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2:27 p.m. Tuesday - Bonnie Sue Graff, no age or address given, was charged with theft after leaving Friedman's supermarket on West Brady Street with two video tapes and a package of lobster tails without paying. She was arraigned before District Justice Peter Shaffer and taken to the Butler County Prison in lieu of bond.4:11 a.m. Sunday - Nicholas R. Serafine, 19, no address given, Joshua Lundgren-Dolan, 18, no address given, and Dennis Ryan, no address given, were arrested after a traffic stop. Serafine was charged with possession of drugs with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence, underage consumption and trespass by motor vehicle. Dolan was charged with possession of marijuana, underage consumption and public drunkenness. Ryan was charged with possession of marijuana and underage consumption.11:25 p.m. Friday - Three people are charged in a burglary that was reported at a Negley Avenue home. A Playstation 2 and several video games were stolen. An investigation showed entry was gained through a rear door that was broken with a brick.Sean Pell, 24, no address given, was charged with burglary, criminal mischief and receiving stolen property. Kenneth Kaib, 21, no address given, was charged with burglary and conspiracy. Samantha Snyder, 20, no address given, was charged with burglary, conspiracy and possession of drug paraphernalia.The stolen items were recovered after being sold by Pell. The three were arrested Monday and taken to the Butler County Prison in lieu of $20,000 bonds.

12:50 a.m. Thursday - An unidentified vehicle drove off the northbound lane of Route 308 just north of Vidic Road in Clay Township and hit two gas meters, a sign and a tree. The vehicle is believed to be silver with extensive damage to the front, rear and passenger side.6:25 p.m. Wednesday - A car driven by John Tishey of Butler hit the rear of a car driven by Mercedes Leathers of Butler while Leathers was stopped, attempting to make a left turn in the northbound lane of Route 8 at McCandless and Brandon roads in Center Township. Leathers had minor injuries.2:50 p.m. Wednesday - A sport utility vehicle driven by Jeffrey Post of Butler and a pickup truck driven by Lindsay Funkhouser of Cabot collided on Route 8 near Pine Drive in Center Township.8:22 p.m. May 18 - Jeffrey A. Custer of Oneida Valley Road, Venango Township, reported an unidentified vehicle drove across his lawn.9:45 Tuesday - Elizabeth A. Gaiser, 18, of Prospect was arrested for driving under the influence and underage drinking after being stopped on Route 422 in Muddy Creek Township.

2:10 p.m. Wednesday - State police fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire that occurred at Combined Tactical Services in Jamestown. Damage was estimated at $250,000.

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