PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Agchoice Farm Credit Aca to Brian J. O'Keefe and Brian J. O'Keefe for $110,000; Fairmount Township.

Mark E. Fenstermacher and Elizabeth Fenstermacher to Larry H. Kreischer and Marcia A. Kreischer for $121,500; Salem Township.

Mark Zdancewicz to James R. Scholten Sr. and Samantha J. Scholten for $116,000; Sugar Notch.

Robert M. Ralston Jr. to Kevin Macaluso and Charlene B. Macaluso for $270,000; Duryea.

Goliath Properties Inc. to Russel Michael Canzler, Michael E. Canzler and Janice M. Canzler for $165,000; Conyngham.

Sally Bartnik, Sara Louise Bartnik, Carol Jones, Carol Ann Jones, Louis Corazza and Louis Charles Corazza to David Lee Mehalshick for $87,500; Freeland.

Dominic R. Marsit (estate), Carol Marsit Gillott (executrix) and Carol Marsit Gillott to George S. Hudock and Denise M. Hudock for $125,000; Conyngham.

Woman injured

DOOLEYVILLE - An 80-year-old Kulpmont woman was treated for injuries at an area hospital following a two-vehicle accident Monday morning on the Strong Connector in Mount Carmel Township.

Claire Postal, 80, had the green light when she attempted to drive her 2009 Chevy Cobalt across Route 54 from Brennan's Farm Road to Locust Gap Highway. Her vehicle struck a 2009 Ford utility vehicle on its driver's side, police said.

Mount Carmel Township Police Chief Brian Hollenbush said the Ford's driver, Michael Marzili, who turns 38 today, of Pottsville, was driving west on Route 54 when he ran a red light, causing the accident.

The crash occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m.

Postal was wearing a seat belt and her vehicle's air bags deployed. She was transported by AREA Services to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she was treated and released, according to a hospital nursing supervisor.

Marzili refused treatment at the scene, police said, and will be cited for a traffic light violation.

Postal's vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage and was towed. The Ford sustained moderate damage and was driven from the scene.

Loud stereo

COAL TOWNSHIP - Mark Carnuccio, 40, of 1214 Chemung St., was cited for allegedly playing his stereo loudly and disturbing the neighborhood during the early morning hours of Dec. 18, according to Coal Township Police Department.

Trash

COAL TOWNSHIP - James Dangler, 33, of 931 W. Pine St., was cited for allegedly allowing waste and debris to accumulate on his property since June 2012, according to Coal Township Police Department.

DUI suspicion

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - A 21-year-old Shamokin driver was arrested Saturday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence following an accident on Route 225, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Barry Wooten said Kayla Holman was driving a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am northbound on Route 225 at 3:41 a.m. when she allegedly lost control of the vehicle, crossed the center line and struck the southbound berm.

The woman was reportedly not wearing her seat belt and was injured, police said.

Burglary

COAL TOWNSHIP - The Coal Township Police is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Northumberland County Senior Action Center in the 800 block of West Chestnut Street over the weekend.

Police said someone took a 46-inch Samsung flatscreen television and Nintendo Wii game console.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coal Township Police Department at 644-0333.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

MARRIAGE LICENSEs

n Jesse Lyn Howard and Samantha Marie Dearie, both of Scranton.

n Brian John Gallagher and Kathleen Knabel, both of Scranton.

n Ronald Ephriam Walton Jr. and Tracey Joyce Kishel, both of Spring Brook Twp.

n Ferrew Diades Atkins and Amy Ann Rodriguez, both of Scranton.

n Matthew David Lewis and Allison Ann Kuehner, both of Throop.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Shirley and Leon Von Storch, to Jennifer A. Hlavaty and Christopher Snouffer; a property at 1390 Layton Road, Scott Twp., for $157,500.

n AAC Reoco 2008-1 LLC, to Timothy Mark and Ashley Ruth Truitt; a property at Baylor Lake, Benton Twp., for $71,000.

n Roseanna R. Ragnacci, Hughestown, individual and agent for Cecilia Ragnacci; Nancy A. and James Wascura, Lloyd Harbor, N.Y.; David C. Jr. and Jacqueline Ragnacci, Madison, Ohio, to Dain Ju Dong, Archbald; a property at 315 Gravity St., Blakely, for $80,000.

n Virginia Mancuso and Heidi M. Nicholson, Mendham, N.J.; Connie Ann Meehan, Sussex, N.J., to Kenneth W. Chelland, Malvern; a property at 186 N. Main St., Old Forge, for $70,000.

n Timothy J. Carpenter, Dalton, to James Robert Phillips, Factoryville; a property at 2053 Maple Road, La Plume Twp., for $121,500.

n Joan B. Polkowski, Dun­more, to Dineshbhai M. Patel, Dunmore; a property at Boyle Street, Dunmore, for $73,500.

n McKinney Products Co., to Davis 81 LLC; a property at 820 Davis St., Moosic, for $2 million.

DIVORCEs SOUGHT

n Edik Arzumanyan, Scranton, v. Natalya Khachaturova, Scran­ton; married July 27, 1977, in Baku, Azerbaijan; pro se.

n Andeson R. Griffin, Spring Brook Twp., v. Kathleen Ann Griffin, Pennsburg; married Nov. 23, 2002; James J. Powell III, attorney.

n Rebecca Waslin, Scranton, v. Mark R. Waslin, Dallas; married Nov. 16, 2002; Michael R. Goffer, attorney.

estates filed

n Aldina Bartoli, 600 Beech St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Carlo Bartoli, 4 Fred St., Old Forge; and Elaine Lello, 304 Penn Ave., Dupont.

n Alice M. Hartwick, 323 Adams Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to John McKinnon, 1640 Wyoming Ave., Scranton.

federal tax liens

n Vault Nightclub LLC, 120 Adams Ave., Scranton; $11,1108.43.

n Supreme Laundry Inc., 1104 S. Main Ave., Scranton; $536.80.

n B&D Faraday Trucking Inc., 117 Decker Road, Jermyn; $1,243.30.

n Bernard Kosinski, 45 Mount Cobb Highway, Lake Ariel; $139,328.89.

n Advanced Physical Medicine Associates LLC, Rae Marie Venarucci, sole member, 125 N. Main St., Taylor; $8,892.66.

n Kikoda Inc., 724 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit; $1,167.39.

n Bigsys Inc., 1418 Lafayette St., Scranton; $2,340.

n First Class Gymnastics Inc., 1258 Mid Valley Drive, Jessup; $19,421.32.

n Dennis Zackoski, 316 Alder St., Apt. 2, Scranton; $1,360.72.

n Stark Enterprises Inc., P.O. Box 623, Chinchilla; $1,440.11.

lawsuit

n Fredericka Hirkey, 420 Adams Ave., Apt. 207, Scranton, v. Redner's Markets Inc., 550 N. 7th Ave., Scranton; seeking in excess of $50,000 for injuries suffered June 23, 2011, when the plaintiff was caused to trip and fall by a tray left on the floor; James J. Powell III, attorney.

bench warrants

The following bench warrants were issued by President Judge Thomas Munley for failure to appear fines, costs and restitution.

n Samuel Merritt, 1018 Pear St., Apt. 3J, Scranton; $348.50.

n Michael Allen Massey, 737 N. Main Ave., Scranton; $3,469.57.

n Kara L. Mason, 704 Foster St., Apt. 2 2nd Floor, Scranton; $1,842.50.

n Candi Matthias, 918 Harrison Ave., Scranton; $3,748.40.

n Tomas Edison Martinez, 114 N. Rebecca Ave., Scranton; $1,028.50.

n William T. McGowan, 33 Line St., Throop; $2,188.

n Veronica Oquendo, 1-25 Astoria Blvd., Apt 2d, Long Island, N.Y.; $904.50.

n Timothy Miller, 123 Morris Ave., Scranton; $2,782.40.

n Jose Marcial, P.O. Box 134, Polk, Neb.; $475.

n Julio Cesar Cintron, l/k/a 1016 Pear St., Apt. 31, Scranton; $2,778.

n Anthony James Nealey, 334 Palm St., Scranton; $648.

n Robert W. Weikel Jr., 521 N. Irving Ave., Scranton; $2,688.

n Alisha Dale Newberry, 611 Philo St., 2nd Floor, Scranton; $2,843.

n Phil Nelson, 2101 Reeds Mill Lane, Apt. 3, Bronx, N.Y.; $634.50.

n Andrew Francis Padelski, 405 Pittston Ave., 2nd Floor, Scranton; $1,945.

n Robert J. Tirva, 214 Heather Highlands, Inkerman; $739.50.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Goliath Properties Inc. to William A. Campbell and Claudia Strum Campbell for $99,900; Conyngham.

David J. Bacher and Patricia A. Bacher to Frank J. Carsia and Celena J. Carsia for $129,500; Hazleton.

Thomas M. Vercusky to Radun Kastratovic for $97,000; West Hazleton.

Jennifer Palko and Jennifer Walser to Krystal Lippolis for $114,000; Freeland.

Theft occurs in Wysox Twp.

State police said they are trying to determine who entered a 26-year-old Wyalusing woman's unlocked vehicle and removed her prescription medication and her iPhone 3.

The theft occurred sometime between 12:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the parking lot of the Bradford Towne Center in Wysox Township, police said.

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

Counterfeit bill used in Monroe

State police said they are trying to find out who used a counterfeit $20 bill at 10:57 a.m. on Jan. 30 at the Dandy Mini Mart in Monroe Borough.

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

Monroeton man cited for harassment

Mark M. Wilson, 47, of Monroeton has been cited for harassment following an incident that occurred at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Wysox Township, police said.

At that time, Wilson arrived at 1720 Leisure Drive and proceeded to engage in a verbal dispute with a woman from Monroeton, police said.

Wilson then proceeded to grab the woman by her jacket, causing her to fall on the floor, according to the state police at Towanda.

Towanda teen accusing of selling drug

Tyler Lee Sibley, 18, of Towanda is accused of selling three Oxycodone pills while he was at a Fourth Street address in Towanda, police said.

The sale occurred on May 15, police said.

Sibley was charged with delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, according to the state police at Towanda.

Oxycodone is a derivative of opium, state police at Towanda said.

Sibley was arraigned by Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Jan. 31. Sibley was then released on non-monetary bail.

Sibley must attend a preliminary hearing before Judge Clark on Friday.

Towanda woman charged with possession of drug paraphernalia

Erica Lenora Stroud, 29, of Towanda has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following a one-vehicle accident in Towanda, police said.

Stroud, who was the driver of the vehicle, had slurred speech and poor dexterity, according to police who were dispatched to the scene of the accident. Stroud also told police at the scene that she had taken bath salts, according to the Towanda police.

Stroud gave the Towanda police permission search her vehicle, and they found two syringes in it, police said.

Stroud was also cited for several traffic violations, police said.

Stroud was not injured in the accident, which occurred at 4:50 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the intersection of North Fourth and Elm streets, police said.

Stroud has been sent a summons ordering her to appear for a preliminary hearing on March 6 before Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark.

Teen charged with sexual assault

James Corey Gleason, 19, of Laceyville has been charged with statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, and indecent assault relating to an incident that occurred on Dec. 1 in Terry Township.

Gleason is accused of having consensual sex with a 13-year-old female while he was 18 years old, police said.

Gleason was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Feb. 1 where he was released on $2,500 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 19.

Towanda man charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle

Justin Larry Brown, 29, of Towanda was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, driving without a valid license, and driving with a suspended license on Jan. 26 on River Road in Towanda.

According to police, Brown took a rented 2011 Dodge Avenger from the victim while she was sleeping.

Brown was sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on March 6 for a preliminary hearing.

Warren Center man charged with simple assault, harassment

Casey F. Gross, 24, of Warren Center has recently been charged with simple assault and harassment relating to a Jan. 16 incident in Windham Township.

According to police, Gross was involved in a physical altercation with an unnamed male victim which resulted in bruising on the victim's face, arms and legs.

Gross has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on March 19 for a preliminary hearing.

Man charged with harassment

Travis James Boher, 26, of Laceyville has been charged with harassment after striking a 54-year-old male in the face at the Cargill meat packing plant in Wyalusing Township on Feb. 1, according to state police.

Burglary investigated

A burglary has been reported on Painter Road in Warren Township between the dates of Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. According to police, an unknown person entered a residence and stole cash and a small fire safe. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police in Towanda at (570) 256-2186 or anonymously at (800) 4-PA-TIPS. Up to a $2,000 reward is offered if information is provided which leads to arrest.

Sexual harassment reported

A 13-year-old Sugar Run female has been the victim of receiving sexual messages through her Facebook account, police said. The incident occurred on Feb. 2 and is being investigated by State Police in Towanda.

School break-in investigated

An unknown individual broke into the New Albany Elementary School between Jan. 3 and Jan. 22 and burglarized and vandalized the property. According to police, school maintenance employees discovered that copper pipe had been cut away and removed from the property. Numerous wires from electrical fuse boxes were also discovered missing, police said. The individual also intentionally damaged numerous items not relevant to the theft such as glass windows, telephones, and intercoms, police said. State Police in Towanda say the investigation into this report is ongoing.

No injuries reported in crash

James E. Belcher, 50, of Stevensville escaped injury Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. in a one-vehicle crash on Jackson Valley Road. in Warren Township. According to state police, Belcher moved over to let a car pass by which caused the plow on the front of his vehicle to strike a utility pole. Police said Belcher was wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident.

CHILD SUPPORT

Senior Judge Chester B. Muroski, presiding over Domestic Relations Contempt Court on Tuesday, ordered the following defendants jailed for failure to pay child support:

Allen Raczkowski Jr., 554 Mount Olivet Road, Wyoming, jailed for three months for failure to pay $14,504 in support of three children.

Gary C. Strohl, 541 Seybert St., Hazleton, jailed for three months for failure to pay $3,190 in support of one child.

Joseph Rockel, 24½ W. Poplar St., Nanticoke, jailed for 12 months for failure to pay $11,525 in support of one child.

The following defendants have warrants out for their arrest for failure to pay child support:

Keith Williams II, Building 2, Apt. 2, Freeland Village, Freeland, for failure to pay $4,379 in support of one child.

William Darling, c/o 200 Buttonwood St., Pittsburgh, for failure to pay $7,899 in support of three children.

Javier Morales, 17 Green St., Edwardsville, for failure to pay $1,250 in support of one child, and $615 in support of one child.

Robert Bond, 12 Bradley St., Plymouth, for failure to pay $900 in support of one child.

Christophe Sutnavage, 571 Main St. Unit R, Edwardsville, for failure to pay $2,031 in support of one child.

Donald Moore, 140 Pall Road, Hunlock Creek, for failure to pay $1,458 in support of two children.

Jennifer Tomascik, 214 Elizabeth St., Pittston, for failure to pay $537 in support of two children.

Owen Brown, 158 Rear Orchard St., Plymouth, for failure to pay $800 in arrears.

Anyone with information is asked to call the DRS tipline at 570-606-3000.

DIVORCE DECREES

Biagio Sciacca v. Tammie Sciacca.

Lisa Ruda v. Robert Ruda.

Ronald Solt v. Linda Solt.

Albert Karavitch Jr. v. Diane Karavitch.

John Halbing v. Susan Halbing.

Jeffrey Hess v. Jayne Hess.

Kathy Richards v. James Richards Jr.

Krystyn Besenda v. Michael Besenda.

John Klein Jr. v. Kristen Klein.

Lisa Mangan v. Joseph Mangan.

Sara Perez v. Anthony Villegas.

Nicholas Purdun v. Tiffany Purdun.

Arthur Geisinger v. Brenda Geisinger.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Paul J. Minda (executor), Dolores Isabel Minda (estate), Dolores I. Minda (estate) and Dolores Minda (estate) to Steven P. Dreyer and Aubrey L. Klesh for $107,000; Sugarloaf.

Eighth Street Partners Limited Partnership, Eighth Street LLC (general partner), Kathi S. Flack (executrix), Charles D. Flack Jr. (estate) and Keith A. Zinn (executor) to Louis Ciampi Sr. and Louis Ciampi Jr. for $500,000; West Wyoming.

Andrew Whyte and William Whyte to David A. Endres for $74,500; West Pittston.

Pittston Industrial LLC to Idc Property LP for $5,257,500; Jenkins Township.

Stephanie K. Scavo and Stephanie K. Agolino to Virginia H. Craig for $107,000; Swoyersville.

Bernice L. Hill (per agent) and Louise Montigney (agent) to Arline Jennie Hill and A. Jennie Hill for $160,000; Kingston Township.

Thomas S. Gabos to Michelle Larsen for $135,000; Hazleton.

Theodore Higgins and Deborah Higgins to Kenneth L. Krieg for $82,000; Harveys Lake.

Burwin Charles Atwell and Linda Ann Atwell to Jeremy J. Davis and Mara Davis for $84,500; Hughestown.

Denise Stefanowicz (executrix) and Helen Opsitus (estate) to Thomas J. Soboleski for $73,000; Swoyersville.

Richard Lewis and Lisa Lewis to Jay P. Koller for $97,000; Wright Township.

Sand Springs Development Corp. to Frank Waggoner and Rosemary A. Waggoner for $331,000; Butler Township.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

MARRIAGE LICENSEs

n Robert Frederick Kehrli and Nicole Marie Mascali, both of Carbondale.

n Seth William Donrovich and Thi-Diem Le Quynh, both of Archbald.

n Nar Bahadur Baniya and Bal K. Sharma, both of Scranton.

n G. Robin Meckes and Bar­bara J. Bonk, both of Scranton.

n Carlos Perez Jr., Scranton, and Maria Cristina Ramos, Carbondale.

n Tara Kafley and Bhisma Nepal, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Eugene Wendolowski, Peck­ville, to Scott M. and Angel M. Zedar, Eynon; a property at 590 Main St., Eynon, for $159,000.

n Robert R. and Norma G. Bates, Scranton, to Anton Demetrius and Alelia Emilee Hall-Thompson, Scranton; a property at 2036 N. Main Ave., Scranton, for $74,468.

n Ruth Bideganeta, Dunmore, to Jerry Hannigan and Julie R. Villecco, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Lansdale; a property in Dunmore for $105,000.

n Mark Cerminaro to James C. Shafer; a property at 335 Sussex St., Old Forge, for $97,165.

n Margaret Sadowski, Taylor, to Margaret Sadowski and Debra A. Isgro, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Tay­lor; a property at 905-907 Prince St., Taylor, for $45,000.

n Wayne K. and Linda M. Scott, Townsend, Ga., to Maureen Slater, Moscow; a property at 217 Maple St., Moscow, for $195,000.

n Steven E. Portonova, Scott Twp., to Beth Ann Franks, Dun­more; two parcels in Scott Twp. for $159,000.

n Edward R. and Karen K. O'Hara, Peckville, to Sean and Stephanie Namlick, Peckville; a property at 203 Boulevard Ave., Peckville, for $192,500.

DIVORCE SOUGHT

n Beverly J. Franchella, Scran­ton, v. Nicholas A. Franchella, Scranton; married July 14, 2011; Marie Howells, attorney.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

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

- An animal case-other was reported at 1 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 7300 block of Hilmar Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 5500 block of Autumnleaf Drive on Jan. 253.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 3 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 15000 block of Timberry Circle on Jan. 25.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 2400 block of Alfalfa Lane.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 9 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 9700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 8:15 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 13500 block of Evelyn Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 1:15 a.m. Jan. 27 in the 2500 block of Alcott Road.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 4900 block of Laudeen Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 2400 block of Marina Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 11:55 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 4300 block of Village Woods Lane.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 14400 block of Dottie Drive.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 9:38 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 2700 block of Tipton St.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 6 p.m. Jan. 24 in the 3300 block of Beechwood Ave. Unknown suspect/s pried open the locking mechanism on the shed and stole listed items. The suspect/s also stole listed items from a boat and attempted to force entry to the victim's vehicle. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 2 p.m. Jan. 23 in the 17000 block of Lansmill Drive. Unknown suspect/s attempted to force entry to the victim's shed. No entry was made and nothing reported stolen at this time.

- A death investigation-suicide attempt was reported at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 9900 block of Joindre Court.

- A death investigation-undetermined was reported at 8 p.m. Jan. 24 in the 12300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A death investigation-suicide threatened was reported at 6 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 9100 block of Germont Ave.

- An injury-accidental overdose was reported at 12 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 3000 block of Galena Ave.

- An injury-accidental overdose was reported at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 4700 block of Rockfield Road.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 3 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 2800 block of Stanwix Lane. Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle and stole listed items.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 5 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 4800 block of Hopkins Road. Victim reported front license plate stolen from her vehicle.

- Larceny-Other: At 10 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 14700 block of Cobbs Point Drive. Stolen property: miscellaneous, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 8 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 7700 block of Cherry Hill Park Ave. Stolen property: TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 2 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 7600 block of Port Leon Road. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Larceny-Other: At 5 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 7600 block of Whitepine Road. Possible known suspect and another unknown suspect were observed taking scrap metal from outside the listed location.

- Larceny-Other: At 5 p.m. Unknown suspect/s stole listed items from outside residence. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Larceny-Other: At 4:10 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 12200 block of Iron Bridge Road. Stolen property: consumable goods.

- Larceny-Other: At 12:01 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 4700 block of Taylor Brook Lane. Stolen property: TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Other: at 7 a.m. Jan. 24 in the 11500 block of Wilton Drive. Stolen property: clothing and furs.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:13 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza. Stolen property: miscellaneous, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 12:55 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 12600 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. Stolen property: consumable goods.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:45 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 2100 block of Ruffin Mill Road. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- A liquor law violations-illegal possession was reported at 12:56 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 13500 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A miscellaneous-annoying call was reported at 3 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 5500 block of Autumnleaf Drive.

- A miscellaneous-mental subject was reported at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 4900 block of Ridgedale Pkwy.

- A miscellaneous-suspicious was reported at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 23 in the 6000 block of Hickory Road.

- A miscellaneous-suspicious was reported at 10 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 21400 block of Halloway Ave.

- A miscellaneous-threatening call was reported at 12:26 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 5100 block of Lavelle Road.

- A miscellaneous-threatening letter was reported at 7:07 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 3800 block of Creek Way.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possess-other stimulant was reported at 11:08 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 2600 block of Mangowood Drive.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 11 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 17700 block of Longhouse Lane.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 3:30 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 2400 block of W. Hundred Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 10 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 3800 block of Creek Way.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 8 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 600 block of E. Hundred Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 4000 block of Kingsland Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 9:52 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 12700 block of Old Stage Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 11:35 a.m. Jan. 27 in the 6900 block of Mimms Drive.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possess was reported at 10;30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 6100 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possess-synthetic narcotics was reported at 4:05 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 6900 block of Mimms Drive.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possess-synthetic narcotics was reported at 3:12 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 3100 block of Dundas Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possess-synthetic narcotics was reported at 11 a.m. Jan. 27 in the 3800 block of North Light Drive.

- A property seized was reported at 9 a.m. Jan. 27 in the 8600 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A property seized was reported at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 15100 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A prostitution-solicit for sex was reported at 2:15 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 2400 block of W. Hundred Road.

- A traffic-drunk driving was reported at 2:20 a.m. Jan. 27 in the 6400 block of Cosmic Road.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 12:05 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 14400 block of Woods Edge Road.

- A traffic -hit and run was reported at 2:50 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 4400 block of Kingsland Road.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 4:39 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 14300 block of Woodleigh Drive.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 5:15 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 4000 block of Falconway Lane.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 8 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 5200 block of Lockberry Ridge Drive.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 9 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 11100 block of Stilton Drive.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 4100 block of Laurel Oak Road.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 12100 block of Bermuda Crossroad lane.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 6:45 p.m. jan. 26 in the 2500 block of Alfalfa Lane.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 5 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 10900 block of River Road.

- A traffic-improper licensing/registration was reported at 8:36 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 5300 block of Cogbill Road.

- A trespassing (including prowler)-other was reported at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 24 in the 4900 block of Burnt Oak Drive.

- A vandalism-residental was reported at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 11700 block of Waterview Drive.

- An attempted animal case-other was reported at 1:06 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 21300 block of Gilritchie Drive.

- Attempted Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:45 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 2100 block of Ruffin Mill Road. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Attempted Robbery-Knife/Cutting Instrument: At 11:50 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 2500 block of Alcott Road. The victim reported that three unknown suspects assaulted him and demanded money. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

- An animal case-dangerous/vicious dog was reported at 5:59 p.m. Jan. 28 in the 3000 block of Mountclair Road.

- An animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal was reported at 9:53 a.m. Jan. 28 in the 2400 block of Alfalfa Lane.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 9 a.m. Jan. 28 in the 1600 block of Forest Glenn Circle.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 3:15 p.m. Jan. 28 in the 3000 block of W. Hundred Road.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 28 in the 17000 block of N. Swift Bluff Court.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 11 a.m. Jan. 27 in the 3000 block of Goolsby Ave. Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked shed. Listed items stolen: household goods, miscellaneous, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 11:30 a.m. Jan. 24 in the 21100 block of Hampton Ave. The victim reported one of her license plates stolen from her vehicle.

- Larceny-Other: At 3 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 3500 block of Glisson Road. The victim reported missing items from his residence after having home health nurses working there. Stolen property: currency, notes, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 4 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 5100 block of Croft Crossing Drive. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possess-other stimulant was reported at 9:10 p.m. Jan. 28 in the 10300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 1 a.m. Jan. 28 in the 5900 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 2:10 a.m. Jan. 28 in the 4000 block of Cogbill Road.

- A narcotics/drug/sale/manufacture-synthetic was reported at 1:50 p.m. Jan. 28 in the 5700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- Robbery-Firearm/Highway, Street, Alley, Etc: At 2:40 p.m. Jan. 28 in the 2600 block of Mangowood Drive. One known and one unknown suspect approached the victim outside the listed location. One suspect produced a firearm and stole the listed items. The suspects fled into an apartment where some of the stolen items were recovered. No injuries reported. Stolen property: miscellaneous, TVs, radios, cameras, computer, etc.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 12 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 2500 block of Norcliff Road.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 6:45 p.m. Jan. 28 in the 9600 block of Krause Road.

- A vandalism-motor vehicle was reported at 1:40 p.m. Jan. 28 in the 5500 block of Nordic Lane.

- A vandalism-other was reported at 1:45 p.m. Jan. 28 in the 4000 block of Cougar Tl.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 29 in the 4500 block of Willowdale Court.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 1 p.m. Jan. 29 in the 19100 block of Temple Ave.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 29 in the 6400 block of Wooded Glen Court.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 3:20 p.m. Jan. 29 in the 3300 block of Meadowdale Blvd.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 11800 block of Shallow Cove Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in the 3700 block of Colonnade Drive.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 1 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 600 block of Corvus Court.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 5:50 p.m. Jan. 29 in the 5900 block of Deerwater Court. Known suspect entered the residence through a bedroom window. Listed items stolen: miscellaneous.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 11 p.m. Jan. 29 in the 21600 block of Pannil St. Known suspect kicked in front door. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 3 p.m. Jan. 28 in the 9500 block of Shiloh Drive. Unknown suspect/s broke out window pane of rear door, then reached through and unlocked the door. Listed items stolen: firearms.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 4 p.m. Jan. 24 in the 7500 block of Senate St. Unknown suspect/s attempted to pry open rear door of a vacant residence. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

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

Burglary

TREVORTON - Zerbe Township Police are investigating a burglary at a Shamokin Street apartment which occurred sometime between August and Jan. 3.

Police Chief Robert John reports several items of jewelry were taken from the apartment of Rob and Jodi Dobson, at 623 W. Shamokin St. The couple does not know how burglars gained access to the home.

Removed from the apartment were an American flag pendant manufactured from the steel from the Twin Towers; a 16- to 18-inch yellow gold necklace with 10 to 15 gold beads in a brown velvet box; a pair of sterling silver open hoop earrings a quarter-inch wide with design; a pair of white gold blue star sapphire stud earrings; an antique size 8 rose gold opal and pearl ring; a size 7 gold ring with a blue sapphire and diamond chips; a blue sapphire shaped stone with diamonds on each side, size 7-8; a blue sapphire small stone, size 7-8, and a size 7-8 antique finish gold ring with a black onyx stone. The exact value of the items is not known, but believed to be more than $700.

Anyone with information on the theft is asked to call Zerbe Township Police at 797-4637.

Harassment

COAL TOWNSHIP - A 13-year-old female student at Shamokin Area Middle-High High School has been charged by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky with harassment relating to a disturbance at 7:45 a.m. Jan. 16 at the high school.

Police reported the Shamokin teen attacked another 13-year-old female student from Shamokin by grabbing her by the hair, punching her in the back of the head and cheek, and scratching her face in the hallway before the two were separated by a teacher.

The victim suffered scratch marks on her face, police said.

Vehicle lands on roof

SUNBURY - A 16-year-old Sunbury male and his 14-year-old male passenger from Sunbury escaped injury Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash along Mile Hill Road, approximately one-half mile east of the city.

State police at Stonington, who didn't identify the driver or passenger because they are juveniles, reported the 16-year-old was driving a 1996 Jeep Cherokee west at 7:30 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle, which crossed into the eastbound lane and struck a small embankment before rolling onto its roof.

Police said the driver will be cited for careless driving.

The vehicle sustained moderate damage.

Abandoned vehicles

SHAMOKIN - City police have cited two vehicle owners for violating the city's abandoned vehicle ordinance by allowing their unregistered vehicles on city streets after they were ticketed.

Justin C. Gall, 36, of Exton, was cited by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes for allowing his Volkswagen and Yamaha motorcycle in the 700 block of East Clay Street. Police said both vehicles had expired registrations and were towed at about noon Friday.

Police said Gall was issued tickets for the violations Jan. 21 and failed to pay them.

Geoffrey A. Koser, 27, of 615 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin, was cited for the same violation by Patrolman Raymond Siko II relating to an incident at 11:40 p.m. Friday at Independence and Liberty streets.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Angela Leigh Kreski, 44, of 314 S. Coal St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with retail theft for allegedly stealing an assortment of items valued at $33.30 from the Dollar General store, 30 E. Independence St., on Jan. 23.

Weapons charge

COAL TOWNSHIP - Joshua Robert Linn, 18, of 2549 State Route 61, Sunbury, has been charged by Deputy Chief Christopher Williams with possessing a four-inch Gerber folding knife at Shamokin Area Middle-High School on Jan. 25.

Linn, who is a student at the school, was charged with a misdemeanor of possessing a weapon on school property and summary of disorderly conduct.

Police said the incident occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m.

Defrauding secured creditor

SHAMOKIN - Daniel McKinney, of 540 Fir Road, Shamokin, has been charged in a private criminal complaint with defrauding a secured creditor.

According to a complaint filed by George Hess of Hess Ready Mix, Schuylkill Haven, McKinney failed to appear for execution sales Sept. 29 and Oct. 13 or have levied-on items valued at $1,273.35 available for sale.

Scam alert

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are warning area residents about a mail scam.

Authorities say residents have received post cards in the mail claiming they won a $100 gift certificate from either Target or Wal-Mart. The postcard directs the claimant to contact a toll-free number, where they are asked to provide a claim number and credit card or bank account information to receive the gift certificate.

Police warn residents to use extreme caution when asked to provide personal or financial information over the phone, through the mail or over the Internet.

For more information, go to www.ftc.gov/idtheft or call (877) 438-4338.

Police Briefs

Metal stolen

State police are continuing to investigate the report of a burglary on Robinson Road in Rome Township which occurred in December. According to police, an unknown person entered an unoccupied seasonal residence without permission and scrapped metal which was stolen from the property.

Waverly woman charged

A Waverly woman was recently charged with unauthorized use of an automobile by Athens Township police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Beth A. Bostwick, 31, operated a 1998 Dodge Durango without the consent of its owner on Jan. 20. Police said Bostwick removed the vehicle from a Farr Road residence and abandoned it on Ridgebury Road.

Bostwick's preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 5.

Man arrested on impersonation charge

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

According to information from the sheriff's office, Robert Dawson, 39, was arrested Feb. 1 following the issuing of a warrant for his arrest out of Town of Barton court.

Dawson was arraigned in Town of Barton Court and remanded to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail or $2,000 bond. Dawson is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 5.

Waverly man arrested

A Waverly man was recently arrested by Tioga County, N.Y. sheriff's deputies on a charge of criminal possession of a hypodermic needle.

According to information from the sheriff's office, Shawn M. Fenton, 33, was charged following investigation into a suspicious condition at Fenton's residence on State Route 17C. Fenton was issued a ticket to appear in Town of Barton court Feb. 12.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

MARRIAGE LICENSE

n Seth William Donrovich and Quynh Thi-Diem Le, both of Archbald.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Orchard Creek Partners, Clarks Summit, to Brian and Sarah Davis, Olyphant; a property in Olyphant for $35,750.

n Alden R. and Deborah R. Ayers, Nicholson, Roy and Mary Ayers, Ransom Twp., to Jason Rosencrance, Clarks Summit; a property at 2611 Milwaukee Road, Ransom Twp., for $97,000.

n Wells Fargo Bank, attorney-in-fact for HSBC Bank USA, to Heritage Properties Ltd. LLC; a property at 1180-1182 W. Elm St., Scranton, for $35,200.

n Michelle Siemion Harleman, administratrix of the estate of Beverly Siemion, Dunmore, to Cheryil A. Demkosky, Clarks Sum­mit; a property at 626 E. Warren St., Dunmore, for $67,840.

n Olwen Heights Water Ser­vice Inc. to Pennsylvania American Water Co.; multiple parcels in Roaring Brook Twp. for $145,040.

n Michael S. and Paulette A. Drasba, Naples, Fla., to Anthony C. and Catherine J. Butel, Scranton; a property at 920 N. Webster Ave., Scranton, for $164,000.

n Orazio and Lisa M. Bono­core, Tafton, to Neal M. and Shannon G. Thatcher, Dunmore; a property at 409 Champion Circle, Throop, for $307,000.

DIVORCE SOUGHT

n William Stamper, Clarks Summit, v. Martina Stamper, Königstein, Germany; married Nov. 30, 2002, in Lorain, Ohio; pro se.

ESTATES FILED

n William Demyan, 64 Green Grove Road, Apt. 2, Scott Twp., letters of administration to William C. Demyan, 70 Mundro Road, Scott Twp.

n Pauline M. Kearney, 465 Venard Road, Apt. 320, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Paula K. Barrett, 113 Bewley Lane, Reading.

n Catherine Agnes Gerrity, 2006 Margaret Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Joseph W. Maloney, 4200 Kevinwood Court, Antioch, Tenn.

n Lavina Theresa Lydon, also known as Lavina H. Lydon, Lacka­wanna County, letters testamentary to Dolores Lydon O'Grady, 121 Miller Road, Clarks Summit.

n Lois Rosler, also known as Lois A. Rosler, 56 Canaan St., P.O. Box 203, Carbondale, letters testamentary to Marian Farrell, 105 Old Post Road, Clarks Summit.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

OLD FORGE POLICE: Officers responded to more than 20 calls between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2.

On Jan. 27, officers were dispatched to investigate a theft from a vehicle complaint in the 500 block of Oak Street. A criminal mischief complaint sent officers to the 600 block of Dunn Avenue. Officers responded to similar calls in the 100 block of Burbernak Boulevard.

On Jan. 28, officers were dispatched to investigate a fraud complaint in the 500 block of West Mary Street. One arrest was conducted. A reported domestic dispute in progress sent officers to a home in the 300 block of Vine Street. Two arrests were conducted.

Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported theft from a vehicle in the 300 block of Oak Street. An activated fire alarm sent officers to the 300 block of Oak Street.

On Jan. 29, officers were dispatched to investigate a traffic hazard in the 800 block of Moosic Road. An activated alarm sent officers to the 1000 block of Moosic Road. Officers also responded to the 100 block of Taroli Street to investigate a report of a motor vehicle accident.

On Jan. 30, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious man in the 300 block of Marion Street. A reported domestic dispute sent officers to a home in the 300 block of Charles Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported retail theft in the 100 block of South Main Street.

On Jan. 31, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a possible burglary in the 600 block of George Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported burglary on Connell Street. A report of a suspicious man sent officers to Moosic Road.

Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Milwaukee Avenue to investigate an activated alarm. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Nicholas Avenue to investigate a reported phone scam.

On Feb. 1, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of water in the basement of a residence.

On Feb. 2, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm in the 100 block of Oak Street. A similar call sent officers to the 300 block of Main Street.

AVOCA POLICE: Officers responded to more than 30 calls between Jan. 25 and Feb. 2.

On Jan. 25, officers were dispatched to investigate a juvenile complaint in the 700 block of Main Street. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the 700 block of Main Street. Officers also conducted numerous traffic stops on Main Street.

On Jan. 26, officers were dispatched to investigate a fraud complaint in the 100 block of Main Street.

On Jan. 27, officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in the 200 block of Gedding Street. A 911 hang-up call sent officers to a home on Pittston Avenue. Officers also responded to investigate a harassment by communication complaint in the 1000 block of Plane Street.

On Jan. 28, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm in a home on Cherry Street. Officers also conducted numerous traffic citations on Main Street.

On Jan. 29, officers assisted a Mill Street resident with a flooded basement.

On Jan. 30, officers were dispatched to assist a disabled tractor trailer. Officers assisted the fire department with a call on Cherry Street. An activated alarm sent officers to the 100 block of Main Street. Police also investigated a reported custody dispute in a home in the 600 block of McAlpine Street.

Officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Vine and Grove streets. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence. Officers also issued numerous speeding tickets on Main Street.

On Jan. 31, officers were dispatched to investigate a 911 hang-up call in a home on the 900 block of Plane Street. An activated alarm sent officers to a home on Cherry Street.

On Feb. 1, officers assisted emergency medical services with a call in a home on Packer Street. Officers also responded to investigate a parking complaint in a home in the 800 block of Hawthrone Street.

On Feb. 2, officers were dispatched to investigate a parking complaint in the 800 block of Hawthorne Street.

TAYLOR POLICE: Officers responded to 80 calls between Jan. 28 and Feb. 4.

On Jan. 28, officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in the 300 block of South Main Street. A similar call sent officers to the 100 block of Jefferson Street.

On Jan. 29, officers were dispatched to investigate a retail theft complaint at the Walmart on Main Street. A similar call sent officers to the Price Chopper on Main Street. Officers also conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of North Main Street. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence.

On Jan. 30, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported bomb threat at the Walmart on Main Street. Officers assisted a disabled vehicle in the 100 block of South Main Street.

On Feb. 1, officers were dispatched to investigate a property theft complaint in the 500 block of West Hospital Street. A report of a suspicious person sent officers to the 1100 block of Loomis Avenue.

On Feb. 2, officers were dispatched to investigate a dog complaint in the 1200 block of Loomis Avenue.

On Feb. 3, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported domestic dispute in the 100 block of Middle Street. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the Walmart on Main Street. Officers also responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 400 block of South Keyser Avenue.

On Feb. 4, officers were dispatched to investigate a retail theft complaint at the Walmart on Main Street. A report of a missing female sent officers to the 100 block of Longwood Drive.

MOOSIC POLICE: No report was available at press time.

Man accused passing fake $100 bill in N. Towanda

Dustin Hunter Poulton, 22, of Middleton, Pa., is accused of passing a counterfeit $100 bill to purchase gasoline and merchandise at the Dandy Mini Mart in North Towanda Township, police said.

Poulton received $76.87 in change, police said.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 13, police said.

Charges have been filed against Poulton for forgery, theft by deception, and receiving stolen property, police said.

Poulton has been sent a summons which orders him to face the charges at a preliminary hearing on March 20 in Towanda District Court.

The following person was charged with driving under the influence in Sullivan County:

Derrick Alan Simms, 27, Hoxie, Ark., by the state police, on Jan. 25, on state Route 487 in Cherry Township. A test revealed that the amount of alcohol in Simms' blood was over the legal limit on the day of his arrest.

Forgery charges in theft of checks

Sarah Ann Raymond, 27, and Cindy Lou Raymond, 53, both of Rome have been charged by state police with forgery, theft by unlawful taking or disposition, and receiving stolen property relating to incidents that occurred between Dec. 1 and Dec. 21 in Windham Township.

According to police, both women were caregivers to an unnamed man during which time they stole 7 checks from the victim and used them to obtain $5,900.

The missing money was discovered by the victim's daughter, police said.

Cindy and Sarah Raymond were both released on $1,000 unsecured bail and have a preliminary hearing scheduled for Mar. 12 before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton.

Money stolen from lost wallet

Lisa Marie Perry, 43, of Sayre has recently been charged by state police with theft of mislaid property relating to a Dec. 9 incident at the Dollar General store in Wysox Township. According to police, Perry removed money and a gift card valued at $105 from a wallet which had been misplaced in the store.

Perry has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Mar. 5 for a preliminary hearing.

Metal stolen

State police are continuing to investigate the report of a burglary on Robinson Road in Rome Township which occurred in December. According to police, an unknown person entered an unoccupied seasonal residence without permission and scrapped metal which was stolen from the property.

Waverly woman charged

A Waverly woman was recently charged with unauthorized use of an automobile by Athens Township police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Beth A. Bostwick, 31, operated a 1998 Dodge Durango without the consent of its owner on Jan. 20. Police said Bostwick removed the vehicle from a Farr Road residence and abandoned it on Ridgebury Road.

Bostwick's preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 5.

Woman bit

DANVILLE - State police at Milton reported Donna L. Billick, 47, of Catawissa, was bit in the right hand by a 21-year-old woman at Danville State Hospital at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Police did not indicate if the victim was an employee at the hospital or if the known suspect, who was not identified, is a patient.

Police said Billick was attempting to restrain the woman when she was bit.

An investigation is continuing.

Minor injuries

LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - Makenzie M. McBurney, 18, of Halifax, suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle crash Wednesday along Route 147 in this Northumberland County township.

State police at Stonington reported McBurney was driving a 2007 Honda Fit south at about 5 p.m. when she lost control of her car while negotiating an uphill right curve in the road. The auto then entered the northbound lane of Route 147 before exiting the highway and striking an embankment with its front end. The vehicle re-entered the northbound lane and overturned onto its roof.

McBurney, who was wearing a seat belt, was cited for failure to drive in a single lane.

Assisting at the scene were personnel from Americus Ambulance, Dalmatia Fire Company and Aurand's Towing.

Stolen Jeep recovered

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - Zerbe Township police reported someone stole a 1996 Jeep Cherokee owned by David Geiswhite, 49, of 1143 W. Susquehanna St., Trevorton, from in front of his residence at 3 a.m. Wednesday.

Police later located the vehicle with its headlights on at 10th and Mahanoy streets.

Police warned residents to lock their car and home doors.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Joseph Allen Szido, 18, of 916 N. Orange St., Shamokin, has been charged by Patrolman Patrick McAndrew with driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, failure to drive in a single lane and careless driving in connection with a Dec. 23 accident on Route 901 between Boylan's Garage and Excelsior.

Police reported Szido, who they said had a blood-alcohol content of .094 percent, also had Delta-9 Carboxy THC (an active component of marijuana and cannabis) in his blood system.

DUI offense

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Beth Ann Kois, 26, of 1014 Centre St., Ashland, was charged by Patrolman Patrick McAndrew with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol relating to a Dec. 16 incident on Route 54/901 near Landscape Services.

Police said Kois had a blood-alcohol content of .156 percent.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Michael Anthony Wolfe, 56, of 437 E. Melrose St., Marion Heights, has been charged by Police Chief Brian Hollenbush with driving under the influence of a controlled substance, driving under the influence of a drug or combination of drugs, driving under suspension and careless driving involving a Jan. 3 accident at the Marion Heights baseball field and playground.

Police reported Wolfe had Alprazolam, morphine, Oxycodone, Citalopram, Escitalopram and Levetiracetam in his blood system.

DUI offenses

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - David B. Barker, 28, of 229 S. Market St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman David Stamets with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of a controlled substance and a high-beam violation involving a Nov. 11 incident on Route 54 near Boylan's Garage.

Police reported Barker had a blood-alcohol content of .120 percent and also had Delta-9 Carboxy THC in his blood system.

Two charged

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Kathrina P. Hutchinson, 28, of Harrisburg, was charged by Patrolman David Stamets with driving under the influence of a controlled substance, driving under the influence of a drug or combination of drugs, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to drive in a single lane relating to a Nov. 24 incident on the Merriam Highway (Route 2023).

Police reported Hutchinson had Alprazolam, morphine and Lorazepam in her blood system.

Hutchinson's passenger, Hali Lynn Matzura, 25, of Harrisburg, also was charged by Stamets with possession of Xanax and Suboxone and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Animal cruelty

MOUNT CARMEL - Two borough residents were cited for cruelty to animals after an injured dog was found at their home.

According to borough police, officers were notified a border collie with a broken collar bone was observed lying on a back porch at 246 S. Chestnut St. about 7:50 p.m. Jan. 19. Police obtained necessary care for the dog.

The home's occupants, John Redd, 65, and Louise B. Redd, 53, were cited by Patrolman Jason Drumheller.

Harassment

MOUNT CARMEL - Police say a 19-year-old borough woman attempted to pick a fight inside Turkey Hill Minit Market at Fifth and Market streets on Jan. 18.

Amber Nicholl Eisenhard, of 118 E. Second St., is accused of entering the convenience store about 4:50 p.m. and screaming at a customer.

She was cited by Patrolman Jason Drumheller for harassment and disorderly conduct.

Condition update

DANVILLE - Two people injured in separate accidents this week remained in critical condition Thursday at Geisinger Medical Center.

Glenn Meredith, 52, of Mount Carmel, was injured in a head-on accident Monday on Natalie Mountain near Strong in Mount Carmel Township. He was driving a pickup truck that crashed into a sport-utility vehicle. The crash killed two passengers in the SUV. The SUV's driver, Tina Alexander, 40, of Gordon, was listed in fair condition.

Hazle Rooney was injured in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday on Route 61 in Coal Township near Wal-Mart. Three others injured were treated and released.

Burglary

MILTON - State police at Milton are investigating a burglary at the residence of Carol Keltz, 69, of Marsh Road, Milton, that occurred between noon and 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Police said someone forced open a window and removed approximately $200 in jewelry and a LG television.

Volunteer charged

WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP - Maryellen Talmadge, 36, of Tower City, has been charged by state police at Lykens with theft for allegedly stealing $80 from a money box while volunteering at a food stand at a wrestling match at Williams Valley High School on Sunday.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

MARRIAGE LICENSES

n Dean Paul Johnson and Alison Marion Colville, both of Clarks Summit.

n Christopher Peter Tayoun and Erica Roces, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Dorothy Bonnert, Scranton, by her agents, Isabella and Carl McClemens, Carbondale, to Joseph Roth, Scranton; a property at 524 Deacon St., Scran­ton, for $34,000.

n Amtrust REO I LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, to Corrin Marie Cwalinski and Richard Charles Wombacker, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Jefferson Twp.; a property on Hitchcock Road, Jefferson Twp., for $115,000.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

n Istvan Ujvari, Moscow, v. Danielle Ujvari, Throop; married Aug. 8, 2008, in Lake Raystown; pro se.

n Sandra L. Livanos, Scran­ton, v. Isidoros Livanos, Scran­ton; married Aug. 18, 1973; Stephen J. Evers, attorney.

n Joseph P. Lavelle, Moosic, v. Kelly Lavelle, Avoca; married June 28, 2003, in Avoca; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

n Paul Marcks, Scranton, v. Colleen Marcks, Scranton; married July 18, 2009, in Scranton; Gregory S. Skibitsky Jr., attorney.

n Sara A. Kugler, Scott Twp., v. Kevin G. Kugler, Scott Twp.; married July 28, 2007, in Scran­ton; Lance J. Fanucci, attorney.

ESTATE FILED

n Beatrice M. Montrone, 205 Highland Ave., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Anthony M. Montrone, 31 Hemlock Circle, Princeton, N.J.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Daniel A. Vrana and Anne M. Vrana to Philip A. Wegener and Patricia L. Wegener for $230,000; Fairview Township.

Audi Management IV LLC to Jane M. Podcasy for $239,900; Jenkins Township.

James Zambito, Marie A. Zambito and Angeline Federici to Towson Realty LLC for $95,000; Kingston.

Margo J. Cookson, Margo J. Coleman and Thomas Coleman to William A. Healey III for $84,900; West Pittston.

Robert Eugene Freeman Jr. to Pasquale Derosa and Pasquale De Rosa for $173,000; Wright Township.

Courtney Fassman (administrator) and Deborah A. Fassman (estate) to Roger C. Mowery Jr. for $434,600; Nescopeck.

Madelyn M. Pelletier to Richard Joseph Desrosiers for $71,200; Kingston.

Diane M. Skurjunis to Michael Bartnikowski and Michael Bratlee for $70,000; Duryea.

Maria G. Kishbaugh (per agent) and Michael S. Kishbaugh (agent) to Clifford C. Lutz and Donna L. Lutz for $75,000; Salem Township.

- MOUNT CARMEL - Anthony J. Cress, 56, of 338 S. Poplar St., Mount Carmel, waived to court Wednesday charges of delivering 20 Dilaudid tablets, possession with intent to deliver Dilaudid, possession of Dilaudid, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal use of a communication facility relating to an incident at 2:52 p.m. Sunday at Seventh and Vine streets.

The charges, which were waived to court before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, were filed by Mount Carmel Police Chief Todd Owens and Patrolman Matthew Dillman.

Cress was ordered to appear for plea court March 25 in Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury, at which time he can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

- MOUNT CARMEL - Tara T. Yancheski, 39, of 1113 Scott St., Kulpmont, was held for court Wednesday during a preliminary hearing before Jones on two counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, two counts of criminal conspiracy, and charges of criminal use of a communication facility, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence.

The charges were filed by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman David Stamets and Mount Carmel Patrolman Matthew Dillman in connection with a Jan. 18 incident at the intersection of Routes 61 and 54 at Strong.

Nicholas V. Baccala, 28, of Fort Howard, Md., who was charged in the same incident with two counts of criminal conspiracy, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, waived his right to a preliminary hearing.

Yancheski and Baccala were ordered to appear for plea court March 25 in Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury, at which time they can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

- M0UNT CARMEL - James Author Madison, 39, of 134 W. Clermont St., Marion Heights, waived to court Wednesday two counts of driving under the influence of a drug or combination of drugs, endangering the welfare of children, possession of a controlled substance, adulterating or misbranding a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a Sept. 12 vehicle stop on Route 61 in Mount Carmel Township.

The charges were filed by township Patrolman David Stamets.

Madison was ordered by Jones to appear for plea court March 25 at Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury, at which time he can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

n Dung T. Phan and Dung-Thi Le Ngoc, both of Hazleton.

n Sergio Valentin-Cataquet and Natalie P. Ruiz, both of Scranton.

n Carlos Alfredo Alfaro and Yosselin Idalia Ramos, both of Scranton.

n Christopher John Kovalchik and Roxanne Catherine Walsh, both of Olyphant.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Fannie Mae per attorney in fact to Jamie L. Addis; a property at 1916 Lafayette St., Scranton, for $85,000.

n Beneficial Consumer Discount Co. to Mark Farrell; a property at 102 S. Main St., Archbald, for $26,000.

n 530 Sherwood Development LLC, t/a Ivy Point, Scranton, to Peter and Theresa Zarnosky, Dickson City; a property at Sherwood and Reeves Street, Dunmore, for $232,000.

n Big Bass Lake Inc., Gouldsboro, to Saverio R. and Jennifer Consolazio, Brooklyn, N.Y.; a property at Delbert Drive, Covington Twp., for $35,000.

n Kenneth Murray Jr., Tinley Park, Ill., to Shirley Barrett, Archbald; a property at 518 Penn Ave., Mayfield, for $41,000.

n Judith Borosky, individually and as administrator of the estate of Lorraine Morrison, Carbondale, to George J. Ulan, Staten Island, N.Y.; a property at 129 S. Main St., Carbondale, for $52,470.