Police reports
The following items have been collected from various police departments and district courts:
June 14 — Nicole Weltz, 45, of Butler, was charged with damaging a vehicle, failing to stop and render aid and driving while DUI suspended after a hit-and-run incident at 5:15 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Bon Aire Plaza. Butler Township police claimed Weltz rear-ended a 21-year-old Butler woman before leaving the scene without providing insurance information.
June 13 — Bradley James Bender, 23, of Butler, was charged with two misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of children and three misdemeanor counts of possession of marijuana, intent to possess a controlled substance and use/possession of drug paraphernalia following the execution of a search warrant Thursday, June 13, at 156 Old Plank Road, Apartment K, according to police. Police said the search yielded a plastic baggie containing methamphetamine, one plastic bagging containing marijuana, glass pipes, grinders, plastic baggies and digital scales. Police also found Bender in possession of a glass pipe with residue on his person, police claim.