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Court Notes 7/17/13

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Ruth Pritchard and Ruth L. Pritchard to Aimee Nicole Fritzges for $105,000; Kingston Township.

Betty L. Darrow to Edward Furman for $105,500; Kingston Township.

Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact), Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact) and Phelan Hallinan (attorney in fact) to William J. Watt III and Jaime G. Watt for $278,000; Butler Township.

Patrick J. Dellavale and Marilyn E. Dellavale to Joel Salesky and Winona Salesky for $272,100; Kingston Township.

Joseph B. Holden III and Kelly M. Holden to Drea Barbose for $132,500; Swoyersville.

Walter J. Zalenski to Theodore Zwiebel and Catherine Zwiebel for $170,000; Hanover Township.

Amanda Fierro (executrix), Mary Fierro (estate) and Mary L. Fierro (estate) to Fallon M. Fermin for $85,200; Hazleton.

Frank Rachubinski and Helen Rachubinski to James Curto III and Melissa N. Curto for $312,500; Sugarloaf Township.

William G. Doerrmann and Elizabeth A. Doerrmann to Charles A. Frye and Jean A. Frye for $205,000; Butler Township.

Susan K. Pimentel to Noel T. Beazzo and Anthony M. Martine for $139,900; Conygham.

Karl L. Wildenstein III to Justin I. Bennage and Crystal L. Bennage for $185,000; Butler Township.

Stanley M. Kafchinski, Lynn M. Spencer and Lynnann M. Kafchinski to Kevin C. Callahan and Teresa P. Callahan for $169,000; Union Township.


Police Briefs 7/17/2013

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Illegal spotlight hunting leads to arrest

Doc Minford Daugherty, 66, of Towanda has been charged with unlawful killing of game animals, unlawful use of lights while hunting, hunting from a vehicle, shooting on or across a highway and possessing a loaded rifle in a vehicle.

According to police, on the night of Dec. 3 Daugherty was spotted shooting at deer from his vehicle while using a spotlight. On the morning of Dec. 4 police said Daugherty was found attempting to retrieve a deer from the same field that he had fired into the night prior.

Police then made contact with Daugherty at his residence and, after he gave consent for police to search his vehicle, a loaded .243 rifle was found in the car, police said.

Daugherty has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Aug. 13 for a preliminary hearing.

Rome woman found with drugs

Lisa Marie Boss, 51, of Rome has been charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a May 7 incident on Towner Hill Road in Rome Township.

According to police, a call was received from a resident of the house stating that Boss had marijuana and related paraphernalia inside the house.

Police arrived at the house and seized a pill bottle and plastic bag containing marijuana, an envelope containing rolling papers and a metal tin with smoking pipes inside.

Boss has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Aug. 13 for a preliminary hearing.

Woman charged with simple assault

A Sayre woman has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to answer a charge of simple assault.

According to information filed in Wheaton's office, Barbara Jean Nusbaum, 43, of 107 N. Higgins Ave., has also been charged with harassment. Nusbaum is accused of striking and scratching someone recently while they were riding in a vehicle on Collins Road in Litchfield Township. Nusbaum is scheduled to appear before Judge Wheaton for her preliminary hearing on Aug. 13.

Woman cited following accident

State police reported filing various charges against a woman recently, following a two-vehicle accident in Wysox Township.

According to police, Tristan Rae Panzier, 24, of Monroeton, has been charged with driving while under the influence, operating a vehicle without proper registration, operating a vehicle without a license, driving without required liability insurance, driving on the wrong side of the road, and careless driving.

Police said that Panzier was driving an Acura east on state Route 6 around 8:40 p.m. on July 11, when she lost control of her vehicle, causing it to cross into the westbound lane into the path of another, causing a head-on collision.

While speaking to Panzier at the scene, police said, they observed her eyes were bloodshot, her speech was slurred, and she had a moderate odor of alcohol on her person. Panzier was taken to Memorial Hospital in Towanda, where she agreed to submit to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Panzier's blood alcohol content was .128 percent on the day of the crash.

Panzier has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Aug. 13.

Man accused of terroristic threats

A Wysox man was cited by state police recently on a charge of terroristic threats.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, Rosby Nelson French, 76, of 2035 River Road, has also been charged with simple assault.

According to the complaint, French is accused of striking and injuring a resident at the Wyalusing Personal Care in December during a dispute. The injured party was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda where she was treated for a slight concussion, bruised ribs, a bruised elbow, and a bruised shin, according to the report.

French is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing before Judge Wheaton on Aug. 6.

Man charged with criminal trespass

A Waverly man accused of recently assaulting another person in his residence was charged by state police with criminal trespass.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, Justin Eugene Gill, 30, of 1 Besemer Road, has also been charged with burglary and simple assault. Gill is accused of entering a private residence on Feb. 18, and assaulting the resident as he was asleep on the coach in the living room.

Gill has been sent a summons to appear before Judge Wheaton for his preliminary hearing on Aug. 13.

Man accused of false reports

A Laceyville man has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to answer a charge of providing false reports to authorities.

According to information filed in Wheaton's office, Timothy Michael Manahan, 42, of 541 Doolittle Hill Road, was cited for the above offense following an incident that occurred on July 4 at the Comfort Inn in Wysox. On that date, the report continued, Manahan informed the police he had been sexually assaulted by another man at the Comfort Inn the day before. Manahan provided the authorities with a description of the man.

Police reported eventually contacting the man described by Manahan, who admitted to having sexual contact with him at the Comfort Inn, but related that the act was consensual.

Later, on July 7, the report continued, Manahan was re-interviewed by state police, where he admitted to having lied about being sexually assaulted.

Manahan's preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 6 before Judge Wheaton.

Man jailed on assault charge

A Wyalusing man was ordered incarcerated in lieu of bail recently, on allegations he struck and injured another man during an altercation.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, Charles F. McManus, 45, of 851 Race Hill Road, has been charged by Northeast police with aggravated assault. McManus is accused of striking an unidentified man on July 13 at Ricks Hunting and Fishing Store in LeRaysville, after the man refused to sell McManus a firearm. The report indicated that McManus struck the man across the face, knocking him to the floor in the process, then hitting him in the face and head, and choking him, until another customer came into the store. The victim was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda.

McManus was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark who ordered the defendant incarcerated in lieu of $15,000 bail. McManus' preliminary hearing has been scheduled for July 23 before Judge Wheaton.

Man charged with possession

A Towanda man is scheduled to appear today before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark for his preliminary hearing, to answer a charge of possession of a controlled substance.

According to papers filed in Clark's office, Robert R. Lafy, 45, of 33 Vista Drive, has also been charged by state police with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance.

Lafy is accused of selling bath salts to an undercover police informant in January at the Dandy Mini Mart in Ulster, police reported.

Lafy was ordered incarcerated at the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail, following his arraignement before Judge Clark.

Man cited for criminal trespass

A Towanda man was arrested by state police recently on a charge of criminal trespass.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, John Thomas Parker Sr., 55, of 235 Center St., has also been charged with burglary, flight to avoid apprehension, trial or punishment, and theft by unlawful taking.

Parker is accused of entering the residence of Wendy Sue Garner on July 12 without her permission, police reported. Garner informed the authorities that when she arrived at her residence, she observed Parker in the back room, going through her items. Garner said she told Parker to leave several times, but he refused to do so until she informed him she was going to call the state police. When Parker left, Garner said, he was carrying a shoebox and several other items.

Police said they observed Parker in Towanda Township later in the day, and attempted to apprehend him a number of times, but lost track of him before they were able to do so. A police K-9 unit was also employed in an attempt to track Parker down, police said.

Parker's preliminary hearing has been scheduled for July 24 before Judge Clark.

Two charged following incident

Two people have been sent summonses to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to answer a charges following an incident at a private residence in Asylum Township.

According to information filed in Wheaton's office, Jesse Charles Dupont, 20, of 857 Pisgah Road, and Bradley Daniel Bailey, 21, of 80 E. Carson St., Canton, have each been charged by state police with simple assault and harassment. In addition, Bailey has also been charged with criminal mischief.

The two men are accused of going to a private residence on May 21, and assaulting the owner, punching and kicking him in the head and face, injuring him in the process.

Both Dupont and Bailey are scheduled to appear before Judge Wheaton on Aug. 6 for their preliminary hearings.

DUI charges

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

Sean Michael O'Connor, 25, of 235 Race Hill Rd., Wyalusing. O'Connor has also been charged by state police with driving on the wrong side of the road, and careless driving. O'Connor was charged following a one-vehicle accident on May 26 state Route 6 in Wyalusing Township. A blood test eventually revealed that O'Connor's blood alcohol content was .231 percent on the day of the crash.

O'Connor has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Aug. 6.

Joseph Charles Brink, 25, of 524 Underhill Rd., Wyalusing. Brink has also been charged by state police with driving on the wrong side of the road, and careless driving. Brink was charged following a one-vehicle crash on June 30 on state Route 409 in Wyalusing Township. A blood test eventually revealed that Brink's blood alcohol content on .123 percent on the day of the crash.

Brink has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Aug. 6.

Jamie Lynn McGowan, 26, of 324 Morgan Rd., Wyalusing. McGowan has also been charged by state police with operating a vehicle without a license, driving on the wrong side of the road, and careless driving. McGowan was charged following a traffic stop conducted by state police on June 9 on state Route 6 in Wysox Township. A blood alcohol test eventually revealed that McGowan's blood alcohol content was .123 percent on the day of his arrest.

Marissa Jane Odom, 21, of C15 Lake Rd., Stevensville. Odom has also been charged by state police with driving on the wrong side of the road, and careless driving. Odom was charged following a traffic stop conducted by state police on June 13 on state Route 6 in Standing Stone. A blood test eventually revealed that Odom's blood alcohol content was .148 percent on the day of her arrest.

Odom has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on July 23.

Roman Akifiev, 23, of 383 York Ave., Towanda. Akifiev has also been charged by Towanda police with driving on the wrong side of the road, careless driving, and failure to wear his seatbelt. Akifiev was charged following a traffic stop by Towanda police on June 13 on York Avenue. A blood test eventually revealed that Akifiev's blood alcohol content was .15 percent on the day of his arrest.

Akifiev has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on Aug. 30.

Raul Madera, 30, of Gorman, Texas, by state police, on July 8, on State Route 6 at Bayesa Lane in Wyalusing Township. Madera has also been charged with driving without an insured vehicle, driving on the wrong side of the road, failing to stay in his lane and careless driving. Madera refused to submit to a blood alcohol test on the day of his arrest. Madera is currently being held on $25,000 bail.

Crime of the week

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CHESTERFIELD/COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Construction equipment was vandalized on a job site in Chester, and the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program wants to help police solve the case.

Carr Contracting Company was hired to work on a project behind the Lowe's Home Improvement Center on Weir Place. Between Monday, June 24, and Wednesday, June 26, someone entered the lot and vandalized five pieces of the company's heavy equipment. Rocks were used to smash the glass out of the machines, and damage costs were estimated to be more than $7,000.

Someone is likely talking about this crime, and Crime Solvers is ready to listen.

Related images can be seen at www.crimesolvers.net.

Remember, if you have information about any unsolved crime in, or fugitive wanted by, Chesterfield County or the city of Colonial Heights, call Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660. Submit a tip electronically at crimesolvers.net or Text-A-Tip by texting "WATSON" plus your tip to CRIMES (274637)**. By doing so, you will remain anonymous, and if your tip helps law enforcement, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Police Blotter: Wednesday, July 17, 2013

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3 escape injury

BUFFALO TOWNSHIP - Three Shamokin residents escaped injury in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning at the intersection of Dreisbach Church Road and Route 45 in this Union County township.

State police at Milton reported Richard Martin, 37, and his two passengers, Tonya Wilk, 30, and Frank R. Nahodil Jr., 38, were not injured in the 9:25 a.m. crash. John P. Mazich, 52, of Centre Hall, the driver of the other vehicle, suffered a minor injury and was transported by Mifflinburg Ambulance to Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg.

Police reported Martin was turning left onto Route 45 from Dreisbach Church Road in a 1996 Ford F-150 pickup truck and pulled into the path of Mazich's 2004 Mazda B4000, which was traveling east on Route 45. Police said the car struck the left front of the truck and spun it clockwise. Both vehicles came to rest facing east.

Police said Martin will be charged in the accident, but did not identify the violation.

Minor injury

HARTLEY TOWNSHIP - Sandra C. Facer, 44, of Mount Carmel, suffered a minor injury Monday morning when her vehicle descended an embankment along Fairgrounds Road and hit a utility pole in this Union County township.

According to state police at Milton, Facer was driving a 2011 Ford Escape north at 10:36 a.m. when she failed to negotiate a left curve, causing her vehicle to descend an embankment and crash into a utility pole before stopping.

Facer, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported by Mifflinburg Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

She was cited for failing to drive in a single lane.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 7-17-2013

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Marriage licenses

- Jonathan Edward Banks, Olyphant, and Jessica L. Werkheiser, Peckville.

- Mark Lewis Tizzoni and Sarah Bridget Lynch, both of Scott Twp.

- Jason Mark Lee and Lori Beth Leary, both of Olyphant.

- Stanley Arthur Waluda and Mery Sandra Munguia-Funez, both of Scranton.

- Joseph Francis Black and Stanya R. Dixon, both of Scranton.

- Darron John Fadden and Jessica Januzzi, both of Pittston.

- Jay Ulysses Sobotka, Scranton, and Lisa Ann Verbickas, Dunmore.

- Jason John Liepinis and Melinda Doris Chidester, New Milford.

- Ethan Bevan and Amber Biunno, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Peter Amato, Clarks Summit, to Walter J. and Patricia C. Bobola, trustors and/or trustees of Bobola Family Trust, South Abington Twp.; a property in South Abington Twp. for $299,000.

- James M. Jr. and Lou Ann Ardo, Old Forge, to Joseph M. Sweeney, Dallas; a property at 203 Bubernak Blvd., Old Forge, for $187,000.

- Mary Joyce and John R. Bonda, Throop, and Teresa and Dion D. Calabro, Archbald, to Jillian Bonda, Throop; a property at 408 Erie St., Throop, for $67,000.

- Paul A. Jr. and Shari L. Menichello to Troy and Lori Leputa Comstock; a property at 203 Clarkson St., Jessup, for $139,000.

- Cecillia R. Ventura, Blakely, to NMS Realty, Clarks Summit; a property at 119 Main St., Blakely, for $150,000.

divorces sought

- Colleen Grandinetti, Eynon, v. Randy Grandinetti, Eynon; married May 18, 1991, in Lackawanna County; John J. Cerra, attorney.

- Allan H. Davidson, Scranton, v. Shanie Davidson, Scranton; married June 18, 1986, in Staten Island, N.Y.; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

DIVORCE DECREES

- James Kochan v. Patricia Kochan

- William M. Farkaly v. Christine Farkaly

- Lucille Renjilian v. David Renjilian

- Casie Ateniese v. Angelo Ateniese

- Tammy Greenfield v. Glynne Greenfield

- Sandra Steiner Sykes v. Jack Taylor Sykes Jr.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS

- Macciocco Corp., doing business as Villa Maria, 1610 Washburn St., Scranton; $15,228.80.

- New Hope Personal Care Home at Tarentum LLC, Allegheny Valley Residence, 117 N. Main Ave., Scranton; $1,315.26.

lawsuit

- Karrie Klikus, 1025 Hickory St., Scranton, v. Dunkin Donuts Inc., 130 Rayall St., Canton, Mass.; seeking in excess of $50,000, together with all lawful interest and costs of suit, for injuries suffered Nov. 30, 2011, at the defendant's location at 100 Mulberry St., Scranton, when the plaintiff was burned with hot coffee due to an unsecured lid; Amil M. Minora, attorney.

Online: www.thetimes-tribune/courts

Police Blotter: Saturday, July 20, 2013

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DUI TREVORTON - Harry O. Dunleavy Jr., 49, of 1114 Creek Road, Pitman, was charged by Trooper James Yankovich of state police at Stonington with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under suspension, driving with a suspended regi

Court notes 7/20/13

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Merle Taylor and Mary Ann Taylor to Mark Hargraves Jr. and April A. Hargraves for $120,000; Hunlock Township. Linda Monelli, Linda Croom and Alexander Monelli to Richard C. Panagacos for $100,000; Kingston Township. Anthony Koval Sr. (estate) and Thomas

Lackawanna County Court Notes 07-20-2013

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Marriage licenses - James Gerard Michaels, South Abington Twp., and Jennifer Ann White, Clarks Summit. - Gary Visnofsky and Lisa Marie Scheller, both of Old Forge. - Ryan S. Finnerty and Vanessa Moody-Benjamin, both of Scranton. - Daniel Michael

Girls law enforcement camp 2013

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Contributed Photo For the fourth year for young ladies, the Petersburg Sheriff's Office has sponsored a Law Enforcement Camps for girls. The group consisted of young ladies from the ages of 12-14 years of age. The goal of the camp was two-fold. The first

Police Blotter: Sunday, July 21, 2013

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Lock box found WEST CHILLISQUAQUE TOWNSHIP - State police at Milton reported a small black Sentry lock box was recovered in a grassy area at the intersection of Coup Road and Housel's Run Road at 4:45 p.m. Friday. Anyone with information about the lock b

Police Briefs 7/21/2013

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New Albany man faces sex charges Joshua Cummiskey, 23, of New Albany has been charged with a third-degree felony of corruption of minors and a first-degree misdemeanor of indecent assault, police said. The charges were filed after allegations were made t

Marriage Licenses

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Sean Edward Gallagher and Stacey Ann Oliver. Roberto Anibal Reyes and Kelsey Elizabeth Parry. Thomas R. Dunbar Jr. and Heather Sean Lemanski. Ronald Roy Hottenstein Sr. and Amanda Lee Acker. John Nicholas Isenberg and Emily Konopka. Craig James Butler an

Hopewell Crime for July 21

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The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department. - Assault-Aggravated: At 11:50 p.m. July 11, police responded to the headquarters for a reported shooting that had occurred in the 500 block of Lancaster Court. Known offender shot

Prince George Crime for July 21

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The following information was provided by the Prince George Police County Department. - Police responded to the 3300 block of River Road on July 9 for a reported suspicious incident. - Police responded to the 7400 block of Birchett Drive on July 10 for a

Bradford County Court News 7/21/2013

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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, Pennsylvania: Jonathan M. Applebee, 26, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of gu

Court Notes 7/22/13

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Mark E. Gaul and Shelly J. Gaul to Nucompass Mobility Services Inc. for $249,000; Butler Township. Nucompass Mobility Services Inc. to Alan M. Czyzewicz for $249,000; Butler Township.

Court Notes 7/23/13

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Richard C. Guerro and Nancy Guerro to William B. Stricker and Nancy David Stricker for $208,000; Plains Township. Kevin W. Kull and Tricia F. Kull to Sirva Relocation Properties LLC for $345,000; Fairview Township. Jeffrey D. Sell J

Police Briefs 7/23/2013

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Towanda man charged in knife attack Marc A. Cabucci, 43, of Towanda has been charged by Towanda Police with simple assault and harassment relating to a April 20 incident on Second Street. According to police, Cabucci attacked Edward Rakowski with a knife

Lackawanna County Court Notes 7/23/2013

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Marriage licenses - Robert Tremont Sarafinko and Lori Timek Singer, both of Moosic. - Richard John Rutkowski III and Samantha Lee Curtis, both of Scranton. - Anthony Michael Haffner and Sarah M. Rutkowski, both of Scranton. - Christopher Arthur D

Police Blotter: Tuesday, July 23, 2013

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Disorderly conduct SHAMOKIN - Gary Cook, 33, of 1013 N. Franklin St., Shamokin, was cited for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness related to an incident at 8:13 p.m. Sunday in the 100 block of South Pearl Street. City police said Cook allegedly cau
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