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Sentencings: Thursday, July 3, 2014

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The following individual was sentenced Tuesday in Magisterial District Court by John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

- Joseph P. Miscavage IV, 20, of Coal Township, one year of supervised probation and a $200 fine plus court costs.

He pleaded guilty to corruption of minors and criminal conspiracy to commit theft involving an April 25 incident in Shamokin.


Police Blotter: Thursday, July 3, 2014

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Burglary charges

PAXINOS - State police charged Charles A. Klischer, 31, and Melanie J. Guinther, 33, both of 5681 Route 61, Paxinos, with burglary and related crimes following an incident at an antique business at the intersection of Routes 61 and 487 at 9:30 p.m. Sunday.

According to a criminal complaint, the owners of the antique store, Judith Sandra and Ricky Walters, observed two individuals with lights on inside their storage area. The owners called police and confronted Klischer and Guinther, and Guinther fled from the scene.

Klischer was taken into custody and Guinther was found later at the suspects' shared apartment. Inside the storage area, small toy cars, a slate blackboard and other items were found in a crate piled in front of the door as if someone intended to take the items. Police said Klischer and Guinther gave statements and blamed the other for the idea to take the items.

State police charged both individuals with burglary, criminal trespass, criminal attempt to commit theft by unlawful taking and loitering and prowling at night.

Disorderly conduct

COAL TOWNSHIP - Roger Shaw, 42, of 1012 W. Spruce St., was cited by Cpl. Joshua Wynn for disorderly conduct after Shaw was found intoxicated and passed out on a public sidewalk Wednesday.

Underage drinking

SHAMOKIN - Jeffrey E. Barber, 19, of 124 E. Chestnut St., was charged with a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct and cited for public drunkenness and underage drinking following incidents at Wendy's and Dunkin' Donuts at 8:56 p.m. Monday.

Shamokin City Police Patrolman Scott Weaver said in court documents a call was received about an intoxicated male near Wendy's yelling at people. When the authorities arrived, the man had left the restaurant and was reportedly near Dunkin' Donuts.

When police arrived, they found Barber in the area claiming he had been jumped by others, but witnesses said he wasn't fighting with anyone and was rolling on the ground by himself. Police took him back to his residence, which was locked.

Barber told police he would get in and after a while, police heard glass breaking and found Barber on the roof of the residence kicking a window. After he attempted to get down from the roof, Barber allegedly disappeared between two residences and police determined he got inside and would not answer the door.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Kenneth Wallin, 22, of 227 S. Market St., Shamokin, was cited for disorderly conduct by city police Patrolman Raymond Siko II for an incident at the intersection of Market and Spruce streets at 1:17 a.m. March 9.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Police Chief Darwin Tobias III cited Theresa M. Coreen, 56, of 307 W. Spruce St., Shamokin, for public drunkenness after she was found to be highly intoxicated near Franklin and Commerce streets at 5 p.m. June 21.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Carrie Feudale, 23, of 1133 W. Wood St., Coal Township, was charged with retail theft by city police Cpl. Jarrod Scandle after video surveillance showed Feudale allegedly took several energy supplements from a store display and removed them from the store without paying for them May 9. The charge was filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Underage drinking

SHAMOKIN - Blake Boyer, 20, of 510 E. Fifth St., Mount Carmel, and Dylan R. Kane, 19, of 410 N. Shamokin St., were cited for underage drinking by city police Patrolman Shane Mowery after an incident at 2:31 a.m. June 27 near Sunbury and Washington streets.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - City police Patrolman Mark Costa cited Jason White, 31, of 1004 N. Orange St., with disorderly conduct for using obscene language in public after police told him to stop at 4:52 p.m. June 26 near Orange and Cameron streets.

Gas theft

SHAMOKIN - Leeann Long, 35, of 1305 W. Arch St., Coal Township, was charged with a felony count of retail theft following several incidents at the Turkey Hill Minit Market on Second Street.

According to court documents filed by Shamokin City Police Cpl. Jarrod Scandle, Long allegedly pumped gas March 31 and April 7, 13 and 14 at the store without paying for it. The total amount of gas stolen, police said, was $98.03.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Harassment

SHAMOKIN - Evelyn Yost, 42, of 1778 W. Chestnut St., Coal Township, and Kristen Klinger, 23, of 15 N. Diamond St., were cited for harassment after Patrolman Raymond Siko reported the two subjected another person to physical contact during a May 15 incident at 815 E. Sunbury St.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Michael Bell, 25, of 51 N. Second St., was cited for public drunkenness by city police Patrolman Raymond Siko II after being found under the influence of alcohol at 2:59 a.m. Monday near Independence and Orange streets.

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Sayre man arrested

Athens Township police recently arrested a Sayre man on a charge of criminal attempt to commit delivery of a controlled substance.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, John Michael Schwartzbauer, 29, was also charged with criminal conspiracy to commit possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and criminal conspiracy to commit delivery of a controlled substance.

Police said that at about 3:45 a.m. May 6, Schwartzbauer participated in a narcotics transaction where he obtained $300 from a male at the Comfort Inn on Elmira Street in order to travel to Elmira, N.Y. and purchase cocaine. Police said that Schwartzbauer provided a man in Elmira with money to purchase cocaine, but never received the drug and returned to the hotel.

The male at the Comfort Inn then became upset, punched Schwartzbauer in the side of the face and chased him through the interior of the hotel, police said.

Schwartzbauer was arraigned June 30 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail. Schwartzbauer's preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 8.

Boat stolen

State police at Towanda are investigating the theft of a boat from an Ulster Township location.

According to state police, at about 1:30 p.m. June 28, an unknown actor or actors removed a camouflage-colored 11-foot Sears boat from a location on Route 220 near the Susquehanna River shore. The boat bears a Pennsylvania registration of 3607TT, police said.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Police investigate Route 220 accident

State police at Towanda recently investigated a two-car motor vehicle accident in Ulster Township.

According to information from state police, at about 3:45 p.m. June 30, a northbound 2007 Chevrolet Yukon operated by Seth A. Urey, 25, of Towanda, rear-ended a 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that had come to a stop in the roadway south of James Street.

Urey was uninjured, police said. The Ulster division of Tri-Township Ambulance transported the driver of the Monte Carlo, 48-year-old Allen Manley of Sayre, to Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre for treatment of minor injuries, police said.

Police cited Urey for following too closely, police said.

Man arrested for drug paraphernalia

State police at Towanda recently charged a man with possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to state police, Dakotah Anthony, 26, was found to be in possession of a hypodermic needle and a spoon with white residue suspected to be heroin June 28 at a Smithfield Township property.

Police investigate one-car MVA

State police at Towanda recently investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident on Route 187 in Windham Township.

According to information from state police, at about 5:04 p.m. July 1, a northbound 1990 Honda Accord operated by Nicholas Cron, 20, of Nichols, N.Y., traveled off the roadway's east shoulder after Cron lost control of the vehicle.

Police said the Accord struck a road sign just south of Route 187's intersection with LeRaysville Road and traveled over a small embankment through a swampy area, then struck an embankment on the opposite side of a small creek with its front end. The vehicle came to final rest in the creek and buried in mud, police said.

Cron, who was not injured, was cited for failure to stay in a single lane, police said. The vehicle had disabling damage and was towed from the scene by Furman and Jones Towing, police said.

The Windham Township Volunteer Fire Department assisted police at the scene.

DUI charges

The following people were recently charged with driving while under the influence in Bradford County:

Arthur Everly Jr., 34, of Wysox, by Sayre Borough police, on April 5, on Spring Street in Sayre. Everly has also been charged with failing to yield the right of way when entering or crossing a roadway. Everly refused to submit to a blood test to determine his blood alcohol content. Everly has been sent a summons to appear Aug. 5 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Michael Wayne Tappan, 47, of Nichols, N.Y., by Sayre Borough police, on June 15, on North Lehigh Avenue in Sayre. Tappan has also been charged with failure to keep right and speeding. A blood test revealed that Tappan's blood alcohol content was .17 percent on the day of his arrest. Tappan has been sent a summons to appear Aug. 5 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Franklin Allen Mott, 55, of Sayre, by Sayre Borough police, on March 22, on Fulton Street in South Waverly. A blood test revealed that Mott's blood alcohol content was .19 percent on the day of his arrest. Mott has been sent a summons to appear Aug. 5 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Daniel Steven Bellows, 27, of Sayre, by Sayre Borough police, on March 17, on Spring Street in Sayre. Bellows has also been charged with failure to keep right and driving under the influence of a controlled substance. A blood test revealed that Bellows' blood alcohol content was .159 percent and that there was marijuana present in his system on the day of his arrest. Bellows has been sent a summons to appear July 15 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Robert W. Walter III, 39, of Athens, by Athens Borough police, on May 26, on North Elmira Street in Athens. A blood test revealed that Walter's blood alcohol content was .189 percent on the day of his arrest. Walter has been sent a summons to appear Aug. 15 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Police Blotter: Friday, July 4, 2014

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Drug charges filed

MOUNT CARMEL - Members of the Northumberland Montour Drug Task Force and Mount Carmel Borough Police Department charged Michelle M. Brown, 54, of 12 N. Walnut St., with three counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, and one charge each of criminal conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance and criminal use of a communications facility after an investigation into a June 10 incident at her residence.

According to court documents filed by Chief Todd Owens and Patrolman Matthew Dillman, Police used confidential informants to purchase heroin and Percocet from Brown on that date.

She was arraigned June 25 and released on $20,000 unsecured bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 16 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh A. Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Fine issued

MOUNT CARMEL - Hassan Quarles, 47, of 901 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, was sentenced to pay fines and court costs totaling $514.60 after he pleaded guilty to a summary offense of harassment during a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Hugh A. Jones of Mount Carmel June 25.

Quarles was charged in an April 11 incident when he allegedly made unwanted advances and kissed a 16-year-old female without her consent.

A charge of corruption of minors was withdrawn in the case.

Public nuisance

SHAMOKIN - Russell Kolody, 82, of 603 W. Mulberry St., Shamokin, was cited twice by Cpl. Bryan Primerano for allowing several of his properties to be in danger of collapsing.

Primerano cited Kolody for having broken glass, unsecure roofs and shingles falling from roofs of properties he owns at 603, 605, 607, 609, 611, 613 and 615 W. Mulberry St. and at 442 W. Mulberry St. The citations were issued June 26.

Court notes

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Milton Altamirano to Adolpho Rivera and Elba Iris Guzman for $70,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Sandra Amendola (executrix), Sandra Gianficaro (executrix) and Anna Marie Amendola (estate) to Keystone Service Systems, Inc. for $235,500; Hanover Township.

Robert Yochem Sr. to Kristopher R. Cloak and Nancy Cloak for $90,000; Swoyersville.

Barbara A. Shaw to Dean V. Kline and Brenda J. Kline for $80,000; Wright Township.

Robert J. Williams and Melissa A. Williams to Wilmer Alvarado for $130,500; Dupont.

Nancy Lou Valente (executrix), Barbara Duffy (executrix) and Thomas J. Goffa (estate/trustee) to Linda A. Stegena for $110,000; Hazleton.

Matthew Stubbs to Adam E. Tomassacci and Taryn B. Tomassacci for $97,410; Harveys Lake.

Scott M. Day and Melissa A. Day to Nancy A. Chauvin and Michael J. Osifat for $349,000; Sugarloaf Township.

Edward J. Heffelfinger Jr. and Margarete Heffelfinger to John P. Marshall Jr. for $147,100; Sugarloaf Township.

Guy Sviatko and Peggy Sviatko to Nello Ferretti and Catherine Ferretti for $115,000; Pittston.

Presidential Land Co., LTD to Wilmington Trust National Association (trustee) and Kylie Doherty Self-Settled Special Needs Trust (per trustee) for $125,000; Rice Township.

Henry E. Kody to James Bertrand for $85,850; Pittston Township.

Sharon L. Olivarez to William D. Morris for $100,500; Hanover Township.

Etzion K. Michaels and Danielle M. Michaels to Peter J. Williams and Lisa M. Williams for $280,000; Dallas Township.

Victor J. Spaciano to Joseph A. Speicher Jr. and Amanda L. Speicher for $146,500; Dallas Township.

Police Blotter: Saturday, July 5, 2014

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Aggravated assault

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington continue to investigate an aggravated assault against a jogger on Pine Hill Road Tuesday.

Police report the runner, a 45-year-old female, was running between 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. when she was approached by a white full-sized Dodge pickup truck. The woman told police someone in the truck attempted to grab her. The female ran away and the truck fled north on Pine Hill Road.

The truck is a four-door truck with extended mirrors. Police said the driver was described as a male in his late 20s or 30s, with light brown hair and possibly a mustache and chin hair. Anyone with information on the truck or driver is asked to contact police at 570-286-5601.

Aggravated assault

ASHLAND - A borough woman faces two separate set of charges following an incident at her Brock Street residence at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday.

Ashland Borough Police report they were called to the home of Kathleen M. Grosser, 44, of 722 Brock St., after Grosser allegedly tried to cause bodily injury to an employee of Schuylkill County Children and Youth Services.

Grosser left before police arrived, but a short time later, authorities were called to South Hoffman Boulevard where Grosser was reported walking in the middle of the state highway and was nearly struck by a truck. She again fled before police arrived, but was apprehended in the 500 block of Walnut Street. According to police, Grosser resisted arrest before being handcuffed.

She was arraigned Wednesday by Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale of Frackville and charged with a felony charge of aggravated assault and a citation for harassment.

Grosser was released on $10,000 unsecured bail, but Ashland police filed charges on her for the second incident, which included a misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and citation for obstructing highways and disorderly conduct. Preliminary hearings on both sets of charges will be held before Hale July 30.

Toilet explosion

LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - An unknown actor caused damage to a portable toilet at the sports complex on Dairy Road between June 28 and July 3, when, according to police, a firework was set off, causing approximately $400 in damage to the toilet, which is owned by PA Environmental Solutions, Inc., of Dalmatia.

Grate theft

DORNSIFE - An unknown actor removed four metal floor drain grates from a business between 5 p.m. July 1 and 8:30 a.m. July 2.

State police said the drains, valued at $265, were removed from a car wash owned by Mark Leroy Howerter, 73, of Herndon. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 570-286-5601.

Vehicle stolen

RIVERSIDE - Andrew H. Fray, 52, of Riverside, reported to state police at Stonington his 2001 Saab 95 vehicle was stolen while it was parked on North D and H Avenue between 3 and 6 a.m. Thursday. The vehicle is dark grey in color and has a black bike rack.

Criminal mischief

LOWER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington report someone caused approximately $900 in damage to a soda vending machine at Susquehanna Railworks, Route 147, between 12:01 a.m. and noon Thursday.

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DUI charges

The following people were recently charged with driving while under the influence in Bradford County:

Kristin Lee Brennan, 58, of Athens, by state police, on June 20, on Riverside Drive in Athens Township. Brennan has also been charged with speeding and careless driving. A blood test revealed that Brennan's blood alcohol content was .183 percent on the day of her arrest. Brennan has been sent a summons to appear Sept. 2 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Jeremiah Bruce Scrivener, 37, of Ulster, by state police, on May 25, on Route 220 in Athens Township. Scrivener has also been charged with a violation of use of multi-beam lighting equipment and careless driving. A blood test revealed that Scrivener's blood alcohol content was .124 percent on the day of his arrest. Scrivener has been sent a summons to appear Sept. 2 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Sayre man charged with theft

A Sayre man was recently charged with theft by unlawful taking by Sayre Borough police.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Daniel Allen Labarr, 19, is accused of removing a DVD player from a relative's house without permission at about 5:30 p.m. June 27. The DVD player had an approximate value of $20, police said.

Labarr's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 5.

Wilmot Twp. man cited for harassment

State police recently cited a Wilmot Township man for harassment following an altercation at a township residence.

According to state police at Towanda, Kurt A. Smith, 48, is accused of pushing an adult female to the ground and grabbing her by the throat during an argument at about 4:20 p.m. June 7. Smith fled the scene before police arrived, police said.

Man accused of stealing gun, tractor

State police recently recovered a firearm and tractor stolen from a Tuscarora Township residence.

According to information from state police at Towanda, Kyle Scott Anthony, 20, of Laceyville, is accused of entering a residence he was house-sitting and removing a firearm without the victim's permission sometime on June 7 or 8. Police said Anthony also removed a tractor from the property belonging to a female of Edwardsville, Pa.

Police said Anthony sold both items without the owners' permission. Police later located the items.

Anthony is also accused of causing damage to the property in attempts to mislead investigators, police said.

Man jailed for falsifying gun application

State police recently arrested a Rome man on a violation of sale or transfer of firearms.

According to information from state police at Towanda, Daniel Burton Jackson III, 40, was also charged with making an unsworn falsification to authorities.

Police said Jackson attempted to purchase a firearm Feb. 15 from a Smithfield Township gun store, where he allegedly falsified an application form by stating that he was not prohibited by law from making a firearms purchase.

Police took Jackson into custody on June 27 on a warrant issued out of district court. Jackson was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and released from the Bradford County Jail on $10,000 unsecured bail, police said. Jackson is scheduled to appear in court July 16 for a preliminary hearing.

Two arrested following argument

State police at Towanda recently arrested two people following an altercation in Sheshequin Township.

According to state police, James Presswood, 41, and Elizabeth Presswood, 43, engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical at about 6:15 p.m. June 27 at a River Lane location.

Both were charged with simple assault and harassment and arraigned in district court, police said.

Police investigate one-car MVA

State police recently investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident in Wysox Township.

According to state police at Towanda, at about 7:24 p.m. June 24, a 1988 Jeep Cherokee operated by William Alvoid, 29, of Wysox, was traveling southbound on Laning Creek Road when it lost control on a left hand curve. The vehicle then left the roadway, began to roll over and went down an embankment located a short distance from the roadway, police said. The Jeep came to rest on its roof, according to police.

Alvoid was wearing a seat belt and had minor injuries, but refused further medical attention, police said. Police cited Alvoid for speeding.

Benjamin's Towing removed the vehicle from the scene, police said.

Driver cited in Route 220 accident

State police at Towanda recently investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident on Route 220 in Ulster Township.

According to state police, at about 9:50 p.m. June 8, a southbound 2005 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Jeremy V. Overstreet, 22, of Towanda, traveled into the northbound lane, turned 180 degrees and struck a guide rail on its passenger side fender, causing major damage to the passenger front tire.

Police said the vehicle continued to travel across both lanes and into the southbound berm, damaging a field at Walters Farms. The truck then traveled back into the southbound lane, fled south and turned onto Mountain Road in Ulster Township, police said.

According to police, Overstreet parked the vehicle in a field on Mountain Road and called for a ride, fleeing the scene. Overstreet was uninjured, police said.

Police cited Overstreet for leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage, failure to immediately notify police of an accident, operating a vehicle without insurance and violation of driving on roadways laned for traffic, police said.

Hopewell Crime for July 6

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The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10 p.m. July 17, police responded to the 100 block of S. 8th Ave. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender cut residential screen door.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 8 p.m. June 18, police were dispatched to the 2200 block of Dellrose Drive for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender scratched vehicle.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 1:30 p.m. June 18, police responded to the 500 block of N. 7th Ave. for a reported vandalism. After known offender slashed vehicle tires, other known offender damaged basketball hoop by tipping it and was later arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 7:20 p.m. June 18, police responded to the 300 block of Cavalier Square for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke out a window to the business with a rock.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 5 p.m. June 19, police responded to the 3900 block of Oaklawn Blvd. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged building by pulling phone line, removing trim.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10 p.m. June 18, police responded to the 300 block of E. Broadway for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke vehicle windshields and mirror.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 7 p.m. June 19, police responded to the 1300 block of Glendale St. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender scratched vehicle.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10:44 p.m. June 19, police were patrolling the area of the 700 block of S. 6th Ave. and discovered a vandalism. Unknown offenders broke business glass door.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 5 p.m. June 20, police responded to the 300 block of E. Broadway for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender removed vehicle access panel and tampered with wires.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of property: At 7:57 p.m. June 21, police responded to the 300 block of Perrymont Road in reference to an assault. Known offender assaulted victim by hitting and damaged cell phone. Warrants obtained.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 11:10 p.m. June 21, police responded to the 2300 block of Berry St. in reference to shots fired. Unknown offender broke residential window with a rock, not by shooting.

- Information is provided by police and sheriff's departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive. Arrests include summons. Arrests do not imply guilt.


Bradford County Court News 7/6/2014

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Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett, reported that the following person(s) were recently sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Cesar Padilla, 31, Honduras, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility from 15 days to six months, a fine of $2500, he will also lose his driver's license for 36 months for the offenses of three counts of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, all misdemeanors. Officer Cody Welch of the Athens Borough Police Department, Officer Joshua Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department and Officer Brian Wibirt also of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Padilla following investigation of incidents that occurred in September 2013, April 2014.

Thomas White IV, 25, Dushore, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a term of 42 months and a fine of $300 for the offenses of Propulsion of Missile into Vehicle, a misdemeanor and Reckless Endangering, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Trooper Nathan Lewis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested White following an investigation of incidents that occurred in Overton Township.

Brandon Alexander, 25, of Granville Summit, Pa., was resentenced following revocation of County Intermediate Punishment sentence to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility from 110 days to 36 months and a fine of $1500, he will also lose his driver's license for 18 months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Trooper Michael Tribendis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Alexander following investigation of an incident that occurred in Granville Township.

Heath Weidenmoyer, 27, of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., was resentenced following revocation of Probation to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility from 60 days to 20 months, 29 days and a fine of $300, for the offense of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Trooper Nathan Lewis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Weidenmoyer following investigation of an incident that occurred in Springfield Township.

William Kinlaw, 30, Green Cove Springs, Fla., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility from 72 hours to six months and a fine of $1000, he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months and additional license suspension of 12 months will be imposed for refusal to submit to testing when arrested for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Trooper Peter Smith of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Kinlaw following investigation of an incident that occurred in Canton Township.

Keighley Park, 28, Waverly, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility from seven months to 23 months for the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Park was resentenced after she violated the terms of an earlier sentence of probation.

Trooper Michael Adams and Corporal Douglas Smith of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Park following investigation of incidents that occurred in Monroe Township.

Kyle Potter, 24, Chemung, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for five days to six months, a fine of $300; he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Officer Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Potter for the offense in September.

Jeffrey W. Lacoe, 30, Clarks Summit, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility from 45 days to six months and a fine of $750; he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol. Trooper Matthew Grebeck of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Lacoe following investigation of an incident that occurred in Troy Township.

Joan Peters, 47, Avoca, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for nine days to 23 months, 29 days, a fine of $100, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Officer Daniel Thomas of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Peters for the offense on Nov. 10, 2013.

Jeffrey Welch, 29, Waverly, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 30 days to six months, followed by Probation for a term of 24 months and a fine of $12,500, he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor and Recklessly Endangering Another Person, a misdemeanor.

Officer Travis Snyder of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Welch for the offense on Nov. 3, 2013.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett reported that the following person(s) recently entered guilty pleas in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Cesar Padilla, 31, Honduras, entered a plea of guilty to the offenses of three counts of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Officer Cody Welch of the Athens Borough Police Department, Officer Joshua Lake also of the Athens Borough Police Department and Officer Brian Wibirt of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Padilla for the offenses on Sept. 15, 2013, Sept. 25, 2013 and April 22, 2014.

Rhonda Benjamin, 22, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a felony. Benjamin will be sentenced in August 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Benjamin following investigation of an incident that occurred in Athens Township.

Summer Lee Woll, 35, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Access Device Fraud, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Woll will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Bryan Bellows of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Woll for the offense in March 2014.

Adam Scott Johnson, 27, Rome, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor. Johnson will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Sergeant David Lantz of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Johnson for the offense in April.

Nicole I. Northrop, 26, Granville Summit, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Flight to Avoid Apprehension, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Northrop will be sentenced in July, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Quentin Reinford of the Troy Borough Police Department arrested Northrop for the offense in March.

Elizabeth A. Bishop, 28, Ulster, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Manufacture of Methamphetamine, a felony. Bishop will be sentenced, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Robert Hutchison of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Bishop following investigation of an incident that occurred in Ulster Township.

Alicia Isbell, 31, LeRaysville, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Retail Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Isbell will be sentenced on Aug. 11, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Sergeant Keith Stackhouse of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Isbell for the offense on May 11, 2014.

Mark Featherman, 46, New Albany, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Harassment, a summary offense.

Featherman was sentenced on June 26, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Robert Edgerton of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Featherman following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wilmot Township.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett reports that the following person(s) recently were accepted into the ARD Program in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Nathan Simons, 23, Rome, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, and was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Simons will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Simons must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days. Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Simons for the offense on Dec. 24, 2013 on Orwell Township.

Ashley Jacobs, 25, Rome, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Jacobs will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Jacobs must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and she will lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 30 days. Trooper William McDermott of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Jacobs for the offense on March 15, 2014 in Windham Township.

Scott Anthony, 35, Athens, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Anthony will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Anthony must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel. Trooper David Kittle of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Anthony for the offense on Oct. 18, 2013 in Ridgebury Township.

Curtis Opdyke, 23, Troy, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Opdyke will be subject to supervision be the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Opdyke must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days. Trooper Robert Richter of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Opdyke for the offense on Feb. 1, 2014 in Troy Township.

Teresa Meyer, 57, Canton, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Meyer will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Meyer must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and she will lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days. Officer Joshua Heckman of the Canton Borough Police Department filed the charges on April 11, 2014 for the offense in Canton Borough.

Joel Benjamin, 29, Apalachin, N.Y., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Benjamin will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Benjamin must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and she will lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 30 days. Trooper Matthew Grebeck of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Benjamin for the offense on Feb. 28, 2014 in Warren Township.

Jessica Hunter, 29, Milan, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Hunter will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Hunter must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and she will lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 30 days. Officer Andrew Stroud of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Hunter for the offense on Feb. 1, 2014 in Athens Borough.

Tyler Fenton, 19, Sugar Run, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on probation Fenton will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Fenton must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 90 days. Officer Joshua Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Fenton for the offense in Towanda Borough.

Joshua Long, 35, Canton, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Long will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Long must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 30 days. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Long for the offense on Jan. 11, 2014 in Stevens Township.

Richard Meeker, 25, Sayre, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Meeker will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Meeker must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days. Officer Derek Watkins of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Meeker, filed the charges in March for the offense in Athens Borough.

Police Briefs 7/6/2014

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Dirt bike stolen

State police at Towanda are investigating the theft of a dirt bike from a Wysox Township location.

According to state police, between June 20 and June 30, an unknown actor or actors entered a garage at a Wickwire Way location and stole a KTM brand dirt bike. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Towanda PD to conduct aggressive driving enforcement

The Towanda Borough Police Department will conduct aggressive driving enforcement activities as part of a statewide effort from July 7 to Aug. 31, according to a release from the department.

The law enforcement activities will be conducted on Route 6, Merrill Parkway, Route 220 and all roads leading to and from those roadways in Towanda Borough, according to police.

State and municipal police will focus on red light running, tailgating and speeding during the enforcement period, police said. Police also plan to cite motorists for other unsafe behavior including driving too fast for conditions, following too closely, distracted driving and seat belt law violations.

Police arrest fugitive from justice

State police at Towanda recently arrested a Sayre man found to have a warrant out of New York State.

According to state police, Kevin Michael Zingeser, 39, was found to have a warrant during a July 4 traffic stop on Route 220 in Athens Township. Zingeser was taken into custody and arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, police said.

Police investigate domestic dispute

State police at Towanda recently cited a Towanda man for harassment following a domestic dispute in Asylum Township.

According to state police, at about 9:05 p.m. June 14, an adult male victim reported that William Frederick Frisbie, 36, harassed and threatened him during a dispute at a Kerrick Hill Road location.

Charges against Frisbie were filed in district court and the case will proceed via summons, police said.

Police investigating child rape

State police at Towanda are investigating a reported child rape incident in the Monroeton area.

According to state police, a juvenile female alleged that a person known to her raped her between Sept. 2012 and March 2013. Investigation into the incident is ongoing, police said.

Police Blotter: Sunday, July 6, 2014

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One vehicle crash

KULPMONT - The investigation continues into a one-car crash at 6:35 p.m. Friday on Chestnut and Ninth streets.

State police at Stonington report a 2012 Nissan Sentra, driven by Kevin G. Wascavage, 34, of Auburn, was traveling south on Chestnut Street when, for an unknown reason, he veered off the roadway and entered the sidewalk, striking a traffic sign. The vehicle then re-entered the roadway. Police said Wascavage left the scene.

Charges are pending, and police said they suspect alcohol played a role in the accident.

Court Notes 7/7/14

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Select Portfolio Servicing Inc. (attorney in fact) to Andrew J. Barney and Susan Barney for $164,000; Larksville.

Keith A. Fry and Kimberly D. Fry to Thomas Bross and Kandice Bross for $433,500; Dallas Township.

Patricia Fadusko (executrix), Jeanne Fadusko (estate) and Jeanne A. Fadusko (estate) to Jason M. Beatty and Kristen M. Beatty for $212,000; Bear Creek Village.

Alexander S. Mahally and Roseann M. Mahally to Gerald Michael Miller and Susan E. Kuna for $172,000; Laflin.

Michael F. Pitcavage to Kristopher E. Hill and Ashley Hill for $194,000; Swoyersville.

John A. Moscon and Irene Moscon to Justin Gatts and Jamie Gatts for $160,000; Conyngham.

Joanne Formica (trustee) and Edward M. Leonard and Agnes P. Leonard Revocable Living Trust (per trustee) to Maria D. Swanson for $80,000; Hazleton.

Mary Lynn Olenik and Joseph E. Ribar Jr. to Mark Kruchinsky for $100,000; Swoyersville.

DIVORCE

Myra Gresh v. Sean Gresh.

Frank Serino v. Dana Serino.

Police Blotter: Monday, July 7, 2014

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Two-vehicle crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - Three people were injured in a crash at 12:40 p.m. Saturday on Route 61 near the Ames Plaza intersection.

Township Police said a 2000 Chevrolet Colorado pick-up truck, operated by Stanley J. Moser, 43, of 119 N. Chestnut St., Kulpmont, was traveling north on Route 61 and allegedly failed to stop at a red light at the intersection. When he went through the intersection, the truck hit a 2012 Jeep Patriot, driven by Elizabeth Hepler, 88, of 607 McKnight St., Gordon, who was proceeding from the jug handle to turn left onto Route 61 south.

Both drivers and Hepler's passenger, Norman Mallams, 88, also of 607 McKnight St., Gordon, were transported by AREA Services ambulance for treatment: Moser to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital and Hepler and Mallams to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. All three were treated and released. Both vehicles were severely damaged and had to be towed from the scene. Moser's vehicle is owned by Thomas and Anna Moser, of Main Street, Locust Gap.

Police report Moser will be cited for a red light violation. Assisting police were members of the Coal Township Fire Department and traffic was detoured around the scene for approximately 30 minutes.

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Dushore woman injured in Cherry Twp. crash

A Dushore woman was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda after she was injured over the weekend in a motor vehicle accident in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, police said.

The accident at 3:38 p.m. Saturday as Robert C. Symons of Larksville, Pa., was driving north on Cookhill Road, state police said.

Symons, 19, failed to negotiate a right turn and his vehicle struck a 2011 Ford Escape operated by Mary F. Renson of Dushore, police said.

Renson, 76, suffered minor injuries and was transported to Memorial Hospital for further evaluation, state police at Laporte said.

Symons and the passengers involved in the accident were all uninjured, police said.

Symons was cited for driving at an unsafe speed, police said.

No citations or charges were filed against Renson, state police at Laporte said.

Police Briefs 7/8/2014

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Athens woman charged with drug possession

An Athens woman was recently charged with possession of a controlled substance by Athens Borough police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Tina Louise Luckman, 42, was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said Luckman was found to be in possession of several items during a June 20 meeting at her North Main Street residence with county probation officers to discuss her probation status. Police said items found in Luckman's apartment included multiple empty baggies, commonly used to package illegal narcotics; a used hypodermic needle; $3,126 in cash next to a small plastic baggie containing a white crystal-type substance believed to be bath salts or methamphetamine; two glass pipes containing burnt residue; multiple pieces of tinfoil containing burnt residue; and a second small baggie containing purported bath salts or methamphetamine.

According to police, probation officers turned the items, with the exception of the cash, over to borough police. Probation officers also took Luckman into custody for probation violations.

Luckman's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 5.

Woman charged with harassment

A Waverly woman was recently arrested by Tioga County, N.Y. sheriff's deputies on a charge of harassment.

According to information from the sheriff's office, Ashley A. Hall, 27, was arrested July 1 following a disturbance that occurred on Pembleton Place in Barton. Police said Hall is accused of threatening to strike another person during a verbal altercation.

Hall was issued a ticket to appear July 8 in Barton Town Court.

Towanda man charged with assault

Kurt E. Ritts, 48, of Towanda has been charged with resisting arrest, simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment, police said.

The charges stem from a June 27 incident that occurred in a building on Main Street in Towanda, police said. A female at the scene told police that Ritts had pulled her hair, pushed her onto the ground, grabbed her arms, and slapped her in the face twice, according to the Towanda police.

As a result of the assault, the victim's face was red and there were red marks on her arms, Towanda police said.

DUIs

The following people were recently charged with driving while under the influence in Bradford County:

Eric Lee Givens, 48, of Dushore, by the Towanda police, on June 8, on South Main Street in Towanda. A test showed the Givens' blood alcohol content on the day of his arrest was .135 percent.

David Paul Krause, 48, of Milan, by the state police, on May 30, on Milan Road in Ulster Township. The DUI charge stems from a one-vehicle accident. A test revealed the Krause's blood alcohol content on the day of his arrest was .167 percent.


Police Blotter: Tuesday, July 8, 2014

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Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Eric Smith, 42, of 209 S. Franklin St., was cited for disorderly conduct and harassment by Patrolman Scott Weaver following a fight with Ryan Kirchoff at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the 200 block of South Franklin Street.

Police said that Smith struck Kirchoff in the face and head, causing injury.

Drug charges filed

COAL TOWNSHIP - Jesika L. McCann, 22, of Pearl Street, Shamokin, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after she was found with a smoking pipe and the synthetic marijuana "Spice" on Big Mountain Road, Coal Township, June 28.

Cited for alcohol

SHAMOKIN - Laura Wolf, 19, of 1505 W. Walnut St., Coal Township, was cited for underage purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of alcohol after an incident at 9:37 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of East Cameron Street.

City Police Patrolman Nathan Rhodes reported that Wolf was found with seven unopened cans of beer in her backpack.

Criminal mischief

COAL TOWNSHIP - Daniel Long, owner of Blue Ridge Mining, reported damage was done to two pieces of heavy equipment at the work site south of the village of Burnside sometime between 3 p.m. Thursday and 6:30 a.m. Monday.

Township police say that windows were smashed out on the equipment, with an estimated cost to repair the damages was listed at $2,000. Video surveillance cameras were in place during the time the damage was done, and after the video is reviewed, charges will be pending.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Scott Weaver cited Dylan McNaughton, 29, of 350 S. Market St., for disorderly conduct after McNaughton was seen urinating in public in the area of Eighth and Independence streets at 1:35 a.m. Saturday.

Threat made

ASHLAND - Angela Boylan, 28, of 912 Walnut St. was cited for disorderly conduct after she allegedly threatened to kill Gary Geist during an incident at her residence at 10:25 a.m. June 26. Borough police chief Mark O'Hearn filed the citation with Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale, of Frackville.

Vandalism

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police report that sometime between Friday and Sunday, someone drove around the Vo-tech ball field, causing damage. Police said the investigation is continuing.

Harassment

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Raymond Siko cited Janet Willis, 58, of 221 S. Diamond St. with harassment following an incident at her residence at 10:22 a.m. Sunday.

Police said that Willis allegedly shoved, struck in the face and pulled hair from the head of Theresa Dunkle, 40, of Shamokin.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Melissa Fritchey, 36, of 17 E. Church St., Shamokin, was cited for public drunkenness after an incident at 2:16 a.m. Friday in the 400 block of North Shamokin Street, according to city police Patrolman Raymond Siko III

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Fernando Vazquez, 31, of 232 S. First St., Coal Township, was cited for disorderly conduct after vomiting on a city street without cleaning it up at 1:45 a.m. Saturday on East Independence Street. The vomiting came due to alcohol, according to city police Patrolman Scott Weaver, who filed the citation.

Code violations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Township code enforcement officer Chris Petrovich has filed the following citations:

- James F. Gribbin Jr., and Bobbie Luddy, both of 1131 E. Webster St., cited July 1 for violating two township ordinances at their property at 1133 E. Webster St. They were cited for renting out the residence without an occupancy permit and failing to report the status of the occupancy within 10 days of a change.

- George Atiyeh, owner of Apartments and Acquisitions LP) 1102 Fullerton Avenue, Allentown, was cited July 2 for violating the township ordinance for high grass, brush and weeds at a property at 1234 Chemung St.

- Charles Clark, of 8841 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett, Va., was cited July 2 for violating the township ordinance for high grass, brush and weeds at a property at 1257 Trevorton Road, Coal Township.

Court Notes 7/8/14

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Douglas P. Thomas (administrator) and Thomas M. Zaborski (estate) to Robert Koepke for $89,500; Dallas Township.

David B. Cannon and Louise A. Cannon to James P. Snarski for $95,000; Bear Creek Township.

Philip J. Conrad Jr. and Virginia C. Conrad to Daniel P. Pillets and Nancy Pillets for $290,000; Dallas Township.

William Villano and Marion Villano to John A. Gaughan Jr. and Trista L. Gaughan for $183,000; Wright Township.

Russell H. Oelschlager and Barbara J. Oelschlager to Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. for $107,500; Rice Township.

Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. to Gerald R. Hatcher and Valerie M. Keefer for $95,900; Rice Township.

Brandie K. Bruce to Pittston City Redevelopment Authority for $100,000; Pittston.

Donna Szczucki to Deborah A. Douglass for $162,000; Franklin Township.

Carol Wank to Yohannys A. Pujols Moreta for $70,000; Halzeton.

John Nielsen and Irene Nielsen to Maggie A. Smith for $115,000; Bear Creek Township.

Rita Carolan to David G. Brobst for $103,000; Kingston Township.

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This week, Crime Solvers revisits a 2013 shooting that stunned Chesterfield County. Shortly before 9 p.m. on July 4, 2013, 7-year-old Brendon Mackey was struck by a bullet just prior to the fireworks display at Sunday Park. Ballistics tests revealed the bullet that stole this young child's life to be a .40 caliber class, full metal jacket.Chesterfield detectives continue to ask for the public's help with information on this heartbreaking case. The bullet appears to have been fired randomly into the air as a result of celebratory gunfire. As of July 1, Brendon's Law is in effect, making celebratory gunfire resulting in injury a felony. Family and friends of Brendon Mackey have established an additional reward fund for information that will lead to the successful resolution of this case. If you have information about any unsolved crime in or fugitive wanted by Chesterfield County or Colonial Heights, call Crime Solvers at 748-0660. You can submit a tip online at crimesolvers.net and now through your mobile device by text message. Simply text the code "WATSON" plus your tip to CRIMES (274637). You will remain anonymous and won't have to appear in court, and if your tip is helpful to police you may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000. ** Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg&Data rates may apply. Go to crimesolvers.net for Terms &Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Chesterfield Crime for July 9

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The following information was provided by the Chesterfield County Police Department.

- Police responded to the 64000 block of Centralia Road at 12:06 p.m. June 30 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 6700 block of Reinhold Drive at 10:30 p.m. July 30 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 2 p.m. June 30, police responded to the 9500 block of Krause Road for a reported burglary. Known suspect took miscellaneous items from unlocked shed.

- Police responded to the 16900 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 7:30 p.m. July 26 for a reported death investigation-undetermined.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Iron Bridge Place at 9:10 a.m. June 30 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 20800 block of Woodpecker Road at 2:30 p.m. June 30 for a reported fraud-other.

- Police responded to the 13700 block of River Walk Ave. at 2:30 p.m. June 29 for a reported larceny of bicycles.

- Police responded to the 7700 block of Woodpecker Road at 1 a.m. June 30 for a reported liquor law violations-illegal possession.

- Police responded to the 12700 block of Ben Fry Drive at 12:01 a.m. June 30 for a reported obstructing justice-other.

- Police responded to the 21400 block of Chesterfield Ave. at 7:50 .m. June 30 for a reported obstructing justice-resist arrest.

- Police responded to the 10800 block of Chester Road at 2 p.m. June 30 for a reported property-seized.

- Police responded to the 14200 block of Barberry Court at 6:30 p.m. June 29 for a reported residential vandalism.

- Attempted Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 4 a.m. June 30, police responded to the 3200 block of Fielding Road for a reported attempted larceny. Unknown suspect entered unlocked vehicle. No property taken.

- Police responded to the 13000 block of Ramblewood Drive at 9:06 a.m. July 1 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 20800 block of Attucks Drive at 12:46 p.m. July 1 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 10200 block of Cattail Road at 5:56 p.m. July 1 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 3100 block of Mccabe Court at 1:37 p.m. July 1 for a reported animal case-animal bite.

- Police responded to the 20800 block of Second Ave. at 3:40 p.m. July 1 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of Chester Garden Loop at 9:30 a.m. July 1 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 21200 block of Matoaca Road at 9 a.m. July 1 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 500 block of W. Hundred Road at 11:15 p.m. July 1 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of Hyde Park Drive at 12:45 a.m. July 1 for a reported simple assault with other dangerous weapon.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 10:57 a.m. July 1, police responded to the 4600 block of Chester Garden Loop for a reported burglary. Known suspect kicked in front door to residence. No property taken.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 7 p.m. June 29, police responded to the 2500 block of Aldridge Ave. for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s pried open door to locked shed and took miscellaneous property.

- Police responded to the 7300 block of River Road at 11:30 a.m. July 1 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 12700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 4:25 p.m. June 30 for a reported fraud-credit card/atm.

- Larceny-From Building: At 11:55 a.m. July 1, police responded to the 10100 block of Chester Road for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 1500 block of W. Hundred Road at 12 p.m. June 28 for a reported larceny-other.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 3 p.m. June 30 for a reported larceny-other.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 3 p.m. July 1, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of clothing and furs, jewelry and precious metals.

- Police responded to the 600 block of Enon Church Road at 10:35 p.m. July 1 for a reported traffic-drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 14000 block of Rockbasket Turn at 4:03 a.m. July 1 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 2300 block of Rio Vista St. at 1:22 p.m. July 2 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 41000 block of Paces Ferry Road at 11:23 a.m. July 2 for a reported animal case-other.

- Police responded to the 11000 block of Belvoir Road at 12:05 a.m. July 2 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 12100 block of Club Ridge Drive at 10:30 p.m. July 2 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 500 block of W. Hundred Road at 2 p.m. July 29, for a reported family offenses-child abuse/neglect (non violent).

- Police responded to the 3900 block of Heritage Drive at 9 p.m. July 1 for a reported accidental injury-overdose.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 7 p.m. July 2, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to W. Hundred Road at 12:30 p.m. July 2 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-synethetic narcotics.

- Police responded to the 15100 block of Woods Edge Road at 9:45 p.m. July 2 for a reported traffic-drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 15300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 9:50 p.m. July 2 for a reported traffic-other.

- Police responded to the 13700 block of Harrowgate Road at 5:15 p.m. July 2 for a reported weapons violations-throwing missiles.

- Police responded to the 20600 block of Woodpecker Road at 9:15 a.m. July 4 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 3900 block of Seamist Road at 8:03 p.m. July 4 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 11700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 4:56 p.m. July 5 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of W. Hundred Road at 2:03 p.m. July 4 for a reported animal case-dead or injured animal.

- Police responded to the 13900 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 8:51 a.m. July 6 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 4200 block of Twisted Oak Drive at 9:21 a.m. July 6 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 3400 block of Beechwood Ave. at 11:25 a.m. July 4 for a reported animal case-other.

- Assault Felonious-With a Firearm: At 10 p.m. July 5, police responded to the 20400 block of Williams St. for a reported assault. Unknown suspect shot victim inside residence during a house party.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Greenwood Drive at 1 a.m. July 5 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 17300 block of Round Rock Place at 2 p.m. July 6 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 13700 block of Duxton Drive at 3:30 p.m. July 6 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 15800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 3:15 p.m. July 3 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 13500 block of Evelyn Drive at 8:15 p.m. July 5 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 11:30 p.m. July 4, police responded to the 3400 block of South St. for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s kicked in side door to residence and took miscellaneous property.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 5:30 p.m. July 5, police responded to the 10700 block of River Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s broke rear window to residence and took TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8 a.m. June 26, police responded to the 4800 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s broke two windows and entered vacant office building. No property taken.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 5 p.m. July 5, police responded to the 19700 block of White Fawn Drive at 5 p.m. July 5 for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s pried open rear door to residence and took jewelry and precious metals and miscellaneous property.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Mason Ave. at 4:30 p.m. July 5 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Perdue Springs Drive at 2 a.m. July 4 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of E. River Road at 10:46 p.m. July 3 for a reported identity fraud.

- Police responded to the 200 block of E. Hundred Road at 7:40 p.m. July 3 for a reported accidental injury-overdose.

- Police responded to the 11600 block of Old Centralia Road at 4:20 p.m. July 4 for a reported accidental injury-overdose.

- Larceny-From Building: At 8 a.m. July 1, police responded to the 21400 block of Chesterfield Ave. for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 7 a.m. July 3, police responded to the 2600 block of Bermuda Ave. for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s removed rear license plate from vehicle.

- Police responded to the 500 block of Old Bermuda Hundred Road at 11 p.m. July 3 for a reported larceny-other.

- Police responded to the 11200 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 9 p.m. July 4 for a reported miscellaneous-annoying call.

- Police responded to the 20700 block of Bessie Lane at 8 a.m. July 4 for a reported miscellaneous-threatening call.

- Police responded to the 16500 block of Happy Hill Road at 6 p.m. July 5 for a reported miscellaneous threatening letter.

- Police responded to the 3100 block of Marobrith Drive at 12 p.m. July 5 for a reported miscellaneous-trash dumping/littering.

- Motor Vehicle Theft-Auto Stolen Locally, Not Recovered: At 10 p.m. July 3, police responded to the 1500 block of Austin Road for a reported motor vehicle theft. Unknown suspect/s stole vehicle from driveway.

- Police responded to the 16000 block of Woods Edge Road at 9:25 p.m. July 3 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 12400 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 10:50 p.m. July 3 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 21800 block of Ferndale Ave. at 1:45 p.m. July 4 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 11000 block of Iron Bridge Road at 9:36 p.m. July 5 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 19700 block of Woodpecker Road at 9:40 p.m. July 5 for a reported property-seized.

- Police responded to the 12600 block of Percival St. at 1:50 a.m. July 6 for a reported traffic-reckless driving.

- Police responded to the 10800 block of Surry Circle at 6 p.m. July 2 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 12800 block of Seahorse Drive at 2 p.m. July 2 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 12600 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 9:45 p.m. July 4 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 700 block of Rebel Ridge Road at 6 a.m. July 3 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of Stoney Creek Pkwy. at 9 p.m. July 1 for a reported vandalism-other.

- Police responded to the 20300 block of Sheffield Place at 12 p.m. July 4 for a reported residential vandalism.

- Police responded to the 12600 block of Percival St. at 4 a.m. July 6 for a reported residential vandalism.

- Police responded to the 1500 block of Enon Church Road at 11 a.m. July 3 for a reported attempted animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Information is provided by police and sheriff's departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive. Arrests include summons. Arrests do not imply guilt.

Police Blotter: Wednesday, July 9, 2014

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Guilty pleas

SHAMOKIN - Three defendants pleaded guilty Tuesday and were each ordered by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III to pay a $200 fine plus costs.

Francis Devizia, 47, of Hawley, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct involving an Aug. 28, 2012, incident at a vacant property at 416 N. Shamokin St. owned by Northumberland County. Charges of criminal mischief and criminal trespass were withdrawn.

Devizia was charged by Shamokin Patrolman William Miner with breaking into the house one day before the property was scheduled to go up for sale. Police said Devizia broke a lock on the property.

Albert Scicchitano, 52, of Shamokin, pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia.

Scicchitano was charged by Coal Township Patrolman Edward Purcell in connection with a May 7 incident at 69 S. Oak St.

Robert L. Villari Jr., 27, of Coal Township, pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia.

In addition to the fine and costs, Villari also was placed on supervised probation for one year.

Villari was charged by Coal Township Patrolman Matthew Hashuga relating to a June 2 incident at 1465 Pulaski Ave.

One hurt in crash

SHAMOKIN - A Shamokin RD man is in stable condition after a two-car crash at 2 p.m. Monday on the 400 block of Sunbury Street.

Shamokin City Police Patrolman Shane Mowery said a vehicle driven by Louise Putnam, 74, of Shamokin, was facing east on Sunbury Street and stopped at a red light when an SUV, driven by Myron Wagner, 63, of Shamokin RD, was traveling west on Sunbury Street and passed through a red light. The vehicles collided and each was damaged on the driver's side.

Wagner's vehicle continued forward, jumping onto the sidewalk and striking a street sign and telephone pole before stopping against an apartment building at 405 E. Sunbury St.

Wagner was taken to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital where he was listed in stable condition Tuesday afternoon. Putnam and Wagner's two passengers were not injured. Police said the investigation into the accident is continuing.

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