Delaware fugitive captured by police in Pennsylvania after falling from ceiling

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – A man wanted for probation violations in Pennsylvania and Delaware was arrested today after hitting the ceiling during an arrest attempt, according to the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office.

David Smith, 45, formerly of McKees Rocks and now a Delaware resident, has been on the run since August after a warrant was issued for violating probation related to a February guilty plea to gun and drug charges. Smith also faced an active arrest warrant in Delaware for a separate probation violation.

Detectives with the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office located Smith at a residence on Sorento Street earlier today. A woman at the residence initially denied knowing Smith’s whereabouts. During the search, detectives discovered a panel leading to the attic in a second-floor closet and suspected Smith was hiding there.

While trying to access the attic, detectives saw a foot break through the ceiling before quickly retreating. After ordering Smith to surrender, he fell from the ceiling into a nearby room. Smith was immediately taken into custody without further incident.

Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced the arrest, which ends Smith’s two-month stint as a fugitive.

Brick Township, New Jersey – A Brick Township woman has been charged with multiple felonies following a robbery and related theft that occurred in Berkeley Township on Tuesday.

Jessica Napolitano, 37, was charged with robbery, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, illegal possession of a weapon, theft and criminal damage. These accusations stem from events that occurred in the early morning hours.

At approximately 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, Berkeley Township police officers responded to The Corner Store on Ocean Gate Drive after receiving a report of a robbery. After investigation, officers determined that a female suspect, later identified as Napolitano, entered the store, brandished a knife and demanded money and cigarettes from the register. Store employees complied, handing over money and cigarettes, after which the suspect fled.

Further investigation revealed that prior to the robbery, Napolitano had thrown a rock through the front window of the Dollar General Store on Atlantic City Boulevard. She allegedly entered the store trying to steal cigarettes, but left without being able to do so.

Napolitano was later located and arrested without incident in Lakewood Township. She was taken to the Ocean County Jail, where she remains in custody pending a detention hearing.

Wilkes-Barre, PA- On Tuesday, the City of Wilkes-Barre Police Department responded to a robbery incident on Carlisle Street. The incident occurred on October 15 at 6:44 pm.

A 35-year-old female victim reported that a 49cc mini dirt bike was illegally taken from her porch. The robbery occurred during the night before the report.

Police were sent to the residence after receiving the report. The investigation into the identity of the suspect is ongoing.