Possible phone scam

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police here are investigating a possible telephone scam.

Florence Quinn, 69, of Sheridan Court Apartments, said she received a call from a woman with a foreign accent claiming to be working for the fraud division of Quinn's bank. Quinn said the woman knew most of her information, but was trying to solicit more information before hanging up when Quinn's son requested to speak with her.

Police warned residents not to provide any information over the telephone if they are not certain with whom they are speaking.

Brothers charged in assault

COAL TOWNSHIP - Two brothers, one of whom remains at large, have been charged with simple assault and harassment by Coal Township police in connection with the assault of a Tharptown woman and her fiance Thursday night.

Police reported Joshua Broscious, 20, of 75 Center St., Tharptown, is accused of assaulting Lisa Burd, 23, of 233 Center St., Tharptown, at 9:22 p.m. at Burd's residence. The assault stemmed from an argument between Burd and Broscious' brother, Shane Broscious, 26, also of 233 Center St., Tharptown.

Police said Adam Trego, 28, of 233 Center St., Tharptown, who is Burd's fiance and a brother of Shane Broscious' fiance, was assaulted by the Broscious brothers when he attempted to stop Joshua Broscious from assaulting Burd.

Trego suffered injuries and was transported by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, where he underwent emergency room treatment before being released.

The Broscious brothers fled the scene just before police arrived at the home.

Shane Broscious was taken into custody Friday. He was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones and released on $5,000 unsecured bail. His brother, who is wanted on a warrant, remains at large.

Teen slammed into lockers

COAL TOWNSHIP - A 12-year-old Shamokin boy will be charged by Coal Township police with simple assault and harassment for allegedly picking up a 12-year-old Coal Township male and slamming him into lockers at Shamokin Area Middle/High School at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 25.

Police said the victim was knocked unconscious and suffered a concussion.

Hay set on fire

BURNSIDE - Police reported someone damaged a rear window on a Caterpillar D11 bulldozer and set 22 bales of hay on fire between noon Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday at a mine reclamation site, approximately three miles east of the entrance to the AOAA park off Route 125.

The damage was reported at 6:45 a.m. Friday by an employee of Morgan Excavation of Mount Union, which is the company working with the state Department of Environmental Protection at the site.

Total damage is estimated at $2,500.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - A 17-year-old Shamokin boy has been cited by Patrolman Shane Mowery for disorderly conduct for allegedly screaming and cursing in the 100 block of North Marshall Street at 9:43 p.m. Friday.

Steals beer, cooler

RIVERSIDE - Samuel Peter Jones, 19, of 11th Street, Danville, has been charged by Riverside Patrolman Kerry Parkes with stealing a cooler full of beer owned by John Weller of Harrisburg.

According to a criminal complaint, Jones and a juvenile allegedly removed the cooler from the bed of Weller's pickup truck between Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 while it was parked in front of the residence of Weller's daughter at 1302 Avenue F.

Police said the beer and cooler are valued at $167.

Jones was arraigned Thursday by Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones of Mount Carmel on charges of theft from a motor vehicle, corruption of minors, receiving stolen property and criminal conspiracy. He was released in lieu of $5,000 unsecured bail.

Additional charges

MOUNT CARMEL - Additional charges of possession with intent to deliver 66 packets of heroin, possession with intent to deliver 28 methadone tablets, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal use of communication facility have been filed by Patrolman David Stamets against Christian Lee Kehler, 36, of 1114 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin.

The charges relate to an Oct. 17 vehicle stop on Route 901 between Excelsior and the former Boylan's Service Station in which Kehler was previously charged with drug-related offenses. Police found the additional heroin and methadone and a used hypodermic needle during a search of Kehler's vehicle.

Kehler was arraigned on the additional charges Friday by Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones and recommitted to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $100,000 bail.

Safety seat check

HUMMELS WHARF - Child passenger safety technicians from the state police station at Selinsgrove will conduct a child passenger safety seat check from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Hummels Wharf Fire Company.

The check will be held in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Click-It-Or-Ticket campaign that runs until Dec. 1.

Anyone interested in having their child passenger safety seat checked for proper installations or needs assistance in installing a safety seat is encouraged to attend the free event. No appointment is necessary.

Retail theft

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - Lewis Andrew Hine, 33, of Sunbury, has been charged by Trooper Daniel Wilk of state police at Stonington with retail theft for allegedly removing a baseball bat and a gray hooded sweatshirt from the Dollar General Store along Route 225 at 12:45 p.m. Sunday.

Attempted theft

VALLEY TOWNSHIP - State police at Milton are searching today for two males between the ages of 18 and 25 who attempted to steal a $300 Stihl MS 180 chain saw owned by Michael Campbell, 47, of Subury, from Elf Mountain Christmas Tree Farm along Sugar Camp Road in this Montour County township.

Police said the males, who were wearing blue jeans, racing jerseys and helmets, were riding four-wheelers at 10:40 a.m. Friday when they approached the back of Campbell's truck and attempted to steal his chain saw and one-gallon gas can. Police reported a tree farm employee who was dragging a tree toward the truck spotted one of the males walking away from the truck with the saw. The employee yelled at him to drop the saw, which he did before fleeing with the other actor on their four-wheelers.

The following information was provided by the Chesterfield County Police Department.

- Police responded to the 18900 block of Brevard Drive at 1;42 p.m. Nov. 8 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 1600 block of Point of rocks Road at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 10 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 21300 block of Warrior Drive at 7 a.m. Nov. 9 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 5000 block of Grand Oaks Forest Circle at 2:40 p.m. Nov. 8 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 12700 block of Ben Fry Drive at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 6500 block of Statute Street at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 for a simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 9:25 a.m. Nov. 8, police responded to the 12000 block of Bundle Road for a reported burglary. Known suspect tried to gain access to the residence through the rear door.

- Police responded to the 12600 block of Ben Fry Drive at 7:20 p.m. Nov. 9 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 3200 block of Sylvania Road at 8 p.m. Nov. 9 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 11900 block of Centre Street at 12:20 a.m. Nov. 9 for a reported disorderly/disturbance-drunk in public.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of Meadowville Tech Parkway at 12:15 a.m. Nov. 8 for a reported embezzlement-other of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 4900 block of Empire Parkway at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 6 for a reported fraud-credit card/ATM.

- Police responded to the 12700 block of Ellenbrook Place at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 for a reported fraud-credit card/ATM.

- Police responded to the 13300 block of Bermuda Place Drive at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8 for a reported accidental injury-overdose.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 10 p.m. Nov. 7, police responded to the 1000 block of W. Harbour Drive for a reported larceny. Clothing and furs, consumable goods, miscellaneous property, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc from the victim's unlocked vehicle were stolen.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicle: At 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8, police responded to the 7000 block of Lucy Corr Boulevard for a reported larceny. Victim's medication was reported missing from her vehicle after the vehicle had been towed.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 3:15 p.m. Nov. 8, police responded to the 7500 block of Hickory Road for a reported larceny. Lead and ground cable (175') were stolen from the victim's unsecured pick-up truck.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicle: At 4 p.m. Nov. 10, police responded to the 21400 block of Chesterfield Avenue for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 2300 block of Buena Vista Boulevard at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 4 for a reported larceny other of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 17500 block of Gretchen Drive at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 7 for a reported larceny-other of currency, notes, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 11 a.m. Nov. 8, police responded to the 12300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 6:20 p.m. Nov. 9, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of clothing and furs and consumable goods.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 4:20 p.m. Nov. 10, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road for a reported larceny of clothing and furs.

- Police responded to the 5700 block of Beechnut Avenue at 12 p.m. Oct. 30 for a reported miscellaneous suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Motor Vehicle Theft-Attempt/Other: At 11 p.m. Nov. 8, police responded to the 3400 block of Sylvania Road for a reported motor vehicle theft. Unknown suspect/s took the victim's four wheeler from his backyard and left it in the middle of the road not far from the listed location.

- Motor Vehicle Theft-Other Vehicle Stolen Locally/Not Recovered: At 6 p.m. Nov. 7, police responded to the 3000 block of South Street for a reported motor vehicle theft. The listed item was stolen from the victim's front porch area.

- Police responded to the 2500 block of W. Hundred Road at 12:30 a.m. Nov. 8 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 10300 block of Iron Bridge Road at 10:18 a.m. Nov. 8 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 11800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 10:34 p.m. Nov. 8 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 5200 block of Iron Bridge Road at 9 a.m. Nov. 9 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 11900 block of Centre Street at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 9 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 14100 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 8:50 p.m. Nov. 10 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 11000 block Iron Bridge Road at 2:25 p.m. Nov. 8 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess opium, cocaine, derivative.

- Police responded to the 17700 block of Longhouse Lane at 9 a.m. Nov. 8 for a reported Nov. 8 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-synthetic narcotics.

- Police responded to the 2100 block of W. Hundred Road at 8:35 p.m. Nov. 10 for a reported property-seized.

- Police responded to the 15800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 3:23 p.m. Nov. 7 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Iron Bridge Road at 6:55 p.m. Nov. 9 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Centralia Road at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 10 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 2300 block of W. Hundred Road at 6:45 a.m. Nov. 8 for a reported traffic reckless driving.

- Police responded to the 1000 block of W. Harbour Drive at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 10 for a reported trespassing (including prowler) commercial.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of Bermuda Hundred Road at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 for a reported vandalism-other.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of W. Hundred Road at 8;30 p.m. Nov. 9 for an attempted larceny-shoplifting.

- Police responded to the 19200 block of Brevard Drive at 2:58 p.m. Nov. 11 for a reported animal case-dead or injured animal.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8:20 a.m. Nov. 11, police responded to the 16900 block of Harrowgate Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s gained entry into the victim's residence and stole jewelry and precious metals, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 11500 block of Maple Landing Place at 5 p.m. Nov. 11 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded tot he 3400 block of Boisseau Street at 9 p .m. Nov. 11 for a reported identity fraud.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicle: At 1 a.m. Nov. 11, police responded to the 700 block of Koyoto Court for a reported larceny. Suspect was arrested for entering multiple vehicles, setting a fire inside one the vices and taking clothing and furs, currency, notes, etc, firearms, miscellaneous property, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc from each.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10, police responded to the 14000 block of Mount Shire Lane for a reported larceny. Unlocked vehicle was entered and currency, notes, etc were stolen.

- Police responded to the 2800 block of Milhorn Street at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 11300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 12:20 p.m. Nov. 12 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 16200 block of Pauline Avenue at 5:56 p.m. Nov. 12 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Felonious Assault With a Knife/Cutting Instrument: At 9:12 p.m. Nov. 12, police responded to the 2600 block of Weir Place for a reported assault. Victim told officers he was assaulted by unknown suspects in the parking lot of listed location.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to Hayden Drive at 11:18 p.m. Nov. 12 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 10300 block of Courthouse Road at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 12 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 2300 block of Southland Drive at 9:45 p.m. Nov. 9 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Non Res: At 12:01 a.m. Nov. 6, police responded to the 16900 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s removed hinges from a door and gained entry into the business and stole miscellaneous property.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 1 p.m. Nov. 12, police responded to the 3800 block of Creek Way for a reported burglary. Victim stated unknown suspect/s gained entry into his apartment. No signs of forced entry were noted. Miscellaneous property, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc were stolen.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 9 a.m. Nov. 12, police responded to the 700 block of Old Bermuda Hundred Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s forced open the door and gained entry into the victim's residence. Currency, notes, etc, miscellaneous property, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc were stolen.

-Burglary/B&E-Res: At 1 a.m. Nov. 12, police responded to the 15000 block of Broadwater Way for a reported burglary. Known suspect pushed his way into the residence, assault victims and left the area.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8 a.m. Nov. 12, police responded to the 2800 block of Tinstree Drive. Unknown suspect/s gained entry into the residence by kicking in the rear door. Currency, notes, etc, jewelry and precious metals, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc were stolen.

- Police responded to the 11800 block of Club Ridge Drive at 3 p.m. Nov. 12 for a reported fraud by wire.

- Police responded to the 3900 block of Curtis Street at 6:18 p.m. Nov. 12 for a reported accidental injury-overdose.

- Larceny From Building: At 10 a.m. Nov. 12, police responded to the 17700 block of Longhouse Lane for a reported larceny of jewelry and precious metals.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 8 p.m. Nov. 11, police responded to the 20700 block of Bass Street for a reported larceny. Currency, notes, etc, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc were reported stolen from two unlocked vehicles.

- Police responded to the 20200 block of Laurel Road at 7:40 p.m. Nov. 12 for a reported obstructing justice-false report.

- Police responded to the 12100 block of Bermuda Crossroad Lane at 2:20 a.m. Nov. 12 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Mangowood Drive at 7:50 p.m. Nov. 12 for a reported trespassing (including prowler) residential.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of Butler Lane at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 12 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 3900 block of Birdbrook Drive at 4:45 p.m. Nov. 12 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 10000 block of Iron Bridge Road at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 8 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 12200 block of Mason Avenue at 4;32 p.m. Nov. 13 for a reported animal case-dangerous/vicious dog.

- Police responded to the 20000 block of Ivan Road at 8:23 p.m. Nov. 12 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of Twisted Oak Drive at 8 a.m. Nov. 13 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 9300 block of W. Oak River Drive at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 12 for a reported simple assault-other (use with).

- Police responded to the 5700 block of Fox Hunt Trail at 8:45 p.m. Nov. 13 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- 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 charges

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

Kenneth W. Beers II, 36, of Sayre, by Sayre Borough police, on Oct. 26, on South Keystone Avenue in Sayre. Beers has also been charged with careless driving and failure to keep right. A blood alcohol test revealed that Beers' blood alcohol content was .25 percent on the day of his arrest. Beers has been sent a summons to appear Dec. 17 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Man charged with assault

An Athens man was recently arrested by borough police on a charge of simple assault.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, John Allen Streeter, 53, was also charged with harassment.

Police said Streeter placed his hands around the neck of a female victim and shoved her during a Nov. 16 domestic incident at his River Street residence.

Streeter was arraigned Nov. 16 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $15,000 unsecured bail. Streeter's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 26.

Two charged with retail theft

Two women were recently arrested by Athens Township police and charged with retail theft and conspiracy to commit retail theft.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Candi Rose Bellis, 27, of Nichols, N.Y., and Lee Ann Keenon, 43, of Paoli, Okla., are accused of attempting to remove $497.09 in merchandise from the Walmart store on Elmira Street at about 2:20 p.m. Nov. 17.

Bellis and Keenon were each arraigned Nov. 17 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail apiece. Both are scheduled to appear Nov. 26 at preliminary hearings.

Athens man arrested

An Athens man was recently incarcerated by borough police on a charge of aggravated assault.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Ryan Nathaniel Smith, 20, was also charged with terroristic threats, harassment and consumption of an alcoholic beverage by a minor.

Police said Smith choked and threatened to kill a male victim during a physical altercation Nov. 17 at a South Main Street residence.

Smith was arraigned Nov. 18 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $55,000 bail. Smith's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 26.

Retail theft

MONROE TOWNSHIP - A Shamokin man is accused of retail theft relating to an incident at 6:45 p.m. Friday at Walmart, according to the state police at Selinsgrove.

Trooper Scott R. Mang said Robert Lewis Longo allegedly removed $37.07 worth of merchandise from the store without paying for it.

Stolen car

KULPMONT - A man is accused of receiving stolen property between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Justin Rosboschil, who was was dispatched to First and Chestnut streets for a report of someone breaking into vehicles, said Eric Scott Mendler, 31, of Woodlawn Ave., Milroy, was found in possession of a light blue Chrysler 300 bearing Pennsylvania registration FTS7306.

It was later determined that the vehicle belonged to Harold Edward Treaster, 74, of Willow St., Milroy, and that Mendler had a warrant for his arrest for absconding, police said.

Open burning

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - Police cited two individuals for violating an open burning ordinance following an incident at 1:20 p.m. Friday at the Stiely Court Property.

Chief Robert John reported that, while on patrol, he noticed a large billows of smoke rising from the north end of a lot on the property. The chief spoke to an employee, Otis A. Hull, 22, of Lot 2, Hart St., Shamokin, who told police his grandfather, George Stiely Sr., 78, of 153 Hart St., Shamokin, told him to burn the single wide trailer on the lot as part of a salvage operation.

The burning was in violation of the township's outdoor fires and burning ordinance. Township residents are reminded that violations of the statute carry a fine from $100 to $600.

Flare stolen

RUSH TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington say that sometime between 9 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, someone stole a LED electronic road flare from a roadway maintenance site along Route 54 at Kaboodle Road.

The flare is a flashing safety device used to aid motorists traveling through a maintenance site and was attached to a safety cone. It is valued at $55.

marriage licenses

n Chad John Backus, Scranton, and Christine Marie Marseco, Jessup.

n Christopher Todd Jones and Jadrian Lacey Gish, both of Scranton.

property transactions

n Mark and Julia Gilvey, Archbald, to Margaret Rich, Randolph, N.J.; a property at 220 Linden St., Scranton, for $61,000.

n Jojo Oil Company Inc., trading as Airline Petroleum Co., Dunmore, to NEPA Partnership LLC, Taylor; a property at North Keyser Ave., Scranton, for $200,000.

n Theresa Rinaldi, executrix of the estate of Regina Gieniewicz, also know as Regina Genievich, Throop, to Eric A. and Lisa A. Bromage, Scranton; a property at 515 North St., Throop, for $29,000.

n Diana Howe, executrix of the estate of Margaret R. Applin, Covington Twp., to Daryl E. and Dana Timek, Covington Twp.; a property at Route 435, Covington Twp., for $75,000.

n Conservation Fund, Arlington, Va., to PA Commonwealth Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Harrisburg; a property in Spring Brook Twp., for $1,223,000.

n James E. and Angelina M. Ryan to Timothy R. Morris; a property at 1657 Summit Lake Road, Newton Twp., for $157,000.

n Madeline Chase, by agent Barry A. Chase, Elmhurst Twp., to MSA Inc., Scranton; a property at Gardner Road, Elmhurst Twp., for $70,000.

n Twin Tier Homes LLC, Binghamton, to Michaelina J. Vaughan and Larry G. Chivers, Blakely; a property at 117 High Point St., Greenfield Twp., for $98,320.

estates filed

n Rachel A. Bianco, Carbondale Nursing Home, Carbondale, letters testamentary to Robert Bianco, 5 Frank St., Carbondale; and Francis Bianco, 44 N. Church St., Carbondale.

divorces sought

n Thomas P. Coss, Camp Hill, v. Arlene Schneider, Moscow; married July 5, 2008 in Scranton; pro se.

n Erica Chamberlain, Jessup, v. Joseph Chamberlain, Brevard, Fla.; married Nov. 13, 2003 in Scranton; pro se.

STATe tax liens

n Joseph J. Martinkovitch, individual and owner of J J Marty Trucking LLC, 28 Calypso Drive, Lake Ariel; $3,026.62.

n Joseph Cieciorka, 523 Main St., Simpson; $1,076.40.

n John P. Birtel, 311 S. Hyde Park Ave., Scranton; $1,104.03.

n Adam R. and Rebecca S. Bidwell Mead, 75 Robin Lane, Clifton Twp.; $1,033.10.

n John W. Pardue, 1414 Fords Pond Road, Clarks Summit; $6,472.52.

n Anthony D. Day, 152 Boulevard Ave., Throop; $811.99.

n Kevin M. McLaine, 859 Hickory St., Peckville; $664.85.

n Daniel and Kimberly Ubaldini, 1916 Farr St., Scranton; $2,533.31.

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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:

Corey Burke, 57 Ridge St., Glen Lyon, jailed for 30 days for failure to pay $835.

The following defendants have warrants out for their arrest:

Edwin Castillo, 646 Arthur St., Hazleton, for failure to pay $4536.

Fernando Rojas, 911 W. Diamond Ave., Hazleton, for failure to pay $1223; for failure to pay $1,210.

Joseph Catrone, 732 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton, for failure to pay $1,349.

Richard Cordick, 205 S. Empire St., Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $4,679, for failure to pay $4,754.

Mohammed Morsy, P.O. Box 311, Nanticoke, for failure to pay $4,570.

Sylvester Gibson, 63 Willow St., Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $4,089.

Greg Cobleigh, P.O. Box 129, Dallas, for failure to pay $1,414.

Andrew Olexy, 47 E. Shawnee Ave., Plymouth, for failure to pay $913.

Deriel Hernandez, 248 Stanton St., Apt. A, Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $2,383.

Eric Hill, 412 E. Main St., Plymouth, for failure to pay $906.

Malcom Perry, 1206 Mark Drive, Hanover Township, for failure to pay $778.

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

Property Transactions

Eagle Rock Resort Co. to Craig Berghahn and Martha Berghahn for $75,650; Hazle Township.

George M. Morio to Debra A. Roman for $185,300; Hanover Township.

KBJ Real Estate Investments Pa LP and Richard H. Jones III (partner) to William Akin for $156,500; Jackson Township.

Francisco Beltran and Marichu Beltran to Eagle Rock Resort Co. for $102,867.61; Hazle Township.

David A. Bolton and Kathleen A. Bolton to Molly T. Wright for $211,000; Forty Fort.

Shunk man's 3-wheeler is stolen

William Morgan, 43, of Shunk is the victim of a recent theft, police said.

Morgan bought a 1985 Honda 3-wheeler from a person in Arizona for $1,250 and paid another person $200 to transport it to Pennsylvania, police said.

The transporter picked up the 3-wheeler sometime during the last week of October and has failed to deliver it, state police said.

State police at Laporte said they are continuing to investigate the theft.

Wysox woman cited for harassment

BobbiJo Dinelli, 41, of Wysox has been cited for harassment following a recent incident in Towanda Township, police said.

The incident began when Dinelli walked over to a 27-year-old woman in the Wayside bar and began to argue with her, police said.

Dinelli then made physical contact with the 27-year-old woman, state police at Towanda said.

Towanda address used in international fraud scheme

An address in Towanda was used in a recent fraud scheme, police said.

State police at Towanda said incident occurred as follows:

A 49-year-old woman from Racine, Wisc., agreed to sell an Apple iPod Touch to a buyer on eBay for $400.

The woman shipped the item to an address in Towanda, Pa.

The woman later discovered that the buyer's PayPal account was fraudulent and was not paid for the item.

Police determined that a female Towanda resident had met a male individual online who asked her to receive various packages for him.

The male then asked the Towanda resident to ship the packages to an address in Nigeria.

The Towanda resident was not aware that a crime was actually being committed by the person she met online, state police said.

No charges are being filed against the Towanda resident regarding this incident, police said.

The above scheme is a common Internet scam being committed in the United States, state police at Towanda said. The perpetrators of this crime often use stolen credit cards to purchase merchandise on the Internet, police said.

They then ask unsuspecting individuals that they meet online to re-ship this merchandise, often overseas, because the seller will not ship to foreign addresses.

Anyone who is a victim of an Internet crime can file a complaint with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center, otherwise known as IC3, at www.ic3.gov, and/or their local or state law enforcement agency, state police said.

Towanda man accused of selling heroin

Bryant Lee Engle, 24, of Towanda is accused of selling nine small bags of heroin to an individual for $180, police said.

The sale occurred on March 27 at a pull-off along Weston Road in Monroe Township, police said.

Engle has been charged with delivery of a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility, and possession of a controlled substance, state police said.

Engle waived his preliminary hearing, which was scheduled for Oct. 30 in Towanda District Court, court records show.

Engle's case has therefore been transferred to the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas.

A plea hearing for Engle has been scheduled for Nov. 25 in Common Pleas Court, court records show.

Towanda man charged with assault

Rodney Tyler Russell, 49, of Towanda is accused of throwing a woman to the ground, which caused injuries to her right elbow, left forearm, and both knees, police said.

During the same incident, Russell made a small scrape on her wrist with a razor knife and threatened to use the knife to cut an artery in her leg, police said.

The victim was treated for her injuries at Memorial Hospital in Towanda, police said.

The incident occurred on Nov. 4 at the Chestnut Hills apartment complex in Towanda Township, police said.

Russell has been charged with three counts of simple assault and harassment, police said.

Russell was arraigned on Nov. 4 by Wysox Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton. Russell was then sent to the Bradford County jail in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Russell's preliminary hearing, which was scheduled for Nov. 13 in Towanda District Court, has been postponed to Nov. 27.

Eagle Rock Resort Co. to Beatrice C. Wilson Irrevocable Trust, Lauren E. Wilson and Colleen C. Wilson for $178,000; Hazle Township.

Donald E. Bowden (per agent), Leslie Bowden (per agent), Amy L. Feisel (agent) and Cartus Financial Corp. (agent) to Cartus Financial Corp. for $415,000; Kingston Township.

Atul M. Patel (per agent), Bindu J. Vyas (per agent) and Cartus Financial Corp. (agent) to Cartus Financial Corp. for $315,000; Jenkins Township.

Diane O'Brien (administratrix) and William J. Polacheck (estate) to Robert Barkus and Jacqueline M. Barkus for $147,000; Wilkes-Barre.

marriage licenses

n Edmund Thomas Hunter III and Bridget Murphy, both of Scranton.

n Mariano Castillo and Sonia Castillo, both of Scranton.

n Peter Nicholas Rubando and Lisa Ann Lavelle, both of Scranton.

n Thomas Charles Reynolds Jr., Milford, and Leanne Marie Bozym, Olyphant.

property transactions

n Anthony J. and Diane P. Gabello, South Abington Twp., to David J. and Lauri M. Schaitkin, Lock Haven; a property at 504 Brian Drive, South Abington Twp., for $249,900.

n Laurence S. Zajaczkowski, Covington Twp., to Andrea M. Rodriguez, and Martin J. and Terri Y. Scanlon, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Lack­a­wanna County; a property at 624 Route 307, Covington Twp., for $101,000.

n Marie C. and Joseph Zanco­sky, Brewster, N.Y., William L. and Patricia Giovanoni, Pennsyl­vania, to Jacek, Jolanta and Monika Mojsa, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Spring Brook Twp.; a property at 434 Genet St., Scranton, for $58,000.

n Joseph and Diane Reviello, Scranton, to Pasonick Realty L.P., Wilkes-Barre; a property at 932 Robinson St., Scranton, for $46,000.

n Greenpoint Mortgage Fund­ing Inc. to Anna Bakman; a property at Big Bass Lake, Clifton Twp., for $72,500.

n Daria Development Inc., Scranton, to Andrew and Tracy Beck, Moscow; a property in Roaring Brook Twp. for $54,900.

n Geraldine Pettinato, Arch­bald, to Patricia Sutterlin, Tunk­han­nock; a property at 315 Mon­ica Ave., Archbald, for $175,000.

n Robert J. and Susan K. Shumaker, Scranton, to Carissa L. Smith and Craig Santoski, Scranton, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property at 702 Stafford Ave., Scranton, for $124,500.

n Gloria I. Jurkowitz, Scranton, to Donald D. and Dorothy E. Thomas, Scranton; a property at 249 Wheeler Ave., Scranton, for $177,500.

n Perih Group LLC, Covington Twp., to John Philip Hourihane and Anne Kristine Stopper, Mont­gomery County, Md.; a property in South Abington Twp. for $87,000.

divorces sought

n Amber Lynn Brown, Taylor, v. Andrew Daniel Knitter, Taylor; married Nov. 11, 2011, in Scranton; pro se.

n Michelene Kennedy, Scran­ton, v. John T. Kennedy Jr., Scranton; married Nov. 13, 1992, in Kingston; Bernard E. Zbrzeznj, attorney.

n Judith Ryan, Tobyhanna, v. John W. Ryan, Jensen Beach, Fla.; married Feb. 1, 1985, in Putnam Valley, N.Y.; David J. Ratchford, attorney.

n Andrew J. Burke, Moscow, v. Michelle L. Shanley, Gouldsboro; married Dec. 4, 2009; Marjorie DeSanto Barlow, attorney.

estates filed

n Carmella M. Bulzoni, 101 Smallacombe Drive, Scranton, letters testamentary to David Bulzoni, 2187 Port Royal Road, Clarks Summit.

n Harold J. Walters, RR 1, Box 138, Colvin Road, Dalton, letters testamentary to Harold R. Walters, 108F N. Reading Ave., Ephrata.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Ken Feese, 66, of Coal Township, reported a pickup truck drove into his parked vehicle in the 1200 block of West Independence Street on Tuesday.

Coal Township Police say the truck was described as white or silver with possibly a ladder rack and metal tool box in the truck bed.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 570-644-0333.

Window broken

COAL TOWNSHIP - Jim Williams, of 1020 W. Pine St., told township police someone broke a window on his garage on Holly Street sometime between 3:30 p.m. Monday and 6:55 a.m. Tuesday.

Mischief at AOAA

COAL TOWNSHIP - Township police said 10 yellow fiberglass trail marker signs were stolen and burned on the AOAA property, located on Burnside Mountain, over the weekend. The markers were positioned on several paths on the ATV park and are valued at $20 each.

Fugitive caught

NORTHUMBERLAND - State police at Milton said Andrew Balonis, 24, of Northumberland, was taken into custody at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday for a warrant from Syracuse City Police Department for possessing obscene material involving children.

He was arraigned and released on $50,000 unsecured bail.

MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court at Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

n Dustin Michael Rogers, 18, of 38 N. Maple St., Apt. 3, Mount Carmel, charges of theft and receiving stolen property were withdrawn when the victim failed to appear for the hearing. Rogers was charged by Mount Carmel Lt. Christopher Buhay for allegedly stealing an MP3 player and headphone set from Robert Rath's daughter Sept. 10 in the 400 block of East Avenue.

n Alexander Keith Clayberger, 40, of 1471 Poplar St., Kulpmont, pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and was sentenced to 12 months probation and a $500 fine plus court costs. Charges of possession of a controlled substance, misbranding a controlled substance and public drunkenness were withdrawn. Kulpmont Patrolman Michael Pitcavage filed the charges after Clayberger arrived at the police station Sept. 13, asked to use the bathroom and also asked if an officer wished to speak with him. He was found in possession of a plastic baggie containing white powder and a broken Methadone pill.

n Joseph S. Spagnolo III, 36, and Heather Lynn Mattingly, 34, both of 246 S. Oak St., Apt. 2, Mount Carmel, waived charges of access device fraud, theft, receiving stolen property and three counts of criminal conspiracy. Mount Carmel Patrolman Jason Drumheller filed the charges against Spagnolo and Mattingly, both of whom are accused of using a Discover credit card owned by Robert Ficca to make purchases and cash advances totalling $298.85 in June and July at the borough's Dollar General store.

n Robert A. Broadt, 43, of 302 E. Columbia Ave., Atlas, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to pay a $200 fine plus court costs. Charges of possession of marijuana, possession of a small amount (8 grams) of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, simple assault, a second count of disorderly conduct and harassment were withdrawn.

Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Michael Pitcavage filed the charges against Broadt, who was accused of hitting Cindy Berkoski in the head with a telephone, pushing her onto a couch and injuring her hip. She required medical treatment at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, police said.

n David Xavier Hernandez, 19, of 244 W. Cherry St., Mount Carmel, waived counts of corruption of minors and harassment. Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Brian Carnuccio filed the charges against Hernandez, who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old female and frequently texting the teen. Carnuccio noted in a criminal complaint that Hernandez had been charged in February with corruption of minors. That count was not prosecuted by the county district attorney after the alleged victim, also a 14-year-old female, refused to testify, according to online court records.

n Scott M. Eveland, 43, of 1341 W. Arch St., Coal Township, waived two counts of driving under the influence, failure to have a vehicle registration card, failure to have vehicle insurance, careless driving and roadways laned for traffic. Trooper Thomas Leib, state police at Stonington, filled the charges related to a traffic stop Sept. 21 after which blood testing found Eveland's alcohol level to be 0.147 percent.

n Samuel Peter Jones, 19, of 206 11th St., Danville, waived a charge of conspiracy, nine counts of receiving stolen property, nine counts of theft from motor vehicle and one count of corruption of minors.

Jones and three others are accused of participating in multiple thefts, including from vehicles, throughout Riverside between Nov. 2 and Nov. 10. Approximately $650 in goods including an iPod Touch, an iPad Nano, an Igloo Marine cooler and cash were stolen from nine victims.

Jones had originally been charged by Riverside Cpl. Kerry Parkes only with stealing the cooler and its contents. Those charges were withdrawn and new charges filed.

Online court records show charges were not filed against two of the alleged co-conspirators. The third is a juvenile male.

Man charged in Terry Twp. beating

Thomas John Zawistowski, 30, of Wyalusing has been charged with simple assault and harassment relating to a Nov. 16 incident on Scrib Meadow Road in Terry Township.

According to police, Zawistowski was involved in a verbal argument that turned physical with a female victim.

Police said Zawistowski kicked the woman in the stomach, held her down while choking her and struck her in the face.

When police arrived on scene, the said they found the woman with a blood covered face, a bruised and swollen cheek and a swollen right cheek.

Zawistowski was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox on Nov. 16 and remanded to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 bail.

Online court records show Zawistowski was unable to post bail at the time of his arraignment. He is scheduled to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.

Juvenile sexually assaulted in Wilmot Twp.

State police said a 15-year-old female was touched in a non-consensual sexual manner between the dates of Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 in Wilmot Township.

Police are continuing to investigate the case, they said.

Two charged in domestic dispute

Elizabeth Whitmore, 59, and Jacob Huizinga, 50, both of Rome, have been charged with harassment relating to a Nov. 17 incident on the 10000 block of LeRaysville Road in Windham Township.

According to police, both individuals were intoxicated and engaged in a physical altercation inside a private residence.

Fuel stolen

State police are reporting that an unknown person or persons removed approximately 35 gallons of fuel from Linde Corporation at a pipeline site on State Route 706 about a mile north of Camptown in Wyalusing Township.

Police said the theft occurred between Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 5 a.m..

Theft in Rome Twp.

A debit card stolen from a 67-year-old man was used to make fraudulent, unauthorized charges on Nov. 20, state police said.

The card was stolen from a house on the 100 block of Bliss Road in Rome Township, police said.

Drug charges

Erin Nicole Jerger, 24, has been charged by state police with disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a Nov. 16 incident on State Route 220 in New Albany Borough.

Police said Jerger was under the influence of drugs when the arrest occurred.

According to court records, Jerger was arraigned on the night of her arrest by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and committed to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $7,500 bail.

Canton man charged with simple assault

Canton police said a Canton man has been charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and careless driving for a recent incident in the borough.

According to a news release, at approximately 1:05 p.m. on Nov. 15, Canton police were dispatched to 272 E. Union St. in the borough for a possible assault. Police arrived on the scene and spoke to the victim, who was identified as Gregory Smith, no age or address given, who works for Schoonover Plumbing and Heating. He was at the residence to convert an oven to natural gas. Smith said while working inside the house, he heard a loud boom and moments later a Matthew Wilbur, who lives at 272 E. Union St., came into the house. Wilbur accused Smith of having an affair with his girlfriend, who also resides at 272 E. Union St., while at the same time grabbing Smith's shirt and taking a couple swings at Smith. Smith said that Wilbur connected with his right jaw twice, before he was able to push Wilbur off. At this time, Smith left the residence.

Police said that Wilbur, prior to the incident, arrived home from hunting, and saw the Schoonover vehicle parked in front of his residence. At this time, he became angry and went to turn into his driveway, missed the driveway and ran into the cemetery fence and over a concrete/stone post. Wilbur has been charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and careless driving, police said.

Man charged with aggravated assault in Canton

Canton police reported that Rocky Lee Brown has been charged with aggravated assault; recklessly endangering another person; disorderly conduct, engaged in fighting; simple assault; public drunkenness; and harassment following a recent incident in the borough.

According to a news release, Canton police were informed at 11:50 p.m. on Nov. 10 of a fight that occurred in the parking lot of the Canton Moose earlier that night. A witness came forth and said that he saw the victim, identified as Gale Richard Hartford, no age or address given, and the offender, identified as Rocky Lee Brown, no age or address given. Both men were seen arguing inside the Moose, before both men went outside, where a physical fight between the two was witnessed.

Police said that the witness said that when he saw Brown standing over top of Hartford, striking him about the face, that's when he and another individual pulled Brown off the victim. Hartford was taken to the Robert Packer Hospital and was placed in the intensive care unit. Hartford has a broken jaw, fractured skull and bleeding from his brain and cuts on his chin and head that required stitches, according to police.

Police contacted Rocky Lee Brown and Brown came in and gave Canton police a statement. Brown admitted to Canton police that he was the one who assaulted Hartford, police said. At this time, Brown was arrested and taken before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and then committed to the Bradford County Correctional Facility.

According to Wilcox's office, Brown's preliminary hearing has been continued to 1:45 p.m. Dec. 4. No information was available from Robert Packer Hospital Thursday evening regarding Hartford.

Criminal mischief occurs in Cherry Township

Someone recently damaged the post of a mailbox, which is owned by Dushore resident Melvin Simpson, police said.

The incident occurred sometime on Monday or Tuesday along Gainer Hill Road in Cherry Township, state police said.

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

Woman pleads guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia in New Albany

Erin Nicole Jerger, whose last known address is in Towanda, recently pleaded guilty in Towanda District Court to possession of drug paraphernalia, court records show.

The charge stems from a Nov. 16 incident in New Albany in which she was in possession of baggie that had a residue that field-tested positive for bath salts, police said. She was also in possession of a small glass pipe at the time, police said.

Jerger, 24, told police that she had smoked bath salts the night before, according to state police at Towanda.

Ulster man charged with assault

Anthony Charles Sidonio, 49, of Ulster is accused of punching a man several times in the face in the parking lot of the Wayside bar in Towanda Township, police said.

As a result of this incident, which occurred on Nov. 15, Sidonio has been charged with simple assault and harassment, according to the state police at Towanda.

Towanda woman faces drug charges

Michelle Renee Gordon, 39, of Towanda is scheduled to be arraigned on Dec. 2 in Bradford County Court on charges of delivery of a controlled substance and possession of controlled substance, court records show.

The charges stem from a Feb. 26 incident in which Gordon sold five Percocet pills to another individual in Towanda for $60, Towanda police said.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Karen L. Brown and Jack L. Givens to Cody J. Brown and Shameka J. Brown for $125,000; Kingston.

Robert L. Thorton to Joseph J. Frederick and Barbara L. Frederick for $150,000; Exeter Township.

Francis Nockley and Mary Ann Nockley to Thomas Landscape Management LLC for $212,500; West Pittston.

Leon Fitch and Nicole A. Fitch to Travis R. Daun and Mary F. Daun for $245,000; Wright Township.

Lorraine A. Dobransky (per guardian) and Frank Vassello (guardian) to Michael Sholtis for $75,000; Dallas.

Landtec Ltd. to Lucille Sireno for $189,900; Plains Township.

PNC Bank (executor) and Edward S. Zukauskas (estate) to Robert E. Coyne for $96,000; Exeter.

Leland Sobers and Leland Sorbers to Nicholas Hewitt and Danielle M. Falkowski for $115,000; Pittston.

Joshua P. Hogan and Evelyn A. Hogan to Francis Joseph Carone and Jill Marie Carone for $70,000; Rice Township.

Samuel L. Soltis (trustee) and Soltis Irrevocable Grantor Trust to David A. Bolton and Kathleen A. Bolton for $227,000; Jackson Township.

State police at Tunkhannock are investigating a hit-and-run accident in Monroe Township on Monday.

Police said Lee R. Kozokas, 24, of Trucksville, was driving south on state Route 29 in a 2001 Audi at an apparent high rate of speed at 4:35 p.m. As Kozokas turned right onto Voyle Traver Road, he struck a roadside traffic sign and lost control of the vehicle. The front of the car hit an embankment on the north side of the road and apparently became disabled.

Kozokas fled the crash scene on foot before police arrived.

Plains Township police reported the following:

n Police said a woman's passenger side window was smashed and clothing was stolen from her vehicle at about 6:10 p.m. Friday outside Danko's Fitness Center on River Street.

n Junius Bernardoni told police that the tailgate attached to his 2008 Chevrolet Silverado was stolen Monday night while parked outside the Best Western Inn.

Jackson Township police are investigating a burglary that happened around 1 p.m. Wednesday at 1866 Huntsville Road. A thief entered a detached garage on the property, took miscellaneous scrap metal and sold the metal at a local scrap yard. Police said they have a suspect.

Drugs

KULPMONT - Two individuals were charged with drug offenses following a traffic stop near Lamplight Acres May 25.

Kulpmont Police Patrolman Michael Pitcavage stopped a vehicle on North Sixth Street at 9:15 p.m. for a turn signal violation and for having no registration sticker on the license plate, according to court documents. He determined the driver, Lelo L. Shingara, 47, of 311 Shingara Lane, Sunbury, and the passenger, Denny E. Keim, 37, of 435 N. Walnut St., Mount Carmel, did not have valid driver's licenses, and the vehicle was impounded by police.

Pitcavage and Mount Carmel Township Police officer David Stamets did an inventory of the impounded vehicle and found a substance consistent with marijuana in a cup holder. After a search warrant was issued, police found a pill crusher and nine straws containing a white powdery substance, three nuggets of marijuana, 83 plastic bags, a scale, a spoon, three pills, a black and blue bag marked "blueberry ultra premium incense+" and a silver and black bag marked "SPAZ 2g not for human consumption." The marked bags were found to contain synthetic marijuana.

Both were charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a small amount of marijuana. Shingara was also charged with driving with a suspended license, driving a vehicle without registration and driving without a valid inspection sticker. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and their preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18 before Jones.

Forgery

ELYSBURG - Dessa M. Delancey, 27, of 718 Centre St., Apt. 2F, Ashland, was charged with forgery, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property following an incident at Alpha Avenue Sept. 26.

According to court documents filed by Ralpho Township Police Patrolman Christopher Grow, Delancey allegedly took a check from her father, Merrill Delancey, when he wasn't home, forged his signature and cashed it for $600.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Drug possession

MOUNT CARMEL - A Mount Carmel couple were charged with possession of a controlled substance following a police investigation into a domestic dispute on West Third Street May 21.

Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman Matthew Dillman said police were called to 433 W. Third St. for a stabbing and determined Frederick Holmes Jr., 45, of 550 W. Second St., Mount Carmel, was the victim. Britteny Obrien, 28, of 433 W. Third St., Mount Carmel, was taken into custody, according to court documents.

While police officers investigated the scene, they found a bag of a vegetable-like material, later determined to be marijuana, in a front bedroom.

During questioning, each individual said the drugs belonged to the other person.

Both were charged with possession of a controlled substance. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and a preliminary hearings are scheduled for Dec. 18.

Burglary

MOUNT CARMEL - Brenda M. Long, 55, of 620 N. Cleaver St., Apt. 10, Shamokin, was charged with criminal trespass, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property after being found sleeping inside a residence at 251 W. Third St., Mount Carmel, March 24.

Long told police she was staying with the former owner, who is deceased, and that "everything was okay." Long was taken into custody and began talking to people that weren't there, including President Obama, police said. The current owner of the home, Mark Zosh Jr., said he found an open bag of bread and a glass on the table in the living room. Long told police she made a sandwich and had a glass of milk before going to bed.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and a preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 4.

Drug paraphernalia

MOUNT CARMEL - Alyssa M. Taylor, 21, of 1032 W. Spruce St., was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following an investigation into the explosion of an alleged methamphetamine lab in an East Cherry Street garage Oct. 20.

Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman Matthew Dillman said Taylor said she was visiting 46 E. Avenue when police evacuated residences after the explosion. When asked if Taylor had any contraband on her person, she admitted to having snorting straws and a grinder. A search also revealed she had a pill splitter.

A preliminary hearing is set for Taylor is set for Dec. 18 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Ordinance violation

SHAMOKIN - Christopher Harvey, 32, of 21 N. Sixth St., was cited by Police Chief Edward Griffiths for violating Shamokin's abandoned vehicle ordinance. The chief said Harvey parked a vehicle with an expired registration on Chestnut and Carbon streets Oct. 14. The citation was delayed before being filed in magisterial court.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - Cpl. Darwin Tobias III charged William C. Slusser, 42, of 132 N. Eighth St., Shamokin, with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a Nov. 14 incident at Church and Eighth streets.

Police reported Slusser was found in possession of a bag of marijuana seeds and two small scissors/forceps.

Disorderly conduct

COAL TOWNSHIP - Robert Galgocy, 59, of 412 Clermont St., Marion Heights, was charged by Patrolman Edward Purcell with disorderly conduct involving an Oct. 30 disturbance at Walmart SuperCenter on Route 61.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Galgocy used obscene language and gestures that annoyed people inside the store. When Galgocy was asked to leave the store, he threatened to come back with a double-barrel shotgun and shoot them in the head, which also alarmed customers and store employees.

Contraband

COAL TOWNSHIP - Cierre Yolanda-Renee Inge, 22, of Pittsburgh, was charged by Trooper Todd Leiby of state police at Stonington with contraband, possession with intent to deliver marijuana, two counts of criminal conspiracy and possession of drug paraphernalia involving a July 20 incident at SCI-Coal Township.

Police reported Inge delivered marijuana in balloons to inmate Dale Robertson.

Theft charges

COAL TOWNSHIP - Charges of theft and receiving stolen property were filed by Patrolman Jason Adams against Jason R. Lebo, 28, of 206 S. Pearl St., Shamokin.

Lebo is accused of removing $100 from the purse of customer Rita Troutman Nov. 5 at Walmart SuperCenter along Route 61 while he was employed at the business.

Drug offenses

SHAMOKIN - Adam J. Stank, 31, of 944 W. Walnut St., Coal Township, was charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia relating to an Aug. 9 incident at the Fifth Street playground.

marriage licenses

n Gregory Michael Ksiazek and Ellen K. Simon, both of Olyphant.

n Emil Axel Sorensen Jr., Pocono Lake, and Carolina Gomez Lies, Scranton.

property transactions

n Harold L. Jr. and Margot Beppler, Gouldsboro, Brian S. and Colleen Beppler, Scranton, Elaine and Warren J. Calderone, Endwell, N.Y., to Gilbert A. Beni­quez, Scranton; a property at 1154 Preston Place, Scranton, for $53,000.

n Scranton Lackawanna Indus­trial Building Co., Scranton, to 36 Valley View LLC, Wilkes-Barre; a property at Valley View Business Park, Jessup, for $947,050.

n Sherwood Properties LLC to Matthew Bolcavage, Judith and Martin Sussman, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property at 406 Parker St., Clarks Summit, for $147,000.

n Melanie and Joseph Stefursky, Carole and John Fenton, to Estrellita Hinkley; a property at 603 Gino Merli Drive, Blakely, for $150,000.

n Sadakial A. Misdary, Morristown, N.J., to Joseph S. Cravath, Dickson City; a property at 2120 Belmont Terrace, Scranton, for $62,000.

n Linda Joy Hollenback, Phila­delphia, Carl Lester Hollenback, Macungie, Cherianne Chrystal Hollenback, now known as Cherianne Chrystal Marsico, Exeter, and Erica Leigh Hollen­back, Philadelphia, to Michael Fiorelli, Jessup; a property at 1102 Church St., Jessup, for $140,000.

n Anita and George M. Owen, Scottsdale, Ariz., Mary A. and Francis Fanucci, Camp Hill, Eugene and Christine Vangarelli, Scranton, to Dominic Vangarelli Jr., Jessup; a property at 200 Front St., Jessup, for $52,000.

n Robert C. Robinson, Dalton, to Bubbees Gun and Sport LLC, Jermyn; a property at 642 Wash­ington Ave., Jermyn, for $33,500.

divorces sought

n Amy Stafursky, Dalton, v. John J. Stafursky, Dalton; married Oct. 21, 1994, in Lacka­wanna County; Dawn M. Riccar­do, attorney.

n Debra Lee Pileggi, Scranton, v. Gennaro A. Pileggi, Scranton; married Oct. 18, 2007, in Lackawanna County; Dawn M. Riccardo, attorney.

DIVORCE DECREES

n David M. Dando Sr. v. Cheryl L. Dando

n Lori A. Barone v. Anthony Barone Jr.

n Dallas J. Elders v. Virginia A. Elders

n Jessica Brown v. Chris Brown

n Nancy Angelique Reese v. Deric Scot Reese

n Bernadette Rabel v. Jeff Baker

n Kandy Mills v. Peter C. Mills Sr.

n John Wilson v. Cassaundra Wilson

BENCH WARRANTS

Judge Vito Geroulo issued the following warrants for failure to appear on fines, costs and restitution:

n Marluce Rangel, 68 Monroe St., Apt. 13, Newark , N.J.; $2,218.50.

n Bilal Abdur-rahman, 24453 Clydesdale Circle, Courtlad, Va.; $1,100.

n Michael Walter Voshefsky, 205 Appletree Lane, Clarks Summit; $5,889.14.

n Vincent McHenry, 156 Hick­ory St., Old Forge; $7,176.50.

n Donell Vanestenbridge, 10 Jeffrey St., Carbondale; $795.

n Thomas August, 1220 Dartmouth St., Scranton; $1,311.15.

n Shannon K. Brewer, 10 Agos­tina Drive, Nanticoke; $2,154.50.

n Angela Edwards, 1855 Route 292 E., Falls; $1,648.99.

n Victor A. Andrades, 1600 Sedgwick Ave., Apt. 15N, Bronx, N.Y.; $1,314.

n Shakira Hakia Ellison, 186 Cornelia St., Brooklyn, N.Y.; $1,888.

n Edward Burke, 100 Parkway Blvd., Apt. 28, Kingston; $150.

n Russell Allen, 418 Clay Ave., Scranton; $1,125.50.

n Eric Stephen Tuttle, 29 Greenfield Road, Carbondale; $281.

n Michael David Vazquez, 605 Main St., Dickson City; $773.50.

n Donna Ardoline, 958 Ridge Ave., Scranton; $1,433.50.

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DUI

SHAMOKIN - Matthew R. Davies, 24, of 230 N. Cherry St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Scott Weaver with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving and a stop sign violation relating to a Nov. 6 incident.

Police said Davies was observed driving in a careless manner on North Shamokin Street before failing to stop for a stop sign at Webster and Franklin streets. Davies had a blood-alcohol content of .18 percent, according to police.

marriage licenses

n Felix Antonio Valerio-Clase and Delfina Cap, both of Scranton

n Dennis Carden and Jonna Lynn Becker, both of Carbondale.

property transactions

n Matthew Mindrup, Waverly, to Catherine M. Loughney, Clarks Summit; a property at 123 Park Drive, Waverly Twp., for $258,000.

n Eleanor Gaylets, Old Forge, to Thomas A. and Patricia A. Gatto, Old Forge; a property at 103 Taroli St., Old Forge, for $112,000.

n Citimortgage Inc. to Solomon Pavlau; a property at 431 Magnolia Drive, Thornhurst Twp., for $27,500.

n Cristina A. Noto McLaughlin, Old Forge, to Gregg J. Ruthkosky, Moosic; a property at 511 Lawrence St., Old Forge, for $70,306.

n Cristina A. Noto McLaughlin, Old Forge, to Gregg J. Ruthkosky, Moosic; a property at 511 Lawrence St., Old Forge, for $78,100.

divorces sought

n Carol C. Desmarteau, Moscow, v. Joseph E. Desmarteau, Little Falls, N.J.; married Sept. 1, 1984, in Dayton, Ohio; Leonard L. Junker, attorney.

n Wendy Manetti, Old Forge, v. Dominick Manetti, Old Forge; married Sept. 14, 1990; Dawn M. Riccardo, attorney.

DIVORCE DECREES

n Shannon Reynolds v. Brian Reynolds.

n Holly Balut v. Ronald Balut Jr.

n Daniel Donahue v. Tari E. Donahue.

n Heather Romano v. Nicholas Romano.

n Martha Imbriani v. David Imbriani.

n Rena Mae McCracken v. Gary Richard McCracken.

n Susan Mozeleski v. Richard J. Mozeleski Jr.

n Joseph M. Kerrigan v. Maria A. Kerrigan.

n Rebecca McCue v. Donald McCue.

n Jaquelyn R. Walsh v. James J. Walsh.

n Penny Mason v. Brian Potopowitz.

n Dianerva Vasquez v. Ottoniel Vasques.

n Cesar Salsedo v. Nadia Salesedo.

n Shannon Frances Griswold v. Jonas Alan Griswold.

n Kimberly Tesluk v. Joseph Tesluk.

n Amanda Traver v. Miles Traver.

n Wanda Pedilla v. Jorge Ortiz.

n Virginia Cummings v. Robert Cummings Sr.

estates filed

n Jean L. Morris, 819 N. Bromley Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Sharon Barrett, 603 Clover Lane, Moscow.

n Aimee Larkin, 516 E. Drinker St., Dunmore, letters of administration to Patricia Ann Larkin, 24 Hedge Row Run, Clarks Summit.

n Anthony Kabillus, Gino Merli Veterans Center, Mulberry Street, Scranton, letters testamentary to attorney Ernest D. Preate Jr., 400 Spruce St., Suite 300, Scranton.

state tax liens

n James Talarico, individual and president of Fezuks Auto Inc., 40 Jay Ave., Scott Twp.; $10,030.77.

n Darrell Yarbrough, 231 Prescott Ave., Scranton; $720.20.

n Burstnet Technologies Inc., 422 Prescott Ave., Scranton; $9,754.74.

n Angela D. Sheehan, 963 Farber Court, Scranton; $442.63.

n Tuzun Corporation, 923 Clay Ave., Floor 2, Scranton; $1,726.38.

n John Heil Co. Inc., 1002 Wheeler Ave., Scranton; $419.67.

n Shadowone Inc., 1622 Wyoming Ave., Scranton; $37,330.91.

n Linda K. Smith, 1809 Sanderson Ave., Scranton; $574.63.

n Andrew Voinski, 2326 Boulevard Ave., Scranton; $457.28.

n Exhale Hooka Lounge & Kabob Grill LLC, 1403 Townhouse Blvd., Scranton; $1,209.89.

n McCracken Trucking Inc., 1100 N. Main Ave., Scranton; $2,166.48.

n Endless Mountain Hams LLC, 709 Business Route 6, Scranton; $391.47.

n Qin L. Chen, 265 Business Route 6, Scranton; $387.04.

n Buona Pizza Restaurant, Green Ridge Plaza, Scranton; $358.15.

n Michael V. Dudziec, 3906 Wylam Ave., Moosic; $326.97.

n John J. Stranieri III, 1219 S. 6th Ave., Scranton; $736.39.

n Fezuks Auto Inc., 416 N. Main Ave., Scranton; $528.88.

n Mike Bevilacqua Sheet Metal Inc., 2721 Price St., Scranton; $2,338.48.

n Paul McGloin, 139 Merrifield Ave., Scranton; $1,341.90.

bench warrants

The following warrants have been issued by Judge Margaret Bisignani-Moyle for failure to appear for Child Support Contempt Hearings:

n Frank S. Bell, 250 Bowman St., Dickson City; $3,107.38.

n Matthew R. Boyle, PO Box 558, Gouldsboro; $1,772.57.

n Amanda S. Campagna, 38 Terrace St., Carbondale; $1,174.13.

n Christopher D. Capone, 38 Rockledge Terrace, Taylor; $7,283.75.

n Thomas F. Carden, 19 Lower Powderly St., Carbondale; $3,594.35.

n Denise A. Mummey, 50 Cedar Head Road, Sugarloaf; $398.59.

n Christopher Ogden, 607 Burke St., Dunmore; $311.05.

n Frank A. Perri, 24 Fallbrook St., Carbondale; $1,310.52.

n Lloyd Pidich, 27 Valley View Estates, Jermyn; $9,703.87.

n Bryan K. Pough Jr., 532 Clarkson Ave., Jessup; $1,052.70.

Anyone with any information on the above is asked to call the child support hot line at 570-963-6721, ext. 8160.

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

Quaheem Holmes, 15 Cherry St., Plymouth, jailed for 120 days for failure to pay $864.

Brian Klein, 1365 Route 106, Clifford, jailed for 120 days for failure to pay $3,001.

Deriel Hernandez, no address listed, jailed for 60 days for failure to pay $2,383.

The following defendants have warrants out for their arrest:

Edwin Ruggere, 76 A Cleveland St., Plains Township, for failure to pay $165.

James White Jr., 410 W. Front St., Berwick, for failure to pay $2,019.

Donald Moore, 140 Pall Road, Hunlock Creek, for failure to pay $932.

John Vetter, 371 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $13,456.

Mark Evansky, 184 Cooper St., Kingston, for failure to pay $675.

John Hall Jr., 67 Village Circle, Harding, for failure to pay $5,040; for failure to pay $5,454.

Heather Stoss, 527 Hilltop Drive, Dallas, for failure to pay $798.

John Ricko Jr., 1 Rock St., Apt. 171, Glen Lyon, for failure to pay $5,278. Anyone with information is asked to call the Luzerne County Domestic Relations tipline at 570-606-3000.

Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact), Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact) and KML Law Group P.C. (attorney in fact) to Eric Minnick for $77,500; Hazleton.

Andrew J. Sromovski and Kelly Sromovski to Mahalaxmi Patel for $82,000; Luzerne.

Lee F. Sadusky and Ann M. Sadusky to John Morgan and Michelle M. Morgan for $357,500; Exeter.

Joseph Dziak to Jeffrey A. Jernigan for $115,000; Hazleton.

Housing Development Corp. of Northeastern Pennsylvania to Gina M. Petrucelli for $120,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Two charged with theft

Two men were recently charged with theft by unlawful taking by Athens Township police following a Nov. 18 incident on Blue Spruce Lane.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Daniel Allen Labarr, 18, and Jason Michael White, 21, were each also charged with receiving stolen property.

Police said Labarr and White each took $100 from the purse of a female Blue Spruce Lane resident.

Labarr and White are each scheduled to appear Jan. 7 at preliminary hearings.

Three arrested in Waverly traffic stop

Waverly Village police recently arrested three people following a Nov. 23 traffic stop on Clark Street, according to information from the Waverly Police Department.

Police arrested Arthur Bidlack, 39, of Barton, and charged him with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating a vehicle with switched registration plates, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a vehicle with insufficient plate lamps, police said. Bidlack was also found to have an outstanding warrant out of the Athens Township Police Department, according to police.

Bidlack was arraigned in village court and remanded to the Tioga County Jail without bail, according to police.

Police also arrested passengers Theresa Hayford, 49, and Jordan Sinsabaugh, 26, both of Waverly, after police said both were found to be in possession of bath salts.

Police charged Hayford with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Sinsabaugh was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, police said.

Hayford and Sinsabaugh were both released and are scheduled to appear in Waverly Village court at a later date, police said.

Police investigate Canton accident

State police at Towanda recently investigated a two-car motor vehicle accident in Canton Township.

According to state police information, at about noon Nov. 21, a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am operated by Barbara A. Roupp, 78, of Canton, struck the rear of a 2001 Subaru Legacy waiting to make a left turn in the northbound lane of Route 14.

Police said the Subaru traveled across the southbound lane and struck a utility pole and tree.

Both Roupp and the driver of the Subaru, 19-year-old Karyn A. Owen of Canton, were transported by Western Alliance EMS to Troy Community Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Both operators wore seatbelts, police said.

Police cited Roupp for following too closely, according to police.

The Canton Volunteer Fire Department and Canton Auto and Body assisted police and EMS personnel at the scene, police said.

One cited in Sheshequin MVA

State police at Towanda recently investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident in Sheshequin Township.

According to information from state police, at about 5:40 p.m. Nov. 20, a 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier operated by Dylan J. Gaitings, 17, of Sayre lost control while negotiating a sharp right-hand curve on North Rome Road. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a large ditch with its passenger side north of the roadway's intersection with Spaulding Hill Road, police said.

The impact dislodged the vehicle's passenger rear wheel assembly, police said.

Neither Gaitings nor a passenger, Noah S. Thomas, 19, of Athens, reported injuries at the scene, police said. Both men wore seatbelts at the time of the crash, according to police.

Police cited Gaitings for failure to stay in his lane of travel, according to police.