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POLICE REPORTS

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6:05 p.m. Thursday — Justin C. Lachoppa, 22, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and receiving stolen property for allegedly having a bong pipe with marijuana residue and 11 stolen baby garments in the attic of his aunt's residence, where he was living, at 117 Linden Ave. The stolen items, worth more than $30, were taken from the Family Dollar store in Pullman Square. The attic was searched after police assisted Allegheny County Adult Probation in looking for Lachoppa.11:51 p.m. Sept. 12 — A car driven by Brandy Lynn Lane, 20, of Butler struck a garage on South Chestnut Street. No one was injured.

Friday — Ashley Frenchak, 19, of Butler was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol after police searched her vehicle Wednesday night while it was parked behind the Point Shopping Center. Police previously charged Andrew Wulff, 19, of Chicora with possession with intent to deliver marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after searching his vehicle Wednesday at 9:15 p.m. Before the first search, police found Frenchak sitting as a passenger in Wulff's vehicle, which was parked next to hers.

Thursday — Someone stole numerous automotive parts from the property of Jesse James Panei, 24, at 170 Simon Drive in Summit Township between Sept. 15 and 20. Anyone with information about the theft should call police at 724-284-8100.

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