Police Beat April 3
BURGETTSTOWN
Burglary, theft charges: Tami Lynn Reed, 47, of 20 Harper Drive, Burgettstown, was charged last week by McDonald police with burglary, retail theft and criminal trespass. She is accused of going back into Alexy’s BP station, 1205 Main St., after it closed for the night March 27. Reed, who had been an employee, is seen entering the store with a key and then turning off the alarm, police said. Reed then allegedly stole items from the shelves, reset the alarm and left with the stolen goods. The charges were sent by summons from the office of District Judge Gary Havelka.
CALIFORNIA
Theft, access device charges: Mark E. Torrey Jr., 22, of 236 Chess St., Monongahela, was charged last week by California police with theft, access device fraud and identity theft. He is accused of using a stolen credit card in an attempt to purchase food at a Wood Street restaurant Wednesday. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Joshua Kanalis.
Theft charge: Kimberly Ann DeTemple, 56, and Deborah J. Jindra, 63, both of 243 Second St., California, were charged last week by California police with retail theft after they allegedly stole alcoholic beverages from Campy’s Pizza, 128 Wood St., March 26. Jindra faces a felony charge, while DeTemple is charged with a misdemeanor. The charges were sent by summons from the office of District Judge Joshua Kanalis.
CANONSBURG
Assault arrest: Jason William Walsh, 43, of 911 1/2 Second St., Canonsburg, was arrested early Monday by Canonsburg police after he allegedly grabbed his girlfriend by the neck and threw her to the floor during a confrontation at Sons of Italy, 3 Murdock St. Walsh was arraigned before District Judge Mark Wilson on charges of simple assault and harassment. He was released on $5,000 unsecured bond.
DEEMSTON
Husband arrested: David A. Lingis, 38, of 554 Ridgewood Drive, Deemston, was arrested Saturday by state police on charges of simple assault and harassment after he allegedly slammed a door on his wife and threw his elbows at her during a confrontation at their home. She was taken to Monongahela Valley Hospital for treatment. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward on charges of simple assault and harassment. He was released from Washington County jail after posting $25,000 bond.
DONORA
Woman charged: Elizabeth Canova, 30, of 769 McKean Ave., Donora, is charged by borough police with theft and trespassing over allegations she stole a purse from a room in her apartment building about 12:10 p.m. March 16, court records show. District Judge Mark Wilson issued the charges Thursday in a summons.
Man charged: Jonathon Herman Nugara, 24, of 424 Market St., Belle Vernon, is charged by borough police with five counts of possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from a heroin use investigation about 3:30 p.m. March 13 in a parking lot at 595 Galiffa Drive, court records show. District Judge Mark Wilson issued the charges by summons Thursday.
EAST BETHLEHEM
Falsification charges: Brittany Valentina Stallman, 28, of 688 Tayorstown Road, Dilliner, was charged last week by Centerville police with unsworn falsification and false identification to police after she allegedly gave police an incorrect name during a traffic stop at Water and Sassafras streets, East Bethlehem, March 20. The charges were sent by summons from the office of District Judge Joshua Kanalis.
EAST WASHINGTON
Robbery warrant: East Washington police obtained a warrant from District Judge Jay Weller for Jordan L. Nixon, 20, of 45 Morgan Ave., East Washington. He is charged with robbery, simple assault, harassment, theft and receiving stolen property for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Wednesday afternoon and stealing her purse, which contained $50.
ELLSWORTH
Threats, stalking arrest: Chad A. DeJohn, 36, of 20 Donley Road, Eighty Four, was arrested Sunday on a warrant obtained by state police charging him with stalking, terroristic threats and harassment. He is accused of following his estranged girlfriend, going to her Ellsworth home when she was not there Saturday and threatening to burn down the house. She told police they each have applications on their respective cellphones that allow them to track each other. She said he went to her home several times. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond.
MONESSEN
Drug arrest: Bryan Harris, 21, of 700 First St., Charleroi, is charged by city police with drug possession with intent to deliver, drug possession, tampering with evidence and disorderly conduct, court records show. Police said Harris, who was a passenger in a vehicle an officer searched about 5 p.m. Friday in the 400 block of Knox Avenue, had a brick of heroin. Harris is free on $10,000 unsecured bond set by District Judge Cheryl Peck Yakopec.
Assault alleged: Semaj Maurice Dow, 28, of 904 McMahon Ave., Monessen, is charged by city police with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment and harassment, court records show. Police accuse Dow of striking his girlfriend, Tanisha Lloyd, in the head, causing several facial fractures, about 11 p.m. Thursday at his residence. Dow is wanted on a warrant issued by the office of District Judge Joseph Dalfonso.
NORTH STRABANE
Two charged: Two people who were with a Bentleyville bank robbery suspect when he was taken into custody March 15 in a parking lot at Meadows Casino were charged last week by North Strabane police. Timothy Furbee, 27, of 2200 Henderson Ave., Washington, was charged with possession of heroin and paraphernalia. Dayna Darlene Kelley, 26, also of 2200 Henderson, was charged with possession of paraphernalia. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
Theft, receiving charges: Shannon Lea O’Bryan, 40, of 1275 Gabby Ave., North Franklin Township, was charged last week by state police at Meadows Casino with theft and receiving stolen property. She is accused of stealing $2,163 from money meant for a bar and restaurant while working at the casino in November. The theft was reported by a food and beverage manager. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
SOUTH STRABANE
Drug charges: Anthony Dwayne Hague Sr., 52, of 347 Elcona Drive, Washington, was charged last week by Washington County Drug Task Force with possession and possession with intent to deliver crack and possession of paraphernalia. Police said he was found with the suspected drug March 16 when detectives served a search warrant at his room at Motel 6, 1283 Motel 6 Drive, South Strabane. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Jay Weller.
WASHINGTON
Forgery, theft arrest: Andrew Flory, 26, of 220 Beallsville Road, Bentleyville, was arrested Saturday on a warrant obtained by Washington police charging him with theft and forgery. He is accused of stealing 10 checks from Don Greer’s Fashion Floors, 1265 Jefferson Ave., while working there in September and then cashing a check for $420. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and released from Washington County jail after posting a $5,000 percentage bond.
WEST BROWNSVILLE
Two charged: Delicia Tavon Knowles, 28, and Jonathan Ojay Orum, 33, both of Uniontown, were charged last week by state police with retail theft after they allegedly stole items valued at $388.66 from Walmart, Daniel Kendall Drive, West Brownsville. Police said they went through the self-checkout, but only paid for some of their items March 22. The charges were sent by summons from the office of District Judge Joshua Kanalis.
Charged in stop: Star Dawn Rutan, also known as Star Dawn Lowery, 39, of 120 Second St., Rogersville, was taken into custody March 20 during a traffic stop by West Brownsville police when she allegedly was found with suspected crack. Police said she also gave officers a false name. Rutan was placed in Washington County jail on a bench warrant. She was arraigned Wednesday before District Judge Joshua Kanalis on charges of possession of crack and paraphernalia and false identification to police. Kanalis set bond at $25,000.
Drug charges: Alisha Dawn Crayne, 26, of 142 A St., Clarksville, was taken into custody March 23 by West Brownsville police on a bench warrant during a traffic stop. When she was taken to the station for processing, a Fayette County detective found suspected crack and paraphernalia during a search of Crayne, police said. She was placed in Washington County jail on the bench warrant. She was arraigned before District Judge Joshua Kanalis on charges of possession of crack and paraphernalia. He denied her bond because of outstanding warrants against her.