Valley News Dispatch

2 accused of selling drugs near children in Vandergrift house

Chuck Biedka
By Chuck Biedka
1 Min Read Aug. 29, 2019 | 6 years Ago
Go Ad-Free today

An early morning raid in Vandergrift resulted in the arrest of two men on drug and child endangerment charges.

Lonnell Alexander Moore, 29, and Carlos Cordoba, 22, both of Sherman Avenue, were arrested Wednesday.

Police said they found four grams of cocaine and about a half-pound of marijuana inside the house when it was raided Wednesday at about 6 a.m. by members of the Westmoreland County drug task, including Vandergrift police, and an agent from the state Attorney General’s office, according to Vandergrift Patrolman Nathaniel Rigatti.

The raid happened about a week after police informants bought cocaine from the men three times between Aug. 1 and Aug. 25, police said. The child endangerment charge came about because, according to court papers, police found two young children living in the home and the drugs were found in areas where the children could reach them.

Rigatti said a handgun also was found inside the house.

District Judge Cheryl Peck Yakopec set bond at 10 percent of $5,000, or $500, for each man.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.

Share

Tags:

About the Writers

Push Notifications

Get news alerts first, right in your browser.

Enable Notifications

Content you may have missed

Enjoy TribLIVE, Uninterrupted.

Support our journalism and get an ad-free experience on all your devices.

  • TribLIVE AdFree Monthly

    • Unlimited ad-free articles
    • Pay just $4.99 for your first month
  • TribLIVE AdFree Annually BEST VALUE

    • Unlimited ad-free articles
    • Billed annually, $49.99 for the first year
    • Save 50% on your first year
Get Ad-Free Access Now View other subscription options