Police beat July 30
Gun stolen: James Hall of 615 Park Ave. told police a large amount of change and a Smith & Wesson revolver were stolen from his home Thursday.
Jewelry stolen: Sisters Pamela McBride and Rebecca Goldberg told police two diamond rings, a turquoise necklace, gems and jewelry-making equipment were stolen from their mother’s Glenn Street home.
Woman jailed: Carcelia D. Carlock, 43, of 339 McKean Ave., Charleroi, is charged by Charleroi Regional police with felony retail theft over allegations she stole two bottles of vodka worth $25 about 2:15 p.m. Thursday from the Wine & Spirits Store at 105 Third St., court records show. Carlock, who has nine prior retail theft convictions, is in Washington County jail on $50,000 bond set by District Judge Larry Hopkins.
Theft case: Brandon Veschio, 32, of 1028 Reeves Ave., Monessen, is charged by borough police with theft and receiving stolen property over accusations he stole a combat bulletproof vest, combat medical bag and two credit cards belonging to Mon Valley Emergency Medical Services in Monessen, court records show. Police said the items were retrieved from Veschio during a traffic stop about 3:20 a.m. Wednesday. District Judge Mark Wilson set bond at $5,000 for Veschio, who is in Westmoreland County jail in a retail theft case.
Assault alleged: Onyx Moore, 18, of 464 Eighth St., Donora, is charged by borough police with simple assault and disorderly conduct over accusations she struck Angela Stringa in the face and torso about 12:30 p.m. July 7 in an alley near Moore’s residence, court records indicated. District Judge Mark Wilson issued the charges Wednesday in a summons.
Welfare fraud alleged: Thomas Cameron, 35, of 1105 Marion St., New Eagle, is charged by the state Department of Welfare with welfare fraud over allegations he didn’t report his income in order to qualify for $2,648 in benefits between June 1 and Nov. 30, 2015, court records show. Cameron is free on $5,000 bond set Thursday by District Judge Mark Wilson.
Charged in accident: A McDonald man was charged Thursday in connection with a one-vehicle accident July 23 in the area of 862 Candor Road, Bulger. According to McDonald police, Michael J. Sweetie Sr., 48, of 204 Howard St., caused damage to the mailbox, grass and concrete steps when he crashed his truck. Police said they found empty beer bottles and two plastic straws with white powder residue in the vehicle. Sweetie is charged with accidents involving damage, possession of drug paraphernalia, careless driving and driving with a suspended license. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Traci McDonald.
Retail theft charges: Raymond M. Gregg Jr., 40, of 49 Hewitt Road, West Middlesex, was placed in Washington County jail Thursday on a Washington County bench warrant and on charges of receiving stolen property, retail theft and possession of a controlled substance. Employees of Kohl’s said he entered a bathroom and changed into clothes valued at $112 and attempted to exit the store without paying. The employees allegedly found a small bag with Xanax in the stall after Gregg walked out. He was arraigned before District Judge Jay Weller and placed in jail on $25,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled Aug. 9 before Weller.
Theft alleged: Casey D. Cole, 24, of 238 Linn Ave., Washington, was placed in Washington County jail Thursday, charged with taking items off the shelf at Walmart, Trinity Point, June 18 and returning them for gift cards. Cole was arraigned before District Judge Jay Weller on a charge of theft by deception and jailed on $5,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled Aug. 9 before Weller.
Retail theft charge: Carly A. Lilley, 21, of 727 Stockdale Ave., Monongahela, was charged with retail theft for allegedly stealing $71 in merchandise from Walmart, Trinity Point.