Man Accused of Stealing Elderly Neighbor’s Car Held for Court

The Scott Township man who allegedly stole his elderly neighbor’s car last month and threatened her if she called authorities is going to trial on all charges.

Robert Jasper, 47, is accused of taking took the woman’s car from her Elmbrook Lane home and driving it around the neighborhood on March 8.

He was held for trial on charges of theft, terroristic threats and resisting arrest during his preliminary hearing with District Judge Gary Zyra on April 4.

Scott Township police said the woman was fearful so she didn’t contact them. However, another person in the neighborhood noticed Jasper driving the woman’s car and called police.

Police also charged him with resisting arrest while trying to take him into custody.

District Judge Gary Zyra – 4/4

• A theft charge against Matthew P. Eperthener, 48, of Pittsburgh, was waived to court. Scott Township police charged Eperthener on Dec. 6.

• Charges of retail theft and simple assault against Joseph F. Huddy, 46, of New Brighton, were waived to court while a robbery charge was withdrawn. Scott Township police charged Huddy on March 29.

• A drunken driving charge against Kristen L. Hill, 26, of Scott, was waived to court while several motor vehicle violations were withdrawn. Scott Township police charged Hill on Dec. 14.