Wyoming County Court Notes appear Thursdays in The Times-Tribune.

Property transactions

- Robert W. and Melanie Ann Killian to Melissa A. and Ralph F. Schwartz a property in Tunkhannock Twp. for $168,000.

- Sheridan S. Warner and Nancy M. Warner to Terry Galella, a property in Lemon Twp. for $142,500.

- Timothy Lee Jr. and Dana R. Smith to Stacy White, a property in Nicholson for $127,500.

- James Newell, administrator to the estate of Eleanor Alice Eastwood aka Eleanor A. Eastwood to Mehoopany Twp., a property in the township for $30,495.

- Fannie Mae aka Federal National Mortgage Association via Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg LLP POA and Phelan Hallinan LLP POA to Starzec Builders LLC, a property in Monroe Twp. for $52,800.

- Ronald and Sarah L. Brown to Michelle J. Brown, a property in Windham Twp. for $107,500.

Estate filed

- Marie Lindner, late of Falls Twp., letters testamentary to Fred H. Lindner, executor, c/o Sally A. Steele, 70 Hollowcrest Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

Marriages filed

- Donald Joseph Bara and Lindee DeLeur Brobst, both of Tunkhannock.

- David Anthony Destefano and Christine Ann Antinnes, both of Monroe Twp.

- Mark Alan Pitkus and Gladys Elizabeth (Romero) Valentin, both of Tunkhannock.

- Charles Joseph Sardo and Angela Michelle Smith, both of Tunkhannock.

OLD FORGE POLICE: Officers responded to more than 35 calls between Aug. 25-31.

On Aug. 25, officers responded to investigate a retail theft on Lonesome Road. A report of a suspicious person sent officers to a home in the 1000 block of Spring Street. Officers returned to the same area to investigate a report of a disorderly female. Officers also investigated a reported theft of a cellphone in the 100 block of North Main Street.

On Aug. 26, officers were dispatched to investigate a metal theft in the 300 block of Oak Street. A criminal mischief complaint sent officers to the 300 block of Bridge Street. Officers responded to investigate a hit-and-run accident in the 800 block of South Main Street.

Officers responded to conduct a welfare check in the 400 block of Church Street. Officers also responded to investigate a report of a suspicious person in the 800 block of West Oak Street.

On Aug. 27, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm in the 200 block of North Main Street. Officers assisted Taylor police with a call in the 400 block of Phillips Street. A similar call sent officers to the 100 block of North Main Street.

On Aug. 28, officers were dispatched to investigate a hit-and-run accident in the 700 block of George Street. A medication theft sent officers to a home in the 300 block of First Street. Officers responded to conduct a welfare check in a home in the 200 block of Marion Street. Officers also responded to investigate a domestic dispute in a home in the 100 block of Jones Street.

On Aug. 29, officers conducted a traffic stop on Lonesome Road. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). Officers were dispatched to assist the fire department with a call in the 100 block of Keyser Avenue. A nuisance complaint sent officers to the 100 block of Albion Street. Officers also responded to investigate a gas theft in the 100 block of Keyser Avenue.

A harassment complaint sent officers to a home on Moosic Road. Officers also responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 900 block of Moosic Road. Officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute inside a home in the 100 block of Stewart Street.

On Aug. 30, officers were dispatched to assist the school bus company in the 700 block of Clevio Street. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the 300 block of Milwaukee Avenue. Officers also responded to investigate multiple thefts in the 1200 block of Franklin Street.

On Aug. 31, a theft of keys and a wallet sent officers to a home in the 400 block of South Main Street. Officers were dispatched to assist emergency medical service with a call in a home in the 400 block of Kohlor Avenue. Officers also responded to investigate an activated alarm in the 1200 block of Lori Lane.

MOOSIC POLICE: No report was available at press time.

TAYLOR POLICE: No report was available at press time.

David W. Loucks to Joseph J. Clark and Amber L. Clark for $144,000; Larksville.

Frank J. Cellucci to Dennis T. Wu for $160,000; Buck Township.

Anthony J. Yannarell to Ryan L. Day and Heather J. Day for $135,000; Hazleton.

Linda Boiwka Rohde, Ronald Rohde, Karen Boiwka and Karen Boiwka Castricone to Edward J. Zerman and Mary E. Zerman for $190,000; Fairmount Township.

John A. Zmiejko and Cheryl A. Zmiejko to Ginettte M. Williams for $89,900; Freeland.

Linda Boiwka Rohde, Ronald Rohde, Karen Boiwka and Karen Boiwka Castricone to Larry P. Frey for $250,000; Fairmount Township.

Albert Starzinski (executor) and Eleanor T. Kaminski (estate) to Gerald F. Shumbris and Donna E. Shumbris for $84,000; Kingston.

Eric M. Panusky, Jamielee Petrucci and Jamielee Panusky to Christa M. Coolbaugh for $135,000; Wyoming.

marriage licenses

n Paul David Bresnock, Covington Twp., and Kathi-Jo Hubner Bray, Moscow.

n Paul Rutkowski and Kristin Marie Mackowiak, both of Old Forge.

n Justin Michael Cognetti and Jenna Marie Hanlon, both of Scranton.

n Carlos Lorenzo and Sarai Amoro-Martinez, both of Scranton.

n Keith John Peters and Joan Marie Batcha, both of Scranton.

n Nunzio Caccamo and Jennifer Lea Stout, both of Dickson City.

n John Anthony Rettura and Kaitlyn Michele Smith, both of Scranton.

n Earl Joseph Kugler III, Clarks Summit, and Brittany Lee Davis, South Abington Twp.

n Paulmichael Carrighan and Lena Marie Knorr, both of Olyphant.

n Gary Robert Ketten and Cassandra Leigh Whitlock, both of Throop.

property transactions

n Brandon and Chrysa Calafut, Scott Twp., to Dennis J. Hausman, Blakely; a property at 63 Green Grove Road, Scott Twp., for $123,000.

n James and Terri L. Cal­laghan, Scott Twp., to Motty M. and Patricia K. Chen, Scott Twp.; a property at 109 Club­house Lane, Scott Twp., for $324,000.

n Ronald J. Pollak, personal representative of the estate of Elizabeth Worobey, Peckville, to George A. Homick, Scott Twp.; a property at 213 Justus Blvd., Scott Twp., for $31,250.

n Michele Polisano, individual and executrix of the estate of Margaret E. Brennan, Archbald, to Patrick McGee, Archbald; a property at 125 White Oak St., Archbald, for $105,000.

n Nicholas J. and Stacey M. Berlinski, Greenfield Twp., to Christopher J. Wickizer, Scran­ton; a property at 100 Jomar Drive, Roaring Brook Twp., for $190,000.

n Mary Regan and Ellen Ryan, co-executrix of the estate of Margaret Mary Spillane, to John Pierce Jr. and Lisa Marie Taylor, Scranton; a property at 219 Main St., Archbald, for $89,900.

divorces sought

n Ortal Hadad, Dunmore, v. Jacob Colin Riggs, Knoxville, Tenn.; married Sept. 15, 2011, in Knoxville; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

n Daisy Rodriguez, Scranton, v. Luis Reyes, Scranton; married Jan. 23, 2002, in Scranton; pro se.

n Arline Marchlinski, Dalton, v. Erin Marchlinski, Throop; married June 14, 1997; James W. Reid, attorney.

n Aleica Martin Belford, Scran­ton, v. Rhiad Belford, Indiana, Pa.; married Aug. 22, 2007, in Scranton; pro se.

n Cassandra Evjo, Scranton, v. David Evjo, Lakeland, Fla.; married Aug. 4, 2012, in Lake­land; pro se.

n Shane Stefanowicz v. Michelle Stefanowicz; married Sept. 25, 2004, in Riviera Maya, Mexico; William C. Urbanski, attorney.

n Vaishaliben A. Patel, Scran­ton, v. Pravinkumar T. Patel, Orlando, Fla.; married March 16, 2007, in Vitthalesh Ved Mandir, Karelibaug, Baroda, India; Jon­athan L. Pietrowski, attorney.

n Amy Cutrona Crispino, Scran­ton, v. Antonio Cutrona, Scran­ton; married May 2, 1988, in Scranton; Jonathan L. Pietrow­ski, attorney.

estate filed

n Marion Hudachek, 997 Fairfield St., Scranton, letters of administration to Barbara A. Granahan, same address.

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John P. Solt and Vicki L. Pantalone to Frank J. Geroski and Tami A. Geroski for $342,500; Wright Township.

Randall Barry Jones and Judy Leonard-Jones to Kevin T. Brennan Sr. and Kathleen R. Brennan for $250,000; Plains Township.

Mark J. Makara, Sandra R. Edmonds and Sandra R. Makara to Harold D. Kirkpatrick for $83,900; Conyngham Township.

Donald R. Bytheway to Michael T. Olsen for $71,000; Pringle.

Carol M. Kay to Gary Spallone for $115,000; Hazle Township.

Angela M. Wilk and Angela M. Kamionka to Hsueh-Liang Chen and Xiang Xiang Chen for $128,000; Butler Township.

Pine Ridge Esates LLC (per agent) and Kimberly Popple (agent) to Barbara Kalbach for $150,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Carol A. Ogorzalek and Thomas M. Murmello to Cynthia L. Cusate and Ralph Petrill Jr. for $71,000; Hazle Township.

Robert W. Brown Jr. and Tracy L. Brown to Jason J. Nichols for $134,000; Kingston.

Joseph J. Verano and Margaret M. Verano to Fred J. Castelhun, Darlene A. Ladner and Thomas N. Petrichko for $74,900; Hazle Township.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (per attorney in fact) and Daniel A. McGovern (attorney in fact) to Jessica Vernon for $89,900; Butler Township.

Sarah A. Reed to Catherine Medeiros for $171,500; Fairview Township.

Roberta O. Thomas to David Hilstolsky, Kristine M. Hilstolsky and David S. Hilstolsky for $150,000; Exeter Township.

Police use taser to subdue man

John Henry Dehaan, 58, of Wyalusing has been charged by state police with resisting arrest and harassment relating to a Aug. 28 incident at Smith's Personal Care Home in Wyalusing Borough.

Police said Dehaan kicked another resident of the care home in the stomach.

Upon arriving at the scene, state police attempted to place Dehaan into custody and were met with resistance. Police then used a taser three times on Dehaan before he complied and put his hands behind his back.

Dehaan was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Aug. 28 and remanded to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,500 bail.

Pedestrian struck in Alba

A pedestrian was transported to Troy Hospital following a vehicle-pedestrian accident at 1:40 p.m. Sunday on Ayers Road in Alba, according to state police at Towanda.

The pedestrian, Steven Alan Burbank, 63, of Canton, was transported to the hospital by Western Alliance EMS, and was believed to have only minor injuries, police said.

According to police, troopers responded to the scene for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

At the scene, it was reported that a verbal dispute between the driver, Brandon M. Walburn, 24, of Canton, and another man, had occurred. Police said Walburn was trying to leave the area, when he put the vehicle in reverse and hit the pedestrian.

DUI crash reported

State police at Towanda said that Fredrick Peake, Jr., 46, of Waverly, N.Y. operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and lost control, resulting in a crash, at 10:10 p.m. July 13 on Route 6, about one-half mile east of Madigan Road, in Burlington Township.

No injuries reported

State police at Towanda said that Dale H. Scrivener, Jr., 19, of Waverly, N.Y. was not injured in a one-vehicle accident at 12:10 p.m. Aug. 26 on Route 514 in Granville Township.

Police said the crash occurred as he was driving on a left curve in his Pontiac Sunfire, while traveling west. The vehicle's passenger side wheels caught the gravel edge of the westbound shoulder, the vehicle began to yaw, and the driver lost control, according to police. The vehicle crossed the eastbound lane, traveled into a field, and rolled over, coming to final rest on its wheels.

Police said he was charged with a violation of "driving at safe speed."

Incident investigated

State police at Towanda said they are continuing to investigate an incident involving inappropriate touching between a 13-year-old female and a four-year-old Sylvania girl and a 7-year-old Troy boy that occurred at noon on July 26 on Sylvania Road in Sylvania.

Theft charges

COAL TOWNSHIP - Gail Anthony, 53, of 622 Scott St., Kulpmont, was charged by Patrolman Jason Adams with theft, receiving stolen property and forgery involving incidents at McDonald's along Route 61.

Police reported Anthony is accused of stealing two paychecks totaling $106.42 from Kayla Nash, forging the checks and depositing them in her account at First National Bank. Police said the checks were stolen between July 9 and July 10 while Anthony and Nash were employed at McDonald's.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Daniel C. Dietz, 35, of 1741 Pulaski Ave., Coal Township, was charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving and failing to stop for two stop signs relating to an Aug. 25 high-speed chase that concluded when the defendant was apprehended near Shamokin and Spurzheim streets.

Police said Dietz refused to submit to chemical testing.

Theft

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Raymond Siko II has charged James A. Thomas, 25, of 418 N. Franklin St., Shamokin, with theft, receiving stolen property, driving under suspension, driving without proper inspection and trespass by motor vehicle.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Thomas allegedly stole seven steel railroad plates and 14 railroad stakes/ties belonging to North Shore Railroad Company on Aug. 24 from the railroad bed at Race and Pearl streets. Police also is accused of operating a red 1996 Ford on railroad property without permission.

Thomas' live-in girlfriend, Amanda Lee Campbell, 23, also was charged by Siko with theft and receiving stolen property in connection with the same incident.

DUI

COAL TOWNSHIP - Michael J. Reeser, 23, of 30 W. Willow St., Shamokin, was charged by Trooper Thomas Leib of state police at Stonington with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under suspension, failure to drive in a single lane, careless driving, restrictions on alcoholic beverages and failing to wear a seat belt.

The charges relate to an Aug. 11 traffic stop on Route 225 near A Street in Coal Township.

Police said Reeser had a blood-alcohol content of .206 percent.

DUI

SNYDERTOWN - Melvin Leonard Lee Wetzel, 46, of 157 Coal Run Road, Coal Township, was charged by Trooper Nicholas Berger of state police at Stonington with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to drive in a single lane, driving at an unsafe speed and careless driving involving an Aug. 9 accident on Route 4005 near Freidline Road.

Police reported Wetzel had a blood-alcohol content of .108 percent.

Harassment

TREVORTON - Trooper Justin Rosboschil of state police at Stonington has charged a Trevorton couple with harassment relating to a disturbance at their residence at 7:20 p.m. Saturday.

Catherine Marie Snyder, 36, and her husband, Joseph Warren Snyder, 30, of 225 W. Shamokin St., were cited in connection with the incident.

Police said Catherine Snyder struck her husband twice in the face and neck area with an open hand. Joseph Snyder is accused of grabbing his wife's hair and pulling her head, causing her face to hit a chair.

Police said Joseph Snyder then fled the scene and was later arrested for suspicion of DUI.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Nathan Rhodes has charged Gary Bramhall, 66, of 905 E. Sunbury St., Shamokin, with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol involving a July 24 accident in the 900 block of East Sunbury Street.

Police reported Bramhall had a blood-alcohol content of .222 percent.

One hurt

PENN TOWNSHIP - A Sunbury woman suffered a minor injury following a crash at the intersection of Route 11 and Bake Oven Hill Road at 3:02 p.m. Wednesday.

State police at Selinsgrove report a 2012 Toyota Rav4, driven by Jade A. Miller, 26, of Liverpool, and a 2013 Toyota Corolla, driven by Delia A. Ciulei, 35, of Sunbury, were traveling south on Route 11 in the southbound lane; the Rav4 was behind the Corolla. Ciulei slowed the Corolla to a stop in an attempt to turn left onto Bake Oven Hill Road and the Rav4 passed on the left, police said. The Rav4 turned to the right and struck the Corolla, police said.

Ciulei suffered a minor injury and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police cited Miller for a traffic violation.

Assault

MOUNT CARMEL - A 28-year-old borough man faces three charges for allegedly punching a 17-year-old male in the face on Aug. 7.

Police said Todd David Burns, 28, of 433 E. Seventh St., admitted striking the juvenile. He's charged by Mount Carmel Patrolman Kevin Katch with simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment.

The juvenile was accused by Burns of making remarks about a relative on Facebook. The teen lost a front tooth after being punched and suffered significant swelling of the upper lip, police said.

The incident occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m. at Second and Maple streets, the juvenile said.

DUI

STRONG - Robert Joseph Csatlos, 27, of 351 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, is charged by Patrolman Kevin Katch, Mount Carmel Township Police, with four counts of driving under the influence after being pulled over by police at 2:24 a.m. July 27 along Route 61 when a brake light malfunctioned on his vehicle.

Katch said Csatlos exhibited physical signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety testing. Chemical testing found his blood alcohol level to be 0.117 percent and also tested positive for marijuana, police said.

Csatlos was also charged with a summary offense for the brake light.

Public drunkenness

KULPMONT - Mark Anthony Knapick, 22, of 30 S. Franklin St., Shamokin, faces four charges following his arrest early Aug. 3 near Ninth and Scott streets.

Police said Knapick was highly intoxicated when he was allegedly observed staggering and swaying while walking in the borough at 2:37 a.m. He is accused of possessing rolling papers and an undisclosed amount of marijuana.

Knapick is charged by Kulpmont Patrolman Michael Pitcavage with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and public drunkenness.

DUI

DIAMONDTOWN - Tyler J. Petro, 20, of 51 E. Railroad St., Mount Carmel, faces one count of drunk driving and related charges following an alleged traffic violation May 19 at Mid Valley Road and Route 61 near the viaduct.

Petro, who was 19 at the time of the alleged incident, is accused of failing to stop at a stop sign about 3:09 a.m. Police said he failed field sobriety testing, and that chemical testing found his blood alcohol level to be 0.066 percent, above the 0.02 limit for a person under 21 years old.

He is charged by Patrolman Kelly Campbell with driving under the influence and minor operating with alcohol in system along with a stop sign violation.

Drug paraphernalia

MOUNT CARMEL - Brian Keith Maiese, 19, of 110 S. Chestnut St., is charged by Patrolman Justin Stelma with possession of drug paraphernalia following an incident at his home on Aug. 20.

Police said a bag containing a glass smoking pipe, razor blades, rolling papers and a small black tin with marijuana residue were found beneath a pillow in his bedroom about 10:30 p.m.

Maiese was 18 at the time of the alleged incident.

marriage licenses

n Steven Philip Woitkowski and Sarah Lynn Cortazar, both of Scranton.

n Gary William Morgan and Nicole Lynn Degavage, both of Carbondale.

n Joseph Samuel Pauswinski, Forest City, and Mary Ann Durkin, Carbondale.

n Charles John Harmer and Patti Michalle White, both of Jessup.

n Jason Gerard Sensi and Lauren Marie Carnevale, both of Orlando, Fla.

property transactions

n David and Joanne Long, Clarks Summit, to David Stiles and Malena Guimento, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Lackawanna County; two parcels in Scott Twp. for $230,000.

n Kenneth and Linda Powell, Scott Twp., to Stephen R. and Eucaris Soper, Trumbull, Conn.; a property in Archbald for $302,820.

n Mary Grace Moffitt, Carbondale, to Arthur and Mary Jude Williamson, Carbondale; a property at 23-25 Laurel St., Carbondale, for $56,300.

n McCabe Weisberg & Conway PC, attorney-in-fact for Fannie Mae, aka Federal National Mortgage Association, to SA Realty; a property at 509 Hudson St., Jermyn, for $45,000.

n Genevieve Hart, attorney-in-fact for George A. Knecht Jr., to Kanubhai M. Patel, Scranton; a property at 818 Kirst Court, Scranton, for $28,000.

n Edward and Frances Stepkovitch, Archbald, to Christopher S. and Jillian J. Eboli, Dunmore; a property at 940 Bush St., Throop, for $239,000.

n Paul Lipko and Melissa M. Kutch, now by marriage Melissa M. Lipko, Scranton, to Dominick F. and Amy M. Sylvester, Scranton; a property at 518 Ripple St., Scranton, for $125,000.

n Quad Holdings LLC, Dunmore, to Leonard J. and Elizabeth A. Coviello, Clarks Summit; a property at 811 Columbia St., Scranton, for $157,000.

n William J. and Kathleen Fox, Scranton, to Eric S. Lindsay, Scranton; three parcels in Scranton for $132,500.

n Wendy and Michael Besten, Greenfield Twp., to Roger S. and Kasey J. Riddell, Clifford Twp.; a property at 149 Shust Road, Greenfield Twp., for $208,000.

n George and Tracie Maille, Lackawanna County, to Michael Solomon and Brandi Rosner, Lackawanna County; a property at 1255 Sloan St., Scranton, for $60,000.

n SLPS Realty LLP, Moosic, to Vivian Marrazzo, Moosic; a property in Moosic for $205,000.

n Judith M. Manley, Moosic, to Christian Colburn, Philadelphia; a property at 238 George St., Moosic, for $106,000.

n John R. and Margaret Q. Mariotti, Clarks Green, to Robert W. Jr. and Marjorie R. Pettinato, Clarks Summit; a property at 123 Old Orchard Road, Waverly Twp., for $1,287,000.

n Peter and Kristi A. Cimbolic, Blacklick, Ohio, to Angelo Guzzi and Earls S. Harvey, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property in South Abington Twp. for $26,000.

n Robert J. and Terri F. Smith, Glenburn Twp., to Harvey L. and Barbara Ann Dymond, Tunkhannock; a property at 114 Spring St., Clarks Green, for $216,500.

n George J. and Maureen Mantel, Roaring Brook Twp., to Anthony and Jeanne DeSantis, Scranton; a property at 136 Windsor Way, Roaring Brook Twp., for $535,000.

n Cary E. and Janet L. Lantz, Clarks Summit, to Kenneth M. Heron, Clarks Summit; a property at 206 Highland Ave., Clarks Summit, for $178,900.

LAWSUITS

n Lori and Mark Burns, 626 Miller St., Eynon, v. Tiffany Garthwaite, 4 Meadowbrook Road, Palmyra Twp., and John W. Dodson, 37 Castle Hill Road, Beach Lake; seeking in excess of $50,000, plus interest and costs on six counts, for injuries suffered May 23, 2012, in an automobile crash on North Main Street, Archbald; Julia Munley, attorney.

n Paul Tomko, 99 Hill St., Jessup, v. Joseph Tallo, 509 Second St., Blakely; seeking in excess of $50,000, with all allowable costs of suit, for injuries suffered May 26, 2013, in a motorcycle crash on Main Street, Blakely; Thomas M. Munley and Jason J. Mattioli, attorneys.

n Richard Melucci, 165 Third St., Old Forge, v. Karen A. Kaville, 106 Foley St., Old Forge; seeking in excess of the jurisdictional amount required for compulsory arbitration in Lackawanna County, for injuries suffered Dec. 16, 2011, in an automobile crash on Main Street, Old Forge; Anthony G. Ross, attorney.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

n Daniel J. Cokely, Scranton, v. Britan J. Cokely, Dalton; married Nov. 2, 1996; Marjorie DeSanto Barlow, attorney.

n Joanne Syryla, Jessup, v. Michael Guida, Jessup; married Feb. 4, 2004, in St. Thomas; Dawn M. Riccardo, attorney.

estates filed

n Harold Kime, 526 Cherry St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Nancy Morgan, 4001 Laurel Ave., Moosic.

n Edith Gross, 202 Midway Ave., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Donald Gross, same address.

n Barbara M. Pecuch, aka Barbara Mary Pecuch, 118 Taroli St., Old Forge, letters testamentary to Tamara Semian, 704 Union St., Taylor.

n Alfred Howells, 1005 Oak St., Scranton, letters testamentary to David J. Howells, same address, and Linda S. Catalano, also known as Linda Susan Catalano, 1917½ Cedar Ave., Scranton.

n John A. Salvatori, 340 N. Hyde Park Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Bettina J. Ulozas, 342 N. Decker Court, Scranton.

n Robert J. Smith, 133 Smith Road, Roaring Brook Twp., letters testamentary to Dorothy Hayden, 301 E. Main St., P.O. Box 539, Dalton.

n Marjorie Howells, 1742 Perry Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Anne Marie Howells, 307 W. Market St., Scranton.

Bench warrants

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

n Diamond L. Montgomery, 1801 Stafford Ave., Scranton; $1,208.91.

n Reginald E Patten, 435 New St., Scranton; $17,564.56.

n Kaili J. Phelan, 1149 Luzerne St., floor 1, Scranton; $1,826.76.

Anyone with information on the above may call the child support hotline, 570-963-6721, ext. 8160.

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DIVORCE DECREES

Paul Fetchick Jr. v. Laura Fetchick.

Holly Gallagher v. Eugene Gallagher.

Desaree Wallace v. Duane Wallace.

Mayte Baez v. Carlos Rosado Jr.

Waleskay Mercado v. Edwin Ramirez.

Karim Kone and Juliette K. Loui to Brandon McCabe and Laura McCabe for $222,000; Rice Township.

Anthony Scarano and Pamela Scarano to Robert Grazio and Stephanie Grazio for $164,500; Wright Township.

Anita M. Reber to Wayne Holze for $289,900; Butler Township.

Dean Babcock and Michelle Babcock to David M. Werner and Melissa A. Szafran for $299,900; Laflin.

Louis B. Catina and Ruth Ann Catina to Marc A. Collier for $135,000; Hunlock Township.

Dolores Strish, Leonard R. Gawelko and Marilyn Morio to Joseph M. Kirkpatrick and Faye A. Kirkpatrick for $110,000; Forty Fort.

Man charged with criminal trespass

A Towanda man was recently arrested by Sayre Borough Police on a charge of criminal trespass.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Jeffrey Charles Jackson II, 26, was also charged with attempted theft from a motor vehicle, loitering and prowling at night time, possessing a prohibited offensive weapon, possessing instruments of crime, public drunkenness and driving with a suspended license.

Police said Jackson broke into a shed at about 2:30 a.m. Aug. 28 on Center Street, then fled the scene in a Chevrolet sedan. Police initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. A search of Jackson turned up a large metal kitchen knife and a flashlight, and a black tire iron was found on the path he took to flee the residence.

Jackson told police he had been looking for someone that he claimed was at the residence, police said.

Witnesses also told police Jackson attempted to break into a car on Franklin Street, police said.

Jackson was arraigned Aug. 29 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. Jackson's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 17.

Retail theft charge

A Sayre man was recently arrested by borough police on a charge of retail theft.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Brandon W. Roberts, 28, was also charged with theft by deception and receiving stolen property.

Police said Roberts removed two cellular phone chargers from the Dandy Mini Mart on Spring Street Aug. 23, then had a relative return them for cash. The relative was unaware Roberts had stolen the chargers, police said. A total of $42.38 was refunded, police said.

Roberts' preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 8.

Waverly man arrested

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

According to information from the sheriff's office, Jeremy L. Stotler, 34, was arrested Sept. 2 following investigation into a domestic incident. Police said Stotler allegedly choked a female during the incident.

Stotler was issued a ticket to appear Sept. 10 in Barton town court.

Woman charged with theft

A Towanda woman was recently charged with theft by unlawful taking by Athens Borough police.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Melissa Vina Cordner, 23, was also charged with receiving stolen property.

Police said Cordner removed a cellular phone Aug. 23 from a South Main Street residence.

Cordner's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 8.

Disorderly conduct charge

A Sayre man was recently charged with disorderly conduct by Athens Township police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Jon Raymond Watkins, 29, was also charged with public drunkenness.

Police said Watkins yelled and threatened to start a fight with individuals at about 9:15 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Tops supermarket on Elmira Street.

Watkins' preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 8.

Vandalism

MOUNT CARMEL - Jeffrey M. Murphy, 31, of 295 Slabtown Road, Apartment 1A, Catawissa, is accused of partially dislocating a holding cell door inside the borough police department on May 26.

Murphy had been taken to the department by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Matthew Filarski for assistance related to a separate incident. While in custody, he's accused of kicking the holding cell door between 6:45 and 7 p.m., causing $602 in damage.

Patrolman Jason Drumheller charged him with institutional vandalism and disorderly conduct.

Murphy was 30 at the time of the alleged incident.

Bit by dog

DOOLEYVILLE - Richard Paul Zanella, 59, of 17 Back St., faces multiple charges after his pit bull allegedly bit another man at 4:08 p.m. Aug. 10.

Police said Kevin Atkins was bit by the dog on his right leg and chest and also suffered scratches on his hands and arms. He refused treatment at the scene and said he'd seek treatment himself at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital.

Zanella said the dog pushed its way through an unlatched storm door, police said.

Zanella is charged by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Kelly Campbell with control of dangerous dogs, a dog license violation, confinement and control of dogs and disorderly conduct for allegedly attempting to confront Atkins.

DUI

STRONG - Joseph Thomas McGinley, 49, of 36 N. Locust St., Mount Carmel, is charged with drunk driving following a traffic stop about 7:16 p.m. June 25 along Route 61 North.

Police said McGinley was pulled over after allegedly driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. He failed field sobriety testing, police said, and had a blood alcohol level of 0.086 percent.

McGinley is charged by Trooper David Myers, state police at Stonington, with two counts of driving under the influence, careless driving, driving without a certificate of inspection and four other summary offenses.

Theft, reckless endangerment

MOUNT CARMEL - Derek Christopher Kranzel, 23, of 414 Main St., Aristes, faces charges of theft, receiving stolen property, endangering the welfare of a child, driving with a suspended license and two counts of reckless endangerment following an incident Aug. 24.

Police said Kranzel repeatedly grabbed and redirected the steering wheel of a vehicle driven by Kelsey Resendes, with their 1-year-old daughter as a passenger. He is accused of later exiting the vehicle and taking off with an Apple iPhone 5 owned by Bonnie Resendes and valued at $900.

Charges were filed by borough Patrolman Matthew Dillman.

Rings stolen

GOWEN CITY - Anthony M. Zamboni, 26, of 622 Scott St., Apt. D, Kulpmont, is accused of stealing three Masonic rings from Peter Zabawsky on April 26 and having them pawned by an acquaintance at Jasmine-Aire Boutique in Sunbury.

Zamboni is charged with theft by Trooper James Yankovich of state police at Stonington.

The rings are valued at an estimated $900.

Shoots window

MOUNT CARMEL - Bobbi Jo Rogers, 35, of 148 W. Avenue, Mount Carmel, is charged by Patrolman Kevin Katch with discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, possessing an instrument of crime, propulsion of missiles, reckless endangerment, simple assault and criminal mischief.

Police said Rogers admitted shooting out the front storm door window at 34 W. Sixth St. with a BB gun while driving in her vehicle about 8:17 p.m. Sept. 1.

Property citations

SHAMOKIN - Louis Lippolis, of 846 Allentown Road, Sellersville, was issued two citations Tuesday by Cpl. Bryan Primerano for the condition of his property at 14 S. Shamokin St.

According to the citations, the front roof is partially detached from the home and is in danger of collapsing onto the sidewalks. Also, garbage was allegedly allowed to be dumped in the yard, which also was filled with high grass and weeds.

Theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Marilyn Powell, 28, of 1207 Chemung St., reported that someone stole her medication from her residence between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 644-0333.

Code violations

SHAMOKIN - Larry Burda, of Marshall Street, Shamokin, was issued six citations this week for conditions of a dilapidated building he owns in the 700 block of North Shamokin Street.

Cpl. Bryan Primerano wrote in the citations that the roof is in danger of collapsing and poses a danger to citizens and neighboring buildings. Also, the corporal says wood and nails are exposed and the building is falling down.

Towanda man accused of threatening others with a knife

Thomas A. Zaleski, 42, of Towanda is accused of threatening two people with a knife at Vincents Pizza in Towanda, police said.

The incident occurred at 9:03 p.m. on Tuesday, Towanda police said.

As a result of this incident, Zaleski has been charged with terroristic threats and simple assault, police said.

Zaleski was arraigned by Athens Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on Wednesday.

Zaleski was then sent to the Bradford County jail in lieu of $20,000 bail.

SUNBURY - Two arrests were made at a sobriety checkpoint at 11 p.m. Friday on Route 61 at the line between the city and Upper Augusta Township, according to state police at Stonington.

Cpl. George R. Ritchey reported that members of the state police from Stonington, Milton and Selinsgrove barracks also arrested 14 people for summary traffic violations.

In total, 87 vehicles were stopped, police said.

CHESTERFIELD - The Chesterfield County Police Department has released surveillance photos of the suspects who robbed two McDonald's restaurants on Monday, Sept. 2.

At about 1 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, two men robbed the McDonald's at 7400 Hull Street Road. Police said two men, armed with a handgun, approached an employee outside and ordered her back into the restaurant. Once inside, the suspects ordered the victims to the ground. The suspects took cash from the restaurant and items from the victims before fleeing the scene.

Then, at about 5:50 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, two men robbed the McDonald's at 2300 Willis Road. Police said two men, each armed with a handgun, approached employees standing outside and ordered them back into the restaurant. The suspects took a cell phone, but were not able to obtain any cash from the restaurant before fleeing the scene.

At this point, the investigation indicates that Monday's robberies are related to the Aug. 9 robbery of the McDonald's at 14540 Hancock Village Street. In that incident, two men, armed with a single long gun, entered the store at about 1:30 a.m. and ordered the employees to the ground. The suspects took cash from the restaurant and items from the victims before fleeing the scene.

No one was injured in any of the robberies. In each incident, the suspects were described as black males, about 16-25 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall and 150 pounds. In each robbery, both men wore masks and gloves. Anyone with information should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or www.crimesolvers.net.

MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

n David M. Brown, 29, of 236 S. Vine St., Mount Carmel, failed to appear. Charges of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license were bound to court. Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Brian Carnuccio following a June 7 traffic stop on Route 2032 at the Choice Discount Store.

n Kimberlee C. Overgaard, 30, of 338 S. Currant St., Mount Carmel, failed to appear. Charges of open lewdness, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness were bound to court. Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Matthew Dillman. Overgaard is accused of walking naked around her neighborhood during the late evening hours of July 13.

n James R. Karstetter, 24, of 211 E. Avenue, Mount Carmel, failed to appear. Charges of resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness were bound to court. Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Lt. Christopher Buhay. Karstetter is accused of causing a loud disturbance early July 9 both outside his home and outside the borough police station.

Mary J. Karstetter, 45, same address, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct related to the same incident and was ordered to pay $300 in fines plus court costs. Additional counts of disorderly conduct and public drunkenness were withdrawn. Cpl. David Donkochik charged her for screaming and disobeying police commands as her son was allegedly resisting arrest while being taken into custody.

n Cenedra Marargal, 20, of East Greenville, waived possession of drug paraphernalia. Mount Carmel Police Chief Todd Owens charged her following a July 1 traffic stop in the 300 block of West Railroad Street.

n Cody John Shustack, 20, of 947 Spruce St., Kulpmont, waived three counts of driving under the influence and charges of operating a vehicle with alcohol in his system while being a minor, fleeing or attempting to elude police, resisting arrest, operating an ATV on a street or highway and driving without insurance. Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Kelly Campbell following a June 2 incident on Route 2038 in Beaverdale.

n Thomas Jude Boylan, 19, of 429 W. Second St., Mount Carmel, waived two felony counts of robbery, a felony of aggravated assault and two misdemeanors of simple assault and theft by unlawful taking. Mount Carmel Patrolman Jason Drumheller charged him for allegedly punching a man in the face with brass knuckles, kicking him and stealing his wallet and cell phone on June 17.

n Ann Dolores Stark, 76, of 23 S. Hickory St., Mount Carmel, waived two counts of driving under the influence as well as following a vehicle too closely and careless driving involving. Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Matthew Filarski following a June 17 accident on Route 54 between Midway Performance and SOS Metals.

n Jessica N. Smith, 26, of 336 Main St., Ranshaw, waived two counts of driving under the influence. Charges were filed by Ralpho Township Patrolman Christopher Grow following an April 6 traffic stop on West Valley Avenue near McDonald's Restaurant.

n Justin Michael Schoppy, 20, of 333 W. Seventh St., Mount Carmel, waived charges of criminal mischief, loitering and prowling at night and disorderly conduct. Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Justin Stelma. Schoppy is accused of slashing the tires of several vehicles in the 300 block of South Poplar Street on May 7.

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

John Hyjek, 33, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Disorderly Conduct and was sentenced to four days incarceration in the Bradford County Correctional Facility. Officer Jeremy Horton of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Hyjek for the offense in August 2012.

Jefferey Everetts, 31, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was ordered to pay a fine of $300 and court costs. Officer Thomas Wilson of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Everetts for the offense in June 2013.

Leonard Brown, 32, Monroe, La., entered pleas of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offenses of Soliciting Without a License and Harassment and was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility plus a fine of $600 and court costs. Sergeant Keith Stackhouse of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Brown for the offenses in August 2012.

Donald Faust, 48, Ralston, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Harassment and was sentenced to seven days imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility and payment of court costs. Officer Travis Snyder of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Faust for the offense in April 2012.

Cody Varga, 25, Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Public Drunkenness and was sentenced to pay a fine of $300 and court costs. Officer Thomas Wilson of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Varga for the offense in July 2013.

Michael Miner, 52, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Disorderly Conduct and was ordered to pay a fine of $200 and court costs. Officer Jason Serfas of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Miner for the offense in June 2013.

Lyle W. Brown, 60, Canton, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox to the offense of Disorderly Conduct and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term equal to the number of days served from the time of his arrest to sentencing, a fine of $150, and court costs. Trooper Brandon Allis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Brown for the offense in June 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Burlington Township.

John D. Wright, 55, Roaring Branch, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox to the offense of Disorderly Conduct and was sentenced to pay a fine and court costs. Trooper David Pelachick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Wright for the offense in April 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Troy Township.

David Griffith, 48, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Harassment and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for six days and payment court costs. Trooper George Layou of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Griffith for the offense in August 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Monroeton Borough.

Terese Hiller, 31, Granville Summit, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was ordered to pay a fine of $100 and court costs. Corporal Walter Koehler of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Hiller for the offense in March 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Monroe Township.

David Benjamin, 51, Athens, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Public Drunkenness and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for nine days and payment of court costs. Officer Timothy Cahill of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Benjamin for the offense in August 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Athens Borough.

Roger Hitchcock, 57, Rome, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Harassment and was ordered to pay court costs. Trooper Matthew Grebeck of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Hitchcock for the offense in March 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Windham Township.

Barbara Nusbaum, 43, Sayre, Pa., entered pleas of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to two counts of the offense of Harassment and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for two days, a fine of $200, and court costs. Trooper Joshua Fisher of Pennsylvania State Police and Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department, respectively, arrested Nusbaum for the offenses in June 2013 following investigation of incidents that occurred in Litchfield Township.

Michael Bormann, 24, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Defiant Trespass and was sentenced to six days imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional facility and court costs. Sergeant David Lantz of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Bormann for the offense in August 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough.

Daniel Heeman, 30, Mansfield, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended (DUI-related) and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 60 days, plus a fine of $500, and court costs. Officer John Hennessy of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Heeman for the offense in August 2013.

Woman charged in one-vehicle crash

Kerri A. Butler, 26, of New Albany has been charged with driving too fast for conditions after an Aug. 23 single-vehicle accident on state Route 706 in Wyalusing Township.

According to police, Butler approached a left-hand curve in her 1999 Chevrolet Lumina while traveling too fast and crashed.

Police said Butler struck a curb and then struck a small tree before coming to a rest.

Butler was not injured during the incident

DUI Charges

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

Matthew James Deputy, 24, of Towanda, by state police, on Aug. 2, on state Route 6 just east of state Route 187 in Wysox Township.

Deputy has also been charged with driving without a motorcycle license, speeding, driving without proper protective equipment, careless driving and reckless driving.

Police said on the night of his arrest Deputy had a blood alcohol content of .231 percent.

Deputy's arrest stems from a two-vehicle accident that occurred after he was unable to stop before striking a vehicle in front of him on state Route 6.

Deputy has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Oct. 8 for a preliminary hearing.

Kyle Thomas Repsher, 24, of Laceyville, by state police, on Aug. 24, on state Route 706 in Wyalusing Borough.

Repsher has also been charged with driving with a suspended license, speeding and careless driving.

Police said on the night of his arrest Repsher had a blood alcohol content of .138 percent.

Repsher has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Oct. 1 for a preliminary hearing.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Joan Micheletti (administratix), John R. Parada (estate) and John Parada (estate) to Frank M. Cunius and Mary Ellen Cunius for $115,000; Plains Township.

Marshall Kornblatt and Lillian Kornblatt to Jeffrey C. Falchek and Meredith M. Falchek for $202,127.66; Kingston.

Elizabeth J. Fisher to Steven W. Willison and Deanna Willison for $125,000; Wyoming.

Lisa Huston and Scott Huston to Samantha Elizabeth Coles for $80,000; Black Creek Township.

Robert R. Metcalf and Joan P. Metcalf to Matthew Kresge and Lauren C. Kresge for $188,500; Dallas Township.

Matthew Kresge, Lauren O'Brien and Lauren Kresge to Norman A. Pedersen (trustee), Norman A. Pedersen and Norman A. Pedersen Trust for $149,900; Dallas Township.

Donna M. Alaimo to Angelo Burgio for $144,000; Exeter Township.

Burglary

MAYBERRY TOWNSHIP - A Danville landlord reported that multiple electric baseboard units were removed from her property at 360 Sharp Ridge Road, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper David Myers reported that Karen Griffin, 50, said the Montour County burglary happened between 12:01 a.m. July 31 and 11:59 p.m. Aug. 30.

Criminal mischief

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - Chad Edward Stettler, 42, of 147 Plum Creek Road, Sunbury, is accused of damaging the front door at 2068 Brush Valley Road at 2:24 a.m. Sept. 7, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Thomas C. Leib reported that the victim as Joseph Anthony Candelora, 48, of 2068 Brush Valley Road, Sunbury, where the incident took place.

HAZLE TWP. - Two men are being charged with retail theft after allegedly stealing a vacuum cleaner from the Walmart in Hazle Township on Saturday, state police at Hazleton said.

Thomas Richards, 35, of Luzerne, and Donald Kinney, 37, of Wilkes-Barre allegedly conspired to take a Dyson vacuum valued at $349 from the Walmart Superstore. Loss prevention saw the men leave the store without paying for it. Police said Richards was apprehended and admitted to the theft.

PLAINS TWP. - Police were summoned to Golden Living Center on East Mountain Boulevard at 5:17 p.m. Friday on a report of a man on the property harassing and cursing at employees working outside. Officers caught up with the alleged suspect, Mark Foreman of Clarks Summit, at the Sheetz gas station. They discovered Foreman had an active arrest warrant from the Wilkes-Barre Police Department for larceny. Plains police arrested him and Wilkes-Barre police came and took Foreman into custody.