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Eugene A. Vittone

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Nearby: Authorities Arrest Felon in Bentleyville—Drugs, $250 Cash Found

Michael Derrow, Jr. was found to be in possession of cocaine and more than $250,000 cash, officials said late Wednesday.

District Attorney Eugene A. Vittone announced Wednesday evening that the Pennsylvania State Police—in cooperation with detectives of the Washington County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and Southwest Regional Police Department—conducted a search that yielded cocaine and more than $250 in cash. Authorities executed a search warrant at 603 Main Street in Bentleyville.  The warrant also included Michael Derrow Jr., 33, of Bentleyville.  Discovered inside of Derrow’s apartment were numerous firearms and cash.  "Cocaine was discovered on Mr. Derrow’s person," Vittone said in a release.  Derrow is on probation for felony drug charges from Allegeheny County and was apprehended inside a tavern. Derrow as a…

Friday, January 25, 2013

New Chief County Detective Named

He was introduced to the Washington County Commissioners Thursday.

Washington County District Attorney Eugene A. Vittone on Thursday announced that James McElhaney will be assuming the job of chief county detective effective immediately.  McElhaney replaces J. Michael Aaron, who retired earlier this month. He will oversee all the detectives operating in the Washington County District Attorneys Office, including the District Attorney Drug Task Force and the Special Victim Investigation and Prosecution Unit. These detectives assist with major crime, homicide and narcotic investigations.  McElhaney was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, where he served as a military policeman. He is a graduate of Mercyhurst College with a degree in criminal justice. Prior to joining the Washington County District …

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