Luzerne County courts handled more cases last year but saw less court-related revenue returned to the county than in 2011, according to statistics released Tuesday by the state Supreme Court.

The county's Court of Common Pleas and magisterial district courts handled 71,236 total cases in 2012, up 1,454 from 69,782 in 2011.

The total amount of fees, fines, costs and restitution disbursed to the county government, however, dipped to $9,732,879 from $9,862,776 in 2011 - a reduction of $129,897.

Magisterial district and common pleas criminal courts throughout the state collected and disbursed to the state, counties, municipalities and victims a total of $469 million last year, according to the state Supreme Court's statistics.

"Although the judiciary's fundamental function is the delivery of fair, timely and accessible justice, the collection of court-ordered financial sanctions is important, not just in terms of dollars but also in restoring victims' lives and in enforcing the rule of law," Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille said in a statement.

Luzerne County court officials were unclear Tuesday on the reason for the increase in caseload and the drop in disbursements to the county.

Most of the increased caseload, an additional 988 cases, came at the magistrate level, which handles traffic tickets, summary offenses and small-claims civil complaints in addition to arraignments and preliminary hearings for criminal cases. The Court of Common Pleas, which handles misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, saw an increase of 466 cases in 2012 over 2011.

Statewide, courts saw a 4 percent drop in case filings from last year and a $643,175 drop in disbursements. Over the last five years, courts statewide saw a nearly 13 percent drop in cases, from more than 3 million to 2.6 million.

Approximately two-thirds of the decline, the state Supreme Court said, was due to a significant drop in the number of traffic citations issued throughout the state, reducing funding to a number of state and local programs and causing an 18 percent decline in funds deposited into a fund for court automation.

Luzerne County followed the trend in dropping traffic citation drops, going from a five-year high of 42,969 tickets in 2008 to a five-year low of 38,416 in 2011. That figure increased slightly in 2012, to 39,566.

The following information was provided by the Chesterfield Police Department.

- An animal case-dangerous/vicious dog was reported at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 20800 block of Sasha Court.

- An animal case-animal bite was reported at 8:32 a.m. Feb. 9 in the 7300 block of Beach Road.

- An animal case-dead or injured animal was reported at 8:06 a.m. Feb. 9 in the 11500 block of Bridlewood Court.

- An animal case-maltreatment of cruelty to animal was reported at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 8700 block.

- An animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal was reported at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 8800 block of Hawkbill Road.

- An animal-case-other was reported at 4:53 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 5200 block of Castlewood Road.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 5 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 6400 block of Dalebrook Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 6200 block of Glenlivet Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 4:10 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 7000 block of Cogbill Road.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 2500 block of Dwight Ave.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 10 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 5500 block of Marview Lane.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 6000 block of Kings Crest Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 14000 block of Stevenhurst Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 7:15 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 4900 block of Laudeen Drive.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 5:28 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 3600 block of Meadowdale Blvd.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 4700 block of Hopkins Road.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, etc, was reported at 3:40 a.m. Feb. 10 in the 7800 block of Edwin Lane.

- Burglary/B&E-Non Res: At 6 p.m. Feb. 6 in the 11700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. Unknown suspect/s attempted to enter the mobile home on the rear of the business lot by prying open the door and breaking the glass. No entry was made. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 9 p.m. Feb. 7 in the 14100 block of Howlett Line Drive. Known suspect entered the residence without permission through an unlocked rear door. Listed items stolen: jewelry and precious metals.

- A death investigation-suicide threatened was reported at 1 a.m. Feb. 10 in the 14300 block of Birds Eye Place.

- Fraud-Other: At 2:10 a.m. Feb. 9 in the 4600 block of Chester Square Road. Stolen property: consumable goods.

- Larceny-Other: At 4 a.m. Feb. 9 in the 4800 block of Mccarty Ave. Stolen property: currency, notes, etc, miscellaneous.

- Larceny-Other: At 7 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 8800 block of Piels Road. Stolen property: TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza. Stolen property: consumable goods.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 8:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 12000 block Iron Bridge Plaza. Stolen property: clothing and furs.

- A miscellaneous-illegal possession of tobacco product was reported at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 3600 block of W. Hundred Road.

- A miscellaneous-mental subject was reported at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 3800 block of Cougar Tl.

- A miscellaneous-mental subject was reported at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 13800 block of Nash Road.

- A miscellaneous-obscene call was reported at 12:01 a.m. Feb. 9 in the 3900 block of Paces Ferry Road.

- A miscellaneous-suspicious was reported at 7 a.m. Feb. 4 in the 1900 block of Cross St.

- A miscellaneous-suspicious was reported at 3:22 a.m. Feb. 9 in the 11100 block of Crofton Road.

- A miscellaneous-threatening call was reported at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 5 in the 12200 block of Green Vista Court.

- A miscellaneous-threatening letter was reported at 8 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 600 block of Corvus Court.

- A miscellaneous-trash dumping/littering was reported at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 17200 block of Branders Bridge Road.

- Motor Vehicle Theft-Auto Stolen Locally, Not Recovered: At 11 p.m. Feb. 7 in the 12100 block of Richmond St. The victim reported his red 1993 Chevrolet pickup missing from his driveway with the keys in it.

- Motor Vehicle Theft-Other Vehicle Stolen Locally/Not Recovered: At 9:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 14100 block of Bridgetown Court. The victim reported an ATV stolen.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 1 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 10300 block of Courthouse Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 6:01 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 100 block of W. Hundred Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 10:15 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 2300 block of Willis Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 3:58 a.m. Feb. 10 in the 17400 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 4:34 a.m. Feb. 10 in the 2600 block of Drewrys Bluff Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possess was reported at 3:20 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 5000 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possess was reported at 3:02 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 2100 block of Willis Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possess-synthetic narcotics was reported at 8:42 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 16700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A narcotics/drug sale/manufacture-marijuana was reported at 11 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 20800 block of Chesterfield Ave.

- A property-recovered, stolen other jurisdiction was reported at 7:54 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 8600 block of Bellmeadows Tr.

- Robbery-Firearm/Highway, Street, Alley, etc: At 12:40 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 6000 block of Hopkins Road. The victim reported three suspects approached him, one displaying a handgun and stole the listed items from him. One of the items was recovered. Stolen property: currency, notes, etc, miscellaneous, TVs, radios, cameras, etc.

- A sex offenses-simple sexual battery was reported at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 5 in the 600 block of Corvus Court.

- A sex offenses-simple sexual battery was reported at 5 p.m. Feb. 6 in the 2700 block of W. Hundred Road.

- A sex offenses-simple sexual battery was reported at 4 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 6800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A traffic-drunk driving was reported at 5:50 a.m. Feb. 9 in the 11600 block of Ironbridge Blvd.

- a traffic-drunk driving was reported at 5:10 a.m. Feb. 10 in the 15800 block of Happy Hill Road.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 5:28 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 8900 block of Hopkins Road.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 7:15 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 6100 block of Iron Bridge Road.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 10:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 5900 block of Centralia Road.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 7400 block of Woodpecker Road.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 10:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 17000 block of Fiala Drive.

- A traffic-reckless driving was reported at 4 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 2900 block of Tipton St.

- A traffic-reckless driving, pass a stopped school bus was reported at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 20600 block of Woodpecker Road.

- A traffic-suspended operators license was reported at 8:25 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 6800 block of Jefferson Davis hwy.

- A traffic-suspended operators license was reported at 2:45 a.m. Feb. 10 in the 6500 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A trespassing (including prowler)-residential was reported at 12:05 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 7100 block of Wentworth St.

- A vandalism-motor vehicle was reported at 5 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 9700 block of Express Lane.

- A vandalism-motor vehicle was reported at 6 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 4900 block of Laudeen Drive.

- A vandalism-motor vehicle was reported at 9:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 5400 block of Pineland Road.

- A vandalism-motor vehicle was reported at 2:30 a.m. Feb. 10 in the 6300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A vandalism-residential was reported at 5 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 9100 block of Quinnford Blvd.

- A weapons violations-brandishing a weapon was reported at 5:18 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 6100 block of Gatesgreen Drive.

- A weapons violations-brandishing a weapon was reported at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 12300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- An animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal was reported at 10:38 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 3100 block of Meadowdale Blvd.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 12 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 8300 block of Friar Tuck Court.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 12:20 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 9500 block of Lockberry Ridge Loop.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 12:01 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 5100 block of Whetstone Road.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 11 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 5300 block of Dermotte Lane.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 3 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 2000 block of Swift Bluff Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 4:10 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 2000 block of Swift Bluff Drive.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 2 a.m. Feb. 10 in the 6800 block of Philbrook Road.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 9:41 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 9800 block of Iron Bridge Road.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 2:15 p.m. Feb. 5 in the 9700 block of Salem Church Road.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 10:11 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 3600 block of W. Hundred Road.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8:15 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 8700 block of Talon lane. Unknown suspect/s stole the listed items from the residence: currency, notes, etc, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 3 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 6300 block of Macbeth Court. Known suspect attempted to force entry through the front door. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

- A death investigation-suicide threatened was reported at 9:45 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 4700 block of Stanley Drive.

- A family offenses-child abuse/neglect (non violent) was reported at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 10100 block of Krause Road.

- A forgery/counterfeiting-attempt was reported at 3 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 6500 block of Centralia Road.

- Fraud-Identity: At 11:20 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 5700 block of Hopkins Road. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- An injury-accidental overdose was reported at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 6000 block of Eagles Crest Drive.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 5 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 3800 block of Homeward Road. The victim reported the rear license plate stolen from his vehicle.

- Larceny-Other: At 5 p.m. Feb. 4 in the 11700 block of Waterview Drive. Stolen property: currency, notes, etc, miscellaneous, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- A miscellaneous-annoying call was reported at 12 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 20300 block of Halloway Ave.

- A miscellaneous-mental subject was reported at 3:40 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 12500 block of Chesdin Blanding Drive.

- A miscellaneous-threatening call was reported at 5:38 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 3800 block of Meadowdale Blvd.

- A miscellaneous-threatening letter was reported at 8:56 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 2700 block of Bensley Commons Blvd.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 2:40 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 15800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- An obstructing justice-perjury was reported at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 1 in the 9500 block of Courthouse Road.

- A property-stolen/possess was reported at 11:57 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 6700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A vandalism-mailbox was reported at 10 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 14300 block of Fox Knoll Drive.

- A weapons violations-shooting in occupied was reported at 3 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 6100 block of Gatesgreen Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 6100 block of Barnwood Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 8:20 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 2700 block of Goolsby Ave.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 2:10 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 5300 block of Hackney Road.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 5300 block of Grand Oaks Forest Circle.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 4:45 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 6700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 6:50 a.m. Feb. 12 in the 3800 block of Cougar Tl.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 6:50 a.m. Feb. 12 in the 2700 block of Martingale Road. Unknown suspect/s possibly picked front door lock of apartment. Listed items stolen: TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 3:30 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 17400 block of Elk Road. The victim returned home to find an unknown suspect pulling out of her driveway. The window on the utility room door was broken, but it is unknown if a suspect made entry. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 2500 block of Troycott Place. Unknown suspect/s kicked in front door of residence and pried at the rear door lock. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 12:01 a.m. Feb. 12 in the 6400 block of Planet Road. Unknown suspect/s forced entry into attached shed, then through the drywall into the vacant apartment. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

- A death investigation-suicide attempt was reported at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 2400 block of Alfalfa Lane.

- A fraud attempt was reported at 3:45 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 12100 block of Hogans Alley.

- Fraud-By Check: At 12:01 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 12800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Larceny-From Building: At 4:30 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 12100 block of Iron Bridge Road. Stolen property: currency, notes, etc, miscellaneous.

- 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.

Essa Bank & Trust to Eric J. Raitter and Catherine Carr for $172,000; Larksville.

Joanna B. Siegel and Joanna B. Gover to Renee Casterline for $129,500; Lehman Township.

Stephanie Buchinski to Justin T. Verry and Jessica E. Verry for $152,550; Duryea.

William H. Gregory and Ashley C. Gregory to Douglas W. Haasis for $615,000; Dorrance Township.

John L. Stravinski to Rob Frey for $128,900; Harveys Lake.

Kristopher J. Mead and Jamielee Mead to Laura Bond and Lloyd Bond Jr. for $153,000; Jenkins Township.

Michael Tomalis to Christopher Jones for $227,500; Harveys Lake.

Christopher R. Lenza to Timothy J. Dombroski and April A. Dombroski for $95,000; West Wyoming.

Brenda J. Harry, Walter A. Harry Jr., Terry E. Derr and Susan M. Derr to Robert J. Reilly, Mary Ann Reilly and Amber L. Reilly for $90,000; Nescopeck.

Kimberly Bowers and Carey W. Hoffman to Nichole M. Donnelly for $79,500; Union Township.

First National Bank of Pennsylvania to William D. Moore and Maureen O. Moore for $216,000; Fairview Township.

Windsor Realty Corp. to 2 North Main Street LLC for $165,000; Pittston.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

n Eric Raymond Hobensack, Phoenixville, and Marisa Lynn Toth, Olyphant.

n Maurice Phillip Salamone Jr. and Rosemary Mifka, both of Scranton.

n Edward Voychuk and Rebecca Marie Anderson, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTION

n Herta Rizzo, guardian for Angelo Rizzo, Dunmore, to Nich­olas and Audra Gillette, Dun­more; a property at 132 Frank­lin St., Dunmore, for $30,000.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

n Melinda S. Trivellin, Scran­ton, v. Roy J. Trivellin Jr., Wilkes-Barre; married April 13, 2010, in Clarks Summit; pro se.

n Kimberly A. Clark, Arch­bald, v. Raymond Clark, Jes­sup; married May 21, 2011, in Archbald; pro se.

n Heather Ricino, Moosic, v. Ralph Ricino, Olyphant; married Oct. 2, 1993, in Summit County; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

n Laura D. Gonzalez, Scran­ton, v. Adrian E. Gonzalez, Scran­­ton; married May 30, 2003, in Lackawanna County; Judith G. Price, attorney.

LAWSUIT

n Donna Arnold, 202 Chest­nut St., Dunmore, v. Hermann Klarr, 2148 Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel; seeking in excess of $50,000 for past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of earnings and earning capacity, delay, plus interest and costs and such other relief deemed appropriate, for injuries suffered Feb. 22, 2011, in a crash at Frank­lin and East Drinker streets, Dunmore; Thomas P. Heeney Jr., attorney.

ESTATES FILED

n Veronica Alice Edwards, also known as Veronica Edwards, 933 E. Drinker St., Dunmore, letters testamentary to John Garvey, same address.

n George P. Suprick, also known as George P. Suprick Jr., 2112 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to George Suprick, 1640 Forest Acres Drive, Clarks Summit.

n John Joseph Witowski, also known as John J. Witow­ski, 1316 Route 434, Mos­cow, Roaring Brook Twp., letters testamentary to Mary J. Witow­ski, same address.

n Clare Sibio, also known as Clare Evelyn Sibio, 2212 Port Royal Road, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Joseph Sibio Jr., same address.

n Louise E. Polizzi, 215 W. Warren St., Dunmore, letters testamentary to Nancy A. Witiak, 123 Canterberry Lane, Factoryville.

n Robert J. Skaluba, 844 Orchard St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Constant F. Skaluba, 332 Stafford Ave., Scranton.

n John Gerega, Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton, letters testamentary to Paul Gerega Jr., 107 Old Orchard Road, Clarks Summit.

n Indiana Robinson, 100 Fischer Place, Roaring Brook Twp., letters of administration to Elizabeth A. Robinson and William E. Robinson, same address.

n Joseph A. Siconolfi, 541 Charles St., Throop, letters testamentary to Siesonn T. Fon­taine, same address.

n Barbara A. Sewack, 103 Riverside Drive, Archbald, letters testamentary to Aimee Zuby, 204 Eleanor St., Peckville.

n Robert T. Whispell, 574 N. Main St., Apt. B, Archbald, letters of administration to Heather E. Hudak, 331 Third Ave., Jessup.

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County's share of state court costs at $7.5M

Amount in 2011 was $6.9M

Lackawanna County received $7.5 million from the Pennsylvania court system in 2012 from fees, fines, court costs and restitution collected by the state.

The allotment is up from $6.9 million in 2011, despite a slight drop in the number of court cases filed in the county. In 2012, 40,449 court cases were filed in Lackawanna County, down from 41,325 filed last year, according to a news release from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on Tuesday.

Despite a 4 percent drop in the court case filings across the state last year, the Pennsylvania magisterial district and common pleas court systems distributed $469 million from collections last year to the state, counties, municipalities and victims.

The courts attribute some of the decline in cases across the state to a drop in the number of traffic citations issued.

More than $211 million was distributed to the state, $165 million was divided among counties, $52 million divided among municipalities, $36 million was paid to crime victims for restitution and a small portion was given to schools, libraries and tax agencies collections, according to the release.

Much of the money redistributed to the state goes into specific funds such as the motor license fund, while a small chunk goes into the Judicial Computer System Account to support courtwide automation.

Contact the writer: ksullivan@timesshamrock.com, @ksullivanTT on Twitter

OLD FORGE POLICE: Officers responded to more than 15 calls between Feb. 10-16.

On Feb. 10, officers were dispatched to assist Taylor police with a call on Kennedy Boulevard.

On Feb. 11, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of Ray Street. A report of a 911 hang-up call sent officers to the 500 block of Kholer Avenue. Officers also assisted emergency medical services (EMS) with a call in the 100 block of Taroli Street.

On Feb. 12, officers were dispatched to assist EMS with a fall victim in the 100 block of Sussex Street.

On Feb. 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported domestic dispute in a home in the 400 block of Melmore Street. A reported assault sent officers to the 200 block of Mary Street. Officers also responded to investigate a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of West Grace and Edith streets.

On Feb. 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle accident in the 1200 block of South Main Street.

On Feb. 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a parking complaint in the 500 block of Oak Street. Officers conducted a welfare check in a home in the 100 block of Henderson Street.

On Feb. 16, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm in the 400 block of South Main Street. An animal complain sent officers to the 500 block of South Main Street. Officers also responded to a hit-and-run accident in the 100 block of Dunn Avenue. Officers made one arrest.

TAYLOR POLICE: Officers responded to 80 calls between Feb. 11-17.

On Feb. 11, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported assault at the Walmart on Main Street. Officers also responded to investigate a report of a missing child in a home on Acker Avenue.

On Feb. 12, officers were dispatched to a home in the 300 block of West Taylor Street to investigate a report of child abuse. A trespassing complaint sent officers to the 100 block of Colon Court. Officers also responded to investigate a retail theft complaint at the Walmart on Main Street.

On Feb. 13, officers responded to investigate a motor vehicle accident in the 200 block of Tamworth Drive. A retail theft complaint sent officers to the Walmart on Main Street. Officers also responded to the Turkey Hill on Keyser Avenue to investigate a report of disorderly men causing a disturbance.

On Feb. 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle accident in the 700 block of South Main Street. A 911 hang-up call sent officers to the 400 block of South Main Street.

On Feb. 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a fraud complaint in the 200 block of West Taylor Street. A reported fire sent officers to the 300 block of Church Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a dispute between neighbors in the 100 block of Storrs Street.

On Feb. 16, officers were dispatched to investigate a fight in the 200 block of Main Street. A domestic dispute sent officers to the 100 block of Church Street. Officers also responded to investigate a criminal mischief complaint in the 100 block of Donny Drive.

On Feb. 17, officers were dispatched to investigate a retail theft in the Walmart on Main Street. A similar call sent officers to the 100 block of Ridge Street. Officers also responded to a neighbor dispute in the 100 block of Storrs Street.

AVOCA POLICE: No report was available at press time.

MOOSIC POLICE: Officers responded to more than 100 calls between Feb. 4-16.

On Feb. 4, officers were dispatched to investigate a hit-and-run call at the intersection of Spring Street and Birney Avenue. A bad checks complaint sent officers to a home in the 500 block of Minooka Avenue. Officers responded to assist the Old Forge police with a call in the 400 block of Milwaukee Avenue.

On Feb. 5, officers were dispatched to investigate a complaint of juveniles causing a disturbance in the 500 block of Orchard Street.

On Feb. 6, officers were dispatched to investigate a theft complaint in the 4200 block of Birney Avenue. A similar call sent officers to 1 Fleet Way.

On Feb. 7, no police activity was reported.

On Feb. 8, officers were dispatched to investigate a parking complaint in the 200 block of Main Street. A report of a found cat sent officers to the 800 block of Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in the 700 block of Seventh Street.

On Feb. 9, officers were dispatched to investigate a suspicious vehicle on Rocky Glen Road. Officers responded to assist the fire department with a car fire in the 500 block of Minooka Avenue.

On Feb. 10, officers were dispatched to investigate a suspicious person in the 3500 block of Winfield Avenue.

On Feb. 11, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm in the 100 block of Glenmaura Drive.

On Feb. 12, officers were dispatched to investigate a dispute between neighbors in the 1100 block of Springbrook Avenue. A domestic dispute sent officers to the 700 block of Minooka Avenue.

On Feb. 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a harassment complaint in the 3600 block of Winfield Avenue. A parking complaint sent officers to the 200 block of Elm Street. Officers were dispatched to assist the Taylor police with a possible domestic dispute in the 200 block of Tammworth Drive.

On Feb. 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle crash in the 900 block of School Street. A report of criminal mischief to a vehicle sent officers to the 4000 block of Shoppes Boulevard. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of an erratic driver in the area of Springbrook Avenue and Glenmarua National Boulevard. Officers also responded to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Springbrook Avenue. A harassment complaint sent officers to the 300 block of Seventh Street.

On Feb. 15, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated burglar alarm in the 800 block of Springbrook Avenue. A reported theft from a vehicle sent officers to the 3300 block of Birney Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a burglary in the 800 block of Springbrook Avenue. An activated alarm sent officers to the 100 block of Glenmaura Boulevard.

On Feb. 16, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated burglar alarm in the 100 block of Lauren Drive. A hit-and-run accident sent officers to the 600 block of Main Street. Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Davis Street.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

n Horacio Medrano and Guad­alupe Flores, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Susan Kujawski, executrix of the estate of Esther M. Lom­bardo, Scranton, to Donna M. Adrian, Pittston; a property at 1017 Cedar Ave., Scranton, for $47,000.

n Thomas Gervasi, by and through his attorney-in-fact, Bernard Gervasi, and his wife, Martha A. Gervasi, Scranton, to Daniel D., Daniel P. and Marie G. Biel, Scranton; a property at 1309-1311 Prescott Ave., Dun­more, for $54,060.

n Realty Income Corp. to Com­monwealth Connections Acad­emy Charter School, Harris­burg; a property on Business Route 6, Dickson City, for $1.3 million.

n Lorraine M. Kope, individually and as executrix of the estate of Peter W. Kope, Cicero, N.Y., to Robert Raymond Henderson Jr., Dickson City; a property at 1317 Olga St., Dickson City, for $40,000.

n Robert W. Kaville, Old Forge, to Albert J. and Michelle V. Bilski, Old Forge; two parcels in Old Forge for $285,000.

n Ellen Margaret and John David Szuch, Throop, to John A. Decker, Throop; a property at 184 Phillips St., Throop, for $80,412.

n Ann Marie Ziskowski, executrix of the estate of Edward P. Ziskowski, Archbald, to Jacque­line S. Chorba, Lackawanna County; a property at 205 Chest­nut St., Archbald, for $113,000.

n Lackawanna Neighbors Inc., Scranton, to Donald F. Kennedy Jr., Carbondale; a property at 107 Spring St., Carbondale, for $90,000.

n Theresa Dowd, Carbondale, to Caleb and Rebecca Twombly, Scranton; a property at 175 Park St., Carbondale, for $44,000.

n F. Feinroth LLC to Pranali and Chhaya Patel; two parcels in Scranton for $81,000.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS

n Michael J. Eagen, 13 Pen-Y-Bryn Drive, Scranton; $92,617.09.

n Dominick J. Andidora, doing business as Carwanna Lunch, 54 Salem Ave., Carbondale; $2,013.65.

n Dominick J. Andidora, doing business as Carwanna Lunch, 54 Salem Ave., Carbondale; $26,371.98.

n Hoang Nguyen, 625 Moosic St., Scranton; $19,768.21.

n John L. McFarlane, 103 Stoney Creek Road, South Abington Twp.; $88,038.63.

n New Hope Home Healthcare Inc., 117 N. Main Ave., Scran­ton; $6,162.43.

n Thomas and Kimberly A. Den­nebaum, 1160 Old Trail Road, Clarks Summit; $39,118.61.

n Kelly J. Lannak, 1100 State Route 307, Apt. Floor 2, Spring Brook; $34,610.47.

n Thomas Dennebaum, 1160 Old Trail Road, Clarks Summit; $10,464.06.

n Thomas F. DePietro, DePie­tro General Contractor, 931 Newton Road, Clarks Summit; $21,094.59.

n James Baum, P.O. Box 71, Waverly; $25.21.

n Ballina Design Group P.C., 1610 Adams Ave., Dunmore; $800.96.

n John L. McFarlane, 103 Stoney Creek Road, South Abington Twp.; $91,215.60.

LAWSUIT

n Michelle and Gerald Tunney, 109 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Twp., v. Kieran Alles, 423 Dogwood Drive, Clarks Summit; seeking in excess of $50,000 plus interest and costs on two counts, for injuries suffered March 30, 2011, in an automobile crash on Northern Boulevard, Clarks Summit; James A. Kilpatrick, attorney.

ESTATE FILED

n John Richard Ritter, 260 N. Main St., Archbald, letters of administration to Eric Ritter, same address.

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Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Brandie Dietrich, 20, of 213 S. Poplar St., Mount Carmel, and a 16-year-old female from Ashland have been charged by Patrolman Christopher Lapotsky with retail theft for concealing $112.23 worth of merchandise at Wal-Mart Supercenter on Route 61 and leaving the store without paying for the items Dec. 24.

Police said Deitrich and the teen were apprehended by security personnel in the store parking lot.

Student charged

COAL TOWNSHIP - A 16-year-old male from Coal Township has been charged by Patrolman Christopher Lapotsky with harassment relating to a Feb. 7 disturbance at Shamokin Area Middle/Senior High School.

Police said the student threatened to punch a teacher and made obscene and lewd remarks toward the teacher in the classroom.

Heater/fan stolen

COAL TOWNSHIP - Phillip Bilbay, 38, of 1039 W. Water St., Coal Township, told police someone entered his 1998 Chevy Cavalier and removed a 12-volt heater/fan valued at $30.

Police said the theft occurred Saturday or Sunday.

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

Car hits pole

LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - Daniel D. Bixler, 47, of Herndon, escaped injury Tuesday when his car struck a utility pole and ditch along Route 147 west of Mountain Road.

State police at Stonington reported Bixler was driving a 2001 Buick Century north at 5:30 p.m. when his vehicle exited the highway and traveled onto the shoulder, where it struck a utility pole with its left front end. The car then continued to travel north and hit a ditch with its front end before spinning and stopping.

Car crash

SNYDERTOWN - Miriam E. Fultz, 49, of Sunbury, and her passenger, Renee S. George, 23, of Snydertown, were not injured Tuesday in a weather-related accident along Snydertown Road near Kampco Industries.

State police at Stonington said Fultz was driving a 2010 Toyota Corolla west at 11:49 a.m. when she lost control of the car on the snow-covered road, causing Corolla to strike guard rail.

Driver injured

MONROE TOWNSHIP - Chelsie L. Radel, 21, of Sunbury, was transported by ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after a one-vehicle accident Tuesday at the intersection of Mill Road and Penns Drive in this Snyder County township.

According to state police at Selinsgrove, Radel was driving a 2010 Nissan Sentra west on Mill Road at 1:41 p.m. when the car traveled off the road and descended an embankment while she was negotiating a curve.

The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Police said the crash remains under investigation.

No injuries

WHITE DEER TOWNSHIP - Alicia Riley, 22, of Elysburg, and a 1-year-old male passenger from Elysburg escaped injury shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday when Riley lost control of the vehicle she was driving east on New Columbia Road in this Union County township. The vehicle left the road and hit several small trees.

State police at Milton reported Riley's vehicle was towed from the scene.

Fatal crash

UPPER PAXTON TOWNSHIP - State police at Lykens reported Lorena Lemons, 70, of Millersburg, died from injuries sustained in a head-on crash Tuesday morning along Route 147 near Elmer Avenue in this Dauphin County township.

Police said Lemons was operating a 2006 Ford Escape that collided head-on with a 2004 Nissan Titan truck operated by Justin Wallace, 30, of Millersburg.

Lemons was transported to Harrisburg Hospital, where she died. Wallace, who suffered moderate injuries, was transported to Hershey Medical Center, where he underwent emergency room treatment.

Both vehicles were demolished in the 11:30 a.m. accident.

Vehicle rolled

WEST CHILLISQUAQUE TOWNSHIP - Ashley L. London, 23, of Lewisburg, suffered moderate injuries Tuesday morning when the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt she was driving left Route 405, struck a wooden post, rolled and landed on its roof in Mindy's Tavern parking lot.

State police at Milton reported London was traveling south at about 9 a.m. when she lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a left curve, causing the Cobalt to exit the right side of the road.

London, who was cited for driving at an unsafe speed, was transported by William Cameron Ambulance to Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg.

Charges pending

DANVILLE - Assault charges are pending against a 21-year-old Harrisburg woman who is a patient at Danville State Hospital in connection with two incidents that occurred Tuesday afternoon at the state hospital.

State police at Milton reported the patient was allegedly involved in a physical altercation with staff members at 3:15 p.m. and kicked staff member Susan Zimmerman, 52, of Ashland, in the groin area while Zimmerman was attempting to calm her down.

Police said the same patient also allegedly struck staff member Vicki Williams, 39, of New Columbia, in the wrist and spit in her face at 5 p.m.

Police did not identify the suspect.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

n George Paul Richardson and Mary Grace Galo, both of Humble, Texas.

n David Christopher Russell and Nicole Ashley Brady, both of Old Forge.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Richard W. Bagley, administrator of the estate of Lois S. Bagley, to Bradley J. Higgins and Geraldine Sharp, Nicholson; a property at 303 Elm St., Dalton, for $150,000.

n Diana W. Lore, Las Vegas, to Jerry Kaufman, North Abing­ton Twp.; a property at 701 Sunset Drive, Clarks Summit, for $250,000.

n Michael A. and Courtney A. Fogley, Taylor, to Elizabeth Kamin­ski; a property at 1146 Rey­nolds Ave., Taylor, for $164,000.

divorces sought

n Donna Marie Miller, May­field, v. Jeffrey Donald Miller, Wyoming; married Feb. 14, 2002, in Tunkhannock; pro se.

n Tammy Greenfield, Mont­rose, v. Glynne Greenfield, Camp Hill; married July 31, 2010, in Montrose; pro se.

n Jessica L. Valentini, Peck­ville, v. Marino D. Valentini, Peck­ville; married Sept. 3, 2011, in Jessup; Lance J. Fanucci, attorney.

ESTATEs FILED

n Emily L. Tierney, also known as Pat Tierney, 261 E. Grove St., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to William R. Tierney Jr., 514 Tulip Circle, Clarks Summit; Peter L. Tierney, 101 Wyndwood Road, Dalton; and Joseph R. Tierney, 216-A Grist Mill Road, RR 1, Dalton.

n Janiyah Winter Curtis, 137 Dundaff St., Carbondale, letters of administration to Danielle Bice, same address.

n Mary J. Swartz, 85 Sturgis Road, Peckville, letters testamentary to Michael Krisovich, 735 Crystal St., Peckville.

n Gale Maureen Selego, 1017 S. Main St., Taylor, letters testamentary to Andrew Selego, 917 Shaded Water Way, Lutz, Fla.

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DUI charges

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

Dean A. Brockoff, 48, of Lockwood, N.Y., by Sayre borough police, on Feb. 19, on Spring Street in Sayre. Brockoff has also been charged with possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police said officers believed Brockoff to be under the influence of bath salts at the time of his arrest. Brockoff was arraigned Feb. 19 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $55,000 bail. Brockoff's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 26.

Sean Edward Seifert, 27, of Winnemucca, Nev., by Athens Township police, on Feb. 16, on Weaver Road in Athens Township. Seifert has also been charged with carrying a firearm without a license. Seifert was arraigned Feb. 16 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail. Seifert's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 26.

Man charged with drug possession

A Waverly man was recently arrested by Athens Township police on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Nicholas S. Campbell, 28, was also charged with retail theft.

Police said Campbell removed fishing lures Feb. 8 from the Walmart on Elmira Street. The lures were valued at $80.12, police said. A search of Campbell following his arrest turned up tramadol and morphine pills for which Campbell had no prescription, police said.

Campbell's preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 19.

Police investigate Smithfield Twp. scam

State police at Towanda are investigating a telephone scam that occurred Feb. 16 in Smithfield Township.

According to information from state police, a male called an 82-year-old female victim and told her she would receive a vehicle and $2.5 million if she sent him $2,000. Police said the woman purchased money cards in Athens Borough, and clerks at the store alerted police about the suspected scam.

Police arrived to find the victim on the telephone with the man coordinating the money exchange and advised her not to give out any card numbers over the phone, police said.

State police would like to remind everyone that calls to send money and receive money in return are likely scams. Do not give out card numbers, social security information or other personal information over the telephone, police said.

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

Police investigate sexual assault

State police at Towanda are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in Sayre Borough.

According to information from state police, a nine-year-old female juvenile was allegedly assaulted at a borough location between 2003 and 2007. Police continue to investigate the report.

Signs stolen

State police at Towanda are investigating the theft of two signs from a Smithfield Township location.

According to state police information, an unknown actor removed two "No Trespassing" signs from a field on Springfield Road between 2 and 4 p.m. Feb. 17. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Leonard C. Montuori, Marietta A. John, Toni J. Montuori and Edward Christopher Montuori to Fairmount Township Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company for $110,000; Fairmount Township.

Lynn A. Brown and Lynn Anne Ulitchney to Kyle Gensel for $144,900; Dallas Township.

Sophia J. Byorek (per attorney in fact) and Bernard P. Byorek (attorney in fact) to Anthony F. Palisi for $212,500; West Hazleton.

Thomas S. Rusnak Jr. and Peter M. Kaminski to Thomas S. Rusnak Jr. and Mildred Rusnak for $133,000; Fairmount Township.

Clarence J. Labar and Janice L. Labar to Matthew B. Labar for $75,000; Dallas.

John David Roskos (executor), Donald Paul Roskos (executor) and Freda S. Roskos (estate) to Elaine Friedman for $137,500; Kingston.

Leavsley Sales Co. to Paul A. R. Rockwell for $260,000; Pittston Township.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Kim Riley (executrix), Raymond J. Giacomo (estate) and Raymond James (estate) to Sean Gove and Alyssa Evnsky for $140,000; Franklin Township.

Anubhai P. Patel and Malvika A. Patel to Diauti Gomez for $78,000; Hazleton.

Howard S. Snyder II and Kathleen Bogdon for RJH Realty Enterprises Inc. for $175,000; Dallas Township.

Peter Paul Ostrowski and Christine Ostrowski to William A. Johnson and Cindy J. Johnson for $155,000; Swoyersville.

Bernard P. Kovacs and Theresa Kovacs to Albert Urzen for $129,200; Swoyersville.

Household Finance Consumer Discount Co. to Alan H. Bragalone and Yvonne M. Bragalone for $115,000; Butler Township.

Mark A. Karcutskie and Jennifer A. Karcutskie to Scott A. Schukraft and Heidi C. Schukraft for $652,500; Dallas Township.

Wells Fargo Bank to Kurt Krasavage for $145,000; Edwardsville.

Troy man arrested for theft of motor vehicle

Derek Baldwin, 34, of Troy was recently arrested on a warrant for the theft of a motor vehicle, police said.

Sate police said that Baldwin was operating the vehicle at 1:45 p.m. on Feb. 8 when they pulled it over along Marcy Hill Road in Monroe Township.

The vehicle belongs to a 45-year-old Troy man, according to the state police at Towanda.

Towanda woman cited with harassment

Karen Sue Hall of Towanda went to the Metadyne plant in Towanda Township and struck a 22-year-old female employee in the head with a cane, police said.

Hall, 46, has been cited with harassment as a result of this incident, which occurred at 11:03 p.m. on Feb. 13, state police at Towanda said.

Rome teen charged with making false report to police

A 17-year-old Rome boy has been charged with false reports to law enforcement authorities, police said.

The teenager had contacted the state police at Towanda on Jan. 25 and told them that a Hispanic male had tried to carjack his vehicle at gunpoint, police said.

The teenager told the police that he gave the Hispanic male his money and fled the scene, according to the state police.

Later, the teenager confessed to the police that he made up the story and had actually given his money to someone he knew, to whom he owed money, police said.

DUI charge:

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

Michael Joseph Stonier, 28, of Hunlock Creek, Pa., by the state police, on Feb. 5, on state Route 487 in Colley Township. A test revealed that the amount of alcohol in Stonier's blood was above the legal limit on the day of his arrest.

Wyoming County Court notes appear weekly in The Times-Tribune.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Albert J. Stecker to Forkston Conservancy LLC, property in Forkston Twp. for $205,100.

n Barbara Galimi to Bronson Deleeuw, property in Tunkhannock Twp. for $118,500.

n R. Spencer Clark to Eric J. Savignano, property in Lemon Twp. for $200,000.

n Mark Hozlock to Robert David Fortna, property in North Branch Twp. for $23,000.

n Gerald E. and Linda J. Pallis to Boyd Barber, Linda Barber and Brenda L. Suder, property in Tunkhannock Twp. for $426,000.

n Ryan M. Zellner, Sandra N. Zellner POA and Sandra N. Zellner to Thomas Conroy Jr., property in Tunkhannock for $146,000.

n San Pedro Enterprises Inc. to UGI Energy Services Inc., property in Northmoreland Twp. for $1,500,000.

n Amanda Anderson and Scott Kulah to Amanda Kulah and Scott Kulah, property in Tunkhannock for $10.

ESTATES FILED

n Evelyn L. Boyer, late of Braintrim Twp., Wyoming County, letters testamentary to Carol Furman, executor, c/o Sally Steele, Tunkhannock.

n Joseph Clarkson Mason Jr., aka Joseph C. Mason Jr., Joseph Mason Jr., and Joseph Mason, late of Laceyville, letters testamentary to Joseph Clarkson Mason III, 58 Broad Leaf Lane, Enfield, Conn. c/o attorney Leslie Wizelman.

n Brian P. Williams, letters of administration to Melinda Williams, c/o the Dyllar Law Firm.

n George E. Miller, late of Northmoreland Twp., letters testamentary to Tammy Spencer, c/o attorney Judd B. Fitze.

MARRAGE LICENSES

n Fred Bowles Baker III and Kristie Joe Overfield, both of Meshoppen.

n Dale Emmitt Roberson of Athens, Texas, and Amber Lynn Hardy, of Waller, Texas.

One hurt

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - A Reading woman suffered moderate injuries in a crash at 5:20 a.m. Friday on Route 61 near Hill Street.

State police at Stonington said a Ford Explorer, driven by Cynthia Lou Curry, 55, of 624 Thorn St., was traveling north on Route 61 when the vehicle exited the south side of the road and hit a tree.

Curry suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, for treatment. Police said Curry will be cited for the crash.

Assisting police at the scene were Americus Hose Company Ambulance, Upper Augusta Fire Department, Sunbury Ambulance and the Sunbury Fire Department.

DUI

MARION HEIGHTS - Crystal A. Kerner, 26, of 249 S. Spruce St., was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license and driving on roadways laned for traffic following a Jan. 27 traffic stop on Park Road.

Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman Kelly Campbell filed the charges following the 3:27 a.m. stop when chemical testing showed Kerner was under the influence of a combination of alcohol along with traces of THC, the chemical found in marijuana.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, with a preliminary hearing set for Wednesday, March 20.

Hit and run

SHAMOKIN - City police are attempting to locate a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash at about 9 p.m. Wednesday on Bear Valley Avenue.

Police say a motorist struck two vehicles in the 600 block of Bear Valley Avenue and continued either south on Route 125 towards Gowen City or through the second patch on Bear Valley Road in Coal Township.

The suspect vehicle is described as a white pickup truck with toolboxes mounted on the truck's side rails, and should have moderate damage to the front passenger side.

Anyone with information should call police at 648-5708.

PFA violation

KULPMONT - Leroy J. Manhart, 43, of 475 High Road, Ashland, was charged by Kulpmont Borough Police with indirect criminal contempt for violating a protection from abuse order on Dec. 15 at the Timberwood Park Apartments.

Patrolman Joshua Pustucka reported in court documents that Manhart allegedly contacted Shirley Derr. Manhart is not supposed to have contact with Derr because her daughter, Rebecca, has a PFA order against him.

A hearing before the Northumberland County Court of Common Pleas will be scheduled at a later date.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Township police Chief Brian Hollenbush charged Brian K. Howerter, 48, of 215 W. Saylor St., Atlas, with driving under the influence of a controlled substance, driving under the influence of a drug or a combination of drugs, driving on the right side of the roadway following a traffic stop at 2:26 p.m. on Jan. 11 in the area of Laurel and Wood streets, Mount Carmel Township.

According to chemical testing, Howerter's blood was found to have traces of eight different drugs, including marijuana, fentanyl and other prescription medication.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and a preliminary hearing is set for March 20 before Jones.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL - James E. Doak, 44, of 31 N. Locust St., was charged driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license and careless driving following a traffic stop on Second and Locust streets at 1:30 a.m. Dec. 30.

According to court documents filed by Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman Shane Reamer, Doak was discovered when the front tires of his vehicle became stuck on a four-foot high snow bank. According to chemical testing taken at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Doak blood alcohol level at the time was .226 percent, which is above the .08 legal limit.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday, March 20.

Alcohol citation

KULPMONT - Borough police cited Robert Santore, 50, of 217 E. Third St., Ranshaw, with restrictions on alcoholic beverages following an incident in the 1400 block of Chestnut Street at 2:15 a.m. Feb. 11.

Kulpmont Police Patrolman Shane Reamer reported Santore was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by police. Santore was allegedly holding a plastic cup that contained vodka and had an open can of beer on the floor between his feet, police said.

DUI

KULPMONT - Borough Police Patrolman Joshua Pastucka charged Dennis J. Cousentino, 44, of 1435 Chestnut St., with driving under the influence, driving with an expired registration and without a proper registration card following a traffic stop in front of Cousentino's residence at 2:52 a.m. Feb. 4.

According to court documents, Cousentino allegedly failed field sobriety tests and refused to submit to chemical blood testing.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is set for March 20.

Prisoner charged

COAL TOWNSHIP - Luther L. McNeil Jr., 22, an inmate at SCI-Coal Township, was charged with aggravated harassment by a prisoner following an incident at the facilty at 12:10 p.m. Feb. 4.

According to court documents, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper David Myers reported McNeil allegedly threw a cup of liquid, suspected to be urine, at correctional officer James Heistand while the officer was retrieving McNeil's food tray. The liquid struck Heistand's face, neck and upper torso.

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

Drug paraphernalia

COAL TOWNSHIP - Nicole L. Bower, 27, of 1344 Hosta Road, Paxinos, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following an incident in the Anthra Plaza parking lot at 3:59 p.m. Oct. 8.

Police Det. Jeffrey Brennan filed the charges after Bower was found passed out in a vehicle parked in the plaza with syringes visibly laying around her. While she was being treated at an emergency room, police searched a small case she had with her, finding four empty wrappers commonly used to package heroin.

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

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Brandie M. Dietrich, 20, of 213 S. Poplar St., Mount Carmel, was charged with retail theft by Coal Township Police Patrolman Chris Lapotsky following a Dec. 24 incident when she and another female allegedly removed $112.23 of merchandise from the Wal-Mart SuperCenter store without paying for the items.

DUI

TREVORTON - State police at Stonington charged Marie T. Mielke, 29, of 106 W. Shamokin St., Trevorton, with driving under the influence and a variety of traffic violation following a stop on Coal Street near Fourth Street in Zerbe Township Dec. 6.

Police said Mielke was stopped for driving a vehicle with a non-operational headlight and an expired license plate sticker. When stopped, Mielke allegedly could not locate her license and vehicle registration. She later failed a field sobriety test and preliminary breath test and placed in custody for chemical blood testing, which produced a result that her blood alcohol level of .091 percent.

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

Disorderly conduct

HUMMELS WHARF - Nathan Leonard, 40, of Shamokin, was charged with disorderly conduct following an incident at 11:40 a.m. Friday at the MedExpress Urgent Care Center, on North Susquehanna Trail.

State police at Selingsgrove said Leonard became argumentative with a doctor and kicked open a door.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

n Erik Edward Krisovitch and Paula Jean Nowlin, both of Carbondale.

n Thomas Roy Zaro Jr. and Candace Ada Allen, both of Carbondale.

n Silvan Dewitt Ifill and Tenika Shantel Fisher, both of Clarks Summit.

n Jamie Patrick Lake and Lesite Barnes, both of Glen Lyon.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n John J. McGovern Jr., court-appointed liquidating receiver of Selmad Equipment of Supply Co. Inc., to Steve Serge, Scott Twp.; a property at Business Route 6, Blakely, for $35,000.

n Dennis James and Jennifer L. Forman, to Stone Financing LLC, Delaware; a property at 314 Edgewood Drive South, South Abington Twp., for $230,000.

n Stone Financing LLC, Delaware, to Scott D. Lombardi; a property at 314 Edgewood Drive South, South Abington Twp., for $230,000.

divorce sought

n Susan Lapiers, Greenfield Twp., v. Joseph Lapiers, Greenfield Twp.; married March 29, 2002, in Charleston, S.C.; Frank J. Ruggiero, attorney.

ESTATEs FILED

n Elizabeth Hunyak, Terrace Drive, Blakely, letters testamentary to Stephen Kobasa.

n Helen Grala, 199 Drakes Lane, Old Forge, letters testamentary to Ann Salamon, 13 Wildernest Road, Spring Brook Twp.

n Nancy Ann Martin, 106 Maggies Road, South Abington Twp., letters of administration to John J. Devine, 109 Marcaby Lane, South Abington Twp.

lawsuit

n Cathy and Ronald Hazelton, 719 S. Main Ave., Scranton, v. Grove Textiles Inc., dba Grove Silk Co.; Walter Shaltz, also known as Walter Shultz; Wand .L. Schautz Co., dba the Schautz Co., dba the William A. Schautz Advertising Agency, 150 E. Grove St., Dunmore; and Farris Family Limited Partnership, 829 Jessup Ave., Dunmore; seeking in excess of $50,000 on three counts for injuries suffered on Feb. 25, 2011 when the plaintiff was caused to fall due to ice-filled sidewalks on the defendants' premises; Michael J. Pisanchyn Jr. and Andrew E. Ferguson, attorneys.

Bench warrants

Bench warrant for failure to appear fines and costs by Judge Thomas Munley.

n Gary Roguskie, 716 Prescott Ave., Scranton; $449.50.

n Andres Rodriguez, 21 Crown Circle Ave., Apt. 1, Scranton; $7,303.

n Maureen Lynn Casey, 1804 Electric St., Scranton; $1,782.

n Christopher Douglas Burns, 611 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit; $1,023.50.

n Rachel Rober, 424 Wyoming Ave., Apt. 211, Scranton; $874.50.

n Bradley Butler, 366 Wright Ave., Kingston; $465.50.

n Yakeem A. Bowie, 1202 Townhouse Blvd., Scranton; $775.50.

n Alicia Kwiatkowski, 1216 Prospect Ave., Scranton; $923.50.

n Ian Ruddy, 711 Landis St., Scranton; $2,139.

n James Francis Frost, 658 N. Hyde Park Ave., Scranton; $918.50.

n Henry L. Firestone Jr., 1314 Farr St., Scranton; $1,823.

n Willard Fassett, 94 Birket St., Carbondale; $1,568.

n John Erickson, 1352 Beach Lake Highway, Beach Lake; $678.

n Jamil Chaquan Golden, 118 Mulford Ave., Millville, N.J.; $495.

n Whitney Amora Davis, 913½ Albright Ave., Scranton; $3,145.

n Dyhue Ingram, 5809 Addison St., Philadelphia; $885.71.

n Krista Haynes, 1929 Hillcrest Road, Bethlehem; $1,374.50.

n Joseph Giordano, 307 E. Tremont St., Bronx, N.Y.; $2,387.

n Thomas H. Morgan, 120 E. Broad St., Nanticoke; $2,313.

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No injuries

LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - A Dalmatia teen was not injured in a one-vehicle accident Friday afternoon on Middle Road west of Route 225, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper David Townsend said a 17-year-old male was traveling west on Middle Road in a 2003 Subaru Impreza at 2:50 p.m. Friday when the car traveled off the roadway to the right and struck a fence and then a tree.

The driver was wearing his seatbelt, and he will be cited for a traffic violation, police said.

Driver hurt

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - A Sunbury driver sustained moderate injury Friday night in a one-vehicle accident on Route 61 near Haas Manor Road, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper James Yankovich said Dustin L. Bell, 37, was driving a 2009 Pontiac G6 at 8:03 p.m. Friday north on Route 61 when the car exited the right side of the roadway and traveled 25 feet before striking a utility police and three mailboxes.

The vehicle rolled and landed on its roof facing south, police said.

Bell was not wearing his seatbelt. He was transported from the scene by AREA Services to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Part of the highway was closed for approximately 90 minutes.

One driver injured

LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - A Herndon driver was injured and a Sunbury driver escaped harm in a two-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon on Route 147 at its intersection with Sunbury Street, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Todd Leiby said Christian H. Heimbach, 21, of Sunbury, was traveling south at 1:40 p.m. in a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado through the village of Dalmatia when Jessica L. Reiner, 24, of Herndon, driving a 2002 Kia Sportage, traveled into the path of Heimbach from a stopped position on Sunbury Street.

Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts, and Reiner had an injury of unknown severity, police said.

Hopewell

The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Burglary/Breaking And Entering/Residential: At 7 a.m., Feb. 11, police responded to the 100 block of Atlantic Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence via rear door and stole tv's, safe containing cash, jewelry, laptops and surround sytem.

- Burglary/Breaking And Entering/Residential: At 11:30 a.m., Feb. 14, police responded to the 2200 block of Trenton Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by forcing rear door. Nothing stole.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 9 a.m., Feb. 15, police responded to the 400 block of S Mesa Drive in reference to a drug offense. Known offender was found in possession of marijuana. Petitions pending.

- Felonious Assault: At 8 p.m., Feb. 16, police responded to the 400 block of E Cawson Street for a reported aggravated assault. Known offender assaulted victim, entered the victim's residence, fled and was later arrested.

- Larceny/Theft Of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 5:30 p.m., Feb 15, police responded to the 3100 block of portsmouth street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a brake light cover from a vehicle.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 8:22 a.m., Feb. 11, police were dispatched to the 800 block of Highland Avenue for an attempted larceny. Unknown offender attempted to steal lawn mowers and scrap metal, but fled when confronted.

-Larceny-Theft From Building: At 7:40 a.m., Feb. 16, police responded to the 100 block of Wilson Street for a reported larceny. Known offenders stole game system and clothing from residence.

-Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 3:50 p.m., Feb. 11, police responded to the 3900 block of Courthouse Road for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke residential and vehicle windows and stole battery from vehicle.

-Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 9:30 p.m., Feb. 15 , police responded to the 2700 block of Maple Street for a reported larceny. Known offender stole wallet from vehicle.

- Motor Vehicle Theft/Stole Auto: At 2 a.m., Feb. 17, police responded to the 2400 block of Poplar Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a vehicle from in front of a residence by unknown means. Vehicle later recovered at a total loss.

- Robbery/Individual: At 9:15 p.m., Feb. 13, police responded to the 900 block of Winson Churchill Drive in reference to a sick person. Unknown offenders assaulted victim with unknown weapons, attempting a robbery.

-Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: At 6:45 a.m., Feb. 11, police responded to the 600 block of Atwater Road for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender cut residential window screens.

-Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: At 10:30 p.m., Feb. 12, police responded to the 200 block of Eppes Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke vehicle window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: At 4:10 a.m., Feb. 13, police responded to the 2700 block of Norfolk Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offenders vandalized two vehicles by scratching.

- Vandalism/Damage/Desruction Of Property: At 4 p.m., Feb. 13, police responded to the 2900 block of Norfolk Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke vehicle window.

- Weapon Law Offenses: At 9:17 a.m., Feb. 12, police responded to the 600 , block of E Broadway for a reported disturbance. Known offender brandished a handgun. Petitions pending.

Landlords have filed the following claims of recovery of real property against tenants in magisterial district court:

Office of John Gembic III

- Joseph Pearson, Mount Carmel, against tenants Darryl Jackson and Joyce Kurchurra, Shamokin, for $1,550, filed Feb. 22. A hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 11.

- Shamokin Housing Authority, Shamokin, against tenant Jaclyn Dobrzyn, Shamokin, for no claim amount, filed Feb. 21. A hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7.

Driver suffers moderate injuries

LITTLE MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-old Sunbury driver experienced moderate injuries in a one-vehicle accident Saturday night at the intersection of Route 225 and State Road, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper David Myers reported that the teen was driving in a 1999 Mazda B2500 at 11:07 p.m. Saturday south on Route 225 when he lost control of the vehicle.

The vehicle traveled off the roadway into a ditch, where it came to a final rest, and sustained disabling damage to the front driver side that it had to be towed by Troy's Towing, police said.

The teen was wearing his seatbelt, but was transported by Trevorton Ambulance to Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, police said.

The driver was cited for a traffic violation, police said.

In addition to state police and ambulances, the responding units included Trevorton Fire Department and Herndon Community Fire Company.

Shamokin driver escapes injuries

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - A Shamokin driver escaped injuries Saturday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident on Route 61, 295 feet north of Irish Valley Road, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper David Myers reported that Micheline A. Santor, 51, was traveling south on Route 61 in a 2011 Jeep Compass at 2:42 p.m. Saturday when she veered off the roadway and struck a guardrail.

The Jeep sustained disabling damage to the front passenger side and was towed by Zlocki's Body Works, Marion Heights, police said.

Santor was wearing her seatbelt, and she was cited with a traffic violation, police said.

No injuries in one-vehicle crash

EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - A Mount Carmel driver escaped injuries Friday night in a one-vehicle accident on Route 2044, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper David Townsend reported that Maria C. Bressi, 27, was traveling west on Upper Road in a 2011 Toyota Prius when she lost control and struck a stone wall and a snow bank.

The car came to final rest on the right berm, facing south, against a stone wall, police said.

Bressi was wearing a seatbelt, and she was cited with a traffic violation, police said.