Police Beat July 21
CANONSBURG
Driver faces charges: John C. Ellis Jr., 25, of 108 Colonial Way, Canonsburg, will be charged by Canonsburg police with driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, following too closely and traffic violations after he allegedly ran a woman’s vehicle off the road and tailgated her early Friday. The woman called 911 and drove to the police station. As she pulled into the lot, police said they saw Ellis tailgating her. They followed and stopped him. Police said his blood-alcohol content was double the 0.08 percent limit at which intoxication is presumed.
Bag stolen: Shirley Vasko of Orchard Avenue told Canonsburg police Thursday a bag containing shoes and mail was stolen from her vehicle.
CANTON
Assault charges: Lawrence Norton, 53, of Hanoverton, Ohio, was arrested Thursday by state police on charges of strangulation, simple assault, harassment and criminal mischief after he allegedly struck and choked a woman in his room at Suburban Extended Stay, 975 Sheffield St., Canton. He also allegedly punched a hole in a wall in a hallway as state police were leading him away. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and placed in Washington County jail on $25,000 bond.
CARROLL
Woman charged: Bobbi S. Drdul, 24, of 9 James St., Belle Vernon, is charged by township police with providing a false identification, marijuana possession and driving with a suspended or revoked license, court records show. Police accuse her of providing a fake name and birth date to an officer to avoid becoming involved in a shooting and stabbing investigation in Charleroi after she drove the stabbing victim, Brandon Bryant, to Mon Valley Hospital about 10:50 p.m. Monday. District Judge Mark Wilson issued the charges Thursday in a summons.
CHARLEROI
Theft, trespass charges: Amber C. Paulson, 25, of Perryopolis, was arraigned Thursday on charges of conspiracy to commit theft by deception and defiant trespass filed by Charleroi Regional police after she and an alleged accomplice reportedly tried to return items to Rite Aid, 101 Fifth St., Charleroi, May 10. The items reportedly were stolen from a store in Belle Vernon. Paulson’s alleged accomplice, Samuel Olexa, 24, of Charleroi, is scheduled to enter a plea in the case next month. Paulson was released on $5,000 unsecured bond set by District Judge Ethan Ward at her arraignment.
DONORA
Man charged: Jimmie Coulter is charged in a private criminal complaint with writing a bad check June 3, 2017, for $1,160 to Bell’s Wholesale Grocery in Greene County at Coulter’s business, Ondray’s Deli, 501 Allen Ave., court records show. Bell’s filed the charge Thursday before District Judge Mark Wilson.
MONONGAHELA
Assault alleged: Jeremiah Bartolozzi, 44, of 27 Hi View Drive, Union Township, is charged by city police with simple assault and retail theft over accusations he fought off store security while stealing steaks and bacon from Foodland, 1223 W. Main St., about 11:55 p.m. June 24, court records show. District Judge Mark Wilson issued the charges Thursday in a summons.
Mother charged: Rebecca Woy, 36, of 1211 Chess St., Monongahela, was arrested Thursday by Monongahela police after she allegedly slapped her 13-year-old daughter and ripped her shirt during a confrontation. She was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward on charges of endangering the welfare of children, simple assault and harassment. She was placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond. If she is released from jail, Woy is to have no contact with her daughter.
Assault alleged: James Case, 45, of 100 Bunola Road, Monongahela, was arrested Thursday by Monongahela police on a charge of simple assault after he allegedly assaulted a woman as they walked on a city street after leaving a grocery store. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and placed in Washington County jail on a $25,000 percentage bond.
Pair charged: Ashley Katrina Anthony, 30, and Brian Joshua Porter, 31, both of 621 Lincoln St., Monongahela, are charged with cocaine possession and possession of drug paraphernalia, court records show. Police said a Washington County probation officer discovered the drug while performing a compliance check on Anthony at her residence about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Anthony and Porter are free on $5,000 unsecured bonds set Friday by District Judge Mark Wilson.
NORTH BELLE VERNON
Assault alleged: Gregory Andrew Geyer, 44, of 321 Henry St., North Belle Vernon, is charged by borough police with simple assault and harassment, court records show. Police accuse him of chasing his wife, Bobbi Jo, around their house with a hammer, using it to hit her in the finger about 8:15 p.m. Thursday. He is free on $5,000 unsecured bond set by District Judge Charles Christner.
PETERS
Warrant obtained: Daniel Justin Kloshen Jr., 22, of Irwin, Westmoreland County, is wanted on a warrant obtained by Peters police on charges of theft by deception and receiving stolen property. He allegedly told an employee of South Hills Chrysler, 3344 Washington Road, July 12 he obtained a loan to purchase a 2015 Dodge Ram for $53,625.40. He allegedly showed a screenshot of the loan approval and was allowed to take the truck. The dealership later learned he had not obtained the loan, according to court documents filed with District Judge Ethan Ward.
Assault warrant: Jeffrey Jackson, 51, of 103 Highvue Drive, Venetia, is wanted on a warrant on a charge of simple assault obtained by Peters police after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend Thursday. Police said he left the home before officers arrived.
SMITH
Club burglarized: Smith police are investigating a burglary about 3 a.m. Wednesday at Cherry Valley Sportsman Club, Joffre-Cherry Valley Road. Police watched surveillance video and saw the burglar with two backpacks. One was a Speedo-brand backpack embroidered with USA Diving National Team. The burglar stole an unknown quantity of liquor and also damaged the inside of the club. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 724-947-5069.
WASHINGTON
Car damaged: Allen Bunner of 860 E. Wheeling St. told Washington police Thursday he returned home to find the trunk of his car had been scratched.
House burglarized: Deborah Kelley of Washington told Washington police Thursday the home of Justin Ranegar, 766 ½ Broad St., had been burglarized. It was not known if anything was stolen.
Cord cut: Sabrina Heyman of 515 Fayette St. told Washington police Thursday the electric cord to her surveillance camera had been cut by vandals.