Two Washington County Men Enter Pleas

Two Washington County Men appeared in front of Judge Gary Gilman for plea hearings on Wednesday. Gene Carey, 49 from Richeyville is charged with felony attempted homicide and aggravated assault for discharging a firearm in the direction of his wife while intoxicated. His charges will be held for trial. A pre-trial conference is set for Sept. 4. Douglas Schrecengost, 38 of Coraopolis is charged with 3 felonies that include aggravated assault and arson. Schrecengost is accused of abusing a woman in North Strabane Township over the course of three days. He allegedly soaked the woman with rubbing alcohol and set her on fire. His hearing was continued until October 14 due to new evidence. Both men are represented by the Public Defender’s Office. Both men remain in the Washington County Jail without bond.