Police beat Oct. 27
Threats charge: Tricia L. Santori, 32, of 132 Pennsylvania Blvd., Monessen, was charged Tuesday by Southwest Regional police with terroristic and threats. Santori allegedly sent text messages to a Belle Vernon woman last month, threatening to kill her. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Richard Kasunic.
Warrant issued: Erica Marie Ciepley, 35, of 52 Scenery Boulevard, Monessen, is charged with eight counts each of false reports to an agency of public safety, falsely incriminating another person and harassment, court records show. Police accuse her of placing eight calls in July to 911 centers in Washington and Westmoreland to falsely imply a man was driving under the influence of alcohol. District Judge Joseph Dalfonso issued a warrant last week for her arrest.
Window broken: Natalie Momplaison of Willowbrook Drive told South Strabane police the passenger window of her vehicle was broken between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Obstruction, disorderly charges: Karen L. Tubio, 60, of 4010 Squires Manor Lane, South Park, will be charged by Southwest Regional police with obstruction of law enforcement, disorderly conduct, open lewdness and a traffic violation stemming from an Oct. 15 incident on Brownsville Road Extension and Beverly Street, Union. Tubio reportedly caused a disturbance and tried to get into the car to prevent it from being towed. The driver, Helen G. Carter, 60, of 11 Courtney Hill Road, Union, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Charges against both women will be filed at the office of District Judge James Ellis.
Woman assaulted: Malaya D. Thomas, 21, of Washington, told Washington police she was assaulted late Monday or early Tuesday at 50 Yard Line, 105 Henderson Ave. She said a woman, who she identified to police, reportedly grabbed her hair and pulled her off the stool onto the floor. She then allegedly kicked and stomped Thomas. Thomas was taken to Washington Hospital for treatment of head and leg injuries. She told police that she heard two men paid the woman to assault her. Some of the assault also was reportedly posted on social media. Charges are pending, police said.
Card stolen: Clyde Lashinsky of Washington told Washington police that his debit cards were stolen from his wallet by an acquaintance while he was a patient at Washington Hospital. He told police the person reportedly took the wallet from a night stand but then returned it. Police are continuing their investigation.