Police beat June 3
Two charged: Isaiah J. Wallace, 18, of 174 May Ave., Washington, and Nicholas Whitlock, 18, of 155 Jollick Manor, Washington, were charged Thursday by state police with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia stemming from an April 2 traffic stop at Routes 40 and 519, Amwell Township. The charges were sent by summons from the office of District Judge Ethan Ward.
Card lost: James McGee Jr. of Main Street, Burgettstown, told McDonald police Tuesday his lost credit card was used to make several unauthorized purchases at various locations last month.
Game player stolen: Jennifer Lynn Pond of 194 McClure Ave., Burgettstown, told McDonald police Monday her PlayStation 3 was stolen from her home. She told police she was in her backyard. When she went into the house, she discovered the front door open and game player stolen.
Drug charges: Jared Holt, 20, of 601 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, was charged Saturday with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after police said he was seen smoking suspected marijuana in front of his apartment, Holt will receive his charges via summons from the office of District Judge Larry Hopkins.
Resisting charge: Trevor Blackburn, 25, of Coyle Curtain Road, Monongahela, was charged Monday with resisting arrest and driving under the influence of alcohol after an off-duty officer reportedly saw him swerving and then hitting a curb in the 400 block of McKean Avenue. The off-duty officer followed the vehicle until it stopped in the 1000 block of Oakland Avenue. Officers arrived, and Blackburn got out of the vehicle. Police said Blackburn was intoxicated and was told he was under arrest for DUI. Blackburn then began to physically resist officers and was taken into custody, police said. Once Blackburn was placed inside the police vehicle, he allegedly began to kick the window of the vehicle and strike it with his head. Police said he refused to submit to a blood test and was placed in the Monessen lock-up for his own safety.
False statement charge: Robert Derry, 27, of 1425 Walnut Ave., Monessen, was charged Tuesday with making a false statement on an application to purchase a firearm and unsworn falsification when he tried to buy a gun at Tom’s Sport Shop, 607 Fallowfield Ave., Dec. 29. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Larry Hopkins.
Drug charge: Gary R. Prosser, 38, of 816 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, is charged by Charleroi Regional police with illegal possession of Diazepam and a Suboxone package and public drunkenness, court records show. Police accuse him of having the drugs when they found him stumbling in the 700 block of McKean Avenue about 1:25 p.m. May 17. District Judge Larry Hopkins issued the charges in a summons Tuesday.
Two injured: Two West Virginia residents were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 westbound near the West Alexander exit, Donegal, about 3:15 a.m. Thursday. State police said a vehicle driven by Cherry Pase, 39, struck the rear of a vehicle driven by Tonya Collins, 40, of Ohio. Pase’s vehicle then went off the highway and onto an embankment before overturning. She and her passenger, Leonard Baker, 39, were injured. She was taken to Washington Hospital. He was taken to UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh. Firefighters from West Alexander and Claysville assisted at the scene.
Drug arrest: Dakota Johnston, 21, of 435 First St., Donora, was arrested Wednesday night by Donora police on charges of possession with intent to deliver marijuana, criminal use of a communications facility and possession of marijuana after police said three bags of suspected marijuana were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop at Second Street and Allen Avenue. Police said he also had $1,148. A passenger was in the vehicle with him, but there was indication if he also will be charged. Johnston was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and placed in Washington County jail on $100,000 bond.
Traffic stop: Shelly L. Lawson, 43, of 403 Fourth St., Donora, is charged by borough police with illegal possession of four Oxycontin pills and possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from a traffic stop about 7:40 p.m. May 26 in the 400 block of Fourth Street, court records show. District Judge Mark Wilson sent Lawson the charges in a summons Tuesday.
Drug case: Brandi L. Rayburn, 40, of 15 Coal St., Dunlevy, is charged by Roscoe, Elco, Stockdale and Allenport Regional police with drug possession with intent to deliver, drug possession and theft, court records show. Police accuse Rayburn of stealing 20 prescription drug doses May 20 while working at Flo’s Personal Care Home, 310 Route 88, and selling the medications in the parking lot. District Judge Larry Hopkins issued the charges in a summons Wednesday.
Assault alleged: Jesse C. Bennati, 22, of 30 Truman Road, Fallowfield Township, is charged by state police with simple assault over allegations he struck Brian Holp in the head about 11 p.m. May 14 at 933 Bentleyville Road, court records show. District Judge Larry Hopkins issued the charge in a summons Tuesday.
Fence damaged: James Lequeuy of 2109 Avella Road, Independence, told McDonald police Tuesday his fence was damaged by vandals.
Card accessed: Robert McAlpine of 107 Washington Pike, Independence, told McDonald police Tuesday information from his credit card was used to make an unauthorized purchase of $404.95 at Walmart, Scott Township. McAlpine told police he was in Pittsburgh over the weekend and used the card at several locations, including at parking meters.
Man assaulted: Raymond Ward Sr., 46, of McDonald, was assaulted Monday night inside Pitt Hotel and Bar, 110 S. McDonald St., McDonald police said. Witnesses told police two unidentified brothers were inside the bar when one tried to fight patrons. When Ward told him to leave, he reportedly tried to tackle the 46-year-old, only to be taken to the floor himself. The other brother then allegedly picked up Ward and threw him on top of a table, breaking it. He also punched Ward. The brothers then fled without paying their bar bill, police said. Ward, who was bleeding from the ear, was taken to Canonsburg Hospital for treatment.
Burglary arrest: Taylor Paige Kemp of Imperial was arrested Wednesday by McDonald police on charges of burglary, theft and criminal trespass after she allegedly entered the home of David Darnley and her mother, Alicia Huggins, at 402 North Ave. She allegedly stole $850, an iPad, bracelet, checkbook and gas cards. She was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond.
Paraphernalia charges: Four people face charges stemming from a traffic stop Tuesday by Charleroi Regional police. Nicholas Kalcevick, 33, of 720 Hamilton Ave., Belle Vernon, and Jamie Leigh Greer, 28, of 420 Pearl Ave., Monessen, were passengers in the vehicle. Police said they spotted a hypodermic needle in the vehicle and then found a suspected crack pipe. Both were arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward on a charge of possession of paraphernalia. Kalcevick, who was wanted on warrants, also is charged with giving false identification to police. The two were placed in Washington County jail on $25,000 bonds. The driver, Brenan Greer, 28, of 128 Maple St., Canonsburg, and another passenger, Blake Antonucci, 27, of 1541 Route 481, Charleroi, will be charged via summons with possession of paraphernalia. Greer also will receive several traffic citations, police said.
Threats, endangerment charges: Carrie Ina Lantz, 26, of 208 Mathews Road, Belle Vernon, was charged Wednesday by Rostraver police with terroristic threats, reckless endangerment, simple assault and criminal mischief stemming from an incident Sunday at Rostraver Apartments. The charges were filed at the office of District Judge Joseph Dalfonso.
Assault, mischief charges: Romale Jamar Ragland, 37, of 193 Crawford Lane, Belle Vernon, was charged Wednesday by Rostraver police with simple assault and criminal mischief stemming from an incident at his home last week. The charges were filed at the office of District Judge Charles Christner.
False ID charge: Brenda Zegil, 56, who Rostraver police said is homeless, was charged Wednesday with false identification to law enforcement stemming from an incident Thursday at Tri-County Plaza. The charge was filed at the office of District Judge Joseph Dalfonso.
Harassment alleged: John M. Reesman, 39, of Shinnston, W.Va., is charged by Roscoe, Elco, Stockdale and Allenport Regional police with stalking and harassment over allegations raised at 6:15 p.m. May 7 he was sending harassing letters, emails and text messages to Dee and Michael Mavrovich of Roscoe, court records show. District Judge Larry Hopkins issued the charges in a summons Wednesday.
Vehicle damaged: Cassidy Ardeno of Washington told Washington police her vehicle was damaged when her boyfriend picked up bricks, smashed all of the windows and damaged the hood and rear passenger fender as she attempted to leave 47 Shannon Ave. early Thursday. Charges will be filed after police receive an estimate on damages.
Harassment, disorderly charges: Melony Anderson, 25, of 475 Addison Ave., and Linda Keener, 55, of 470 Addison, were charged with disorderly conduct and harassment for allegedly fighting on the street near their homes Wednesday, Washington police said.
Coin box damaged: Washington police said a coin box on a vacuum cleaner at Ducky’s Car Wash, 100 Henderson Ave., was damaged Wednesday and $100 was stolen.
Window damaged: Steven Brown of 335 Terrace Ave. told Washington police that the window on his pickup truck was broken by vandals Wednesday.