Harassment

MOUNT CARMEL - Connie Jane Andrews, 46, of 347 E. Saylor St., was cited by borough police Patrolman Jason Drumheller for harassment after an investigation showed that she allegedlymade harassing calls to a borough resident 10 to 15 times a day from January through March 8.

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

Disorderly conduct

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough Police Patrolman Jason Drumheller cited Jedidiah D. Labella, 18, of 143 S. Locust St., for disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and underage drinking, following an incident at 9:37 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Avenue and Locust Street.

Drumheller reported that police observed a fight in that area. As officers approached, Labella began cursing at police and began to flee. He was apprehended by police and admitted to police that he had been drinking, police said.

The citations were filed through District Magistrate Hugh Jones of Mount Carmel.

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

- Police responded to the 5300 block of Hall Farm Road for a report of a larceny on March 4.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road for a report of a drug offense on March 4.

- Police responded to the 3500 block of Ontario Drive for a report of a larceny from a vehicle on March 4.

- Police responded to the 12400 block of Pumphouse Road for a report of a destruction of property on March 4.

- Police responded to the 400 block of Spain Drive for a report of an assault on March 5.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Madison Street for a report of an assault on March 5.

- Police responded to the 7000 block of Troy Terrace for a report of computer trespass on March 6.

- Police responded to the 9900 block of Golf Course Drive for a report of an assault on March 7.

- Police responded to the 7900 block of Gold Acres Farm Road for a report of credit card fraud on March 7.

- Police responded to the 14700 block of Prince George Drive for a report of an assault on March 7.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of Prince George Drive for a report of a larceny-shoplifting on March 7.

- Police responded to the 4700 block of County Drive for a report of theft of vehicle pats on March 7.

- Police responded to the 10300 block of S. Crater Road for a report of defraud inn keeper on March 7.

- Police responded to the 4300 block of Flexon Drive for a report of a family offense-non violent on March 8.

- Police responded to the 7800 block of Laurel Spring Road for a report of disorderly conduct on March 8.

- Police responded to the 1100 block of Collingwood Drive was a report of theft of vehicle parts on March 8.

- Police responded to the 4500 block of Whitehill Boulevard for a report of larceny-shoplifting on March 9.

- Police responded to the 7500 block of Hunters Ridge Drive for a report of trespassing on March 9.

- Police responded tot he 8000 block of Bull Hill Road for a report of destruction of property on March 10.

- 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.

The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Assault-Aggravated: At 1:38 a.m. March 9, police responded to the 400 block of W. Randolph Road for a reported assault that occurred in the 200 block of S. 15th Ave. During a fight at a club, victim was cut on the arm by unknown offender.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 1:22 p.m. March 4, police responded to the 3000 block of Western Street for a reported burglary. Known offender entered residence and stole game system, jewelry and cash. Warrants obtained.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 3:30 p.m. March 5, police responded to the 2600 block of Lynchburg Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by forcing rear door and stole TV.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 7:28 p.m. March 5, police responded to the 4000 block of Collindale Court for a reported burglary. Unknown offender attempted to enter residence by forcing rear door. No entry made, nothing stolen.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 3 p.m. March 5, police responded to the 2300 block of Danville Street for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by forcing rear door. Nothing stolen.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 7:45 p.m. March 4, police responded to the 500 block of Smithfield Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence via sliding rear door and stole two TVs.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 11 a.m. March 9, police responded to the 1200 block of Miles Avenue in regards to a burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by kicking rear door and stole three TVs and game system.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 7:40 a.m. March 8, police responded to headquarters in regards to a larceny that occurred in the 5100 block of Oaklawn Boulevard. Unknown offender stole backpack containing laptop from outside business.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 7 a.m. March 8, police responded to the 2700 block of Norfolk Street in reference to a larceny. Known offender stole prescription medication from residence.

- Larceny-Pocket Picking: At 4:18 p.m. March 5, police responded to the 400 block of E. Broadway for a reported disturbance. Known offender stole cell phone, assaulted victim and broke vehicle windshield.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 6:10 a.m. March 7, police responded to the 2300 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported shoplifter. Known offender stole supplement pills from business and was arrested.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 4:30 p.m. March 4, police responded to the 1800 block of Trenton Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole cash from wallet in residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 5 p.m. March 5, police were called to the 2300 block of Courthouse Road for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a/c unit from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 12 a.m. March 8, police responded to the 2200 block of Granby Street for a report of larceny. Unknown offender stole copper tubing from heat pump.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 2:45 p.m. March 8, police responded to the 100 block of City Point Road for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole clothing and identification from locker.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 11:30 p.m. March 4, police were called tot he 1400 block of New York Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole handgun from unsecured vehicle.

- Robbery/Commercial: At 11:03 a.m. March 7, police responded to the 3300 block of Oaklawn Boulevard in regards to a robbery. Unknown masked offender robbed business at gunpoint of cash.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 2:52 a.m. March 6, police responded to the 300 block of Appomattox Street for a reported disturbance. Known offender broke residential window during a fight.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 8:30 p.m. March 6, police responded to the 1300 block of New York Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender punctured vehicle tire.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 5:15 p.m. March 9, police responded tot he 2700 block of Oaklawn Boulevard in reference to an intoxicated subject. Known offender was found to be in intoxicated, had damaged a vehicle and was arrested.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 6 p.m. March 10, police responded to the 3500 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke the windows on two vehicles.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 6:30 p.m. March 10, police responded to the 100 block of S. 8th Avenue for a reported disturbance. Known offender damaged residential wall during argument.

- 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.

Wysox man faces drug charge

Kyle Richard Lane, 27, of Wysox is facing a drug-possession charge following a traffic stop at the intersection of Hawes Street and the Merrill Parkway in North Towanda Township, police said.

State police at Towanda said they pulled over a vehicle that Lane was in at 10:38 p.m. on Feb. 22 because the vehicle displayed a registration plate for another vehicle.

A controlled substance determined to be bath salts and multiple items of drug paraphernalia were observed within the vehicle, police said.

Man faces drug charge in Towanda Twp.

David Anthony Soprano, 50, of Waverly, N.Y., is facing a drug-possession charge following a traffic stop that occurred U.S. Route 220 in Towanda Township.

State police at Towanda said they pulled over the vehicle that Soprano was in at 2:54 p.m. on Feb. 19 for a traffic violation.

A white powdery substance that tested positive for bath salts was observed along with multiple items of drug paraphernalia, police said.

Two charged with shoplifting in Wysox Twp.

Samantha Jean Partridge of Towanda and Miranda Marie Hamilton of Laceyville are accused of shoplifting at the Tops supermarket in Wysox Township, police said.

Partridge, 23, tried to steal $32.55 worth of items from the store, while the 22-year-old Hamilton tried to steal $10.89 worth of items from the store, police said.

Partridge and Hamilton were both issued citations for retail theft following this incident, which occurred at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, state police at Towanda said.

Rome male charged with criminal mischief

Codey Lee Brown, 20, of Rome Borough has been charged with criminal mischief after he caused damage to a door of a Rome Borough residence, state police at Towanda said.

The incident occurred on Feb. 28 at a residence on Crimson Maple Drive, where two women live, police said.

Accident occurs in Wysox Twp.

No injuries occurred in a recent two-vehicle accident at the intersection of state Route 187 and Hillside Drive in Wysox Township, police said.

The crash took place at 6:40 a.m. on March 9 as Mavis A. Humphrey of Rome was driving south on state Route 187 and Taylor M. Keefe of Little Meadows, Pa., was stopped at a stop sign on Hillside Drive, at its intersection with Route 187, police said.

The 19-year-old Keefe tried to make a right-hand turn from Hillside Drive onto the southbound lane of Route 187, but pulled out directly in front of Humphrey's vehicle, police said.

Humphrey was unable to stop in time and her vehicle struck Keefe's vehicle, police said.

Keefe was cited for duties at stop signs.

No charges or traffic citations were filed against Humphrey, police said.

Humphrey's vehicle had to be towed from the scene, state police at Towanda said.

Garage windows smashed

RINGTOWN - State police at Frackville reported a 7-year-old Ringtown boy smashed three window panes out of a garage on St. Paul's Church property along East Main Street between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. Sunday.

Police said church officials have declined to pursue charges against the 7-year-old, whose parents have agreed to pay for the damages.

Driver unhurt

LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - James A. Hartman, 58, of Dornsife, escaped injury Saturday afternoon when his 1991 Ford Ranger truck lost traction on a slick section of Route 147, struck a steep embankment and flipped onto its driver's side.

Police said Hartman, who was wearing a seat belt, was traveling south when the 1:15 p.m. accident occurred.

Car hits tree

JACKSON TOWNSHIP - James C. Kahler, 33, of Trevorton, was cited by state police at Selinsgrove for driving too fast for road conditions after his 1992 Dodge Spirit crashed into a tree off New Berlin Highway on Saturday afternoon in this Snyder County township.

Police said Kahler was traveling north at 1 p.m. when he lost control of his car while negotiating a left curve. The auto then traveled into the oncoming lane, exited the road and struck a tree.

Kahler escaped injury.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Sharon Ann Weikel, 47, of 709 W. Chestnut St., Apt. 1, was cited for public drunkenness by city police Patrolman Mark Costa after she was found lying on the ground in the area of Eighth and Water streets at 4:15 p.m. Saturday.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Charles Argenio Sr. to Robert T. Krause and Terry Ann Krause for $116,000; Exeter.

Bernard T. Suda Jr. and Mary M. Suda to Jessenia Solis for $77,000; Wilkes-Barre.

John James Malloy to Julio Enrique Martinez-Medina for $83,000; Hazleton.

John C. Cinque Jr. to Adam Johnson and Caterina Iovino-Johnson for $180,500; Dennison Township.

Thomas R. Cipriano Jr. (co-executor), Thomas R. Cipriano Sr. (estate), Paula Jean Bodnar (co-executor), Thomas R. Cipriano Jr. and Paula Jean Bodnar to Angel L. Pagan for $87,000; Hazleton.

Ann Braccini, Josephine Braccini (executrix), Josephine Braccini and Frank J. Braccini (estate) to Ronald A. Hankey Jr. for $87,500; Exeter.

Charles Zanta to Nicole Hampton for $176,700; Duryea.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

marriage licenses

n Fernando Hernandez and Anastasia Stephanie Woliski, both of Scranton.

n William Charles Heard II, Covington Twp., and Sara Marie Rupp, Scranton.

n Brandy Lumpkin and Geraldine Marie Dalrymple, both of Carbondale.

n Michael John Clark, Thornhurst, and Eileen Marie Kolankoski, Dunmore.

n Nicholas Ryan Padden, Scranton, and Amanda Annette Edwards, Factoryville.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n MRJT Properties LLC, Scran­ton, to Albert J. IV and Renee Samuel, Scranton; a property at 701 W. Elm St., Scranton, for $154,900.

n Kathryn Calandro, Archbald, to Stephen J. Yakely, Jessup; a property at 500 Gaughan Court, Archbald, for $145,000.

n Keleen Weaver and Linda Durso, co-executrix of the estate of Daniel T. and Virginia E. Fogarty, Clarks Summit, to Sara J. Levy, Scranton; a property at 616 Sunset St., Clarks Summit, for $120,000.

n Mia L. Stine, Scranton, to Luke J. Osborn and Angela Goldovich, Archbald; a property at 1309 Bryn Mawr St., Scran­ton, for $125,000.

n Patricia A. Diblasi, Scott Twp., to Andrea Kopa, Jermyn; a property at 1051 Heart Lake Road, Scott Twp., for $99,500.

n Samuel R. Jr. and Marlene Sebastianelli, Eynon, to Edward R. and Karen K. O'Hara, Scran­ton; a property at 105 Beverly Drive, Archbald, for $199,000.

n Peter and Theresa Zarnosky, Dickson City, to Robert R. and Norma G. Bates, Dickson City; a property at 803 Kenwood Drive, Dickson City, for $168,500.

n Robert and Mari Anne Vieira, to Moosic Realty Partner­ship; a property at 225 Grace St., Old Forge, for $80,000.

n Michael W. Sofchak, Avoca, administrator of the estate of Ronald Sofchak, Dunmore, to Zhao Zheng, Scranton; a property at 1714 Marion St., Dun­more, for $47,000.

n Sally S. Tucker, agent for Marion Heiser Seifarth, State College, to Shirley H. Thomas, Scranton; a property at 906 S. Abington Road, South Abington Twp., for $45,000.

n Carol Gumpert, South Abing­ton Twp.; and Donna Villano, South Abington Twp., both individuals and as administrators of the estate of Richard William Gumpert, Carbondale; Anthony Villano, South Abing­ton Twp.; and Margaret Davi­dow by attorney in fact and husband, Joseph Davidow, Ringtown, to Andrew Ander­son, South Amboy, N.J.; a property at Healey Hill Road, Greenfield Twp., for $255,000.

n LA Commerical Services LLC, Clarks Green, to David W. and Barbara Tompkins, Dalton; a property at 105 N. Turnpike Road, Dalton, for $158,000.

n First Commerical Bank, Indiana, to 402 N. Washing­ton LLC, Scranton; properties at 324 and 326 Penn Ave., Scranton, for $165,000.

n Mannys Bluestone Supply LLC, New Milford, to 402 N. Washington LLC, Scranton; properties at 320 and 322 Penn Ave., Scranton, for $375,000.

Divorce sought

n Lisa Oliver, Greentown, v. Roger N. Oliver, Jefferson Twp.; married May 31, 1985, in Dickson City; Andrew J. Katsock III, attorney.

estate filed

n Leonard Eugene Gaura, 518 E. Corey St., Moosic, letters testamentary to Bernice Gaura, same address.

federal tax liens

n Michael Bevilacqua, 916 Capouse Ave., Scranton; $17,415.66.

n David S. McDermott, 101 Front St., Elmhurst Twp.; $64,460.09.

n Miller Country Store LLC, 1148 Old Trail Road, Clarks Summit; $11,202.93.

n New Hope Personal Care Home at Tarentum LLC Allegheny Valley Residence, 117 N. Main Ave., Scranton; $31,454.09.

n Robert M. and Teri L. Butts, 24 Ball Road, Scott Twp.; $43,567.07.

n Edward Gallis, 728 Lincoln St., Dickson City; $31,285.57.

n Kenneth W. Bond, 806 S. Webster Ave., Scranton; $80,174.01.

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Computer equipment found in Franklin Twp.

Some computer equipment was found at 6:30 a.m. Sunday along Mountain Road in Franklin Township, police said.

Anyone with proof of ownership is asked to contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186.

Theft occurs in Monroe Twp.

Someone stole fuel oil in Monroe Township from a 32-year-old Towanda man, police said.

State police said this week that they are continuing to investigate the theft, which occurred sometime between 9 a.m. on Feb. 11 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 12.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186, or call 800-4-PA-TIPS.

"Name not required, just your information. Up to $2,000 cash reward if your information results in an arrest," the state police said in a press release that they issued about the theft.

Vehicle rolls over in Colley Twp.

Edward A. Bezdziecki, 59, of Hanover Township, Pa., was uninjured in a recent motor vehicle accident on state Route 487 in Colley Township, Sullivan County, police said.

The accident occurred at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, when Bezdziecki was driving south on Route 487, police said.

Bezdziecki lost control of his vehicle on the snow-covered roadway, and it traveled off the east side of the road, went into a drainage ditch and rolled onto its driver's side, police said.

Bezdziecki was not charged with any traffic violations, state police at Laporte said.

Waverly man arrested

A Waverly man was recently arrested by village police on a charge of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person.

According to information from village police, Robert H. Mann, 39, was also charged with harassment, criminal contempt, assault on a police officer and resisting arrest.

Police said Mann was arrested following a domestic incident in which he reportedly pushed a mentally disabled relative at his residence. Mann also allegedly made several threatening phone calls to a protected party, police said.

As officers attempted to arrest Mann, he struck an officer in his face and attempted to flee police, according to police.

Mann was arraigned in Waverly village court and remanded to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of bail, police said.

Unlicensed drivers charged

Waverly village police recently charged the following people with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following traffic stops, according to information from village police:

Vanessa I. Ward, 22, of Chemung, N.Y.; Paul T. Brown, 33, of Athens; Richard N. Rivera, 46, of Athens; Chelsea M. Cole, 28, of Waverly; Kyle W. Simpson, 22, of Waverly; and Hillmont A. Talada, 35, of Barton.

Sayre man incarcerated

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

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Travis M. Ruvolo, 21, was also charged with two counts each of simple assault and aggravated assault and one count each of resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

Police said Ruvolo attempted to engage in a physical altercation with a male and a female at about 1:55 a.m. March 17 in the parking lot of the Lehigh Tavern on North Lehigh Avenue. Police said Ruvolo ran away from officers after police attempted to take him into custody. Ruvolo grabbed an officer's stun gun, which resulted in the officer being stunned, police said.

Ruvolo was arraigned March 17 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. Ruvolo's preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 26.

Hospital patient charged with 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, Robert Eugene Buckley Jr., 30, was also charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct.

Police said Buckley attempted to choke a security officer March 16 at Robert Packer Hospital, causing the officer to have scratches and red marks on his neck.

Buckley was arraigned March 16 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. Buckley's preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 26.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

marriage licenses

n Cory Joseph Melvin and Krista Marie Ciaglia, both of Olyphant.

n Luis Manuel Garcia and Neicha Ortiz-Nevarez, both of Scranton.

n Trevor Dion Bell and Cadel­la Ivy Porter, both of Scranton.

n Kevin Thomas Powell and Maria Alexandria Ramey, both of Covington Twp.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Diane M. Pellegrini, Taylor, to June A. Hummel and Jared A. Godlewski, Archbald; a property at 65 Jomerlyn Drive, Taylor, for $230,000.

n Colin D. and Season L. Jack­son, Dickson City, to Nathan A. Snyder, Collegeville; a property at 6 Florda Drive, Blakely, for $200,000.

n Vincent M. Bernabei, Cov­ing­ton Twp.; Barbara and James J. Dalessandro, Old Forge, to Thomas G. and Nic­ole Przywara, Old Forge; properties at 200 and 204 Orchard St., Old Forge, for $143,100.

n Robert J. and Sherry L. Ham­maker, Clarks Green, to Assembly of God of Clarks Sum­mit, Clarks Green; a property at 207 Hall Ave., Clarks Green, for $165,000.

n Federal National Mortgage Association, per attorney-in-fact Mark J. Urden, to Christo­pher and Kevin Roshak; a property at 624 Sanderson Ave., Olyphant, for $52,500.

n Dennis and Susan McAn­drew, Scranton, to Thomas Mun­ley, Scranton; a property at 1036 Columbia St., Scranton, for $305,000.

n Julie E. Hilborn, Hamden, Conn., to Randall J. Sheman­ski, Scranton; a property at 315 Gibbons St., Dunmore, for $122,900.

n Betone Realty Co. Inc., Wilkes-Barre, to Fasula Invest­ments LLC, Scranton; a property at Birney Avenue, Moosic, for $1,570,000.

n Pamela M. Perkins-Frederick, Bensalem, to Robert J. and Lisa A. Makowski, Taylor; a property at 215 W. Grove St., Taylor, for $38,000.

n Robert M. and Jennifer M. Leuthe, Madison Twp., to Dale and Megan Lewis, Scranton; a property at 208 O'Hara Road, Spring Brook Twp., for $199,280.

n Audrey Gavronsky, executor of the estate of George J. Moss, Dickson City, to Alan and Gary Smertz, Scranton; properties at 425 and 427 New St., Scran­ton, for $60,000.

n Albert Jr. and Barbara A. Peters, Old Forge, to Robert and Jennifer Hughes, Scranton; a property at 215 St. Frances Cabrini Ave., Scranton, for $25,000.

n Arline Edwards by agent Timothy L. Edwards, Scranton, to Maria Vanda and Joao A. Abreu, Linden, N.J.; a property at 630 N. Lincoln Ave., Scran­ton, for $65,000.

n William and Tracey M. Mul­rain, Dalton, to Matthew S. Cavanaugh, Lemon Twp.; a property at Route 438, Benton Twp., for $157,900.

n S&G Acquisitions Inc., Oly­phant, to Gerald and Patricia Luchansky; a property at East Lackawanna and Alice streets, Olyphant, for $38,000.

n Household Consumer Dis­count Co., to Perry Construc­tion Inc.; a property at 355 N. Fillmore Ave., Scranton, for $46,000.

n Albert Jr. and Barbara A. Peters, Old Forge, to Hazel Snyder and Elmer McCollum, Scranton; a propety at 213 St. Frances Cabrini Ave., Scranton, for $25,000.

n Peter Amato, Clarks Sum­mit, to Michael S. Schlink and Marguerite A. McLaughlin, South Abington Twp.; a property at New­berry Circle, South Abington Twp., for $85,000.

estate filed

n Majora Lee, also known as Midge Lee, Rear 331 Spring St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Diana L. Brown, 1519 Gard­ner Ave., Scranton.

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Criminal mischief

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police say an unknown person slashed four tires on a 2010 Toyota Corolla, owned by Colby Schweitzer, 27, of Coal Township, while it was parked in the 800 block of Mulberry Street between 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 644-0333.

Corruption of minors

MOUNT CARMEL - Joshua R. Potter, 20, of 439 Vine St., Sunbury, faces two separate sets of charges, including corruption of minors, following theft incidents in the borough on Dec. 22.

Mount Carmel Borough Police Cpl. David Donkochik reported in court documents that police investigated footprints found around several parked vehicles, indicating someone tried to gain entry.

Police then received a call from Amber Ennis, who said someone stole money from her Jeep.

Officers followed the prints to a vacant house where they found Potter and a 16-year-old male with several piles of change, a fake pistol and drug paraphernalia. They also found a backpack allegedly belonging to Potter that contained two knives, several hand tools and a computer. Police found a bottle of pills prescribed to Jerry Matzura, whose vehicle is one around which police observed footprints, according to the complaint.

Police charged Potter with corruption of minors, prohibited offensive weapons, possessing instruments of a crime, theft from a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property, loitering and prowling at night and possession of drug paraphernalia, all misdemeanors.

Potter also faces charges of theft from a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property, loitering and prowling at night and corruption of minors for allegedly entering a vehicle owned by Kimber Kauwell and removing approximately $15.

Potter was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and placed in Northumberland County Prison on $25,000 total bail. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday.

Avoiding cops

ATLAS - Anthony W. McGinley, 30, of 953 W. Third St., Williamsport, was arraigned Wednesday on charges of flight to avoid apprehension and loitering and prowling at night, stemming from an investigation into a Sept. 22 incident in Atlas.

Mount Carmel Township Police Kelly Campbell reported in court documents that McGinley was a passenger in a vehicle used to run from the police. Police said McGinley led officers on a foot pursuit throughout Atlas to avoid being picked up on an outstanding bench warrant.

He was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and released on $5,000 signature bail. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday.

Simple assault

KULPMONT - Albert J. Goodlunas III, 38, of 553 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment after allegedly striking Ronald Sabol several times in the 900 block of Chestnut Street at 5:36 p.m. March 12.

He was charged by Kulpmont Police Patrolman Patrick McAndrew. The complaint was filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is set for April 17.

Fraud

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough police charged Barry T. Adams, 30, of 111 N. Market St., Mount Carmel, with access device fraud, identity theft, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property after a Jan. 1 incident at his residence.

Patrolman Matthew Dillman reported in court documents that Adams allegedly stole several pieces of information from David Urbanowicz to apply for a credit card in Urbanowicz's name and charged approximately $400 to the card.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday.

Dealer arrested

KULPMONT - Edward Miller, 28, of 863 W. Spruce St., Apt. 2, Coal Township, was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility and three counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance following the investigation into a drug buy in Kulpmont on May 13, 2011.

According to Shamokin Police Cpl. Bryan Primerano in court documents, Miller sold a tablet of Ecstasy and a suboxone tablet for $40 to a confidential informant.

Miller was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones on Tuesday and placed in Northumberland County Prison on $75,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday before Jones.

Coins stolen

KULPMONT - Patrolman Shane Reamer charged Thomas J. Boylan, 18, of 827 Scott St., Kulpmont, with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property after he allegedly removed an undetermined amount of coins from a change bottle owned by his mother at 8:35 p.m. Feb. 24.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is set for April 17.

Bad checks

MOUNT CARMEL - David Huber, 30, of 702 E. Fifth St., Mount Carmel, was charged with writing a bad check after allegedly issuing a check for $23,130.94 to Modern Hail Repair Inc. in October 2011 through a business he co-owns.

The charge was filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday.

AVOCA POLICE: No report was available at press time.

OLD FORGE POLICE: Officers responded to more than 20 calls between March 10-16.

On March 10, officers responded to investigate a report of a suspicious person in the 1200 block of Mowry Street. A report of an unresponsive man sent officers to the 200 block of North Main Street. One arrest was made.

On March 11, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a confused elderly man in the 300 block of South Main Street. A report of a verbal domestic dispute sent officers to the 500 block of South Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a similar call in the 500 block of West Grace Street.

On March 12, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported juvenile problem in the 300 block of South Main Street. Officers later returned to the area to take possession of found property. Officers were also dispatched to assist Moosic police with a call in the 3700 block of Birney Avenue.

On March 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle complaint in the 1200 block of Franklin Street. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the intersection of Henderson and Fallon streets.

On March 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious man in the 600 block of Moosic Road. Officers were dispatched to assist emergency medical services (EMS) with a call in the 100 block of James Street. Officers also assisted EMS with a call in the 100 block of Eisenhower Drive.

On March 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle accident in the 400 block of North Main Street.

On March 16, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious man in the 500 block of George Street. An activated alarm sent officers to the 200 block of South Main Street. Officers also responded to investigate a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of South Main and Oak streets.

TAYLOR POLICE: Officers responded to 85 calls between March 11-18.

On March 11, officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in a home in the 100 block of Longview Drive. A property damage dispute sent officers to a home in the 900 block of Sampson Street. Officers also responded to investigate a civil dispute in a home in the 500 block of Powell Street.

On March 12, officers were dispatched to investigate a retail theft at the Walmart on Main Street. Officers responded to investigate a property theft in the 200 block of Tamworth Drive. A similar call sent officers to Rockledge Terrace.

On March 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in a home on Williams Street. A retail theft complaint sent officers to the Walmart on Main Street.

On March 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a suspicious vehicle complaint in the 200 block of Union Street.

On March 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a retail theft in the 1300 block of South Main Street. A similar call sent officers to the Walmart on Main Street.

On March 16, officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in a home in the 200 block of East Grove Street. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the intersection of South Keyser and Sibley avenues. Officers also responded to investigate a domestic dispute in a home in the 100 block of Powell Street.

On March 17, officers were dispatched to investigate a disturbance in the 200 block of North Main Street. A report of a suspicious fire sent officers to McDade Park. Officers also responded to investigate a report of a suspicious person in the 900 block of Union Street.

On March 18, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a domestic dispute in the 200 block of South Main Street. A report of solicitation sent officers to a home in the 800 block of West Taylor Street.

MOOSIC POLICE: Officers responded to more the 75 calls between March 10-16.

On March 10, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Springbrook Avenue. An activated alarm sent officers to the 3500 block of Birney Avenue. A similar call sent officers to the 500 block of Poppy Lane. Officers responded to investigate a report of criminal mischief in the 500 block of Main Street.

On March 11, officers were dispatched to investigate a theft complaint at Terry's Diner on Birney Avenue.

On March 12, officers were dispatched to investigate a bomb threat at Riverside Elementary East. A hit-and-run accident sent officers to the 3600 block of Birney Avenue.

On March 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a disorderly female on Railroad Avenue. A report of a reckless driver sent officers to the 4100 block of Birney Avenue.

On March 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a harassment complaint in a home on Winefield Avenue. Police were dispatched to assist emergency medical services with a call in a home in the 3500 block of Laurel Avenue.

On March 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a noise complaint in the Birney Plaza on Birney Avenue. An activated alarm sent officers to a home in the 300 block of Thackary Close. Officers responded to investigate a fraud complaint in the 2100 block of Shoppes Boulevard. A fight complaint sent officers to the 4900 block of Birney Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a retail theft complaint in the 4000 block of Birney Avenue. A domestic dispute sent officers to the 1400 block of Grove Street.

On March 16, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle on Rocky Glen Road. A reported assault sent officers to the 4100 block of Birney Avenue. An activated alarm sent officers to a home on Alpine Drive. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of juveniles causing a disturbance in the 600 block of Main Street. A report of a fight in progress sent officers to the Moosic Motor Inn. Officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm on Rocky Glen Road. A custody dispute sent officers to a home in the 1400 block of Grove Street. Officers responded to assist the Old Forge police with a call on Keyser Avenue. Officers also responded to investigate an activated alarm in the 3500 block of Birney Avenue.

Darrell Mayhue v. Holly Mayhue.

Patricia Thomas v. John Thomas.

Christine Shenfield v. Christopher Shenfield.

Jason Smith v. Kelly Smith.

Lynda Roberts v. Robert Roberts.

Elizabet Santos v. Jeremy Conklin.

Leigh Hoover v. Sean Hoover.

Eric Laubach v. Danielle Laubach.

Paris Greene v. Jessica Greene.

Ann Lechak v. Brian Lechak.

Kimberly Tambur to David Chiampi for $260,000; Exeter Township.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. (trustee) and Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC (attorney in fact) to Nance Rice for $73,429; Hughestown.

Sand Springs Development Corp. to Wayne Garland and Patricia M. Garland for $229,900; Butler Township.

Anthony Greskewicz, Tina Greskewicz, Anthony P. Greskewicz and Ella M. Greskewicz to Stephanie Nestorick and Deborah Harry for $87,000; Edwardsville.

Police Briefs

Saw stolen in Colley Township

A Dewalt reciprocating saw has been reported stolen from the Red Rock Job Corps Center in Colley Township, Sullivan County, police said. The saw was discovered missing earlier this month, police said.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the state police at Laporte at (570) 946-4610.

Scattering of rubbish occurs in Wysox

Someone illegally deposited trash on a 53-year-old Wyalusing man's property on Grimes Road in Wysox Township, state police said this week.

The trash, which was deposited sometime between 7 a.m. on Feb. 12 and 7 a.m. on Feb. 13, consisted of construction materials, including a sink and a vinyl shower insert, police said.

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

No one injured in Towanda Twp. crash

Jean L. Ackley, 31, of Towanda was uninjured in a recent motor vehicle accident on Liberty Corners Road in Towanda Township, police said.

Ackley, who was traveling too fast for the road conditions, lost control of her vehicle as she entered a left-hand curve in the roadway, police said.

The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree head on, state police at Towanda said. The accident occurred at 8:17 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection with Woodside Road, police said.

Ackley was cited for driving at an unsafe speed, police said.

Sayre man faces drug charge

Timothy James Chilson, 28, of Sayre has been charged with conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance, police said.

The charge stems from a Nov. 27 incident in which Chilson and two other individuals were involved in the sale of Percocet pills to a fourth individual, police said.

The incident occurred in the parking lot of One Progress Plaza off Elizabeth Street in Towanda, according to the state police at Towanda.

Chilson was arraigned by Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Feb. 26. Chilson was then released on non-monetary bail.

Chilson's preliminary hearing, which was originally scheduled for March 6 in Towanda District Court, has been postponed to March 27.

Towanda woman accused of selling drug

Candace Marie Chilson, 32, of Towanda has been charged with delivery of a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility, and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance, police said.

The charges stem from a Feb. 29 incident in which Chilson sold five Oxycodone pills to another individual at a residence on Second Street in Towanda, police said.

Chilson waived her preliminary hearing, which was scheduled for March 13 in Towanda District Court.

Therefore, Chilson's case has been transferred to the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, where she is scheduled to be arraigned on April 15.

Wyalusing woman scammed

Police are continuing to investigate a report of a scam which targeted a 42-year-old Wyalusing woman on March 3 in Terry Township.

According to police, the victim was contacted by an unknown person about fictitious employment. She was then sent a check and instructed to send the majority of the money via Western Union to the Philippines.

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

Theft in Albany Twp.

State police have received a complaint from a 44-year-old Dushore woman regarding stolen property on French Creek Road in Albany Township.

According to police, five metal gates designed to keep animals in their stalls were stolen between Feb. 26 and March 16.

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

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

marriage licenses

n Irfan Aleem, Ontario, Canada, and Susan Kay Ray, Olyphant.

n Mark Danchak and Patricia M. Stevenson, both of Plymouth.

n Paul Frank Marcus Rixford and Beth Ann Tayburn, both of Carbondale.

n Lyle Jesse Frederick and Amanda Kate Sewatsky, both of Dunmore.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

n Rachel T. and Sean T. Gething, to Angelo and Lisa Res­cigno; a property at 416 Bank St., Archbald, for $52,500.

n Thomas Dipaola and Mary Joyce Rotella, to Stone Financing LLC; a property at Kimberly Circle, Newton Twp., for $303,000.

n Stone Financing LLC, to Kelly J. and Vincent P. Rotell; a property at Kimberly Circle, Newton Twp., for $303,000.

n Stephen P. Clock, Bethle­hem, to Pensco Trust Co., Den­ver; a property at Route 1009, Fell Twp., for $136,000.

n Robert A. and Melissa M. Russini, to National Transfer Services LLC, Texas; a property at 1032 Scenic Drive, Newton Twp., for $415,000.

n 305 Willow Street LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y., to Willow Street Realty LLC, Scranton; a property at 305 Willow St., Scranton, for $55,000.

n National Transfer Services LLC, to Mark D. and Loriann Pajalich; a property at 1032 Scenic Drive, Newton Twp., for $415,000.

n Patricia Lynn Fitzgerald, Trevose, to Christie D. Teats and Ted S. Messner, Moscow; a property at Big Bass Lake, Clifton Twp., for $73,000.

n William H. and Maureen Bender, Orefield Twp., to David P. and Ellen K. Rudis, Pittston Twp.; a property at 24 Joyce Drive, Moosic, for $347,500.

n Debra A. Jurnak, Old Forge, to Jolanta H. Morawiec, Old Forge; a property at 1208 Mowery St., Old Forge, for $152,600.

n Ann M. Eibach, executrix of the estate of Gregory Eibach, to Ronald J. Pusateri, Dunmore; a property at 901 Meade St., Dun­more, for $36,000.

n Robert Paul Poklemba, Oly­phant, to Deborah A. Smith, Dun­more; a property at 232 Poplar St., Dickson City, for $58,300.

n Anthony and Joan M. Davis Skutnick, Scranton, to Thomas Laboranti, Scranton; properties at 525 and 527 Green Ridge St., Scranton, for $83,500.

divorces sought

n Jennifer Stout, Elmhurst, v. John Stout, Moscow; married Sept. 30, 1995, in Moscow; pro se.

n Paul Pozniak, Lake Winola, v. Cheryl Runco, Hop Bottom; married May 16, 2001; David J. Ratchford, attorney.

n Bruce Morgan, Spring Brook Twp., v. Debra Caruso, Olyphant; married Dec. 1, 2006, in Mount Pocono; pro se.

n Mary Lou Hoffner, Carbon­dale, v. Clarence Hoffner, Car­bon­dale; married Dec. 6, 1986; John J. Cerra, attorney.

n Thomas L. Hill, LaPlume, v. Patricia L. Tench, Clarks Sum­mit; married September 2003 in Clarks Summit; Richard A. Fanucci, attorney.

n David Walker, Moscow, v. Paula Walker, Pittston; married Oct. 13, 2001, in Hamlin; Ben Josielevski, attorney.

estateS filed

n Catherine A. Nester, 24 Marion Circle, Throop, letters testamentary to Ann Marie Nester, same address.

n Irene F. Dubiel, 272 Sturges Road, Archbald, letters of administration to Eugene Dubiel, same address.

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