Police Beat April 12
Teen charged: Nicholas Ryan Volpato, 19, of Acme, was charged last week by California police with public drunkenness and underage drinking after police said he was found under the influence at Second and East streets earlier this month.
Paintballs shot: Dave Derrico told Canonsburg police Monday a thin, white man wearing a striped shirt shot paintballs at the window of his Spruce Street home before fleeing on a skateboard.
Wife charged: Gertrude V. Roupe, 35, of 197 Ellis Ave., Canton, was arrested Monday afternoon by state police on charges of terroristic threats and simple assault after she allegedly pointed a gun at her 36-year-old husband during a confrontation at their home. She was arraigned before District Judge David Mark and placed in Washington County jail on $25,000 bond.
Theft alleged: Michelle Renee Clark, 29, of 101 Marra Ave., Washington, was arraigned Tuesday on a warrant before District Judge David Mark on charges of theft, receiving stolen property, conspiracy and access device fraud filed by state police. She is accused of stealing a card owned by a Canton man at his Bower Avenue home and giving it to another woman to use. The card was used to make 11 unauthorized withdrawals totalling $1,015.50. Mark set bond at $25,000 on Clark, who has been in Washington County jail on a bench warrant since March 27.
Charged in assault: Ryan M. French, 39, of 638 Henry St., North Belle Vernon, was charged Monday by Carroll police with simple assault and neglect of care of a dependent person after he allegedly assaulted a 75-year-old man who was a patient at Havencrest Health and Rehabilitation Center in January. French, who was a staff member, allegedly beat the man in a dispute over a can of Red Bull. French claimed the elderly man took a swing at him, and when he ducked, he collided with the elderly man. The charges were sent by summons from the office of District Judge Larry Hopkins.
False reports: Robert Lee Madden, 68, of 63 Orchard St., Carroll, was charged Monday by Carroll police with making false reports after he allegedly reported a burglary in progress Thursday. No burglary took place, police said. Police said he has made 19 complaints over the past several years about his neighbors allegedly tampering with his doors. The charge was sent by summons from the office of District Judge Larry Hopkins.
Charged in crash: William Ralph Lowe, 21, of 118 Railroad St., Finleyville, was charged Monday by Carroll police with driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to drive at a safe speed, stemming from an April 5 crash on Route 88 near Gearing Road. Police said he was going south on Route 88 around a bend and crossed the center line. The vehicle hit a guardrail and utility pole before going over a muddy hill and rolling over several times. Lowe was taken to Monongahela Valley Hospital, where blood was drawn to determine his level of intoxication. Police said a preliminary test done at the scene indicated Lowe was intoxicated. Charges were sent by summons from the office of District Judge Larry Hopkins.
Pair charged: Aaron Klinzing, 27, of 416 Allen Ave., Donora, is charged by borough police with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct over allegations he struck his wife, Jessica Klinzing, in the face and pushed her against furniture about 2:15 a.m. Sunday in their residence, court records show. Teasa M. Klinzing, 28, of 641 Thompson Ave., Donora, is charged with hindering over allegations she told police at Aaron Klinzing’s residence he was not there when he was 10 feet from the front door. District Judge Larry Hopkins issued the cases by summons Monday.
Man charged: Michael G. Oprosky, 54, of 483 Fifth St., Donora, is charged by borough police with fraud and motor vehicle violations over allegations his vehicle had an altered license plate and forged inspection and emissions stickers during a traffic stop about 6:45 p.m. March 24, court records show. District Judge Larry Hopkins issued the case in a summons Monday.
Driver arrested: Tehya Elizabeth Gonzalez, 18, of Inwood, W.Va., was arrested Monday by state police on a charge of receiving stolen property. Police discovered she was driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Berkeley County, W.Va. A trooper had stopped to check on her when the vehicle became disabled on Interstate 70 westbound near the Bentleyville exit in Fallowfield. She was arraigned before District Judge David Mark and placed in Washington County jail on $50,000 bond.
Generator stolen: North Franklin police said a generator was stolen over the weekend from Atlantic Nitrogen Testing, 100 Hamilton St. The thief cut a padlock off a trailer and stole the generator.
Driver faces charges: Shawn A. Vaden, 37, of Washington, faces charges of DUI and possession of marijuana after his vehicle was stopped by state police early Sunday on Interstate 79 south. Police said he had marijuana in his possession.
Theft, forgery arrest: Clayton Raymond Warmus, 25, who South Strabane police said is homeless, was arraigned Thursday before District Judge Jay Weller on five counts each of identity theft and forgery and one count each of theft and receiving stolen property. He is accused of making five unauthorized purchases for more than $1,000 at Walmart, Trinity Point, in February using checks owned by an 83-year-old South Strabane resident. Warmus was taken into custody on a bench warrant after the woman called police to her home March 4 because he was causing a disturbance. Weller set bond at $10,000 on Warmus, who is in Washington County jail on the bench warrant.
Harassment charge: Gary Coleman, 24, of 310 Hillside Ave., Washington, will be charged by Washington police with harassment after he allegedly punched a 24-year-old Washington woman in the chest during a confrontation Monday in the 500 block of Broad Street.
Purse stolen: Sarah Wilson of Washington told Washington police Monday her purse containing her wallet, $10 and other items was stolen from her vehicle while she was parked on Fairhill Drive.
Umbrella stolen: Audria Ford of 17 W. Chestnut St., told Washington police Monday her patio furniture was overturned and the umbrella stolen from outside her home.
Warrant arrest: Michael Mallory, 27, of North Versailles, was taken into custody Monday by Washington police on a bench warrant during an incident at Seminole Avenue and North Franklin Street.