Police and Fire

THEFT: Thomas Reed, 36, of New Castle, is charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking after an incident on July 28th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 9:03 a.m. police received a call from a victim in regards to credit card theft and who related her debit card was stolen from her husbands vehicle while he was at work. The complaint relates one of the victim’s son’s friends stole the card and used it to make several purchases at different locations for a total of $110.00. Reed was identified by the victim and police were able to identify Reed…

THEFT: On July 24th at approximately 8:51 p.m., PA State Police responded to a report of theft from a vehicle at McConnells Mill Park, Slippery Rock Township. According to the report, and the 29-year-old female victim from Butler, the driver side front window of a 2008 Jeep was smashed and a small multicolor Grateful Dead danccing bear backpack purse was stolen from the vehicle. It was determined that the theft occurred between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Anyone with information, please contact PA State Police 724-598-2211 and reference incident number PA2023-974172 BURGLARY: On July 24th at approximately 6:12 p.m, PA State…

FOUND PROPERTY: A kayak was found on July 19th on the side of Pleasant Hill Road, near its intersection with N Camp Run Road, Perry Township. If you are missing a kayak please contact the New Castle State Police at 724-598-2211. Please reference incident number PA2023-953413 FOUND PROPERTY: A bull was found on July 16th near a residence on Old Pittsburgh Road, Wayne Township. According to a report, and at approximately 2:33 p.m., a caller advised that the bull was secured on their property and had been fed and given water. If anyone is missing a bull or has any…

HARASSMENT: On June 16th at approximately 4:23 p.m., PA State Police New Castle investigated a report of harassment via electronic device. A 62-year-old male victim who resides on Ellwood Road, Wayne Township reported to have received threatening text messages from a known individual. According to the report, the message were sent for no legitimate purpose, and caused alarm to the victim and his family. A 35-year-old male from Edinburg, PA is listed as an arrestte in the public information report. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact PA State Police referencing PA 2023-843701. HARASSMENT: On June…

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT: Anthony Cirelli, 33, of Ellwood City is charged with Aggravated Assault after an incident on May 17th. According to a criminal complaint, police received a call for a male that was assaulted with a ball bat at a residence on Franklin Avenue. According to the complaint, a female resident was at the property when Cirelli struck the male victim in the head with a bat. The female claimed Cirelli hit the victim to get him off of her as the victim was pushing himself onto her. A day later, police ran into Cirelli and he corroborated the female’s…

BURGLARY: Katyln Kelosky, 34, of Ellwood City, is charged with Burglary and Criminal Trespassing after an incident on May 12th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 12:52 p.m., police were dispatched to a Dollar General, at Woodside Avenue, Wayne Township for a reported theft. Police made contact with the store manager who related that Kelosky had been entering the store when no one should be present and taking money from the safe. Surveillance footage confirm Kelosky as the perpetrator and further footage was able to confirm five dates where Kelosky entered the store and removed cash and drinks…

HARASSMENT: On April 6th at approximately 1:28 a.m., PA State Police responded to a report of a domestic altercation at a residence on Spring Avenue Extension, Wayne Township. According to information received, amidst a verbal altercation, a 35-year-old male became physical with a 32-year-old female victim. According to the police report, the arrested man will be charged with one count of harassment. The charge will be filed and pending through the Office of Magisterial District Judge Jerry Cartwright, Jr. HARASSMENT: On April 9th at approximately 7:31 a.m., PA State Police responded to a report of harassment in the area of…