Police Beat May 16
Vehicle damaged: Joseph Rubic of 179 Center Ave., Burgettstown, told McDonald police Sunday that a tire on his vehicle was punctured while the vehicle was parked outside his home.
Fugitive arrested: Charla Rose Hostinsky, 35, of 1115 McEwen Ave., Canonsburg, was taken into custody Sunday as a fugitive from justice after borough police learned she was wanted on a warrant from law enforcement in Mineral County, W.Va., as they were investigating a possible break-in at storage units on Orchard Avenue about 12:30 p.m. She was arraigned before District Judge James Ellis and placed in Washington County jail without bond pending extradition to West Virginia.
Pole struck: Canonsburg police are investigating a crash about 11:20 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Gladden Road and Fifth Street. A vehicle hit a pole, shearing it off and pushing it six feet. Police said Megan Smith, 28, of 423 Fourth St., Monongahela, is believed to have been the driver, based on evidence found in the vehicle. She reportedly told police a man was driving but fled on foot after the crash. Police said Smith had a blood-alcohol content over the 0.08 percent limit at which intoxication is presumed.
Robbery arrest: Michael Guty, 46, of 131 Front St., Brownsville, was arrested early Monday on a warrant obtained by Charleroi Regional police charging him with robbery, theft and receiving stolen property. He is accused of stealing a wallet from a man while at a home on Washington Avenue and then running from the residence. He was arraigned before District Judge James Ellis and placed in Washington County jail on $2,500 bond.
Assault arrest: Erin Page Braswell, 41, of Hidden Valley, Somerset County, was arrested Saturday by Chartiers police on charges of simple assault and harassment after he allegedly punched his wife during a confrontation in a room at the Microtel motel, 501 Racetrack Road. She was taken to Canonsburg Hospital for treatment. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and placed in Washington County jail on $25,000 bond.
Woman arrested: Ashia M. Murphy-Giampole, 21, of Pittsburgh, was arrested Saturday by Monongahela police on charges of simple assault and harassment for allegedly assaulting a man at a home at 448 Wisconsin St. Police said they also found a needle hidden in her bra. She was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward on charges of simple assault, harassment, possession of paraphernalia and tampering with evidence. She was placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond.
Threats arrest: Kurtis D. Douglas, 51, of Clarskburg, W.Va., was arrested Friday by North Strabane police after he allegedly threatened to assault an employee at the Hyatt Place, Racetrack Road, and then reportedly drove to another hotel on Racetrack while intoxicated. Police had initially received a report of a reckless driver who turned off Interstate 79 to Racetrack. Douglas, who refused to submit to a blood-alcohol test, was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward on charges of terroristic threats and driving under the influence. He was released from Washington County jail after posting $10,000 bond.
Woman injured: Tracy L. Sterling, 50, of 529 Chartiers Ave., Canonsburg, was injured when she crashed her motorcycle Saturday afternoon in the roundabout on Route 519 near Thomas-Eighty Four Road, North Strabane police said. She reportedly hit gravel while leaning into the turn and struck a curb. She flew off the bike and landed in the grass, police said. She was taken to Canonsburg Hospital for treatment.
Bar cited: The operator of the Mousetrap bar, 9212 Steubenville Pike, Robinson, was cited Monday by the state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for allegedly serving a 19-year-old an alcholic beverage March 6.
Window broken: Deborah Carpenter Hall of 365 McKinley Ave. told Washington police that her kitchen window was broken by vandals Saturday.
Bicycle stolen: Mary Powell of Washington told Washington police Saturday that her bicycle was stolen from behind a Jefferson Avenue business.
Fraud report: A woman told state police fraudulent charges had been made to her checking account between March 29 and April 11.