Warrant Issued For Mistakenly Released Inmate

A defense attorney and prosecutors were surprised by a revelation that a suspect was released from the Washington County Jail in error. Samuel Valle, 20 of Monessen, was to appear as an incarcerated defendant at a plea court hearing on Wednesday. Valle’s defense attorney found out the day before from relatives that the Washington County Jail released him after a hearing he had in Westmoreland County back in December. Valle faces attempted homicide and aggravated assault and burglary charges among others in two cases in Washington County.  Court documents reflect that Valle was free on $10,000 bail in May 2024, but had that bail revoked in July 2024. Valle is accused of being involved in a gunfight in Charleroi in September of 2024. Calls for comment placed to the Washington County Jail were not returned. A bench warrant has been issued for Valle’s arrest.