Police beat Oct. 21
Receiving, trespass arrest: Floyd F. Llewellyn, 54, who state police said is homeless, was arrested Friday after he allegedly got into a tractor and started the engine at property on Ringland Ridge Road, Amwell. The property owner had just come home and saw Llewellyn get into the tractor. The property owner said he blocked the driveway so Llewellyn could not drive off. Llewellyn was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward on charges of theft, receiving stolen property, unauthorized use of a vehicle and criminal trespass. He was placed in Washington County jail on $25,000 bond.
Woman charged: Karen L. Miller, 47, of 70 Laurie Lane, Washington, was charged Friday by state police with endangering the welfare of children and corruption of minors after she allegedly planned to take her daughter to the Amwell home of another girl so her daughter could fight the other girl. State police were notified by a Trinity Area School District police officer after the two girls reportedly got into a fight at the school last month. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Ethan Ward.
Receiving charge: Christopher James Grimm, 25, of 1010 Maple Ave., West Alexander, was charged Friday by state police with receiving stolen property after he allegedly sold a pole saw and weed trimmer to a pawn shop. The items were reported stolen in August by a Buffalo Township man. The charge will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Ethan Ward.
Assault arrest: Sean Lamar Dungee II, 29, of 100 Caldwell Ave., Canton, was arrested by state police Monday morning after he allegedly grabbed Jolene M. Anderson of Washington by the neck during a confrontation at his home. He was arraigned before District Judge David Mark on charges of simple assault and harassment and placed in Washington County jail on $5,000 bond.
Warrant obtained: State police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Dennis A. Prevost, 42, of 142 Washington Pike, Independence. Police said he allegedly put a 16-year-old boy in a headlock, pushed him to the floor, kicked the back of his head and jammed his thumb in the boy’s eye during a confrontation at Prevost’s residence Oct. 6. District Judge Ethan Ward issued the warrant.
Paraphernalia charge: Amber M. Pople, 23, who North Strabane police said is homeless, is wanted on a warrant on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia after police said she was found with empty heroin stamp bags during an incident last week at Hampton Inn, 475 Johnson Road. The charge was filed at the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
Threats, harassment charges: Ronald M. Winters, 26, of 211 W. Pike St., Houston, was charged last week by North Strabane police for allegedly sending threatening messages to two township residents earlier this month. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
Driver injured: Michael P. Jester, 42, of Eighty Four, was injured when his pickup truck crashed into a concrete barrier off Venetia Road near Miserable Hill Road, Nottingham, early Sunday, state police said. Police said he is facing a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Jester was taken to Canonsburg Hospital for treatment.
Two-car accident: No one was hurt, but one car had to be towed after two vehicles collided in the southbound lane of Washington Road Oct. 19, police said. According to reports, Craig Connors, 52, of Pearl Drive, Pittsburgh, stopped in the left lane. That was when Connors’ car was struck by a vehicle driven by Thomas M. Czarney, 25, of Portia Drive, Pittsburgh. Connors’ vehicle was towed from the scene.
Man arraigned: Joseph R. Paulik, 46, of 350 Tyler Ave., Washington, was arraigned Thursday before District Judge Ethan Ward on charges of indecent assault and corruption of minors filed by state police for allegedly inappropriately touching a 9-year-old girl three years ago at a home in South Franklin. He was released from Washington County jail after posting $5,000 of a $50,000 percentage bond.
Theft charge: Rachel M. Pellick, 28, of 221 S. California Drive, Coal Center, was charged last week by South Strabane police with theft by deception after she allegedly tried to return stolen merchandise to Walmart, Trinity Point, earlier this month. The charge will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
Two charged: Danny W. McAnany II, 24, of 324 Burton Ave., Washington, and Jennifer R. McAnany, 25, of 4 Cara Drive, Washington, were charged last week by South Strabane police with retail theft and conspiracy for allegedly trying to steal items from Walmart, Trinity Point, earlier this month. Jennifer McAnany also was charged with possession of heroin. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
Drug charges: Jordan Wainscott, 20, of Crittenden, Ky., was arrested early Tuesday by Charleroi Regional police following a traffic stop on Interstate 70 near the Speers exit. Police said he had suspected cocaine, Ecstasy and marijuana. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward on charges of possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia and placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond.
Assault charge: Arthur Mull II, 33, of 38 Central Ave., Washington, was arrested Monday by Washington police on a charge of simple assault after he allegedly grabbed Dena Anderson by the face and slammed her to the ground during a confrontation at her Central Avenue home. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and placed in Washington County jail on $25,000 bond.
Wallet stolen: Gwendolyn Amon of 183 Jollick Manor told Washington police Monday her wallet containing cash, Social Security and Access cards and credit cards was stolen from her television stand.
Boy charged: A 14-year-old Washington boy will be charged with disorderly conduct after he allegedly fired shots from a BB gun at the Eighth Ward playground Monday.
Siding damaged: Robert Young of 595 ½ Delaware Ave. told Washington police Monday vandals damaged the siding of his house.
Camera stolen: Becky Riggle of 154 N. Central Ave. told Washington police Monday her digital camera and memory card were stolen from her residence.
Teen injured: Sariah Sprowls, 18, of Washington, told Washington police she was assaulted by another 18-year-old woman Monday in a classroom at Washington High School. She was treated by the school nurse and later went to Washington Hospital for treatment. Charges are pending against her alleged attacker.
Money stolen: Thomas Kelley of Canton Township told Washington police Monday ticket money for a youth football program was stolen from his vehicle while it was parked at Washington High School stadium, 496 Tyler Ave.
Items stolen: Donald Glendenning of Graysville told Washington police Monday an aluminum brake, radio, pick and saw were stolen from the yard of a home in the 300 block of Jefferson Avenue.
Aluminum stolen: Troy Huenstein of Claysville told Washington police Monday aluminum window frames were stolen from his van while it was parked at Labor Ready, Jefferson Avenue, earlier this month, and then pawned at a scrap yard.
DUI, speeding charges: Emily Jane Cottrill, 29, of 2612-B Old National Pike, Washington, was charged Monday by state police in connection with a Sept. 20 traffic stop after troopers clocked her at a speed of 90 mph as she traveled on West Chestnut Street to Jefferson Avenue before stopping on West Maiden Street. Cottrill’s blood-alcohol content was more than double the 0.08 limit presumed for intoxication. Police said she also reportedly had amphetamines, marijuana and cocaine in her system. Police charged her with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, careless driving, speeding and other traffic violations. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.