Monday, August 24, 2009

Officer Joseph Mellon Wanted for Stealing Car

A McKeesport police officer was on the wrong side of the law after he allegedly stole a car.

Port Vue police are searching for Joseph Mellon, 64. Police said Mellon was helping a woman pay off a car that she could no longer afford.

When the woman didn't pay him back, police said Mellon took the car.

Police said the woman got the car back and called police, but they were unable to find Mellon to arrest him.

Port Vue police said Mellon will be charged with theft by unlawful taking.

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