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Police beat Nov. 17

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Assault, threats arrest: Mark Fisher, 36, of 1523 Main St., Burgettstown, was arrested Friday afternoon by McDonald police on charges of simple assault, reckless endangerment, harassment and terroristic threats after he allegedly brandished a knife at his estranged wife, Jennifer Fisher, during a confrontation at their home. He was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson and released on $50,000 unsecured bond.

Tires slashed: Richard A. Cange of 613 S. Central Ave. told Canonsburg police that two tires were slashed on his vehicle.

Tools stolen: A concrete saw, chain saw and laser transit were reported stolen Thursday from a pickup truck owned by Top Quality Concrete, 49 Meadow Ave.

Medication stolen: Sheree Renee Cox of Belvedere Acres told state police Saturday that medication was stolen from her apartment. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 724-223-5200.

Money stolen: Francis Gerard of 28 Ward St. told state police that money was stolen from his home Saturday. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 724-223-5200.

Shots fired: A 14-year-old boy told state police Saturday that two people fired shots at him using a pellet gun, hitting his basketball and causing it to deflate.

Checks stolen: John Wojcik of 125 S. McDonald St. told McDonald police Thursday that several checks were stolen from his residence and cashed for $800.

Assault charges: Demetric Lewis Adams, 25, of McKees Rocks, was charged in a Nov. 11 incident at 400 Hancock St. in which he allegedly punched, choked and slammed his girlfriend, police said. Adams faces charges of simple assault, harassment and defiant trespass after allegedly entering the apartment and telling his girlfriend he was on the run from another alleged assault. Police said the assault occurred when she tried to kick him out.

DUI arrest: Anatloy Nesenchuck, 25, of Nicholasville, Ky., was arrested by North Franklin police Sunday night on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and disorderly conduct after police were called to 334 Hancock St. for a report of a fight involving a gun. Police said Nesenchuck fled in a vehicle before officers arrived but was later stopped by Washington police on South College Street. He was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson and placed in Washington County jail on a $10,000 percentage bond.

Aluminum stolen: Barbara Batterby of 357 Linden Road told North Strabane police Sunday that five aluminum tractor-trailer rims and copper and aluminum pipes were stolen from a barn across from her home.

Assault arrest: Frank Sabo, 50, of 107 Francis Mine Road, Burgettstown, was arrested Saturday by Smith police on charges of simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend during a confrontation in a vehicle on Route 18 in Smith. He was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson and placed in Washington County jail on a $1,500 percentage bond.

Driver injured: Donna Diamond, 68, of 167 Greenwood Drive, Canonsburg, was injured Friday afternoon when her vehicle went off the road at Manifold and Berry roads and hit a pole, South Strabane police said. She was taken to Washington Hospital for treatment.

Money stolen: A manager at Eat’n Park, 320 Oak Spring Road, told South Strabane police Friday that a total of $587 was stolen from a register on four occasions.

Clothing stolen: An employee of Saks Fifth Avenue, Tanger Outlets, told South Strabane police Sunday that three women stole 30 pairs of jeans valued at $5,000 and fled in a silver vehicle.

House burglarized: John Jefferson of Violet Avenue told Washington police Sunday an Xbox 360 controller, games, 12-gauge shotgun and safe containing $400 and jewelry were stolen in a burglary of his home.

Money stolen: Tina Willhoft of 117 Jollick Manor told Washington police Sunday that $600 was stolen from her vehicle while it was parked outside her home.

Window broken: Michael Wise of 257 Brookside Ave. told Washington police Sunday that vandals broke a window on his home.

Purse stolen: Kelly Makirpodis of Greensburg told Washington police Saturday that her Coach clutch containing $150 and debit and credit cards was stolen from an employee break room at Washington Hospital.

Vehicle reported stolen: Porsha Ceasar of 241 Lincoln Terrace told Washington police Saturday that her gold 1997 Lexus was taken without her permission in August and still has not been returned. Police said charges are pending.

Detainer arrest: James J. Sullivan, 53, of 225 S. College St., Washington, was placed in Washington County Jail on a probation detainer Friday after he allegedly stole groceries valued at $139.75 from Shop ‘n Save, West Beau Street. City police also charged him with felony retail theft.

Window broken: Jim Greenwood of 605 Allison Ave. told Washington police Friday that the driver’s side window of his vehicle was broken.

Laptop, TV stolen: Kimberly Campbell of 400 W. Chestnut St. told Washington police Friday that her laptop and 32-inch flat-screen television were stolen from her apartment.

Drug charges: Hirunda Keith Wallace, 37, of 45 Sumner Ave., has been charged with possession of heroin with the intent to distribute. Washington County Drug Task Force members said they found 42 bags of heroin at Wallace’s residence Feb. 27. Wallace was placed in Washington County jail on $20,000 bond.

Terroristic threats charge: Keith Andrew Spring, 35, of 5221 Pebble Creek Court, Bethel Park, faces charges of terroristic threats after he allegedly was told to leave Washington City Mission on Nov. 4 and said he would come back with a gun and shoot everyone.

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