Man charged in Canton area heroin delivery

James Michael Wakefield, 35, of 425 N. Keystone Ave., Sayre, faces a preliminary hearing at 2:15 p.m. today on a charge of delivery of and possession with the intent to deliver a controlled substance, according to court papers filed with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Troy.

Police said Wakefield conspired with two other people in delivering heroin to a Pennsylvania State Police confidential informant at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 2012, at a parking lot along Route 14 in the Canton area. Wakefield is also charged with criminal conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility, and possession of a controlled substance.

Wilcox said that Wakefield's $10,000 bail was not posted, and he was placed in Bradford County Correctional Facility.

Man charged in Canton purse snatching

Gary Lynn Gerow, 25, of 360 E. Main St., Canton, faces a preliminary hearing at 2 p.m. today on charges of robbery, theft, and receiving stolen property for taking a woman's purse at 6:45 p.m. May 14, on East Union Street in Canton, according to court papers filed with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Troy.

According to an affidavit, Canton Police Officer Joshua Heckman spoke with the victim, Mary Lynch, no age or address given, who stated that she and another woman were walking home from the Canton Ecumenical Church on North Center Street, and after turning onto East Union Street, an unknown individual wearing a black hooded sweatshirt came up from behind them, grabbed her purse and ran west on East Union Street.

On May 26, Gerow came to the police department and stated that he heard that police were looking for him for questioning. Gerow provided the following written statement: "I, Gary Gerow, was walking with my girlfriend and she said, 'if you get me money for drugs, I will stay with you.' A lady walked behind me with her purse, and I turned around and took it out of her hands, and ran and then I went up to the tracks and a guy ran out, so I ran back down the hill and put the change purse in the burning barrel and went back with my girlfriend."

Wilcox said that Gerow's unsecure bail was set at $45,000.

Man charged in Troy theft

Travis Levi Ott, 36, of 198 Willow St., Apt. B1, Troy, has been charged with the theft of three aluminum rims, six brake drums, three pieces of piping and miscellaneous scrap metal worth $2,000 from Bristol Excavating, according to court papers filed with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Troy.

The incident took place around 7:44 p.m. June 9, at 167 Firehouse Ln., Troy Township, police said.

Ott has been charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition, and faces a preliminary hearing at 1 p.m. June 19 before Wilcox.

Police said the items belong to Kyle Alexander Bristol, no age or address given,

Ott was placed in Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $65,000 bail.

MARRIAGE LICENSE

- Ryan James Dippre, Goleta, Calif., and Lindsey Anne Baillie, Boulder, Colo.

- Scott Vincent Gower and Kelly Ann Roland, both of Scranton.

- Richard Stanley Knick and Debra Marie Belles, both of Mayfield.

- John David Arnson and Betty Ellen Weaver, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Doris J. Kelly, Thomas J. and Kathy Kelly, and Karen J. and David Burnside, Scranton, and William L. Kelly, Dickson City, to Jason D. Sweeney, Scranton; a property at 2118 Wayne Ave., Scranton, for $35,000.

- Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg LLP, now known as Phelan Hallinan LLP, attorney-in-fact for Fannie Mae, also known as Federal National Mortgage Association, to 1326 Gibson LLC; a property at 1326 E. Gibson St., Scranton, for $30,000.

- Cynthia C. and Curtis N. Stevens, and Sandra and Willard W. Irion Jr., Nicholson, to Lyn Carroll and Rene Matthews, Waymart, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property at 723-725 Dunmore St., Throop, for $76,595.

- Donna Kay Hodges and James Frantz, Palm Coast, Fla., and Gwendolyn Hodges, now by marriage Gwendolyn Bildeaux, and Mark Bildeaux, Scranton, to Manuel and Monica Aguilar, Dunmore; a property at 517 Third St., Dunmore, for $99,600.

- M. Maxine Waks, Scranton, to Robert and Rosalie Mesko, Scranton; a property at 1026 Richmont St., Scranton, for $155,000.

- Christopher Kupinsky, Scranton, to Mayra E. Cholula, Newburgh, N.Y.; a property at 345 New St., Scranton, for $55,000.

- McCabe Weisberg & Conway, P.C., attorney-in-fact for Fannie Mae, also known as Federal National Mortgage Association Colette Trail; a property at 41 Washington St., Carbondale, for $27,100.

- Gregory A. and Margaret Mary Germain, Lake Winola, to Matthew T. and Jacquelyn E. Comerford, Scranton; a property at 1015 Columbia St., Scranton, for $350,000.

- Beth Shalom Synagogue, Scranton, to Nay-Co LLC, Scranton; a property at 809 Taylor Ave., Scranton, for $59000

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Brandt W. Filipski, Throop, v. Keva Filipski-Ohmnacht, Carbondale; married April 11, 2007, in Binghamton, N.Y.; pro se.

- Eric T. Filer, Gouldsboro, v. Valerie L. Filer, Dunmore; married Nov. 17, 2007; George E. Gretz, attorney.

DIVORCE DECREES

- Sabine A. Yantorn v. Anthony J. Yantorn

- Scott R. Mitchell v. Amie Rene Mitchell

- Stevie Salmon v. Kevin Salmon

- Christopher Carone v. Laurie Carone

- Gabrielle Colazzo v. Crifone Colazzo

- Cynthia McCawley v. Gerald J. McCawley

- Jeffrey A. Pavovich v. Jenny M. Pavovich

- Beverly J. Franchella v. Nicholas A. Francella

- Denise M. Bittenbender v. Carl L. Bittenbender

- Casandra Ross v. Tom Ross

- Angelo Matlock v. Tamiera Matlock

- Edwin Perez v. Adelia Perez

LAWSUIT

- Wendy Miller, 121 Thunderbird Drive, Scranton, v. Weis Markets Inc., Lackawanna County; seeking in excess of $50,000, which sum is in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration under the applicable statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the local rules of court, for injuries suffered July 4, 2011, in a fall on the defendant's premises at 1100 S. Washington Ave., Scranton; Joseph P. Comerota, attorney.

ESTATE FILED

- Fred L. Socha, 618 Brook St., Apt. 1, Scranton, letters testamentary to Emily A. Socha, same address.

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New Albany man charged in machete incident

Joshua James Bailey of New Albany is accused of swinging a machete at a female, throwing her to the ground, and then holding the machete against her stomach, police said.

The incident occurred between 2 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. on June 1 at a location along Front Street in New Albany, state police at Towanda said. State police identified the victim as Paige Marina Williams of New Albany.

As a result of this incident, Bailey has been charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats, harassment, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness and similar misconduct, police said.

Bailey, 24, waived his preliminary hearing, which had been scheduled for June 5 in Towanda District Court.

Bailey's case has therefore been transferred to the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, where he is scheduled to be arraigned on July 1.

Burglary occurs in Wysox Township

State police at Towanda said they are trying to find out who committed a recent burglary at a job site in Wysox Township.

The offender or offenders broke into two locked trailer doors at the job site and stole numerous items, including a welder, propane tanks, two-way radios, and a torque driver, police said.

The incident occurred sometime between 3 p.m. on June 1 and 7 a.m. on June 2 in the 200 block of Wilson Industrial Road, state police said.

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

Towanda man accused of hit-and-run crash

Roland R. Hill, 30, of Towanda was the driver in a hit-and-run accident on Bridge Street Hill Road in Towanda Township, police said.

The accident occurred when Hill failed to negotiate a sharp left-hand curve as he was driving south on Bridge Street Hill Road at an excessive speed, police said.

Hill's 2002 BMW 3251 traveled off the right side of the road, struck a flagstone wall, and collided with two mailboxes, police said.

Hill fled the scene after the accident, which occurred at 6:30 a.m. on May 25, state police at Towanda said.

Man charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in Cherry Township

A 53-year-old man was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia after he was involved in a recent motor vehicle accident in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, police said.

The accident occurred as 34-year-old Steven Jutras of Palm Harbor, Fla., was driving a truck north on U.S. Route 220 that was towing another vehicle, police said.

The towed vehicle began to swerve back and forth and Jutras lost control of the truck, causing the truck to roll onto its passenger side, police said.

Neither Jutras nor his passenger, 53-year-old Richard Dyer of Largo, Fla., were injured, police said.

While investigating the accident, state police discovered that Dyer was in possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.

Dyer was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, arraigned, and sent to the Montour County jail in lieu of bail, police said.

The accident occurred at 5:40 p.m. on June 3, state police at Laporte said.

The following person was charged with DUI in Sullivan County:

Pamlea Jo Shoup, 42, of Dushore, by the state police, on May 30, along state Route 487 in Cherry Township. Shoup's blood alcohol content was above the legal limit on the day of her arrest.

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

TAYLOR POLICE: Officers responded to 75 calls between June 3-9.

On June 3, officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in the 100 block of South Keyser Avenue. A report of a student in possession of a knife sent officers to Riverside West Elementary School. Officers also responded to investigate a harassment complaint in a home in the 1200 block of Loomis Avenue.

On June 4, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported retail theft in the Walmart on Main Street. A criminal mischief complaint sent officers to the area of Fourth and Oak streets. Offices also responded to investigate a harassment complaint in the 4100 block of South Keyser Avenue.

On June 5, officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in the 100 block of Powell Street. A harassment complaint sent officers to a home in the 100 block of Union Street.

On June 6, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a motor vehicle accident in the 1300 block of South Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a harassment by communications complaint in the 100 block of South Ridge Street. A motor vehicle stop yielded an arrest for possession of a controlled substance.

On June 7, officers were dispatched to investigate a hit-and-run accident in the 1200 block of Reynolds Avenue. A dispute between neighbors sent officers to the 1000 block of Oak Street. Officers also responded to Pyne Freight to investigate a trespassing and theft complaint.

On June 8, officers were dispatched to assist the fire department in the 400 block of South Main Street.

On June 9, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of open burning on Storrs Street. Officers also responded to investigate a report of a suspicious person in the 200 block of Linwood Lane.

MOOSIC POLICE: Officers responded to more than 200 calls between May 26 and June 8.

On May 26, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported domestic dispute in a home in the 4100 block of Birney Avenue. A reported highway hazard sent officers to the 3300 block of Birney Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of public intoxication in the 300 block of Main Street. A retail theft sent officers to the Kmart on Birney Avenue.

On May 27, officers were dispatched to investigate a hit-and-run accident in the 1000 block of Shoppes Boulevard. A theft complaint sent officers to the 200 block of Thoreau Drive. Officers were dispatched to investigate a trespassing complaint in the 500 block of Orchard Street.

On May 28, officers were dispatched to investigate a theft complaint in the Birney Plaza. An activated alarm sent officers to the 400 block of Main Street. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 4700 block of Birney Avenue. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI).

On May 29, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle accident in the 300 block of Pittston Avenue. A dispute between a landlord and a tenant sent officers to a home in the 1000 block of Springbrook Avenue. Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Montage Mountain Road.

On May 30, officers were dispatched to investigate an abandoned vehicle at Terry’s Diner on Birney Avenue. Officers assisted emergency medical services (EMS) with a call in the 300 block of Montage Mountain Road.

On May 31, officers were dispatched to investigate a bike theft in the 3700 block of Birney Avenue. a report of juveniles causing a problem sent officers to the 500 block of Main Street. A similar call sent officers to the 4100 block of Birney Avenue.

On June 1, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated burglar alarm at the Shoppes at Montage. Officers also assisted EMS with calls in the 500 block of Minooka Avenue and the 4100 block of Birney Avenue.

On June 2, officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in the 4100 block of Birney Avenue. A report of an erratic driver sent officers to the 4000 block of Birney Avenue. Officers responded to the 3800 block of Birney Avenue.

On June 3, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported theft from a motor vehicle in the 600 block of Rocky Glen Road. An activated alarm sent officers to a home on Radciffe Drive.

On June 4, no police activity was reported.

On June 5, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Birney Avenue and Stone Street. A fraud complaint sent officers to the 500 block of Fassold Street. Officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the intersection of Walnut and Spring streets.

On June 6, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm in a home on Steinback Drive. Officers assisted Taylor police with a call in the intersection of Keyser and Sibley avenues. A report of a found dog sent officers to the 3600 block of Wylam Drive. Officers were dispatched to conduct a welfare check inside a home in the 400 block of Main Street. A motor vehicle crash sent officers to the 4200 block of Birney Avenue.

On June 7, no police activity was reported.

On June 8, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of suspicious men in the 400 block of Fourth Street. A harassment complaint sent officers to the 4100 block of Birney Avenue. Officers also responded to investigate a criminal mischief complaint in the 4100 block of Birney Avenue.

Furnishing alcohol

RUSH TOWNSHIP - Shawn William Simonson, 21, of Danville, has been charged by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement in Montoursville with furnishing alcohol to minors involving an incident at 8:40 p.m. Friday.

Trespass

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - Cpl. George Ritchey of state police at Stonington has cited Chico Bustillo, 32, of 250 Church St., Sunbury, for allowing a 15-year-old male from Northumberland to drive without a license.

Ritchey also cited the juvenile for trespass relating to an incident at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday at the Auto Depot Salvage Yard along Route 61 in Upper Augusta Township.

LCB stats

MONTOURSVILLE - Sgt. Jeffrey L. McGinness, district office commander for the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement in Montoursville, said his office received 53 complaints in May.

He said age compliance checks were conducted at 11 licensed establishments and two establishments were cited for selling alcohol to minors.

The district issued six violation letters and 10 warning letters for violations of liquor laws.

Underage drinking

COAL TOWNSHIP - Multiple charges have been filed by Coal Township police against several juveniles involved in an underage drinking party at 9:33 p.m. May 31 in the third patch of Bear Valley.

Police, who encountered several juveniles at the party, reported a 17-year-old Mount Carmel male became combative and fought with Detective Jeff Brennan and Officer Terry Ketchem while resisting arrest. Police said Ketchem suffered a sprained knee during the incident and underwent emergency room treatment at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital before being released.

The 17-year-old was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest and underage drinking.

While Brennan and Ketchem were arresting the 17-year-old, a 15-year-old male from Mount Carmel began yelling at the officers and interfering with the arrest, police said. The 15-year-old, who struck Brennan in the arm, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and obstructing administration of the law, according to police. Brennan suffered minor bruises.

Another 15-year-old male from Mount Carmel was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and underage drinking.

Police said five other juveniles were cited for underage drinking: a 17-year-old male from Coal Township, a 17-year-old male from Mount Carmel, a 16-year-old male from Mount Carmel, a 15-year-old male from Kulpmont and a 17-year-old male from Kulpmont.

Furnishes alcohol

SHAMOKIN - Dennis A. Hynes, 21, of 1745 Tioga St., Coal Township, has been charged by city police with two counts of furnishing alcohol to minors.

Hynes is charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with purchasing and furnishing alcohol to a 19-year-old male and 16-year-old female in the 700 block of Bear Valley Avenue on March 31.

He also is charged by Cpl. Bryan Primerano with furnishing beer to a minor on Independence Street on May 10.

Hynes was arraigned at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III and committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $2,000 bail.

MARRIAGE LICENSE

- Eugene Vanbuskirk III and Stacyann Whitney George, both of Scranton.

- John Farrar and Jennifer Promovitz, both of Dalton.

- Keith Richard Kobesky, Clarks Summit, and Rachel Alexander, Old Forge.

- Fernando D. Segovia, Allendale, N.J., and Shahrzad Helen Massoudi, South Abington Twp.

- Ronald Paul Augelli, Archbald, and Grace Mae Piconi, Lake Ariel.

- Louis A. Lafratte Jr., Olyphant, and Natalie Grant, Endwell, N.Y.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Jeffrey J. and Kristen L. Hughes, Olyphant, to Andrea Kropiewnicki, Dickson City; a property at 507 Susquehanna Ave., Olyphant, for $120,840.

- Jerome and Carolyn Lewis, South Abington Twp., to Mary Maxine Waks, Scranton; a property at 42 Abington Gardens Drive, South Abington Twp., for $100,000.

- Gregory S. and Deborah A. Terpak; and Xenia and Robert Laputa, Jermyn, to Mark and Jacqueline Berghauser, Scott Twp.; a property at 404 Hill St., Mayfield, for $68,000.

- Deutsche Bank National Trust, to Rocco Cianflone; a property at 1832 Prospect Ave., Scranton, for $35,299.

- Shelia and Gerald Koltis, Blakely; and Melanie and James Mellow, Clifford Twp., to Andrew T. Koltis, Blakely; properties at 218 and 224 Hickory St., Blakely, for $60,000.

- Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to David Chesko; a property at 943 Paul Ave., Scranton, for $48,500.

- Alice and Edward III Manley, Clarks Summit, to Jerome M. and Carolyn A. Lewis, Clarks Summit; a property at 5 Oakford Glen, Waverly Twp., for $225,000.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Maria Gagliardi, Clarks Summit, v. Robert O. Gagliardi, Clarks Summit; married June 18, 1983, in Jessup; Carrie A. Buscarini, attorney.

- Ashlee Wrightnour, Factoryville, v. Rob Wrightnour, Factoryville; married March 3, 2007, in Montdale; Theresa J. Malski-Pezak, attorney.

- Linda L. Motts, Blakely, v. John G. Motts, Blakely; married March 22, 1997; George E. Gretz, attorney.

- James Martin Howells, Scranton, v. Linda Marie Howells, Scranton; married April 27, 1985; Anne Marie Howells, attorney.

LAWSUIT

- Eric Lipisko, 1707 Lafayette St., Scranton, v. Jacob Ohaion, 1247½ Diamond Ave., Scranton; seeking in excess of $50,000 for injuries suffered on June 16, 2011, when the plaintiff tripped, fell and was thrown to the ground by reason of a defective stairway on the premise owned by the defendant; Christopher T. Powell Jr., attorney.

ESTATE FILED

- Rita Marie Calvey, 613 Birchwood Road, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Patrick A. Calvey Jr., same address.

- Annette Jeremiah, 223 N. Bromley Ave., Scranton, letters of administration to Lee Ann Jeremiah Cali, 456 S. Main St., Pittston.

- Gwendlyn S. Douglas, 525 Quincy Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Cathy Ann Hardaway, 14023 Spring Drive, Clarks Summit.

- Theresa M. Urquhart, 803 Philo St., Scranton, letters testamentary to David Urquhart, 805 Philo St., Scranton.

- Norma Stanton, 1507 Applewood Acres, Clarks Summit, letters of administration to Robert Stanton, same address.

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Criminal mischief

COAL TOWNSHIP - Sherry Dampman, of 1780 Park Ave., told township police someone scratched the hood of her 2012 Toyota while it was parked near her residence. The damage occurred between noon Tuesday and 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. Anyone with information regarding the damage is asked to contact police at 644-0333.

PFA violation

MOUNT CARMEL - Janet L. Katinsky, 50, of Springbrooke Campground Site No. 49, Catawissa, was charged with indirect criminal contempt after violating a protection from abuse order May 30 in the 400 block of West Fig Street.

Mount Carmel Borough Police Cpl. David Donkochik reported in court documents that Katinsky allegedly drove past her husband, Michael Katinsky, and made an obscene gesture and shouted at him. She also drove near a vehicle he was operating, yelled and made an obscene gesture at him.

She was arraigned Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones and a hearing was scheduled for Wednesday.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Thomas Ferrari, 45, of Atlas, was cited for retail theft by Coal Township Police Patrolman Chad Yoder after allegedly leaving Walmart SuperCenter in Coal Township without paying for $24.53 worth of food. The theft occurred at 3:56 p.m. Wednesday, and the citation was filed in the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III of Shamokin.

Susquehanna County Court Notes appear Fridays in The Times-Tribune.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

- Thomas Shields and Barbara Reynolds, both of Hallstead.

- Robert Decker and Laurie Walsh, both of Hallstead.

- Bryan Burnett and Sabrina Donohue, both of Hallstead.

- Dustin Barlow and Tarah Benedict, both of Kingsley.

- Brian Sheffler and Rebecca Voorhees, both of Montrose.

- Tyler Sedlock and Basia Polak, both of Susquehanna.

- Eric Goodrich and Crystal Tripp, both of Nicholson.

- Nicholas Cicon and Nicole Durland, both of Union Dale.

- Kevin MacDonald, Brackney, and Alicia Groff, Vestal, N.Y.

- Peter Kachadourian and Kelsey Cudo, both of New Milford.

- Thomas Severcool and Kelsey Noto, both of Friendsville.

- William Dudock III and Michele Salabsky, both of Montrose.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

- Paul and Linda Montalbano to Jason and Morgin Jones, a property in Rush Twp. for $325,000.

- Douglas McFadden to Raymond and Linda Cebular, a property in New Milford Twp. for $130,000.

- Douglas and Kathleen Goerlitz to Ronalyn Corbin, a property in Bridgewater Twp. for $183,000.

- Richard Jr. and Jane Herman to John III and Debra Corridoni, a property in Middletown Twp. for $50,000.

- J. Elizabeth Cain to Nathan and Tammy Cain, a property in Bridgewater Twp. for $60,000.

- Norman Millard (estate) to Dennis and Denise Millard, a property in Bridgewater Twp. for $116,960.26.

- Terry and Alberta Phillips to Jose and Amy Fernandez, a property in Little Meadows for $110,000.

- Towanda Printing Co. to ESE Equity LLC, a property in Montrose for $425,000.

ESTATE FILED

- George Chalker, 583 Prospect St., Montrose; letters testamentary to William Chalker, 583 Prospect St., Montrose.

Wyoming County Court Notes appear Thursdays in The Times-Tribune.

Real estate

- James B. Jr. and Elizabeth S. Walters, to Jeremy and Aimee L. Sample, property in Nicholson Twp. for $410,000.

- Darlene Michelle Bushdid Warren and David Paul Warren, to Warren Well Group of Pa. LLC, property in Windham Twp. for $214,450.

- Mark W. and Elizabeth Ide, to Joyce M. Field, property in Monroe Twp. for $90,000.

- Nancy Robinson to James Richard and Sharon T. Neumane, property in Mehoopany Twp. for $85,000.

- Lynn Zoller, to D&C Fuel Sales Inc., property in Washington Twp. for $350,000.

- David James and Ronda Lin Mooers, to Clair V. Hinkley, property in Tunkhannock Twp. for $185,000.

- David W. and Barbara A. Tompkins to Thomas McCarthy, property in Factoryville for $10,000.

- Kenneth A. Schneider to ACV Realty LLC, property in Windham Twp. for $60,609.26.

- East Bay Ventures, Robert E. Kern Jr., partner, Mark Vanko, partner, to Douglas E. and Paula M. Minchak, property in Overfield Twp. for $100,000.

- Francis J. and Ronda L. Macedonio to David J. and Rondalin Mooers, property in Tunkhannock Twp. for $340,000.

- BMO Harris Bank NA, M&I Bank, to Scott Dixon, property in Eaton Twp. for $26,000.

- Michael J. and Dawn M. Madden, to Eaton Twp., property in Eaton Twp. for $39,783.

- Charles W. and Margaret R. Womer to Elaine F. Dembowski, property in Noxen Twp. for $34,500.

Estates filed

- Dorothy Bennett, late of Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, letters of administration to Administratrices Judy Bennett and Rose Peiffer, c/o Michael J. Bendick, 111 School St., Shavertown, PA 18708.

- William H. Vorhees, late of Northmoreland Twp., Wyoming County, letters testamentary to Kimberly C. Vorhees, c/o attorney for estate, Judd B. Fitze of Farr, Davis & Fitze, 7 Marion St., P.O. Box H, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

Marriages

- Donald Ashford Smith to Stephanie R. Rubino, both of Tunkhannock.

- Joseph D. Carichner to Stacey L. Phillips, both of Tunkhannock.

Thefts

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are currently investigating thefts from several vehicles parked in the Springfield area of Coal Township, occurring between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coal Township Police Department.

MARRIAGE LICENSEs

- Jonathan Anthony Eboli, Dunmore, and Jessica Ann Wargo, Olyphant.

- Thomas Evans and Deborah Lynn Coggins, both of Mayfield.

- Corey Robert Kime, Scranton, and Jonelle Marie Lasky, Jenkins Twp.

- Gary James Kirk and Kimberly Dawn Moore, both of Scranton.

- David Russell Eckardt and Lee Chirstian Koppenhaver, both of Scranton.

- Stephen Correll and Amy Jean Truitt, both of Scranton.

- William James Hall IV and Mary Margaret Neary, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Cheryl A. Jackling, now by marriage Cheryl A. Mozdian and Marc T. Mozdian, South Abington Twp., to Sean B. Gaus, Scranton; a property at 814 Prospect Ave., Scranton, for $82,000.

- Tharaldson Asset Management Inc., North Dakota, to LP W2005 Fargo Hotels Pool C Realty, Irving, Texas; a property at Viewmont Drive, Scranton, for $1,942,649.

- Robert E. and Carolyn C. Thompson, Scranton, to Tanya Johnson, Scranton; a property at 1048 Blair St., Scranton, for $69,000.

- Patricia M. Bracey, executrix of the estate of Alice R. Maglio, trustee of the Maglio Family Trust, Jefferson Twp., to Adam Travis and Carly Anne Borchardt, Pompano Beach, Fla.; a property at 542 Burke St., Dunmore, for $167,000.

DIVORCE SOUGHT

- Paula Tokash, Dickson City, v. Mark Tokash, Dickson City; married April 16, 1994, in Olyphant; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

divorce decrees

- Kelly C. Tayoun v. Joseph F. Tayoun.

- Donna Marie Catapane v. Edward John Catapane.

- Melinda S. Trivellin v. Roy J. Trivellin Jr.

- Raine Keenan v. Dennis Keenan.

- Tara Chloe v. Delante T. Chloe.

ESTATEs FILED

- Pamela Anne Bailey, RR 4 Box 4024, Dalton, letters of administration to Pamela Anne Bailey, RR 1 Box 16, Dalton.

- Patricia Troutman, 2147 Brigham St., Brooklyn, N.Y., letters of administration to Robert J. Troutman, P.O. Box 1116, Moscow.

- John T. Mottola, 223 Ontario St., Olyphant, letters of administration to John Mottola, same address.

- John M. Mikula, 612 Main St., Apt. A, Dickson City, letters of administration to Marlene Phillips, 911 Scott Road, Dickson City.

- Janice M. Carlson, 10 Maple Ave., Carbondale, letters testamentary to Jeffrey W. Nepa, 41 N. Main St., Suite 400, Carbondale.

- Rosemary Griebel, 8 Wayne St., Carbondale, letters testamentary to Veronica Sabina, same address.

- Esther A. Govan, 2411 Boulevard Ave., Scranton, letters of administration to David J. Dixon, 8 Bullpine Road, East Stroudsburg.

- Benedict E. Swierczek, 35 Line St., Throop, letters testamentary to Christine M. Ricciardi, 122 Valley View Drive, Blakely.

lawsuit

- Michael Tur, 145 Walton Ave., Dunmore, v. Anthony Bataglia, 107 Lauren Drive, Moosic; seeking in excess of $50,000 for injuries suffered on Dec. 15, 2012, on Frankline Street and East Drinker Street in Dunmore when the defendant failed to stop or slow his vehicle therefore striking the plaintiff with his vehicle; Robert W. Munley III, attorney.

Bench warrants

The following warrants have been issued by Judge Chester Harhut for failure to appear for child support contempt hearings:

- James F. Molloy Jr., 515 Powell Ave., Clarks Summit; $1,047.13.

- Henry Nagle, 3 Porter St., Simpson; $2,650.41.

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

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SHAMOKIN - A Shamokin man was cited for leaving the scene of an accident in the investigation of a crash at 11:30 p.m. Friday evening.

Shamokin City Police Cpl. Bryan Primerano cited Michael A. Knowles, 22, of 28 W. Willow St., for an accident involving damage to an unattended vehicle as a result of the crash at the intersection of Pearl and Chestnut streets.

According to a police report, officers were called to the scene after a 2003 Chevrolet van struck a parked 2000 Dodge Truck, owned by David P. Dimm, of Sunbury. When officers arrived on scene, they found the driver of the van had fled the scene, but his passenger, Melissa Bielawski, 20, of 325 N. Railroad St., Catawissa, stayed with the vehicle.

Bielawski told police that her father owned the van, but she allowed Knowles to drive it because she had been consuming alcohol in a wooded area prior to the accident.

She told police Knowles was traveling north on Pearl Street and then collided head-on into the 2000 Dodge truck that was parked facing south on the opposite side of the street from Knowles' lane of travel.

A witness told police Knowles was traveling at a high rate of speed and failed to stop at a stop sign. The witness said she saw a male exit the vehicle and flee the scene, while Bielawski also exited the vehicle.

The passenger was transported to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, for a complaint of pain. She was cited for underage drinking by Shamokin City Police.

After emergency crews were called to the scene because the van's engine caught fire, police noticed full cans of beer on the front floor of the vehicle.

Police said Knowles came to the Shamokin Police Station Saturday. They said he was the driver of the vehicle in the accident, but panicked and fled the scene.

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

Lewis C. Comstock, 52, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 72 hours to six months, probation for a term of 18 months, and fines totaling $1000, for the offenses of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Resisting Arrest. Comstock will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months.

Jessica Page, 26, Canton, Pa., was resentenced, following revocation of her original sentence of probation for violation of probation conditions, to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional facility for a term of nine days to six months for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.

Shaine W. Huffman, 23, Wyalusing, Pa., was sentenced to a total term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 10 days to 12 months, and fines totaling $1500, for two counts of the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Huffman will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 24 months with an additional 12 month suspension for refusal to submit to blood testing.

Jaryell Winfield, 39, Binghamton, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from three years to seven years, and a fine of $10,000, for the offense of Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Winfield will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for six months.

Christopher Pruyne, 45, Leraysville, Pa., was sentenced to probation for a term of six months, and a fine of $300.00, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Pruyne was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $135,298.15.

Darla J. Rockwell, 57, Canton, Pa., was sentenced to County Intermediate Punishment for two years, and a fine of $1500, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol; she will also lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 18 months.

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

Patrick M. Firestine, 20, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Theft from a Motor Vehicle. Firestine will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officers Sean Flynn and Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Firestine for the offense in May 2012.

Shawn A. MacDougall, 36, Wellsville, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. MacDougall will be sentenced on June 29, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Brandon Allis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested MacDougall for the offense following investigation of an incident that occurred in Troy Township.

Robert E. Buckley, 30, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Simple Assault. Buckley will be sentenced on June 20, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer George Nichols of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Buckley for the offense in March 2013.

Thomas E. Pittman, 30, Elmira, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. Pittman will be sentenced on July 1, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. An Agent of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Pittman for the offense in June 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Sayre Borough.

Elyssa A. Myers, 27, Monroeton, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was immediately sentenced to a term of probation. Trooper Frank Naughton of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Myers for the offense in December 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Monroe Township.

Garrett D. Morgan, 22, Milan, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of a Controlled Substance. Morgan will be sentenced on June 20, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Corporal Norman Strauss of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Morgan for the offense in December 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Township.

Jeffrey R. Pearsall Jr., 24, VanEtten, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty to the offenses of Simple Assault and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Pearsall will be sentenced on July 1, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Travis Snyder of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Pearsall for the offense in March 2013.

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

Mary Blokzyl, 44, Towanda, Pa., charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in February 2013 by Trooper Frank Naughton of the Pennsylvania State Police, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation, Blokzyl will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Blokzyl must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel as conditions of ARD placement; she will also lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days.

Brandon D. Cole, 21, Troy, Pa., charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by Trooper Matthew Grebeck of the Pennsylvania State Police in February 2013, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation, Cole will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Cole must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel as conditions of ARD placement; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days.

Jordon T. Fitch, 24, Canton, Pa., charged with the offenses of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Corruption of Minors by Trooper George Layou of the Pennsylvania State Police in February 2013, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 24 months. While on probation, Fitch will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Fitch must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel as conditions of ARD placement.

Donald S. Blain, 59, Athens, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in February 2013 by Sergeant James Shaw of the Athens Township Police Department, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on probation, Blain will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Blain must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel as conditions of ARD placement; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 30 days.

Malinda S. Myers, 25, Waverly, N.Y., charged with the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in August 2012 by Officer Derek Watkins of the Sayre Borough Police Department, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on probation, Myers will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Myers must perform community service as a condition of ARD placement.

Mark D. Conner, 31, New Albany, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in February 2013 by Trooper George Layou of the Pennsylvania State Police, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation, Conner will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Conner must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel as conditions of ARD placement; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days.

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

Patrick Firestine, 19, Endicott, N.Y., was sentenced to Probation for a term of 18 months, for the offenses of Theft from a Motor Vehicle. Firestine was incarcerated for seven weeks on the charges. Officer Sean Flynn of the Sayre Police Department arrested Firestine in June 2012 following an investigation of incidents in Sayre and South Waverly.

Jonathan Lattari, 40, Waverly, N.Y., was sentenced to County Intermediate Punishment and a fine totaling $2000.00. He will also lose his driver's license for 36 months, for two counts of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Tina Luckman, 41, Milan, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from seven months to 17 and a half months, and a fine of $500. She will also lose his driver's license for six months, for the offenses of Delivery of a Controlled Substance.

Bobby Jones, 42, Cambridge Springs, Pa., was sentenced to a total term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from five days to six months, and a fine of $3000. He will also lose his driver's license for 12 months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor.

Jennifer Craig, 30, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 90 days to 36 months, and a fine $1500. He will also lose her driver's license for 18 months, for the offenses of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol.

Rosemarie Grogan, 40, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to a term of Probation for a term of 18 months. She was also ordered to pay restitution of reimbursement buy money of $200. She will also lose her driver's license for six months, for the offense of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a felony.

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

Scott Yates, 47, Wysox, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor. Yates will be sentenced on July 11, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer John Hennessey of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Yates for the offense on Jan. 31, 2013.

Cory Stillman, 19, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of two counts, Theft By Unlawful Taking, both a misdemeanor of the first degree, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Nathan Ross and Travis Snyder both of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Stillman for the offenses in January and March 2012.

Kimberly Branas, 40, Nanticoke, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Branas will be sentenced on July 11, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper George Layou of the PA State Police arrested Branas for the offense in January 2013.

Justin Irons, 23, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor. Irons will be sentenced on July 11, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police arrested Irons for the offense in April 17, 2012.

Caleb Vanderpool, 22, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Vanderpool will be sentenced on July 11, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Nathan Lewis of the PA State Police arrested Vanderpool for the offense in March 2012 and January 2013.

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

Shane Stout, 18, Columbia Crossroads, Pa., charged with Reckless Endangering, was accepted into the ARD Program and place on probation for a term of 24 months. While on probation Stout will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department. The supervision will include monitoring for the drug or alcohol use.

Additionally, Stout must perform 40 hours community service. Trooper Frank Naughton of the PA State Police arrested Stout for the offence following investigation of a Reckless Endangering that occurred in Springfield Township on Feb. 8, 2013.

Beth Bostwick, 31, Waverly, N.Y., charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, was accepted into the ARD Program and place on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Bostwick will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department. The supervision will include monitoring for the drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Bostwick must perform 40 hours community service. Officer Richard Horton of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Bostwick for the offence following investigation of an unauthorized use that occurred in Athens Township on Jan. 20, 2013.

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

- Police responded to the 11300 block of Cedar Run Road for a report of larceny from a vehicle on June 3.

- Police responded to the 3200 block of Tavern Road for a report of hit and run on June 3.

- Police responded to the 14400 block of Makenzie Lee Road for a report of suspicious incident on June 3.

- Police responded to the 10100 block of James River Drive for a report of break and enter on June 3.

- Police responded to the 12900 block of College Road for a report of credit card fraud on June 3.

- Police responded to the 10900 block of S. Crater Road for a report of break and enter on June 3.

- Police responded to the 9400 block of Robin Road for a report of destruction of property on June 3.

- Police responded to the 2100 block of E. Whitehill Road for a report of larceny from a vehicle on June 3.

- Police responded to the 7200 block of Old Town Road for a report of assault on June 3.

- Police responded to the 18600 block of Lebanon Road for a report of assault on June 3.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road for a report of disorderly conduct on June 4.

- Police responded to the 200 block of Banbury Avenue for a report of suspicious incident on June 4.

- Police responded to the 5500 block of Mulberry Avenue for a report of a disturbance on June 4.

- Police responded to the 11300 block of Willow Lane for a report of fraud on June 4.

- Police responded to the 15900 block of Providence Road for a report of break and enter and destruction of property on June 4.

- Police responded to the 13000 block of Pole Run Road for a report of assault on June 4.

- Police responded to the 5700 block of Middle Road for a report of trespassing and larceny on June 5.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road for a report of assault on June 5.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of Heritage Road for a report of break and enter on June 5.

- Police responded to the 8600 block of Prince George Drive for a report of larceny from building on June 5.

- Police responded to the 1000 block of River Road for a report of bad checks >=$200 on June 5.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of Puddledock Road for a report of larceny from building and destruction of property on June 5.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road for a report of suspicious incident on June 6.

- Police responded to the 5700 block of Courthouse Road for a report of larceny on June 6.

- Police responded to the 17100 block of S. Crater Road for a report of larceny from a building and destruction of property on June 6.

- Police responded to the 2800 block of Manchester Drive for a report of larceny on June 6.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of County Drive for a report of larceny from a building on June 7.

- Police responded to the 10100 block of James River Drive for a report of break and enter and destruction of property on June 8.

- Police responded to the 7300 block of Trailing Rock Road for a report of larceny from vehicle and destruction of property on June 8.

- Police responded to the 5100 block of Fox Den Court for a report of destruction of property on June 8.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road for a report of trespassing on June 8.

- Police responded to the 1600 block of Peachtree Drive for a report of larceny from vehicle on June 9.

- Police responded to the 200 block of Banbury Avenue for a report of assault on June 9.

- Police responded to the 7400 block of Canterbury Avenue for a report of assault on June 9.

- 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.

The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Assault-Agrravated: At 4:15 p.m. June 7, police responded to the 2100 block of Lynchburg Street for a reported assault. Juvenile was shot by a BB pellet by another juvenile.

- Assault-Aggravated: At 2:04 a.m. June 8, police responded to the 200 block of S. 15th Avenue in reference to shots fired. Victim was shot in the leg by unknown offender.

- Assault-Aggravated: At 3 a.m. June 8, police responded to the 200 block of W. Poythress Street for reported shots fired. Several shots were fired into a residence by two known offenders. No injuries.

- Assault-Aggravated: At 12 a.m. June 8, police responded to the 1100 block of Pierce Street for an information report. Unknown offenders threw rocks at a vehicle while driving in the 1100 block of Winston Churchill Drive.

- Assault-Aggravated: At 9:35 a.m. June 8, police responded to the 3500 block of Gilbert Street for a reported assault. While known offender assaulted a victim, a citizen stepped in to break it up, the citizen and offender then fought and both were arrested.

- Assault-Aggravated: At 12:19 p.m. June 9, police were dispatched to the 100 block of S. 16th Avenue for a reported aggravated assault. Known offender possibly assaulted victim with baseball bat.

- Assault-Aggravated/Domestic: At 8:16 p.m. June 7, police responded to the 1500 block of Roanoke Avenue in reference to a disturbance. Known offender assaulted victim by pushing out of vehicle and dragging and was arrested.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Outbuilding/Garage: At 11 p.m. June 7, police responded to the 500 block of North Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered shed by breaking lock and stole lawn equipment, dirt bike, power washer and tools.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Outbuilding/Garage: At 8:10 p.m. June 4, police responded to the 600 block of Atwater Road for a reported suspicious circumstance. Unknown offender entered shed and stole fishing equipment.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Outbuilding/Garage: At 12 p.m. June 7, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny in the 3200 block of Belmont Ave. Unknown offender entered garage by breaking window and stole generator and lawn mower.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 11:03 p.m. June 3, police responded to the 2600 block of Johnson Street for a reported burglary. Unknown armed, masked offenders forced entry to residence and fled when police were called. Nothing stolen.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 6:30 p.m. June 4, police responded to the 2700 block of Poplar Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by forcing rear door and stole TVs, DVDs and cash.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 10:09 p.m. June 4, police responded to the 1300 block of Meadow Street for an alarm activation. Three offenders entered residence via broken window. Nothing stolen. Petitions pending.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 11 p.m. June 8, police responded to the 3300 block of St. Charles Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by breaking rear door window and fled when the resident was awoken. Nothing stolen.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 6:30 p.m. June 8, police responded to the 200 block of S. 17th Avenue regarding a burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by kicking front door and stole laptop.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 8:30 a.m. June 8, police responded to the 1100 block of Roanoke Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by breaking rear window. Nothing stolen.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 8:30 a.m. June 8, police responded to the 1500 block of Liberty Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by kicking front door and stole laptops, handgun, jewelry and miscellaneous items.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 5:19 a.m. June 6, police responded to the 1200 block of Stewart Avenue for a reported disturbance. Known offender was found to be in possession of narcotics. Petitions pending.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 1:48 a.m. June 9, police responded to Ashland Avenue and Woodlawn Street in reference to a vehicle accident. Passenger from one of the vehicles was found to be in possession of narcotics.

- Larceny-Pocket Picking: At 4:39 p.m. June 7, police responded to the 2800 block of W. Broadway for a reported larceny. Unknown offender picked a citizens pocket, stealing a wallet.

- Larceny/Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 12 a.m. June 4, police responded to the 4100 block of Oaklawn Boulevard regarding a larceny. Unknown offender stole catalytic converters from vehicles in parking lot.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 3:30 p.m. June 3, police responded to the 3600 block of Virginia Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole two ladders from behind dumpster.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 1 p.m. June 3, police responded to the 3300 block of Trenton Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole unsecured bicycle from next to residence.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 6:30 police responded to the 3400 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole weight bench from rear yard.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 7 p.m. June 3, police responded to the 1500 block of Pipe Square Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole I-Pod from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 1 a.m. June 8, police responded to the 1000 block of Atlantic Street for a reported larceny. Known offender stole prescription medication from residence and was arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12 a.m. June 3, police responded to the headquarters for a reported vandalism that occurred in the 3100 block of Oaklawn Boulevard. Unknown offender scratched vehicle with unknown object.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12:34 a.m. June 4, police responded to the 3900 block of Bolling Drive for a reported burglary. Known offender damaged residential door and was later arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 5:05 p.m. June 5, police responded to the 2100 block of Cloverdale Avenue for a reported assault. Known offender assaulted victim and damaged vehicle by kicking. Warrants obtained.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 1:56 p.m. June 6, police responded tot he 700 block of Ashland Street for a reported vandalism. Known offender damaged a sign by driving into it and was arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 1:30 a.m. June 7, police responded to the 400 block of E. Cawson Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged vehicle by throwing object.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 11:24 p.m. June 7, police responded to the 600 block of Winston Churchill Drive for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged vehicle by throwing object.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12 a.m. June 9, police responded to the 700 block of N. 7th Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender spray painted shed.

- Weapon Law Offenses: At 7 a.m. June 6, police responded to the 2400 block of Danville Street for an information report. Unknown offender shot unoccupied vehicle.

- Weapon Law Offenses: At 12:35 p.m. June 6, police responded to the 600 block of Davisville Court for a reported weapon offense. During argument, known offenders brandished firearms.

- Weapon Law Offenses: At 11 a.m. June 7, police responded to the 1100 block of Dinwiddie Avenue for a reported weapons violation. Student brought a knife to school. Petitions 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.

Hit-and-run crash

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington continue to investigate a hit-and-run crash along Sunbury Street at the intersection of Black Mill Road in Upper Augusta Township.

Police say sometime between 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday, an unknown vehicle traveled north on Black Mill Road across both lanes of traffic on Snydertown Road and left the north berm, The vehicle continued to travel north up an embankment through shrubbery, and then hit a utility pole.

The vehicle then backed up onto Snydertown Road and fled the scene, heading west toward Sunbury. Police say the vehicle, believed to be a small black SUV or truck, sustained heavy front-end damage, and left behind the front bumper and traces of oil.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact police at 286-5601.

Firearm charges filed

A Gillett man was recently arrested by Athens Township police on a charge of possession of a firearm with the manufacturer number altered.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Cory David Briggs, 28, was also charged with carrying a firearm without a license.

Police said officers found Briggs at about 8:50 p.m. June 10 going through a garbage can outside an Elmira Street business. Briggs was found to be in possession of a loaded Smith and Wesson 40-caliber semi-automatic handgun that appeared to have its serial number intentionally removed, according to police. Police said the gun was found in a backpack belonging to Briggs.

Briggs was arraigned June 10 by Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. Briggs' preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 18.

Two face drug charges

A Sayre couple was recently incarcerated by Athens Township police on drug-related charges.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Harold B. Vanderpool, 42, and Lisa M. Vanderpool, 42, were both charged with two counts each of possession of a controlled substrance, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility.

Police said the Vanderpools sold Vicodin pills to a confidential informant twice in Oct. 2012 at their Marie Lane residence.

Both Vanderpools were arraigned June 11 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. Their preliminary hearings are scheduled for June 18.

Attempted rape charge

An Athens man was recently charged with attempted rape by Athens Borough police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Dale R. Arnold, 34, was also charged with indecent assault.

Police said Arnold attempted to rape a woman June 8 at a borough residence.

Arnold was arraigned June 10 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail. Arnold's preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 18.

Sayre woman charged

A Sayre woman was recently arrested by borough police on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Delta D. Burns, 37, was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said Burns was found to be in possession of suboxone pills and an unlabeled pill bottle following investigation into a report of possible narcotics found at a Glaser Street residence.

Burns' preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 16.

Two charged following crash

Sayre borough police recently filed charges against two people in relation to a May 11 motor vehicle accident.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Jessica Marie Williams, 29, of Waverly, was charged with driving under the influence and careless driving. Police said Kevin Allen Fessenden, 29, of Roanoke, Va., was charged with driving under the influence and driving without a valid license.

Police said the charges were filed following investigation into a truck that had struck a telephone pole and run over a parked car at about 3:51 p.m. May 11 at North Higgins Avenue and Tioga Street.

Several witnesses reported that Williams, who had been in the truck, ran to a nearby house, police said. According to police, Williams and Fessenden both smelled strongly of alcohol and exhibited signs of intoxication.

Witnesses told police that they had seen Fessenden driving, but Williams told police she was the driver, police said. One witness told police that Williams had been driving when the truck struck the car and pole, but Williams and Fessenden switched seats following the accident, according to police. The witness said Fessenden then tried to back the truck away from the pole, but backed over the front of the struck car, police said.

Fessenden's driver's license was suspended at the time of his arrest, police said.

Police transported Williams and Fessenden to Robert Packer Hospital to have blood drawn to determine their blood alcohol contents, police said. However, proper protocol was not followed with the specimens and they were no longer usable, police said.

Williams and Fessenden are both scheduled to face preliminary hearings July 16.

Man arrested for assault

A Stroudsburg, Pa. man was recently incarcerated by Athens Township police on a charge of aggravated assault.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Abraham Michael Nonnemaker, 35, was also charged with simple assault, reckless endangerment, terroristic threats and carrying a firearm without a license.

Police said Nonnemaker pointed a loaded .45 caliber handgun toward a male victim during a June 14 argument at a McCardle Road location. Nonnemaker told police he did not have a concealed carry permit, police said.

Nonnemaker was arraigned June 14 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. Nonnemaker's preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 25.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Joseph J. Tristani and Bonnie Tristani to Paul H. Greenwood and Alyssa L. Greenwood for $135,000; Hazle Township.

Chris Perry and Mary Perry to Heather Balliet for $144,300; Hazleton.

Joseph A. Galtieri and Lori Ann Galtieri to Ludwig Menghini for $185,000; Butler Township.

Gregory S. Smutny, Gregory Smutny, Annette M. Renaud, Annette M. Smutny and Annette Smutny to Robert H. Yost and Beth E. Yost for $210,000; Sugarloaf Township.

David J. Voitek Jr. and Ruthann E. Voitek to Matthew W. Pearce and Debbie L. Pearce for $145,220; West Pittston.

Sand Springs Development Corp. to Richard A. Poluka for $214,900; Butler Township.

Troy Lubinski and Donna Lubinski to Randy Richardson and Marsha Richardson for $163,200; Nanticoke.

Altercation

SHAMOKIN - Two individuals were cited by Shamokin City Police Patrolman Raymond Siko following an altercation at 314 N. Rock St. at 3:30 p.m. June 10.

Police cited Levi Reigle, 21, of 1244 Chemung St., Coal Township, for criminal mischief after he allegedly punched a hole in the wall and smashed a flower planter inside the residence. He is also accused of spitting on and shoving Alexa Sandri, 24, of 314 N. Rock St.

Sandri was cited for harassment after she allegedly slapped and grabbed Reigle by the neck, causing redness.

Thefts

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are investigating two separate break-ins on the Big Mountain Road.

The first break-in was at a house trailer between 6 p.m. Wednesday and noon Thursday. A TV, a VCR/DVD player and some additional items were removed from the trailer, police said.

The second break-in was at a home between the evening hours of June 9 and the morning hours Saturday. Police said a variety of small household appliances were removed.

Anyone with information regarding either incident is asked to call Coal Township Police at 644-0333.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - A 16-year-old Shamokin male was cited for criminal trespass and two counts of public drunkenness following an incident in the 600 block of Commerce Street at 11:50 p.m. Friday.

Police say the male entered a home uninvited on Commerce Street, demanding a cigarette and refusing requests to leave. He was later found on South Pearl Street in an intoxicated state.

Curfew violation

SHAMOKIN - Three males, a 15-year-old from Shamokin, a 15-year-old from Lititz and a Shamokin male, no age given, were all cited by Shamokin City Police Patrolman Scott Weaver for violating Shamokin's curfew ordinance after being found on Shakespeare Street at 3:20 a.m. Sunday.

MARRIAGE LICENSEs

- Jeremy Rodney McClemens and Brittany Lynn Hart, both of Scranton.

- Surapan Sirirattanaprasert, Dupont, and Constance Marie Farrell, Moosic.

- Chad Robert Evans and Caitlin Sarah Coleman, both of Scranton.

- Christopher Dennison Ellis and Regina Lynn Shay, both of Dickson City.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Hendon LP, Scranton, to Michael Fredericks and Lindsey White, Dickson City; a property at Route 6, Dickson City, for $32,500.

- Zhao Zheng, Scranton, to Liu Qiumie, Dunmore; a property at 516 Burke St., Dunmore, for $80,000.

- Joseph F. and Linda Mendel­sohn, Scranton, to Freddy Hen­drik and Theresa Julianty, Scran­ton; a property at 826 N. Irving Ave., Scranton, for $134,500.

- Orchard Creek Partners, Clarks Summit, to Nancy T. Vrabel, Olyphant; a property at Sanko Drive, Olyphant, for $38,250.

- Vincent A. Jr. and Marie Bonavoglia, to Michael Gentile; a property at 249 W. Warren St., Dunmore, for $90,000.

- Honesdale National Bank, to Miaten LLC, Moscow; a property at 140 Market St., Moscow, for $58,000.

- Peter and Paul Mackrell, Scranton, to Robert T. Dempsey, Dunmore; a property at 2023 Delaware St., Dunmore, for $185,000.

DIVORCEs SOUGHT

- Marissa O'Donnell, Moscow, v. Brian O'Donnell; married May 24, 2003; Johanna L. Gelb, attorney.

- Dianerva Vasquez, Scran­ton, v. Ottoniel Vasquez, Orlando, Fla.; married July 5, 2004, in Jersey City, N.J.; John J. Brazil Jr., attorney.

ESTATE FILED

- Anthony J. Serine, 303 Throop St., Dunmore, letters testamentary to Rachael A. Ouma, same address.

federal tax liens

- Michael R. Castellano, 110 Stone Ridge Circle, Clarks Summit; $97,578.92.

- Michael J. Matyas, 214 S. Fillmore Ave., Scranton; $214,203.04.

lawsuits

- Lisa Brajuka Atkins, 105 Westgate Drive, Apt. A16, Carbondale, v. Cynthia Bellino, 4030 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, Fla.; seeking in excess of $50,000 on two counts for injuries suffered Jan. 1, 2012, when the plaintiff attempted to walk down the stairway in the defendant's property and was caused to fall; Tullio DeLuca, attorney.

- John Iacobacci Sr., individual and as parent and natural guardian of John Iacobacci Jr., 536 Emmett St., Scranton, v. Richard L. Conaboy, 14015 Maple Drive, Clarks Summit; seeking in excess of $50,000 for injuries suffered in a motor vehicle crash June 22, 2011, on Luzerne Street, Scranton; Amil M. Minora, attorney.

- Leslie Lavelle and Juan C. Veloz, 439 Wheeler Ave., Scranton, v. Samantha and William Joseph Palumbo, 334 N. Fillmore Ave., Scranton; seeking in excess of $50,000 on four counts for injuries suffered in a motor vehicle crash July 1, 2011, on Blakely Street, Dunmore; Michael J. McDonald, attorney.

- David Hahn, 509 Church St., Moscow, v. XPEDX, a division of International Paper Co., 211 House Ave., Camp Hill; and Norris Lewis Jr., 6107 Spring­ford Drive, Apt. T4, Harrisburg; seeking in excess of $50,000 on two counts for injuries suffered May 3, 2012, in a motor vehicle crash on O'Neil Highway, Dunmore; Christopher P. Caputo, attorney.

bench warrants

Judge Vito Geroulo has issued the following warants for failure to appear fines, costs and restitution.

- Tara Beckage, 1124½ W. Locust St., Scranton; $2,251.72.

- Louis Hodge, 95 Main St., Beaver Meadows; $749.50.

- Mark Morrison, 1708 Luzerne St., Scranton; $1,538.

- Brandy Lyons, 1812 Stafford Ave., Scranton; $397.

- Malik McDonald, 207 S. Hyde Park Ave., Fl. 2, Scranton; $1,959.

- Donna Hazelton, 578 Kennedy St., Scranton; $7,797.

- Shawn Lovell Kitt, 1708 Stafford Ave., Scranton; $1,378.50.

- Jeffrey A. Harden, 734 Drinker Turnpike, Covington Twp.; $2,668.50.

- Tyreek Leshawn Martin, 924 Luzerne St., Scranton; $2,867.33.

- Joseph Michael Malstrom, 495 A Lafayette Road, North Kingstown, R.I.; $690.50.

- Kevin Raymond Kraeuter, 11 Belin Village, Avoca; $975.50.

- Stephanie Martinez, 533 N. Main Ave., Scranton; $550.

- Joseph Merryfield, 124 Wal­nut St., Dunmore; $3,883.78.

- Yasin Holmes, 430½ W. Jackson St., York; $5,640.50.

- John Albert Oliveri, 209 E. 55th St., Anderson, Ind.; $2,651.

- Jennifer Palumbo, 538 Wheeler Ave., 2, Scranton; $628.50.

- Morgan Montieth, 316 N. Rebecca Ave., Scranton; $2,693.

- Stanley M. Novak, 4725 Mel­rose St., Philadelphia; $845.50.

- Gerald Nogoda, 106 Whiterock Drive, Browndale; $8,852.11.

- Paul Hrywnak, 14 O'hara Road, Moscow; $1,248.50.

- Thomas Beckage, 1509 Coolwater Drive, Tampa, Fla.; $1,299.

- Sioban McGraw, 526 Dela­ware Ave., Olyphant; $2,553.

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