Two men charged in assault on Carroll Street in Aliquippa

ALIQUIPPA, PA — Officers from the Aliquippa Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of Carroll Street for the report of an assault on June 15, 2026, at approximately 7 p.m.

Upon arrival, officers located an older adult male victim who had sustained serious injuries after being assaulted by two males.

The investigation revealed that the dispute began when the victim confronted the suspects for trespassing on his property, which was clearly marked with “Private Property” and “No Trespassing” signs.

The investigating officer determined that the victim was not armed with any type of weapon during the incident.

During the altercation, one of the suspects, later identified as Emere Mason, 27, of Ambridge, pointed a handgun at the victim, threatened him, and pistol-whipped him multiple times.

Mason, along with Benjamin Ridley Jr., 20, of Aliquippa, then assaulted the victim, causing severe facial and body injuries that resulted in several teeth being knocked loose or out.

The victim suffered significant bruising, swelling and bleeding as a result of the attack.

The suspects also forcibly stole the victim’s cell phone and wallet and removed his pants during the course of the assault.

Ridley was located a short time later in the Valley Terrace B Building area and taken into custody.

Mason remains at large, and an arrest warrant has been issued for him.

A search warrant was executed on the vehicle that was operated by the suspects during the time of the assault.

During the search, officers recovered a fanny pack containing identification belonging to Mason.

Officers also seized approximately 20 grams of cocaine, 27 grams of crack cocaine, and marijuana from the fanny pack.

Ridley has been charged with aggravated assault, robbery and simple assault.

Mason has been charged with aggravated assault with a firearm, robbery, possession of a firearm without a license, terroristic threats, simple assault and possession with intent to deliver controlled substances.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Mason is urged to contact the Aliquippa Police Department at 724-378-8000.