Meadville Area
Magisterial District Judge
n Amy S. Morris, 32, of 541 Pine St., Meadville, waived her right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge William Chisholm Thursday and was bound over to the next term of court on two counts of theft by unlawful taking. Meadville Police filed the charges for incidents Sept. 26 and Oct. 4. She was released on her own recognizance.
n Nicholas L. Lawson, 30, of 7681/2 Garden St., Meadville, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday and was bound over to the next term of court on charges of theft and criminal mischief. Meadville Police filed the charges for an incident Sept. 5. He was released on his own recognizance.
Vernon Township Area
Magisterial District Judge
n Kimberly S. Cuzzocrea, 43, of 12745 Rising Sun Drive, Conneaut Lake, waived her right to a preliminary hearing Nov. 2 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Rossi on Vernon Township Police Department charges of two counts of driving under the influence for an incident Sept. 30 and was released on her own recognizance.
Saegertown Area
Magisterial District Judge
n Russell L. Jarrell, 22, of 1956 Highway 6 and 19, Saegertown, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Nov. 2 before Magisterial District Judge Lincoln S. Zilhaver on Pennsylvania State Police charges of two counts of driving under the influence and one summary traffic offense for an incident Oct. 10 and was released on his own recognizance.
n David A. Sherman, 35, of 6 Atlantic St., Union City, was arraigned Oct. 31 on state police charges of one count each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property for an incident Oct. 7 and was committed to Crawford County jail, Saegertown, in lieu of $20,000 bond. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 9.
Titusville Area
Magisterial District Judge
n Michael A. Sarcinella, 41, of 313 Main St. Apt. 2, Greenville, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Nov. 2 before Magisterial District Judge Amy Nicols on Titusville Police Department charges of two counts of driving under the influence and one summary traffic offense for an incident Sept. 18 and was released on his own recognizance.
n Kevin S. Sterling, 23, of 13581 Old Route 8 North, Titusville, was bound over to the next term of court following a preliminary hearing Thursday on charges of driving under the influence, fleeing or attempting to elude police and six summary traffic counts. Titusville Police filed the charges for an incident Sept. 27. He was released on $25,000 non-monetary bond.
Crashes
State Police
n Clayton J. Lee, 20, of Spartansburg, was driving east on Route 408 in Troy Township at 5 a.m. Oct. 31 when he lost control of his vehicle, causing it to spin and roll off and on the roadway. Lee sustained minor injuries. Charges are reportedly pending.
n John Brown, 67, of Meadville, was driving south on Fauncetown Road in Troy Township at 12:05 a.m. Nov. 1 when his vehicle struck a deer that ran onto the road. No injuries were reported.
n A dark red or maroon Chevrolet truck damaged a split rail fence and yard at a home along Route 19 north of Saegertown at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday. Police said the driver apparently intended to turn his truck onto Bockman Hollow Road in Woodcock Township, but missed the turn. Persons with information about the crash are asked to contact state police at Meadville at 332-6911.
Crimes
State Police
n Someone cut through a large chain at a Maple Grove Road, Bloomfield Township property and stole a tan-colored 1999 Honda FourTrax four-wheeler from a storage shed sometime between 6 p.m. Oct. 28 and 9 p.m. Oct. 30.
n Someone stole a .32-caliber semi-automatic pistol from a Guys Mills man’s vehicle while it was parked at a Forest Green Drive, West Mead Township location between 6 p.m. Oct. 31 and 9 p.m. Nov. 1.
n Someone removed a Hoyt Vetrix XL hunting bow from a vehicle parked at a Brick Church Road, Greenwood Township residence sometime between 11 p.m. Oct. 29 and noon Oct. 31.
n The rear window was smashed out of a 2006 minivan by unknown means while it was parked in the driveway of a Linda Avenue residence Oct. 31.
n Miscellaneous building materials such as doors, windows, wood and drywall were dumped in a wooded area off Beason Road, Venango Township on Oct. 27.
n An unidentified person took six bank checks by unknown means from the residence of a Hayfield Township man.
n An industrial drill, an air compressor and two nail guns were taken from a Sparta Township home on Byler Road between Oct. 1 and Wednesday.
Found Property
State Police
n A small children’s bicycle was recently found in the Saegertown area. Anyone missing a small girls’ bicycle may contact Pennsylvania State Police at 332-6911 to identify it.
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Linesville Area
Magisterial District Judge
Frederick A. Vincent Jr., 46, of Hartstown, was arraigned Dec. 19 before Magisterial District Judge Rita Marwood on Pennsylvania State Police charges of one count each of burglary, criminal trespass and theft by unlawful taking for an incident Dec. 18. He was released on $25,000 unsecured bond then recommitted to Crawford County jail, Saegertown, on previous, unrelated charges.
Ricky A. Anthony, 24, of Cochranton, was bound over to the next term of court Dec. 28 on state police charges of two counts of driving under the influence and two summary offenses for an incident Oct. 22 and was released on his own recognizance.
Rebecca E. Conn, 31, of Jamestown, waived her right to a preliminary hearing Dec. 28 on a state police charge of one count of retail theft for an incident Nov. 26 and was released on her own recognizance.
Meadville Area
Magisterial District Judge
Christopher A. Boston, 19, of Meadville, was bound over to the next term of court Dec. 5 before Magisterial District Judge William Chisholm on Meadville City Police Department charges of two counts of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver and one count each of possession of a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility and criminal conspiracy for incidents March 2, 2010 and July 23, 2010 and was recommitted to Crawford County jail, Saegertown, in lieu of $100,000 bond.
Philip J. Reichard, 55, of Cambridge Springs, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Dec. 8 on a Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General charge of one count of welfare fraud for an incident July 31 and was released on his own recognizance.
Brandon A. Smith, 30, of Meadville, was arraigned Dec. 10 before Linesville-area Magisterial District Judge Rita Marwood, acting for Chisholm, on separately-filed Meadville police charges of six counts of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver and two counts each of criminal use of a communication facility and possession of a controlled substance for incidents Aug. 31, Sept. 7 and Sept. 8; and one count each of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver and possession of a controlled substance for an incident Dec. 10 and was committed to Crawford County jail, Saegertown, in lieu of a total of $75,000 bond.
Titusville Area
Magisterial District Judge
Brian S. Jaggi, 26, of Corry, was bound over to the next term of court Dec. 15 before Magisterial District Judge Amy Nicols on Pennsylvania State Police at Corry charges of one count each of theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and defiant trespass for an incident Nov. 3 and was released on his own recognizance.
Joseph D. Gaydosh, 23, address listed as Crawford County Correctional Facility, Saegertown, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Dec. 22 on Titusville Police Department charges of three counts each of statutory sexual assault, indecent assault, unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of minors for an incident June 1 and was recommitted to the jail in lieu of $50,000 bond.
Vernon Township Area
Magisterial District Judge
Hakeem A. Selma, 21, of Columbus, Ohio, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Dec. 8 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Rossi on Vernon Township Police Department charges of one count each of indecent assault, recklessly endangering another person and harassment for an incident Aug. 23 and was released on $3,500 bond.
Justin R. Hunt, 18, of Meadville, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Dec. 13 on Pennsylvania State Police charges of two counts each of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence and criminal conspiracy; one count each of underage drinking and use/possession of drug paraphernalia; and four summary traffic offenses for an incident July 1 and was released on $1,500 bond.
Chad M. Eckenrode, 31, of Linesville, was bound over to the next term of court Dec. 19 on state police charges of two counts of theft by deception and one count each of deceptive/fraudulent business practices, theft by failure to make required disposition of funds and home improvement fraud for incidents between Jan. 1, 2008, and Oct. 31 and was released on $10,000 bond.
Lloyd A. Decker, 31, of Waterford, was bound over to the next term of court Dec. 21 on state police charges of three counts each of theft by deception and securing execution of documents by deception; two counts of theft by failure to make required disposition of funds; and one count of deceptive business practices for an incident Jan. 1, 2010 and was recommitted to Crawford County jail, Saegertown, in lieu of $45,000 bond.Crashes
Pennsylvania State Police
Patti Fiely, 39, of Cambridge Springs, was driving north on Old Plank Road in Venango Township at 9:54 a.m. Dec. 1 when her vehicle struck a deer that had run onto the road. Fiely was wearing a seatbelt and wasn’t injured.
Thomas Jackson, no age listed, of Madison, Ohio, was driving east on Route 6 in Conneaut Township around 11:30 a.m. Dec. 1 when his vehicle struck a deer that had run onto the road. Jackson was wearing a seatbelt and wasn’t injured.
Andrew J. Fauzey, 22, of Titusville, was driving north on Route 428 in Plum Township, Mercer County at 9:09 p.m. Dec. 6 when he lost control of his vehicle while attempting to avoid striking a deer that had run onto the road, causing the vehicle to travel off the road and roll over. Fauzey was wearing a seatbelt and sustained moderate injuries.
Randall F. Uzarski, 47, of Linesville, was driving north on Interstate 79 in Cussewago Township at 4:10 a.m. Dec. 8 when his vehicle struck a deer that had run onto the road. Uzarski was wearing a seatbelt and wasn’t injured. His vehicle sustained serious damage.
Michael D. Callan, 18, of Saegertown, was driving south on Route 6/19 in Hayfield Township at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 10 when he lost control of his vehicle due to icy road conditions, causing the vehicle to travel off the road and strike a guiderail and several trees. Callan was wearing a seatbelt and wasn’t injured.
Joseph A. Wojciechowski, 67, of Butler, was driving north on Interstate 79 in Hayfield Township at 9:43 a.m. Dec. 10 when his vehicle struck a deer that had run onto the road. Wojciechowski was wearing a seatbelt and wasn’t injured.
Sandra B. Almaroad, 61, of Madison, Ind., was driving east on Route 322 in East Fairfield Township at 6:35 p.m. Dec. 13 when her vehicle struck two deer that had run onto the road. Almaroad was wearing a seatbelt and wasn’t injured. The vehicle sustained major damage and required towing from the scene.
Kelley D. Wolfkiel, 45, of Titusville, was driving east on Thompson Run Road in Hydetown at 6:35 p.m. Dec. 13 when she lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions, causing the vehicle to cross into the opposing lane, strike a guiderail and roll onto its side. Wolfkiel was wearing a seatbelt and wasn’t injured. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and required towing from the scene.
Janet A. Zehner, 50, of Titusville, was driving south on Route 8 in Cherry Tree Township, Venango County at 5:55 p.m. Dec. 17 when she lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions, causing the vehicle to travel off the road and into a ditch, striking a large rock. Zehner was wearing a seatbelt and wasn’t injured. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was required towing from the scene.
Stephanie M. Stiglitz, 25, of Pleasantville, was driving west on Route 27 in Oil Creek Township at 9:50 a.m. Dec. 17 when she lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions, causing the vehicle to spin off the road and travel sideways into a deep ditch. Stiglitz was wearing a seatbelt and wasn’t injured. - Courts & Police (12/28)
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