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Court Notes 1/29/14

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Amy M. Flanley and Kelly McGlynn to Louis Fratarcangeli and Maria C. Fratarcangeli for $86,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Sandra Gail Meucci and Ronald Joseph Meucci to Marion J. Olson for $105,000; Bear Creek Township.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. (trustee), Bac Home Loan Servicing LP (attorney in fact) and Bank of America to John A. Breach for $80,500; Hollenback Township.

M&T Bank to Marc M. Fall and Nicole M. Fall for $90,900; Bear Creek Township.


Police Briefs 1/29/2014

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Woman switches price tags at Kmart

Alisha Dawn Dixon, 27, of Towanda, has been charged by state police with retail theft relating to a Nov. 30 incident at Kmart in Wysox Township.

According to police, Dixon changed price tags on both a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey and hooded sweatshirt and paid for them at a reduced price. Originally, police said, the items were both priced at $19.99 but after switching tags they were priced at $5.99 each at the register. After being detained, Dixon confessed the crime to police in a written statement, police said.

Dixon has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.

Car strikes tree

A New Albany woman escaped injuries recently when the car she was driving left the road and struck a tree.

According to state police, Zoraya S. McKernan, 20, was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt south on state Route 2009 on Monday in Wilmot Township, when she lost control of her vehicle on a right curve. The Cobalt crossed the road and traveled onto the east embankment, where it struck a tree and came to rest.

McKernan was wearing her seatbelt when the accident occurred. Police issued her a citation following the crash.

No injuries

No injuries were reported following a one-vehicle crash on state Route 2015 in Terry Township.

State police reported that Gerald M. Vargason, 23, of Wyalusing was driving a 2010 Dodge Charger east on Route 2015 on Monday when his vehicle hit a patch of ice, causing it to skid out of control. The car left the road and traveled onto the south berm where it struck a ditch. The impact disabled the Charger, requiring it to be towed from the scene. Vargason was wearing his seatbelt when the crash occurred, and was not cited following the accident.

Car strikes utility pole

A driver was cited by state police recently after the car he was driving left the road and struck a utility pole.

State police reported that William T. Welfel, 78, of Rome was driving a 2011 Toyota Tundra north on Battle Creek Road on Monday in Windham Township when it traveled onto the embankment, then into a ditch. The car then re-entered the road, crossing into the opposite lane of travel, then went off the road and struck a utility pole where it came to rest.

Police said Welfel will be cited for crossing the center line of traffic.

One cited following crash

Several people were taken to the hospital recently following a two-vehicle crash on state Route 467 in Pike Township.

According to state police, Angel A. Houghtaling, 33, of Owego, N.Y. was driving a Kia Spectra on Route 467 on Jan. 19, when her vehicle struck the rear of a 2010 Nissan Altima operated by Robert L. Houghtaling, 54, of Rome.

Police said the drivers and passengers of both vehicle were transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda for evaluation following the accident. Angel Houghtaling was cited for operating a vehicle at an unsafe speed, police reported.

Fuel stolen

State police are investigating a fuel theft that occurred recently in Windham Township.

According to police, unknown perpetrators cut the locks off the fuel caps of industrial equipment at Precision Pipeline located on state Route 1049. The thieves stole the fuel from the vehicles, and left the scene.

Anyone with information about the incident is requested to contact Trooper Tereska of the state police at the Towanda Barracks at (570) 265-2186.

Purse stolen

State police are looking for the thieves who stole a purse from a private residence in the Camptown area.

According to police, the perpetrators broke into the residence of Charlotte Merrill Sandor, 79, of Village Campton on Jan. 23 and removed her purse. The thieves also forged Sandor's signature and cashed a check for $1,600. Anyone with information about the incident is requested to contact the state police at (570) 265-2186.

Radiators stolen

State police are investigating the theft of two radiators from a bulldozer which occurred recently in Rome Township.

According to police, the incident occurred on Jan. 24 in the 1000 block of North Orwell Road. Police said the thieves removed the radiators with tracks from the bulldozer before fleeing the scene. Anyone with information about the incident is requested to call the state police at (570) 265-2186.

Altercation on school bus

State police are investigating an incident of harassment that occurred recently on a school bus on Jan. 23.

According to police, the two suspects, one 14 years old from Rome, the other 12 years of age from Wysox, are accused of engaging in a physical altercation while riding on the bus as it traveling on U.S. Route 187 in Rome Township. Police said the two are accused of punching and kicking each other during the incident.

Three charged with endangerment

Two people have each been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, to answer a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to information filed in Clark's office, Jeffrey Ralph Sturzenegger, 61, and Karen Lee Prough, 52, both of Towanda, have also been charged with endangering the welfare of a child. State police officer Sean Cooney reported going to the residence of the accused on Dec. 27 after being contacted by a third party. When he arrived at the address, Cooney reported that he initially received no response despite numerous attempts to let those inside know he wanted to talk to them.

Eventually, the report continued, Prough let Cooney enter the premises. Inside the residence, Cooney found Sturzenegger, along with Charlee Koa Prough, 29, of Sayre, and a 4-year-old girl. While inside, Cooney said he observed a glass smoking pipe and a blue/silver smoking pipe inside the bedroom in plain view. In addition, Cooney noted, he also saw the residence was full of clothing, furniture, several dog kennels stacked on top of each other with multiple dogs inside, several dogs in the garage attached to the side of the house, and that the area was filthy. Cooney contacted Bradford County Children and Youth Services, and the local SPCA to inform them of the conditions of the residence.

The juvenile, according to the report, was eventually removed from the premises and released into the custody of another family member. Charlee Prough was also issued a citation for endangering the welfare of a child. All accused in the incident are scheduled to appear before Judge Clark on March 5.

Woman charged with false information

An Ulster woman was cited by state police recently on a charge of providing unsworn falsification to authorities.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Carrie Marie Labarr, 43, was charged with the above offense following an incident that occurred on April 30, 2013, in Monroe Township. Police said Labarr informed them she had been assaulted by a man around 2:30 p.m. on Beebe Hill Road. Police said Labarr provided them with a signed statement about the incident.

Later police continued, when they confronted Labarr with information which contradicted her story, she admitted she had made the entire incident up to get back at the man she had accused of performing the act.

Labarr is scheduled to appear before Judge Clark on March 3.

Man charged with possession

A Wysox man was charged by state police recently with possession of a controlled substance.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Kyle Andrew Netheron, 24, was charged with the above offense following an incident that occurred on May 28 in Sheshequin Township. Netheron is accused of being in possession of bath salts after his vehicle was stopped during a routine investigation.

Netheron is scheduled to appear before Judge Clark on May 28.

Forgery reported

State police are investigating an incident of forgery that occurred recently in Dushore.

According to police, an unknown person purchased items at Hurley's Fresh Market on two occasions on Jan. 18, and on each occasion paid for the purchases with a counterfeit $20 bill. Each bill has a serial number of JF 01804524, police said.

Credit card theft

State police are investigating a credit card theft that occurred recently in Dushore.

Police said that unknown persons gained the credit card information of Jeffrey Rolison of Dushore, and used it to purchase basketball tickets online. Anyone with information about the incident is requested to contact the state police at Laporte.

DUI charges

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

Joshua Ellis Long, 34, of Galeton, by state police, on Jan. 11, on State Route 706 in Stevens Township.

Long has also been charged with failing to possess his license while driving and careless driving.

A blood test revealed that on the night of his arrest, Long had a blood alcohol content of .147 percent, police said.

Long was found by police sleeping in a truck parked on the side of State Route 706 in Stevens Township.

He has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Mar. 4 at 1:15 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.

Ronald Allen Kipp, 58, of Wyalusing, by state police, on Jan. 13, on State Route 187 at Dixon Hill Road in Asylum Township.

Kipp has also been charged with failing to wear a seat belt, driving at an unsafe speed and careless driving.

A blood test revealed that on the night of his arrest, Kipp had a blood alcohol content of .128 percent, police said.

Kipp was initially pulled over by police for speeding, an affidavit of probable cause stated.

He has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Mar. 4 at 1:30 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.

Jon Carlton Sisson, 23, of Sayre, has also been charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, and careless driving. Sisson was charged by the state police following a traffic accident on U.S. Route 220 in Ulster Township, in which he vehicle struck another. Sisson was taken into custody at the scene, then transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda where he refused to submit to a blood test. Sisson has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on March 5.

Chad Gareett Alesky, 37, of Monroeton, has also been charged with operating a vehicle at an unsafe speed, careless driving, and operating an uninspected vehicle. Alesky was charged by state police following a traffic investigation on the Burlington Turnpike on Dec. 29. Alesky was taken into custody and agreed to submit to a blood test, which eventually revealed that his blood alcohol content was .234 percent on the day of his arrest. Alesky has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on March 5.

Roy Thomas Blanchard, 30, of Monroeton, has also been charged by the state police with careless driving. Blanchard was charged following a traffic stop on Jan. 1 on U.S. Route 220 in Monroe Township. Blanchard was taken into custody and transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda, where he agreed to submit to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Blanchard's blood alcohol content was .194 percent on the day of his arrest.

Blanchard has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on Feb. 26.

Everett Blakeman Collins, 33, of Troy, N.Y., has also been charged by state police with operating a vehicle at an unsafe speed, and careless driving. Collins was charged following a vehicle crash on state Route 2024 in Towanda Township on Jan. 17. Collins was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda where he refused to submit to a blood test. Collins has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on Feb. 26.

Police Blotter: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014

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Tire falls from SUV

BURNSIDE - Trisha Yeager, 17, of Shamokin, escaped injury Tuesday night when the driver's side front tire of the 1998 Ford Explorer she was driving fell off while she was traveling along Route 125.

Patrolman Matthew Hashuga reported Yeager said she attempted to apply her brakes but they weren't functioning properly, causing her to steer off the road onto the berm.

Criminal trespass

NEW CASTLE TOWNSHIP - Jonathan James Kintzel, 31, of Pottsville, has been charged by state police at Frackville with possessing a firearm while being a convicted felon and criminal trespass relating to an incident between 9 and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in a wooded area owned by Reading Anthracite of Pottsville near Darkwater Road.

Police said Kintzel and an unidentified male were found in a truck on the property by security personnel from Reading Anthracite. The men were burning plastic from copper pieces of wiring, police said, and Kintzel was in possession of a firearm.

Police reported Kintzel was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge David Plachko and committed to Schuylkill County Prison in Pottsville in lieu of $15,000 bail.

Police said the other male has not been charged.

Coal stove taken

DORNSIFE - State police at Stonington are investigating the theft of a coal stove from the front porch of the residence of Chad Edward Keim, 42, of 454 Gobbler Run Road.

Police said the theft occurred between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Harassment

KULPMONT - Jamie Cousentino, 37, and John P. McGhee, 59, both of Kulpmont, were charged by state police at Stonington with harassment in connection with a disturbance at 562 Chestnut St., Apt. B., shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday.

Police said Cousentino and McGhee became combative with each other during a verbal argument. Police said McGhee left the apartment prior to their arrival.

Truck hits pole

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough police were called to a report of a tractor-trailer hitting a utility pole at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday at Sixth and Orange streets.

No injuries or power outages were reported and the scene was cleared by 10 a.m.

Court notes 1/30/14

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Dale R. Rohrer and Sheri Rohrer to Elmer M. Stoltzfus, Levi Stoltzfus, Steve Stoltzfus, Dave Stoltzfus and Daniel Stoltzfus for $95,000; Plymouth Township.

Louise M. Beyer to Scott Kocher for $78,200; Dallas Township.

Charles W. Gordon Jr. to Gary Sagan Jr. and Justine Sagan for $170,000; Ross Township.

Julian Reynoso to Manuel Morante for $90,000; Hazleton.

Sunset Beltway Ltd. to Krishani LLC for $1.97 million; Hazle Township.

Stephen N. Brdaric and Susan Brdaric to Jeffrey R. Caviston and Christina K. Caviston for $181,000; Lehman Township.

Peter Klapacz and Teresa Klapacz to Timothy Roy Burger for $207,000; Butler Township.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. (trustee), Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc. (per trustee) and Homeward Residential Inc. (attorney in fact) to Nicholas E. Belfino and Christine S. Giuliano for $140,899; Dallas Township.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 1/30/2014

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Walter Pritchyk, Old Forge, to Jason M. Hadden, Susquehanna County; a property at 509 W. Grace St., Old Forge, for $56,000.

- Ligorio Pacheco, Richmond Hill, N.Y., to Bluestone Environmental Inc., Honesdale; two parcels in Mayfield for $130,000.

- Linda Nonnenberg and Carol Zaltauskas, individually and as executors of the estate of Hilda Williams, Scranton, to Jeffrey D. Imel, Scranton; a property at 2030 Margaret Ave., Scranton, for $57,500.

ESTATES FILED

- Kathleen Talerico, 946 Orchard St., Scranton, letters of administration to Donald P. Talerico, 806 Marion Lane, Moosic.

- Mary Catherine Dunning, also known as Kay Dunning, 2230 Birney Ave., Moosic, letters testamentary to Patrick P. Dunning, 1017 N. 18th St., Allentown.

- Ann Crosbie, also known as Ann E. Crosbie, 32 Pine Tree Drive, Covington Twp., letters testamentary to Susan A. Crosbie, same address, and Jane Borchin, 616 N. Main St., Moscow.

- Antoinette Zeranski, 64 Beech Road, Spring Brook Twp., letters testamentary to Frank Henry Zeranski, 320 Wimmers Road, Jefferson Twp.

- Pamela Matich, 100 Smallcombe Drive, Unit 42, Scranton, letters of administration to Susan Price, 100 Moon Road, Lake Ariel.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

Lackawanna County Court Notes 1/31/2014

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marriage licenses

- Joseph J. Pivovarnik and Angela Ann Centrella, both of Old Forge.

- Ryan James Kester and Ashley M. Johnson, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Philip N. Sanderson, Bloomsbury, N.J., to Steven J. and Karen E. Gillette, Madison Twp.; a property at Private Drive, Madison Twp., for $70,000.

- Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C., to Gene Mark and Elaine Bonomo; a property at 269 Hagen Run Drive, Thornhurst Twp., for $32,000.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Joseph Allan Borgna, Scott Twp., v. Noreen Catherine Borgna, Scott Twp.; married April 19, 1979, in Scott Twp.; Carrie A. Buscarini, attorney.

- Lori A. Gardner, Scranton, v. Michael F. Gardner, Scranton; married June 23, 1984, in Scranton; Kim A. Giombetti, attorney.

- Gladys Phelps, Archbald, v. Jeffrey Phelps, Archbald; married March 15, 1997; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

- Anthony Browne, Scranton, v. Holliann Brooks, Duryea; married Sept. 6 in Scranton; pro se.

ESTATES FILED

- Mary R. Dolphin, 1317 Qunicy Ave., Dunmore, letters testamentary to Thomas Dolphin, 115 Griffin Road, Elmhurst Twp., and Mary Santarsiero, 705 Newton Road, Scranton.

- Jerome L. DeMoreland, 101 Moosic Gap Road, Jefferson Twp., letters testamentary to Leonard Bruce DeMoreland, 97 Moosic Gap Road, Jefferson Twp.

- Beverly LaBelle, Box 10, 123 Miller Road, Waverly Twp., letters of administration to Paul J. LaBelle Sr., same address.

- Jennie Belucci, 2029 Dorothy St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Nancy Bellucci, same address.

- Mark P. Melvin, 216 Adams Ave., South Abington Twp., letters testamentary to Diane Melvin Cherundolo, 2 Lee St., Old Forge.

- Rose A. Bianchi, 602 Main St., Eynon, letters testamentary to Richard Bianchi, 600 Main St., Eynon.

- Dolores Z. Samsell, 1213 S. Irving Ave., Scranton; letters testamentary to Janet Velehoski-Schneider, same address.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

Court notes 1/31/14

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DIVORCE DECREES

Lora Guido v. Lawrence Guido.

Gina Geiser v. Philip Geiser.

Yvonne Swicklik v. Stephen Swicklik.

Carla Urban v. John Urban.

Chris Dunbar v. Amy Dunbar.

Stephanie Mahon v. Brett Mahon.

Belkys Hernandez v. Victor Cespede.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Neil Dispirito and Josephine Dispirito to Douglas B. Zehner for $190,000; Nescopeck Township.

Betone Realty Co. Inc. to Kevin G. Musto for $78,000; Laflin.

Dawn M. Harman and Jeffrey J. Harman to Barry A. Solodky and D. Suzanne Solodky for $200,000; Hazle Township.

Brian J. Matweecha to Endrick Realty LLC for $115,000; West Hazleton.

Timothy R. Cole to Jonathan T. Bogash and Laura M. Disabella for $265,000; Butler Township.

Police Blotter: Friday, Jan. 31, 2014

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Leg injury

SHAMOKIN - John Parker Jr., 36, of 11 S. Market St., Shamokin, has been identified by Shamokin police as the person injured in an accident Wednesday afternoon at Grant and Chestnut streets.

Chief of Police Edward Griffiths said Parker, who is employed by Fegley's Trash and Coal, had picked up a garbage bag when he slipped on the ice, causing him to fall underneath a garbage/coal truck and suffer a serious leg injury.

Parker was transported by AREA Services Ambulance to an area hospital for treatment, police said.

The incident occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m.

Theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Jason Davis, 38, of Sherman Street, told police someone entered his 2003 Chevy Cavalier between Jan. 22 and Wednesday and removed the inspection sticker from the windshield and the registration card from the glove compartment. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 570-644-0333.

Crash

PAXINOS - One person was injured Wednesday in a three-vehicle crash at the red light at Routes 487 and 61.

According to Trooper Daniel Wilk, state police at Stonington, Gary D. Reidt, 45, of Trevorton, was approaching the red light on southbound Route 487 in a 2001 Dodge Durango about 3:41 p.m. when he rear-ended a 2005 Ford Escape driven by Tonya M. Henninger, 29, of Shamokin.

The impact forced Henninger's vehicle into the rear of a 2001 Chevrolet 2500 driven by James E. Rafter, 58, of Bloomsburg.

Wilk said Rafter suffered an injury of unknown severity to his lower back and was taken by Elysburg Ambulance for treatment at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township.

No other injuries were reported by either driver or by Henninger's passenger, an 8-year-old Shamokin girl.

All four were wearing seat belts.

Henninger's vehicle was disabled while the other two vehicles sustained minor damages, Wilk said.

Reidt was charged with driving with a suspended license and following too closely.

Harassment

DALMATIA - Kenneth Gonse, 45, of Dalmatia, will be cited by Cpl. Jerry Hughes, state police at Stonington, with harassment for allegedly shoving and striking Peter Courtelyou, 70, of Herndon, about 9:20 a.m. Wednesday.

Hughes said Courtelyou was attempting to serve eviction papers on Gonse at 1979 George St. when the incident occurred.


Police Briefs 2/1/2014

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DUI charges

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

Heather Irene Froehlich, 35, of Athens, by Athens Township police, on Jan. 10, on Glen Valley Road in Athens. Police also charged Froehlich with failure to drive on the right side of the roadway. A blood alcohol test revealed that Froehlich's blood alcohol content was .20 percent on the day of her arrest. Froehlich has been sent a summons to appear Feb. 25 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Harassment charge filed

A Forkston Township woman was recently charged with harassment by communication by state police at Towanda.

According to state police, Theresa Marie Crockett, 53, allegedly sent numerous unwanted text messages to an adult female Sheshequin Township resident from November to December 2013.

Five escape injury in Ridgebury Twp. MVA

State police at Towanda recently investigated a two-car notor vehicle accident in Ridgebury Township.

According to information from state police, at about 9:44 p.m. Jan. 25, a northbound 2011 Toyota Rav-4 operated by Jennifer Simons, 28, of Waverly, began to spin clockwise on a snow-covered Berwick Turnpike about half a mile north of Green Mountain Road. The rear end of the Rav-4 crossed the center line and was struck by a southbound 2002 Subaru Outback, police said.

The Outback had disabling front-end damage and was towed from the scene by Sutty's Garage, according to police. The Rav-4 had minor rear end damage and was driven from the scene.

Three passengers in the Rav-4 - Simons, 30-year-old Ryan Shaffer and a 7-year-old female juvenile, all of Waverly - were uninjured, police said. The operator of the Outback, Gerald Brown, 64, of Athens, and a passenger, Rose Morse, 57, of Columbia Cross Roads, were also uninjured, police said.

Police cited Simons for speeding and failure to stay in lane, according to police.

The Ridgebury Volunteer Fire Company assisted police at the scene.

Criminal mischief reported

State police are investigating a criminal mischief incident in Litchfield Township.

According to state police at Towanda, an unknown actor drove a vehicle in a front yard on Cotton Hollow Road on Jan. 21 or 22. The vehicle damaged the property owner's grass, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Police seek stolen boat motor

State police at Towanda seek a male who purchased a boat motor believed to be stolen.

According to information from state police, officers are attempting to locate a white male possibly in his 60s who purchased the Evenrude jet motor in 2013 from a male who lived along Myers Road in Ridgebury Township. The serial number on the motor is 04263480, police said.

The purchaser apparently owns a Bassmaster boat and fishes frequently on the Susquehanna River via the Wysox boat access, police said.

The motor is believed to have been stolen from a resident of Hornbrook Road in Sheshequin Township sometime in June 2012, police said.

The purchaser or anyone with information on the case is asked to call state police at (570) 265-2186 and ask to speak to Trooper Jeffrey Sredenschek in reference to incident report P05-0734582.

Lockwood man charged with DWI

Tioga County, N.Y. sheriff's deputies recently arrested a Lockwood, N.Y. man on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

According to the sheriff's office, Arthur L. Cummings Jr., 60, was also charged with driving with .08 percent or more blood alcohol content.

Police said Cummings was arrested following a traffic stop on State Route 17C in Barton. Cummings was issued tickets to appear Feb. 11 in Barton Town Court.

Woman charged with possession of drug paraphernalia

Darcy Crone, 26, of Wellsburg, N.Y., has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in Burlington Borough, police said.

The charge stems from an Aug. 9 incident at the Dandy Mini Mart in Burlington during which Crone was in possession of a used plastic syringe, two small metal spoons, a measuring dropper, and a small cotton ball, state police said.

Crone has been sent a summons to appear before Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on March 14.

Towanda Township woman is victim of fraud

Nicole Wagnecz, 20 of Towanda Township was recently the victim of access device fraud, police said.

On Jan. 28, someone fraudulently used Wagnecz' credit card information without her knowledge, state police said.

The offender, whose identity is unknown, made approximately $83 in purchases on Wagnecz' card on several websites, police said.

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

Individual had knife at Sullivan County High

At 2:30 p.m. Monday, an individual under the age of 18 had a knife while on school property at Sullivan County High School in Laporte, police said.

Once the knife was found, it was removed from the suspect and the state police were notified, according to the state police at Laporte.

No other violations occurred during this incident, state police said.

Charges for possession of a weapon on school property will be filed against the suspect, police said.

Police Blotter: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014

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Rear-end collision

SNYDERTOWN - No injuries were reported in a rear-end crash Wednesday on Snydertown Road.

According to Trooper David Myers, state police at Stonington, Michael D. Barvitskie, 36, of Paxinos, was driving a 2005 Dodge Dakota east in the direction of Elysburg about 5:44 p.m. near Smith Road when he rear-ended a 2012 Kia Sorrento driven by Reynold J. Bainbridge, 58, of Danville.

Myers said Bainbridge had stopped his vehicle after a deer reportedly ran from the woods and jumped over the vehicle's hood.

The two drivers and a passenger of Bainbridge's, 58-year-old Rose M. Bainbridge, also of Danville, were wearing seat belts.

Charges are pending further investigation.

Drug-related charges

SNYDERTOWN - A 15-year-old male is facing charges after drug paraphernalia was allegedly found inside his bedroom at his Main Street home about 10 a.m. Jan. 21. Trooper Thomas C. Leib, state police at Stonington, is handling the investigation.

Failure to register

MOUNT CARMEL - Frederick C. Hess Jr., 40, of 31 N. Locust St., Mount Carmel, has been charged by Patrolman Jason Drumheller with failure to comply with registration requirements with state police under Megan's Law because he is a registered sex offender.

Police said the offense occurred Jan. 22.

Drunk driving

COAL TOWNSHIP - Michael Marciniak, 21, of 100 E. Market St., Trevorton, has been charged by Patrolman Chad Yoder with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Yoder said Marciniak was found about 7 a.m. Dec. 18 behind the wheel of his vehicle, slumped into the passenger seat, parked on the shoulder of Route 225.

Blood testing found his blood alcohol content to be 0.175 percent, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08 percent.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 2/1/2014

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marriage licenses

- Andrew Andrewsh and Brittni Lynn Martinez, both of Dickson City.

- Frederick A. Comegys Jr. and Alice A. Houlihan, both of Blakely.

- Zachary Jeremiah Hilburn and Kathleen Elizabeth Teeple, both of Spring Brook Twp.

- Robert Keiper and Dana Janet Zimmerman, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Joseph R. Semon, executor of the estate of Mary Semon, Dalton, to Michael W., Lawrence John and Elizabeth Semon Bonczar, Clarks Green; a property at 505 Fuller Road, Dalton, for $357,200.

- Frank W. and Jean B. Hubbard, Moscow, to James T. III and Ashley Gouldsbury, Gouldsboro; a property at Main St., Moscow, for $46,000.

- Paul Sean and Linda R. O'Brien, Clarks Summit, and Joseph Jay and Mary Beth Pollits, Greenfield Twp., to Arthur J. Christiano, Scranton, for $53,000.

- Joseph Burnetti, Scott Twp., to Michelle D. Rideout, Scranton; a property at Route 347, Scott Twp., for $175,000.

- Electric Street LLC to Casual Properties LLC; a property at 512-514 Electric St., Scranton, for $232,500.

- Mark C. and Dana M. Monahan, Scranton, to Keith and Katherine Williams, Kingston; a property at 608 Duncan St., Scranton, for $95,000.

- Gerard J. and Eileen F. Hyl to Kevin K. and Margie Jancsar; a property in Clifton Twp., for $88,500.

- Francis W. Jr. and Dorri Michelle Smith, Scranton, to Girikurpa LLC, South Abington Twp.; a property at 1336-1338 Washington Ave., Scranton, for $32,000.

- Robert and Cheryl Field Lewak, Madison Twp., to Brenna J. Callahan and Larry Shaffer, Moscow; a property at 4001 Quicktown Road, Madison Twp., for $79,500.

- Donald J. Bray, Jefferson Twp., to Bettina Dorow, Starlight; a property at 1373 Adams Ave., Dunmore, for $32,000.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Bryanna McAllister, Carbondale, v. Sean J. McAllister, Clarks Summit; married March 19, 2011, in Scranton; pro se.

- Sharon D. Burks, Scranton, v. Saladin Rashan Burks Sr., Williamsport; married July 1, 2005, in Stroudsburg; pro se.

- Lori Melendez, Carbondale, v. Fernando Melendez, Muncie, Ind.; married May 20, 2006, in Cherryville; pro se.

ESTATES FILED

- Paul Zeiler, 507 Blue Shutters Road, Moscow, letters testamentary to Kimberly L. Sabia, 18 Corby Road, Factoryville.

- John M. Nielsen, 209 Jefferson St., Fell Twp., letters testamentary to Helen Kane, 26 Darte Ave., Carbondale.

- Doris E. Lewis, 1016 Meade Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Jeanette Lewis Walsh, 4300 Bearbrook Road, Madison Twp.

lawsuit

- James and Lori Boland, 499 Route 106, Greenfield Twp., v. Krista Lynn Purvis, 35 Wyoming St., Carbondale; seeking in excess of $50,000 on two counts, for injuries suffered in an automobile crash at 499 Route 106, Greenfield Twp. on June 24, 2013; Scott E. Schermerhorn, attorney.

BENCH WARRANTS

The following warrants were issued by Judge Vito Geroulo for failure to appear for fines and costs:

- Jason Eisenhart, 510 Front St., Scranton; $3,403.50.

- Darlajean Eisbacher, 837 Walker St., Dickson City; $838.00.

- Angie Yessenia Velez, 904 Albright Ave., Scranton; $2,321.00.

- Tracy Vargas, 532 Birch St., Scranton; $2,169.50.

- Lauren Yun, 675 Pond Road, Mehoopany; $3,081.00.

- Lisa A. Ellicott, 30 Lower Powderly St., Carbondale; $848.50.

- Dominic Joseph Fornicola, 7819 19th Road, West Elmhurst, N.Y.; $1,374.00.

- Amanda Woronekin, 2 Hawley Drive, Pittston; $1,142.00.

- Shaun Dougher, 942 Providence Road, Scranton; $281.50.

- James Coss, 1907 N. Main St., Scranton; $12,613.92.

- Shane Michael Munley, 523-3 Neptune Bay Circle, St. Cloud, Fla.; $1,707.50.

- Suzanne Wood, 184 Primrose Lane Lot 38, Honesdale; $2,262.50.

- Ratike Santieg Wimberly, 100 Robert St., Building 15, Apt. 11, Binghamton, N.Y.; $1,374.00.

- George L. Ziccardi, 310 Oak St., Scranton; $1,613.50.

Court notes 2/1/14

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Dawn M. Harman and Jeffrey J. Harman to Barry A. Solodky and D. Suzanne Solodky for $200,000; Hazle Township.

Brian J. Matweecha to Endrick Realty LLC for $115,000; West Hazleton.

Timothy R. Cole to Jonathan T. Bogash and Laura M. Disabella for $265,000; Butler Township.

Audrey Coffey to Robert D. Dymond and Donna L. Dymond for $110,000; Dallas.

James P. Killeen and Mary Jane Killeen to Nancy C. Kling and Jennifer M. McNally for $160,000; Penn Lake Park.

Margaret Labarre Daniels and Margaret Labarre Santich to Pittston City Redevelopment Authority for $155,000; Pittston.

Glenn Goulstone v. Joan Goulstone.

Jason Barrett v. Melanie Temarantz.

Joshua Taylor v. Marissa Taylor.

Wendy Macke v. Stephen Macke.

Hopewell Crime for Feb. 2

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The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Commercial: At 5 p.m. Jan. 24, police responded to the 1000 block of Langston Park Drive for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender entered community center by removing a window pane and damaged walls.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 10 p.m. Jan. 21, police responded to the 3900 block of Yorktown Drive in regards to a burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by breaking window. Nothing stolen.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 8 a.m. Jan. 21, police responded to the 3000 block of Courthouse Road for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by removing window a/c unit and stole game system, games, laptop, tablet, TV and jewelry.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 3 p.m. Jan. 22, police responded to the 300 block of S. 13th Ave. for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence via window and stole TV.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 9:30 a.m. Jan. 23, police responded to headquarters for a reported burglary that occurred in the 1000 block of Liberty Ave. Unknown offender entered residence via unsecured door and stole a laptop and game system.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 8 a.m. Jan. 23, police responded tot he 2100 block of Dublin St. for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by unknown means and stole TV.

- Counterfeiting/Forgery: At 12:50 p.m. Jan. 20, police responded to the 2300 block of Oaklawn Blvd. for a reported suspicious activity. Known offender passed a forged prescription and was arrested.

- Counterfeiting/Forgery: At 12 p.m. Jan. 22, police responded to the 300 block of N. 6th Ave. for a reported fraud. Known offenders forged and passed a check and were later arrested.

- Counterfeiting/Forgery: At 12 a.m. Jan. 23, police responded to headquarters for a reported fraud that occurred in the 200 block of Phillips Drive. Unknown offender stole and cashed checks belonging to another.

- Counterfeiting/Forgery: At 12 a.m. Jan. 23, police responded to headquarters for a reported fraud that occurred in the 200 block of Phillips Drive. Unknown offender stole and cashed checks belonging to another.

- Counterfeiting/Forgery: At 12 a.m. Jan. 23, police responded to headquarters for a reported fraud that occurred in the 200 block of Phillips Drive. Unknown offender stole and cashed checks belonging to another.

- Counterfeiting/Forgery: At 12 a.m. Jan. 23, police responded to headquarters for a reported fraud that occurred in the 200 block of Phillips Drive. Unknown offender stole and cashed checks belonging to another.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 5:20 p.m. Jan. 24, police were dispatched to a traffic crash in the 2300 block of Oaklawn Blvd. Driver was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 7:38 p.m. Jan. 24, during the arrest of a wanted subject in the 400 block of S. 17th Ave., another known offender was found to be in possession of narcotics and was arrested.

- Indecent Exposure: At 7:45 a.m. Jan. 21, police were dispatched to the 400 block of N. 12th Ave. in reference to an indecent exposure. Known offender exposed himself to victim. Petitions pending.

- Larceny/Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 12 p.m. Jan. 20, police responded to the 800 block of E. Broadway for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole catalytic converters from three vehicles and the stereo from another vehicle by breaking the window.

- Larceny/Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 12:30 p.m. Jan. 26, police were dispatched to the area of Lynchburg St. and Washington Circle for a reported larceny. Offender was observed at a vehicle which was found to have the door damaged and instrument panel stolen and was arrested.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 12:50 p.m. Jan. 21, police were dispatched to the 300 block of S. 17th Ave. in reference to a larceny. Unknown offender stole dog from yard.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 11 p.m. Jan. 22, police responded to the 600 block of City Point Road in regards to a larceny. Unknown offender stole an air conditioning unit from outside of a business.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 12 p.m. Jan. 23, police responded to the headquarters for a reported fraud that occurred in the 200 block of Phillips Drive. Unknown offender stole and cashed checks belonging to another.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 3 p.m. Jan. 26, police responded to the 300 block of Byrd St. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole step ladder form rear yard.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 9 p.m. Jan. 25, police responded to headquarters in reference to a larceny that occurred in the 2300 block of Trenton St. Unknown offender stole watch from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 12 p.m. Jan. 26, police responded to the 500 block of Smithfield Ave. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole tools and a hunting bow from a backyard shed.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 8:40 p.m. Jan. 20, police responded to the headquarters for a reported vandalism that occurred in the 900 block of Cedar St. Unknown offender attempted to enter vehicle by prying, damaging it. Nothing stolen.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 11:40 p.m. Jan. 22, police responded to the 400 block of Monticello Drive for a reported disturbance. Known offender assaulted victim, damaged city property and was arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 3 p.m. Jan. 23, police were dispatched to the 200 block of S. 8th Ave. for a reported vandalism. Unknown entered an unsecured building and vandalized the interior with food and drink.

- Vandalism/Graffiti: At 11:59 p.m. Jan. 21, police responded to the 300 block of S. 23rd Ave. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender spray painted a road.

- Weapon Law Offenses: At 2:17 p.m. Jan. 22, police conducted a traffic stop in the 3100 block of Oaklawn Blvd. A passenger was found to be wanted and in illegal possession of a firearm and was arrested.

- 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.

District Court: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

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MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court March 17 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

- Joseph L. Aiello, 30, of 651 W. Fifth St., Mount Carmel, waived two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a suspended license and driving a vehicle without registration relating to a Nov. 27 traffic stop at Fifth and Maple streets.

The charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Shane Reamer.

- Ronald J. Ramsdale, 32, of 2035 Walnut St., Ashland, waived charges of possessing a firearm without a license, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence of a controlled substance or a combination of drugs and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia.

The charges filed by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Matthew Filarski relate to an Oct. 27 traffic stop on Route 901 across from Patterson Block.

- Shannon B. McGinley, 18, of Hickory Street, Mount Carmel, waived charges of theft by extortion and criminal attempt to commit extortion.

She is charged by Mount Carmel Patrolman Justin Stelma with trying to extort $100 from Michael VanBourgondien in exchange for dropping charges against him.

Police said the incident began Sept. 11 when McGinley accused VanBourgondien of a crime and called police. Borough Police Chief Todd Owens said the incident is still under investigation.

- Joseph R. Brodie, 34, of 1213 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, waived three counts of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to drive in a single lane involving an Oct. 10 accident in the 100 block of Chestnut Street.

Kulpmont Police Chief Michael Pitcavage filed the charges.

Brodie also waived charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of marijuana, failure to drive in a single lane, a high-beam violation and a turning violation.

The charges were filed by Ralpho Township Patrolman Chris Grow in connection with an Aug. 31 traffic stop at the intersection of Route 54 and Quarry Road.

- Michael G. Cobin, 65, of 2351 Stetler Drive, Coal Township, waived two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and damage to unattended property involving a Dec. 7 accident at 293 Overlook Blvd. in which his vehicle struck trees several times and caused $1,524 damage to landscaped property.

The charges were filed by Ralpho Township Patrolman Chris Dailey.

- Nathan J. Reigle, 37, of 905 W. Willow St., Coal Township, waived charges of misbranding a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The charges were filed by Mount Carmel Township Officer Kelly Campbell in connection with a June 6 incident in the 100 block of Columbia Avenue in Atlas.

- Michael B. Laskowski Jr., 36, of 926 W. Walnut St., Coal Township, waived charges of burglary, theft, receiving stolen property and criminal trespass involving a Dec. 24 burglary at the home of Jonathan and Josephine Stroh, 333 E. Warsaw St., Marion Heights.

The charges were filed by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Kelly Campbell.

Prince George Crime for Feb. 2

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

- Police responded to the 4700 block of Baileys Ridge Lane on Jan. 13 for a reported suspicious incident.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road on Jan. 13 for a reported weapons offense.

- Police responded to the 3600 block of Prince George Drive on Jan. 13 for a reported break and enter.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of Courthouse Road on Jan. 13 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of Jefferson Pointe Lane on Jan. 14 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 800 block of Walther St. on Jan. 14 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road on Jan. 14 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 6600 block of Courthouse Road on Jan. 14 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 4500 block of Whitehill Blvd. on Jan. 15 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 11600 block of Yorkdale Drive on Jan. 15 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 5800 block of Quality Way for

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road on Jan. 17 for a reported disorderly conduct.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Brandywine Drive on Jan. 17 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 500 block of Ringneck St. on Jan. 19 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 4500 block of Jefferson Pointe Lane on Jan. 19 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 10500 block of Lamore Court on Jan. 21 for a reported trespassing.

- Police responded to the 11100 block of Lawyers Road on Jan. 21 for a reported larceny and forgery.

- Police responded to the 4700 block of Whitehill Blvd. on Jan. 21 for a reported fraud.

- Police responded to the 2300 block of Chemin Road on Jan. 21 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 100 block of Cardinal St. on Jan. 21 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Puddledock Road on Jan. 22 for a reported unauthorized use of vehicle.

- Police responded to the 2000 block of Waterside Road on Jan. 22 for a reported larceny (2 incidents).

- Police responded to the 12400 block of James River Drive on Jan. 22 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of Heritage Road on Jan. 22 for a suspicious incident.

- Police responded to the 9900 block of Hines Road on Jan. 22 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 17200 block of Lebanon Road on Jan. 22 for a reported fire investigation.

- Police responded to the 17500 block of Parkdale Road on Jan. 22 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 2800 block of Bicors Drive on Jan. 23 for a reported noise violation.

- Police responded to the 5200 block of Hillside Park Drive on Jan. 23 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 17600 block of James Rivers Drive on Jan. 24 for a reported embezzlement.

- Police responded to the 3400 block of Ruffin Road on Jan. 24 for a reported eluding.

- Police responded to the 5200 block of County Drive on Jan. 24 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 6800 block of Chippokes Road on Jan. 25 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 4200 block of Tatum Road on Jan. 26 for a reported fire investigation.

- 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.


Wayne County Sentencings 2/2/2014

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The following were sentenced by Wayne County President Judge Raymond L. Hamill:

- Joshua Joseph King, 19, Lake Ariel, 10 to 36 months in Wayne County jail, $500 fine, $12,775.46 in restitution, a drug and alcohol evaluation and $250 for a DNA sample for burglary, criminal trespass and theft by unlawful taking between March 7 and April 17 in Salem and Lake townships.

- Anthony J. Gracia, 24, Sterling, 27 to 72 months in a state correctional facility, $4,650 in restitution and $250 for a DNA sample for burglary, receiving stolen property and identity theft between November 2012 and June 8 in Salem and Sterling townships.

- Allen Cangas, 27, Greentown, one to 12 months in the Wayne County jail and $300 fine for theft by unlawful taking on Nov. 19, 2012, in Salem Twp.

- Raymond C. Kresge, 70, Moscow, six months on the Intermediate Punishment Program, 15 days of house arrest with electronic monitoring, $1,000 fine, a drug and alcohol evaluation and an alcohol highway safety program for DUI on Aug. 3 in Sterling Twp.

- Jonathan D. Daniels, 23, Simpson, 48 hours to six months in the Wayne County jail, $500 fine, a drug and alcohol evaluation, an alcohol highway safety program and 50 hours of community service for DUI on June 22 in Canaan Twp.

- Iris J. Finocchiardo, 53, Honesdale, $20 fine for disorderly conduct on Oct. 13, 2012, in Texas Twp.

- Christopher Vroman, 18, New Milford, 10 days to 12 months in the Wayne County jail, a drug and alcohol evaluation and 50 hours of community service for theft by unlawful taking on Aug. 11 in Lehigh Twp.

- Nicholas M. Daniels, 21, Hawley, six months on the Intermediate Punishment Program, 40 hours of community service, an alcohol highway safety program and one month's driver's license suspension for DUI on June 9 in Palmyra Twp.

- Gabrielle Hunt, 22, Browndale, six months on the Intermediate Punishment Program, 40 hours of community service, an alcohol highway safety program and two months' driver's license suspension for DUI on July 17 in Clinton Twp.

Police Blotter: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

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Information sought on accident

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are investigating a minor accident that occurred in the Walmart parking lot at 2 p.m. Friday.

According to police, someone struck a older model Pontiac Bonneville, green in color, and left the scene before police were contacted. The Bonneville would have minor damage to the rear driver's side quarter panel.

Anyone who has information about the vehicle that was hit is asked to contact police at 570-644-0333.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Michelle McCrary, 29, of Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with retail theft for allegedly removing $547.66 worth of merchandise from Walmart without paying between Dec. 15 and Jan. 22.

Police Blotter: Monday, Feb. 3, 2014

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Cell phone found

COAL TOWNSHIP - A black cell phone was found at Center Street and Hospital Road in Tharptown and was brought to the Coal Township Police Station Sunday. The owner can contact police at 570-644-0333.

Court Notes 2/3/14

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

U.S. Bank (trustee) and Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (attorney in fact) to Barry Victor Andrefski for $106,900; Butler Township.

Thurston Shumway, Thurston Shumway (attorney in fact) and Marguerite Shumway (per attorney in fact) to Zhzislaw Trocki and Theresa Trocki for $80,000; Harveys Lake.

Sueann M. Mount (executrix) and Jonas T. Schell Jr. (estate) to Thomas J. Schell for $110,000; Foster Township.

Judith Brokenshire to James W. Ruggles for $82,000; Harveys Lake.

Edward M. Baranoski and Hannah M. Baranoski to Cindy L. Homnick for $140,000; Huntington Township.

Pizzmar Development Inc. to Mountain Top DG LLC for $1.29 million; Wright Township.

DIVORCE DECREES

Brenda McGlynn v. John McGlynn Jr.

Magda Vazquez Rios v. Luis Echevarria Alman.

Police Blotter: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014

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Domestic dispute

COAL TOWNSHIP - Thomas Hawk, 49, of 1143 W. Fern St., Coal Township, is charged by Patrolman Joshua M. Wynn with simple assault and harassment related to a domestic dispute Saturday.

According to police, Hawk and his girlfriend, Melissa Twist, 40, were arguing inside a vehicle near Montgomery and Cedar streets when he allegedly pushed her out of the vehicle, causing injury to her left arm.

Hawk was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Shamokin, and remanded to Northumberland County Prison, Sunbury, in lieu of $7,500 bail.

No injuries

SHAMOKIN DAM - No injuries were reported as a result of a two-vehicle crash at 10:05 a.m. Monday on Routes 11 and 15 near the entrance to McDonald's.

State police at Selinsgrove report a 2007 Subaru Outback, driven by Dezirae R. Dreese, 20, of Selinsgrove, hit the back of a 2004 Freightliner M2 truck, driven by Bryan P. Sokoloskie, 29, of Elysburg, that had stopped for traffic.

Neither driver was injured in the crash, and police cited Dreese for following too closely.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Leroy Lebo, 30, and Renee Austerberry, 27, both of 135 N. Marshall St., Shamokin, were cited by Cpl. Bryan Primerano for disorderly conduct.

Police said they were arguing about prescription medication at 5:55 a.m. Monday, and several items inside the home were smashed.

Parked car struck

COAL TOWNSHIP - No injuries were reported in a two-car crash at 1:40 p.m. Monday on Maple Street near Walnut Street.

Township police say Tina Schoeneberger, 48, of 1305 W. Walnut St., was traveling south on Maple Street in a 1995 GMC vehicle when it slid on the snow-covered hill and struck a parked 2009 Dodge Journey, owned by Tracy Leiby, of 1001 W. Walnut St.

Both vehicles sustained minor front end damage.

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