Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Beaver, Pa) Melinda Crisci, 31 of Aliquippa was found not guilty at her trial in Beaver County Court on charges she supplied fentanyl and heroin to Steven Naim, 54 of New Brighton that led to his death on Christmas Eve 2019. He was the brother of Aliquippa Police officer James Naim who was murdered while on patrol in Aliquippa 20 years ago. The jury did find her guilty felony drug possession with intent to deliver and of a drug deal to narcotics agents . Due to her past record of drug dealing she still faces prison time . Her sentencing will be in 60 days, according to Beaver County District Attorney David J. Lozier