Ohiopyle
Woman injured A 58-year-old woman was rescued after reportedly becoming stuck on a waterslide at Ohiopyle State Park Wednesday afternoon.
A medical helicopter flew the woman to an area hospital after crews rescued her from the slide at the park, according to reports.
Fayette County 911 said the woman suffered no major injuries.
The Ohiopyle Fire Department was called to the scene.
The Ohiopyle Park Ranger did not return a call by press time Wednesday night.
Connellsville
Charges filed
Police have filed charges against the following individuals in unrelated incidents:
Samuel Craig Jones, 33, of Connellsville, with harassment and criminal trespass after he allegedly went to a residence on East Gibson Avenue on July 8 and harassed its occupants.
Jeffrey David Lauffer, 34, of Everson, with public drunkenness after police say they found him intoxicated July 8 in the 500 block of Highland Avenue.
Michael Wiltrout, 21, of Scottdale, and a 13-year-old male of Connellsville, with disorderly conduct after police say they found them July 9 involved in an argument along Decatur Avenue.
Connellsville
Investigations continue
Police are conducting investigations into the following unrelated incidents:
The July 10 theft of a gray and brown double baby stroller from the porch of a West Murphy Avenue residence.
The July 10 theft of currency from an East Cedar Avenue residence.
– The July 10 theft from several vehicles parked in the city parking lot located along East Crawford Avenue, South Carnegie Avenue and Market Street. Police said the items taken included a JVC AM/FM CD player, 200 compact discs in a black nylon case, checkbook, Visa card, coins, a Sony CD player, Timberland work boots and a Nextel cellular telephone.
– The July 9 theft of an almond-colored mailbox from a South 12th Street residence.
– The July 9 theft of a Stihl leaf blower from the city recreation department truck while it was parked in East Park.
– A July 8 criminal mischief when a vehicle parked in the 400 block of York Avenue was scratched with a key.
– Anyone with information about any of the incidents is asked to contact police at 724-628-2501, ext. 110.
Newell
Man cited
Michael Pritchard, 43, of 301 Water St., Newell, was cited with disorderly conduct following an incident on Newell Road at 8:39 p.m. Monday, Southwest Regional Police said.
The charges were filed in the office of Magisterial District Judge Jesse Cramer.
Connellsville Twp.
Six-vehicle accident
State police said six vehicles were involved in an accident Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. along Route 119 southbound.
One driver, Roger Victor, 55, of Uniontown, was taken to Highlands Hospital with injuries, but none of the other drivers – Amanda Schoch, 17; Gary L. Crosby, 57; Greta Goda, 42; Antoinette Sapanara, 53; and John Gemas II, 41, all of Connellsville – were hurt, police said.
Belle Vernon
Juvenile cited
A juvenile, age and address unavailable, was cited for underage drinking and public drunkenness following a disturbance on Market Street at 9:03 p.m. Monday, Southwest Regional Police said.
The charges were filed in the office of Magisterial District Judge Jesse Cramer.
Dunbar Twp.
Hit-and-run reported
State police said Brian S. Basinger, 20, of Connellsville stole a car owned by Tiffany Wood, 21, of Connellsville Sunday morning and then was involved in an accident along West Crawford Avenue when he lost control of the vehicle while attempting to negotiate a curve in the roadway. Basinger then fled following the accident.
Basinger was charged with theft, receiving stolen property, hit and run, drivers required to be licensed and driving vehicle at safe speed, police said.
Menallen Twp.
Man charged
State police said David Emmanuel Stern, 25, of Grindstone was charged with endangering the welfare of children and other offenses after he led police on a 3.8-mile pursuit along Route 40 eastbound Friday at 10 p.m. after police tried to pull him over.
Stern had a passenger, a 13-year-old female, in the vehicle during the pursuit, according to police.