Police beat Sept. 15
Solicitation warning: After numerous complaints from residents, borough police issued verbal warnings Tuesday to four people who were knocking on doors. Police advised the group, who said they worked for Direct Energy, that a solicitation permit is required.
Driver cited: Vicki McManus, 67, of Washington, was cited by state police Tuesday after a two-vehicle crash at Jefferson Avenue and Melody Lane. A vehicle driven by McManus, who was taken to Washington Hospital with a minor injury, collided with a vehicle driven by Rachel Spridik, 21, of Bentleyville, who was not injured. McManus was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign.
Assault charge: Cynthia D. Galayda, 50, of 202 Mathews Road, Belle Vernon, was charged by police with simple assault for an incident Sept. 6 at Rostraver Apartments, Rostraver police said.
Possession charges: Melissa A. Buchinsky, 29, of 614 Sewickly Ave., Herminie, was charged with possession with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license by Rostraver police stemming from an incident March 5 at the intersection of Finley Road and Crawford Lane.
Harassment charge: Derrick J. Powell, 22, of 14 Tudor Drive, Belle Vernon, was charged with simple assault and harassment after a Sept. 5 incident at 14 Tudor Drive, township police said.
Theft charge: Shawn M. Fodor, 24, of 704 Speer St., Belle Vernon, was charged with retail theft for a Sept. 12 incident in Lowe’s, 203 Sara Way, Belle Vernon, township police said.
Assault charges: Jahaziel Galvan, 31, of 105 McGee Court, Belle Vernon, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment by Rostraver police after an incident Tuesday in his residence.
Theft charge: Denny L. Naylor, 24, no known address, was charged with theft and receiving stolen property after an incident Sept. 3 at 120 Reed Ave., Belle Vernon, township police said.
Alleged parole violation: William King, 47, of 177 E. Wylie Ave., was placed in Washington County jail Tuesday on a parole violation. According to Washington police, King was found to be in possession of four empty stamp bags of suspected heroin.