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Police Blotter: Monday, May 5, 2014

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Criminal mischief

PAXINOS - State police at Stonington reported someone damaged mailboxes belonging to David Swank and Jeffrey Dunkelberger at 1997 and 1999 Irish Valley Road between 10 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday.

Plants stolen

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - Six Azalea plants and four hanging flower baskets were stolen from Lloyd's Landscaping Inc. along Route 890 between 10 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Friday.

State police at Stonington are investigating the theft.

Hit and run

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington are continuing their search today for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident Friday afternoon on Black Mill Road, approximately 150 yards north of Route 61.

Police said the vehicle was traveling south at 3:47 p.m. when it veered off the road and hit a traffic sign before continuing south and fleeing the scene.

Anyone with information about the accident is urged to call state police at 570-286-5601.

Cardboard set on fire

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - Someone destroyed a small amount of cardboard in the back of a storage trailer owned by Max E. Baslick Company, Sunbury, by setting fire to it Friday morning.

State police at Stonington said a vagrant reportedly used the storage trailer as shelter.

Fence cut

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Jamie E. Fisher, 37, of Sunbury, told state police at Stonington that someone cut a wire nylon fence used to contain chickens on her property, causing $200 in damage.

Police said the criminal mischief occurred between April 28 and Thursday.

Minor injury

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - Abraham J. Suarez, 56, of Milton, suffered minor injuries to his left arm and back Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Bridge Avenue (Route 147) and Island Boulevard.

State police at Stonington reported Robert M. Underhill, 26, of Sunbury, had his 1998 Jeep Cherokee stopped for a stop sign on Island Boulevard when he entered the intersection in an attempt to travel south on Bridge Avenue. Police said the front end of Underhill's vehicle struck the passenger side of a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer operated by Suarez, who was transported by Americus Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Underhill, who was cited for a stop sign violation, and his passenger, Cheryl Underhill, 29, of Sunbury, escaped injury.

Car rolls on roof

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - Two people escaped injury Friday morning when a 2007 Ford Focus they were riding in traveled off Route 147 and landed on its roof.

According to state police at Stonington, Sean E. Snoddy, 30, of Allenwood, was driving south in the right lane of Route 147 at 7:14 a.m. in a passing zone when he attempted to pass another vehicle traveling south in the left lane. While approaching the end of the passing zone, Snoddy attempted to pass the other vehicle on the right and traveled onto the right shoulder. Snoddy then lost control of his car, which struck an embankment on the right side of the road before rolling onto its roof in the southbound lane and coming to rest.

Police said Snoddy and his passenger, Mark A. Shearer, 32, of Milton, were wearing seat belts and escaped injury.

Police said Snoddy was cited for failure to drive in a single lane.

Car hits pole

JACKSON TOWNSHIP - Adam L. Wolfgang, 33, of Lykens, was not injured Friday morning when his 2005 Chevrolet Malibu struck a utility pole along Route 225 north of State Route 3010.

State police at Stonington said Wolfgang was driving north at 8:48 a.m. when he fell asleep, causing his car to exit the east side of the highway, where it struck and severed a utility pole.

The auto sustained disabling front-end damage and was towed from the scene.

Police said Wolfgang was wearing a seat belt.

Police said Wolfgang will be cited in connection with the crash.

Deer vs. car

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington investigated an accident Saturday night involving a car striking a deer along Snydertown Road near Clay Pond Road.

Police reported Jo B. Powell, 56, of Danville, was driving west at 8:46 p.m. when a deer ran into the path of her 2004 Saturn Vue, resulting in a collision.

Powell and her 15-year-old male passenger from Catawissa escaped injury.

Mailboxes damaged

STONINGTON - State police here are investigating damage done Sunday morning to mailboxes along Mahantongo Creek Road in Lower Mahanoy Township and Cemetery Road in Jordan Township.

Victims included Dalmatia residents Roddy K. Acker, 64; Terry L. Lahr, 66; Ella M. Mavretic, 69; Sandra E. Mattern, 69; Richard G. Zeiders, 62, and Jared W. Shade, 35.

Police said two PennDOT road signs also were damaged.

Any others victims in the Mahantongo Creek area are asked to report damage to state police at 570-286-5601.


Court Notes 5/5/14

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PNC Bank to Bovorentals II LLC for $83,000; Kingston.

Beatrice Solovey to Plains Township for $102,273; Plains Township.

Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact), Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact) and Udren Law Offices P.C. (attorney in fact) to Joseph W. Simkulak and Lisa M. Simkulak for $91,205; Kingston.

Anorvej Milewski to Slobodan Nikolic for $160,000; Hazleton.

Paul J. Penkala to Tinamarie Tokash for $74,000; Hazleton.

Shirley Wildoner v. David Wildoner Jr.

Court notes, May 6

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DIVORCE DECREES

Scot Burkhardt v. Julie Burkhardt.

Brandon Dodson v. Beth Dodson.

Thomas Sidloski Jr. v. Allison Sidloski.

Christina DeJohn v. Ryan DeJohn.

Georgia Falvo v. Gerald Falvo.

William Leib v. Jaymie Leib.

Thomas Bindus v. Bonnie Bindus.

Jami Lapchak v. Joseph Lapchak.

Maureen Brewster v. Mark Brewster.

Albert J. Semanek and Carol T. Semanek to Joseph P. Gronkowski for $123,400; Swoyersville.

Police Blotter: Tuesday, May 6, 2014

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One vehicle accident

COAL TOWNSHIP - A Shamokin man was uninjured in a crash in the Anthra Plaza parking lot at 12:07 p.m. Saturday.

Township police reported Donald Moroski, 74, of 170 E. Dewart St., was attempting to pick someone up at the front of the Weis Markets store when a gray colored SUV entered his lane of travel, forcing Moroskie to the right.

His vehicle, a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, struck a corner metal pole between Weis and Northwestern Human Services' location, causing minor damage to Moroskie's front passenger side bumper. Moroskie was not hurt and the pole was not damaged.

Police Briefs 5/6/2014

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DUI charges

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

Suzanne L. Allen, 34, of Athens, by Athens Township police, on May 3, on Vista Drive in Athens Township. Allen has also been charged with aggravated assault, driving with a suspended license, resisting arrest and violation of stopping, standing or parking in a residential district. Allen refused to submit to a blood test to determine her blood alcohol content. Allen was arraigned May 3 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. Allen is scheduled to appear May 3 at a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw.

Rome woman charged following traffic stop

A Rome woman was recently charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance by Sayre Borough police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Kathryn E. Shulas, 34, was also charged with driving with a suspended license, operating a vehicle without a valid registration and unauthorized transfer or use of registration.

Police said Shulas was found to be in possession of three oxycodone pills during a traffic stop April 2 on Mohawk Street. Shulas' vehicle had an expired registration plate belonging to another vehicle and told police her license was suspended, police said.

Shulas' preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 27.

Waverly police arrest burglar

The Waverly Police Department recently arrested a Waverly man in connection with numerous residential burglaries within the village.

According to village police, Christopher P. Henson, 27, was arrested May 1 and charged with two counts of felony burglary and one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Henson was remanded to the Tioga County Jail without bail, police said.

Investigation into the burglaries continues, police said.

Towanda man charged with aggravated assault

A Towanda man was recently arrested by Sayre Borough police on a charge of aggravated assault.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Christopher Ryan Walters, no age given, was also charged with simple assault.

Police said Walters choked and put a nurse at Robert Packer Hospital into a headlock April 29 while he was a patient in the hospital's emergency department.

Walters was arraigned May 5 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. Walters' preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 13.

Marijuana possession charge

A Gillett man was recently charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana by Sayre Borough police.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Anthony Michael Fletcher, 21, was also charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

Police said Fletcher was found to be in possession of baggies containing about 20 grams of marijuana packaged for sale May 3 on Chacona Lane.

Fletcher was arraigned May 4 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail. Fletcher's preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 13.

Sayre man charged with robbery

A Sayre man was recently arrested by borough police on a charge of robbery by taking property from another by force.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Richard R. Garris, 20, was also charged with theft by unlawful taking, terroristic threats, simple assault, simple assault by menace and criminal mischief by damaging property.

Police said Garris grabbed a cell phone out of a female victim's hand, threatened to harm her with a knife and struck her several times in the throat, back and stomach at about 2:50 a.m. May 2 at a borough location. Police said Garris also attempted to break the cell phone, damaged a microwave, destroyed a child seat and cut the front passenger seat of the victim's vehicle during the altercation.

Garris was arraigned May 3 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. Garris' preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 13.

Man accused of selling heroin in Towanda Twp.

Bolivar Campusano Jr., 32, of Somerset, Pa., is accused of selling a total of 10 packets of heroin for $180 in Towanda Township, police said.

The sale occurred on Feb. 27 at a residence on Bridge Street Hill Road, where Campusano was living at the time, state police at Towanda said.

As a result of this incident, Campusano was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility, state police said.

Campusano was arraigned on the charges on April 10 by Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark.

Campusano was then sent to the Bradford County jail in lieu of $100 bail.

On April 30, Campusano waived his preliminary hearing, according to online court records.

Therefore, Campusano's case has been transferred to the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, where he is scheduled to be arraigned on May 29.

Court Notes 5/7/14

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

Kervin O Marte, 812 Hazleton Apartments, Hazle Township, jailed for 60 days for failure to pay $1,845.

Michael Negron, 157 Matson St., Wilkes-Barre, jailed for 90 days for failure to pay $3,200.

John Switzer, 59 Nicholson St., Wilkes-Barre, jailed for 30 days for failure to pay $2,782.

Paul D. Lamoreaux, Jr., 111 Sawmill Road, Hunlock Creek, jailed for 90 days for failure to pay $4,452.

The following defendants have warrants out for their arrest:

Raymond Skitzki, 29 Ashmore Road, Stockton No. 6, Hazle Township, for failure to pay $919.

Richard Hawk, Jr., 293 E. Grove St., Kingston, for failure to pay $930.

Joseph Kosior, 241 Ashley St., Plymouth, for failure to pay $1,660.

Christopher Griffiths, 236 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville, for failure to pay $4,106; for failure to pay $2,792.

Albert Kachinsky, 27 Butler St., Pittston, for failure to pay $3,423.

Karriem Buckrham, 3549 School St., Noxen, for failure to pay $670.

Kristy Frank, 9 Bonko Drive, Hunlock Creek, for failure to pay $659.

Property Transactions

Brian A. Rhodes and Amy L. Rhodes to Kirk H. Johnson and Rachel A. Johnson for $360,500; Fairview Township.

David Eddy and Janet W. Eddy to James M. Plishka for $140,000; Lehman Township.

Police Blotter: Wednesday, May 7, 2014

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Missing juvenile

SUNBURY - The Sunbury police are looking for a missing juvenile named Trinity McKinney. The juvenile is a 13-year-old black female, 5-feet 8-inches in height and weighing 220 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen Monday at approximately 7:30 a.m. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Sunbury Police Department at 570-988-4539.

Scattering rubbish

COAL TOWNSHIP - Thomas Wiegold, 50, of Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with scattering rubbish for allegedly dumping household garbage on land owned by Susquehanna Coal Company in a wooded area southeast of Coal Run.

The garbage was discovered April 17.

DUI

RALPHO TOWNSHIP - Barbrann Rooney, 46, of Elysburg, was arrested by state police at Stonington on suspicion of driving under the influence after being stopped for a traffic violation at 9:24 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Route 54 and Bear Gap Road.

Drug charges

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - Jason Michael Bills, 25, of Coal Township, will be charged by state police at Stonington with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia involving an incident at 2:05 p.m. Monday at Triangle Tech.

Guilty plea

SHAMOKIN - Raymond K. Eltringham, 32, of 309 S. Fifth St., Shamokin, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a summary offense of disorderly conduct and was ordered by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III to pay a $100 fine plus costs.

Eltringham was charged by then-Shamokin Cpl. Darwin Tobias III in connection with a March 1 fight on South Market Street. Tobias is now chief of police.

Drug paraphernalia

SHAMOKIN - Robert T. Ferrick, 26, of 25 N. Second St., first floor, Shamokin, pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a March 19 incident at his residence.

Ferrick, who was charged by Shamokin Patrolman Raymond Siko II, was ordered by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III to pay a $300 fine plus costs and placed on supervised probation for one year.

Deposits refuse

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police here have cited Billie Jo Parks, 32, of 110 S. Diamond St., Shamokin, for scattering rubbish for allegedly littering April 17 at property owned by Susquehanna Coal Company located approximately one-half mile north of Route 61 near the former Ames Plaza.

Liquor law violation

MOUNT CARMEL - Jakes Inc., 451 E. Avenue, Mount Carmel, has been cited by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for failing to require patrons to vacant the premises no later than 30 minutes after closing and allowing patrons to possess and/or remove liquor or malt or brewed beverages after 2:30 a.m.

The citation filed May 1 relates to a March 2 incident.

Police Briefs 5/7/2014

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Home burglarized in Herrick Twp.

State police are investigating the report of a burglary at a private residence that happened sometime between April 13 and May 2 on CC Allis Road in Herrick Township.

According to police, a person or persons entered the residence and stole various items from the property.

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

Car vandalized in Wyalusing Twp.

State police are continuing to investigate circumstances surrounding a vandalized car that was damaged at 9:30 p.m. Friday on State Route 706 in Wyalusing Township.

According to police, an unknown person or persons threw an unknown object at a vehicle.

Wyalusing man charged with assault

David James Terry, 33, of Wyalusing has been charged by Laceyville Borough Police with simple assault and harassment relating to a domestic dispute that happened at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Wyalusing Borough.

Police said Terry became involved in an argument with his girlfriend before physically assaulting her.

The victim suffered bruising on both of her arms and had dried blood around her nose, police said.

Terry denied being involved in the assault and told police it was only a heated argument.

He was arraigned on Monday and released on $2,500 unsecured bail, according to court documents.

Terry is scheduled to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton at 2 p.m. on May 13 for a preliminary hearing.

Woman charged with harassment

A Towanda woman was ordered incarcerated in lieu of bail recently on a charge of simple assault.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Shelia Ann Bump, 43, has also been charged by state police with harassment. Bump is accused of striking and injuring Michael Davis in the face on May 3 during a domestic dispute. Police said this is the second time since May 1 that Bump has been involved in a domestic dispute with Davis.

Bump's preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 14.

Man charged with failure to register

A Sayre man was taken into custody recently on a charge of failure to comply with registration requirements for sexual offenders.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Justice Tim Clark, Mark Allen Leonard was ordered incarcerated in lieu of $35,000 bail. Leonard has been charged by state police with failure to inform them of a change of employment within three business days as required by law due to his having previously been convicted of a sexually related offense.

Leonard's preliminary hearing has been scheduled before Judge Clark on May 14.

Man charged with DUI

A Wyalusing man was arrested by state police recently on a charge of driving while under the influence.

According to state police, Skylar R. Grimes, 18, was cited for the above offense on May 3. Police said Grimes was observed pulling into the Wysox fire hall parking lot to attend the prom. Upon entering the fire hall, a Towanda police officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, state police reported. Grimes was taken into custody and transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda, where he refused to submit to a blood test.

Police said the DUI charge is pending before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton.

Woman faces fraud charges

A Monroeton woman was arrested by the Bradford County Sheriff's Department recently on a charge of defrauding secured creditors.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Jacquelin M. Belcher, 53, has also been charged with fraud in insolvency. The Sheriff's Department reports that Belcher is accused of selling or otherwise disposing of several items - including a 2000 Ford pickup truck, a 32-inch flat screen television, a 28-inch Sanyo flat screen television, a Hewlett Packard laptop computer, a Toshiba laptop computer, a Black and Decker drill, a horse saddle, a Poulan Pro weed wacker, a Poulan Pro lawn mower, and a Keystone mini fridge - in order to avoid having to turn them over to the rightful owners.

According to reports, a legal judgement had been issued against Belcher for $32,178 in a civil case between her and Jeffrey and Barbara Marrongelle. Sheriff's deputies went to Belcher's residence on May 30, 2013, and issued a levy on the previously listed items, along with a written warning "that is a violation to destroy, remove, conceal, encumber, transfer or otherwise deal with property after levy has been made to hinder enforcement of such interest."

On Aug. 28, 2013, a sheriff's sale was conducted in which the Marrongelles purchased the above items for $365. But the items were never turned over to the Marrongelles, according to the report, and Belcher was eventually charged with illegally disposing of the property.

Belcher was arraigned before Judge Clark, who ordered the defendant incarcerated in lieu of $35,000 bail. Her preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 7.


Chesterfield Crime for May 7

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

- Police responded to the 15300 block of Timsberry Circle at 10 a.m. April 25 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 18100 block of Branders Bridge Road at 2:56 p.m. April 25 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 16200 block of Harrowgate Road at 3 p.m. April 26 for a reported felonious assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Branner Place at 6:45 a.m. April 25 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 9800 block of Brandywine Ave., 6:15 p.m. April 25 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 15500 block of Richmond St. at 3:45 a.m. April 26 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 17500 block of Chemin Road at 11:15 p.m. April 26 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 11200 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 9:22 p.m. April 26 for a reported simple assault with a knife/cutting instrument.

- Police responded to the 10300 block of Courthouse Road at 8:30 a.m. April 25 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of Chester Square Road at 2 a.m. April 27 for a reported simple assault with other dangerous weapon.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 12 p.m. April 19, police responded to the 4000 block of Calvingate Tr. for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s broke bedroom window with a brick. No entry made and no property taken.

- Police responded to the 3300 block of Grove Ave. at 12 p.m. April 26 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 12200 block of Bermuda Crossroad Lane at 8 p.m. April 17 for a reported embezzlement-other.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of W. Hundred Road at 8 a.m. April 2 for a reported embezzlement-other.

- Police responded to the 16900 block of Lansmill Drive at 12:38 p.m. April 24 for a reported family offenses-other.

- Police responded to the 2200 block of Swift Bluff Drive at 11:30 a.m. April 26 for a reported kidnapping/abduction of adult.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 10 p.m. April 24, police responded to the 39100 block of Ivyridge Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle in grocery store parking lot and took TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 8 a.m. April 22, police responded to the 12900 block of Old Stage Road for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s removed firearms from center console of unlocked vehicle.

- Police responded to the 12800 block of Captain Drive at 2 p.m. April 22 for a reported larceny-other of currency, notes, etc.

- Police responded to the 13200 block of Chesdin Landing Drive at 12:30 p.m. April 26 for a reported larceny-other of jewelry and precious metals.

- Police responded to the 15200 block of Timsberry Circle at 5:30 p.m. April 25 for a reported miscellaneous annoying call.

- Police responded to the 14100 block of Woodsacre Lane at 9 a.m. April 25 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 14200 block of Kenwtwood Forest Drive at 9:40 a.m. April 26 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 2100 block of W. Hundred Road at 12 p.m. April 27 for a reported miscellaneous subject.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of Maplevale Road at 10:35 p.m. April 27 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 2200 block of Indian Hill Road at 1:30 a.m. April 25 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 13200 block of Kingston Ave. at 2:18 a.m. April 26 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Centralia Road at 8:57 p.m. April 26 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Sex Offenses-Simple Sexual Battery: At 9:40 a.m. April 25, police responded to the 12700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy for a sex offense. Unknown suspect approached victim in grocery store parking lot and exposed himself. Suspect then inappropriately grabbed the victim's buttocks and walked away.

- Police responded to the 10300 block of Iron Bridge Road at 2:42 a.m. April 25 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Bermuda Crossroad Lane at 9 p.m. April 25 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 3600 block of W. Hundred Road at 7:15 a.m. April 21 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 20900 block of Chesterfield Ave. at 9 a.m. April 25 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 9800 block of Chester Road at 2:30 p.m. April 26 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 3500 block of South (Ettrick) St. at 12:46 a.m. April 25 for a reported traffic-pursuit/eluding police.

- Police responded to the 12100 block of Beach Road at 5 p.m. April 26 for a reported residential trespassing (including prowler).

- Police responded to the 20500 block of Matoaca Road at 7:33 p.m. April 27 for a reported residential trespassing (including prowler).

- Police responded to the 3400 block of Boisseau St. at 9 a.m. April 23 for a reported commercial/business vandalism.

- Police responded to the 4200 block of W. Hundred Road at 1:30 a.m. April 27 for a reported commercial/business vandalism.

- Police responded to the 21200 block of Orange Hill Ave. at 12:01 a.m. April 28 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 11900 block of Centre St. at 11:45 p.m. April 27 for a for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of Ruffin Mill Road at 8:30 a.m. April 28 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of Osborne Road at 4:45 p.m. April 28 for a reported simple assault with other dangerous weapon.

- Burglary/B&E-Non Res: At 9:30 a.m. April 26, police responded to the 4200 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s broke multiple windows to enter businesses and vandalized the interior. No property taken.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 12 p.m. April 26, police responded to the 11600 block of Old Stage Road for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s entered locked vehicle by unknown means and removed currency, notes, etc, miscellaneous property, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc. Vehicle was in a fenced parking lot area.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 5 p.m. April 26, police responded to the 20900 block of Truth Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle and took miscellaneous property.

- Police responded to the 3200 block of Stone Manor Circle at 8 a.m. April 24 for a reported larceny-other of jewelry and precious metals.

- Police responded to the 10300 block of Courthouse Road at 11:30 a.m. April 28 for a reported miscellaneous illegal possession of tobacco products.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Duxton Court at 3:34 p.m. April 28 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 3400 block of Rossington Blvd. at 8 a.m. April 18 for a reported miscellaneous for a reported miscellaneous obscene call.

- Police responded to the 15800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 12 p.m. April 28 for a reported miscellaneous suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 9500 block of Lori Road at 11;25 a.m. April 28 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2200 block of Indian Hill Road at 8:36 p.m. April 28 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 13200 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 8 p.m. April 28 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-opium, cocaine, derivative.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of W. Hundred Road at 11:27 p.m. April 28 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-synthetic narcotics.

- Police responded tot he 2500 block of W. Hundred Road at 6 p.m. April 28 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 3100 block of Dupuy Road at 10 a.m. April 25 for a reported residential vandalism.

- Police responded to the 2500 block of Exhall Court at 10:40 a.m. April 29 for a reported animal case-dangerous/vicious dog.

- Police responded to the 2000 block of E. Hundred Road at 7:33 a.m. April 29 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 13700 block of Lawing Drive at 9:15 a.m. April 29 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 5300 block of Centralia Road at 7 p.m. April 28 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 10800 block of Weybridge Road at 5:05 p.m. April 29 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 12400 block of Branders Bridge Road at 7:10 a.m. April 29 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Mangowood Drive at 8:30 p.m. April 28 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Non Res: At 6:12 p.m. April 29, police responded to the 2300 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported burglary. Two unknown suspects entered the gas station and took consumable goods from the storage room.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Cougar Tl. at 10:45 a.m. April 29 for a reported disorderly/disturbance-disturb peace/disorderly.

- Police responded to the 13700 block of Thornill Tr. at 8 a.m. April 17 for a reported identity fraud.

- Police responded to the 15100 block of Broadwater Way at 5:45 a.m. April 29 for a reported credit card/atm fraud.

- Police responded to the 13800 block of Exhall Drive at 8 a.m. April 28 for a reported credit card/atm fraud.

Police responded to the 2600 block of Perdue Springs Drive at 2:30 p.m. April 29 for a reported fraud-other.

- Larceny From Building: At 8:45 a.m. April 29, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Road for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 8100 block of Iron Bridge Road at 8 a.m. April 29 for a reported larceny-other of miscellaneous property.

- Police responded to the 20400 block of Williams St. at 1:35 a.m. April 29 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of W. Hundred Road at 2:44 a.m. April 29 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of Southland Drive at 8:51 p.m. April 29 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 21200 block of Winfree Ave. at 3 p.m. April 29 for a reported property recovered stolen other jurisdiction.

- Police responded to the 900 block of Ruffin Mill Road at 11:48 p.m. April 28 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of E. Hundred Road at 11:40 p.m. April 29 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 12200 block of Parker Lane at 1 p.m. April 30 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Felonious Assault With a Firearm: At 10:35 p.m. April 30, police responded to the 3000 block of Tinstree Drive for a reported assault. Victim was shot by an unknown suspect in a vehicle on a residential street. Victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.

- Police responded to the 16100 block of Sandwave Road at 7:25 p.m. April 30 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 3900 block of W. Hundred Road at 7:15 a.m. April 30 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 7 p.m. April 30, police responded to the 20800 block of Riverterrace Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s removed consumable goods and miscellaneous property from residence while tenant was moving. No signs of forced entry.

- Police responded to the 3300 block of Grove Ave. at 9:40 p.m. April 30 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Larceny From Building: At 1:15 p.m. April 30, police responded to the 13100 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported larceny of currency, notes, etc.

- 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: Thursday, May 8, 2014

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Dog owner cited

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough police chief Todd Owens cited Daniel P. Yacobacci, 45, of 34 S. Maple St., on two counts of confinement of dogs stemming from an April 10 incident.

According to police, Yacobacci's two pit bulls got out of his yard and attacked two puppies that were being walked on a leash by their owner, causing injuries to both dogs. Shortly after the attack, the pit bulls attacked a Mount Carmel female who was walking her dog on a leash. The female's dog was also attacked, causing serious injuries to the dog.

All three dog victims required medical treatment at area veterinary hospitals.

The citations were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. Police were assisted in the investigation by state dog officer Richard Hine.

Simple assault

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - Andrew Claude Moore Sr., of 1584 Captain Bloom Road, Sunbury, was charged by state police at Stonington with simple assault and harassment involving a physical altercation at his home at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday with a 24-year-old male who resides at the same address.

Public drunkenness

MOUNT CARMEL - Ruben Alvarez, 32, of 545 Spruce St., Kulpmont, was cited for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct after an incident at 3:35 a.m. May 4 when, while on patrol, borough police officer Jason Drumheller observed Alvarez urinating on bushes on North Oak Street. Police said Alvarez displayed signs of intoxication and was taken into custody, and placed in Northumberland County Prison on a probation violation.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Kristen Thomas, 25, of Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with retail theft for allegedly stealing $135.43 in merchandise from Walmart Supercenter on Route 61 at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday.

Harassment

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough police officer Jason Drumheller cited Crystal Marie Chatteron, 19, of 3179 N. Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, for harassment following an incident at 3:35 p.m. Sunday at a North Beech Street residence.

Police report that Chatteron and another person entered a mutual friend's residence and began to confront her over various rumors that were circulating. According to the victim, Chatteron then pushed her in the chest.

The citation was filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Scattering rubbish

COAL TOWNSHIP - Navarrete Ernesto Rojo, 47, of 1017 E. Hammond St., Fort Worth, Texas, was cited by Coal Township police for scattering rubbish.

Police said Rojo is accused of sweeping out his tractor-trailer at 2 p.m. Monday in a cul-de-sac near Reinhart's FoodService Warehouse off Route 901 after making a delivery to the business.

QOL citation

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough police cited Lance D. Glenney, 25, of 337 E. Seventh St., for violating the borough's quality of life ordinance.

Police said Glenney's dog defecated on his neighbor's property at 8:15 a.m. March 25 and at 7:13 p.m. March 26, and Glenney had to be instructed to clean it up.

Prior to the first incident, Glenney had been warned about his dogs by police. Glenney was then issued a quality of life violation for each offense, but did not respond, causing the citation, which was filed by borough police officer Matt Dillman.

Public drunkenness

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough patrolman Kevin Katch cited Tina Green, 45, of North Vine Street, Mount Carmel, with public drunkenness after an incident at 1:37 a.m. March 2 when police found Green lying on a snow pile near the intersection of Avenue and Vine Street. Police said Green smelled of alcohol and had trouble getting up and admitted to drinking.

Disorderly conduct

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough patrolman Kevin Katch cited Laurie Outlaw, 53, of East Fifth Street, with disorderly conduct after the victim and a witness stated to police a female threw a bag containing feces onto the victim's porch on South Apple Street.

Dogs at large

MOUNT CARMEL - BillieJean Gray-Snyder, 51, of 350 S. Vine St., was cited by borough police officer Jason Drumheller for violating the borough's ordinance of dogs running at large.

According to police, at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Gray-Snyder's pit bull was in the 200 block of West Seventh Street, attackin citizens who were passing by, according to witness accounts. The citation was filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Stormie Birster, 22, of Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Scott Weaver for disorderly conduct in connection with a disturbance at 1:41 a.m. Sunday in the 200 block of West Willow Street in which she allegedly cursed.

Garbage accumulation

SHAMOKIN - Cpl. Bryan Primerano has cited Samantha Bell, 25, of 417 S. Coal St., Shamokin, for allowing garbage to accumulate in her rear and front yards at 1 a.m. Monday.

Guilty plea

MOUNT CARMEL - John David Gilbert, 46, of Mount Carmel, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of criminal trespass and was ordered by Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones to pay a $500 fine plus costs and placed on supervised probation for one year.

An additional count of criminal trespass was withdrawn.

Gilbert was charged by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Matthew Filarski in connection with an April 8 disturbance at 422 N. Maple St.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Kelley Nicole Green, 28, of 24 S. Third St., Shamokin, was charged by Trooper James Yankovich of state police at Stonington with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on the wrong side of the road, failure to drive in a single lane, a turn signal violation and careless driving involving an April 19 traffic stop at East Sunbury and Liberty streets.

Police said Green had a blood-alcohol content of .219 percent.

DUI offenses

SHAMOKIN - Trooper Brian Ronk of state police at Stonington has charged Nicholas C. Villarreal, 45, of 219 E. Cameron St., Shamokin, with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without proper registration, driving under suspension, driving without insurance, failing to activate his hazard lamps when stopped or disabled on a road, failure to wear a seat belt, driving without proper inspection and a tire tread violation.

The charges relate to an April 8 traffic stop on Spruce Street near Coal Street.

Police said Villarreal had a blood-alcohol content of .173 percent.

Theft charges

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Matthew A. Chambers, 32, of 624 N. Third St., Sunbury, was charged by Cpl. George Ritchey of state police at Stonington with criminal mischief and two counts of theft involving an Aug. 3, 2012, incident along Dogwood Lane, approximately one-half mile from Route 61.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Chambers is accused of removing copper wire and pipe from the electrical and plumbing system at a vacant structure.

Total damage to the property is estimated at $850.

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TAYLOR POLICE: No report was available at press time.

OLD FORGE POLICE: Officers responded to more than 25 calls between April 27 and May 3.

On April 27, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported violation of a protection from abuse order in the 200 block of Vine Street.

On April 28, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported hit-and-run accident in the 300 block of Oak Street.

On April 29, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a domestic dispute in the 1000 block of Spring Street. A similar call sent officers to a home in the 900 block of Wood Street. Officers also responded to investigate a reported theft complaint in a home in the 100 block of Louise Industrial Drive.

On April 30, officers were dispatched to investigate an animal complaint in a home in the 400 block of Lawrence Street. Officers were sent to investigate a report of a verbal domestic dispute in a home in the 300 block of Bridge Street. Officers also responded to investigate a reported 911 hang-up call in a home in the 300 block of Keyser Avenue.

On May 1, no police activity was reported.

On May 2, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of West Oak Street. A report of a found dog sent officers to the 200 block of North Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a dispute between neighbors in the 100 block of West Henderson Street. Officers also responded to a similar call in the 200 block of South Keyser Avenue.

On May 3, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a domestic dispute in progress in the 200 block of Bubernack Boulevard. A reported theft complaint sent officers to a home in the 500 block of Dunn Avenue. Officers were sent to investigate an activated alarm in a home in the 200 block of South Main Street. A similar call sent officers to a home in the West Mary Street.

Police were sent to investigate a complaint of suspicious activity in the 300 block of Marion Street.

MOOSIC POLICE: Officers responded to more than 80 calls between April 27 and May 3.

On April 27, officers were dispatched to investigate a dispute between a landlord and a tenant in the 1000 block of Springbrook Avenue. A similar call sent officers to a home in the 400 block of Brook Street.

On April 28, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of open burning on Sharon Drive. A dog complaint sent officers to a home in the 600 block of Third Street. Officers responded to investigate a similar complaint in the 800 block of Main Street. A dispute between neighbors sent officers to a home in the 400 block of Hudson Street.

On April 29, officers were dispatched to investigate a parking complaint in the 3800 block of Lydon Lane.

On April 30, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of Spring Street.

On May 1, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a domestic dispute in progress in a home in the 200 block of Main Street. A report of an erratic driver sent officers to Springbrook Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a road rage complaint on Main Street.

On May 2, officers were dispatched to investigate a complaint of illegal dumping in the 100 block of Montage Mountain Road. A theft complaint sent officers to the 5000 block of Birney Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 4700 block of Birney Avenue.

On May 3, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm on Glenmaura National Boulevard. A report of a disabled vehicle sent officers to Montage Mountain Road. Officers were sent to assist the fire department with a call on Alpine Drive.

An animal complaint sent officers to the 4700 block of Birney Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported retail theft in the 4000 block of Shoppes Boulevard. Officers were also sent to a home on Radcliffe Drive to investigate a reported theft.

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Colleen B. Youngblood to Michael Ankenbrand, Ronald S. Leonard and Kelly Petherick for $207,500; Kingston Township.

Paul Donahue (administrator), Mary Rita C. Donahue (estate), Mary C. Donahue (estate) and Marita Donahue (estate) to Jenkins Township for $127,800; Jenkins Township.

Suzette M. Poletti to Dean M. Drumn and Holly L. Heckman for $199,900; Sugarloaf Township.

Sand Springs Development Corp. to Kevin D. Eckrote and Lynn Eckrote for $280,000; Butler Township.

Jonathan A. Lang to Edmund G. Silveri for $112,000; Rice Township.

Police Blotter: Friday, May 9, 2014

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Cigarettes, cash stolen

MILTON - State police at Milton are investigating a burglary at the Valero gas station involving the theft of 30 cartons of cigarettes valued at $2,000 and approximately $240 in cash. Burglars also broke four cinder blocks valued at $50.

Police said the burglary occurred between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 4:45 a.m. Wednesday along Route 405.

Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police reported a green 1993 Ford Aerostar van was struck in the front passenger side during a hit-and-run accident between May 1 and Wednesday afternoon in the 1000 block of West Lynn Street.

Anyone with information about the accident is urged to call Coal Township police at 570-644-0333.

VFW theft

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington said someone removed $2,500 in cash from an office at VFW Post 1532, 141 Shikellamy Ave., between April 24 and Tuesday.

Anyone with information about the theft should call state police at 570-286-5601.

No charges

SHAMOKIN - Shamokin police were called to assist four Northumberland County adult probation officers Thursday afternoon at a disturbance at the corner of North Rock and Sunbury streets; however, no charges were filed.

Patrolman Raymond Siko II said the incident began at 12:20 p.m. in the 300 block of East Sunbury Street before proceeding onto the 700 block of North Rock Street. Siko said the probation officers had an arrest warrant for a Shamokin woman for probation violations, but when they attempted to take her into custody, a disturbance ensued among family members involving custody of the woman's children who were present. The woman was subsequently taken into custody by probation officers.

Police were at the scene for about an hour. Also assisting were Chief of Police Darwin Tobias III and Patrolman William Miner.

Cell phone found

COAL TOWNSHIP - A black and silver LG cell phone was turned into Coal Township Police Station after being found Thursday on the nature trail near Shamokin Area Middle-High School.

The owner of the phone can claim it at the police station.

Suspension violation

WILLIAMSPORT - A Mount Carmel woman will be sent a summons to answer charges she was driving while her license was suspended and she left the scene of an accident in Williamsport.

Charges city police filed Thursday against Melissa Elizabeth Wolfgang, 30, allege she struck the rear of another vehicle in the drive-thru at the Burger King on Maynard Street March 30.

The arrest affidavit states Wolfgang gave her registration card to the other driver and asked that the police not get involved. Wolfgang drove off when the other driver began calling police, the affidavit states.

Officers traced the registration information to Wolfgang's aunt who identified the driver, the charges state. Records showed Wolfgang's license was suspended due to a drunken driving charge, police said.

Police Briefs 5/10/2014

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DUI charges

The following person was recently arrested for driving while under the influence in Bradford County:

James Robert McIntyre, 53, of Sayre, by Athens Township police, on May 4, at the intersection of West Lockhart Street and Vallilee Place in Athens Township. McIntyre has also been charged with failure to drive on the right side of the roadway and careless driving. McIntyre refused to submit to a blood test to determine his blood alcohol content. McIntyre has been sent a summons to appear June 3 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Man charged with selling bath salts

A Towanda man was recently arrested by the Bradford County Drug Task Force on a charge of delivery of a controlled substance.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Donald W. Morgenstern, 57, was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility.

Police said Morgenstern sold 3.4 grams of purported bath salts to a confidential informant on Oct. 17, 2013 in an Athens Township parking lot.

Morgenstern was arraigned May 8 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail. Morgenstern's preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 20.

Police Blotter: Saturday, May 10, 2014

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Liquor law violations

MONTOURSVILLE - Liquor law violations were filed by the state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement against the Wilburton Hose Company, No. 1, 302 S. Main St., Conyngham Township, Columbia County.

The establishment was cited Thursday for possessing or operating gambling devices or paraphernalia or permitted gambling or lotteries, poolselling and/or bookmaking on the licensed premises, failing to operate small games of chance according to state code, failing to maintain complete and truthful records covering the licensed business for a period of two years before Feb. 6, 2014, in accordance with the state's Small Games of Chance Act, purchasing malt or brewed beverages on credit, and failing to keep records on the licensed premises.

State police said the offenses occurred between Nov. 1 and 3, 2013, Nov. 8 and 10, 2013 and on other occasions within the past year.


Court Notes 5/10/14

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Sand Springs Development Corp. to Michael E. Brady and Scott G. Shepherd for $280,000; Butler Township.

Ann Brennan, Theresa Bunton and Ellen B. Kornfeld to Beth D. Weaver for $175,000; Forty Fort.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. (trustee), Bank of America (per attorney in fact) and BAC Home Loans Servicing LP (attorney in fact) to Robert J. Meshinski and Linda M. Meshinski for $72,500; Butler Township.

Joseph A. Edmundowicz Irrevocable Trust, Yvette Rose Rose (trustee) and Yvette Rose-Edmundowicz (trustee) to Yvette Rose Rose for $102,000; Nanticoke.

Rebecca (Becky) Montreuil (executrix), Betty A. Hayman (estate), Betty Alice Hayman (estate), Janet Louise Yost and Larry Harold Hayman to Eric A. Stevens and Nicole L. Stevens for $225,000; New Columbus.

Erin M. Griffin and Vincent A. Griffin to Ashley E. Cesare and Michael D. Harostock III for $298,700; Bear Creek Village.

Wyoming Valley Sports Dome LP and Sports Dome Inc. (general partner) to Suchoski Partners for $100,000; Plains Township.

Joseph J. Cicierski III and Lori A. Woods to Elizabeth A. Drozdis and Tomasz P. Rychlik for $85,900; Dupont.

Jeffrey John Andrews (administrator) and George P. Andrews Jr. (estate) to Dew Point LLC for $250,000; Harveys Lake.

Rose A. Schafer and James M. Kauffman to Daniel J. Ripp and Leigh Ann Ripp for $165,000; Dennison Township.

Police Briefs 5/ 11/ 2014

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No injuries reported

State police at Mansfield said Brenda Miller, 54, of Dushore, was not injured in a one-vehicle accident at 10:26 a.m. May 6 in Delmar Township, Tioga County, Pa.

Police said she was traveling west on State Route 660, when a deer jumped off an embankment along the south side of the highway, landing in the westbound lane. According to police, Miller's 2002 Ford Focus struck the deer, and then she pulled off the roadway, onto the north berm.

Wellsburg woman faces drug paraphernalia charge

State police at Towanda said Denise Wilson, 47, of Wellsburg, N.Y. was arrested by the Bradford County Sheriff's Office during a traffic stop at 6:15 p.m. April 24 and later charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said she was committed at the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail, and while being processed by prison guards, drug paraphernalia was found inside her purse.

Police said charges against Wilson were filed through District Court 42-3-01.

Storage chest found

State police at Towanda said a storage chest containing miscellaneous hand tools fell out of a pickup truck while it was traveling eastbound at 6:30 p.m. May 1 on Windfall Road in Canton Township.

The owner of the storage chest can claim it at the Pennsylvania State Police Towanda station or by calling (570) 265-2186.

No one injured

State police at Towanda said no one was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 9:50 a.m. April 27 on Route 14 in Columbia Township, approximately one-half mile north of Coryland Road.

Police said Larry Sargent, 76, of Wellsburg, N.Y. was traveling south and a deer ran out in front of his Ford Futura, which collided with the deer on its front end. The vehicle had disabling damage to the front end and the driver's side area, and came to rest without incident after striking the deer, police said.

Police investigate Armenia Twp. incident

State police at Towanda said an investigation is ongoing into an incident that took place Feb. 22, 2013 at Armenia Mountain Campground in Armenia Township in which a male suspect would touch the private area of a juvenile victim.

Hopewell Crime for May 11

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The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Outbuilding/Garage: At 5 p..m. May 1, police responded to the 3400 block of Jackson Farm Road for a reported larceny. Unknown offender entered exterior shed by removing screws and stole dirt bike by cutting cable.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 8 p.m. May 1, police responded to the 1800 block of Trenton St. for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by removing window A/C unit and stole TV and change.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 11:18 p.m. May 3, police responded to the 400 block of W. Randolph Road for a reported drug offense. Known offender was found to be in possession of marijuana and was arrested.

- Larceny/Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories: At 12 p.m. May 2, police responded to the 2500 block of Suffolk St. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole license plate decal from vehicle.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 12 p.m. April 28, police responded to headquarters in reference to a reported larceny that occurred in the 500 block of S. 20 Ave. Unknown offender stole automotive items from back yard.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 11:20 p.m. April 29, police responded to the 400 block of Delton Ave. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole power washer from back yard.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 11 p.m. May 4, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny that occurred in the 900 block of Elm St. Unknown offender stole gun from motorcycle bag.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:14 p.m. May 4, police responded to the 300 block of E. Broadway for a reported shoplifting: Two juveniles stole candy from business and were apprehended. Petitions pending.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 8:55 p.m. April 29, police were dispatched to the 600 block of Winston Churchill Drive in reference to a larceny. Unknown offender stole cash from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 12:30 p.m. May 4 police responded to the 3800 block of River Road in reference to a larceny. Known offenders stole guns from residence and were later arrested.

- Motor Vehicle Theft/Moped, Motorcycle, Other Vehicle: At 9 p.m. April 30, police responded to the 3000 block of Danville St. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole inoperable ATV from rear yard.

- Motor Vehicle Theft/Moped, Motorcycle, Other Vehicle: At 12:01 a.m. May 3, police were dispatched to the 200 block of Brooklawn Ave. in reference to a larceny. Unknown offenders stole three unsecured ATVs from rear yard. Two ATVs were recovered.

- Robbery/Individual: At 10:17 p.m. April 30, police responded to the intersection of Trenton St. and Roanoke Ave. for a reported armed robbery. Three unknown offenders robbed victim of cell phone at gun point and fled. When victim gave chase, offenders shot at victim. No injuries.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12 a.m. April 30, police responded to the 200 block of S. 8th Ave. for a reported vandalism. Known offender broke vehicle mirrors.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 9 p.m. May 1, police responded to the 3000 block of Belmont Ave. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke vehicle windows and dented vehicle.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 9 p.m. May 1, police responded to the 1000 block of Burnside St. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender scratched vehicle and slashed vehicle tire.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 9:02 p.m. May 1, police responded to the 2200 block of Norfolk St. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender threw a rock through residential window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10 p.m. May 1, police responded to the 4100 block of Old Iron Court for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke residential rear glass sliding door.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 8 p.m. May 2, police responded to the 2700 block of Oaklawn Blvd. in regards to a burglary. Unknown offender entered business and broke file cabinet lock.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 12:01 a.m. May 3, police responded to the 300 block of E. Broadway for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke out a plate glass window on a vacant building.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 8 p.m. May 3, police responded to the 300 block of E. Broadway for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke out a window on a taxi.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 9:29 p.m. May 3, police responded to the 2300 block of Elm St. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke residential window.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10 p.m. May 4, police responded to the 1700 block of Norfolk St. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke several vehicle windows.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 5:06 p.m. May 4, police responded to the 2300 block of Elm St. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke door and windows to a storage building.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 9 p.m. May 4, police responded to the 2200 block of Norfolk St. for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender dented vehicle with rock.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10:30 a.m. May 4, police responded to the 2200 block of Norfolk St. for a reported vandalism. Unknown Offender broke residential window with rock.

- 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.

Bradford County Court News 5/11/2014

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

Ronald F. Bahr, 53, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 45 days to 12 months and a fine of $750 for the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Officer Nikki Hoffman of the Athens Borough Police arrested Bahr for the offense in September.

Shannon Marie Horton, 30, Rome, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from two months to six months for the offense of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Horton. In 2010 Horton was resentenced after she failed to complete an earlier sentence of probation supervision.

Tammy Geiss, 33, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 72 hours to six months and a fine of $1,050, she will also lose her driver's license for 12 months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree and Public Drunkenness, a summary offense. Officer Nikki Hoffman of the Athens Borough Police arrested Geiss for the offense on Sept. 24, 2013.

Kyle Peppard, 28, Waverly, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from four days to 12 months and a fine of $350, for the offense of Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree. Officer Jeremy Horton of the Sayre Borough Police arrested Peppard for the offense on Dec. 5, 2013.

Michael O'Donnell, 40, Elmira, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 60 days to 18 months and a fine of $1,525, he will also lose his driver's license for 18 months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, Accidents Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle or Property, a misdemeanor of the third degree and Careless Driving, a summary offense.

Officer Brian Wibirt of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested O'Donnell for the offense on Nov. 2, 2013. Trooper Christopher Stecik of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested O'Donnell following investigation of an incident that occurred in Asylum Township on Nov. 2, 2013.

Daniel Rohde, 43, Corning, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from two months to 12 months and a fine of $500, for the offense of Default in Required Appearance, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Bradford County Chief County Detective, Greg Hostettler arrested Rohde for the offense on Sept. 16, 2012.

Paul Randle, 44, of Troy, Pa., was resentenced following revocation of a sentence of probation for a term of imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 30 days to 12 months and a fine of $1500 for the offense of Firearm not to be Carried W/O a license, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Officer Bryan Bellows of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Randle for the offense in June 2012.

Shane Clapper, 23, of Troy, Pa., was resentenced following revocation of a sentence of probation for a term of imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility of from six months to 23 months, 29 days, he was also ordered to pay restitution of $941.13, and a fine of $900 for the offenses of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree, Criminal Trespass, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Troopers Michael Moser and Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Clapper following investigation of incidents that occurred in Monroeton Borough and Burlington Township in 2011 and 2012.

Jordan Frisbie, 20, of Waverly, N.Y., was resentenced following revocation of a sentence of probation for a term of imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 15 days to 12 months and a fine of $350 for the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Officer Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Frisbie for the offense on Sept. 22, 2012.

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

Christopher Davis, 48, Athens, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Davis will be sentenced on June 12, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Jeremy Horton of the Sayre Police Department arrested Davis for the offense for the offense in May. Davis had been placed in the diversionary ARD program but his ARD was revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the program.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett reported that the following persons were recently accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Norman Swartz, 31, Sayre, Pa., charged with Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on Probation, Swartz will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Swartz must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 80 days. Officer Travis Snyder of the Sayre Borough Police Department filed the charges on Jan. 30, 2014, for the offense in Sayre Borough.

Jacob Schmidt, 25, Hughesville, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on Probation, Schmidt will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Schmidt must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 30 days.

Officer Andrew Stevens of the Athens Borough Police Department filed the charges on Dec. 28, 2013, for the offense in Athens Borough.

Joshua Mitchell, 26, Sayre, 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, Mitchell will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Mitchell must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days. Officer Jeremy Horton of the Sayre Borough Police Department filed the charges on Feb. 21, 2013, for the offense in Sayre Borough.

Jeffrey Middleton, 41, Barton, N.Y., 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, Middleton will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Middleton must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days.

Officer Andrew Stevens of the Athens Borough Police Department filed the charges on Dec. 31, 2013, for the offense in Athens Borough.

Michelle Cole, 41, Rome, Pa., charged with the offense of Simple Assault, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of six months. While on Probation, Cole will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use.

Additionally, Cole must perform 40-hour community service. Trooper William McDermott of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Cole for the offense on Feb. 4, 2014, in Windham Township.

Police Blotter: Sunday, May 11, 2014

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Harassment

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington charged an unnamed man with harassment following a domestic dispute that occurred Friday on Route 61.

Police said the man is accused of harassing a woman enroute to Sunbury while following her in his vehicle, committing numerous traffic violations. State police did not identify the people involved in the dispute.

The man was charged by police with harassment, careless driving, texting while driving, following too closely and driving a vehicle within a single lane.

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