wheeling St., Washington, was arrested Tuesday by Washington police on a felony charge of retail theft. He is accused of stealing a T-shirt and pair of shorts from Family Dollar, Highland Avenue, on May 8. He was arraigned before District Judge Joshua Kanalis and placed in Washington County jail on $29 bond.
Theft reported: Jeff Spangler reported to city police that prescription medications were stolen from his residence on the 300 block of Burton Avenue Monday.
Cash taken: Samantha Anderson told city police she left $45 on the counter at the 7-Eleven on West Chestnut Street between 2 and 3 p.m. Tuesday, and it was gone when she returned. Police said they will review surveillance tapes.