(File Photo of Aliquippa Police Car)

(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on December 2nd, 2024 at

Aliquippa Police were conducting patrols in West Aliquippa, per Police Chief John Lane’s orders issued last week. At approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, an officer observed an open window on a residence, and that residence appeared to be unoccupied. The officer knocked on the front door which was not secure and appeared to be forced open. Officers were familiar with the owner, who  confirmed that no one should be inside. Officers entered to check if anyone was inside and found Anthony “George” Karas, 48, hiding in an upstairs bedroom closet. Karas was taken into custody and charged with criminal trespass. He is lodged in the Beaver County Jail.