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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Plum Police Investigate Thefts, Counterfeit Bill

Here are the Plum police reports for May 7 to 14.

The following incidents were reported to the Plum Police Department: Theft Eric Douglas Dancu, 27, of Plum was charged with theft and receiving stolen property on April 4 after being accused of stealing $2,000 from his father. A Beech Road resident reported fishing rods and tackle boxes were stolen from an unlocked shed sometime between July 2012 and this month. DUI William Anthony Stanzianza III, 27, of Plum was charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, speeding and two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance after a May 3 incident on Center Hill Road. Counterfeit Money A counterfeit $20 bill was reported at the Unity Station Tavern on Universal Road on May 7. Criminal Mischief A man reported …

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Men Accused of Stealing Bike Parked Outside Plum Grocery Store

Here are the Plum police reports for the week of April 23 to 30.

Two men have been accused of stealing a bicycle from outside a Plum grocery store. Plum police have charged Ryan Turner Labovick, 20, of Plum; and Thomas Steven Sisco Jr., 20, of Mt. Oliver with receiving stolen property. Labovick also was charged with theft. The men are accused of stealing a bicycle that was parked outside of the Holiday Park Shop'n Save along Route 286 on March 4. The following incidents also were reported to the Plum Police Department. DUI Lee Andrew Peterman, 34, of Penn Hills was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance and driving on the wrong side of the road after an April 26 traffic stop on Hulton Road. Thomas Ryan Eiseman, 29, of Monroeville was charged with following too …

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Plum Man Faces DUI Charges After Hitting Young Bicyclist

Here's a look at the Plum police reports for April 9 to 15.

A Plum man is facing several charges after being accused of hitting a teenager on his bicycle with his car. On April 2, police were called to Unity Center Road near College Avenue after reports of a bicyclist being hit by a motorist. A 15-year-old on a bicycle sustained face, shoulder and ankle injuries and was taken to Children's Hospital for treatment. The motorist, Dominic Anthony Tavella, 23, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, prohibited acts, accidents involving injuries, driving with a suspended license, registration required and required financial responsibility. The following incidents also were reported to the Plum Police Department. Information was obtained from police reports. …

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Plum Resident's Stolen Jewelry Sold to Coin Shop

Here are the Plum police reports for April 2 to April 8.

A Plum resident's stolen jewelry was found at a nearby coin shop. According to Plum police, a Kane Road resident reported on March 25 that $1,625 worth of jewelry had been stolen from her jewelry box. Police recovered all the items at Pat and BJ Coins on Route 286 in Monroeville—right at the Plum border. Officers are investigating the theft to determine who sold the jewelry. The following incidents also were reported to Plum police: Assault DUI Criminal Mischief Theft ___________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Plum Police Reports: Criminal Mischief, Fire, DUI

Here's a look at the Plum police reports for March 26 to April 2.

The following incidents were reported to the Plum Police Department. Information was obtained from call logs and police reports. Drugs Antoinette Guastaferro, 43, of Penn Hills was charged with prohibited acts, driving with a suspended license and speeding after a March 8 incident on Unity Center Road. DUI Andrew Jeffrey Roberts, 29, of Plum was charged with careless driving and two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance after a March 16 accident on Frankstown Road. Criminal Mischief A Kellywood Manor resident reported that someone poured paint thinner on his vehicle on March 27. Fire The inside of a vehicle parked on Davidson Road caught fire on March 21. Officials believe it to have been an electrical …

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Plum Police Reports: Drugs, Criminal Mischief, Theft

Here's a look at the Plum police reports for March 12 to 19.

The following incidents were reported to the Plum Police Department. Information was obtained from police reports and call logs. Prohibited Acts Christian Joseph Botta, 18, of Plum was charged with prohibited acts, underage drinking and two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance after a March 2 incident on Kathy Lynn Drive. Darrell James Smith, 23, of Kittanning was charged with two counts of prohibited acts after a March 8 incident on Center Road. Harassment Arthur Edwin Day III, 38, of Murrysville was charged with terroristic threats and harassment after a Feb. 16 incident on Holiday Park Drive. Criminal Mischief A Renton Road resident reported that someone slashed four trailer tires between Feb. 28 …

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Plum Police Reports: Several Thefts, Stolen Car, Fraud, DUI

Here's a look at the Plum police reports for March 5 to March 12.

The following incidents were reported to the Plum Police Department. Information was obtained from call logs and police reports. Theft Eric Matthew Sundberg, 28, of New Kensington was charged with theft, receiving stolen property, criminal conspiracy, carrying a firearm without a license and person not to possess a firearm; and Mark Andrew Uhler, 42, of Arnold was charged with theft, receiving stolen property and criminal conspiracy after a Feb. 26 incident on Leechburg Road. Police accuse them of stealing a quad from a residence. A black metal car frame was reported stolen from Plum Automotive along Unity-Center Road on March 4. An iPhone was reported stolen at Plum High School on March 4. A bicycle was reported stolen from the Holiday …

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Plum Police Reports: Assault, DUI & Criminal Mischief

Here are the Plum police reports for Feb. 4 to Feb. 11.

The following incidents were reported to the Plum Police Department. Information was obtained from police reports and call logs. Assault Julie Lynn Kernick, 34, of Apollo was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct after a Feb. 4 incident on Saltsburg Road. Nicole Marie Petro, 33, of Plum was charged with simple assault and harassment after a Feb. 6 incident on Ligonier Lane. DUI Michelle L. Kopsahilis, 44, of Monroeville was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance after a Dec. 19 incident on Route 909. Criminal Mischief Troyan Joseph Wilkins, 20, of Baden was charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after a Jan. 11 incident on Ozark Drive. _______________________ Plum-Oakmont …

Monday, February 4, 2013

District Court: Zucco Hears DUI & Drug Cases

Here are the Jan. 30 district court cases.

Plum District Justice Linda Zucco heard following court cases on Jan. 30: _______________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Plum Police Reports: Robbery, DUI, Assault

Here's a look at the Plum police reports for Jan. 22 to Jan. 28.

The following incidents were reported to the Plum Police Department. Information was obtained police reports and call logs. Robbery An armed robbery occurred at the Sheetz on Route 286 early Tuesday morning. Police Chief Frank Monaco said the incident occurred at 3 a.m. and no one was hurt. The store was closed off during the day, according to readers. DUI Marija Elizabeth Freedline, 24, of Pittsburgh was charged with drivers required to be licensed, driving on the wrong side of the road, failure to stop at a stop sign, careless driving and two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance after a Jan. 6 incident on Center Road. Katie Lynn Wright, 36, of Plum was charged with careless driving, driving on the …

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