Law & Order
June 26, 2003 Wharton Twp.
Burglary investigated
Someone broke into a Mystic Meadows townhouse and stole a DVD player, 15 DVD movies, a video game player, 15 games, portable radio, cassettes and a digital camera, owned by James T. Hogan Jr., 25, of Farmington, between 5:40 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, state police said.
Bullskin Twp.
Theft reported
Wheels and tires were stolen from three 2003 Ford Rangers at Davies Ford on Route 119 between 5 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Sunday, state police said. The trucks’ bodies were damaged, and the suspects also broke into a storage building.
North Union Twp.
Stolen ATV found
A boy was found with a stolen all-terrain vehicle at 10:20 p.m. Sunday at the Laurel Highlands High School practice football field, state police said.
North Union Twp.
Burglary attempted
State police said someone tried unsuccessfully to break into Ross Radio and TV on Connellsville Street on June 17 or 18. The suspects left evidence at the scene, police said.
Dunbar Twp.
Thefts investigated
State police are investigating thefts from homes under construction along Eighty Acres Road. Interior locks and an oak cabinet were stolen Monday night or Tuesday morning, and several light fixtures and a doorbell were stolen between June 9 and 13. The victim is Heather Farris of Connellsville.
Dunbar Twp.
Hit-and-run probed
The driver of a white Chevrolet Cavalier rear-ended a vehicle driven by Rebecca Ann Sebeck of Dawson on West Crawford Avenue at the Eighty Acres Road intersection and fled at 7:38 p.m. Monday, state police said.
South Union Twp.
Man cited
State police filed a harassment citation against Lois Whoolery, 49, of Uniontown for allegedly striking Loretta Lynne Poole, 37, of Uniontown in her car at the intersection of New Salem and County Home roads at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday.
Uniontown
Phone line cut
Someone cut a phone line outside of Sue Vensko’s Whyel Avenue home at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, state police said.
Menallen Twp.
Mailbox damaged
Someone damaged Nicole Stull’s mailbox at 375 Bunker Hill Road, New Salem, between 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, state police said.
South Union Twp.
Theft investigated
Someone stole Ronald Kern’s wallet from his unlocked vehicle in a Cherry Tree-area parking lot June 14 and used his credit cards and a blank check to make purchases, state police said.
North Union Twp.
Fire damages home
No one was injured when a small fire broke out at a two-story home at 11 W. Askren St. at 2:22 a.m. Tuesday.
West Leisenring Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Craig Gates said the family was home at the time of the blaze, which is under investigation. He declined to provide any other details.
North Union Township Volunteer Fire Department and Uniontown Firemen’s EMS also responded.
Saltlick Twp.
Driver cited
Citations were filed against Burton Kaufman, 60, of Champion for allegedly wrecking his vehicle into a tree along County Line Road at 11 p.m. June 21 and leaving the scene on foot, state police said.
Uniontown
Man arrested
Uniontown police said Michael Millero, 43, of 25 Shady Lane, Apartment 3, was arrested on a warrant for a parole violation at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday. Police saw him in a car and conducted a traffic stop on Fayette Street.
Connellsville
Charges waived to court
A Pittsburgh man charged with burglarizing the Dollar General Discount Store in Connellsville opted Wednesday to waive the charges to Fayette County Court.
Joseph McCartan, 19, of 619 Cliff Ave. is charged with criminal trespass, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct in connection with the June 16 incident.
According to police, McCartan allegedly entered the North Eighth Street business through the roof and was filling yellow plastic bags with pain relievers and cold tablets when an employee discovered him as she unlocked the front door.
McCartan fled on foot and was later caught by police. He remains lodged in the county prison on a $20,000 cash bond.
Wharton Twp.
People found
The Wharton Township Volunteer Fire Department said officials found four people who went for a walk on a nature trail Tuesday night and were lost for about 12 hours in the mountains.
Assistant Chief Eric Baker said no one was injured. “They were OK, just tired,” Baker said. “They probably walked about 10 to 15 miles.”
According to Baker, the people decided to go for a walk in the Quebec Wild Area around 7 p.m. and got lost. The fire department received the call around midnight and found the missing people around 5 a.m. “They were still walking when we found them,” Baker said.