Police Briefs

Harassment charge filed

State police at Towanda recently investigated a harassment incident that took place at a Ridgebury Township location.

According to state police information, at about 8:45 p.m. Nov. 30, James Douglas Harris, 27, of Nanticoke, Pa., struck a 48-year-old female victim in the face and shoved a 16-year-old female victim at a Creekview Lane location.

Man charged with home improvement fraud

Athens Borough police recently arrested a man on a charge of home improvement fraud.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Todd Michael Pierce, 35, last known to live in Monroeton, was also charged with deceptive or fraudulent business practices.

Police said Pierce, of Pierce Construction in Towanda, provided multiple misleading contracts to the owners of a home on Elmira Street that contracted him to replace some ceilings in the residence in April 2012. Pierce then completed minimal work on the project, failed to show up after May 17 and had not returned calls left by the homeowners, police said. The homeowners paid Pierce a total of $3,569, although the original cost of the project was $1,595.42, police said.

Police said Pierce also fraudulently represented himself as a state registered and licensed contractor and that the written contract between Pierce and the homeowners did not contain items required by state law.

Pierce was arraigned Feb. 12 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail. Pierce's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 19.

Man arrested on retaliation charge

An Athens man was recently incarcerated by township police and charged with two counts of retaliation against a witness or victim.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Ralph W. Hobbie III, 46, was also charged with two counts each of terroristic threats and harassment.

Police said Hobbie threatened to kill two witnesses that had testified in a sexual assault case against a relative. The relative recently passed away, police said.

Hobbie was arraigned Feb. 13 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail. Hobbie's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 19.

Waverly police make arrests

According to the Waverly Police Department, village police arrested the following between Feb. 8 and Feb. 12:

Lorenzo N. Bester, 28, of Waverly, for criminal possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of marijuana. Police found cocaine in Bester's possession, according to police.

Daniel A. Miller, 28, of Chemung, N.Y., for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Miller was arrested for possession of heroin, police said.

Aaron P. Everson, 25, of Barton, for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Desiree M. Robinson, 23, of Waverly, for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Debrah M. Wright, 37, of Elmira, N.Y., for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Michael R. Cooley, 24, of Sayre, for criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Edwin L. Soper Sr., 45, of Waverly, for criminal contempt.

Man in serious condition after accidental fall in Towanda

A Minnesota man was transported to a local hospital after he was found late Wednesday lying unconscious in the Merrill Parkway in Towanda, the Towanda police chief said.

Michael Pulczinski, 28, was intoxicated when he accidentally fell onto the sidewalk next to the parkway from the area of the retaining wall at the east end of Bridge Street, Chief Randy Epler said.

Police believe that Pulczinski fell approximately five feet from a landing in the stairway that is built into the retaining wall, Epler said.

After landing on the sidewalk, Pulczinski then apparently rolled or crawled into the roadway, Epler said.

Epler said he did not know how close to the curb Pulczinski was when he was found.

Some of the details of what happened are unknown, because Pulczinski was alone when the incident occurred, Epler said.

Pulczinski may have been standing against the landing's railing and then accidentally flipped over the railing, landing on the sidewalk, Epler said.

At approximately 11:54 p.m., Pulczinski was spotted lying unconscious in the southbound lane by a motorist driving in the northbound lane, Epler said.

Pulczinski was first transported to Memorial Hospital. He was then transported by emergency medical helicopter from Memorial Hospital to Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Epler said.

Pulczinski was listed in serious condition Thursday night at Robert Packer Hospital, a spokesperson for the hospital said.

Dorothy Powell (per agent), Dorothy Pawlowski (per agent) and Lee Ann Keefer (agent) to Sandra A. Robbins for $110,000; Lehman Township.

Rose Ann Garrahan and Rose Ann Wrobleski to Cornerstone Property Resolutions LLC for $80,000; Kingston Township.

Bruce Joseph Labrecque and Lois Cherie Labrecque to Mark Edward Rongone, Jamie Anne O'Malley and Jamie Anne Omalley for $500,000; Dorrance Township.

Matthew Joseph Bednarek, Matthew J. Bednarek and Lori Ann Bednarek to Scott A. Harley and Stephanie E. Piemontese for $238,000; Union Township.

Stanley S. Wysocki to Daniel C. Belch for $170,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Patrick James Liberaski Jr. to Timothy F. Mead and Sarah L. Mead for $246,000; Dallas Township.

Hendricks Commercial Properties LLC to American Builders & Contractors Supply Co. Inc. for $878,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Jonathan W. Peach and Karen L. Peach to Sirva Relocation Credit Inc. for $218,000; Dallas Township.

Sirva Relocation Credit LLC to Matthew Williams, Frank M. Paolucci and Jennifer Williams for $218,000; Dallas Township.

Krystyna Pomichowski to Bruce Harris and Linda Harris for $85,000; Dennison Township.

Edison Lanyon to UGI Energy Services Inc. for $275,000; Franklin Township.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

MARRIAGE LICENSES

n Thomas Robert Crisci and Kristen Marie Moffitt, both of Scranton.

n Michael Horrocks and Sallie C. Mahady, both of Clarks Summit.

n Charles Roger Scott Jr. and Evelyn Dorothy Confletti, both of Carbondale.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Selene Finance LP, attorney-in-fact for Wells Fargo Bank, Houston, Texas, to Anjaneyulu Uppala, South Abington Twp.; a property at 908-910 Harrison Ave., Scranton, for $27,501.

n Raymond Ferrett, administrator of the estate of Leona Ferrett, Chalfont, to Summit Realty Solutions, Clarks Summit; a property at 309 Vine St., Old Forge, for $30,000.

n James V. Williams Jr., Taylor, to Mathew Wassel, Scranton; a property at 568 Wales St., Scranton, for $80,000.

n LA Commercial Services LLC, Clarks Green, to Shawn and Jennifer Duggan, Falls; a property in Ransom Twp. for $38,000.

n Michael Navich, Moosic, to Mitchell and Maryrose Grochowski, Clarks Summit; a property in Moosic for $280,000.

n D&L Realty Co., Dunmore, to Jason P. and Janine Colachino, Jermyn; a property in Archbald for $55,500.

n David J. and Kelly P. Patchcoski, Olyphant, to Scott M. and Mari A. Finlon, Scranton; a property at 428 N. River St., Olyphant, for $222,500.

divorce sought

n Tatiana Landers, Scranton, v. Allan Landers, Scranton; married Dec. 13, 2007, in Lackawanna County; Frank J. Santomauro, attorney.

LAWSUIT

n Robert and Tammy Powers, individually and as parents and natural guardians of Brayden Powers, 127 Blackberry Lane, Duryea, v. Barbara Schmidt, 730 Main St., Blakely; seeking in excess of that requiring compulsory arbitration thereof under the applicable statutes of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the local rules of court on three counts, for injuries suffered Nov. 3, 2012, at Montage Mountain Road and Davis Street, Scranton; Michael Lombardo, attorney.

estates filed

n Steven J. Sheigel, 401 Penn Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Joan Jessick, 85 Meadow Road, Catawissa.

n Francis A. Shimo, 626 Cotter St., Moosic, letters testamentary to Elizabeth Shimo, 780 Route 369, Lot 56, Port Crane, N.Y., Margaret A. Evanitsky, 144 Howard St., Old Forge, and John M. Shimo, 2005 Luzerne St., Scranton.

n Jennifer Ross, 1002 Route 307, Spring Brook Twp., letters testamentary to Nancy Ross, same address.

n Stephen M. Hayes, 942 Main St., Simpson, letters of administration to Richard Hayes, 2201 Belmont Turnpike, Union Dale.

n Thomas Sekely, H.C. 1, Box 235A, Thornhurst, letters testamentary to Loretta Ahlborn, H.C. 1, Box 105, 105 River Road, Thornhurst.

n Mary Learn, 2786 Ransom Road, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Gail A. Learn, 130 Valley View Drive, Blakely.

bench warrants

The following bench warrants have been issued by Judge Geroulo for failure to appear fines, costs and restitution:

n Jerome W. Slick, 630 Main St., Apt. 1, Newfoundland; $823.50.

n Ian Tattersall, 15 Amity Court, Scranton; $1,194.95.

n Timothy Rock, 413 Maple St., Forest City; $375.

n Brenda Fuller, 932 Alder St., 2nd Floor Apt., Scranton; $859.50.

n Damon Anthony Williams, 7105 Aregeta Marie Court, Charlotte, N.C.; $1,881.

n Lonnie Sue Lane, 21 Benton Hills, Dalton; $3,639.50.

n Larue S. Anderson, 1451 W. Locust St., 1st Floor, Scranton; $1,754.50.

n Jennifer Arzon, 1137 Rock St., Scranton; $1,419.50.

n Martin E. Lesh, 426 Fig St., Scranton; $8,910.

n Robert Joseph Duffy, 222 Lampman St., Avoca; $5,218.

n Alisha Chapman, 1056 N. Irving Ave., Scranton; $80.

n Byron Wayne Foster, 1262 Snyder Ave., Scranton; $5,724.50.

n Angel Amberg, 742 Maple St., Apt. A, Scranton; $7,299.50.

n Derrick Tyler, 15 N. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre; $938.

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

n Keith A. Mills, Rear 3, 716 W. Lackawanna Ave., Blakely; $2,913.37.

n Heidi L. Pifcho, R.R. 2, Box 512, Dalton, $179.

n Mark E. Scone Jr., 433 N. Ninth Ave., Scranton; $400.

n Kristy M. Schupp, 211 Maiden Lane, Lehighton; $891.44.

n Richard A. Slockbower, 112 Salem Ave., Carbondale; $3,434.89.

Anyone with any information on the above is asked to call the Child Support Hotline, 963-6721, ext. 8160.

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Michael Galagotis, Mary Galagotis and Mary E. Collins to Catherine Terwilliger and Laura Klepaski for $139,900; Wright Township.

Tadeusz J. Dabrowski to 924 Investments LLC for $370,000; Hazle Township.

Ann Braccini to Anthony Cook and Lori Cook for $220,000; Pittston Township.

Randall Mark and Robin Mark to Penn Avenue Realty Co. for $595,000; Harveys Lake.

Sandy Gordan Mackay and Carmel Anne Mackay to Shaun Dunn for $149,000; Kingston.

James Bogdon (executor) and Stephen R. Bogdon (estate) to Eileen R. Melone for $200,000; Hanover Township.

Debra A. Corridoni to Donald L. Eifert Jr. for $144,000; West Pittston.

Responsible Party Services Inc. (guardian) and Lois Baron (estate) to Brian Sapak for $75,000; Rice Township.

Christopher J. Meluskey and Kathleen A. Meluskey to Karen Foster for $113,500; Kingston.

Carol L. Sarge (executor) and Doris O. Stegner (estate) to Thomas P. Bruno and Theresa M. Bruno for $108,000; Hazleton.

Scrap metal theft

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - A Coal Township man faces charges of theft and criminal trespass following a state police investigation into a report of stolen scrap metal.

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Samuel Edwards of the Stonington barracks reported in court documents an individual living on Schoolhouse Road discovered several metal items, valued at $1,370, missing on March 17. The person discovered the items were sold to a local scrap yard.

The scrap yard owner showed to police a video of Donald Ponatoski, 26, of 1128 W. Gowen St., Coal Township, selling a load of scrap metal, receiving $100.

Ponatoski was questioned by police and said the scrap metal he sold was from the Elysburg area. A witness then told police Ponatoski was seen in the area where the items were stolen March 9.

Police charged Ponatoski Tuesday with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and criminal trespass. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - A 14-year-old Shamokin male was cited for retail theft by Shamokin City Police Patrolman Raymond Siko II for taking a pair of headphones, valued at $10.60, from Dollar General on Independence Street at 3:32 p.m. Monday.

DUI

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - Kayla D. Holman, 22, of 38 N. Market St., Shamokin, was charged by state police at Stonington with driving under the influence, driving without a license and various summary traffic offenses following the investigation into a traffic stop on Route 225 at 3:41 a.m. Feb. 2. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - City Police Cpl. Jarrod Scandle charged Dal Elliott, 33, of 1102 E. Webster St., Coal Township, with five counts of retail theft after Elliott allegedly pumped gas at the Turkey Hill Minit Market, 501 N. Second St., and left without paying on five different occasions between Dec. 24 and Jan. 25. Total cost of the fuel is $184.75. Charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Assault

SHAMOKIN - Katherine Bixler, 28, of 17 Walnut St., Mount Carmel, and Roslyn M. Nairns, 30, of 1011 W. Pine St., Coal Township, were both charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment following an incident at the Rescue Fire Company, Lincoln and Liberty Streets, at 9:45 p.m. Feb. 1.

According to court documents filed by Shamokin City Police Patrolman William Zalinski, the two women allegedly assaulted Peggy Delorso at the station's banquet hall, punching her several times in the head, face and upper body area, and pulling and removing clumps of hair from her head. The charges were filed in the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Justin M. Socko, 28, of 826 Hemlock St., Shamokin, was cited by Shamokin City Police Patrolman Mark Costa with public drunkenness following an incident in the 400 block of North Rock Street at 3:06 a.m. Friday.

Paraphernalia

SHAMOKIN - City Police Cpl. Jarrod Scandle charged David P. Smith, 27, of 509 S. Diamond St., Shamokin, with possession of drug paraphernalia following a Feb. 2 incident at his residence.

According to court documents, a syringe, spoon, cotton and a bottle of water were found in his room while Smith was being treated for an apparent overdose. Smith allegedly told police he used the items to shoot heroin into his system.

The charge was filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Lisa J. Velazquez, 26, of 127 E. Water St., Shamokin, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, following a traffic stop at a Sunbury Street convenience store on Jan. 27.

Shamokin City Police Patrolman Raymond Siko reported in court documents that Velazquez was found slumped behind the wheel of her vehicle at the gas pumps at 7:45 a.m. Chemical testing showed the presence of morphine in her system. A search of her vehicle revealed two syringes and a blue plastic wrapper, consistent with the use of narcotics.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Kristen Blass, 30, of 1103 Cherry Hill Road, Bloomsburg, was cited for retail theft by Shamokin City Police Cpl. Jarrod Scandle after Blass allegedly took a small cup of coffee, valued at $1.37, from the Turkey Hill Minit Market on Second Street at 3:43 p.m. Feb. 8 without paying.

Simple assault

SHAMOKIN - Albert J. Schweitzer Jr., 37, of 721 Center St., Coal Township, was charged with simple assault and harassment by Shamokin City Police Patrolman William J. Zalinski for allegedly striking his girlfriend, Katherine Bixler, during a domestic dispute on West Center Street at 6:46 p.m. Feb. 1.

Paraphernalia

SHAMOKIN - Zachary Williams, 31, of 129 S. Sixth St., was charged by Shamokin City Police Patrolman Raymond Siko with possession of drug paraphernalia after being found with a chrome pipe and other items consistent with smoking marijuana. The items were found in Williams' residence when police were called to the home at 10:47 p.m. Feb. 3 for a domestic disturbance.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

MARRIAGE LICENSE

n Ryan Michael Wesko, Clarks Summit, and Sarah Ann Srebro, Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n NHP SH Pennsylvania LLC to Old Forge Manor Personal Care Center LLC; a property at 236 and 244 S. Main St., Old Forge, for $710,670.42.

n Gravel LLC, Clarks Summit, to Joseph M. and Karen J. Sul­livan, Clarks Summit; a property at Rock Ridge Drive, South Abington Twp., for $90,000.

n Joseph E. Naughton Jr., Pocono Pines, to Michelle Perry, Scranton; a property at 1769 Perry Ave., Scranton, for $69,140.

n Peter G. and Gloria F. Ander­son, to Roy and Mary Rubin; a property at Laurel Drive, Thorn­hurst Twp., for $78,000.

divorces sought

n Mark A. Petriello, Scranton, v. Blythe M. Petriello, Scranton; married Sept. 15, 2001; John J. Cerra, attorney.

n Dana Lynn Froncek, Jessup, v. Curtis Anthony Branch Jr., Som­erset; married July 11, 2009, in Somerville, N.J.; pro se.

n Jillian Usher, Scranton, v. Eric Usher, Olyphant; married Nov. 29, 2003; pro se.

n Aubrie V. Pulman, Jefferson Twp., v. Jonathan T. Pulman, Jef­ferson Twp.; married Aug. 17, 2007, in Skytop; Haggerty, Mc­­Don­nell and Hinton LLP, attorneys.

divorce decrees

n Michael J. Andrews Jr. v. Janet Andrews.

n Crystle Baltrusaitis v. Chris­topher Baltrusaitis.

n Daniel G. Cushing III v. Lori­ann Cushing.

n Carol Ann Tolerico v. John Joseph Tolerico.

n Randy Depew v. Marlene Depew.

n Mary Y. Lamie v. James J. Lamie.

n Jose Cintron Jr. v. Francia Maria Rendon.

n Carl A. Mariani v. Leslie Mariani.

n Lori B. Leary v. Joseph J. Liberatore Jr.

ards

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

n Robert Martin Chesko, 48, Scranton, stopped April 19 by Scranton police.

n Henry D. Mendoza, 32, Scranton, stopped July 22 by Taylor police.

n Kelly Ann Sears, 36, Scran­ton, stopped June 29 by Dun­more police.

n Michael David Parry, 25, Lake Ariel, stopped July 17 by Scranton police.

n Phillip John Prall Jr., 33, Scranton, stopped May 27 by Dunmore police.

n Wilson Graniela-Rivera, 31, Scranton, stopped June 20 by Scranton police.

n Michael T. Christian, 30, Mountaintop, stopped Aug. 28 by Scranton police.

n Sarah Elizabeth Conrad, 32, Blakely, stopped July 29 by Dick­son City police.

n Keith Alan Cavallotti, 28, Scranton, stopped June 30 by Throop police.

n Melissa Milani, 33, Oly­phant, stopped May 17 by Scran­ton police.

n Derek Sherman, 38, Clarks Summit, stopped June 29 by Scranton police.

n Eric Daniel Selemba, 20, Ham­lin, stopped Aug. 5 by Blakely police.

n Alison Herbster, 26, Scran­ton, stopped July 28 by state police.

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

n Justin Christopher Stalica, 18, Old Forge, arrested Sept. 28 by Old Forge police for device fraud, theft and receiving stolen property.

n Rosemary W. Thayer, 35, Scranton, arrested July 4 by Scranton police for forgery, bad checks and receiving stolen property.

n Constance Cather Truppo, 22, Lake Ariel, arrested May 24 by Jessup police for simple assault, disorderly conduct, harassment and public drunkenness and misconduct.

n Daniel Janosik, 44, Hones­dale, arrested May 7 by Scran­ton police for theft and receiving stolen property.

n Dylan Andrew Hoeker, 21, Bangor, arrested April 30 by state police for prohibited acts.

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Monroe Twp. man faces drug charges

Michael David Garinger, 42, of Monroe Township has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use, and possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Dec. 21, when police went to his residence to arrest him on a federal warrant, state police said.

When serving the warrant, state police saw in plain view in Garinger's kitchen pill bottles and numerous small zip-lock baggies, which are consistent with illegal drug use, police said.

The state police said they then obtained and executed a search warrant for Garinger's residence, and found in his bedroom and bathroom hypodermic needles, metal spoons with a white residue, and pipes.

Also found in Garinger's bedroom were Oxycodone and Methadone tablets, police said.

In addition, a small plastic bag of marijuana was found, police said.

Garinger was arraigned by Judge Tim Clark on Wednesday.

Garinger was then sent to the Bradford County jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.

Garinger must attend a preliminary hearing on Feb. 27.

GPS units stolen

POTTSVILLE - State police at Schuylkill Haven reported someone stole two GPS units valued at $200 from a 2007 Ford E-250 cargo van owned by American Surgical Supply Inc., Pottsville, while it was parked at 347 Pottsville/St. Clair Highway between 5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday.

Burglary

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP - State police at Milton are investigating the theft of 10 electric motors and approximately 50 feet of electric wire from Watsontown Brick Company, located off Clemens Road in this Northumberland County township.

Police said the burglary occurred between Feb. 1 and Thursday.

Prince George

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

- Police responded to the 4300 block of Martinson Lane for a report of larceny; family offense/non-violent on Feb. 4.

- Police responded to the 11300 block of Walton Lake for a report of destruction of property on Feb. 4.

- Police responded to the 6300 block of Prince George Drive for a report of destruction of property on Feb. 4.

- Police responded to the 5200 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a report of larcenty; shoplifting on Feb. 5.

- Police respond to the 4000 block of County Drive for a report of fraud by impersonation on Feb. 5.

- Police responded to the 11900 block of S. Crater Road for a report of larceny from a building on Feb. 6.

- Police reponded to the 6900 block of Fox Drive for a report of larceny from a buidling on Feb. 6.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road for a report of assaut on Feb. 7.

- Police responded to the 2900 block of Lakeside Drive for a report of fraud on Feb. 7.

- Police responded ot the 5800 block of West Quaker Road for a report of family offenses - non violent on Feb. 8.

- Police resported to the 200 block of Exeter Avenue for a report of destruction of property on Feb. 9.

Hopewell

The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Burglary/Breaking And Entering/Residential: At 2:15 p.m., Feb. 5, police responded to the 2300 blk of wakefield st for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by forcing front door and stole laptop and game system.

- Burglary/Breaking And Entering/Residential: At 6:30 p.m., Feb. 6, Police responded to the 300 blk of e poythress st for a reported burglary. Known offenders forced entry to a residence, assaulted a resident, stole personal items and were later arrested.

- Burglary/breaking And Entering/Residential: At 8:50 a.m., Feb. 8, police responded to the 3600 blk of portsmouth st for a reported burglary.

Unknown offender entered residence by pushing window & stole tv, game systems, games & laptop.

- Burglary/Breaking And Entering/Residential: At 4:30 p.m., Feb. 8, police responded to the 3600 blk of portsmouth st for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by pushing window and stole a tv.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 12:18 p.m., Feb. 6, police responded to the 400 blk of s mesa dr for reported drug offense. Known offenders were found to be in possession of narcotics.

- Drug/narcotic Violation: At 1:44 a.m., Feb. 9, police responded to the 2700 blk of oaklawn blvd for a reported disturbance. Known offender was found to be intoxicated, in possession of narcotics and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 1:42 a.m., Feb. 10, while on patrol police located a vehicle in the 500 blk of n 12th ave. The occupants were found to be in possession of illegal narcotics and were arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 9:26 p.m., Feb. 10, police conducted a traffic stop at tri city dr and oaklawn blvd. The driver was found to be in possession of narcotics and was arrested.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 5 p.m., Feb. 1, police responded to the 1300 blk of elm st for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole metal pipe ballards from a construction site.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 11 a.m., Feb. 5, police were dispatched to the 2800 blk of gordon st regarding a larceny. Unknown offender stole copper grounding wire.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 3 p.m., Feb. 6, police responded to the 200 blk of e broadway for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a tool box from near a residence, which was later recovered.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 5:26 p.m., Feb. 9, police responded to the 200 blk of n main st for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole alcohol from business.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 4 p.m., Feb. 4, police responded to the 100 block of oakwood ave for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole silver and jewelry from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 2:45 p.m., Feb., 7, police responded to the 600 blk of elm ct for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole welding leads from a construction work truck.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: At 8 p.m., Feb. 3, police responded to the 2000 blk of old iron rd for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged vehicle with bullet.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: At 6 p.m., Feb. 4, police responded to he 2600 blk of lee st for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender spray painted vehicle.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: At 6 p.m., Feb. 6, police responded to the 100 blk of s marion ave for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender vandalized a vehicle by puncturing the tire.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: At 8:30 p.m., Feb. 7, police responded to the 900 blk of w broadway for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged front door by breaking glass.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: At 5:18 a.m., Feb. 9, police responded to the 500 blk of e randolph rd regarding an alarm. Unknown offender broke a residential window by throwing an object.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: At 5 p.m., Feb. 9, police responded to the 2700 blk of norfolk st for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke residential window with a rock.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction Of Property: At 8:15 a.m., Feb. 10, police responded to the 3400 blk of oaklawn blvd for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged two mailboxes.

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

Heather Selfridge, 19, Granville Summit, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, and was ordered to pay a fine and court costs. Trooper Brandon Allis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Selfridge for the offense in December 2012.

Suann N. Dyar, 21, Troy, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathon Wilcox to the offense of Disorderly Conduct, a summary violation, and was ordered to pay a fine and court costs. Officer Mike Northup of the Troy Borough Police Department arrested Dyar for the offense in December

Nicole Decker, 24, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 30 days and she was ordered to pay court costs. Trooper David Kittle of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Decker for the offense in January 2013.

Scott Keir entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Selling or Furnishing Malt Beverages to Minors, a misdemeanor of the third degree, and was ordered to pay a fine of $1,000 and court costs.

Kyle A. Cook entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the third degree, before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark, and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $500 and court costs. Trooper Frank Naughton of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Cook for the offense.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons recently entered pleas of guilty in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda, and will be sentenced following the preparation of presentence reports by the Bradford County Probation.

Torrance Miller, 20, Fort Duchesne, UT, entered a plea of guilty to Accidents Involving Personal Injury While not Properly Licensed, misdemeanor of the second degree, and Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Miller will be sentenced on March 14, 2013. At sentencing, Miller faces a maximum sentence of up to two years, six months, and loss of Pennsylvania driving privilege for at least 24 months. Trooper George Layou of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Miller for the offenses in November 2012.

Arthur Bassett, 46, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor. At sentencing, Bassett faces a maximum sentence of up to 12 months. Bassett was arrested for the offense by Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police in September 2012.

Lisa May Little, 30, Athens, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Theft By Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the first degree. At sentencing, Little faces a maximum sentence of up to five years. Chief Chris Hutchinson of the Athens Borough Police arrested Little for the offense in November 2012.

Nicholas R. Preston, 24, Wyalusing, PA, entered a plea of guilty to two counts of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, each a misdemeanor. Preston will be sentenced on March 11, 2013. At sentencing, Preston faces a maximum penalty of up to 12 months. Trooper John Youngblood of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Preston for the offenses in August and September 2012 following investigation of incidents that occurred in Herrick Township.

Allen K. Houseweart, 45, Canton, PA, entered pleas of guilty to Driving under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended, a misdemeanor, and Driving while Operating Privilege Suspended, a summary offense. Houseweart will be sentenced on April 1, 2013. At sentencing, Houseweart faces a maximum penalty of up to six months. Trooper James Dughi of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Houseweart for the offense in October 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Canton Township.

Michael J. Johns, 28, Lowman, NY, entered a plea of guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Johns will be sentenced on March 11, 2013. At sentencing, Johns faces a maximum penalty of five years. Officer Rich Horton of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Johns for the offense in June 2012.

Dakota D. Hinckley, 19, Monroeton, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Solicitation to Commit Forgery, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Hinckley will be sentenced on March 11, 2013. At sentencing, Hinckley faces a maximum penalty of up to five years.

Merrell Ayers, 21, Granville Summit, PA, entered a plea of guilty to two counts of Statutory Sexual Assault, felonies of the second degree. Ayers will be sentenced, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Ayers faces a maximum sentence of up to 20 years. Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Ayers for the offense in November 2012 following investigation of a traffic violation that occurred in Ridgebury

Michael D. Samsell, 47, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Samsell will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Samsell faces a maximum sentence of up to six months. Officer Joshua Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Samsell for the offense in September 2012.

Dan Bell, 63, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Corruption of Minors, a Felony of the third degree. Bell will be sentenced, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Bell faces a maximum sentence of seven years. Officer Ryan Edsell of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Bell for the offense in October 2012.

Merrell Ayers, 21, Granville Summit, PA, entered a plea of guilty to two counts of Statutory Sexual Assault, each a felony of the second degree. Ayers will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Ayers faces a maximum sentence of up to 20 years. Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Ayers for the offense in November, following investigation of a traffic violation.

Michael D. Samsell, 47, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Samsell will be sentenced, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Samsell faces a maximum sentence of up to six months. Officer Joshua Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Samsell for the offense in September 2012.

Dan Bell, 63, Towanda, PA, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Corruption of Minors, a Felony of the third degree. Bell will be sentenced, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Bell faces a maximum sentence of seven years. Officer Ryan Edsell of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Bell for the offense in October 2012.

Amanda Richlin, 29, Wysox, PA entered a plea of guilty to Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a felony, an offense punishable by imprisonment of up to 15 years. Richlin will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County probation Department. Richlin was arrested for the offense by an agent of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit in November 2011 following an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough.

David Chandler, 23, Lockwood, NY, entered a plea of guilty to Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Heroin), a felony, an offense punishable by imprisonment of up to 15 years. Chandler will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Chandler was arrested for the offense by an agent of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit in May 2012 following an incident that occurred in Sayre Borough.

Cody J. Collins, 20, Wysox, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Aggravated Assault, a felony of the first degree, an offense punishable by imprisonment of up to 20 years. Collins will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Collins was arrested for the offense by Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police in November 2012 following an incident that occurred in Wysox Township.

Joseph Allen, 40, Athens, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended, a summary violation. At sentencing, Allen faces a maximum sentence of up to five years. Allen was arrested for the offense by Officer Rich Horton of the Athens Township Police Department in December 2011.

Brandon L. Alexander, 24, Granville Summit, PA, entered pleas of guilty to Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and Harassment, a summary offense. Alexander will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Alexander faces a maximum sentence of up to five years. Alexander was arrested for the offenses by Trooper Michael Tribendis of the Pennsylvania State Police in August 2012 following an incident that occurred in Towanda Township.

Frank Toth, 50, Canton, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Resisting Arrest, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Toth will be sentenced on March 28, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Toth faces a maximum sentence of up to 24 months. Corporal Albert Ogden of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Toth for the offense in September 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Armenia.

Michael Donnelly, 28, New Albany, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Donnelly will be sentenced on April 4, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Donnelly faces a maximum sentence of up to six months. Officer Thomas VanFleet of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Donnelly for the offense in October 2012.

James D. Vanderpool, 78, Rome, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Vanderpool will be sentenced on March 28, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Vanderpool faces a maximum sentence of up to 5 years. Officer Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough arrested Vanderpool for the offense in September 2012.

Joshua McClure, 25, Sayre, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. McClure will be sentenced on March 28, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, McClure faces a maximum sentence of up to six months. Officer Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested McClure for the offense in May 2012.

Tina Schrader, 45, Canton, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Schrader will be sentenced on March 28, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Schrader faces a maximum sentence of up to six months. Officer Trent Wright of the Canton Borough Police Department arrested Schrader for the Zackery Schaub, 24, Towanda, PA, entered pleas of guilty to Criminal Trespass, a felony of the third degree, Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and Criminal Mischief, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Schaub will be sentenced on March 28, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Schaub faces a maximum sentence of up to 14 years. Trooper Nathan Lewis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Schaub for the offense in July and August 2012 following investigation of a theft that occurred in Wysox Township.

Tommy Turner, 49, Rome, PA, entered a plea of guilty to Terroristic Threats, a felony of the third degree. Turner will be sentenced on March 28, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. At sentencing, Turner faces a maximum sentence of up to seven years. Trooper David Pelachick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Turner for the offense in December 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough.

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

Mark Rose, 43, Athens, PA, was sentenced to Probation for a term of 16 months, He was also ordered to pay restitution of $419.07, and a fine of $500.00. Officer Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Rose for the

Michael Cieri, 20, Sayre, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for six months to 23 months, and a fine of $250. The sentence was imposed following guilty plea to the offense of Statutory Sexual Trooper Jeffrey Sredenschek of the PA State Police arrested Cieri for the offense in August after an incident in Burlington Township.

Kyle A. Rudloff, 21, Sayre, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a PA State Correctional Faculty of from four years to 10 years. The sentence was imposed following guilty plea to the offense of six burglaries and two Officers and Troopers from the Sayre Borough, Athens Township and PA State Police were the arresting agencies. Rudloff arrested in October 2012.

Jean E. Lane, 40, Towanda, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 16 days to 120 days Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Lane for the offense in September 2012

Samuel Sampson, 22, Canton, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from one month to 23.5 months, and restitution $1326.52. Trooper Jeffrey Sredenschek of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Sampson for the offense in August 2012.

Richard Gunter, 43, Troy, PA, was sentenced to a term of Probation for 12 months, and a fine of $500.00. Trooper Mark Sadowski of the PA State Police arrested Gunter for the offense in August Deziree Bouse, 27, Monroeton, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from seven days to 364 days, followed by probation for nine months, and a fine of $500.00. Deputy Brain Wibirt of the Bradford County Sheriff's Department arrested Bouse for the offense in May and September 2012.

Scott Brower, 25, Sayre, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from five days to six months, and a fine of $1,000. Officer Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Brower for the offense in August 2012.

Claudia Aumick, 25, of Rome, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 270 days to 60 months, and a fine of $2,500. Trooper James Dughi of the PA State Police arrested Aumick for the offense in August 2012.

John Brown, 25, Monroeton, PA, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a State PA Correctional Facility of from six months to 24 months. Deputy Brian Wibirt of the Bradford County Sheriff's Department arrested Brown for the offense in August 2012.

Drug charges

SUNBURY - Charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia will be filed by state police at Stonington against Jacob Mark Heverly, 20, of New Columbia, in connection with a vehicle stop at 6:46 p.m. Saturday on Front Street.

Pedestrian flown to hospital

NORTH MANHEIM TOWNSHIP - Joshua Rivera, 19, of Philadelphia, was flown by Life Flight helicopter to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, after being hit by a 1995 Chevrolet Aveo driven by Richard Mattes, 54, of Frackville, shortly after 5:30 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Route 61 and University Drive in this Schuylkill County township.

State police at Schuylkill Haven said Rivera suffered unknown injuries. No other information involving the accident were released by state police.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Robert M. Kemper and Marjorie H. Kemper to Michael E. Allen for $139,900; Sugarloaf Township.

John E. Timberlake and Kathleen A. Timberlake to David R. Galasso for $335,000; Hazle Township.

James Lamb to Jeffrey P. Walkowiak and Jessica M. Walkowiak for $155,000; Plains Township.

Roselyn A. Schmied to Anthony M. Lenkaitis for $145,000; Wyoming.

Deanna Bosak (administratrix) and Dororthy Ann Searfoss (estate) to Renee Rondinella for $75,000; Franklin Township.

Daniel Raymond Fishers (executor), Daniel R. Fisher Jr. (estate), Daniel R. Fisher (estate), Daniel Raymond Fisher Jr. (estate) and Daniel Raymond Fisher to Louis Catina and Ruth Catina for $130,000; Bear Creek Township.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact), Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact) and Weisberg & Conway McCabe PC (attorney in fact) to Christopher Boyer and Kristi Boyer for $143,500; Dallas Township.

Frank F. Henshaw II and Linda M. Henshaw to N.P. Dodge Jr. (trustee) for $248,000; Foster Township.

Terrance D. Meehan Jr. to Brian J. Meehan and Brenda Meehan for $116,000; Harveys Lake.

Thomas Gayton to Christopher Norton for $108,000; Wyoming.

Ryan R. Love, Sarah Love and Sarah McQueen to Patrick M. Lyons for $138,000; Dallas.

Anthony Ferlenda and Brenda Ferlenda to Patrick J. Liberaski for $328,000; Dallas Township.

Lone Star Equities Inc. to Brian Corbett for $150,000; Nanticoke.

Marion H. Stortz to K.R. Foley Living Trust for $250,000; Nuangola.

Stephen Sincavage to Amy A. Derby for $80,000; Courtdale.

Kenneth Wolfe and Irene Wolfe to George R. Kollar and Therese F. Kollar for $113,000; Hunlock Township.

Michael S. Sierko and Dianne C. Sierko to Edward R. Ancas and Donna M. Ancas for $138,000; Dallas.

J.W. Holdings Inc. to Jennifer D. Hilla for $79,500; Fairview Township.

Donald Rau to Brandilynn M. Schmoll for $92,500; Wilkes-Barre.

Sandra F. Kliamovich (trustee), James A. Kliamovich (trustee) and James A. and Sandra F. Kliamovich Revocable Trust to Richard Harding for $125,000; Hunlock Township.

Pair charged in theft

Ashley May Bennett, 21, of Canton, faces a preliminary hearing at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 20 before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Troy on charges of theft by unlawful taking or disposition and criminal conspiracy for an incident that took place around 4:10 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Pump n Pantry store in Canton Township, according to court papers.

The papers note that she is accused of the theft of $200 from the store, and conspiring and agreeing with Joshua Lee Ellenberger, 28, of Canton.

According to court papers, Ellenberger was also charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition for the theft of the $200, receiving stolen property, and criminal conspiracy.

In an affidavit, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael Mislevy noted that Bennett admitted that she did take money, but it was not $200, but less than $100. She stated that Ellenberger told her to go to the back cash register to cash $100 because he was told by the front cashier that they couldn't cash it at the front register.

Ellenberger waived all charges to the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, according to Wilcox's office.

DUI charges

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

Kyle Francis Sparling, 18, of Ulster, by Pennsylvania State police following a one-vehicle crash that occurred at 2 a.m. Nov. 30 on State Route 4014 at Wood Road in Smithfield Township, approximately one-half mile west of East Smithfield.

Trooper Wayne Dunkling said Sparling was also charged with driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked, careless driving and a violation of "roadways laned for traffic."

A spokesperson for Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox's office said Sparling waived all charges to the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas.

Darla Jean Rockwell, 57, of Canton, by Pennsylvania State Police following a crash that occurred at approximately 8:21 p.m. Dec. 16 on Route 14 at Landis Road in Canton Township.

Trooper Frank Naughton said that Rockwell was also charged with following too closely and careless driving. Rockwell rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped waiting to make a left-hand turn, according to court papers.

A spokesperson for Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox's office said Rockwell waived all charges to the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas.

New details on a plan to reconstruct the rear parking lot by the Luzerne County Courthouse are included in report from county engineer Joe Gibbons.

When finished, the rear lot will have a security gate and limit access to parking for the disabled, deliveries, emergency vehicles and "security-sensitive employees." The project is scheduled to start next year and will connect the south lawn by the courthouse to the riverfront park improvements finished in 2009 "without the unnecessary intrusion of excess traffic," the report said.

The estimated cost for lawn reconstruction, rear-lot construction and the riverfront park connection is about $2.9 million, according to the county capital budget. Borrowed money remaining from a bond issue approved in 2007 funds county capital projects.

Gibbons plans to review courthouse and parking projects at tonight's council meeting. Design work will begin this month for the complete rehabilitation of both courthouse elevator units and the replacement of courthouse roof sections, Gibbons said in a report submitted to council last week.

The county plans to advertise bids for those projects in April, and construction is expected to last eight months for each. The new-roof cost is $1.1 million, and the elevator-repair cost is $300,000.

In 2011, the county began a $5.6 million project to restore and repair the exterior of courthouse in Wilkes-Barre. Work to plug old exterior leaks in the courthouse dome let in more water from heavy rainfall and caused more damage to interior plaster and murals in 2011, so the county last year earmarked another $100,000 in capital funds to fix that damage.

The "final phase to weatherproof the exterior" is replacing "the old rubber membrane roof" sections with "a high-performance fiberglass shingle system," Gibbons said. Because exterior work will continue this year, the county plans to implement interim and permanent changes to parking in the rear lot, the Water Street parking facility and the courthouse annex lot across River Street.

County Manager Robert Lawton's administration has been working with the acting Sheriff Jack Robshaw to develop a parking ordinance for county property to enforce parking plans at various county facilities. The county this year plans to enforce new restrictions for the rear lot "to clear congestion and to provide a lay down area for the eventual roofing contractor" and construction material, Gibbons said.

The 2014 projects include a new River Street entrance that leads to the courthouse rear lot. The new entrance will connect to the traffic light at the Union Street intersection.

The south-lawn and rear-lot projects will revive and modify design work previously conducted by the county flood protection authority, which was in charge of the riverfront recreation improvements to the River Common in Wilkes-Barre. The county initially set aside $4.4 million from capital bonds approved in 2007 for the "courthouse gardens" project, which was envisioned as a companion to the remodeled River Common.

Improvements from the rear-lot project include the demolition of the south lawn sandstone veneer wall, the partial removal of the buried rail line, utility replacements, drainage replacements, resurfacing, signing, pavement markings and access control.

In 2015, the county plans to launch a $2.3 million project repairing the courthouse dome interior, plaster, marble, gilding and artwork.

mbuffer@citizensvoice.com, 570-821-2073

Paintball hits window

SNYDERTOWN - State police at Stonington reported someone fired a paintball that struck a front window at the residence of Leann Drumheller, 47, of Freidline Road, Snydertown, shortly before 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

The paintball left an orange residue on the window, police said.

Public drunkenness

COAL TOWNSHIP - Andre A. Stone, 30, of 612 E. Commerce St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Christopher Lapotsky for public drunkenness relating to an incident at 3:53 a.m. Jan. 26 in which he was found walking in the middle of Route 61 near Burger King.

Police said Stone was disoriented and under the influence of alcohol in sub-freezing temperatures.

Criminal mischief

SHAMOKIN - Belinda Smith, 20, of 18 E. Railroad St., Mount Carmel, was cited by Patrolman Scott Weaver for criminal mischief for allegedly dropping a bottle of soda that splashed onto a vehicle owned by Judy Jones, of 101 N. Rock St., Shamokin, and a neighbor's house.

Police said the incident occurred at 5:15 p.m. Sunday outside 101 N. Rock St.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Jack A. McKeen III, 41, of 1110 W. Lynn St., Coal Township, was cited by Patrolman Raymond Siko II for disorderly conduct for allegedly jumping onto the hood of a moving vehicle and screaming at its operator, Earl Sheriff, 59, of 911 W. Arch St., Coal Township, at 9:23 a.m. Saturday on Second Street near Water Street.

Mailbox smashed

RUSH TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington reported someone smashed the mailbox of Randy Allen Kile, 50, of 31 Murphy Road, between 8 and 9 p.m. Sunday before fleeing the scene.

Smoke in structure

MARION HEIGHTS - Firefighters from Marion Heights, Kulpmont and Mount Carmel responded to a report of smoke coming from 560 E. Melrose St. at 1:30 p.m. Monday, but no fire reportedly was discovered.

Firefighters were in service for about 30 minutes.

Also responding were local fire police and AREA Services Ambulance.

Pedestrian critical

ALLENTOWN - Joshua Rivera, 19, of Philadelphia, who was seriously injured Sunday morning when hit by a car at the intersection of Route 61 and University Drive in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, was listed Monday in critical condition at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Condition updates

DANVILLE - A Mount Carmel man injured two weeks ago in a head-on crash on Natalie Mountain is in serious condition at Geisinger Medical Center.

Glenn Meredith, 52, of Mount Carmel, was injured Feb. 4 on Route 54 near Strong. He had been in critical condition for much of the time he was hospitalized.

Renee Austerberry, 27, of Shamokin, is in fair condition. She was injured Feb. 9 after crashing on Route 61 between Saint Clair and Frackville in Schuylkill County. She had been in serious condition.

Yazeed Azar, 50, of Shenandoah, was released from the hospital Saturday. He was injured Feb. 11 after crashing through a cemetery maintenance shed in Aristes.

Cheryl Tanney, of Mount Carmel, was released Friday. She was injured Feb. 9 after crashing on Route 54 near Bear Gap Road in Ralpho Township.

HANOVER TWP. - A Wilkes-Barre man faces charges of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident on Sunday, police said.

David Carpenter Jr. of Hillside Street struck a parked vehicle on West Liberty Street in Hanover Township and fled the scene, and police located him a short distance from the crash.

City police responded to the following incidents:

n Police responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle around 1:20 a.m. Thursday. Someone took a Sony recorder, a Dell laptop and credit cards from a Dodge pickup parked at 35 Columbus Ave.

n Someone took two bank bags from a vehicle that was parked at 47 W. North St., police reported Saturday.

Man charged with simple assault

A Towanda man accused of hitting another person was arrested by borough police recently on a charge of simple assault.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, John J. Lochner, 31, of 418 Bridge St., has also been charged with resisting arrest.

Towanda police officers Sgt. David Lantz and Officer Bryan Bellows reported responding to a domestic dispute in progress at 9:46 p.m. on Feb. 15 at 418 Bridge St. When they arrived at the scene, police reported, they spoke to Melissa Lochner who was on a stair way leading to an upstairs apartment. Noting a red mark on Melissa Lochner's face, Sgt. Lantz asked her of John Lochner had hit her, which she confirmed, the report continued.

John Lochner then emerged from the apartment, the report said, and yelled that he had grabbed her (Melissa Lochner). Police said they instructed John Lochner to step out of the apartment, because he was going to be arrested for domestic violence. John Lochner said they didn't have a warrant and attempted to close the door, according to the report. In the process, John Lochner resisted arrested, and had to be wrestled to the ground and threatened to be tasered before allowing himself to be handcuffed and be placed in the patrol car.

John Lochner was arraigned before Judge Clark, who ordered the defendant released on non-monetary bail. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 27.

Man charged with possession

A Troy man was arrested by state police recently on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Derek Chad Baldwin, 24, has also been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended or revoked.

Trooper Michael Adams reported observing a white Jeep Cherokee around 1:45 p.m. on Feb. 8 near Marcy Hill Road, which matched the description of a vehicle stolen earlier in Towanda Borough. Trooper Adams, along with Trooper Nathan Lewis and a third trooper, initiated a traffic stop as the vehicle pulled into a driveway along Marcy Hill Road.

Baldwin was identified as the driver of the vehicle, the report continued, and as he was being taken into custody, they observed a syringe on the ground next to him, and also discovered to other syringes in the vehicle.

The Cherokee was impounded, according to the report, and a further search conducted after a warrant was obtained revealed several more syringes and a container of dark liquid believed to be bath salts, as well as other items related to illegal drug use.

State police said they spoke to owner of the vehicle, who informed them that he had no personal items inside it when it was stolen. Baldwin was transferred to the custody of the Bradford County Sheriff's office, which had a bench warrant for the defendant's arrest. State police said they also determined that Baldwin's driver's license was suspended.

Woman faces possession charge

A Sayre woman was arrested by Towanda police recently on a charged of possession and/or delivery of a controlled substance.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Janet Marie Cobb, 25, of 213 Blackberry Ave., has been accused of selling the prescription drug Vicodin to an confidential police informant on Feb. 24, 2011.

Towanda police officers John Hennessy and David Lantz reported speaking to the confidential informant around 10 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2011, who informed them that Cobb was inside Smeck's Wayside Inn (Bucket O' Blood), attempting to sell the Vicodin pills. The officers, who are also members of the Bradford County Drug Task Force, arranged with the informant for the purchase of the Vicodin.

Police then allowed the informant to drive to Smeck's Wayside Inn, following in their own vehicle. At the inn, the reported continued, police said they observed Cobb hand the informant something. The informant then turned over a small clear plastic baggie containing 10 white oval pills later identified as Vicodin, police said.

Cobb was arraigned before Judge Clark, who ordered the defendant released on $3,000 bail. Cobb's preliminary hearing before Judge Clark is scheduled on Feb. 27.

Man accused of possession

A Towanda man was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark recently on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.

According to information filed in Clark's office, Michael David Garinger, was arrested by state police for the above offense on Feb. 8. Trooper Anthony Stempien reported stopping a green Subaru Legacy around 11:25 a.m. on U.S. Route 220, just south of Patterson Boulevard. A check revealed that Garinger was wanted on an unrelated matter, the report continued, and a pat down search revealed 11 packets of a white powder substance later determined to be heroin in his left front pants pocket. In Garinger's right front pants pocket, according to the report, Trooper Stempien discovered a white powder substance that later tested positive as bath salts.

Garinger's preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 27 before Judge Clark.

Arrest leads to possession charge

A Towanda man was arrested recently arrested by state police on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Joel Duane Vanderpool, 30, of 3713 Liberty Corners Road, has also been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Court papers indicated that state police Trooper Robert W. Hutchison, Sergeant James Warner, Corporal Doug Smith, Trooper Michael Adams, as well as members of the the Bradford County Sheriff's Department, were in the process of taking Vanderpool into custody on an unrelated felony warrant on Dec. 21 at a private residence on Marcy Hill Road. Druing the process, police said, they discovered several pills of what was determined to be a controlled substance, along with a hypodermic needle.

Vanderpool was arraigned before Judge Clark, who ordered the defendant incarcerated in lieu of $10,000 bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled today.

Man arrested for simple assault

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

Information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark indicated that Jorge Cordero, 21, no known address, was also charged with harassment, following an incident that occurred around 5 p.m. on Feb. 8 in New Albany.

State police Trooper John Youngblood reported being called to 88 Front St., Apartment 1, in New Albany to investigate an assault. Youngblood spoke to Robert and Amber Muzzy, who explained that they had been involved in a dispute earlier with Antonio Hawley -- later identified as an alias for Jorge Cordero. Amber Muzzy explained that Hawley (Cordero) had been living at their residence, but they had informed him he had to move out. During the argument, according to the report, Hawley pushed Amber Muzzy, and when Robert Muzzy intervened, Hawley punched him in the face, injuring him in the process.

Cordero had fled the scene before the state police arrived, but was later picked up and arraigned before Judge Clark, who ordered the defendant incarcerated in lieu of $10,000 bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 27.

Man charged with obstruction

A Towanda man was recently cited by the Bradford County Sheriff's office recently, on a charge of obstructing the administration of the law or other government function.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Justice Tim Clark's office, Harry Fay Yates Jr., 55, of 204 State St., was charged with the above offense following an incident on Feb. 11. Bradford County Deputy Brian J. Wibirt reported going to 113 Bridge St. in Towanda with Deputy James Hart, to serve a bench warrant. When they arrived at the address, Wibirt reported, a man - later identified as Yates - answered the door. When they told them why they were there, Wibirt said, Yates informed them the man they were looking for was not there. When he asked Yates if they could come in and look around, Wibirt continued, Yates again informed them the man they were looking for was not on the premises. Wibirt said he told Yates if he had lied to them, he could be arrested. Yates then said, "You can not arrest me."

Wibirt and Hart then entered the apartment and discovered the man for whom they had warrant, who was taken into custody without incident. Yates was later arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox, who ordered the defendant released on $35,000 unsecured bail. Yates is scheduled to appear today before Judge Clark for his preliminary hearing.

Woman accused of sexual assault

A Towanda woman was arrested by borough police recently on a charge of statutory sexual assault.

According to information filed in Magisterial District Judge Clark's office, Mindy Rose Burnett, 24, of 211 Maple St., has also been charged with corruption of a minor, and indecent assault. Burnett is accused of having had sexual contact with an underage juvenile male on three separate occasions in January.

Towanda police Officer Ryan Edsell reported receiving information from Bradford County Children and Youth Services on Feb. 13, in which Burnett was accused of the above offense. Edsell interviewed the juvenile, as well his mother, who confirmed the information, the report said.

The next day, the report continued, Edsell interviewed Burnett, in which she admitted to having had sexual contact with the juvenile.

Burnett's preliminary hearing has been scheduled today before Judge Clark.

Woman charged with theft

Katie Marie Brown, 18, of Monroeton has recently been charged with Retail Theft for stealing a white Samsung Galaxy Note valued at $599.99 from AT&T on Nov. 1 in Wysox Township.

Brown has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on March 12 for a preliminary hearing.

DUI charges

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

Amanda Sue Kithcart, 25, of Towanda, by state police, on Feb. 6, on 1863 Mercur Hill Road in Wysox Township.

Kithcart was also charged with felony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, driving at an unsafe speed, careless driving, and reckless driving.

According to police, they were called to a residence for a domestic disturbance when they witnessed Kithcart staggering outside of the house, with a strong smell of alcohol on her breath.

While police spoke with the home owner, Kithcart fled the scene in a 2012 Honda Sedan at a high rate of speed. Police gave chase but decided soon after to terminate the pursuit due to unsafe road conditions and speed.

Kithcart has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on March 12 for a preliminary hearing.

Boat motors stolen

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - Richard V. Zurick, 36, of 1956 State Route 61, Sunbury, told state police at Stonington someone removed three boat motors from a carport at 810 Carroll Road between noon Jan. 27 and 7 p.m. Feb. 18.

The motors taken are an Evenrude 4/4, a 12-pound Stow and Go, and a Shakespeare Electric Trolling Motor. Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact police at 286-5601.

PFA violation

KULPMONT - Matthew S. Haydt, 25, of 126 Third St., Strong, has been charged by Patrolman Michael Pitcavage with violating a protection from abuse order.

According to a criminal complaint, Haydt is accused of causing two disturbances at the residence of Heather Hudson, 917 Chestnut St., Apt. C, Kulpmont, between 5:46 and 6:44 p.m. Sunday.

Haydt was arraigned on the charge Sunday night by on-call Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III and committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $5,000 cash bail.

Bad check

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Darvin L. Bohner, 58, of Gratz, was charged by Trooper David Myers of state police at Stonington with issuing a bad check in the amount $967.78 to Bed Barn Furniture Store along Route 61 May 15.

Citations filed

COAL TOWNSHIP - An 18-year-old Mount Carmel man faces two citations following an accident Monday on Route 901 in front of the Sunoco station in Ranshaw.

Justin Hine will be cited by Coal Township Patrolman Joshua Wynn for a stop-sign violation and for driving with a suspended license.

He was driving a 2000 Buick LeSabre when he pulled onto the highway from a stop sign on Rock Cut Road and struck a westbound 2002 Ford Explorer on its driver side.

Both Hine and the Explorer's driver, Glenn Heim, of Trevorton, were taken by ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, for treatment.

Crash

MANDATA - Two Lykens residents were injured Monday in a rollover accident on Route 225 about one mile south of Line Mountain Junior/Senior High School.

According to Trooper David Myers of state police at Stonington, Billie J. Stoneroad, 32, was driving a 1992 Chevrolet Blazer north near Hepner Road at 9:46 a.m. when she lost control of the vehicle, which rolled several times before coming to rest on all four wheels in a field.

Stoneroad suffered moderate injuries and was transported by Americus Ambulance to Sunbury Community Hospital. Her passenger, Steve C. Stoneroad, 33, suffered minor injuries. Both were wearing seat belts.

Billie J. Stoneroad will be cited for a speeding violation.