POLICE LOG
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August 21, 2026

POLICE LOG

State police,

• Diamond Lashon Watts, 30, was charged with aggravated assault and simple assault at Harrison Village Thursday. The victim told police Watts went to her residence “to fight her,” according to the criminal complaint. The two argued, and Watts hit her over the head with a glass bottle, which caused a severe laceration. The victim was taken to UPMC McKeesport, and she needed stitches, according to court documents. A preliminary hearing has not been scheduled for Watts as of press time Thursday.

Serra Catholic High School celebrates homecoming
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
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