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Police Briefs 4/26/2013

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Towanda man charged with assault

Joel Matthew Schoonover, 26, of Towanda has been charged with simple assault, DUI and harassment, police said.

The charges stem from an Oct. 6 incident in which Schoonover struck a Cody House in the face several times on Barclay Mountain in Franklin Township.

House had to get stitches after the assault, state police at Towanda said.

A blood test conducted on the day of the incident showed that there was Oxycodone and Alprazolam in Schoonover's blood.

Schoonover, who lives on Bridge Street Hill Road, has been sent a summons to appear before Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on May 24 for a preliminary hearing.

Towanda male faces sex charges

Bryant Harbst, 20, of Towanda is accused of having indecent contact with a girl who was under 13 years of age, police said.

The incident occurred on March 31 at a residence in Towanda.

As a result of this incident, Harbst has been charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, sexual assault, indecent assault of a person less than 13 years of age, corruption of minors, and indecent exposure, police said.

At the time of the incident, Harbst was staying temporarily at the home of adult, who was supposed to be watching him, according to a criminal complaint that the Towanda police filed against Harbst in Towanda District Court.

DUI charges

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

-- Christopher Stephen Ribovich, 22, of Canton, by the Towanda police, on April 14 on South Main Street in Towanda. A blood test showed that Ribovich's blood alcohol content was .174 percent on the day of his arrest.

-- Joseph Thomas Brown, 54, of Wysox, by the state police, on April 7 on South Main Street in Towanda Borough. Brown, who lives on River Road, was also cited for failing to use a turn signal, careless driving, and not wearing a seat belt. A blood test revealed that Brown's blood alcohol content was .225 percent on the day of his arrest.

Simple assault in park

Two 17-year-old male juveniles are accused with engaging in a fight at the Rome Borough Park at 4 p.m. on April 14. The juveniles are from Rome and Monroeton.

No injuries in two car Wyalusing crash

Billy W. Collum, 31, of Towanda was not injured when he crashed his 2002 Ford F350 into a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer operated by Francis A. Hood, 77, of Montrose.

According to police, Hood stopped his vehicle along State Route 6 in the shoulder area of the roadway.

As Collum traveled by Hood's parked car, the right side of his car struck the left side of Hood's car. Both vehicles received disabling damage from the accident and were subsequently towed.

Neither men were injured in the crash.

Collum was charged with traffic violations, police said.


Court notes 4/26/13

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Thomas Curt to Christopher A. Smith and Beth A. Smith for $150,000; Butler Township.

John D. McDermott, Lee Ann McDermott, Michael P. Gilhooley and Mary Lou Gilhooley to Richard M. Sorokas and Eileen M. Sorokas for $112,000; Hunlock Township.

Philip Wegner and Patricia Wegner to Michael A. Cangiarella and Sara Cangiarella for $185,500; Wright Township.

Kevin C. Dodson and Antoinette Dodson to Fadil Metovic for $450,000; Hazle Township.

Carl J. Murray and Janet E. Murray to Alan J. Derr Jr. and Corinne Kester for $189,000; Wright Township.

Regina Kotzer to Kyle Yannuzzi and Tara M. Yannuzzi for $152,000; Butler Township.

Anthony G. Ferdinand and Christine L. Ferdinand to Charles R. Shelsby and Diane H. Shelsby for $140,000; Butler Township.

Susquehanna County Court Notes 4/26/2013

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Susquehanna County Court notes appear each Friday in The Times-Tribune.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

- Daniel Holland and Sharon Boyko, both of Clifford.

- Todd Spry and Heather Franks, both of Hallstead.

- Benjamin House and Nicole Price, both of Hallstead.

- Thomas Walter Jr. and Joette Egnatzi, both of Lawton.

- Matthew Smith, Hallstead, and Chelsea Jarnagin, Harford.

- Peter Capwell Jr. and Lauren Smagin, both of Alexan­dria, Va.

- Reginald Russell IV, Mont­rose, and Amanda Ord, Kingsley.

- Michael Ellen and Grace Stephens, both of Susquehanna.

Property TRANSACTIONS

- Diane Jones to Matthew and Kelly Crocker, a property in Great Bend Twp. for $128,750.

- Paula Placko to Sean Grana­han, a property in Montrose for $169,800.

- John Zgarec to Jason Sr. and Shelby Drozdick, a property in Forest City for $66,250.

- Mark Tarbett Lake Associ­ates LP to Bryan and Brenda Walter, a property in Lathrop Twp. for $170,000.

- Richard Confer (estate) to Frank DeRiancho, a property in Great Bend Twp. for $32,000.

- Sophie Kielceski (estate) to Alicia Miner, a property in Mont­rose for $65,000.

- Mark and Loretta Daubert to Gerald Walker, a property in Jackson Twp. for $32,000.

- Kenneth Deremer to Legacy Land Holdings LLC, a property in Silver Lake Twp. for $225,000.

- Dale Howell Enterprises Inc. to Victoria J. Brown, a property in Oakland for $39,500.

- Lee and Elaine Huntsberger to Ryan Roosa, dba R&B Tire and Auto, a property in Bridge­water Twp. for $112,500.

- Kevin and Margaret Price, Rachael and Robert Gilleran, Susan Price to Daniel Kelly, a property in Susquehanna for $165,000.

- William, Catherine and Matthew Chamberlain to Sus­que­hanna Gathering Co. 1 LLC, a property in Jackson Twp. for $610,690.

- Jam Realty LLC to Larry LaRue, a property in Montrose for $35,000.

- Thomas Feely Jr. and Nancy Nagle to Cy and Jennifer Bella­my, a property in Brooklyn Twp. for $318,000.

- Robert and Laura Deems to Curtis Fullom, a property in Gibson Twp. for $31,500.

ESTATES FILED

- Richard Wagner, 9578 Main St., Kingsley; letters testamentary to Mary Stevens, Old Newark Valley Road, Endicott, N.Y.

- Eleanor Cateron, 402 Cherry St., Montrose; letters testamentary to Donald Caterson, 184 Lathrop St., Montrose.

- Stuart Ross, 1687 Route 2023, Clifford Twp.; letters testamentary to Lisa Ross, 35 Wyoming St., Carbondale.

- Marguerite Evans, 91 Lackawanna Ave., Hallstead; letters testamentary to William Wellman, 555 Main St., Great Bend.

DIVORCES GRANTED

- Melissa Johnson, Grovetown, Ga., v. Kenneth Johnson, Hallstead.

- Kellie Trotter, Forest City, v. Joel Trotter, Clifford Twp.

- Emmett Sheptock, Hall­stead, v. Christie Sheptock, Binghamton, N.Y.

Police Blotter: Saturday, April 27, 2013

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Suspect sought

MONROE TOWNSHIP - State police at Selinsgrove are continuing their search for a white male between the ages of 16 and 18 who allegedly stole several clothing items from Boscov's in the Susquehanna Valley Mall at 8:30 p.m. Monday.

Police said the suspect has dark hair with a buzz cut and goatee and was wearing white gym shorts and a dark colored jacket.

Anyone with information about the theft is urged to call state police at 374-8145.

Two cited

SHAMOKIN - John Derr, 24, of 238 S. Grape St., Mount Carmel, was cited by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle for criminal trespass and disorderly conduct involving an April 15 incident at the residence of his girlfriend, Kimberly Kastle, 20, of 36 Raspberry Hill, Shamokin.

Police said Derr, who was wanted by police, entered Kastle's home, hid in a bedroom and refused to exit the room despite being warned several times to come out. Kastle was cited by Scandle for disorderly conduct for providing police with false information regarding Derr's whereabouts.

Tools stolen

COAL TOWNSHIP - Richard J. Madden, 27, of 1000 W. Willow St., Coal Township, told police someone entered a garage at 1002 W. Willow St. owned by Caylee Hoover and removed mechanical tools and drawers from a 5-foot metal tool box, all of which is owned by Madden.

Police said the tools are valued at $20,000 to $25,000 while the drawers in the tool box are valued at approximately $5,000.

Police said the thief or thieves gained entry to the garage through a window.

The burglary occurred between April 19 and Thursday.

Furnishes alcohol

BLOOMSBURG - Jordan Michael Sinopoli, 22, of Kulpmont, was cited by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for furnishing alcohol to minors relating to an April 19 incident in Bloomsburg.

Underage drinking

BLOOMSBURG - Julia Ann Castanzo, 19, of Scranton; Ryan Michael Burns, 19, of Coal Township, and Amanda Rae Daniel, 19, of Dillsburg, were cited by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for underage drinking involving an April 19 incident in Bloomsburg.

Assault

COAL TOWNSHIP - Curt Elwood Phillips, 49, of 1312 W. Walnut St., Coal Township, has been charged by Deputy Police Chief Christopher Williams with burglary, simple assault and harassment involving a disturbance shortly after 4:30 a.m. Friday at 118 N. Poplar St.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Phillips broke into the residence through the front door and punched Jeffrey Burns, 48, of Coal Township, several times in the face while he was on a couch with Phillips' estranged wife, Debbie Phillips. Burns suffered a laceration over his left eye that required emergency room treatment at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital.

Phillips also was charged by Williams with violating a protection from abuse order filed by his wife that prohibited him from having contact with her.

Phillips was arraigned at 9:30 a.m. Friday on all the charges by Gembic and committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $15,000 cash bail. He posted bail later in the day and was released.

Simple assault

SHAMOKIN - Aaron Bressi, 32, of 1727 Pulaski Ave., Coal Township, was charged by Patrolman William Zalinski with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct relating to an April 19 disturbance at Market and Chestnut streets.

Police reported Bressi is accused of attacking Thomas Smith from behind and punching him in the face, causing a bloody lip and swelling on the right side of his face.

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

Police Briefs 4/27/2013

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Firearms taken

State police at Towanda said they are investigating the theft of several firearms from a residence on April 12 on state Route 154 in Canton Township.

Trooper Youngblood said the victim is a 61-year-old man.

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

Indecent assault reported

State police at Towanda said they are investigating a reported indecent assault incident that took place in 2008 in West Burlington Township.

Trooper Musick said that a 13-year-old girl told police that when she was about 8 years old, someone known to her touched her in a sexual manner.

Court notes 4/27/13

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Theodore Merli Jr. and Sharon G. Merli to David Rowlands and Sara E. Urban for $75,000; Luzerne.

Michael F. Gallagher to 28 Allenberry LLC for $100,000; Hanover Township.

Patricia R. Heusing (co-executrix), Margaret E. Rodd (co-executrix), Pamela R. Summa (co-executrix) and Hokon W. Rodd (estate) to Kelly McDonald for $102,000; Dallas Township.

Presidential Land Co. LTD to Keith A. Jones and Catherine J.K. Jones for $444,900; Rice Township.

John A. Gimble to David Moyer and Susan Moyer for $150,000; Plymouth Township.

Patricia Ellen Zabroski to Jay Murphy Jr. for $76,500; Wilkes-Barre.

Theodore J. Fisher Jr. and Patricia A. Fisher to Jared A. Vedro and Julia Marie Vedro for $114,200; Kingston Township.

Mercedes D. Rodriguez and Mauel Pineda to Manuel Pineda for $139,637; Hazleton.

Police Blotter 4/28/13

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McDonald's vandalized

Plains Township police reported the following incidents:

n Someone attacked the McDonald's restaurant on South River Street early Saturday morning. Someone spray-painted graffiti on the rear of the building and also turned off the gas and power. Video footage captured a person at 2:50 a.m. hitting the drive-through window with a hammer, but did not enter the store.

n Charles Bloss Jr. of East Charles Street reported at 10:18 p.m. Friday someone entered his residence through a rear basement door and stole electronic equipment and a safe.

Two face drug charges

Wilkes-Barre police reported the following incidents:

n Officers arrested and charged Nicholas Kulp, 22, and Amy Kulp, 23, after finding Amy Kulp in possession of seven packets of heroin and a needle. The two were observed intoxicated in the Sheetz parking lot on Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard. They admitted to buying heroin at the Sherman Hills apartment complex.

n The owner of Fieseler Signs reported Friday someone used his Sheetz business card at various locations.

n Claire Godlewski of North Franklin Street reported at 3:18 p.m. Friday a break-in at her home. Police found that copper water pipe was stolen from her basement.

n Charges were filed against Keon Tyler after he allegedly stole a cellphone from the Video Game Store on South Main Street around 3 p.m. Monday.

n John Paul Edstrom faces charges after attempting to shoplift from Schiel's Family Market by hiding two Delmonico steaks and one New York strip steak in the back of his pants. He fled when a loss prevention officer confronted him, and was eventually caught after running through the store. During a search, officers found a folded syringe and syringe cap on him.

Pike County Sentencings 4/28/2013

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The following were sentenced by Pike County President Judge Joseph F. Kameen:

- William Jamros, 19, Matamoras, 12 months' probation and $250 fine for simple assault Sept. 1 in Matamoras.

- Robert Treat, 70, Bushkill, 11 months to eight years in state prison, $1,500 fine and register under Megan's law for 15 years for sexual abuse of children - possession of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility.

- David Sisco, 26, Milford, 4-23½ months in Pike County Correctional Facility followed by 12 months' probation, $1,000 fine and six months' driver's license suspension for attempting to acquire or acquisition a controlled substance by fraud on March 19 in Westfall Twp.

- Joshua Clemens, 23, Canadensis 2½-6 years' state prison, $500 fine and 18 months' driver's license suspension for delivery of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility on April 20, 2011, in Greene Twp.

- John Fredericks, 53, Milford, 30 days to six months in Pike County Correctional Facility, $1,000 fine and 12 months' driver's license suspension for DUI on Aug. 25 in Westfall Twp.

- John Dimeo, 23, Milford, 2½-6 years' state prison, $3,000 fine and 30 months' driver's license suspension for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a small amount of marijuana Sept. 20 in Dingman Twp. and DUI on July 21 in Westfall Twp.

- Gregory Smith, 49, Greentown, 1-5 years in Pike County Correctional Facility, $2,700 fine and 18 months' driver's license suspension for DUI and driving while operating privileges are suspended on Sept. 2.

- Richard Ramirez, 33, Newton, N.J., 18-36 months' state prison and $1,300 fine for criminal trespass and institutional vandalism on Nov. 11 in Dingman Twp.

- William Sullivan, 23, Greentown, 7-15 years' state prison and $1,000 fine for robbery July 29 and Aug. 5 in Greene Twp.

The following were sentenced by Wayne County President Judge Raymond L. Hamill:

- Frank Camp, 22, Hawley, 48 hours to six months in Wayne County Correctional Facility, $500 fine, $2,000.60 in restitution, alcohol highway safety program and 50 hours of community service for DUI on Sept. 21 in Honesdale.

- Steven Gorman, 28, Waymart, 6-23½ months in Wayne County Correctional Facility, $1,000 fine, mental health evaluation, sexual offender evaluation and no contact with the victim or anyone under 18 for endangering welfare of children between Aug. 1 and Sept. 22 in Damascus Twp.

- Michael Zayatz, 20, Lakeville, 1-12 months in Wayne County Correctional Facility, $500 fine and a drug and alcohol evaluation for possession of drug paraphernalia on March 22 in Paupack Twp.


Tioga County District Attorney's Report

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FOR THE REVIEW

Tioga County Acting District Attorney, Irene C. Graven, reports the following activity in the District Attorney's Office for the week ending April 26.

The following defendants were sentenced in Tioga County Court on April 19, 2013:

Tuan T. Vo of Owego, N.Y. was re-sentenced to one year in the Tioga County Jail for a violation of probation.

Jeffrey S. Perry of Owego, N.Y. was re-sentenced to one to three years in state prison for a violation of probation. Jeffrey Perry was serving a five year probation sentence for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.

Acting District Attorney Irene Graven attended a New York SAFE Act training presented by the New York State Police on April 10, 2013 in Binghamton, N.Y.

On April 17, 2013 a presentation was made by Acting District Attorney Irene Graven to Tioga County Fire Chiefs regarding Enhanced Laws and Penalties to Protect First Responders.

Submitted article.

Prince George Crime for April 28

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The following information was provided by the Prince George County Police Department.

- Police responded to the 11400 block of S. Crater Road for a report of a stolen vehicle, recovered on April 15.

- Police responded to the 12400 block of James River Drive for a report of a larceny on April 17.

- Police responded to the 7100 block of Whispering Winds for a report of a larceny on April 18.

- Police responded to the 9300 block of Robin Road for a report of a larceny from a building on April 18.

- Police responded to the 7400 block of Canterbury Road for a report of destruction of property on April 18.

- Police responded to the 6600 block of Courthouse Road for a report of fraud on April 18.

- Police responded to the 5200 block of Branchester Drive for a report of break and enter and destruction of property on April 19.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road for a report of destruction of property on Dec. 19.

- Police responded to the 9000 block of Pleasant Grove Ter. for a report of a larceny on April 19.

- Police responded to the 5000 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a report of assault and larceny from a vehicle on April 20.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of London Road for a report of break and enter and destruction of property on April 21.

- Police responded to the 19800 block of Templeton Road for a report of destruction of property on April 21.

- Police responded to the 6700 block of Middle Road for a report of destruction of property on April 21.

- Police responded to the 100 block of Oriole Street for a report of an assault on April 21.

- 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.

Petersburg Sheriff's Office Triad members attend statewide conference

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WILLIAMSBURG - Triad is in its 22nd year of reducing criminal victimization of older persons; improving quality of life for older adults; educating and involving the community in implementing solutions; and enhancing delivery of law enforcement services to the elderly in this county.

The 7th annual Virginia State Triad Conference was held April 9-11 at the Williamsburg Hospitality House in Colonial Williamsburg. This year's theme, "Triad: A Revolution In Crime Prevention for Seniors," brought law enforcement, senior citizens, senior services providers, non-profits and state and local government representatives together to learn more and share ideas on reducing criminal victimization amongst the elderly.

The Triad partnership is the fastest growing crime prevention program in the country. Over 47 states in the country have active Triad chapters, as well as England and Canada. Here in Virginia, we currently have 230 localities with a signed Triad partnership. Petersburg has one of the largest Triads in the state with over 1,000 seniors as members.

For more information on how to get involved in Triad or in any of the programs that the Sheriff's Office offers, contact Sheriff Vanessa R. Crawford in the Petersburg Sheriff's Office at 733-2369.

Police Blotter: Sunday, April 28, 2013

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Teen arrested

SNYDER COUNTY - An Elysburg teen was arrested for underage drinking Friday night after being stopped at a DUI checkpoint conducted by state troopers from the Selinsgrove, Stonington and Milton police barracks.

Cpl. Dominic Picerno reported that Brad D. Fegley, 19, of Elysburg, Gabrielle M. Lang, 20, of Elmhurst, and Gavin W. Green, 20, of Westminister, Md., were all arrested for underage drinking during the stop between the hours of 11 p.m. Friday and 3 a.m. Saturday.

Additionally, a 48-year-old Northumberland County male was arrested for DUI. Several traffic citations were also issued for various offenses, including two drivers without valid driver's licenses, police reported.

Hopewell Crime for April 28

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The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Commercial: At 12 a.m. April 18, police responded to the 100 block of S. Main Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered business by kicking front door and stole change from vending machine. A vehicle at the business was damaged and ransacked but had nothing stolen.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 8 a.m. April 17, police responded to the 3000 block of Danville Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by forcing side door. Nothing stolen.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 7:20 p.m. April 18, police responded to the 1500 block of Lee lane for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence via window and stole television.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 7:35 p.m. April 18, police responded to the 1400 block of Tabb Avenue for a reported open door. Unknown offender entered residence by kicking side door. Nothing stolen.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 10:20 p.m. April 18, police responded to the 300 block of Byrd Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender attempted to enter residence via rear door and broke handle. No entry, nothing stolen.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 7:30 p.m. April 18, police responded to the 1000 block of Maplewood Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by forcing door. Nothing stolen.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 12:21 a.m. April 21, police responded to the 300 block of Pleasant Drive for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by kicking rear door and stole TV.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 11 p.m. April 21, police responded to the 1400 block of Tabb Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by breaking side door glass and stole TV, laptop, safe, antiques, jewelry, coins and IDs.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 10:29 p.m. April 19, police observed a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Edward Bland Court. Driver was found to be in possession of narcotics and a stolen firearm and was arrested.

- Larceny/Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 9 a.m. April 17, police responded to the 300 block of E. Cawson Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole inspection sticker from unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny/Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 5 p.m. April 21, police responded to the 1200 block of Liberty Avenue in regards to a larceny. Unknown offender stole license plates from vehicle.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 1 p.m. April 16, police responded to headquarters in reference to a fraud in the 400 block of Memorial Avenue. Known offender stole, forged and cashed checks and was arrested.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 6:22 p.m. April 16, police responded to 3900 block of Williamsburg Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole an I-Pad from residence.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 5:20 p.m. April 19, police responded to the 3300 block of Boston Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole bicycles from next to residence.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 6 p.m. April 21, police responded to the 3500 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole cell phone from business.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 8 a.m. April 17, police responded to the 2300 block of Lynchburg Street for a reported larceny. Known offender stole cash from purse at residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 12 p.m. April 17, police responded to the 3700 block of oaklawn Boulevard for a reported larceny. Known offender stole firearm from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 5:30 p.m. April 18, police responded to the 700 block of S. 15th Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender entered business yard and stole fuel cans.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 12 p.m. April 17, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny in the 700 block of E. Poythress Street. Known offender stole a television and computer from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 4 p.m. April 18, police responded to the 1100 block of Cloverdale Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole medication from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 3 p.m. April 20, police responded to the 3300 block of Trenton Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender stole TV and game system from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 3:19 p.m. April 16, police responded to the 900 block of Industrial Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a tool box along with several tools from a truck bed.

- Motor Vehicle Theft/Stolen Auto: At 3:21 a.m. April 17, police responded to the 900 block of Pine Avenue for a reported vehicle theft. Known offender stole keys and vehicle from residence. Later returning both.

- Robbery/Commercial: At 4:49 p.m. April 20, police responded to the 300 block of S. Mesa Drive for a reported robbery. Known offender robbed store of cash at gunpoint, fled and waster caught and arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 9:30 p.m. April 15, police responded to the 5000 block of Plaza Drive for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke vehicle window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 5:15 p.m. April 18, police responded to headquarters for a reported assault and vandalism that occurred in the 1500 block of New York Ave. Known offender broke vehicle windows and assaulted passenger. Warrants obtained.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 6:02 p.m. April 18, police responded to the 200 block of Hummel Ross Road for a reported vandalism. Known offender dented vehicle by kicking.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 7 a.m. April 18, police responded to the 1000 block of Langston Park Drive for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke residential window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 5:56 a.m. April 19, police responded to the 3100 block of Western Street for a residential alarm. Unknown offender damaged residential rear door.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 6 p.m. April 19, police responded to the 1200 block of City Point Road for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender cut residential window screen.

-Weapon Law Offenses: At 1:13 a.m. April 18, police responded to the 100 block of N. 5th Avenue for are reported disturbance. During argument, known offender brandished and fired firearm. Warrants pending.

- 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.

Bradford County Court News 4/28/2013

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Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons recently entered guilty pleas and were sentenced in Bradford County Magisterial District Courts:

Garrett T. Maurouard, 20, Olean, NY, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Disorderly Conduct and was sentenced to 30 days incarceration in the Bradford County Correctional Facility with credit for time served as of the date of sentencing. Trooper David Pelachick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Maurouard for the offense in November 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Rome Borough.

Charles May, 44, New Albany, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Receiving Stolen Property and was ordered to pay a fine of $100 and court costs. Trooper David Pelachick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested May for the offense on September 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Albany Township.

Holly Milliron, 23, Mehoopany, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of seven days and she was ordered to pay court costs. Officer Joshua Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Milliron for the offense in April 2013.

Nicholas Campbell, 28, Waverly, NY, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Retail Theft and was sentenced to pay court costs. Officer David Thomas of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Campbell for the offense in February 2013.

Eric Green, 35, Athens, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Harassment and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of five days; he was also ordered to pay court costs. Officer Timothy Cahill of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Green for the offense in April 2013.

Kitt Murphy, 23, Asheville, NC, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Disorderly Conduct and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of four days; he was also ordered to pay court costs. Officer Cody Welch of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Murphy for the offense in April 2013.

Quincy Evans, 23, Grantville, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Disorderly Conduct and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of seven days; he was also ordered to pay court costs. Officer Roger Clink of the Athens Township Police

Department arrested Evans for the offense in April 2013.

Nichole Dewitt, 24, Sayre, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Leaving an Unattended Child in a Motor Vehicle and was ordered to pay a fine of $50.00 and court costs. Officer John Fedorchak of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Dewitt for the offense in February 2013.

Erick Barnes, 41, Sayre, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Furnishing Alcohol to Minors and was given a suspended sentence of 30 days imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility and ordered to pay a fine of $1000.00 and court costs; he was also ordered to perform 30 hours of community service. Officer Travis Snyder of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Barnes for the offense in February 2013.

Travis Fedock, Chemung NY, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Disorderly Conduct and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for one day; he was also ordered to pay a fine of $250 and court costs. Officer Jeremy Horton of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Fedock for the offense in December 2012.

Christopher D. Stoudt, 27, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Disorderly Conduct and was ordered to pay a fine and court costs. Officer Josh Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Stoudt for the offense in April 2013.

Zachary Coolbaugh, 21, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Disorderly Conduct and was sentenced to one day and court costs. Trooper Timothy Young of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Coolbaugh for the offense in February 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township.

Rebecca Knickerbocker, 40, Barton, NY, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offenses of Public Drunkenness and Obstruction of a Highway and was sentenced to 14 days and court costs. Officer Timothy Cahill of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Knickerbocker for the offenses in March 2013.

Roger Coello, 26, Wyalusing, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional facility; he was also ordered to pay court costs. Deputy Brian Wibirt of the Bradford County Sherriff's Department arrested Coello for the offense in February 2013 following an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough.

Joshua Chapman, 20, Waverly, NY, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offenses of Disorderly Conduct and Underage Drinking and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for six days; he was also ordered to pay a fine of $300 and court costs. Officer Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Chapman for the offenses in February 2013.

Rodney Russell, 49, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Disorderly Conduct and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of 15 days. Sergeant David Lantz of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Russell for the offense in March 2013.

Hopewell Police Department seeking police volunteers

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HOPEWELL - The City of Hopewell Police Department is seeking volunteers. Police volunteers are caring, well-trained volunteers who donate their time and energy to support the Hopewell Police Department in its mission to prevent crime, provide services, and create a safer environment for the City of Hopewell. Police volunteers undertake duties that are assigned to them by the Hopewell Police Department.

Their duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: free training, escort funeral processions, deploy and maintain the Hopewell Command Center, assist in traffic control, special events and crime walks.

Others activities include the Wounded Warrior Ride, National Night Out, 5K, Hopewell High School Homecoming Parade, Christmas Parade, assist in training and role playing new applicants at Crater Criminal Justice Academy, interacting with the public, Bike Rodeo, Hooray for Hopewell Festival and other tasks assigned by the police department.

To be eligible individuals must meet the following requirements:

- Have the desire to serve the Hopewell Community and support the mission of the Hopewell Police Department.

- Be at least 21 years old.

- Possess a valid driver's license.

- Have no felony convictions or warrants for arrest.

- Be physically able to participate.

- Be available to donate at least 8 hours of volunteer time a month.

For additional information, contact Cindie Craig at 334-369-9064 or Leanne Eckstein at 804-458-9534.


Richmond man convicted of discharging firearm during drug transactionatspotsylvania Town Center Mall

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RICHMOND - Travis Doug Burley, 26, of Richmond, was found guilty yesterday of using and possessing a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking offense. The jury also unanimously found that the firearm had been discharged during the offense. Following the jury's verdict, Judge Gibney immediately remanded Burley into the custody of the United States Marshals Service. He faces a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence, and a maximum possible sentence of life imprisonment, when he is sentenced on July 23.

Neil H. MacBride, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; and Carl Vasilko, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Washington Field office, made the announcement.

According to evidence at trial, on July 11, 2012, Burley contacted a Spotsylvania-area man, Matthew Johnson, to purchase four ounces of high grade marijuana. Burley, who was previously unknown to Johnson, used a mutual friend named Ronnie Morgan, Jr., to broker the deal. Morgan and Johnson negotiated the transaction through a text message conversation, and eventually agreed to meet that evening in the Spotsylvania Town Center Mall, near the Costco store. When Johnson arrived at the Mall, he parked near a car he saw containing his friend Morgan, the defendant Burley, and a third unidentified man.

Immediately after Johnson parked his car, Burley got into the passenger seat, brandished a handgun and told Johnson, "You know what this is about" and demanded that Johnson give him the drugs. Johnson, who did not know Burley, denied having anything, which prompted Burley to hit Johnson repeatedly with one fist while holding a .40 caliber Smith & Wesson semiautomatic pistol in the other. Johnson grabbed the handgun, which discharged while the men struggled over it. A single bullet injured both Burley in the hand and Johnson in the hand and left calf.

Johnson drove a short distance from the scene and attempted to hide the marijuana, and further lied to investigators during his initial 911 call. However, when later confronted by investigators with various items of evidence, including text messages from his cell phone, he agreed to cooperate. Johnson, who still has pending drug distribution charges in Spotsylvania County, acknowledged his guilt during his testimony, without the benefit of any immunity or plea agreement from local prosecutors.

During the struggle in Johnson's car, Ronnie Morgan, Jr, stood outside of Johnson's car looking in. After Burley's handgun went off during the fight, both Morgan and the third, unidentified man fled the scene prior to police arriving. Morgan, who was a long-time associate of Burley, was subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury, during which he lied that he knew who Burley was when shown photographs of his friend. Morgan later pleaded guilty to perjury as a result of those false statements, and is scheduled for sentencing on May 14 before Judge Gibney. Morgan was not called as a witness during the trial.

The investigation was conducted by the Richmond Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office.

Police Blotter: Monday, April 29, 2013

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Passenger injured

SNYDERTOWN - The passenger in a one-vehicle accident suffered minor injuries Saturday evening on Market Street (Route 4005), according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper David Townsend reported that Steven R. Cousins, 23, of Sunbury, was driving a 1991 Buick Lesabre north on Route 4005 when he traveled off the roadway to the left and struck a telephone pole.

The vehicle came to final rest partially in the southbound side of the roadway, facing north, police said.

Cousins told police the accelerator was stuck and he lost control of the car.

Passenger Steven W. Cousins, 48, of Sunbury, was reported as having a minor injury, but did not require emergency transportation to a hospital by Elysburg EMS, police said.

Both individuals were wearing their seatbelts, police reported.

Since the accident was a result of possible vehicle failure, police said there would be no citations filed.

Police Briefs 4/29/2013

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Canton burglary

An unknown person stole several items from a residence on the 500 block of Canton Crossroads Road in Canton Township, police said.

The burglary took place on March 4 or March 5.

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

Burglary in Armenia Twp.

State Police are reporting that an unknown person entered a hunting cabin in Armenia Township between March 10 and March 20. According to police, the cabin was searched by the actor, but no items were stolen.

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

Crime of the Week

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CHESTERFIELD/COLONIAL HEIGHTS - The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program wants to help catch a robbery suspect.

On Friday, April 5, at about 5:15 p.m., a woman was loading her child into her car in the parking lot of Kroger, 7000 Tim Price Way. As she was doing so she felt a push from behind and her purse was ripped from her shoulder. She turned and saw a young black male running west toward the nearby Firestone.

The suspect was a black male, 18-29 years old and approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall. He had a muscular build and wore a grey sweatshirt with a red polo-style shirt underneath. The suspect's sweatshirt and the victim's purse, less the victim's credit cards, were later recovered. Surveillance cameras at a Family Dollar in Richmond captured images of a black male using the victim's stolen credit card, and you can see the images of the suspect at www.crimesolvers.net.

If you have information about any unsolved crime in, or person wanted by, Chesterfield County or the city of Colonial Heights, call Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660. Submit a tip electronically at crimesolvers.net or Text-A-Tip by texting "WATSON" plus your tip to CRIMES (274637). All three methods provide anonymity to those giving tips. If your tip helps to solve a crime or catch a fugitive, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Court Notes 4/29/13

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DIVORCE DECREES

Ronald Nicholas v. Anne Jean Muckler.

Denise Stinnett v. Howard Stinnett Jr.

Donna Costigan v. Mark Costigan.

Sherry Nalaschi v. Leo Nalaschi.

Karla Lavelle v. Jason Lavelle.

Nora Bagusky v. Brian Woss.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Joseph Ciccarello and Silvana Ciccarello to Tracey D. Perkins for $77,000; Hazle Township.

Jarrod J. Tranguch and Bonnie J. Tranguch to Christopher C. Kokinda and Gina Kokinda for $171,000; Conyngham.

William M. McKeon and Margaret M. McKeon to John M. Chaump Jr. and Melissa A. Chaump for $198,000; Butler Township.

John D. Klimchak to Paul Klug for $110,750; Plymouth.

Anthony Ranieli and Kelly Ranieli to James Andruskiewicz for $70,000; Plains Township.

William H. Lewis to Candace Marie Fenstemaker for $120,000; Hunlock Township.

Mary A. Pacelli to Adan F. Cordero for $97,938; Hazleton.

Michelle L. Kachurak to Brendan Noto and Amanda B. Noto for $220,000; Ross Township.

Anthony R. Scatena and Serena K. Scatena to Ronald J. Athmann for $385,000; Exeter.

AMS Renovations LLC to Brian Shouldis for $154,000; Swoyersville.

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