Police beat March 10
Building hit: Felice Libertini, 89, of Brownsville escaped injury Tuesday morning when his vehicle struck the front of the CVS building on Route 40 at Rosefield Street in Centerville. State police said he was pulling into a parking stall when he accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. The vehicle struck the front of the building, damaging some brick.
Man wanted: Tyler J. Winstone, 22, of 702 Lookout Ave., Charleroi, is wanted by Charleroi Regional police on two counts of drug possession and one count of possessing drug paraphernalia, court records show. Police accuse him of having a stamp bag of heroin and two doses of Suboxone during a raid on his residence about 7:20 a.m. June 26, 2015. His arrest warrant was signed Tuesday by District Judge Larry Hopkins.
Man wanted: George Benson, 60, of 100 W. Cherry Ave., Washington, is wanted by borough police on a charge of theft over accusations he stole a kerosene heater and grinders valued at $1,713 from Regal Corp. of 98 E. First St. in late November, court records show.
DUI charge: Mark A. Pugne, 43, of 744 Ewing St., will be charged by North Franklin police with driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, not having inspection and damaging property. Police were called about 2:40 a.m. Monday to 126 Altamont and said they found Pugne’s vehicle up against the house. Polcie said his blood-alcohol content was 2 ½ times the 0.08 percent limit at which intoxication is presumed. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Theft charge: Timothy J. Surich Jr., 34, of 118 N. Haft St., Houston, was charged by North Franklin police with retail theft after he allegedly tried to steal $161 in clothing from Macy’s, Washington Crown Center, Saturday. The charge will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Felony theft charge: Christopher J. Wall, 33, of 375 N. Wade Ave., Washington, was charged by North Franklin police with felony retail theft and possessing instruments of a crime after he allegedly stole a Tommy Hilfiger leather jacket from Macy’s, Washington Crown Center, March 4. Security said they saw him remove a security tag from the jacket and put it back. Police said he then returned for the jacket, not knowing a tag was placed in the pocket. He also allegedly was seen trying to break into a case of jewelry. Police said he had wire snips and a small pry bar. He was placed in Washington County jail on a parole detainer.
Drug possession charge: Peters Township police stopped Shane Jenkins, 23, of Monongahela for speeding Tuesday on Bebout Road. Officers said they detected a strong odor of marijuana in the car and charged Jenkins with drug possession.
Burglary arrest: Jerry R. Truex Jr., 33, of Follansbee, W.Va., was arraigned Monday before District Judge Gary Havelka on charges of burglary, theft and criminal mischief after he allegedly entered a home at 53 Fourth St., Atlasburg, Feb. 9, Smith police said. Truex allegedly stole a television, electronics, tools and jewelry. Some o items were later found at his residence, police said. He was placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond.
Assault alleged: David Weiser, 36, of Aliquippa, will be charged by Washington police with simple assault and criminal mischief for allegedly assaulting his mother’s husband, Tom Sellers, at Sellers’ home at 19 Pine St. on Tuesday. He is accused of punching Sellers in the face and then damaging his truck when he left the residence. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Harassment charge: Margaret Hucko, 73, of 154 N. College St., will be charged by Washington police with harassment after she allegedly shoved Nancy Stiles, 71, also of 154 N. College, against the wall in the lobby of their apartment building. Hucko told police she touched Stiles but denied shoving her.
Card stolen: Kortnee Williams of 1172 Maple Terrace told Washington police Tuesday her Access card was stolen from her vehicle.
Assault warrant: Washington police obtained an arrest warrant from District Judge Ethan Ward on charges of simple assault and unlawful restraint against Ronald Campbell, 59, of 672 E. Maiden St. He is accused of pushing his wife, Karen Campbell, against a living room table and then punching her in the back of the head during a confrontation at their home Tuesday. He also reportedly refused to let her leave. When police went to the home, he reportedly told officers he was ill and wanted to go to Washington Hospital. He will be arraigned later.
Possession charges: Belinda Ann Patterson, 42, of 575 Duncan Ave., was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia Wednesday by Washington police. According to the complaint, police were called to Patterson’s home by another person for a report of a man who was not supposed to be in the residence. Patterson opened her bedroom door for officers and they allegedly saw a needle filled with what Patterson said was heroin. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Theft charge: Lori B. Davis, 40, of Hopwood, was charged by state police with retail theft for allegedly attempting to steal $600 in items from Walmart, West Brownsville, Feb. 18. The charge will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Joshua Kanalis.