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Police Blotter: Tuesday, April 22, 2014

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Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - A roadside mailbox and newspaper box owned by Darlene Wisgo, of 345 Route 901, was hit by a vehicle and left on the highway near the entrance to Coal Township-SEEDCO Industrial Park, where it was found about 5:30 a.m. Sunday. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 570-644-0333.

2 crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - A township man was cited for a stop sign violation stemming from a two-vehicle accident at Route 125 and Bear Valley Road about 2:20 p.m. Saturday.

According to police, James Boris, 55, of 1024 W. Lynn St., failed to stop at a stop sign and pulled a vehicle onto Route 125 into the path of a vehicle driven by Michelle LaCrosse, 41, of 5529 Lower Road, Shamokin.

LaCrosse was treated for minor injuries at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, police said, while Boris was not injured. Both vehicles were towed.

Coal Township Fire Department and Shamokin police assisted.

Tires slashed

COAL TOWNSHIP - Richard Madden, 28, of 1223 Pulaski Ave., told police the driver-side tires on his 2008 Ford Mustang were slashed Friday night while the vehicle was parked in front of his residence, possibly about 11 p.m. Each tire is valued at $173. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 570-644-0333.

Trash violation

COAL TOWNSHIP - Jarred Thomas Dabulis, 25, of 110 Center St., Tharptown, was charged with scattering rubbish for allegedly dumping and burning houshold trash Thursday on coal lands southeast of Coal Run.

Street fight

SHAMOKIN - Three people were cited with disorderly conduct for allegedly fighting at Water and Washington streets shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday: Michelle A. Divergigelis, 44, and Kevin Jeremiah, 45, both of 503 W. Boyd St., Shamokin, and John Valenskie, 36, of 325 E. Water St., Shamokin.


Lackawanna County Court Notes 4/22/2014

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MARRIAGE LICENSES

 

 Michael Denys Nordberg and Nina Teresa Muto, both of Scranton.

 Ronald B. Pipher, Stroudsburg, and Mary Grace Kenschaft, Nicholson.

 John Michael Hunt and Orianna Macheri Cunningham, both of Edwardsville.

 Patrick Farrell and Jennifer Hergan, both of Wilkes-Barre.

 Joshua William Perniciaro and Holly Ann Cooper, both of Carbondale.

 Mark J. Grasso and Danielle M. Bertocki, both of Taylor.

 

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

 

 Gerard Jr. and Melanie Ann O’Neill to Nolan and Erin Renz; two parcels in Spring Brook Twp. for $265,000.

 Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, attorney-in-fact for Deutsch Bank National Trust, to Melissa Davitt, Jessup; a property at 511 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, for $41,054.

 Circle Green Inc. to Outlook Design & Construction Inc.; a property in South Abington Twp. for $70,000.

 Joseph A. and Marjorie Campbell Perfilio, South Abington Twp., to Thorn Law Group PLLC, Washington, D.C.; a property at 19 Waterford Road, South Abington Twp., for $199,500.

 LA Commercial Services LLC, Clarks Green, to LA Investments LLC, Clarks Summit; three parcels in Carbondale for $33,000.

 Matthew R. Bernard and Rebekah M. Ferguson, now known as Rebekah M. Bernard, to Laura Gonzalez; a property at 305 Carnation Drive, Clarks Summit, for $173,500.

 Duane D. and Monica S. Thomas, Olean, N.Y., to Daniel Thompson and Kristen Mannix, as joint tenants in common, both of Scranton; a property at 630 White Birch Road, South Abington Twp., for $141,522.

 Guang Rong Song to Gary T. Golecki; a property at 1004 N. Main Ave., Scranton, for $86,000.

 Whipple Bros. Inc. to Pa. CVS Pharmacy LLC; a parcel on Winola Road, Clarks Summit, for $1,350,000.

 DMJ Properties LLC to Pa. CVS Pharmacy LLC; a parcel on Highland Avenue, Clarks Summit, for $335,000.

 Denis Lello and Frederick R. Habeeb Jr., co-partners, to Pa. CVS Pharmacy LLC; a property on Highland Avenue, Clarks Summit, for $878,000.

 Jojo Oil Co. Inc., trading as Airline Petroleum Co., to Pa. CVS Pharmacy LLC; a property at North State Street and Highland Avenue, Clarks Summit, for $1,950,000.

 

LAWSUITS

 

 Margaret M. and Jeffery H. Sunday, 1242 Watson St., Scranton, v. the Century Club of Scranton, 612 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, seeking in excess of $50,000, which sum is in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration thereof under the applicable statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local rules of courts on two counts, for injuries suffered April 25, 2012, in a fall on the defendant’s premises; Jeffery H. Sunday, attorney.

 Maura Dempsey, 1719 Green Ridge St., Dunmore, v. Andrew Kuna, 21 Marion Circle, Throop, seeking in excess of $50,000, plus costs of suit, which sum is in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration under the applicable statutes of Pennsylvania and local rules of court on two counts, for injuries suffered April 28, 2012, in an automobile crash on Route 347/the O’Neill Highway, near the on ramp for Interstate 81, Dunmore; Molly Dempsey Clark, attorney.

 

ESTATES FILED

 

 Marion A. Maney, 1461 Albright Ave., Scranton, letters of administration to Richard Maney, same address.

 Madeline Needle, 205 Wilcrest Drive, Roaring Brook Twp., letters of administration to Wanda Everly, 9950 S. Ocean Drive #805, Jensen Beach, Fla.

 Audrey F. Markowski, 14 Fawnwood Drive, Scranton, letters of administration to Katherine E. Markowski, same address.

 Agnes Miller, 114 Brick St., Throop, letters testamentary to Kim Marie Weslowski, 215 Ziegler St., Dupont.

 Ellen Jane Kennedy, also known as Eileen Jane Kennedy, Chalet 11, Doon Bay Road, Balbunion, County Kerry, Ireland, letters testamentary to Finbarr Collins, 614 Duncan St., Scranton.

 Raffaele Luciani, also known as Ralph Luciani, 305 Erie St., Dunmore, letters testamentary to Maria Luciani, same address.

 Roberto E. Rospigliosi, 1412 Pittston Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Robert Elias Rospigliosi, 222 E. 93rd St., New York City.

 James V. Sheehan, also known as James Sheehan, 213 Green St., Dunmore, letters of administration to Thomas Sheehan, 139 Handley St., Archbald, and John J. Sheehan, Box 604, Binghamton, N.Y.

 Joseph M. Yeselavage, 524 Clarkson Ave., Apt. 2, Jessup, letters of administration to Leeann M. Yeselavage, 316 Hand St., Jessup.

 Ann Piazza, 1280 Layton Road, Apt. B, Scott Twp., letters testamentary to Michael Piazza, 224 Harbor View Lane, Largo, Fla.

 Edward C. Jones, 1418 Myrtle St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Edward S. Jones, 1117 Blackburn Lane, Virginia Beach, Va.

 Ralph Orson Sloat, 406 Delaware St., Jermyn, letters of administration to Anastasia Sloat, same address.

 Frank E. Williams, 1101 Vine St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Beverly Palmieri or Beverly Evans (name as listed in will), 1484 Lower Mill City Road, Dalton.

Court Notes 4/22/14

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Lita E. Insalaco (co-executor), Joseph J. Pupa III (co-executor) and Letitia A. Pupa (estate) to Ronald Marcellini for $90,000; Pittston Township.

Marian May Tasker (estate), Marion Tasker and John R. Tasker III (executor) to William M. Schultz and Lisa Schultz for $70,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Barbara J. Hutton (executrix), Kevin J. Bonsall (estate), Matthew J. Bonsall and Stephen J. Bonsall to Raymond Novy and Christy Novy for $90,000; Hollenback Township.

Ann Marie Mancini to Lee Lispi and Sarah Lispi for $240,000; Exeter.

Gary F. Spencer and Laura D. Spencer to Donald E. Bower and Joanne E. Bower for $75,000; Salem Township. Court Notes

Chesterfield Crime for April 23

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

- Police responded to the 3700 block of W. Hundred Road at 10:02 a.m. April 17 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 14700 block of Loren Drive at 5:16 p.m. April 17 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 9300 block of Public Works Road at 6:26 p.m. April 17 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 6200 block of Gatesgreen Drive at 11:20 p.m. April 17 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 4300 block of W. Hundred Road at 10 a.m. April 17 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 15700 block of Woods Edge Road at 5;25 p.m. April 17 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8 p.m. April 15, police responded to the 2800 block of Milhorn St. for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s removed firearms and miscellaneous property from house. No signs of forced entry.

- Police responded to the 11400 block of Chester Village Drive at 11 p.m. April 17 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 16300 block of Priority Way at 5 p.m. for a reported fraud-impersonation of police officer/public official.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 12:30 p.m. April 17, police responded to the 12400 block of Redwater Creek Road for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s removed front license plate from vehicle.

- Police responded to the 9300 block of Hickory Road at 7 p.m. April 15 for a reported larceny-other of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 10:45 a.m. April 17, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 11:10 a.m. April 17, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 5:05 p.m. April 17, police responded to the 12700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported larceny of consumable goods and miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 5:15 p.m. April 17, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road for a reported larceny of clothing and furs.

- Police responded to the 2000 block of W. Hundred Road at 11:20 p.m. April 17 for a reported miscellaneous-mental subject.

- Police responded to the 2900 block of W. Hundred Road at 7 p.m. April 17 for a reported miscellaneous threatening letter.

- Police responded to the 3400 block of Watson St. at 11:38 p.m. April 17 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession of marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of Martingale Road at 5:30 p.m. April 17 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Mineola Drive at 8:30 p.m. April 17 for a reported weapons violations-brandishing a weapon.

- Police responded to the 5000 block of Grand Oaks Forest Circle at 7:25 a.m. April 19 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 10800 block of Surry Road at 8:35 p.m. April 19 for reported animal case-dead or injured animal.

- Police responded to the 5400 block of Woodpecker Road at 12:35 p.m. April 18 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 12600 block of Winfree St. at 8:40 a.m. April 19 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of Point of Rocks Road at 10:30 a.m. April 19 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 14200 block of Trailtop Tr. at 11 a.m. April 19 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Non Res: At 1 a.m. April 19, police responded to the 15700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported burglary. Unknown suspects cut and pried open front door of two business and took consumable goods, currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous property.

- Burglary/B&E-Non Res: At 7 p.m. April 11, police responded to the 3600 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s broke window to classroom and vandalized property. No property taken.

- Burglary/B&E-Non Res: At 9:30 p.m. April 17, police responded to the 12200 block of Bermuda Crossroad Lane for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s tampered with rear door. No entry made.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 1 p.m. April 18, police responded to the 14100 block of Medinah Court for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s broke into rear door of residence. No property taken.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 12 p.m. April 16, police responded to the 20400 block of Loyal Ave. for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s forcibly entered residence through rear door. Suspect/s also broke a window of a vehicle parked in the rear yard.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 6 a.m. April 18, police responded to the 4000 block of Hyde Park Drive. Unknown suspect/s used prying tool to forcibly enter front door of residence. Jewelry and precious metals and TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 10 a.m. April 12, police responded to the 4700 block of Hill Spring Tr. for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s entered residence and took clothing and furs, jewelry and precious metals, miscellaneous property and TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 20700 block of Bass St. at 12:30 a.m. April 19 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 2300 block of Point of Rocks Road at 8:45 a.m. April 20 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 14100 block of State Ave. at 7 p.m. April 17 for a reported death investigation-suicide by strangulation.

- Police responded to the 1700 block of River Road at 11:16 p.m. April 18 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 16000 block of Searchlight Court at 11 a.m. April 19 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Terjo Lane at 7:10 p.m. April 20 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 12900 block of Old Stage Road at 6 a.m. April 11 for a reported embezzlement-other.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Mangowood Drive at 6:45 p.m. April 18 for a reported identity fraud.

- Police responded to the 600 block of E. Hundred Road at 8 a.m. April 18 for a reported fraud-credit card/ATM.

- Police responded to the 8600 block of River Road at 11:40 a.m. April 20 for a reported fraud-other.

- Larceny-From Building: At 8 a.m. April 11, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny From Building: At 4:30 p.m. April 18, police responded to the 6400 block of Iron Bridge Road for a reported larceny of currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 11 p.m. April 11, police responded to the 4600 block of Edenton Place for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s removed rear license plate of vehicle while parked in driveway.

- Police responded to the 1300 block of Ruffin Mill Road at 7 a.m. April 13 for a reported larceny-other of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Pocket Picking: At 8;445 p.m. April 17, police responded to the 6400 block of Centralia Road. Unknown suspect bumped into victim and stole wallet from her purse.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 7:30 p.m. April 18, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road for a reported larceny of clothing and furs and jewelry and precious metals.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 3:15 p.m. April 20, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous property.

- Police responded to the 20800 block of Riverterrace Road at 5;35 p.m. April 19 for a reported miscellaneous-suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 6600 block of Public Safety Way at 7 p.m. April 20 for a reported miscellaneous-suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 13000 block of Harrowgate Road at 12:01 a.m. April 20 for a reported miscellaneous-threatening call.

- Police responded to the 6200 block of Gatesgreen Drive at 11:45 a.m. April 18 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-other stimulant.

- Police responded to the 3400 block of Watson St. at 13:35 a.m. April 18 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 3500 block of E. river Road at 8:35 p.m. April 18 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of W. Hundred Road at 12:17 a.m. April 19 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 13200 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 2:50 a.m. April 19 for reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of W. Hundred Road at 1:30 a.m. April 20 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 200 block of Enon Church Road at 9:16 p.m. April 20 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 3200 block of E. Hundred road at 10:30 p.m. April 20 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 15700 block of Woods Edge Road at 4:10 p.m. April 19 for a reported property seized.

- Police responded to the 10200 block of Iron Bridge Road at 11:05 a.m. April 19 for a reported property-stolen/possess.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Iron Bridge Road at 2:29 a.m. April 19 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 11900 block of Old Stage Road at 9:30 a.m. April 20 for a reported traffic-no operators license in possession.

- Police responded to the 13200 block of Kingston Ave. at 12:38 a.m. April 19 for a reported traffic pursuit/eluding police.

- Police responded to the 15300 block of Pypers Pointe Drive at 10 p.m. April 17 for a reported residential vandalism.

- Police responded to the 21100 block of Winfree Ave. at 10 a.m. April 20 for a reported residential vandalism.

- Police responded to the 9400 block of Chester Road at 4:34 p.m. April 20 for a reported weapons violations-accidental discharge.

- Police responded to the 21200 block of Orange Hill Ave. at 6:45 p.m. April 19 for a reported weapons violations-brandishing a weapon.

- Police responded to the 9000 block of River Road at 1:15 a.m. April 20 for a reported weapons violations-illegal discharge.

- Information is provided by police and sheriff's departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive. Arrests include summons. Arrests do not imply guilt.

Police Blotter: Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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LCE violations

MONTOURSVILLE - Quinny's Pub, 300 S. Market St., Shamokin, was cited April 17 by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for failing to require patrons to vacate the premises no later than 2:30 a.m. and selling or furnishing alcohol between 2 and 7 a.m.

The LCE reported the violations occurred March 15.

Police Briefs 4/23/2014

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Man charged with harassment

A Waverly man was recently arrested by Tioga County, N.Y. sheriff's deputies on a charge of aggravated harassment.

Police said Robert C. Corby Sr., 32, was arrested April 19 following investigation into a harassment complaint in Barton. Corby is accused of sending unwanted text messages, police said.

Corby was issued tickets to appear May 6 in Barton Town Court.

Two charged in Athens fight

Athens Borough police recently charged two people with disorderly conduct following a March 14 incident in the borough.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Richard Nicholas Rivera, 47, and Henry Nelson Brown Jr., 35, both of Athens, were charged following an altercation on Bridge Street. Police said Rivera and Brown pushed and struck one another at about 10:22 p.m. March 14. Both had injuries as a result of the fight, police said.

Rivera and Brown are both scheduled to appear May 20 at preliminary hearings.

Woman charged with theft

A Sayre woman was recently charged with theft by unlawful taking by Athens Township police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Samantha R. Brown, 30, was also charged with receiving stolen property.

Police said Brown, an employee at the Arby's restaurant on Elmira Street at the time of the incident, removed a deposit of $898.36 from the restaurant April 12.

Brown's preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 20.

Drug paraphernalia charge

An Athens woman was recently charged with possession of drug paraphernalia by state police.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Tiffany Lee Rose, 25, was found to be in possession of hypodermic needles and a snorting straw during a Jan. 22 visit by Bradford County probation officers to an Athens Borough apartment.

Rose's preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 27.

Two arrested in drug sale

Two Towanda residents were recently arrested by state police and charged with criminal conspiracy to commit possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Rhonda Gene Benjamin, 22, and Paul Boyce Vanderpool, 25, were each also charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, criminal use of a communication facility, possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of children.

Police said Benjamin and Vanderpool sold 10 Percocet pills to a confidential informant Jan. 31 in the parking lot of the Walmart store on Elmira Street in Athens Township. Two children, a 3-year-old and a 5-month-old, were in the vehicle during the transaction, police said.

Benjamin and Vanderpool were arraigned April 22 and released from the Bradford County Jail on non-monetary bail. Both are scheduled to appear April 29 at preliminary hearings.

Sayre man charged with resisting arrest

Sayre Borough police recently charged a Sayre man with resisting arrest following an April 22 incident at his Glaser Street residence.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Michael E. Comstock, 22, was also charged with two counts of harassment.

Police said Comstock attempted to punch, kick and push police officers as they executed an arrest warrant on him for failure to appear in court. Police deployed a stun gun on Comstock in order to place him into custody, according to police. Comstock was then handcuffed and placed inside a police vehicle, where he attempted to kick out a window, police said.

Comstock was arraigned April 22 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. Comstock's preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 29.

DUI crash reported

State police at Towanda said Shane Michael Case, 31, of Troy, is accused in a DUI crash that occurred at 10:42 p.m. March 25 on Route 6 in Burlington Township.

Police said he was arrested for DUI and other summary traffic violations, and charges were filed in District Court 42-3-03.

According to police, the one-vehicle crash occurred as he was traveling west on Route 6 and was trying to negotiate a left hand curve. Police said he lost control of his vehicle, which slid across the roadway as he tried to regain control of the vehicle. It left the roadway on the south side of the road and struck a ditch, just off the roadway. The vehicle then rolled over onto its driver side in the ditch, where it came to final rest, police said.

Police said no one was injured, and all parties involved were reported to be wearing their seat belts. Police said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.

Man charged with assaulting woman

Charles Marvin Deskins, 35, of Wysox has been charged with simple assault and harassment for allegedly striking a woman during an incident on April 19 at the intersection of Goff Road and State Route 6 in Standing Stone Twp.

According to police, Deskins and the woman became involved in an argument that led to Deskins striking her in the left side of the head, causing bruising and swelling.

The victim told police that during the argument Deskins pushed her down and threw her over a guardrail on State Route 6.

Deskins was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on April 19 and remanded to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 bail.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled before Judge Wheaton at 1 p.m. on April 29.

DUI charges

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

Karri Elizabeth Crigger, 25, of Athens, by Sayre Borough police, on April 6, on West Hayden Street in Sayre. Crigger has also been charged with failure to keep right and violation of required position and method of turning. A blood test revealed that Crigger's blood alcohol content was .15 percent on the day of her arrest. Crigger has been sent a summons to appear May 20 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Peter J. Ingrassia, 41, of Sayre, by Athens Township police, on April 19, on Front Street in Athens Township. Ingrassia has also been charged with failure to drive on the right side of the roadway and careless driving. Ingrassia refused to submit to a blood test to determine his blood alcohol content. Ingrassia has been sent a summons to appear May 27 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Court notes 4/23/14

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Irene Busch v. Wilbert Busch.

Roxanna Stahr v. Robert Stahr.

Debra Olejnick v. Joseph Olejnick.

Timothy Calarco v. Tiffany Calarco.

Frank Meehan v. Romayne Meehan.

Nadine Stephens v. Christopher Stephens.

Katheryn Vozar v. James Vozar Jr.

Theresa Amory v. Michael Amory.

Bonita Boyson v. Jeffrey Whitesell.

Ryan Flynn v. Laura Flynn.

Tara Lynn v. Nicholas Lynn.

Mary Vilegi-Peters v. David Peters.

Tracy Chmielewski v. James Byers.

Francis Brennan v. Elizabeth Brennan.

John Sipper III v. Ellen McCormick-Sipper.

Morgan Orfield v. Candace Orfield.

Court Notes 4/24/14

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Pen Fern Old Co. Inc. to Abhrev LLC for $550,000; West Pittston.

Peter Paul Gillott to Camille A. Centini for $97,850; Laflin.

Marion Ruth Saunders (per agent) and Janice Saunders (agent) to Charlotte Spak for $114,900; Wyoming.

Judith A. Lucchino, Judy A. Maxwell-Lucchino, Judy A. Maxwell and Robert J. Lucchino to Matthew P. Stitzer and Joanna C. Stitzer for $169,900; Larksville.

Sherman Hills Realty LLC to Sherman Hills Holdings LLC for $15.8 million; Wilkes-Barre.

Beth K. Gurdock to Brian J. Medwetz and Annastasia M. Sorchik for $185,000; Plains Township.

Dina B. Stewart to Jonathon A. Lugo Tejeda for $77,500; Hazleton.


Court notes 4/25/14

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Paul J. Wittman Jr. (administrator) and Paul J. Wittman (estate) to Christopher R. Zwiebel and Denise A. Zwiebel for $75,000; Dennison Township.

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Mid-Atlantic Community to Misericordia University for $400,000; Dallas Township.

Blythe Harold Evans and Jessica Evans to Giampiero Tafani for $80,000; Plymouth.

Walter F. Glahn III to Ernesto Ruiz and Nidya P. Ruiz for $117,000; Dallas.

Jose Arostegui and Krista Arostegui to Adan D. Echavarria for $85,750; West Hazleton.

Kahiu Plaza Investments LLC to Rudraunsh Inc. for $130,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Gene Swindell to James S. Haberski for $100,000; West Pittston.

Police Briefs, April 25, 2014

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Man accused of theft in Monroe Twp.

Caleb Scott Chilson, 23, of Forksville is accused of stealing seven rifles and $1,300 from a safe in his father's house in Monroe Township, police said.

Caleb Chilson then sold the guns to several local gun shops for a total of $1,030, police said.

The $1,300 that Caleb Chilson stole belongs to his stepmother, Crystal Chilson, state police said. The guns belong to a David Bouse, who is a friend of Caleb Chilson's father, police said.

The thefts and the sale of the guns occurred between Dec. 1, 2013 and April 16, 2014, police said.

Caleb Chilson has been charged with eight counts of theft by unlawful taking or disposition and three counts of theft by deception, according to the state police at Towanda.

Caleb Chilson was arraigned by Troy Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox on April 17. He was then sent to the Bradford County jail in lieu of $80,000 bail.

Caleb Chilson's preliminary hearing, which was scheduled for April 23 in Towanda District Court, has been postponed to April 30.

Man pleads guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia in Towanda

Quentin Eugene Landon, 37, of Troy RR3 recently pled guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia, according to online court records for the Towanda District Court.

The charge stems from a traffic stop that occurred at 7:11 p.m. on April 4 in the parking lot of the First Citizens Community Bank, State Street, Towanda, police said.

At the time, Landon was in possession of a bottle of Percocet pills, for which he did not have a prescription, Towanda Police Sgt. David Lantz said.

Landon was also in possession of a glass pipe with a burnt residue inside it, Towanda police said.

Landon was arrested at the traffic stop on two outstanding warrants from New York state and Pennsylvania, police said.

Two charges stemming from the traffic stop itself - possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia - were filed against Landon later, on April 10.

Under a plea agreement between the Bradford County District Attorney's Office and Landon, the charge of possession of a controlled substance was withdrawn, according to court records.

Landon was sentenced on the drug paraphernalia charge to 30 days in prison, and was given credit for time served, according to the Towanda District Court.

Rome man accused of possessing suspected heroin

Adam Scott Johnson, 27, of Rome has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, police said.

The charges stem from an April 18 incident on Memorial Park Drive in Towanda, during which Johnson was in possession of four packets of purported heroin, police said. Three of the packets were on his person, and the fourth was on the ground, next to a vehicle he was in, according to the Towanda police.

On Wednesday, Johnson waived his preliminary hearing on the charges, which was scheduled to take place in Towanda District Court.

Therefore, the case against Johnson has been transferred to the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, where he is scheduled to be arraigned on May 15.

DUI crash reported

State police at Towanda said Eric Allen Hinman, 38, of Columbia Cross Roads, is accused in a DUI crash that took place at 12:05 a.m. April 13 on Berwick Turnpike in Ridgebury Township.

Police said he was arrested for DUI and other summary traffic violations, and charges were filed in District Court 42-3-01.

According to police, the one-vehicle crash occurred as Hinman was traveling south and was trying to negotiate a slight left hand curve. Police said he lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway on the west side. Before it left the roadway, police said Hinman tried to regain control of the vehicle, crossing into the opposing lane of travel. His vehicle struck a ditch, immediately went off the road, went airborne, overturned, and came to final rest on its passenger side in the grassy area off the roadway, police said.

No injuries were reported at the scene, and Hinman was reported to be wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, according to police.

Police were assisted at the scene by Ridgebury Township Fire Department, Greater Valley EMS, and Sutty's Towing.

Minor injury reported

State police at Towanda said one person had a minor injury in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 10 a.m. April 9 on Route 6 in West Burlington Township.

Drivers involved in the accident were Mark D. Ulrich, 58, of Wyalusing, who was not injured, and Christie M. Tubbs, 31, of Canton, who had a minor injury, according to police.

Police said Ulrich was traveling east and Tubbs was traveling west, when Ulrich made a left hand turn, without it being safe to do so. As Ulrich pulled in front of Tubbs in the westbound lane, Tubbs' vehicle struck Ulrich's vehicle.

Police said that Tubbs possibly sustained a broken left forearm and was transported to Robert Packer Hospital. Both vehicles had disabling damage and were towed. Troy Volunteer Fire Department and Western Alliance assisted at the scene.

Police said a passenger in Tubbs' vehicle, Michael A. Tubbs, 21, of Canton, was not injured.

Police said Ulrich was charged with a violation of "driving on roadways."

Man charged

State police at Towanda said Quentin Landon, 37, no address given, was charged with arrest prior to requisition at 8 a.m. April 8 at the Bradford County Correctional Facility.

Police said there is an active warrant out of New York for various felony charges for Landon. He was committed to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $75,000 bail, police said.

Mailbox damaged

State police at Mansfield said that an unknown person caused damage to the mailbox of Sharon Jean Hall, no age given, of Roaring Branch, sometime between April 6-7 on Ogdensburg Road, Union Township, Tioga County, Pa.

Canton woman waives hearing

Teresa Ann Meyer, 57, of Fassett Street, Canton, has waived her preliminary hearing to the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance and a violation of "driving on roadways laned for traffic," according to Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Troy.

The charges are for an incident that took place at 10:19 p.m. April 11 on Chestnut Street in Canton, according to court papers.

In an affidavit, Canton police officer Joshua Heckman said he saw a driver attempt to negotiate a left hand turn onto Chestnut Street and strike a utility pole at the intersection with East Union Street. He made a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, later identified as Meyer. Heckman said he noticed that Meyer's eyes were bloodshot and glassy and her speech was very slurred and she was lethargic when she answered questions. He said she refused to submit to a chemical test of her blood and standard field sobriety tests.

Hearing waived on drug paraphernalia charge

Michelle Lee Sampson, 27, of Canton, has waived her preliminary hearing to the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas on a drug paraphernalia charge, according to Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Troy.

According to court papers, she is accused of possessing a hypodermic needle to inject a narcotic that caused her to get high and to be unresponsive.

In an affidavit, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael Tribendis said that he was dispatched at approximately 6:02 p.m. March 22 to Mill Street in LeRoy Township for the report of a possible overdose and a female not responsive. He arrived on the scene and spoke with Sampson at approximately 6:24 p.m. The trooper said that Sampson said she has been "clean for a while and doesn't know why she did this." He said "she related that she couldn't resist and injected heroin into her system using a needle." Tribendis said he found the hypodermic needle in a trash bag at the residence. He was advised that this was the needle that was found next to Sampson in a bathroom.

Police Blotter: Friday, April 25, 2014

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Drug charges filed

MOUNT CARMEL - Police charged Joseph F. Boblick, 34, of 235 S. Chestnut St., with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance following an incident at his residence April 1.

Borough police patrolman William Adamski reported in court documents that officers were called to assist probation officers with a check on Boblick. In an upstairs bedroom, where Boblick was found, were four narcotic smoking pipes, four items used for cooking narcotics and a small silver vial with four white rocks inside, Adamski said. Field testing showed that the rocks were crack cocaine, according to police.

Boblick was arraigned Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel, and placed in Northumberland County Prison on $15,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 30.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Carrie Feudale, 23, of Coal Township, was charged by township police patrolman Matthew Hashuga with a felony count of retail theft after she allegedly stole a home theater system, worth $208, without paying full retail value from Walmart March 2.

Burglary

MARION HEIGHTS - Ronald A. Wills, 25, of 67 Springside St., Locust Gap, was charged with burglary and two counts of criminal trespass after an incident at a Marion Heights home Nov. 1.

Mount Carmel Township Police Chief Brian Hollenbush said Wills and two other individuals entered the home of Michael Filipczak and intended to harm him, but left when the victim's mother came home.

Wills was arraigned Tuesday by Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel, and placed in Northumberland County Prison on $20,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

Drug, DUI charges

MOUNT CARMEL - Paul B. Chicora, 31, of 6 Long Row Road, Gilberton, was charged with a number of drug and traffic offenses related to a traffic stop nearly one year ago in the area of Sixth and Locust streets.

Borough police Patrolman William Adamski said officers stopped a vehicle Chicora was operating after observing him do a U-turn in the middle of the block, nearly striking several parked vehicles. Police said Chicora failed field-sobriety tests, but refused blood-alcohol testing because he allegedly admitted the tests would show marijuana in his system.

Another officer did a search of the vehicle and found five plastic bags containing methamphetmine, a small amount of marijuana and a small scale.

Chicora was arraigned Tuesday on two counts each of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, and charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence and driving while the operating privilege is suspended or revoked. He was placed in Northumberland County Prison on $20,000 bail. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel, is scheduled for Wednesday.

Drug charges

COAL TOWNSHIP - Mount Carmel Township Police charged Emily A. Althouse, 24, of 1128 Buttonwood St., Reading, with possession of a controlled substance and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop April 11 on Route 901.

Althouse was charged after police found synthetic marijuana and fentanyl and other items of paraphernalia in the vehicle she was operating.

A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel, is scheduled May 28.

Paraphernalia charge

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Two Sunbury males were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following a March 27 incident at the parking lot of the Pine Burr Inn, Route 61, Atlas.

Township Police Patrolman David Stamets Jr. said Dustin W. Weirick, 33, of 1029 Edison Ave., and Joshua D. Wolfe, 34, of 490 N. Seventh St., were found inside a vehicle parked perpendicular to the marked lines in the motel parking lot. After questioning, police submitted Weirick to field sobriety tests, which he failed, police said. Weirick refused to submit to chemical blood testing, and police found an aluminum pipe with burnt marijuana inside the center console, they allege.

Weirick, who was in the driver's seat, was also charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance.

Their preliminary hearings before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel, are May 28.

Traffic violations

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Patrick J. McLaughlin, 33, of 203 S. Walnut St., Mount Carmel, was charged with false reports to police, accidents involving damage to attended property and others crimes in the investigation of a Jan.. 5 accident between Mulberry and Birch streets on Route 61.

Township Police Patrolman David Stamets Jr. said police investigated a vehicle over an embankment with the driver having left the scene. The vehicle was registered to McLaughlin, but he said a friend had wrecked it, but would not provide a name.

Police said they had located McLaughlin's phone in the vehicle.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 28.

Radiators stolen

ATLAS - Michelle L. Levengood, 24, of 105 W. Girard St., Apt. E, was charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and criminal mischief after police allege she and another individual trashed the apartment they were living in sometime between March 16 and 20. Also, two metal radiators were stolen.

The total loss is $5,940.

Mount Carmel Township Police Chief Brian Hollenbush said Levengood and the other individual sold the radiators to a metal recycler for $107.10

Levengood was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel, and placed in Northumberland County Prison on $20,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

Police Blotter: Saturday, April 26, 2014

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House in disrepair

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough police Chief Todd Owens charged Edward W. Spielberger, 72, of 211 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah, with a public nuisance violation because a house he owns at 241 W. Seventh St., Mount Carmel, has fallen into disrepair.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 28 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel.

Two charged

ATLAS - Patrick R. O'Brien, 26, of 129 S. Belvidere Ave., York, and Kellsie T. Hoskie, 20, of 128 S. Market St., Mount Carmel, were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and public drunkenness at the Pine Burr Inn at 1:12 a.m. March 12.

Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman David Stamets Jr. said the pair were knocking to get into the establishment and exhibited signs of impairment. A hypodermic needle was found in Hoskie's bag, police said.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel, and preliminary hearings are scheduled for May 28.

Stolen metal sold

MOUNT CARMEL - Justin M. Schoppy, 21, of 229 W. Seventh St., was charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and criminal conspiracy after he allegedly took scrap aluminum and other metal items from the former Lapinski Lumber Co., Seventh and Vine streets, between Dec. 11 and 24, then sold them for $682.44.

Schoppy was arraigned and released on $10,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel.

DUI charges filed

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Joselle M. Cutrufello, 44, of 223 Grand St., Danville, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence and was cited for careless driving and failure to drive at a minimum speed after a traffic stop at 10 p.m. Feb. 23 near the Washery Car Wash, Route 61.

Township police Patrolman Daniel Politza said Cutrufello failed field sobriety tests and that chemical testing showed her blood-alcohol level was .226 percent. The legal limit is .08.

A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel, is scheduled for May 28.

Retail theft

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Beth E. Morgan, 41 of 215 S. Poplar St., Mount Carmel, was charged with a felony count of retail theft and a misdemeanor charge of receiving stolen property after she allegedly stole a personal care item valued at $33.99 from the CVS Pharmacy on the Locust Gap Highway March 9.

Police met the store manager outside when they arrived, and were told the suspect had fled the CVS and went into the neighboring Boyer's Food Market. Police later learned that a Boyer's employee unknowingly allowed Morgan to leave through a loading dock door.

Morgan was charged by Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman Daniel Politza and arraigned Wednesday on the charges before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel, and released on $10,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

Scattering rubbish

COAL TOWNSHIP - Township police Patrolman Chad Yoder cited Joshua Hill, 28, of 142 N. Second St., Mount Carmel, for allegedly scattering rubbish after several pieces of mail belonging to him were found amidst household rubbish in a wooded area to the rear of Coal Run.

Retail theft

KULPMONT - Christine L. Jeffrey, of 554 Chestnut St., Apt. 1, was charged with a misdemeanor count of retail theft after allegedly taking a can of dog food from the Fuel On convenience store at 1:33 p.m. Monday, April 7.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 28 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel.

Retail thefts

COAL TOWNSHIP - Patrolman Matthew Hashuga has charged three local residents with retail theft involving incidents at Walmart Supercenter on Route 61.

Ashley Knopp, 24, and Justin Schoppy, 21, both of Mount Carmel, were charged with misdemeanors of retail theft and criminal conspiracy for allegedly stealing $70 in merchandise April 6.

Melanie Guinther, 32, of Elysburg, was charged with a felony of retail theft for allegedly removing $55 in merchandise April 2. She was previously charged with the same offense multiple times.

Trespass

COAL TOWNSHIP - James Latshaw, 47, of 126 E. Arch St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Chad Yoder for trespassing relating to an incident at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday in which he attempted to remove scrap from a property in Tharptown.

Police said the property owner caught Latshaw attempting to steal the scrap.

Liquor law violations

MONTOURSVILLE - The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement has cited West End Fire Association, 1254 Maple St., Kulpmont, and Sam Pasky Distributor, 327 S. Market St., Mount Carmel, for liquor law violations.

West End Fire Association was cited Thursday for paying for purchases of malt or brewed beverages with other licensee checks, cashier checks or money orders multiple times in February.

Sam Pasky Distributor was cited Thursday for receiving payment for the purchase of malt or brewed beverages with other than licensee checks, cashier checks or money orders and selling malt or brewed beverages on credit in October, November, December and January.

DUI

COAL TOWNSHIP - Stephen V. Stadnicki Jr., 35, of 753 Spruce St., Kulpmont, was charged by Cpl. Terry Ketchem with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of careless driving relating to a March 23 accident at the intersection of Feeney Street and Route 61 near McDonald's.

Police reported Stadnicki had a blood-alcohol content of .429 percent.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Joshua L. Scandle, 34, of Shamokin, who is currently an inmate at Northumberland County Prison, was charged by Patrolman Scott Weaver with retail theft for allegedly stealing items having a total value of $11.27 from Turkey Hill Minit Market on Second Street Jan. 4.

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Property transactions

David M. Donovan and Denise L. Donovan to Mark Ianniccari and Jamie Ianniccari for $160,000; Jackson Township.

Barnard Gardzalla, Bernard Gardzalla and Christine M. Gardzalla to Newman Organization LLC for $75,000; Kingston.

Prince George Crime, April 27, 2014

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

- Police responded to the 4300 block of Martinson Lane for a reported assault-simple.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road for a reported vandalism/damage/distruction of property; disorderly conduct.

- Police responded to the 5100 block of Courtland Road for a reported drug/narcotic violation; drug equipment violations; weapon law offense.

- Police responded to the 5700 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported annoying phone calls.

- Police responded to the 6600 block of Hair Road for a reported embezzlement.

- Police responded to the 5000 block of Owens Way for a reported violation of protective order.

- Police responded to the 7400 block of Canterbury Avenue for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 6900 block of Sandy Ridge Road for a reported violation of protective order.

- Police responded to the 4900 block of Baileys Ridge Lane for a reported vadalism/damage/destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of Monroe Avenue for a reported driving on a suspended license.

- Police responded to the 8500 block of Country View Lane for a reported fraud.

- Police responded to the 10600 block of S. Crater Road for a reported theft of motor vehicle parts.

- Police responded to the 6300 block of Commons Court for a reported vandalism/damage/destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 200 block of Bancroft Avenue for a reported larceny; vandalism/damage/destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 1300 block of Temple Avenue for a reported drug/narcotic violation.

- Police responded to 6500 block of Commons Drive for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 11400 block of Prince George Drive for a reported disorderly conduct.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of Martinson Lane for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 18700 block of S. Crater Road for a reported fraud.

- Police responded to the 11200 block of Prince George Drive for a reported assault.

- Police responded Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported drug/narcotic violation.

- Police responded to the 1800 block of Fine Street for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 800 block of Walther Street for a reported disturbance.

- Police responded to the 5300 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported hit and run.

- Police responded to the 2808 block of Munt Drive for a reported vandalism/damage/destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 12200 block of S. Crater Road for a reported robbery.

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Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Tammy Martin, 40, and Kierra Martin, 19, both of Mount Carmel, are charged by Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with retail theft for allegedly stealing $129.97 in merchandise from Walmart Supercenter, Route 61, on April 19.

School fight

COAL TOWNSHIP - Two township males, ages 15 and 16, were charged by Cpl. Joshua M. Wynn with disorderly conduct for allegedly fighting each other while in class Friday at Shamokin Area Middle/High School.


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Man found with drug paraphernalia

A Sayre man was recently charged with possession of drug paraphernalia by Athens Township police.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Kyle Edward Chapman, 24, was also charged with disorderly conduct and simple assault.

Police said Chapman was found to be in possession of a glass smoking pipe during investigation into a noise complaint at his Rosalyn Court apartment. During the investigation, Chapman slammed a door on an officer's shoulder and foot, police said.

Chapman's preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 27.

Police investigate Rt. 220 MVA

State police at Laporte recently investigated a two-car motor vehicle accident on Route 220 in Cherry Township.

According to information from state police, at about 4:30 p.m. April 21, a northbound 1998 Subaru Impreza rear-ended a 2007 Dodge Ram that had slowed due to traffic ahead. No injuries occurred as a result of the accident, police said.

No injuries in Terry Twp. crash

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

According to information from state police, at about 5:49 p.m. April 25, a 2014 Nissan Rogue operated by Stella Knight, 68, of LeRaysville, struck a 2014 Dodge Ram after Knight conducted a U-turn in the intersection of Route 187 and Wyalusing-New Albany Road.

The Nissan had disabling damage and was towed from the scene by Jack Williams Towing, police said. The Ram, operated by 35-year-old Bryan Champluvier of Wyalusing, had functional damage and was not towed.

Both operators wore their seat belts and were uninjured, police said. Police cited Knight for violation of limitations on turning around.

Police were assisted at the scene by Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Department fire police and Memorial Hospital EMS.

Police investigate loitering

State police at Towanda are investigating a loitering incident that occurred April 24 in Tuscarora Township.

According to state police, an Underhill Road resident reported that she saw a person on her front porch at about 11 p.m. April 24. The actor fled the scene and was gone when police arrived, police said.

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

Hopewell Crime, April 27, 2014

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The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Assault-Aggravated: On April 16, at 4:34 p.m., police responded to the 3900 blk of Oaklawn Blvd in reference to shots fired. Unknown offender shot at victim, striking victim in the arm and breaking a business window.

- Burglary/Breaking And Entering/Commercial: On April 20, at 1:58 a.m., police responded to the 300 blk of E Broadway for an alarm activation. Four offenders entered business by forcing door & stole tobacco products. Two offenders arrested.

- Burglary/Breaking And Entering/Residential: On April 16, at 6:32 p.m., police responded to the 2900 blk of Belmont Ave for a reported burglary. Offenders entered residence by forcing rear door and stole laptop and tv, which were recovered.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: On April 14, at 11:18 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop in the area of S 13th Ave and lynchburg st. The driver was found to be in possession of marijuana and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: On April 17, at 3:30 a.m., Police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of N 6th Ave and City Point Rd. The driver was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: On April 18, at 8:48 p.m., Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of N 7th Ave and Dolin St. The driver was found to be in possession of illegal drugs and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: On April 18, at 11:41 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop in the 100 blk of S 8th Ave. The driver was found to be in possession of illegal drugs and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: On April 19, at 12:50 a.m., police responded to the 2600 blk of Oaklawn Blvd for a reported intoxicated subject. Offender was found to be in possession of narcotics as well as intoxicated and was arrested.

- Kidnapping/Abduction: On April 17, at 11 p.m., police responded to the 400 blk of s 21st ave for a reported assault that occurred in the 100 blk of Booker St. Known offender assaulted victim with fists, blocked victim from leaving residence and was later arrested.

- Larceny/Theft Of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: On April 17, at 9 a.m., police responded to the area of Oaklawn Blvd and I-295 in reference to a larceny. Unknown offender stole a utility trailer containing a jackhammer.

- Larceny/Theft Of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: On April 18, at 4 p.m., Police responded to the 400 blk of S 21st Ave in reference to a larceny. Unknown offender stole license plates from vehicle.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: On April 18, at 2:52 p.m., police responded to the 300 blk of S 14th Ave for a reported larceny. Known offender stole cash from purse. Petitions pending.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: On April 19, at 6:55 p.m., Police responded to the 300 blk of E Broadway for a reported larceny. Known offender stole food from business. Charges pending.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: On April 14, at 6 p.m., police responded to the 2200 blk of Freeman St for a reported larceny. Unknown offenders entered a secured front porch by removing a window panel and stole two bicycles.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: On April 18, at 12:34 p.m., police responded to the 300 blk of S 14th Ave for a reported larceny. Known offender stole tablet computers & cash from residence. Computers recovered, charges pending.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: On April 19, at 10:34 a.m., police responded the 3300 blk of Carlisle Ave for a reported larceny. Known offender stole tennis shoes from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: On April 19, at 5:35 p.m., police responded to the 3000 blk of Belmont Ave for a reported larceny. Known offender stole bicycle, which was recovered. Charges pending.

-Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: On April 18, at 4 a.m., police responded to the 300 blk of N 8th Ave in regards to larceny. Unknown offender entered unlocked vehicle and stole tools, cd player and amp.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: On April 20, at 5 a.m., police responded to the 3200 blk of Portsmouth St for a reported larceny. Unknown offender entered unlocked vehicle & stole shotgun, gps, hunting suit, fishing equipment & wallet.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: On April 14, at 5:31 a.m., police responded to the 700 blk of S 6th Ave for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke glass on two commercial doors with a rock.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: On April 16, at 9:19 p.m., Police responded to the 1200 blk of lynchburg st for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke vehicle window by throwing rock.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: On April 16, at 9:15 p.m., police responded to the 1200 blk of Lynchburg St for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke residential window by throwing rock.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: On April 17, at 9 p.m., police responded to the 300 blk of E Broadway for a reported vandalism. unknown offender broke commercial window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: On April 19, At 10:20 p.m., police responded to headquarters in regards to vandalism that occurred in the area of S Mesa Rd and River Rd. offender dented truck tail gate.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: On April 20, at 12 p.m., police responded to the 2300 blk of Arcadia Dr for a reported vandalism. unknown offender broke residential window.

- Vandalism/Graffiti: On April 19, at 2:20 p.m., police responded to the 3900 blk of Courthouse Rd for a reported vandalism. unknown offender marked sign with graffiti.

- Weapon Law Offenses: On April 19, at 9:58 p.m., police responded to the 2100 blk of Trenton St in regards to a large fight in progress. while on scene, an unknown offender discharged a firearm towards police, damaging a vehicle windshield.

- Weapon Law Offenses: On April 20, at 1:17 a.m., police responded to the 700 blk of E Poythress St in reference to shots fired. unknown offender shot into a residence, breaking a window.

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

Chrystal Rivera, 26, Athens, Pa., was sentenced to County Intermediate Punishment for 24 months and a fine of $150.00, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Officer Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Rivera for the offense on Oct. 8, 2013.

Travis Kitchen, 41, Rome, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from two years to four years and a fine of $500.00. He will also lose his driver's license for six months for the offense of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a felony.

Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotic Unit arrested Kitchen following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township.

John Parker Jr., 31, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a term of one year and a fine of $500.00, he will also lose his driver's license for six months, for the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor.

Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Parker following investigation of an incident that occurred in West Burlington Township on Oct. 6, 2013.

Michael Hajduga, 46, Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a term of one year and a fine of $250.00, for the offense of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Trooper Christopher Stecik of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Hajduga following investigation of an incident that occurred in Ridgebury Township in June 2013.

Jason Rockwell, 34, Troy, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from six months to 12 months and a fine of $1000.00 for the offense of Theft, a misdemeanor of the third degree. Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Rockwell following investigation of an incident that occurred in Burlington Township.

Melinda Salsman, 27, Milan, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 10 days to six months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, and a resentencing on Delivery of a Controlled Substance to 15 days to 15 months, she was also ordered to pay restitution of $300 and a fine of $1300.00, she will also lose her driver's license for 18 months for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor and Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, a Felony.

Officer Sean Flynn of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Salsman for the offense on Feb. 15, 2014.

Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Salsman following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township.

Ryan Hunsinger, 20, Athens, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a term of two years and a fine of $500.00 for the offense of Receiving Stolen Property, a misdemeanor of the second degree and Default in Required Appearance, a misdemeanor of the second degree.

Officer Nikki Hoffman of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Hunsinger for the offense on Nov. 17, 2013.

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

Raymond G Vanderpool, 54, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Vanderpool will be sentenced on June 12, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Officer Sean Flynn of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Vanderpool for the offense on Dec. 14, 2013.

Shannon Grimes, 26, Wyalusing, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor and will be sentenced on June 12, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Trooper Steve Steransky of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Grimes following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough on Nov. 7, 2013.

Stanley Butler, 43, Canton, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Butler will be sentenced on May 22, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Trooper Mark Sadowski of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Butler following investigation of an incident that occurred in Canton Township on March 31, 2013.

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

David Soprano, 51, Waverly, N.Y., entered a plea of nolo contendere/no contest to delivery of a Controlled Substance, a felony.

Soprano will be sentenced on June 12, 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.

Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Soprano following investigation of an incident that occurred in Athens Township.

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

John A. Frederick, 49, Bradford County, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Obstructing, a misdemeanor of the second degree.

Frederick will be sentenced on June 19, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Trooper Nathan Lewis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Frederick following an investigation.

Bryon Bailey, 30, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor.

Bailey will be sentenced in June 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Trooper William McDermott of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Bailey following an investigation of an incident that occurred in Monroe Township.

Bryon Bailey, 30, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Drug Possession, a felony.

Bailey will be sentenced in June 6, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Trooper Michael Adams of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Bailey following an investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough.

Andrew Kizals, 24, Athens, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Possession of Heroin, a misdemeanor.

Kizals will be sentenced on June 19, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Officer Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Kizals for the offense in February.

Mandi King, 33, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

King will be sentenced on June 19, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Trooper Christopher Shellings of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested King following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Township.

Mary White, 39, New Albany, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor.

White will be sentenced, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Officer John Hennessey of the Towanda Borough Police arrested White for the offense in November.

Shawn Bunce, 34, Spencer, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Bunce will be sentenced on June 19, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Officer Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Bunce for the offense in February.

Anson Salsman, 37, Meshoppen, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Retail Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Salsman will be sentenced on June 19, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Officer Dale Bowen of the Northeast Police Department arrested Salsman for the offense in December.

James M. McDonald, 38, Wyalusing, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor.

McDonald will be sentenced on June 12, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Trooper Michael Sadowski of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested McDonald following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wyalusing Township.

Nathan Gowin, 26, Canton, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Gowin will be sentenced on June 16, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Trooper Robert Edgerton of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Gowin following investigation of an incident that occurred in Monroe Township.

Christopher Frye, 41, Chemung, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Theft, a misdemeanor of the second degree.

Frye will be sentenced, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Officer Jason Serfas of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Frye for the offense in December.

Mason K. Runyon, 18, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offenses of Thefts of two Vehicles, felonies of the third degree and Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Runyon will be sentenced on June 16, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Officer Thomas Wilson of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Runyon for the offense in February.

Mason K. Runyon, 18, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offenses of Theft of a Vehicle, a felony of the third degree and Theft of a Vehicle, a felony of the second degree and Receiving Stolen Property, a misdemeanor.

Runyon will be sentenced on June 16, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Officer Thomas Wilson of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Runyon for the offense in February.

Mason K. Runyon, 18, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offenses of Criminal Mischief and Retail Theft.

Runyon will be sentenced on June 16, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Officer Richard Horton of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Runyon for the offense in January.

William Skidmore, 58, Rome, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Skidmore will be sentenced on June 16, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Trooper William McDermott of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Skidmore following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township.

Phillie Baker Jr, 30, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor.

Baker will be sentenced on June 19, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Officer Bruce Huffman of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Runyon for the offense in September.

Jason Tripp, 34, Troy, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Criminal Trespass, a felony of the second degree and Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Tripp will be sentenced on June 19, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Tripp following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wyalusing Township.

Jennifer Irons, 29, Waverly, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Irons will be sentenced on June 19, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Sergeant James Shaw of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Irons for the offense in December.

Troy Van Dyke, 18, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the third degree.

VanDyke will be sentenced on June 19, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Sergeant Daniel Reynolds of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Van Dyke for the offense in February.

Joshua W. Vanderpool, 23, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Vanderpool will be sentenced on June 19, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Trooper Mark Sadowski of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Vanderpool following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township.

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

Tyler Molyneux, 22, Canton, Pa., entered a plea of nolo contendere/no contest to Involuntary Manslaughter, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Molyneux will be sentenced on June 16, 2014, following preparation of a presentence 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 Joshua Thompson of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Molyneux following investigation of an incident that occurred in Leroy Borough.

Victoria Trindle, 33, Columbia Crossroads, Pa., entered a plea of nolo contendere/no contest to Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor.

Trindle will be sentenced in 2014, following preparation of a presentence 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 Nathan Lewis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Trindle following investigation of an incident that occurred in Ridgebury Township.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett reported that the following person(s) recently was convicted in a jury trial in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda, Pa.:

Toris S. Garner, 38, Towanda, Pa., was convicted of Aggravated Indecent Assault at a jury trial before Judge Maureen Beirne on April 23, 2014.

Garner will be sentenced in July or later. Garner remains in the Bradford County Correctional Facility. The court directed that a pre-sentence investigation be completed before sentencing. State law also mandates a report by the Sexual Offender Assessment Board before sentencing. The SOAB agency requires ninety days for report preparation.

The conviction is for a felony of the second degree. The jury also convicted on a count of Indecent Assault, a misdemeanor of the first degree. The jury did not convict on the five other counts.

Trooper Jeffrey Sredenschek of the Pennsylvania State Police charged Garner after the Nov. 26 incident. Garner admitted to the Trooper that he had falsely promised marijuana to lure an 18-year-old female to a remote location, but denied that the sex acts were forced or without consent.

Police Briefs 4/28/2014

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Theft of services occurs in Wysox Twp.

State police at Towanda reported a case of theft of services at the Welles Mill gas station on U.S. Route 6 in Wysox Township, police said.

At 6:54 a.m. on April 8, someone driving a gray Ford truck deposited garbage into the business' Dumpster without permission of the owner, police said.

Sugar Run man arrested for criminal trespass

Jared Wilson, 26, of Sugar Run is accused of entering onto the property of Connie and Mark Wilson in Mildred after being told he was not allowed to do so, police said.

The incident occurred at 1:01 a.m. on April 22, state police at Laporte said.

As a result of this incident, Jared Wilson has been arrested with criminal trespass, police said.

The suspect was arraigned before on-duty Magisterial District Judge Carl Smith, police said. He was then sent to the Wyoming County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 bail, police said.

State police said they are continuing to investigate the incident.

Scattering rubbish occurs in Fox Twp.

State police at Laporte said they are trying to determine who deposited five vehicle tires on Zane Bagley's property on Maple Summit Road in Fox Township.

This case of scattering rubbish occurred sometime between April 11 and April 18, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Houseknecht at (570) 946-4610.

Court Notes 4/28/14

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Christopher B. Goguen and Lisa Marie Goguen to Katherine M. Lengel for $167,000; Butler Township.

Mariann Shemanski Tkacz (executrix) and Helen E. Shemanski to Nancy Ballard for $142,000; Wright Township.

Hitesh Patel and Twinkle Patel to Eugene J. Vivalda for $379,000; Fairview Township.

Rachel A. Zabresky and Rachel A. Degnan to Kathleen M. Bone for $108,850; Exeter.

Janat Enterprises LLC to Wyoming Seminary of the Susquehanna Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church for $78,500; Kingston.

Wyoming Seminary of The Susquehanna Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church and Wyoming Seminary (trading as) to Janat Enterprises LLC for $95,000; Kingston.

Ronald S. Zukosky to Paul A. Petrikonis and Heather E. Petrikonis for $180,000; Kingston Township.

Mark J. Luchi and Mary Beth Luchi to Tommy S. Tyler and Shelia Y. Tyler for $341,750; Rice Township.

Bernadine Lambert v. Robert Lambert.

Jennifer Culver v. Jeremiah Culver.

Christine Carroll v. Robert Carroll.

Erica King v. Maynard King III.

Matthew Sims Jr. v. Merissa Sims.

Michael Cunard v. Megan McCarthy.

Luciana Herman v. Lee Herman.

Adriana Adamczyk v. Brian Adamczyk.

Teresa Cortegerone-Romano v. Luigi Romano.

Charles Littzi v. Rebeccah Littzi.

Juana Custodio v. Danny Pujols.

Michael Lindsay v. Valerie Lindsay.

Melissa Sell v. Andre Sell.

Lori Ulichney v. Dennis Ulichney.

John Cenera v. Olesya Cenera.

Victoria Thomas v. Derek Thomas.

Samir Maroun v. Diane Maroun.

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