Car accident

TREVORTON - Two vehicles were towed from the scene of an accident that occurred at 2:36 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Shamokin and Fourth streets, according to Zerbe Township Police Department.

Police Chief Robert John said William O. Kersetter, 83, of 2495 Route 890, Paxinos, was traveling north on Fourth Street in a 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo when he failed to see a 2000 Honda Civic being driven on Shamokin Street by Michael Witkoskie, 28, of 325 E. Shamokin St., Trevorton.

Kerstetter pulled from the stop sign into the path of Witkoskie's vehicle, police said.

No injuries were reported.

Simple assault

ASHLAND - Two individuals were charged with simple assault following an incident at 3:15 a.m. Sunday at a residence on Fountain Street, Butler Township.

State police at Frackville said Krystle St. John, 25, of Ashland, and John Reese, 30, of Ashland, were involved in an argument that escalated to a physical altercation.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale, of Frackville.

Rose Plishka (administratrix) and Sally Diaz Rose Plishka (estate) to Shneur Z. Hershkop for $145,000; Kingston.

Ann T. Hagen and Anne T. Hagen to Charles E. Morrow Jr. and Sarah E. Cease for $120,000; Harveys Lake.

Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact) and Weisberg & Conway McCabe (attorney in fact) to Jason J. Menghini for $165,000; Fairview Township.

Cathy King and Cathy Bolesta to Gerald Riaubia and Carol Riaubia for $151,000; Ross Township.

Colburn L. Jones to Michael Dutzar for $145,000; Lehman Township.

Alec Baird and Laura Satkowski to John A. Ashley for $145,500; Jackson Township.

Man charged with violating Megan's Law in Bradford County

Timothy Jay Adams, whose last known address is on East Street in Wysox Township, has been charged with four counts of failure to comply with the registration requirements of sexual offenders, police said.

Adams, 35, failed to register with the state barracks in Towanda in June and September of 2013, and failed to update state police with information related to his vehicle and to his employment, police said.

Adams was arraigned by Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Nov. 25.

Adams was then sent to the Bradford County jail in lieu of bail.

Adams' preliminary hearing in Towanda District Court, which was originally scheduled for Dec. 4, has been postponed to Dec. 18.

Juvenile charged after crash

One vehicle Stevens Twp. crash results in no injuries

A 17-year-old female from New Albany has been charged with failing to stay in her lane after she crashed a 2001 Chevrolet Lumina on Herrickville Road on Dec. 8 at 10 a.m..

According to police, the juvenile was driving on a left curve when she lost control of the vehicle.

The car started to travel towards the eastern berm of Herrickville Road when she over corrected, slid across the roadway and struck a ditch, causing the vehicle to roll onto its driver's side.

The driver was not injured during the accident.

Police Briefs 12/11/2013

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

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Cougar Trail at 6:39 a.m. Nov. 26 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Iron Bridge Road at 2 p.m. Nov. 26 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 20100 block of Halloway Avenue at 2 p.m. Nov. 26 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 9:30 a.m. Nov. 26, police responded to the 14900 block of Broadwater Way for a reported burglary. Two unknown suspects were discovered in the residence.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of Tanner Slip Circle at 8 a.m. Nov. 26 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 4300 block of Lafon Street at 2 p.m. Nov. 26 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

Police responded to the 12000 block of Chestertowne Road at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26 for a reported larceny of bicycles.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 2 p.m. Nov. 25, police responded to the 10500 block of Surry Road for a reported larceny. Possible known suspect entered a vehicle and stole miscellaneous items.

- Police responded to the 4200 block of W. Hundred Road at 2:12 p.m. Nov. 26 for a reported larceny-other of currency, notes, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 5 p.m. Nov. 22, police responded to the 1000 block of Chester for a reported larceny. Trailer stolen from listed location.

- Police responded to the 3300 block of Light Street at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 22 for a reported larceny-other of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 3600 block of W. Hundred Road at 8 a.m. Nov. 25 for a reported miscellaneous threatening call.

- Police responded to the 11200 block of Chester Garden Circle at 10:45 p.m. Nov. 26 for a reported miscellaneous violate protective order.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Cougar Trail at 12 p.m. Nov. 26 for a reported property seized.

- Police responded to the 13500 block of Evelyn Drive at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 25 for a reported vandalism-other.

- Police responded to the 19300 block of Branders Bridge Road at 9:51 a.m. Nov. 27 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 14900 block of Broadwater Way at 11:28 a.m. Nov. 27 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 12400 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 9:44 a.m. Nov. 28 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Vanhorn Court at 8;42 p.m. Nov. 28 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 12600 block of S. Chester Road at 1 p.m. Nov. 29 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 20400 block of Ravensbourne Drive at 9 a.m. Nov. 27 for a reported residential arson.

- Police responded to the 500 block of Riverview Court at 11:30 p.m. Nov. 27 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 2800 block of Milhorn Street at 8:15 a.m. Nov. 29 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 3200 block of Roland View Court at 4 p.m. Nov. 29 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 12700 block of Ben Fry Drive at 11:20 p.m. Nov. 30 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 2200 block of Swift Bluff Drive at 4 p.m. Nov. 30 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 1100 block of Cliffside Drive at 1:40 a.m. Nov. 28 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of Tins Lane at 8 p.m. Nov. 28 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Poiice responded to the 600 block of E. Hundred Road at 10 a.m. Nov. 29 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 14300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 3 p.m. Dec. 1 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Non Res; At 7 p.m. Nov. 30, police responded to the 14900 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s gained entry into the listed location through a rear door.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 9 a.m. Nov. 30, police responded to the 20200 block of Rowanty Court for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s broke a rear window and gained entry into the residence and stole TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 11900 block of Reedy Branch Road at 6:39 p.m. Nov. 30 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Tarris Lane at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 for a reported death investigation-suicide with a firearm.

- Police responded to the 10700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 10:20 a.m. Dec. 1 for a reported death investigation-traffic fatality.

- Police responded to the 21800 block of Pickett Avenue at 2:18 p.m. Nov. 27 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 14200 block of Drumvale Drive at 11 p.m. Nov. 27 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded tot he 14300 block of Nash Road at 7:10 p.m. Nov. 26 for a reported disorderly/disturbance/drunk in public.

- Police responded to the 12800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 1:15 p.m. Nov. 28 for a reported fraud-other.

- Police responded to the 12800 block of Captain Drive at 5:15 a.m. Nov. 29 for a reported injury-accidental overdose.

- Larceny From Building: At 6:45 p.m. Nov. 28, police responded to the 1100 block of Cameron Avenue for a reported larceny of consumable goods.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 10 p.m. Nov. 27, police responded to the 15500 block of Maranatha Avenue for a reported larceny. Several unlocked vehicles were entered and currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous items were reported stolen.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: at 4 p.m. Nov. 28, police responded to the 2700 block of Goyne Tr for a reported larceny. TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc were reported stolen from unlocked vehicles.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 9 a.m. Nov. 28, police responded to the 2100 block of Ruffin Mill Road for a reported larceny. Fuel reported siphoned from vehicle.

- Larceny Motor Vehicles Parts: At 1 a.m. Dec. 1, police responded to the 11900 block of Centre Street for a reported larceny. Front license plate stolen.

- Police responded to the 20500 block of Ravensbourne Drive at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 28 for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 19100 block of Maurer Lane at 10 a.m. Nov. 21 for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded tot he 1700 block of E. Hundred Road at 1:45 p.m. Dec. 1 for a reported larceny of currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous items.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27, police responded tot he 2500 block of Weir Road for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 12:30 p.m. Nov. 29, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 3:15 p.m. Nov. 30, police responded to the 12300 block of Bermuda Crossroad Lane for a reported larceny of clothing and furs and consumable goods.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 3:50 p.m. Dec. 1, police responded to the 12500 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 3300 block of Appleford Drive at 2 a.m. Nov. 30 for a reported liquor law violations-illegal possession.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of Mountclair Road at 4 p.m. Nov. 30 for a reported miscellaneous-mental subject.

- Police responded to the 20400 block of Ravensbourne Drive at 8 a.m. Nov. 22 for a reported miscellaneous stalking.

- Police responded to the 3900 block of Passage Way Drive at 10 a.m. Nov. 30 for a reported miscellaneous suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 9500 block of Courthouse Road at 11 a.m. Nov. 27 for a reported miscellaneous threats.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Perdue Springs Drive at 12:13 a.m. Dec. 1 for a reported miscellaneous violation protective order.

- Police responded to the 11300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 2:40 a.m. Nov. 27 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2100 block of W. Hundred Road at 4:40 p.m. Nov. 27 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 20800 block of Granger Street at 9 p.m. Nov. 29 for a reported a narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of W. Hundred Road at 1:10 a.m. Dec. 1 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-opium, cocaine, derivative.

- Police responded to the 11300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 8:15 p.m. Dec. 1 for a reported obstructing justice-interfere with police officer.

- Police responded to the 15900 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 9 p.m. Nov. 30 for a reported property seized.

- Police responded to the 21800 block of Pickett Avenue at 10:58 a.m. Dec. 1 for a reported property seized.

- Police responded to the 15900 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 30 for a reported property towed vehicle, not abandoned.

- Robbery-Firearm/Residence: At 4:08 a.m. Nov. 30, police responded to the 12500 block of Branner Way for a reported robbery. Victim was approaching a friend's apartment when he was robbed by suspect armed with a handgun.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of Osborne Road at 2 a.m. Nov. 29 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of Meadowville Tech Parkway at 6:20 p.m. Nov. 29 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 1300 block of Ruffin Mill Road at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 1 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 11700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 10:05 p.m. Dec. 1 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 600 block of E. Hundred Road at 11:50 a.m. Nov. 27 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 9800 block of Chester Road at 4:47 p.m. Nov. 27 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 15800 block of Tinsberry Court at 3:15 a.m. Nov. 29 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 4200 block of River Road at 3;20 p.m. Nov. 29 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 15800 block of Timberline Drive at 6 a.m. Nov. 29 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of W. Hundred Road at 1 a.m. Nov. 28 for a reported traffic-improper licensing/registration.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of W. Hundred Road at 8:40 a.m. Nov. 28 for a reported traffic reckless driving.

- Police responded to the 14400 block of Eagle Rock Avenue at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 for a reported mailbox vandalism.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 5:50 a.m. Nov. 26 for a reported mailbox vandalism.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 5:45 a.m. Nov. 30 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 6000 block of Statute Street at 3:32 p.m. Nov. 27 for a reported weapons violations-brandishing a weapon.

- 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.

Marriage licenses

- William Arthur Toms and Barbara Gene Maloney, both of Scranton.

- Anthony Joseph Kruchinski and Doreen Michele Ford, both of Moscow.

- Mark A. Miller and Victoria Nagy, both of Scranton.

- Ryan Patrick Smith and Stefanie Marie Evanko, both of Dunmore.

Property transactions

- Peter Amato, Clarks Summit, to Nathan Keisling, South Abington Twp.; a property in South Abington Twp. for $315,000.

- Melissa Mechler Maglio, now by marriage Melissa Perry, and Matthew Perry, Dupont, and Thomas F. and Jeanne Mechler, Essex Junction, Vt., to Joseph M. Janczak Jr., Moosic; a property at 917 Prescott Ave., Scranton, for $92,000.

- Elaine M. Graff, individually and as executrix of the estate of William Christian Graff, South Abington Twp., to Amy E. Wilensky, Clarks Summit; a property at 921 Bernard Ave., South Abington Twp., for $122,000.

- Mark J. and Nicole M. Edwards, Olyphant, to Linda and Joseph Yorkanis, Olyphant; a property at 1241 Frieda St., Dickson City, for $68,000.

- Citizens Savings Bank, Clarks Summit, to Francis McHale, Scranton; a property at 932 Alder St., Scranton, for $65,000.

- Michael Caswell, Scranton, to Stephen J. Pojedinec Jr., Scranton; a property at 915 Cedar Ave., Scranton, for $77,000.

Divorce decrees

- Lisza Chofey v. Richard Chofey Jr.

- David B. Bouselli v. Fallon M. Bouselli

- Brandt W. Filipski v. Keva Filipski-Ohmnacht

- Colleen Grandinetti v. Randy Grandinetti

- Thomas J. Gallagher v. Laura Gallagher

estates filed

- E. Carolyn H. Sanders, Pinewood Road, Fleetville, letters testamentary to David W. Sanders, 1625 Abington Road, North Abington Twp., and John H. Sanders, 472 Cherry St., Dalton.

- John G. Detrick, 116 New York St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Melissa Detrick, 114 New York St., Scranton.

- Michael Kleszyk, 80 Kraky Road, Scott Twp., letters of administration to Cheryl Kleszyk, same address.

- Jean A. Kloptoski, 140 Fulton St., Simpson, letters testamentary to Jill Carmadella, 416 Deer Run Drive, Archbald.

- Lucy Napolitano, 125 El Drive, Taylor, letters testamentary to Rosaria Cina, 6258 Ducketts Lane, Elkridge, Md.

- Mary M. Purcell, 79 Salem Ave., Carbondale, letters of administration to David I. Falk, 227 Penn Ave., Scranton.

- Stephen D. Pollack, 133 Loomis Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to John Gaidula, same address.

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SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court Feb. 10 in Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

n Jessica Acosta-Ferrin, 28, of Macungie, waived charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility and possession of a controlled substance involving incidents that occurred Nov. 8 in Shamokin.

The charges were filed by Shamokin Cpl. Bryan Primerano.

Police reported Acosta-Ferrin traveled to Shamokin to deliver heroin and cocaine and rip off the person to whom she was selling. The plot was foiled because the buyer was a confidential police informant.

n Chanda Hine, 38, of 1446 Pulaski Ave., Coal Township, waived charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats and harassment filed by Coal Township Patrolman Chris Lapotsky in connection with a Dec. 1 domestic disturbance involving a knife.

Police said Hine pushed her husband, David Hine, 50, onto a bed and he pushed her away, but she continued to wave a butcher knife and chase him.

n Abigail S. Coller, 18, of 609 E. Independence St., Shamokin, waived a charge of retail theft filed against her by Coal Township Patrolman Matthew Hashuga. She is accused of stealing $172.45 in merchandise from Walmart SuperCenter on Route 61 Oct. 7.

n Candice M. Sanner, 30, and Kimberly M. Kane, 30, both of 615 N. Evans St., Pottstown, waived a charge of retail theft. They were charged by Coal Township Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with stealing $164.22 in merchandise from Walmart on Oct. 1.

n Damon Donald Francola, 50, of 5389 Lower Road, Shamokin, waived two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and charges of limitations on backing and careless driving relating to a Sept. 21 traffic stop on Lower Road near the intersection with Church Lane in West Cameron Township.

The charges were filed by Trooper Thomas Leib of state police at Stonington.

n Charges of simple assault and harassment filed by Shamokin Patrolman Scott Weaver against Brandon Ernest Long, 31, of 800 E. Sunbury St., Apt. 301, Shamokin, were withdrawn when the alleged victim refused to testify at a preliminary hearing.

Long was accused of grabbing his live-in girlfriend Jessica Strain by the throat and arms, breaking her glasses, punching her in the chest, dropping her to the floor, kicking her in the legs and continually threatening to kill her and her family Sept. 14 at their home.

n Elizabeth Farbiarz, 27, of 19 E. Independence St., Shamokin, waived a charge of retail theft filed against her by Coal Township Patrolman Matthew Hashuga in connection with an Aug. 14 incident at Walmart.

Police said Farbiarz allegedly stole $113.57 in merchandise from the store.

n Markist K. Moore, 37, of Shamokin, was held for court on charges of aggravated assault and simple assault involving an Oct. 15 disturbance at 31 N. Marshall St.

Moore is charged by Shamokin Patrolman Scott Weaver with punching Lesley Jack in the face numerous times, causing a compound fracture, and pushing him down a flight of steps.

n Shane M. Brosious, 26, of 233 Center St., Tharptown, waived charges of simple assault and harassment filed against him by Coal Township Patrolman Matthew Hashuga.

Brosious is charged with assaulting Adam Trego, causing injuries that required medical treatment. The assault occurred at Brosious' home.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

Marriage licenses

- John Drutherosky Jr. and Lorraine M. Pullman, both of Archbald.

- Antonio Olivari and Gloria Vega-Rivera, both of Scranton.

- Frederick J. Mancuso and Mary B. Mauro, both of Carbondale.

- Colin E. Kerrigan and Chris­tine M. Conaboy, both of Clarks Summit.

Property transactions

- Randall Hickox, trustee for Catherine R. Hickox Family Trust, Benton Twp., to John Miller, Benton Twp.; a property in Benton Twp. for $70,000.

- Marc and Laura Zini, Archbald, to Laura M. Turlip and Thomas J. Krempasky, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Blakely; a property in Archbald for $260,000.

- Jill Stadolny, Scranton, Beth Stadolny, now by marriage Beth Craley, and Keith Craley, Pennsylvania, to GC Real Estate LLC; a property at 755-757 N. Main Ave., Scran­ton, for $30,000.

- Phelan Hallinan LLP, attorney-in-fact for Federal National Mortgage Association, also known as Fannie Mae, to Cedar Monje; a property at 1424 Jackson St., Scranton, for $38,000.

- Jeffrey Leventhal, Clarks Summit, Carol Levanthal, Clarks Summit, Lindsay Levan­thal, Scranton, and Scott Levanthal, Clearwater, Fla., to Howard T. Maus, Lackawanna County; a property in Scranton for $85,000.

- Diane L. Mayurnick, now by marriage Diane L. Smicher­ko, and Francis Smicherko, Taylor, to Micahel Patrick Logan, Moosic; a property at 3721 Lydon Lane, Moosic, for $80,000.

- Summit Realty Solutions Inc., South Abington Twp., to Benjamin E. Herchelroth, West Lawn, Pa.; a property at 309 Vine St., Old Forge, for $101,000.

- Frank Bianco, attorney-in-fact for Junito Lim, and Priscil­la Lim, his wife, to Michael J. Jr. and Allyson Lloyd; a property in Spring Brook Twp. for $90,000.

Divorce sought

- Stacey L. Vancosky, Oly­phant, v. Vincent Chidiebere Duro, Staten Island, N.Y.; married Feb. 26, 2013; Marjorie DeSanto Barlow, attorney.

estate filed

- Joseph Ellsworth Lewis Jr., 633 N. Washington Ave., Scran­ton, letters of administration to Dana Lewis, 12550 Vista View St., Apt. 206, San Antonio, Texas.

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Ice-related crash

RUSH TOWNSHIP - Lisa J. Seger, 51, of Shamokin, and her 53-year-old passenger, David Seger, also of Shamokin, escaped injury Monday when the sport utility vehicle in which they were traveling slid on the ice along Route 54 and crashed into a dirt embankment and PennDOT sign.

State police at Stonington said Lisa Seger was negotiating a slight curve in the road at 5:15 a.m. when she lost control of the 2004 Ford Explorer.

Harassment

DANVILLE - Stacy Lynn Oswald, of Danville, was charged by state police at Milton for harassment for allegedly striking employee Katelyn Danielle Shade, of Sunbury, at Danville State Hospital at 5:13 p.m. Sunday.

Wyalusing woman strikes person with bat

Bobbie Jean Bennett, 32, of Wyalusing has been charged with simple assault and harassment after a Dec. 6 incident on Senate Street in Wyalusing.

According to police, Bennett was involved in a domestic verbal argument during which she struck a person in the head with an aluminum bat.

Police said that she admitted to the attack during an interview.

Bennett was arraigned on Dec. 6 before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton and released on $5,000 unsecured bail.

She is scheduled to appear before Judge Wheaton on Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.

Woman harbors runaway juvenile

Desirae Jeanette Stroud, 20, of Wyalusing has been charged with interfering with the custody of a child and corruption of minors relating to a Nov. 30 incident on Saxe Road in Terry Township.

According to police, a male juvenile ran away from his home and sought refuge with Stroud, who lied to police about knowing his whereabouts.

The juvenile was found hiding in a closet in the same house as Stroud, after she allowed police to search the home.

Stroud has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.

Former employee steals over $8,000 from C&P Trucking LLC

Alicia Mae Pedro, 35, of Mildred has been charged with forgery and three counts of theft by unlawful taking or disposition relating to a Aug. 27 incident at C&N Bank in Wysox Township.

According to police, Pedro stole over $8,000 from C&P Trucking LLC over the course of the last year. In September, it was reported in The Daily Review that Pedro stole $2,700 from the company, but an ongoing police investigation revealed the loss of additional money.

The criminal complaint explains that Pedro stole the money by using company checks after she had been released from her job.

She has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Dec. 10 at 3:30 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.

Nittany Holdings LLC to James M. Keaney and Deborah A. Keaney for $99,000; Jenkins Township.

Four Mountain Holdings LP to Passavant Memorial Homes for $160,000; Dallas Township.

Ross W. Charton and Lisa A. Charton to Eric Emil Gorka and Patricia Gorka for $277,000; Wright Township.

Dennis T. Loughran and Barbara A. Loughran to Christopher M. Buck and Dorothy Lantz Buck for $223,250; Kingston.

Jean C. Santasania to Patrick J. Perry for $205,000; West Wyoming.

Paulette Peters (administratrix) and Sybil M. Shepherd (estate) to James A. Massaker Jr. and Carrie L. Massaker for $90,000; Forty Fort.

Kathleen J. Bolinski to James A. Kane IV and Angela M. Kane for $170,000; Lehman Township.

Marietta R. Wisnewski to David Evans and Gail Evans for $100,000; Dallas Township.

Diane M. Pawlowski to Richard Kamowski for $165,000; Dorrance Township.

Melissa A. Ulicny, Melissa A. Fitch and Drew E. Fitch to Donald T. Strickland and Michelle A. Strickland for $425,000; Dallas Township.

Mary Lou Montgomery to Joseph C. Luczak for $79,500; Luzerne.

Melissa A. Koviack to Peter Metallo for $138,860; Butler Township.

Burglary charges

MOUNT CARMEL - Shawna M. McCoy, 22, of 1110 Chemung St., Coal Township, has been charged by Patrolman Matt Dillman with burglary, criminal trespass, theft, receiving stolen property and possessing 100 Percocet tablets in connection with a Nov. 13 burglary at the apartment of Anna Mazak at 351 S. Market St.

Police said McCoy is accused of stealing a diamond wrist watch with pink heart diamonds, a gold charm bracelet with about six gold charms, a bottle of Percocet containing 100 tablets, a change purse with priceless coins and an assortment of other items having a total value of approximately $700.

Retail theft

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - A charge of retail theft has been filed by Patrolman Daniel Politza against Andrew L. Spishock, 70, of Ashland.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Spishock allegedly stole $66.11 in merchandise from Boyer's Food Market Dec. 1.

DUI offenses

MOUNT CARMEL - Michael J. Katinsky Sr., 61, of 430 W. Fig St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman Shane Reamer with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving and driving on the wrong side of the road.

The charges were filed in connection with an Oct. 26 traffic stop at Sixth and Poplar streets.

Police said Katinsky had a blood-alcohol content of .253 percent.

Drug offenses

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Patrolman Kelly Campbell has charged Courtney Pancher, 20, of 349 S. Seventh St., Shamokin, with possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a counterfeit substance and a lighting violation involving a March 10 traffic stop along Locust Gap Highway.

Drug paraphernalia

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - A charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was filed by Patrolman Kelly Campbell against Ryan K. Kristiansen, 23, of Middletown, N.J., in connection with a Nov. 20 traffic stop along Route 901.

Marriage licenses

- Moni Raj Shankhar and Naina Kala Rasily, both of Scranton.

- Michael Arthur Silva and Tama Rae Kimble, both of Scranton.

- Paul John DePrimo and Wendy Lee Smith, both of Moosic.

- Maiquel Teixeira Machado and Franciele Dos Santos Marques, both of Clarks Summit.

Property transactions

- Walter Anthony Oleniewski, Maryland, to David Casal, South Abington Twp.; a property at 1222 Harriet St., Dickson City, for $155,000.

- Kathleen Tagliaferri, Old Forge, to Gary F. and Lisa M. Hoover, Scranton; a property at 7 Connell St., Old Forge, for $160,000.

- Bryan N. and Joanne P. Bebla, Richmondale, to James M. and Barbara A. Montiel, Lindenhurst, N.J.; a property at 315 Backwood St., Fell Twp., for $284,000.

- Judith Ann Alexander, executrix of the estate of Helen Minicozzi James; and Daniel Portanova Jr., Scranton, to Portanova Realty LLC, Scranton; a property at 1153 Luzerne St., Scranton, for $105,000.

- Peter Amato, Clarks Summit, to Amy M. Ware, South Abington Twp.; a property at 34 Wyndham Road, South Abington Twp., for $255,000.

- Paul and Rebecca Darling, Benton Twp., to Jeffrey W. and Sarah J. Debree, Benton Twp.; a property in Benton Twp., for $79,000.

- Timothy R. Hall, Dunmore, to Prospect Real Estate LLC, Moosic; a property at 217 Prospect St., Dunmore, for $60,000.

- Terry Alberico Rarig and Lisa Alberico to Francis A. Kincel; a property at 4 Donny Drive, Old Forge, for $215,000.

- Thomas J. and Sandra L. Craparo, Carbondale, to Jaime and Christine Martinez, Forest City; a property at 44 Brown St., Carbondale, for $62,000.

federal tax liens

- Robert and Christine Butler, 8 Baldassari Drive, Scranton; $4,109.77.

- Philip Goldstein, 626 Carnation Drive, Clarks Summit; $97,696.66.

- Robert J. Tunney Jr., 1036 Jackson St., Scranton; $16,061.14.

state tax liens

- Rosa I. Hussain, 1406 N. Main Ave., Floor 2, Scranton; $1,737.

- Mary Ann J. Russoniello, 2202 Adams Ave., Scranton; $597.80.

- Mark A. Lavelle, 3110 Division St., Scranton; $4,795.93.

- Subh Laxmi 92 Corp., 92 Brooklyn St., Carbondale; $2,779.97.

- Northeast Painting Inc., 1014 Ridge Ave., Scranton; $43,672.85.

- Endless Mountain Hams LLC, trading as Heavenly Ham 709 Business Route 6, Scranton; $2,105.79.

- Pyne Freight Lines Inc., 1000 Union St., Taylor; $13,203.38.

- Facility Design & Development LTD, 417 Lackawanna Ave., Fifth Floor, Scranton; $15,276.93.

- First Sunrise Mortgage, 101 Sunset Drive, Dunmore; $2,886.51.

ards

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

- Elizabeth Ann Lewis, 53, Scranton, stopped June 16 by state police.

- Jonathan Evans, 40, Clarks Summit, stopped Oct. 7, 2012, by Dickson City police.

- Ian Bo Anderson, 29, Dunmore, stopped July 4, by state police.

- Matthew Frankel Becker, 44, Moosic, stopped July 9 by Dickson City police.

- John Kolebuk, 42, Mayfield, stopped June 10 by Blakely police.

- Mark P. Jakes, 48, Scranton, stopped March 17 by Scranton police.

- Steven Mark Perkins, 53, Clarks Summit, stopped May 30 by Clarks Summit police.

- Andrew Joseph Kozuch, Jermyn, stopped June 21 by Scott Twp. police.

- David Michael Magalski, 48, Richmondale, stopped Dec. 30, 2011 by state police.

- Janelle McHale, 30, Mayfield, stopped May 26 by Mayfield police.

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

- Christina Ponniah, 35, Scranton, arrested Oct. 30, 2012, by Scranton police for criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen property.

- Stephanie Johnson, 23, Scranton, arrested Oct. 30, 2012, by Scranton police for criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen property.

- Felicia Luptak, 20, Lake Ariel, arrested May 27 by Scranton police for possession of a controlled substance, possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

- Heather Webber, 39, Phillipsburg, N.J., arrested May 30 by Lackawanna County sheriffs for assault of a law enforcement officer, endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

- Raynor James Bloom, 25, Scranton, arrested April 17 by Dickson City police for theft.

- Mahalia Mailey, 20, Dunmore, arrested May 23 by county detectives and Dickson City police for prohibited acts-possession with intent to deliver, criminal conspiracy, prohibited acts-possession of a controlled substance and prohibited acts-possession of drug paraphernalia.

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Christine Stevens Slacktish to Michael J. Mackiewicz and Christine E. Mackiewicz for $419,500; Dallas Township.

Shirley S. Ide (per agent), Phyllis J. Sorber (agent) and Audrey Ide (agent) to Camille Valvano for $116,500; Lehman Township.

St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church to David Gutkowski for $71,500; Hanover Township.

Mark C. Lupashunski (trustee) and Nancy J. Lupashunski Irrevocable Trust to Bryan A. Wenzel and Jennifer E. Wenzel for $138,900; Salem Township.

Luzerne County Sheriff, Lillian Lupas (per sheriff) and Anthony J. Lupas Jr. (per sheriff) to Stanley Strelish and Judith Strelish for $150,000; Laflin.

John J. Capparell (executor) and David J. Kishbaugh (estate) to Autumn Hillegas for $135,000; Conyngham.

Phillip Rodgers and Barbara Rodgers to John Ballard and Stacie Ballard for $285,000; Butler Township.

Kelly C. Betz and Jodi V. Betz to Douglas E. Laughlin for $204,000; Nescopeck Township.

Ethel Marrone to David Belsky and Diane Belsky for $102,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Bruce Fine to George D. Kaszuba for $260,800; Wright Township.

Geox Inc. and GHC Inc. to Paramount Land Group LP for $360,000; Pittston Township.

Mary Ann Confletti and Mary Ann Shudginis to Lori J. Rosko for $110,000; Duryea.

Allen Togut to Marc H. Zahra II for $195,000; Buck Township.

Frank Buffone Jr. and Opal J. Buffone to Samantha A. White Boucek for $95,000; Salem Township.

DUI charges

MOUNT CARMEL - Megan Bucher, 21, of 18 N. Locust St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Dillman with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to obey traffic control devices and restrictions on alcoholic beverages involving an Oct. 19 incident in the first block of South Apple Street.

Police said Bucher had a blood-alcohol content of .170 percent.

DUI charges

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Jolene E. Reich, 39, of 550 Spruce St., Kulpmont, has been charged by Patrolman Kelly Campbell with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and a tire equipment violation relating to a Nov. 17 incident on Route 61 in Atlas.

Police reported Reich had a blood-alcohol content of .110 percent.

DUI charges

RIVERSIDE - Joseph P. Cirrilla, 27, of Rutherford, N.J., was charged by Patrolman Kerry Parkes with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and careless driving relating to a Nov. 24 accident on Avenue E.

Police said Cirrilla had a blood-alcohol content of .202 percent.

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

- Police responded to the 6900 block of Fox Drive on Nov. 25 for a reported fire.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road on Nov. 26 for a reported drug offense.

- Police responded to the 5300 block of Jovern Drive on Nov. 26 for a reported disorderly conduct.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Jefferson Park Road on Nov. 28 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 8600 block of Prince George Drive on Nov. 28 for a reported disturbance.

- Police responded to the 5200 block of Takach Road on Nov. 29 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 9000 block of Sandy Ridge Road on Nov. 29 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 300 block of Mallard Street on Nov. 30 for a reported fraud.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of Monroe Avenue on Nov. 30 for a reported drug offense.

- Police responded to the 7600 block of Prince George Drive on Nov. 30 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 10800 block of Prince George Drive on Dec. 1 for a reported DUI.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of County Drive on Dec. 2 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of Prince George Drive on Dec. 2 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 1300 block of Butternut Drive on Dec. 3 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 7000 block of Woodley Court on Dec. 3 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 18800 block of Halifax Road on Dec. 3 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 9900 block of County Drive on Dec. 4 for a reported counterfeiting/forgery.

- Police responded to the 8300 block of County Drive on Dec. 5 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 3500 block of Old Wood Road on De. 6 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 10000 block of Cedar Lane, Spring Grove, on Dec. 6 for a reported family offense, non-violent.

- Police responded to the 17800 block of S. Crater Road on Dec. 7 for a reported theft of vehicle parts.

- Police responded to the 7100 block of Whispering Winds Drive on Dec. 7 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 5200 block of Oaklawn Boulevard on Dec. 8 for a reported shoplifting.

- 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.