Retail theft, drug possession, among other cases heard by District Judge Kim M. Hoots.
District Judge Kim M. Hoots heard several cases the week of Nov. 12 in her Wilkinsburg courtroom: _______________________ Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Man accused of robbing four homes in Forest Hills, a hit and run on Demmer Avenue.
Judge Thomas Caulfield handled several hearings Nov. 14 in district court in Forest Hills: _______________________ Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
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The latest from court this week.
The following cases recently were heard by District Judge Thomas Caulfield in Forest Hills: Michael C. Tomson, 46, of Swissvale was held for court on charges of solicitation, forgery and disorderly conduct. Swissvale police charged him May 9. Leslie Darnail Wallace, 42, of Homestead waived her right to a preliminary hearing on charges of presenting false I.D. to law enforcement, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving while suspended. State police charged her in Edgewood borough May 12. Markeith Devon Morris, 22, of Braddock waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges of firearms not to be carried without a license, possession with intent to deliver, person not to possess firearms and driving without a license. Port Authority …
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Here's the latest from district court.
The following cases recently were heard by District Judge Thomas Caulfield in Forest Hills: Anne E. Denton, 25, of Homewood waived her right to a preliminary hearing on charges of two counts of driving under the influence, disregard of the traffic lane and careless driving. She was charged March 11 by Forest Hills police. Beth A. Voss, 23, of Lawrenceville waived her right to a preliminary hearing on charges of two counts of driving under the influence, driving the wrong way, disregard of the traffic lane and careless driving. She was charged March 12 by Forest Hills police. Richard D. Malin, 68, of Monroeville waived his right to a preliminary hearing on two counts of driving under the influence, disregard of the traffic lane, driving at …
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The latest from court.
The following cases recently were heard by District Judge Thomas Caulfield in Forest Hills: Michael Lamont Moore, 18, of Swissvale waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges of manufacturing with intent to deliver, two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Swissvale police arrested him March 30 after watching a suspected drug transaction while on patrol. Moore began to run away from police. Later, police found four baggies of suspected marijuana on his person, along with one rock of crack cocaine and a scale, police reported. They also found $213 in cash. Patrick Liller, 38, of Braddock waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges of driving under the influence and possession…
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The chase occurred late Friday night.
A man from the South Hills area was arrested last Friday night after leading police in a high-speed chase that ended with one Swissvale police officer injured. Benjamin R. Klink, 29 waived his right to a preliminary hearing this week before District Judge Thomas Caulfield in Forest Hills. Klink faces charges that include criminal mischief, fleeing or eluding an officer, driving with a suspended license, four counts of recklessly endangering others, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, improper display of plate, three counts of duties at a stop sign, two counts of simple assault and driving without lights to avoid arrest, according to court documents. Swissvale police were called to assist in a police pursuit by city officers…
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The latest from court.
A Woodland Hills High School student has been charged after attacking, hitting and kicking the assistant principal. Cortrell McKenzie, 18, of North Braddock waived his right to a hearing this week before District Judge Thomas Caulfield. He is charged with aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, terroristic threats and harassment, after an altercation with staff member Kevin Murray Jan. 19. It was McKenzie's 18th birthday, according to court documents. The police criminal complaint states that Churchill police were called to the school after McKenzie was being restrained on the ground by staff members in a classroom. Murray told police he was on the second floor of the school, monitoring the hallways, shortly after a fight had been cleared…
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Here's the latest from courts in Forest Hills.
The following cases recently were heard before District Judge Thomas Caulfield in Forest Hills: Gregory S. Kne, 39, of Chagrin Falls, OH waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges of two counts of driving under the influence, disregard of the traffic lane, turn signals required, improper stop, driving at safe speed and careless driving. State police arrested Kne Jan. 1 on the Parkway East in Churchill after a traffic stop that stemmed from the car swerving across lanes. Police said Kne could barely stand and smelled of alcohol. Later, it was found Kne had a blood alcohol content of .225 after a breath test, according to the criminal complaint. Todd Michael Lewis, 34, of Greensburg waived his right to a preliminary hearing on …
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Here's a look at the reports from court this week.
The following cases recently were heard by District Judge Thomas Caulfield in Forest Hills: Kirk Rice, 52, of Chalfant waived his right to a preliminary hearing on one count of theft by unlawful taking. Rice was charged Sept. 21 by Forest Hills police after an investigation stemming from an incident in which Rice reportedly took a tool from a residence on Kenmore Avenue. The victim found the tool missing and called police. Neighbors said they had seen a green truck stop near the house. They also told police they saw a man take a tool from the property and said the truck had “Rice Hauling” written on it. The man also had passed out business cards in the area. When police called him and said the tool needed returned, Rice said, “too late, I …
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A look at local court cases.
The following cases recently were heard by District Judge Thomas Caulfield in Forest Hills: Robert John Antolovich, 22, of Turtle Creek waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges of two counts of driving under the influence, careless driving, damaging property and accidental damage to unattended vehicle. Antolovich was arrested Aug. 1 after an accident involving a stone retaining wall at a home on Farnsworth. Tammy Terry, 32, of Irwin was held for court on three charges of bad checks. The complaint was made by Laurel Properties in Apollo on Dec. 15, 2009, according to court documents. Joseph Paul Yaklich, 54, of North Huntigdon was held for court on charges of two counts of driving under the influence and improper license plate …
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michele
2:56 pm on Thursday, January 12, 2012
the swissvale police are bullies. they harrass me and my fiancee non-stop. they stop us on the street and question us and search us, pretty much every time we leave the house. it has gotten to the point that im scared to even leave the house. it's ashame that we are tought from the time we are in kindergaden that police are friendly and that their supposed to protect and serve. if i had an … more ›