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Court notes 2/20/14

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Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact), Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact) and Phelnan Hallinan LLP (attorney in fact) to Namie Schowgurow for $97,000; West Wyoming.

Louise A. Hastings (administratrix) and Robert Koslosky (estate) to Tabitha D. Smith and Patrick Alan Shaffer Jr. for $100,000; West Wyoming.

Quinary Group LLC to Stegmaier Mansion LLC for $405,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Pennymac Corp. (per attorney in fact) and Pennymac Loan Services LLC (attorney in fact) to Justin Wright for $110,000; Nescopeck Township.

Barbara Morelli (agent) and Josephine Jagozinski (per agent) to John V. Floryan and Rosemary Floryan for $103,000; Swoyersville.


Police Briefs, Feb. 20, 2014

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Corruption of minors investigated

State police at Towanda said an unknown person made a 15-year-old girl send multiple explicit pictures of herself over cell phone applications sometime between noon Feb. 15 and 7 p.m. Feb. 17 on Ballard Hill Road in Columbia Township.

The person then harassed her further, via internet sites/applications, police said.

Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact state police at Towanda and reference incident number P05-0778451. The phone number for state police is (570) 265-2186.

Deer strikes vehicle

Nathaniel Tussey, 27, of Mainesburg, was not injured in a one-vehicle accident at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 on Route 6 in Troy Township, said state police at Towanda.

Police said he was traveling west on Route 6, when a deer came from the south side berm into the westbound lane and his vehicle struck it. Tussey's Subaru Forester was towed by Junior's Towing.

Items recovered

State police at Towanda said they recovered two lanterns, an oil lamp, and a vase Aug. 13 along Fallbrook Road in Troy Township.

Police said the items are believed to have been stolen.

Anyone with information about the items is asked to contact Trooper Jeffrey Sredenschek at (570) 265-2186.

Police investigate one-car crash

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

According to state police, at about 8:38 p.m. Feb. 15, a westbound 2005 Chevrolet Equinox operated by Tayler M. Bidlack, 18, of Towanda, slid into a guiderail on the west side of Milan-East Smithfield Road just east of MacAfee Road. The vehicle traveled and struck a snow bank, then veered off the westbound lane and struck a guide rail on the eastbound shoulder, police said.

Bidlack was not injured and had been wearing a seatbelt, police said. Police cited Bidlack for failure to stay in lane.

No injuries in two-car MVA

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

According to state police information, at about 3:51 p.m. Feb. 12, a 2000 Saturn SL2 operated by Caitlynn Marie Crain, 17, of Sayre, lost control on a snow-covered Bradley Road and sideswiped the driver's side of a 1999 GMC Sierra.

The Saturn had disabling damage and was towed from the scene by Sutty's Towing, police said. The Sierra, operated by 43-year-old William Dale Mosier Jr. of Athens, had minor damage. Neither driver was injured, police said.

Police cited Crain for speeding in district court, police said.

The Ulster division of Tri-Township Ambulance and the Ulster-Sheshequin Fire Association assisted at the scene, police said.

Rubbish scattered

State police are investigating a scattering rubbish incident in Ridgebury Township.

According to information from state police at Towanda, an unknown actor placed multiple garbage bags and boxes on a property on Mink Ranch Road sometime on Feb. 2 or Feb. 3. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Charges filed in Ridgebury Twp. accident

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

According to state police, at about 8:39 p.m. Jan. 29, a maroon 1999 Buick Regal attempted to pass a silver 2008 Pontiac Vibe on Berwick Turnpike, about half a mile south of the New York state line. While passing, the driver of the Regal, 45-year-old John Gary Hall of Milan, lost control of the vehicle and sideswiped the Vibe, police said.

The Vibe then traveled off the west shoulder and struck a mailbox and tree with its front end, police said. The Vibe had disabling damage and was towed from the scene by Dave Weed's Towing.

Following the accident, Hall failed to stop and fled south on Berwick Turnpike, police said. Police later located Hall at his residence. Police arrested Hall for suspicion of driving while under the influence and transported him to Towanda Memorial Hospital for a blood draw, police said.

Neither Hall nor the driver of the Vibe, Cynthia McCarthy, 54, of Gillett, reported injuries, police said.

The Ridgebury Volunteer Fire Department assisted police at the scene.

Two escape injury in one-car crash

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

According to state police, at about 12:40 p.m. Feb. 9, a 2002 Acura CL operated by Heather L. Powell, 38, of Towanda, was traveling northbound on Route 220 when it lost control in snowy conditions. Police said the vehicle spun clockwise in the southbound lane and struck a ditch on the southbound shoulder with its front end.

Neither Powell nor a passenger, 19-year-old Tyler L. Sibley of Towanda, were injured, police said. Police cited Powell for failure to stay in lane.

Harassment charges filed

State police recently charged two Ulster residents with harassment following an altercation in Ulster Township.

According to state police at Towanda, Donald Roach, 53, and Jordan Roach, 27, were involved in a physical altercation at about 12:55 p.m. Feb. 3 at an Ulster Road location. Both were charged with harassment in district court, police said.

Man charged with theft

A Sayre man was recently charged with three counts of theft by unlawful taking by Athens Township police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Nicholas Peter Malorzo, 23, was also charged with three counts each of theft by deception and retail theft.

Police said Malorzo removed $157.46 in merchandise from the Walmart store on Elmira Street, then returned the stolen merchandise in exchange for cash and gift cards. The thefts occurred on Jan. 13, Jan. 19 and Jan. 22, police said.

Malorzo's preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 18.

Two charged following traffic stop

A Waverly man and a Sayre woman were recently charged with possession of drug paraphernalia by Athens Township police.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Jordan Nathaniel Frisbie, 20, was found to be in possession of a glass smoking pipe during a traffic stop at the Dandy Mini Mart on Elmira Street.

Police said Erica Christine Coolbaugh, 24, was found to be in possession of two hypodermic syringes and a metal spoon with residue on it during the same stop.

Frisbie and Coolbaugh are both scheduled to appear March 18 at preliminary hearings.

DUI charges

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

Matthew Harlan Rogers, 50, of Athens, by Athens Township police, on Jan. 19, on Sheshequin Road in Athens. Rogers has also been charged with failure to obey traffic control devices and careless driving. A blood alcohol test revealed that Rogers' blood alcohol content was .19 percent on the day of his arrest. Rogers has been sent a summons to appear March 18 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Melinda L. Salsman, 27, of Sayre, by Sayre Borough police, on Feb. 15, on West Lockhart Street in Sayre. Salsman has also been charged with operating without properly functioning headlamps, failure to keep right and failure to stop at a stop sign. Salsman failed a field sobriety test and consented to a blood alcohol test to determine her blood alcohol content. Salsman was arraigned Feb. 15 by Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail. Salsman's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25.

Police Briefs, Feb. 21, 2014

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Man charged with marijuana possession

An Athens man was recently charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana by Athens Township police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Seth Shaughnessy, 19, was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said Shaughnessy was charged after police spotted his vehicle parked in a pull-off area on Sheshequin Road at about 12:56 a.m. Feb. 16. The vehicle pulled out as police approached, and police initiated a traffic stop due to an improperly displayed temporary registration, police said.

Police found Shaughnessy and a female passenger to be in possession of a bag containing a substance believed to be marijuana, a glass smoking pipe and other paraphernalia, police said.

Shaughnessy's preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 11.

Police Blotter: Friday, Feb. 21, 2014

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Vehicles collide

PAXINOS - No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning along Snydertown Road in Shamokin Township.

State police at Stonington said Nicholas S. Aurand, 26, of Selinsgrove, drove a 2000 Mercury Cougar onto Snydertown Road and into the path of a 1995 Toyota Tacoma driven east by Joey R. Smith, 57, of Sunbury.

The crash occurred about 8:15 a.m., half of a mile west of Bottle Road.

Aurand and Smith were wearing seat belts, police said, while a passenger of Smith's, 27-year-old Joshua R. Smith, of Sunbury, was not.

Aurand was cited for a traffic violation, vehicle entering roadway.

Harassment

KULPMONT - Eric Eugene Earnest, 44, of 31 Logan St., Lewistown, was cited by Patrolman Patrick J. McAndrew for harassment after allegedly striking Isabel Miller, 37, of 1047 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, during a disturbance at Miller's residence at 6:32 p.m. Wednesday.

Drug case waived

SHAMOKIN - Debra Watkins, 46, of Scranton, waived to court charges of possession with intent to deliver marijuana, possession of marijuana and criminal conspiracy involving a Dec. 20 incident on the grounds at SCI-Coal Township.

Watkins was charged by Trooper Wendy Keefer of state police at Stonington with attempting to deliver marijuana to inmate Kelvin Robertson in a balloon that she concealed on her body. Police said the balloon fell out after Watkins was ordered by a female correctional officer to cough during a search in a prison bathroom.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and charges of careless driving, a turn signal violation, a lighting violation and seat belt violation were filed by Trooper Justin Rosboschil of state police at Stonington against Brandon E. Reigle, 22, of 251 Fig Road, Shamokin.

The charges relate to a Jan. 25 traffic stop at the intersection of Route 61 and West Dewart Street in Shamokin.

Police said Reigle had a blood-alcohol content of .192 percent.

1-car crash

SELINSGROVE JUNCTION - A Sunbury woman escaped serious injury in a rollover crash early Thursday in Lower Augusta Township.

Adara L. Wickham, 23, was driving a 2009 Ford Focus east on Route 4017 near 779 Boyer Hill Road shortly before 6 a.m. when the vehicle slid on ice, causing her to lose control. The vehicle traveled across the oncoming lane and off the roadway, striking a ditch and rolling onto its driver side, according to state police at Stonington.

Wickham was wearing a seat belt and suffered a minor injury, police said.

She was issued a citation, driving a vehicle at safe speed.

Locker burglarized

PAXINOS - Someone broke into a single storage unit at BME Storage, near Routes 61 and 487, between Jan. 14 and Tuesday and stole two bins of tools and two bins of mining antiques and household items, according to state police at Stonington. Anyone with information should call police at 570-286-5601.

Keys found

TREVORTON - A set of keys found Nov. 2 on the south side of Line Mountain Elementary School, Route 225, remained unclaimed as of Tuesday, according to state police at Stonington. The owner should call police at 570-286-5601.

Susquehanna County Court Notes 2/21/2014

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Susquehanna County Court notes appear Fridays in The Times-Tribune.

Marriage licenses

- Joshua Card and Ariel Crites, both of Lemoore, Calif.

- Christopher Ryan and Stephanie Branning, both of New Milford

Property transfers

- Susquehanna County Heritage Preservation Inc. to Brian Lione and Hillori Schenker, a property in Montrose for $29,500.

- PS Bank to William and Joanne Himko, a property in Bridgewater Twp. for $165,000.

- Albert and Joan Korolchik to Richard and Mary Anne Eigner, a property in Lathrop Twp. for $140,000.

- Charles and Joan Horton to John and Beth Komar, a property in Clifford Twp. for $80,000.

- Charles and Joan Horton to Bradley and Antoinette McAlla, a property in Clifford Twp. for $70,000.

- William and Deborah Lewis to Carl Jr. and Susan Golden, a property in Montrose for $249,500.

- Marie Jansen to Jason and Amanda Winans, a property in Franklin Twp. for $167,000.

Estates filed

- James Mihalick, 4480 Route 547, Harford; letters testamentary to James B. Mihalick, 6853 Cabernet Road, Palmdale.

- Brian Morgan Sr., 20342 Route 267, Friendsville; letters testamentary to Bernadette Palumbo, 104 Barrymore Road, Franklin, N.Y.

- Arlene Birchard, 1704 Stone St., Montrose; letters testamentary to Louise Small, 2752 Irish Hill Road, Montrose, and Eileen Birchard, 1704 Stone St., Montrose.

Court notes 2/21/14

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Property transactions

Charles M. Manganiello and Lynne A. Manganiello to Corey Skula for $125,000; Jenkins Township.

Betty Jean Rinehimer, George S. Rinehimer, Lois M. Sorerick, William M. Sorerick and Judy K. Miller to Adriane I. Berger and Eugene Frederick Burd IV for $120,000; Hollenback Township.

Barry A. Warshal, Roger J. Nocerini and King Realty Co. to Opiel Real Estate LLC for $155,000; Pittston.

Edward C. Marchakitus, Sandra L. Culver and Sandra L. Marchakitus to Dominick J. Aritz Jr. and Jessica L. Aritz for $255,000; Lake Township.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 2/21/2014

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MARRIAGE LICENSES

- Jose Gustavo Hernandez-Rivas and Jennifer Marie Harris, Scranton.

- Robert Larry Strother, Wilkes-Barre, and Desiree Kehaunani Linnette, Dickson City.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Peoples Security Bank & Trust Co., Hallstead, to William H. and Maureen Bender, Scranton; a property at 2910 McCarthy St., Scranton, for $173,000.

- Select Portfolio Servicing Inc., to Thomas and Valerie Morris; a property 247 Laurel Drive, Thornhurst Twp., for $25,500.

- Anne Holmes, administratrix of the estate of Thomas M. Holmes, Scranton, to William A. and Susan A. Cleveland, Scranton; a property at 901 Park St., Scranton, for $60,000.

- Homestead Properties LLC, Scranton, to Michael V. and Mary T. Lazar, Clarks Summit; a property at 504 Hilltop Lane, South Abington Twp., for $185,000.

- Fannie Mae, also known as Federal National Mortgage Association by its attorney in fact, KML Law Group, to Thomas Ciccotti; a property at 220 Tate St., Taylor, for $60,000.

- Hills of Archbald Phase III Inc., Archbald, to William M. and Jennifer Courtright, Dickson City; a property in Archbald, for $360,000.

- Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. by its attorney in fact, Phelan Hallinan LLP, to Daniel Hanicak; a property at 104 Lisa Ave., Archbald, for $122,340.

- Diane Dalbo, executrix of the estate of Alice Homko Preznuk, to Derek Edward Dalbo; a property at 3614 Lawrence Ave., Moosic, for $100,000.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Tammy Lynn Burns, Scranton, v. Frank Edward Burns, Scranton; married Oct. 31, 2004, in Pleasantville; pro se.

- Sarah Facciponti, West Abington Twp., v. Dominick Facciponti, Moscow; married Sept. 24, 2011; Nancy M. Barrasse, attorney.

- Catherine McGurl, Bangor, Maine, v. Timothy McGurl, Hop Bottom; married May 25, 1991; Nancy M. Barrasse, attorney.

- Thomas J. Philbin, Archbald, v. Janice M. Philbin, Throop; married July 18, 1992; Frank A. Marcin, attorney.

- Michael Hnatusko, Coal Twp., v. Stefanie Hnatusko, Covington Twp.; married April 8, 1994; pro se.

DIVORCE DECREES

- John J. Joyce Jr. v. Nancy Ann Joyce

- Michael A. Narcavage v. Karen M. Narcavage

- Michael Schuback v. Amanda Schuback

- Stephen J. Metro Jr. v. Amanda Metro

- Charisse Kerrigan v. Thomas A. Kerrigan

- Angela Burdyn v. John Burdyn

- Krupa M. Daniel v. Philip Mathew

- Vanessa Holguin Soto v. Jefferson Pablo Soto

- Jason Yost v. Michele Quinn

- Holly Polovitch v. Jason Polovitch

- Stephen Vidmosko v. Christine Vidmosko

ESTATES FILED

- Grace E. Griggs, 8 Hillcrest Drive, Dickson City, letters testamentary to Thomas J. Griggs, 624 Gardner Road, Elmhurst.

- Shirley McDonnell, 45 N. Scott St., Carbondale, letters testamentary to Lawrence P. Herbster, 15 Pinkney St., Annapolis, Md.

- Wanda Baden, 3100 Parallel Drive, Scranton, letters testamentary to Lea Buffy Sypniewski, 130 Fairhill Road, Huntington Valley.

- Janice Pearl Munley, 388 Academy St., Archbald, letters testamentary to Janice A. Siefring, 1038 Beech St., Archbald.

Lawsuit

- Ronald M. Hull Jr., 608 Hill St., 1st Floor, Mayfield, v. Scranton Craftsmen Inc., 930 Dunmore St., Throop, seeking in excess of $50,000 on two counts, for injuries suffered on June 9, 2012, due to negligent manufacturing and selling of a defective product by the defendant; Thomas W. Munley, Jason M. Mattiolo and Amil M. Minora, attorneys.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

Lackawanna County Court Notes 2/22/2014

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MARRIAGE LICENSES

- David Eugene Okane and Tina Louise Springer, both of Edwardsville.

- Dorjee Lama and Bimala Gurung, both of Scranton.

- Michael Joseph Roberts, Duryea, and Bridget Cavanaugh Payami, Waverly.

- Jeffrey Allen Tanner and Jennfier J. Paszek, both of Moosic.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Honesdale National Bank to Suzette Grzywacz, Scott Twp.; a property at 159 Electric St., Blakely, for $32,000.

- New Venture Realty Inc., Archbald, to Jack Mattessich, Cliffside Park, N.J., and Mary T. Camoni, Jessup; a property at Pierce Street and Beverly Drive, Archbald, for $222,500.

- Catherine A. Rivenburgh, Mayfield, to Robert and Katherine Felker, Scott Twp.; a property at Schoolside Drive, Scott Twp., for $221,650.

- Tami E. and Fred R. Brudzinski, Bear Creek Twp., to David M. Pecca, Throop; a property at 417 Oak St., Scranton, for $50,000.

- U.S. Bank National Association by its attorney in fact, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick Md., to Chad M. Johnson, Jermyn; a property at 38 Stone Lane, Scott Twp., for $162,000.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Ronald Jarocha, South Abington Twp., v. Nicole V. Jarocha, South Abington Twp.; married Aug. 21, 1993, in Dunmore; Robert S. Betnar, attorney.

- Tricia Cipriano, Dickson City, v. John Guard, Scranton; married Aug. 21, 2008, in Scranton; pro se.

- Nicholas Granville, Carbondale, v. Kathryn Granville, Carbondale; married Dec. 26, 2009, in Montdale; Barbara O'Hara, attorney.

- Candace Burcheri, Scott Twp., v. Salvatore P. Burcheri, Clarks Summit; married Aug. 19, 2005, in Jermyn; Barbara O'Hara, attorney.

- Peggy Williams, Moosic, v. Shawn Williams, Dickson City; married May 26, 2009, in Moscow; pro se.

ESTATES FILED

- William F. Gaughan Jr., 1301½ Watson St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Barbara Gaughan, same address.

- Leo M. Kozlowski, 1043 Carmalt St., Dickson City, letters testamentary to Christine M. Guilford, 212 Whitetail Lane, Clarks Summit.

Lawsuits

- David Slack, 604 Ruth Ave., Scranton, v. Michael Mancini, 715 River St., Scranton, seeking in excess of $50,000 on one count, for injuries suffered in an automobile crash, due to negligence of the defendant; Tullio DeLuca, attorney.

- Gilbert Zimmitt, 1621 Capouse Ave., Scranton, v. Red Top Auto Sales Inc., 905 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, seeking compensatory damages in an amount in excess of that amount requiring compulsory arbitration thereof on one count, for injuries suffered in a slip and fall on Dec. 28, 2012, at 905 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, due to negligence of the defendant; Eugene D. Sperazza, attorney.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts


Lackawanna County Sentencings 2/22/2014

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Lackawanna County Judge Vito Geroulo recently sentenced:

- Christopher Zindle, 38, Scranton, to two to six years in state prison and two years' probation for criminal trespass, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.

- Anthony Joseph Gracia, 24, Lake Ariel, to six to 12 months in state prison and $200 restitution for theft by unlawful taking.

- Shane Warholic, 26, Blakely, to nine months to four years in state prison and $199.95 restitution for conspiracy to commit retail theft.

- Vincent Beckett, 38, Scranton, to 14 to 32 months in state prison and five years' probation for possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with evidence.

- Jean Samuel Brannon, 25, Brooklyn, N.Y., to three to 23 months in county jail and $100 restitution for theft by deception, receiving stolen property and access device fraud.

- Ian Ruddy, 24, Scranton, to one to three years in state prison for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

- Kareem Jaah Haskins, 39, Reading, to 21 to 42 months in state prison for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

- Izaiya Randell Davis, 34, Philadelphia, to 15 to 30 days in county jail for possession of marijuana.

- Richard Dale, 25, Olyphant, to three months' probation for harassment.

Judge Michael Barrasse sentenced:

- Shawn Lovell Kitt, 35, Scranton, to 14 to 36 months in state prison and five years' probation for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility.

- Brian Priest, 32, Wilkes-Barre, to 30 to 72 months in state prison and two years' probation for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not regulated and resisting arrest.

- Richard Publik, 33, Scranton, to one to two years in state prison for theft by unlawful taking.

- Peter Rafalko, 51, Scranton, to 28 to 60 months in state prison and three years' probation for possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest and criminal use of a communication facility.

- Devin Theodore Pickrell, 26, Lake Ariel, to 27 to 84 months in state prison, two years' probation and $5,049.77 restitution for criminal trespass and receiving stolen property.

- Patrick Perry, 55, Moosic, to five to 10 years in state prison, five years probation and $207.20 restitution for burglary.

- Nicholas Mcanally, 29, Scranton, to one to three years in state prison and two years' probation for theft by unlawful taking.

Police Blotter: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014

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Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Joshua Scandle, 34, of 225 S. Fourth St., Shamokin, was charged with retail theft and criminal trespass following a Nov. 23 incident at Walmart SuperCenter.

According to officer Joshua Wynn, Scandle stole several items, including hams, turkeys and frying pans, totalling $880.01; only $479.79 of the items were recovered.

Scandle came before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin, and was placed in Northumberland County Prison on $20,000 bail for this and other crimes. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25 before Gembic.

Two-vehicle crash

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a crash at 10:28 a.m. Feb. 3 at the intersection of Route 890 and Birch Road.

State police at Stonington said a 2000 Ford Ranger, driven by Nathan Hatzel, 21, of Trevorton, was stopped on Birch Road waiting to turn onto Route 890 when a 2012 Chrysler 200, driven by Thomas Reed, 63, of Trevorton, was traveling north on Route 890. Police said Hatzel pulled into Reed's path and the vehicles collided.

Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

Court notes 2/22/14

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CHILD SUPPORT

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

Randy Shonk, 10 Academy St., Plymouth, 120 days for failure to pay $2,521.

Dwain Gipson, 727 Ingham St., Freeland, 6 months for failure to pay $16,763.

Warrants were issued for the following defendants for failure to appear in court:

Daniel R. Martinez, 70 W. Chestnut St., Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $53,467 total in two cases.

Muadhdhin Sharif, 22 S. Hancock St., Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $6,065.

Jennifer Martinez, 11251 Lady Jane Loop, Manassas, Va., for failure to pay $800.

Domingo Tatis, 52 S. Cedar St., Hazleton, for failure to pay $1,726.

Laura Scherff, 560 Carson St., Fl 2, Hazleton, for failure to pay $5,064.

Donald Moore, 140 Pall Road, Hunlock Creek, for failure to pay $387.

Marlene Zagata, 364 Salsburg St., Plymouth, for failure to pay $316.

Jeremy Broyan, 620 Fourth St., Nescopeck, for failure to pay $2,090.

Gary Greene, 5 Valley Stream Park, Mountain Top, for failure to pay $7,109.

Edward Wallo Jr., 64 Booth Road, Shickshinny, for failure to pay $2,713.

Michael Tattersall, 139 Pocono Trailer Court, Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $547.

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

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Katherine Corcoran to Jerome J. Ranieli for $105,000; Exeter.

Mark A. Strohl and Brenda S. Strohl to John E. Boyer and Christine Berchtold-Boyer for $112,500; Butler Township.

Janice Reynolds Longo and Douglas Longo to Corey Viti and Ronni Strosser for $75,000; Hanover Township.

Freya Land Co. to Robert Koviack and Pamela D. Koviack for $200,000; West Pittston.

Robert P. Corcoran, Robert Patrick Corcoran and Rose Corcoran to Matthew E. Klem for $130,000; Plains Township.

Jean Reese to Brett A. Mace and Lauren Mace for $99,000; Kingston Township.

Anthony J. Weiss and Kathryn L. Weiss to Harry Krape and Linda Krape for $200,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Ronald P. Karasek (estate) and Roberta Karasek (executrix) to Nadine Molitoris for $100,000; Forty Fort.

Police Briefs 2/23/2014

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Theft occurs in Monroe Township

Three males in a gray sedan recently stole items from a female's vehicle that was parked in her driveway in Monroe Township, police said.

The theft occurred at 10:40 p.m. on Monday along U.S. Route 220, near Tracy's Car Care, state police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186, or call 1-800-4-PA-TIPS.

"Your name is not required, just your information," the state police said in a press release that they issued about the incident. "Anonymous tips may pay up to $2,000."

Woman charged with resisting arrest in Towanda

Candace Marie Robinson, 20, of Laceyville was recently charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in Towanda, police said.

The charges stem from a Feb. 18 incident at the Towanda Motel, police said.

Towanda police describe the incident as follows:

When Towanda Borough police were assisting Children & Youth Services in the service of child custody court orders, Robinson became disorderly, using loud and profane language in a public place.

Robinson was repeatedly warned to desist from her course of conduct, but she refused to do so.

As Robinson was being placed under arrest, she became physically combative and had to be restrained.

Robinson was arraigned before Athens Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw. She was then sent to the Bradford County jail in lieu of bail.

Snow blower stolen in Wysox Twp.

Someone stole a snow blower from a vehicle at Jack Williams Garage in Wysox Township, police said.

The vehicle belongs to 29-year-old Mark A. Golden of Elmira, N.Y., police said.

At the time of the theft, the vehicle, which had been involved in a motor vehicle accident, was in storage at the garage, police said.

The theft occurred sometime between 5 p.m. on Feb. 15 and 6 p.m. on Feb. 16, state police at Towanda said.

Bradford County Court News 2/23/2014

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Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced the following recent Bradford County criminal case resolutions: Magisterial District Court

Mark Ellis, 56, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree, and was sentenced to 26 days, and court costs. Officer Travis Snyder of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Ellis for the offense on Oct. 9, 2013, following investigation of a Disorderly Conduct that occurred in Sayre Borough.

Gabriel Spencer, 38, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor and was sentenced to a fine of $250, and court costs. Officer Brian Wibirt of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Spencer for the offense on Jan. 19, 2014, following investigation of a Possession of Drug Paraphernalia that occurred in Towanda Borough.

Jessica Kepner, 27, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Theft, a misdemeanor of the third degree and was sentenced to a fine of $100 and court costs. Trooper George Layou of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Kepner for the offense on Sept. 28, 2013, following investigation of a theft that occurred in Albany Township.

Thomas Gee, 31, Wellsburg, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Retail Theft, a summary offense and was sentenced to a fine of $100, restitution in the amount of $450.00 and court costs. Trooper Michael Tribendis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Gee for the offense on Nov. 23, 2013, following investigation of a retail theft that occurred in North Towanda Township.

David Soprano, 51, Waverly, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was sentenced to 44 days and court costs. Trooper Brandon Allis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Soprano for the offense on Feb. 19, 2013, following investigation of a possession of drug paraphernalia that occurred in Towanda Township.

Bobbi Jo Snook, 39, Troy, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox to the offense of Harassment, a summary offense and was sentenced to a fine of $200, and court costs. Trooper Steve Steransky of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Snook for the offenses on Dec. 11, 2013, following investigation of a harassment that occurred in Troy Township.

Joshua Vanderpool, 23, Wysox, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offenses of Retail Theft, a summary offense, Driving under Suspension, a summary offense, and Required Registration, also a summary offense and was sentenced to 14 days and a fine of $200 and court costs. Officer John Fedorchak of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Vanderpool for the offense on Dec. 24, 2013, following investigation of a retail theft that occurred in Athens Township.

Rachel Marrero, 29, Sayre, Pa., entered pleas of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offenses of Duty to give Information, a summary offense and Driver Required to be Licensed, also a summary offense and was sentenced to a fine of $225 and court costs. Officer George Nichols of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Marrero for the offenses in Dec. 20, 2013, that occurred in Sayre Borough.

Jordan Sinsabaugh, 27, Waverly, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance and was sentenced to pay a fine of $300 and court costs.

Officer Thomas VanFleet of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Sinsabaugh for the offense on Dec. 16, 2013, following investigation of a possession that occurred in Athens Township.

Travis Kinner, 25, Troy, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offenses of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana, a misdemeanor and Public Drunkenness, a summary offense and was sentenced to five days and a fine of $100 and court costs. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Kinner for the offense on Jan. 10, 2014, following investigation of a public drunkenness that occurred in Towanda Township.

Casey Voorhees, Athens, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offenses of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor and was sentenced to a fine of $300 and court costs. Officer Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Voorhees for the offense on May 26, 2013, following investigation of a possession of paraphernalia that occurred in Sayre Borough.

Daniel Light, 43, Rome, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Harassment and was sentenced to a fine of $200, and court costs. Trooper Christopher Schelling of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Light for the offense on Dec. 22, 2013, following investigation of an incident that occurred in Orwell Township.

James K. Buskirk, 27, Ulster, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to Harassment, a summary offense and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of five days and a fine of $100, and court costs. Trooper Robert Richter of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Buskirk for the offense on Dec. 26, 2013, following investigation of an incident that occurred in Rome Township.

Melissa Ackley, 25, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to Harassment, a summary offense and was sentenced five days and court costs. Trooper Robert Edgerton of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Ackley for the offense on Feb. 7, 2014, following investigation of an assault that occurred in Towanda Township.

Justin Sharrow, 30, Canton, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offenses of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana, a misdemeanor and was sentenced to a fine of $100 and court costs. Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Sharrow for the offense on Nov. 30, 2013, following invesitagation of a possession that occurred in Franklin Township.

Kimberly Darrow, 33, Wysox, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree and was sentenced to a fine of $300 and court costs. Officer Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Darrow for the offense on Jan. 11, 2014, following investigation of a disorderly conduct that occurred in Sayre Borough.

Thomas W. Trainor Jr, 26, Dushore, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox to the offense of Driving while Operating Privilege Suspended, Ignoring a Stop Sign, Failure to use Turn Signal, and Careless Driving, all summary offenses and was sentenced to pay fines and costs. Trooper Timothy Youngblood of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Trainor for the offenses in November 2013.

Jennifer L. Perry, 28, Wellsburg, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox to the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the third degree and was sentenced to pay fines and costs. Trooper Jeffrey Sredenschek of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Perry for the offense in May 2013.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were recently sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Candace M. Chilson, 32, of Dushore, Pa., was sentenced to County Intermediate Punishment for 24 months with 90 days imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility followed by house arrest under electronic monitoring, she was also ordered to pay restitution of $25 and a fine of $1000, she will also lose her driver's license for six months, for the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, a Felony. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Chilson following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough.

Janelle M. Maines, 22, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to County Intermediate Punishment for 24 months with 45 days imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility followed by six months house arrest under electronic monitoring, she was also ordered to pay a fine of $4000, for the offenses of three counts of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, one graded a misdemeanor and two misdemeanors of the first degree. Maines was arrested for the offenses in June, October and November 2013 by Bradford County Enforcement officers.

Holden Taylor, 19, Elmira, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from two months plus 15 days to 23 months, 29 days and fines totaling $850, he will also lose his driver's license for six months, for the offenses of Manufacture of a Controlled Substance, a Felony, and Corruption of Minors, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Officer Derek Watkins of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Taylor for the offense in July 2013.

Robert R. Lafy, 45, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Facility of from 10 months to 36 months, he was also ordered to pay restitution of $140, and a fine of $500, he will also lose his driver's license for six months, for the offense of Criminal Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance, a Felony. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Lafy following investigation of an incident that occurred in Ulster Township.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons recently entered guilty pleas in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Thomas P. Latini, 58, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Latini will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper James Dughi of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Latini following investigation of an incident that occurred in North Towanda Township.

Jeffrey Jackson, 27, Troy, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Jackson will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Hoffman for the offense in Aug. 28, 2013.

Jesse Dupont, 20, Troy, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under Suspension, a summary offense. Dupont will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Kevin Hibson of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Dupont following investigation of an incident that occurred in May 27, 2013 in Troy Township.

Dustin Westbrook, 28, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offenses of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, and Driving under Suspension, a summary offense. Westbrook will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Christopher Stecik of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Westbrook following investigation of an incident that occurred in May 27, 2013 in Troy Township.

Thomas White, 28, Dushore, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offenses of Propel Missile into Occ. Vehicles, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and Recklessly Endangering another Person, a misdemeanor of the second degree.

White will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Nate Lewis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested White following investigation of an incident that occurred in Overton Township.

Frederick D. Bombacie, 57, Waverly, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Bombacie will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Ryan Edsell of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Bombacie for the offense in September

2013.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons recently was placed on the ARD program in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda, Pa.:

Matthew M. Wood, 44, Wysox, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on Probation, Wood, will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Wood must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 30 days. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Wood for the offense.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following person(s) recently entered a plea of Nolo Contendere in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas Towanda:

Dylan Cranmer, 24, Warren Center, Pa., entered a plea of nolo Contendere/no contest to Accident Involving Injury (leaving the scene), a misdemeanor. Cranmer will be sentenced following preparation of a pre-sentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. A no-contest plea is entered where the defendant cannot recall the event but will be held guilty and sentenced. Trooper Andrew Stempien of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Cranmer following investigation of an incident that occurred in Bradford County.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett, announced that the following person(s) were recently sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Cameron A. May, 24, Roaring Branch, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from five days to six months, following termination of his placement in the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program, and was also ordered to pay restitution of $22,479.45 and a fine of $1000, he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Corporal Norman Strauss of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested May following investigation of an incident that occurred in August 2011.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following person(s) recently entered guilty pleas in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Valerie M. Bennici, 32, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, a felony. Bennici will be sentenced on March 17, 2014. Officer Thomas VanFleet of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Bennici for the offense in December 2013.

John E. Myers, 29, Wyalusing, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Myers will be sentenced on April 13, 2014. Officer Donald Stringham of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Myers for the offense in April 2013.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following person(s) recently were accepted into the ARD Program in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Rose Ann Coolbaugh, 47, Wyalusing, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, and was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Coolbaugh will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Coolbaugh must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel; as conditions of ARD placement. Trooper Christopher Stecik of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Coolbaugh for the offense in November 2013.

Beth Coleman, 38, Athens, Pa., charged with the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking, a Felony of the third degree, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Coleman will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Coleman must undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation with treatment as required; she must also pay restitution in the amount of $2103.36. Officer George Nichols of the Sayre Borough Police Department filed the charges in September 2013.

William L. Beers, 53, Athens, Pa., charged with the offense of Failure to Provide Information at the scene of a motor vehicle accident, was accepted into the ARD Program and place on probation for a term of six months. While on probation Beers will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Beers must undergo drug and alcohol evaluation with subsequent treatment as required. Officer Roger Clink of the Athens Township Police Department filed the charges in August 2013.

Karen Hagerman, 33, Towanda, Pa., charged with the offense of Theft, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Hagerman will be subject to supervision be the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Hagerman must perform 20 hours community service. Trooper William McDermott of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Hagerman for the offense on Oct. 21, 2013, in Wysox Township.

Ashley Bush, 31, Towanda, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Bush will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Bush must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and she will lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days. Officer Ryan Edsall of the Towanda Borough Police Department filed the charges in Aug. 8, 2013 for the offense in Towanda Borough.

Lynette Bristol, 40, Troy, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Bristol will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Bristol must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and she will lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days. Officer Trey Kurtz of the Canton Borough Police Department filed the charges in Aug. 31, 2013 for the offense in Canton Borough.

Hopewell Crime for Feb. 23

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The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Commerical: At 2 a.m. Feb. 5, police responded to the 2500 block of Oaklawn Blvd. for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered business by force and stole cash from desk drawer.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 1:50 a.m. Feb. 6, police responded to the 1000 block of Maplewood Ave. for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by unknown means and stole cash.

- Counterfeiting/Forgery: At 12 p.m. Feb. 5, police responded to headquarters for reported fraudulent checks passed in the 700 block of City Point Road. Known offender passed multiple fraudulent checks over several months.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 2:40 a.m. Feb. 3, police stopped a vehicle in the 3000 block of Danville St. on suspicious of DUI. Driver was found to be in possession of marijuana and driving under the influence and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 1:19 a.m. Feb. 6, police attempted to conduct a traffic stop at the 2300 block of Dublin St. Driver attempted to elude police, fled on foot and was taken into custody. Driver was found to be in possession of narcotics and a stolen firearm and was arrested.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 9:10 p.m. Feb. 6, police discovered city property missing in the 200 block of S. 8th Ave. Unknown offender stole sign post from intersection.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 2:58 p.m. Feb. 9, police were dispatched to the 5200 block of Plaza Drive in reference to a larceny. Known offender stole food from business and was arrested.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 1 p.m. Feb. 4, police were dispatched to headquarters in reference to a larceny in the 2400 block of Courthouse Road. Unknown offender stole jewelry from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 12 p.m. Feb. 4, police responded to the 100 block of Weston Circle for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole outdoor heating units, air handler units and copper pipe from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 3 p.m. Feb. 6, police responded to the 400 block of S. Mesa Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole cash from locker.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 8:17 a.m. Feb. 7, police were dispatched to the 2000 block of W. Broadway in reference to a larceny. Unknown offender took cash dispensed by ATM after a delay.

- Larceny-Theft from Building: At 12:01 a.m. Feb. 9, police were dispatched to t he 2800 block of W. Broadway in reference to a larceny. Unknown offender stole purse from residence.

- Robbery/Residence: At 8:15 a.m. Feb. 7, police responded to the 500 block of Manchester Court for a reported robbery. Offender entered residence to retrieve property, then robbed victim at gunpoint of phone, tablet and debit card. Offender later arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 7:34 a.m. Feb. 5, police responded to the 1100 block of High Ave. for a reported open door. Known offender kicked residential door and was arrested for trespassing.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10:20 p.m. Feb. 5, police responded to the 600 block of Cedar Level Road for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke a residential window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of property: At Feb. 8, police responded to the 2100 block of Cloverdale Ave. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke vehicle windshield.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 6 p.m. Feb. 8, police were dispatched to the 300 block of Brown Ave. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender dented vehicle quarter panel by kicking.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10 p.m. Feb. 8, police responded to the 1700 block of Camerons Landing Blvd. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender punctured vehicle tires and put sugar in the gas tank.

- Weapon Law Offenses: At 4:24 p.m. Feb. 6, police responded to the 1000 block of Langston Park Drive in reference to a juvenile waving a weapon in the air. Juveniles and stolen firearm were located. Petitions pending.

- Assault: Aggravated: At 10:52 p.m. Feb. 16, police responded to the 1100 block of Arlington Road in reference to an assault. Known offender stabbed victim in the abdomen with an ice pick and was later arrested.

- Assault-Aggravated/Domestic: At 4;45 p.m. Feb. 15, police responded to the 300 block of Red Oak Drive in regards to an assault. Known offender assaulted victims with a knife and was arrested.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 1 p.m. Feb. 14, police responded to the 200 block of S. 15th Ave. for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by forcing rear door, stole furniture and attempted to steal copper pipe.

- Counterfeiting/Forgery: At 12 p.m. Feb. 10, police responded to the 1400 block of City Point Road for a reported fraud. Unknown offender cashed checks belonging to victim.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 7:54 p.m. Feb. 10, police conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of New York Ave. Driver was found to be in possession of marijuana and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 8:55 p.m. Feb. 12, police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of S. 15th Ave. and Elm St. Passenger was found to be in possession of marijuana and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 2:54 p.m. Feb. 14, police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Wakefield St. and Carolina Ave. Driver was found to be in possession of marijuana and was arrested.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 2:30 a.m. Feb. 14, police responded to headquarters for a reported fraud. Known offender stole a debit card, withdrew cash several times and was arrested.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 3:45 p.m. Feb. 13, police were dispatched to the 2300 block of Oaklawn Blvd. in reference to a larceny. Unknown offender stole debit card and driver's license from wallet.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 11:30 p.m. Feb. 15, police responded to the 900 block of Colonial Corner Drive in reference to a larceny. Unknown offender stole cell phone from business.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 11 p.m. Feb. 13, police responded to the 1600 block of Bexley Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole firearm from unlocked vehicle.

- Motor Vehicle Theft/Stolen Auto: At 5:24 a.m. Feb. 11, police responded to the 2400 block of Freeman St. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole unlocked and running vehicle from street. Vehicle later recovered.

- Motor Vehicle Theft/Stolen Auto: At 9:30 p.m. Feb. 13, police responded to the 100 block of S. 8th Ave. for a reported stolen vehicle. Known offender stole vehicle, which was later recovered, and the offender captured after fleeing. Petitions pending.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 2:10 a.m. Feb. 11, police, responded to the 200 block of S. 6th Ave. for a reported alarm. Unknown offender damaged commercial fence, lock and door.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14, police responded to the 200 block of N. 4th Ave. for a reported vandalism. Known offender broke residential window by punching. Warrants obtained.

- 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 Brief 2/24/2014

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DUI charges

The following people were recently arrested for driving while under the influence in Bradford County:

Joshua Mitchell, 26, of Sayre, by Sayre Borough police, on Feb. 21, on West Lockhart Street in Sayre. Mitchell has also been charged with driving without a valid license. Police said Mitchell failed a field sobriety test and refused a blood test to determine his level of intoxication. Mitchell was believed to be under the influence of bath salts at the time of his arrest, according to police. Mitchell was arraigned Feb. 21 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. Mitchell's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25.


Court notes 2/24/14

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Property transactions

Raynor W. Harker and Jessica C. Harker to JRK Rentals LLC for $80,000; Hazle Township.

Michael J. Placek and Marguerite I. Placek to Kelli A. Costa for $205,000; Rice Township.

Raynor W. Harker and Jessica C. Harker to JRK Rentals LLC for $80,000; Hazle Township.

Ronald P. Karasek (estate) and Roberta Karasek (executrix) to Nadine Molitoris for $100,000; Forty Fort.

Police Blotter: Monday, Feb. 24, 2014

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No license

LOWER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - A Dalmatia man was cited for driving without a license when the vehicle he was driving slid off Route 147 and struck an ornamental tree in a private yard Friday night, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Todd Leiby reported that Ivan R. Wynn, 62, was driving in a 1976 Ford F250 south on Route 147 at 7 p.m. when he hit an ice patch and slid onto the property of Walter Celsky, of 7878 Route 147, approximately 2149 feet south of Smiles Road.

The tree toppled over and the truck stopped on the tree, police said.

Wynn was not injured, police said.

District Court: Monday, Feb. 24, 2014

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The following landlord/tenant claims and judgments were filed in magisterial district court:

John Gembic III, Shamokin

Shamokin Housing Authority, Shamokin, awarded $244.60 Feb. 20 from Kayla James, of Shamokin, for unpaid rent and court costs.

Shamokin Housing Authority, Shamokin, against William Azbell, of Shamokin, for $294, filed Feb. 19. A hearing is scheduled March 10.

Shamokin Housing Authority, Shamokin, against Kyle James, of Shamokin, for $120, filed Feb. 19. A hearing is scheduled March 10.

Hugh A. Jones, Mount Carmel

Northeast Apts., of Mount Carmel, against Trisha Howard and Chad Howard, of Kulpmont, for $3,175, filed Feb. 20. A hearing is scheduled March 5.

Kent A. Knorr, of Hegins, awarded $3,147.49 Feb. 12 from Lori A. Knopp, of Mount Carmel, for unpaid rent and courts costs.

Court Notes 2/25/14

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Michael J. Placek and Marguerite I. Placek to Kelli A. Costa for $205,000; Rice Township.

Wolfgang H. Baerwald to Herbert Fellerman for $400,000; Harveys Lake.

Dennis Cook to Judith M. Graham for $150,000; Pittston.

United States Department of Veterans Affairs to Robert L. Mylet for $80,711; Swoyersville.

Robert Vieira and Mari Anne Vieira to Robert Adomiak and Anna Adomiak for $143,000; Duryea.

Philip B. Armstrong and Diana R. Armstrong to Eagle Rock Resort Co. for $143,007.62; Hazle Township.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 2/25/2014

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Marriage licenses

- Christopher Joseph Nish and Shanna Marie Drahovsky, both of Roaring Brook Twp.

- Michael John Myerski, Scranton, and Judith L. Dailey-Stine, Jessup.

- Miguel Angel Reyes-Orozco and Miriam Medina-Delgado, Scranton.

- Jordan M. Reedy, Gouldsboro, and Ashley Marie Puhalla, Jefferson Twp.

Property transactions

- Barbara Paoletti, Blakely, to John G. Motts, Blakely; a property at 512 Second St., Blakely, for $182,000.

- Timothy and Dayle Elkins, Scranton, to Steven Dommes, Duryea; a property in Newton Twp., for $35,000.

- Mary L. Hanley, White Plains, N.Y., to Brian J. and Julianne Calabro, Olyphant; a property at 868-870-874 E. Spruce St., Olyphant, for $70,000.

- Mark H. Bartkowski, Moscow, to Kandi Iannelli, Spring Brook Twp.; a property on Route 307, Spring Brook Twp., for $75,000.

- Preziosa Briga, Scranton, to Murradin Sayfullayev and Tamara Akemedova, Scranton; a property at 909 Skyview Drive, Scranton, for $181,000.

- William A. and Helen M. Giannetta and Francis T. Brown, executor of the estate of Marie Jo Ann Brown, Dunmore, to John Kerekes Jr. and Stephanie Weisel, Olyphant; a property at 144 E. Pine St., Dunmore, for $42,000.

State tax liens

- Ronald A. Halko, independently and as president of Allegheny Valley Residence at Taren #176, 201 S. Blakely St., Dunmore; $28,959.30.

- Michael D. Grives, independently and as president of McLaughlin Communications Inc., 121 Columbus Circle, Clarks Summit; $5,625.33.

- Joseph Resnick, independently and as treasurer of Resnick's Mattress Warehouse LLC, 1706 Newton Ransom Boulevard, Clarks Summit; $5,859.17.

- Geoffrey Pizzuto, independently and as owner of HT of Scranton Inc., 1002 Electric St., Scranton; $9,446.89.

- Jeffrey Tunney, independently and as owner of Lexx Corp., 1025 Springbrook Ave., Moosic; $25,493.84.

- Debra D. Tunney, independently and as manager of Lexx Corp., 1025 Springbrook Ave., Moosic; $25,452.84.

Estate filed

- Clara A. Armburst, 100 Lindwood Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Mark Armburst, 1515 Market St., Sutie 715, Philadelphia.

Lawsuit

- Natasha Joyner, 1741 Brick Ave., Scranton, v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., 900 Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City, seeking in excess of $50,000 on four counts, for false imprisonment, assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress on May 26, 2013, at 900 Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City; Jason J. Mattioli, attorney.

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