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POLICE REPORTS

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1:55 p.m. Wednesday - A truck driven by Alan Wiltrout, 37, of Houston, Pa., struck an Armstrong Cable line at the intersection of Fifth and West Brady streets, tearing it off a building.Wednesday - An unknown hit-and-run driver knocked down a stop sign on West North Street.9:30 p.m. Thursday - Heather Graham, 25, was cited for retail theft after being accused of stealing anti-frizz serum and moisturizer from the Shop 'n Save store at Pullman Square.

12:20 a.m. Thursday - Andrew S. Daugherty, 18, of Endeavor, Pa., was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a traffic stop for operating an ATV on Fawn Drive in Connoquenessing Township.Wednesday - The North Washington Rodeo reported the theft of $80 worth of sausage and pretzels from two concession stands at the rodeo grounds between Tuesday and Wednesday.3:25 p.m. Wednesday - A red GM passenger car operated by an unknown driver was traveling south on Route 268 in Parker City, Armstrong County, when it left the roadway, striking a speed limit sign and mailbox. The driver fled the scene.

11:40 a.m. July 20 - An elderly driver backed his pickup truck into a parked vehicle in the BiLo parking lot and then left the scene. Damage to the parked vehicle is estimated at more than $2,000.July 24 - Micah Olson-Sawyer, 25, of 502 Tidball Ave. was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, careless driving and driving at an unsafe speed. Olson-Sawyer was driving his vehicle at approximately 60 mph on a side street. He then stopped his vehicle, got out and began shouting profanities at neighbors who were trying get him to slow down.July 28 - A tire on a vehicle parked in the driveway of 143 N. Center St. was slashed. An air-filled swimming pool was also slashed.Aug. 1 - A radio/CD player was reported stolen from a 1990 Plymouth station wagon parked on Park Street.Aug. 3 - A ceramic birdbath valued at about $150 was reported stolen from a residence in the 500 block of Woodland Avenue sometime between 11 a.m. Aug. 2 and noon Aug. 3.3:30 p.m. - Two boxes of silver coins were reported stolen from the residence at 114 N. Center St. A red or rust-colored truck is believed to be involved in the incident.Aug. 4 - A two-car accident occurred at the intersection of Republic Road and Carrie Way. A car operated by John Dometrovic, 93, of Grove City failed to stop for a stop sign on Carrie Way and was struck by a car operated by Linda Ardine, 46, or Grove City. None of those involved in the accident was wearing a seat belt. A female minor was taken to United Community Hospital for treatment of her injuries.Aug. 4 - Three tables valued at $110 were reported stolen from a trailer park behind 914 Columbia Ave.Aug. 4 - A car parked at 440½ N. Broad St. was vandalized during the night. The car was keyed on the hood and front passenger door. Estimated damage is unknown.4:41 p.m. - Alan Ezzolo, 44, of 155½ Park St. was arrested for driving under the influence and violation of an open container ordinance after police were called to his address on a harassment call. Ezzolo had been advised earlier in the day to stay away from the residence. Ezzolo was arrested when returning to the residence after making several phone calls to Ruth Dent, who resides at the same address.Aug. 7 - A black stunt bike valued at about $150 was reported stolen from a residence at 106 W. Poplar St. between 8 p.m. Aug. 7 and 5:45 p.m. Aug. 8.Aug. 8 - Paula Ahlschlager, 36, of Harrisville was arrested for public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and simple trespass after police were called to 109 Gilmore Ave. for a disturbance. The owner of the residence said Ahlschlager had become irate, started yelling and forced her way into the residence.Aug. 9 - A blue, red, black and white 24-inch, 15-speed Roadmaster Mt. Furry bike valued at about $62 was stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Grant Street during the night.

3:08 p.m. Aug. 10 - A vehicle driven by Richard Allen Wolfe, 26, of St. Albans, W.Va., was traveling west on Lindsay Road and stopped, attempting to make a left turn onto the Interstate 79 south onramp when he was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Beth Ann McCaskey, 21, of Ellwood City. No injuries reported, and both vehicles were driveable.4:24 p.m. Aug. 9 - A vehicle driven by Tammy Bonomo, 32, of Connoquenessing was traveling east on Seneca School Road. She began to pull into the intersection at Hartmann Road and collided with a vehicle driven by Steven Kuhn, 21, of Pittsburgh. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were towed from the scene. Bonomo was cited for failure to obey stop signs and yield signs.10:26 a.m. Aug. 5 - A vehicle driven by Lisa Ann Ohagan, 45, of Renfrew attempted to make a left turn from Lindsay Road onto the Interstate 79 southbound onramp and drove into the path of a vehicle driven by JoAnne Facciani, 51, of Cranberry Township. Neither Ohagan nor the Facciani's two sons Kevin, 20, and Matthew, 16, passengers in the vehicle, were injured in the accident. However, Facciani complained of neck pain and was treated at UPMC Passavant Cranberry. Ohagan was cited for an illegal left turn.3:25 p.m. Aug. 3 - Police responded to a vehicle fire on Route 19 in front of the Striker's Sports Bar. The engine of the car was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from the Harmony Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene to put of the blaze. The driver, Bart Wiley, no age or address available, told police that he was traveling north on Route 19 when his car filled with smoke and caught fire. The vehicle was a total loss.

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