Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett has updated the status of the following criminal cases:

SENTENCES

Zachary Lawson, 28, Westfield, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from one year to five years, and a fine of $3000, for the offense of Involuntary Manslaughter.

Chief County Detective Kyle Wisel, who was Chief of the Troy Borough Police Department in 2011 when the crime occurred, arrested Lawson for the offense in 2013. The charges arose from the death of Michael Virgin, 29, of Troy, who had purchased heroin from Lawson shortly before his death.

Nathan Whittmore, 22, New Albany, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from 25 months to 10 years, for the offense of Aggravated Indecent Assault. Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Whittmore following investigation of an incident that occurred in New Albany Borough. Whittmore will be under a lifetime required to register as a convicted sex offender.

Anthony Stutzenstine, 33, Van Etten, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from six months to 23 months and probation for two years, for the offense of Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance, a felony. Officer Derek Watkins of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Stutzenstine for the offense in September 2013.

Brian May, 48, Canton, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from nine months to five years, and a fine of $1500, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Trooper Michael Mislevy of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested May following investigation of an incident that occurred in Leroy Township.

Daniel E. Stroud, 33, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a term of one year and a fine of $150, for the offense of Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree. Officer Joshua Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Stroud for the offense in August 2013.

Billy W. Collum, 31, Golden Meadow, La., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 90 days to 23 months, 29 days and a fine of $1500; he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Officer John Hennessy of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Collum for the offense in March 2013.

Christopher J. Adams, 24, LeRaysville, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a term of two years (consecutive to ARD currently in effect), for the offense of Recklessly Endangering another Person, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Trooper Michael Mislevy of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Adams following investigation of an incident that occurred in Stevens Township.

Kristen M. Kinner, 23, Wyalusing, Pa., was sentenced to County Intermediate Punishment for 18 months and a fine of $200 for the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Trooper Anthony Stempien of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Kinner following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wyalusing Borough.

John W. Vanderpool, 53, of Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for four days for Public Drunkenness, a summary and Probation for a term of 24 months for the offense of Resisting Arrest, a misdemeanor. Vanderpool was jailed for four days after his arrest.

Daniel M. Taylor, 21, of Sugar Run, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 30 days and a fine of $150, for the summary offenses of Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Mischief. Officer Matthew Chamberlain of the Laceyville Borough Police Department arrested Taylor for the offenses in May 2013.

Christopher G. Carlisle, 25, Monroeton, Pa., to Probation for a term of two years and a fine of $300, for the offenses of two counts of Drug Paraphernalia, each a misdemeanor. Officer Thomas VanFleet of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Carlisle for the offense in August and October 2013, and Trooper Michael Trebendis, respectively, of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Carlisle for the other offenses in August and October 2013.

Frederick D. Bombacie, 58, of Wysox, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 30 days to six months and a fine of $750; he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Officer Ryan Edsell of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Bombacie for the offense in September 2013.

Neil T. Fox, 31, of Sellersville, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 72 hours to six months and Probation for a term of two years and a fine of $1500, he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months, for the offenses of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, and two counts of Recklessly Endangering another Person, each a misdemeanor of the second degree. Trooper Michael Moser of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Fox following investigation of an incident that occurred in West Burlington Township.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett has updated the status of the following criminal cases:

GUILTY PLEAS

Jack Talada Jr, 36, Rome, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Talada will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Sergeant Keith Stackhouse of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Talada for the offense on September 2013.

Jeffrey D. Welch, 29, Waverly, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, and Recklessly Endangering another Person, a misdemeanor of the second degree.

Welch will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Travis Snyder of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Welch for the offense on November 2013.

Raymond S. Saxer, 35, Dushore, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, of the first degree and Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the third degree.

Saxer will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Michael Mislevy of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Saxer following investigation of an incident that occurred in Ulster Township.

PLACEMENT IN THE ACCELERATED REHABILITATIVE DISPOSITION (ARD) PROGRAM

Kelli Ann Sinsabaugh, 26, Waverly, N.Y., charged with the offense of Receiving Stolen Property, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation, Sinsabaugh will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Sinsabaugh must perform community service and undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation with treatment as required.

Lee Ray, 40, Canton, 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, Ray will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Ray must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel as conditions of ARD placement; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 30 days.

Officer Bryan Bellows of the Towanda Borough Police Department filed the charges in Sept. 26, 2013 for the offense in Towanda Borough.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons recently pled guilty and were sentenced in Bradford County Magisterial District Courts:

Rebecca Aseline, 32, Gillett, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Disorderly Conduct, a summary offense and was sentenced to a fine of $200 and court costs. Sergeant James Shaw of the Athens Township Police Department cited Aseline for the offense on Dec. 31, 2013, following investigation of an incident that occurred in Athens Township at Lockhart Street.

Dawn Miller, 30, Athens, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Disorderly Conduct, a summary offense and was sentenced to a fine of $200 and court costs. Sergeant James Shaw of the Athens Township Police Department cited Miller for the offense in Dec. 31, 2013, following investigation of an incident that occurred in Athens Township at Lockhart Street.

Walter Bump, 25, Troy, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox to the offense of Harassment, a misdemeanor of the third degree and was sentenced to 60 days in the Bradford County Correctional Facility to run concurrently with any sentence(s) currently in effect and payment of restitution in the approximate amount of $1500 and court costs. Trooper Steve Steransky of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Bump for the offense in January 2014.

Kaleb D. Vroman, 20, Troy, Pa., 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. Trooper David Pelachick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Vroman for the offense in December 2012.

Nicholas Buskirk, 30, Ulster, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor and was sentenced to pay a fines and costs. Trooper Sean Cooney Pennsylvania State Police arrested Buskirk for the offense in December 2013.

Dereck C. Davis, 24, Gillett, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox to the offense of Harassment, a summary offense and was sentenced to fines and costs. Trooper William McDermott of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Davis for the offense in January 2014.

Richard E. Gunter, 44, Troy, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox to the offense of Harassment, a misdemeanor of the third degree and was sentenced to time served in the Bradford County Correctional Facility at time of sentencing on Feb. 19, 2014. Officer Michael Northrup of the Troy Borough Police Department arrested Gunter for the offense in February 2014.

Tabitha Vanderpool, 34, Wyalusing, 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 $50 and court costs.

Trooper Michael Tribendis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Vanderpool for the offense on July, following investigation of an incident that occurred in Franklin Township.

William Wilkerson, 25, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Harassment, a summary offense and was sentenced to five days in jail plus a fine of $100 and court costs. Officer Joshua Werner of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Wilkerson for the offense in Feb. 27, 2014, following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough.

Robert Lafy, 45, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor and was sentenced to 30 days and court costs.

Officer Andrew Stevens of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Lafy for the offense on Jan. 7, 2014, following investigation of an incident that occurred in Athens Borough. Mary Williams, entered a plea of guilty this date to one count of Harassment for sentence of $100 fine and costs of court. Sentence to include payment of restitution.

Clint Bergman, 34, Waverly, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge, Fred Wheaton to the offense of Harassment, a summary offense and was sentenced to pay a fine and count costs. Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Bergman for the offense in June 2013, following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wyalusing Township.

Bryan R. Benninger, 22, Troy, Pa., entered pleas of guilty before District Magisterial Judge Jonathan Wilcox to the offenses of two counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking, each a misdemeanor of the third degree and was sentenced to pay fines, restitution and court costs. Trooper David Pelachick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Benninger for the offense.

Edward Caywood, 75, North Carolina, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Indecent Assault on a minor and Corruption of Minors, a felony of the third degree. Caywood will be sentence in June, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department and an evaluation by the Pennsylvania Sexual Offenders Assessment Board. Trooper Brandon Allis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Caywood following investigation of an incident that occurred in Windham Township.

Joseph Jennings, 28, Gillett, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge, Timothy Clark to the offense of Harassment, a summary offense and was sentence to a fine of $50 and court costs. Officer Ryan Bellows of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Jennings for the offense in Feb. 11, 2014, following investigation of an assault that occurred in Towanda Borough.

Kyle Netherton, 24, Wysox, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge Timothy Clark, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor and a fine of $100 and court costs. Trooper Kevin Hibson of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Netherton for the offense on May 28, 2013, following investigation of a Possession that occurred in Sheshequin Township.

Rebecca Zwrelein, 48, Waverly, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Theft, a misdemeanor of the third degree and was sentenced to a fine of $250, and court costs.

Sergeant Keith Stackhouse of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Zwrelein for the offense on Nov. 20, 2013, following investigation of a Theft that occurred in Athens Township.

Saul Cadena, 29, Elk City, Okla., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge Timothy Clark of Disorderly Conduct, a summary offense and Public Drunkenness, also a summary offense and was sentenced to a fine of $600 and court costs. Officer Joshua Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Cadena for the offense on March 7, 2014, following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough at the Laundry Mat parking lot.

Joshua Kinner, 28, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Criminal Mischief, a misdemeanor of the second degree and Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree and was sentenced to fines and restitution in the amount of $2444.58 and court costs. Officer Joshua Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Kinner for the offense on Dec. 26, 2013, following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough at State Street.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Earth Conservancy to TC NE Metro Development Inc. for $5.61 million; Hanover Township.

TC NE Metro Development Inc. to KTR NE PA LLC and KTR Property Trust III for $9.1 million; Hanover Township.

Ian R. Hastings and Allison P. Hastings to Matthew Beutel and Michelle Lynn Beutel for $422,500; Dallas.

William Alfred Valentine II to Edward R. Maier and Allison Maier for $83,430; Lehman Township.

Anthony C. Denisco Jr. and Amy Denisco to West Pittston Borough for $129,000; West Pittston.

Rear-ender

FRACKVILLE - One driver suffered what state police described as a minor injury in a rear-end crash near the Schuylkill Mall about 4:50 p.m. Saturday.

According to state police at Stonington, Kristina M. McCarthy, 19, of Mahanoy Plane, was driving a 1993 Ford Taurus and attempting to merge onto Route 61 South from the mall's on-ramp when her vehicle was rear-ended by a 2007 Ford Explorer driven by David L. Boyer, 33, of Ashland.

McCarthy suffered a minor injury while Boyer was not injured. Police said both drivers were wearing seat belts.

Both vehicles were towed.

Boyer was issued a traffic citation, driving a vehicle at an unsafe speed.

8 DUI arrests

SUNBURY - State police arrested eight people for impaired driving at a sobriety checkpoint Friday night on Route 61 at the city's eastern border.

Ten summary traffic arrests were made and a wanted person was taken into custody and jailed at Northumberland County Prison.

The checkpoint was conducted by troopers of the Stonington, Milton and Selinsgrove stations.

Missing wallet

HUMMELS WHARF - Mackenzie Brouse, 18, of Paxinos, told state police at Selinsgrove that a Vera Bradley wallet she left behind inside a changing room at the American Eagle store in the Susquehanna Valley Mall about 7:45 p.m. Saturday went missing. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 570-374-8145.

Gerald Michael Timek Jr. and Christy Lynn Burakiewicz.

John Douglas Franklin Jr. and Michelle Debra Buczeskie.

Robert Paul Ward and Gloria Lynn Burnside.

Danny Fuentes and Madeley Alison Mejia.

Eric Matthew Peters and Barbara Janet Bunk.

Terril Marquis Brown Sr. and Amandalynn Virginia Assay.

Michael Paul Roan and Elizabeth Mary Aritz.

Albert Joseph Oliveri Jr. and Lindsey Marie Thomas.

Neil Scott Williams and Deborah Marie Overman.

Wilmer David Ramos Gomez and Taysha Aviles Muniz.

Dean John Mack and Kelly Ann Girmen.

John Joseph Doyle and Jessica Lynn Wood.

David Samuel Cupano and Gloria Jean Vargo Falvey.

David Delwin Jenkins and Valerie Morse Bronack.

James Dale Burns and Robin Leah Hetzel.

Edward Miguel Suero and Corrinne Ashley Nieves-Garcia.

Dominick Joseph Collotty and Frances Elizabeth O'Donnell.

Willie Neals Jr. and Tania Rose Campos.

Anthony Edwin Arroyo and Amy Lynn Williams.

Joseph Jacob Feibus and Alina Alekseyvna Lazareva.

John Francis Chicchetti and Brittany Nicole Koons.

David Allen Banks and Sheona Eyvonne McClure.

Francis Puello Santana and Candis Ann Ortiz.

DIVORCE DECREES

Mbathio Holloway v. Christopher Holloway.

Kristin Flavell v. Andrew Flavell.

Susan Nat v. Robert Nat.

Joseph Burakiewicz v. Janel Burakiewicz.

Bajram Kolenovic v. Zuma Kolenovic.

David Richards III v. Tina Richards.

Sonia Castillo Pujols v. Lenin Arredondo Reyes.

Krista Douglas v. Eric Douglas.

Karen Richardson v. Marty Lazar.

Donna Selner v. Allen Selner.

Mark Worzel v. Tammy Oeller-Worzel.

Jennifer Panzino v. Richard Panzino.

Marriage licenses

- Jared David Newhart and Melinda Sue Woody, both of Moscow.

- Dwayne Carl Enslin Jr. and Dawn Marie Klonoski, both of Carbondale.

- David Michael Calvasina, Apalachin, N.Y., and Mari Anne Valonis, Dickson City.

- Hiram Edward Roman and Theresa Ann Lloyd, both of Archbald.

- Eric Lawrence Meyer and Samantha Dorothy Hammer­stedt, both of Scranton.

- John Richard Davis and Kelly Ann Franchetti, both of Olyphant.

Property transactions

- Linda Kaufman to Brady Funkhouser and Andrea Matil­lano-Funkhouser; a property at 410 Willowbrook Road, South Abington Twp., for $90,640.

- Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, Dunmore, to Elefteria and Sean P. O'Dea, Dalton; a property at Windsor Way, Roaring Brook Twp., for $448,000.

- Jason Manasek and Donald and Sharon Angeli, Blakely, to Emily C. Decker and Scott W. Sciliano, Scranton; a property at 130 Sixth St., Blakely, for $114,000.

- Robert and Christine But­ler to Julie Gavin; a property at Buena Vista Drive, Covington Twp., for $25,000.

- Rhiannon M. Gaus and Sharon Michelle Gombita, Mos­cow, to Curt M. Parkins and James Hazen, Moscow; a property at 107 Church St., Mos­cow, for $125,500.

- Raymond C. and Susan Decesare, Moscow, to Eaton Road Co., Scranton; a property at 418 Walnut St., Scranton, for $300,000.

- Fannie Mae, by attorney in fact, KML Law Group, P.C., to Timothy J. and Linda A. Bethel; a property at 1812 Roosevelt St., Dunmore, for $53,000.

- Janice Clark, South Abing­ton Twp., to Alfred Henry Jr. and Amy E. Everetts, Clarks Sum­mit; a property at 212 Alan Drive, South Abington Twp., for $209,580.

- Michael Robinson, Carbon­dale, to MLG Real Estate LLC, Pennsylvania; a property at 39 N. Church St., Carbondale, for $71,000.

ESTATES FILED

- Elayne Dench, 500 Sec­ond St., Peckville, letters testamentary to James W. Dench, same address.

- Grace R. Eboli, Route 435 Route 302, Elmhurst Twp., letters testamentary Louis DeSan­tis, 1542 E. Elm St., Scranton.

- Donald L. Hartman, 11 E. Mountain Road, Scranton, letters testamentary to Dr. Wil­liam Haggerty, 108 Mill Ridge Drive, Milford.

- Howard H. Kinney, 100 Edella Road, Clarks Summit, letters of administration to Mic­hael R. Kinney, 12136 Coun­try Day Circle, Fort Myers, Fla.

- Florence J. Miller, 100 Linwood Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Joanne M. Kisel, 42 Snook St., Scranton.

- Marie C. Neary, 102 Heather Lane, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Ann Marie Cerra, same address.

divorces sought

- Darryl K. Ace, Covington Twp., v. Dawn M. Ace, Scran­ton; married March 16, 2008, in Wilkes-Barre; pro se.

- Carrie Flores, Scranton, v. James Flores, Camp Hill; married Feb. 11, 2011, in Scran­ton; pro se.

- Edwin Acevedo, Scranton, v. Betty Acevedo, Boynton Beach, Fla.; married March 27, 1999, in Palm Beach, Fla.; John J. Brazil Jr., attorney.

- Angel E. Delos Santos Levis, Scranton, v. Laura G. Villalta Loja, Scranton; married March 22, 2005, in Scranton; Jeffrey C. Nallin, attorney.

- Theresa Moskwa, Dun­more, v. Michael J. Moskwa, Scranton; married Aug. 21, 2010, Dunmore; Barbara J. O'Hara, attorney.

state tax liens

- Northern Car Rental, 407 N. Sixth Ave., Scranton; $533.63.

- DA Quick Lube LLC, 3189 Business Route 6, Blakely; $4,595.20.

- Hafler Industries, 208 Marion St., Moscow; $558.31.

- Internet Hobbies Inc., 504 Business Route 6, Mayfield; $605.80.

- Kikoda Inc., 14029 Church Hill Road, Clarks Sum­mit; $2,187.24.

- H.L. Nelson, 1152 Lacka­wanna Trail, Clarks Summit; $1,233.22.

- Dominick J. Andidora, 58 Salem Ave., Carbondale; $1,362.33.

- McCarthy Bros Patrick McCarthy, 506 Main St., Car­bondale; $1,420.04.

- Endeavor Audio and Light­ing Services Inc., 210 Busi­ness Route 6; $3,418.67.

- Finewood Furnishings Inc., 600 Business Route 6, Eynon; $1,585.70.

- Bruce N. and Brenda Shay, 501 Winola Road, Clarks Summit; $493.26.

- Thomas Ruane, 1539 Wyoming Ave., Scranton; $5,030.30.

- John S. Kane, 504 Delaware Ave., Olyphant; $12,712.62.

- Tom E. Evans, 404 Dela­ware Ave., Olyphant; $775.38.

- Michael D. Langille, 229 N. Main St., Taylor; $887.89.

- Joseph M. Porta, Apt. 2, 610 Moosic St., Scranton; $1,039.56.

- MAC Sign Systems Inc., 232 S. Sherman Ave., Scran­ton; $13,563.80.

- Jimmies Inc., trading as Weggy's Bar and Grill, 439 E. Drinker St., Dunmore; $1,380.54.

- Buona Pizza Restaurant, Green Ridge Plaza, Scranton; $982.73.

- John F. Curcio Jr., 1160 Providence Road, Scranton; $438.21.

- Linda K. Smith, 1809 Sanderson Ave., Scranton; $532.11.

- Paul M. Brown, 1008 O'Neill Highway, Dunmore; $6,988.55.

- Royal Construction Ser­vices LLC, 9543 RR 6, Mos­cow; $1,018.03.

- Stevens Wayne Howard, trading as Stevens Construc­tion Services, 1619 Forest Acre Drive, Clarks Summit; $677.50.

- Champion Granite Inc., 1426 Millett St., Dunmore; $2,045.69.

- Eals Inc., trading as Endeavor Audio and Lighting Services, 210 Business Route 6, Archbald; $921.24.

- A.T. Potis General Contrac­ting Corp., 30 Fairview St., Car­bondale; $1,084.64.

- HT of Scranton Inc., 120 Green Ridge St., Scranton; $13,291.27.

- Alexander's NEPA Inc., 431 Lackawanna Ave., Scran­ton; $23,912.95.

- CGA Benefits Inc., 50 Pegula Lane, Scott Twp.; $2,549.39.

- Head to Toe General Part­nership, 106 E. Drinker St., Dun­more; $2,797.33.

federal tax liens

- Drummond Communica­tions Inc., 800 James Ave., Suite 2, Scranton; $6,867.66.

- Christopher Bereznak, 520 S. Abington Road, Clarks Green; $28,108.92.

- William J. Miller, 220 Thoreau Drive, Moosic; $19,815.55.

- Bruno's Market Inc., 1311 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; $20,952.30.

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Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are currently investigating a hit and run crash that occured along Route 125 just south of Burnside at 10:46 a.m. Saturday.

According to officers, a vehicle traveling south on Route 125 crossed the roadway and struck a Verizon utility pole and several pieces of a wooden fence owned by George Jones, of Burnside. After the accident, the vehicle left the scene but a green plastic bumper from a Ford vehicle was left behind.

Fuel stolen

JACKSON TOWNSHIP - Scott Billow, 54, of Dalmatia, reported to state police at Stonington that at 9 p.m. Sunday, someone removed 30 gallons of diesel fuel from his gas tank while his vehicle was parked at A&L Diesel, of Jackson Township.

Curfew violation

SHAMOKIN - A 14-year-old Shamokin girl and a 15-year-old female, no address given, were cited by city police Patrolman First Class Scott Weaver with violating Shamokin's curfew ordinance after being found out in the 100 block of South Market Street at 11:47 p.m. Saturday.

Forgery

SHAMOKIN - State police at Stonington continue to investigate a forged check used to get money from a high school organization Oct. 28.

Police say a known suspect, not identified by police, endorsed a check for $300 from the account of the Line Mountain Fall Cheerleading Boosters while forging the signature of the victim, Laurie Ann Hoy, 51, of Herndon. Police say the suspect then deposited the check into a personal checking account at a bank in Shamokin.

Harassment

RIVERSIDE - Erin Hackenberg, of Selinsgrove, was charged with harassment by state police at Stonington after a 2 a.m. incident Tuesday at 171 D&H Ave., Riverside. Hackenberg allegedly struck Brian Webb, 35, of Riverside, in the face, causing an injury.

DUI

SUNBURY - A city man was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a traffic stop at 8:06 p.m. Monday.

State police at Stonington said Jay Kessler, 54, of Snydertown Road, Sunbury, was stopped for a traffic violation near Second Street and Raspberry Avenue and was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Code violations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Code enforcement officer Chris Petrovich cited the following individuals for building code violations:

- George Atiyeh, owner of Apartments and Acquistions, LP, 1102 Fullerton Ave., Allentown, for allowing 1050 1/2 W. Arch St. to be occupied without an occupancy permit and for failing to report any change in the property's occupancy status.

- Thomas E. Broscious, of 1516 Pulaski Ave., was cited twice for not repairing the roof of his residence, which has several holes and a broken and rotted roof covering.

Burglary

COAL TOWNSHIP - Kimberly A. Olearnick, 27, of 240 S. Beech St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman Joshua Wynn with criminal trespass, burglary and theft involving a Feb. 20 burglary at the home of Andrea Taylor, 1726 W. Chestnut St.

Police said Olearnick stole $30 in change from the residence.

Burglary II

MOUNT CARMEL - Michael E. Begis, 28, and Casey Sue Kern, 27, both of 126 N. Locust St., Mount Carmel, were charged by Patrolman Jason Drumheller with burglary, criminal conspiracy to commit burglary, criminal conspiracy to commit criminal trespass, criminal trespass, criminal conspiracy to commit simple assault and simple assault relating to a March 6 disturbance at 50 N. Maple St.

Begis also was charged with criminal mischief.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Kern and Begis entered the apartment of John Petrousky, where Begis allegedly punched the resident in the forehead and slammed his 26-inch Emerson television off its stand, causing it to break.

Retail theft

KULPMONT - Patrolman Joshua Pastucka charged Eric John Janoka, 33, of 622 Scott St., Apt. C, Kulpmont, with retail theft.

Janoka is accused of stealing items valued at $70.57 from Fuel-On at 600 Chestnut St. Saturday.

DUI

KULPMONT - Joseph Victor Payne, 29, of 916 E. Chestnut St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Patrick McAndrew with driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving and failure to drive in a single lane after a three-vehicle accident early Friday morning in the 900 block of Chestnut Street.

Police said Payne refused to submit to chemical testing.

The following information was provided by the Chesterfield Police Department.

Police responded to the 3600 block of W. Hundred Road at 6:15 p.m. March 9 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Arson-Woods: At 6 p.m. March 10, police responded to the 4200 block of Creek Way for a reported arson. Tree and bush set on fire in woods.

- Police responded to the 12500 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 1:50 p.m. March 10 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 3 a.m. March 10, police responded to the 2900 block of Abbeydale Court for a reported burglary. Known suspect gained entry into the residence by crawling through a bathroom window.

Burglary/B&E-Res: At 2 a.m. March 10, police responded to the 19200 block of Brevard Drive for a reported burglary. Known suspect entered unlocked vehicles parked in garage. No signs of forced entry to the garage. Miscellaneous property, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc taken.

- Police responded to the 11900 block of Reedy Branch Road at 3 p.m. March 7 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 13300 block of Grover Court at 5 p.m. March 7 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 15900 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 12:30 p.m. March 10 for a reported forgery and counterfeiting.

- Police responded to the 14100 block of Harrowgate Road at 9:40 a.m. March 10 for a reported larceny-gas drive off.

- Larceny-Other: At 6 p.m. March 6, police responded to the 13100 block of Parkers Battery Road for a reported larceny. Scrap metal removed from trailers.

- Larceny-Other: At 9:45 a.m. March 10, police responded to the 6700 block of River Road for a reported larceny. Two suspects removed scrap metal from utility trailer.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 7 p.m. March 1, police responded to the 10200 block of Iron Bridge Road for a reported larceny of consumable goods and miscellaneous property.

- Police responded to the 2900 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported miscellaneous annoying letter.

- Motor Vehicle Theft-Auto Stolen Locally, Recovered Locally: At 2:45 p.m. March 10, police responded to the 6900 block of River Road for a reported motor vehicle theft.

- Police responded to the 13100 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 10:10 a.m. March 10 for a reported traffic-other.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Perdue Springs Drive at 11 p.m. March 11 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Perdue Springs Drive at 6 p.m. March 6 for a reported death investigation-suicide by strangulation.

- Police responded to the 3200 block of W. Hundred Road at 10:30 p.m. March 11 for a reported fraud-other.

- Police responded to the 12700 block of Ben Fry Drive at 7:30 a.m. March 11 for a reported kidnapping/abduction of adult.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 4 p.m. March 10, police responded to the 13700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicles on a car lot and took miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Other: At 11:30 p.m. March 10, police responded to the 3600 block of E. River Road for a reported larceny of currency, notes, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 7:45 p.m. March 11, police responded to the 20800 block of Woodpecker Road for a reported larceny of consumable goods.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 7:38 p.m. Feb. 27, police responded to the 6400 block of Centralia Road for a reported larceny of consumable goods.

- Police responded to the 12800 block of Sir Scott Tr. at 2:20 p.m. March 11 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

Police responded tot he 13200 block of Stockleigh Drive at 11:59 p.m. March 10 for a reported miscellaneous suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of Treely Road at 7:40 a.m. March 10 for a reported miscellaneous threatening call.

- Police responded to the 14100 block of Maria Drive at 1:06 a.m. March 11 for a reported miscellaneous threats.

- Police responded to the 2200 block of Indian Hill Road at 5 p.m. March 11 for a reported miscellaneous-violate protective order.

- Police responded to the 10300 block of Courthouse Road at 2 p.m. March 11 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 3600 block of E. River Road at 11:20 p.m. March 11 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 10300 block of Courthouse Road at 9 a.m. March 11 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 10100 block of Chester Road at 8:15 a.m. March 11 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 8200 block of Hickory Road at 5 p.m. March 11 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza at 12:35 p.m. March 11 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of W. Hundred Road at 12:45 p.m. March 11 for a reported traffic reckless driving.

- Police responded to the 12900 block of Middlebrook Road at 9 p.m. March 8 for a reported residential vandalism.

- Police responded to the 16000 block of Meridian Ave. at 12:31 p.m. March 12 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 4700 block of Cedar Cliff Road at 7:21 p.m. March 12 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 13100 block of Littlefield Road at 11 p.m. March 12 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 6800 block of Lucy Corr Blvd. at 7:30 p.m. March 9 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 5100 block of Grand Oaks Forest Circle at 6:30 p.m. March 12 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 11:30 a.m. March 12, police responded to the 2100 block of Circlestone Court for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s entered through unlocked bedroom window and took currency, notes, etc, jewelry and precious metals and miscellaneous property.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Dockside Drive at 7:21 p.m. March 11 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 12:30 a.m. March 12, police responded to the 12300 block of Bermuda Crossroad Lane for a reported larceny. Front driver's side window broken and currency, notes, etc, miscellaneous property, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc taken from locked vehicle.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 9:25 p.m. March 12, police responded to the 12100 block of S. Chalkley Road at 9:25 p.m. March 12 for a reported larceny. Front passenger window broken and consumable goods, currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous property removed from locked vehicle.

- Larceny-Other: At 7 p.m. March 11, police responded to the 20200 block of Sheffield Place for a reported larceny of clothing and furs, consumable goods.

- Larceny-Other: At 7 p.m. March 8, police responded to the 21200 block of Rabbit Run for a reported larceny. Scrap metal removed from yard.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Mangowood drive at 10 p.m. March 12 for a reported trespassing (including prowler) residential.

- Police responded to the 9500 block of Courthouse Road at 1:30 p.m. March 11 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 18500 block of Twisted Oak Tr. at 7 a.m. March 12 for a reported attempted fraud-other.

- Police responded to the 17400 block of Sandy Ford Road at 11 a.m. March 13 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 20900 block of Chesterfield Ave. at 3:30 p.m. March 12 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of W. Hundred Road at 5:50 p.m. March 13 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 600 block of Corvus Court at 10:15 a.m. March 13 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of W. Hundred Road at 2 a.m. March 13 for a reported fraud-other.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 8 p.m. March 5, police responded to the 12600 block of Hogans Drive for a reported larceny. Miscellaneous items were stolen from the victim's vehicle.

- Larceny-Other: At 11 a.m. March 11, police responded to the 3900 block of Seamist Road for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 3300 block of Dupuy Road at 7 a.m. March 10 for a reported miscellaneous annoying call.

- Police responded to the 600 block of Corvus Court at 2:25 p.m. March 12 for a reported miscellaneous illegal possession of tobacco products.

- Police responded to the 2100 block of W. Hundred at 2:30 a.m. March 13 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Perdue Springs Drive at 8:30 p.m. March 13 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-opium, cocaine, derivative.

- Police responded to the 20300 block of Loyal Ave. at 9:40 p.m. March 13 for a reported property seized.

- Police responded to the 10100 block of Iron Bridge Road at 12:35 p.m. March 13 for a traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 21100 block of Winfree Ave. at 7:28 p.m. March 13 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 21200 block of Deodora Drive at 8:03 p.m. March 13 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 13800 block of Perkinson Drive at 8:25 a.m. March 14 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza at 5:06 p.m. March 14 for a reported animal case-dead or injured animal.

- Police responded to the 19900 block of Matoaca Road at 2:16 p.m. March 16 for a reported animal case-other.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of Martingale Road at 9:45 a.m. March 16 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 17300 block of Round Rock Place at 6:09 p.m. March 16 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 1600 block of Cobbs Ave. at 7:50 p.m. March 16 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 6000 block of Hickory Road at 11:30 a.m. March 14 for a simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 600 block of Corvus Court at 12:20 p.m. March 14 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Iron Bridge Place at 6:02 p.m. March 15 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8:30 a.m. March 14, police responded to the 2600 block of Mistwood Forest Drive for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s attempted to gain entry to residence through front window. No entry was made.

- Police responded to the 3200 block of Ludgate Road at 7:30 a.m. March 14 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 800 block of Club Crest Blvd. at 8:30 a.m. March 16 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 11200 block of Old Stage Road at 2 p.m. March 12 for a reported embezzlement-other.

- Police responded to the 14100 block of Harrowgate Road at 7:30 p.m. March 14 for a reported forgery and counterfeiting.

- Police responded to the 2900 block of W. Hundred Road at 12:01 a.m. March 11 for a reported identity fraud.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Oak Bluff Tl. at 12:30 p.m. March 14 for a reported injury-accidental overdose.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 6:30 a.m. March 14, police responded to the 1900 block of Meadowville Technology Pkwy. for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect used spare key to open locked vehicle and took currency notes, etc, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 12 p.m. March 13, police responded to the 11600 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported larceny. Miscellaneous property removed from vehicle.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 2 p.m. March 8, police responded to the 6400 block of Statue Court for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s removed rear license plate from vehicle.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 12:31 p.m. March 14, police responded to the 15800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported larceny of consumable goods.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 4 p.m. March 13, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 6:30 p.m. March 15, police responded to the 12200 block of Bermuda Crossroad Lane for a larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 4:55 p.m. March 16, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of clothing and furs, consumable goods and miscellaneous items.

- Police responded to the 12800 block of Old Stage Road at 1:20 p.m. March 15 for a reported miscellaneous fire investigation.

- Police responded to the 7300 block of River Road at 7:02 p.m. March 14 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 2900 block of W. Hundred Road at 5:30 p.m. March 16 for a reported miscellaneous threats.

- Police responded to the 300 block of E. Hundred road at 9 a.m. March 14 for a reported miscellaneous trash dumping/littering.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of W. Hundred Road at 12 a.m. March 15 for a reported miscellaneous vice incident-police information.

- Police responded to the 20800 block of Woodpecker Road at 11:45 p.m. March 14 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 3900 block of W. Hundred Road at 7:45 a.m. March 14 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 21500 block of Chesterfield Ave. at 12 a.m. March 16 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 200 block of Enon Church Road at 8 a.m. March 16 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 20400 block of Loyal Ave. at 9:15 p.m. March 16 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-opium, cocaine, derivative.

- Police responded to the 4300 block of W. Hundred Road at 5:17 p.m. March 16 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess synthetic narcotics.

- Police responded tot he 21400 block of Chesterfield Ave. at 7:29 p.m. for a reported property seized.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of W. Hundred Road at 9:55 a.m. March 16 for a reported property-towed vehicle, not abandoned.

- Robbery-Other Dangerous Weapon-Residence: At 11:30 p.m. March 14, police responded to the 4200 block of Creek Way for a reported robbery. Known suspects forcibly took currency, notes, etc from victim.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Bermuda Crossroad Lane at 12:15 a.m. March 16 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 13600 block of Nash Road at 8 p.m. March 15 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 700 block of Liberty Way at 8 a.m. March 16 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 15300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 7:20 p.m. March 14 for a reported traffic other.

- Police responded to the 11000 block of Surry Road at 8:50 a.m. March 14 for a reported traffic-reckless driving, pass a stopped school bus.

- Police responded to the 15700 block of Woods Edge Road at 5:30 a.m. March 15 for a reported traffic-suspended operators license.

- 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.

Divorce decrees

Linda Lange v. Robert Lange.

Tracy Kline v. James Kline.

Debra Thomas v. Jeffrey Thomas.

Property transactions

Kevin T. Brennan and Kathleen R. Brennan to Meghan Lee Ball and John Charles Blewitt for $137,500; Fort Fort.

Margaret M. Zoltewicz (executrix) and Florence T. Smullen (estate) to Tina Sofchak for $133,030; Newport Township.

MBC Carlisle LP and Carlisle MBC Management LLC (general partner) to BR Pittston AAP Investments LLC for $760,234; Pittston Township.

Joseph Warnagiris and Lori Warnagiris to Adam A. Korinchock and Jaclyn Verrastro for $135,900; Hazleton.

Vincent A. Douaihy and Katherine K. Douaihy to Kevin A. Thomas and Mary Thomas for $75,000; Harveys Lake.

Firstrust Bank to 22 & Vine LLC for $77,000; Hazleton.

Beatrice Klusman and Kevin Cusce to Samantha Emmons and Kathleen Lizbinski for $130,000; Butler Township.

Millard Galat Jr. to Deluca LP for $175,000; Nanticoke.

Marriage licenses

- Douglas Floyd Williams Laing and Brittany Marie Tala­vera, both of Taylor.

- Robert Frances Harris and Paula Marabell, both of Scranton.

- Yunan Subhan, Scranton, and Rizky Rismawati, Philadelphia.

- Eduardo Arsenio Gonzalez-Martinez and Michelle C. Gomez-Juarez, both of Scranton.

- Jerson Arquimedes Taveras-Pichardo and Marjorie America Reyes-Lainez, both of Scranton.

Property transactions

- Barbara M. Dondero, South Abington Twp., to Timothy J. Wheeler and Alexandra Watson, South Abington Twp., as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property at 124 Edge­wood Drive, South Abington Twp., for $185,000.

- Timothy J. and Stephanie Cheslock, Windermere, Fla., to Seth F. and Teri L. Eisenberg, Endwell, N.Y.; a property at 705 Parkview Road, Moscow, for $360,000.

- John J. and Joanne Ander­son, Clarks Summit, to James J. Anderson, Clarks Summit; a property at 904 Poplar St., Clarks Summit, for $95,000.

- Hemingway Development L.P., Moosic, to STS Taylor Prop­erties LLC, Moosic; a property on Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, for $845,000.

- Wells Fargo Bank, attorney-in-fact for U.S. Bank, N.A., Fred­erick, Md., to Zaza Enterprises LLC, Dunmore; a property at 646-648 Philo St., Scranton, for $39,000.

- Gerard and Betty Haggerty, Wilmington, Del., to Debra Quinn, Bear Creek Twp.; a property in Moosic for $217,000.

- Charles M. Biko and Deborah A. Tighe-Biko, Clarks Summit, to Angelo and Lisa Rescigno, Scanton; a property at 517 Emmett St., Scranton, for $30,000.

- Edward J. May, Old Forge, to Donell Marecheau, Hawley; a property at 1011 Scranton St., Scranton, for $170,000.

- Andrew A. and Elizabeth J. Taylor, Waverly Twp., to William A. Burnell III and Victoria H. Castellanos, Waverly Twp., as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property at 101 Ever­green Drive, Waverly Twp., for $352,000.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Debra D. Horvath, Scran­ton, v. Keith W. Horvath II, Scran­ton; married Nov. 17, 2012, in Scranton; pro se.

- Debra J. Crawford, Scran­ton, v. Darryl Crawford, Scran­ton; married July 27, 2002, in Lackawanna County; Craig P. Kalinoski, attorney.

- Spring Cadora, Scranton, v. Samuel Cadora III, Carbondale; married Nov. 5, 2004, in Arch­bald; pro se.

lawsuit

- Robert T. and Mary B. Naugh­ton, 217 Frances Ave., Scranton, v. Pepsi Bottling Co. Inc. and Pepsi Bottling Group Inc., both of 3015 N. Main Ave., Scranton, seeking in excess of $50,000, plus interest and costs on four counts, for injuries suffered May 17, 2012, in a fall at Turkey Hill, 399 Meridian Ave., Scranton, due to the negligence of the defendants; P. Timothy Kelly, attorney.

ESTATES FILED

- Eugene Domaracki, also known as Eugene J. Domaracki, 292 Route 247, Greenfield Twp., letters testamentary to Jane L. Domaracki, same address.

- Demaris Ceccoli Farrell, 118 Waverly Road, Waverly, letters testamentary to Robert E. Farrell, P.O. Box U, Waverly.

- Mary Catherine McDermott, 134 Erie St., Carbondale, letters testamentary to Ann Milo, 392 Erie St., Carbondale.

- Monsignor Stephen Hry­nuck, also known as Stephen Hrynuck, 806 Myers Ave., Peck­ville, letters testamentary to Roman and Eileen Kushner, same address.

- Henry Donald Palutis, 32½ Canaan St., Carbondale, letters testamentary to Joseph Palutis, 1351 Wick Lane, Blue Bell.

BENCH WARRANTS

The following warrants have been issued by Judge Trish Cor­bett for failure to appear for child support contempt hearings:

- Christopher Cooper, Apt. 1508, 800 James Ave., Scran­ton; $2,305.42.

- Mark Danchak, 33 Vine St., Plymouth; $1,748.83.

- Noel DeJesus, 1008 Pear St., Apt. 71, Scranton; $523.50.

- Albert Ford III, 838 E. Scott St., Olyphant; $1,073.59.

- Keith Fox, 1005 S. Web­ster Ave., Apt. 2, Scranton; $1,873.10.

- Joshua J. Huzzard, 1615 Dickens St., Scranton; $9251.69.

Anyone with any information on the above is asked to call the child support hotline at 570-963-6721, ext. 8160.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court April 28 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

n Eugene S. Warren, 50, of 16 S. Franklin St., Shamokin, waived two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, two counts of driving under the influence of a combination of drugs, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, depositing waste on a highway, failure to drive in a single lane and careless driving.

The charges filed by Trooper David Myers of state police at Stonington relate to a Dec. 21 incident on Route 61 near Route 4005 in Shamokin Township.

n Michelle McCrary, 29, of Shamokin, waived a retail theft charge filed by Coal Township Patrolman Matthew Hashuga.

Police reported McCrary allegedly stole $547.66 worth of merchandise from Walmart on Route 61 between Dec. 15 and Jan. 22.

n Brandon E. Reigle, 22, of 251 Fig Road, Shamokin, waived 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 filed by Trooper Justin Rosboschil of state police at Stonington.

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

n Douglas Lance Hatzel, 49, of 1206 Friedline Road, Danville, pleaded guilty to theft by deception and was ordered to pay a $200 fine plus costs; he was placed on supervised probation for one year.

An additional charge of retail theft was withdrawn.

Hatzel was charged by Shamokin Patrolman Scott Weaver with filling a vehicle with gasoline and driving off without paying on five different occasions at Turkey Hill Minit Market, 501 N. Second St. The retail value of the stolen gasoline is $270.26.

n Ariel Parker, 26, of 1504 W. Lynn St., waived three counts of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance relating to a Sept. 24 motorcycle crash near the intersection of State and Jackson streets.

The charges were filed by Coal Township Patrolman Joshua Wynn.

n Thomas Hawk, 49, of 1143 W. Fern St., Coal Township, pleaded guilty to a summary of harassment and was ordered to pay a fine and costs totaling $241.

An additional charge of simple assault was withdrawn.

Hawk was charged by Coal Township Patrolman Joshua M. Wynn with pushing his girlfriend, Melissa Twist, 40, out of a vehicle near Montgomery and Cedar streets Feb. 1, causing injury to her left arm.

n Richard J. Giedosh Jr., 22, of 702 Bear Valley Ave., Shamokin, pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and was ordered to pay a $300 fine plus costs and placed on supervised probation for one year.

The charge was filed by Shamokin Patrolman Raymond Siko II in connection with a Dec. 22 incident at Giedosh's home.

n Thomas Madden Jr., 50, and his brother, Richard Madden, 49, both of 417 Main St., Ranshaw, pleaded guilty to a summary of harassment and were each ordered to pay a $200 fine plus costs.

An additional charge of simple assault filed against the brothers was withdrawn.

The Maddens were charged by Coal Township Patrolman David Sage in connection with a March 1 fight at their house.

n David Payne, 24, of 33 N. Seventh St., Apt. 3, Shamokin, pleaded guilty to harassment and was ordered to pay a $200 fine plus costs. An additional charge of simple assault was withdrawn.

Payne was charged by Shamokin Patrolman William Zalinski with punching his live-in girlfriend, Shaniqua Stoute, in the face, causing her nose to swell and bleed. Police said the assault occurred Feb. 27 at their apartment.

n John J. Yadlosky, 24, of Elysburg, waived a misdemeanor of flight to avoid apprehension. An additional charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was withdrawn.

Yadlosky was charged by Shamokin Patrolman Raymond Siko II in connection with a Feb. 26 incident in the 300 block of South Pearl Street.

DUI charges

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

Joseph Eugene Conrad III, 30, of Waverly, by Sayre Borough police, on Jan. 25, in the municipal parking lot on North Lehigh Avenue in Sayre. A blood test revealed that Conrad had Alpha-PVP and Alprazolam in his system on the day of his arrest, and police said Conrad admitted to using bath salts and methamphetamine earlier that day. Conrad has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw April 15 for a preliminary hearing.

Jason Robert Vandyke, 41, of Sayre, by Athens Borough police, on March 1, at Pine and Elmira streets in Athens. Vandyke has also been charged with failure to use required position and method of turning. A blood alcohol test revealed that Vandyke's blood alcohol content was .19 percent on the day of his arrest. Vandyke has been sent a summons to appear April 15 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Sayre man charged with assault

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

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, James R. Burlingame, 33, was also charged with harassment.

Police said Burlingame threw a female onto a bed on the night of March 15 at his Lincoln Street residence, causing bruising on the woman's chest and arms.

Burlingame was arraigned March 16 by Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $5,000 unsecured bail. Burlingame's preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 1.

Man arrested for aggravated assault

A Sayre man was recently incarcerated by borough police on a charge of aggravated assault.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Michael Todd Estes, 33, was also charged with simple assault, terroristic threats and recklessly endangering another person.

Police said Estes allegedly put a handgun to a female's head and threatened to kill her at about 11:15 p.m. March 13 at his Powell Street residence. Police said Estes also dragged the victim in the house by her arms and hair, causing large bruises.

Estes was arraigned March 14 by Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $30,000 bail. Estes' preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 25.

Man attempts to strike officer

A Berwick, Pa. man was recently arrested by Athens Borough police on a charge of aggravated assault.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Justin Lee Vaughn, 25, was also charged with resisting arrest, possession of a small amount of marijuana, theft from a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

Police said officers found Vaughn walking in the area of Fourth and Spruce streets while intoxicated and stumbling. When asked for identification, Vaughn handed police a pill bottle containing marijuana and told police it was not his, police said.

Police then tried to place Vaughn under custody, but Vaughn pulled away, spun around and attempted to strike the arresting officer with his right hand, police said. Vaughn then ran west on Spruce Street and police deployed a stun gun on Vaughn and placed him into custody, police said.

A search of Vaughn's person turned up three checkbooks not belonging to Vaughn, two boxes of ammunition, a corkscrew and a pocket knife, police said.

A woman that had been walking home with Vaughn told police he had entered multiple vehicles in the area of Wheelock Avenue, police said.

Vaughn was found to have multiple warrants for his arrest, including one for escaping the Wernersville Community Correction Center in Berks County, police said. Vaughn also had numerous theft convictions, police said.

Vaughn was arraigned March 18 by Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $30,000 bail. Vaughn's preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 1.

Two jailed for retail theft

Athens Township police recently arrested two people on a charge of retail theft.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Amber Sue Chandler, 23, and Robert Eugene Coyne, 26, attempted to remove a 70-inch television valued at $1,498 from the Walmart store on Elmira Street. Police also charged Chandler with possession of drug paraphernalia after finding a hypodermic syringe in her purse, police said.

Chandler and Coyne were each arraigned March 17 by Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail each. Both are scheduled to appear at preliminary hearings April 1 before Judge Shaw.

Marriage licenses

- Gary Marshalek Jr. and Tiffany Dreyer, both of Throop.

- Joseph Jude Kucharski and Dorraine Strasburger, both of Jermyn.

- Shawn P. McNamara and Jamie M. Nealon, both of Scranton.

- Kassan Jamel Wearing and Kimberly Ann Ianuale, both of Scranton.

Property transaction

- Thomas F. Clauss Jr. and Joan A. Pierce, co-executors of the estate of Thomas F. Clauss, M.D., Scott Twp., to Kellen and Lindsey Kraky, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Scott Twp.; two parcels in Scott Twp. for $223,000.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Holly Kaczmarek, Dunmore, v. Lee N. Kaczmarek, Dunmore; married Aug. 23, 2010; Marjorie DeSanto Barlow, attorney.

- Tammy Ann Kundla, Lacka­wanna County, v. Christopher J. Kundla, Lake Ariel; married June 14, 1997; Marjorie DeSanto Barlow, attorney.

- Michael Free, Spring Brook Twp., v. Beverly Free, Spring Brook Twp.; married June 11, 1994, in Duryea; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

DIVORCE DECREES

- Nancy A. Welby v. Gerard P. Welby

- Stanley Suda v. Dawn A. Suda

- Michael Lesh v. Megan Lesh

- Kimberly A. Pocono-Rostock v. Michael Rostock Jr.

- Paul J. Abdalla Jr. v. Maris­sa A. Abdalla, now known as Marissa A. DeNaples

- Whitney Scott Murphy v. Megan Poole

- William A. Bagg Jr. v. Maris­sa Battis

- Debra Lee Pileggi v. Gen­naro A. Pileggi

- Laurie D. Pasmeg v. Harold P. Pasmeg

- Tricia A. Cipriano v. John Guard

- Judith M. Parga v. Ramon R. Parga

ESTATES FILED

- Vivian Pitoniak, 717 E. Scott St., Olyphant, letters testamentary to Richard Pitoniak, 800 Lawler Drive, Jessup.

- Thomas D. Bell, 3 O'Hara Road, Moscow, letters of administration to Judy K. Lewis, 91 Beetem Hollow Road, Newville.

- Anthony R. Kilker Sr., also known as Tony Kilker, 1610 Roslynn St., Scranton, letters of administration to Mary Kilker, same address.

- William Padden, also known as William T. Padden, 1923 Wayne Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Debra A. Gibbons, also known as Deborah Gibbons, 1921 Wayne Ave., Scranton.

- Marion K. McClure, 224 Willow Ave., Olyphant, letters testamentary to Jonathan A. Graff, 40 Waterford Park, Williamsville, N.Y.

- Sophie Krajewski, 133 Taroli St., Old Forge, letters testamentary to Ralph Win­ters, 138 Taroli St., Old Forge.

- Robert J. Gallagher, 608 Theodore St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Michael A. Lipik, 101 Mary Ann St., Scranton.

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OLD FORGE POLICE: No report was available at press time

TAYLOR POLICE: Officers responded to more than 65 calls between March 8-16.

On March 8, officers were dispatched to investigate a hit-and-run accident in the 1100 block of South Main Street. A report of lost property sent officers to the Walmart on Main Street.

On March 9, officers were dispatched investigate a reported retail theft at the Walmart on Main Street.

On March 10, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor-vehicle accident at the RediCare on Main Street. A domestic dispute sent officers to a home in the 700 block of South Keyser Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate an illegal dumping complaint in the 100 block of Railroad Court. A domestic dispute sent officers to a home on Laurel Lane. Officers were dispatched to a similar call in a home on Kennedy Boulevard.

Police conducted a traffic stop in he 1200 block of Main Street.

On March 11, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of Main Street. An activated alarm sent officers to the Winner’s Circle on Main Street. Police assisted with the removal of an abandoned vehicle in the 400 block of North Main Street. A reported motor vehicle accident sent officers to the Walmart on Main Street. Officers also conducted a traffic stop on Davis Street.

On March 12, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported theft from a motor vehicle on Williams Street. An activated alarm sent officers to a home on Alban Lane. Officers responded to investigate a reported retail theft at the Walmart on Main Street. Police were sent to assist Old Forge officers with a call in the 500 block of West Mary Street.

On March 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of fraud in a home in the 100 block of East Taylor Street. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the 600 block of North Main Street.

On March 14, offices were dispatched to assist the Scranton police with a call in the 1200 block of Loomis Avenue. A reported domestic sent officers to a home on Williams Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported dog bite in the 1000 block of Sampson Street.

On March 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 300 block of South Keyser Avenue. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of South Main Street. Police conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of Sibley Avenue. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence.

A harassment complaint sent officers to the 100 block of Union Street.

On March 16, officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in the 700 block of Oak Street. Officers were dispatched to assist Old Forge police with a call in the 100 block of Sussex Street.

A report of illegal dumping sent officers to the 900 block of Prince Street. Officers also conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of South Main and Watson streets.

MOOSIC POLICE: Officers responded to more than 80 calls between March 2-8.

On March 2, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm in the 4200 block of Birney Avenue. A similar call sent officers to Emerson Drive. Officers returned to Emerson Drive to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area.

On March 3, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported highway hazard in he 700 block of Main Street. A theft complaint sent officers to the 3600 block of Wylam Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a similar call in the 500 block of Park Street.

On March 4, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm at the coin laundry on Birney Avenue.

On March 5, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Birney and Shark avenues. Officers assisted a disabled motorist at the intersection of Birney Avenue and Main Street. An activated alarm sent officers to the 900 block of School Street. Officers responded to investigate two domestic disputes, one in a home in the 1000 block of Springbrook Avenue, the other in a home in the 100 block of Ryan Drive.

On March 6, officers were dispatched to investigate a violation of a protection from abuse order in the 700 block of Main Street. A report of a domestic dispute in progress sent officers to a home in the 4200 block of Lawrence Avenue.

On March 7, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm on Glenmaura National Drive. A theft complaint sent officers to a home in the 3300 block of Birney Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported burglary in the 200 block of Main Street.

On March 8, officers were dispatched to investigate a road rage incident in the 3500 block of Birney Avenue. A report of a person with mental health issues sent officers to the 200 block of Main Street. Officers were sent to investigate a threats complaint in the 400 block of Birney Avenue.

An animal complaint sent officers to the 4100 block of Birney Avenue. Officers also responded to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 3500 block of Birney Avenue.

Burglaries

GIRARDVILLE - State police at Frackville are investigating two burglaries in the borough.

Police said someone entered an apartment at 36 E. Mahanoy Ave. owned by Veronica N. McCuller, 32, of Girardville, and removed several pieces of property between March 12 and Monday.

Police also reported someone stole copper pipes and wiring from a residence at 137 C St. owned by Safe Guard of Cleveland, Ohio. The theft was discovered Feb. 27.

Anyone with information about the burglaries is urged to call state police at 570-874-5300.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Brittany M. Jordan, 18, of 1040 W. Lynn St., Coal Township, was cited by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes for retail theft for allegedly attempting to remove approximately $150 worth of merchandise from Rite Aid Pharmacy on West Independence Street Tuesday morning.

Abandoned vehicle

SHAMOKIN - Cory McCabe, 27, of Route 61, Paxinos, was cited by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes for violating an abandoned vehicle ordinance Tuesday by allowing his vehicle with an expired inspection to be parked in the 100 block of West Pine Street.

Theft of leased property

Jason Ryan Ragan, 23, of Monroeton has been charged with theft of leased property relating to a Feb. 6 incident at Aarons Rent to Own in Wysox Township.

According to police, Ragan leased the laptop in May 2013 and then sold it in February without meeting the terms of his lease to own the TV.

Police said the TV was valued at $808.

Ragan was arraigned on March 17 before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton and released on $2,500 unsecured bail. He is scheduled to appear before Judge Wheaton on March 25 at 1:15 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.

Workplace harassment

Frank L. Fee, 39, of Wysox has been charged with harassment relating to a Feb. 21 incident at Jeld-Wen in Wysox Township.

According to police, Fee verbally harassed a co-worker that administered a drug test that he failed leading to termination of his employment.

Police said after the incident, Fee took his harassment to Facebook and posted a message containing harsh language and threats publicly to the victim.

Fee has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on April 15 at 1:30 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.

Identity theft investigation

State police in Towanda are investigating the report of identity theft that occurred in Terry Township between March 8 and March 11.

An unknown person or persons used a male victim's personal information to make several purchases from an unknown location, police said.

Suspected DUI crash leaves one injured

Jenna Nicholas, 28, of Rome has been charged with DUI for her role in a single vehicle crash that happened on March 16 at 7:22 p.m. on Battlecreek Road in Rome Township.

According to police, Nicholas, the lone occupant in the vehicle, drove a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado into the eastern berm of the road before crossing both lanes of travel, striking a ditch and rolling the truck onto its side.

Nicholas suffered moderate injury during the crash, and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, police said.

Domestic dispute in Terry Twp.

Brian James Chilson, 32, of Wyalusing has been charged with harassment relating to a March 15 incident at a private residence on Spring Lake Road in Terry Township.

According to police, Chilson had an altercation with his girlfriend during which he punched and kicked the victim several times.

Police said charges have been filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton.

Cruelty to animals investigation

State police are currently involved in an active investigation of cruelty to animals relating to a property on the 34000 block of State Route 187 in Orwell Township.

Police were dispatched on March 3 after they received a report of neglected horses living on the property.

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

Juvenile harassment investigation

State police are investigating a report of harassment involving a 14-year-old male suspect and a 12-year-old male victim that occurred on Feb. 4 in Wilmot Township.

No further information was released by police.

Woman charged with drug dealing

A Troy woman accused of selling a controlled substance to an undercover police informant has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark.

According to information filed in Clark's office, Casey Lynne Shedden, 23, has been charged by state police with delivery of a controlled substance; and criminal use of a communication facility.

Shedden is accused of selling 20 tablets of Percocet to an undercover police informant in October at the Dandy Mini Mart on Main Street in Towanda.

Shedden was arraigned before Judge Clark, who ordered the defendant released on non-monetary bail.

Man charged with Megan's law violations

A Canton man was recently taken into custody by state police and charged with various violations of Megan's Law.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Jimmie Dean Person Jr., 29, has been charged with failure to comply with registration requirement; unsworn falsification to authorities; and obstructing administration of law or other government functions.

In February 2005, according to reports, Person was convicted in Bradford County Court of indecent assault. As a convicted sex offender, the report continued, Person is required by law to provide authorities with specific information concerning his whereabouts - such as his address - as well as his lifestyle - such as his email address, social networking sites; Internet message boards; etc.

State police reported receiving a tip on Feb. 3 via the Megan's Law Public Website, indicating that Person was communicating with a 16-year-old female via Facebook. Specifically, the tipster reported, Person was commenting on the juvenile's Facebook posting and photographs.

Subsequent investigation revealed that Person had been utilizing a Facebook account which he had failed to register with the authorities as required by Megan's Law, according to reports. When asked by the state police if he had a Facebook profile or any other Internet identification other than his Yahoo email address, Person said "no," state police reported.

Person was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, who ordered the defendant incarcerated in lieu of $5,000 bail. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled before Judge Clark on March 26.

Man injured in crash

A Towanda man suffered moderate injuries when the car he was driving left the road and struck several trees.

According to state police, Kristopher A. Reeves, 29, was driving a 2001 Ford Escape north on Woodside Road in Towanda Township on March 15. Police said Reeves lost control of his vehicle for an unknown reason, causing it to travel onto the south berm where it struck multiple trees. The car continued north, where it spun 180 degrees and overturned, before coming to rest facing south. Reeves walked to a private residence where he used a telephone to obtain a ride to Memorial Hospital.

Reeves was wearing his seatbelt when the accident occurred.

Two charged with drug possession

Two people have each been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark to answer charges related to the illegal possession of drugs.

According to information filed at Clark's office, Mark Kevin Schultz, 45, and Robbi Lynn White, 49, both of Monroeton, have each been charged with possession of a controlled substance; and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The charges against the two stem from an incident that occurred on Dec. 2, 2013 at a private residence in the Village of Franklindale, Franklin Township. Police said they obtained a warrant to search the premises as a result of the incident. The search yielded several items related to the use of illegal drugs, including a metal spoon with white residue, a capped needle and a syringe containing a liquid substance, a glass smoking device, and a silver metal smoking device.

Schultz and White are scheduled to appear before Judge Clark for their preliminary hearings on April 16.

Woman cited for drug paraphernalia

A Towanda woman was cited by state police recently on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to police, Jean Evelyn Lane, 40, was charged with the above offense on Dec. 17. Police said they were serving an arrest warrant on another individual at Lane's residence, when they observed drug paraphernalia on the premises. Police said they obtained permission from Lane to search her residence, and the search revealed six pipes of the type used to smoke illegal drugs.

Lane has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on April 16.

Man faces drug charges

A Towanda man was issued a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark to answer various drug-related charges.

According information filed at Clark's office, Steve Earl Reeves, 53, has been charged by state police with possession with intent to deliver marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; and growing marijuana.

Police reported being contacted by two individuals in October, who said that Reeves had accused them of stealing his marijuana plants, and was threatening them as a result. Police said they arrived at Reeves' residence in Monroe Township later in the day, where they discovered eight marijuana plants hanging upside down from a shower rack, along with a triple beam scale, as well as a checkbook box containing drug paraphernalia.

Reeves is scheduled to appear before Judge Clark for his preliminary hearing on April 23.

Pair charged in criminal trespass

Troy police said that during the evening hours of Feb. 22, officers of the Troy Police Department were dispatched to the Redington Avenue area in Troy for two unwanted persons.

Upon police arriving at the location, the two unwanted persons fled through the rear of the building. The two subjects were later identified as Mark R. VanHorn, 27, of Tioga, Pa., and Nicole L. Northrop, 26, of Columbia Cross Roads.

Charges for criminal trespass were filed and arrest warrants were obtained. On March 15, Pennsylvania State Police in Mansfield located the two during a traffic stop.

They were arraigned and committed to the Bradford County Correctional Facility on $50,000 bail each, awaiting further court appearance.

Candor man arrested

A Candor, N.Y. 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, David M. Irons Jr., 27, was also charged with having a rear plate lamp out following a vehicle stop for a March 15 equipment violation in the town of Barton.

Irons is scheduled to appear March 25 in Barton Town Court.

Man arrested for attempted drug delivery

A Sayre man was recently arrested by Athens Borough police on a charge of criminal attempt to deliver a controlled substance.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Jon C. Sisson, 23, was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said officers received information that Sisson, operating a black Chevrolet pickup truck, was traveling from Towanda to Athens at about 3:35 p.m. March 18 to deliver narcotics. Police observed the vehicle turning from Susquehanna Street onto South River Street and turned around to follow it when the truck stopped on South River Street and a male exited the vehicle, police said. Sisson told police that the male attempted to assault him with a knife, according to police.

While talking to Sisson, officers observed a container containing multiple prescription pills in the pickup truck, police said. The container was later found to hold 12 clonazepam, 30 diazepam, four gabapentin and one alprazolam pill.

Sisson was arraigned March 18 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. Sisson's preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 25.

Faced with few prospects for moving from a cramped location with security concerns, Magisterial District Judge James M. Dixon is seeking a new lease on his current location under an agreement that the owner will expand his space.

To address the security concerns as well as complaints from southern Luzerne County residents, county planners are also considering basing a deputy sheriff at the location to process concealed-carry permits for firearm owners.

The county issued a request for proposals last year seeking more space for the staff of Magisterial District Court 11-3-04, which works out of a roughly 1,300-square-foot office on Airport Road in Hazle Township. The court serves Hazle Township and West Hazleton, and is one of the busiest in the county, processing nearly 6,300 cases last year, Dixon said Wednesday.

The office has a waiting room with five chairs, although thousands of people cross its doors each month, he said. There is no way to separate defendants from witnesses or victims, and no space for lawyers to meet with their clients, he said.

"We've just completely outgrown it. It's inadequate for our needs at this point," Dixon said. "We have a little tiny room that's right off of our waiting room. Everybody is on top of each other. There is absolutely no privacy."

County solicitor David Pedri also noted during Tuesday's meeting of Luzerne County Council that the court's caseload will soon be increasing.

The magisterial district court in Freeland was scheduled to be eliminated in 2018, but will now be dissolved May 2 with the retirement of Magisterial District Judge Gerald Feissner. As a result, magistrates in southern Luzerne County will split that caseload, with Dixon assuming cases from Jeddo.

But with the caseload increasing, there have been few options for additional space as a result of the RFP, county solicitor David Pedri said.

"I received a bunch of phone calls regarding this, but there were not a lot of firm offers," Pedri told council Tuesday night.

One offer called for renting space for $4,800 per month including utilities, he said. In contrast, the court now pays $1,400 per month in rent.

But the owner of the building, Krishani LLC, has agreed to knock down a wall and expand the space to about 2,500 square feet, charging $3,700 per month including utilities.

The renovations will create a new facility with "state-of-the-art security" featuring bulletproof glass in the waiting room, safety glass in the holding cell and security cameras, Dixon said. The waiting room will be expanded to 18 seats, he said.

"My client is going to provide renovations that cost $93,000 in order to bring the facility up to the standards that (Judge) Dixon needs," attorney John Rodgers told council at the meeting. "So that's going to be amortized over the term of the lease. That's included in the rent. So it's a substantial investment on the part of my client."

Councilman Stephen A. Urban questioned how Dixon expects to pay for the expanded space.

"Are they going to come to us next year looking for more?" Urban asked, adding that he wants Dixon to present a plan for generating the required money for the next 10 years.

Dixon said the state will finance the security upgrades but said he couldn't comment on how the court administration would cover the increased rent. He noted, however, that an increased caseload brings increased revenue from fines.

Council sent the matter to the real estate committee for review. The move means it won't come to a vote until April 29, and the proposed lease starts May 1, Councilwoman Linda McCloskey Houck noted.

Pedri responded that the lease and construction timeline would likely have to be changed.

Should the plans move forward, county leadership is considering whether to base a deputy sheriff at the location to ease security concerns as well as increase convenience for Hazleton-area gun owners seeking concealed-carry permits, county Manager Robert Lawton said. They now must come to the county courthouse in Wilkes-Barre to apply.

"The presence of a deputy in the magistrate's office might tend to provide a higher level of security as well, so we'd have a synergy from those two activities," Lawton said.

Council Chairman Rick Morelli said the proposal makes sense - adding a deputy to provide such services wouldn't cost the county more because the officer would be based in the court office.

"We've heard many times about individuals from southern Luzerne County being upset about services being dropped," Morelli said. "We want to provide as much service as we can."

jhalpin@citizensvoice.com

570-821-2058, @cvjimhalpin

WP East End Associates LP, WP East End Associates LP (general partner) and WP East End Inc. (general partner) to Joe Amato East End Centre LP for $3 million; Wilkes-Barre Township.

Eugene J. Duffy and Joan C. Duffy to Alice E. Smith for $109,900; Hazleton.

Marriage licenses

- Mariano Moreno-Estevez and San Juanita Solis-Enriquez, both of Scranton.

- Daniel Anthony Copertino and Alona Deroda Suson, both of Spring Brook Twp.

- Richard Scott Butler, Scranton, and Ashley Marie Czankner, Moosic.

Property transactions

- Dolores and Joseph Michalczyk, Dunmore, to Barbara Tierney, Scranton; a property at 641 River St., Scranton, for $25,000.

- Bank of New York Mellon Trust, by attorney in fact, Green Tree Servicing LLC, to Vince Sardo, Dunmore; a property at 802 William St., Dunmore, for $26,500.

- Ann Marie Kozlansky, executrix of the estate of Geraldine M. Moran, Scott Twp., to Joseph Moran, Scranton; a property at 1441-1443 Hawthorne St., Scranton, for $60,000.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Susan Zotynia, Scranton, v. John Zotynia, Atlantic Beach, N.C.; married June 29, 1996; Jamie A. Dench, attorney.

- Edward Jason Shannon, Mayfield, v. Michelle Dawn McAndrew Shannon, Mayfield; married Nov. 26, 2011, in Scranton; pro se.

ESTATES FILED

- Orr P. Smith, 210 Gardner St., Moscow, letters testamentary to Jeffery W. Smith, 324 Hillview Drive, Nazareth.

- Janet J. Quinn, 311 Eliza­beth St., First Floor, Dunmore, letters testamentary to JoAnn Latona, 311 Elizabeth St., Second Floor, Dunmore.

- Helen Micklick, 332 Delaware St., Jermyn, letters testamentary to Peter Micklick Jr., 1020 Leona Ave., Coatsville.

state tax liens

- Garden Path Inc., trading as Jerome Genovese, 1635 Nay Aug Ave., Scranton; $1,477.88.

- Robert Mill Excavating Limited, 331 E. Main St., Dalton; $1,153.92.

- JRS Concrete Inc., 25 Wash­ington St., Moosic; $1,512.81.

- Joseph Cirba, trading as Cirba Landscaping, 7 Arnold Drive, Peckville; $522.10.

- Ballina Design Group PC, 1610 Adams Ave., Dunmore; $7,140.46.

- Cole Wood Floors Inc., 606 N. State St., Clarks Summit; $595.74.

- Ryan Parry Inc., 620 Powell Ave., Clarks Summit; $14,450.89.

- Reilly Landscaping & Excavation Inc., 1102 Union Ave., Dunmore; $17,579.32.

- DML Services LLC, 1205 O'Neill Highway, Suite 1, Dunmore; $6,709.08.

- Robert A. Caramanno, trading as Caramanno's Deli, 1105 S. Main Ave., Scranton; $2,180.47.

- Sami LLC, 917 Oakwood Drive, Clarks Summit; $778.15.

- Geralyn Enterprises Inc., trading as Donovan's, 470 Main St., Archbald; $749.31.

- Northern Car Rental Inc., 626 W. Lackawanna Ave., Scranton; $1,551.82.

- TRI-K Inc., trading as The Avenue Diner, 238 Hoover St., Old Forge; $65,379.70.

- Sean Byrne Construction Inc., 2911 Birney Ave., Scranton; $23,994.81.

- Litts & Sons Stone Co. Inc., 19 Primrose Drive, Spring Brook Twp.; $15,330.91.

- Mark Tolerico, trading as Tolerico Trucking, 300 Gordon Ave., Carbondale; $23,197.16.

- Joseph M. Rencavage, trading as RAC Body Shop, 732 Springbrook Ave., Moosic; $2,115.14.

- M & M Fitness, trading as Muscle Mag International, P.O. Box 4474, Scranton; $1,270.16.

- Laporta and Associates PC, 1210 O'Neill Highway, Dunmore; $5,257.84.

- Cerra Signs Inc., 24 Sixth Ave., Carbondale; $4,701.26.

- Hour Place Child Care Center, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit; $5,639.58.

- Summa & Iezzi Inc., 38 Line St., Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore; $39,657.18.

bench warrants

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

- Sharon Piotrowski, 57 River­view Manor, Pittston; $448.00.

- Karl Brock Parry, 155 Westgate Drive Apt. 11, Carbondale; $7,911.06.

- Christopher McDonald, 516 Montdale Road, Scott Twp.; $476.23.

- Jonathan Schlegel, 40 Valley View Estates, Jermyn; $775.50.

- Angel Rosado, 766 Union Ave., Apt. 3B, Bronx, N.Y.; $852.00.

- James Marzolino, 2013 N. Second St., Harrisburg; $8,526.00.

- Dominque W. Nobles, 1590 Undercliff Ave., Apt. 5D, Bronx, N.Y.; $1,778.57.

- Kyle Sliker, 18 Grassi Way, State Route 502, Spring Brook Twp.; $200.00.

- John Wayne Smith, 117 Moosic Heights, Avoca; $1327.50.

- Bryon Mulno, 3128 Dry Run Road, Wysox; $4,139.96.

- Dale Alvin Phillips, 2764 Jackson St., Scranton; $2,470.50.

- Sheri Lynn Hastings, 527 Meridan Ave., Rear Apt. 2, Scranton; $7,184.22.

- Dustin Howey, 218 Ferdi­nand St., Scranton; $2,180.50.

- Richard P. Hodak, 723 York Ave., Avoca; $749.00.

- Dorotheasha Kimble, 1080 Pear St. Apt. E, Scranton; $615.00.

- Robert J. Krisovitch, 133 S. Sherman Ave., First Floor, Scranton; $535.50.

- Timothy Mog, 600 Wesley Ave., Room 100, Ocean City, N.J.; $22,250.00.

- Edward Miles, 3305 N. Main Ave., Scranton; $2,118.50.

- Edward Rafalko, 610 N. Main Ave., Scranton; $2,514.09.

lawsuit

- Mary and Agnes Ressa, P.O. Box 48, Chinchilla, v. Jane and Paul Mallonee, RR 2, Box 208, Factoryville, Amica Mutual Insurance/Life Insurance Co., seeking in excess of $50,000 on two counts, for injuries suffered in an automobile crash at Business Route 6, Dickson City, on April 5, 2012, due to negligence of the defendants; Michael J. Pisanchyn Jr., attorney.

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