Elizabeth Twp. man accused of harassing official for months

By Mon Valley Independent

By EMILY BENNETT

ebennett@yourmvi.com

An Elizabeth Township resident is accused of harassing a township commissioner.

Clinton D. Taylor, 36, of Smithdale Road, was charged with harassment against Elizabeth Township Commissioner Rob Rhoderick on May 24.

The alleged harassment began around Feb. 12, court documents state.

Allegheny County Police detectives were assigned to the case and the District Attorney’s office filed the charge in May.

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