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Police Blotter: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014

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Email scam

SHAMOKIN - Chief of Police Edward Griffiths warns residents to be aware of an email scam involving reports of a priest who formerly resided in the area visiting a foreign country seeking money because he can't activate his credit card.

Griffiths says the report is fictitious and warns residents and friends of the priest not to send any money.

PFA violation

SUNBURY - Chelsey Wise, 19, of 529 N. Sixth St., Sunbury, has been charged by Officer Scott Hause with violating a protection from abuse order involving a disturbance Sunday night at Weis Markets, 1100 N. Fourth St.

According to a criminal complaint, Wise entered the store where Robert Chappell is employed and began yelling obscenities and throwing things around before being escorted from the building by employees. Once outside, Wise saw Chappell and began yelling obscenities again and threatened him, police said.

Police said Chappell had a PFA filed against Wise, ordering her to avoid contact with him.

Police reported the disturbance occurred at about 9 p.m.

Wise was arraigned at 11 p.m. by on-call Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III and committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $1,000 cash bail.

Burglary charges

SUNBURY - Robert L. Blake, 45, of 618 Susquehanna Ave., Sunbury, was arraigned at 8:30 p.m. Friday by on-call Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III on charges of burglary, two counts of criminal trespass, criminal attempt to commit theft and criminal mischief.

Patrolman Stephen Bennick, who filed the charges, said Blake is accused of cutting open a screen, damaging a window and kicking open an apartment door at 155 Race St. Feb. 14 and attempting to steal weapons and a television set valued at $400. Police said Blake fled the apartment building owned by Kenneth Ney after being confronted by Nye.

Police said Blake, who caused approximately $1,000 damage at the apartment, was located at 6 p.m. Friday at Burger King in an intoxicated state.

He was committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $10,000 cash bail.

City assault investigation

SHAMOKIN - City police are investigating the assault of an 18-year-old male in the 400 block of East Independence Street Sunday afternoon.

Police said the victim was assaulted at about 12:45 p.m. by three males in front of the Knights of Columbus building. Two other males were with the suspects when the assault occurred, police said.

The victim, who was not identified by police, underwent emergency room treatment at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital before being released.

2-vehicle crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a two-vehicle accident at 8:20 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Water Street and Kulp Avenue.

Coal Township police reported John M. Kodack, of 233 S. Sixth St., Shamokin, traveling east on Water Street, failed to stop at a stop sign and his vehicle, a 1998 Buick LaSabre, collided with a 2012 Ford F-150 truck driven by Daniel K. Venn, of 1545 W. Nelson St. Venn was driving north on Kulp Avenue. The impact caused Venn's vehicle to go onto the property of Albert Eichen at 1738 W. Walnut St.

The two vehicles sustained severe damage and were towed. There was damage to the fence, shrubbery and lawn at the Eichen property.

Kodack was cited for a stop sign violation.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Joseph Carner, 29, of Coal Township, and Allen Roth, 47, of Shamokin, have been charged with retail theft and criminal conspiracy to commit retail theft relating to a Jan. 30 incident at Walmart in Coal Township.

Coal Township Police Patrolman Matthew Hashuga reported Carner and Roth allegedly stole $314.19 worth of DVDs and cologne from the store without paying full retail value for the merchandise.

Minor damage

COAL TOWNSHIP - Minor damage resulted from a two-vehicle accident at Howard and Tioga streets at 12:13 p.m. Sunday.

Patrolman Chris Lapotsky reported Ronald Nalewak, 69, of 1800 Tioga St., Coal Township was traveling west on Tioga Street when he had to veer to the right because of oncoming traffic in his lane. As a result, his vehicle struck a vehicle stopped at a stop sign on Howard Street that was operated by Lorena Alegiojo, 60, of York, who complained of a minor injury. Her mother, Clara Moore, 82, of 1255 W. Arch St., Coal Township, was a passenger in her vehicle.

Both vehicles were driven from the scene. Alegiojo went to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital in her own vehicle to be treated for her injury.

Harassment

COAL TOWNSHIP - A 16-year-old female student at Shamokin Area High School will be charged with harassment as a result of an incident at the school on Feb. 20, Coal Township police reported.

Police said the girl punched a 17-year-old female student in the head while they were in the cafeteris.

Harassment

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - Tony James Tessa, 38, of Trevorton, was charged by state police at Stonington with harassment for striking Joseph Benjamin Siberski, 67, of Trevorton, in the head with an open hand.

State police said the incident, which occurred at 5:45 p.m. Friday at 135 W. Shamokin St. in Zerbe Township, escalated from a verbal disagreement.

Liquor law violation

MOUNT CARMEL - The Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement district office in Montoursville, has filed a citation against the Lithuanian Social Club, 309 S. Oak St.

According to the bureau, the club has been cited with failure to maintain complete and truthful records for a two-year period prior to Dec. 21.

The charge will be brought before an administrative law judge.


State police focused on dismantling drug trafficking organizations

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HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania State Police revamped its drug law enforcement operations to tackle multi-faceted problems involving a heroin epidemic, illegal use of prescription drugs and proliferation of meth labs, Commissioner Frank Noonan told lawmakers Tuesday.

State police are focused on dismantling large drug trafficking organizations and obstructing drug transport routes in Northeastern Pennsylvania and across the state.

Recent drug seizures in Northeastern Pennsylvania include six kilograms of heroin seized during a Dec. 19 traffic stop in Tobyhanna; 1,343 packets of heroin seized during an Oct. 24 traffic stop in Hazle Township; 206 packets of heroin seized during a Dec. 8 traffic stop in Hazleton; and 2,102 packets of heroin seized Oct. 18 with use of a search warrant in Wilkes-Barre, state police reported.

Drug Strike Force units have been established in six regions to nab traffickers using electronic interceptions. Specially trained troopers are being deployed at strategic locations, including interstates, to seize drugs in transport.

Undercover units have intercepted drugs being shipped through commercial rail, buses and airports. These units seized two privately owned airplanes delivering hundreds of pounds of marijuana. A Clandestine Lab Response Team handles cleanup operations involving illegal drug labs.

Heroin trafficking has increased to meet greater consumer demand as prices dropped during the past half-dozen years, Noonan said. Prescription drug use is a gateway to heroin.

"It (heroin trafficking) continues to be a real plague for this state and the country," he said.

Rep. Karen Boback, R-Harveys Lake, asked about the increasing reports of meth labs in rural parts of Luzerne County.

State police have seen a spike in meth labs in Luzerne, Monroe and Pike counties, Noonan said.

State police have also responded to requests for help from police officials in Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton, he said.

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Court Notes 2/26/14

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Property transactions

David P. Zug and Deborah K. Zug to Eagle Rock Resort Co. for $163,632.19; Hazle Township.

James Stachowiak and Cheryl Stachowiak to Gary Evans and Christine Evans for $155,500; Bear Creek Township.

Correale F. Stevens and Joyce P. Stevens to Jonathan Mezlo and Christina G. Falvello for $287,500; Sugarloaf Township.

Presidential Land Co. Ltd. to Michael Robatin and Colleen Robatin for $445,900; Rice Township.

Court briefs 2/26/14

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A Hazleton man pleaded guilty on Monday in Luzerne County Court to having sexual relations with a 9-year-old girl for several months.

Earl Kozich, 28, of South Fulton Court, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated indecent assault of a child. Police began investigating Kozich last January after receiving a sexual abuse complaint from the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office and Luzerne County Children and Youth. During an interview, Kozich admitted his guilt, police said.

Luzerne County Judge David Lupas set sentencing for May 16 at 9:30 a.m.

WILKES-BARRE - A Wilkes-Barre woman, who was facing felony child endangerment charges, pleaded guilty Monday to lesser, summary citations, which require her to pay $200 in fines.

Donna Heller, 53, pleaded guilty to summary citations for failure to have children, 4 and 1, secured in proper restraint system.

Prosecutors withdrew two counts of felony child endangerment charges are part of the plea. Last month, a jury deadlocked on the charges following a criminal trial.

Police accused Heller of dropping the children off at Coal Street Park in Wilkes-Barre on May 24, 2011, and driving away. When she returned, she placed the children, ages 4 and 1 at the time, in the front passenger seat of her car without seat belts and drove off, police said. Surveillance footage showed that Heller at the park around 1:11 p.m. She drove away and returned around 1:21 p.m., but sat in her vehicle in the parking lot, far away from the children, until summoning them an hour later, police said.

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Criminal mischief occurs in Herrick Twp.

State police at Towanda reported a recent case of criminal mischief at a 56-year-old man's residence in Herrick Township.

The rear door of the residence was found to be damaged and tampered with by an unknown object, police said.

The incident occurred sometime between 6 p.m. Friday and 8:40 a.m. Saturday on Rummerfield Creek Road, state police said.

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

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

Thomas Anthony Zaleski, 42, of Towanda, by the state police, on Sunday, on state Route 2027 in Towanda Borough. Zaleski's blood alcohol content was .156 percent.

Mountain bike found in Towanda

Towanda Borough police say they've recovered a special edition mountain bike on Monday at the intersection of Pratt Avenue and the Merrill Parkway in the borough.

The bike's primary color is black and it has an additional secondary color, police said.

The owner may claim it by providing additional details describing the bike, police said.

The owner may contact the Towanda police at (570) 265-2522.

Vehicle vandalized in Wysox Twp.

The rear window of a 61-year-old man's vehicle was recently damaged by an unknown object when it was parked in Wysox Township, police said.

The vandalism occurred sometime between 5:30 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. on Feb. 18 in the 200 block of Ennis Lane, state police said.

Anyone who may have information is urged to contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186.

Thefts reported in N. Towanda

A known suspect is thought to have stolen approximately $1,200 recently from a 78-year-old woman's apartment in the Colonial Towers in North Towanda Township, police said.

The suspect is also thought to have stolen prescription medication from the victim, police said.

The thefts occurred at 3 p.m. on Feb. 19, state police said.

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

Theft occurs in Monroe Twp.

State police said they are trying to determine who stole multiple hot water baseboard heaters from a location on Brocktown Road in Monroe Township.

The theft occurred sometime between Dec. 16 and Feb. 1, state police said.

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

Sayre woman charged with drug possession

A Sayre woman was recently charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia by Athens Township police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Amber Marie Morgan, 19, was found to be in possession of morphine and oxycodone pills without a prescription during a Feb. 16 traffic stop on Sheshequin Road. Police said Morgan was also in possession of a digital scale and a small glass container with marijuana residue.

Morgan's preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 25.

Waverly man arrested

A Waverly man 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, Chad M. Burgess, 24, was arrested at 5:53 p.m. Feb. 21 following a traffic stop for an equipment violation on Main Street in Owego.

Police said Burgess was found to have a suspended license for failure to pay a fine in Waverly and also had two warrants for his arrest.

Burgess was issued traffic citations for Owego Village Court, then was turned over to Waverly police on the warrants, police said.

Waverly police make arrests

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

Matthew T. Plymell, 32, of St. Louis, Mo., on Feb. 21, for misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and related traffic charges. Police said Plymell was arrested following a traffic stop on Waverly Street. Plymell is scheduled to appear Feb. 25 in Waverly Village Court to answer the charges.

Nicholas S. Smith, 45, of Troy, on Feb. 16, for misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and related traffic charges. Police said Smith was arrested following a traffic stop on Cayuta Avenue. Smith was released and scheduled to appear Feb. 20 in Waverly Village Court.

Pauline Baker, 34, of Chemung, N.Y., on Feb. 8, for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle without a license. Police said Baker was charged after she drove to the Waverly police station knowing she had a suspended driver's license.

Tammy Bacon, 49, of Gillett, on Feb. 22, for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Police said Bacon was cited following a traffic stop on Broad Street.

Brittany Lowell, 27, of Athens, on Feb. 17, on a warrant for issuing a bad check to a local business. Police said Lowell turned herself in to police.

Mary Jane Pettit, 23, of Chemung, N.Y., on Feb. 16, on a bench warrant out of Nichols Town Court and New York state police at Owego. Pettit was released to state police for further court action.

Marc D. Eberlin, 28, of Sayre, on Feb. 15, on three counts of writing bad checks. Police said Eberlin was extradited from the Bradford County Jail and arraigned in Waverly Village Court. Eberlin was then remanded to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of $2,500 bail or $5,000 bond.

Police Blotter: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014

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Money stolen

MONROE TOWNSHIP - State police at Selinsgrove are investigating the theft of $500 taken from Walmart along Routes 11-15 between 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Monday.

Charity Miller, 25, of Northumberland, told police she left her wallet on a coin-operated ride in the play area of the store. Police said the wallet was later found on the ride, but $500 was missing.

Anyone with information about the theft is urged to contact state police at 570-374-8145.

Teacher punched

SELINSGROVE - A 13-year-old male student at New Story School along Route 204 allegedly punched teacher Todd Nagy, 40, in the face and threatened him at the school between 1:50 and 3 p.m. Feb. 11.

The juvenile also is accused of damaging a computer.

The teen was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats and criminal mischief.

Cash, jewelry stolen

SELINSGROVE - State police at Selinsgrove reported Erin Shetter, 25, of Selinsgrove, will be charged with theft-related offenses for allegedly stealing cash, jewelry, clothing and a purse from Sears at the Susquehanna Valley Mall between Jan. 20 and Saturday while she was employed at the store.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 2/26/2014

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Marriage licenses

- Noe Vaquero Cortes and Maria Christina Peguero-Portorreal, both of Scranton.

- Corey Shane McHale, Dunmore, and Alexandra Collins Brownell, Carbondale.

Property transactions

- Eleanor R. Yarusso, Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., to William D. and Marilyn Cresswell, Factoryville; a property at 24 S. Waterford Road, Glenburn Twp., for $179,000.

- Ruth E. Sorber, Dalton, to Carol A., Lawrence E. Jr. and Susan C. Walter; a property at Waverly Road, Dalton, for $92,000.

- Marion F. Badyrka, Dickson City, to William S. Rebar, Throop; a property at 406 River St., Dickson City, for $65,000.

- Robert Franklin, Scranton, to Paul Carite, Scranton; a property at 1449 Dickson Ave., Scranton, for $54,000.

- Robert and Ruth Cummings, Scranton, to Leona J. Hartland, Wilkes-Barre; a property at 220 Linden St., Scranton, for $77,400.

- Carmen A. and Mary Brutico, South Abington Twp., to Charles T. and Melanie Davis, Clarks Summit; 1131 Audubon Drive, South Abington Twp., $353,000.

- Julie Ann Arcure and Angela Fisher, executrix of the estate of Jane Heilig, to Andrew Hayek, Dunmore; a property at 1740 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, for $135,000.

divorces sought

- Elizabeth Lamoreaux, Scranton, v. Nicholas Lamoreaux, Easton; married Nov. 9, 2002, in Manville, N.J.; pro se.

- Glen Allen, Windsor, N.Y., v. Dorothy Allen, Scott Twp.; married March 15, 1985, in New York; Marguerite M. Nealon, attorney.

- Alexa R. Dolan, Dunmore, v. Jason P. Dolan, Throop; married Sept. 29, 2012, in Scott Twp.; Thomas P. Cummings III, attorney.

Estate filed

- Robert Keegan Sr., 906 N. Valley Ave., Olyphant, letters testamentary to Robert Keegan Jr., 135 Palmer Drive, Jessup.

- Shirley Ganz, 640 Monroe Ave., Scranton, letters of administration to Barbara Ganz Block, 71 Burnham Ave., Roslyn Heights, N.Y.

- Catherine Gorski, St. Mary's Villa, Elmhurst, letters testamentary to Francis Richard Gorski, 403 Adams Ave., South Abington Twp.

- Evelyn Grace Whiteash, 27 Waterford Road, Dalton, letters testamentary to Victoria M. Nicholas, same address.

- Joan M. Mayers, 702 Ash St., Vandling, letters testamentary to John F. Mayers, same address.

- Mary E. Jordan, 109 Delaware St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Louis M. Gentilotti, 2945 College Heights Boulevard, Allentown.

DIVORCE DECREES

- Gloria Donato v. Thomas H. Cook

- Christine L. Reese v. William A. Reese

- Robert T. Jensen v. Denise J. Jensen

- Terrence E. Weiss Jr. v. Susan A. Weiss

- Christopher M. Fedor v. Michele A. Fedor

- Camille Kojtek v. Jon Kojtek

- Steven Jimcosky v. Julie Janosy Jimcosky

- Mariann Dakunchak v. Joseph L. Dakunchak

- Rose Marie Coleman v. James P. Coleman

- Vaishaliben A. Patel v. Pravinkumar T. Patel

- Jennifer Strang v. Jeffrey Strang

- Roy W. Meade Jr. v. Carolyn A. Meade

- Annette Michelle Crotti v. Kevin A. Wheeler

- Kelly Davitt v. John Palmieri

- Michele A. Cigna v. Joseph P. Cigna

- Amy Beth Corrigan-Unis v. Joseph Edward Unis

- Sharon Diehl v. Joseph Diehl

- Rosemarie Hein v. Vincent Hein

state tax liens

- Premier Hotel MGMT Inc., trading as Best Western, 200 Tigue St., Dunmore; $75,000.

- Crystal Soda Water Co. Inc., 100 W. Poplar St., Scranton; $8,821.64.

- Smith's Restaurant Inc., 1402 Cedar Ave., Scranton; $14,175.54.

- Eurobakery LLC, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Food Court #3, Scranton; $2,156.18.

- JPP LLC, trading as the Sleep Disorder Center, Iqbal Kahn, M.D., 1000 Meade St., Suite 202, Dunmore; $11,619.26.

- Renovating Properties LLC, 405 Varsity Drive, Throop; $1,519.65.

- Drummond Communications Inc., Suite 2A The Ritz Building, Scranton; $5,298.32.

- Walter Stocki Excavating and Demolition Co. Inc., 167 Sussex St., Old Forge; $5,466.87.

- Meals on Wheels of NEPA Inc., 541 Wyoming Ave., Scranton; $10,145.02.

- Quaker Maid Cabinets Inc., 40 Poplar St., Scranton; $2,655.55.

- Sleep Diagnostics Center LLC, 1000 Meade St., Dunmore; $3,413.90.

- David A. Sohara, trading as Sohara Auto Service, 88 Lonesome Road, Old Forge; $556.81.

- Odhavji Inc., 917 Oakwood Drive, Clarks Summit; $3,565.58.

- Patty Elizabeth Petroziello, trading as Aroma Cafe, 901 Mulberry St., Scranton; $565.76.

- Bader Anthony John, trading as BNT Movers, 3 Drinker Turnpike, Dunmore; $2,274.13.

- Builders Group Construction Services LLC, c/o Anne F. Martino, 5391 Bloomington Road, Madison Twp.; $16,313.89.

- Gleason Custom Kitchens Inc., 500 Glenmaura Drive, Moosic; $4,268.

federal tax lien

- Moosic Dental Group Inc., 502 Church St., Moosic; $427.59.

Lawsuit

- Janine and Ronald Shofran, 127 Corcoran St., Old Forge, v. Kevin Best, R 1114 Springbrook Ave., Moosic, seeking in excess of $50,000 on two counts, for injuries suffered in an automobile crash at Railroad Street, Old Forge, on June 17, 2012, due to negligence of the defendant; Daniel F. Mitsakos, attorney.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

State Police tackle trio of drug problems

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HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania State Police revamped its drug law enforcement operations to tackle multi-faceted problems involving a heroin epidemic, illegal use of prescription drugs and proliferation of meth labs, Commissioner Frank Noonan told lawmakers Tuesday.

State police are focused on dismantling large drug trafficking organizations and obstructing drug transport routes in northeast Pennsylvania and across the state.

Recent drug seizures in northeast Pennsylvania include six kilograms of heroin seized during a Dec. 19 traffic stop in Tobyhanna, 1,343 packets of heroin seized during an Oct. 24 traffic stop near Hazleton, 206 packets of heroin seized during a Dec. 8 traffic stop in Hazleton and 2,102 packets of heroin seized Oct. 18 with use of a search warrant in Wilkes-Barre, state police reported.

Drug Strike Force units have been established in six regions to nab traffickers using electronic interceptions. Specially trained troopers are being deployed at strategic locations, including interstates, to seize drugs in transport.

Undercover units have intercepted drugs being shipped through commercial rail, buses and airports. These units seized two privately owned airplanes delivering hundreds of pounds of marijuana.

A Clandestine Lab Response Team handles cleanup operations involving illegal drug labs.

Heroin trafficking has increased to meet greater consumer demand because prices have dropped during the past half-dozen years, said Noonan. Prescription drug use is a gateway to heroin, he said.

"It (heroin trafficking) continues to be a real plague for this state and the country," he said.


Police Briefs, Feb. 27, 2014

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DUI charges

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

Richard J. Meeker, 25, of Sayre, by Sayre Borough police, on Feb. 2, on Cayuta Street in Sayre. Meeker has also been charged with violation of accidents involving property damage, operating a vehicle without insurance and operating a vehicle without a valid license. A blood alcohol test revealed that Meeker's blood alcohol content was .22 percent on the day of his arrest. Meeker has been sent a summons to appear March 25 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Fugitive from justice arrested

A Sheshequin Township man was recently arrested by state police at Towanda as a fugitive from justice.

According to information from state police, Kevin Clifton Sorensen, 49, was taken into custody Feb. 24 at a Woodside Terrace address. Sorensen had a warrant out of New York State, police said.

Sorensen was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and was remanded to the Bradford County Jail awaiting extradition.

Police investigate MVA

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

According to state police, at about 3:40 p.m. Feb. 19, a 2013 GMC Sierra operated by Alex R. Coury, 53, of Canonsburg, Pa., left the roadway and began to travel in the western berm of state Route 706, just south of Camptown Street. The vehicle then traveled through a small ditch and struck a tree head-on, police said.

The vehicle had disabling damage and was towed from the scene by Downtown Auto, police said. Coury was uninjured and wore a seatbelt, police said.

Police cited Coury for violating driving on roadways laned for travel, police said.

State police investigate harassment

State police at Towanda recently filed harassment charges against a Gillett man in district court.

According to state police, Casey Lewis Serfas, 22, is accused of sending several text messages Feb. 21 to an 18-year-old female of Milan after police advised Serfas not to have any contact with her. Anyone with further information is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 2/27/2014

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Property transactions

- AJT Properties LLC, Scranton, to Allen and Nadia Lucas, Roaring Brook Twp.; a property at 2221 Velview Terrace, Roaring Brook Twp., for $199,500.

- Ann Marie and John J. Sirot­nak, Throop, to Youssef Homsi, Brooklyn, N.Y.; two parcels at 1349 Cornell St., Scranton, for $36,000.

- Philip E. Wirth, executor of the estate of Philip C. Wirth Jr., Scranton, to Novo Hill Real Estate LLC, Dunmore; a property at 223 N. Rebecca Ave., Scranton, for $70,000.

- Cartus Financial Corp., agent for Farid A. and Danali Navedo Khan, to Cartus Financial Corp.; a property in Glenburn Twp. for $231,900.

- Cartus Financial Corp., to Stephen A. Duc, Dalton; a property in Glenburn Twp. for $231,900.

- Patrick and Angela Perih, Moosic, to Perih Group LLC, Cov­ington Twp.; a property in South Abington Twp. for $90,000.

divorces sought

- Michaelene Dutter, Blakely, v. Mark Allan Dutter, Carbondale; married July 11, 2008, in Clifford Twp.; pro se.

- Ray Colianni, Mayfield, v. Cyn­thia Colianni, Scranton; married Jan. 15, 1977, in Moosic; pro se.

DIVORCE DECREES

- Donna Oakley v. Philip Leroy Oakley Jr.

- Jeffrey Richardson v. Adriana R. Mecca

- Robert J. Malpasse v. Lori Ann Malpasse

- Carline Dowdy-Datilus v. Shermane Datilus

- Tammy Lynn Burns v. Frank Edward Burns

LAWSUIT

- Kenneth M. Summa, 106 Ketchum Road, Conklin, N.Y., v. Gennifer Sutton, 215 S. State St., Floor 2, Clarks Summit, Cheryl Sutton, 59 Sheepy Hollow Road, Nicholson, and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio; seeking in excess of $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration on three counts, for injuries suffered Nov. 2, 2012, in an automobile crash on North Blakely Street in Dunmore; Neil T. O'Don­nell, Ann O. Farias and Michael A. O'Donnell, attorneys.

EstateS filed

- Angela M. Maddi, 1116 Swetland St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Charles F. Maddi, 417 Dogwood Drive, South Abington Twp.

- Joseph J. DeLappi, 10 Snook St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Marianne C. DeLappi, 1 Grand Ave., Scranton, and Joseph B. DeLappi, 8716 Sandringham Ave., Las Vegas.

- Barbara A. Oleski, 532 N. Main St., Archbald, letters of administration to Sandra K. Rus­chak and Charles J. Oleski, both of 925 Roland Ave., Scranton.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

Court notes 2/27/14

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Michelle Mazur v. Robert Mazur.

Timothy Klesh v. Theresa Klesh.

Joanna Cook v. Henry Cook.

Lillian L. Urenovich, Joseph G. Broyan Jr. (per attorney in fact) and Lillian L. Urenovich (attorney in fact) to Rebecca R. Clatch for $130,000; Butler Township.

Karen Jackowski (executrix), Eleanor T. Buda (estate) and Eleanor Theresa Buda (estate) to Thomas Petroski for $180,000; Ross Township.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. and Phelan Hallinan LLP to Christopher Ryan Kuderka for $87,000; Dallas Township.

Eagle Rock Resort Co. to Wilbur Cesar B. Calope and Dominique T. Calope for $95,366.42; Black Creek Township.

Police Briefs, Feb. 28, 2014

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No injuries reported

No one was injured in a two vehicle-accident at 7:55 a.m. Feb. 17 on Porter Road in Troy Township, said state police at Towanda.

Drivers involved in the crash were Almon L. Peters of Troy, who was driving a Freightliner Walker P100, and Douglas L. Colton, 34, of Columbia Cross Roads, who was operating at Dodge F350, police said.

According to police, Colton was traveling north on Porter Road at approximately 25 mph while Peters was parked in the northbound lane of Porter Road facing south and getting ready to exit his vehicle to connect the connection hose to get milk. Colton's vehicle then struck the front end area of Peters' vehicle with its front end. Colton's vehicle came to final rest facing north on Porter Road while Peters' vehicle was facing south on Porter Road.

Police said both men were charged with violations of the vehicle code.

Inappropriate touching reported

State police at Towanda said they are investigating a report of inappropriate touching between two juveniles that allegedly occurred on Nov. 15 in Canton Township.

Police said the victim is a 5-year-old boy.

Indecent exposure investigated

State police at Towanda said they are investigating a report of indecent exposure that allegedly took place between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2010 in Burlington Township.

Police said the victim is a 7-year-old Apalachin, N.Y. girl and the suspect is a 40-year-old man.

Sexual assault reported

State police at Towanda said a man sexually assaulted a juvenile at his residence sometime between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2011 in Albany Township.

An investigation is ongoing, said police.

TV taken

James Michael Vanderpool, 37, of Rome, told state police at Towanda someone removed a 22-inch flat screen TV during a burglary sometime between 5 p.m. Feb. 1 and 7 a.m. Feb. 2 in Windham Township.

Police said someone gained access to his camper through an unlocked door.

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

Criminal trespass reported

State police at Towanda said a criminal trespass incident occurred sometime between noon Feb. 18 and noon Feb. 21 on Christmas Lane in Columbia Township, but no items were taken.

A 54-year-old woman told police someone opened the garage door at a residence and entered the garage.

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

Rape reported

State police at Towanda said a woman was raped at 2 p.m. Monday Jan. 6 in Troy Township.

Police said the there is a suspect and the rape occurred at his residence.

An investigation is ongoing, police said.

Court notes 2/28/14

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Sand Springs Development Corp. to Alexander McCourt for $254,900; Butler Township.

Edward Hertkorn, Joanne Dragolic and Joanne Hertkorn to Shawn P. Roberts for $125,000; Black Creek Township.

Thomas Krieger to Anthony Conrad for $90,000; Union Township.

Alan D. Shaver Sr. and Marleen A. Shaver to Minier Properties LLC for $148,000; Newport Township.

Joseph E. Lehman and Anna S. Lehman to Richard Borofski for $325,000; White Haven.

Mary Yanac v. Donald Yanac.

April Klimovitz v. Frank Klimovitz.

Nirveta Basic v. Sidik Basic.

Patricia Rosato v. Dominic Rosato Jr.

Police Blotter: Friday, Feb. 28, 2014

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Drug charges

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - A Watsontown man faces drug charges after a traffic stop Feb. 8.

State police at Stonington said Walter Burger Jr., 58, of Watsontown, was stopped for running a red light at the intersection of Front Street and Shikellamy Avenue at 12:21 a.m. Police said Berger was under the influence of marijuana and in possession of the drug and drug paraphernalia. He was taken to Sunbury Hospital for a blood test, which verified the presence of marijuana in Berger's system.

Police charged him with possession of a small amount of marijuana, driving under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and three traffic violations. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Benjamin Apfelbaum, of Sunbury, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 1.

Domestic assault

SHAMOKIN - David Payne, 24, of 33 N. Seventh St., Apt. 3, Shamokin, was arraigned Thursday morning on charges of simple assault and harassment involving a domestic disturbance.

According to a criminal complaint filed by Patrolman William Zalinski, Payne is accused of punching his live-in girlfriend, Shaniqua Stoute, in the face, causing her nose to swell and bleed. Police said the assault occurred at about 6 a.m. at their apartment.

Payne was committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury after failing to post $2,500 bail set by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III.

DUI

RALPHO TOWNSHIP - Samantha Marie Kelley, 26, of 1297 Market St., Sunbury, has been charged by Patrolman Chris Dailey with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol involving an Aug. 28 incident in the parking lot at Turkey Hill Minit Market at the intersection of Routes 54 and 487.

Police said Kelley, who had a blood-alcohol content of .143 percent, was found unresponsive and nearly fell out of her vehicle after several attempts to wake her.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Patrolman Kelly Campbell charged John M. Gasperetti, 51, of 122 Railroad St., Locust Gap, with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving at an unsafe speed in connection with a Feb. 3 rollover accident on Route 2038 near Beaverdale.

Vehicle in a field

SNYDERTOWN - A Sunbury driver escaped injuries Wednesday after losing control of the vehicle she was driving and stopping in a field along Snydertown Road, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper David Townsend reported Alicia L. Eisenhauer, 30, was driving west on Route 4012 at 7 a.m. in a 2002 Chevrolet Impala when she lost control.

She was not charged, police said.

Driver cited

LOWER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - A Herndon driver, who was injured in a two-vehicle accident, was cited for a traffic violation following the incident on Route 147, just south of Riland Road, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper James McCormick reported Kyle J. Stevens, 33, was traveling north at 5:17 a.m. in a 2007 Dodge Caliber while Dale E. Wolf, 39, of Paxinos, was traveling south in a 2004 Mack Conventional.

Stevens allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, crossed the center line into the path of Wolf and struck a plow on the front of the truck, police said.

Both vehicles came to rest at the point of impact, police said.

Both men were wearing their seatbelts, and Americus Ambulance responded to the scene, police said.

The extent of Stevens' injuries was not reported, police said.

Plower cited

MAYBERRY TOWNSHIP - An Elysburg driver was cited with careless driving after he allegedly damaged the side of another vehicle while plowing on Sharp Ridge Road Wednesday, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper David Townsend reported that Kyle R. Chaudy, 48, was backing up a 2007 Mack Conventional at 8:45 a.m. in the northbound lane of Route 2111 when he struck the driver's side of a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado being driven by Dean R. Woodruff, 44, of Danville.

Woodruff was stopped in the northbound lane, police said.

Both men were wearing their seatbelts, and no one was injured, police said.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 2/28/2014

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marriage licenses

- Christian Anthony Regalado, Miramar, Fla., and Marina Anna-Lisa Vaerst, Doylestown.

- John Joseph Mazur, Clarks Summit, and Catherine Rose Gillespie, South Abington Twp.

- Jeffrey Cruise and Nadena Nykaza, both of Olyphant.

Property transactions

- Louis and Cynthia Mickavicz, Taylor, to David P. Dehaba and Christina Azarsky, Duryea; a property at 915 Prince St., Taylor, for $130,000.

- Primo Associates LLC, Jessup, to Rosario J. Jacobeno Jr., Jessup; a property at 104-106 River St., Jessup, for $62,000.

- Gaspare and Marianna Randazzo, Brooklyn, N.Y., to MCG Rentals LLC, Pennsylvania; a property at 639 E. Locust St., Scranton, for $100,000.

- Paul Leroy and Julia Ann Hunter, Scranton, to Dominick J. Scartelli, Scranton; a property at 1214 S. Main Ave., Scranton, for $45,000.

- Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., by its attorney in fact, Phelan Hallinan LLP, to Peter W. DeLuca; a property at 96 Laurel Lane, Taylor, for $145,000.

- Eugene F. and Nancy A. Killiany, to Charles J. Keller; a property at 4102 Lawrence Ave., Moosic, for $185,000.

divorces sought

- Christine Carver-Schlesser, Cambridge Springs, v. Joseph J. Schlesser, Scranton; married April 25, 2002, in Scranton; pro se.

- Catherine Tunis, Scranton, v. Mario Tunis, Scranton; married Aug. 8, 2008; Dawn M. Riccardo, attorney.

- Stacie A. Shepherd, South Abington Twp., v. Joseph G. Shepherd, South Abington Twp.; married July 2, 1994, in Old Forge; Arthur J. Rinaldi, attorney.

- Mary Tanfani-Reed, Clarks Summit, v. Robert M. Reed, Clarks Summit; married Sept. 4, 1993; pro se.

- Nadine L. Fitzgerald Alverio, Scranton, v. Carmelo A. Alverio, Olyphant; married Feb. 14, 2004, in Fayetteville, Ark.; Tullio DeLuca, attorney.

DIVORCE DECREES

- Brian Michael Jones v. Lauren Marie Jones.

- Shane P. McNamara v. Erin M. McNamara.

LAWSUIT

- Arthur McPhillips, 1804 Farr St., Scranton, v. William May, 6244 Tupelo Trail, Brandenton, Fla., Mays Hauling LLC, 717 Mon­roe Ave., Scranton, and Stephen Scheller, 25 B Park Gardens, Scranton, seeking in excess of the jurisdictional limit regarding arbitration referral by local rule, plus interest and costs on three counts, for injuries suffered in an automobile crash at Providence Road on Sept. 3, 2013, due to negligence of the defendants; James J. Conaboy, attorney.

EstateS filed

- Frank Ferraro Sr., 8 Reigals Road, Spring Brook Twp., letters testamentary to Frank R. Ferraro Jr., same address.

- Margaret Coolbaugh, Allied Skilled Nursing, Scranton, letters of administration to John Cool­baugh, 231 Spring St., Moosic.

- Louise M. Wallace, 100 Crown Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Andrew W. Wallace, 126 Burcher Ave., P.O. Box 134, Chinchilla, and Patricia A. Pope, 904 Harrison Ave., Scranton.

- Mary Ann Carroll, 26 Fig Ave., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Jean Ann Carroll, same address.

- Dennis Lee VanFleet, 135 Carbondale Road, Waverly, letters testamentary to Shirley Rosencrance, same address.

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Police Blotter: Saturday, March 1, 2014

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Flashing light

SHAMOKIN - Chief Edward Griffiths warned motorists to use caution when approaching the intersection of Second and Walnut streets where a malfunctioning traffic light is flashing red near a water line project.

He said the traffic signal will remain flashing until it can be repaired.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - David C. Weaver, 37, of 1798 Clinton Ave., Coal Township, was charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under suspension, driving on the wrong side of the road, restriction on alcoholic beverages and failure to yield in connection with a Feb. 20 incident at Independence and Cleaver streets.

Police said Weaver refused to submit to chemical testing.

Code violations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Donald C. Kuntz, of 45 W. Fifth St., Mount Carmel, was cited by Coal Township code enforcement officer Chris Petrovich Feb. 28 for violating the township's occupancy permit ordinance and for failing to report the status of occupancy of a property at 1727 Park Ave.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 3/1/2014

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marriage licenses

- Jonathan Thomas Ratchford and Heather Neary, both of Scranton.

- Matthew Thomas Pivirotto and Colleen Elizabeth Murphy, both of Clarks Summit.

Property transactions

- Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., by its attorney in fact, Select Portfolio Servicing Inc., to B & S Realty; a property at 3245-3247 Pittston Ave., Scranton, for $36,100.

- Eric Lloyd Zimmer and Tara Casey, to Vincent J. Cecelia Amico; a property at 1725-1727 Rear Adams Ave., Dunmore, for $70,000.

- MDJ Real Estate LLC, Clarks Summit, to Christopher Lee and Samantha J. Welch, Dalton; a property at Newton Road and Forest Acres Drive, Newton Twp., for $180,000.

- Federal Home Loan Mortgage, by its attorney in fact, Phelan Hallinan LLP, to Dmitriy and Ellen Lodvikov; a property at 1898 N. Mountain Glen Drive, Clifton Twp., for $152,000.

- Wells Fargo Bank, by its attorney in fact, Select Portfolio Servicing Inc., to Karen White and Terry Mellin; a property at 5630 Haas Pond Road, Madison Twp., for $120,025.

- Jason M. and Nicole Helcoski, Jessup, to Shayna and Nicholas A. Tunis, Peckville; a property at 165 Moosic St., Jessup, for $143,100.

- Christopher F. and Jenna N. Hubosky, Scranton, to Francis Hennigan, Dunmore; a property at 831 N. Lincoln Ave., Scranton, for $67,000.

- Eden D. and Arja H. Soliman, Abington Twp., to Mohammad Siddiqui and Somaira Ahmad; a property in Clarks Summit, for $465,000.

divorce sought

- John Monciuais, Scranton, v. Sabrina Monciuais, Scranton; married July 2, 2005, in Clarks Summit; pro se.

LAWSUIT

- Christopher Ellis, 227 Maple St., Dickson City, v. Anne Shehadi, 131 Boulevard Ave., Throop, seeking in excess of the arbitration limits of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas, plus interest and cost on one count, for injuries suffered in an automobile crash at Main Avenue and Jackson Street, Dickson City, on Dec. 12, 2013, due to the negligence of the defendant; John P. Finnerty, attorney.

EstateS filed

- Joseph Walter Kaczmarek, 214 Melrose Ave., Rear, First Floor, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Linda Kaczmarek, same address.

state tax lien

- Torquato Drilling Accessories, 533 S. Main St., Old Forge; $1,445.05.

ards

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

- Vincent R. Messina, 24, Carbondale, stopped Aug. 24 by Dickson City police.

- Keith M. Yosco, 34, Philadelphia, stopped June 15 by state police.

- Maurice Munoz, 37, Scranton, stopped Aug. 18 by Scranton police.

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

- Brian J. Carlson, 25, Carbondale, arrested Aug. 25 by Blakely police for adulteration or misbranding of any controlled substance.

- Christina Lee Walsh, 34, Old Forge, arrested May 20 by Old Forge police for endangering welfare of others, intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person who is not registered and use and possession of drug paraphernalia.

- Tara Cetta, 22, Scranton, arrested Aug. 29 by Scranton police for retail theft.

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Court notes 3/1/14

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Joseph B. Saunders and Gertrude Ann Saunders to Ronald P. Gosart and Maureen E. Gosart for $145,000; Laflin.

Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact), Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact) and Phelan Hallinan LLP (attorney in fact) to Franklin Steven Pantalone for $260,000; Rice Township.

Mark John Spencer (executor), Ruth E. Spencer (estate) and Ruth Spencer (estate) to Arden C. Diltz and Carolann Diltz for $99,000; Fairmount Township.

John Wills, John P. Wills and Robert Calucci to Robert Calucci and Debra Calucci for $130,000; Hazleton.

Country Acres Realty LLC to Michael D. Drobish for $179,977; Exeter Township.

Michelle Depriest v. Timothy Depriest.

Nicole McNeill v. Randy McNeill.

Amanda Ford v. David Ford.

Robert Price v. Jessica Price.

Prince George Crime for March 2

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

- Police responded to the 800 block of Walther St. on Feb. 10 for a reported public intoxication.

- Police responded to the 11400 block of Prince George Drive on Feb. 10 for a reported weapon law offenses.

- Police responded to the 3100 block of Prince George Drive on Feb. 10 for a reported drug offense.

- Police responded to the 300 block of Mallard St. on Feb. 11 for a reported simple assault.

- Police responded to the 11400 block of Prince George Drive on Feb. 11 for a reported drug offense.

- Police responded to the 5000 block of Owens Way on Feb. 11 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 1300 block of Butternut Drive on Feb. 11 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of London Road on Feb. 11 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of Shorebird Drive on Feb. 12 for a reported suspicious incident.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road on Feb. 12 for a reported unlawful purchase or possess alcoholic.

- Police responded to the 6300 block of Allstate Drive on Feb. 12 for a reported weapon law offenses.

- Police responded to the 6200 block of Jefferson Park Road on Feb. 14 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 500 block of Briarwood Circle on Feb. 14 for a reported destruction of property and hit and run.

- Police responded to the 5800 block of Quality Way on Feb. 14 for a reported embezzlement.

- Police responded to the 5000 block of Oaklawn Blvd. on Feb. 14 for a reported destruction of property and hit and run.

- Police responded to the 9200 block of Prince George Drive on Feb. 14 for a reported drug offense.

- Police responded to the 9900 block of Golf Course Drive on Feb. 14 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 2000 block of Waterside Road on Feb. 15 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 4500 block of Jefferson Pointe Lane on Feb. 15 for a reported drug offense and public intoxication.

- Police responded to the 3900 block of London Road on Feb. 16 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 3100 block of Boston St. on Feb. 17 for a reported stolen property offenses.

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

- Police responded to the 4400 block of Baxter Road on Feb. 18 for a reported hit and run.

- Police responded to the 6500 block of Commons Drive on Feb. 18 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 5300 block of Oaklawn Blvd. on Feb. 18 for a reported hit and run.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of Monroe Ave. on Feb. 19 for a reported burglary/breaking and entering.

- Police responded to I95 S (Carson) on Feb. 19 for a reported drug/narcotic violation and reckless driving.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road on Feb. 19 for a reported assault and disorderly conduct.

- Police responded to the 100 block of Cardinal St. on Feb. 19 for a reported burglary/breaking and entering.

- Police responded to the 200 block of Wren St. on Feb. 19 for a reported drug/narcotic violation.

- Police responded to the 6600 block of Courts Drive on Feb. 19 for a reported hit and run.

- Police responded to the 6500 block of Laurel Spring Road on Feb. 19 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 1500 block of Boisseau Drive on Feb. 19 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 17000 block of Loving Union Road on Feb. 19 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 9700 block of Robin Road on Feb. 19 for a reported family offenses, non-violent.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of County Drive on Feb. 19 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road on Feb. 20 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Madison St. on Feb. 20 for a reported motor vehicle theft.

- Police responded to the 10000 block of County Drive on Feb. 20 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Prince George Drive on Feb. 20 for a reported suspicious incident.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road on Feb. 21 for a reported assault and disorderly conduct.

- Police responded to the 7100 block of Whispering Winds Drive on Feb. 21 for a reported harassment.

- Police responded to the 5200 block of Oaklawn Blvd. on Feb. 21 for a reported hit and run.

- Police responded to the 2000 block of Tynne Meadow Lane on Feb. 21 for a reported fraud.

- Police responded to the 6000 block of Chinquapin Circle on Feb. 21 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Brandywine Drive on Feb. 22 for a reported burglary/breaking and entering, larceny and motor vehicle theft.

- Police responded to the 1800 block of Fine St. on Feb. 22 for a reported assault and destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 5200 block of Oaklawn Blvd. on Feb. 23 for a reported curfew violation and unlawful purchase or possess alcoholic beverage.

- Police responded to the 3300 block of Tavern Road on Feb. 23 for a reported suspicious incident.

- 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.

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

Travis Lee Kitchen, 42, Rome, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Delivery of Oxycodone, a felony. Kitchen will be sentenced on April 17, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Michael Adams of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Kitchen following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township.

Christopher Clark, 42, Addison, NY, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Criminal Trespass, a misdemeanor of the third degree, Disorderly Conduct, a summary offense and Public Drunkenness, another summary offense. Clark will be sentenced on April 17, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Christopher Stecik of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Clark following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Township on November 27, 2013.

John Parker Jr, 31, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor. Parker will be sentenced on April 17, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Parker following investigation of an incident that occurred in Burlington Township on October 6, 2013.

Rodney Russell, 50, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Russell will be sentenced on April 17, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Michael Tribendis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Russell following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Township on November 4, 2013.

Jose A. Duran, 36, Elmira, NY, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Sexual Assault, a felony of the second degree and Indecent Assault, a misdemeanor. Duran will be sentenced in June 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department and a report by the Pennsylvania Sexual Offender Assessment Board. Officers Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Duran for the offense.

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

Keegan H. Brown, 29, Elmira, NY, to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from three days to six months and a fine of $300.00, he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months, an additional license suspension of 12 months will be imposed for refusal to submit to testing when arrested, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Marijuana, a misdemeanor. Officer Sean Flynn of the Sayre Police Department arrested Brown for the offense in August.

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, Pa.:

Michael Hajduga, 45, Columbia Crossroads, PA, entered a plea of nolo contendere/ no contest to Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Hajduga will e sentenced in 2014, 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 Christopher Stecik of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Hajduga following invesitagation of an incident that occurred in Ridgebury Township on October 4, 2013.

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