Police beat Oct. 22
Threat alleged: Stephen Michael Conner, 31, of 1007 Old West Road, Bentleyville, was arrested Tuesday by Bentleyville on charges of terroristic threats, harassment and disorderly conduct for allegedly threatening to harm his girlfriend’s mother. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and released on $25,000 unsecured bond.
Boy struck: A 12-year-old Canonsburg boy was struck by a vehicle as he rode his bicycle from an alley onto Strabane Avenue Monday. The driver, Sarah E. Knoedler, 27, of Washington, told police she saw him and realized he was not going to stop. The boy’s parents refused treatment for him at the scene.
Tire stolen: Madison Schulenberg, an employee at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe, told police Tuesday someone removed the rear passenger-side tire from her 2000 Honda Accord, which was parked in the employee lot. The incident remains under investigation.
Jewelry stolen: Saria Ealy and Lou Sanek told Chartiers police Tuesday jewelry was stolen from their home in the 500 block of Galaxy Drive. Jewelry also was stolen from a locked vehicle.
Downspouts stolen: Jason Pacewicz told Chartiers police Saturday downspouts were stolen from outside a home he recently purchased in the 300 block of Chartiers Run Road.
Drug arrest: Dwayne M. Moore, 33, of McKeesport, was arrested Wednesday during a Washington County Drug Task Force sting. Investigators said they seized 150 stamp bags of heroin from Moore. He was awaiting arraignment before a district judge on drug delivery charges. Further details about the arrest were not available.
Scam reported: Monongahela City police Chief Brian Tempest reported a scam in the area involving West Penn Power. Tempest said a local business owner received a call stating that her electricity would be turned off if she didn’t obtain a prepaid card and turn over the numbers. He said the scammers had the last four numbers of her account and that the automated message she was directed to call was very similar to West Penn Power’s. Tempest said West Penn Power was made aware of the scam.
Tire swapped: Karen Barry of Bethel Park told South Strabane police Tuesday a front wheel of her vehicle was stolen while the vehicle was parked at the park-and-ride lot on East Beau Street. It was replaced by another wheel with a bald tire.
Retail theft: Robert Sypolt, 23, of Clairton, was charged with providing false identification to police, two counts each of theft and retail theft and aggravated assault after he allegedly stole a Red Bull and candy from Shop ‘n Save, 125 W. Beau St., Washington, and pushed a security guard, city police said. Sypolt was arraigned Tuesday before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in the Washington County jail on $5,000 bond. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Oct. 28.
Theft charge: Edward Fowler, 26, of 984 Jefferson Ave., Washington, was charged with theft and receiving stolen property after Tonya Papa of 1142 Maple Terrace, Washington, reported electronics missing from her home, city police said. Fowler was arraigned Tuesday before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in the Washington County jail on $5,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 3.
Receiving stolen property: Clyde William Conklin III, 35, of 244 Castle Road, Washington, and Jeffrey Wayne Conklin, 32, of 81 Third St., Washington were charged with receiving stolen property, accused by city police of stealing tools from Grand Isle Shipyard Inc. The men were arraigned Tuesday before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in the county jail on $5,000 bonds. Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for Oct. 29.
Multiple charges: Michael G. Steinstraw Jr., 29, of 902 Fayette St., Washington, was charged with flight to avoid apprehension, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while DUI suspended after members of the Washington County sheriff’s office attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The sheriff’s office said Steinstraw abandoned his vehicle and was later caught in an alley along Lark Avenue. The drug paraphernalia reportedly was found in his vehicle. Steinstraw was arraigned Tuesday before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in the Washington County jail on $5,000 bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 2.
Possession charge: Sara B. Cherpak, 37, of 339 Locust Ave., Washington, was charged with possession of heroin after Washington County sheriff’s deputies served a warrant at Cherpak’s home. Cherpak was arraigned before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in theWashington County jail on $5,000 bond. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Nov.4.
Heroin arrest: Nickolas Alexander Donofrio, 24, of Pittsburgh, was charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia after members of the Washington County Drug Task Force saw him attempt to hide 22 small bags of heroin, the task force said. Donofrio was arraigned Tuesday before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in the Washington County jail on $25,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 27.
Robbery charge: Harrison Robby Benjamin, 50, was charged with robbery after he allegedly was caught stealing a winter hat from Shop ‘n Save, 125 W. Beau St., Washington, and injured a security guard during a struggle, city police said. Benjamin was arraigned Wednesday before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in the Washington County jail on $5,000 bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Nov.4.
Burglary: Jennifer Brown of Canonsburg reported that her father’s rental property in the 600 block of Addison Street was broken into, and copper from the basement was stolen, city police said.
Theft: Two monument markers were reported stolen from Kurtz Memorial Co., 267 E. Maiden St., Washington.
Warrant arrest: Kari Marie Cronin, 33, of 418 Hummel St., Brownsville, was arrested on a warrant obtained by state police on charges of retail theft and criminal trespass. She is accused of trying to steal items valued at almost $195 from Walmart, West Brownsville, Friday. She previously signed a no-trespass order banning her from the property. She was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and released on $5,000 unsecured bond.