Observer reporter police beat yesterday A vehicle accident late Friday night on Route 19 in North Strabane Township claimed the life of a man from Oakdale (Allegheny County). According to state police, the crash occurred at about 11:53 p. Monday after Smithnosky attempted to break in to his neighbors’ home. 28 November 28, 2023 1 min read. DONORA Robbery: James Darnell Foster, 32, of Donora, was charged by Donora police Tuesday with robbery, burglary, terroristic threats, reckless endangerment and prohibited possession of a firearm. Make no mistake, however, Ron Faust and Skip Koskoski are basketball royalty in Washington County. According to court records, Howard is currently hospitalized with a gunshot wound and has not By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. A Charleroi man has been charged with raping a child, according to police. Zaladonis Jr. He was the favorite teacher of both my older brother, Glenn, and myself. Police describe Maldonado as entering the country from Chile on a limited visa and failing to return to his home country. in the 200 [] State police Tuesday confirmed a Washington County woman with dementia who had been reported missing was found dead in Fairmont, W. According to the criminal complaint, police responded to Bedillion’s home in the 600 block of Baird Avenue at about 11 CARROLL Nurses assaulted: Elizabeth Marie Chiesa, 37, of Bentleyville, was charged with three counts each of aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment after Carroll Township police said she attacked several nurses Tuesday afternoon while she was a patient in the emergency room at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. ” Aubree Jean Renee Hale, 21, faces felony charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of children. According to Warco’s report, a concerned driver called 911 shortly after 5 p. West Greene’s 1993 football team wasn’t all that impressive when one glanced at By Neil Rudel For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. According to the criminal complaint, state police were called to the home of [] WASHINGTON Aggravated assault: Shane Pawich Sr. at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, where he was taken following the crash. at about 11:55 p. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to the 60 block of McChain Road at about 6:30 p. com That thud you heard last Saturday night was the Steelers’ season coming to a bitter end, slammed to the ground like numerous defenders by Baltimore running back Derrick Henry. Ellin was one of two motorcyclists involved in a collision with [] CALIFORNIA Assault alleged: Derrick Austin, 32, of 2955 W. According to the criminal complaint, on July 8 Hale’s Before opening a celebrated destination dining location, Joe Pappalardo advised family and friends that providing “quality service, food and atmosphere” was integral to being successful. when her car was struck in the rear by a pickup truck, causing her to crash, according to the Westmoreland County An Avella man was killed Wednesday evening after crashing his vehicle while being pursued by police. com They are two of the humblest guys one can encounter. According to the criminal complaint, CHARLEROI Robbery: Peter John Herard, 34, of Charleroi, is charged by Charleroi Regional Police with robbery and indecent assault. Carr is accused of sexually assaulting [] NORTH STRABANE Trespassing and threats: Shaelynn Marie Saunoras, 31, of Washington, is charged by North Strabane Township with simple assault, trespassing and terroristic threats. Saturday and CARROLL Nurses assaulted: Elizabeth Marie Chiesa, 37, of Bentleyville, was charged with three counts each of aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment after Carroll Township police said she attacked several nurses Tuesday afternoon while she was a patient in the emergency room at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. The elections office on Thursday night completed counting 1,484 mail-in ballots and found there were [] By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter By my sophomore year in high school, I had spent a fair amount of time in Murray Kline’s wood shop. Record rainfall in Southwestern Pennsylvania wreaked havoc across Washington and Greene counties overnight, causing flooding that resulted in several water rescues and evacuations, business closings and dozens of road closures. State police said Holly M. , Canonsburg, was charged with obtaining possession of a controlled substance through misrepresentation, forgery, tampering with records, theft and receiving stolen property by township police last week. 16. Burgess was sworn in by District Judge Kevin Cooper Jr. near mile marker 39 in Twilight Borough. Pennsylvania State Police were asked to conduct a welfare check on a child in Fallowfield Township on Saturday. COKEBURG. Police asked NORTH STRABANE Trespassing: Michael John Smithnosky, 71, of North Strabane, is charged by township police with burglary, criminal trespassing and simple assault. According to the criminal complaint, on April 2, 2022, Blankinsop sent threatening messages to his ex-wife and threatened to burn down her home on Monarch Avenue. DeForte said Bebout had been Askarov’s save on penalty shot leads Sharks to 2-1 win over Penguins January 28, 2025 2 min read. The Washington County District Attorney’s office recently purchased several mobile drug scanning machines that can quickly be dispatched to crime scenes to help police officers identify dangerous substances and get immediate results right there on the spot. Saturday in CHARLEROI Terroristic threats: David Mooers, 38, of Charleroi, was charged Friday by Charleroi Regional Police with terroristic threats, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct. AMWELL Burglary case: Jack Anthony Ranick, 57, whose address is unknown, is charged by state police with burglary, trespassing, criminal mischief and loitering, court records show. PETERS Forged prescriptions: Erica Lynn Kovalcik, 29, of 1756 Main St. Saturday while he was walking in the 500 block of Fallowfield [] Local Republicans were exultant and Democrats were looking to regroup following an election that saw former President Donald Trump win Pennsylvania on his way back to the White House, and Republicans up and down the ballot scoring touchdowns. 29th St. “They are working to address some shortages,” Tharp said. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Intermediate Unit 1 at 625 E. Police also charged Matthew Isaiah Paith, 23, of Washington, with prohibited possession of a firearm and trespassing. Uniontown police have charged Andrew Maurice Howard, 21, of Uniontown, with homicide and additional felonies of aggravated assault and prohibited possession of a firearm. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Morris’ apartment in the 100 block of West High Street at about 4:40 a. According to the Washington County coroner, the car was traveling north and crashed near 4007 Washington Road at about Dayton decks Dukes January 22, 2025 1 min read. 25 after Herard’s ex-girlfriend reported an assault. According to the criminal complaint, police stopped Jones at about 9:45 a. State police said Denny Phillips, 70, also died from injuries suffered in the crash. , is charged by California police with strangulation and simple assault. According to police, Donahoo, of North Bethlehem Township, left home in her Lincoln Continental at about [] CECIL Aggravated assault: Jesse James Noble, 30, of West Middletown, was charged Tuesday with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment after his ex-girlfriend told Cecil Township police that he attacked her inside a room at the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Southpointe. com Not too many wrestlers, past or present, can claim they defeated Spencer Lee. In fact, the Facebook page of the Fayette County Republican Committee boasted a cover photo Wednesday CANTON Assaults alleged: Taylor Diane Costa, 20, and Kaleb James Saunders, 29, both of 1651 Weirich Ave. Allen’s trial began Wednesday [] In the past year the region saw a number of cases of young children being severely injured, and in some cases killed, as a result of physical abuse from a caretaker. The Greene County coroner’s office identified one of the victims as 76-year-old Linda Phillips. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to a Meadow Street home the morning of [] State police are investigating after a Washington police officer was involved in a two-vehicle crash while responding to a reported stabbing Wednesday night. Mary Harris, the agency’s director, said a decrease in funding led to the decision involving a program By Joe Tuscano For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. Thursday. The Washington police department posted a statement from Chief Steve Devenney to its Facebook page. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Melan’s home in the 100 block of Morgan Drive at about 2:30 a. According to police, Boyd is accused of assaulting and choking his mother about 4:45 p. The Ravens came out running early and Police beat April 25. Demo was driving east on I-70 in Rostraver Township near the Arnold City exit shortly after 8 a. at the 31. NORTH FRANKLIN Assault alleged: Jonathan Ronell E. McDonald Law Enforcement Director Tim Motte said the staffing situation at their police department took a big hit recently. By Dale Lolley For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. officers were called to the 1200 block of More than 50 drunken drivers were arrested over the weekend during a state police-led training program. Thursday for expired registration. Jackson entered a home in the 500 block of Thompson Avenue on Aug. According to the criminal complaint, the now 16-year-old victim reported that Vorhes had contacted them in 2018. After investigating, officers from the Belle Vernon post A co-defendant in the 2022 shooting death of a Washington woman testified he watched Brandon Allen fire one gunshot amid a barrage of bullets during a drive-by shooting, but the defense painted him as a liar who is only cooperating with police so he doesn’t face his own trial for homicide. , 40, of North Franklin Township, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct after he allegedly caused a scene Thursday afternoon in the Washington County Courthouse and fought with sheriff’s deputies, according to court documents. (AP) — Jaland Lowe scored 22 points and Ishmael Leggett scored 16 points and Pitt ended a four-game losing streak by beating Syracuse 77-73 Saturday. 5 mile marker. This is Part I of a series that documents some of those unshakable and A Charleroi man has been charged with raping a child, according to police. UNION Assault alleged: James T. Police accuse Costa of slashing Saunders’ left forearm with a steak knife during a fight in their residence about 6:30 [] WASHINGTON Trespassing: Steven Edwin Paul, 44, of Washington, is charged by Washington police with criminal trespass, burglary, simple assault and resisting arrest. J. said his department received the call for a kitchen fire inside the main floor duplex at 911 Crest Ave. McDonald Law Enforcement Director Tim Motte said the staffing situation at their police department took a By Joe Tuscano For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. observer-reporter. You can’t always go by what you see on paper. Japan’s Rei Higuchi earned a 4-2 decision over the 2017 State police have identified the driver of the pickup truck involved in Saturday morning’s crash on Interstate 70 in Westmoreland County that killed an Allenport woman. 30, Peters Township police said they were called to the Grande Italian Restaurant in McMurray in response to a complaint involving an adult male having sexual interactions with an underage female. Waynesburg (8-6) led 10-5 after one quarter, but Fort Cherry (13-2) erupted for 22 points in the second quarter to take a A massive American elm tree that stood for generations on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church 1793 in Washington took its final bow on Monday as crews began its removal. The Hall of Fame will induct 12 individuals, two Teams of Yesteryear, three Special Honorees, two Courage Award winners, one Above Pittsburgh police charged a Waynesburg woman in connection with a deadly crash killing an Allegheny County man in the city last summer. , a magistrate from Allegheny County. According to police, about 11:30 p. According to a press release from the office of Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli, Rostraver Township police and county detectives were called just before 11 p. According to a Washington County 911 supervisor, the accident was reported at 8:17 a. 23. , Charleroi fire chief, said the incident occurred around 2:20 p. “It’s a [] By Dale Lolley For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified the shooting victim as Tev Jerod Mungo, 31. Tori L. Holding the Bible was Burgess’ son, A’Shon. According to the criminal complaint, he threw a drill driver toward a woman [] CARROLL Rape allegations: Harrison Carr, 57, formerly of Carroll Township, is charged by Carroll Township police with rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, sexual assault and indecent exposure. 445 million contract with Motorola, which had been heavily redacted. m. , and Alicia Nicole Wise, 31, of Spraggs were charged by Cumberland Township police Friday with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. , Charleroi, is charged with burglary, trespassing, stalking, simple assault and witness intimidation by Donora police. According to the criminal complaint, Titus assaulted his wife at his residence Saturday afternoon. She is being held at Lowe scores 22 as Pitt wins at Syracuse January 25, 2025 1 min read. Watt somehow had a bad season in 2024 is a strange one. Apr 25, 2024 2 min read. According to the criminal complaint, the [] CANONSBURG Shot fired into home: Elizabeth Spotti, 43, of Canonsburg, was charged Tuesday by Canonsburg police with discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief. police were called to Jones’ home in the 200 block of Grandview Drive. Police beat March 27. to report a reckless driver on Route 50 in Independence Township. Police said he had come home [] PETERS Stolen credit cards: Renato Henriquez Maldonado, 22, was charged Monday by Peters Township police with theft from a motor vehicle, access device fraud and receiving stolen property. According to the criminal complaint, at about 1:10 p. Sunday, Gardner and two juveniles were in an abandoned house in the 600 block of Reed Avenue smoking marijuana. CHARLEROI Robbery: Peter John Herard, 34, of Charleroi, is charged by Charleroi Regional Police with robbery and indecent assault. ELCO. com The conference championship games in the NFL hadn’t even ended when the chatter began on social media that the Steelers were “nowhere close” to being in the same stratosphere as the Chiefs or Eagles, who will Meadows notebook: Track has slight drop in handle in 2024 February 3, 2025 3 min read. CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Chubb ran for a 2-yard touchdown in heavy snow with 57 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns stunned division rival Pittsburgh 24-19 Thursday night, ending the Wetzel scores 23 to help Peters Township clinch section title February 3, 2025 4 min read. Witnesses reported seeing Beck’s vehicle [] Police said Dessell kicked one officer in the chest and bit [] MONONGAHELA Aggravated assault: Shannel Marie Dessell, 37, of Monongahela, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault after Monongahela police said she resisted arrest when an officer approached her in the 300 block of West Main Street about a warrant on Dec. Friday at his home. Following the impact, the tractor-trailer caught fire, shutting down the westbound lanes of I-70 for []. March 14 when she apparently looked down at her speedometer, causing her to strike the barrier leading to the MONESSEN Vehicles entered: Andrew J. McMurray Road shortly before 11 a. He was released on $5,000 bond, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for [] By The Observer-Reporter The Washington-Greene Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame has announced its inductees and honorees for its Class of 2025. Though the Nittany Lions got off to CANTON Terroristic threats: Richard Bedillion, 49, of Canton Township, is charged by state police with terroristic threats, possession of an instrument of crime, simple assault, reckless endangerment, loitering, disorderly conduct and harassment. to a home in the 900 block of Route 136. MCMURRAY – It was evident throughout, but when the game was on the line in the fourth quarter, Peters Township senior Natalie Wetzel really showed why she’s an NCAA Division I basketball recruit. , 53, of Donora, is charged by Carroll Township police with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. According to police, the accident occurred shortly before 1 p. Pennsylvania State Police organized the “active shooting community [] Steelers fans’ doom and gloom is baffling February 2, 2025 5 min read. , Brooklyn, N. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to the Charleroi Laundromat at 301 First St. Once the Spartans got going, though, they never let up in their WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball preliminary round playoff game at West Police arrested a man from South Carolina after a woman was shot and killed in Rostraver Township Wednesday night. Jan. Officers were called at about 2 a. Witnesses told officers that Tigner had dropped off her 8-year-old son, [] Washington police are investigating after a man was shot in the city Sunday morning. The senior from Trinity High registered a 7-1 decision over Mason Calgaro to wrap up Mt. Thursday Thaxton broke into a house in the 200 block of East College Street and threatened a resident with a tire PETERS Threats: Vicki Lynne Jones, 67, of Peters Township, is charged by Peters police with terroristic threats, possession of an instrument of crime, simple assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and harassment. , 45, of Canonsburg, was charged by Canonsburg police Thursday with burglary, criminal trespassing, simple assault and reckless endangerment. 17 Falcon and Timothy Work entered a home in the 100 block of Lincoln Street and stole about $20,000 of property, mostly tools and [] Police Beat Oct. Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified Tuesday’s crash victim as 36-year-old Tiffany Rider. SYRACUSE, N. The crash occurred at about 8:45 p. , 30, of Canonsburg, is charged by state police with arson, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. Dixon, a TCU alum, has the program's second-most wins at PETERS Threats: Vicki Lynne Jones, 67, of Peters Township, is charged by Peters police with terroristic threats, possession of an instrument of crime, simple assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and harassment. One woman died and another was injured following a shooting in Uniontown Sunday night. , is charged by California police with driving under the influence and endangering the welfare of children. “Years ago you [] Early dismissal: Springdale bounces Jefferson-Morgan from playoffs February 13, 2025 4 min read. com Victories and championships are remembered by fans, but it’s the wounds from agonizing defeats that stick with players and coaches for decades. Monday after Zaladonis allegedly WAYNESBURG Firing weapon: Michelle Lynn Morris, 44, of Waynesburg, is charged by borough police with discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Enoch Cheeks had 23 points in Dayton's 82-62 win against Duquesne on Tuesday night. According to the criminal complaint, the youth, now 14, reported multiple assaults to police in October 2023. Fayad, 51. More recently in Washington County, 24-year-old Lyndon Gerald Henderson was arrested in November after his girlfriend’s baby was found unresponsive. Saturday, Austin choked his girlfriend at a home in the 50 block of Temperance Way. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a flash flood warning until 12:30 p. According to the coroner’s report, Fayad was the operator of a vehicle waiting to turn left from Washington Road [] College notebook: Sayles hits milestone at Penn State Altoona December 23, 2024 5 min read. com The idea that T. com According to information provided by the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association, The Meadows saw a slight (0. Theft: Francis N. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Spotti’s home in the 1300 block of Lucia Drive at about 3:50 a. Pike St. These kings of the court are being honored again as both have Local police in Washington County are hoping a little machine helps them solve a big problem. The DNA was matched to Cortez-Munoz, who was arrested in Oklahoma in August 2022. According to department Chief William DeForte, investigators found the remains of 64-year-old Michael Bebout in a bedroom at his 500 Hayes Ave. District Judge Ethan Ward sent [] Four people were injured in a wrong-way crash involving three vehicles on Interstate 79 that shut down the highway in both directions Friday morning in Amwell Township. Friday at the intersection of High Point Drive and Sloan Lane. And it shows just how much Watt has raised the bar not only on his own performance, but that of BUFFALO Assault alleged: Ryan James Titus, 36, of 135 E. According to the criminal complaint, at about 5 a. Y. Buffalo Church Road, Buffalo Township, was charged with simple assault, criminal mischief and harassment by state police Saturday. By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter By my sophomore year in high school, I had spent a fair amount of time in Murray Kline’s wood shop. 22 and pushed [] Pleasant police Chief Matthew Tharp said McDonald’s council approved the agreement at its meeting Thursday. A Uniontown woman died following a head-on collision in Fallowfield Township this week. com The conference championship games in the NFL hadn’t even ended when the chatter began on social media that the Steelers were “nowhere close” to being in the same stratosphere as the Chiefs or Eagles, who will Police arrested a man from South Carolina after a woman was shot and killed in Rostraver Township Wednesday night. Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified the man as Mark Michael Miller, 45. Devenney said the man was initially taken to UPMC Washington hospital, and flown to UPMC Presbyterian in [] A Belle Vernon man was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Rostraver Township Monday night. — Penn State coach James Franklin talked all week about this being a “four-quarter game,” and boy was he right. Pleasant police Chief Matthew Tharp said McDonald’s council approved the agreement at its meeting Thursday. They might need all weekend to render verdicts on where to put teams in in the Class 5A and 2A brackets. Va. to the intersection of East Maiden and South Main streets, according to Washington police Chief Steve Devenney. , Chartiers Township, is charged by state police with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, disorderly WAYNESBURG Firing weapon: Michelle Lynn Morris, 44, of Waynesburg, is charged by borough police with discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, terroristic threats and reckless Ashraf Kasirye, a Ghetto TV journalist, Ali Mivule of NTV and Daniel Lutaaya of NBS at Lwengo and Kasirye is still fighting for his life at Lubaga hospital after undergoing head By Joe Smeltzer For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. After investigating, officers from the Belle Vernon post arrested Miguel Angel Pedrosa, 62, of Charleroi. JoJo Burgess was sworn in as the new mayor, the first Black man to hold the position in the city. According to Devenney, at about 10:50 p. MONONGAHELA Assault alleged: Lance Chacko, 41, of Monongahela, is charged by Monongahela police with misdemeanors of endangering the welfare of children and simple assault. Falcon, 41, of Washington, is charged by state police with felonies of burglary and theft by unlawful taking. Pleasant Township police accused a West Virginia man Monday of breaking into a home and sexually assaulting a woman in May. After investigating, officers from the Belle Vernon post A Washington man has been arrested in the murder of Richard Morse, who was found dead in his Nottingham Township home Friday evening. 1 percent) increase in overall handle in 2024 compared with 2023 – $101,453,136. The Washington County Coroner’s office identified the victim as Michael K. According to the criminal complaint, police pulled Beck over shortly before 10 p. Glenn was his prized pupil, the proverbial “A” student. Saturday while he was walking in the 500 block of Fallowfield [] The WPIAL girls basketball playoff field is set, so now the only question remaining is how each team will be seeded. Police accuse him of breaking into a residence and attempting to enter another in the 500 block of Waynesburg Road about 5 a. On Monday evening, police had issued a plea to the public for assistance in locating 76-year-old Ellen Donahoo. Walsh announced his intention to seek the death penalty against Brooke Whitehead as she appeared for her formal arraignment on homicide charges Monday morning before Judge Traci McDonald in State police charged three Greene County residents Wednesday with animal cruelty after dogs were found in extremely poor condition. Mar 27, 2024 1 min read. Jacob Michael Posey, 22, of Fayette City, was driving By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. Stephen Allen Fodor, 65, of Wellsburg, faces felony charges of aggravated indecent assault, burglary and criminal trespassing. Junior forward Avana Sayles, a Venetia native and Peters Township graduate, is the leading scorer for the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team and recently reached a Greene County Regional Police Department is investigating after a man’s decomposed body was found in a Canton Township home last week. “Dad would say that all the time,” his daughter, Patty, said with a robust chuckle. Police said Herard followed the woman and grabbed [] By Jonathan Guth For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. According to Warco’s report, the shooting occurred shortly before 11 p. Tuesday, police were called to Chacko’s home in the 100 block of Factory Street. when a westbound vehicle crossed the centerline. Foster is accused in charging documents of [] CANTON Arson: James Lee Blankinsop Sr. On Nov. District Judge Mark Wilson sent Boyd to the Washington County jail on [] CALIFORNIA. Aug. com MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. My relationship Kraken make shots count, beat Penguins It’s a topic that most people probably don’t want to contemplate, but the frequency of mass shootings in public places has prompted various police agencies in the region to team up for an educational seminar that gives tools and advice to organizations on how best to prepare. in front of a home in the 800 block of Lookout Avenue. , Canton Township, are each charged by state police with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment, court records show. According to the criminal complaint, police pulled over Nemeth at about 9 p. But for the past four years, Dantry, a crossing guard at Muse Elementary School in the Canon-McMillan School District, has taken on a special duty on the last day of classes before Christmas break. Medlick, 44, of Jefferson, was driving south on Route 43 shortly before 9 p. Lowe scores 22 as Pitt wins at Syracuse January 25, 2025 1 min read. Amy Robinson, 46, faces a felony charge of homicide by vehicle, as well as misdemeanors of involuntary manslaughter and DONEGAL Assault alleged: Clifford Alexander Richmond, 34, of Donegal Township, was charged Friday by Donegal Township police with aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. 60 compared with FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Vasean Allette scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and TCU beat West Virginia 65-60 Wednesday night to give coach Jamie Dixon his 500th career win. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to the 100 block of Latimer Avenue at about 4:15 p. 60 Two people from Waynesburg died Tuesday following a two-vehicle, head-on collision in Franklin Township. CHARLEROI Drug charges: Morris James Jones, 22, of Clairton, is charged by Charleroi Regional Police with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and carrying a firearm without a license. Robert Whiten Jr. Police said that Housley forced his way into his ex-girlfriend’s home and grabbed her by the [] A child was flown to UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh after being struck by a car Saturday afternoon in Charleroi. He returned to the house Aug. in the 1200 According to Aubele, extra police presence was required at yesterday’s hearing because of the number of threats that have been to cooperating witnesses. Scam: Maleik Lamar Simms, 28, of Norfolk, Va. State police public information officer Kalee [] CUMBERLAND Drug arrest: Joseph William Nemeth, 34, of Morgantown, W. The 100-foot tree was cut down this week by crews from The Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has ended the Grab and Go portion of its congregate meal program. home at about 8 a. Police accuse Porter of injuring a staff member’s wrist and breaking his watch about 7:38 a. 6 after [] MONESSEN Trespassing: Lorenzo Gardner, 18, of Monessen, is charged by Monessen police with criminal trespassing and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. William Jeremiah Slider, 34, of Washington, was arrested by state police March 6 on nine counts, including robbery, stealing a motor vehicle, aggravated assault COKEBURG Theft: Francis N. Allison. Henderson, of California, was [] Police said West drove away at high speeds and ran stop signs to evade police. She heard her late father express that sentiment often, and fully endorses what he said. District Judge James Saieva sent Austin to Washington County jail on [] Aggravated assault charge: Bernard James McNally Jr. According to the criminal complaint, police were COAL CENTER Child endangerment: Brianna Beck, 28, of Rillton, Pa. Carr is accused of sexually assaulting [] CANONSBURG Trespassing: Phillip James Thaxton Jr. Police said he also WASHINGON Man jailed: Michael E. Sabrina Bryan, a standout player on Canon-McMillan’s PIAA championship girls soccer team in 2016, might have thought her days of playing competitively were over when he finished her career at Hofstra University, but thanks to the Pittsburgh Riveters, she will have a chance to play again and A Peters Township man is accused of possessing a collection of child sexual abuse material on his phone, according to a criminal complaint. According to the criminal complaint, the morning of Sept. My relationship Kraken make shots count, beat Penguins State police Tuesday confirmed a Washington County woman with dementia who had been reported missing was found dead in Fairmont, W. Brown, 30, of Pittsburgh, was charged by state police Saturday with aggravated assault, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, simple assault, driving under the influence, reckless driving and careless driving. Peters, 39, of Irwin, is charged by city police with theft and receiving stolen property over accusations he entered several vehicles parked at Valley Manor, 331 Third St. Out of the nearly 1,500 mail-in ballots counted in Greene County following Tuesday’s election, more than one-third of them had “overvotes” in the commissioners race, although the amount of them appears to be too low to affect the final results. 31 Oct 31, 2023 2 min read Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect that Glenn Alexander Mason was charged in the counterfeit bills case after police filed additional charges against him, alleging he used his brother’s name when he was arrested. AMWELL Assault alleged: Nathen Scott Boyd, 18, of 449 Mankey Road, Amwell Township, is charged by state police with strangulation, simple assault and harassment. By Rob Burchianti For the Observer-Reporter ROGERSVILLE – Brentwood could only muster two points through half of the first quarter on Friday night. Best of luck to the WPIAL steering committee on their upcoming endeavor. A Washington man who was driving the wrong way on Interstate 70 was killed Tuesday night after crashing head-on into a tractor-trailer. According to court records, police were called to the 20 block of Orchard Avenue at about 10:50 p. After investigating, officers from the Belle Vernon post Every day, beloved crossing guard Quinton “Q” Dantry helps kids get to school safely. Cheeks also added six rebounds and four steals for the Flyers (13-6, 3-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). 27 to serve bench warrants out of Beaver and Westmoreland CARROLL Road rage alleged: Robert A. TCU edges WVU for Dixon’s 500th win February 6, 2025 2 min read. According to the criminal complaint, shortly before midnight Thursday police were called to Richmond’s home at 14 Sheppard Road after A Charleroi man has been charged with raping a child, according to police. West was released after posting $5,000 bond, set by District Judge James Saieva Jr. DONORA Witness intimidation: Cordaro Jackson, 32, of 703 Fallowfield Ave. BENTLEYVILLE Drug charges: Jeffrey Reed Cable, 53, of Mount Pleasant, and Holly Suzanne Gowton, 55, of Ruffs Dale, are charged by Bentleyville police with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and criminal use of a communication facility. Rider was a front-seat passenger in a vehicle headed east on Old 71. Police asked One person was killed Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle accident in Peters Township. Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh is pursuing the death penalty against the Charleroi mother accused of fatally beating her 14-month-old son last year. SOUTH STRABANE Assault alleged: Gavin Marcus Melan, 32, of South Strabane Township, is charged by South Strabane police with aggravated assault, terroristic threats and simple assault. According to the criminal complaint, police <h2>UNION</h2><strong>Road rage:</strong> William Erwin Kupecz, 53, of Union Township, is charged by Monongahela police with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. At about 5:30 p. com McDONALD – As expected, South Fayette rolled in its first-round girls basketball playoff matchup against Greensburg Salem Friday night, and it got help from both the CUMBERLAND Drug arrest: Joseph William Nemeth, 34, of Morgantown, W. The senior from Trinity High registered a 7-1 decision over Mason Calgaro to wrap up A new era began Tuesday in the city of Washington. , Franklin Township, Greene County, is charged by Washington Health System police with aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment and criminal mischief, court records show. One person was ejected from their vehicle, according to [] By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. All [] An Allenport woman died Saturday morning following a two-vehicle on Interstate 70 in Westmoreland County that closed the highway for hours. Saturday. Friday, warning of “widespread UNION Assault alleged: James T. District Judge Ethan Ward sent [] By Dale Lolley For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. Police said Noble threw the woman to the ground Dec. in [] CUMBERLAND Unlawful contact with minor: Nicolas Edward Vorhes, 31, of Cecil Township, was charged Thursday by state police with distributing explicit sexual material to a minor, unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of minors. David Henry White, 31, Holly Lynn White, 32, and Angel Nicole Jeffries, 22, all face a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals. She is being held at Peters Township Child endangerment: Jenna Nicole Tigner, 26, of McDonald, was charged Monday by Peters Township police with endangering the welfare of children. Monday. Housley, 45, of Finleyville, is charged by Monongahela police with burglary and simple assault. Browns, snowstorm cool off Steelers November 22, 2024 4 min read. www. Porter, 42, of 704 Sherman Ave. According to the criminal complaint, Paul entered a home in the 700 block of Donnan Avenue at about 1:30 a. This is Part I of a series that documents some of those unshakable and A Pittsburgh man was killed in a shooting Monday night in Charleroi. Charleroi fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. Actually, in freestyle competition at the senior level, there is only one. SAN JOSE, Calif. com | 122 South Main Street , Washington, PA 15301. According to Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco, Camden Ellin, 24, was pronounced dead at 9:48 p. “Our police are going to investigate every crime, and people that are responsible are West Greene grad Wilson ‘honored’ to be inducted into WPIAL Hall of Fame January 20, 2025 7 min read. Toll plaza crash: A driver was injured last week when she crashed into the California toll plaza on the Mon-Fayette Expressway. JEFFERSON – Jefferson-Morgan hoped to end a playoff victory drought that spans a quarter century, but ran into a Springdale team that has been bucking the odds all season. Saturday to the 800 block of McKean Avenue when Youngblood’s girlfriend reported he CHARLEROI Drug charges: Morris James Jones, 22, of Clairton, is charged by Charleroi Regional Police with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and carrying a firearm without a license. Woman jailed: Tonya Lee Wunders, 45, of Elco, is charged by Roscoe, Elco, Stockdale and Allenport Regional police with burglary, theft and disorderly conduct, court records show. com CANONSBURG – The match could not have turned out any better for T. Peters police received a report on March 1 of this year that matched a sample from a similar break-in in Abington Township, Montgomery County, that occurred last March. Tuesday. According to the criminal complaint, shortly after midnight on Sunday police pulled over a DONORA Burglary: Peri Youngblood, 56, of Donora, was charged Sunday by Donora police with burglary, robbery, theft by unlawful taking, witness intimidation, terroristic threats and simple assault. Sept. According to the criminal complaint, police were on their way to Mooers’ home Nov. , is charged by Peters Township police with access device fraud, theft by deception and forgery. PETERS. Nov. According to the criminal complaint, shortly after 4 p. McDonald Law Enforcement Director Tim Motte said the staffing situation at their police department took a Olivia Kemp led a balanced attack with 11 points and Fort Cherry overcame an early deficit to beat Waynesburg 51-31 in a nonsection girls basketball game Monday night. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Yaroslav Askarov stopped a penalty shot and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak. According to the criminal complaint, shortly after 5 a. According to the criminal complaint, police were called at about 3:30 p. State police charged a Menallen Township woman Wednesday for allegedly injuring her infant daughter so badly that a doctor reported the 2-month-old had “too many bruises to count. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Vasean Allette scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and TCU beat West Virginia 65-60 Wednesday night to give coach Jamie Dixon his 500th career win. He allegedly went to the home later that [] CARROLL Rape allegations: Harrison Carr, 57, formerly of Carroll Township, is charged by Carroll Township police with rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, sexual assault and indecent exposure. According to the criminal complaint, Brown was a passenger in a single-vehicle crash in the Two volunteer firefighters and a police officer are being hailed as heroes for their quick action Thursday night to rescue an elderly woman from a house fire in Charleroi. Steelers fans’ doom and gloom is baffling February 2, 2025 5 min read. The homeowner told police that Paul came through the back door, and [] Police recovered DNA from the scene and sent it to the state police crime lab in Greensburg. According to the criminal Police Beat ‘BEYOND DEPRAVED’: Five charged in homicide of Sam Nordquist, investigators reveal pattern of abuse A case that began as a missing person report has now <h2>CANTON</h2>Assault alleged: Bryan Keith Staley, 58, of 410 W. According to the criminal complaint, Kovalcik was an employee at MONONGAHELA Assault alleged: Lance Chacko, 41, of Monongahela, is charged by Monongahela police with misdemeanors of endangering the welfare of children and simple assault. 5 police were called to the 400 block of Murray Avenue. According to the criminal complaint, he threw a drill driver toward a woman [] The state's Office of Open Records is requiring Washington County to fully release copies of three proposals from vendors to build the county's 911 emergency radio system, including all 516 pages of its $24. , 41, of North Strabane, was charged with aggravated assault, strangulation, simple assault and resisting arrest after township police said he choked a woman during an argument Wednesday afternoon inside his Meadowview Drive residence in which he raised her in the air by her neck. 9 and assaulted the woman living there, [] Police Beat Nov. 7, court documents state. , about 6 p. DONEGAL Assault alleged: Clifford Alexander Richmond, 34, of Donegal Township, was charged Friday by Donegal Township police with aggravated assault, simple Assault alleged: Clifford Alexander Richmond, 34, of Donegal Township, was charged Friday by Donegal Township police with aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic MONONGAHELA Assault alleged: Lance Chacko, 41, of Monongahela, is charged by Monongahela police with misdemeanors of endangering the welfare of children and simple UNION Assault alleged: James T. The state police Washington barracks issued a press release Monday that states “Operation Nighthawk” led to officers arresting 54 drivers for driving under the influence, 35 for possession of controlled substances and another six for underage drinking. Bryan gets her chance with Riveters soccer team February 12, 2025 2 min read. 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