Police beat Oct. 21
Driver injured: Timothy A. Bayne, 47, of Arnold, was injured when the armored truck he was driving crashed Tuesday on Interstate 79 in Amwell. State police said Bayne was driving north in the right lane between the Marianna and Lone Pine exits when he apparently lost consciousness. The truck went across the left lane, into the median and rolled over. The truck came to rest in the left southbound lane. Bayne was flown to UPMC-Presbyterian hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment. Police said the southbound lanes of the highway were closed for 30 to 45 minutes for the emergency helicopter to land and the truck to be removed. Bayne was cited for failure to stay in his lane. A passenger in the truck was not injured.
Theft arrest: Jocelyn Rose Barner, 21, of 611 Ten Mile Road, Amity, was picked up Wednesday on a warrant obtained by state police on charges of access device fraud, identity theft, conspiracy and theft by deception. She is accused of using a 70-year-old woman’s laptop to access the woman’s Paypal account and make a $1,075 purchase. She was arraigned before District Judge David Mark and placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond.
Firearm violation: Deonte Dupree Smith, 23, of Aliquippa, will be charged by state police with carrying a firearm without a license stemming from a Sept. 18 traffic stop on Union Street. California police said he had a gun in his vehicle, but no permit to carry the weapon.
Marijuana charge: Lamont William Johnson, 34, of Canonsburg, will be charged with possession of marijuana stemming from a traffic stop Tuesday in the 300 block of Third Street, California police said.
Two charged: Jason Alan Ritter, 20, of Middleton, Dauphin County, and Vaughn J. Wilson-Nichols, 23, of East McKeesport, will be charged by California police with possession of marijuana after they allegedly were caught smoking the drug on the Union Street boat ramp Sunday.
Teen sought: Canonsburg police are looking for a 17-year-old boy who allegedly pointed a gun at two people while riding a bike in the 10 block of North Jefferson Avenue. Police learned he threatened to shoot a 17-year-old girl. Police searched the area and went to the boy’s home, but they were not able to locate him. The bicycle he was riding was found behind an office on North Jefferson.
Theft charges: Maxwell Aaron Neal, 31, of 15 Little Mingo Road, Finleyville, was charged Tuesday by Canonsburg police with retail theft and theft for allegedly stealing equipment valued at $423.83 from Trane Supply, 102 Four Coins Drive, July 5. The charges were sent by summons from the office of District Judge David Mark.
Drug charges: Justin Patterson, 25, of 412 Woodland Road, Canonsburg, was charged Tuesday by Canonsburg police with possession of cocaine and paraphernalia and public drunkenness. Police said he was found unconscious on a sidewalk in front of a home in the 10 block of East Pitt Street Aug. 2. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge David Mark.
Assault arrest: Michael Hill, 31, of 130 Shady Ave., Belle Vernon, was arrested Wednesday by Carroll police on a charge of simple assault. He is accused of throwing a half-full plastic bottle at his wife through an open vehicle window, hitting her in the face, while they were in a parking lot of 1300 Country Club Road, Carroll. Police were called to Monongahela Valley Hospital, where she went for treatment. Hill was arraigned before District Judge David Mark and placed in Washington County jail on $5,000 bond.
Driver injured: Barbara A. Crabtree, 38, of 1265 Locust Ave., Washington, was injured Wednesday when her vehicle was hit from behind by a vehicle driven by Kelly R. Smith, 41, of 33 Willowbrook Lane, Washington, in the 2400 block of Pike Street, Chartiers police said. Crabtree was going to a local hospital by private vehicle, police said.
Theft, trespass arrest: Matthew Buckle, 32, of 74 Enterprise Road, Washington, was arrested Wednesday by state police for allegedly stealing 30 feet of copper wire from a Range Resources well site at 418 Washington Pike earlier this month. He is accused of doing $800 in damage to the site during the theft. He was arraigned before District Judge David Mark on charges of theft, conspiracy, criminal mischief and criminal trespass and placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond.
Fleeing charge: William C. Fields, 25, of 5118 Second Ave., Pittsburgh, was placed in Washington County jail on a state parole violation and charge of fleeing from police. According to Washington police, Fields was a passenger in a vehicle stopped Oct. 12 at Jefferson Avenue and West Beau Street. He allegedly fled on foot and was taken into custody near Jollick Manor. During preliminary arraignment Thursday, bond was set at $5,000 by District Judge Robert Redlinger. An Oct. 31 preliminary hearing is scheduled.
Delivery charge: Lechiqua T. King, 25, last known address of 370 Duncan Ave., Washington, was placed in Washington County jail on charges of possession with intent to deliver, receiving stolen property and two counts of possession of a controlled substance for two separate incidents. According to state police and the Washington County Drug Task Force, King allegedly sold 10 stamp bags of heroin April 7, 2015, to a confidential informant in the parking lot of Burger King, 775 Jefferson Ave. On Sept. 8, King allegedly was found to be in possession of a stolen handgun and six stamp bags of heroin during a search warrant of her home. During preliminary arraignment Thursday, District Judge Robert Redlinger set two bonds at $10,000. An Oct. 31 preliminary hearing is scheduled.
Family members charged: Carrie Montgomery, 43, of 354 Valley St., McDonald, was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment by Washington police after she allegedly hit her daughter, Amanda Montgomery, 21, of 1030 Fayette St., Washington, and tackled her to the ground at the home on Fayette. Police had earlier charged William Montgomery, 26, also of 1030 Fayette, after he allegedly threatened to shoot his sister and her dog.
Drug charges: Shannon M. Rush, 29, of 253 Reed Ave., Houston, was placed in Washington County jail on charges of possession with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia for allegedly selling heroin during a controlled buy set up by the Washington County Drug Task Force. On June 9, Rush allegedly sold nine stamp bags of heroin in the area of 132 Allison Ave. During preliminary arraignment Thursday, District Judge Robert Redlinger set bond at $10,000. A Nov. 2 preliminary hearing is scheduled.
Drug, resisting charges: Shiann Huseman, 25, of 445 Lusk Road, Bentleyville, was placed in Washington County jail on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest. According to Washington police, an employee of McDonald’s, 999 Jefferson Ave., reported two women in the bathroom using drugs. When officers arrived, they said they found Huseman in a vehicle in the parking lot. She allegedly refused to cooperate and had a needle and two stamp bags of heroin in her possession. During preliminary arraignment Thursday, District Judge Robert Redlinger set bond at $5,000. An Oct. 31 preliminary hearing is scheduled.