An update on court cases heard by District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet.
The following is an update on court cases heard by District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet on May 13. McGraw-Desmet oversees Bridgeville and Collier Township. Three cases of driving under the influence were heard by District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet on May 13, and charges were waived to court in each case:
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An update on court cases heard by District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet.
The following is an update on court cases heard by District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet on May 6. McGraw-Desmet oversees Bridgeville and Collier Township. Charges were held for court on Monday against a Bridgeville woman involved in a drug bust at a house where two young children lived. Shelby Casper, 21, is charged with firearms possession, altering a firearm, marijuana possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of children. The charges were held for court following a preliminary hearing May 6 before Magisterial District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet. Bridgeville police said Casper was asleep on the third floor of a Union Street home March 15 when officers arrived to check on the welfare …
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An update on court cases heard by District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet.
The following is an update on court cases heard by District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet in April. McGraw-Desmet oversees Bridgeville and Collier Township. A Cecil Township man charged with DUI and other crimes after he crashed into a tanker truck in Bridgeville has waived the charges for court. Devin D. Carter, 38, was arrested Feb. 8 after Bridgeville police said they saw him walking away from the scene of a crash on Bower Hill Road. Carter is accused of crashing into a tanker truck while driving under the influence of drugs. The truck’s fuel tank ruptured as a result of the crash, spilling diesel onto the roadway and causing traffic delays. Carter was charged with DUI, carless driving and operating a vehicle without valid inspection. …
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10:32 am on Monday, May 6, 2013
Knowing that prison will only make these 3 kids above ^^ worse when they get out, breaks my heart...They will become repeat offenders. How can anything be worth your freedom ? I knew these kids when they were young, happy and hopeful. Wish I could spare them what's to come. Do what you have to do, then live your lives the way you should. No excuses.... more ›
A Bridgeville man facing numerous drug charges during three separate arrests in three weeks is going to trial.
A Bridgeville man facing numerous drug charges during three separate arrests in three weeks is going to trial. Brenton A. Dillon, 28, waived to court two felony charges of possession with intent to deliver, two misdemeanor charges of drug possession and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. One felony charge of possession with intent to deliver was withdrawn during his preliminary hearing with District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet on March 25. Bridgeville police said they charged Dillon on Jan. 23, Feb. 6 and 13. Police said Dillon brought illegal prescription drugs and paraphernalia with him to the police station on Jan. 23 while aiding a separate investigation. Dillon is free on bond before his forma arraignment on the charges on…
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A Heidelberg woman accused of alerting police to a false emergency is heading to trial on most of the charges.
A Heidelberg woman accused of alerting police to a false emergency is heading to trial on most of the charges. Heidelberg police said Heather Dickson, 27, called officers to her borough home last month for a report of an argument with another person. But police said there was never an emergency and she lied to them about the incident. Police charged her on March 4 after investigating. Dickson waived to court charges of false information to police, false reports and false alarms to emergency responders. Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter District Judge Gary Zyra – 3/ 14 Charges held for court Charges waived to court Charges reduced or withdrawn District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet…
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The man who claimed he had taken a woman hostage in his Collier Township residence, prompting a massive police response last December, is going to trial on numerous reckless endangerment charges.
The man who claimed he had taken a woman hostage in his Collier Township residence, prompting a massive police response last December, is going to trial on numerous reckless endangerment charges. Investigators said Ronald Harrison, 34, called 911 in the early hours of Dec. 23 to say he had a hostage at his apartment on Dog Leg Drive near Nevillewood. That brought police officers from Collier, Heidelberg, Scott and the Allegheny County SWAT team. Police said the man told dispatchers he had a handgun and officers apparently heard a gunshot when they arrived. Police said they found a handgun in the bedroom and numerous rounds of ammunition. Harrison waived to court four charges of reckless endangerment and one count of false reports to police…
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Three drivers arrested for DUI in South Fayette and Collier Township waived their charges to court before their preliminary hearings with District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet.
Three drivers arrested for DUI in South Fayette and Collier Township waived their charges to court before their preliminary hearings with District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet on March 4. Look below to see all of the preliminary court decisions from this past week. Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet – 3/4 Charges waived to court Charges held for court Sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter or Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page
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The man accused of numerous smash-and-grab car break-ins last year in Bridgeville is heading to trial on dozens of charges related to the thefts.
The man accused of numerous smash-and-grab car break-ins last year in Bridgeville is heading to trial on dozens of charges related to the thefts Phillip Acosta, 26, formerly of Bridgeville, waived to court 23 counts of criminal mischief, 18 counts of theft from a motor vehicle, 16 counts of receiving stolen property and six counts of criminal attempt before his preliminary hearing with District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet on Feb. 15. Investigators said Acosta admitted to many of the more than 20 “smash-and-grab” car break-ins that occurred in the borough in January 2012. Bridgeville police arrested Acosta in December after investigators said they were able to link him to the break-ins using DNA evidence from blood found at the scene. Most …
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8:47 am on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Im so proud of bridgeville police forvthis several valuabkes were stolen from my 4 cars this man had no respect for and broke into !!! Thank you for doing a great job Bridgeville police department !!!! more ›
A Crafton area woman accused of assault, terroristic threats and illegally carrying a firearm will stand trial on most of the charges. Read about that and other preliminary hearing decisions by District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet.
A Crafton area woman accused of assault, terroristic threats and illegally carrying a firearm will stand trial on most of the charges. Mary E. Carnahan, 52, was held for court on a felony charge of carrying a firearm without a license and misdemeanor counts of weapons possession, simple assault, reckless endangerment and terroristic threats. A felony aggravated assault charge was withdrawn during her preliminary court hearing with District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet on Feb. 11. Bridgeville police arrested Carnahan following an incident on Sept. 21. District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet Charges waived to court Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter
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Seven people who had preliminary hearings in the past week either waived the charges to court or were held for trial on the DUI counts. Read more in the weekly preliminary court round-up.
Seven people who had preliminary hearings in the past week either waived the charges to court or were held for trial on the DUI counts. Four people waived to court the DUI charges before their preliminary hearings with District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet on Jan. 28. Three people who had their preliminary hearings with District Judge Gary Zyra on Jan. 24 will face trial on their DUI charges. Scroll down to read all of the preliminary court decisions by McGraw-Desmet, who covers Bridgeville, Collier and South Fayette, and Zyra, who covers Scott Township and Heidelberg. Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet – 1/28 Charges waived to court District …
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1:28 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013
@Guest... They waived the charges, so that means MMD never heard the case. more ›