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Drug Possession

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Verona Police Reports: Robbery, Drug Possession, DUI

Here are the police reports for Jan. 1 to 14.

The following incidents were reported to the Verona Police Department. Information was obtained from police Chief Ron McLemore and court documents. Robbery The Dunkin' Donuts on Allegheny River Boulevard was robbed at gunpoint on Jan. 14. For more information, read this article. DUI Lauren Smith, 27, of Verona was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, reckless driving, accidents involving damage to an unattended vehicle and immediate notice of accident to police after a Jan. 12 hit-and-run. Shawn Patrick Schaeffer, 43, of Oakmont was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, reckless driving and required lighted lamps after a Jan. 10 traffic stop. Drug Possession…

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Verona Police Department and Verona Dunkin' Donuts Robbed at Gunpoint

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Three Oakmont Police Officers Sustain Minor Injuries During Call

Police were called to 12th Street in Oakmont for an incident Tuesday night. A man faces assault and drug charges.

Three Oakmont police officers were treated for minor injuries sustained during a call on 12th Street Tuesday night. Police were dispatched to the street for an incident and encountered William Perry Kratsa, 38 attempting to get on a motorcycle while being under the influence. Oakmont police Chief David DiSanti said Kratsa would not comply and became very aggressive. "The officers sustained minor injuries during the altercation to get him secure," DiSanti said. Police also found several marijuana plants inside Kratsa's home. He and the three officers were taken to UPMC St. Margaret Hospital for evaluation. Kratsa has been charged with manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, public drunkenness, resisting …

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