A recent decision by the state Supreme Court has upended how some prosecutors and defense attorneys are approaching first-time offenses for driving under the influence. In a May 30 opinion, the court ruled that anyone who successfully completes the accelerated rehabilitative disposition ...
In celebration of the country鈥檚 semiquincentennial anniversary next year, a replica of the Liberty Bell painted with various scenes depicting the history of Washington County was unveiled as part of the America 250 鈥淏ells Across PA鈥� initiative. The commemorative sculpture, which was ...
Monessen police arrested a man and woman this week in connection with the abuse of a 5-year-old boy, including forcing the child to eat his own feces. Charles W. Smitley V, 29, and Colleen Cassidy, 36, both of Monessen, each face felony charges of endangering the welfare of children, unlawful ...
A Washington teenager charged in a shooting last month was arrested in Pittsburgh Thursday. Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh confirmed that Tristan Lassic was taken into custody following a standoff with a SWAT team serving an arrest warrant around 5:30 p.m. Lassic was in a home ...
A North Strabane Township man will stand trial for his role in a fatal crash last October. Gregory Richard Gold, 57, had a preliminary hearing Tuesday before District Judge James Saieva. According to online court records, Saieva held all charges for common pleas court. The case stems from an ...
The special counsel for Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh has asked for a delay in submitting a response to a Philadelphia group鈥檚 petition asking the state Supreme Court to restrict his ability to pursue the death penalty against defendants facing homicide charges. Lancaster ...
