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Police Blotter: Thursday, March 28, 2013

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Car recovered

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police here reported a gold 1999 Chrysler Cirrus owned by Samantha Rarick, of 1327 W. Arch St., Coal Township, that was reported stolen between 7:30 p.m. Monday and 7:15 a.m. Tuesday was recovered at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in the first block of Center Street, Tharptown.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Diane Clark, 41, of 220 N. Vine St., Shamokin, was cited by Cpl. Bryan Primerano for disorderly conduct for playing music or her television too loudly at 10:30 p.m. Monday, which annoyed her neighbors.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Julie Bielski, 48, of 124 W. Mulberry St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Scott Weaver for retail theft for allegedly stealing a pack of Midol from Turkey Hill Minit Market on Lincoln Street at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday.


Police Report Highlights

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TAYLOR POLICE: No report was available at press time.

OLD FORGE POLICE: No report was available at press time.

AVOCA POLICE: Officers responded to more than 30 calls between March 15-25.

On March 15, officers responded to a domestic dispute at a home in the 600 block of Main Street. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the intersection of Main and Cherry streets. Officers also issued numerous traffic citations along Main Street.

On March 16, officers were dispatched to a home on McAlpine Street to investigate a fraud complaint following a traffic stop. Officers issued several traffic citations on Main Street. Officers also responded to the 700 block of Main Street to investigate a parking complaint.

On March 17, officers were dispatched to investigate a hit-and-run accident in the 900 block of Main Street. Officers arrested a Moosic man on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) after his vehicle was located on Main Street and it was learned he was wanted in connection of leaving an accident in Moosic.

On March 18, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported burglary in the 200 block of Main Street. Police arrested an Avoca woman for possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop on William Street. Officers arrested a Moosic man for displaying fraudulent registration plates and providing false information after his vehicle was involved in an accident on Main Street.

On March 19, officers assisted emergency medical services (EMS) with a call in the 200 block of Grove Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of an erratic driver in the area of Main and Hawthorne streets. A report of a burglary to a vacant home sent officers to Walnut Street.

Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported domestic dispute in progress in a home on Pittston Avenue. Officers also attempted to located a wanted individual in the 500 block of Main Street.

On March 20, officers arrested a wanted man in the 800 block of Main Street. A report of a suspicious person sent officers to the 800 block of South Main Street. Officers assisted EMS with a call in a home on York Avenue. A report of a suspicious person sent officers to a home on Skytop Drive.

On March 21, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of Main Street. The driver was arrested for DUI.

On March 22, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of stolen property on Wood Street. Police also issued numerous traffic citations on Main Street.

On March 23, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious person in the 200 block of Main Street.

On March 24, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of suspicious people on Vine Street. A reported domestic dispute sent officers to a home on Vine Street. Officers assisted EMS in a home on New Street. Officers also responded to investigate a report of a burglary in a vacant home on Main Street.

On March 25, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of criminal mischief to a vehicle in the 400 block of McAlpine Street. Officers assisted EMS with a call in the 600 block of Main Street. Officers also conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Main Street. The driver was arrested on drug charges.

MOOSIC POLICE: Officers responded to more than 90 calls between March 17-23.

On March 17, officers were dispatched to assist Old Forge police with a call on Keyser Avenue. A burglary sent officers to a home on Birney Avenue.

On March 18, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious person on Joyce Street.

On March 19, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of suspicious men at the Birney Plaza on Pittston Avenue. An activated alarm sent officers to a home on O'Neil Drive.

On March 20, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle accident in the 3500 block of Birney Avenue.

On March 21, officers were dispatched to activated alarms on Alpine Drive and Birney Avenue. A fraud complaint was investigated in a home on Gardenia Drive. Officers were dispatched to investigate a nuisance complaint at the intersection of Main Street and Birney Avenue.

On March 22, officers assisted the fire department with a call in the 800 block of Eighth Street. An activated burglar alarm sent officers to a home in the 500 block of Poppy Lane. Officers responded to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Water Street.

On March 23, officers were dispatched to a custody dispute in the 3600 block of Lawrence Avenue. A reported assault sent officers to a home in the 400 block of Spring Street. Officers responded to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 4200 block of Birney Avenue. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the intersection of Birney Avenue and Church Street.

Police Briefs, March 28, 2013

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Two charged in burglary

Two Dushore residents have been arrested for burglarizing an apartment in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, police said.

William Baals, 24, and Dustin Crawford-Albright, 19, are accused of breaking into John Farrell's apartment earlier this month and stealing two flat-screen televisions, police said.

The burglary occurred in the Overton Apartments on Overton Road, police said.

After being arrested on Monday, Baals and Crawford-Albright were arraigned before Sullivan County Magisterial District Judge Jennifer Vandine, police said.

Baals was sent to the Montour County jail in lieu of $50,000 bail, police said.

Crawford-Albright was sent to the Clinton County prison in lieu of $50,000 bail, according to the state police at Laporte.

Towanda resident charged with forgery

George Dunn, 29, of Towanda is accused of passing approximately 22 bad checks at Hurley's Supermarket in Towanda, Bishop's True Value in Ulster, and Williams Oil & Propane in Towanda, police said.

Dunn was charged with 22 counts of forgery and 22 counts of bad checks, state police said.

The bad checks were passed between March 25, 2012 and Dec. 9, 2012, police said.

Dunn has been sent a summons ordering her to appear before Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on April 17.

According to the state police, Dunn is a female.

DUI charges

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

-- Jamey Roach, 31, of Sardis, Tenn., by the Towanda police, on Feb. 23, on Main Street in Towanda Borough. A test showed that Roach's blood alcohol content on the day of his arrest was .176 percent. Roach has been sent a summons ordering him to appear before Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on April 17.

-- April May Vanderpool-Thetga, 30, of Towanda, by the state police, on Feb. 23, on state Route 2027 in Towanda Township. A test showed that Vanderpool-Thetga's blood-alcohol content on the day of her arrest was .126 percent. Vanderpool-Thetga has been sent a summons ordering her to appear before Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on April 17.

-- Richard Arden Redman Jr., 48, of Great Falls, S.C., by the state police, on Feb. 27, on U.S. Route 6 in North Towanda Township. The DUI charge stems from a one-vehicle accident that Redman was involved in. A test showed that Redman's blood alcohol content on the day of the accident was .185 percent.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 3/28/2013

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LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

Marriage licenses

n Mark J. Sokoloski and Eliza­beth A. Gatto, both of Exeter.

n Philip C. Cantelmo and Holly Ann O'Dell, both of Scranton.

n Joel Robert Morton, Scran­ton, and Jessica Beavers, Dunmore.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Edward Stecco, executor of the estates of Ann Stecco and Helen Stecco, Throop, to Joseph P. Labukas, Scranton; a property at 194 Phillips St., Throop, for $167,000.

n Joseph C. Bambera, bishop of Scranton, trustee for Holy Name of Jesus Church, Scran­ton, to Paul J. and Eileen M. Miller, Scranton; a property at 1414 E. Elm St., Scranton, for $64,115.

n Thomas and Jennifer L. Ciccotti, Lackawanna County, to Martin and Margaret Crof­ton, Scranton; a property at Comegys Avenue, Scranton, for $135,000.

n Emil Taburro, also known as Emil Tamburro, and Ros­anna Tamburro, Cliffside Park, N.J., to BNS Realty LLC, Dun­more; a property at 619-621 Larch St., Scranton, for $100,000.

DivorceS sought

n Nicole Marie Welsch, Eynon, v. Michael Robert Welsch, Eynon; married June 20, 1997, in Eynon; William D. Thompson, attorney.

n Leroy P. Shotwell, Scran­ton, v. Donna M. Shotwell, Scranton; married Nov. 5, 1983, in Scran­ton; Craig P. Kalinoski, attorney.

n Chris Evalenko, Scranton, v. Ozbria Evalenko, Murfrees­boro, Tenn.; married Sept. 21, 2009, in Hinesville, Ga.; pro se.

LAWSUIT

n Lois Familetti, 97 Lincoln St., Apt. B, Dickson City, v. Thys­sen Krupp Elevator Corp., 5925 Tilghman St., Suite 100, Allen­town, Metropolitan Life Insur­ance Co., Met Life Inc., 1095 Avenue of the Americas, #B, New York City, and Cushman & Wakefield, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York City; seeking in excess of $50,000, plus interest and costs on three counts, for injuries suffered Sept. 22, 2011, when the defen­dant's hand was crushed in elevator doors at a building in Clarks Summit owned by Metro­politan; John M. Mulcahey, attorney.

Estates filed

n John Baka, also known as John P. Baka, 525 Cemetery St., Mayfield, letters testamentary to Susanne Marie Boyer Baka, same address.

n Barbara J. Arabio, also known as Barbara Arabio, 20 42nd St., Carbondale, letters testamentary to Timothy Bell, 186 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel.

n John B. Arnatz, 808 Saddle Loop Road, South Abington Twp., letters testamentary to Susan Runner, 34 Moyer Road, Hunlock Creek.

n Mary Eileen Mullally, 530 Washington Ave., Jermyn, letters testamentary to James F. Mullally, 9 Woodside Road West, Apalachin, N.Y.

n Sylvia R. Gregori, 111 Handley St., Eynon, letters testamentary to Bruce J. Gregori, 1107 James St., Dickson City.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

Lackawanna County Court Notes 3/29/2013

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LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

Marriage licenses

n Glenn McGrantham and Rosanna Hernandez, both of Carbondale.

n David Albert Laverne and Alyson Marie Gromelski, both of Dickson City.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n William H. and Mary Jane Hitt, Scranton, to Garry Owen Gwyn Jones, Scranton; a property at 1729 Capouse Ave., Scranton, for $214,000.

n Federal National Mortgage Association, to Laura Ducces­chi; a property at 806 Johns Drive, Moosic, for $145,000.

n Joseph E. Berardelli, executor of the estate of Catherine Berardelli, to JCB Realty Hold­ings LLC; a property at 893 Providence Road, Scranton, for $80,000.

n Pro Crete of NE PA Inc., Clarks Summit, to Car Jo Realty Inc., Clarks Summit; a property at Skyline Drive, South Abington Twp., for $120,000.

n Keith D. Herne and Todd F. Monahan, Olyphant, to HMM Real Estate LLC, Scranton; a property at 517 Delaware St., Olyphant, for $77,700.

n Mark D. and Lori A. Burns, Jermyn, to Ryan P. and Bailey Bevan, Archbald; a property at 513 Gibson St., Jermyn, for $112,000.

divorce sought

n Mac Ramdat, Tobyhanna, v. Margarita Ramdat, Tobyhanna; married June 24, 1987 in Brooklyn, N.Y.; pro se.

Estates filed

n William W. Masters, 192 W. Parker St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Stacie Billings, 192½ W. Parker St., Scranton.

n Gladys Ann Pontius, 98 Crane St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Willard P. Pontius, same address.

n Jane D. Davis, 108 Terrace Drive, Olyphant, letters testamentary to William D. Green, RR 2, Box 2155, Nicholson.

n Stanley E. Venosh, 106 Dela­ware St., Jermyn, letters testamentary to Bridget McDer­mott, same address.

n Doris M. Ziegler, 730 N. Lincoln Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Kris Ziegler, 156 Sweetbriar Road, Tona­wanda, N.Y.

n Carol Ann Soltis, 1001 Jackson St., Apt. 4, Scranton, letters testamentary to Aaron Packer, 974 Cassion Drive, Lewisville, Texas.

n Stephen M. Ocenas, 1010 Washington St., Throop, letters testamentary to Nancy Castel­lani, 9 Wood St., Pittston.

lawsuit

n Marie Snyder, 603 Maple St., Apt. 1, Old Forge, v. St. Nich­olas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, 140 Church St., Old Forge; seeking in excess of $50,000 for injuries suffered March 27, 2012, when the plaintiff was caused to trip over an uneven condition of sidewalk on the defendant's property; Kelly E. Hadley, attorney.

Bench warrants

The following warrants have been issued by Judge Margaret Bisignani-Moyle for failure to appear for child support contempt hearings:

n Douglas P. Becker, 1116 Brock St., Ashland; $11,114.50.

n Sarah M. Borsheski, 1407 Cherry St., Scranton; $2,239.51.

n David A. Caraballo, 3111 Cedar Ave., Scranton; $1,542.86.

n Kevin Cardona, 32 Crown Circle, Apt. 2B, Scranton; $1,015.70.

n Jose O. Cardoza Jr., 2123 Wayne Ave., Scranton; $2,157.79.

n Martin W. Genett, 169 Belmont St., Apt. 2, Waymart; $1,307.36.

n Joseph Giordano, 703 Center St., Dunmore; $1,350.

n Gregory W. Hedrick, 20 Watres Road, Spring Brook Twp.; $760.

n Gregory Messer, 3223 N. Main Ave., Scranton; $14,345.88.

n Diamond L. Montgomery, 3301 Birney Ave., Apt. 4, Moosic; $434.91.

n Joseph Mushow, 339 First St., Archbald; $4,712.43.

n Glenn S. Naylor, 1905 Cedar Ave., Scranton; $65,642.61.

n Stacy A. Nolan, 103 Ren Acres Drive, Clarks Summit; $533.15.

n Kevin L. Pittman, 508½ N. Bromley Ave., Scranton; $9,946.08.

n Darnell B. Redding, West Side Hotel, 129 S. Main Ave., Scranton; $1,373.46.

n Jennifer Tomascik, 424 E. Ridge St., Apt. 2, Nanticoke; $553.04.

n William C. Warfield, 201 Bichler Lane, Taylor; $406.98.

n Brian Wertman, 37 Royal Marcho Road, Clifford Twp.; $910.88.

Anyone with any information on the above is asked to call the child support hotline at 963-6721, ext. 8160.

state tax liens

n Clarence E. O'Dell, 132 S. Rebecca Ave., Scranton; $1,803.42.

n Raymond E. Bulger, 1411 Del­a­ware St., Scranton; $2,359.70.

n Gary L. and Denise Craig-Kleppinger, 4201 Madisonville Road, Madison Twp.; $723.96.

n Robert G. Bridges, 108 Upper Powderly St., Carbondale; $3,249.

n Carl J. Greco, individual and as president of Carl J. Greco PC, 1610 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; $2,330.84.

n Carl J. Greco PC, 327 N. Washington Ave., Suite 6, Scranton; $2,330.84.

n Thomas Owen Jr., Rear 326 Hickory St., Peckville; $791.

n Randy J. Guratosky, 1031 Lackawanna Ave., Mayfield; $395.24.

n Margies Luncheon Inc., 2239 Jackson St., Scranton; $502.01.

n Michael Post, 4010 Windy Acres Road, Jermyn; $364.44.

n Edmund Carr, individual and as president of Hamlin Carr Wash Inc., P.O. Box 578, Chin­chilla; $902.11.

n Maxsuel R. Florentino Da Mota, 2232 Comegys Ave., Scranton; $842.06.

n Tejpal Sharma, 807 June Lane, Moosic; $1,331.42.

n Mohammad R. Roshan, 55 Mundro Road, Scott Twp.; $1,188.16.

n John Pitta, H.C. 1, Box 98D, Thornhurst; $1,366.46.

n David and Mary Ann Avery, P.O. Box 118, Clarks Summit; $1,120.34.

n Charles A. McDonald, 111 Parkland Drive, Clarks Summit; $2,549.48.

n William J. and Debra Ros­ado, 107 Joyce Drive, Moosic; $21,265.63.

n Ferdinand Fernandez, 836 N. Rebecca Ave., Scranton; $30,109.45.

n Joseph Keegan, 102 Arling­ton Way, Scranton; $516.74.

n Joseph and Michelle Keegan, 102 Arlington Way, Scranton; $602.18.

n William J. and Mary E. Smith, 703 Stafford Ave., Scranton; $1,128.62.

n Arlene A. McHale and John J. Shandrey, P.O. Box 192, Dalton; $1,138.88.

n Randolph A. and Margerete Scott, 3237 Pittston Ave., Scranton; $1,063.86.

n Samuel H. DeSousa, 2825 Frink St., Scranton; $5,970.35.

n Commonwealth Financial Systems Inc., 245 Main St., Dickson City; $2,287.04.

n Tri K Inc., 238 Hoover St., Old Forge; $3,748.72.

n TLM Enterprises, 238 Hoo­ver St., Old Forge; $2,515.38.

n Mae & FLG Inc., 518 N. Main St., Old Forge; $354.14.

n Fetchen Sheet Metal Inc., Rear 329 S. Main St., Old Forge; $60,877.11.

n Ballina Design Group PC, 414 E. Drinker St., Dunmore; $1,590.79.

n Head to Toe Partnership, 106 E. Drinker St., Dunmore; $1,840.09.

n Pehrs Pizza Inc., 1929 N. Main Ave., Scranton; $746.14.

n Headquarters Salon Services Inc., 736 Oak St., Scranton; $1,412.68.

n Giant Garage, 245 Hickory St., Scranton; $1,160.66.

n MAC Sign Systems Inc., 232 S. Sherman Ave., Scranton; $2,106.16.

n Paul J. McDonough, 2507 Jackson St., Scranton; $1,039.

n Mike Bevilacqua Sheet Metal Inc., 2721 Price St., Scranton; $1,387.14.

n Paul McGloin, 139 Merri­field Ave., Scranton; $645.95.

n Northern Car Rental, 407 N. 6th Ave., Scranton; $811.13.

n Drummond Communications Inc., 417 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton; $420.74.

n Nazar Diesel Inc., 1251 Mid Valley Drive, Jessup; $1,008.22.

n General Enterprises Inc., 470 Main St., Archbald; $7,925.47.

n Gino Piccolino, 420 W. Church St., Archbald; $440.66.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

Court notes 3/29/13

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Robert W. Surridge and Carole B. Surridge to Kelly E. Whalen for $199,000; Kingston.

Albin M. Marcincavage Sr. and Margaret F. Marcincavage to Roy Michael Reece Jr. for $208,000; Wright Township.

Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact), Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact) and Phelan Hallinan LLP (attorney in fact) to Kyle Wesley Lamoreaux and Brittany Lynn Lamoreaux for $85,500; Swoyersville.

John Halbing and Donna Klug to Jacalyn S. Leu for $175,000; Lake Township.

Sharon K. Zegda to Holly J. Frary for $180,000; Wright Township.

Sean McAfee to John F. Schultz Sr. for $100,000; Hanover Township.

Laine M. Hoffman to Barbara A. Bonner for $107,000; Hazleton.

Joseph N. Spanial (per attorney in fact) and Barry N. Spanial (attorney in fact) to Carmen Paulino and George Jennings for $140,000; Hazleton.

Edward Pietroski Jr., Shannon A. Pietroski and Shannon A. Smurl to Anna M. McTavish for $136,000; Wright Township.

Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact), Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact) and Phelan Hallinan LLP (attorney in fact) to Michael D. Porpigilia for $158,000; Sugarloaf Township.

Patricia Ann Naugle Lorah to Erskine Harris for $185,500; Kingston Township.

Marion B. Finn, Geoge M. Barnard III, Michael Barnard and Susan B. Newell to Sandra F. Mattis and Daniel Leroy Mattis for $240,000; Dallas Township.

Police Briefs, March 29, 2013

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Towanda Police report on police activity in the borough

George Casselbury, 26, of Towanda was cited for the summary offense of harassment following an incident which occurred at 113 William Street on March 2.

Casselbury is accused of making threats directed at Stuart Streeter, 35, of Towanda.

The threats were made via a phone message, according to police.

A juvenile male has been cited for the summary offense of possession of an alcoholic beverage while at the Towanda Area High School.

The incident occurred on March 4. According to police, the juvenile had in his possession a tea bottle containing the alcoholic beverage.

James Gaitings, 46, of Towanda has been cited for the summary offense of harassment following an incident which occurred at 221 North Main St. in Towanda on March 12.

Gaitings is accused of making threats of physical violence toward an adult female.

Andrew Wickwire, 18, of Wysox, and Mason Hugo, 18, of Monroeton have been cited for the summary offense of disorderly conduct following an incident which occurred at the Towanda Area Elementary School.

Both teenagers are accused of doing "donuts" in the school parking lot while operating a motor vehicle.

William Hicks, 24, and Fellicia Vandyke, 24, both of Towanda have been issued non-traffic citations following an incident which occurred on Second Street in Towanda on March 6.

Hicks has been cited for the summary offenses of harassment and disorderly conduct. Vandyke has been cited for the summary offense of disorderly conduct.

Police report Hicks and Vandyke approached Patrick Saring and Scott Hudson Sr., both of Towanda, with Hicks attempting to strike both Hudson and Saring.

Police report Hicks then spit on both.

Vandyke is accused of threatening to harm both Hudson and Saring with a knife, which she indicated to both Hudson and Saring she had in her possession.

People cited for harassment

State police at Mansfield said two Canton residents were cited for harassment in Magisterial District Court 04-3-03 for an incident that occurred between approximately 9 a.m. and noon March 22 at 139 Patterson Rd., Ward Township, Tioga County, Pa.

Police said Sara DiParlo, 20, of Canton, and Michael DiParlo, 27, of Canton, became engaged in a heated verbal argument which turned physical when Sara DiParlo slapped Michael DiParlo in his face and pushed him.

According to Trooper Robert Evanchick, Michael DiParlo also grabbed Sara DiParlo by her arm and squeezed.

Injuries reported in DUI crash

State police at Towanda said that Jordan Thomas Fitch, 22, of Canton, was taken into custody and charged with DUI and Aggravated Assault while DUI following a crash, with injuries, that took place at 2 p.m. Feb. 7 on Upper Mountain Road in Canton Township.

Police said Fitch was traveling west in a blue 1996 Ford Escort on Upper Mountain Road, west of Route 14, and lost control, left the travel lane, and went onto the northern berm of Upper Mountain Road. The vehicle then struck a tree, prior to coming to final rest.

Trooper George W. Layou said the victims in the accident were a 17-year-old Columbia Cross Roads female and an 18-year-old Roaring Branch man.

The Canton Volunteer Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Man cited for harassment

State police at Towanda said John Allen Gasper, 45, of Sylvania, was cited for harassment for an incident that took place at 2:34 p.m. March 23 at 2378 Sylvania Rd., Sylvania, in which he had a verbal altercation with a 29-year-old Sylvania man.

Trooper Naughton said Gasper had a four-foot piece of wood in his hand and made a gesture that he was going to hit the victim with it.

No injuries in crash

State police at Towanda said that Sara Paritsky, no age given, of Troy, was not injured in a crash that took place at 12:52 p.m. March 1 on State Route 4017 in Springfield Township.

Police said she was traveling southbound in a 2010 Subaru Legacy, went over a knoll in the road, and saw another vehicle northbound. She swerved to the right and then back to the left, and lost control of the vehicle, police said. The vehicle then slid across the road and struck a tree off the east shoulder of the road, according to police. The vehicle then struck several small trees before the front of the vehicle struck another tree, and came to rest facing a southwesterly direction, police said.

Cpl. Douglas S. Smith said the vehicle had disabling damage.

Vehicle stolen

State police at Towanda said that Shawn Allen MacDougal, 36, of Troy Township, was taken into custody after stealing a 2004 Ford F-350 pickup truck at 2 p.m. March 12 on McGlen Road in Troy Township.

Trooper Brandon Allis said the vehicle was recovered at MacDougal's residence at 5:05 p.m. that day, and MacDougal was at the residence and taken into custody.

Tires stolen

An 85-year-old Millerton man told state police at Towanda that someone entered his residence sometime between Feb. 27 and March 5 on Judson Hill Road in Wells Township and stole four Cooper tires and assorted U.S. and Canadian smaller bills of cash.

Man charged with summary harassment

State police at Towanda said that Shane Collins, 27, of Covington, was charged with one summary count of harassment following an incident at 4 p.m. March 1 on Prospect Street in Troy.

According to Trooper Sadowski, Collins repeatedly engaged in a course of conduct that was annoying and caused alarm to a 27-year-old Troy man.

Police Blotter: Friday, March 29, 2013

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Crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police filed three citations against a township man following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday at Mulberry and Locust streets.

Kevineric Eltringham, 29, of 1423 W. Arch St., was cited by Coal Township Deputy Chief Chris Williams with driving without a license, careless driving and driving a vehicle without certificate of inspection.

Police said Eltringham was turning a 1995 Jeep from Mulberry Street onto Locust Street when he struck a 2006 Kia driven by Joan Brown, of 1105 W. Mulberry St., Coal Township.

The Kia sustained minor damage. The Jeep, registered to Kinda Yost and Angel Sock, of 32 N. Anthracite St., Shamokin, was not damaged, police say.

No injuries were reported.

DUI charges

MOUNT CARMEL - Jennifer Lynn Wunder, 33, of 120 S. Poplar St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman Kevin Katch with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a small amount of marijuana and driving the wrong way on a one-way street.

The charges were filed in connection with a March 9 vehicle stop in the first block of North Oak Street.

Police reported Wunder had a blood-alcohol content of .154 percent.

Theft

MOUNT CARMEL - Patrolman William Adamski has charged Richard W. Kramer, 35, of 231 S. Walnut St., Mount Carmel, with theft and receiving stolen property.

According to a criminal complaint, Kramer stole copper tubing, oil and wire valued at $297.82 from Visintainer's Motel at 50 W. Fourth St. between July 1 and Feb. 8.

Provides pot

MOUNT CARMEL - Peter A. Plum III, 44, of 143 E. Avenue, Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman Justin Stelma with recklessly endangering another person and corruption of minors relating to a March 7 incident in the 100 block of West Fourth Street.

Police said Plum provided marijuana to a 14-year-old female who became sick and confused and experienced extreme headaches. The teen underwent emergency room treatment at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital.

Steals money

SHAMOKIN - Kristin Denelle Blass, 30, of 534 N. Market St., Apt. 6, Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Scott Weaver with theft for allegedly stealing $20 from a purse owned by Ardella Dobson.

Police said the money was stolen March 13 from Dobson's Carpet Store.

Blass also was charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with five counts of retail theft for allegedly removing $143.99 in various merchandise from the Dollar General Store, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Royer's Crafts, Ye-Old Primitive Crafts and Puff's Discount Cigarette Store on March 22.

DUI offenses

SHAMOKIN - Kimberly E. Readinger, 26, of Northumberland, was charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under suspension and driving on the wrong side of the road.

Readinger, who had a blood-alcohol content of .260 percent, was charged in connection with a March 9 incident in the 300 block of West Spruce Street.

Drug charges

COAL TOWNSHIP - Winter Ivory Marie Fann, 21, of Wilkes-Barre, has been charged by Trooper James Yankovich of state police at Stonington with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a March 9 incident in the parking lot at SCI-Coal Township.


Police blotter 3/30/13

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City police responded to the following incidents:

n Mark Mead, 23, of Tunkhannock, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after police stopped him in his car around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday near Brown and Bradford streets.

n Ron Skiro, no age or address given, was cited following a domestic disturbance at 27 E. Main St. about 9:50 p.m. Wednesday.

n Pet Wonderland at 508 Blackman St. reported at 6:04 p.m. Wednesday that someone had illegally dumped wooden flooring in a Dumpster.

n Eric Leonard of 125 Kent Lane reported at 5:47 p.m. Wednesday that someone had punctured his above-ground pool, causing water to drain.

n A complainant reported that someone had entered a vehicle at 15 Terrance St. and stole items between 2 and 4 p.m. Wednesday.

n Ray Mendrzycki reported at 4:22 p.m. Thursday that someone had stolen license plate No. YNA2605 from his 2003 Isuzu truck.

Township police responded to the following incidents:

n Justine Antosh of Scranton was charged with simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and harassment after attacking her boyfriend, Jeffrey Smith of Plains Township, about 2 a.m. Friday on Amesbury Street.

n David Gunas reported that someone stole his Macbook Pro laptop computer from inside his vehicle and fled.

Jackson Township police are investigating the theft of a diamond ring and a diamond bracelet.

Chaklader Jamal of 145 Blueberry Hill Road reported the jewelry missing on March 22.

Anyone with information is asked to call Jackson Township police at 675-8500.

Police Briefs 3/30/2013

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Man charged with forgery in Towanda area

Joshua Ryan Custer, 24 of Fort Worth, Texas is accused of stealing two blank checks in Monroe Township and then forging them, police said.

Custer cashed one of the checks, which was made out to himself in the amount of $950, on May 7 at the Citizen & Northern Bank's Monroeton branch, police said.

Custer also tried to cash the other check, which was made out to himself in the amount of $450, at the bank's Wysox branch, police said.

Custer stole the checks from Richard Corlis Lines of Monroe Township, state police at Towanda said.

Custer has been charged with forgery and theft by unlawful taking or disposition, state police said.

Custer was arraigned by Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on March 24. Custer was then sent to the Bradford County jail in lieu of $25,000 bail.

Custer must attend a preliminary hearing before Judge Clark on Wednesday.

Ulster man charged with possession of marijuana

Barry Lee Ford, 49, of Ulster has been charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use, driving under the influence of a controlled substance, and fleeing the scene of an accident, police said.

The charges stem from a Nov. 13 incident in which Ford's vehicle struck a utility pole and a mailbox on Ulster Road in Ulster Township, police said.

State police said they saw, in plain view, a marijuana cigarette in an ashtray in the center console of Ford's vehicle.

A blood test showed there was 11 ng/ml of Delta 9 THC in Ford's blood on the day of his arrest.

Ford has been sent a summons which orders him to appear for a preliminary hearing on April 19 before Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark.

Man charged with simple assault

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

According to information filed in Clark's office, Kendall Madonna, 41, was charged by state police with the above offense for an incident that occurred at a private residence in Franklin Township on June 30, 2012.

State police Trooper David Pelachick reported that Madonna is accused of striking and injuring a 15-year-old girl during an altercation.

Madonna is scheduled to appear before Judge Clark on April 17.

Man accused of possession

A Waverly, N.Y. man was recently cited by state police on a charge of possession of an illegal substance.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, David Anthony Soprano, 50, of 544 Clark St., has also been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

State police Trooper Brandon Allis reported stopping a vehicle operated by Soprano on Feb. 19 on U.S. Route 220 in Towanda Township. During the stop, Allis said, he observed inside the vehicle gas/metal smoking pipes, razor blades, a metal spoon with residue, and other items commonly associated with drug use. These items were seized, along with a white powdery substance that later tested positive as bath salts, Allis said.

Soprano has been sent a summons to appear before Judge Clark on April 24.

Two charged with illegal use

Two men were arrested by state police recently on a charge of illegal use of certain solvents and noxious substances.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Brandon Warren Luckman, 24, of 3630 Covered Bridge Rd., Towanda, and Damien James Kirkey, 21, of 272A Austinville Rd., Troy were cited for the above offense on March 11. State police Trooper Frank Naughton reported being dispatched to a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Route 220 and Covered Bridge Road in Ulster Township. When he arrived, Naughton said, he spoke to Luckman, who was the driver of the vehicle, who said he had fallen asleep and crashed.

While speaking to Luckman, Naughton continued, he observed two cans of Duster Spray in the vehicle. Naughton said Luckman admitted to inhaling the Duster Spray, about one hour prior to the crash. Luckman told him that Kirkey had purchased the Duster Spray, the trooper said. Kirkey also admitted to inhaling the Duster Spray prior to the crash, Naughton reported.

Luckman and Kirkey are scheduled to appear before Judge Clark for their preliminary hearings on May 8.

Man cited for defiant trespass

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

According to information filed in Clark's office, Lloyd Edward Walters, 32, of 618 Second St., Towanda, was charged by borough police with the above offense on March 7.

Patrolman Josh Lake reported being contacted by Julius King around 2:15 p.m., who informed him that someone was inside his residence at 619 Second St. When he arrived, Lake said, he spoke with King who informed him that the intruder had gone back into 618 Second St., saying "He went back to his house, it's Lloyd Walters."

When he spoke to Walters, Lake said, Walters informed him that the landlord of 618 Second St. had given him permission to clean out the residence because the tenants were moving. However, when he contacted the landlord, Lake continued, he was told that Walters had not been given permission to enter the property.

Walters is scheduled to appear before Judge Clark on April 26.

Two charged with assault

Two people were cited by Towanda police recently, following an altercation in front of Finlan's Tavern on Main Street in Towanda.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Darryl Dewayne Hankins, 27, of 216 Shaw Blvd., Monroeton and Patrick R. O'Keefe, 24, of 610 Third St., Towanda, have each been charged with simple assault - mutual consent fight, and disorderly conduct - engage in fighting.

Townada Patrolman John Hennessy reported being on patrol around 12:20 a.m. on March 16, when he observed a fight in progress in front of Finlan's Tavern at 203 Main St., Hennessy said he saw a black male sitting on top of a white male, with the black man screaming at the other and the two men were struggling.

Although he yelled, "stop fighting, this is the police," Hennessy said, the two men continued to struggle and he had to physically pull them apart. Hankins, the black man told him that O'Keefe, the white male, had pulled a knife and threatened him with it, Hennessy reported. Both men were handcuffed and a search of O'Keefe revealed a pocket folding knife, Hennessy said. O'Keefe said that when he left Finlan's he was assaulted by Hankins, according to the report.

Both men are scheduled to appear before Judge Clark on April 26.

DUI charges

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

Frederick Allan Lavely, 57, of 17 Oak Hill Rd., Rome. Lavely was also charged by Towanda police on March 17 with driving on the wrong side of the road, operating a vehicle at an unsafe speed, and careless driving, following a traffic stop on U.S. Route 6 at the Dandy Minimart in North Towanda. A blood test later revealed that Lavely blood alcohol content was .268 percent on the day of his arrest. Lavely is scheduled to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on April 26

Alex Govanny Euceda, 22, of 427 Main St., Apt. 3, Towanda, was also charged by Towanda police with driving on the wrong side of the road, crossing the center line of traffic, and operating a vehicle without a license. Euceda was charged following a traffic stop on March 9 near the Elks Lodge on state Route 2027. A blood test eventually revealed that Euceda's blood alcohol content was .143 percent on the day of his arrest. Euceda has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on April 26.

Robert A. Schoonover, 27, of 10 Thomas St., Towanda, has also been charged by Towanda police with careless driving, possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage while driving a vehicle, and driving on the wrong side of the road. Schoonover was charged following a traffic stop on March 17 on Thomas Street. A blood test eventually revealed that Schoonover's blood alcohol content was .237 percent on the day of his arrest. Schoonover is scheduled to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on April 24.

Ryan Christopher Knecht, 26, of 1271 Golden Mile Rd., Wysox, has also been charged by Towanda police with careless driving, operating a vehicle without a license, driving without insurance, operating an unregistered vehicle, driving an uninspected vehicle, operating a vehicle without lights, and possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage in a moving vehicle.

Knecht was charged following a traffic stop on Feb. 24 at the Progress Plaza parking lot. A blood test eventually revealed that Knecht's blood alcohol content was .188 percent on the day of his arrest. Knecht is scheduled to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on April 24 for his preliminary hearing.

Collin Todd Larson, 19, of St. Cloud, Minn., was also charged by Towanda police with possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage in a moving vehicle, parking a vehicle in the middle of a roadway, underage drinking, and careless driving.

Larson was charged following an investigation of a pickup truck parked in the southbound lane near the intersection of Main and Mean streets on March 3. A blood test eventually revealed that Larson's blood alcohol content was .143 percent on the day of his arrest. Larson has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on April 24.

Gerald Edmond Sutton, 46, of 100 Kingsbury Ave., Towanda, has also been charged by state police with operating a vehicle when his license was suspended, driving on the wrong side of the road, failure to use his turn signals, careless driving, and failure to wear his seatbelt.

Sutton was charged following a traffic stop on Feb. 4 on U.S. Route 220 in North Towanda Township. A blood test eventually revealed the presence of Lorazepam and Lydrocodone in Sutton's blood stream, both controlled substances, on the day of his arrest. Sutton has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on April 17.

Robert Renier Ricker, 38, of Locke Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, by the Towanda police, on March 19, on William Street in Towanda. Ricker was also charged with giving a false report to law enforcement with intent to implicate another person, fleeing the scene of an accident, and several other violations of the state motor vehicle code. Ricker showed signs of alcohol intoxication.

Woman arrested on warrant

Waverly village police recently arrested a woman on a bench warrant.

According to information from village police, Tara J. Richart, 22, was arrested on a warrant for a charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Police said Richart was arraigned in village court and sent to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail.

Waverly police make arrests

Waverly village police recently arrested the following people, according to information from village police:

Ember L. Bafour, 23, of Waverly, on March 24, on charges of operating a vehicle with a suspended registration, unlicensed operation and operating a vehicle without insurance, following a vehicle stop.

Vincent E. Marrone, 56, of Sayre, on March 25, on charges of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and speeding, following a vehicle stop.

Michael T. Hayden, 23, of Van Etten, N.Y., on March 25, on charges of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating a vehicle with a suspended registration, unlicensed operation and operating a vehicle without insurance, following a vehicle stop.

Patricia B. Hughes, 54, of Horseheads, N.Y., on March 27, on a warrant for issuing a bad check.

Woman charged with drug possession

A Towanda woman was recently arrested by Tioga County, N.Y. sheriff's deputies on a charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance.

According to information from the sheriff's department, Heather L. Shaffer, 26, was also charged with possession of a hypodermic instrument.

Police said the charges resulted from an arrest warrant issued out of Barton Town Court. Shaffer was arraigned in town court and remanded to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of $500 bail or $1,000 bond. Shaffer is scheduled to appear in court April 2.

Sayre man arrested on warrant

A Sayre man was recently arrested by Tioga County, N.Y sheriff's deputies on a warrant.

According to information from the sheriff's office, Dustin Root, 24, was arrested on a family court violation.

Root was arraigned in Barton Town Court and remanded to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of $500 bail or $500 cash, police said.

Man arrested for coin thefts

A Sayre man was recently arrested by borough police on a charge of theft by unlawful taking.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Cory M. Stillman, 19, was also charged with receiving stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said Stillman is accused of removing over $2,000 in coins, cash and silver and gold dollar plates from a safe belonging to a relative. Police said Stillman later admitted to the relative that he had taken the items and sold some at a local store.

While at Stillman's residence, another relative handed police a hypodermic needle, rubber band, metal spoon with burnt residue and multiple small brown cotton balls belonging to Stillman, according to police.

Stillman was arraigned March 27 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. Stillman's preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 2.

Motor vehicle theft reported

State police at Towanda recently investigated a theft from a motor vehicle that occurred in Ulster Township.

According to state police information, an unknown actor or actors removed a Swiss army knife from a vehicle located at a Raupers Lane residence sometime on March 22 or 23. The actor then fled in an unknown direction, police said.

Driver cited in one-car MVA

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

According to information from state police at Towanda, a 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis operated by Pamela J. Hakes, 50, of Gillett, was traveling southbound on Berwick Turnpike when Hakes lost control of the vehicle at about 4:55 p.m. March 18.

Police said the vehicle crossed into the northbound lane, exited the east shoulder and struck several stone markers, a wooden post and a cemetery grave marker before coming to rest at the edge of the cemetery.

Ridgebury Ambulance transported Hakes to Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, N.Y., for treatment of minor injuries, police said. Hakes was wearing a seatbelt at the time, police said.

Police issued Hakes a citation for speeding, police said.

Hopewell Crime, March 31, 2013

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Hopewell

The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 9 a.m. March 20, police responded to the 3800 blk of Kippax Dr for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by pushing front door and stole a laptop.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 4:05 p.m., March 22, while investigating another case, police responded to the 2200 blk of Jackston St. Known offender was found to be in possession of marijuana. Petitions pending.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 10:24 p.m., March 23, police responded to the area of Atlantic St and S 17th Ave for an intoxicated subject. Known offender was found to be drinking in public, in possession of marijuana and was arrested.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 2 p.m., March 20, police responded to the 1500 blk of Sunnyside Ave for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a credit card from a residence.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 3 p.m., March 21, police responded to the 1600 blk of Tabb Ave for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole puppies from fenced yard.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 6 p.m., March 22, police responded to the 400 blk of Pin Oak Dr for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole three unsecured bicycles from next to a residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 6 p.m., March 16, police responded to the 500 blk of N 5th Ave for a reported burglary. Unknown offender stole four wheels with tires from garage.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 12:26 p.m., March 19, police responded to the 100 blk of City Point Rd for a reported larceny. Known offender stole cash from wallet in locker. Petitions pending.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 2 p.m., March 20, police responded to the 1300 blk of Old Iron Dr for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole two hvac units from the side of a residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 12 a.m., March 22, police responded to the 100 blk of City Point Rd in regards to a larceny. Known offender stole cell phone from a locker. Petitions pending.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 3:15 p.m., March 24, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny in the 600 blk of Winston Churchill Dr. Unknown offender stole knife and sword from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 12 p.m., March 24, police responded to the 1700 blk of Jackson St for a reported open door. Unknown offender entered residence by removing door or via open window & stole stove & refrigerator.

- Motor Vehicle Theft/Moped, Motorcycle, Other Vehicle: At 10:46 p.m., March 22, police responded to the 2200 blk of Atlantic St in regards to a larceny. Two known offenders stole a 4-wheeler from a residence, which was later recovered. Petitions pending.

- Roberry/Residence: At 6:10 p.m., March 22, police were called to the 1000 blk of Liberty Ave for a reported robbery. Unknown offenders forced entry to a residence by kicking rear door, brandished shotguns and stole tv and game system.

- Robbery/Residence: At 10 p.m., March 24, police responded to the 1500 blk of piper square dr for a reported suspicious incident. Unknown offenders knocked on residential door and forced entry, brandished handgun and shotgun and fled without stealing anything.

- Theft-Theft Of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 4 p.m., March 19, police responded to 900 blk of S 15th Ave in regards to a larceny. Unknown offender stole license plates from vehicle.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 6:47 p.m., March 23, police were called to the 3200 blk of Boston St for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged residential window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12:01 a.m., March 24, police responded to the 300 blk of brown ave for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender slashed vehicle tires.

- Weaponlaw Offenses: At 1:19 a.m., March 19, police responded to the 400 blk of e broadway for a reported brandishing of a firearm. Known offender brandished what was later found to be a pellet gun at victim and was later arrested.

Police seek robbery suspects

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CHESTERFIELD - Police are seeking information on two men who robbed the McDonald's at 11125 Midlothian Turnpike at about 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. No one was injured during the incident.

Police said two suspects entered the store, displayed weapons and demanded money. After taking cash, as well as items from employees, the suspects fled the store.

The first suspect is described as a black male, about 18 to 19 years old, 6 feet tall and 180 pounds. He had brown eyes and was wearing black sweatpants, a green hooded sweatshirt, black and brown boots and a black mask.

The second suspect is described as a black male, about 18 to 20 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall and 210 pounds. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a black vest, black sweatpants, black and brown boots and a black mask.

Anyone with information should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or text the code "WATSON" and send to 274637 (CRIMES).

Police Briefs 3/31/2013

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Wheel and tire stolen

State police are continuing to investigate a report of theft on state Route 4008 in Elkland Township, Sullivan County.

According to police, between March 21 and March 29, an unknown person stole a 16-inch tire and rim off of a bucket truck on a property owned by Keith Scaife, of Forksville.

 

Gun discharged in Asylum Twp.

Tonia Burgess, 39, of Towanda has been charged with aggravated assault for an incident which occurred on the morning of March 17 in Asylum Township.

According to police, Burgess was involved in a verbal argument with a 40-year-old male from Towanda which turned physical. During the altercation, a firearm was discharged inside of the residence, police said.

 

Vandalism investigation

State police are investigating a report of vandalism which occurred at 1:13 a.m. on March 29 on the 800 block of Joyce Road in Rome Township.

According to police, the victim had an aluminum gate to an access road damaged by an unknown person.

Nothing was taken from the property and no other damage was found, police said.

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

Bradford County Court News 3/31/2013

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

Merrell Ayers, 21, Granville Summit, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from eight months to 23 months, followed by probation for a term of three years, for two counts of Statutory Sexual Assault. Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Ayers for the offenses in November of 2012.

Timothy Thurston, 31, Towanda, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from two months to six months, and fines totaling $1,200, for the offenses of Driving Under the

Influence of Alcohol and Driving Without a License. Trooper Brandon Allis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Thurston for the offenses in June and September of 2012.

Dylan Olmstead, 19, Rome, PA, was sentenced to probation for a term of one year for the offense of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Olmstead was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3,123.04. Trooper Jeffrey Sredenschek of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Olmstead for the offense in July 2011.

Todd Anglin, 47, Arnoldsburg, WV, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from four months to 23 months, and a fine $500, for the offense of driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Trooper Frank Naughton of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Anglin for the offense in August 2012.

Bryan Morgan, 27, Canton, PA, was resentenced following revocation of his original sentence of Probation to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from five months to 18 months, and a fine of $300, for the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking. Morgan was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $369. Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Morgan for the offense in August 2011.

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

Dylan Olmstead, 19, Rome, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Receiving Stolen Property. Olmstead will be sentenced on April 1, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Olmstead for the offense in April 2012.

Albert Spencer, 23, New Albany, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Accidents Involving Personal Injury While Not Properly Licensed and two summary traffic violations. Spencer will be sentenced on April 1, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper George Layou of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Spencer for the offense in August 2012.

Donald Daniels, 60, Gillett, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Corruption of Minors, a felony of the third degree. Daniels will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper David Pelachick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Daniels for the offense in 2012.

Angel Dean, 38, Ulster, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a felony. Dean will be sentenced on April 1, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Narcotics and Vice Unit arrested Dean for the offense in August 2011.

Charles D. Bacon, 29, Sayre, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Bacon will be sentenced on March 28, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford

County Probation Department. Officer Derek Watkins of the Sayre Borough police Department arrested Bacon for the offense in December 2012.

Richard Straub, 24, Sayre, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Robbery, a felony of the first degree. Straub will be sentenced on April 1, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Sergeant Daniel Reynolds of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Straub for the offense in October 2012.

Sarah Thomas, 25, Ulster, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Thomas will be sentenced on March 28, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Corporal Albert Ogden of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Thomas for the offense in August 2012.

Lloyd Bailey, 27, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Bailey will be sentenced on March 28, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Matthew Grebeck of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Bailey for the offense in October 2012.

Francis Northrup, 56, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Northrup will be sentenced on March 28, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Brandon Allis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Northrup for the offense in August 2012.

Danielle E. Abbott, 27, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Theft By Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Abbott will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Thad Warnick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Abbott for the offense in November 2012.

Dylan Robbins, 20, Laceyville, PA, entered pleas of guilty to Criminal Use of a Communication Facility, a felony of the third degree, and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Robbins will be sentenced on March 28, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Troopers Jeffrey Sredenschek and Kevin Hibson of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Robbins for the offenses in January and April 2012

Michael S. Zampier, 40, Sayre, PA entered pleas of guilty to Obstructing the Administration of Law or Other Governmental Function, a misdemeanor of the second degree, Resisting Arrest, a misdemeanor of the second degree, and Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree. Zampier will be sentenced on April 1, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officers Bruce Hoffman and Nate Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Zampier for the offenses in October of 2012.

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

Cody Cunningham, 22, Lockwood, NY, charged with Disorderly Conduct by Officer Roger Clink of the Athens Township Police Department, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of six months. While on probation Cunningham will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Cunningham must perform 40 hours of community service.

Lindsay Drake, 23, Sayre, PA, charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by Officer Cody Welch of the Sayre Borough Police Department, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 9 months. While on probation, Drake will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Drake must perform community service with the DUI

Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel; he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days.

Police Blotter: Sunday, March 31, 2013

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Two-vehicle crash

DERRY TOWNSHIP ­- A Shamokin man was uninjured in a two-vehicle crash at 11:50 a.m. Thursday in the area of Continental Boulevard, near the intersection of Washingtonville Road, Derry Township, Montour County.

State police at Milton reported a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, driven by Carl L. Flora, 66, of Danville, was traveling on Washingtonville Road when he allegedly failed to stop for a red light. At that time, a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, driven by Kevin Mains, 59, of Shamokin, traveled east through the green signal and struck the Cavalier in the right passenger side door with its front.

Flora was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of a minor injury, while Mains was not hurt. Police cited Flora for failure to obey traffic signals.

Cited for crash

CRESSONA - A Mount Carmel man was charged with various traffic offenses following a crash on Chestnut Street at its intersection with Front Street in Cressona, Schuylkill County.

State police at Schuylkill Haven report a 1995 Honda Civic, driven by Matthew J. Allen, 32, of Mount Carmel, was traveling north on Chestnut Street at approximately 3:05 p.m. Thursday when he allegedly failed to negotiate a left curve in the roadway, leaving the street and striking a traffic sign about five feet to the right of the road, knocking it over. Police said after the crash, Allen allegedly left the scene.

Police will charge Allen with driving on roadways laned for traffic and damage to unattended property or vehicle.


Police Blotter 4/1/13

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HUNLOCK CREEK - One person was flown to a hospital after a motorcycle crash around 4:20 p.m. Saturday at Main Road and Sorbertown Hill Road, according to a Luzerne County 911 supervisor.

The supervisor did not know what happened to a second person who was in the accident.

State police at Shickshinny said a car and motorcycle collided at the scene, but did not release more information by Sunday night.

WILKES-BARRE - City police reported the following incidents:

n Someone stole a purse and pilfered money from it sometime between 3 and 3:15 p.m. at a hair studio in Boscov's, an unnamed victim told police.

n Richard Wren of South Grant Street will be charged with violating a protection-from-abuse order. The female victim, accompanied by a witness, told police she received a postcard from Wren at her residence on March 22, and when she returned home at approximately 6 p.m. Thursday she found a note from Wren taped to her back door.

HANOVER TWP. - Township police are seeking information about the following incidents:

n Township resident Heather McCoog told police on Saturday that someone stole a black Nintendo 3DS game system worth $280 from her vehicle while it was parked at the Dundee apartment complex.

n Tammy Heck of Everhart Street said on Saturday that some time overnight someone put multiple pieces of sharpened steel in her driveway, causing damage to a tire on her 2010 Honda Civic.

Anyone with information on either incident is asked to call Hanover Township police at 570-825-1254.

TUNKHANNOCK TWP. - A Tunkhannock man was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk when he crashed his pickup truck into a police cruiser early Sunday morning, state police at Tunkhannock said.

Adam Emmi, 29, was driving north on state Route 1001 around 1:38 a.m. when he failed to negotiate a curve. Emmi's 2011 Toyota Tundra went across both lanes of the road and hit a Tunkhannock Township police vehicle, a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.

Emmi was not injured, but his passengers, 27-year-old Cory Sidorek and 34-year-old Edward Moristell, both of Tunkhannock, had minor injuries, police said.

Both Emmi's pickup truck and the police cruiser sustained moderate damage.

Police Brief 4/1/2013

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Vehicle reported stolen

Pennsylvania State Police reported that they are investigating the theft of a white 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier sedan that was stolen from Schultz Auto Body & Detail on state Route 6 in Wysox.

According to police, the vehicle was stolen from the business sometime between 5 p.m. on March 28, and 8 a.m. on March 29.

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

Court Notes 4/1/13

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Lorraine A. Gaydos to Christine Book for $120,000; Hazleton.

Paul J. Marranca to Anthony C. Denisco for $350,000; West Pittston.

Elaine Elko to Albert Lispi for $70,000; Forty Fort.

Joanne A. Skevofilax to Maraget J. Lunger for $95,000; Dallas Township.

Daniel Tuck (executor), Henry C. Tuck (estate) and Henry C. Tuck Jr. (estate) to Michael G. Somoga and Linda M. Somoga for $170,000; Dallas Township.

Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact), Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact) and Phelan Hallinan LLP (attorney in fact) to Christopher Barna for $95,129; Franklin Township.

Nancy McHale Rowlands to Daniel J. Curran and Patricia A. Curran for $175,000; Laflin.

Edward J. Ciarimboli to Marek Kopczynski for $385,000; Lehman Township.

Judith Ann Schrepfer (executrix) and Carl Boruch (estate) to Robert S. Thomas Jr. for $105,000; Ashley.

Police Blotter: April 1, 2013

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Disorderly conduct

COAL TOWNSHIP - Three females, a 14-year-old from Coal Township, a 14-year-old from Shamokin and a 13-year-old from Shamokin were charged with disorderly conduct by Coal Township Police following an incident on Feb. 8 when the three were fighting with each other in a stairwell, resulting in minor injuries.

Vehicle fire

COAL TOWNSHIP - Firefighters and police were called to the area of the Third Patch for a vehicle fire at 11:30 p.m. Friday evening, according to police.

The vehicle that caught fire, a 1994 Ford Explorer, is owned by Paul and Tammy Foulds, of Shamokin. Paul Foulds told police that Tammy was coming out toward the intersection known as the "Y" to meet with him because his other vehicle had broken down. While Tammy was driving the Explorer, the vehicle began to smoke and then caught fire.

Wayne County Court Notes 4/2/2013

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ESTATES FILED

- Joseph J. Borsdam, Honesdale, letters of administration to BettyJane Borsdam, 328 Cliff St., Honesdale.

- Marie Angelina Parker, also known as Marie Parker, Waymart, letters testamentary to Kendal C. Parker, 179 Carbondale Road, Waymart.

- Joseph H. Verola Jr., Berlin Twp., letters testamentary to Lucille M. Verola, 60 Daniels Road, Honesdale.

- Richard P. Gavin, also known as Richard Patrick Gavin, Berlin Twp., letters testamentary to Valarie Jean Gavin, 37 Grell Road, Hawley.

- Robert F. Strauch, Paupack Twp., letters testamentary to Patricia S. Meyers, 244 South St., Saddle Brook, N.J.

- John Thomas Fitzgerald, Paupack Twp., letters of administration to Stephen P. Fitzgerald, c/o attorney Kevin Mulhearn, 60 Dutch Hill Road, Suite 8, Orangeburg, N.Y.

- Arcangela Hunt, also known as Arcangela K. Hunt, Texas Twp., letters testamentary to William H. Hunt, P.O. Box 2781, Clifton, N.J.

- John R. McDonald Jr., also known as John R. McDonald, Texas Twp., letters testamentary to Florence A. McDonald, 161 Bear Swamp Road, Honesdale.

- Lynn E. Reynolds, also known as Lynn Reynolds, Mount Pleasant Twp., letters testamentary to Lloyd C. Reynolds, 854 Avenue D, Langhorne.

- Michael V. Duderewicz, also known as Michael Duderewicz, Damascus Twp., letters of administration to Thomas M. Duderewicz, 68 Old Bridge Road, Stratford, N.H.

- Betty J. Coyle, also known as Elizabeth J. Coyle, Texas Twp., letters of administration to Jeffrey R. Coyle, 1575 Beverly Hill Road, Coopersburg, and Margery B. Meterko, 862 N. Clewell St., Bethlehem.

- Judith L. Margulis, also known as Judith Margulis and Judy L. Margulis, Paupack Twp., letters testamentary to Gary P. Margulis, 20 Jack Sloan Court, Northfield, N.J.

- Gerard Daniel Langendoerfer Jr., Waymart, letters of administration to Carol Langendoerfer, 262 Carbondale Road, Waymart.

- Ann Elise Simpson, Ann Simpson, Preston Twp., letters of administration to Randy Simpson, 187 Simpson Road, Lakewood, and Larry Simpson, 1417 Crosstown Highway, Lakewood.

- Isabella R. Gorman, Texas Twp., letters testamentary to Theresa E. Cardile, also known as and now by marriage Theresa E. Fukerson, 22 Old Salem Pike, Honesdale.

- Lena P. Grablutz, Clinton Twp., letters of administration to Mary Ann Risboskin, 433 Clinton St., Vandling.

- Angeline A. Debevec, also known as Angeline Debevec, Clinton Twp., letters testamentary to Larry J. Debevec, 121 Boyle Way, Summerville, S.C.

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