Police Beat Feb. 20
Burglary, theft charges: Matthew Ryan Dean, 18, of Irwin, Westmoreland County, will be charged with burglary, theft and underage drinking for allegedly entering the AKL Fraternity, 600 Wood St., on Tuesday and stealing an African deer head that had been mounted on a wall, as well as a bar stool. The deer head was valued at $200, police said. Charges will be filed at the office of District Judge Joshua Kanalis.
Boxes damaged: Wendy Vincent of 115 Cedar Lane told police Tuesday cable and telephone boxes were damaged on her property.
Warrant arrest: Steven Roy Osbey Jr., 22, of Pittsburgh, was arraigned Thursday by District Judge Jay Weller on a warrant on a charge of receiving stolen property filed by Pittsburgh police after he allegedly tried to sell a stolen iPad at an Oakland resale shop. He was placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond until he is picked up by Allegheny County officials.
Two injured: Two people were injured in a three-vehicle, chain-reaction crash about 5:20 p.m. Wednesday on Washington Road northbound near McClelland Road, North Strabane police said. The drivers were identified as Meghan Orr, 37, of Carnegie, Palma Rose Colbert, 67, of Leet Street, Washington, and Autumn Lynn Weir, 35, of McClelland Road, North Strabane. Colbert and a 14-year-old boy who was a passenger in Weir’s vehicle were checked at the scene by Canonsburg Ambulance personnel.
Theft charge: Kathryn Arlene Skiles, 22, of Gouldsboro, Wayne County, was charged with theft and receiving stolen property after she allegedly wrote a check for more than $12,000 on a closed account to Tom Clark Motor Sports, Rostraver, on Wednesday. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Charles Christner.
Stalking, harassment charges: David Sparrow, 54, of 113 Main St., Smock, was charged with stalking, harassment and criminal trespass for allegedly continuing to contact his estranged girlfriend and driving past her house on Twilight Drive on Sunday after being twice told to stop. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Charles Christner.
False reports charge: Tara Temak, 38, of 616 Kennedy Ave., Rostraver, was charged with false reports by falsely incriminating another after she reportedly told police she was assaulted by her fiance Jan. 29. The charge will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Charles Christner.
Two charged: Robert W. Heckman, 34, and Anna Marie Rattay, 45, both of 283 E. Donora Road, Belle Vernon, will by charged with theft and receiving stolen property after they allegedly stole a television from a home at 203 Railroad St., Webster, on Feb. 10. Heckman also is charged with driving with a suspended license. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Joseph Dalfonso.
Suspect arraigned: Kevin Robert Ledbetter, 28, of 464 E. Hallam Ave., Washington, was arraigned Friday before District Judge Jay Weller on charges of flight to avoid apprehension, conspiracy, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct stemming from a Feb. 6 incident at Tanger Outlets. Weller set bond at $10,000 for Ledbetter, who is in Washington County jail on other charges.
Theft, receiving charges: Samuel Ross, 36, of 330 South Ridge Road, Coal Center, was arraigned Friday before District Judge Jay Weller on two cases filed against him by South Strabane police in connection with two thefts at Walmart, Trinity Point, last year. Ross is charged with theft by deception, conspiracy and receiving stolen property after he allegedly returned stolen merchandise in exchange for gift cards Nov. 21. He also was charged with retail theft for allegedly stealing merchandise from the store on Dec. 4 and 5 with a total value of $237.
Girl injured: An 8-year-old Brownsville girl was injured Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash on Route 19 (Washington Road) at Strabane Square, police said. A vehicle driven by Max Gonano, 68, of 168 Dodd Drive, South Strabane, was northbound on Route 19 and turning left into Strabane Square when it collided with a southbound vehicle driven by Shanna Spence, 28, of 123 Telegraph Road, Brownsville. Police said both drivers claimed to have the green light. The girl was taken to Monongahela Valley Hospital for treatment.
Fence damaged: Virginia Cox of 256 Shirls Ave. told police a fence at the rear of her property was damaged. She said the owner of the fence is Dee Spencer.
Disorderly charge: Porsha Ceasar, 40, of 241 Lincoln Terrace, Washington, was charged by Washington police with disorderly conduct Thursday after she allegedly created a disturbance when her brother, Charles Ceasar, 41, was taken into custody on adult probation and bench warrants at 448 N. Main St., Police took her home, and she allegedly spat on the cruiser as they drove off. She then returned to the location on North Main, where police said she was again screaming obscenities.
Identity stolen: Zachary Cooper of Washington told police Thursday someone used his identity to open credit cards, including one from Best Buy, racking up a $4,000 bill.