Police beat Aug. 16
Vehicle found: McDonald police were notified Wednesday by a Washington County sheriff’s deputy that a 2011 Nissan owned by Diane Beam of Washington that wasreported stolen to Smith Township police was in a parking lot at 1709 Main St., Burgettstown.
Ties stolen: Kenneth J. McKinney of 27 Hindman Ave., Burgettstown, told McDonald police Aug. 9 ties were removed from his duck cages, allowing ducks to escape into his yard. He was able to capture the ducks and return them to their cages.
Robbery reported: Jeffrey Thompson of High Street, Brownsville, Fayette County, told state police two armed men entered his home about 6 a.m. Thursday, confined him with zip ties and stole $1,800 and an undetermined amount of jewelry. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call state police at 724-929-6262.
Man, dog assaulted: William Flagg Jr., 24, of Fairless Hills, Bucks County, will be charged by California police this week with simple assault, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct and cruelty to animals stemming from a July 28 incident at Peach and Strawberry ways. Flagg allegedly kicked a dog that was being walked on a leash by Terrance Simpson, 24, of Philadelphia, for no reason, police said. He then allegedly attacked Simpson. The charges will be filed at the office of District Judge Joshua Kanalis.
Unauthorized use: Ashley Chalfant, 25, of Belle Vernon, is being charged by California police with unauthorized use of a vehicle for allegedly refusing to return a vehicle she borrowed from a resident of the Cross Street Apartments Aug. 6. The vehicle was found in a fast-food parking lot in Belle Vernon. The charge will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Joshua Kanalis.
Harassment charge: Robert S. Neil, 57, of Stockdale, is being charged by California police with harassment in connection with a Friday incident at a Boulder Street residence.
Elderly woman assaulted: Jon Mario McCoy, 55, of 609 Weaver Ave., Canonsburg, will be charged by Canonsburg police with indecent assault, indecent exposure, simple assault, reckless endangerment and harassment after he allegedly assaulted an 84-year-old woman in her apartment at Canon House, 1 W. College St., Friday. Another woman heard the woman’s calls for help. Police said McCoy left the building but was later found by officers. The charges will be filed at the office of District Judge David Mark.
Fire investigated: A state police fire marshal will be asked to investigate a suspicious fire early Monday at the home of Ted Fratini, 305 Greenside Ave., Canonsburg police said. When police and firefighters arrived, there was no fire, but the apartment was filled with smoke.
Disorderly charges: Paul McClain of 113 Arnold Ave., Strabane, will be charged by Canonsburg police with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness after he allegedly slapped a patron at Guntown Beer, 585 W. Pike St., early Sunday while they were in the rear parking lot. Police were initially called for a man refusing to leave.
Assault arrest: Raymond Sprowls Jr. of 1184 Wilmington Ave., Washington, was arrested Sunday by state police on charges of simple assault and harassment after he allegedly hit Trisha Ann Hughes at 965 Weirich Ave., Canton. He was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson and released from Washington County jail after posting $5,000 bond.
Driver injured: Julia J. Bodnar, 16, of Coal Center, was taken to Monongahela Valley Hospital for treatment of a minor injury after crashing her vehicle on Martindale Road in Deemston. Police said the vehicle rolled onto its roof. Bodnar will be cited for failure to drive at a safe speed.
Man charged: Domonic Carter-Seller, 22, of 710 Sixth St., Monessen, is charged by city police with obstruction, accused of refusing to give police his name or photo identification after an officer was called to his residence for a domestic investigation about 3:50 p.m. Friday, court records show. He is free on $10,000 unsecured bond set Saturday by District Judge Cheryl J. Peck-Yakopec.
Driver charged: Brandon Charles Perine, 23, of 101 Linden Ave., Monessen, is charged by city police with possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license after an officer accused him of having 30 empty heroin stamp bags and two syringes after he approached Perine’s vehicle while it was parked about 11:20 a.m. Aug. 10 at Charles Street and Fry Avenue, court records show. Perine is in Westmoreland County jail on $5,000 bond set Thursday by District Judge Joseph Dalfonso.
Drug case: Albert Lytle, 38, of 343 First St., Donora, is charged by borough police with drug possession, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and retail theft, court records show. Police accuse him of having 35 Xanax tablets and stealing $1.79 worth of merchandise about 1:10 a.m. Aug. 3 at a 7-Eleven, 3 Fayette St. District Judge Charles Christner issued the charges in a summons Monday.
Drug arrest: Kara Rae Prentice, 26, of 823 Lookout Ave., Charleroi, is charged by borough police with drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia, court records show. Police accuse her of having five stamp bags of heroin, 15 Oxycodone doses and nine Alprazolam tablets about 2:20 p.m. July 24 at a bar in the 500 block of Broad Ave. Prentice allegedly told police she is using drugs while she is pregnant. District Judge Charles Christner issued the charges in a summons last week.
Theft accusation: John Selelyo Jr., 61, of 209 Cleveland Ave., Elco, is charged by state police with theft, accused of stealing an antique table worth $300 from Sandra Svercek about noon Aug. 6 at the annual yard sale at Roscoe Methodist Church, 815 Furlong Ave., court records show. District Judge Larry Hopkins issued the charge in a summons Monday.
Gun flashed: Christopher G. Olexa, 30, of 915 Somerset St., Monessen, and Sarah Linn Antal, 36, of 137 Kelly Ave., Rostraver Township, are each charged by Rostraver police with conspiracy, theft and receiving stolen property, court records show. They were arrested at a Walmart in the township after police received a report a man was flashing a handgun about 5:40 p.m. Sunday in the Tri-County Plaza area along Route 201. Police accuse the two of stealing a 9mm handgun and tablet from Antal’s residence and exchanging the table for $10 at a kiosk. Olexa also is charged with possessing eight Clonazepam doses, possession of heroin paraphernalia, carrying a firearm without a license, illegal possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and identity theft. He is in Westmoreland County jail on $5,000 bond set Monday by District Judge Joseph Dalfonso. Antal, who also is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, is in the jail on $2,500 bond set by Dalfonso.
Drug case: Ciazio Milan Mineo, 23, of 119 Hillview Road, Jefferson Hills, is charged by township police with possessing one small bag of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia about 2:10 p.m. Aug. 4 at a Sheetz, 4700 Route 51, court records show. Police were summoned to the store to investigate a complaint that a woman was in a restroom with an electrical cord around her arm. District Judge Charles Christner issued the charges in a summons Friday.
Firearms violations alleged: Demetrius Ellis, 25, of 233 Shirls Ave., Washington, was arrested Sunday by state police after he allegedly was found with a stolen 9 mm handgun while walking on Interstate 70 near the south junction with Interstate 79 in South Strabane. He was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson on charges of receiving stolen property, person not to possess a firearm and carrying a firearm without a license. He was placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond.
Warrant arrest: Jatrevton Bledsoe, 24, of Bel Air Drive, Canton Township, was arrested Friday on a warrant obtained by the state police vice unit. He is accused of selling heroin to a confidential informant a year ago in a parking lot in the 1000 block of Jefferson Avenue in Washington. He was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson on charges of possession and possession with intent to deliver and placed in Washington County jail on a $10,000 percentage bond.
Assault arrest: Brandon Lee Angelo, 32, of 117 Hall Ave., Washington, was arrested Friday by Washington police on a charge of simple assault after he allegedly grabbed Katelynn Thomas, ripping her shirt. He was arraigned before District Judge Curtis Thompson and released from Washington County jail after posting a $5,000 percentage bond.
Assault charge: Gerald D. Mar Sr., 61, of 154 N. College St., Washington, was charged with simple assault and harassment in connection with an Aug. 9 incident in his home. According to Washington police, Mar struck Lisa Shockley in the head, causing her to lose consciousness. When she attempted to call 911, he allegedly bit her wrist. Shockley was taken to Washington Hospital via ambulance. Mar was not located. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Drug charges: Korey R. Keener, 34, of 1270 Route 40, Claysville, was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct after he allegedly left Washington Hospital during an evaluation Aug. 7. According to Washington police, Keener was located yelling near Katherine Avenue and North Main Street. He allegedly was in possession of a small amount of suspected marijuana and paraphernalia. He was transported to Washington Hospital. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Fight charges: Kortnee Williams, 25, of 1172 Maple Terrace, Washington, and Danyka D. Thomas, 21, of 40 Bel Air Drive, Washington, were charged with one count each of simple assault and disorderly conduct for allegedly fighting Friday at 394 W. Chestnut St. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Identity stolen: Pamela Thompson of Washington told Washington police Sunday her personal information was used to open a Chase credit card. She told police almost $200 was charged to the account.
Apartment burglarized: Paul Todd of 8 W. Maiden St. told Washington police Sunday a burglar broke into his apartment and put a hole in the wall leading to another apartment. It does not appear anything was stolen.
Purse stolen: Lara Wilson of Washington told Washington police her Coach purse containing two cellphones, debit and credit cards and jewelry was stolen Saturday while she was at Canon Coin Laundry, 820 W. Chestnut St.
Woman assaulted: Heather Musick of Washington told Washington police Saturday she and another woman were assaulted by other women while at 50-Yard Line, 125 Henderson Ave. She said one of the attackers stole her cellphone.