Police beat Jan. 28
Machine damaged: McDonald police said the base of an alcohol-monitoring system owned by Washington County Adult Probation was damaged during a domestic dispute Tuesday at 72 Dinsmore Ave., Burgettstown, when the woman involved threw it across the room. Police contacted adult probation about the damage. The investigation is continuing.
Warrant arrest: James Mayan, 36, of 103 Cecil St., Canonsburg, was picked up by Canonsburg police on a bench warrant at his home Thursday.
Drug charges: Brenda Pelzer, 54, of 632 Lincoln Ave., Charleroi, is charged by Charleroi Regional police with possessing a small bag and a rock of crack when she stopped her vehicle in what police say is a known drug-dealing area in the 600 block of Cherry Alley about 3:10 a.m. Jan. 20, court records show. District Judge Larry Hopkins signed a warrant Thursday for her arrest.
Theft reported: A representative of Colonial Beer Distributor, 305 W. Barr St., told McDonald police Tuesday that a former employee stole $19,000 to $21,000 over several months. Police said the employee is seen on surveillance taking money from customers, deleting the sale from the computer and putting the money in his pocket. The investigation is continuing.
Man jailed: Michael Robert Treece, 22, of 419 Second St., Monongahela, is charged with theft, conspiracy and receiving stolen property over allegations he stole a large amount of coins and a pill bottle from parked vehicles in his neighborhood. The complaint was received at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, court records show. Treece is in Washington County Jail on $10,000 bond set Friday by District Judge Mark Wilson.
One injured: Annette Bierman, 80, of North Central Avenue, Canonsburg, was injured Thursday afternoon when her vehicle struck a pickup truck driven by Wesley Lantz, 34, of Central Avenue, North Charleroi, at the intersection of South Central Avenue and Route 519, North Strabane police said. Bierman told police she went through a stop sign because her leg “froze up” and she could not take her foot off the accelerator. She was taken to Canonsburg Hospital for treatment.
Gun stolen: John Worstell of 204 Home St., Robinson, told McDonald police Monday that a 9 mm Luger semi-automatic handgun was stolen from his home.
Theft charge: Louis W. Calabro, 25, of 33 1/2 Leet St., Washington, faces a charge of retail theft after he allegedly stole a laptop computer and chargers from Walmart, Trinity Point, on Wednesday, South Strabane police said.
Assault alleged: Brandon Dale Bird, 34, of 950 Arch St., Washington, was arrested Thursday by Washington police after he allegedly assaulted a 26-year-old woman during a confrontation at their home. Police were called to Washington Hospital, where the woman was taken for treatment. She told police that Bird stomped and kicked her. Police said she had a shoe imprint on her lower left leg. Bird was arraigned on a charge of aggravated assault before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in Washington County Jail on $5,000 bond.
Trespass charge: Anthony A. Keys, 47, of 230 Charles St., Washington, was arraigned Thursday before District Judge Robert Redlinger on a charge of defiant trespass filed by Washington police. He allegedly entered a home at 200 Jollick Manor on Sept. 4 after he was repeatedly told to stay away. He was released on his own recognizance.
Two charged: Darren V. Partozoti, 38, of 440 E. Chestnut St., Washington, and Michelle Smith, 36, of 118 Jollick Manor, face charges stemming from a domestic dispute at her home early Friday. He is accused of punching her in the face. She is accused of biting him on the ear, police said. He was arraigned before District Judge James Ellis on charges of violating a protection-from-abuse order, simple assault and criminal trespass. He was released from Washington County Jail after posting $2,500 bond. Charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct were filed Friday against Smith at the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger and will be sent by summons.
Burglary, trespass charges: Bruce W. Debee, 39, of North Main Street, Washington, was charged Friday by Washington police with burglary, simple assault and harassment after he allegedly entered a woman’s home in Lincoln Terrace without permission Jan. 2. She told police that she was in the shower when he entered her home and demanded the pass code for her cellphone. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Cash, clothing stolen: Benjamin Long of Canonsburg told Washington police Thursday that $1,000, an iPhone and clothing, including a Carhart jacket, were stolen from his unlocked vehicle, which was parked in the Seventh Ward area of the city.