Police beat March 9
Cellphone stolen: Krista Lynn Costanza of Brownsville told state police her cellphone was stolen after she left it in a restroom at Pilot Truck Stop, Bentleyville, Friday.
Assault charge: Bentleyville police charged Andrew Vinosky III, 32, of 933 Bentleyville Road, Charleroi, with three counts of simple assault and three counts of harassment following an altercation Monday in the parking lot of the Bentleyville Giant Eagle. Police said Vinosky allegedly threw his girlfriend, Kaylee Bennati, to the ground, injuring her right hand and head. Vinosky was arraigned Tuesday before District Judge James Ellis, who released him on his own recognizance. Vinosky has a preliminary hearing at 1 p.m. March 22 before District Justice Curtis Thompson.
Girl flees house: Juvenile probation was contacted about 11 p.m. Monday after a 16-year-old girl cut her home-monitoring bracelet, put it on the family dog and then left her South Central Avenue home, Canonsburg police said. She returned later, and when asked by police why she removed the bracelet, she reportedly told them it was too tight. She would not respond when asked why she put the bracelet on the dog and left the house.
Cyclist injured: David Mologne, 41, of Pittsburgh, was injured when the bicycle he was riding and a vehicle driven by Darlene Biernesser, 46, of 25 Willowbrook Lane, Washington, collided about 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Morganza Road and Bobby Vinton Boulevard, Canonsburg police said. There was no information available as to whether he was taken to a hospital.
Charged in stop: Charles Talluto, 40, of 1203 Lower Meadow Ave., Charleroi, was charged by Charleroi Regional police with possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under suspension stemming from a traffic stop Friday in the 500 block of Fallowfield Avenue.
Paraphernalia, traffic charges: Nicole Romantino, 31, of 616 Shady Ave., Charleroi, was charged by Charleroi Regional police with possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license and driving under suspension stemming from a traffic stop Saturday on Route 88 in Lower Speers. Police stopped her after receiving a report that the vehicle was being used without permission. Police said they found the paraphernalia after impounding the vehicle.
Passenger charged: Jamie Corbitt, 57, of 502 Hudson Ave., Monongahela, was charged by Charleroi Regional police with possession of paraphernalia after police said they found a suspected crack pipe between the passenger seat and center console of a vehicle after a traffic stop Sunday. Corbitt was a passenger in the vehicle.
Receiving stolen property: Kimberly Snyder, 22, of 1010 Garr St., Charleroi, was arraigned Tuesday on charges of theft, receiving stolen property and access device fraud filed by Charleroi police. Snyder allegedly took her ex-husband’s bank card from his wallet and made four transactions for $210 between Feb. 16 and Feb. 24, police said. She was arraigned before District Judge James Ellis and placed in Washington County jail on $2,500 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled March 22 before District Judge Larry Hopkins.
Assault arrest: James Andrew Burnsworth, 39, of 34 Taylor St., Clarksville, was charged with two counts of simple assault and harassment stemming from a Sunday incident at his residence. According to East Bethlehem Township police, Burnsworth allegedly grabbed his girlfriend, Samantha Howes, by the throat, choked her and slammed her against a wall. Burnsworth allegedly then grabbed Howes’ daughter by the neck and slammed her to the ground twice, punched her in the head twice and bit her. Burnsworth was arraigned Tuesday before District Judge James Ellis and placed in Washington County jail on $2,500 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. March 18 before District Judge Joshua Kanalis.
Dogs stolen: District Judge Larry Hopkins issued a warrant Monday for the arrest of David R. Young, 39, of 170 First Ave., New Eagle, on charges he stole two dogs from Trish Marie Young at 24 Locust Lane between 5 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 4, court records show. Young faces charges of burglary, theft and criminal mischief, and he’s accused of breaking a window in a rear door to enter the residence.
Theft charge: Aaron William Toth, 22, of Charleroi, will be charged by state police with theft after he allegedly stole two cellphones, two televisions and tools from his parents’ home at 303 Redds Mill Road, Fallowfield, last month and sold the items at pawn shops. Two of the stolen items were recovered, police said.
Money found: State police at the Pittsburgh station said cash was found near an exit ramp on the Southern Beltway, Findlay, Monday afternoon. The owner is asked to call state police at 412-299-1607 with specific details to prove ownership, within 90 days.
One injured: Marian L. Roupe, 84, of 576 Western Ave., Chartiers Township, was injured Monday morning when her car and a vehicle driven by Beverly Banks, 55, of 330 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, collided at the intersection of Morganza and McClelland roads, North Strabane police said. Roupe was taken to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment.
Four-vehicle crash: No one was injured in a four-vehicle crash about 5:20 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Morganza and McClelland roads. North Strabane police said a vehicle driven by James P. Batchik, 26, of Pittsburgh, made a left turn from southbound Morganza onto McClelland, hitting a northbound vehicle driven by Cody Logan Crawford, 24, of 1299 Grant St., Bulger. Crawford’s vehicle was pushed into a vehicle driven by Carrie Ann Thomas, 38, of 322 Cecil St., Canonsburg, that was stopped on McClelland at the light. She was pushed back into a vehicle driven by Beth A. Vaughn, 48, of 109 Fieldstone Court, Venetia.
Attempted burglary: Dennis Buddenhagen of 1129 Maple Ave. told South Strabane police Monday an attempt was made to break into his home. Police said there were pry marks on a rear door.
Money stolen: An officer with Pathways told Washington police Monday money was stolen from three clients at a group home on Sycamore Avenue. Another employee noticed discrepancy in financial records at the home, and an internal investigation was done. Police were told $1,395 was stolen from the clients and a petty cash fund. The investigation is continuing.
Harassment charge: Kimberly Miller, 39, of 235 W. Chestnut St., Washington, was charged by Washington police with harassment after she allegedly hit her daughter, Mickayla Prowitt, 18, of Washington, in the face and arms during an incident at Miller’s home Monday.
Hospital heroin overdose: Mariselle Nieves, 29, no address available, was taken to the emergency room of Washington Hospital about 5 p.m. Monday after she reportedly overdosed on heroin in a room at the hospital, Washington police said. Police said four stamp bags of suspected heroin were found on her and turned over by hospital security.
Charged in disturbance: Joshua Fields, 23, of 165 Grove Ave., Washington, was placed in Washington County jail on a bench warrant for failure to appear after Washington police received a complaint that he was causing a disturbance late Monday at Brew House, 250 S. Main St. Police were called for a man in the bar who was out of control. Officers were on their way when they learned he was throwing chairs. The bartender told police Fields threw the chairs, a glass and a bottle. A cabinet was damaged. Charges of disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and criminal mischief will be filed against Fields.