Police beat Oct. 27
Driver faces charges: Christopher Veltre, 29, of 312 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, faces charges after Canonsburg police said they found two needle caps, four empty stamp bags believed to have contained heroin and one stamp bag of suspected heroin after his vehicle ran into the rear of a vehicle driven by Michael Parker, 25, of 1134 Bayberry Drive, Canonsburg, Sunday in the parking lot of Walgreens, 100 Cavasina Drive. Police said Veltre nodded off twice while speaking with them. Veltre was taken to Canonsburg Hospital, where blood was drawn.
Woman to be charged: Christina Gregorzcyk, 39, of 601 S. Central Ave., will be charged by Canonsburg police with possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia after an incident Saturday night. Police said they had to force their way into her apartment and found her unconscious on a bed. She was taken to Canonsburg Hospital for treatment.
Theft investigated: A Cecil Township woman told Canonsburg police Saturday $850 was stolen from her grandfather’s checking account.
Drug arrest: Tracey Vicinski, 44, of 419 Cecil Henderson Road, Cecil, was charged by Washington County Drug Task Force with two counts each of drug possession with intent to deliver and drug possession, court records show. Vicinski is accused of selling a confidential informant an undisclosed amount of marijuana on two occasions between July and Sept. 1. She is free on $25,000 bond set Sunday by District Judge Mark Wilson.
Jailed in assaults: Brandon W. Daniels, 30, of 785 McKean Ave., Donora, is charged by borough police with simple assault and harassment, accused of punching two woman and pushing a 10-year-old girl in his residence about 4:25 p.m. Sunday, court records show. Daniels is in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond set by District Judge Mark Wilson.
Assault arrest: Tiffany Marie Schmidt, 20, of Coyle Curtain Road, Fallowfield, was arrested Saturday by state police on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment for allegedly stabbing Kenneth Andrews in the chest and arm with a penknife during a confrontation at their home. Andrews was flown to UPMC-Presbyterian hospital for treatment. Schmidt was arraigned before District Judge Gary Havelka and placed in Washington County jail on $5,000 bond.
Two charged: Tori Lee Boyer, 18, of 190 S. McDonald St., McDonald, and Dennis Lee Brown Jr., 18, of Oakdale, were charged over the weekend by McDonald police with possession or paraphernalia and marijuana stemming from an Oct. 18 traffic stop on South McDonald. Brown also was charged with an equipment violation.
Theft arrests: Jaricca L. Kuhn, 25, of Republic, and Dustin Spohn, 36, of Fairbanks, both of Fayette County, were arrested Friday by North Franklin police on charges of retail theft and conspiracy after they allegedly stole $1,164 in clothing, boots and purses from Sears, Washington Crown Center. They were arraigned before District Judge Gary Havelka and placed in Washington County jail on $2,500 bond.
PFA charge: Jason Stevens, 42, of 3010 Wilson St., was charged by North Franklin police Thursday with violating a protection-from-abuse order obtained by Theresa Rowley by sending her text messages.
One injured: Madison R. Ruane, 17, of Lucia Drive, Canonsburg, was slightly injured early Sunday when she struck a concrete divider on Route 19 northbound just north of Weavertown Road, North Strabane police said. She told police she left a convenience store and was driving when she realized she forgot to turn on her headlights. As she was turning on the lights, she apparently went off the road and hit the collapsible end of the divider, police said. She was treated at the scene.
Assault arrest: Nicole E. Saltsman, 33, of 1507 Robinson Highway, Robinson, was arrested Saturday night on charges of simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment for allegedly shoving and scratching her husband, Bradley Saltsman, during a confrontation at their home. She was arraigned before District Judge Mark Wilson and released from Washington County jail after posting $1,000 bond.
Woman assaulted: Walter W. Garber, 36, of 275 Wilbert Ave. in South Strabane, is charged by township police with simple assault, accused of grabbing his girlfriend, Sherri Lenhart, by the throat and kicking her after forcing her to the floor in his residence about 7:20 p.m. Sunday, court records show. He is free on $5,000 bond set by District Judge Mark Wilson.
Empty kegs stolen: A manager at Buffalo Wild Wings, 50 Old Mill Boulevard, told South Strabane police Sunday five empty beer kegs were stolen from a locked cage at the rear of the restaurant. Police said it appeared a power tool was used to open the cage.
Assault charge: Cherokee Hardemon, 18, of 290 E. Prospect St., Washington, was charged Monday by Washington police with simple assault and harassment for allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old woman while the two were in a classroom at Washington High School Oct. 19. The other student was taken to Washington Hospital for treatment after being treated by the school nurse. Charges against Hardemon will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Two charged: Ryan Santek, 20, of 86 Hawkins St., Canton Township, and Troy Ethridge, 28, of 550 Jefferson Ave., Washington, were charged by Washington police with receiving stolen property. They are accused of stealing aluminum window frames from a vehicle owned by Troy Huelstein while it was parked at Labor Ready, Jefferson Avenue, and selling them at a scrap yard. The theft, which happened last month, was reported Oct. 19. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Wallet stolen: Judy Caldwell of 740 Maple Ave. told Washington police Sunday her wallet, which contained credit cards, was stolen from her vehicle.
Window broken: Bill Jackson told Washington police Sunday a window was broken at his business at 535 Jefferson Ave.
Purse stolen: Caitlan Haines of 622 Addison St. told Washington police Friday her purse, which contained $90, bank card and vehicle keys, was stolen from her home Friday while she walked her dog.
Console stolen: William Canan of Washington told Washington police Saturday the center console and $5 in change were stolen from his vehicle while it was parked at CoGo’s, 501 Jefferson Ave.
Window broken: Cindi Allen of 766 ½ Broad St. told Washington police Saturday a window at her home was broken by vandals.
Vehicle hit: Elizabeth Shrader of West Finley told Washington police Saturday her vehicle was hit by shots fired from a pellet gun as she drove in the 700 block of Allison Avenue. Police said there were marks on the driver’s door.
Warrant arrest: Syna McOsker, 38, of 902 Chartiers St., Washington, was picked up Friday by Washington police on a bench warrant after she and another woman allegedly were stealing items from Shop ‘n Save on West Beau Street. Charges are pending against her and her alleged accomplice for the theft.