Fire ruled accidental

COAL TOWNSHIP - Tuesday afternoon's fire that caused minimal damage to a first-floor apartment at 1412 W. Arch St. has been ruled accidental by state police fire marshal Kirk Renn, who inspected the scene Wednesday morning.

Patrolman Matthew Henrich said Renn reported the fire was caused by a burning cigarette near a bathroom window on the side of the apartment occupied by Billie Jo Elliott, 35, who was left temporarily homeless.

Assault

SHAMOKIN - Christopher Walker, 36, of 612 E. Commerce St., Shamokin, has been charged by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III with simple assault and harassment involving a domestic disturbance at 11:45 p.m. Friday.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Walker is accused of pushing his girlfriend, Dana Kestle, into a dresser at 612 E. Commerce St., causing her to suffer injuries to her left eye and left wrist.

Criminal trespass

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Scott Weaver has charged Eric J. Ginck, 34, of 108 Elm St., Shamokin, with criminal trespass, loitering and prowling at night and possessing instruments of crime in connection with a July 15 break-in at a storage trailer at the rear of CVS Pharmacy in the first block of West Independence Street.

Police reported Ginck used bolt cutters, a pry bar and other tools to break into the trailer at about 12:30 a.m., which set off an alarm. Ginck was taken into custody at the crime scene by Weaver and Cpl. Bryan Primerano.

Fugitive nabbed

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Robert Edward Whispell III, 24, of East Commerce Street, Shamokin, was taken into custody on an arrest warrant from Maryland by state police at Stonington shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday during a traffic stop on Route 61 near Route 487.

Matthew Mattioli v. Lisa Mattioli.

James Hartman v. Lisa Hartman.

Jasen Bohinski v. Kim Bohinski.

James Stone v. Michelle Stone.

Paula Terpak v. Walter Terpak.

Andrew Aleski v. Linda Aleski.

Erin Rosencrans v. Harold Rosencrans Jr.

Tracy Wynder v. Nicholas Wynder.

Edward Price v. Shauna Baldino.

Jennifer Roth v. Carl Roth.

Janice Krupa v. Joseph Krupa.

OLD FORGE POLICE: Officers responded to more than 35 calls between July 14-20.

On July 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle accident in the 600 block of Oak Street.

On July 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a criminal mischief complaint on Lawrence Street. Activated alarms sent officers to the 200 block of North Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in a home in the 600 block of West Grace Street. A similar call sent officers to the 500 block of Hillcrest Drive. Officers also responded to investigate a claim of counterfeit money in the 300 block of S. Main Street.

On July 16, a report of a disorderly female sent officers to the 110 block of West Grace Street. A dispute between a landlord and a tenant sent officers to the 100 block of Drakes Lane. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of slashed tires in the 30 block of Main Street. A theft of a solar light sent officers to the 400 block of McClure Avenue.

On July 17, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a stolen bicycle in the 600 block of South Main Street. A domestic dispute sent officers to a home in the 100 block of West Mary Street.

On July 18, officers responded to assist emergency medical services (EMS) with a call in a home in the 500 block of Casey Avenue.

On July 19, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of suspicious activity in the 200 block of Vine Street. Officers assisted EMS with calls in the 600 block of Hickory Street and the 100 block of Brodhead Street. A reported fight in progress sent officers to the 100 block of Jones Street. Officers were dispatched to assist EMS with a call in the 100 block of North Main Street.

On July 20, officers were dispatched to investigate a dog complaint in the 100 block of Powell Street. A report of a disorderly female sent officers to a home in the 100 block of Kay Street. Officers also responded to investigate a reported fireworks complaint in the 100 block of Henderson Street.

TAYLOR POLICE: Officers responded to 80 calls between July 15-21.

On July 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a theft complaint at the Taylor Community Library. An attempted theft sent officers to the Ultra Car Wash in the 600 block of Main Street. Officers also responded to investigate a trespassing complaint in the 1300 block of Loomis Avenue.

On July 16, officers were dispatched to investigate a retail theft at the Walmart on Main Street. A theft from a motor vehicle sent officers to the 100 block of East Taylor Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a missing person in the 700 block of South Keyser Avenue.

On July 17, officers were dispatched to investigate an open door complaint in the 100 block of South Main Street. A report of a suspicious person sent officers to a home on Alban Lane.

On July 18, officers responded to investigate a retail theft at the Walmart on Main Street.

On July 19, officers were dispatched to investigate a stolen phone at the Walmart on Main Street. A dumping complaint sent officers to a home on Depot Street. Officers also responded to investigate a motor vehicle crash and report of a person driving under the influence in the 500 block of Main Street.

On July 20, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported criminal complaint at the Pine Hills Country Club on Keyser Avenue. A domestic dispute sent officers to the 1200 block of Reynolds Avenue. A similar call sent officers to a home in the 500 block of South Main Street.

On July 21, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported fight in progress on Kennedy Boulevard. A domestic dispute sent officers to a home in the 400 block of West Taylor Street. Officers also conducted a motor vehicle stop on the Davis Street bridge. The driver was arrested for possession of illegal substance.

MOOSIC POLICE: Officers responded to more than 80 calls between July 14-18.

On July 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of reckless driving on Rocky Glen Road. A custody dispute sent officers to the 3800 block of Winefield Avenue.

On July 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a theft of services complaint at the Turkey Hill on Birney Avenue. A malfunctioning traffic signal sent officers to Davis Street and Montage Mountain Road.

On July 16, officers were dispatched to investigate a dispute between a landlord and a tenant in the 4100 block of Birney Avenue. Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 3300 block of Birney Avenue. A parking complaint sent officers to the 3800 block of Lydon Lane. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported domestic dispute at the Panera Bread in the Shoppes at Montage. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the 200 block of Montage Mountain Road.

On July 17, no police activity was reported.

On July 18, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of an intoxicated person in the 800 block of Main Street. A harassment complaint sent officers to Glenmaura Drive. A similar call sent officers to the 3500 block of Birney Avenue and the 700 block of Minooka Avenue. Officers also assisted a disabled motorist on Montage Mountain Road.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

Marriage licenses

- Meade Benjamin Beebe and Lisa Marie Layo, both of Scranton.

- William Arthur Bagg Jr. and Marissa Brooke Battis, both of Scranton.

- Alan Jon Horrocks, Fac­toryville, and Samantha Ann Chichura, Scott Twp.

- Matthew Wayne Hallen and Linda Royaann Bush, both of Dalton.

- Matthew William John Cohick and Kimberly Christian Priest, both of Jermyn.

- Richard Adam Bowen and Candice Rose Lewis, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Paula K. Barrett, executrix of the estate of Pauline M. Kearney, also known as Mary Pauline Kearney, to Perry and Margarita Loh, Clarks Summit; a property at 26 Abington Gar­dens, South Abington Twp., for $80,000.

- Samuel A. Prynda Jr., Cresco; Michele J. Jablonowski, Simpson; and Deborah Bowlby, Archbald, to Margaret S. McAn­drew, Simpson; a property at 153 Jefferson St., Fell Twp., for $74,200.

- Paul T. Schneider and Megan A. Wilski, now by marriage Megan A. Wilski-Schneider, Thornhurst, to Joseph Knorr, Baltimore, Md.; a property in Thornhurst Twp., for $170,000.

- George F. and Mary C. Gal­lagher, Dunmore, to Thomas J. and Barbara R. Earley, Dunmore; a property at 2226 Madison Ave., Dunmore, for $115,000.

- Gareth and Janet Sorrell, North Abington Twp., to Brian Klimas and Tanya Knight-Klimas, Clarks Summit; a property at Meadowside Lane, North Abing­ton Twp., for $275,000.

- Kriger Development Group Corp., Dickson City, to Damski Builders & Design LLC, Arch­bald; a property at Skyline Drive, Archbald, for $50,000.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Rose Caufield, Scranton, v. Jesse Caufield, Hawley; married July 13, 2009, in Milford; pro se.

- Jennifer L. Baker, South Abington Twp., v. Terrance Baker, South Abington Twp.; married Oct. 28, 1995, in Clarks Green; Debra Denison Carter, attorney.

- Ruth A. Kapp, Williamstown, v. Michael J. Kapp, Clarks Sum­mit; married April 10, 2008; Jason A. Shrive, attorney.

State tax lien

- Jonathan C. Miller, 197 Greenfield Road, Scott Twp.; $1,787.39.

federal tax lien

- Darrell Yarbrough, dba Classic Spray, 231 Prescott Ave., Scranton; $19,989.21.

Lawsuit

- Linda Derhammer, 127 S. Washington St., Taylor, v. Anna Bober, 1114 Rock St., Scranton; seeking in excess of $50,000 for injuries suffered July 20, 2012, when the plaintiff tripped, fell and was thrown to the ground on the defendant's property by reason of a slippery substance on the steps that lead to the front of the residence and/or defective stairway; Bruce S. Zero, attorney.

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LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

Marriage license

- Robert John Kane and Cynthia Teets, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Timothy J. Shields and Jacquelyn M. Evans-Shields, to Avner R. and Maria L. Griver; a property at 1 Fairmount Circle, South Abington Twp., for $670,000.

- Linda J. Oakey, Gaithersburg, Md.; and Richard W. Jenkins, Trenton, Ill., to Holly Ann Yankovich, Harding; a property at 139 W. Line St., Olyphant, for $96,000.

- Fannie Mae, to William and Helen Thoman; a property at 405 Whitmore Ave., Mayfield, for $101,000.

- Walter Cekliniak, also known as Walter Cekleniak and Jean Cekliniak, Spring Valley, N.Y.; Dorothy C., Leo, Dorothy Morel, Clifton, N.J.; and Ann Cekliniak, Carbondale, to JLP Contracting, Blakely; a property at 718 Hudson St., Mayfield, for $25,000.

- Dawn E. Litchey, to Scott Gower and Kelly Roland; a property at 333 Dolph St., Jessup, for $118,000.

- Norman D. Nuzback, Throop, executor of the last will and testament of Marianna J. Donelvitz, also known as Marianne Donelvitz, also known as Marianna Danielevicz, Dickson City; and Norman D. Nuzback, Dickson City, to Thomas Ciccotti, Throop; properties at 512 and 514 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, for $70,000.

- Nancy A. Witiak to Dennis and Susan McAndrew; a property at 215 W. Warren St., Dunmore, for $178,500.

- Bryan J. and Nina Herbst, Old Forge, to Jason M. Lane, Old Forge; a property at 210 Charles St., Old Forge, for $97,500.

- Gina Cost, Scranton, to BRT Ice LP, Scranton; a property at 621 Fig St., Scranton, for $38,000.

- Frank E. Beier, Scott Twp., to Andrew J. and Kelly Ann Morgan, S. Abington Twp.; a property at 914 Elaine's Circle, South Abington Twp., for $325,000.

- Shu Yun Halverson, Newton Twp., to Krystal Superior, Newton Twp.; a property at Route 440, Newton Twp., for $189,900.

- Hemingway Development LTD, Moosic, to Benjamin and Joan M. Accardi; a property at Kipling Drive, Moosic, for $134,000.

- Patrick F. and Sharon A. Hawley, Clarks Summit, to Penny E. Mason, Clarks Summit; a property at 1001 Wildwood Lane, Clarks Summit, for $90,000.

DIVORCE SOUGHT

- John Wilson, Dickson City, v. Cassaundra Wilson, Olyphant; married Sept. 23, 2011; Theresa J. Malski-Pezak, attorney.

Lawsuit

- Michael Mancak, 450 Hill St., Jessup, v. Joseph Olivetti, 117 W. Line St., Olyphant; seeking in excess of $50,000 for injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident on May 30, 2012 on the O'Neill Highway in Dunmore; Daniel Webster Munley, attorney.

ards

The following defendants were admitted to the Accelerated Re­­habilitative Disposition program for driving under the influence:

- Richard A. Krause Jr., 29, Scranton, stopped Dec. 22 by Scranton police.

- Luis Bello, 53, Dickson City, stopped March 4 by Throop police.

- James Francis Hannagan, 25, Clarks Summit, stopped Nov. 14 by Dunmore police.

- Andrew S. Kuhar, 57, Waymart, stopped Nov. 3 by Blooming Grove police.

- David Beavers, 36, Taylor, stopped Nov. 25 by Scranton police.

- Paige Ashley Cicardo, 22, Albrightsville, stopped Jan. 1 by Dunmore police.

- Karen Marie Verbickas, 31, Palmyra, N.Y., stopped Aug. 4, 2012 by Dunmore police.

- Matthew Davis Liuzzo, 20, Mayfield, stopped Jan. 20 by Blakely police.

- James Erik Jansson, 19, Princeton, N.J., stopped Sept. 28 by Dunmore police.

- Silas Terence Sheridan, 19, Scranton, stopped Oct. 30 by Scranton police.

The following defendants were admitted to the ARD program for other crimes:

- John Michael Scavo, 21, Blakeslee, arrested Aug. 9 by state police for prohibited acts.

- Kathryn E. McLane, 25, Moscow, arrested Jan. 2 by Scranton police for receiving stolen property.

- Dylan Thomas Scherer, 20, Old Forge, arrested July 4, 2012 by South Abington police for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked.

- Joseph John Fleming, 23, Moosic, arrested Sept. 11, 2011 by Old Forge police for prohibited acts.

- Dennis Justin Odea, 32, Dalton, arrested March 11 by South Abington police for criminal conspiracy.

- Matthew Margavage, 34, Duryea, arrested March 16 by Scranton police for resisting arrest, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

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CHESTERFIELD - Chesterfield County Police have arrested and charged an area youth soccer coach with taking indecent liberties with a child and aggravated sexual battery.

Police said Joseph L. Crespo, 22, inappropriately touched an 11-year-old male on June 22. The victim was a participant in a soccer program at XL Sports World, where Crespo was employed. Crespo was also a junior varsity soccer coach at Clover Hill High School in Chesterfield County.

Crespo, of the 6900 block of Full Rack Place, was arrested on Thursday, July 18. He is currently being held without bond at Riverside Regional Jail.

Motorcycle crash

EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - Jacob J. Lesniak, 22, of Germantown, was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after suffering minor injuries in a motorcycle accident on Route 125.

State police at Stonington reported Lesniak was driving a 2011 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special north at 1:19 p.m. when he lost control while attempting to negotiate a sharp right curve. The motorcycle then fell onto its left side and slid for approximately 20 feet before stopping.

Lesniak, who was wearing a helmet, was initially transported by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital before being transferred to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

East Cameron Township firefighters assisted at the scene.

Theft of leased property

COAL TOWNSHIP - Shane J. Reichenbach, 36, of 1207 Chemung St., Coal Township, was charged by Patrolman Terry Ketchem with theft of leased property.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Reichenbach is accused of failing to return or make payments on a Zella sectional couch valued at $886.08 and a Sony PlayStation 3 valued at $552.18 that he leased from Lightning Rent to Own in the Anthra Plaza on Dec. 13 and Dec. 19, respectively.

CHILD SUPPORT

Senior Judge Chester B. Muroski, presiding over Domestic Relations Contempt Court, ordered the following defendants jailed for failure to pay child support:

Robert Shaffer, 23 Buck Birch Lane, White Haven, jailed for failure to pay $4,477.

The following defendants have warrants out for their arrest:

Derek Muchler, 19 W. Walnut St., Plymouth, for failure to pay $2,953.

Justin Barna, 121 Jacobs Ladder, Mountain Top, for failure to pay $8,775; for failure to pay $5,993.

Richard Bower, 319 E. State St., Kingston, for failure to pay $2,119.

Robert Mattie, 50 E. 4th St., Apt. 2F, Wyoming, for failure to pay $225; for failure to pay $1,563.

Mark Giovine Sr., 44 Midland Court, Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $3,085.

Jeffrey Sarkowski Jr., 26 Hillside Drive, Shavertown, for failure to pay $596.

Charles Torok II, 29 Loomis St., Milford, Conn., for failure to pay $2,425; for failure to pay $2,776.

James Ernest, 169 Lake St., Dallas, for failure to pay $4,835.

Jordan Deiter, P.O. Box 75, Tower City, for failure to pay $417.

Keenen Faison, 125 N. Sherman St., Apt. 103, Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $1,947.

Juan Roman-Polanco, 64 Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $415.

Michael Shannon, 537 Linden St., Scranton, for failure to pay $6,075.

Michael Laganowski, Upper Lehigh, 97 Main St., Freeland, for failure to pay $1,807; for failure to pay $2,225.

Arthur Lee, 61 Country Crest Lane, Hunlock Creek, for failure to pay $434; for failure to pay $4,478; for failure to pay $11,855.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Luzerne County Domestic Relations tipline at 570-606-3000.

No injuries in one car crash

Bryon D. Mulon, 34, of Wysox has been charged with a traffic citation after becoming distracted and crashing his 1996 Toyota Tacoma on LeRaysville Road in Windham Township on June 16. According to police, during the accident the truck flipped onto its passenger side and slid into a wooded area.

The lone passenger, Patrick H. Sandor of Stevensville, also escaped injury.

Warren Center man charged with harassment

John Mast, 29, of Warren Center has been charged with harassment relating to a May 13 incident at 466 Rink Road in Warren Township.

According to police, Mast nudged 52-year-old Warren Center resident Mark Eidson with his truck during a property dispute.

Two-year-old transported to hospital after crash

A two-year-old child received minor injuries during a two vehicle accident on Mill Road in Orwell Township on June 12, police said.

The driver of the vehicle with the child, Peggy A. Slater, 45, of Rome, was cited for failing to yield at a stop sign.

According to police, the accident occurred when Slater, driving a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer went through a stop sign at the intersection of State Route 1010 and struck the side of a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Ryan Geho of Eunice, Louisiana.

Slater was also transported by Memorial EMS to Towanda Memorial Hospital with moderate injuries.

Geho was unharmed during the incident and did not receive medical treatment.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

Marriage licenses

- Jonathan Jerome Donahue, Hampton, Va., to Kellie Marie Schraner, Scranton.

- Alexander Robert Keller and Louise Anne Bull, both of Scranton.

- Joseph Anthony Melodia and Dawn Michelle Zaleski, both of Blakely.

- Justin Bullaro and Mia Rose Cipriano, both of Clarks Green.

- William N. Martin and Ann Marie Harris, both of Scranton.

- Robert Earl Keith and Jennifer Ann Coggins, both of Archbald.

- Joseph William Bisignani Jr. and Gina Caporali, both of Carbondale.

- Robert Lee Petche and Jessica S. Palumbo, both of Scranton.

- Donald J. Strasburger Jr. and Donna M. Florimonte, both of Waverly.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Michael and Mary Colleen Gilboy, S. Abington Twp., to Brian and Jennifer Ebersole, Scranton; a property at 1029 Fairfield Circle, S. Abington Twp., for $335,000.

- Gwendolyn Damiano, Dunmore, to Gary J. Hughes Jr., Dunmore; a property at 20 Nicole Drive, Dunmore, for $375,000.

- USA HUD to Lindsay Yetter, Carbondale; a property at 40 Sand St., Carbondale, for $27,000.

- Carol D. Marinchak, Scranton, to Holly Ann Liss, Scranton; a property at 1513 Swetland St., Scranton, for $95,000.

- Edmund J. and Darlene Carr; and Gregory and Terri Winowich, Newton Twp., to Andrew Van Blargan, Lake Winola; property at 244 Miller Road, Waverly Twp., for $158,000.

- Fannie Mae to Carol Ann Onderko; a property at 1269 Franklin St., Old Forge, for $42,000.

- Dorothy E. Walker and Steven Urbanick, S. Abington Twp., to Joseph C. Mercado, Clarks Summit; a property at 166 Edgewood Drive East, S. Abington Twp., for $216,000.

- Richard K. and Susan E. Pfahl, Scranton, to Jamie and Jennifer King, Scranton; a property at 333 Spring St., Scranton, for $54,081.

- Gail S. Dubas, S. Abington Twp., to Joseph W. and Mara S. Grad, S. Abington Twp.; a property at 2010 Robin Hill Way, S. Abington Twp., for $328,000.

- George and Delores Sheypuk, Benton Twp., to Clayton and Rebecca A. Jacobs, Tunkhannock; a property at 103 Bonnie Drive, N. Abington Twp., for $170,500.

- William N. and Paula J. Murphy, Dunmore, to Gwendolyn Marie Damiano, Dunmore; a property at 213 N. Apple St., Dunmore, for $137,500 .

- Deutsch Bank National Trust Co. to Christian J. and Rachael H. Fronduti; a property at 89 Mount Bethel Drive, Scott Twp., for $115,000.

DIVORCE SOUGHT

- Ihor Rebensky, Clarks Summit, v. Suzanne Rebensky, Clarks Summit; married May 21, 2011, in Clarks Summit; pro se.

bench warrants

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

- Adrian P. Rivera, 100 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton; $1,189.61.

- Antonio I. Sosa, RR 1 Box 820, Browndale; $3,158.40.

Anyone with any information on the above is asked to call the child support hot line at 963-6721 Ext. 8160.

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The following defendants were admitted to the Accelerated Re­­habilitative Disposition program for driving under the influence:

- Aileen M. Exeter, 53, Moosic, stopped Sept. 29 by Dunmore police.

- Ryan Taylor Harbaugh, 26, Dunmore, stopped Sept. 8, 2011, by Scranton police.

- Deuel Shannon Pickens, 44, Madison Twp., stopped Jan. 29 by Dunmore police.

- Arthur Thomas Mills Jr., 59, Old Forge, stopped June 10, 2012, by Dunmore police.

The following defendants were admitted to the ARD program for other crimes:

- Patrick Stephen Hunt, 22, Scott Twp., arrested Sept. 25 by state police for prohibited acts.

- Joseph Michael Massa, 21, Neshanic Station, N.J., arrested Feb. 12 by Scranton police for harassment.

- Sharonda Shante Garbutt, 32, Greentown, arrested Dec. 12 by district attorney's office for retail theft.

- Meghan E. Colangelo, 29, Scranton, arrested Feb. 26 by Scranton police for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, and criminal attempt.

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Driver cited

EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - A Trevorton driver was cited for a traffic violation when she failed to stop her vehicle at a stop sign and struck another vehicle Friday morning on Route 125 at its intersection with Route 2044, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Thomas Leib said Julisa M. Forney, 21, was traveling north in a 2011 Jeep Patriot on Route 125 when she drove through a stop sign and struck a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Carol A. Scandle, 56, of Shamokin, at 5 a.m. Friday.

Both drivers were wearing their seat belts, police said.

Forney was not injured, but it is not known whether Scandle was injured, police said.

The Malibu was towed from the scene by Anthracite Towing, police said.

Fails to report

JORDAN TOWNSHIP - A Pillow driver is being cited for two traffic violations after he failed to report an accident Thursday afternoon when he allegedly struck a tree along Route 3018 east of Hebe Bypass Road, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Marc Yemzow said Matthew T. Brown, 27, was driving east in a 1994 Honda Civic at 3 p.m. Thursday when he failed to negotiate a left hand curve, exited the north berm of the road and struck a tree off the north berm.

Brown was wearing a seat belt and experienced a minor injury, police said.

The car was towed by Prodigal Garage, Dornsife, police said.

Vehicle stolen in Towanda

A 1998 silver BMW sedan was stolen in front of the Bradford County courthouse on Main Street in Towanda, police said.

The theft occurred between 1:50 p.m. and 2:55 p.m. on July 18, Towanda police said.

The vehicle was discovered at a later date in the area of Coaches Pizza in Waverly, N.Y., police said.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the Towanda Borough police at (570) 265-2522.

Vehicle rolls over in Cherry Twp.

No one was injured in a recent motor vehicle accident in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, police said.

The accident occurred at 1:33 a.m. on July 23 as 38-year-old Jeffrey M. Collingwood of Morganton, N.C., was driving north on U.S. Route 220, police said.

Collingwood lost control of his 2004 Ford F-350 on a left curve, state police said.

The vehicle traveled off the west side of the roadway, struck an embankment, rolled over, and came to rest on its roof, state police at Laporte said.

The accident occurred 1,115 feet north of Shinerville Road, police said.

Theft occurs in Dushore

Some money was recently stolen out of a vehicle while it was parked in Dushore, police said.

The vehicle belongs to Erik Bryde of Dushore, state police said.

The theft occurred between noon on July 19 and 5:30 p.m. on July 20 in an alley west of Center Street, police said.

Anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact the state police at Laporte at (570) 946-4610.

Burglary occurs in Laporte Twp.

A burglary has occurred at a residence at 17052 Route 42 in Laporte Township, Sullivan County, police said.

The residence is owned by Joseph Lawless of Collegeville, Pa., police said.

One or more individuals removed window screens and entered the residence through unlocked windows, police said.

The individual or individuals then damaged property inside the residence, state police at Laporte said. They also damaged property outside the residence, police said.

The break-in occurred between July 1 and July 21, police said.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the state police at Laporte at (570) 946-4610.

DIVORCE DECREES

Elizabeth Shillabeer v. Raymond Shillabeer.

Mihial Slavescu v. Christina Slavescu.

Lisa Thorne v. Jason Thorne.

Sean Kirchner v. Sandra Kirchner.

Brian Kaslavage v. Theresa Kaslavage.

Nileshkumar Prajapati v. Renee Sevier.

Christopher Latniak v. Renee Latniak.

Michele Kukowski v. James Kukowski.

Lynn Hinterleiter v. Karl Hinterleiter.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Lois L. Yockavitch (partner), Kathy Lynn Yockavitch (partner), Kathy L. Sebolka (partner), Jeff A. Yockavitch (partner), Anthony W. Yockavitch (partner) and Valley Development to Arthur J. Howe Jr. and Patrice Howe for $71,000; Ross Township.

Argonaut Holdings LLC to 2140 SS Parkway LLC for $200,000; Hanover Township.

Ralph Boedeker (per agent), James Boedeker (agent), James Boedeker and Bruce Boedeker to Amy G. Kaspriskie for $88,000; Wyoming.

Kevin S. Graybush and Nichole Graybush to Clifton J. Koneschusky and Danielle Jackson for $170,000; Butler Township.

Joseph M. Sweeney to Thomas J. Parri and Carrie A. Biggs for $175,000; Plains Township.

RICHMOND - High school students from across the Commonwealth recently became the newest graduates of the Junior Law Cadet program, which is co-sponsored by the Virginia State Police and The American Legion. The 38 teenagers were presented their graduation certificates at the Virginia State Police Academy in Chesterfield County during the Friday, July 19, afternoon's ceremony.

The 24th Annual Junior Law Cadet program is a weeklong training curriculum for high school students who have completed their junior year. Cadets experience a life similar to a trooper-in-training, complete with daily room inspections and instruction by state police troopers on Department operations, crime scene investigations, officer survival, undercover operations, driver improvement, scuba training, defensive tactics and firearms safety.

As part of their training, the cadets also undergo a variety of physical agility exercises used in the Virginia State Police applicant testing process.

"The daily instruction and exercises give the young men and women a glimpse into the life and training a Virginia State trooper undergoes," said Colonel W. Steven Flaherty, Superintendent of the Virginia State Police. "It's a valuable experience, especially for teenagers who have an interest in pursuing law enforcement as a career. More importantly, the Junior Law Cadet program is one of the best ways for our Department to make contact and build positive relationships with today's young people."

The American Legion selects and sponsors the students to represent the organization's Virginia districts. Attached is a list of all participating students and their hometowns.

Cadet Collin M. Papenfuss was selected for the Jessica J. Cheney Spirit Award. The annual award is presented in memory of Trooper Jessica J. Cheney who was the first cadet to graduate from the program and go on to become a trooper. Trooper Cheney died of injuries suffered Jan. 17, 1998, after being struck by a vehicle as she directed traffic at a crash scene on Route 1, north of Fredericksburg. The award is presented to the cadet who demonstrates the same motivation, drive and enthusiasm that Trooper Cheney displayed as a cadet.

Additional award recipients include:

- Physical Fitness Award for Female: Cadet Taylor L. Lovelady

- Physical Fitness Award for Male: Cadet Michael N. Short

- Virginia State Trooper Counselor's Award: Cadet Benjamin L. Dunn

24th Annual Junior Law Cadets Program Roster: Tamera Baskett, Alexandria; Nicholas Bridge, Springfield; Rachel L. Cashin, Quinton; Tyler R. Cianciotti, Madison; Tierra Cole, Lorton; Ben L. Dunn, Gretna; Roman S. Eppig, Hayes; Samuel C. Evans, Mount Crawford; Joshua Fowlkes, Dry Fork; Abigail L. Glock, Gloucester; Patric J. Graham, Hayes; Jordan W. Griggs, Fredericksburg; Hunter C. Hawkins, Hardy; Joshua T. Holley, Louisa; Bridgett D. Horrocks, Brightwood; Michael Jacquelin, Church Road; Adam L. King, Burke; Dennis Dae-Hyun Lee, Glen Allen; James M. Long IV, Franklin; Taylor L. Lovelady, Gloucester; Jack D. Meredith, Pembroke; Justin L. Mesimer, Stafford; Brian Oberschmidt, Moseley; Alex M. Palus, Hayes; Collin Papenfuss, Stafford; Seth Parker, Keeling; Knadijah L. Payne, White Marsh; Robert Reagan, Norfolk; Cesar G. Rivera, Chesterfield; Katelyn Roach, Chatham; Joseph Salmons, Alexandria; Michael Short, Martinsville; Justin T. Smith, Eggleston; Charlie B. Stephens, Pearisburg; Allison Sullivan, Falls Church; Veronica Sullivan , Falls Church; Cody R. Terzich-Waters, Gloucester; Seth A. Vandever, Alexandria.

The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Assault-Aggravated: At 2:02 a.m. July 20, police responded to the 600 block of Winston Churchill Drive for a reported disturbance. During argument, known offender attempted to assault victim with knife. No injuries.

- Assault-aggravated: At 2 p.m. July 21, police responded to the 100 block of S. 8th Avenue for a reported assault. During argument, known offender assaulted victim with vehicle and as arrested.

- Assault-Aggravated/Domestic: At 5:50 p.m. July 17, police responded to the 200 block of W. Poythress Street for a reported assault. Known offender stabbed victim with scissors and was arrested.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Commercial: At 5 p.m. July 15, police responded to the 400 block of N. 6th Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered business by unknown means and stole cash.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Commercial: At 1:01 a.m. July 20, police responded to the 1100 block of Sunnyside Avenue for a reported open door. Unknown offender entered church by breaking lock. Unknown if anything stolen.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Outbuilding/Garage: At 7 p.m. July 20, police responded to the 2400 block of Lee Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender entered shed by prying door hasp and stole a remote controlled racing truck.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 1 p.m. July 15, police responded to the 100 block of S. 20th Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by breaking rear door glass and stole TV.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 4:53 p.m. July 17, police responded to the 1000 block of Liberty Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by forcing rear door and stole jewelry, TV and laptop.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 2 p.m. July 18, police responded to the 1500 block of Central Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence via an unsecured rear window and stole jewelry.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 11:45 p.m. July 19, police responded to the 1100 block of Central Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender entered residence by forcing window and stole cash.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 2:30 p.m. July 20, police responded to the 400 block of E. Cawson Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by kicking side door and stole TV, firearms and fishing equipment.

- Counterfeiting/Forgery: At 5:19 p.m. July 15, police responded to headquarters for reported larceny and check forgery that occurred in the 5200 block of Plaza Drive. Known offender stole and forged several checks.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 12:40 a.m. July 17, police attempted a traffic stop in the area of Woodlawn Street and Hanover Ave. The vehicle attempted to elude police and was later stopped. Driver was found to be a habitual offender and in possession of narcotics and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 3:36 p.m. July 19, police responded to the 200 block of N. 14th Avenue for a check welfare. Known offenders smoked narcotics. One offender was arrested and charges pending on the other offender.

- Indecent Exposure: At 6:45 p.m. July 15, police responded tot he 5100 block of Oaklawn Boulevard in reference to indecent exposure. Unknown offender exposed himself to victim.

- Larceny/Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Acessories: At 12 a.m. July 16, police were dispatched to the 2600 block of Oaklawn Boulevard regarding a larceny. Unknown offender stole vehicle license plates.

- Larceny/Theft of Motor Vehicles Parts/Accessories: At 12:37 p.m. July 18, police responded to the 700 block of City Point Road for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole vehicle registration stickers.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 4 p.m. July 18, police responded to the 600 block of Winston Churchill Drive in regards to a larceny. Known offenders stole unsecured bicycle. Bicycle recovered undamaged.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 8:41 a.m. July 18, police responded to the 2900 block of Danville Street in regards to a larceny. Unknown offender stole lawn equipment accessories.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 7 p.m. July 19, police responded to the 1000 block of Riverside Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole life jackets and mooring lines from boat.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:30 a.m. July 16, police responded to the 2300 block of Oaklawn Boulevard in reference to a larceny. Unknown offender stole alcohol from business.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 8 a.m. July 19, police responded to the 3900 block of Courthouse Road for a reported larceny. Unknown offender entered hotel room and stole plate carrier and plates.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 6 p.m. July 20, police responded to the 200 block of S. 12th Avenue for a reported larceny. Known offender stole jewelry from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 6 p.m. July 21, police responded to 300 block of S. 20th Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole bicycle from unlocked garage.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 4:30 a.m. July 17, police responded to the 400 block of E. Randolph Road in regards to a larceny. Unknown offender stole a purse from a locked vehicle.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 4:30 a.m. July 17, police responded to the 900 block of Cousins Avenue in reference to a larceny. Unknown offender broke vehicle window and stole a purse, which was later recovered, minus cash.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 11 p.m. July 18, police responded to the 600 block of Eppes Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender entered truck via unsecured window and stole wallet and tools.

- Motor Vehicle Theft/Stolen Auto: At 1:57 a.m. July 19, police responded to the 3300 block of Granby Street in regards to a stole motorcycle. Known offenders were found with stolen motorcycle and fled from police, but were later located. The motorcycle was recovered, damaged.

- Robbery/Commercial: at 10 p.m. July 20, police responded to the 900 block of Winston Churchill Drive for a reported robbery. Unknown offender entered business, brandished firearm, stole cash and fled.

- Robbery/Individual: At 2:15 a.m. July 20, police responded to the 3900 block of Grovewood Avenue in reference to a robbery that occurred in the area of Kippax Street and Perrmount Ave. Unknown offenders assaulted victim with hands and feet and stole cash.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12:30 a.m. July 16, police responded to the 2800 block of Portsmouth Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke vehicle side mirror.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 9 p.m. July 17, police responded to the 2600 block of Gordon Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke residential window with brick.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 1:16 p.m. July 18, police responded to the 3200 block of Carlisle Avenue for a reported vandalism. Known offender damaged residential door by kicking.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property; At 9:25 a.m. July 19, police responded to the 200 block of N. 14th Avenue for a reported burglary. Two offenders were observed breaking residential side door glass. No entry made.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10 a.m. July 19, police responded to headquarters in reference to an assault that occurred in the 800 block of Cawson St. Known offender assaulted victim, prevented victim from leaving and calling police and broke vehicle mirrors. Offender later arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12 p.m. July 19, police responded to the 500 block of S. 19th Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke vehicle driver side window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10:30 p.m. July 20, police responded to the 3900 block of Bolling Drive for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke vehicle rear window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 4:53 p.m. July 20, police responded to the 2500 block of Wise Street for a reported disturbance. Known offender damaged residential walls.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10 p.m. July 21, police responded to the 1600 block of Autumn Drive for a reported open door. Unknown offender broke residential front door.

- Weapon Law Offenses: At 9:48 p.m. July 20, police responded to the 1800 block of Freeman Street for reported shots fired. Known offender fired shots and was arrested. No injuries.

- Weapon Law Offenses: At 5:04 p.m. July 21, police responded to the 2300 block of Arcadia Avenue for reported shots fired. Unknown offender fired shots in the area. No injuries.

- Weapon Law Offenses: At 10:20 p.m. July 21, police responded to the 300 block of Appomattox Street for reported shots fired. Unknown offender fired shots in area, breaking residential window. No injuries.

- 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.