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POLICE REPORTS

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Monday — Police charged two people for allegedly shoplifting undisclosed items about 9 p.m. Nov. 19 from the Wal-Mart store in Butler Commons. Charged with retail theft, conspiracy and receiving stolen property are Dwayne Robert Emerick Jr., 22, and Amanda Lee Haskim, 18, both of Butler.2:40 a.m. Thursday — Marsha Lavrich, 34, of Butler was arrested for driving under the influence on New Castle Road. Police said that in addition to DUI, Lavrich is charged with driving with a suspended license and careless driving.

Nov. 18 — Matt Ancheta of Grove City reported that the radio was stolen from his car between Nov. 17 and 18 while parked in his driveway.1:15 p.m. Nov. 19 — Patrick Devine of Grove City reported a case of criminal mischief after both sides of his Ford sedan were scratched while parked at the high school between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Nov. 12.Nov. 20 — Elaine Dunkerley, 49, of Grove City reported damage to her 2003 silver Dodge Neon that occurred in the Grove Manor parking lot on Nov. 19 between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. Dunkerley said when she left work, she found her vehicle covered in mud and scratched in several places. Anyone with information is asked to call the Grove City Police Department.

Nov. 15 — A theft of a wallet was reported at the Bailey Library between 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 7 a.m. Nov. 15.3:20 a.m. Nov. 16 — Suspicious activity was reported in the Founders Parking Lot after a witness saw people looking into cars; and a radio face plate was reported stolen.Nov. 24 — Whitney Wideman, 18, a student at Slippery Rock University, was arrested on simple assault charges.No further details were immediately available from campus police.

2:15 p.m. Monday — A 16-year-old Butler area girl was arrested for allegedly shoplifting $148 in merchandise from the JCPenney store at the Clearview Mall in Center Township. Police did not identify the girl, who is charged with retail theft.6:10 a.m. Monday — A pickup truck driven by Gregory Bryan, 50, and a car driven by Chasity Sargent, 26, both of West Sunbury, collided at Route 308 and Mahood Road in Clay Township. Police said Bryan was cited for a stop sign violation.

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