Tag: Ronald Lutton
Federal Judge Tosses Out Former Ohioville Patrolman’s Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Borough
A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit filed by a former Ohioville Borough Patrolman who alleged he was retaliated against for blowing the...
Editorial: Conspiracies & Cover-Ups, The District Attorney’s Shameful Treatment Of Whistleblowers
The Beaver County District Attorney's Office has engaged in a clear and convincing pattern of cover ups and vindictive prosecutions that shock the conscience....
Federal Judge Orders Former Ohioville Officer To Turn Over Cellphone & Computer For Examination
A Federal District Judge has ordered a former Ohioville Borough Patrolman to turn over his personal computer and cellphone for a forensic examination. ...
Ohioville Borough Says Former Patrolman And Secretary Were Having Secret Sexual Affair
Attorneys representing Ohioville Borough have filed pretrial statements in the federal lawsuit brought against it and several past and present officials by former Borough...
Former Ohioville Patrolman Files Pretrial Statements In Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Borough
Attorneys representing former Ohioville Patrolman Nevin Beatty have filed pretrial narrative statements in his federal lawsuit against the Borough. Beatty filed the federal...
Pennsylvania Auditor General Notes Fraud By Former Police Chief In Ohioville Borough Audit Findings
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has released an audit conducted by his office of Ohioville Borough and has directed the municipality to reimburse over...
Federal Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss – Orders Ohioville Borough To Turn Over Documents
A federal judge has denied a motion by officials for Ohioville Borough to dismiss a lawsuit filed against them by one of the Borough's...
Assistant District Attorney & County Detective Subpoenaed By Attorneys For Ohioville Borough
Two employees of the Beaver County District Attorney's Office have been subpoenaed by attorneys defending Ohioville Borough in a federal lawsuit filed against the...
Ohioville Borough Refusing To Release Public Records In Federal Lawsuit Filed By Police Officer
The Borough of Ohioville is refusing to release public records in a federal civil rights lawsuit filed against it by one of its police...
Former Ohioville Police Chief Pays Nearly $64,000 Restitution In Full – Forfeits Police Certification
The former Police Chief of Ohioville has paid his restitution to the borough in full and has forfeited his police certification.
Ronald Lutton, age 58...
Former Ohioville Borough Police Chief Pleads Guilty To Theft And Forgery
The former Police Chief of Ohioville Borough pleaded guilty to charges of theft and forgery today as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Ronald...
Police Officer Names Town’s Solicitor As Defendant In Amended Whistleblower Lawsuit
A part-time Ohioville Borough Police Officer has named the town's Solicitor as a defendant in an amended whistleblower lawsuit alleging he is being retaliated...
Ohioville Borough Leaks Audit Of Former Secretary/Treasurer’s Work
Ohioville Borough has leaked a partial audit they had conducted of work done by their former Secretary/Treasurer.
The Beaver Countian received an unsolicited copy of...
Ohioville Officer Remains On A Legally Suspect Indefinite Suspension
Ten weeks after Ohioville Borough Council voted to suspend a man who previously blew the whistle on the town's former police chief, Officer Nevin...
Ohioville Borough Being Investigated By The Pennsylvania Auditor General
The Pennsylvania Auditor General's Office is now investigating possible pension fraud in Ohioville Borough, a source within the state office has confirmed to the...
Exclusive Interview: Ohioville Borough Secretary Speaks Out About Corruption
After nearly 12 years of dedicated service to the people of Ohioville Borough, longtime secretary Maureen Hapach has resigned to take a position in...
Former Ohioville Councilman Arrested For Stealing Ground Beef & Onions
A long-time Ohioville Borough Councilman was arrested last week after police say he shoplifted ground beef and onions from a grocery store.
Walter Steff Jr,...
Ohioville Promotes Assistant Chief – Suspends Whistleblower Pending Termination
The Beaver Countian was at a meeting of Ohioville Borough Council last night to watch as members voted to promote their Assistant Chief and...
Major Shakeup On Ohioville Borough Council As Controversies Continue
Ohioville Borough Council voted to reorganize itself again this week. The move comes just over a month after a reorganizational meeting held in January.
The...
Police Officer Files Federal Lawsuit Against Ohioville Borough
An Ohioville Police Officer has filed a federal lawsuit against the Borough this week, alleging his Constitutional Rights were violated after he exposed public...