Police beat July 8
Vandalism reported: Darelle D. Minton of 225 Clover St., Brownsville, told state police the tires were punctured on her vehicle, the windows broken and seats cut.
Mischief, trespass charges: Da’Quaan Lewis, 21, of Uniontown, was charged Thursday by California police with criminal mischief and criminal trespass stemming from a June 28 incident at 1227 California Terrace. He allegedly was involved in a domestic dispute when he got on the roof and damaged an awning. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Joshua Kanalis.
Woman arrested: Amanda R. Snatchko, 24, of Bridgeville, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant obtained by Canonsburg police on charges of access device fraud and receiving stolen property. She is accused of trying to use a debit card stolen in a June 15 burglary of the apartment of Raymond Lampenfeld. She was arraigned before District Judge David Mark and released from Washington County jail after posting $10,000 bond.
Assaults alleged: Rodney Graham, 21, of 470 Apartment C Seventh St., Donora, is charged by borough police with two counts each of aggravated assault, harassment and disorderly conduct, court records show. Police accuse Graham of shoving Nancy Vargo down a flight of steps, possibly breaking her leg, and chocking Abigail Kachur about 5:20 p.m. Tuesday at his residence. He is in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond set by District Judge Mark Wilson.
Charged in crash: Kodi Foley, 23, of 1412 E. Maiden St., Washington, was charged last week by East Washington police with driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving and reckless driving after he allegedly crashed into a parked vehicle in the 10 block of North Wade Avenue June 23. Police said his blood-alcohol content was almost three times the 0.08 percent limit at which intoxication is presumed. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
Stalking charge: A warrant was issued Wednesday for Shawn L. McDavis II, 28, of 513 First St., Monessen, on charges of terroristic threats, stalking, simple assault, intimidation, harassment and disorderly conduct. According to Monessen police, McDavis entered Kare 4 My Kids convenience store, 601 Reed Ave., Monessen, July 1 and threatened to kill an employee and the owner of the store. Later that night, he allegedly drove past the store and made several phone calls, threatening to blow up the business. The employee told police McDavis had a handgun in his waistband. Charges were filed with District Judge Joseph Dalfonso.
Woman wanted: Diane Lynn Bindus, 45, of 328 Center Ave., New Eagle, is wanted on a bench warrant accusing her of stealing $30 from 7-Eleven, 200 Dry Run Road, while she worked there about 11 a.m. Jan. 26, court records show. City police filed a theft charge against Bindus Tuesday before District Judge Mark Wilson.
Employee charged: Alishia M. McKnight, 26, of 221 S. College St., Washington, allegedly told township police June 27 she took $76 from the cash register of Hog Fathers, 1500 W. Chestnut St., Washington, while working there April 15. A charge of theft by unlawful taking will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Paraphernalia charges: Brian K. Allen, 25, of 200 Baltimore Ave., Washington, was charged by township police with three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia Wednesday for allegedly having syringes, a spoon and 10 empty stamp bags in his possession. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Harassment charge: Thomas Mansmann, 55, of 2463 Brookledge Road, Bridgeville, was charged Wednesday with harassment after he allegedly placed several calls and sent emails to his ex-wife, Joni Mansmann, at her home June 15. The charge will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
Burglary case: Jordan Lee Yonkers and Dina M. Greco, both 29 and homeless, according to police, are charged by township police with burglary, theft and trespassing, court records show. Police accuse them of breaking into a residence in the 400 block of Rankin Road about 7:20 p.m. June 29 and stealing coins, a crossbow and a generator. Police said Yonkers and Greco were identified as suspects in the case through the use of home surveillance cameras. Greco, who also faces a charge of possessing heroin paraphernalia, is in Westmoreland County jail on $5,000 bond set Wednesday by District Judge Joseph Dalfonso. Dalfonso sent Yonkers to the jail that day on $10,000 bond.
Drug arrest: Nicolette Amethyst Burns, 24, of Charlotte, N.C., was arrested Wednesday afternoon by South Strabane police on drug charges stemming from a traffic stop in the 1200 block of North Main Street. Police said they found her with Suboxone and paraphernalia after stopping her for passing another vehicle in a no-passing zone. Burns was arraigned before District Judge David Mark on charges of possession of a narcotic and paraphernalia and traffic violations. She was released from Washington County jail after posting $25,000 bond.
Theft charge: Tyler D. Keenan, 22, of 623 Longvue Drive, Houston, was charged Tuesday by South Strabane police with theft after he allegedly stole $990.05 from Casual Male XL at Tanger Outlets while working there between March and July. The charge will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
Two charged: Kacey S. Hoffman, 33, of 655 Allison Ave., Washington, and Allison Trzaskoma, 26, of 122 Seal Road, Eighty Four, were charged Tuesday by South Strabane police in connection with a June 22 theft at Kohl’s, Strabane Square. Trzaskoma is charged with retail theft, theft by deception and possession of a controlled substance for allegedly stealing items valued at $346. Hoffman is charged with theft by deception for allegedly returning some of the stolen items. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
Charged in theft: Christina Brown, 42, of 405 Rocky Run Road, Greensboro, was charged Tuesday with retail theft by South Strabane police after she allegedly stole items valued at $669 from Kohl’s, Strabane Square, June 28. The charge will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
Detainer arrest: Rebecca J. Kloster, 28, of 118 Jeanne St., Washington, was taken into custody Wednesday by state police on a probation detainer after she allegedly stole three items of clothing from Gabriel’s, Northgate Plaza. Police said she was found with a syringe and crack pipe. She was placed in Washington County jail on the detainer. Retail theft and drug paraphernalia charges will be filed later.
Counterfeit money: An employee at Walmart, Trinity Point, told South Strabane police a counterfeit $100 bill was passed Tuesday. Employees are reviewing surveillance video.
Charged in crash: Nicholas J. Schafer, 34, of Pittsburgh, was charged last week by state police with leaving the scene of a crash, failure to render aid and following too closely after he reportedly struck the back of a vehicle June 24 at the north junction of Interstates 70 and 79 in South Strabane. Police said Schafer failed to stop at the scene. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
Gun stolen: Robin Bartowick of 930 E. Maiden St. told Washington police Wednesday a Sig Sauer 9mm semi-automatic pistol was stolen from her vehicle.
Tire cut: Shannon Hartzog of Addison Street told Washington police Wednesday the rear, driver’s-side tire on her vehicle was punctured.
Items stolen: Ken Santoro of 46 W. Hallam Ave. told Washington police a microphone and tambourine were stolen from his garage Wednesday.
Purse stolen: Michelle Barfield of 210 Ridge Ave. told Washington police Wednesday her purse was stolen from her home.
Faces charges: Mark Phillips, 55, of 391 McKee Road, Washington, faces charges of possession of heroin and paraphernalia. Police were called Wednesday afternoon to the intersection of Addison Street and Hayes Avenue for a report of a man passed out at the wheel of a vehicle in the intersection. Police said Phillips was administered Narcan and taken to Washington Hospital. Police said they found the items in the vehicle.
Assault charge: Michael C. Mallory, 28, of 38 Central Ave., Washington, was charged Tuesday with simple assault for allegedly striking Daijai Smith in the head. Smith reported to Washington police Mallory, her ex-boyfriend, jumped out of a car and struck her while she was carrying her baby June 28 on Maple Avenue. The charge will be sent by summons from District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Possession charges: Roseanne Galicia, 23, of 51 Oregon St., Washington, was charged with one count each of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to stop at a red light after a traffic stop June 29. According to state police, Galicia had about one gram of suspected marijuana and a glass pipe in her glove compartment. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.