Crime briefs
Feb. 6, 2005 Uniontown
Police respond
City police said they patrolled the area of Five Corners after an unidentified caller told them someone appeared to be driving under the influence Friday at 12:27 a.m. Police said no suspects were found.
Uniontown
Gun confiscated
City police said a gun was confiscated at 10:06 a.m. Friday after they arrived at a city address to aid state police in an investigation concerning firearms.
Greensburg
Man wanted
State police said they are searching for Ralph Skundrich, 38, of Greensburg.
According to police, Skundrich, who is wanted on bench warrants in Allegheny County, was on house arrest and was ordered to wear an electronic monitoring device. He allegedly removed the device and left his house, police said, adding that they believe Skundrich may try to flee the state.
Skundrich is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds, has a muscular build, a tan complexion and short hair, police said. However, they said he is known to alter his appearance in order to avoid detection.
Police said Skundrich has been known to carry firearms and should be considered armed and dangerous. He is knowledgeable about law enforcement procedures and has possessed police equipment in the past, police said.
Anyone with information about Skundrich’s whereabouts is asked to contact their local state police barracks or police department.
Menallen Twp.
Car damaged
State police said someone damaged a 2002 Dodge Neon owned by Maria D. Onesko of New Salem sometime overnight Thursday while it was parked on Grant Street in New Salem.
Springfield Twp.
Arson investigated
State police said they recovered a burned Ford Explorer Friday along Fairview Avenue, and the incident remains under investigation.