Bartender Charged In Brutal Pittsburgh-Area VFW Beating

ALIQUIPPA, PA — A third person has been charged in connection with the brutal beating and strangling of a man at the Penn Avenue VFW in January.

Police have issued an arrest warrant for Ireland Brown, 21, of Ambridge, who was tending bar when the assault occurred. She has been charged with three felonies - liability for conduct of another, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and hindering prosecution - and a misdemeanor charge of tampering with evidence.

The charges stem from the unprovoked attack on Preston Coleman III, 52, who had to be life-flighted to an area hospital after the prolonged beating and strangling occurred.

The primary suspect in the beating, Brett Ours, was taken into custody earlier this month. He has been charged with attempted homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of strangulation, possessing instruments of a crime and three counts of simple assault.

Another man who allegedly participated in the beating, Ron Brown, was arrested last month and is facing charges of aggravated assault, simple assault and liability for the conduct of another. Ron Brown is Ireland Brown's father.

Police said Ireland Brown was given the chance to turn herself in on Feb. 21 but did not, so a warrant has been issued for her arrest. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Aliquippa Police Department at 724-378-8000.

Another man who allegedly participated in the beating, Ron Brown, was arrested last month and is facing charges of aggravated assault, simple assault and liability for the conduct of another. Ron Brown is Ireland Brown's father.