Man Charged with Attacking Moon Officer to Appear in Court

A man charged with attacking a officer during an August traffic stop faces a preliminary hearing today.

Moon Police charged Damien L. Delts, 37, of Aliquippa, on Aug. 31 with aggravated assault, criminal attempt, possession with intent to deliver, resisting arrest, hindering apprehension or prosecution, drug possession, criminal mishcief and driving with a suspended license. 

Police said he struck Moon Officer Ian Lucas in the face several times during a traffic stop on Old Thorn Run Road. Delts, who was driving a vehicle registered in New Jersey, was later found to be in possession of crack cocaine, according to police reports. 

Delts is scheduled to appear in Coraopolis District Court before Magisterial Judge Mary Murray. 

Others facing hearings today in Corapolis District Court on Moon Police charges:

• Terri Lynn O'Connell, 47, of Coraopolis, was charged Nov. 4 with felony criminal trespass, theft by unlawful taking and criminal mischief. 

• John Daniel Brown, 31, of Moon, was charged Nov. 18 with criminal trespass, buglary and possessing instruments of crime. 

• Tiffany Michelle Skerlec, 28, of Moon, was charged Aug. 19 with endangering the welfare of children, criminal conspiracy and possession with intent to deliver.

Update: Chargest against Tiffany Michelle Skerlec were withdrawn on March 20, 2011.