Crime & Safety

Police: Woman Stiffs Restaurant Bill, Faces Hearing Today

A Moon Township woman faces a hearing today on charges that she failed to pay for her food and drinks after dining at a Sewickley restaurant.

Donna Hettick, 59, of Sharon Road, is charged with theft of services, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

Police said Hettick ordered a chicken salad and had three glasses of wine April  25 at Lula on Broad Street. When it came time to pay her $40 bill, police said Hettick claimed she couldn’t pay because she didn’t have any money. 

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Police said Hettick was sleeping in a booth when officers were called.

She was taken to the police station and released to her boyfriend. Police said Hettick was given until 3 p.m. the following Monday to bring the money or she would be charged.

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A preliminary hearing is scheduled today before District Judge Robert Ford in Leetsdale.


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