Property Transactions

Kenneth N. Rogers to Michael A. Dziak and Rachel P. Dziak for $221,350; Dallas.

Susan L. Lewis, Kim M. Morris and Sharon A. Payne to David R. Greene and Cynthia A. Greene for $252,000; Dorrance Township.

Gottstein Realty Co. LLC to Jorge L. Pacheco for $90,000; Hazle Township.

Jean Sappe Pecora to Jorge L. Madera for $80,000; Hazleton.

AMS Renovations LLC to Adele Ann Tavella for $105,000; Pittston.

Bank of America to Polymathic Properties Inc. for $105,000; Rice Township.

Albert J. Wycallis to Mark Hoover and Tami Fountain for $150,000; Duryea.

Guy Simms Jr., Barbara Simms Chamberlain, Lori George and Larry J. Simms Jr. to Robert S. Moczulski and Ann Moczulski for $130,000; Fairview Township.

Mark J. Menghini and Linda A. Menghini to Ciro Schianodicola and Salvadore Borelli for $200,000; Hazleton Township.

Judith K. Naunczek to John R. Bower II for $80,000; Salem Township.

Richard A. Littzi and Marie T. Littzi to Samuel Ermilus for $79,000; Nanticoke.

Joseph C. Bambera (trustee), St. Marys Congregation Lattimer No. 1 and Queen of Heaven Parish of Hazleton to Joel Klotz and Arlene Klotz for $115,000; Hazle Township.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (per attorney in fact) and Weisberg & Conway McCabe (attorney in fact) to Laura Aquino for $84,305; Hazleton.

Hit and run

ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred Wednesday along Market Street (Route 54).

Barbara Metrocavage, of Elysburg, told police that she was driving west at 1:20 p.m. when her vehicle was struck in its rear passenger side by a van exiting the shared driveway for M&T Bank and the Family Practice Center, just south of the Valley Avenue (Route 487) intersection.

The female driver of the cream-colored van fled the scene. The vehicle should likely have damage to its front bumper and may have a red-colored paint transfer.

Anyone with information about the accident should call police at 570-672-9892.

Thrown from car

FRACKVILLE - A Mahanoy Plane woman was airlifted to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after being thrown from a sedan that crashed into a utility pole on Route 61 near Schuylkill Mall on Wednesday.

Julia Schneider, 20, was riding in the rear seat when the accident occurred. She suffered moderate injuries and was flown to the hospital by Life Flight helicopter, according to state police at Frackville. A hospital spokesperson said she was in serious condition Thursday afternoon.

William Wetzel, 61, of Mahanoy City, was driving south in the right lane at 8:10 a.m. when he lost control of a 2001 Buick Lesabre while rounding a curve and struck the pole, police said.

Both Wetzel and an infant who was a rear-seat passenger were taken by ambulance for evaluation at Schuylkill Medical Center-South, Pottsville.

Wetzel was wearing a seat belt and the infant was restrained in a child safety seat. Police did not indicate if Schneider was also wearing a seat belt.

Citations against Wetzel are pending, police said.

Assisting were Goodwill and Altamont fire companies and Frackville and Shenandoah ambulances.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL - Joseph L. Aiello, 30, of 651 W. Fifth St., Mount Carmel, was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license, and driving a vehicle without registration following a traffic stop at Fifth and Maple streets, Mount Carmel at 2:49 a.m. Nov. 27.

According to court documents, Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman Shane Reamer observed Aiello drive away from a convenience store; the patrolman knows Aiello does not have a valid drivers license. When Reamer stopped the vehicle, he detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle.

Aiello allegedly failed two of the three field sobriety tests he was given and scored a positive breath test for alcohol. Chemical testing showed his blood alcohol level at the time was .255 percent.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 22.

Driver not injured

PENN TOWNSHIP - An Ashland driver who was plowing snow Wednesday was not injured when he backed the pick up truck he was driving into another vehicle, according to state police at Selinsgrove.

Trooper Thomas Grove said Robert J. Huntsinger, 53, was operating a 2002 Chevrolet 2500 in a parking lot at the Selinsgrove State School in Snyder County at 9:20 a.m. when he backed up into a 2008 Hyundai Elantra that was parked and unattended.

The driver, who was wearing his seatbelt, was not charged, police said.

Condition update

DANVILLE - A 22-year-old West Hazleton man injured in an accident Saturday on Route 225 near the Zerbe Township-Little Mahanoy Township line remained in critical condition Thursday afternoon.

Otto R. Jacome lost control of a 2003 Ford F-250 he was driving north about 10 a.m., drove down an embankment, crashed into one tree and deflected off another, state police at Stonington reported.

A passing motorist removed Jacome from the truck, which burst into flames.

SUNBURY - District Attorney Tony Rosini announced Andres Torruella, 39, of Sunbury, was found guilty following a bench trial before county President Judge Robert B. Sacavage.

Rosini said that the trial was significant in two ways, one that it marked the final trail that Sacavage would hear as president judge, and it was the first trial that both Sacavage and First Assistant District Attorney Ann Targonski have heard in abstentia, meaning the trial proceeded even though the defendant was not present.

"Proof was presented that the defendant has been notified of the time and place of the trail and he failed to appear," Rosini said.

Torruella was convicted of driving under the influence and a number of motor vehicle violations, including failure to obtain a Pennsylvania license after residing in the Commonwealth for over a year. He was sentenced to 30 days to six months in Northumberland County Prison and received a number of fines for the summary violations.

The case was prosecuted by Thomas Leib of the Pennsylvania State Police Barracks at Stonington and Targonski. Rosini commented on the fact that the bulk of the trial preparation was completed by Targonski after regular court hours due to the time constraints being placed on the staff with the pending caseload.

"Ann had to prepare for this trial and organize the evidence during off hours," Rosini said. "The workload, particularly in light of the recent homicide in Sunbury, has made it nearly impossible to prepare during the regular hours. Both Ann and Trooper Leib were dedicated to ensuring justice in this case."

"This trial was also significant as we utilized the technological advances made by Judge Sacavage and had our expert witness testify via video from New Jersey, while simultaneously viewing the video from the state police cruiser's dash camcorder," Targonski said.

A warrant has been issued for Torruella to commence serving his sentence.

SHAMOKIN - One of the men named in a grand jury indictment as a supplier to several dealers arrested in a September drug bust was charged with more offenses Thursday.

Darryl L. Kashner, 28, currently an inmate at the Northumberland County Prison where he awaits trial on other drug charges, was arraigned Thursday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin, on two counts each of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and criminal conspiracy.

He was recommitted to Northumberland County Prison on $5,000 cash bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 7 before Gembic.

According to court documents filed jointly by Shamokin City Police Cpl, Bryan Primerano and state Attorney General agent David Jordan, Kashner was working with a drug distribution ring leader, Juan Alvarez, from the Dominican Republic but currently incarcerated in a federal prison in Lackawanna County, to bring narcotics from the Hazleton area into Northumberland County from 2009 to 2012.

Among the documents was a statewide grand jury presentment in which Kashner testified he purchased cocaine and heroin from Alvarez or one of his associates more than 50 times.

Kashner said his average purchase was 20 to 30 grams of cocaine, six or seven grams of crack cocaine and up to a few bundles of heroin.

Law enforcement agents testified to the grand jury that informants under their control made four purchases of cocaine between April and August 2012. Twice, Kashner allegedly sold a gram of cocaine, and sold an eighth of an ounce, and 10 grams of cocaine.

On Aug. 28, 2012, he sold 70 bags of heroin to an informant for $1,000 and when he was arrested later that day, he was found in possession of 50 grams of cocaine and 450 bags of heroin. An addition 10 grams of cocaine was found at his Shamokin residence.

The new charges represent the 13th drug case that Kashner currently has pending in the Northumberland County court system. The other cases are awaiting a date for trial. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for Jan. 6.

MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh A. Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court on Jan. 20 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

n Randy L. Campbell, 19, of 815 Ash St., Kulpmont, waived charges of possession of a controlled substance, misbranding or adulterating a controlled substance, driving without lights to avoid being detected, driving without lights between sunset and sunrise and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman Michael Pitcavage filed the charges involving a May 28 incident along Arcos Road in Strong when Campbell was allegedly in possession of acetaminophen and oxycodone hydrochloride.

n Charges of possession of a controlled substance were ordered bound to court against Britteny N. Obrien, 29, of 433 W. Third St., Mount Carmel, and Frederick T. Holmes, 45, of 550 W. Second St., Mount Carmel, when the two defendants failed to show for their respective hearings.

Both were charged by Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman Matthew Dillman following a domestic incident at Obrien's house where police found marijuana. Obrien and Holmes each claimed the marijuana belonged to the other person.

n Charges of burglary, criminal trespass, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and loitering and prowling at night against Blake Boyer, 19, of 718 Centre St., Ashland, were withdrawn after the victim refused to testify.

The charges were filed by Mount Carmel Borough Police Lt. Chris Buhay following an Oct. 17 incident at an East Fifth Street residence.

n Dustyn Kolenda, 18, of 207 Huffman Lane, Muncy, waived charges of criminal conspiracy to commit theft from a motor vehicle and three counts each of receiving stolen property and theft from a motor vehicle during his preliminary hearing.

He was charged by Riverside Police Officer Kerry Parkes following the investigation into a series of vehicle break-ins along Avenue F in Riverside Nov. 8 and 9.

n Charges of possession of drug paraphernalia were waived to court by Alyssa M. Taylor, 21, of 1032 W. Spruce St., Shamokin.

The charges, filed by Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman Matthew Dillman, stem from an incident on East Avenue on Oct. 20.

n Jade Swank, 21, of 262 Roadarmel Lane, Paxinos, waived charges of retail theft during her hearing.

She was charged with stealing $107.67 worth of merchandise from the CVS Pharmacy on the Locust Gap Highway. The charges were filed by Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman David Stamets Jr.

n Denny E. Keim, 37, of Mount Carmel, waived charges of possession of a controlled substance, possess of drug paraphernalia, possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Kulpmont Police Patrolman Michael Pitcavage filed the charges following a traffic stop on North Sixth Street, Kulpmont, May 25.

n Brandon T. Chapman, 19, of 119 S. Walnut St., Mount Carmel, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and was sentenced by Jones to one year probation and ordered to pay a $500 fine plus court costs.

Chapman was charged by Mount Carmel Borough Police Cpl. David Donkochik who arrested him on an active warrant.

Two other counts of possession of drug paraphernalia were withdrawn in the case.

n Charges of driving under the influence, driving the maximum speed limits, driving with a suspended license, and possession of a controlled substance, were waived to court by Travis C. Beam, 50, of 35 Bower St., Shenandoah.

Ralpho Township Police Patrolman Christopher Grow filed the charges following a traffic stop in the area of All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg, June 3.

n Lelo L. Shingara, 47, of 311 Shingara Lane, Sunbury, waived charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a small amount of marijuana, driving with a suspended license, driving without registration and driving without an inspection sticker.

Kulpmont Police Patrolman Michael Pitcavage filed the charges following a traffic stop on North Sixth Street, Kulpmont, May 25.

n Aaron E. Pollock, 25, of 431 Main St., Coal Township, saw charges of driving under the influence, careless driving, driving a vehicle at an unsafe speed and failure to observe stop signs ordered bound to court by Jones after Pollock failed to appear for the hearing.

He was charged by Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman David Stamets Jr. following an April 13 traffic stop on Route 61 heading toward Kulpmont.

Marriage licenses

- Gurminder Singh and Danielle Marissa Tregaskis, both of Dunmore.

- Anthony David Seymour and Kimberly Foat, both of Jessup.

Property transactions

- Lee and Jennifer Desposito to Paul D. and Susan A. Giordano; a property at Big Bass Lake, Clifton Twp., for $170,000.

- Davied Van Der Velde, Rockaway, N.Y., to Abraham Goldstein, Scranton; a property at 615 Monroe Ave., Scranton, for $105,000.

- JCG Realty Inc. to Cusumano Realty LLC; a property at 428-430-432 S. Main St., Old Forge, for $364,000.

- Amie Szumski and Barry Atticks, Breinigsville, Pa., to Marianne Fisne, Olyphant; a property at 2 Maple St., Throop, for $95,000.

- Marisa Ramos, Scranton, to Marla M. O'Callaghan, Scranton; a property at 1833 S. Webster Ave., Scranton, for $60,000.

- David and Monika McCloughan, Starrucca, to Brian and Elizabeth Shomaker, Dunmore; a property at 17 Ollendike St., Throop, for $166,000.

Estates filed

- Anna Benio, 266 Green Grove Road, Scott Twp., letters of testamentary to Rosemarie Sember, 652 Commerce Drive, Scott Twp.

- Ruth Zintel, 1 Lake Scranton Road, Scranton, letters of administration to Tanya Zintel, 1023 Main St., Honesdale.

- Michael J. Mliczek, 819 Jefferson Ave., Room 213, Scranton, letters of testamentary to Jean Herne, 507 Fellows St., Scranton.

- Madeline M. Okon, Fellowship Manor, Whitehall, letters of testamentary to Debora M. Solensky, 137 Swallow St., Olyphant.

- Joan E. Cogswell, Timber Falls, Apt. B2, Route 6, Blakely, letters of administration to Charles A. Cogswell Jr., 56 Laurel Wood Drive, Shelton, Conn.

Divorce sought

- Angela Applegate, Scranton, v. Robert Applegate, Scott Twp.; married May 2, 2010; pro se.

State tax liens

- Alan and Laura Gillow, 503 Keystone Ave., Blakely; $868.24.

- Ronald A. Halko, #176, 201 S. Blakely St., Dunmore; $6,809.10.

- John E. Skorec, 109 Mount Cobb Highway, Lake Ariel; $1,000.00.

- James and Karen Liparulo, 395 Sickler Pond Road, Jermyn; $2,558.36.

- Anthony Reggie, 391 Leggett St., Scranton; $1,003.96.

- Robert and Christine Butler, 8 Baldassari Drive, Scranton; $2398.46.

- Charles R. and Jennifer A. Collura, 1223 W. State St., Archbald; $2,520.82.

- Brian Ruby, 9 Brook Lane, Spring Brook Twp.; $6,020.59.

- Salvatore Clemente, 138 Walnut St., Dunmore; $2,793.26

- Angela Cooper, individually and as secretary of Cooper's Seafood House Inc., 6 Amherst Park, Scranton; $821.18.

- Andrew and Elizabeth Taylor, 1 Evergreen Drive, P.O. Box 497, Waverly; $3,201.61.

- David and Ida Maconeghy, 2723 Price St., Scranton; $658.78.

- Mark F. and Lori A. Petrochko, 314 State Route 435, Elmhurst Twp.; $1,325.83.

- Jason Evans, 820 Hilltop Drive, Clarks Summit; $330.06.

- Frank Ritter, individually and as owner of Timberline Tree & Landscaping LLC, 607 Oak St., Old Forge; $752.33.

Lawsuit

- Brenda and John Morris, 535 Jackson Road, Dallas, v. Pennsylvania American Water Co., 800 W. Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, seeking in excess of the jurisdictional limit requiring compulsory arbitration under the laws of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the local rules of court plus costs of suit and delay damages on two counts, for injuries suffered Sept. 9, 2012, in a fall into an open water valve box at 1220 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, due to the negligence of the defendants; David S. Smacchi, attorney.

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Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett has provided the following criminal court update:

Sentence ordered following guilty plea

John Worthington, 28, Towanda, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 100 days to 23 months, and a fine of $150.00, for the offense of Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance.

Philip Wood, 53, Troy, PA, was sentenced to County Intermediate Punishment for a term of 24 months with 62 days imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility, six months on house arrest under electronic supervision, and the remainder of the term on probation. Wood was also ordered to pay a fine of $500.00 and he will be required to reimburse the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the amount of $375.00 for money used to purchase a controlled substance during the event that led to his arrest; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for six months.

John F. Ames, 32, Sylvania, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from 12 months to 24 months for the offense of Obstruction of Administration of Law or Other Governmental Operation.

Joseph Light, 24, Canton, PA, was resentenced, following revocation of his original sentence of probation for violation of probation conditions, to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a total term of from eight months to 23 months, and a fines totaling $400.00, for the offenses of Receiving Stolen Property, Theft By Unlawful Taking, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Light was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1384.00 and he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 6 months.

Lloyd Bailey, 28, Towanda, PA, was sentenced to a total term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from five months to 23 months, and fines totaling $2000.00, for two counts of the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Bailey will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for a total of 18 months.

Fred Place, 60, Towanda, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 72 hours to six months, and a fine of $1000.00, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months.

Dustin H. Poulton, 23, Middletown, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Retail Theft and was immediately sentenced to pay a fine of $300.00 and restitution in the amount of $100.00. Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Poulton for the offense.

Ashley Bennett, 22, Canton, PA, was resentenced, following revocation of her original sentence of probation, to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 10 days to 12 months, and a fine of $150.00, for the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking. Bennett was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $200.00.

Rosemary Johnson, 43, no permanent address, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from three months to 12 months, and a fine of $1500.00, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance. Johnson will also lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 18 months.

Jesse Briggs, 23, Gillett, PA, was sentenced to imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from 18 months to five years, and a fine of $1500.00, for the offenses of Statutory Sexual Assault, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Briggs will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for six months.

Christopher D.J. Evans, 18, Rome, PA, was sentenced to probation for a term of 18 months, and a fine of $150.00, for the offense of Terroristic Threats.

Derek C. Matson, 26, Monroeton, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 90 days to 23 months, 29 days, probation for a term of two years, and fines totaling $2000.00, for the offenses of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer. Matson will also his Pennsylvania driving privilege for a total term of 30 months.

Billie L. Deloach, 29, Rome, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Bath Salts) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Bath Salts), and was sentenced to probation for a total term of two years and a fine of $250.00. DeLoach was also ordered to reimburse the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania the amount of $395.00 for money used to purchase a controlled substance during the incident that led to her arrest. An Agent of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Deloach for the offense.

Wesley S. Selcer, 25, Wysox, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Carrying a Firearm w/o Concealment Permit and was sentenced to probation for a term of one year.

Officer Brian Wibirt of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Selcer for the offense.

Finding of guilt following criminal trial

Raymond Richlin, 28, Wysox, PA, was found guilty of the offenses of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Without a License, and Public Drunkenness after criminal bench trial before the Honourable Maureen T. Beirne of the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas. Richlin will be sentenced at a later date after preparation of a presentence investigation by the Bradford County Probation Department. Richlin was arrested for the offense by Trooper Matthew Grebeck of the Pennsylvania State Police.

Guilty plea entered

Daniel L. Rohde, 43, Elmira, NY, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Default in Required Appearance; he will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence investigation by the Bradford County Probation Department. Bradford County Chief Detective Gregory Hostettler arrested Rohde for the offense.

Mary Beth Frankenfield, 49, Albany Twp, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Endangering a Child; she will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper David Pelachick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Frankenfield for the offense.

Stephen P. Patel, 31, Wysox, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol; he will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Joshua Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Patel for the offense.

Billy W. Collum, 31, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol; he will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer John Hennessy of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Collum for the offense.

Leslie Gallagher, 42, Sayre, PA, entered pleas of guilty to the offenses of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Use of a Communication Facility, and Possession Controlled Substance; he will be sentenced on January 9, 2014. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Gallagher for the offenses.

Dana Martin, 35, Rome, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Simple Assault; he will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Kevin Hibson of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Martin for the offense.

Matthew J. Jenner, 30, New Albany, PA, entered pleas of guilty to the offenses of Simple Assault, False Imprisonment and Driving while Operating Privilege Suspended; he will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence investigation by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Michael Moser of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Jenner for the offense.

Miranda M. Hamilton, 22, Sugar Run, PA, entered pleas of guilty to the offenses of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and Possession of a Controlled Substance; she will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Hamilton for the offenses.

Thomas Shock, 37, Towanda, PA, entered pleas of guilty to the offenses of Disorderly Conduct and Public Drunkenness; he will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence investigation by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Shock for the offense.

Frederick Terrell, 42, Ulster, PA, entered pleas of guilty to the offenses of Access Device Fraud, Theft By Unlawful Taking, and Criminal Trespass; he will be sentenced on January 9, 2014. Officer Denny Slater of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Terrell for the offenses.

Brian Carey, 32, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol; he will be sentenced on January 9, 2014. Trooper Brandon Allis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Carey for the offense.

Bruce E. Cox, 27, Canton, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving Under the

Influence of Alcohol; he will be sentenced on January 16, 2014. Officer Joshua Heckman of the Canton Borough Police Department arrested Cox for the offense.

Richard Rivera, 47, Athens, PA, entered pleas of guilty to the offenses of Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest and Recklessly Endangering Another Person; he will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Rivera for the offense.

David C. Taylor, 34, Troy, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance(Marihuana); Taylor will be sentenced on January 16, 2014. Trooper Kevin Hibson of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Taylor for the offense.

Marc A. Carbucci, 43, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Simple Assault; he will be sentenced on January 16, 2014. Bradford County Chief Detective Kyle Wisel of the Bradford County District Attorney's Office arrested Carbucci for the offense.

Plea of Nolo Contendere entered

(A plea of Nolo Contendere has the same legal effect as a plea of guilty and may be accepted by the Court in cases in which the Defendant has no specific recollection of the facts of the case but acknowledges that he/she will be unable to overcome the evidence that would be presented against him/her at criminal trial)

Bradford Stroud, 37, Athens, PA, entered a plea of Nolo Contendere to the offense of Delivery of a Controlled Substance; he will be sentenced on January 9, 2014. Agents of the Bradford County Drug and Narcotics Task Force arrested Stroud for the offense.

Placement in the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program

Chad Kitchnefsky, 20, Tunkhannock, PA, charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance in May 2013 by Trooper Mark Sadowski of the Pennsylvania State Police, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation, Kitchnefsky will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Kitchnefsky must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel as conditions of ARD placement; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 90 days.

Trey E. Dececchis, 21, Johnsonburg, PA, charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in May 2013 by Officer John Hennessy of the Towanda Borough Police Department, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on Probation, Dececchis will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Dececchis must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel as conditions of ARD placement; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days.

Sexual assault reported

State police at Towanda said they are investigating an incident in which an 11-year-old male juvenile was sexually assaulted between Jan. 1, 2011 and Nov. 18, 2013 in Canton Township.

Incident investigated

State police at Towanda said they are investigating an incident in which a verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15 on Doty Hill Road in South Creek Township.

Police said someone was traveling in a dark green Chevrolet Silverado extended cab toward a Gillett man, who threw up his arms due to the motorist's driving. The driver then told the victim that he needed to get out of the road, and they began arguing verbally about whether the victim was in the roadway. It then turned physical, police said.

Harassment

EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - Richard Paul Conner, 45, of 244 Doutyville Road, Shamokin, was charged by Trooper Thomas Leib of state police at Stonington with harassment involving a disturbance at 9:35 a.m. Friday at the home of Theresa Marie Powell, of 268 Doutyville Road, Shamokin.

Police reported Conner is accused of repeatedly contacting Powell for no legitimate reason after being advised to stop.

Scrap metal stolen

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington reported someone stole miscellaneous scrap metal from Snyder's One Stop along Route 61 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 14.

Police said the scrap metal owned by Kenneth Snyder, 35, of Paxinos, was then taken to Stoneroad Iron and Metal and exchanged for cash.

Package taken

PAXINOS - Sharon Raudenbush, 63, of Badman Hill Roads, Paxinos, told state police at Stonington that someone stole a package from her mailbox Dec. 14.

Simple assault

WHITE DEER TOWNSHIP - Cindy Hall, 55, of Sunbury, was charged by state police at Milton with simple assault and harassment involving a disturbance at 3:35 p.m. Thursday at 20 Foresman Circle.

Police reported Hall allegedly held a knife to Darnell Wilson's throat and threatened to kill Wilson. The 33-year-old Wilson, who resides in Sunbury, punched Hall in the face, prompting Hall to flee the scene, police said.

Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Wendy Kleman, 35, of 1661 Tioga St., Coal Township, told police an unknown vehicle struck her 2003 Nissan Altima between 2 and 6:30 a.m. Saturday in front of her residence.

Police said the passenger mirror on Kleman's auto was knocked off.

Theft charges

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Two Shamokin men have been charged by state police at Stonington with stealing $1,275 worth of various parts from a 955 Cat Tracks loader from Snyder's One-Stop at 5351 Route 61 Dec. 8.

James H. Latshaw, 47, and Christopher J. Hollenbach, 31, both of 126 E. Arch St., are charged by Trooper Thomas Leib with theft, receiving stolen property and criminal trespass. Latshaw also was charged with resisting arrest for fleeing from police.

Police said Latshaw and Hollenbach removed the heavy equipment parts and then attempted to scrap the items at Stoneroad Iron and Metal in Shamokin Township. Upon receiving a tip that both men were at Stoneroad, Leib responded to the business and took Hollenbach into custody. Police said Latshaw fled on foot, crossing Shamokin Creek.

ESTATES FILED

- Ernest Elwood Ross Sr., aka Ernest E. Ross Sr., Manchester Twp., letters testamentary to Henry Charles Ross, 179 Layton Road, Equinunk.

- Billy C. Scott, Paupack Twp., letters testamentary to Aleatha Myers, 2230 W. Rutland Drive, Citrus Springs, Fla.

- Mary Aleckna, Sterling Twp., letters of administration to Mary Ann Stone, 230 Spudeno Road, Moscow, and Anthony W. Aleckna, P.O. Box 588, Hamlin.

- Lori Ann Miller, aka Lori A. Miller, Damascus Twp., letters testamentary to William Miller III, 55 Shady Lane Drive, Beach Lake.

- Alberta M. Correll, also known as Alberta Correll and Alberta Breidenstein Corell, Waymart, letters testamentary to James P. Breidenstein, 1240 Creek Bend Road, Fruit Cove, Fla., and Betty A. Ross, 119 Tuttle Road, Simpson.

- Joan E. Case, Texas Twp., letters testamentary to Wayne Bank, Trust Department, 303 10th St., Honesdale.

- Diane Skinn, aka Diane L. Skinn, Lake Twp., letters of administration to Cheryl A. Skinn, 125 Lawrence St., second floor, Wilkes-Barre.

- Mary Ercolino, Bethany, letters testamentary to David F. Bianco, 707 Main St., P.O. Box 84, Forest City.

- Ruth Viola Wuerth, aka Ruth Wuerth and Ruth V. Wuerth, Lake Twp., letters testamentary to William Robert Wuerth, 3411 Gomer St., Yorktown Heights, N.Y.

- Anne Fitzroy, aka Anne F. Fitzroy and Anne Frances Fitzroy, Buckingham Twp., letters testamentary to Catherine Sconfienza, 4805 Hancock Highway, Equinunk.

- Carolyn A. Upright, also known as Carolyn Upright and Carolyn Agnes Upright, Lake Twp., letters testamentary to Robert F. Birmelin, 519 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel.

- Francis R. Lane, Texas Twp., letters testamentary to Coleen Tuman, 107 Wayne St., Honesdale.

- Margaret Anna McGinty, aka Margaret A. McGinty, Hawley, letters testamentary to James M.H. McGinty, 415 Hudson St., Hawley.

Property transactions

- Phelan Hallinan LLP, attorney-in-fact for Fannie Mae, also known as Federal National Mortgage Associaton, to Kenneth McGinnis; a property in Berlin Twp. for $50,000.

- Piper Creek Inc. to Lester S. Hazen; a property in Bethany for $123,500.

- Ruth Gilbert to Jarrod V. Roney; a property in Bethany for $90,000.

- Sara O'Grady Liddy, agent for Thomas J. Liddy, to Thomas M. and Joyce A. Carr; a property in Buckingham Twp. for $145,000.

- Denis Lucarelli to Craig J. and Holly Bouslough; a property in Buckingham Twp. for $310,000.

- Thomas L. Sr. and Sharon Reading to Nicholas and Helen Robinson; a property in Cherry Ridge Twp. for $244,900.

- Walter and Rita Haunz to Brian A. Soja; a property in Clinton Twp. for $25,000.

- M&J Development Group to Ronald and Melissa Francis; a property in Clinton Twp. for $48,360.

- Joseph Franceski, aka Joseph Franceski Jr., and Michael Franceski, to Drew and Janice Sparks; a property in Clinton Twp. for $48,000.

- Joseph Franceski, aka Joseph Franceski Jr., and Michael Franceski, to Brian P. Fitzsimmons; a property in Clinton Twp. for $48,000.

- Michael Vitkus, attorney-in-fact for Rosemarie Sterchak, to Nicholas A. Norella and Nicole Trichilo; a property in Clinton Twp. for $62,500.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

James E. Gosart and Alan W. Gosart to Jason M. Sabetta for $110,000; Kingston Township.

Carol Ann Hirko and Carol Ann Plesnar to Alan Klapat for $126,000; Kingston Township.

Frank Hinchey and Carol Hinchey to Dennis J. Llewellyn for $101,000; Forty Fort.

Patrick J. Burke and Mary T. Burke to Danny Van Ho and De T. Bach for $132,500; Dallas.

Carol Barletta to Jorge Perez for $121,000; Hazleton.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (per attorney in fact) and Weisberg & Conway McCabe (attorney in fact) to Jared Menghini and Alyssa Menghini for $207,000; Butler Township.

William D. Sotack and Catherine A. Sotack to Timothy R. Karnes and Jenna M. Karnes for $176,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Ali Ki Holdings LLC to Kristen Krashnak for $385,000; Dorrance Township.

Edward Shields (administrator), Gloria Sprankle (administrator) and John F. Shields (estate) to Lori S. Elias for $122,000; Kingston Township.

MSC Development LLC to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1319 for $260,000; Pringle.

Kintner Modular Homes Inc. to Michelle S. Greim and Robert W. Greim for $94,000; Ross Township.

Eleanor Chmiel to Kyle E. Drake for $75,000; Pittston Township.

Stephen Hannon to SMA Holdings LLC for $265,000; Pittston.

Route 309 Butler Properties LLC to Doloma USA LLC for $1.89 million; Butler Township.

James M. Jacobs and Michelle L. Jacobs to Walter F. Smith Jr. and Maria C. Smith for $137,900; Butler Township.

Athens man charged

An Athens man was recently arrested by Sayre Borough police on a charge of criminal trespassing.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Curtis Michael Carnrike, 22, was also charged with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

Police said Carnrike entered two houses on Stevenson Street house uninvited at about 9 p.m. Dec. 20 and sat on the front porch of a third house. Police believed Carnrike to be under the influence of alcohol and narcotics, according to police.

Carnrike was arraigned Dec. 21 and released from the Bradford County jail on non-monetary bail. Carnrike's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 31.

Man cited for underage drinking

State police at Towanda recently issued an underage drinking citation to a Sayre man.

According to information from state police, Jack A. Schultz, 18, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped at about 12:42 a.m. Dec. 22 on Myers Road in Ridgebury Township. Police said Schultz was observed to be intoxicated and in possession of alcoholic beverages.

Police investigating theft

State police at Towanda are currently investigating a theft that occurred in Smithfield Township.

According to state police, an unknown actor or actors removed a dump trailer from a Milan Road property sometime between Dec. 13 and Dec. 16. The trailer was not secured, police said. No damage was done to the property, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Mountain bike found

State police at Towanda seek the owner of a mountain bike located in Ulster Township.

According to state police, a blue Mongoose mountain bike was found at about 12:15 p.m. Dec. 18 on Bridge Street. The owner may claim the bicycle at the state police barracks in Towanda or call (570) 265-2186.

Police seek info on stolen Jeep

State police are investigating the theft of a vehicle from an Ulster Township residence.

According to information from state police at Towanda, an unknown actor stole a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee from a Covered Bridge Road residence sometime on Nov. 16 or Nov. 17. The vehicle crashed on Sheshequin Road, just south of the Ulster Bridge, on Nov. 17, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Marriage licenses

- Gordon B. Meade, Jefferson Twp., and Dominica Pia Denaples, Moscow.

- Douglas William Man and Melissa Ann Glucksnis, both of Hoboken, N.J.

- Engels Jonathan Abreu and Zaneta Teresa Olszowka, both of Scranton.

Property transactions

- Michael R. Plappert and Melissa A. Dalessandro, Langhorne, to David Russell and Michele Lee Hunsinger, Scranton; a property at 526 Hickory St., Old Forge, for $52,500.

- Catherine Jenkins Stone, administratix of the estate of Mark C. Jenkins, to Cynthia Edwards-Hawver, Nicholson; a property at Baylors Lake Road, Benton Twp., for $305,000.

- Brian P. and Christina A. McLaughlin, Scranton, to Steven M. Dickhoner and Norina Delonti-Dickhoner, Pittston; a property at Orchid Drive, Moosic, for $48,000.

- Fannie Mae, Federal National Mortage Association, attorney in fact, Phelan Hallinan LLP., to Anthony J. and Dana S. Baldoni, Scranton; a property at 1524-1526-1528 W. Gibson St., Scranton, for $125,100.

- Donald J. Sr. and Carol Vaverchak, Fell Twp., to Highway Storage LLC, Greenfield Twp.; a property in Mayfield, for $375,000.

- Glenmaura Commons Limited Partnership, Moosic, to Henry W. and Paula V. Roever, Moosic; a property at Glenmaura National Blvd., Moosic, for $445,000.

- John E. Roche, Dickson City, to Sean Massey and Krystal Russell, Scranton; a property at 931 Dimmick St., Dickson City, for $170,000.

- Hemingway Development Limited Partnership, Moosic, to Jeffrey and Emily Gryn, Moosic; a property in Moosic, for $200,000.

- Elaine J. Neureuter, Dalton, to Michael and Claudine Russo, Dalton; a property at Prospect St., Dalton, for $60,000.

- Timothy and Lauren N. McNamara, Old Forge, to David and Lori Yurkavage, Old Forge; a property at 1042 W. Oak St., Old Forge, for $182,000.

- Mildred Brzostowski, personal representative of the estate of Beatrice Litwak, Eynon, to Christian and Angela Goetz, Old Forge; a property in Old Forge, for $38,500.

- John Skumanich and Jean Marie Ziminskas, executors of the estate of Margaret Skumanich, Jessup, to George J. McConnell, Carbondale; a property at 100 Olga St., Jessup, for $72,500.

- Marcia G., Anthony F. and Candee Lee Zippi, Appleton, Wis., to Melissa Davis, Roaring Brook Twp.; a property at Cortez Road, Jefferson Twp., for $34,000.

- Donald and Frances Kavulich, Dalton, to John and Wendy Saggese, Scranton; a property at 1922-1924 Smith Plaza, Scranton, for $42,000.

- Mary B. Mellon, Carbondale, to Joseph G. and Bonnie L. Galea, Eynon; a property at 48 Linda Lane, Carbondale, for $215,000.

- John M. and Jona Kay Fitzsimmons, South Abington Twp., to James P. and Beth Ann Rielly, South Abington Twp.; a property in Scott Twp., for $160,000.

- Pauline Angeloni and Suzanne Anita and Thomas C. Glaser, Florida, N.Y., to Michael C. Ketten and Jill Ann Tomcho, Jessup; a property at 1130 Church St., Jessup, for $175,000.

- Balwant Singh and Kamlesh Heer, Vestal, N.Y., to 904 S. Main St. LLC, Trumbull, Conn.; a property at 904 Main St., Old Forge, for $600,000.

DIVORCE sought

- Jason M. DeBiasi, Scranton, v. Rebecca Morgan DeBiasi, Scranton; married Nov. 26, 2006; Paul A. Kelly Jr., attorney.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS

- American Homecare Supply Co., 4113 Birney Ave., Moosic; $19,717.10.

- Edward Gallis, 101 Davitt St., Olyphant; $34,844.63.

- Andrew J. Voinski, 2326 Boulevard Ave., Scranton; $1,395.64.

- Northeast Painting Inc., 1014 Ridge Ave., Scranton; $48.21.

- American Homecare Supply Co., 4113 Birney Ave., Moosic, $21,331.18.

- Arcman Corp., 807 Center St., Throop; $19,058.21.

- Michael C. Cowley, 101 Short St., Clarks Green; $7,509.30.

- Donald C. Wright, 433 Washington Ave. Apt. D, Jermyn; $279,109.37.

- Andrew J. Voinski, 2326 Boulevard Ave., Scranton; $525.34.

STATE TAX LIENS

- Ronald J. Bush, Apt 309 William St., Scranton; $2,311.

- William H. Scott, 827 N. Garfield Ave., Scranton; $2,337.13.

Lawsuit

- Sharonda Robinson, 830 N. Lincoln Ave., Scranton, v. Ryta Chanthavong, 1021 Clay Ave., Scranton, and Ryan Erich Williams, P.O. Box 256 Route 6, Waymart, seeking in excess of that amount requiring compulsory arbitration thereof under the applicable statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the local rules of the court on three counts, for injuires suffered in a motor vehicle crash at North Washington Avenue and East Gibson Street, Scranton, due to negligence of the defendants; Jason P. Provinzano, attorney.

Estates filed

- Joseph Carmello Fazio, 111 Chestnut St., Dunmore, letters of administration to Charles Fazio, 132 86th St., Brooklyn, N.Y., and Marie Fazio, 114 Walnut St., Dunmore.

- Angelo J. Santarsiero, 202 Barnard St., Dunmore, letters of testamentary to Michael A. Santarsiero Jr., 14 Samantha Lane, Scott Twp.

- Mary Angela Polizzi, 208 N. Blakely St., Dunmore, letters of administration to Mary C. Polizzi, 107 Mountain Laurel Lane, Olyphant.

- Carl L. Stasko, 113 Hollow Drive R.R. 2, Moscow, letters of testamentary to Susan and Henry J. Beilman, 10319 W. Desert Forest Circle, Sun City, Ariz.

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