Possession arrest made

Athens Borough Police Officers reported the arrest of Dylan J. Olmstead, 21, of Rome, on Oct. 31, for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a known counterfeit or controlled substance.

The arrest came as a result of a traffic stop initiated on Front Street on a vehicle with a headlight out. Officers subsequently found drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. During his interrogation, Olmstead admitted to officers that himself, the driver and another passenger in the vehicle were smoking synthetic marijuana. Olmstead hid a clear bag with a green leafy substance and a glass pipe with burnt residue in the glove box when they were being pulled over by police.

Olmstead is set to face these charges on Dec. 23, with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw.

Two vehicle crash occurs

Pennsylvania State Troopers responded to a two vehicle accident on Sayre Hill Road at the intersection of Miller Road in Litchfield Township on Nov. 23. The accident occurred as a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Amanda Austin of Savona, N.Y., approached the intersection and failed to yield for oncoming traffic. She was subsequently struck by a vehicle, driven by 35-year-old Michael Gorsline. Both vehicles sustained front end damage and needed to be towed away from the scene. No injuries were reported. Austin was later charged with failure to yield.

One vehicle accident reported

A crash occurred on Nov. 26, as a vehicle, driven by 41-year-old Donald Hoffman of Muncy, was traveling south on the Berwick Turnpike at a speed which was determined to be unsafe for the conditions. The roadway was covered in snow and caused the vehicle to veer off the roadway and flip several times. The vehicle came to rest upright, facing northward. Hoffman was not injured.

Vehicle travels over embankment

On Nov. 23, a vehicle driven by 61-year-old, Jennifer Chandler of Gillett, was traveling east on Thompson Hill Road, when the driver lost control on the icy roadway and slid into an embankment. Chandler was reportedly wearing her seatbelt and suffered no injuries. The vehicle sustained framework damage due to the location of the vehicle over the embankment.

Megan's Law violation reported

On Nov. 26, Pennsylvania State Police reported the arrest of Albert Michael Harvey, 39, of Rome, for violations in regards to the registration requirements of Megan's Law. By law, persons convicted of specified sex crimes are required to register as sex offenders with a local law enforcement agency.

Harvey was remanded to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash bail.

Credit card fraud occurs

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the reported online access of a victim's credit card information by an unknown person. The incident was reported on Nov. 19 by a resident of Smithfield Township.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the State Police in Towanda at (570) 265-2186.

Harassment charge filed after fight

An incident occurred on Nov. 14, as Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched to a residence in Sheshequin Township for a verbal argument between Walter K. Donovan, 52, of Towanda, and Shelby Nonemacher, 32, of Towanda, which turned physical.

Dollar General reports retail theft

On July 24, Athens Township Police were dispatched to the Dollar General on Elmira Street in regards to a retail theft.

Officers subsequently arrested Amber S. Chandler, 24, of Lockwood, with retail theft and receiving stolen property after an employee witnessed her taking items out of the store without payment. The employee followed Chandler outside and asked for the merchandise back. At this time, Chandler got into her vehicle and drove off. The employee recorded the license plate and gave the information to the officer.

In response to the information and subsequent investigation, a warrant for Chandler's arrest was issued.

Credit card information stolen

According to state police, an 84-year-old Wysox man reported that he had discovered fraudulent charges made to his credit card on Dec. 1. Police determined that an unknown actor(s) obtained the victim's credit card information and made purchases without his knowledge or permission.

An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Packages stolen in Towanda

According to state police, on Dec. 11 unknown actors stole mail packages from a 75-year-old victim's porch on State Street in Towanda. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the state police.

Man accused of retail theft

According to state police, James Taylor, 26, of Towanda has been accused of removing items from the K-Mart department store in Wysox without paying for them. The incident occurred at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Dec. 2.

Criminal mischief occurs in Wysox

According to state police, a vehicle belonging to a 47-year-old Wysox woman was damaged sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 14.

Couple arrested with instruments used for marijuana

According to state police, on Dec. 17, while assisting Bradford County Children and Youth Services with checking the welfare of children living at the Stevens Township residence of Allen Mosher, 31, and Marilyn Mosher, 25, state police discovered a glass water bong and two glass smoking pipes in plain view. Marilyn Mosher related to police that the items belonged to her and her husband and were used to smoke marijuana.

DUI charges

The following people were recently charged with driving under the influence:

Monica Marlene Kitchen, 60, of Dushore was involved in a crash that took place around 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 on State Route 220 in Cherry Township, Sullivan County and taken to Memorial Hospital in Towanda for treatment of possible injuries and for suspicion of driving under the influence of prescription drugs, according to state police in Laporte. Testing of blood results was eventually revealed to be positive.

Brock Alan Campbell, 19, of Canton was charged with DUI following a crash that occurred on Nov. 30 on Southside Road in Canton Township, according to state police. Police responded to the crash and determined that Campbell was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

Theft from display

THARPTOWN - Township police are investigating the theft of $30 from a donation box at the Christmas display in Tharptown during a power outage Tuesday night.

Money in the donation box supports the annual display set up by Tharptown resident Jared Dunn and his family. The display, which was vandalized last month, features 110 wooden decorations, 325 plastic figures and thousands of lights.

The power outage is believed caused by a fire that destroyed one home and heavily damaged two others in the 900 block of West Mulberry Street, Coal Township.

Anyone with information about the theft is urged to call Coal Township police at 644-0333.

Sand Springs Development Corp. to Richard Laggett and Arlene E. Laggett and Carol Stiefel for $228,950; Butler Township.

Raymond M. Kane Jr. and Valerie Kane to Russell E. Kaufman and Kathryn Kaufman for $125,850; Bear Creek Township.

Sophia B. Fimowicz to Matthew A. Holmgren and Jean M. Holmgren for $80,000; Larksville.

Mark J. Oster and Cheryl B. Oster to Misty A. Cook and Bryan Pachucki for $255,000; Dallas Township.

Walter S. Elwertowski (trustee) and Bertholda A. Elwertowski and Family Trust Elwertowski (per trustee) to Gary Donald Wood for $181,800; Fairview Township.

Christopher Keane and Michelle Keane to Leigh A. Powell and Jennifer Powell for $352,500; Hazle Township.

Lawrence J. Montante to Timothy Kufta for $131,000; Swoyersville.

Crash

MILTON - Two people suffered minor injuries and were treated on scene after their vehicles collided along Route 11 in Cooper Township at 11:37 a.m. Wednesday.

State police said Roseanna M. Kersavage, 77, of Riverside, was traveling south in a 2003 Buick Park Avenue on Route 11 when she attempted to turn left into a parking lot and crossed paths with a 2011 Ford Fusion driven by Heath A. Hile, 36, of Sunbury. Hile attempted to avoid Kersavage by swerving to the right but Kersavage struck him in the parking lot.

Kersavage was cited with a left turn infraction.

William K. O’Donnell and Ryan Enterprises to Padraig F. Kelly and Boina Kelly for $150,000; Hazleton.

Jody Novitsky (executrix), Paul J. Paternoster (estate), Jody Novitsky, Jody Novitsky (agent), Mickey Joe Castrine (per agent) and Koury Castrine (per agent) to K.P. Wallen Enterprises for $150,000; Hazleton.

J.S. Joint Venture LLC to FJG Inc. for $75,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Jamiel Rollins and Kristy Rollins to Kyle G. McGlynn for $129,320; Kingston Township.

Guy J. Giordano and Patricia A. Giordano to Donald Rosko and Susan B. Rosko for $792,500; Harveys Lake.

Paul Chmil Jr. and Joyce Chmil to Daniel W. Warkomski and Karen A. Warkomski for $90,000; Nanticoke.

Paul J. Lukas, Patricia Zoeller and Mark Lukas to Jacqueline P. Lukas for $155,625; Courtdale.

Linda Wills and Regina V. Diamanti to James Paddock and Suzanne M. Paddock for $145,000; Hanover Township.

Christina Frosini, Elisa Frosini Branham, Gina Frosini Herhuth and Michael Herhuth to Jason Keefe and Deirdre Keefe for $72,000; West Wyoming.

Heritage Hills Estates Inc. to Jamiel W. Rollins and Kristy L. Rollins for $374,900; Dallas Township.

Louis Ciampi Jr. and Lisa A. Ciampi to Scotcam LLC for $150,000; West Pittston.

Susan E. Johnson-Fielding (estate) and Pamela Johnson (executrix) to Scott S. Walters and Alicia K. Walters for $155,000; Lehman Township.

Matthew C. Hampton and Jennifer L. Zeller and Jennifer L. Hampton to David Hoogstad Jr. for $80,000; Hanover Township.

Comp Realty Inc. to J & E Property Management LLC for $125,000 Avoca.

Joseph F. Governale and Amy M. Governale to Mark A. Vital Sr. for $137,000; Rice Township.

Texas woman arrested after crash

A Texas woman was recently charged as a fugitive of justice following a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Dec. 22 on State Route 220 in Albany Township.

According to state police, April May Mendoza, 38, was a passenger in a vehicle crash to which police responded. She was discovered to have an active warrant out of the Harris County Sheriff's Department of Texas and taken into custody. Vincent Tamez, 42, of Houston, Texas, was the driver of the vehicle and was charged with crossing the center line of traffic.

Mendoza was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and transferred to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail.

Woman faces harassment charges

According to state police, a 19-year-old Wyalusing woman faces charges of harassment following a verbal argument that turned physical on Dec. 24 in Wyalusing. Police say the woman pushed a 32-year-old male victim, causing him to fall onto a coffee table.

Money stolen in Towanda

According to state police, between the times of 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Dec. 19, two Towanda women, ages 57 and 72, left money on their garbage bags for the garbage men for the holidays. The victims reported shortly after, the money was taken off of the bags. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at (570) 265-2186.

Towanda man charged after traffic stop

A Towanda man faces charges of arrest prior to requisition and resisting arrest after an incident on Dec. 20 in Towanda Township.

According to police, Jared Duane Meador, 19, was halted as part of a traffic stop. After further investigation police determined that Meador had an active criminal warrant. Meador then resisted when police attempted to arrest him.

Man uninjured in Tuscarora crash

According to state police, Johnathan Prevost, 22, of Meshoppen was driving north on Clapper Hill Road in Tuscarora Township when he lost control of his 2013 Chevrolet Silverado due to snow and ice, causing it to roll over onto its passenger side down an embankment. Prevost was using his seatbelt at the time of the crash and no charges were filed.

Cash reward offered for arrest in missing gun case

According to state police, a 53-year-old Ulster man recently had a 380 pistol stolen from his residence between 8 p.m. on Dec. 3 and noon on Dec. 4. Anyone with information is asked to call state police at (570) 265-2186 or 800-4-PA-TIPS. A cash reward, up to $2,000, is being offered if information results in an arrest.

Harassment occurs in North Towanda

According to state police, harassment charges have been filed for Christopher Hamlett, 26, of Ashland, after he allegedly punched and pulled the hair of a 21-year-old Ulster woman during an incident that occurred on Dec. 23 in North Towanda Township.

Two vehicle crash results in charges for Wyoming man

A Wyoming man was charged after he pulled in front of an Ulster man on Dec. 23 in Rome.

According to state police, Adam Henderson, 21, was making a left turn with his 1998 GMC Sierra at the intersection of Taylor Hill Road and Rome Road and was struck by the 1994 Dodge Shadow driven by Ryan Morse, 26. Henderson was charged with failing to obey a stop sign. Neither of the men were injured as a result of the crash.

Minor injury reported in Burlington crash

The driver of a 2000 Jeep Cherokee suffered minor injuries and was charged following a one vehicle crash that occurred on Dec. 16 on State Route 6 in Burlington Township.

According to state police, Erica Parkhurst, 25, of Wysox was attempting to negotiate a left-hand curve on State Route 6 approximately one quarter of a mile east of Madigan Road when she lost control of her vehicle, causing it to overturn.

Memorial EMS responded to the crash and transported Parkhurst and two passengers, a 5-year-old female and a 4-year-old male, to Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Parkhurst was wearing her seatbelt and both passengers were restrained in child safety seats prior to the crash.

Man accused of harassment in Terry Township

A Terry Township man has been cited with harassment following an incident that occurred on Dec. 22 in Terry Township.

According to state police, Kurt Smith, 48, was involved an argument with a 39-year-old woman when he grabbed her by the throat and hit her with a curtain rail. Smith is also accused of slapping an 11-year-old female during the argument.

Towanda woman charged with DUI

Colleen Rought, 57, of Towanda faces charges of driving under the influence following a traffic stop that occurred on Dec. 12 in Rome Township, according to state police. Police observed signs of intoxication during the stop, placed Rought under arrest and transported her to Memorial Hospital in Towanda for a legal blood draw.

Driver passed out in vehicle arrested for DUI

On Dec. 19, officers with the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Vicki L. McSparron, 46, of Athens, for DUI related charges as well as resisting arrest for kicking an officer.

Police responded to a residence in Athens Borough for a report of a woman passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle, which was parked in the vegetation on the east side of a home. A witness called 911 to report they saw McSparron arrive home in her vehicle and pass out near her driveway.

The officer arrived, subsequently awoke McSparron and asked her to perform a standard battery of field sobriety tests, which she failed. When the officer attempted to place McSparron under arrest she became combative and had to be physically lifted into the patrol car.

During the drive to the Athens Borough Police Station, McSparron attempted to use her cellphone. The officer pulled the vehicle over and asked her to give up the phone. As he attempted to take the phone from McSparron, she asked, "do you wanna go?," and attempted to kick the officer and the door of the patrol car.

McSparron was escorted to the station and charged with DUI: general impairment, DUI: highest rate of alcohol, and resisting arrest. She is set to face these charges at a preliminary arraignment with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on Jan. 2, 2015.

Domestic incident leads to arrest

Officers with the Sayre Borough Police Department reported the arrest of Denitta A. Alteri, 44, of Sayre, for assault, harassment and obstruction after responding to a call for an active physical domestic disturbance on South Elmer Avenue on Dec. 4.

Upon arrival, officers found Alteri in the doorway of the apartment, blocking entry into the residence. The officer could hear a male inside, upset and asking for an ambulance. Officers asked Alteri to move several times and she refused to comply. She stood with her arms crossed, fists clenched and stared past the officers during their multiple commands to comply.

At this time, an officer took Alteri by the arm and forcibly removed her from the doorway to allow entry as Alteri continued to deny entry and became combative with the officer.

Alteri was subsequently arrested for domestic violence and interfering with the officer. Her charges are as follows: simple assault, harassment and obstruction of law enforcement. She will face these charges at a preliminary hearing at a later date.

Man arrested after domestic dispute

Officers with the Sayre Borough Police Department reported the arrest of 30-year-old Sayre resident Jason M. Bergquist for several charges related to a domestic dispute involving injury.

Officers arrived to a residence on Division Street after a 911 call and spoke to a female victim who had been obviously physically attacked.

The victim had several red marks and contusions visible to the officer and explained that her boyfriend, Bergquist had beaten her and left the area. During the investigation of the incident, officers found a glass pipe with burnt residue, commonly used to ingest narcotics. The victim relayed that the item belonged to Bergquist. Officers also found two juvenile females, locked in a bathroom of the residence. The two girls had called 911 when Bergquist began attacking the victim and barricaded themselves in the bathroom. At one point during the incident, Bergquist had attempted to break down the door by kicking it.

Officers were able to locate Bergquist and he was charged with aggravated assault, attempted simple assault, two counts of simple assault by menace, harassment, three counts of reckless endangerment, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arraigned on Dec. 7 and received $10,000 bail. His case was transferred to the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas and he will return to court on Jan. 15, 2015.

Terroristic threat charges filed

On Dec. 22, Pennsylvania State Troopers reported the arrest of 37-year-old Marcus J. Shanks of Huntersville, N.C., after an incident which occurred at the Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce on Main Street, Wyalusing.

Troopers reported that Shanks arrived at the business to see a female victim and subsequently assaulted and threatened to kill she and a second victim. Shanks was located at a separate location and arrested. He was charged with two counts of terroristic threats and one count of harassment. Shanks was prearraigned on Dec. 19 by Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton and was remanded to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $150,000 bail.

He is awaiting a preliminary hearing on Dec. 30, with Judge Wheaton to answer to the charges.

Unlawful driver leads charges

While on patrol on Dec. 6, officers with the Athens Borough Police Department observed a vehicle driving on North Main Street with their high beams on. The officers further observed six passengers in a vehicle which only permits five, by law.

The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified the driver as a 17-year-old female, who has never been issued a driver's license. He then observed another 17-year-old sitting on the center console in the vehicle, which is not made to be sat on and has no safety restraint.

During the investigation of the incident, officers found marijuana, a homemade marijuana smoking device, a glass pipe and an empty beer can in the inside of the vehicle. Due to the evidence, Haley M. Chacona, 19-year-old Gillett resident, and owner of the vehicle, was identified in the rear of the vehicle and charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and permitting an unauthorized person to drive. She is set to face these charges at a preliminary hearing with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on Jan. 6, 2015.

DUI arrest made

On Nov. 15, officers reported the arrest of Jeffery K. Frisbie, 22, of Gillett, for DUI charges in response to an emergency call regarding a suspicious vehicle on Wolcott Hollow Road in Athens Township.

Upon arrival, Athens Township police officers located the vehicle, driven by Frisbie, sitting in the berm area and in a ditch on the north side of Wolcott Hollow Road. The vehicle was running and there was a single white male, Frisbie, asleep in the driver's seat.

The officer woke Frisbie, who was determined by the officer to be heavily under the influence of alcohol. At this time, he was placed under arrest and subsequently charged with DUI: highest rate of alcohol and DUI: general impairment. He is set to face these charges at a preliminary hearing on Jan. 2, 2015 with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw.

Motor vehicle accident leads to DUI arrest

On Nov. 5, officers with the Athens Township Police Department responded to a two vehicle accident on Elmira Street involving a female driver who attempted to flee the scene prior to police arrival.

During the investigation of the incident, several witnesses stated that a vehicle, driven by Michele Y. Burt, 49, of Sayre, attempted to make a turn in front of a second vehicle, causing the impact.

As the officer interviewed Burt, he noticed an odor of alcohol emitting from her person. A preliminary breath test administered indicated a blood alcohol content of over the legal limit.

Burt was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI: highest rate of alcohol, DUI: general impairment, and vehicle turning left. She is set to face these charges at a preliminary hearing on Jan. 2, 2015, with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw.

Man strikes fire hydrant

On Dec. 13, officers with the Sayre Borough Police Department reported the arrest of 26-year-old Charles R. Miner III of Waverly after several witnesses reported an out of control vehicle that struck several vehicles and a fire hydrant and several parked cars.

Witnesses called Bradford County dispatch to report they had followed a Jeep, found to be driven by Miner, to a residence on Summit Street after observing the vehicle strike a fire hydrant on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Pitney Street. The vehicle then continued to drive and nearly hit several vehicles head on before stopping outside a residence on Summit Street.

Police arrived and spoke with the residents who told them Miner had just walked in the home and asked for his father because he "had messed up bad."

At first, Miner told police the damage to his vehicle occurred in August of 2013. Officers pointed out fresh damage as well as antifreeze leaking from the radiator. Miner was asked to perform a standard battery of field sobriety tests, which he failed.

He was then placed under arrest for offenses related to driving while intoxicated, including: careless driving, reckless driving, DUI: general impairment, accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle, failure to stop or yield and driving, on the right side of the roadway. He was arraigned on Dec. 13 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and received $10,000 bail. Miner waived his right to preliminary hearing and will face these charges in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas on Jan. 13, 2015 at a formal arraignment.

Newport Township High School, Class of 1965, recently met to discuss plans for the 2015 reunion. Anyone with information on the following classmates may contact Linda Trzeciak at 570-822-0494. Addresses are needed for the following classmates: Patricia Adams, Louis Balli, Linn Balles, John Dekutoski, Celestine Domulawicz, Eliane Federici, Ralph Galicki, Loretta Garbulinski, Cheryl Gasewicz, William Hamersky, Janet Hock, David Jacobs, William Jones, Carolyn Katra, Connie Kopera, Mary Ann Kovaleski, Tony Kozeoski, Ann Marie Krauser, Linda Lazer, Maribelle Mazur, Joseph Miller, John Mioduski, David Peter Freund, Robert Phillips, John Plonski, Stephen Polnaszek, John Ptashinski, Barry Repotski, Joann Rossi, Tom Salokis, Sue Spencer, Ron Stavetski, Barbara Tommor, Frank Zoranski and Annette Kamionka.

Kingston High School, Class of 1955, is planning a reunion picnic. Interested classmates may contact Barbara Zardus Walsh at 570-477-2640, email Cazsualley@gmail.com; call Mary Businski Zuhosky at 570-288-3073 or email Shelia Archard Bonawitz at shebonwitz@aol.com.

Old Forge High School, Class of 1964, is requesting any class member who did not receive a notice of the upcoming class reunion to mail their name and address to 110 Foley St., Old Forge, PA 18518.

Nanticoke High School, Class of 1965, will hold its 50th reunion in 2015. Information is needed for the following classmates: Barbara Andruskiewitch, Carol Atherton, Thomas Blecher, Gwen Davy, Sandra Godowski, Raymond Gryskiewicz, Marlene Kata, Marie Kazmierski, Joseph Levandoski, Robert Luczak, Gloria Machung, Glen Maxwell, Theresa Oraczewski, Edmund Orloski, Andrew Petrus, Ronald Ptashinski, Linda Raup, George Simmons, Michael Switalski, David Wharton and Jeanne Wittick. Contact Theodore S. Wiaterowski at 570-735-6074 or wiaterowskit@netzero.net.

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

John Palfreyman, 35, Ulster, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility to two months to 12 months, fines, costs, restitution of $1,000.00, for the offense of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, a felony. Trooper Michael Adams of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Palfreyman following investigation of an incident that occurred in Rome Township.

John Palfreyman, 35, Ulster, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility to one month to 10 months, fines, costs, restitution of $400.00, for the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor. Trooper Michael Adams of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Palfreyman following investigation of an incident that occurred in Ulster Township.

John Palfreyman, 35, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 45 days (flat), fines, costs, restitution of $100.00, for the offense of Harassment, a summary offense. Trooper Tyler Brackman of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Palfreyman following investigation of an incident that occurred in Ulster Township.

Travis White, 28, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to Probation supervision for a term of 12 months, fines, costs, restitution of $300.00, for the offense of Conspiracy to Possession a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested White following investigation of an incident that occurred in North Towanda Township.

Travis Kinner, 25, Monroeton, Pa., was sentenced to Probation supervision for a term of 12 months, and fines of $300.00, for the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Kinner following investigation of an incident that occurred in Monroeton Borough.

Dylan Robbins, 22, Laceyville, Pa., was resentenced following revocation of Probation, to Probation for 12 months and fines of $150.00, for the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Officer Thomas VanFleet of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Robbins for the offense on July 9, 2013.

Robert Stumph Sr., 60, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility for 10 months to 48 months, fines, costs, restitution of $1,500.00, for the offense of Statutory Sexual Assault, a felony of the second degree. Stumph Sr., will be a registered sex offender for his lifetime. Officer Steven Burlingame of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Stumph for the offense in May 2014. Robert Stumph Sr., is the father of Robert Stumph Jr., who was sentenced in three sex cases on Dec. 18, 2014.

Leonard Storms, 45, Elmira, N.Y., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for six months to 23 months, 29 days, followed by Probation supervision for a term of 12 months, fines, costs, restitution of $1,300.00, for the offense of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree, Criminal Mischief, a misdemeanor of the second degree and Defiant Trespass, a misdemeanor of the third degree. Corporal Joshua Thompson of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Storms following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wells Township on July 5, 2014.

Danelle Mitchell, 44, Binghamton, N.Y., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 15 days to 12 months, fines, costs, restitution of $500.00, for the offense of Retail Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Officer Daniel Thomas of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Mitchell for the offense on July 12, 2014.

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

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

Katrina Morse, 26, Sayre, Pa., entered a guilty plea to the offense of Obstructing Administration of Law or other Governmental Function, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Morse will be sentenced on Feb. 5, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Brandon Allis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Morse following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough.

Dakota Baillie, 20, Canton, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor.

Baillie will be sentenced on Feb. 9, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Sergeant Trey Kurtz of the Canton Borough Police Department arrested Baillie for the offense on Aug. 2, 2014.

David Bidlack, 51, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Bidlack will be sentenced on Feb. 5, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Andrew Stevens of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Bidlack for the offense on July 26, 2014.

Trey Ackley, 19, Troy, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of three counts of Criminal Mischief, a Misdemeanor of the second degree. Ackley will be sentenced on Feb. 9, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Sergeant Trey Kurtz of the Canton Borough Police Department arrested Ackley for the offense on Oct. 12, 2014.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett reported that the following persons were recently placed in the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Jay Stedge, 26, Sayre, Pa., charged with the offense of Endangering Welfare of Children and Recklessly Endangering another Person, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation, Stedge will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Officer Roger Clink of the Athens Township Police Department filed the charges in September 2014, for the offense in Athens Township.

Steven Jeffers, 32, 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, Jeffers will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Jeffers 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 David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Jeffers for the offense.

Nellie Labarr, 40, 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 nine months. While on probation, Labarr will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Labarr 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 Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department filed the charges in September 2014, for the offense in Athens Borough.

Brandon Phillip, 33, Prosser, Wash., 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, Phillip will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Phillip 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 James Dughi of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Phillip for the offense.

Jessi Wolcott, 21, Waverly, 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, Wolcott will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Wolcott must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and Wolcott will lose Pennsylvania driving privileges for 60 days. Officer Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough Police Department filed the charges in October 2014, for the offense in Sayre Borough.

Nicole VanDyke, 23, Athens, Pa., charged with the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation, VanDyke will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Officer Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department filed the charges in June 2014, for the offense in Athens Borough.

Dawn Heinze, 29, Sayre, Pa., charged with the offense of Endangering Welfare of Children and Recklessly Endangering another Person, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation, Heinze will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Officer Travis Snyder of the Sayre Borough Police Department filed the charges in September 2014, for the offense in Sayre Borough.

Jay Baldwin, 24, Troy, Pa., charged with the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation, Baldwin will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Chief Jarvis Burlingame of the Troy Borough Police Department filed the charges in June 2014, for the offense in Troy Borough.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following person(s) recently entered a plea of Nolo Contendere in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Lorrie Parsons, 44, Meshoppen, Pa., entered a plea of nolo contendere/no contest to Retail Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Parsons will be sentenced on Feb. 5, 2015, following preparation of a pre-sentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. A no-contest plea is entered the where the defendant cannot recall the event but will be held guilty and sentenced. Officer Roger Clink of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Parsons for the offense on Sept. 25, 2014.

DUI crash leads to drug arrest

On Nov. 8, Athens Township Police arrested 34-year-old Dustin J. Platt of Milan, for several offenses related to striking a tree while driving under the influence of narcotics.

Officers were responding to a call regarding a truck striking a tree on McKinney Hill Road and found Platt still in the vehicle. His appearance was consistent with someone under the influence, noted the officer, with blood shot eyes, sweaty appearance, constricted pupils and general drowsy manner.

Platt advised officers he was not under the influence of any substance and agreed to perform the standard battery of field sobriety tests, which he failed to perform in a satisfactory manner. A search warrant for Platt's vehicle allowed officers to uncover several items related to ingesting a narcotic substance.

Platt was subsequently arrested and charged with DUI: controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of a controlled substance; and driving on right side of the roadway. He is set to face these charges at a preliminary hearing on Jan. 16 with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw.

DUI accident leads to arrest

On Dec. 3, Sayre Borough Police officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on West Lockhart Street in Sayre. Upon arrival, they found 27-year-old Whitney E. Kipling of Athens, entrapped in her vehicle which had rolled over onto its roof. The officer noted the music inside the vehicle was extremely loud and Kipling could not hear his directions to her. She was quickly extracted from her vehicle by the officer who immediately detected an odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from her person.

Upon the subsequent investigation of the incident, the officers deducted that Kipling was traveling west on West Lockhart Street and struck a legally parked vehicle near the corner of Stedman Street. Kipling's vehicle then overturned.

At the collection of Kipling's blood sample at the Robert Packer Hospital, she was found with a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit at .22 percent.

She was charged with careless driving, DUI: highest rate of alcohol, DUI: general impairment, and reckless driving. She is set to face these charges at a preliminary hearing with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on Jan. 16.

DUI charges filed after traffic stop

During a routine patrol officers with the Sayre Borough Police Department observed a vehicle, driven by 24-year-old Howard R. Brown IV, of Athens, driving erratically in the area near the Sayre Post Office on Desmond Street on Nov. 22. During their subsequent traffic stop, officers observed Brown with slurred speech and blood shot eyes. He also had an odor of alcohol on his breath.

Officers were soon advised by dispatch that Brown also had an active warrant for his arrest issued by the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas. Because of a recent gunshot wound to his leg, Brown was not asked to perform any sobriety tests, but later consented to a blood draw.

Brown was charged with DUI: highest rate of alcohol, driving on right side of the roadway, and failure to use a turn signal. He is set to answer to these charges at a preliminary hearing with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on Jan. 16.

Man confesses to DUI after accident

On Oct. 18, Athens Township Police were dispatched to the Dandy Mini Mart in Greens Landing for a report of a motor vehicle accident. On their arrival, officers were approached by Anthony R. Sidonio, 24, of Ulster, who stated he had "screwed up" and had been in an accident. He then held his hands out with his wrists together, appearing to be ready for handcuffs.

The officer then asked Sidonio to perform field sobriety tests and he responded that he didn't need to, he was drunk. The officer insisted and Sidonio failed all three tests administered.

Sidonio was charged with DUI: general impairment, DUI: highest rate of alcohol, driving on roadway lined for traffic. He is set to answer to these charges at a preliminary hearing with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on Jan. 2.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Mark Harman Properties LP and Mark Harman Properties Inc. (general partner) to Gennaro Gardens LP for $400,000; Hazleton.

Anna J. Timko (per agent) and Pauline T. Timko (agent) to Robert E. Kirk Jr. and Kathleen O’Brien Kirk for $77,500; Plymouth.

James J. Schilling and Susan M. Schilling to Albert Lozano and Debra Dee Lozano for $259,900; Dallas Township.

E & P Hendricks and E & P Hendricks (general partner) to Gregor Conrad (trustee) and Conrad Family Irrevocable Trust and James J. Graeber for $99,900; White Haven.

Joseph D. Gavlick (agent), Joseph Gavlick (per agent) and Joseph T. Gavlick (per agent) to Christopher Kohl and Eileen Kohl for $84,600; Swoyersville.

You Want To Rent.com LCC to Mark A. Vital Sr. for $350,000; Pittson Township.

Evelyn Klinitski to Andrew Aleski for $77,900; Nanticoke.

Catherine Gallagher (per attorney in fact) and Hugh C. Gallagher Jr. (per attorney in fact) to Claritza Vasquez for $75,000; Kingston.

Lewd conversation with minor

MILTON - State police said an unidentified person had a lewd and intrusive conversation via the KIK Messenger application with a 13-year-old in Delaware Township between 9:46 a.m. and noon on Dec. 11. The incident is still under investigation.

Chicken crosses road, causes crash

MILTON - A teenager escaped injuries after she crashed when swerving to avoid a chicken on Old Turnpike Road in Lewis Township at 7:45 p.m. Saturday.

State police in Milton said Aleah M. Scheif, 19, of Forest Hill, was traveling east on Old Turnpike Road when the chicken crossed the road. Scheif's 1996 Ford Contour left the roadway off the south berm and collided with an embankment. It overturned and began rolling east until coming to rest in the east bound lane.

Scheif was wearing her seatbelt and was uninjured. Police did not say if the chicken survived the crash.

Hit-and-run crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - Three vehicles were damaged in a hit-and-run crash at 2:26 a.m. Monday in the 1400 block of West Mulberry Street.

Township police said a Chevrolet SUV was traveling east on Mulberry Street and struck a parked 2012 Toyota sedan, owned by Benjamin J. Kozlowski, 47, of 1420 W. Mulberry St., causing heavy damage to the vehicle. The sedan was pushed into a 2006 Dodge van, owned by Benjamin A. Kozlowski, 82, also of 1420 W. Mulberry St. The SUV also struck the Dodge van, and the driver fled the scene on foot.

All three vehicles were towed from the scene. Police said the accident is under investigation.

Motorcycle accident

JACKSON TOWNSHIP - A Halifax man was flown to a hospital for treatment following a motorcycle crash at 4:15 p.m. Friday on Armstrong Valley Road near Mountain House Road in Jackson Township, Dauphin County.

State police at Lykens reports Robert Holmes, 74, of Halifax, was traveling on Armstrong Valley Road on a 2012 Honda Tri-Glide motorcycle when he drove into the path of oncoming traffic and struck a 2005 Chevrolet 4500 truck, driven by Michael A. Hoover, of Herndon.

Holmes was airlifted to Hershey Medical Center for treatment. Hoover was not injured in the wreck.

Two-car crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash at entrance of Walmart Supercenter, Route 61, at 4:56 p.m. Friday.

Township police said Michael Ludwig, 29, of 230 Doutyville Road, Shamokin, in a 1996 Chevrolet and was attempting to cross the intersection from the Plaza at Coal Township to Walmart when his vehicle was struck by a 2005 Chevrolet, driven by Brittany Bowers, 24, of 246 S. Peral St., Shamokin, who was attempting to turn left out of Walmart to travel north on Route 61.

The drivers were not injured, nor was a passenger in Ludwig's vehicle, Dean Kramer, 26, of Shamokin. Both vehicles were driven from the scene. Police cited Bowers for the crash.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - City police cited Mary T. Ruiz, 32, of 3 S. Shamokin St., for retail theft after she allegedly put several items into her purse while shopping at the Dollar General store on Independence Street at 6:05 p.m. Dec. 22.

Dog violation

SHAMOKIN - Denise Lucas, of 121 N. Rock St., was cited by city police Patrolman Raymond J. Siko for violating the city's dog ordinance by allowing her dogs to continually bark at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 28. Lucas was given a ticket for the offense originally, but it went unpaid, according to police.

Langdon Group LLC and Turning Final LLC to Charles William Hann IV for $120,000; Harveys Lake.

Victor J. Drosey Jr. and Louise A. Breakstone to Joshua L. Sorber for $145,000; Wright Township.

Gene Swindell to Kristoffer A. Hamby and Starr E. Hamby for $135,000; West Wyoming.

Richard A. Akers and Kimberly B. Akers to Ajay Bommareddy and Sandhya Tamma for $215,000; Rice Township.

Patrick Ryan Walent and Stacy Ann Walent to Matthew Hampton and Jennifer Hampton for $160,000; Swoyersville.

Jerome Drogalis (executor) and Irene J. Drogalis (estate) to John Urban for $118,550; West Wyoming.

Robin McGrady to Timothy Martarano and Mary Martarano for $122,000; Bear Creek Township.

Erica Perugino and Erica P. Greco and Eric Greco to Christopher C. Maida and Amber K. Feichter for $155,500; Forty Fort.

Michael G. Oleyar (trustee), Edward P. Deets, Elizabeth L. Deets, Edward Deets and Elizabeth Deets to Gary Parks for $75,000; Fairview Township.

Richard Kachmar and Patricia Kachmar to Christopher C. Harrison for $85,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Michael Gacek to John Joseph Piechota and Catherine J. Peichota for $70,000; Dupont.

Stanley M. Pearlman to Michael J. Wood and Kim D. Wood for $250,000; Kingston.

Object strikes roof of pickup truck

According to Laporte state police, a 49-year-old male was driving a 2011 Toyota Tundra north on State Route 220 in Cherry Township around 5 p.m. on Dec. 28 when a small object struck the pickup truck, causing damage to its roof. Anyone with information is asked to contact Laporte state police at (570) 246-4610.

North Carolina man charged with terroristic threats

A North Carolina man faces charges of terroristic threats and harassment following an incident that occurred on Dec. 19 at the Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce.

According to information filed with the office of Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, Marcus Jason Shanks, 37, came to Pennsylvania from North Carolina to drop off presents to the victim, his ex-girlfriend. During that time, Shanks choked her and threatened to kill her. Shanks then demanded the phone number of another victim, stated that he had a shotgun, and was "going after" the other victim. The second victim was subsequently contacted by Shanks, who stated to the victim that he was "locked and ready."

Shanks was arraigned before Judge Wheaton in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Man charged with resisting arrest

A Towanda man faces charges of resisting arrest; operating an unregistered vehicle; failure to obey speed limit signs and operating an uninspected vehicle following an incident that occurred on Dec. 20 in Asylum Township.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton's office, state police performed a traffic stop of Jared Duane Meador, 19, after observing him traveling 56 mph on a 40 mph road. After performing a check of Meador, police discovered that he was a wanted person in Missouri. When police then attempted to take Meador into custody, he resisted.

Meador was arraigned before Wheaton in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Simple assault occurs in Warren Center

A Warren Center woman has been charged with simple assault and harassment following an incident that occurred on Dec. 28 in Warren Center.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton's office, Amanda Lee Hazard-Powell, 31, was involved in a verbal argument with the male victim when the argument became physical and she cut the victim's face with her nails.

Hazard-Powell was arraigned before Wheaton and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 6.

Towanda man faces multiple charges

A Towanda man has been charged with promoting prostitution; resisting arrest; harassment; disorderly conduct and trespassing following an incident that occurred on Dec. 28 in Towanda.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark's office, Wilmor Diaz-Gooseman, 19, entered a Dandy Mini-Mart in Towanda and asked an employee multiple times to perform sexual acts in exchange for money. After Diaz-Gooseman was told to leave the property, police arrived at the scene, received a physical description of the accused, and asked the employee to call police if he returned. Diaz-Gooseman returned approximately an hour later. When police arrived, he fled on foot to the Susquehanna River, where he was subsequently arrested and taken into custody.

Diaz-Gooseman was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox in lieu of $5,000 bail and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Jan. 7.

Controlled substance arrests made

Two individuals were charged in response to investigations into drug activity by the Pennsylvania State Police. On Sept. 10, troopers went to a residence in Athens to serve felony warrants for arrest to Emily M. Ahlstrom, 19, and Richard Lee Henderson, 27.

Ahlstrom answered the door, and troopers stepped inside the residence. At this time, they noted the presence of a makeshift smoking device, made of a one liter bottle. The drug related item was in plain view. The troopers therefore asked if there were other drugs or paraphernalia in the home and Ahlstrom produced two glass jars with marijuana inside.

Ahlstrom and Henderson were subsequently arrested and charged on Dec. 16, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. They will each face these charges at preliminary hearings on Jan. 13.

Two face drug charges

Two individuals were charged by Athens Township Police after responding to an incident at the Dandy Mini Mart on Elmira Street. Officers found Phillip J. Michael, 29, of Mansfield acting inappropriately and lethargic, obviously under the influence of some type of substance or narcotic. The passenger of the vehicle, Morgan M. Cunningham, 23, of Mansfield, appeared to act in a similar manner, with droopy eyes and slow movements.

Officers approached the two as they attempted to enter their vehicle and asked for the information of the driver, Michael. At this point, Cunningham became belligerent and attempted to interfere with the officer. Neither Cunningham or Michael would answer the questions of the officer and became combative in their behavior.

Although they were ordered to remain by their vehicle, both moved around, running in the roadway and re-entering the store. During this behavior, the two were subsequently placed under arrested for disorderly conduct. During the search of their persons, officers found Michael to be in possession of an unknown controlled substance. The owner of the vehicle, driven by Michael, subsequently consented to a search, which produced packaging consistent with delivery of controlled substance, drug tablets, a large blade knife, a large amount of cash, 15 hypodermic needles, a digital scale and numerous smoking implements for imbibing narcotics.

Cunningham was charged with obstruction of law enforcement, possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. She was arraigned on Dec. 12 and received $15,000 bail. She is set to return for a formal arraignment in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas on Jan. 15.

Michael was charged with possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arraigned on Dec. 12 and received $25,000 bail. He will return to face these charges at a formal arraignment in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas on Jan. 15.

DUI arrest made

On Nov. 25, officers with the Athens Township Police Department reported the arrest of 28-year-old Sayre resident, Jacklyn M. Brown, for the offense of driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, driven by Brown, after the officers witnessed Brown driving at a rapid speed and driving too close to the patrol vehicle. Brown was asked to perform the standard battery of field sobriety tests, which she failed to perform in a satisfactory manner.

Brown was subsequently charged with DUI: general impairment, DUI: highest rate of alcohol, following too closely and driving while license suspended. Brown will answer to these charges at a preliminary hearing on Jan. 16 with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw.

Retail theft reported

On Dec. 11, Athens Township Police reported the arrest of Melissa D. Armstrong, 36, of Owego, for the offense of retail theft, following an incident at Walmart on Elmira Street. The total value of the items which Armstrong attempted to steal was $246.63.

She will answer to these charges on Jan. 13, with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw at a preliminary hearing.

Serving warrant results in further charges

On Dec. 6, officers with the Sayre Borough Police went to serve a felony active warrant on Roni Marie VanNess, 29, of Athens, at an address on Wolcott Hollow Road. During the commission of the arrest, officers discovered multiple drug related items in the residence, including a Fentanyl patch, several syringes and metal teaspoons.

VanNess admitted to officers that she used the metal spoons to cook up the Fentanyl patch and then ingested the drugs via the syringe.

VanNess was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arraigned on Dec. 16 by Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw and received non-monetary bail. She is set to return to face these charges on Jan. 13 for a preliminary hearing.

Man steals TVs, returns to take merchandise

On Dec. 8, officers with the Athens Township Police Department reported the arrest of Travis C. Belcher, 22, of Towanda, for retail theft and receiving stolen property after an incident at Walmart on Elmira Street.

Employees at Walmart reportedly witnessed Belcher and another male leave the store with two televisions, without paying for either. Belcher then returned to the store with a female and proceeded to place several items in the female's purse, in an attempt to take the merchandise without paying for it.

When the two individuals tried to leave the store without paying for the items, store employees stopped the two and detained them until police officers arrived.

Belcher will face these charges at a preliminary hearing with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on Jan. 13.

Man charged with simple assault in Burlington

A Burlington man faces charges of simple assault and harrassment following an incident that occurred on Dec. 25 at a residence in Burlington Borough.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark's office, Johnathan William Card, 25, was involved in a fight with the victim's boyfriend. Following the fight, Card engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim's boyfriend, which became physical when Card pushed the victim, causing her to fall and suffer an abrasion on her left ankle.

Card was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 1.

Troy man found in possession of drug paraphernalia

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark's office, on Dec. 18, Dale Arthur Burnett, 63, entered the Bradford County Courthouse in Towanda. Upon undergoing security scanning, it was discovered that Burnett had a metal object in his boot, which was revealed to be a smoking pipe with which Burnett said he smoked cocaine.

Burnett has been sent a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 11.

Towanda man fails to comply with Megan's Law requirements

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark's office, Shawn Ryan McKean, 29, reported to Towanda state police that he believed he was late in verifying his address in compliance with Megan's Law requirements because he did not receive a letter notifying him of the required time period to verify the information. Upon further questioning, McKean admitted that he did receive the letter and had forgotten to verify his address and did not have gas in his vehicle to report to the state police.

McKean was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Wilcox in lieu of $35,000 bail and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 7.

Theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are asking for information in locating the person responsible for stealing items valued at $1,900 from a township resident.

Coal Township Police Officer Chad Yoder said Anthony Nestico, 52, of Coal Township, reported an unknown person entered his property and stole a MS 660 Stihl Magnum chainsaw valued at $1,200 and approximately 50 to 100 feet of copper wire valued at $700 around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Anyone with information regarding the stolen items is asked to contact Coal Township police at 570-644-0333.

Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Kevin J. Glover, 41, of 1026 E. Chestnut St., was charged by Coal Township police in relation to a hit-and-run crash at 2:50 p.m. Dec. 24 at the Plaza at Coal Township on Route 61.

Police said Glover fled after crashing a 2011 Ford Focus into the side of a 1996 Subaru Impreza driven by Jose Santiago, 54, of 1219 W. Mulberry St., Coal Township.

He was charged with failing to stop and give information and render aid at an accident scene, driving with an expired license and driving without insurance.

Tower trouble

SELINSGROVE - Four young men face felony charges after disrupting an aviation radar when they entered a Federal Aviation Administration navigation tower in Penn Township, Snyder County.

Kevin C. Herman, 19, of Winfield; Alex T. Moyer, 20, of Selinsgrove; Michael J. Ede, 20, of Winfield, and Brett H. Eyster, 20, of Selinsgrove, were all charged by Trooper Nathan Wenzel, state police at Selinsgrove, with felony counts of burglary, causing or risking catastrophe, criminal mischief and criminal trespass. They also face a summary count of underage drinking.

Police said the four entered the tower along Air Tower Road, southwest of Selinsgrove, about 1:30 a.m. Sunday, setting off an alarm.

Guilty plea

SHAMOKIN - Dennis Hynes Jr., 23, of Coal Township, pleaded guilty Tuesday to disorderly conduct. He was sentenced by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III to one year probation and a $200 fine, plus $165 in court costs. The charge was filed Aug. 27 by Coal Township Patrolman Chad Yoder.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Karen M. Brandau, 51, of 1332 Poplar St., Kulpmont, is charged by Coal Township Patrolman Edward Purcell Jr. with retail theft. Brandau is accused of stealing $47.58 in merchandise Dec. 17 from Walmart Supercenter, Route 61.

Skips fingerprints

MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Township police said two men violated court orders by failing to appear for fingerprinting.

Tanner A. Hess, 19, of 229 W. Girard St., Mount Carmel, and Jeremy D. Evans, 28, of 113 Millville Road, Bloomsburg, are each charged by Patrolman Kelly Campbell with default in required appearance.

Hess was to appear between June 23 and July 22 stemming from an arrest on charges of public drunkenness and possession of drug paraphernalia. Evans was to appear between Aug. 19 and Sept. 23 stemming from an arrest on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked.

Maintaining Assets Saving Homes LLC to Dominick P. Kolodzieski Jr. and Danielle Kolodzieski for $107,900; Duryea.

John Paul Forlenza (administrator) and Helen Zucosky (estate) and Robert Bath Jr. and Eric Bath and Anthony Stevens and Lindsay Stevens and John Paul Forlenza to Nathan Todd Littleton and Kelly Rae Littleton for $100,000; Nanticoke.

Blue Streak Properties LLC to Rania N. Neddof for $99,900; Swoyersville.

Edward F. Helinski and Anne E. Helinski to Kenmarq LLC for $155,000; Nanticoke.

Melissa Biggers to Thomas J. Tavaglione and Deborah Ann Tavaglione for $105,000; Pittston.

David S. Ross to Elizabeth M. Bustin and Elexis K. Bustin for $175,000; Dallas Township.

Dennis J. Robaczewski and Dennis Robaczewski and Rose Marie Robaczewski and RoseMarie Robaczewski to Robert Kelley and Patrick Kelley for $82,000; Nanticoke.

Clara H. Schmaltz (per attorney in fact) and Janet Ross (attorney in fact) to Justin L. Adams and Michelle N. Adams for $239,000; West Pittston.

Daniel E. Konopke to Lamire Adams and Melissa Adams for $100,000; Kingston.

Anthony M. Decesaris and Karen M. Decesaris to National Residential Nominee Services Inc. $252,500; Jackson Township.

Richard G. Bowen Jr. and Gina Bowen to Roger J. Rossi and Erin E. Rossi for $89,500; Jenkins Township.

Scott Piotroski to Michael J. Lucas for $140,000; Butler Township.

Wells Fargo Financial Pennsylvania Inc. (per attorney in fact) and Wells Fargo Bank (attorney in fact) to Aubrey L. Hallinan for $142,000; Plains Township.

Abraham A. Hobson IV and Amanda T. Tomascik to Christopher Michael Banks and Lesley Anne Warren for $228,000; Dallas Township.

Rafael Rodriguez III and Kimberly S. Rodriguez to William D. Haas and Jeanie Haas for $300,000; Bear Creek Village.

William D. Haas and Jeanie Haas to Rafael Rodriguez III and Kimberly S. Rodriguez for $833,000; Bear Creek Village.

Michael J. Clonan and Arlene M. Clonan to Kimberly L. Rasmus for $235,500; Jackson Township.

Coba Inc. to Fayock Properties LLC for $130,000; Hazleton.

Lin Dee Inc. (general partner) to Carmen A. Padilla for $80,000; Hazleton.

Equity Trust Company (custodian) to 50-52 N. Sherman LLC for $88,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Joseph J. Gentile and Margaret Gentile to Meaghan Bone for $136,000; Exeter.

Police Briefs

Vehicle flees scene

According to state police, two people in an unknown vehicle were traveling east on State Route 514 approaching State Route 414 at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Dec. 24 in Franklin Township. The driver of the vehicle ran through a stop sign at the intersection and struck a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix that was parked in its owner's driveway. The unknown vehicle then fled the scene, traveling east on State Route 414.

Police investigating alleged rape

According to state police, a juvenile Tunkhannock female was recently the victim of rape that occurred on Dec. 12 in Towanda. The investigation is ongoing.

Man arrested for DUI following crash

A Wyalusing man was recently arrested for driving under the influence following a crash that occurred on Dec. 13 in Monroe Township.

According to state police, Ian Michael Campbell, 31, was driving on Woodside Road when his 2001 GMC Yukon traveled off the roadway and struck trees. Upon investigating the crash, police arrested Campbell for DUI.

Charges were filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark.

DUI

COAL TOWNSHIP - Richard Kodack, 57, of 110 Short St., Ranshaw, was charged by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky with driving under the influence of alcohol and careless driving relating to a Dec. 20 accident on Tioga Street near Thomas Street.

Police said Kodack was driving east at 10 p.m. when his truck exited the right side of the road and struck a utility pole. The vehicle sustained extensive damage and was towed from the scene. The pole was not damaged.

Kodack escaped injury.