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Court notes 6/3/15

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Natalie Dorshimer vs. John Dorshimer.

Melissa Lockwood vs. Frank Lockwood.

Eric Jumper vs. Tricia Jumper.

Suzanne Sisk and Brian Sisk Sr.

Quincy Morton vs. Sera Morton.

Kathleen Howanitz vs. Mark Howanitz.

Norman Ellsworth vs. Denise Ellsworth.

Todd Davis vs. Judith Davis.

Elza Saint-Louis vs. Frantz Saint-Louis.

Megan Shults vs. Cassidy Shults.

Matthew Riggs vs. Jamie Riggs.

Edrisa Sey vs. Spring Sey.

Valerie Zipp vs. Ronald Zipp Jr.

Tammie Wolfe vs. William Wolfe Jr.

Pamela Zotynia vs. William Zotynia.

Sarah Bower vs. Justin Bower.

Phillip Pecora vs. Kathleen Pecora.

Village at Greenbriar Inc. to Cominsky Irrevocable Grantor Trust for $260,545; Lehman Township.

Sheila E. Keezer to Justin T. Ide and Deidre M. Ide for $130,000; Exeter.

Penguin Random House LLC to WIP Pittston LP for $6,695,372; Pittston Township.

John J. Youngblood to Timothy A. Leo for $81,000; Courtdale.

Alvin A. Swenson III to Garry J. Moving-Sky for $110,000; Dennison Township.

Daniel R. D’Amico and Cheryl A. Damico to Pedro M. Valenzuela and Alejandria M. Zapata Zapata for $135,000; Hazle Township.

Carl A. Bloom Jr. to Nescopeck Borough for $145,331; Nescopeck.


Police Briefs 6/4/2015

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Scattering rubbish occurs in Wysox

State police said they are trying to determine who deposited multiple bags of garbage near the tree line of the Wysox Fire Hall baseball field.

This scattering of rubbish occurred sometime between 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday, police said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186.

Suspect steals $80 in N. Towanda

State police are trying to find the white male suspect who took $80 that someone had recently left behind at the Dandy Mini Mart on Reuter Boulevard in North Towanda Township.

The money belongs to 24-year-old Chase Brown of Gillett, who had withdrawn the money from the store's ATM and then became preoccupied, so that he left the store without retrieving his money from the dispenser, police said.

The theft occurred at 12:04 p.m. on May 28, police said.

Snow plow equipment stolen in N. Towanda

State police said they are trying to determine who stole $9,108 worth of various sized snow plow cutting edges that were left unsecured on Bradco Supply Co.'s property on Old Mills Road in North Towanda Township.

The theft occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on May 27, state police at Towanda said.

Towanda resident cited for harassment

Kelly M. Ackley, 30, of Towanda shoved 34-year-old Bobbi Jo Thorton of Towanda after they had been arguing, state police said.

This incident occurred at approximately 5:13 p.m. on May 29 at a location on Summit Road in North Towanda Township, police said.

As a result of this incident, Ackley has been cited for the summary offense of harassment, police said.

State police described Thorton as the "victim" in this incident.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186.

Theft by deception occurs in Wysox Twp.

A black female purchased two iPhones from the Verizon Wireless dealership in Wysox Twp. using a counterfeit Pennsylvania driver's license, police said.

The theft occurred at 4:59 p.m. on April 7, state police said.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186.

Theft occurs in Towanda Twp.

State police said they are tying to determine who cut a catalytic converter from a Flynn Energy vehicle and then stole the catalytic converter.

The theft occurred at 270 Shiner Rd. in Towanda Township, police said.

State police at Towanda said they investigated the theft at 1:42 p.m. on May 22.

Vehicle strikes utility pole in Cherry Twp.

Robert E. Meade, 55, of Dushore was uninjured when he was involved in a recent motor vehicle accident in Cherry Township, Sullivan County police said.

The accident occurred at 6:35 a.m. on May 27 as Meade was traveling north on state Route 487, police said.

Meade failed to negotiate a left curve and his vehicle struck a Frontier telephone pole and a number of trees, state police at Laporte said.

Theft occurs in Wysox Twp.

State police at Towanda said they are trying to determine who stole personal paperwork, including birth certificates and vehicle titles, from Alexandria Nez's camper in Wysox Township.

The theft occurred sometime between 8:15 p.m. on May 8 and 6:30 p.m. on May 9.

Theft occurs in Burlington Twp.

State police said they are trying to determine who stole a chainsaw from Lamarr Cloud Alexander's garage at 2155 Franklindale Rd. in Burlington Township.

The chainsaw was an orange and white Stihl MS 170 model.

State police said they investigated the theft at 1:20 p.m. on May 19.

Anyone with information should contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186.

Boat stolen in Towanda Township

State police said they are trying to determine who stole a boat that belongs to Leslie Bump of Towanda.

The theft occurred sometime between 10 p.m. on May 19 and 9:30 a.m. on May 20 at a location on Bridge Street Hill Road in Towanda Township.

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

Theft in Orwell Twp.

State police are investigating a report of theft that occurred on June 1 at approximately 10 a.m. on State Route 467 in Orwell Township.

Police said an unknown person stole a handicap parking placard out of a vehicle owned by Ollin Evans, 83, of Rome.

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

Police Blotter: Thursday, June 4, 2015

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Two charged

SHAMOKIN - Two people have been charged by Cpl. Bryan Primerano in connection with an incident at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday at 140 S. Franklin St.

Hoyt Antonio Norris, 23, of 140 S. Franklin St., was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and selling or furnishing beer to minors.

Police said Norris, who is on probation, was found by police and Northumberland County adult probation officers with a plastic bag containing Spice residue. Norris admitted ingesting Spice before authorities arrived at his home to conduct a probation visit.

Norris also is accused of providing beer to Gabrielle Poplaski, 19, of 629 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, who was charged with underage drinking.

Court Notes 6/4/15

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

WJM Services Inc to UMH Pa Valley Stream LLC for $3,517,000; Rice Township.

Kari S. Elwood to Thomas W. Elwood to Paulino A. Nunez for $80,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Arthur Arellano and Elizabeth F. Arellano to Nescopeck Township for $88,500; Nescopeck Township.

NEPA Management Corp. to Paul J. Walsh Jr. and Rebecca A. Walsh for $190,000; Larksville.

Stauffer Pointe Development Group LLC to Nicholas Pecuch and Karen Pecuch for $311,000; Pittston Township.

Samuel Mazzatesta and Lisa Mazzatesta to Jennifer Loyack and Christopher E. Turner for $138,000; Exeter.

Mary E. Lewis (executrix) and William M. Lewis Jr. (estate) and William Lewis (estate) to Darlene J. Blute and James M. Blute for $115,000; Dallas Township.

Josephine Murphy to Thomas N. Moore and Carolyn Moore for $80,000; Dorrance Township.

Paul Daniel Basso (executor) and Joan Tucker (estate) for John A. Becker and John M. Davis for $180,000; Union Township.

Robert C. Dungey and Sandra E. Dungey to John T. Vishnefski for $100,000; Nanticoke.

Biagio B. Musto II (administrator) and Jack E. Minet Jr. (estate) to Bryon R. Allen and Darla Ann Allen for $125,000; Wilkes-Barre Township.

Police briefs, 6/5/15

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Male injured in Towanda Twp. ATV crash

Caleb F. Bennett, 20, of Towanda suffered a minor injury in an ATV accident on Liberty Corners Road in Towanda Township, police said.

Bennett was driving the ATV west on Liberty Corners Road at 3:30 p.m. on May 7 when, for unknown reasons, he lost control of the vehicle on a right curve, police said.

The vehicle struck a guard rail on the eastbound shoulder of the road, and Bennett went over the handlebars, state police said.

Bennett was cited for driving an ATV on a road that was not posted for ATV use, state police at Towanda said.

Towanda man charged with aggravated assault

Timothy R. Thurston Jr. of Towanda has been charged with aggravated assault, burglary, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness, police said.

The charges stem from two incidents on May 24 in which the 33-year-old Thurston was fighting with Marc D. Petrucci of Towanda, police said.

Following the second incident, which occurred in Petrucci's apartment, Petrucci was unconscious and bleeding heavily from his face and head, Towanda police said. Petrucci was transported to a local hospital for treatment, police said.

The first incident occurred along Bridge Street in Towanda, police said.

Petrucci, 29, was charged with attempted simple assault, disorderly conduct, harassment, and public drunkenness. police said.

The burglary charge was filed against Thurston because he had entered Petrucci's apartment without permission, in order to assault Petrucci, police said.

Thurston was arraigned in district court on May 25. Thurston was then sent to the Bradford County jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. Petrucci has been sent a summons ordering him to appear in Towanda District Court for a preliminary hearing on July 1.

Towanda Police Chief Randy Epler said Thursday that Petrucci was discharged from the hospital the next day and is now "fine."

Monroe Township man charged following heroin incident

Brandon James Oakley, 27, of Monroe Township has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after police responded to a report of a drug overdose on Birdsall Road in Monroe Township, police said.

Police said they found Oakley at the scene, who by that time was in a stable state. State police said that Oakley told them that he was using heroin.

Various pieces of drug paraphernalia that Oakley had allegedly been using were recovered from the scene, police said.

The incident occurred at 11:40 a.m. on May 23, state police at Towanda said.

Business burglarized

State police at Towanda said that Cuz Excavating in Canton Township was burglarized sometime between 7:30 a.m. April 16 and 8 a.m. April 20.

According to police, a black Beretta Neos U22 pistol was stolen.

The victim is David Lawrence Ward, 49, of Canton, who owns the business, police said.

Police said they are investigating.

DUI charge

The following person was recently charged with driving while under the influence in Bradford County:

Sheryl Ann Scalley, 56, of Sayre, by Athens Township Police, on June 2, on U.S. Route 220 in Athens Township. Scalley was also charged with driving with a suspended license, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, and driving without a valid registration. Scalley later refused to submit to a blood test to determine her blood alcohol content. Scalley will appear before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on June 9 for her preliminary hearing.

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Wasil J. Simko and Linda A. Simko to Kurt D. Weinland and Megan A. Weinland for $340,000; Exeter.

Lawerence B. Kalac (co-partner) and David Rodegheiro (co-partner) and Kalac and Rodegheiro to Bear Creek Holdings LLC for $179,850; Hanover Township.

Mahmoud H. Fahmy and Iran Fahmy to Scott P. Andrew for $245,000; Dallas Township.

PNC Bank (executor) and Nancy A. Irvin (estate) to Heather L. Mellor and Stephen J. Kuba for $122,000; Black Creek Township.

National Residential Nominee Services Inc. to Julie Medina for $221,900; Rice Township.

Police Blotter: Friday, June 5, 2015

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High rise fire

SHAMOKIN - City police and fire units answered a second-alarm fire call shortly before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday when smoke from a garbage can fire filled a seventh story apartment at the Harold Thomas High Rise at East Dewart and Sunbury streets.

The fire was quickly brought under control by maintenance workers and firefighters. Fire crews were in service for a short time and there was no need for evacuation of the building.

Coal Township, Kulpmont and Ralpho Township fire units were on standby until the scene was cleared.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Robin Marie Kelley, 50, of 1330 Spruce St., Ashland, was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III Thursday morning on three felony counts of retail theft involving a May 25 incident at Walmart Supercenter.

Police said Kelley, who was previously charged multiple times with retail theft in Pennsylvania and Florida and has used different names, is accused of removing tags from hats valued at $2.88 and using the tags for clothing valued at $29.76 that she placed in bags at a self-checkout counter. The defendant then placed another piece of clothing valued at $9.88 into the bag without ringing it up for payment.

Police reported Kelley also rang up $2.14 for paper plates and included an additional larger pack of paper plates valued at $6.27 that she mixed in with the other package, but never paid for the additional plates.

Kelley was detained by loss prevention associates after she left the store with the merchandise and claimed the incident was a misunderstanding and was willing to pay for the merchandise.

The charges were filed by Coal Township Patrolman David Sage.

Kelley was released on $5,000 unsecured supervised bail.

DUI charges

SHAMOKIN - Nicole M. Koss, 29, of 1662 Continental Blvd., Danville, was charged by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of driving under a combination of drugs relating to an April 29 incident in the 300 block of North Shamokin Street.

Police said Koss had a blood-alcohol content of .273 percent and also had Alprazolam in her blood system.

Theft charge

SHAMOKIN - A theft charge was filed by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle against Daniel J. Bacorn, 22, of 45 Eagle Lane, Ulster, involving a May 24 incident at 169 N. Grant St.

Bacorn is accused of stealing an LG Sunrise cell phone owned by Skie Campbell.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Megan Lee Katalinas, 30, and Eric D. Smith, 43, both of 913 E. Chestnut St., Shamokin, were charged by Chief of Police Darwin Tobias III with disorderly conduct, harassment and public drunkenness in connection with a May 27 disturbance.

Police said the couple engaged in a loud verbal argument and physical altercation with each other and also were involved in a loud verbal argument with Albert Katalinas in the middle of their street shortly before 9 p.m.

Police Briefs, 6/6/15

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Driver uninjured after hitting deer

Andrew Jelliff, 22, of Columbia Crossroads, was heading north on the Berwick Turnpike in Smithfield Township on June 4 at about 7:15 a.m. when a deer ran out in front of the 2015 Ford F150 he was driving, Towanda state police said.

Jelliff hit the deer and the truck sustained disabling front damage but Jelliff was able to move the truck off the roadway, police said.

Jelliff was uninjured in the accident and was wearing a seatbelt.

 

East Smithfield residence burglarized

An apartment in East Smithfield was burglarized between May 14 and May 24 according to Towanda state police.

Police said between those dates, the actor forced the victim's apartment door open and entered the residence and damaged the door and its frame in the process

Police are investigating the incident.

 

Harassment in Ulster

Towanda state police said a 17-year-old Athens woman is accused of harassing a 19-year-old Ulster man on May 4 in Ulster.

Police said on that date, the pair were involved in a verbal argument which turned physical.

Athens American Legion cited for gambling

Towanda state police said on March 28, the Fort Sullivan Post No. 246 American Legion in Athens Borough violated its liquor license by possessing or operating gambling devices or paraphernalia or permitted gambling or lotteries, poolselling and/or bookmaking on the premises.

Police said the citation was issued May 28 and the charges will be brought before an Administrative Law Judge who can impose a penalty ranging from $50 to $1,000 for minor offenses or up to $5,000 for more serious offenses and also suspend the liquor license or revoke it based on the severity of the charge.

 

Waverly man charged with marijuana possession, public drunkenness

Brandon J. Moore, 29, of Waverly, was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and public drunkenness on June 3 by Sayre Borough Police after receiving reports of an intoxicated person at the Kwik Fill on Keystone Avenue in Sayre, Sayre police said.

Police responded to the gas station where they found Moore extremely intoxicated and unsteady on his feet with difficulty walking, police said.

Moore told police he was looking for a ride home and called police for a ride, police said.

Police agreed to drive Moore home, but told him he needed to be searched prior to entering the patrol car, police said.

Moore consented and police found a small bag of marijuana in Moore's wallet and confiscated it then drove Moore home, police said.

Moore has been issued a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on July 28 for his preliminary hearing.

 

Wysox man accused of slapping and abusing child

Charges are being filed by state police against Stephen Bert Gordon III, 22, of Wysox, who is accused of slapping and shoving a 4-year-old child on June 2 on Tulip Lane in Wysox Township, according to a press release from police.

Police investigate burglary in Monroe Twp.

State police are currently investigating a report of a burglary that occurred on May 28 at 12:58 p.m. at a property on the 100 block of March Hill Road in Monroe Township.

According to police, an unknown person entered the property without authorization and removed a broken water heater without permission.

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

 

Criminal mischief in Monroe Township

An unknown person is suspected of throwing a rock through an upstairs window of a property owned by Wayne Williams, 42, on the 3500 block of Liberty Corners Road in Towanda.

Police said the incident occurred on June 1 between midnight and 6:20 a.m.

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

 

Man charged in domestic disturbance

Nicholas B. Hadlock, 31, of Stevensville has been charged with harassment relating to a May 31 incident on Helly Hill Road in Pike Township.

Police said Hadlock was arrested after he became involved in a domestic disturbance that became physical. The victim was a 29-year-old female from Stevensville, police said.

 

Drunken man tries to start fights at bar

Sean M. O'Connor, 26, of Wyalusing has been charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication relating to an incident that occurred on June 2 at approximately 10:45 p.m. at the Wyalusing Hotel in Wyalusing Borough.

Police said O'Connor was arrested after he began causing disturbances and attempted to fight with bar patrons and workers.

 

Man accused of aggravated assault

A Towanda man has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark to answer a charge of aggravated assault.

According to information filed in Clark's office, Zachary James West, 24, has also been charged by Towanda police with simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct, and harassment. West has been accused of striking Cody Bruns on May 3 at a private residence during an altercation, breaking Bruns' jaw in the process. Police said they spoke to Bruns at Memorial Hospital where he was being treated for extensive injuries, in which he gave an account of what had happened by writing the information down. Police said they eventually interviewed West as well as witnesses who had been at the scene when the incident occurred, and eventually filed charges against the accused as a result of their investigation.

West's preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 26 before Judge Clark.

 

Criminal mischief reported

State police are investigating an incident of criminal mischief that occurred recently in Asylum Township.

According to state police, an unknown person deliberately scratched a vehicle owned by Andrew Cornelius, 37, of Port Arthur, Texas, as it was parked in the Gemma Power Services parking lot. Police said the incident occurred between 1 and 5 p.m. on May 18.

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

 

Theft investigated

The theft of a trailer was recently discovered from the parking lot of the North Towanda Township garage.

According to state police, the incident occurred between 9 a.m. on May 13 and noon on May 20. Police said one of the township employees discovered that a black carry-on utility trailer owned by North Towanda was missing from the lot.

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


Court notes 6/6/15

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Christopher T. Dohman and Brandis M. Dohman and Brandis M. Mooney to National Residential Nominee Services Inc. for $232,000; Rice Township.

Frank Derby and Betty Rinus to Leah Fuller for $86,000; Wyoming.

Howard G. Castor and Larene K. Castor to Anthony Basic for $116,000; Plains Township.

Laurence C. Stearn and Kimberly Knorr and Kimberly Stearn to Howard Coolbaugh and Alicia Coolbaugh for $255,000; Kingston Township.

Karen Ann Mormak (Executrix) and Anna Mormak (estate) and Anna B. Mormak (estate) to Robert J. Hornick Sr. for $118,000; Hazle Township.

Police Blotter: Saturday, June 6, 2015

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ATV rider hurt

BURNSIDE - A Palmyra man was injured in an accident at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure (AOAA) Area Friday afternoon.

AOAA operations director David Porzi said Gary Shuey, 54, was riding a Polaris ATV down a rocky trail when the vehicle flipped and landed on him. Shuey was up and walking when AOAA personnel arrived at the scene, Porzi said, but it's believed he suffered a broken collarbone.

The accident occurred about 3:30 p.m. south of Excelsior.

Shuey was taken back to the welcome center along Route 125 near Burnside, from where AREA Ambulance transported him to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital.

Shuey was wearing proper gear, including a helmet, Porzi said.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Eric A. Zlotorzynski, 37, of 225 S. Fourth St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with retail theft for allegedly stealing $67.48 worth of merchandise from Walmart Supercenter April 22.

Woman in crash

PENN TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 3:13 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Route 204 and Fair Oak Road, in Penn Township, Snyder County.

State police at Selinsgrove say a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Marcy A. Morre, 55, of Shamokin, was stopped in the north lane of Route 204 waiting to turn left onto Fair Oak Road when a 2012 Hyundai Sonata, driven by Jessica Lawton, 19, of Winfield, struck her from behind.

No one was injured in the crash and both vehicles suffered minor damage. Police cited Lawton in the crash.

Marijuana charge

COAL TOWNSHIP - Lakisha Michelle Jackson, 24, of Philadelphia, was charged by Trooper Nicholas Berger of state police at Stonington with possession of a small amount of marijuana relating to an April 26 incident in the parking lot at SCI-Coal Township.

Drug paraphernalia

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Shane Mowery has charged Brandon Thew, 22, of 612 Bear Valley Ave., Shamokin, with possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a May 19 incident at his home.

Police reported Thew possessed two needles, a burnt spoon, razor blade, cotton balls and a large number of empty blue wax paper packets commonly used to package heroin.

Retail theft

MONROE TOWNSHIP - State police charged Nicole M. Koss, 29, of Danville, with retail theft and receiving stolen property after she allegedly removed $850.20 worth of item from the Target department store in the Monroe Marketplace at 7:30 p.m. May 30.

Pump missing

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - The PennDOT maintentence department in Montour County reported to state police at Milton a hydraulic post pump, valued at $2,500, was lost along the highway at the intersection of Route 45 and 642 in Liberty Township at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police.

Simple assault

SHAMOKIN - Bridget Ann O'Connell, 33, of 4 N. Marshall St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Shane Mowery with simple assault and harassment involving an April 24 disturbance at 615 E. Webster St.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, O'Connell punched Kim Dornsife in the face, causing her mouth to bleed.

Retail theft

MONROE TOWNSHIP - Sean Thomas Reichner, 18, of Coal Township, was charged by state police at Selinsgrove with retail theft after allegedly stealing three shirts and a pair of shorts, valued at $74.97. from the Kohl's department store in the Monroe Marketplace. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge John H. Reed, of Selinsgrove.

Reunions 6/7/2015

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Plymouth High School, Class of 1965, will hold its 50th reunion Sept. 19 at Irem Temple Country Club, Dallas. Details will be mailed at a later date. Addresses are need for the following classmates: Ralph Bowman, Mary Jenkins Duorznak, Joann Barber Eckhart, Jacqueline Keller Emmett, Francine Perlick Klimchak, Tom Mazur, Patricia Mikus, Karen Simonitis Petcavage, David Schoonover, Alicia Sitkowski Suppon and Edward Yashinski. Send information to David Reppy, 570-388-2999 or jean.reppy2@gmail.com.

Dallas High School, Class of 1995, will hold its 20-year reunion July 25 and 26. Organizers are seeking contact information for several classmates. Contact Katie Sallitt Fallon at katie@katiefallon.com.

Plains High School and Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1956, will hold its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Eddie’s Place, Fox Hill Road.

St. Nicholas High School, Class of 1959, will hold its annual summer picnic reunion Saturday, Aug. 22, at the home of classmate Jack Staub in Lehman Township.

Hanover Area High School, Class of 1976, will hold its annual summer gathering at 3 p.m. July 18. For information, contact Dave Rash at 570-236-1702 or Kevin Kwiatek at 570-262-0982. Also visit the class Facebook page.

Plymouth High School, Class of 1956, will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Konefal’s in Edwardsville. All classmates are invited.

Larksville High School, Class of 1960, will have a meeting to discuss plans for the 55th reunion at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Three Guys in Edwardsville. For information, call Irene Sodak at 570-779-2640.

Edwardsville High School, Class of 1955, will hold its 60th class reunion Saturday, Aug. 22, at The Knights of Columbus, Luzerne. Classmates and guests are invited. Cost per person is $26 for a family style dinner, with a cash bar. Any class member who did not receive an invitation and is interested in attending should contact Tom Tobin by email at mrbojangles1704@aol.com or call 570-824-3077.

Meyers High School, Class of 1985, will hold its 30th class reunion Aug. 8 at Edgewood in the Pines, Drums. Any classmate who has not received an email from the reunion committee may email meyersclassof85@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page E.L. Meyers Class of 1985 for information. Information is needed for the following classmates: Harold Adams, Lori Bottger Brittingham, Gary Casty, Patty Dick Wardell, Ben Domanski, John Donnini, Kenneth Drexinger, Jeff Evan, Geraldine Faillace, Gary French, Kevin Graham, John Hrusecky, Jerome Hutchins, Dave Irwin, Jill Lamoreaux Duffy, Brian Love, Precious McClure, Robert McHale, Kevin Meehan, Debbie Moran Molchan, Jessie Oney, Susan Ortalano, Kathleen Reh Owens, Roger Paisley, Michael Paolello, Tracey Peters Murray, Mimi Pius Campbell, Jeff Prawdzik, Tammy Reyelts, Michelle Rothenbecker, Maryann Schwab Sperazza, Harold Sherman, Darla Slavitsko, Jeff Smith, Mark Stemko, Florence Synn, Lorraine Thomas, Chris Totten, Scott Walck, Kelly Walkowiak, Brian Yekel, Gary Thornton, Richard Cade, Chinh Dang, Anthony Ross Frasier and William Genser.

GAR High School, Class of 1966, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, at Norm’s Pizza, North Sherman Street, Wilkes-Barre. Plans will be made for the 50th reunion. For information, contact Mary Clemm at 570-675-4892.

Swoyersville High School, Class of 1960, will hold its 55th reunion Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Checkerboard Inn. Reservations are needed by Aug. 1. For information, call 570-299-5046.

Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1975, is planning its 40th anniversary reunion to be held Saturday, Aug. 22, at The Café (Pic-A-Deli), Wilkes-Barre. Call Karen Evans at 570-829-6587 or Dorie Zinn at 570-417-1244 with contact information.

West Pittston High School, Class of 1950, will hold its 65th class reunion Aug. 21-23. Reminders have been sent out to classmates to save the date.

Bishop Hoban High School, Class of 1995, is planning its 20th reunion and is seeking information for the following classmates: Paul Adams, Carl Coburn, Manuel Cruz, Laura Cunningham, Janelle Faignant, Elizabeth Ihnat, Christine Moczulski and Tessa Soltis.

Hanover High School, Class of 1970, will hold its 45th class reunion Sept. 5 at the Breslau Hose House. For information, call Jean Mihalchik Aftewicz at 570-823-8979, Michele Kotchik, 570-823-2790, Rosanne Mesh, 570-822-4694, or Dave Brown, 570-823-1376.

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.

Newport Township High School, Class of 1965, is planning a 50th class reunion to be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at the R-Bar, Nanticoke. A mixer will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the R-Bar. Information is needed for the following classmates: Celestine Domulewicz, Elcune Federici, Ralph Galcki, Loretta Garbulenski, Cheryl Gasewicz, Janet Hock, David Jacobs, William Jones, Carolyn Katra, Connie Kopera, Mary Ann Kovaleski, Linda Lazer, Ann Marie Krauser, Robert Phillips, Stephen Polnasgek, Barry Ripotski, Susan Spencer, Barbara Tommor, Barbara Novak and Marcia Sudol. Anyone with information on these classmates may contact Linda Smith Trzeciak at 570-822-0494.

Hanover Township High School, Class of 1965, is planning its 50th class reunion. The reunion will be held Sept. 5 at Wyoming Valley Country Club. Details will be mailed at a later date. The class of 1966 is encouraged to attend. Call Audrey at 570-799-2489 or email OD1401@aol.com with information on any classmates. The reunion committee is looking for information for the following classmates: Lorraine Hall, Karen Johnson, Ronald Miller, Paul Muskowski, Jean Stefanoski, Ken Thomas, Richard Thomas, William Trimble and Ron Warman.

Pittston High School, Class of 1960, will host the school’s second grand reunion. PHS Grand Reunion II will be held Sept. 12 at Genetti’s in Wilkes-Barre. Open bar will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Dinner will be served from 7 to 8 p.m. Beer, wine, and soda will be served from 8 to 11 p.m., and dancing will be from 8 to 11 p.m. with the band Millenium. Cost is $55 per person.

Crestwood High School, Class of 1965, will hold its 50th class reunion Oct. 10 at Theodora’s in Drums. Addresses are needed for the following classmates: Irene Abogast Eyrich, Charlie Austin, Patricia Barrera Schuhfried, George Columbo, Mike Doninetz, John Fine, Wilber Gerlach, George Grazul, Thea Kaye, Maxine Knowles, Sue Lindbuckler, Diane Nilon, Martin Novzen, Martin Oldziejewski, Lois Pelczar Baron, Linda Schultz Swawola, Gary Sipler, Harry Stair, John Stair, Nancy Stokes, Ronald Stryjak and William Thompson.

Coughlin High School, Class of 1965, will hold its 50th class reunion from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Konefal’s Grove, Shavertown. More details will be forthcoming.

Coughlin High School, Class of 2005, will hold its 10-year reunion at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the River Grille, Plains. All classmates are invited.

Ashley Sugar Notch High School, Class of 1965, is planning its 50th reunion. Class members may send contact information to jeanellenasnh65@gmail.com.

Nanticoke High School, Class of 1975, will hold a 40th reunion Sept. 26 at West Side Park, Nanticoke. Details for the clam bake reunion will be mailed at a later date. Cost is $45 per person. Email Mary Beth Cheshinski at betci75@hotmail.com with information on any classmates.

Meyers High School, Class of 1963, is planning a 70th birthday celebration in July. Call Paul Shovlin at 570-654-2847. with contact information. The committee is seeking contact information for the following classmates: Vivian Blakely, Ruth Chmiola, Heidi Coutinho, William Cunningham, Dorothy Davis, Dr. Theodore Fink, John Grokowksi, Jeffrey Heller, Dorothy Miller-Richards, Fred Monseur and Marion Roche-Hilleary.

Pittston Area High School, Class of 1979, is planning its 36th reunion. The reunion will be a two-day event beginning Friday, July 17, at Germania Hose Company, 430 Foote Ave., Duryea. Flaxy Morgan, featuring Richie Kossuth on drums, will provide musical entertainment. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the picnic. The festivities will begin at 7:30 p.m. The main reunion will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Hughestown Hose Co., 30 Center St., Hughestown. The menu will be catered by the Peculiar Culinary Company. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online via Eventbrite.com. Tickets can also be purchased by check or money order with further details on where to send payment coming soon. For information, contact Susan Scott Socash at susan.socash@gmail.com, Tish Hoban Kreidler at pkreidler@cocacola.com, or Carol Hite Benjamin at cbenj87305@yahoo.com.

Hanover Area High School, Class of 1975, will meet Friday, June 19, at the “R” Bar, in Nanticoke, to finalize details for the 40th class reunion. All classmates are invited. The reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Alden Room in Nanticoke. An ice breaker will be held Friday, July 31, at the “R” Bar. All Hanover graduates from the 1970s are invited. Follow the class on Facebook at Hanover Area Class of 1975.

Plymouth High School, Class of 1966, will hold its 50th class reunion Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at the Irem Temple Country Club, Dallas. For information, contact Dorothy at 570-762-6544 or gemini48@ptd.net, or Helen at 570-779-2429 or hkibildis@gmail.com.

Coughlin High School, Class of 1980, will celebrate its 35th reunion Saturday, July 25, at the PAV in Plains. An icebreaker will be held Friday, July 24, at River Street Grille. Information can be found on the class Facebook page Coughlin High School Class of 80 or email coughlin1980@msn.com.Information is needed for the following classmates: Suzanne Adams, David Andrascavage, Karen S. Barrett Lemitch, Joann Berlew, Louis J. Bocci, Johnna Ceccoli, Lester P. Cornelious, Ken Crawford, Margaret Cunningham, Barry Dervinis, Stanley A. Donnelly Jr., Frank Dutter, Joseph Evans, Dennis A Fabbrini, Michael J. Gallagher, Sandra Gelsleichter, Mark J. Gialanella, Joyce L. Gibson, Janine Gonda, Debbie A Goy, Richard J. Harowicz, Thomas Hunter, Desiree E. Jackson, Theodore M. Jamieson, Donna M. Karavitch, Kathleen Kelly, Shiela Klepar Evans, Tracy Kline, Michael A. Kozelsky, Gary Krushnowski, Leonard D. Kryeski, Frank C. Krzywicki, Gary Kurtz, Christine Ladamus, Thomas E. Lambert, Tracy Lambert, George Lapchak, Ann M. Larkin Cherienko, Debra A. Lemitch, Nina M. Lesinski, Mary Lutecki, Edward T. McGrady, John McGrady, David W. Melnyk, Joseph Mocion, Daniel D Molitoris, James A. Morio, Paul B. Motsko, Emily Murphy, John C. Murphy, Scott D. Murray, Richard Musko, Noreen P O’Donnell Rosario, Margaret M. Ousler, John S. Pacana, Alan S. Picketts, Susan A. Prado, Sandra A. Puk, Jeff R. Roberts, Mitchell Sarkowski, Leonard Sarnick, Jacquelyn M. Savage, Sandra A. Savage, Fredrick Schatzel, Doreen M. Schur, Michele M. Serafin, Stephen L. Serafin, Jerome Shilo, Dolores M. Sincavage, Irene Sipple, Kathy Sipple, Lenore A. Snarski, Lauren Stancavage, Mary Ann Stemmer, Vincent B. Szykman, Annette Trentowski, Lorraine M. Vacher Coates, Robert A. Wickkiser Jr., Lisa Wilcox Yermal, Denise A. Wincek, Robert Wisdo, Eileen J. Yanchik Totino, Francis Yanchus and Peter Zimich.

Plymouth High School, Class of 1945, is making plans for its 70th reunion to be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Grotto Pizza, Edwardsville. This will be a Dutch treat luncheon. Reservations can be made with the following class members: Jackie Frazier Bromack at 570-779-2403; George Burk at 570-779-9481; Dolores Piszczek Wrazen at 570-824-9547. Reservations should be made by Monday, June 15. The class meets for lunch every third Thursday at various locations. All class members and spouses are invited.

Bradford County Court News, 6/7/15

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

Jennifer Smith, 37, Canton, Pa., was sentenced to Probation supervision for a term of 12 months, fines of $200 and $80 buy money, she will also lose her driver's license for six months for the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor. Agents of the Bradford County Drug Task Force arrested Smith for the offense on Dec. 21, 2013.

David Kithcart III, 22, Lockwood, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 14 days to 23 months, 29 days. He was also ordered to pay restitution of $473.28 and a fine of $500 for the offense of Burglary, a felony of the second degree. Officer Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Kithcart for the offense on Jan. 11, 2015.

Carrie Labarr-McKean, 45, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a term of 12 months and she will also lose her driver's license for six months, for the offense of Possession with Intent to deliver, a felony. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Labarr-McKean following investigation of the incident.

Sarah Brown, 33, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 45 days, Probation for a term of 24 months, and County Intermediate Punishment for 24 months. County Intermediate Punishment involves a combination of restrictions and supervision. It may include home confinement, electronic monitor, and substance abuse treatment. Violations can result in incarceration. Brown will also pay a fine of $2,000; she will also lose her driver's license for 18 months for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Trooper Caroline Rayeski of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Brown following investigation of an incident that occurred in Leroy Township on Jan. 9, 2015.

Joshua Rundell, 38, Rome, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a term of three months and a fine of $150, for the offense of Harassment, a summary offense. Trooper Gabriel Paduck of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Rundell following investigation of an incident that occurred in Rome Township.

Rex Peters, 25, Wysox, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility for three months to six months aggregate with prior sentence, fines of $1,275; he will also lose his driver's license for 24 months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, and Driving under Suspension, a summary offense. Trooper Robert Richter of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Peters following investigation of an incident that occurred on Sept. 1, 2014 in Wysox Township.

Shannon Kellam, 36, Athens, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility for one month, 90 days to 12 months, aggregate with prior sentence, and a fine of $650.00; she will also lose her driver's license for 12 months, for the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor and Driving under Suspension, a summary offense. Officer Andrew Stevens of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Kellam for the offense on Sept. 30, 2014.

Gregory McKernan, 50, Sayre, Pa., was resentenced - probation revoked - to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility to 72 hours to six months and a fine of $300, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Trooper Mathew Grebeck of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested McKernan following investigation of an incident that occurred in North Towanda Township.

Christopher Evans, 20, Rome, Pa., was resentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 30 days to 18 months after probation was revoked, fines of $150, for the offense of Terroristic Threats, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Trooper Richard Evans of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Evans following investigation of an incident.

Ramon Cruz-Fuentes, 42, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 72 hours to six months and a fine of $1,000, he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Officer Corey McLinko of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Cruz-Fuentes for the offense on Jan. 4, 2015.

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:

Chelse Garverick, 23, Blossburg, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Garverick will be sentenced on July 9, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Trey Kurtz of the Canton Borough Police Department arrested Garverick for the offense on April 26, 2015.

Dustin Crawford Albright, 21, Dushore, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Conspiracy/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a felony. Crawford Albright will be sentenced on July 13, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Crawford Albright following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Township.

Rachel Williams, 27, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Williams will be sentenced on July 13, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Andrew Stevens of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Williams for the offense on March 5, 2015.

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

Edon Babcock, 36, Towanda, Pa., charged with the offense of False Reports to Law Enforcement Officer, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on probation, Babcock will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Babcock must perform 40 hours of community service. Trooper Brandon Allis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Babcock for the offense on July 15, 2014, in Wyalusing Township.

Darren Pruyne, 44, 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 nine months. While on probation, Pruyne will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Pruyne 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. Officer Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department filed the charges on Jan. 1, 2015, for the offense in Athens Borough.

Brian Keene, 41, 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 Keene will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Keene 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 Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department filed the charges on Dec. 27, 2014, for the offense in Sayre Borough.

Jacob Barrett, 23, Gillett, 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 Barrett will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Barrett 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 Sean Flynn of the Sayre Borough Police Department filed the charges on March 1, 2015, for the offense in Sayre Borough.

John Evans, 23, Wyalusing, 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 Evans will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Evans 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 Jeffrey Creedon of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Evans for the offense on Sept. 14, 2014, in Rome Township.

Verandi Toledo, 32, Wysox, 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 Toledo will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Toledo 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 Corey McLinko of the Towanda Borough Police Department filed the charges on Feb. 23, 2015, for the offense in Towanda Borough.

Stephen Palmer, 34, 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 Palmer will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Palmer 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. Officer Sean Flynn of the Sayre Borough Police Department filed the charges on Jan. 18, 2015, for the offense in Sayre Borough.

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

Roni Vanness, 30, of Athens, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a term of 24 months, fines, costs, restitution of $550, for the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, also a misdemeanor. Officer Nikki Hoffman of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Vanness for the offense in June 2014.

Matthew Crandle, 34, of Troy, Pa., was resentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for nine months to 23 months, 29 days, fines of $750, plus court costs, restitution of $46,848. County Intermediate Punishment is revoked, for the offense of Theft by Deception, a felony of the third degree. Trooper Nathan Lewis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Crandle following investigation of incidents that occurred in February 2013, through April 2013, throughout Bradford County.

Kenneth Shuss, 42, Boothwynn, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility for six months to 23 months, 29 days, fines of $750, plus court costs, for the offenses of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor and Possession of a Controlled Substance, also a misdemeanor. Officer Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Shuss for the offense.

Todd Bargesser, 41, Pine City, N.Y., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for six months and 23 months, 29 days, Probation supervision for a term of 36 months, fines of $500, and court costs, for the offense of Indecent Exposure, misdemeanor of the first degree. Trooper Brandon Allis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Bargesser following investigation of an incident that occurred in Burlington Township in May 2011.

Shaking Jones, 32, New York, N.Y., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for six months to 23 months, 29 days, fines of $200, and court costs, restitution of $200 for the offense of Theft by Deception, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Officer Richard Horton of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Jones for the offense in January 2015.

Mary Brennan, 51, Athens, Pa., was sentenced to Probation supervision for a term of 18 months, fines of $1,000, plus court costs for the offense of Retail Theft, a felony of the third degree. Officer Thomas VanFleet of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Brennan for the offense in November 2014.

Scott Anthony Perry, 48, Clarks Summit, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility for 73 hours to six months and fines of $1,000, plus court costs, he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, (first offense). Trooper Kyle Gruber of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Perry following investigation of an incident that occurred in Standing Stone Township.

Tina Lane, 49, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility for 18 months to 48 months, fines of $1,000; Lane will also lose driver's license privileges for six months, for the offense of Possession with Intent to Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a felony. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Lane following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough.

Joseph Keezer Jr., 45, New Albany, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility for 30 days to six months, fines of $750; he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Trooper William McDermott of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Keezer following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township on Nov. 15, 2014.

Ronald Yorgey, 44, Wysox, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for four months to 60 months, fines of $1,500, plus court costs, 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 Robert Edgerton of the Pennsylvania State Police Department arrested Yorgey following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township on March 9, 2014.

Darrin Steele, 42, Sugar Run, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility for 19 months to 48 months and fines of $2,250. Steele was resentenced - his County Intermediate Punishment was revoked - for the offenses of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree, Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree and Resisting Arrest, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Trooper Michael Mosier of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Steele following investigation of an incident that occurred in Ulster Township on July 5, 2012.

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

Andrew Drake, 30, Wellsburg, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor. Drake will be sentenced on July 16, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Robert Hutchison of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Drake following investigation of an incident that occurred in North Towanda Township in July 2012.

Johnnie Sue Coats, 32, Wyalusing, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Access Device Fraud, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Coats will be sentenced on July 13, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Coats following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township in August 2014.

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Kenneth H. Tomczyk and Jennifer T. Zackman Tomczyk to Shaokang Wang for $260,000; Wright Township.

William F. Rosebrock and Jane M. Wilkie to Kevin R. Judd and Megan L. Judd for $141,000; Butler Township.

David Pieczynski and Christine Pieczynski to Lisa N. Galico for $169,000; Dallas.

David Pieczynski and Christine Pieczynski to Christopher R. Shewack and Lisa N. Galico for $160,000; Dallas.

Mark J. Luchi and Mary Beth Luchi to Chad M. Briggs and Melissa S. Briggs for $205,000; Butler Township.

Paul D. Swales to Nicholas Joseph Peck for $225,000; West Pittston.

Robert A. Betterly (per agent) and Susan Betterly (agent) to Jacob Alberto Soto-Luciano for $93,000; Hazle Township.

Judith Thomas to Sean M. Dura and Samara C. Dura for $73,000; Foster Township.

Michael A. Zondlo and Dawn L. Zondlo to Shawn Straka and Marisa Straka for $238,000; Dallas Township.

Linda M. Blass and Barry J. Kapish to Matthew L. Marinock and Krista M. Marinock for $129,900; Hazle Township.

Josef F. Michaels and Jamie J. Michaels to Eric T. Clearly and Megan A. Clearly for $532,000; Fairview Township.

Police Briefs, 6/7/15

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Police Briefs

Woman charged with simple assault

A Towanda woman has been issued a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark to answer a charge of simple assault.

According to information filed in Clark's office, Melissa Lochner, 32, has also been charged by Towanda police with harassment by physical contact. Lochner is accused of striking and injuring her husband, John Lochner on May 7 at their residence during an altercation, injuring him in the process.

Melissa Lochner is scheduled to appear before Judge Clark on June 24 for her preliminary hearing.

Two charged with criminal mischief

Two people were cited by borough police recently on a charge of criminal mischief.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Luis Martinez Jr., 32, of Towanda, and Kevin Josue Gomez, 32, of Towanda have also each been charged by Towanda police with disorderly conduct. Both have been accused in an incident in which a door at 17 State St., Towanda, was forced open by a person using a pry bar. Police determined from the building's landlord that the door had been damaged to the point it would no longer close. Police said they determined from reports that Martinez and Gomez had been in the area during the incident, and both men were charged after they were interviewed.

Both men have been sent a summons to appear before Judge Clark on June 24.

Man accused of simple assault

A Gillett man has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark to answer a charge of simple assault.

According to papers filed at Clark's office, Brandon Michael Davis, 27, has also been charged by state police with harassment. Davis is accused of striking Brian Joe Rought in the face on May 13 at a private residence in Burlington Township, injuring him in the process.

Davis is scheduled to appear for his preliminary hearing before Judge Clark on July 8.

Three cited for endangerment

Three people were cited by the state police recently on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child.

According to state police, Arthur Senay Jr., 28, of Dushore, Anastasia Lynne Hadick, 20, of Dushore, and Kenneth Nelson Fontanez, 21, of Dushore, were each cited for the above offense following an incident on May 29. On that date, police continued, a 3-year-old girl was found walking unsupervised with a dog, up the middle of Dutch Mountain Road in Colley Township, Sullivan County. Police said they learned during their investigation that the girl had left the residence she was staying at, after her father had left the premises while the child's mother and her boyfriend slept inside.

Dandy cited

State police reported recently issuing a citation against the Dandy Mini Mart on Golden Mile Road in Wysox Township for control of alarm devices.

According to police, the incident occurred when the Dandy allowed or permitted more than three false alarms to occur on the premises in a consecutive 12-month period.

Theft reported

State police are looking for the thief who recently stole a staple gun from Arey Building Supply in Wysox Township.

Police said the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on June 3. The suspect, described as a male, 20 to 30 years old, wearing black jeans and a black sleeveless shirt, entered the store and put a staple gun in his pants. The man then left the store and rode away on a bicycle. Anyone with information about the incident is requested to contact the state police at (570) 265-2186.

DUI charges

The following people were recently cited in Bradford County for driving while under the influence:

Kyle Lee Stevens, 32, of Columbia Cross Roads, was also charged by state police with crossing the center lane of traffic, operating a vehicle at an unsafe speed, and careless driving. Stevens was charged following an accident investigation on April 8 on U.S. Route 6 in Burlington Borough. After being taken into custody for DUI, Stevens was transported to Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital in Towanda where he agreed to submit to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Stevens' blood alcohol content was .074 percent on the day of his arrest. Stevens has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on June 19.

Raymond Sandfort, 47, of Monroeton, was cited for the above offense by Towanda police following a traffic stop on April 28 on Main Street in Towanda Borough. After being taken into custody, Sandfort was transported to Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital where he agreed to submit to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Sandfort's blood alcohol content was .157 percent on the day of his arrest. Sandfort has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on June 19.

Jorge Antonio Lemus Villatoro, 36, of Westminster, Md., has also been charged by state police with crossing the center line of traffic, exceeding the maximum speed limit, and careless driving. Villatoro was charged on April 18, following a traffic stop on Packer Avenue in Towanda Borough. After being taken into custody for DUI, Villatoro was transported to Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital where he agreed to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Villatoro's blood alcohol content was .151 percent on the day of his arrest.

Villatoro has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on June 19.

Police Briefs 6/9/2015

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Burglary occurs in Wysox Township

A burglary occurred recently at the home of Alan and Angela Ottaviani on Red Rock Road in Wysox Township, police said.

Sometime between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, someone entered an unlocked basement door to the residence and stole firearms, a large amount of various caliber ammunition, knives and jewelry, state police said.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186.

Sheshequin Twp. woman accused of selling drug

Tammy Jo Williams, 41, of Sheshequin Township is scheduled to be arraigned on June 29 in Bradford County Court on charges of delivery of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility, according to online court records.

Williams is accused of selling 15 Oxycodone pills on Jan. 30, 2014 in her trailer off state Route 1045 in Sheshequin Township, according to the state police at Towanda. Williams received a total of $180 for the pills, police said.

Williams also has an address in Moscow, Pa., online court records show.


Police Blotter: Tuesday, June 9, 2015

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Suicide threat

SHAMOKIN - An adult male threatening suicide was taken into custody Saturday and transported for psychiatric evaluation at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

The incident occurred in the 200 block of South Franklin Street about 5:40 p.m. and lasted three hours. The man was subdued by police officers with a Taser.

No injuries were reported. A child was inside the home at the time. Northumberland County Children and Youth responded.

Charges will not be filed, and the man's name was withheld by police due to the nature of the incident, according to Shamokin Patrolman Shane Mowery.

Shamokin police officers responding were Mowery, patrolmen William Zalinski, Nathan Rhodes and Ray Siko and Chief Darwin Tobias. Assisting were officers from Coal Township and Ralpho Township police departments.

Disorderly conduct

COAL TOWNSHIP - Janell Schickley, 39, of 1039 W. Water St., and Delvin Williams, 30, of 1042 W. Water St., were cited for disorderly conduct for a neighbor dispute at 7:20 p.m. Sunday.

Patrolman Joshua M. Wynn said the two individuals were in a heated argument and screaming and cursing in public after being warned by the police to stop.

Underage drinking

SHAMOKIN - Gabrielle Poplaski, 19, of 629 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, was cited by Shamokin police with underage drinking for an incident occurring around 10 p.m. June 2 at 140 S. Franklin St.

Police said Poplaski admitted to consuming beer. She had a positive preliminary breath test, police said.

Exposure

COAL TOWNSHIP - Kyle Q. Gulliver, 18, of 351 S. Harrison St., and Derek K. Weaver, 18, of 413 W. Spruce St., both of Shamokin, were cited for disorderly conduct after the two walked around Bay Street near Hill Street with their underwear down, exposing their buttocks at 2 p.m. May 31.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Eric Mendler, 32, and Kristian Skavery, 29, both of 740 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, were charged by township police Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with retail theft and conspiracy to commit retail theft after incidents at the Walmart SuperCenter.

Police said the two individuals make a fraudulent return of stolen merchandise with a value of $59.80 April 29. The pair did the same thing again on May 3, this time for $144.63. The total value of the loss to the store was $204.43.

Police Briefs 6/10/2015

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Towanda man charged with theft, burglary

Jack Ronald Stroud of Towanda was recently charged with burglary, receiving stolen property, and theft by unlawful taking or disposition, police said.

The charges stem from an incident in which Stroud stole a gold chain and cross from a residence on Bridge Street in Towanda, police said. Stroud, 33, then sold the gold chain and cross on Oct. 18, 2014 to C&G Wilcox Engravings & Images in Towanda for $375, Towanda police said.

Two cited for harassment in Towanda Twp.

Thirty-year-old Kristopher Reeves and 29-year-old Jessica Kepner, both of Towanda, have been cited for the summary offense of harassment, police said.

The citations stem from a May 31 incident in which the two spit on each other while they were arguing, state police said.

The incident occurred at a location on Railroad Street in Towanda Township, according to the state police at Towanda.

Vandalism occurs in Wysox Twp.

Someone recently sliced the front passenger tire to a 2012 black Dodge Ram 1500 at the Sherwood Groves auto dealership on Golden Mile Road, Wysox, and then fled the scene, police said.

The vandalism occurred sometime between 8:30 p.m. Sunday and 10:22 a.m. Monday, state police said.

Anyone with information should contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186.

Theft occurs at Wysox business

State police said they are trying to determine who stole four fruit trees recently from the Shores Sisters business at 1003 Golden Mile Rd., Wysox Township.

State police said they investigated the theft at 8 a.m. Monday.

Anyone with information should contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186.

Construction equipment stolen in Elkland Twp.

State police said they are trying to determine who broke into the job trailers at a site on state Route 154 in Elkland Township and removed tools.

The thieves also stole a Kubota UTV that was at the scene, police said.

The UTV, trailers and tools belong to W&D Smith Site Development and Joseph Leonard of Painted Post, N.Y., police said.

The thefts occurred sometime between 5 p.m. Friday and 6:30 a.m. Monday, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Laporte at (570) 946-4610.

Barton man facing public drunkenness, drug paraphernalia charges

David M. Hadlock, 35, of Barton, N.Y., was charged with public drunkenness and drug paraphernalia possession on April 12 by Sayre Borough Police after police saw Hadlock walking on a vehicle traffic only bridge on North Thomas Avenue in Sayre, according to Sayre police.

Police said they noticed a vehicle parked near the single lane bridge and saw Hadlock begin to walk across the bridge.

Police placed Hadlock in custody for public drunkenness after finding him intoxicated, police said.

Upon searching Hadlock, police found a plastic snort tube and a glass pipe on Hadlock, police said.

Hadlock has been issued a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on July 28 for his preliminary hearing.

Athens man charged with drug possession, driving with suspended license

Sayre Borough Police charged Mark D. Brundage, 30, of Athens, with drug possession and driving with a suspended license after conducting a traffic stop on Brundage on May 15 on Stevenson Street in Sayre, according to Sayre police.

Police said they noticed Brundage driving and stopped him due to being wanted by the Bradford County Sheriff's Office.

Police placed Brundage in custody and found two small zip lock baggies with white powder residue that Brundage said was bath salts, police said.

Police said they saw Brundage throw a rubber ball that contained bath salt residue under the seat of the vehicle.

Brundage told police he knew his license was suspended, police said.

Brundage has been issued a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on July 28 for his preliminary hearing.

Marijuana charge for Corning woman

Corine Snyder, 18, of Corning, N.Y., was charged with possessing a small amount of marijuana by Sayre Borough Police on June 7 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre police said.

Police responded to the hospital after being notified that a nurse found what she believed to be a controlled substance on a trauma patient, later identified as Snyder, police said.

A hospital security officer provided police with a zip lock bag with a green leafy substance as well as a small hand-rolled burnt cigarette, police said.

Police spoke with Snyder who admitted the substance was marijuana when speaking to police and said she uses it while she is pregnant because "it's a lot safer than cigarettes or alcohol," according to the criminal complaint filed against Snyder.

The substance later field tested positive for marijuana, police said.

Snyder will appear before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on July 28 for her preliminary hearing.

Withdrawals made

State police at Towanda said someone accessed the bank of a 75-year-old Columbia Cross Roads man sometime between June 1, 2014 and May 1, 2015 on Hoblet Road in Springfield Township, and made numerous withdrawals.

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

Men charged

Two men have been charged following an assault that occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. May 13 on the Burlington Turnpike in Burlington Township, said state police at Towanda.

Police said Brian Joe Rought, 38, of Burlington, was charged with aggravated assault and Brandon Michael Davis, 27, of Gillett, was charged with simple assault and harassment through Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark's office.

According to police, Rought and Davis got into an argument. Police said Rought then struck Davis with a vehicle, and Davis, in return, punched Rought in the face. Both were treated at local hospitals, police said.

Vehicles damaged

State police at Towanda said someone damaged some vehicles at 11:30 p.m. May 30 in Springfield Township.

Police said the vehicles are owned by Steven William Spiak, 28, and Jenalyn Vallean Rockwell, 22, both of Springfield Township. Police said the vehicles were at their residences.

People to be cited

State police at Towanda said Julie Beach, 19, of Canton, and Melissa Rathbun, 32, of Canton, engaged in a physical fight, following a verbal argument, at 6:19 p.m. May 28 at the Beach residence on Ellenton Mountain Road in Canton Township.

Police said they will be cited in District Court 42-3-01.

Police Blotter: Wednesday, June 10, 2015

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Burglary

COAL TOWNSHIP - A 12-year-old Shamokin male was charged with burglary, criminal trespass and theft by Coal Township Police after allegedly being caught stealing property inside 850 W. Independence St. at noon May 2. The charges were filed in Northumberland County Juvenile Court.

Cables stolen

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington report a 28-year-old Coal Township will be charged with theft from a motor vehicle, and trespassing after a theft at the coal stripping off of Route 2044 in Zerbe Township at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Police report the male, whose identity is known to police, went onto private property and got into an unlocked vehicle owned by Fox Coal Company, Mount Carmel. The burglar removed a gas can and a pair of jumper cables from the scene.

PFA violation

LOWER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington say a 38-year-old known male from Bloomsburg will be charged with a Protection from Abuse violation after an incident at 861 Riland Road at 6:25 a.m. Saturday.

Police say the male drove onto the property where a 35-year-old female from Sunbury lives and removed a trailer from the area. Five minutes later, the male drove another vehicle onto the property and threw junk mail out the window and left the scene.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest through the office of Magisterial District Judge Benjamin Apfelbaum, of Sunbury.

Drug paraphernalia

SHAMOKIN - Austin A. Barry, 18, of Shamokin, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop by state police at Stonington at 7:46 p.m. Sunday in the area of Lincoln and Liberty streets.

Police report an investigation showed that Barry was wanted in Schuylkill County, but a report did not give any indication if he was taken into custody.

Burglary

KULPMONT - Joseph Staskiel, 22, of Kulpmont, was charged with burglary and related offenses following a break-in of a Scott Street residence at 11:05 p.m. Saturday

State police at Stonington report that Staskiel allegedly entered the residence through the back door by force, but was found and apprehended inside the residence.

He was arraigned at the state police station on charges of burglary, criminal trespass and criminal mischief, and placed in Snyder County Prison on $20,000 cash bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 17 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Brian Petrovich, 37, of 34 N. Second St., was cited by city police Patrolman Nathan Rhodes for public drunkenness after being found under the influence of alcohol and lying next to a tree in the area of Sixth and Arch streets at 12:26 a.m. Saturday.

Hit and run crash

RIVERSIDE - Police are looking for the driver that caused a crash at 4 p.m. June 5 on Sunbury Road near the intersection with Avenue G.

State police at Stonington say an unknown vehicle was traveling east on Sunbury Road when it struck a 2012 Ford Focus, driven by Melissa A. Carper, 23, of Danville. The unknown vehicle then continued to travel on Sunbury Road after striking Carper's vehicle. The victim then turned around and went back to her residence.

No one was injured and Carper said that it was a blue-colored vehicle with an unknown registration.

Criminal trespass

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - Kyle Mirolli, 33, of Shamokin, was cited for criminal trespass after an incident at 10:30 p.m. June 4 at a residence at 1020 W. Market St.

State police at Stonington say Mirolli allegedly pushed an air conditioning window unit into the residence, then entered through the window. Mirolli then started to yell at Mindy Wynn, 35, of Trevorton, and went through the house before fleeing the scene.

The citation was filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Hit and run

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington are searching for a driver that damaged three vehicles on Route 61 in Shamokin Township at 8:15 p.m. June 3.

Police said the vehicle, described as a tractor towing a Great Dane trailer, was attempting to negotiate a right hand turn from the intersection with Route 487 to Route 61 when the vehicle sideswiped a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, a 2009 Ford Escape and a 2009 Hyundai Accent. A witness identified a registration of 5803KH, but was unable to identify the state the plate was from.

Court notes 6/10/15

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Michael E. Filipowicz and Dawn Filipowicz to Jason M. Stefansky and Nicole L. Stefansky for $109,600; Wilkes-Barre Township.

Mark Golaszewski and Jennifer Golaszewski to Jessica Leigh Willner for $150,000; Nanticoke.

Carole S. Ertley to Patrick J. Kane for $740,000; Dallas Township.

Timothy M. Aquilino (trustee) and Aquilino Irrevocable Grantor Trust (per trustee) to Gary S. Garino and Jennifer L. Garino for $235,000; Fairview Township.

Preston Jay Klem and Kristine Anne Klem to Jacob Lewis and Katie Ann Lucas for $128,000; West Wyoming.

John J. Straigis and Cherub Straigis to Brian D. Hampel and Nichole A. Hampel for $326,000; Ross Township.

Charlene Cipriani (executrix), Arlene H. Ferry (estate) and Arlene Ferry (estate) to Sandra L. Smith for $98,000; Hazle Township.

Cortney L. Repanshek to Yeni Campos for $85,000; Hazleton.

Sharon Gulick (executrix) and William J. Mann (estate) to Erin Kathryn Moran for $78,000; Harveys Lake.

Landview Properties Inc. to Thomas J. Kanton for $90,000; Dallas Township.

Eagle Rock Resort Company to Timothy S. Gaydos and Karen Gaydos for $284,000; Black Creek Township.

Mark R. Anthony and Barbro B. Anthony to Andrew S. Viot and Leslie A. Viot for $142,500; Butler Township.

Doon Holdings LLC and Marilyn F. O’Connell to Lauren Holton, Cassandra L. Baldassano, Joseph H. Wrhel II and Jennifer Black for $70,500; Forty Fort.

Melissa A. Heffron to Anthony Lupinski and Dawn A. Lupinski for $117,500; Swoyersville.

Charlene Prandy (executrix) and Charles W. Collins (estate) to Walter L. Lobacz Jr. for $129,000; Lake Township.

William F. Bolton, Sophia Bolton (estate), William F. Bolton (administrator), Joann Stewart, Brian Bolton and Jennifer Hardiman to Sara Metzger for $70,000; Rice Township.

Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact) and Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact) and Phelan Hallinan Diamond and Jones LLP (attorney in fact) to Thomas W. Dombrowski for $77,000; Swoyersville.

Sand Springs Development Corporation to Philip Milazzo and Susan Milazzo for $191,637; Butler Township.

David Alessi Smolev to Daniel T. Ullrich and Lauryn A. Ullrich for $172,164; Fairview Township.

Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact), Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact) and Phelan Hallinan Diamond and Jones LLP (attorney in fact) to Alison Shafer and Donnalee Felter for $98,500; Butler Township.

Lucille Schuetz to Joseph Shaprio and Cheryl Shaprio for $104,500; Wilkes-Barre.

Police briefs, 6/11/15

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Harassment in Ridgebury

Towanda state police said Beth Ann Giggee, 33, of Columbia Cross Roads, was charged with harassment after a May 22 incident in Ridgebury Township.

Police said Giggee hit the victim in the eye at about 4:30 p.m. on May 22.

Driver uninjured in Ulster crash

The driver of a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am was uninjured following a crash that took place on June 4 at about 3:59 p.m. on U.S. Route 220 in Ulster Township according to Towanda State Police.

Police said while heading south, Elizabeth A. Nash, 46, of Sayre, left the roadway for unknown reasons.

Police said Nash overcorrected and traveled off the south berm of the road and struck a utility pole, continued south in an embankment where the vehicle struck multiple trees and shrubbery before coming to a rest.

Nash was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, police said.

The vehicle sustained disabling front-end damage, police said.

Nash was cited for failure to obey traffic lanes, police said.

Police investigating Ulster theft

Towanda state police are investigating a theft that occurred between 11:30 a.m. and 6:08 p.m. on June 5 in Ulster Township.

Police said on that date and time, a 2015 blue and black Hoffman 20-inch bicycle was stolen.

DUI charges

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

Christine L. Hadlock, 33, of Barton, by Sayre Borough Police, on April 12, on North Thomas Avenue in Sayre Borough. Hadlock was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a broken tail light. A blood chemical test later revealed 19 nanograms per milliliter of alpha-PVP, a substance analogous to the synthetic narcotics in bath salts, in Hadlock's blood as well as 1.2 nanograms per milliliter of delta-9 THC, less than .5 nanograms per milliliter of delta-9 carboxy THC, 5 nanograms per milliliter of hydrocodone, and 18 nanograms per milliliter of oxycodone in Hadlock's blood on the day of her arrest. Hadlock has been issued a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on July 17 for her preliminary hearing.

Tyler L. Gable, 24, of Waverly, by Sayre Borough Police, on May 21, on North Elmira Street in Sayre Borough. Gable was also charged with drug paraphernalia possession and possession of synthetic marijuana. A blood chemical test later revealed synthetic marijuana in his blood on the day of his arrest. Gable has been issued a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on July 17 for his preliminary hearing.

Chad Michael Meagley, 37, of Sayre, by Athens Township Police, on May 26, on Elmira Street in Athens Township. Meagley was also charged with driving with an open alcohol container in the vehicle. A blood alcohol test later revealed Meagley's blood alcohol content to be .183 percent on the day of his arrest. Meagley has been issued a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on July 17 for his preliminary hearing.

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