Marriage licenses

n Michael Gerald Dench Jr. and Christine Marie LaSota, both of Dickson City.

Property transactions

n Bonnie E. Monson to Patricia Gillern; a property at Route 435, Covington Twp., for $150,000.

n Andrew J. III and Steven Jarbola to Richard and Sandra Basile, Scranton; a property at 510 E. Market St., Scranton, for $110,000.

n Gerald Adsit, Easton, to Narad and Hema Pohkrel, Scranton; a property at 109 Pequest Drive, Scranton, for $132,500.

n W R Wallis Inc., Carbondale, to Adams CATV Inc., Carbondale; a property at 19 N. Main St., Carbondale, for $50,000.

n Janice Brady, Carbondale, to Robert M. Calabro and Barbara J. Birks, Kunkletown; a property at 104 Powderly Road, Carbondale, for $34,000.

n Elaine M. and Vincent Bevilacqua, Factoryville; Carol A. Lunney, Winterville, NC; Christine M. and Kenneth Aung-Din, Jacksonville, Fla., to William C. Jr. and Katie S. Duke, Dickson City; a property at 1025 Lincoln St., Dickson City, for $125,000.

n Gennaro and Debbie L. Pileggi, Scranton, to Mark Allen, Brooklyn, N.Y.; a property at 138 S. 10th Ave., Scranton, for $98,000.

DIVORCE SOUGHT

n Charles Andrew Clinebell III, Scott Twp., v. Deanna Clinebell, Scott Twp.; married April 27, 2004, in the Dominican Republic; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

ESTATES FILED

n Thomas A. McGurk, RR 2, Box 2168, Nicholson, letters of administration to Robert J. McGurk, 67 Gleason Ave., West Yarmouth, Mass.

n James R. Gregory, 1008 Mylert St., Jessup, letters of administration to Nicholas Gregory, 3441 Madisonville Road, Madison Twp.

n Stanley Joseph Krzykwa, 1211 Harriet St., Dickson City, letters testamentary to Stanley Stephen Josef, M.D., 107 Whispering Hills, Hot Springs, Ariz.

n Jean Dworak, 469 Laurel Road, Spring Brook Twp., letters of administration to Debra Dworak, same address.

n Helen Doncoes, 501 Edgar St., Throop, letters testamentary to Jane Stone, 119 Merriam Ave., Newton, N.J.

bench warrants

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

n Brian A. Johndrow, 553 Station Hill Road, Nicholson; $1,114.86.

n Harry M. Layou Jr., 2201 Ash St., Scranton; $14,580.69.

n Michael P. Messenger, 1709 McDonough Ave., Scranton; $2,417.05.

n Amy Miller, 1060 Exeter Ave., Exeter; $360.92.

n Patrick J. Muia Jr, 728 Lincoln St., Floor 2, Dickson City; $13,615.33.

Anyone with any information on the above is asked to call the Child Support Hotline at 963-6724, ext. 8160.

ONLINE: the times-tribune.com/courts.

Wedding band found

ELYSBURG - A men's wedding band was found in the parking lot of the Ralpho Township gymnasium and was given to police. The owner may contact Ralpho Township Police at 672-9892 to describe and claim it.

4-car crash

HALIFAX TOWNSHIP - A Shamokin man and three other drivers were not injured in a four-vehicle accident on Peters Mountain Road in this Dauphin County township Thursday morning, according to state police at Lykens.

Trooper David Yearick said Joshua Lenker, 26, of Shamokin, driving a 2007 Toyota Tacoma; Sheri A. Shaffer, 46, of Lemoyne, driving a 2002 Acura RSX, and Laura J. Elder, 66, of Elizabethville, driving a 2010 Jeep Compass, were stopped in the southbound lane of Route 147/225 near Highland Tire and Sheetz at 7:46 a.m. Dec. 13.

Kyle T. Smithgall, 21, of Duncannon, failed to stop his 2002 Chevrolet S10 and collided with the rear of Lenker's vehicle, pushing it into Shaffer's vehicle, which pushed into Elder's vehicle, police said.

No injuries were reported and all drivers were wearing their seat belts, police said.

Smithgall's and Shaffer's vehicles were removed from the scene by S and S Towing and Kinder's Towing respectively, police said.

Charges are pending against Smithgall for suspicion of driving under the influence, police said.

DUI charges

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

Terrance Raymond Maguire, Jr., 40, of Towanda, by state police, on Nov. 25, on State Route 220 near Bishop's Restaurant. Maguire has also been charged with careless driving. A blood alcohol test later revealed that Maguire's blood alcohol content was .17 percent on the day of his arrest. Maguire has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Jan. 16 for a preliminary hearing.

Joy Marie Simons-Bayles, 38, of Towanda, by state police, on Nov. 19, on State Route 6 and Hawkins Road in North Towanda Township. Simons-Bayles has also been charged with careless driving. A blood alcohol test later revealed that Simons-Bayles' blood alcohol content was .134 percent on the day of her arrest. Simons-Bayles has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Jan. 9 for a preliminary hearing.

Kelsey Nicole Smith, 19, of Athens, by state police, on Nov. 25, on State Route 220 near Bishop's Restaurant. Smith has also been charged with careless driving. A blood alcohol test later revealed that Smith's blood alcohol content was .069 percent on the day of her arrest. Smith has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Jan. 9 for a preliminary hearing.

Three face charges in bar fight

Marty Jo Stroud, 38, of Towanda, Wendy Sue Garner, 31, of Towanda, and Toris Sylvester Garner, 36, of Towanda are all facing charges of simple assault. The charges relate to an incident that occurred at the Bucket of Blood Bar in Towanda Township at approximately 1:45 a.m. on Oct. 21. According to police, all three suspects allegedly struck the victim, Candace Hercenberg, in the face and torso areas. Hercenberg reportedly suffered three fractured ribs, a black eye, and numerous scratches from the assault. Toris Garner was also charged with disorderly conduct; Wendy Garner was charged with criminal mischief, and Stroud was charged with harassment, police said. All three defendants have been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Jan. 23 for a preliminary hearing.

Drug paraphernalia

Mark M. Capwell, 18, of Rome was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia relating to an incident that occurred on Nov. 14 in Sheshequin Township. Police said they found Capwell with a hypodermic needle in his pocket. Capwell has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Jan. 16 for a preliminary hearing.

Prowling at night

Daniel Wallace Wade Tinsley, 27, of New Albany has recently been cited with loitering and prowling at night. The charges relate to a Nov. 28 incident in Monroeton that occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. Police said Tinsley was spotted looking into the back of a truck that was parked at a private residence. Tinsley has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Jan. 9 for a preliminary hearing.

Harassment reported

State police at Towanda said that Charles Kelly Davis, 44, of Washington, Pa., and Michael Herring, 46, of Walnut, Miss. were involved in a physical altercation sometime between 8 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Dec. 3 in Burlington Township.

Man not injured

State police at Towanda said John W. Duart, 42, of Horseheads, N.Y. was not injured in a crash at 6:45 a.m. Nov. 24 on Route 14 in South Creek Township.

Police said he was heading south, lost control on the slippery road, and his vehicle spun clockwise before rolling over. Police said his GMC Envoy came to rest facing north on all four tires.

Theft reported

State police at Towanda said a 21-year-old Canton Township man paid for a vehicle that he found online, and never received the vehicle.

Police said the incident took place at 7:15 p.m. Dec. 1 on Beech Flat Road in Canton Township.

No injuries reported

State police at Towanda said Adam H. Gonyaw, 25, of Westfield, Vt. was not injured in a crash on Hanks Road at 8:05 p.m. Nov. 29 in West Burlington Township.

Police said he was traveling west and his Chevrolet Malibu went off the road and onto the northern roadside, struck a tree, and came to rest facing west.

Police said he was charged for a violation of "roadways laned for traffic."

Man charged

State police at Towanda said that William C. Harris, no age given, of Lookout Road, Troy, was charged with theft from a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property, in District Court 42-3-01, after stealing a 31-year-old woman's purse from her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway at 4 p.m. Nov. 15 on Porter Road in Troy Township.

Person injured

State police at Towanda said that Melissa M. Arnold, 22, of Canton, had a minor injury in a two-vehicle accident at 5:05 p.m. Nov. 29 on Route 6 at the Bradford County Library in West Burlington Township.

Police said the other driver involved in the accident was Vernon W. Bristol, 49, of Canton, who wasn't injured.

According to police, Arnold was traveling east and Bristol was driving west when Arnold tried to make a left turn to the library. Police said their vehicles collided, and Arnold's Chevrolet Cavalier spun counterclockwise and came to rest facing west on Route 6.

Police said Bristol's Subaru Outback went off the northern roadside of Route 6 and into a ditch, rolled onto its passenger side facing west, and came to rest.

Police said Arnold was charged with a violation of "roadways laned for traffic."

Woman faces hearing on criminal mischief

Vanessa Ward, 22, of Chemung, N.Y. faces a preliminary hearing at 1:45 p.m. Dec. 26 before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Troy on a charge of criminal mischief for an incident that took place around 11 p.m. Aug. 18 on Blakeslee Road in Smithfield Township, according to court papers.

The papers note that Ward is accused of using a sharp object to scratch and remove paint from the driver's side of a red 2009 Pontiac G5 owned by Meghan Hurley, no age or address given, causing $813.44 in damage.

Wilcox said Ward was sent a summons.

Man charged with misdemeanor criminal mischief

Lee R. Stearns, 43, of Broad Street, Waverly was arrested for misdemeanor criminal mischief on Dec. 14 at 12:20 a.m.

According to information provided by Waverly police, Stearns, while in an alleged intoxicated condition, forced entry into an apartment door, causing heavy damage to the door, at a residence on Broad Street in Waverly.

The owner of the rental property requested to file charges to have restitution paid.

Stearns was issued an appearance ticket to answer the allegations in the Village of Waverly Justice Court on Dec. 20 at 4 p.m.

Man arrested on warrant

As the result of a traffic stop on Tioga Street in Waverly at 1:36 a.m. on Dec. 14, Waverly police arrested Jason E. Whitten, 26, of 5 Tioga St., Waverly on a warrant for a previous DWI arrest.

Whitten was also charged with misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation in the second degree (alcohol related) and misdemeanor possession of a hypodermic needle.

Whitten was arraigned in Village of Waverly Justice Court and was sent to the Tioga County Jail, Owego, N.Y. to await further court action.

Bail amount was set at $5,000.

The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 3:03 a.m. Nov. 17, police responded to the 1500 block of Old Iron Road/Old Iron Court. Police initiated a traffic stop. The driver was found to be in possession of marijuana and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 4:36 a.m. Nov. 19, police responded to the 300 block of Bull Run Drive for report of suspicious vehicles. One of the passengers was found in possession of narcotics and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 11:45 p.m. Nov. 28, police responded to the 200 block of Pleasant Drive in reference to a disturbance. Known offenders were found to be in possession of an illegal substance and were arrested.

- Larceny/Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 10 a.m. Nov. 6, police responded to the 400 block of City Point Road for a reported larceny. Offender stole license plate from vehicle, which was later recovered, and the offender arrested.

- Larceny/Theft Of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 8:40 a.m. Nov. 5, police responded to the 3800 block of Woodlawn Street for a reported larceny. Offender stole a license plate from a vehicle.

- Larceny/Theft Of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 12 p.m. Nov. 17, police were dispatched to the 300 block of Woodbine Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole decals from license plates.

- Larceny/Theft Of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 12 p.m. Nov. 23, police responded to the 2600 block of Bassett Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole the rear license plate from a vehicle.

- Larceny/Theft Of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 12:01 a.m. Dec. 1, Police responded to the 2700 block of Winston Churchill Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole license plates from a vehicle.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 9 a.m. Dec. 1, police responded to headquarters for a reported fraudulent check passed in the 100 Block of E. City Point Road. Known offender stole, forged and cashed checks.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 7:47, Nov. 6, police responded to the 300 block of Maryland Avenue for a reported larceny. Known offender stole a computer and cell phone from residence.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 3 p.m. Oct. 31, police responded to the 500 block of Hopewell Street for a reported larceny. Known offender stole metal items, attempted to scrap the metal, and was arrested.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 3 p.m. Nov. 9, police responded to the 2000 block of Warren Avenue for a reported larceny. Known offender stole a bike.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 10:30 p.m. Nov. 11, police responded to the 100 block of S. 12th Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole patio furniture from porch.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 12 p.m. Nov. 14, Police responded to the 300 block of Beacon Ridge Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole boat trailer.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 1 p.m. Nov. 15, police were dispatched to 3400 block of Cobblestone Lane for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a large quantity of shingles from construction site.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 12 p.m. Nov. 17, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny that occurred in the 600 block of Smithfield Avenue. Unknown offender stole a utility trailer.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 4:40 Nov. 21, police responded to the 2200 block of Lee Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a generator from a front porch.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 4 p.m. Nov. 25, police responded to the 500 block of Jefferson Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole bicycle from rear yard.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 12 a.m. Nov. 26, police were dispatched to the 1100 block of Delaware Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole chain and plant holder from outside of a residence.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 5 p.m. Nov. 27, police responded to the 200 block of S. 6th Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender cut hole in fence and stole aluminum plates from business.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 12 p.m. Dec. 1, police responded to the 5200 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole purse left unattended in shopping cart.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 10:30 a.m. Dec. 1, police responded to the 400 block of S. 19th Avenue for a reported larceny. Known offender stole cash from residence.

- Larceny/Shoplifting: At 10:40 p.m. Nov. 7, police responded to the 900 block of Colonial Corner Drive for a reported shoplifter. Known offender stole food from business and was arrested.

- Larceny/Shoplifting: At 12 a.m. Nov. 9, police responded to 3500 block of Oaklawn Boulevard in reference to a shoplifting. Known offender stole household goods from business and was arrested.

-Larceny/Theft From Building: At 8 p.m. Nov. 6, police responded to the 3900 block of Gloucester Drive for a reported larceny. Known offender stole jewelry from residence.

-Larceny/Theft From Building: At 6 p.m., Nov. 8, police responded to the 600 block of E. Poythress Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a firearm from the residence.

- Larceny/Theft From Building: At 3 a.m. Nov. 11, police responded to the 1600 block of Day Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole an a/c unit from beside a residence.

- Larceny/Theft From Building: At 5 p.m. Nov. 13, police responded to the 200 block of Appomattox Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole folding table, chairs and a scanner from building.

-Larceny/Theft From Building: At 12:01 a.m. Nov. 13, police responded to the 200 block of N. 14th Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a/c units from behind a property.

-Larceny/Theft From Building: At 2 p.m. Nov. 14, police were called to the 1900 block of Warren Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole tv from residence.

-Larceny/Theft From Building: At 10 a.m. Nov. 19, police responded headquarters for a reported larceny in the 100 block of Pine Tree Road. Known offender stole jewelry and savings bonds from residence.

-Larceny/Theft From Building: At 9 a.m. Nov. 20, Police were dispatched to the 400 block of W. Randolph Road for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole unattended I-Pad.

- Larceny/Theft From Building: At 1 p.m. Nov. 20, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny in the 3400 block of Ivor Street. Known offender stole jewelry from residence.

- Larceny/Theft From Building: At 8 p.m. Nov. 23, officers responded to the 3400 block of Boston Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole medication from residence.

- Larceny/Theft From Building: At 10:30 p.m. Nov. 26, police responded to the 800 block of W. Poythress Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole cash from building.

- Larceny/Theft From Building: At 9:30 a.m. Nov. 29, police responded to the 600 block of Appomattox Street for a reported fraud. Known offender stole and used a debit card.

- Larceny/Theft From Building: At 12 a.m. Nov. 30, police responded to the 2000 block of Warren Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole copper pipes from an apartment building.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30, police responded to the 1600 block of Autumn Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole cash and check from residence.

- Larceny/Theft From Building: At 12:33 p.m. Dec. 1, police responded to the 5100 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported larceny. Unknown offenders left restaurant without paying.

- Larceny/Theft from building: at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2, police were called to the 2100 block of Cloverdale Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole cash from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 10:30 p.m. Nov. 16, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny that occurred in the 2300 block of Dublin Street. Unknown offender stole wallet from unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 6 p.m. Nov. 17, police responded to the 300 block of Sherwood Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole tools from open truck bed.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 4 p.m. Nov. 21, police responded to the 1800 block of Arlington Road for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole fire extinguishers from vehicles.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 5:15 p.m. Nov. 27, police were dispatched to the 1800 block of Arlington Road for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole fire extinguishers from vehicles.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 12 p.m. Nov. 27, police responded to the 2300 block of Norfolk Street for a reported larceny. Offender stole sunglasses from vehicle.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 8 p.m. Nov. 28, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny that occurred in the 2500 block of Oaklawn Boulevard. Unknown offender stole purse from unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 11:30 p.m. Nov. 29, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny that occurred in the 600 block of E. Broadway. Unknown offender stole stereo equipment and clothing from vehicle.

- Robbery/Commercial: At 11:35 p.m. Nov. 21, police responded to the 3800 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported robbery. Unknown masked offender entered business, brandished firearm, stole cash and fled.

- Robbery/Individual: At 6:55 p.m. Dec. 2, police responded to the 3900 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported robbery. Known offender robbed victim of cash at gun point and was later arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 1:13 p.m. Nov. 5, officers responded to the 2700 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported disturbance. During argument, known offender broke vehicle door handle.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12 p.m. Nov. 5, police responded to the 3500 block of Woodlawn Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged vehicle mirror.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 8 p.m. Nov. 6, police were dispatched to the 200 block of E. Cawson Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender cut vehicle tire.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10 p.m. Nov. 8, police responded to the 3800 block of Western Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender threw a brick through the rear glass of a vehicle.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8, police were dispatched to the 900 block of W. Poythress Street for a reported vandalism. Offender punctured a vehicle tire.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 11:44 a.m. Nov. 8, police were conducting an investigation in the area of 900 W. Poythress Street when informed of a vandalism in the area. Known offender damaged residential vent.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 8:55 a.m. Nov. 9, police responded to John Randolph Medical Center for a reported disturbance that occurred in the 500 block of N 3 ½ Avenue. Known offender damaged cell phone and was arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 9:45 a.m. Nov. 9, police responded to the 100 block of Cavalier Square for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged vehicle by kicking doors and trunk.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 7 a.m. Nov. 9, police responded to headquarters for a reported vandalism in the 400 block of Davisville Court. Known offender damaged residential doors.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 2:45 a.m. Nov. 10, police observed a traffic infraction in the 900 block of Colonial Corner Dr. Driver damaged road sign, wrecked vehicle, attempted to flee, was caught and found to be intoxicated.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: at 11 p.m. Nov. 13, police were dispatched to the 200 block of S 15th Avenue for a reported vandalism. Known offender damaged window with unknown instrument.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 11 p.m. Nov. 14, police responded to the 900 block of Cedar Level Road for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged mailbox.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 9:45 a.m. Nov. 15, police were dispatched to the 600 block of Prince Henry Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke vehicle window with rock.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 8 p.m. Nov. 15, police responded to the 400 block of S. 15th Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke parking lot lights.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10:43 p.m. Nov. 17, police made contact with two subjects in the 1000 block of Smithfield Avenue. The subjects were found to be shooting out street lights and a vehicle window and were arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 9:30 a.m. Nov. 19, police were dispatched to the 300 block of Monticello Drive for a reported vandalism.Unknown offender broke residential door glass.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12 p.m. Nov. 19, police were dispatched to the 600 block of S. 6th Avenue for a reported vandalism. Known offender broke vehicle windshield by throwing rock.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 2:57 p.m. Nov. 21, police were responded to the 1800 block of New Lincoln Circle for a reported vandalism. Known offender dented a vehicle by kicking and was arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 8:45 p.m. Nov. 22, police responded to the 2900 block of Pickett Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke residential window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 5:19 a.m. Nov. 23, police responded to the 2300 block of Macklin Circle for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender three bricks through two residential windows.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12 p.m. Nov. 23, police responded to the headquarters for a reported vandalism in the 300 block of N. 2nd Ave. Unknown offender damaged vehicle side view mirror.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 5:20 p.m. Nov. 23, police responded to the 800 block of Terrace Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged residential fence

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 4 p.m. Nov. 25, police responded to the 11 block of Atlantic Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged residential door by kicking.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 9 p.m. Nov. 25, police responded to the 1800 block of Sunnyside Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender threw a glass bottle at a vehicle, damaging the bug shield.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 4 p.m. Nov. 25, police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Central Avenue for a reported vandalism. Known offender broke vehicle window with rocks and was arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 11 p.m.Nov. 26, police were dispatched to headquarters for a reported vandalism that occurred in the 500 block of Davisville Avenue. Unknown offender broke tv and glass coffee table.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 2 a.m. Nov. 27, police were dispatched to the 1100 block of Langston Park Drive for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender dented and scratched vehicle and broke vehicle window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12 p.m. Nov. 28, police responded to the 400 block of W. Randolph Road for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender scratched vehicle paint.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: 1:35 p.m. Nov. 28, police responded to the 400 block of S. 9th Avenue for a reported vandalism. Known offender damaged vehicle during assault.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 7:25 p.m. Nov. 28, police responded to the 2100 block of Richmond Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender broke a vehicle window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 5 p.m. Nov. 29, police responded to the 2300 block of Danville Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke vehicle window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, police responded to the 3700 block of Settlers Lane for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender slashed a vehicle tire.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 11 a.m. Nov. 30, police responded to the area of City Point for reported vandalisms. Unknown offender cut several vehicles tires.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 1 a.m. Dec. 1, police responded to the 1100 block of Pine Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender slashed tires on two vehicles.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 6 p.m. Dec. 1, police responded to the 600 block of Sidney Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender attempted to enter residence by kicking rear door and prying knob. No entry made.

- Information is provided by police and sheriff's departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive. Arrests include summons. Arrests do not imply guilt.

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

- Police responded to the 300 block of Reams Road for a report of destruction of property on Dec. 3.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of Chemin Road for a report of fraud on Dec. 3.

- Police responded to the 3900 block of Robert E. Lee Drive for a report of assault on Dec. 3.

- Police responded to the 4700 block of McBride Drive for a report of break and enter on Dec. 3.

- Police responded to the 6300 block of Willow Hill Road for a report of break and enter on Dec. 3.

- Police responded to the 18300 block of Wards Creek Road for a report of destruction of property on Dec. 4.

- Police responded to the 5300 block of Prince George Drive for a report of larceny on Dec. 4.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road for a report of weapons offense on Dec. 4.

- Police responded to the 5300 block of Prince George Drive for a report of break and enter; destruction of property on Dec. 4.

- Police responded to the 6000 block of Pheasant Run Court for a report of larceny on Dec. 5.

- Police responded to the 100 block of Cardinal Street for a report of larceny from a building on Dec. 5.

- Police responded to the 1000 block of Butler Brand Road for a report of larceny from a building on Dec. 5.

- Police responded to the 5800 block of Hardwood Lane for a report of fraud on Dec. 6.

- Police responded to the 17800 block of James River Drive for a report of break and enter on Dec. 6.

- Police responded to the 7400 block of Canterbury Avenue for a report of assault on Dec. 7.

- Police responded to the 14000 block of Drayton Road for a report of break and enter on Dec. 8.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Puddledock Road for a report of suspicious incident on Dec. 9.

- Police responded to the 5300 block of Hidden Hills Court for a report of larceny on Dec. 9.

- Information is provided by police and sheriff's departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive. Arrests include summons. Arrests do not imply guilt.

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

Timothy VanHousen, 26, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from 12 months to 36 months, and fines totaling $1600, for the offenses of Simple Assault and Resisting Arrest, each a misdemeanor of the second degree, and Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, each a misdemeanor. VanHousen will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for six months. The sentences were imposed following earlier guilty pleas.

John R. Worthington, 27, Rome, Pa., was sentenced to probation for a term of 18 months, and a fine of $500, for the offense of Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, a misdemeanor of the second degree. The sentence was imposed following an earlier guilty plea.

Tammy Jo Jones, 40, Ulster, Pa., was sentenced to County Intermediate Punishment for a term of 24 months with 30 days of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility followed by 90 days of house arrest under electronic monitoring and the remainder of the term on probation. Jones was also ordered to pay a fine of $1500 and she will lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 18 months. The sentence followed Jones' earlier guilty plea to the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Raymond S. Saxer, 34, Waverly, N.Y., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of from four months to 18 months, and a fine of $500, for the offense of Obstruction of Administration of Law or Other Governmental Function, a misdemeanor of the second degree. The sentence followed an earlier guilty plea.

Devin J. Coyle, 20, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of from five days to six months, and a fine of $1000, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Coyle will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months. The sentence followed an earlier guilty plea.

Ashley Spencer, 24, Elmira, N.Y., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional facility for a term of from three months to 18 months, and a fine of $500, for the offense of Default in Required Appearance, a misdemeanor of the second degree. The sentence followed the revocation of Spencer's original sentence of probation due to violation of probation conditions.

James Carr, 21, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to probation for a term of 12 months, and a fine of $100, for the offense of Default in Required Appearance, a misdemeanor of the second degree. The sentence followed an earlier guilty plea.

Zachary Cairns, 25, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of from 100 days to 18 months, and a fine of $1500, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Cairns will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 18 months. The sentence followed an earlier guilty plea.

Dylan Brown, 19, Waverly, N.Y., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of from 6 months to 18 months, and a fine of $500, for the offense of Burglary, a felony. Brown was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $2836.22. The sentence followed an earlier guilty plea.

David R. Jones, 26, Bolt, W.Va., was sentenced to probation for a term of 6 months, and a fine of $1000, for the offense of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, a felony of the third degree. Jones will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months. The sentence followed an earlier guilty plea.

Paul Crispell, 29, Gillett, Pa., was sentenced imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility for a total term of from 13 months plus 10 days to 42 months, and fines totaling $2500, for the offenses of Acquisition of a Controlled Substance by Fraud and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, each a felony, and Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor. Crispell will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 24 months. The sentences followed earlier guilty pleas.

Heather C. Butville, 26, Rome, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from three months to 12 months, and a fine of $500, for the offense of Bad Checks, a misdemeanor of the third degree. The sentence followed an earlier guilty plea.

Jenell L. Swingle, 28, Athens, Pa., was sentenced to County Intermediate Punishment for a term of 24 months for the offense of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a felony. Swingle was also ordered to reimburse the Commonwealth the Commonwealt of Pennsylvania in the amount of $180 for money used to purchase a controlled substance in connection with her arrest. Additionally, Swingle will lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for six months. The sentence followed an earlier guilty plea.

Miguel C. Vicioso, 49, Elmira, N.Y., was sentenced to probation for a term of six months, and a fine of $250, for the offense of Obstruction of Administration of Law or Other Governmental Function, a misdemeanor of the second degree. The sentence followed an earlier guilty plea.

Erin Gorman, 31, New Albany, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility for a term of from 12 months to 36 months, and a fine of $2500, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Gorman will also lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege fo 18 months. The sentence followed an earlier guilty plea.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following person recently entered a plea of guilty in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda, and will be sentenced following separation of a pre-sentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department:

Jesus D. Ortega-Sanchez, Okla., entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree, an offense punishable by imprisonment for up to five years. Trooper Michael Trebendis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Ortega-Sanchez for the offense in July 2012.

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. Participants in the ARD Program must serve a specified term of probation with monitoring for drug or alcohol use and/or perform community service. In DUI-related cases, participants lose their Pennsylvania driving privilege for up to 90 days and they must attend a Victim Impact Panel.

Brittany C. Holley, 24, Millerton, Pa., charged with the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking in December 2011, was placed on probation for a term of nine months.

Todd E. Carpenter, 30, Sayre, Pa., charged with the offense of Endangering the Welfare of Children in September 2011, was placed on probation for a term of 12 months.

Michelle L. McClung, 25, Wyalusing, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in July 2012, was placed on probation for a term of nine months.

Garrett A. Haden, 22, Towanda, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in August 2012, was placed on probation for a term of nine months.

Nathaniel K. Ellis, 23, Gillett, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in September 2012, was placed on probation for a term of 12 months.

Carla R. Allen, 34, Owego, N.Y., charged with the Offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in July 2012, was placed on probation for a term of nine months.

Edgardo E. Sorto, 36, Leraysville, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in July 2012, was placed on probation for a term of 12 months.

Benjamin Ellwood, 25, Pensacola, Fla., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in July 2012, was placed on probation for a term of 12 months.

Mario Rairez, 38, Gorman, Texas, charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in July 2012, was placed on probation for a term of 12 months.

Janelle M. Johnson, 25, Athens, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in July 2012, was placed on probation for a term of nine months.

Richard G. Dolan, 32, Athens, Pa., charged with the offense of Interception of Communications in September 2012, was placed on probation for a term of nine months.

William B. Stalford, 47, Monroeton, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in May 2012, was placed on probation for a term of 12 months.

Matthew R. Phillips, 29, Sayre, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in June 2012, was placed on probation for a term of 12 months.

Dale C. Diltz, 58, Unityville, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in July 2012, was placed on probation for a term of 12 months.

John A. Davidson, 33, Elmira, N.Y., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in July 2012, was placed on probation for a term of 12 months.

Wade E. Hulings, 69, Milan, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in June 2012, was placed on probation for a term of 12 months.

Hit-and-run accident

An unidentified female driver struck a parked vehicle in the parking lot of Smokin' Joes in Wyalusing at 10:07 a.m. on Dec. 8. The driver fled the scene after the incident occurred, police said. According to police, the driver was operating a black Ford F150 with New York license plates when she hit an unattended 2000 Saturn parked next to her. Witnesses or anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the state police in Towanda at (570) 265-2186.

Man accidentally shot in Rome

The state police at Towanda are investigating an incident in which a 37-year-old male was accidentally shot by an adult female between August and October 2012. The incident occurred in Rome Township. The victim treated the injury himself and did not seek medical attention, police said. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Marijuana possession

Levi Foux, 31, of Sugar Run was found possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia on Nov. 20 by the state police. The discovery was made on Cotter Road, in Wilmot Township.

New Albany sex offender charged

David Kenneth Meyers, 50, of New Albany has recently been charged with failing to comply with sexual offender registration requirements. Meyers allegedly moved to New Albany from Delaware and did not register his change of address as required. Meyers was remanded to Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $100,000 bail, police said. A preliminary hearing was held on Nov. 28 at which Meyers waived the charge into the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas.

New York man charged for inappropriate text messages to minor

Garrett Maurouard, 19, of Olean, N.Y. has recently been charged with possessing obscene and other sexual materials, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors. According to police, Maurouard was charged after an investigation determined that he sent an explicit photograph of himself to a 14 year old female and attempted to obtain explicit photographs from her. Pennsylvania State Police are currently working to find and extradite Maurouard from New York to face his charges.

Rome woman injured in domestic dispute

State police are investigating a report of simple assault on a 43-year-old female. The incident occurred in Rome Township between Aug. 1 and Aug. 3. According to police, the male suspect caused the victim to fracture her collarbone during an altercation at their residence. The investigation into this incident is currently ongoing.

Gas cans found in Windham Twp.

Two red plastic gas cans were found on Cadis Road in Windham Township on Dec. 13. Anyone who is missing two gas cans in the area can contact state police in Towanda at (570) 265-2186.

Theft occurs in Colley Twp.

Someone took a black and gray iPad from a chair sometime between 2:30 and 3:20 p.m. on Dec. 1, in the recreation center at the Red Rock Job Jorps Center on state Route 487, in Colley Township in Sullivan County, according to a report from state police.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police in Laport.

WAYNE COUNTY COURT NOTES

Wayne County Court notes are published Tuesdays in The Times-Tribune.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Diane L. Perkin to Craig A. Case and Nancy L. Robin­son; a property in Berlin Twp. for $225,000.

n Bethany Gustin LLC to Cousins Family Tree Farm LLC; a property in Berlin Twp. for $58,000.

n David Janezic to Michael J. Fox; a property in Canaan Twp. for $40,000.

n Sandra Z. O'Brien to Steven M. McMahon and Kimberly M. Wylie, trustees for McMahon Wylie Family Trust; a property in Damascus Twp. for $120,000.

n Robert W. and Debbra L. Schlosser to Cody Fredo and Faith Vandelinde; a property in Damascus Twp. for $98,000.

n Henry W. and Maureen E. Heinzerling, trustees for Henzerling Family Trust, to Linda Jacobi; a property in Damascus Twp. for $27,500.

n Chess Master to Corey B. and Nancy Dowe; a property in Damascus Twp. for $140,000.

n Sapphire North, Francis J. and Diane Howard to Steven and Beverly Sassi; a property in Dreher Twp. for $115,000.

n Tahir and Aida Vukel to Ray Elwood Moses; a property in Dreher Twp. for $197,000.

n Dime Bank to William A. Johnson; a property in Dreher Twp. for $150,000.

n Joseph R. and Heather Wysokinski to Michelle Nicole Schaeffer; a property in Dreher Twp. for $196,000.

n John and Sherry F. Servis to Timothy J. and Patricia Sha­heen; a property in Dreher Twp. for $200,000.

n Walter H. Clark and Nancy Dymond to Lynn H. Thompson; a property in Dyberry Twp. for $45,000.

n Eliza Hiller, individually and as executrix of the estate of John Wesley Holbert, also known as John W. Holbert, to Keith Joseph Mullin and Aliza Labib; a property in Hawley for $45,000.

n Benjamin G. Dixon to Rausch Merkel Corp.; a property in Hawley for $48,000.

n Robert J. Sr. and Loretta M. Kazawic to David S. and Kim­berly J. Glodek; a property in Hawley for $95,000.

n Piper Creek Inc. to Jason and Christina L. Nichols; a property in Honesdale for $154,000.

n Housing & Urban Develop­ment to Steven J. Kowalczyk; a property in Honesdale for $30,500.

n William P. and Kelly M. O'Neill to Wayne County; a property in Honesdale for $238,000.

n Joseph A. and Joan Walsh to Leroy N. and Patricia A. Spoor; a property in Honesdale for $203,000.

n Wayne Bank, trustee for Lou Carol Stewart, to Karl and Katherine Schloesser; a property in Honesdale for $145,000.

n John L. Rickert, executor of the estate of Eleanor Mary Rick­ert, to Christine Maloni; a property in Honesdale for $35,000.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

Property transactions

n Tracy Ann and William Bloom; Kelly Ann and Richard Henderson, Scranton; and Joseph F. and Nicole Puhalla, Dickson City, to Lawrence M. Roche Jr., Scranton; a property at 31 Dean St., Scranton, for $87,020.

n Ben and Nora M. Freda, to Ronald J. Lynady; a property at 506 Hudson St., May­field, for $41,000.

n Jeananne Agostinelli, to Robert J. and Kelly A. Mali­nowski; a property at 301 George Ave., Archbald, for $290,000.

n Edgar R. Williams, Mos­cow, to Jacob B. and Jeanette M. Smerdon, Spring Brook Twp.; a property at 400 William St., Moscow, for $169,000.

n Edward F. and Grace M. McDonald, Scranton, to Jason Heimrich; a property at 1517 Pine St., Scranton, for $39,000.

n Agnes Mercurio, Pied­mont, S.C., to Stephanie Ann and David Marzolino, Scran­ton; a property at 622 Wheeler Ave., Scranton, for $100,000.

n Eugene and Patricia Augelli, South Abington Twp., to Joseph W. Zarcone and Jonathan R. Cimini, Clarks Summit; a property at 830 LaConia Circle, South Abington Twp., for $187,000.

n Elaine Tancredo, Elm­hurst, to Robert R. Hawk, Elmhurst; a property at Ridge and Park avenues, Elmhurst Twp., for $25,000.

n Dawn G. Sparacino, per agent, Ann Super, also known as Ann Rapoch Super, to Joshua and Alyssa Savitski, Taylor; a property at 106 Bich­ler Lane, Taylor, for $125,000.

n Pioneer Properties LLC, Kimberton, to PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Allentown; a property at Freytown Road, Covington Twp., for $211,742.

n Jeffrey J. Bonacci and Antoinette Panettieri, now by marriage Antionette Bonacci, to John T. and Cynthia Scagliotti; a property at 16 James Way, Archbald, for $247,500.

DIVORCE SOUGHT

n Shawn Duffy, Scranton, v. Tina Duffy, Mayfield; married Aug. 21, 2001, in Mayfield; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

ESTATES FILED

n Carol K. Gemmell, 917 Prescott Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Penn Security Bank and Trust, Trust Dept., 150 N. Washington Ave., Scranton.

n Gloria M. Lepri, 711 Second St., Eynon, letters testamentary to Joanne M. Getz, 3019 Colliery Ave., Scranton; and Daniel B. Lepri, 1246 Sleepy Hallow Lane, Scotch Plains, N.J.

n Gladys Russin, 626 Maple St., Old Forge, letters testamentary to Patricia L. Pregmon, 603 W. Gravers Lane, Philadelphia.

lawsuit

n Lisa and Glenn Melnick, 313 Cameron St., Simpson, v. Joan P. Kolesar, 11 Arnold Drive, Peckville; seeking in excess of $50,000 on two counts for injuries suffered June 18, 2011, in a motor vehicle crash on Route 6, Archbald; Christopher T. Powell Jr., attorney.

Divorce Decrees

n Timothy John Martin v. Lisa Joyce Martin.

n Joseph Ramos Sr. v. Ivette Ramos-Vives.

n Linda M. Jenkins v. Myron B. Jenkins.

n Ruth Bennie v. Joseph Bennie.

n Heather Wagner v. John Wagner.

n Lisa Maria Allen v. Russell James Allen.

n Ronald Wells v. Nicole Wells.

n Judy Ann Teeple v. Harold F. Gilpin.

n Magdalene Mendoza v. David Santoni.

ONLINE: the times-tribune.com/courts.

Possible DUI

Timothy L. Ulrich Jr., 25, of Danville, was placed into custody by state police for suspected DUI after an accident at 4 a.m. Monday on Bowden Road near the intersection of Logan Run Road, said Trooper Thomas Leib, state police at Stonington.

According to police, Ulrich was driving west when he lost control of the pickup, which left the road and struck a fence post before rolling onto its driver side. He suffered minor injuries and was able to exit the vehicle on his own power.

Charges are pending the result of blood testing. Ulrich was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, Leib said.

He was cited for driving on the wrong side of the road.

Assisting at the scene were Elysburg Ambulance, Elysburg Fire Department and Southside Fire Co.

Brothers fight

SHAMOKIN - Two brothers were cited by city police for fighting Wednesday night in the 100 block of North Rock Street.

Patrolman Darwin Tobias III said Craig C. Becker Jr., 26, and his 23-year-old brother, Nathan A. Becker, were shouting at each other before they began fighting in the middle of the street about 10:40 p.m.

Nathan A. Becker lives at 917 W. Mulberry St., Coal Township, while his brother's last known address is 915 W. Mulberry St., Coal Township, according to citations filed by Tobias.

Ice causes wreck

COAL TOWNSHIP - Township police say an icy patch on Route 901 caused a one-vehicle crash early Saturday morning.

Eric Quintero, 24, of Mount Carmel, was driving a 2004 Nissan 350 Z west about 6 a.m. when he hit ice, causing the vehicle to spin out of control and into a guide rail, Patrolman Chad Yoder said.

Quintero suffered a minor injury and was treated at the scene by AREA Services ambulance personnel. His vehicle was towed from the scene.

Barking dogs

SHAMOKIN - A South Fifth Street woman was cited by city police for allowing her dogs to bark after multiple complaints were made Saturday evening.

Kelly B. Moser, 29, of 334 S. Fifth St., was cited by Patrolman Darwin Tobias III following complaints made about 6:45 p.m.

Police say it was the second noise disturbance reported against Moser that day.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY cOURT NOTES

marriage licenses

n Carl Alvord Friese and Betty Merle Leonori, both of Scranton.

n Ryan Scott Loch and Michelle Lynn Pongracz, both of Gouldsboro.

n Francis Edmund McHenry and Justine Nicole Bluhm, both of Sugar Notch.

n Alexander Meditz, Hawley, and Mindi Jolynn Ellison, Shickshinny.

n Edward Thomas Smith and Mary Steinmetz, both of Scott Twp.

n Haen Ayala and Karina Renee Ogden, both of Old Forge.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n James A. and Susan Rogal­ski, Lackawanna County, to Charles M. and Keri M. Dough­erty, South Abington Twp.; a property at 1168 Audubon Drive, South Abington Twp., for $255,000.

n Richard M. and Mary Anna Danna to Kevin Powell and Maria Ramey, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property at 200 Hillcrest Drive, Covington Twp., for $189,000.

n Tomas Tobler and Carla Lovas, Kingston, N.Y., to Ryan and Jennifer Garrison, Ambler; a property in Thornhurst Twp. for $155,000.

n Park Drive Development Co. Inc., Mayfield, to Joseph A. Tuzze Jr., Carbondale; a property at 205 Willow Way, Mayfield, for $274,500.

n Richard Grippi, Dunmore, to Christopher L. and Jennifer E. Paris, Dunmore; a property at 2 Brenda Lane, Dunmore, for $215,000.

n First National Community Bank, Dunmore, to Jaclyn L. Gregory, Scranton; a property at 1505 Kozy Drive, Scranton, for $159,000.

n S & G. Acquisitions Inc., Olyphant, to Larry Armbruster and Kristen Miller, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Throop; a property in Olyphant for $38,000.

n Lisa Kincel, trustee for Carolyn Quatra Irrevocable Trust, Moosic, to Diane and Robert J. Mooney, Dunmore; a property at 515 Butler St., Dunmore, for $69,900.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

n John C. Hudak Jr., Old Forge, v. Diane M. Hudak, Old Forge; married May 21, 1983; Marjorie DeSanto Barlow, attorney.

n Michael Sleboda, Scranton, v. Amanda Sleboda, Old Forge; married Nov. 16, 2012, in Scranton; pro se.

n Jeffrey A. Pavlovich, Vand­ling, v. Jenny M. Pavlovich, South Abington Twp.; married May 27, 2011; Paul E. Smith, attorney.

n Melinda E. Ritko, Clarks Sum­mit, v. James Ritko, Arch­bald; married Aug. 8, 2008, in Lackawanna County; Paul J. Walker, attorney.

ESTATES FILED

n Margaret Marcinkus, 1002 W. State St., Archbald, letters testamentary to Marie Theresa Frable, same address.

n Michael J. Gunning, 838 Hemlock St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Mary Jo Gun­ning, 164 Waynewood Road, Lake Ariel.

lawsuitS

n Ricardo Parham, 164 W. Parker St., Scranton, v. Durga Ghale, 22 Crown Circle Drive, Scranton, and Jacob Rosen, State Route 547, P.O. Box 121, Harford; seeking in excess of $50,000, plus interest and costs on two counts, for injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Moosic Street, Scran­ton; Michael P. Perry and Kelly E. Hadley, attorneys.

n Louis DeMarco, 821 Drinker Turnpike, Covington Twp., v. Chris­tal Serfass, 11 Silvi Lane, Clifton, Robert Martin and Olive M. Serfass, 33 Tom Tom Way, Gouldsboro, and Robert Serfass, 421 W. Butler Drive, Drums; seeking in excess of $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs on four counts, for injuries suffered Dec. 24, 2010, in an automobile crash on state Route 435, Covington Twp.; Thomas M. Holmes, attorney.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS

n Thomas J. and Ellen G. Bell, 7 Overlook Road, Clarks Sum­mit; $10,644.43.

n John Todd O'Malley, P.O. Box 391, Waverly; $7,409.24.

n Mark A. Hazen, 206 E. Pine St., Dunmore; $10,149.57.

n Anthony Reggie, 391 Leg­gett St., Scranton; $4,702.18.

n James B. McNulty, 3271 Oak Ave., Scranton; $7,680.62.

n Emmanuel F. Hipolito, 2 Thompson Park, P.O. Box 399, Kane; $47,245.09.

n Stark Enterprises Inc., 700 Bobcat Lane, Chinchilla; $18,510.81.

n Advanced Physical Medicine Associates LLC, Rae Marie Venarucci, sole member, 313 S. Main St., Old Forge; $33,302.08.

n Howard Bonk, 141 Schlittler Road, Spring Brook Twp.; $3,911.23.

n Dominick J. Andidora, doing business as Carwanna Lunch, 54 Salem Ave., Carbondale; $5,467.96.

ONLINE: the times-tribune.com/courts.

The following information was provided by Chesterfield County Police Department.

- An animal case-dangerous/vicious dog was reported at 12:15 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 6800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- An animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal was reported at 11:32 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 6500 block of Dalebrook Drive.

- An animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal was reported at 10:26 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 3000 block of Bensley Road.

- An assault felonious-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 4:28 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 10000 block of Beaumont Ave.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 1 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 2300 block of Alfalfa Lane.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 5:10 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 9700 block of Ashwood Road.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 9:45 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 4600 block of Ayton Court.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 2:15 p.m. Dec. 7 in the 6600 block of River Road.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 3 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 20300 block of Halloway Ave.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 4:50 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 4600 block of Mason Dale Way. Unknown suspect/s kicked in rear door. Listed items stolen: TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 5 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 4600 block of Mason Dale Way. Unknown suspect banged on the front door and attempted to enter the residence through the rear door. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 12 p.m. Dec. 8 in the 9800 block of Brandywine Ave. Unknown suspect/s forced entry into shed. Listed items stolen: miscellaneous.

- A death investigation-suicide threatened was reported at 11 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 5200 block of Collindale Road.

- A disorderly/disturbance-disturb peace/disorderly was reported at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 13900 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A family offenses-child abuse/neglect (non violent) was reported at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 16200 block of Harrowgate Road.

- A forgery & counterfeiting was reported at 10 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 17200 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- Fraud-Credit Card/ATM: AT 8 a.m. Dec. 5 in the 9300 block of Greatbridge Road. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Fraud-Other: At 8:47 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 5000 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. Stolen property: consumable goods.

- Larceny-From Building: At 6:15 p.m. Dec. 4 in the 3800 block of Cougar Tl. Stolen property: miscellaneous, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 3200 block of Meadowdale Blvd. Victim reported both license plates stolen from his vehicle.

- Larceny-Other: At 7 p.m. Dec. 9 in the 11300 block of Taylor Landing Way. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Larceny-Other: At 6 p.m. Dec. 9 in the 11300 block of Woodland Pond Pkwy. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- A miscellaneous-illegal possession of tobacco product was reported at 11 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 10300 block of Courthouse Road.

- A miscellaneous-suspicious was reported at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in the 15200 block of Chesdin Crossing Tr.

- A miscellaneous-suspicious was reported at 11 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 6700 block of Gateline Drive.

- A miscellaneous-violate/protective order was reported at 3 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 2000 block of Old Bermuda Hundred Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 1:31 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 2600 block of Sherbourne Road.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 1:53 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 7000 block of Lucy Corr Blvd.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 9:45 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 700 block of Liberty Way.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 4:02 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 2100 block of Ruffin Road.

- A vandalism-residential was reported at 8:40 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 5600 block of Barnwood Tn.

- A weapons violations-brandishing a weapon was reported at 1 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 1300 block of Whitley Court.

- A weapons violations-carrying concealed was reported at 1:15 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 4700 block of Hopkins Road.

- An attempted animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty was reported at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 6400 block of Hackney Tr.

- An animal case-dangerous/vicious dog was reported at 3;30 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 9800 block of Old Cannon Road.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 9:50 p.m. Dec. 8 in the 4500 block of Watchrun Drive.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 2:15 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 4700 block of Hopkins Road.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 2500 block of Alfalfa Lane. Unknown suspect/s entered residence through a window with no signs of forced entry. Listed item stolen: TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 4:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 12400 block of Richmond St. Known suspect entered residence without permission. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

- A death investigation-suicide attempt was reported at 4 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 6400 block of Hackney Circle.

- A family offense-other was reported at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 2600 block of Perdue Springs Drive.

- Fraud-Credit Card/ATM: At 12 p.m. Dec. 9 in the 12500 block of Placid Ave. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Fraud-Credit Card/ATM: At 12:01 a.m. Dec. 2 in the 2700 block of Bensley Commons Blvd. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 1:50 a.m. Dec. 11 in the 2300 block of Willis Road. Unknown suspect/s entered one vehicle and attempt to enter a second vehicle at the listed location. Listed items stolen: miscellaneous.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 2 p.m. Dec. 8 in the 2400 block of Prince George Ave. Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle. Listed items stolen: miscellaneous.

- Larceny-Other: At 9:30 a.m. Dec. 11 in the 9300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. Stolen property: currency, notes, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 11:30 a.m. Dec. 11 in the 2000 block of W. Hundred Road. Stolen property: TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- A miscellaneous-annoying call was reported at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 6600 block of Turngate Road.

- A miscellaneous-annoying call was reported at 5:43 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 8900 block of Huntingcreek Place.

- A miscellaneous-annoying call was reported at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 5700 block of Carriageway Court.

- A miscellaneous-drug incident-police information was reported at 11 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 13500 block of Laughter Court.

- A miscellaneous-mental subject was reported at 7:40 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 6500 block of W. Denny Court.

- A miscellaneous-threats was reported at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 11 in the 3600 block of W. Hundred Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 10:35 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 3400 block of E. River Road.

- A sex offense-simple sexual battery was reported at 11:50 a.m. Dec. 11 in the 13100 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A vandalism-commercial/business was reported at 8 a.m. Dec. 11 in the 500 block of Baptist Drive.

- Attempted Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 1:50 a.m. Dec. 11 in the 2300 block of Willis Road. Unknown suspect/s entered one vehicle and attempted to enter a second vehicle at the listed location. Listed items stolen: miscellaneous.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 11300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 5:40 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 6400 block of Statute Court.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 4 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 4700 block of Hopkins Road.

- Burglary/B&E-Non Res: At 8:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 17200 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. Unknown suspect/s broke out window of storage area. Listed items stolen: miscellaneous.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 4600 block of Little Creek Lane. Unknown suspect/s forced entry through front door. Listed items stolen: clothing and furs, currency, notes, etc, jewelry and precious metals, miscellaneous, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- A death investigation-suicide threatened was reported at 5 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 11700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A family offense-other was reported at 8 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 5600 block of Jessup Road.

- Fraud-Credit Card/ATM: At 12:01 a.m. Dec. 8 in the 15800 block of Exter Mill Road. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Fraud-Credit Card/ATM: At 12:01 a.m. Dec. 3 in the 4400 block of Village Garden Circle. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Fraud-Other: At 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 6200 block of Sloan Court. Stolen property: currency, notes, etc.

- An injury accidental-other was reported at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 7500 block of Belmont Road.

- Larceny-From Building: At 12:11 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 10300 block of Courthouse Road: Stolen property: consumable goods, currency, notes, etc, miscellaneous, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-From Building: At 12:15 p.m. Dec. 7 in the 9700 block of Salem Church Road. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Larceny-Other: At 8 a.m. Dec. 12 in the 15900 block of Midlothian Tnpk. Stolen property: clothing and furs, jewelry and precious metals, miscellaneous, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 9 a.m. Dec. 9 in the 10700 block of Woodland Pond Pkwy. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- A miscellaneous-suspicious was reported at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 12 in the 7500 block of Belmont Road.

- Motor Vehicle Theft-Auto Stolen, Locally, Recovered: At 5 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 9500 block of Dawnshire Road. Unknown suspect/s stole vehicle from residence, then returned it.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 1:40 a.m. Dec. 12 in the 11900 block of Iron Bridge Road.

- A sex offense-aggravated sexual battery was reported at 2:56 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 5600 block of Jessup Meadows Drive.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 11700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A vandalism-other was reported at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 19800 block of Halloway Ave.

- An animal case-animal bite was reported at 2:01 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 8600 block of Pleasant Ridge Road.

- An animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal was reported at 8:03 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 3800 block of Dogwood Ave.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 3 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 7200 block of Cherry Hill Park Ave.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 2500 block of Alfalfa Lane.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 8:34 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 9500 block of Courthouse Road.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 6:50 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 5700 block of Winterleaf Drive. Unknown suspect/s forced entry through a rear window. Listed items stolen: jewelry and precious metals, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 5400 block of Remuda Drive. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 10 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 3500 block of Midhurst Drive. Unknown suspect/s stole listed items from crawl space of residence under construction. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 9 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 9500 block of Lockberry Ridge Loop. Unknown suspect/s forced entry through rear window. Listed items stolen: miscellaneous.

- A death investigation-suicide attempt was reported at 2 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 11500 block of Bridlewood Court.

- A death investigation-traffic fatality was reported at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 9600 block of Iron Bridge Road.

- A death investigation-suicide threatened was reported at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 10300 block of Courthouse Road.

- Fraud-Identity: At 12:01 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 10000 block of Iron Bridge Road. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Fraud-Other: At 12:01 a.m. Dec. 11 in the 3100 block of Appleford Drive. Stolen property: currency, notes, etc.

- Larceny-From Building: At 11:30 a.m. Dec. 12 in the 17700 block of Longhouse Lane. Stolen property: TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-From Building: At 1:45 p.m. Dec. 8 in the 2500 block of Norcliff Road. Stolen property: jewelry and precious metals.

- Larceny-Other: At 4 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 9900 block of Ethens Castle Drive. Listed items stolen from construction site: miscellaneous.

- Larceny-Other: At 3 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 6000 block of Hickory Road. Stolen property: currency, notes, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 3:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 5700 block of Beechnut Ave. Stolen property: TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 12000 block of Richmond St. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- A miscellaneous-threatening call was reported at 11 a.m. Dec. 4 in the 10900 block of Buttevant Drive.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-other stimulant was reported at 12:30 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 15800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 7:15 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 10300 block of Courthouse Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 4000 block of Kingsland Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 12000 block of Longfellow Drive.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possess-synthetic narcotics was reported at 1:40 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 6900 block of Mimms Drive.

- A trespassing (including prowler)-residential was reported at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 5100 block of Jessup Station Drive.

- A trespassing (including prowler)-residential was reported at 2:54 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 17100 block of Branders Bridge Road.

- A vandalism-motor vehicle was reported at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 5900 block of Phillips Lane.

- a vandalism-residential was reported at 3 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 13600 block of Littlebury Court.

- A weapons violations-carrying concealed was reported at 12:30 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 12700 block of Old Stage Road.

- A weapons violations-carrying concealed was reported at 8 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 2300 block of Willis Road.

- An attempted animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty was reported at 2:55 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 5600 block of English Setter Court.

- 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.

DUI checkpoints planned locally for New Year's Eve

On Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, the state police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints on Bradford County roadways that have experienced a high number of DUI arrests and collisions in the past, police said.

Wysox man charged with attempted rape

Dustin Curt Johnson, 28, of Wysox has been charged with attempted rape, intimidation of a victim, corruption of minors, and indecent assault, police said.

The charges are based on allegations made a girl who said that Johnson had sexual contact with her on several occasions in 2009 and 2010, police said.

The victim was under the age of 13 at the time of the incidents, which occurred in Bradford County, police said.

The victim also said that Johnson threatened her if she reported his actions, police said.

Johnson was arraigned on Dec. 3 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark. Johnson was then sent to the Bradford County jail in lieu of $25,000 bail.

Two other charges that had been initially lodged against Johnson in connection with this case - attempted aggravated indecent assault and indecent exposure - were dropped by the District Attorney's office, according to the Wysox District Court.

At the close of a preliminary hearing on Dec. 11, Wysox Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton ordered that the remaining four charges be held for court.

Johnson is scheduled to be arraigned on the remaining four charges on Jan. 14 in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas.

No injuries in two-car accident

A 16 year old female from Laceyville has been charged with failing to yield the right-of-way relating to a two car crash in Wyalusing Borough on Dec. 5 at 3:41 p.m.

The crash occurred on Church Street at its intersection with Marsh Street when the 16-year-old failed to see a 1999 Jeep Cherokee operated by Loribeth Barden, 23, of Rome. The 16 year old then pulled out from a stop sign into the path of Barden and struck her vehicle, police said.

No injuries were reported.

Criminal mischief occurs in Wyalusing Twp.

An unidentified person allegedly drove on the lawn of Camptown Elementary School on the night of Dec. 8 into Dec. 9 between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Police said there was damage caused to the grass.

Burglary occurs in Rome

A 34-year-old male from Rome reported a burglary that occurred as his residence sometime between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 9.

The burglary occurred along Seven Hills Drive in Rome when someone entered the victim's residence and stole money, police said.

State police are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police in Towanda at 570-265-2186.

Theft occurs in Rome

A complaint was filed with state police stating that between Nov. 28 and Dec. 7 various items were stolen from a property on North Orwell Hill Road in Rome.

The items stolen include a slide in wrecker body for a truck, a wood stove, steel steps, and approximately 100 feet of copper wire, police said.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact state police in Towanda at 570-265-2186.

Window broken in Herrick Twp.

A 47-year-old female reported to state police that a window on the side of her house was damaged by an unknown object on Dec. 7 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m..

The house is located on the 2000 block of McGovern Road in Herrick Township.

According to police, nothing was stolen from inside the residence and no other damage occurred.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact state police in Towanda at 570-265-2186.

Man arrested after Forksville crash

Douglas Downey, 42, of Port Carbon, Pa., was arrested for DUI following a recent accident on state Route 87 in Forksville Borough, Sullivan County, police said.

The accident occurred at 10:10 p.m. Monday, when Downey drove through a fence and a yard before getting his vehicle stuck in a ditch and wedged against a small wooden bridge, police said.

The accident occurred north of Sullivan County Rural Electric Cooperative, police said.

Counterfeit $10 bill used at Mildred store

An unidentified individual used a counterfeit $10 bill recently to purchase merchandise at the Dandy Mini Mart on state Route 487 in Mildred, Sullivan County, police said.

A similar incident occurred on Nov. 13 at the Dandy Mini Mart in North Towanda Township, state police said.

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

Vandalism occurs in Monroe Twp.

State police said they are trying to determine who damaged a 71-year-old man's mailbox on Mountain Road in Monroe Township.

The vandalism occurred at 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 9, police said.

Anyone with information can contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186 or 1-800-4-PA-TIPS.

Towanda man cited for harassment

Gary Lee Johnson of South Main Street, Towanda has been cited for the summary offense of harassment, police said.

The citation stems from an incident that occurred at 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 on South Main Street in Towanda Township, police said.

During this incident, the 21-year-old Johnson and a 21-year-old woman were arguing over an issue related to their child, police said.

During the argument, Johnson grabbed the woman by both arms as she tried to leave the residence, police said.

The woman suffered a minor injury, according to the state police at Towanda.

Towanda Police report on police activity in the borough:

A 16-year-old female was charged with disorderly conduct following an incident which occurred at the Towanda Area High School in November 2012. The student is accused of fighting with another student, causing a disturbance.

A 16-year-old female was charged with harassment for threatening another student at the Towanda Area High School. The incident occurred in November 2012.

A 15-year-old female was charged with harassment for making multiple threats to another student at the Towanda Area High School. The incident occurred in November 2012

A 16-year-old male was charged with indecent assault for an incident which occurred in Towanda Borough in November 2012. A juvenile petition has been filed at the Bradford County Probation Department by the Towanda Borough Police.

A 16-year-old female was charged with assault for an incident which occurred on Second Street, Towanda Borough in November 2012. The juvenile female was charged after the victim needed medical attention. A juvenile petition has been filed at the Bradford County Probation Department by the Towanda Borough Police.

Camera found

TREVORTON - Zerbe Township police reported a camera was found Sunday evening at the Trevorton Christmas-tree lighting ceremony at the Foundry. The owner can claim the camera by calling police and describing it at 797-4637.

Theft charges

COAL TOWNSHIP - Brandon S. Herb, 23, of Box 713, Coal Township RR 1, has been charged by Detective Jeff Brennan with theft-related offenses relating to the thefts of a motorcycle and car in September.

Herb is charged with burglary, theft and receiving stolen property for allegedly stealing a Honda CRF 250 motorcycle valued at $8,000 from Charles Backes, of 870 W. Mulberry St., Coal Township, between 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11 and 10:40 a.m. Sept. 12.

He also is charged with theft and receiving stolen property relating to the theft of a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero owned by Jennifer Reed, of 941 W. Independence St., Coal Township. Police said the theft occurred between 6:30 and 9:45 p.m. Sept. 12.

Herb, who is currently incarcerated at SCI-Frackville, was arraigned on the charges Tuesday morning by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. He waived his right to a preliminary hearing and was ordered to appear for plea court Jan. 28 at Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury.

Simple assault

COAL TOWNSHIP - Robert Allen Wehner, 37, of 1557 Wabash St., Coal Township, has been charged by Patrolman Jason Adams with simple assault and harassment involving a Nov. 17 disturbance at his residence.

According to a criminal complaint, Wehner is accused of repeatedly pushing, punching, grabbing and kicking his live-in girlfriend, Brandy Johnson, causing her to suffer bruising and contusions on the left side of her face, arm, chest, knee and right arm.

Police said the assault occurred at 1 a.m.

Wehner, who is incarcerated at Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury on a probation detainer, was arraigned Tuesday morning by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, who set unsecured bail at $2,500.

False identification

SHAMOKIN - Charges of false identification to police and disorderly conduct have been filed by Patrolman Jarrod Scandle against Nicholas E. Ehrmann, 40, of 236 S. Coal St., Coal Township.

Ehrmann is accused of burning wood in a makeshift fire ring in a wooded area just south of the Patsy Steps at Rock and Spruce streets on Nov. 30 and then falsely identifying himself.

Liquor law violation

KULPMONT - Kulpmont Fire Company, 9 N. Eighth St., has been charged by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement with a gambling device violation relating to an Oct. 25 incident at the fire company.

According to state police, the fire company is accused of possessing or operating gambling devices or permitting gambling or lotteries, pool selling and/or bookmaking on its licensed premises.

Two-vehicle accident

ELYSBURG - Two Elysburg drivers were transported to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Routes 54 and 487 at 2:21 p.m. Monday, according to Ralpho Township Police.

A vehicle operated by Amanda Lee Andrulewicz, 35, was traveling northbound on Route 487 and struck a vehicle operated by Cheryl S. Wagner, 55, that was traveling westbound on Route 54, police said.

After the impact, Wagner's vehicle rotated 180 degrees, police said.

Assisting at the scene were Elysburg and Ralpho Fire Department, Elysburg Ambulance Company and AREA Services, police said.

The investigation continues.

Rocks cause crash

COOPER TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a one-vehicle crash on River Drive near County Line Road at 9:25 p.m. Monday in this Montour County township.

State police at Milton reported a 2001 Volkswagen Golf driven by Russell W. Heath, 20, of Danville, was traveling east on River Road when the vehicle struck boulders in the road that were placed there from an earlier rock slide. Heath struck the boulders with the Golf's undercarriage, causing disabling damage.

Heath and his passenger, Tyler R. Gerringer, 19, of Danville, were not injured in the crash and PennDOT was notified to clear the roadway. The Golf had to be towed from the scene.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY cOURT NOTES

marriage licenses

n Stephen Anthony Haas, West Nanticoke, and Amber Lynn Rinehamer, Nanticoke.

n David Lopez-Benito, Guad­arrama, Spain, and Jessica Christine Yevics, Scranton.

n Keshav Dahal and Pabitra Niroula, both of Scranton.

n Robert Michael Tighe and Jodi Ann Kearney, both of Scranton.

ESTATE FILED

n Joan L. Beck, 3 Benjamin Road, Jefferson Twp., letters testamentary to William P. Rist, 426 Wilbur St., Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Christian Gregorsky to John Slavinski, Jeffrey and Rochele McAllister; a property in Spring Brook Twp. for $180,000.

n USA HUD, Washington, D.C., to Michael A. Villano; a property at 278 Dundaff St., Fell Twp., for $50,000.

n USA HUD, Washington, D.C., to Lisa Calciano; a property at 317-319 Delaware St., Jessup, for $56,000.

n Circle Green Inc. to Outlook Design & Construction Inc.; a property in South Abington Twp. for $79,000.

n Patricia A. Fuller, Frances F. Gunster and Mortimer B. Fuller, co-executors of the estate of Frances A. Fuller, to Mortimer B. Fuller III, Rye, N.Y.; a property in North Abington Twp. for $1,069,000.

n Roy G. and Christina Irene Slocum, Clifton Twp., to Ice­house Saloon LLC, Clifton Twp.; a property at 350 Phillips Road, Clifton Twp., for $280,000.

n Robert G. Chimel, South Abington Twp., and Alan T. Chi­mel, Plano, Texas, trustees for Stanley S. and Lucille S. Chimel Revocable Trust, to Michael J. Mullen, South Abington Twp.; a property at 632-634 N. Lincoln Ave., Scranton, for $103,000.

n First American Asset Clos­ing Services, attorney-in-fact for Citimortgage Inc., to Carmine G. and Linda L. Saita; a property at 927 Woodlawn St., Scranton, for $32,510.

n Marah Lettieri, executrix of the estate of Martin V. Catalano, Avoca, Mary Elizabeth Zeller and Roseanne Toporcer, also known as Rosanne Toporcer, Scranton, to Paul J. McHale, Scranton; a property at 1383 Watson St., Scranton, for $82,000.

DIVORCE SOUGHT

n Lonny R. Frederick, 110 Evelyn Ave., Scott Twp.; married Sept. 1, 2006, in Scranton; Donna M. DeVita, attorney.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts.

Criminal mischief charges

Michael Scott Brown, 42, of Pennsylvania Avenue in Towanda was arrested for criminal mischief and resisting arrest relating to a Dec. 10 incident on Bridge Street in Towanda. Brown is accused of smashing the window of a residence at 112 Bridge St. Police said Brown fled the residence after someone inside the house threw an object at him. Brown has also been charged with disorderly conduct, loitering and prowling at night, and public drunkeness.

Brown had a preliminary hearing on Dec. 19 where all charges were waived for court. Brown's formal arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 17.

Drugs stolen from vehicle

Jason Ryan Ragan, 22, of Towanda has recently been charged with criminal mischief, criminal trespass and theft from a motor vehicle relating to a Dec. 7 incident at his mother's residence at 24 Moose Lane in Franklin Township.

Police said Ragan broke into and stole 40 Percocet pills from his mother's Dodge Durango that was parked at the residence.

The value of the pills stolen was $24.40 and the estimated vehicle damage was approximately $500, police said.

Ragan has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Jan. 30 for a preliminary hearing.

Woman charged with theft

Camille Geraldine Faso, 64, of Towanda has recently been charged with theft of lost property, theft by unlawful taking or disposition and receiving stolen property in relation to an incident that occurred on Dec. 6 at The Willow Tree Cafe. Faso allegedly took a wallet belonging to Doris Brown that had been misplaced in the bathroom of the cafe.

Faso has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Jan. 23 for a preliminary hearing.

DUI Charges

The following person has been charged with driving while under the influence in Bradford County:

Dezirae Hope Specht, 21, of Monroeton, by the state police, on September 19, on Doane Hill Road at Sleepy Hollow Lane in Burlington Township. Specht has also been charged with careless driving. A blood test revealed that Specht had been driving with 26 ng. of bath salts in her system on the day of her arrest.

Specht has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Jan. 23 for a preliminary hearing.

Burglary reported

State police at Towanda said that Jonathan Butler, 34, of Towanda, is accused of entering an unlocked garage of a 63-year-old Towanda man sometime between 8 p.m. Sept. 22 and 8 a.m. Sept. 23 on the Burlington Turnpike in Towanda Township, removing the man's ATV, and fleeing south on the Burlington Turnpike.

Woman assaulted

State police at Towanda said that Shane Timothy Clapper, 22, of Monroeton, is accused of entering the residence of a 26-year-old Towanda woman, through an unlocked window, at 6 a.m. Oct. 21 on the Burlington Turnpike in Burlington Township, assaulting the woman, and fleeing through the front door.

AVOCA POLICE: Officers responded to more than 25 calls between Dec. 12-16.

On Dec. 12, officers responded to investigate an activated alarm on Cherry Street. Officers also issues several traffic citations on Main Street.

On Dec. 13, officers were dispatched to a hit-and-run accident on Cherry Street. Officers also responded to a 911 hang-up call on New Street.

On Dec. 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported theft in the 400 block of Grove Street. Officers issued numerous traffic citations on Main Street.

On Dec. 15, officers responded to investigate a report of underage drinking in a home on Grove Street.

On Dec. 16, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of an erratic driver on William Street.

OLD FORGE POLICE: Officers responded to more than 30 calls between Dec. 9-15.

On Dec. 9, officers were dispatched a home in the 700 block of Moosic Road to assist emergency medical services. An activated alarm sent officers to the 400 block of Bridge Street. Officers also responded to investigate a criminal mischief complaint in the 200 block of Charles Street.

On Dec. 10, officers conducted a traffic stop on Lonesome Road that resulted in an arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence.

On Dec. 11, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Oak Street to investigate an illegal dumping complaint. A theft complaint sent officers to the 100 block of South Main Street.

On Dec. 12, officers were dispatched to investigate a hit-and-run accident in the 300 block of West Mary Street. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the intersection of Drakes Lane and South Main Street.

On Dec. 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported domestic dispute in the 600 block of South Main Street. Officers assisted a disabled motorist in the 500 block of North Main Street.

A reported phone scam sent officers to a home in the 500 block of Main Street. Officers also responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 400 block of South Main Street.

On Dec. 14, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm in the 600 block of South Main Street.

Reported drug activity sent officers to the 500 block of Main Street. Officers assisted the Taylor police with a call in the 1200 block of Loomis Avenue. A hit-and-run accident sent officers to Bubernak Avenue. Officers responded to a similar call in the 200 block of Vine Street.

Officers also responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 400 block of Oak Street. One arrest was made.

On Dec. 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of animal cruelty in the 1000 block of Wood Street. A trespassing complaint sent officers to a home in the 100 block of Ciuccio Drive.

MOOSIC POLICE: No report was available at press time.

TAYLOR POLICE: Officers responded to 80 calls between Dec. 11-16.

On Dec. 11, officers were dispatched to investigate a property theft complaint in the 400 block of West Taylor Street. Two retail thefts sent officers to Walmart on Main Street.

On Dec. 12, officers were dispatched to investigate motor vehicle accidents on Main Street and Keyser Avenue.

On Dec. 13, officers conducted a traffic stop on North Main Street. The driver was cited for driving under the influence.

On Dec. 14, officers responded to domestic disputes in homes on Oak Street and Loomis Avenue. Officers also responded to a civil dispute in the 1400 block of South Main Street.

On Dec. 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a criminal mischief complaint at the Taylor Community Library. A domestic dispute sent officers to a home on Williams Street.

On Dec. 16, officers were dispatched to investigate an attempted theft at the UPS in the Stauffer Industrial Park. A motor vehicle stop on Bald Mountain Road led to a possession of marijuana arrest. Officers also responded to investigate a report of an intoxicated man causing a problem in the 1300 block of Main Street.

CHILD SUPPORT

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

Bryant Peguero, 589 Alter St., Hazleton; 90 days for failure to pay $3,471 in support of one child.

Jay Jacobs, 402 Hanover Village, Hanover Township; 6 months for failure to pay $5,249 in support of one child; $4,878 in support of one child; $35,113 in support of two children.

Kevin Hockenbury, 109 Sidney St., Swoyersville; 6 months for failure to pay $2,010 in support of two children.

Warrants were issued for the following:

Elmer McElwee III, 226 Howard St., Larksville; $1,213 in support of one child; $2,591 in support of one child.

Shawn Burgess, 263 Birchwood Estates, Exeter; $13,393 in support of one child; $33,195 in support of one child.

Brian Klein, 209 Montgomery Ave., Floor 2, West Pittston; $1,065 in support of one child.

Kenneth R. Crumb, 124 Rasekt St., Berwick; $3,373 in support of one child.

Scott Price, 28 Barney St., Larksville; $1,700 in support of one child.

Robert Kamowski, 8112 Blue Ridge Trail, Wapwallopen; $2,462 in support of one child.

Paul T. DeLorenza, 66 Glen Dale Lane, Drums; $3,385 in support of one child.

William Warrick, 109 R. Carpenter St., West Pittston; $5,462 in support of two children.

Mike Sosa, 36 Susquehanna St., Wilkes-Barre; $7,009 in support of two children.

Anyone with information is asked to call the DRS tipline at 570-606-3000.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Cynthia Yarasavich (executrix), Raymond Anthony Wyberski (estate) and Cynthia Yarasavich to Gene Fedorko for $112,500; West Wyoming.

Presidential Land Co. Ltd. to Tristan Sadowski and Lindsay Sadowski for $399,900; Rice Township.

Sue Ann Pantucci to Michael Antonello and Dolores Antonello for $116,300; Pittston.

Carl E. Cancerius and Susan A. Cancerius to Donald A. Gliem Jr. for $95,000; West Hazleton.

Carolyn Sweeney (executrix) and Leonard A. Ostrowski (estate) to Michael S. Smith for $115,000; Laflin.

Betone Realty Co. Inc. to Edward K. Dotzman Jr. for $82,500; Laflin.

John Colon and Marie Colon to Yvonne E. Malinowski for $74,000; Rice Township.

Hearing waived

MOUNT CARMEL - Nicholas J. Karlaza, 21, of 21 Back Street, Mount Carmel, waived charges of driving under the influence of a drug or a combination of drugs, careless driving and driving on roadways laned for traffic during a Nov. 28 preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Karlaza was charged by Mount Carmel Township Police patrolman David Stamets Jr. following a Sept. 19 accident on the Mid-Valley Mountain.

He was ordered to appear in Northumberland County Court on Jan. 14, at which time he can plead guilty or no contest, or plead not guilty and seek a trial.

Harassment

VALLEY TOWNSHIP - Shirley Jean Corson, 39, of Sinking Spring, was cited for harassment by state police at Milton after she allegedly kept contacting a 26-year-old female from Danville by phone at her residence along Jerseytown Road, Valley Township, and at her workplace in Ralpho Township. Corson is also accused of e-mailing lewd messages about the victim's relationship with her employer.

The citation was field with Magisterial District Judge Marvin K. Shrawder, Danville.

Sobriety checkpoint

STONINGTON - State troopers from the Stonington barracks will conduct a sobriety checkpoint along a state or local highway in Northumberland County in January.

The sobriety checkpoint is part of a Commonwealth-wide DUI checkpoint strike force initiative. The checkpoint involves briefly checking vehicles for operators who are impaired by alcohol and/or controlled substances.

No further information regarding times, dates or locations will be released.