Police reports 10-13-17
DUNBAR TWP.
Tools stolen
State police said two white males, between 20 and 30 years old, stole a Dewalt Flex Volt Hammer Drill and Impact Kit from Rural King at 1952 University Drive at about noon Aug. 7.
FAIRCHANCE
Side-by-side stolen
State police said someone broke into a detached garage at 139 W. Church St. and stole a yellow 2015 CAN-AM side-by-side vehicle belonging to a 26-year-old Fairchance man during the early morning hours of Sept. 3.
GEORGES TWP.
Fire ruled accidental
State police said a fire at 11:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at 736 Wynn Road was accidental, following an investigation by fire marshal Craig Soltis. The home is owned by Robin Ream, according to police.
MASONTOWN
Silver Bar burglarized
Brandon Lee Stanovich, 20, of Masontown was arrested after he allegedly broke into Silver Bar at 235 Smithfield Road, stole a bag of cheese and caused about $800 in damage. Masontown police recognized Stanovich in surveillance footage because they “have had many dealings with Stanovich over the past several years,” court documents said. As police were searching for him, they received a 911 call for an unresponsive person laying on the steps of the Masontown Municipal Center, later identified as Stanovich. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment and released. He was arraigned at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday before Magisterial District Judge Daniel C. Shimshock and lodged in Fayette County Prison in lieu of a $75,000 bond.
NORTH UNION TWP.
Store manager bitten during theft
Cody John Wilczynski, 23, of Smock was arrested at Giant Eagle at about 11 a.m. Wednesday after he allegedly bit a store manager who tried to stop him from stealing steak, state police said. Manager Thomas Kelly told police he was watching the man on surveillance footage and saw him put two packages of steak, valued at about $75 total, under his shirt. Kelly said he confronted the man, who refused to give up the steaks. Another employee was restraining the suspect when he allegedly bit Kelly on the forearm. Police arrived soon after and took Wilczynski into custody. He is charged with robbery, simple assault and retail theft. He remains in Fayette County Prison in lieu of a $20,000 bond. Kelly had bruising and bleeding to his arm, police said.