Aliquippa woman found not guilty in death of New Brighton man. Guilty on Other Charges

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


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