Retail theft
SHAMOKIN - Tammy Lynn Zeigler, 25, of 22 N. Market St., Apt. 2, Shamokin, was cited for retail theft by city police patrolman Nathan Rhodes after she allegedly attempted to steal a pair of tweezers, valued at $14.50, from the Rite Aid pharmacy on Independence Street at 4:34 p.m. Monday.
Marriage licenses
-âMark Andrew Kokindo and Michelle Ann Murray, both of Dickson City.
-âDean Delano Edwards and Tattianna Kay-Ann Plunkett, both of Taylor.
-âThomas Michael Skrobiszewski, Dickson City, and Stephanie Ann Wombacker, Scranton.
-âRyan Davis Washko and Jennifer Lynn Vergari, both of Dunmore.
-âJoseph Tyler Beck and Quelyn Ariel Vargas, both of Scranton.
-âKenneth Hill Jr. and Stephanie Lauren Geers, both of Spring Brook Twp.
-âVan Daniel Yetter Jr., East Stroudsburg, and Eileen Ivette Robles, Bushkill.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
-âEnrico A. and Patricia A. Serine, Lackawanna County, to James C. Loomis, Clarks Summit; a property in Glenburn Twp. for $340,000.
-âLois Guzofsky, Hempstead, N.Y., to Vincent P. and Paula L. Brust, Olyphant; a property in Jefferson Twp. for $140,000.
-âVeronica A. Sabina, Carbondale, to Marilyn Michaels and Jeremy Pilney, Blakely; a property at 8 Wayne St., Carbondale, for $118,450.
-âJames I. Wimsatt and Rebecca Beal, Scranton, to Ryan Mitchell and Michelle Anderson, Pittsburgh; a property at 719 N. Irving Ave., Scranton, for $155,000.
-âPeter Paul Licata, individually and as executor of the estate of Salvatore Licata, Scranton, Leonard and Patricia Licata, Archbald, and Angela Licata, widow, to Alberto Burgos and Lidea Mercede Martinez Jorge, Scranton; a property at 1160-1162 Luzerne St., Scranton, for $82,000.
-âFrancis J. Leach, Jessup, Maryanne and James Cullen, Falls Church, Va., to Jessup; a property at 391 Lane St., Jessup, for $25,000.
-âMark A. and Jeanne P. Davis, Clarks Summit, to Sarah Deutchman, Scranton; a property at 308 Highland Ave., Clarks Summit, for $130,000.
-âDaniel Andrew and Dana Lynn Naylor, Lackawanna County, to Mark J. Jeffers and Michele R. Zajac, Lackawanna County; a property in Benton Twp. for $177,000.
-âKML Law Group P.C., attorney-in-fact for Fannie Mae, also known as Federal National Mortgage Association, to Electric City Enterprises LLC; a property at 1330 Sanderson Ave., Scranton, for $30,000.
-âLawrence Smith Construction Inc., Jefferson Twp., to Michele and James D. Connor, Olyphant; a property in Roaring Brook Twp. for $58,000.
-âStanley Malecki Jr. and Lorraine Avery, Old Forge, and Jean Ann Conway, Prompton Plains, N.J., to Brittany A. Preslock, Old Forge; a property at 149 Harrison St., Old Forge, for $85,300.
-âMarie and Francis P. Lalley, Olyphant, to Judith Ann Angeloni and Ryan Coleman, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Lackawanna County; a property at 111 S. Acorn Hill Drive, Olyphant, for $341,900.
-âJohn G. and Nancy L. Pantuso, Lackawanna County, to Brad Rudolph and Holly Migliore, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Lackawanna County; a property in Jefferson Twp. for $179,000.
-âMari McDermott, Blakely, John McDermott, Somerset, Jennifer Glenn, Philadelphia, and John J. Glenn, Dickson City, to Peter Zelinski, Dunmore; a property at 102 Craig Road, Dickson City, for $190,000.
-âNathaniel and Melody Blythe Parker, Greentown, to Jillanne Mahovich, Freeland; two parcels in Scranton for $84,500.
William J. and Carol A. Archer, Scott Twp., to Leland Palmere, Scranton; two parcels in Scranton for $115,000.
LAWSUITS
-âCarol A. Walker, 1535 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, v. David Kipp, 235 Cherry St., Dickson City; seeking in excess of $50,000, for injuries suffered July 1, 2011, in an automobile crash at the intersection of North Washington Avenue and Green Ridge Street; Kelly E. Hadley, attorney.
-âMary Ann Holzman, 2 Lake Louis Road, Moscow, v. Price Rite Market Inc., 611 Luzerne St., Scranton; seeking in excess of $50,000, for injuries suffered July 14, 2011, in a fall on the defendant's premises; Kelly E. Hadley, attorney.
ESTATES FILED
-âClarence John Smith, 1250 Aberdeen Road, Madison Twp., letters of administration to Shawn D. Smith, 209 Donny Drive, Roaring Brook Twp.
-âRosemary Helen McCrea, rear 431 Pear St., Scranton, letters of administration to Robert P. McCrea, same address.
-âAngel Yanni, also known as Angela Pastore, 1101 Vine St., Scranton, letters testamentary to JoAnn Martarano, 517 Duffer Drive, Dickson City.
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Richard J. Stelmack to Michael S. Finn for $122,000; Larksville.
William Rubin and Cheryl Rubin to Brian Parker and Penny Parker for $275,000; Ross Township.
Gregory T. Polk and Laura A. Polk to John Russo III and Amber Russo for $186,000; Kingston.
Sand Springs Development Corp. to Michele H. Konitzer for $279,900; Butler Township.
Benjamin Accardi and Joan M. Accardi to Patrick L. Greenawalt and Elizabeth D. Greenawalt for $542,500; Bear Creek Township.
John Burkavage and Mercedes Burkavage to Joseph Thomas Macdonald and Lynn Ann Macdonald for $79,000; Pittston.
Frederick A. Petrini and Patricia A. Petrini to Raymond H. Lick and Elaine Hall for $230,000; Nanticoke.
Marc Ronczka and Jennifer Ronczka to Charles Falcone Jr. and Sarah M. Falcone for $340,000; Lake Township.
David Fritz to Alysa P. Scavone for $133,500; Exeter.
Christopher J. Griffing to Tina's Place Inc. for $89,900; Hazleton.
Anthony Forte to Matthew Wysocky and Christine R. Wysocky for $205,000; Butler Towship.
Kyle J. Buck, Kelly S. Buck and Kelly S. Moore to Ernest Dunn for $144,005; Sugarloaf Township.
LeRaysville man charged with indecent assault
Dustin Tylar McManus, 18, of LeRaysville has been charged with indecent assault relating to an early April incident at Lake Bonin Campground in Orwell Township.
According to police, McManus is accused of making unwanted sexual advances toward a juvenile.
McManus has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on July 16 for a preliminary hearing.
Domestic dispute ends with charges
Roger L. Hitchcock, 57, of Rome has been charged with criminal trespass and harassment relating to a March 28 incident in Windham Township.
According to police, Hitchcock was involved in a domestic dispute in which he broke through the front door of a residence.
Hitchcock has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on July 16 for a preliminary hearing.
Man injured during assault
Zachary Clayton Sheldon, 28, of Wyalusing has been charged with simple assault and harassment for his involvement in a April 26 incident in Stevens Township.
Police said Sheldon struck an acquaintance of his multiple times, forcing him to fall to the ground. Police said the victim was found with blood on his face and shirt as he walked with a limp and complained of a knee injury from the assault.
Sheldon has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on July 16 for a preliminary hearing.
Checks stolen in Standing Stone
Summer Lee Woll, 34, of Wyalusing has been charged with forgery, theft by deception and receiving stolen property stemming from a February 12 incident in Standing Stone Township.
According to police, Woll stole five checks from a residence in Standing Stone Township and proceeded to use three of them at Flynn's Stone Castle General Store. The amount of the three stolen checks totaled $442.27.
Woll has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on July 16 for a preliminary hearing.
Syringe used for bath salts discovered
Cory David Briggs, 28, of Gillett has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after police found a syringe in a vehicle he was operating on May 15 in Towanda.
According to police, Briggs admitted the syringe was his and that he used it to inject bath salts.
Charges to be filed in theft
State police at Towanda said Tracy Nicole Trainor, 24, of Towanda, is accused in a theft that took place between 7:19 a.m. and 10:04 a.m. June 13 at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township.
Police said Trainor stole money from the purse of a 30-year-old Monroeton woman, who was her co-worker.
Charges will be filed in District Court 42-3-01, police said.
Man injured
State police at Towanda said Virgil W. Ivy, 50, of Gillett, had an injury of unknown severity in a one-vehicle accident at 6:30 p.m. June 1 on Route 6 in Troy Township.
Police said he was traveling west in a Toyota Corolla and lost control of the vehicle, crossed the eastbound lane, and struck a guide rail. According to police, it rolled on the driver's side and slid back across the road, coming to final rest in a ditch off the westbound fog line.
Police said Ivy was charged with a violation of "roadways laned for traffic."
Marissa Bradshaw and Jonathan Bradshaw to Leonard Costello Jr. and Kristen Costello for $158,927; West Pittston.
Margaret M. Hargraves to Joseph J. Sudnick Jr. and Melissa Sudnick for $89,500; Kingston.
Betone Realty Co. Inc. to Iris Carroll for $85,000; Laflin.
Matthew Lopresto to William Schechter for $125,000; Exeter.
James A. Flynn (executor) and Eugenia Derose (estate) to Mary Jo Owens and Craig E. Owens for $110,000; Dallas Township.
Myrtle Karichner (per agent) and Donald Karichner (agent) to Jeremy Harrison for $80,500; Exeter Township.
Andrew Yencha (per attorney in fact) and Myrtle S. Yencha (agent) to Brenda M. Pugh for $80,000; Kingston Township.
Andrew L. Strassner and Megan J. Strassner to Brookfield Global Relocation Services LLC for $187,000; Dallas Township.
Brookfield Global Relocation Services LLC to Aaron M. Chesonis (attorney in fact) and Jennifer L. Chesonis (per attorney in fact) for $187,000; Dallas Township.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to Presidential Land Holdings LLC for $150,000; Rice Township.
Terrence Fagan and Norma J. Fagan to Bernard G. Prusak and Margaret S. Kowalsky for $430,000; Kingston Township.
Sandra Z. Himelstein to William Bordow and Elaine Bordow for $77,000; Kingston.
DUI Charges
The following people were recently charged with driving while under the influence in Bradford County:
Joseph Ruddy III, 25, of Scranton, by Towanda police, on May 10, on the Merrill Parkway in Towanda. A test showed that Ruddy had a blood alcohol content of .148 percent on the day of his arrest.
Stephen P. Patel, 30, of Wysox, by Towanda police, on June 1, on South Main Street in Towanda. According to police, Patel refused to submit to a blood alcohol test on the night of his arrest.
David Andrew Ray, 24, of Lincoln, Alabama, by state police, on March 30, at the intersection of State Route 6 and Covered Bridge Road in Burlington Township. A test showed that Ray had a blood alcohol content of .233 percent on the day of his arrest.
Matthew James McGee, 34, of Gillett, by Sayre Borough police, on May 25, on South Wilbur Avenue in Sayre. McGee has also been charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving damage to an unattended vehicle. A blood alcohol test later revealed that McGee's blood alcohol content was .18 percent on the day of his arrest. McGee has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw July 30 for a preliminary hearing.
Patricia Joyce Kunkle, 28, of Towanda, by Athens Borough police, on May 30, on North Main Street in Athens. Kunkle has also been charged with driving without a valid license and failing to display headlamps. A blood alcohol test later revealed that Kunkle's blood alcohol content was .10 percent on the day of her arrest. Kunkle has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw July 30 for a preliminary hearing.
Jason Paul Wheeler, 32, of Barton, by Athens Township police, on June 28, on Riverside Drive in Athens. Wheeler has also been charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Wheeler refused to submit to a blood test to determine his blood alcohol content, but admitted to police that he had drank and had recently used heroin. Wheeler was arraigned June 28 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $85,000 bail. Wheeler is scheduled to appear July 9 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.
Dushore basketball court mischief
State police are continuing to investigate a report of criminal mischief which occurred at the basketball court in Dushore between the dates of May 19 and May 24. According to police, an unknown person drove a motor vehicle onto the court and left tire skid marks on the surface.
Anyone with information is asked. to contact state police in Laporte at (570) 946-4610.
Two vehicle accident leaves no injuries
A June 8 two vehicle accident in Wilmot Township resulted in no injuries to either drivers. According to police, Frank J. Krebs, 48, of Butler was driving a tractor trailer and attempted to pass Patrick J. Connelly, 49, of Ashley who was operating a 2006 International Harvester 7300 on Ambrosius Road. The crash occurred when the tractor trailer hooked the right rear driver side of the harvester. Neither driver faced any charges for the crash.
Weapon possession charge
A Barton, N.Y. man was recently arrested by Tioga County, N.Y. sheriff's deputies and charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
According to information from the sheriff's office, Harold W. Teeple, 49, was charged following investigation into a June 25 complaint of shots fired at a location within the town of Barton. Teeple was issued tickets to appear July 23 in Barton town court.
Sex offender arrested
Waverly village police recently arrested a man on a warrant.
According to information from village police, William G. Siegmyer, 35, was wanted for failing to report a change of address as a sex offender, a felony. Siegmyer was arrested by the Niagara County, N.Y. Sheriff's Office and was turned over to Waverly police, according to police.
Siegmyer was arraigned and remanded to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail.
TAYLOR POLICE: No report was available at press time.
OLD FORGE POLICE: No report was available at press time.
MOOSIC POLICE: Officers responded to more than 90 calls between June 23-29.
On June 23, officers were sent to assist the Old Forge police with a call in a home in the 500 block of Sibley Avenue. An activated burglar alarm sent officers to Glenmaura National Boulevard. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a domestic dispute in the 3700 block of Winefield Avenue.
On June 24, officers were dispatched to investigate an attempted burglary in the 700 block of Minooka Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of downed wires in the 3700 block of Lawrence Avenue. Officers were dispatched to serve a protection from abuse order at a residence in the 700 block of Minooka Avenue.
On June 25, officers were dispatched to investigate a trespassing complaint in the 700 block of Minooka Avenue. An activated alarm sent officers to the 2100 block of Shoppes Boulevard. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious person in the 600 block of Cotter Street. A reported theft of services complaint sent officers to the 3300 block of Birney Avenue.
Officers were dispatched to a home in the 700 block of Edgebrook Street to investigate an activated alarm. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the 3600 block of Birney Avenue.
On June 27, officers were dispatched to investigate a theft from a motor vehicle in the 300 block of Glenmaura National Boulevard. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to 1 Fleet Way.
On June 28, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported auto theft on Montage Mountain Road. An activated alarm sent officers to the 300 block of Spruce Street. Officers conducted an investigation in the 3900 block of Winefield Avenue.
A transformer fire sent officers to the 3900 block of Winefield Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a threats complaint in a home in the 2200 block of Orchard Street.
On June 29, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm in the 500 block of Poppy Lane. A similar call sent officers to a home in the 700 block of Rocky Glen Boulevard. Officers also assisted emergency medical services with a call in the 4100 block of Birney Avenue.
Marriage licenses
-âMatthew Charles Perry and Melissa Ann Mechler, both of Dupont.
-âRyan Joseph Griffiths and Deanna Lynn Redman, both of Jessup.
-âWillis McKinley Bell IV, Bangor, and Susan Pevec, Vandling.
-âAaron Taylor Irvine and Melissa Ann Mayfield, both of Wesley Chapel, Fla.
-âGuy Wayne Leach and Jennifer Elizabeth Carper, both of Clarks Summit.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
-âTracey M. and Richard T. Hogans, Scranton, to Samuel L. McCorvey, New York City; a property at 739 Prescott Ave., Scranton, for $170,800.
-âKenneth and Linda Powell, Scott Twp., to Charles L. and Mariel H. Consagra, Dickson City; a property at 702 Foxtail Circle, Archbald, for $189,000.
-âAnthony and Lisa J. Paolucci, Clarks Green, to Brian Czarnecki, Scranton; a property at 200 Vassar Ave., Clarks Green, for $225,000.
-âGlenn P. and Dianne Mikolaczyk, Dickson City, to Keystone Community Resources Inc., Clarks Green; a property at 2128 S. Webster Ave., Scranton, for $125,000.
-âKathleen Chessick, Waverly Twp., to Arthur Michelson, New York City; a property at Chapman Lake, Scott Twp., for $127,000.
-âJoseph and Anne Kayes, Scranton, to Anthony and Lisa J. Paolucci, Scranton; a property at 652 Willow St., Scranton, for $80,500.
-âThomas E. and Karen Brudnicki to Shawn J. and Amy L. Rolph; a property at 915 Meadowlark Drive, Madison Twp., for $257,000.
-âJoseph T. Adams, also known as Jay Adams, Old Forge, to Jeffrey Dorunda; a property at 402 Carter St., Old Forge, for $113,300.
-âSara E. Kintzer, now by marriage Sara E. Tucky, and Martin V. Tucky, to Edward G. Mathews Jr., Dalton; a property at 1226 Clay Ave., Dunmore, for $107,600.
-âRobert D. and Tracy Suprick, Clarks Summit, to Melissa A. Lowry, Clarks Summit; a property at 210 Simrell Road, South Abington Twp., for $228,000.
-âTierney Lyons, now by marriage Tierney Cheng, and Dennis G. Cheng, Honesdale, to Erica Lasek-Nesselquist, Fallmouth, Mass.; a property at 1725 Olive St., Scranton, for $145,000.
-âEdward G. Mathews Jr., Lackawanna County, to Helen D. Logan, Wyoming County; a property in West Abington Twp. for $145,610.
-âBilly Bott Custom Building Concrete & Tile LLC, Dickson City, to Patrick J. and Marilyn E. Dellavalle, Shavertown; a property at 7 Chatham Hill Circle, South Abington Twp., for $488,500.
-âPhelan Hallinan & Schmieg LLP, now known as Phelan Hallinan LLP, attorney-in-fact for Fannie Mae, also known as Federal National Mortgage Association, to New View Homes Inc., Lynn Fagan; a property at 1008 Olive St., Scranton, for $39,500.
-âWilliam J. Jr. and Lisa Ann Bank Hoffman to Patrick J. McDonough; a property at 906 Harrison Ave., Scranton, for $131,443.
-âJanice Poteracki, executrix of the estate of Ada Thomas, also known as Ada K. Thomas, Clarks Summit, Janice Poteracki and Jeanne Bunting, co-trustees of the trust of the last will and testament of Ada Thomas, and Tanya Beagle, Clarks Summit, to James M. Jr. and Maria Luz McKay, Scranton; a property at 522 Powell Ave., Clarks Summit, for $127,500.
-âMark L. Kwarcinski and Lisa M. Godlewski, Moosic, to James J. and Jennifer Soy, Avoca; a property at 110 Railroad St., Moosic, for $175,000.
-âBenjamin G. Dixon, Lackawanna County, to Luis Alfonso Crespo Lorza, Brooklyn, N.Y.; a property at rear 714 Brook St., Scranton, for $30,000.
-âThomas J. Carbone, Scranton, to Mark E. Norman, Ellicott City, Md.; a property at 2309-2311 Boulevard Ave., Scranton, for $110,000.
-âJanete Castanho, Scranton, to Corey J. and Kaylee Doran, Scranton; a property at 1318 Pettibone St., Scranton, for $95,000.
-âDickson City Assembly of God Church, also known as Dickson City Pentecostal Assembly of God, now known as New Life Assembly of God Fellowship, to John L. and Christine M. Sebastian; multiple parcels in Dickson City for $75,000.
-âAlbert P. and Roberta O'Donnell, Scranton, Annette Butner, San Francisco, Alicen Cervellero, Richboro, and Robbie DiStefano, Souderton, to John Purcell and Jill A. Warker, Scranton, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property at 1717 Pine St., Scranton, for $245,000.
-âJames J. and Sharon H. Kasper, Dickson City, to Anthony Barrett, Lackawanna County; a property at 107 Glenstone Road, Dickson City, for $190,000.
-âThomas W. Wilcox and Kathleen B. Murray, now by marriage Kathleen B. Wilcox, Blakely, to Mark H. Lamko, Oakland Gardens, Queens, N.Y.; a property at 900 Ridge Road, Blakely, for $127,000.
DIVORCES SOUGHT
-âRobert Ferraro, Jessup, v. Catherine Ferraro, Jessup; married June 10, 2000; Brian J. Cali, attorney.
-âDavid Leader, Dalton, v. Samantha Leader, Jessup; married Oct. 31, 2007, in Lackawanna County; Dawn M. Riccardo, attorney.
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Motorcycle stolen
COAL TOWNSHIP - David Deitrick, 38, of 814 W. State St., reported to police that sometime between 8 p.m. Tuesday and 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, someone stole his 1989 Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle.
The cycle is described as being black in color with 18-inch "apehanger" handlebars and Screamin' Eagle exhaust pipes. "Harley Davidson" is written in white on the sides of the tank.
Anyone with information on the theft is asked to call Coal Township police at 644-0333.
Simple assault
SHAMOKIN - A Shamokin man was committed to Northumberland County Prison following a domestic argument at 29 N. Second St. Tuesday.
City police patrolman Ray Siko II reported in court documents that at 11:48 a.m., police were called to a domestic dispute at the home. When police arrived, Glenn Heim Jr., 36, was sitting on the porch, then stood up and approached the officer. The victim, Glenn Heim Sr., told police he told his son to walk the dog and he refused. In the course of an argument, Glenn Heim Jr. allegedly struck his father in the shoulder with a closed fist and pushed him and his mother, Eileen Heim.
Heim Jr. was taken into custody and charged with simple assault and harassment related to domestic violence. He was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin, and committed to prison on $2,500 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
2-vehicle accident
COAL TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a two-vehicle accident at 9:08 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Brewery Curve.
Patrolman Chad Yoder reported in court documents that Ashok Kumar, 52, of Selinsgrove, was exiting Center Street onto Route 61 in a 2011 Mercedes GL450 when he pulled into the path of a 2008 Dodge truck, driven by Bruce Anskis, 59, of Coal Township, causing the accident.
Both vehicles sustained minor damage.
Guilty plea
SHAMOKIN - Shannon Shaw, 26, of 447 Harrison St., Shamokin, pled guilty to a charge of theft by unlawful taking and was sentenced to one year probation and fined $100 plus court costs following a preliminary hearing Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III.
Shaw was charged by Shamokin City Police Cpl. Bryan Primerano of taking $15 from the front door of a residence on Coal Street on March 26. A charge of receiving stolen property was dropped in the case.
Scattering rubbish
SHAMOKIN - Holly E. Madden, 28, of 63 Raspberry Hill, was cited by Shamokin City Police Patrolman Nathan Rhodes for scattering rubbish, after throwing a soda bottle out of a moving vehicle, which struck the vehicle of Albert Loss, traveling behind her at 4:48 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West Lincoln Street.
Curfew violation
SHAMOKIN - A 17-year-old Mount Carmel male was cited for violating Shamokin's curfew ordinance by being out in the 600 block of Bear Valley Avenue at 1:28 a.m. Tuesday.
The city's ordinance states that no one under the age of 18 is to be seen walking outside after 11 p.m. without an adult with them.
Held for court
MOUNT CARMEL - Lon E. Gilger, 55, of 6 E. Mill St., Elysburg, was held for court Wednesday on charges of aggravated indecent assault of a child, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, two counts of indecent assault and indecent exposure.
Gilger was ordered by Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones to appear for plea court Aug. 5 at Northumberland County Courthouse in Sunbury, where he can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.
The defendant was charged by Ralpho Township Cpl. Bryon Chowka with sexually molesting an 11-year-old girl from July 5, 2010, to July 26, 2012.
Police said Gilger allegedly touched the female on several occasions, tried to have the female touch him after exposing himself and attempted to look up her shorts as she laid in bed.
According to a criminal complaint, the juvenile confided to a family friend about the incidents in emails and went to police in July 2012, when the investigation started.
Waives case
MOUNT CARMEL - Franklin M. Middaugh, 25, of 1049 W. Coal St., Trevorton, waived to court Wednesday charges of possession with intent to deliver marijuana, possession with intent to deliver heroin, criminal conspiracy and possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a June 23 traffic stop along Route 901 between Excelsior and the former Boylan's Garage.
The charges were filed by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Matthew Filarski.
Middaugh was ordered by Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones to appear for plea court Aug. 5 at Northumberland County Courthouse in Sunbury, where he can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.
Terroristic threats
MOUNT CARMEL - William R. Bilder, 57, of 315 S. Hickory St., Apt. 312, Mount Carmel, has been charged by Chief of Police Todd Owens with terroristic threats, stalking and disorderly conduct in connection with an April 15 disturbance at his apartment building.
According to a criminal complaint, Bilder is accused of threatening to harm Robert Tamecki.
PFA violation
ATLAS - Adam M. Hendricks, of 451 W. Third St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Matthew Filarski with violating a protection from abuse order.
Police reported Hendricks threatened to blow up the house of Debra Palestis, of 147 W. Saylor St., Atlas, and came near her residence June 9 after being prohibited from making contact with Palestis in accordance with a PFA she filed against him.
Theft charges
KULPMONT - Chad M. Keefer, 30, of 1300 Scott St., Kulpmont, and Brandy S. Hand, 26, of 955 Chestnut St., Apt. 2, Kulpmont, were charged by Patrolman Michael Pitcavage with theft, receiving stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Police reported Keefer and Hand are charged with stealing a small amount of money, an iPod and three XBox games from Hand's son May 10 at 955 Chestnut St., Apt. 2.
DUI
RALPHO TOWNSHIP - Benjamin M. Putnam, 38, of Bath, was charged by Patrolman Stephen Spade with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol relating to a May 16 incident outside Glosser Motor Inn along Route 487.
Police reported Putnam had a blood-alcohol content of .315 percent.
DUI
KULPMONT - Patrolman Patrick McAndrew has charged Michael P. Dunphy, 27, of 722 Spruce St., Kulpmont, with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of a combination of drugs, driving under suspension and possession of drug paraphernalia involving a March 9 incident in the 800 block of Chestnut Street.
Police reported Dunphy had Alprazolam, Oxycodone and Oxymorhone in his blood system at the time of the incident.
Dawn M. Sofranko and Joseph R. Sofranko to Amy C. Galski for $80,000; Hazleton.
Meredith K. Forsythe and Meredith McDermott to Aaron M. Iero for $75,500; Butler Township.
William Voigt and Suzanne Voigt to Sharon Kulp for $269,000; Rice Township.
Norman P. Williams and Barbara B. Williams to Michael James Smith for $135,266; Kingston.
Ingrid E. Prater to Jane Jesse and Francisco Salas Guerra for $200,000; Plymouth.
Jason P. Siley and Susan R. Siley to Collin Geoffrey Bessmer and Kayla Rae Bessmer for $108,000; Jackson Township.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (per attorney in fact) and Daniel A. McGovern (attorney in fact) to Joshua Wilkes for $198,000; Franklin Township.
Marriage licenses
-âMichael John Lacek and Stacey Ann Davis, both of Covington Twp.
-âWilliam John Price and Brenda Lee Dennis, both of Pittston.
-âMichael James McHale and Dawn Beth Belcher, both of Alexandria, Va.
-âRobert Harold Holmes III, Queens, N.Y., and Maria Angela Bonacci, Scranton.
-âJames Thomas Beck and Catherine Louise Guzzi, both of Clarks Summit.
-âAnthony James Borgia III and Adrienne Ann Gwyn, both of Clarks Summit.
-âDale William Mattern, Newfoundland, and Crystal Mae Grace Harty, Scranton.
-âNathan Joseph Hosie, Jessup, and Tiffany Ellice Case, Scott Twp.
-âBrett Louis Taroli and Alicia Panusky, both of Old Forge.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
-âDorothy J. Bieri, Scranton, to Leon and Sandra Weissberger, Warrington; a property in Scranton for $55,000.
-âCatherine A. Hoban, Scott Twp., to Dennis E. and Susan K. Sheehan, Scranton; a property at 61 Fieldstone Drive, Scott Twp., for $250,000.
-âEugene J. Walsh and Antonia Castelli-Walsh, Spring Brook Twp., to Renald E. and Kristina Petrauskas, Dunmore; a property at 1712 Marion St., Dunmore, for $109,000.
-âFannie Mae to Dr. Joseph A. Perfilio and Marjorie Campbell-Perfilio; a property at 604 Thackery Close, Moosic, for $341,893.
-âJoanne Marcheona, Ransom Twp., to Alan Lee and Marie T. Royce, Scranton; a property at 2455 Ransom Road, Ransom Twp., for $257,301.
-âLeslee S. Jacoby, Dalton, to Justin DePrimo and Erica Kosh, Scranton; a property at 220 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit, for $140,000.
-âKenneth T. Taddonio, Moosic, to Henry J. Kehrli irrevocable agreement of trust, Scranton; a property at 627 Gibbons St., Scranton, for $115,000.
-âPaul G. and Ellen B. Byrne, Dunmore, to Christopher Falzett and Carinne Martini, Scranton; a property at 1023 Electric St., Scranton, for $375,000.
-âPatrick D. and Christine M. Trichilo, Mayfield, to Lisa and Jeffrey Paone, Blakely; a property in Archbald for $38,000.
-âEdward J. and Catherine A. Langan, Jefferson Twp., to Charles Pompey, Clarks Summit; a property in Roaring Brook Twp. for $300,000.
estates filed
-âLinda R. Maday-Mancini, 1329 Jefferson Ave., Dunmore, letters testamentary to Marjorie Snopek, 126 Parkwood Ave., Clarks Summit.
-âWade A. Taft, 884 Sibley Ave., Old Forge, letters of administration to Paul Taft Jr., same address.
-âDaniel G. Snopek, 126 Parkwood Ave., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Marjorie Snopek, same address.
DIVORCES SOUGHT
-âSharon M. Kopec, Scranton, v. David M. Kopec, W. Pittston; married Aug. 14, 1999; Robert M. Buttner, attorney.
-âJadine T. Rusyn, Olyphant, v. Ronald G. Rusyn, Olyphant; married June 30, 2000; Joseph M. Campolieto, attorney.
FEDERAL TAX LIENS
-âLitts & Sons Stone Co. Inc., 19 Primrose Drive, Spring Brook Twp.; $41,152.30.
-âChakil L. Bennett, Allisay Youth Center, 1018 Lafayette St., Scranton; $485.62.
-âPaul Walker, 10 Spring Lane, Spring Brook Twp.; $101,232.41.
-âSatish and Neelam Mallik, 205 Carpenter Hill Road, S. Abington Twp.; $50,464.72.
-âHerbert Kilmer, RR 1 Box 1446, Nicholson; $1,238,720.36.
-âJohn C. Heil Co. Inc., Heils Place, 1002 Wheeler Ave., Scranton; $24,135.33.
STATE TAX LIENS
-âNixon Ordonez, 2401 Birney Ave., Scranton; $1,863.81.
-âDavid F. and Kathryn C. Sansky, 1125 Sand St., Jessup; $1,175.45.
-âDaniel Ubaldini and Kimberly Mellen, 1916 Farr St., Scranton; $7,622.97.
-âAileen M. Exeter, 1310 1300 Springbrook Ave., Moosic; $860.96.
-âMark J. and Ann S. Wadika, 1403 Prospect Ave., Scranton; $761.54.
-âChristine K. Williams, 1201 Pittston Ave., PO Box 20170, Scranton; $847.97.
-âMark J. Wadika, 1403 Prospect Ave., Scranton; $277.77.
-âLorena Ayala-Camacho, 506 S. Irving Ave., Apt. 2, Scranton; $660.78.
-âFelix Rodriguez, 312 S. Decker Court, Scranton; $2,158.76.
Mark J. Luchi and Mary Beth Luchi to Francis James McDonough and Rochelle M. McDonough for $241,000; Fairview Township.
Rocco N. Esposito to Dylan J. Burns and Mallory J. Hoegg for $90,000; Hazleton.
Christian P. Redlich and Lorraine Redlich to Edmond J. Malinoski and Samantha K. Malinowski for $200,000; Dallas Township.
Christine Wardrop, Diane Devlin, Elaine Booth and Maureen McLaughlin to Alan M. Pezzner and Gail D. Pezzner for $215,000; Bear Creek Township.
Christopher Skrypski and Meghan L. Sktypski to Michael D. Klopotoski and Deborah A. Klopotoski for $210,000; Newport Township.
John A. Berti and Laura Berti to Carlos A. Smith Jr. and Marion J. Smith for $170,000; Kingston Township.
William J. McHale (estate) and Catherine Prater (executrix) to John Berti for $150,000; Kingston Township.
Police make arrests
Waverly village police recently made the following arrests, according to information from the Waverly Police Department:
Josh S. Saxon, 33, of Waverly, for unlawfully growing cannabis.
Harold S. Robbins, 21, of Waverly, for driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, unsafe backing and criminal mischief.
Jacqueline K. Carney, 43, of Waverly, for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to keep right and on a warrant out of Chemung County, N.Y.
Mary Jane Pettit, 22, of Waverly, for endangering the welfare of a child, following a physical domestic incident.
Police investigate accident
State police at Towanda recently investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident in Smithfield Township.
According to information from state police, a 2013 GMC Sierra operated by Andrew G. Jelliff, 20, of Columbia Cross Roads, was traveling north on Mac Road when a deer entered the roadway at about 9:30 p.m. June 30. The vehicle struck the deer, which was thrown into a mailbox, police said.
Police cited Jelliff, who was not injured, for speeding, police said.
Drug possession charge
A Sayre man was recently charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance by state police.
According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Edward Gary Howard, 47, was also charged with one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Police said Howard was taken into custody on a federal warrant Feb. 28 at his Sayre Borough residence and was found to have psilocin and a pen case with methamphetamine residue in his possession.
Howard's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 6.
Man arrested for assault
A Sayre man was recently arrested by Athens Township police on a charge of simple assault.
According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Barry Harrison Keene, 35, was also charged with harassment by physical contact.
Police said Keene was involved in a domestic incident June 29 at an Owasco Road residence.
Keene was arraigned June 29 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $55,000 bail. Keene's preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 9.
Assault charge filed
A Sayre man was recently arrested by borough police on a charge of simple assault.
According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Alan Blaine Carnrike, 40, was also charged with attempted simple assault by menace, harassment, loitering and prowling at night time and public drunkenness.
Police said Carnrike grabbed, choked and pulled the hair of a female victim during a July 5 altercation at his East Lockhart Street residence. Carnrike ran through several properties on South East Street and South Higgins Avenue in an attempt to escape apprehension, police said.
Carnrike was arraigned July 5 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $45,000 bail. Carnrike's preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 9.
Man charged with simple assault
Alex Castle, 20, of Canton, has been charged with simple assault and harassment for allegedly shoving a 19-year-old Northumberland woman to the ground several times and burning her with a cigarette recently in Canton Township, said state police at Towanda.
Man taken into custody
State police at Towanda said Walter Sidney Yates, Jr., 38, of Troy, was taken into custody and later arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton after police responded to a report of a disturbance at 3:44 p.m. June 17 on Austinville Road in Columbia Township.
Troopers came into contact with Yates, and a check indicated an active criminal arrest warrant of Waverly, N.Y., police said.
Police said bail was set and Yates was subsequently committed to the Bradford County Correctional Facility.
Three injured
State police at Towanda said three people had injuries of unknown severity in a one-vehicle crash at 8:44 p.m. June 14 on Wetona Road in Springfield Township.
According to police, Sarah T. Mirabile, 19, of Troy, was traveling north on Wetona Road, south of Springfield Road, at an approximate speed of 45 mph, prior to the crash. Police said she left the travel lanes onto the eastern berm, struck a tree with her vehicle's front passenger side, which caused severe damage to the front passenger fender/hood area, and then came to final rest while facing north.
Police said passengers injured in the accident were Elizabeth S. McKay, 40, of Troy, and Sierra L. McKay, 15, of Troy.
Police said Mirabile was charged with a violation of "roadways laned for traffic."
Underage drinking
HUBLEY TOWNSHIP - State police at Schuylkill Haven said a 17-year-old male from Hegins will be cited for underage drinking after he was found unconscious lying halfway on Quaker Road at 11:25 p.m. Thursday.
Police said the teen was transported by ambulance to Schuylkill Medical Center East in Pottsville, where he underwent emergency room treatment.
Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons recently plead guilty and were sentenced in Bradford County Magisterial District Courts:
Daniel J. Doherty, 50, Roland Park, MD, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Trespass and was ordered to pay a fine of $600.00. Officer Matthew D. Chamberlain of the Laceyville Borough Police arrested Doherty for the offense in May 2013.
Joanne Mirabelli, 47, Tunkhannock, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Trespass and was ordered to pay a fine of $600.00. Officer Matthew D. Chamberlain of the Laceyville Borough Police Department arrested Mirabelli for the offense in May 2013.
William McClintic, 48, Monroeton, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was ordered to pay a fine of $400.00 and court costs. Corporal Douglas Smith of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested McClintic for the offense in April 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Franklin Township.
Cory Stillman, 20, Sayre, 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 eight days and court costs. Officer Derek Watkins of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Stillman for the offense in June 2013.
Keith Johnson, 43, Sayre, PA, entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Harassment and was ordered to pay a fine of $300.00 and court costs. Officer Jeremy Horton of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Johnson for the offense in June 2013.
Peter Venegas, 31, Athens, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Chief Christopher Hutchinson of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Venegas for the offense on March 2013.
Charles Garrett, 39, no permanent address, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Criminal Trespass and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of nine days plus court costs. Officer Timothy Cahill of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Garrett for the offense in June 2013.
John Vanderpool, 53, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offenses of Disorderly Conduct and Public Drunkenness and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of 120 days (suspended). Vanderpool was also ordered to pay a fine of $300.00 and court costs. Trooper Richard Evans of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Vanderpool for the offense in May 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Township.
William Witkowski, 44, Harrison, MI, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offenses of Restriction on Alcoholic Beverages and Depositing Waste on a Highway, and was ordered to pay a fine of $325.00 and court costs; additionally, the court ordered him to perform eight hours of community service. Officer Jason Serfas of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Witkowski for the offense in May 2013.
Kevin Morris, 35, Monroeton, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Harassment and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of four days and court costs. Trooper Michael Moser of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Morris for the offense in May 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Monroeton Borough.
Karley Johnson, 19, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Harassment and was ordered to pay a fine and court costs. Trooper Michael Moser of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Johnson for the offense in January 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Township.
Justin Wilcox, 27, Troy, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathon Wilcox to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance and was ordered to pay a fine of $2000.00, and court costs. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Wilcox for the offense in October 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Troy Borough.
John Gasper, 45, Troy, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathon Wilcox to the offense of Harassment and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of 14 days; he was also ordered to pay court costs. Trooper David Kittle of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Gasper for the offense in May 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Sylvania Borough.
District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were recently sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:
Cynthia Hammell, 39, Towanda, PA, was sentenced to probation for a term of 12 months, and a fine of $500.00, for the offense of Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Hammell was also ordered to reimburse the Commonwealth in the amount of $250.00 for money used to purchase a controlled substance in connection with her arrest, and she will lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for six months. An Agent of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Hammell following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough.
Matthew D. Murchake, 21, Canton, PA, was sentenced to a total term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from three months to 11 months, 29 days, and fines totaling $1150.00, for the offenses of Forgery and Access Device Fraud. Murchake was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3325.00. Officer Joshua Heckman of the Canton Borough Police Department arrested Murchake for the offenses in January 2013.
Terrance Maguire, 41, Towanda, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from four days to six months, and a fine of $1000.00, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Maguire will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months.
Trooper Joshua Thompson of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Maguire following investigation of an incident that occurred in Ulster Township.
Dawn Hawkins, 40, Sayre, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Faculty of from time served to 18 months, and a fine of $500.00, for the offense of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Officer Sean Flynn of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Hawkins for the offense in February 2011.
Todd M. Pierce, 35, Monroeton, PA, was sentenced to probation for a term of 12 months, and a fine of $750.00, for the offense of False Statement to Induce Agreement for Home Repairs. Pierce was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3569.00. Officer Timothy Cahill of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Pierce for the offense in February 2013.
Bryan Morgan, 26, Canton, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from six months to 18 months, and a fine of $2000.00, for the offense of Receiving Stolen Property. Morgan was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $229.00. Chief Douglas Seeley of the Canton Borough Police Department arrested Morgan for the offense in October 2012.
Heather L. Raezer, 25, was sentenced to probation for a term of 18 months, and a fine of $250.00, for the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking. Raezer was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $70.00. Trooper Jeffrey Sredenschek of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Raezer following investigation of an incident that occurred in North Towanda Township.
Stephen D. Bixby, 30, Wysox, PA, was sentenced to probation for a term of two years, and a fine of $500.00, for the offense of Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Bixby was also ordered to reimburse the Commonwealth in the amount of $100.00 for money used to purchase a controlled substance in connection with his arrest, and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for six months. An Agent of the Vice and Narcotics Unit of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Bixby following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Towsnhip.
Emery F. Johnson, Jr., 26, Laceyville, PA, was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of 30 days for the offense of Harassment. He was also ordered to pay a fine of $300.00 and restitution determined to be due and owing. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Johnson following investigation of an incident that occurred in Tuscarora Township.
Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons recently entered pleas of guilty in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:
Doc Daugherty, 66, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and he will be sentenced on July 29, 2013. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Daugherty for the offense following investigation of an incident that occurred in Standing Stone Township.
Amanda L. Hazard-Powell, 30, Nichols, NY, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Harassment and she will be sentenced on July 29, 2013. Trooper Michael Trebendis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Hazard-Powell for the offense following investigation of an incident that occurred in Windham Township.
Tiffany M. Chandler, 21, Lockwood, NY, entered pleas of guilty to the offenses of Simple Assault and Public Drunkenness and she will be sentenced on July 29, 2013. Officer Travis Snyder of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Chandler for the offenses.
Gary Edward Eddy, 53, Athens, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and he will be sentenced on July 29, 2013. Officer Thomas VanFleet of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Eddy for the offense.
Brandon J. Oakley, 25, Athens, PA, entered a plea of guilty to two counts of the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance and he will be sentenced on July 29, 2013. Officer Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Oakley for the offenses.
Joshua Harry, 33, Tennessee, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Recklessly Endangering Another Person and he will be sentenced on July 29,2013. Officer Joshua Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Harry for the offense.
Michael A. Pierce, 26, Towanda, PA, entered pleas of guilty to the offenses of Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Driving while Operating Privilege is Suspended, Aggravated Assault, and Resisting Arrest; he will be sentenced on July 29, 2013. Officers Bruce Hoffman and Nikki Hoffman of the Sayre and Athens Borough Police Departments arrested Pierce for the offenses in July and December 2012, respectively.
Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were recently placed in the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:
Keeley C. Richardson, 28, Wysox, PA, charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in February 2013 by Trooper Timothy Young of the Pennsylvania State Police, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Richardson will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Richardson 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.
Wayne F. Talada, 26, Athens, PA, charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in March 2013 by Officer Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation, Talada will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Talada 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.
Larry Baker, 22, Towanda, PA, charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in February 2013 by Trooper Matthew Grebeck of the Pennsylvania State Police, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on probation, Baker will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Baker 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.
Tracy Lee Vanderpool, 57, Towanda, PA, charged with the offense of Obstruction of Administration of Law or Other Governmental Function in March 2012 by Trooper David Pelachick of the Pennsylvania State Police, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 18 months. While on probation, Vanderpool will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Vanderpool must perform community service as a condition of ARD placement.
Marcus J. Cole, 42, Nichols, NY, charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in June 2012 by Trooper Matthew Grebeck of the Pennsylvania State Police, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine 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.
The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.
- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Outbuilding/Garage: At 6:15 p.m. June 25, police responded to the 200 block of Atwater Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown offender entered storage room by forcing door and ransacked room. Nothing stolen.
- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 12 a.m. June 24, police responded to the 1200 block of Pine Avenue for a reported suspicious person. Known offender entered residence by removing window a/c unit, ransacked residence and stole TV and gun. TV recovered and gun located with known offender who was later arrested.
- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 9 p.m. June 26, police responded to the 2300 block of Lynchburg Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender entered residence by forcing side door. Nothing stolen.
- Burglary/Breaking and Entering /Residential: At 5 p.m. June 26, police responded to the 200 block of S. 23rd Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by kicking rear door and stole tools.
- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 6 p.m. June 28, police responded to the 2300 block of Pickett Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by forcing front door and stole TV.
- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 5:59 p.m. June 29, police responded to the 2400 block of Wakefield Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence via side window and stole game systems, TV and games.
- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 2:23 p.m. June 24, police responded tot he 2700 block of Courthouse Road in reference to possible drug activity. Known offender was found to be in possession of marijuana and was arrested.
- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 3:53 a.m. June 26, police conducted a traffic stop in the 2600 block of Winston Churchill Drive. Known offender was found to be in possession of illegal narcotics and was arrested.
- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 3:18 a.m. June 29, police attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The occupants of the vehicle fled the vehicle and narcotics were located inside the vehicle.
- Fraud-Fraud by Impersonation: At 12 a.m. June 25, police responded to headquarters for a reported fraud in the 400 block of N. 8th Avenue. Unknown offender used victim's information to open an account.
- Larceny/Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 3 a.m. June 27, police responded to the 200 block of N. 3rd Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a vehicle front license plate and rear plate decal.
- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 12:01 a.m. June 24, police responded to the 2500 block of Locust Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a/c units.
- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 2:15 p.m. June 24, police responded to the 200 block of E. Cawson Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole two unsecured bicycles from outside of building.
- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 1 p.m. June 26, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny that occurred in the 500 block of N. 3rd Avenue. Unknown offender stole two bicycles from yard.
- Larceny-All Other Larceny: at 5 p.m. June 26, police responded to headquarters fro a reported larceny that occurred in the 3300 block of Virginia Street. Known offender stole chain saws and a trailer. Warrants obtained.
- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 12 a.m. June 27, police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Riverside Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole fishing equipment, charger and binoculars from boat.
- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 12 a.m. June 27, police responded to the 1000 block of Riverside Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender entered boat by forcing door lock and stole fishing equipment.
- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 5:50 p.m. June 27, police responded to the area of Memorial Avenue and Dolin Street for a reported suspicious circumstance. Unknown offender stole a leaf blower.
- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 7:30 p.m. June 28, police responded to the 1000 block of Burnside Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole an unsecured bicycle from a residential yard.
- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 10:56 a.m. June 30, police responded to the 1000 block of Riverside Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered boat by prying lock and stole laptop, drill, charger and batteries.
- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 6:02 a.m. June 25, police responded to the 2000 block of W. Broadway for a reported shoplifting. Known offender stole food from business. Petitions pending.
- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 3:23 p.m. June 30, police responded to the 2300 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported shoplifting. Known offender stole personal products from business and was arrested.
- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 1:30 p.m. June 29, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny that occurred in the 600 block of Elm Court. Unknown offender entered locked storage unit by cutting the lock and stole a/c units, sports equipment, power washer and tires.
- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 6 p.m. June 29, police responded to the 100 block of Booker Street for a reported larceny. Known offender stole TVs from residence and was later arrested.
- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 7:38 a.m. June 25, police responded to the 300 block of S. 18th Avenue for a reported trespassing. Known offenders were found asleep on city grounds, were in possession of narcotics and items stolen from various vehicles during the night. Petitions pending.
Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 9 p.m. June 26, police responded to the 3600 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole an inspection sticker, which was later recovered.
- Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle: At 10:30 p.m. June 30, police responded to the 1400 block of Pine Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender entered vehicle by breaking rear window and stole I-Pod and backpack with jewelry.
- Motor Vehicle Theft/Moped Motorcycle, Other Vehicle: At 10:30 p.m. June 24, police responded to the 300 block of Cedar Lane for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole scooter from car port. Scooter was later recovered, damaged.
- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 5:31 p.m. June 24, police responded to the 3400 block of River Road for reported suspicious activity. Unknown offender burned sticks and leaves on table, damaging table.
- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 5:30 p.m. June 5, police responded to the 400 block of W. Randolph Road in regards to an assault that occurred in the 300 block of S. 18th Avenue. Unknown offenders assault victim with hands and feet and damaged cell phone.
- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 8:55 p.m. June 26, police responded to the 500 block of S. 17th Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke window.
- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12:30 a.m. June 27, police responded to the 2400 block of Lee Street for a reported vandalism that occurred in the 4100 block of Old Iron Court. Unknown offenders damaged vehicle hood by jumping on it.
- 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.
Wyoming County Court Notes appear weekly in The Times-Tribune.
Real estate
- Patricia M. McShane, to John W. Edwards, Dana M. Edwards, property in Factoryville for $285,000.
- Troy K. Wilsey, Kelly W. Wilsey, to Steven R. Wilsey, Sandra L. Wilsey, property in Lemon Twp. for $9,000.
- Nancy M. Crisman, deceased, Lisa Tesluk, administratrix DBNCTA, to Paul Crissman LLC, property in Eaton Twp. for $190,250.
- Scott W. Myer, Kelly A. Myer, to National Residential Nominee Services Inc., property in Tunkhannock Twp. for $221,500.
- National Residential Nominee Services Inc., to Seth A. Garner, Lara L. Garner, property in Tunkhannock Twp. for $221,500.
- Travis N. Frey, Tamra L. Frey, to Matthews R. Sohns, Ashley L. Hoffman, property in Tunkhannock Twp. for $130,000.
- Carl Reynolds, Suzanne C. Reynolds, to Aaron A. Kimble, Pamela V. Panagulis, property in Falls Twp. for $300,000.
- U.S. Bank NA Trustee, Bank of America NA, to Thomas J. Shreve, Annette R. Shreve, property in Tunkhannock Twp. for $105,299.
- Joany Jackman, Hilary KAO AIF, to Russell L. Zimmerman, Susan R. Zimmerman, property in Falls Twp. for $200,000.
- Nick Perez Jr. to Patrick Colin Hopkins, property in Tunkhannock for $158,500.
- Morgan B. Swisher, administrator CTA, Irene Swisher, deceased, Irene Velma Swisher, deceased, to Ulises Orellana, Nicholas Diaz, property in Laceyville for $67,500.
Estates Filed
- Sarah Carichner, aka Sarah E. Carichner, late of Tunkhannock Twp., Wyoming County, letters testamentary to David Carichner, c/o attorney for estate, Judd B. Fitze esq., of Farr, Davis & Fitze, 7 Marion St., P. O. Box H, Tunkhannock PA 18657.
- George M. Offshack, late of Eaton Twp., Wyoming County, letters of administration to Edward R. Offshack, administrator, c/o Sally A. Steele esq., 70 Hollowcrest Road, Tunkhannock PA 18657.
Marriages filed
- Brian S. Newton, Lake Winola, to Jennifer M. Beauchemin, Lake Winola.
- Donald P. Root, Forkston, to Amanda L. Thomas, Forkston.
- Kristopher Kiefer, Mehoopany, to Denise Ann Nogich, Mehoopany.
The following were sentenced by Pike County President Judge Joseph F. Kameen:
-âMarc Merino, 42, White Haven, 3-6 months' county prison, $500 fine and 12 months' driver's license suspension for DUI on Sept. 9 in Delaware Twp.
-âVincent Ahrens, 38, Honesdale, 3-6 months' county prison, $700 fine and 12 months' driver's license suspension for DUI and motor vehicle violation on May 6 in Blooming Grove Twp.
-âCaitlin Hulse, 25, Milford, 12 months' probation and $225 fine for possession of drug paraphernalia and motor code violation on March 12 in Westfall Twp.
-âAustin Mussolini, 19, Dingmans Ferry, six months' probation and $300 fine for disorderly conduct March 14 in Westfall Twp.
-âSophie Mugan, 48, Greeley, 12 months' probation and $600 fine for passing bad checks between December and January in Westfall Twp.
-âMichelle Albertson, 41, Old Forge, 12 months' probation and $500 fine for making false statements regarding public welfare between January and September.
-âDavid Albertston, 39, Old Gorge, 12 months' probation and $500 fine for making false statements regarding public welfare between January and September.
-âMatthew Drinko, 21, of Milford, 3-23½ months' county prison and $300 fine for retail theft on March 24 in Westfall Twp.
-âDaniel Kehr, 24, Florence, N.J., five years' intermediate punishment with 30 days' incarceration and 90 days' electronic monitoring, $1,500 fine and 18 months' driver's license suspension for DUI on Feb. 16.
The following were sentenced by Wayne County President Judge Raymond L. Hamill:
-âWilliam T. Clark, 27, Scranton, 15 days to 18 months in county prison, $500 fine and $3,051.43 in restitution for simple assault July 14 in Waymart.
-âHarry F. Sinaway, 41, Honesdale, 2-12 months' county prison and $300 for harassment between July 12 and Dec. 12 in Waymart.
-âDonald J. Decker, 51, Gouldsboro, three months to five years in county prison, $9,764.96 in restitution, $250 for DNA sample and drug and alcohol evaluation for theft by unlawful taking July 18, 2011, in Lehigh Twp.
-âMichael S. Wilson, 18, Harris, N.Y., 18 months' probation and $300 fine for criminal conspiracy to commit theft between Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 in Damascus Twp.
-âKerry Ann Kellerman, 34, Honesdale, 12 months' probation and drug and alcohol evaluation for possession of drug paraphernalia on Sept. 11 in Honesdale.
-âStephen F. Delgiorno, 30, Stroudsburg, 6-23½ months' county prison, $500 fine, $250 for DNA sample and drug and alcohol evaluation for criminal conspiracy to deliver controlled substance July 7, 2011, in Salem Twp.
-âChristopher Michael Hector, 43, Beach Lake, 19-60 months' state prison, $2,500 fine and drug and alcohol evaluation for DUI on Dec. 20 in Damascus Twp.
-âAndrew P. O'Donnell, 26, Lackawaxen, 6-12 months in county prison and 100 hours of community service for possession of controlled substance on Feb. 20 in Honesdale.
-âCharles E. Buckley, 57, Hancock, N.Y., 72 hours to six months in county prison, $1,000 fine, 50 hours of community service, drug and alcohol evaluation and alcohol highway safety program for DUI on July 28 in Preston Twp.
-âJames R. Manoy, 52, Bethany, 60 days to 12 months in county prison, $1,000 fine, 50 hours of community service, drug and alcohol evaluation and alcohol highway safety program for DUI and driving with suspended/revoked driver's license on Nov. 18 in Honesdale.
-âMargaret G. Jaggars, 55, Hawley, six months' Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program and 40 hours' community service for theft between Dec. 4 and Dec. 23 in Texas Twp.
-âKevin J. Alu, 45, Jefferson Twp., six months in ARD, 40 hours' community service, 30 days' driver's license suspension and alcohol highway safety program for DUI on March 30 in Salem Twp.
The following information was provided by the Prince George County Police Department.
- Police responded to the 11000 block of Whitepine Drive for a report of larceny on June 24.
- Police responded to the 4000 block of Cobblewood Drive for a report of assault on June 24.
- Police responded to the 1000 block of River Road for a report of assault; destruction of property on June. 25.
- Police responded to the 3800 block of Puddledock Road for a report of credit card fraud on June 25.
- Police responded to the 1000 block of River Road for a report of suspicious incident on June 27.
- Police responded to the 7300 block of Hines Road for a report of weapons law offense on June 27.
- Police responded to the 4100 block of Montreal Avenue for a report of break and enter on June 28.
- Police responded to the 4500 block of Crossings Boulevard for a report of larceny from a vehicle on June 29.
- Police responded to the 12500 block of Johnson Road for a report of assault on June 29.
- Police responded to the 3400 block of Prince George Drive for a report of assault on June 30.
- 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.
HOPEWELL - Police are asking for the public's help to identify and apprehend an armed robbery suspect.
On Sunday at approximately 4:45 a.m., officers responded to the 7-Eleven located at 2014 W. Broadway St. for a reported armed robbery that had just occurred.
The investigation revealed that the lone armed offender entered the business, brandished a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. The offender then fled the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency. No person(s) were injured during the incident.
The offender is described as a black male, 20-30 years of age, 5 foot 4 inches to five foot 5 inches tall, and weighing 200-plus pounds, with a stocky build. He was last seen wearing a dark in color short-sleeved compression T-shirt, black in color shorts with white vertical stripes, a black & white patterned bandana covering his lower face, a black "doo-rag", blue in color gloves and displaying a dark colored handgun.
The Hopewell Police Department's Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this matter and is following up on viable leads. The department is requesting that any person(s) who may have been traveling in and around the area of this incident and observed any suspicious person(s) or vehicle(s), contact Detective Ken Howard of the Hopewell Police Department at 804-541-2284.
Additionally, any person(s) who have information on this or any other crime occurring in the City of Hopewell may contact the Hopewell/Prince George Crime Solvers at 541-2202. You can also text-atip anonymously. Simply add "274637 (CRIMES)" to your Contacts list on your cellular phone and then text "igotcha" along with your message/tip. You will then be provided an ID number that you will use when checking the status of your tip or picking up your reward.
