Police beat May 9
Assault alleged: John Keller, 44, of New Eagle, is charged by borough police with simple assault and harassment stemming from an incident about 1:45 a.m. April 27 in an apartment on Fifth Street, police said. District Judge Joshua Kanalis issued the case last week in a summons.
Burglary reported: Emilio A. Redmond reported to state police his home at 65 Imperial Ave. was burglarized April 25 and various items were stolen.
Man wanted: Aaron Michael Cooper, 46, of 213 Lewis Ave., Carroll Township, is charged by township police with strangulation and simple assault over allegations he grabbed Stepanie L. Stevens by the throat, threw her to the floor and choked her a second time in his residence about 9:40 p.m. Monday, court records show. He is wanted on an arrest warrant signed by District Judge Larry Hopkins.
Charges filed: Damon Walters, 24, of 904 Martha Ave., Uniontown, is charged by Charleroi Regional police with harassment and possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from allegations he struck Christopher Thorpe in the face about 12:30 a.m. Monday in the 600 block of Shady Avenue, court records show. District Judge Larry Hopkins issued the charges by summons.
Drug charges: A Houston man was placed in Washington County jail Saturday after police allegedly found marijuana and cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop. According to borough police, Stone A. Mazutis, 19, of 104 Summit Circle, failed to stop after an officer attempted to pull him over for tinted windows and a suspended driver’s license. He allegedly drove at a high speed from East Pike Street, eventually stopping at the Park-and-Ride parking lot on Route 519 in North Strabane Township. A minor also was in the vehicle. Police allegedly found marijuana, a small amount of cocaine, drug paraphernalia and $836. Mazutis is charged with fleeing, possession with intent to deliver, endangering the welfare of children, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, purchase of alcohol by a minor and reckless driving. He was placed in jail on $25,000 bond. A prelimary hearing is scheduled May 18 before District Judge David Mark.
Woman charged: Jamie Nicolle Gerecke, 28, of 921 Texas Alley, is charged by city police with endangering the welfare of children and reckless endangerment over allegations she passed out under the influence of aerosol inhalants while an infant was strapped in a car seat in her living room about 5 p.m. April 28, court records show. District Judge Joseph Dalfonso issued the charges Monday in a summons.
Harassment alleged: Melissa L. Clark, 49, of 424 Reed Ave., Monessen, is charged by city police with two counts of harassing her neighbor, Danielle Lepresti, in person and on the internet in a complaint filed about 5 p.m. April 26, court records show. District Judge Joseph Dalfonso issued the case Monday in a summons.
Assault charge: Tiffany A. Rickus, 34, of 1931 The Road, Washington, was charged with simple assault and harassment for allegedly striking her daughter. According to township police, the 15-year-old daughter struck her father, William Rickus, Friday while they were in the back seat of a vehicle Tiffany Rickus was driving. According to court documents, the 15-year-old’s face was red and swollen, and she had blood coming from her nose. She told police her mother punched her in the face. Tiffany Rickus was released on $5,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled May 18 before District Judge Jay Weller.
Woman charged: Danielle Latoia Bush, 36, of 208 Russie Ave., Rostraver Township, is charged by township police with endangering the welfare of children and reckless endangerment, court records show. She is accused of leaving a small child unattended in a parked vehicle for 20 minutes on a hot day while she went for a manicure at a business on Rostraver Road about 5 p.m. April 29. District Judge Joseph Dalfonso issued the charges Monday via summons.
Assault alleged: Brett M. Yerkey, 46, of 372 Leeper Road, Rostraver Township, is charged by township police with simple assault over allegations he backhanded Danita Yerkey across the face about 8:40 p.m. Sunday in his residence, court records show. He is free on unsecured bond set Monday by District Judge Charles Christner.
Unauthorized use charge: Melinda Headlee, no address given, faces a charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle after she allegedly took a car owned by David Hollabaugh from near Highland Ridge and S Bridge roads Sunday night without his permission, state police said.
Stolen vehicle charge: Tyus M. Bundy, 18, of 121 Tuscany Estates Drive, Finleyville, was placed in Washington County jail Monday on charges of motor vehicle theft, receiving stolen property, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, disorderly conduct and driving without a license. According to Monongahela police, Bundy took a vehicle that was parked at 17 Elrama Ave. He allegedly returned it to the owner’s residence six hours later. Bundy was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward and placed in jail on $25,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled May 22 before District Judge James Ellis.
Assault on officer alleged: William M. Taylor, 30, an inmate at SCI-Greene, faces a charge of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer after an incident April 21 at Washington Hospital, state police said. Taylor was being treated there when he became agitated and threatened officers, police said. While he was being restrained, he allegedly spit in the face of hospital police officer Jason Slider.
Vehicle break-ins: Washington police received two reports Friday of vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight. A resident reported his state identification was stolen from a vehicle parked in the 900 block of Fayette Street. Another resident reported her purse, containing identification, Social Security card and credit cards, was stolen from a vehicle parked in the 500 block of Broad Street.
Building damaged: The property manager of 161 Hall Ave. reported Friday morning to Washington police the building’s doors, handles and windows were damaged overnight.
Car stolen: A woman reported to Washington police Friday morning a rental car, a white 2017 Hyundai Sonata, was stolen overnight from 56 W. Strawberry Ave.