Police beat Sept. 27
Warrant arrest: Vincent Elcane Knight, 21, of Pascagoula, Miss., was taken into custody Saturday during a traffic stop on Wood Street at Malden Road, California police said. He was wanted on outstanding warrants from Fayette County. He was released to a constable from that county.
Teen charged: A 17-year-old Canonsburg boy will be charged by California police with careless driving and driving after 11 p.m. on a junior license after he apparently fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into two parked vehicles about 11:50 p.m. Sept. 21 in the 300 block of Third Street. The boy, who was not injured, was released to his parents.
Disorderly house charge: Lavon Lewis Black, 26, of McKees Rocks, and Stevens Sassy, 23, of Pittsburgh, will be charged by California police with violating the borough’s disorderly house ordinance after officers received a noise complaint about 757 Hickory St. early Sunday. Police said they found a crowd of 40 to 50 people and smelled marijuana.
Teens charged: Three Canonsburg boys, a 17-year-old and two 15-year-olds, will be charged after a Canonsburg woman told borough police the windshield of her vehicle was scratched when objects were thrown at it as she drove over a bridge on Morganza Road Saturday afternoon. The boys were later found near South Jefferson Avenue and were identified by the driver as the culprits. The 17-year-old, who admitted to throwing pennies, will be charged with disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. The other two will be charged with disorderly conduct.
Tools stolen: Gary Barbour of 129 N. Jefferson Ave. told Canonsburg police Sunday a Craftsman tool set and other tools were stolen from his vehicle.
Stamp bags seized: Raven Lynn Randall, 24, of 1022 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, is charged by state police with possession of drug paraphernalia over allegations she attempted to pick up two packages containing empty heroin stamp bags delivered by mail to a Meldon Avenue about 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15, 2014, court records show. District Judge Mark Wilson issued the case in a summons Thursday.
Warrant obtained: State police obtained an arrest warrant Sunday for Carissa M. Vuono, 24, of 71 Willow St., Fredericktown. She is accused of punching her 70-year-old grandmother and hitting her 53-year-old mother with an object, causing puncture wounds, during a confrontation at their home Thursday. She also is accused of trying to kick a trooper. Vuono was taken to Washington Hospital for treatment. District Judge Ethan Ward issued the warrant.
Husband arrested: Mark Dale Andrews, 54, of 18 Homestead Drive, Avella, was arrested Sunday by state police on charges of aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment after he allegedly assaulted his wife during a confrontation at their Independence home. He is accused of pushing her down and then hitting her in the head three times with a metal chair. He also allegedly held a handgun to her head as she was on the floor. He was taken into custody early Monday in the 200 block of Cross Creek Road, Avella. Andrews was arraigned before District Judge Jay Weller and placed in Washington County jail on $25,000 bond.
Heroin case: Eric Emerson, 27, of 312 Lenawee St., Monessen, is charged by city police with drug possession with intent to deliver, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia, court records show. Police allege officers seized a bundle of heroin, two handguns, two glass jars holding marijuana and $1,900 during a search of his residence about 6 a.m. Friday. Emerson is in Westmoreland County jail on $500,000 bond set by District Judge Joseph Dalfonso.
Custody issue: Daniel Webster Brewer III, 31, of 225 Linden Ave., Monessen, is charged by city police with interference with child custody over allegations he refused to turn over a child to his father about 9 p.m. Sept. 18, court records show. District Judge issued the charge in a summons Monday.
Charges filed: Karen Brewer, 30, of 225 Linden Ave., Monessen, is charged in a private criminal complaint with bad checks, forgery, theft and receiving stolen property, court records show. She’s accused of depositing four bad checks in amounts totaling $1,744 at Community Bank, 565 Donner Ave., in June and July. District Judge Joseph Dalfonso issued the charges in a summons Monday.
Drug charges filed: Dequan Allen White, 21, of 1004 Second St., Monessen, is charged by city police with drug possession and marijuana possession stemming from a traffic stop about 12:10 a.m. Sept. 22 at Sixth Street and Knox Avenue, court records show. District Judge Joseph Dalfonso issued the charges Monday in a summons.
False reports alleged: Felicia Marie Bohnak, 22, of 404 Fourth St., Monongahela, is charged by city police with harassment and making false reports to law enforcement over allegations she left threatening voice mails for a man who resides in the 700 block of East Main Street and reported false allegations about him to Washington County Children and Youth Services about 7 p.m. Sept. 21, court records show. Bohnak is in Washington County jail on $5,000 bond set Friday by District Judge Mark Wilson.
Delivery, DUI charges: Brad Behanna II, 23, of 706 N. Main St., Washington, was arrested Saturday by Monongahela police on charges of delivery of heroin, criminal use of a communications facility, driving under the influence of a controlled substance and alcohol, possession of paraphernalia and traffic violations. Police said they received a tip that he would be delivering a bundle of heroin in a parking lot in the 200 block of Dry Ridge Road. Police said they observed the delivery. The man who reportedly received the drug also was taken into custody but was later released. Behanna was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and placed in Washington County jail on $50,000 bond.
Assault charges: George Furda, 74, of 69 Casey Road, McDonald, was arrested Saturday by Mt. Pleasant police after he allegedly assaulted his wife at their township home. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward on charges of simple assault and harassment. Furda was released from Washington County jail Saturday after posting $25,000 bond.
Charged in burglary: Denny Lee Naylor Jr., 24, of 120 Reed Ave., Rostraver Township, is charged by borough police with burglary, trespassing, theft and receiving stolen property, court records show. He is accused of stealing $100 and five firearms from a residence in the 700 block of Broad Avenue between Sept. 6 and 11. Naylor is in Westmoreland County jail on $25,000 bond set Monday by District Judge Charles Christner.
Firearm violation alleged: Eli Daniels, 19, of 4 Grove Ave., North Franklin, was arrested Friday by North Franklin police on a charge of person not to possess a firearm. Police went to his home with juvenile probation to serve a warrant on him. Police were aware he likely had a gun, and they said a .38-caliber handgun was found hidden under a mattress in his bedroom. He was placed in Washington County jail on $50,000 bond.
Assault arrest: Skylar A. McCargo, 33, of Uniontown, was arrested Sunday by North Strabane police on charges of simple assault and harassment after he allegedly assaulted his wife inside a room at Double Tree, 340 Racetrack Road. He is accused of dragging her across the room and pushing her into a lamp. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and placed in Washington County jail on $25,000 bond. He also was wanted on a state parole violation.
Accused of assault: John M. Skaggs Jr., 25, of 2882 Taft St., North Franklin Township, was arrested Sunday by North Strabane police after he allegedly hit and spit at his girlfriend during a confrontation at her home at 60 Carl Ave. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and placed in Washington County jail on $35,000 bond.
Woman arraigned: Ashley Lynae Converso, 29, of 108 Church St., Herminie, is charged by township police with possession of a small amount of marijuana, trespassing and felony retail theft, court records show. Police accuse her of having the drug after she allegedly was caught stealing $6.99 worth of merchandise from a Shop ‘n Save, 600 Plaza Drive, about 1:20 p.m. Sunday. She is free on $2,500 unsecured bond set Monday by District Judge Charles Christner.
Rig rolls: Mark Velkey, 58, of Donegal, Westmoreland County, escaped injury Sept. 20 when his rig struck guardrails and rolled over on the ramp from Interstate 70 eastbound to Interstate 79 northbound in South Strabane. State police said he was traveling too fast. He will be cited for failure to drive at a safe speed.
Threats alleged: Daniel E. Grudi, 64, of 560 1/2 Broad St., Washington, was charged Sunday by Washington police with terroristic threats after he allegedly made a threatening call to Columbia Gas. He allegedly claimed there was a smell of natural gas in his home and that there were two corpses and a dead cat. Grudi also allegedly threatened to light a match. City firefighters and gas company workers responded but found no corpses or dead animals. Grudi was outside the house when they arrived. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and placed in Washington County jail on $10,000 bond.
Engine stolen: Sherri Vlanich of Washington told Washington police Friday a V-8 engine was stolen from a garage at a former auto repair shop on East Maiden Street.
Man assaulted: Brian Keeling, 23, of Washington, told Washington police he was getting items out of his vehicle when he was struck in the back of the head with an unknown object. Keeling told police he fled, and when he returned, the tires on his vehicle were flattened. Police said he refused treatment for a cut on his head.
Vehicle damaged: Richard Morris of Washington told Washington police his vehicle was damaged while it was stopped in the 200 block of Donnan Avenue when three dogs being walked by a man jumped on it, scratching it. Charges are pending against the owner of the dogs, police said.
Theft charge: Rebecca Bloom of 106 Meadowview Drive, Canonsburg, was charged by Washington police Monday with theft of services. According to the complaint, Joe Breckons of Joey’s Farm Supply, 15 Wallace Lane, reported Bloom purchased sawdust from him in December. She allegedly paid $750, leaving a balance of $950. Breckons said she refused to pay the balance. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Drug charges: Casey L. Maksin, 23, of 205 Washington Blvd., Glassport, was charged by state police with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI, driving with a suspended license and careless and reckless driving. According to the complaint, Maksin was pulled over for a traffic violation June 27 at the intersection of West Chestnut and Franklin streets. She allegedly failed two field sobriety tests, and police said a blood-alcohol test revealed narcotics in her system. Police said they found unknown pills and drug paraphernalia in her purse. Charges will be sent by summons from the office of District Judge Robert Redlinger.
Woman jailed: Ashley L. Loar, 26, of 172 Ohio St., Washington, was placed in Washington County jail Monday on a charge of theft by unlawful taking. According to Washington police, Loar took several gold rings and a pin, valued at $3,100, from the home of Kristin Emery of McKinley Avenue and sold them to a local pawn shop for $150. Loar also allegedly stole $300. Loar was arraigned before District Judge Robert Redlinger and placed in jail on $10,000 bond.