Police Beat May 18
CALIFORNIA
Two charged: Derek Heuges, 22, of Manifee, Calif., and Michael Mastand, 20, of Carnegie, will be charged by California police with disorderly conduct after the two reportedly got into a physical confrontation May 6 at Second and Union streets.
CANONSBURG
Warrant arrest: Darnell Dillard, 31, of Pittsburgh, was taken into custody Wednesday by Canonsburg police at a home on Duquesne Avenue on an Allegheny County bench warrant. He was placed in Washington County jail.
CHARLEROI
Charged in crash: Jermaine Lamar Mosley, 28, of 301 Crest Ave., Charleroi, was taken into custody Wednesday on a warrant obtained by Charleroi Regional police stemming from an April 29 hit-and-run crash in the 700 block of Fifth Street. Mosley is accused of striking the driver’s side of another vehicle and fleeing. The driver of the other vehicle was slightly injured. Mosley, who was found at his home, denied driving the vehicle. Police also found a pack of cigarettes that allegedly had been stolen from a store by another man in Mosley’s vehicle. Mosley was arraigned before District Judge Jesse Pettit on charges of leaving the scene of a crash involving injury and damage to property, false reports to police, receiving stolen property and several traffic violations. He was placed in Washington County jail on $15,000 bond.
DONORA
Assault alleged: Thomas Swanson, 19, of 229 Wilson Road, Fallowfield Township, is charged by borough police with strangulation, simple assault and making terroristic threats, court records show. Police accuse Swanson of choking Jamie Ramsey, grabbing her by the shoulders and punching her below the left eye about 10:15 a.m. May 9 in the 100 block of Gallatin Drive. District Judge Mark Wilson issued the charges in a summons Wednesday.
Man charged: Timothy Terrell Fuller, 31, of 1220 Maple Ave., Monessen, is charged by borough police with trespassing about 4 p.m. May 10 in the 80 block of Highland Terrace, court records show. District Judge Mark Wilson issued the charge Wednesday in a summons.
NEW EAGLE
Man charged: Stephen John Levers, 48, of 240 Little Mingo Road, Nottingham Township, is charged by Monongahela police with fleeing from police and driving under the influence of alcohol, court records show. Police accuse Levers of refusing to pull over for a traffic stop about 3:15 a.m. Tuesday in the 400 block of Main Street. An officer followed Levers’ vehicle for 1.7 miles until he stopped on Ginger Hill Road. District Judge Mark Wilson issued the charges in a summons Wednesday.
WASHINGTON
Burglary arrest: Jeremy Sartori, 30, who Washington police said is homeless, was arrested Wednesday night by Washington police on charges of burglary, loitering and prowling at night after he allegedly tried to kick open the door at the Medicine Shoppe, 400 Jefferson Ave. He was taken into custody a short time later in the 400 block of Allison Avenue after police got a description from a witness. He was arraigned before District Judge Jesse Pettit and placed in Washington County jail on $175,000 bond.
Man assaulted: Paul Phillips, 31, of Washington, told Washington police Wednesday he was assaulted by another man outside his home. Phillips was talking with an acquaintance when his attacker punched him until he fell to the ground. Phillips suffered a split lip and torn earlobe. He was taken to Washington Hospital for treatment. Charges are pending.
Vehicle damaged: Ross Lyle Jr. told Washington police Wednesday the side of his vehicle was dented while it was parked outside his home.
Copper, tools stolen: John Miller of Washington told Washington police Wednesday copper pipe, wire, an air compressor and tools were stolen from a building in the 100 block of North Franklin Street. A portion of a fence had been moved so the thief could gain access to the property.
Warrant arrest: Richard Gump, 52, of 571 Locust Ave., Washington, was taken into custody Wednesday on a probation warrant and a Westmoreland County bench warrant after he allegedly stole items from Shop ‘n Save, West Beau Street. He was placed in Washington County jail on the warrants. Police will charge him with retail theft.
Door kicked: John McConnell of Avella told Washington police Wednesday the door was kicked in at a home at 865 Fayette St.