police reports

NARCOTICS AND FIREARM CHARGES: Daniel Feliciano, 49, pleaded guilty to six counts of violating federal narcotics and firearm laws on February 12, 2026. In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that, between October 2022 and March 2024, Feliciano conspired with others to distribute cocaine throughout Western Pennsylvania, specifically in the New Castle area. In addition to the conspiracy charge, Feliciano pleaded guilty to distributing and/or possessing with intent to distribute quantities of cocaine on three different dates, as well as possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and in furtherance of his drug trafficking crimes. On March…

THEFT: Gary Weir, 41, of Sharon is charged with Theft after an incident on November 21, 2025. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 7:00 p.m., a female victim reported several items of her personal property were stolen from her residence on Wayne Avenue. The victim explain her residence had caught fire and she was staying in a hotel but related that a shed on the property had an older model Kawaski ATV, a bicycle, and other miscellaneous items. She was later notified by that individuals hired by the property management company removed the property from the shed and…

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Ryan Lambright, 21, of Ellwood City is charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after an incident occurring on January 4th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 7:23 a.m., police were dispatched to Shop ‘N Save on Pittsburgh Circle after a report of a large 2×4 being thrown through the window. The reporting party advised that she believed it to be her ex-boyfriend, Lambright. She explained that Lambright had been harassing her for the last three days about her having a new boyfriend Lambright had issues with. When police arrived but were unable to locate the…

SIMPLE ASSAULT: Michael Miller, 74, of Ellwood City and Joel Thomas, 48, of Wampum are each charged with Simple Assault after an incident occurring on October 4th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a physical domestic between Miller and his son, Thomas. Police spoke to both parties who relayed that Miller had arrived at the residence on Harriet St in Wampum to confront Thomas about his argument and physical conflict with Thomas’ wife. Both parties had agreed to fight outside, resulting in minor injuries to both parties before the fight…

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: On September 28th the Beaver Patrol Unit received a report that several vehicles were damaged at approximately 4:00 a.m with stones and tomatoes. The incident was reported to take place on and near Plumb Street in Darlington Borough. The only evidence currently available is a Cab Pickup Truck on several home cameras, according to a criminal complaint. If anyone has any information please call PSP Beaver at 724-773-7400. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE REGISTRATION INFO: Anthony Black, 25, of New Castle, is charged with Failure to Provide Accurate Registration Information after an incident reported October 27th. According to a…

FLEEING: John Tindall, 22, of Ellwood City, is charged with fleeing an officer after an traffic stop on Factory Avenue on September 24th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 6:01 p.m., officers apprehended Tindall after he attempted to flee the officers from near Factory Ave for speeding through multiple stop signs on a motorcycle. Police were able to detain him without incident and were advised that the registration was two years out of date and that Tindall did not possess a valid license to operate the vehicle according to the complaint. FLEEING: Shyanne Getty, 34, of Portersville, is…

THEFT: On July 1st at approximately 11:00 p.m. police were dispatched to New Galilee on a report of theft. The victim, 81, of New Galilee reported his pellet stove stolen, which was located in the basement of his residence, at a value of around $2,300.00 Investigation pending further according to the complaint. RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY: Theodore Yeagley, 49, of Beaver Falls, is charged with Receiving Stolen Property after an incident occurring on June 24th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 7:13 a.m., police were dispatched to State Route 18 on a report of theft. Police were informed that…

THEFT: On August 16th, and at approximately 6:00 a.m., police responded to a report of Online Theft. Upon further investigation, officers learned that the victims, a 71-year-old female and 73-year-old male both of Volant, were frauded $3000.00 total from a fake Facebook post regarding listed items for sale according to a criminal complaint. THEFT: Tyler Nicolls, 34, of New Castle, is charged with Theft of a motor vehicle after an incident occurring on August 12th at approximately 9:34 a.m. Police were informed by the victim that she allowed Nicolls to use the vehicle to take him to and from work,…

CRASH REPORT: Delores Lipchey Holcomb, 31, of Marienville, was in an accident on July 30th at approximately 9:52 p.m. Police responded to a report of a vehicle crash that hit a deer on PA-488. No injuries were observed and Holcomb was abiding to traffic laws, according to a police report. ACCIDENT: Christopher Gallagher, 45, of Butler, was in an accident on July 30th at approximately 4:03 p.m. Police responded to a report of a vehicle crash on PA-488 and, according to police investigation, Gallagher was traveling at improper speeds and attempted to make a left turn which caused him to…

  THEFT: On July 13th between the hours of 11:00p.m. and 9:00a.m. a motorcycle was stolen from Wilson Ave. The investigation is ongoing according to a criminal complaint. DUI: Clark Groce, 64, of Ellwood City is charged with DUI after an incident occurring on June 5th at approximately 11:55p.m. Police contacted Groce while in his parked car that was found to be in someone’s yard. Groce stated that he was very confused and blacked out making him unaware on how he ended up in the yard. Officers conducted a Standard Field Sobriety Test on Groce, and he was taken into…