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Pike County Sentencings 2/9/2014

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The following were sentenced by Pike County President Judge Joseph F. Kameen:

n Gregory McCoy, 49, Brooklyn, N.Y., six to 12 months in the Pike County Correctional Facility and $300 fine for simple assault on Nov. 29 in Greene Twp.

n James Simmons, 24, Milford, two to 11 months in the Pike County Correctional Facility, $100 fine and six months' driver's license suspension for possession of a controlled substance on Oct. 9 in Dingman Twp.

n Tracy Crawn, 34, Scranton, six to 18 months in the Pike County Correctional Facility and $100 fine for writing bad checks on Oct. 13 and 23.

n Reanna Szelengiewicz, 21, Dingmans Ferry, one to 12 months in the Pike County Correctional Facility followed by 12 months of probation and $400 fine for access device fraud and theft from a motor vehicle on July 15 in Westfall Twp.

n Angel Rivera, 20, Port Jervis, N.Y., 12 months of probation and $200 fine for possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia on Aug. 13 in Westfall Twp.

n Mandy Randall, 27, Beacon, N.Y., 12 months of probation and $200 fine for possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia on Aug. 6, 2012 in Blooming Grove Twp.

n Michael Zayatz, 21, Lakeville, 12 to 36 months in a state correctional facility, $500 fine and six months' driver's license suspension for delivery of a controlled substance on Oct. 11, 2011, in Palmyra Twp.

n Michael Demaio, 23, Godeffroy, N.Y., two to 12 months in the Pike County Correctional Facility followed by 12 months of probation and $1,600 fine for retail theft on July 31, 2012, in Westfall Twp.

n Joseph Wharton, 37, Milford, one to 12 months in the Pike County Correctional Facility and $500 fine for forgery between March and April.

n Tyler Willsch, 19, Newfoundland, 19 months to seven years in a state correctional facility and $1,050 fine for criminal conspiracy to commit burglary, theft by unlawful taking, criminal conspiracy to commit theft by unlawful taking and defiant trespass in July in Greene Twp.

n Kyle Bathgate, 23, Shohola, 12 months of probation and $200 fine for criminal mischief on July 3 in Dingman Twp.

n Peter Sashko, 35, Olyphant, nine months to five years in a state correctional facility, $1,800 fine and 18 months' driver's license suspension for DUI and driving with a suspended license on July 4 in Palmyra Twp.

n Kyle Grogan, 20, Lords Valley, 48 hours to six months in the Pike County Correctional Facility, $1,000 fine and and 15 months' driver's license suspension for DUI and disorderly conduct on June 14 in Dingman Twp.

n Fernando Valdez, 31, Miami, Fla., 11½ to 23½ months in the Pike County Correctional Facility followed by 12 months of probation, $500 fine and six months' driver's license suspension for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance on March 15 in Dingman Twp.

n Christian Paroline, 19, Greentown, two to five years in a state correctional facility and $3,250 fine for burglary and theft by unlawful taking in July in Greene Twp.


Police Blotter: Monday, Feb. 10, 2014

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Head-on crash

HAMILTON - No one was injured in a head-on crash Saturday night at Routes 61 and 890 in Upper Augusta Township, just outside of Sunbury.

Randall Stellmach, 51, of Sunbury, was driving a 2003 Toyota 4-Runner north on Route 61 about 8:25 p.m. He reportedly attempted a left turn onto Route 890 and drove into the southbound path of a 1997 Ford Explorer driven by Paul Mikulak, 33, of Sunbury, according to Trooper Wendy Keefer, state police at Stonington.

Mikulak and a passenger, Katrina Munson, of Shamokin, were wearing seat belts, as were Stellmach and his passenger, Joan Stellmach, of Sunbury.

Both vehicles sustained extensive front-end damage.

Court Notes 2/10/14

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Gary F. Johnston and Belinda M. Johnston to Michael J. McLaughlin Jr. and Stephen Ippoliti for $238,100; Hazle Township.

Carol Sieminski (administrator), Adam B. Sieminski and Tracy Yannuzzi to Sherry Ann Larsen for $135,000; Hazleton.

Robert Wychock Jr. and Robert P. Wychock Jr. to Edythe Weller Trust for $114,900; Rice Township.

Joseph V. Massara to Stephen Marcum and Gary Marcum for $140,000; Forty Fort.

Federal National Mortgage Association and Weisberg & Conway McCabe (attorney in fact) to William V. Lewis III and Laura M. Lewis for $82,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Court Notes 2/11/14

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Keith M. Vendura Jr., Peter J. Vendura and Ruth A. Vendura to John Shelley and Regina Peterko for $91,500; Hazle Township.

Edward J. Podany and Nadine B. Podany to Ronald Avellino for $160,000; Hazleton.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 2/11/2014

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LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

marriage licenses

- Joseph J. Griffin and Lynda Conrad, both of Carbondale.

- Kyle Bradley Vancosky and Katrina A. Smith-Newhart, both of Scranton.

- Michael J. Prosonic and Jeanine Hoffman, both of Old Forge.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Fannie Mae, also known as Federal National Mortgage Association, by its attorney in fact, Phelan Hallinan and Schmieg LLP, to Amy Fowler; a property at 100 Basalyga St., Jessup, for $67,500.

- Summerfield Village LLC, Clarks Summit, to Richard P. and Vita V. Masucci, Clarks Summit; a property in Glenburn Twp., for $517,000.

- Craig and Penelope Godfrey, Williamsburg, Va., to Michael and Mary Stephanie Campo; a property at 114 Stoneridge Circle, Clarks Summit, for $675,000.

- Joseph and Betty Palko, Dunmore, to Earl John Marshall and Alicia Regina Kelly, Dunmore; a property at Nicole Drive, Dunmore, for $56,000.

- Paul Yestrumskas, individually and executor of the estate of Helen Yestrumskas, Factoryville, to John F. Jr. and Lynette M. Arcangelo, South Abington Twp., for $276,000.

Divorces sought

- Franklin Belcher, Clarks Summit, v. Amy Belcher, Clarks Summit; married Oct. 4, 2008; Scott A. Herlands, attorney.

- Kerry Ann Mullen-Rupe, Peckville, v. John Anthony Rupe, Peckville; married June 4, 1993, in Archbald; pro se.

federal tax liens

- John and Jill L. Thomas, 202 Karen Drive, Scranton; $19,786.87.

- George and Loretta Siracuse, 308 Third Ave., Jessup; $69,423.79.

- Timothy P. August, 516 Willow St., Moosic; $31,380.

- Michael A. and Lori A. Esposito, 3259 Hunters Landing Road, Binghamton, N.Y.; $947.57.

- Joan G. Phillips, 117 Crooked Creek Lane, George­town, Ohio; $492,591.57.

ESTATEs FILED

- Margaret M. Savo, 14003 Airport Drive, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Alan Goldstein, 1632 Forest Acre Drive, Clarks Summit.

- Marlene Logan, 595 Milwaukee Ave., Old Forge, letters testamentary to Robert G. Logan, 1827 Bradley Terrace, Lake Como, N.J.

- Frank P. Laboranti Sr., 1 Mia Cara Drive, Dunmore, letters testamentary to Paul Laboranti, 106 Rhonda Drive, Scranton.

bench warrants

The following warrants were issued by President Judge Thomas Munley for failure to appear for fines, costs and restitution:

- Maurice A. Elliott, 101 Linden St., Apt 4F, Brooklyn, N.Y.; $664.50.

- Daniel D. Pavlovicz, 949 Wheeler Ave., Scranton; $1,278.00.

- Jermaine Colman, 509 Hamm Court, Scranton; $4,835.95.

- Kevin Mullen, 1209 Advent Road, Lake Ariel; $1,003.50.

- Alex K. Levens, 1407 Academy St., Scranton; $1,328.50.

- Amanda Smith, 920 Brighton St., Philadelphia; $1,888.50.

- Jacob Daniel Schmitt, 49 Lake Ave., Apt 2, Binghamton, N.Y.; $1,498.50.

- Tina M. Morgan, 130 Grzybowski Road, Olyphant; $1,048.50.

- Axel Martinez, Townhouse Boulevard, Apt 1206, Scranton; $1,348.50.

- Joseph M. Lanusse, 15 Johns Lane, Tannersville; $794.50.

- Melissa Lentes, 4290 Haas Pond Road, Madison Twp.; $1,233.50.

- Gerald Smallacombe, 416 Cedar Ave., Scranton; $2,407.50.

- Angelica Mercado Rivera, 623 E. Elm St., Scranton; $793.00.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

Police Blotter: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014

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Criminal mischief

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington reported a 30-year-old female from Mifflinburg came to the residence of Broc Robert Smith, 32, of 4951 State Route 890, at 4:30 a.m. Saturday and damaged his personal vehicle, a work vehicle and broke a rear window.

Police said charges are pending against the woman, who was not identified.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Michael Hanko, 24, of Shamokin, and Marquese Seger, 20, of Coal Township, have been charged by Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with retail theft and criminal conspiracy to commit retail theft involving two incidents at Walmart.

Police reported Hanko and Seger allegedly removed $67.92 worth of merchandise Dec. 30 and $229.60 worth of merchandise Jan. 3.

Felony offenses

COAL TOWNSHIP - Nicholas Villarreal, 45, of Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with two felony counts of retail theft relating to two incidents at Walmart.

Police said Villarreal stole $916.92 worth of merchandise Jan. 19 and also removed items valued at $337.84 Jan. 20.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Patrolman Matthew Hashuga charged Joshua Scandle, 34, of Shamokin, with retail theft involving a Jan. 20 incident at Walmart in which he allegedly stole $687.80 worth of merchandise.

Steals soda

KULPMONT - Mark Patrick Milo, 44, of North Sixth Street, Kulpmont, was charged by state police at Stonington with retail theft for removing seven bottles of Pepsi from Fuel On in the 600 block of Chestnut Street at 4:37 p.m. Sunday.

1 hurt in crash

MANDATA - A Dornsife man was injured Friday in a two-vehicle accident along Route 225 south of Mandata in Lower Mahanoy Township.

Earl C. Kahler, 86, was driving a 2001 Buick Lesabre south about 8 a.m. when Lisa M. Michael, 43, of Herndon, entered the highway in a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica and caused the collision, according to Trooper Brian Ronk, state police at Stonington.

Michael, Kahler and a passenger, Violet Kahler, 84, of Dornsife, were wearing seat belts. Neither of the women were injured, police said.

Earl Kahler's injuries were described by police as moderate.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - Cpl. Bryan Primerano has filed several drug charges against Eric Weikel, 28, of 828 N. Sixth St., Shamokin, in connection with two incidents last month at Weikel's home.

Weikel was charged with two counts each of delivery of marijuana and possession with intent to deliver marijuana involving incidents on Jan. 25 and Jan. 27 in which he sold marijuana to a confidential informant for $20.

Drug offenses

SHAMOKIN - Glenn Hart, 26, of 1001 E. Dewart St., Shamokin, was charged by Cpl. Bryan Primerano with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

Police said Hart possessed heroin wrappers and Alprazolam Jan. 29.

Fentanyl violation

SHAMOKIN - Cpl. Darwin Tobias III charged Kayla Marie Royer, 25, of 343 S. Diamond St., Shamokin, with possessing Fetanyl without a prescription at her residence Jan. 26.

Multiple charges

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Jeffrey S. Luta, 41, of 3413 State Route 61, Sunbury, was charged by Trooper James Yankovich of state police at Stonington with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on the wrong side of the road, failure to drive in a single lane, a turn signal violation, careless driving and a seat belt violation involving a Nov. 11 traffic stop along Route 61 in the Stonington area.

Police said Luta had a blood-alcohol content of .158 percent.

Drug, alcohol offenses

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Trooper David Myers of state police at Stonington charged Eugene S. Warren, 50, of 16 S. Franklin St., Shamokin, with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, two counts of driving under the influence of a combination of drugs, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, depositing waste on a highway, failure to drive in a single lane and careless driving.

The charges relate to a Dec. 21 incident on Route 61 near Route 4005 in Shamokin Township.

Police reported Warren had a blood-alcohol content of .233 percent and had marijuana in his system.

Police Briefs 2/11/2014

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Garbage bags dumped

State police at Towanda said someone placed approximately 12-15 garbage bags in a dumpster belonging to the Kerry View Trailer Park at 9 p.m. Dec. 21 in Columbia Township, without asking for permission to use the dumpster or living in the trailer park.

An investigation is ongoing.

Juvenile charged in Troy

State police at Towanda said a 17-year-old male juvenile was charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and obstructing administration of law or other governmental function for an incident in December in Troy.

According to police, the juvenile fabricated a written statement and purported it to be the act of another person in an attempt to exonerate himself from any involvement in the criminal activity currently being investigated by police.

Police offered no other details about the alleged incident.

On Feb. 6, a juvenile charging sheet was filed with the Bradford County Juvenile Probation Department charging the juvenile.

Woman charged with scattering rubbish

State police at Towanda said Cassandra Laree Biddle, 26, of Columbia Cross Roads, has been charged with scattering rubbish after it was determined that she was disposing of garbage at 10:40 a.m. Feb. 4 on Lookout Road in Columbia Township.

The victim in the incident was a 67-year-old Athens man, police said.

Traffic snarled

Traffic was tied up briefly around 4:30 p.m. Monday in downtown Troy after an unidentified woman lay down on Canton Street, according to Troy police.

Police did not know the reason for the woman's actions. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital for observation, police said.

Afterwards, traffic got back to normal.

Man charged with robbery

A Towanda man accused of robbing and threatening another person was arrested by state police recently on a charge of robbery.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Samuel Vincent Ackley, 21, has also been charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, terroristic threats, and theft by unlawful taking or disposition.

Ackley is accused of threatening Candace Marie Robinson at his residence on Towanda on Feb. 7. During the incident, police reported, Ackley threatened Robinson as well as another person in the residence with a gun and a machete. In addition, Ackley is also accused of removing $30 and two packs of cigarettes from Robinson's purse at the time.

Ackley was arraigned before Judge Clark, who ordered the defendant released on non-monetary bail. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 19.

Man cited for simple assault

A Towanda man was cited by state police recently on a charge of simple assault.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Ryan James Allis, 19, has also been charged with harassment. Allis is accused of grabbing Maryellen Forrest during an argument on Feb. 9, and throwing her to the ground, injuring her in the process.

Allis was arraigned before Judge Clark, who ordered the defendant incarcerated in lieu of $2,500 bail. Allis' preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 19.

Man faces drug charges

A Towanda man was cited by state police recently, after a routine search of his person allegedly uncovered illegal substances and drug paraphernalia.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Robert Lee Bump, 38, has been charged by state police with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police reported that Bump was taken into custody on Dec. 17 on an unrelated arrest warrant. While at the state police barracks in North Towanda, the report continued, Bump was subjected to search of his person. The search revealed that Bump was carrying a pipe in his sock with a residue which eventually tested positive as marijuana, as well as a substance in a gum package concealed in his underwear. Police said the substance eventually tested positive as methylone (bath salts).

Bump was ordered incarcerated in lieu of $10,000 bail. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 12.

Woman charged with simple assault

A Towanda woman was cited by state police recently on a charge of simple assault.

According to state police, Melissa Diane Ackley, 25, has also been cited for harassment. Ackley is accused of having struck Candice Marie Robinson and Samuel Vincent Ackley Jr., her brother, during an incident on Feb. 7. Melissa Ackley has been issued a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on Feb. 19.

Woman cited for criminal trespass

A Wyalusing woman was arrested by state police recently on a charge of criminal trespass.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Tabitha Arlene Vanderpool, 34, has also been charged with overnight accommodations, no person present.

Vanderpool is accused of entering a camper owned by Christopher James Donovan on July 22 at a campsite located in Franklin Township. Vanderpool is also accused, along with an accomplice, of removing several items from the camper without knowledge or permission from the owner.

Vanderpool has been sent a summons to appear before Judge Clark on March 5.

Theft investigated

State police are investigating a theft from the bank account of a 70-year-old woman living in Springfield Township.

Police reported that the victim discovered an unauthorized withdrawal from her bank account in November, in which several thousand dollars were discovered missing.

Man charged with harassment

A Gillett man was cited by state police recently on a charge of harassment.

According to state police, Dereck Charles Davis, 24, was charged with the above offense on Jan. 29. Davis is accused of striking his father in the face while they were arguing.

Juvenile accused of sexual assault

An 11-year-old male juvenile was taken into custody recently on a charge of sexual assault.

According to state police, the male juvenile is suspected of having touched a 6-year-old female juvenile in an inappropriate manner on Jan. 31 in Franklin Township. The male juvenile has been placed in a treatment facility, police said.

Man charged with criminal trespass

A Towanda man was cited by state police recently on a charge of criminal trespass.

State police reported that Benjamin Kinsman, 26, is accused of entering a private residence in Wysox Township on Dec. 11, without authorization to do so.

Man cited for retail theft

A Canton man is facing a charge of retail theft after an incident at Advance Auto Parts in Wysox Township.

State police reported that Cody Page, 25, was cited for the above offense on Feb. 6. Page is accused of removing a pack of Erwin Sawzall blades from Advanced Auto Parts without paying for the merchandise.

Police Briefs 2/12/2014

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Athens Twp. police investigating theft

Athens Township police are investigating a recent theft incident, according to information from the Athens Township Police Department.

Police said an unknown individual removed about 100 gallons of diesel fuel from the fuel tank of a truck tractor parked in a driveway on Route 220, just south of the Greens Landing Dandy Mini Mart. The theft occurred sometime between 8 p.m. Feb. 9 and 6 a.m. Feb. 10, police said.

Following the theft, the actor fled in an unknown direction by unknown means, police said.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact township police at (570) 888-2200.

Retail theft charge

An Athens woman was recently arrested by Athens Township police on a charge of retail theft.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Maryellen E. Bodolus, 51, was also charged with receiving stolen property.

Police said Bodolus attempted to remove $51.11 worth of merchandise Feb. 4 from the Tops supermarket on Elmira Street.

Bodolus' preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 4.

Police investigate burglary

State police at Towanda are investigating a recent burglary in Litchfield Township.

According to information from state police, an unknown actor or actors forced entry into an Arnold Road residence Feb. 8 and removed a bottle of prescription medication. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Vehicle stolen

State police at Towanda are investigating the recent theft of a vehicle from a Litchfield Township location.

According to state police information, at about 3 a.m. Feb. 8, an unknown actor stole a teal 2001 Subaru Outback station wagon from a parking space outside a township residence. Police said the vehicle was located about five miles from where it was stolen.

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

No injuries in Wells Twp. accident

State police recently investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident in Wells Township.

According to information from state police at Towanda, at about 10:25 a.m. Feb. 4, a southbound 1997 Chrysler Concorde operated by Chaunte R. Hickok, 22, of Columbia Cross Roads, struck a ditch with its front end on Coryland Road after Hickok fell asleep.

Neither Hickok nor a passenger, Chad L. Hickok, 25, of Columbia Cross Roads, were injured and both wore seatbelts, police said. Police cited Chaunte Hickok for failure to stay in lane, police said.

Sayre man incarcerated for burglary

A Sayre man was recently incarcerated by Sayre Borough police on a charge of burglary.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Patrick M. Firestine, 20, was also charged with two counts of simple assault and one count each of criminal trespass and criminal mischief.

Police said Firestine entered a Keystone Avenue residence without permission at about 3:35 a.m. Feb. 8 and refused to leave. Firestine also struck two adult females at the residence with a closed fist, police said. Firestine also damaged kitchen drawers in the residence, police said.

Firestine was arraigned Feb. 8 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and remanded to the Bradford County jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. Firestine's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 18.

Man charged with assault

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

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Seth Charles Shaughnessy, 19, was also charged with harassment.

Police said Shaughnessy punched a male victim in the face during an argument at about noon Feb. 8 at a South Main Street residence.

Shaughnessy was arraigned Feb. 8 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and released from the Bradford County jail on non-monetary bail. Shaughnessy's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 18.

Towanda woman charged with simple assault

Nancy C. Miller, 35, of Towanda is accused of striking a man in the head with a beer bottle, after the two had become engaged in a verbal argument, police said.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:46 p.m. Friday at Miller's residence on York Avenue, Towanda police said.

The blow caused a lump on the victim's head, police said.

Miller has been charged with simple assault, police said.

Miller has been sent a summons which orders her to appear on March 26 before Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark.

DUI charge

The following person was recently charged with driving while under the influence in Bradford County:

Nathan Michael Gowin, 26, of Canton, by the state police, on Jan. 25, on state Route 414 in the Monroeton area. A test revealed that Gowin's blood alcohol content on the day of his arrest was .226 percent.

Wyalusing student charged

A 17-year-old female has been charged with harassment after pouring milk on another 17-year-old girl at Wyalusing Area High School on Jan. 30, police said.

The accused allegedly threw milk onto the victim after discovering she was being talked about, police said.

The girl reportedly admitted to police she did throw the milk.

Theft investigation in Terry Twp.

State police are investigating the report of a theft that occured on Jan. 30 at approximately 9:30 a.m. on the 300 Block of Carr Road in Terry Township.

According to police, an unknown person stole a gold band ring with seven diamonds on it in the shape of a butterfly.

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

Man suffers major injuries in Pike Twp. crash

Ronald W. Gavronsky, 49, of Dickson City suffered major injuries during a single vehicle crash on State Route 467 on Feb. 4 at 6:47 a.m., police said.

According to police, Gavronsky was traveling northbound in a 2011 Ford F-350 when he traveled off the right side of the road, through a ditch, struck multiple trees and struck a utility pole before coming to rest.

Gavronsky was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident, police said.

HOPS EMS transported Gavronsky to Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.

Police charged Gavronsky with driving on the wrong side of the road, and failing to wear his seat belt.


Court notes 2/12/14

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Walter S. Dunaj, Susan A. Dunaj and Susan A. Munster to Michael S. Treskolasky and Johnette Treskolasky for $82,000; Plymouth.

Victoria Turner (administratrix), Andrew Turner Jr. (estate) and Andrew Turner (estate) to Brent S. Paisley for $111,900; Butler Township.

Carol A. McGowan to Jimmy R. Spires and Beverly M. Spires for $230,000; Wright Township.

Frank J. Ridolfi Jr. and Andrea Ridolfi to Anthony J. Angelella Jr. and Elizabeth A. Angelella for $200,000; Pittston Township.

Holly M. Dwyer to John A. Rallo Jr. and Jessica L. Rallo for $123,000; Kingston Township.

Prestige Development Group LLC to Allison Ball for $305,000; Dallas Township.

Allan J. Meyer to Marla B. Ogof for $83,000; Laflin.

Blaise A. Greco and Roseann C. Greco to Silivio E. Pena for $160,000; Hazleton.

Stanley Fritz to Jenkins Township for $83,700; Jenkins Township.

LackawannaCounty Court Notes 2/12/2014

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marriage license

- Mark Basalyga and Theresa A. Rutkowski, both of Greenfield Twp.

Divorce sought

- Eric D. Havenstrite, Scranton, v. Karen L. Harper, Scranton; married Feb. 17, 2013, in Dunmore; pro se.

STATE Tax liens

- Deals 2 Wheelz Inc., 806 Hampton St., Scranton; $7,852.64.

- McCracken Trucking Inc., 580 Milwaukee Ave., Old Forge; $33,880.03.

- Michael Runco, trading as Runco Transportation, 414 Susquehanna Ave., Olyphant; $23,120.41.

- First Class Gymnastics Inc., 1258 Mid Valley Drive, Jessup; $27,079.27.

- Paul J. Brown, trading as Brown's Garage, 1008 O'Neill Hwy., Dunmore; $5,147.40.

- Unisex Palace of Scranton Inc., 127 The Mall at Steamtown, Scranton; $4,646.15.

- Sparkle Carpet Cleaning Co. Inc., 1222 S. Main Ave., Scranton; $2,482.37.

- Dominick J. Andidora, trading as Carwanna Lunch, 54 Salem Ave., Carbondale; $7,089.42.

ESTATEs FILED

- Richard J. Spencer, 1004 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Lori Eckersley, 120 Midway Ave., Clarks Summit.

- Lenore B. Tannenbaum, also known as Lenore Betty Tennenbaum, 1101 Vine St., Scranton, letters of administration to David A. Tennenbaum, 116 Lynbrook Road, Paoli, and Kenneth I. Tennenbaum, 520 Brickell Key Drive, Apt. 903, Miami, Fla.

- Richard D. Wilcox, 401 Penn Ave., Scranton, letters of administration to Melanie M. Lantz, 1308 Huntridge Drive, Clifton Park, N.Y.

- Arthur Meincke, also known as Arthur W. Meincke, 516 St. Mary's Villa Road, Elmhurst Twp., letters testamentary to Frances S. Kavulich, also known as Frances E. Kavulich, 427 E. Main St., Dalton.

- Mary Ann Tomsykoski, 309 Center St., Throop, letters testamentary to Anna Marie Tomsykoski, same address.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

Chesterfield Crime for Feb. 12

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

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 12:13 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 20300 block of Hickory Branch Drive at 5:40 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Larceny From Building: At 10 a.m. Jan. 29, police responded to the 12700 block of Kingston Ave. for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers and etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 5:16 p.m. Jan. 29, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road at 5:16 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported larceny of clothing and furs and consumable goods.

- Police responded to the 11900 block of Iron Bridge Road at 11 a.m. Jan. 21 for a reported miscellaneous threatening call.

- Police responded to the 6500 block of Iron Bridge Road at 5 a.m. Jan. 29 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 11200 block of Iron Bridge Road at 8:50 a.m. Jan. 29 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 11500 block of River Road at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported traffic reckless driving.

- Police responded to the 12800 block of Ben Fry Drive at 4:36 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of Martingale Road at 10 a.m. Jan. 29 for a reported weapons violations-illegal discharge.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Creek Way at 1:45 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported attempted animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to.

- Police responded to the 111600 block of Reedy Branch Road at 12:17 p.m. Jan. 30 for a reported animal case-dead or injured animal.

- Police responded to the 9600 block of Hickory Road at 10 a.m. Jan. 30 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 13600 block of Nile Road at 12:17 p.m. Jan. 30 for a reported animal case-other.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of Pineland Ave. at 1 a.m. Jan. 30 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 12 p.m. Jan. 29, police responded to the 3600 block of North St. for a reported burglary. Rear bathroom window forced open and firearms and miscellaneous property taken.

- Fraud-Other: At 7:40 p.m. Jan. 28, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Road for a reported fraud.

- Larceny-Other: At 11 a.m. Jan. 26, police responded to the 3600 block of Main St. for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 15800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 15700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 9:40 p.m. Jan. 30 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Rod at 10:35 p.m. Jan. 30 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 14600 block of Rivermont Road at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 30 for a reported trespassing (including prowler) residential.

- Police responded to the 20300 block of Hickory Branch Drive at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 30 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 10400 block of River Road at 10:08 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported weapons violations-throwing missiles.

- Police responded to the 400 block of E. Hundred Road at 3:33 p.m. Feb. 2 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 7600 block of Tangier Court at 11:47 a.m. Feb. 2 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 11200 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 10:10 p.m. Feb. 2 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 20200 block of Rowanty Court at 10 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Cougar Tl. at 9:15 a.m. Jan. 31 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 12400 block of Branner Place at 1 a.m. Feb. 2 for a reported assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 6800 block of Lucy Corr Blvd. at 12:35 p.m. Feb. 1 for a reported death investigation-undetermined.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Dalhart Court at 1 p.m. Jan. 23 for a reported identity fraud.

- Police responded to the 12700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 4:33 p.m. Feb. 1 for a reported fraud-attempt.

- Police responded to the 19500 block of Julep Circle at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 1 for a reported larceny of bicycles.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 12 p.m. Jan. 29, police responded to the 2700 block of Executive Drive for a reported larceny. Firearms possibly stolen from center console of unlocked vehicle. Victim states property could have been misplaced.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 3 p.m. Feb. 1, police responded to the 20900 block of Riverterrace Road for a reported larceny. TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc removed from unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 1 a.m. Feb. 2, police responded to the 7200 block of Courthouse Road for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect seen taking property from unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny-Other: At 2 p.m. Jan. 31, police responded to the 3600 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 3 p.m. Feb. 1, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of consumable goods and miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 8:30 p.m. Feb. 1, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of clothing and furs.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 3:15 p.m. Feb. 2, police responded to the 2700 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported larceny of clothing and furs.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Ivey Mill Road at 10:59 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported liquor law violations-illegal possession.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Castlebury Drive at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 for a miscellaneous annoying call.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Dalhart Court at 9:40 p.m. Feb. 2 for a reported miscellaneous threatening call.

- Motor Vehicle Theft-Attempt/Other: At 12:01 a.m. Feb. 2, police responded to the 18200 block of Branders Bridge Road for a reported motor vehicle theft. Scooter was damaged and dragged from front of residence to street.

- Police responded to the 4500 block of Iron Bridge Road at 9:05 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 21200 block of Chesterfield Ave. at 9 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 15400 block of Woods Edge Road at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 2 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Hickory Road at 10 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported sex offenses-sodomy.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of Chester Square Road at 2 a.m. Feb. 1 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 1500 block of W. Hundred Road at 9:43 p.m. Feb. 1 for a reported traffic-improper licensing/registration.

- Police responded to the 20800 block of Woodpecker Road at 10:04 p.m. Feb. 1 for a reported trespassing (including prowler) residential.

- Police responded to the 9300 block of Hickory Road at 10 a.m. Jan. 31 for a reported trespassing (including prowler) residential.

- Police responded to the 6200 block of Gatesgreen Drive at 10:50 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported trespassing (including prowler) residential.

- Police responded to the 13000 block of Rivers Bend Blvd. at 7:43 a.m. Feb. 4 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 20600 block of Ravensborne Drive at 3:28 p.m. Feb. 4 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 12200 block of Chestertowne Road at 5:53 p.m. Feb. 4 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 16300 block of Chinook Drive at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 10:40 a.m. Feb. 4, police responded to the 18800 block of Weldon St. for a reported burglary. Suspect/s entered through unlocked side door of residence. Consumable goods, jewelry and precious metals and miscellaneous property taken.

- Police responded to the 2200 block of Indian Hill Road at 11 p.m. Feb. 3 for a reported death investigation-undetermined.

- Police responded to the 6800 block of Lucy Corr Blvd. at 4:15 a.m. Feb. 4 for a reported death investigation-undetermined.

- Larceny From Building: At 12:25 p.m. Feb. 3, police responded to the 17700 block of Longhouse Lane for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 9:40 a.m. Feb. 4, police responded to the 12600 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported larceny. Miscellaneous property taken from center of unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 5 p.m. Feb. 1, police responded to the 12700 block of Old Stage Road for a reported larceny. Catalytic converter cut from vehicle parked in hotel parking lot.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Hidden Valley Road at 1 p.m. Feb. 4 for a reported miscellaneous suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 4200 block of W. Hundred Road at 11:15 p.m. Feb. 4 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded tot he 1000 block of W. Harbour Drive at 9 a.m. Feb. 4 for a reported narcotics/drug/sale/manufacture-synthetic narcotics.

- Police responded to the 8500 block of Chester Road at 3:52 a.m. Feb. 4 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Battery Dantzler Court at 10 a.m. Jan. 21 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- 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.

Police Briefs 2/13/2014

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Police Briefs

Guns stolen in Tuscarora Twp.

State police are investigating the report of a burglary that occurred sometime between Dec. 2 and Jan. 26 on the 1400 block of Shumway Road in Tuscarora Township.

According to police, two firearms, a .22 rifle and 9mm pistol, and two pellet guns were stolen from a private residence after an unknown person entered the house by breaking a rear window and forcing a side porch door open.

Police said the burglar also stole tools and a washing machine from the house.

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

Terry Twp. home burglarized

State police are investigating a burglary that occurred between Jan. 25 and Jan. 29 at a private residence on State Route 187 in Terry Township.

According to police, an unknown person broke into an unoccupied home.

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

Fuel stolen from pipeline

For the second time in approximately three months, police are investigating an incident of fuel being stolen from a natural gas pipeline owned by Linde Corporation on State Route 706 near Water Street in Wyalusing Township.

The most recent incident occurred sometime between the night of Jan. 29 and the morning of Jan. 30, police said.

A press release from state police states the perpetrator of the crime is unknown.

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

Man charged in Wilmot Twp. domestic dispute

Carmine Melfi, 65, of Wyalusing has been charged with simple assault and harassment relating to a Jan. 28 incident on Woods Road in Wilmot Township.

According to police, Melfi shoved a female victim to the ground and punched her several times, causing her left hand to swell.

Melfi allegedly became upset with the victim after she told him she was going to take his dog from him.

Melfi was arraigned on Jan. 28 by Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton and released on his own recognizance.

Gift cards stolen

State police are investigating a report of theft that occurred sometime between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 at a residence on State Route 187 in Windham Township.

According to police, an unknown person or persons removed multiple gift cards from the female victim's house.

Fuel stolen from well pad

State police responded to the report of a theft that occurred at a well pad on Vought Road in Windham Township sometime between the night of Jan. 27 and morning of Jan. 28.

An unknown person or persons stole fuel oil from the job site, police said. The well is owned by Nu Weld Inc.

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

DUI Charges

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

Joy C. Lingenfelter, 46, of Reynoldsville, by state police, on Jan. 17, on State Route 6 in Wyalusing Township.

Lingenfelter has also been charged with speeding and careless driving.

Police said Lingenfelter had a blood alcohol content of .110 on the day of her arrest.

She has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.

Donnell Benjamin Winiavski, 21, of Wellsboro, by state police, on Jan. 22, on State Route 6 in Wyalusing Township.

Winiavski has also been charged with failing to stay in his lane and careless driving.

Police said Winiavski had a blood alcohol content of .134 percent on the day of his arrest.

The charges stem from an accident that occurred when Winiavski crashed a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville into an embankment on the western berm of State Route 6. Police said he admitted to drinking prior to the incident and texting while driving.

Winiavski has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Feb. 25 at 1:15 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.

Nathen Simons, 23, of Rome, by state police, on Dec. 24, on Orwell Hill Road in Orwell Township.

Simons lost control of his vehicle and caused a single vehicle accident while under the influence of alcohol, a press release from state police noted.

No one was injured during the crash, police said.

Police Blotter: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014

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Identity theft

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - Nancy L. Getgen, 74, of 1036 Captain Bloom Road, Sunbury, was a victim of identity theft Feb. 11, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Marc Yemzow said that someone used Getgen's name to apply for a vehicle loan without her permission.

Two-vehicle accident

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - No injuries were reported after a two-vehicle accident at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday on Route 61 in Shamokin Township, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper David Myers said Vickie T. Primerano, 59, of Coal Township, was traveling south in a 1996 Jeep Cherokee on Route 61 near Hollow Road when she slowed down at a stop sign.

Prior to coming to a complete stop, police said Nicole M. Mostik, 21, of Coal Township, who was driving behind her in a 2000 Ford Explorer, struck Primerano's rear bumper.

Both drivers were wearing their seat belts, police said.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 2/11/2014

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LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

marriage licenses

- Justin Ray Mulea and Molly Ann Anneman, both of Scranton.

- Jeffrey Lee Crass III and Mercedes Lee Haffner, both of Factoryville.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Kristen G. Dodson, now by marriage Kristen G. Dux, and Michael Dux, Carbondale, to Cynthia S. Zurine, Carbondale; a property at 9 Washington St., Carbondale, for $119,500.

- William H. III and Diane Benwell, Long Branch, N.J., and Janet Stohler, Woodbridge, Va., to Joseph F. Gliha, Clifford Twp.; a property at 37 Number 7 Road, Carbondale Twp., for $77,250.

- Dean and Teresa Ceccoli, Throop, to Paul S. Dmuchoski and Dolores A. Karcheski, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Elmhurst Twp.; a property at 40 Emerald Drive, Throop, for $285,000.

- Joseph J. Wassell and Agnes M. Brown, Washington, D.C., to Justin H. and Julie E. Haldeman, Blakely; two parcels in Blakely for $155,000.

- Phelan Hallinan LLP, attorney-in-fact for Fannie Mae, also known as Federal National Mortgage Association, to Kerry and Christopher Mathews; two parcels at 1005 Westwood Drive, South Abington Twp., for $306,500.

- Zhao Zheng and Qiumei Liu, Scranton, to Maggie E. McAndrew, Dunmore; a property at 105 Walnut St., Dunmore, for $120,000.

- Michael J. and Shannan M. Gaughan, Moosic, to Ling Tomaine, Moosic; a property at 3903 Kreig Ave., Moosic, for $180,000.

LAWSUITS

- Rachel Edmondson, 613 Oak Lane, Clarks Summit, v. Adam J. Patla, 74 Patla Road, Sweet Valley, seeking in excess of $50,000, together with interest and costs and any other relief the court deems just and proper, for injuries suffered April 23, 2012, in an automobile crash at Linden Street and Mifflin Avenue, Scranton; Susan L. Luckenbill, attorney.

- Cynthia and Peter Petrucci, 2421 Birney Ave., Scranton, v. Charles Linder, 28 Richlind Road, Covington Twp., seeking in excess of $50,000, together with all allowable costs of suit on two counts, for injuries suffered Feb. 20 in an automobile crash at Broadway and Fourth Avenue, Scranton; Thomas W. Munley and Jason J. Mattioli, attorneys.

- Joshua Gardner, 233 Nay Aug Ave., Scranton, v. Mercedes A. Ventura, 725 Willow St., Scranton, seeking in excess of $50,000, together with all allowable costs of suit, for injuries suffered Aug. 12 in an automobile crash at Brook Street and Pittston Avenue, Scranton; Thomas W. Munley and Jason J. Mattioli, attorneys.

- Kevin Mitchell, 415 N. Irving Ave., Scranton, v. Matthew Fazen, 19 Sunset Lane, Spring Brook Twp., seeking in excess of $50,000, together with all allowable costs of suit, for injuries suffered Feb. 22 in an automobile crash at Moosic Street and Meadow Avenue, Scranton; Thomas W. Munley and Jason J. Mattioli, attorneys.

ESTATEs FILED

- Calvin W. King, 500 N. Turnpike Road, Dalton, letters testamentary to Marjorie L. King, same address.

- Antoinette M. Hohenstein, also known as Antoinette Hohenstein, 45 N. Scott St., Carbondale, letters testamentary to Janet Hohenstein, 43-11 49th St., Apt. 6B, Sunnyside, N.Y.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

District Court: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014

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MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court March 12 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

n Shane Michael Wondoloski, 22, of 346 S. Poplar St., Mount Carmel, waived to court charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to use, disorderly conduct and harassment/stalking related to a Jan. 11 incident at the corner on Sixth and Grape streets, Mount Carmel.

Wondoloski is accused of pushing Byanna Dusendschine on the ground after she allegedly bit him on the face and punched him in the back.

When he was taken into custody, he allegedly tried to discard of two Oxycodone pills beneath the borough police cruiser, police said.

The charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman William Adamski.

n Wade Jeffrey Smink, 38, last known address of 844 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, waived to court charges of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, failure to drive in a single lane, failing to have the proper restraint system for a child under the age of 4, driving while suspended and failure to notify the state of a change of address relating to an accident on Nov. 19.

Police said Smink hit a tree on Route 901 in Mount Carmel Township and then crawled into the passenger seat, reclined the chair, placed his feet on the dash and took a nap.

Smink tested positive for Lorazepam, Tramadol, O-Desmethyltramadol, Citalopram and caffeine, police said.

The charges were filed by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman David Stamets Jr.

n Jamie Lee Jurevicz, 34, of 444 W. Girard St., Atlas, waived to court charges of driving under the influence, failure to drive in a single lane, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving a vehicle without a certificate of inspection relating to a Jan. 18 accident on Route 61 in Atlas.

Jurevicz is accused of failing several sobriety tests and having a blood alcohol level of .091, police said.

The charges were filed by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman David Stamets Jr.

n Timothy L. Koch, 37, of 124 Vine St., Williamstown, waived to court charges of retail theft, operating a vehicle without required insurance, operating a vehicle without certificate of inspection and driving while under suspension relating to an Oct. 24 incident at Turkey Hill along Route 61 in Mount Carmel Township.

Koch is accused of leaving the gas pumps without paying for $55 worth of fuel he put in his car, police said.

The charges were filed by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Daniel Politza.

n Jennifer Lauren Miller, 29, of 413 Clermont St., P.O. Box 340, Marion Heights, waived to court charges of two counts of driving under the influence and driving with a broken rear license plate light relating to a Jan. 26 incident on Route 61 in Atlas.

Miller is accused of failing several sobriety tests and having a blood alcohol level of .147, police said.

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


Police Blotter: Friday, Feb. 14, 2014

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Stolen gas

SHAMOKIN - Douglas Lance Hatzel, 49, of 1206 Friedline Road, Danville, is charged by Patrolman Scott Weaver with retail theft and theft by deception for allegedly filling a vehicle with gasoline and driving off without paying on five different occasions at Turkey Hill Minit Market, 501 N. Second St.

The first incident reportedly occurred in June. On the fifth incident, alleged to have occurred Dec. 31, the license plate number on a 2011 Chevrolet was recorded and used by police to identify Hatzel. Clerks at the convenience store also identified Hatzel, police said.

Retail value of the stolen gasoline is $270.26.

Trash pile

SHAMOKIN - Brian K. Seebold, 52, of 813 N. Washington St., was cited by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III for violating the city's ordinance on sanitary conditions for allegedly allowing garbage to be dumped in a back yard at 506 N. Second St.

Tobias photographed the yard Monday and included it with the citation, and also remarked that Seebold had been cited for the same offense on Jan. 22 but the garbage had not been removed.

Retail thefts

Five area residents were cited by Coal Township and Shamokin police for retail theft in unrelated incidents.

Dorothy Brenneman, 32, of Ashland, is accused of stealing $408.85 in unspecified merchandise Jan. 16 from Walmart Supercenter, Route 61.

Edward L. Balch, 18, of Mount Carmel, is accused of stealing a coat Jan. 17 at Walmart. Police said Balch left the coat he had worn into the store on a rack, put on a brand new coat and walked to the courtesy desk. He returned that coat, valued at $54.48, without a receipt.

April Heckman, 28, of Shamokin, is accused of stealing a cell phone case valued at $29.88 from Walmart on Jan. 21.

Coal Township Patrolman Matthew Hashuga filed the citations in the incidents at Walmart.

Patrick K. Gearhart, 26, of 211 Third St., Ranshaw, is accused of stealing unspecified merchandise at 3:42 p.m. Jan. 8 from Dollar General, 30 E. Independence St.

Donna Marie Shaffer, 36, of 44 Adams St., is accused of concealing multiple packs of cigarettes before stealing them at 1:50 a.m. Dec. 25 at Turkey Hill Minit Market, 501 N. Second St.

Both incidents were recorded on surveillance cameras, according to Patrolman Scott Weaver, who filed the citations.

Loud noises

SHAMOKIN - Jesika McCann, 22, of 1008 N. Pearl St., was cited by Cpl. Bryan Primerano for disorderly conduct for allegedly shouting obscenities inside her home loud enough to be heard outdoors at 2:44 a.m. Sunday.

Vandalism

COAL TOWNSHIP - James Dangler, 34, of 931 W. Pine St., reported Tuesday that someone broke the rear window on his Chevy truck within the past two weeks by apparently shooting it with a BB gun.

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The five cases listed under "District Court" on Page 2 of Thursday's edition said the defendants had waived their cases to county court. That has not yet happened. All five defendants are scheduled for preliminary hearings on March 12.

Court notes 2/14/14

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CHILD SUPPORT

Senior Judge Chester B. Muroski, in Domestic Relations Contempt Court on Tuesday, issued warrants for the following defendants for failure to pay child support:

Michael A. Serpe Jr., 61 Carey Ave., for failure to pay $3,521 total in four cases.

Jason Buro, 127 Honey Pot St., Nanticoke, for failure to pay $2,188.

Lawrence Daniels Jr., 55 Union St., Pittston, for failure to pay $2,334.

Meshick W. Carovinci, 16 Green Road, Shavertown, for failure to pay $969.

Sir Franklin Wheeling, Apt. 1505, 300 Parkview Circle, Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $4,662.

Paul Nichols, 127 Valley Stream Park, Mountain Top, for failure to pay $225.

Michael Fox, 78 Miner St., Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $8,105.

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

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

David Belsky and Diane Belsky to Plains Township for $94,321; Plains Township.

Flap Jack Properties LLC to Michael J. Nogle for $108,000; Lehman Township.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 2/14/2014

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LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

marriage licenses

- Michael Joseph Marinelli III and Samantha Susan Simmon­ette, both of Taylor.

- Kevin Zimmerman and Mari­lyn Lee Kline, both of Archbald.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Theta Land Corp., Wilkes-Barre, to James G. Jr. and Eve­lyn J. Reese, South Abington Twp.; a property in South Abing­ton Twp. for $65,000.

- Louis J. and Elizabeth A. Cali, Florida, to Bernard R. and Joan E. Morgan, Binghamton, N.Y.; a property at 1306 Condo­miniums at Summit Pointe, Scranton, for $85,000.

- Stephen Unis and Robert Kruk, co-administrators of the estate of Mary Ann Unis, Penn­sylvania, to Louis and Karen Rapoch, Archbald; three parcels in Mayfield for $50,000.

- Udren Law Offices, PC, attorney-in-fact for Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., also known as Freddie Mac, to Wil­liam P. Rizzo; a property at 318 Dolph St., Jessup, for $42,200.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Carol A. Jackson, Blakely, v. Thomas M. Jackson, Blakely; married July 28, 1998, in Tunkhannock; Raymond Ferrario, attorney.

- Kristina M. Quinn, Dun­more, v. Samuel K. Quinn, Dunmore; married Dec. 5, 2003, in Dun­more; Haggerty, Hinton & Cos­grove LLP, attorneys.

- Nicole Mills, Clarks Green, v. Matthew Craig Mills, Wilkes-Barre; married Jan. 30, 2002, in Mount Pocono; pro se.

ESTATE FILED

- Ann Villella, 329 Oak St., Dunmore, letters testamentary to Larry Villella, 715 E. Drinker St., Dunmore.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

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Waverly police make arrests

Waverly police recently made the following arrests, according to information from the Waverly Police Department:

Jeremy M. Meyers, 26, of Barton, for misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, consumption of an alcoholic beverage in a vehicle, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and following too closely.

Police said Meyers was arrested at about 7:05 p.m. Feb. 10 following investigation into a report of a reckless driver in the village. Meyers is scheduled to appear Feb. 20 in Waverly Village Court.

Jeremy Stotler, 36, of Barton, for felony driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, suspended vehicle registration, operating a vehicle without insurance and numerous traffic violations.

Police said Stotler was arrested at about 9 p.m. Feb. 8 following investigation into a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Chemung and William streets. Stotler is scheduled to appear Feb. 20 in Waverly Village Court.

Megan C. Chilson, 25, of Athens, for misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated.

Police said Chilson was arrested at about 9:18 p.m. Feb. 6 after leaving the roadway and getting her vehicle stuck in a snowy front yard. Chilson is scheduled to appear Feb. 13 in Waverly Village Court.

State police investigating incident

State police at Hazleton are investigating a child pornography incident involving a 13-year-old female of Milan.

According to state police information, three Columbia County males requested that the victim send nude photos of herself to them between Dec. 2013 and Feb. 2014. The victim sent multiple photos of herself to the actors through social media, police said.

Sayre man charged with assault

A Sayre man was recently arrested by Athens Township police on a charge of simple assault.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Jeremy Jay Williams, 36, was also charged with harassment by physical contact and criminal trespass.

Police said Williams struck a female with a bottle during a domestic incident Feb. 12 at a Wilawana Road residence.

Williams was arraigned Feb. 12 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. Williams' preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25.

Woman arrested for unlicensed operation

A Sayre woman was recently arrested by Tioga County, N.Y. sheriff's deputies on a charge of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

According to information from the sheriff's office, Elizabeth M. Firestine, 33, was also charged with operating a vehicle without insurance and failure to keep right.

Police said the charges resulted from a property damage motor vehicle accident on Route 17. Firestine was issued tickets to appear Feb. 25 in Barton Town Court.

Criminal mischief charge

A Barton woman was recently arrested by Tioga County, N.Y. sheriff's deputies on a charge of criminal mischief.

According to information from the sheriff's office, Lynette R. Ford, 29, was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child and harassment.

Police said Ford was charged following a Feb. 11 domestic dispute. Ford was arraigned in Barton Town Court and released on her own recognizance, police said. Ford is scheduled to appear Feb. 18 in court.

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