Police Beat
Truck stolen: Donald G. Davis of Washington reported his red 2000 Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck stolen Wednesday from the lower parking lot at McGuffey High School. Police said a white woman with dark hair and wearing a bright green T-shirt and bright green pants, was walking a black dog and seen opening the door and retrieving a spare key. She got in the truck and drove away, going west on Route 40. The truck has a GoArmy.com sticker on the driver’s side window, and the tailgate is damaged. Anyone with information is asked to call state police at 724-223-5200.
Debit card stolen: Rhonda McCollum of Cecil Township told Canonsburg police Wednesday she mistakenly left her debit card in her work smock, which was sent to the cleaners used by her Canonsburg employer. The card was used to make almost $500 in purchases at 10 different locations.
DUI arrest: Christopher Craig Wood, 28, of Colloden, W.Va., was arrested Thursday night by Cecil police on a charge of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Police were called for a vehicle in the middle of the road at the intersection of Route 50 and Cowden Road. When they arrived, they said they saw Ivonne Perez on the ground convulsing, and Wood trying to help her. Wood allegedly told police he snorted methamphetamine. Perez also reportedly ingested the drug. Wood was arraigned before District Judge Traci McDonald and released on his own recognizance.
Threats arrest: Aaron Michael Amuso, 27, of 765 Old National Pike, Claysville, was arrested Thursday by Donegal police on charges of simple assault, terroristic threats and harassment after he allegedly assaulted Jocelyn Rose Barner and threatened to shoot her at his home. He allegedly pushed her to the floor, dragged her by the hair and punched her in the head. He was arraigned before District Judge Traci McDonald and placed in Washington County jail on $20,000 bond.
Probation violation alleged: Keith Allan Chappell, 52, of 343 Valley St., McDonald, was taken into custody by McDonald police on a probation violation after they say he was found at a McDonald bar Thursday. He was placed in Washington County Jail on the violation.
Assault arrest: Jocelyn Paige Comito, 23, of 197 Alexander Ave., Strabane, was arrested Thursday by North Strabane police on charges of simple assault and harassment. She allegedly hit Jason Roux with a stick. Police saw a contusion on his arm. She reportedly told police she was angry because he was drinking all day and may have damaged their vehicle. She was arraigned before District Judge Traci McDonald and released on $2,500 unsecured bond.
Single-car accident: Alisa Hollerich, 19, of Library, was taken to St. Clair Hospital at 1 a.m. Friday following a single-car accident at Bebout and Boyer roads in Venetia. Police said Hollerich’s car hydroplaned and struck a utility pole.
Possession charges: Meredith McDonald, 35, of 18 Center St., Belle Vernon, and Joshua James Steele, 33, of 103 Plainview Ave., Belle Vernon, were charged after an incident at 3 a.m. Sunday in Rehoboth Cemetery. McDonald is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal trespass, and Steele is charged with possession of a controlled substance and criminal trespass.
Theft charge: Frank Cope, 44, of 165 Taylor Run Road, Monongahela, was charged with retail theft for allegedly stealing a vacuum cleaner valued at $899 from Lowe’s, 200 Sara Way, Belle Vernon, April 25. Identity stolen: Jennifer Muirhead, 44, of 110 Sheldon Ave., Fairchance, was charged with identity theft stemming from an April 16 incident.
Driver cited: Gino Dinnocente, 23, of Beaver, was slightly injured when the rig he was driving west on Lagonda Road at Alamae Lakes Road, South Franklin, went off the road and onto an embankment before rolling onto the driver’s side Wednesday, state police said. He was cited for failure to drive at a safe speed.
Assault arrest: Jessica Ann Dupain, 32, of 205 Lusk Road, Bentleyville, was arrested Thursday night by South Strabane police on charges of simple assault, terroristic threats, public drunknness and harassment. She was accused of assaulting her father, Jeffrey Dupain, at Northgate Apartments on Michigan Avenue. He said his daughter was intoxicated. When he said he was going to lock her out when she went out for a cigarette, she allegedly punched him in the head, grabbed his hair and bit him. As she was being taken into custody, she allegedly tried to bite one of the officers. She was arraigned before District Judge Traci McDonald and placed in Washington County jail on $5,000 bond.
Woman arraigned: Susan Ann Farally, 31, of Washington, was arraigned Friday on a felony charge of retail theft for allegedly stealing items from Dollar General, 155 W. Beau St., in November 2013. She was declared a fugitive after failing to appear for a preliminary hearing before District Judge Robert Redlinger. She was arraigned before District Judge Jay Weller and placed in Washington County jail on $1,000 bond.
Unathorized use: Dwayne E. Wilson, 44, of Arnold, was charged Friday by Washington police with unauthorized use of a vehicle after he allegedly took a car owned by Porsha Ceasar of Lincoln Terrace on Nov. 14 without her permission. The charge will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Drug charges: Deron Whitaker, 21, of 1385 1/2 Allison Ave., Washington, was charged Friday by Washington police with possession and possession with intent to deliver heroin and possession of paraphernalia after police say the suspected drugs were found at his home during a May 6 adult probation compliance check. The charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Disorderly charge: William Iannacchione, 51, of 16 1/2 N. Main St., Washington, was charged by Washington police with disorderly conduct after he allegedly urinated on a building in the 10 block of North Main Thursday.
Motorcycle damaged: Paul Fonner of 595 1/2 Maple Ave. told Washington police Thursday the drive belt was cut on his motorcycle.
Modem stolen: Patricia Cook of Verona told Washington police Thursday a modem was stolen from her rental property at 25 W. Chestnut St.
Games stolen, sold: Kyrie Humphreys of 588 Fayette St. told Washington police Thursday 12 of her Nintendo games were stolen from her home and sold at Game Stop, Washington Crown Center, North Franklin Township.
Marijuana charge: Devon Boyd, 24, of 180 May Ave., faces a marijuana possession charge after the suspected drug was found in his home during an adult probation compliance check Wednesday, Washington police said. He was placed in Washington County jail on a probation violation.