Property transfers

- Raymond Chilson to Thomas and Lori Norton, a property in Silver Lake Twp. for $140,000.

- Larry and Jane Ann Holgate to Kevin Holgate, a property in Lenox Twp. for $500,000.

- Robert and Lois Hayes to Joseph and Lori Hunt, a property in Montrose for $225,000.

- Barbara Shelly to James Bishop Jr., a property in New Milford Twp. for $88,000.

- Martin and Therisia Reed to Thomas Harvey, a property in Great Bend Twp. for $285,000.

- Tracy Spellman and Kristen Wood to Flynnagans Inc., a property in Great Bend for $47,000.

- Nancy and William Culnane to Joseph Truskolaski, a property in Susquehanna for $67,000.

- Andrew Crawford to Diane Pierce, a property in Susquehanna for $64,000.

Estates filed

- William Phalen, 374 McGraw Road, Friendsville; letters testamentary to Bonnie Phalen, 374 McGraw Road, Friendsville.

- Calvin Arthur, 125 Bethel Hill Road, Susquehanna; letters testamentary to Dawn Roth, 199 E. Church St., Susquehanna.

- Maybelle Oakley, 1990 SR 848, New Milford; letters testamentary to Joan Oakley, 2034 Route 848, New Milford.

- Martin Barhite, 2735 Route 2014, Clifford; letters testamentary to Sally Heckendorn, 2731 Ritner Highway, Carlisle.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY cOURT NOTES

property transactions

n Joseph D. Jr. and Richard Chowanec, co-executors of the estate of Joseph D. Chowanec Sr., Dickson City, to Louis E. Yashinski Jr., Scott Twp.; a property at 543 Morgan St., Dickson City, for $75,000.

n Charles M. and Keri H. Dougherty, South Abington Twp., to John J. Maurer, Clarks Summit; a property at 99 Parkland Drive, South Abington Twp., for $180,000.

n Nancy L. Nealon and Jill M. Mooty, co-executrix's of the estate of Ann N. Luciani, also known as, A. Nancy Luciani, Lady Lake, Fla., to Rebekah Lynn Kane, Clarks Summit; a property at 108 Stone Crest Circle, South Abington Twp., for $375,000.

n Robert Haftel, Waverly, to Thomas A. and Geraldine Ferguson, Scranton; a property at 30 Parkland Drive, South Abington Twp., for $207,000.

n Big Bass Lake Inc., to Robert J. and Margaret C. Farrell, Carmel, N.Y.; a property at Big Bass Lake, Clifton Twp., for $25,900.

n James Klas and Suzan J. Salvage, Scranton, to Ethan E. Houck Trust; a property at 822 Ash St., Scranton, for $90,000.

n Nicole M. Millett, executrix of the estate of Karen Murray, Clarks Summit, to Jack McHale Enterprises LLC, Scranton; a property at 1236 Penn Ave., Scranton, for $245,000.

n Frances O'Malley, by attorney in fact, Judith O'Malley Walsh, South Abington Twp., to Sean M. and Marie A. May, Clarks Summit; a property at 78 Parkland Drive, South Abington Twp., for $211,000.

divorce sought

n Stephanie J. Zuvic, Hawley, v. Vincenzo Piscitelli Sr., Roaring Brook Twp.; married Aug. 8, 2009, in Moscow; John D. Lalley, attorney.

ESTATEs FILED

n Rosalie E. Cianfichi, 100 Mosswood Road, Roaring Brook Twp., letters testamentary to Robert A. Cianfichi, same address.

n Henry C. McGrath, 611 Birchwood Road, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Mary Ann McGrath, same address.

n Thomas E. Kashuba, 1323 Amherst St., Scranton, letters of administration to Stefanie Pellegrino, 133 Windsor Way, Roaring Brook Twp.

n Margaret Falkner Reichner Applin, 554 Drinker Turnpike, Covington Twp., letters testamentary to Diana A. Hawp, same address.

n Kella H. Pacifico, 510 E. Warren St., Dunmore, letters testamentary to Frances P. Banick, 105 Swinick Drive, Dunmore.

lawsuit

n Robert and Karen Sweeney, 1225 Sloan St., Scranton, v. Robert and Kathy White, 1110 St. Ann's St., Scranton; seeking in excess of $50,000 on two counts for a dog attack on March 13 on St. Ann's St., Scranton; James W. Wetter, attorney.

BENCH WARRANTS

The following warrants have been issued by President Judge Thomas Munley for failure to appear for child support contempt hearings:

n Scott A. Buchanan, 623 Birch St., Scranton; $1,681.24.

n Earl Carpenter, 606 Meadow Ave., Scranton; $2,309.14.

n Karla P. Carruba, 3517 Birney Ave., Moosic; $884.62.

n Jamaris Carter, 527 Pleasant Ave., Scranton; $1,698.16.

n Jose Hernandez, 129 S. Lincoln Ave., Scranton; $680.

n Jennifer L. Virbitsky, 109 Green Place, Scranton; $1,759.67.

n Ashley M. Wheeler, 1535 Route 502, Apt. 2B, Spring Brook Twp.; $1,333.02.

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

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DUI charges

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

Michael T. Pierce, 48, of Barton, by Athens Township police, on Nov. 21, on Riverside Drive in Sayre. Pierce has also been charged with failure to drive on the right side of the roadway. A blood alcohol test later revealed that Pierce's blood alcohol content was .17 percent on the day of his arrest. Pierce has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw Jan. 22 for a preliminary hearing.

Rick R. Raupers, 46, of Waverly, by Sayre borough police, on Dec. 20, on West Lockhart Street in Sayre. Raupers has also been charged with driving with a suspended license, failure to drive on the right side of the roadway and driving with an open container of alcohol. Raupers refused to submit to a blood alcohol test to determine his blood alcohol content. Raupers was arraigned Dec. 20 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. Raupers is scheduled to appear before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw Jan. 8 for a preliminary hearing.

Michelle Lee Mossmayer, 32, of Athens, by state police, on Oct. 12, on North Rome Road in Litchfield Township. Mossmayer was also charged with driving without a license, failure to stay in a lane, careless driving, failing to make immediate notice of an accident to police and failure to wear a seat belt. A blood alcohol test later revealed that Mossmayer's blood alcohol content was .09 percent on the day of her arrest. Mossmayer has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw Jan. 15 for a preliminary hearing.

Erik Kyle Dabek, 34, of Bound Brook, NJ, by state police, on Nov. 25, on Wyalusing Road in Terry Township. Dabek has also been charged with driving without insurance, failing to stay in his lane, and careless driving. A blood alcohol test later revealed that Dabek's blood alcohol content was .260 percent on the day of his arrest. Dabek has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Jan. 15 for a preliminary hearing.

Items removed from vehicle

State police at Towanda seek an unknown actor or actors who removed items from a vehicle in Ridgebury Township.

According to state police information, the actor stole items Nov. 25 from a vehicle parked on Bear Lane. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Harassment charge filed

State police recently cited a woman with harassment following an incident in Ulster Township.

According to information from state police at Towanda, Joy Marie Simons-Bayles, 38, of Towanda threw an object at a male victim Dec. 11 at a Saco Road location. The victim had no visible injuries, police said.

Generator stolen

State police at Towanda are investigating the theft of a generator from a Ridgebury Township location.

According to information from state police, an unknown actor or actors broke into a garage at a Monkey Run Road residence on either Dec. 10 or Dec. 11 and stole a Honda 3000 generator. The actor also gained entry to the residence and cut out copper piping in the basement, police said.

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

Police investigate stolen boat

State police are investigating the theft of a fishing boat from a Sheshequin Township property.

According to information from state police at Towanda, an unknown actor or actors entered a property on the 400 block of Golden Gate Road sometime between Dec. 5 and Dec. 8 and removed a Starcraft 12-foot aluminum fishing boat by unknown means. Police said it is unknown whether a vehicle was used in the commission of the crime.

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

Man charged with disorderly conduct

A Chemung, N.Y. man was recently arrested by Sayre borough police on a charge of disorderly conduct.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Travis Stephen Fedock, 21, was also charged with public drunkenness.

Police said Fedock was stumbling and making a disturbance in the area of Cayuta Street Dec. 13. Police said Fedock was visibly intoxicated, ran from officers and yelled vulgarities at them.

Fedock was arraigned Dec. 14 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. Fedock's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18.

Police arrest fugitive

A Niagara Falls, N.Y. man was recently arrested by Athens Township police as a fugitive from New York state.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, William John Kraft, 31, had an extraditable warrant out for his arrest from the Niagara County Sheriff's Office for a burglary charge. Police said Athens Township police arrested Kraft after receiving information he was staying at a McDuffee Street residence.

Kraft was arraigned Dec. 13 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $200,000 bail.

Waverly man arrested on warrant

A Waverly man was recently arrested by village police on a warrant for a previous arrest.

According to information from village police, Jason E. Whitten, 26, was arrested on a warrant for a previous charge of driving while intoxicated following a Dec. 14 traffic stop on Tioga Street. Police also charged Whitten with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and possession of a hypodermic needle, police said.

Whitten was arraigned in Village of Waverly court and remanded to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail to await further court action.

Criminal mischief charge

A Waverly man was recently arrested by village police on a charge of criminal mischief.

According to village police information, Lee R. Stearns, 43, forced entry into an apartment door on Broad Street, causing heavy damage to the door. Police said Stearns was alleged to have been intoxicated during the Dec. 14 incident.

The owner of the rental property requested to file charges to have restitution paid for the door damage, police said.

Stearns was issued a ticket to appear Dec. 20 in Village of Waverly court.

Fugitive from justice arrested

A Sayre woman was recently arrested by Tioga County, N.Y. sheriff's deputies on a fugitive from justice warrant.

According to information from the sheriff's office, Holly E. Simpson, 27, was arrested at the Tioga County Jail after being captured in Texas on a fugitive from justice warrant. Police said Simpson is charged with second-degree attempted burglary.

Simpson will appear in Tioga County Court at a later date, police said.

Man arrested for failing to appear

An Elmira, N.Y. man was recently arrested by Tioga County, N.Y. sheriff's deputies on a bench warrant.

According to information from the sheriff's office, Charles A. Spence, 29, was arrested for failure to appear in Town of Barton court to answer grand larceny and theft of services charges.

Spence was turned over to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office Dec. 14 after being released from the Steuben County, N.Y. Jail, police said.

Spence was arraigned in Town of Barton court and released on his own recognizance, police said. Spence is scheduled to appear Dec. 18 in town court.

Sayre man cited for harassment

A Sayre man was recently cited for harassment by Waverly village police.

According to information from village police, William J. Snyder, 29, is accused of intentionally striking a seven-year-old juvenile in the head with his hand Nov. 28 in front of the Waverly Village Hall on Ithaca Street, causing alarm to the child. The juvenile was not injured, police said.

The juvenile was part of a group of seven to 10 Boy Scouts awaiting a tour of the Waverly police department, police said. Snyder is a den leader with a local Boy Scout troop, police said.

Snyder was issued a ticket to appear Jan. 3 in Village of Waverly court.

Waverly man arrested

A Waverly man was recently arrested by village police on a warrant.

According to village police information, Steven J. Wheeler, 23, was located and arrested at a Ball Street residence on a warrant from Village of Waverly court. Wheeler was wanted in a Nov. 30 incident in which village police had found him in possession of a hypodermic needle, police said. Wheeler was charged with misdemeanor criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, police said.

Wheeler was arraigned in village court and sent to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of $500 bail, police said.

Waverly man charged with taking snowblower

A Waverly man was recently arrested by Sayre borough police on a charge of receiving stolen property.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Shone Okla Lattimer, 39, was also charged with theft of property lost, mislaid or delivered by mistake and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said Lattimer was observed Dec. 19 near the train tracks along South Lehigh Avenue with a snow blower that did not belong to him. Lattimer told police he found the snow blower near the train cars, police said. The snow blower was valued at approximately $400, police said. Police found a hypodermic needle on Lattimer's person, police said.

Lattimer was arraigned Dec. 19 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. Lattimer's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 28.

Theft at Kmart

Kristal Charlene Hobday, 28, of Sayre and Carole Dianne Hobday, 53, of Athens have both been charged with one count of retail theft relating to a Dec. 11 incident at the Kmart in Wysox. According to police, the mother daughter duo stole a DVD and various Pittsburgh Steeler merchandise.

Both women have been remanded to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000. Their preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18 before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton.

Crash in Terry Township

According to Wyalusing Borough Fire Chief Adam Dietz there was a two car motor vehicle accident that occurred in Terry Township on Route 187, approximately a quarter mile from Rainbow Bridge. The crash occurred when a Toyota crew cab pick-up hit a flatbed tractor trailer "more or less" head on, Dietz said. The female driver of the Toyota was confined in her vehicle and emergency responders had to remove the front windshield and cut part of the roof to remove her after the crash.

"She suffered minor injuries and was transported to Towanda Memorial Hospital," Dietz said. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

James J. Villano, James Villano, Francine Villano and Graphic Packaging International Inc. to Victor Medeiros and Graphic Packing International Inc. for $143,800; Hazleton.

Suzanne Miller Haas and George Haas to William Patrick McDermott III and Krissie Lynn McDermott for $249,000; Franklin Township.

Charles H. Sell and Gary A. Sell to Tina Cerase and Jacob Englehart for $128,000; Huntington Township.

Geraldine M. Kerkowski to Jacob Matthew Burgess and Brittany Marie Burgess for $140,840; Lehman Township.

DIVORCE DECREES

Sharon Strauser v. William Strauser.

James Kachmarsky v. Ann Kachmarsky.

Becky Kocher v. George Kocher.

Joseph Polizzano v. Maria Polizzano.

Teresa Vojtek v. Carl Vojtek.

Kathleen Jabara v. John Jabara.

Kathryn Sobolewski v. Christopher Sobolewski.

Christopher Blan v. Jamie Blan.

Christa Stofka-Minzola v. Joseph Minzola Sr.

Susan Ferretti v. Ronald L. Ferretti.

Property transactions

Joseph F. Ritz and Barbara A. Ritz to David M. Roskos and Linda Roskos for $87,000; Hazleton.

Robert S. Sensky to Scioto Properties Sp-15 LLC for $178,750; Butler Township.

Paul E. Furtak and Marianne R. Furtak to BN Rental Properties LLC for $89,000; Edwardsville.

Criminal mischief charge

A Waverly man was recently arrested by village police on a charge of criminal mischief.

According to village police information, Lee R. Stearns, 43, forced entry into an apartment door on Broad Street, causing heavy damage to the door. Police said Stearns was alleged to have been intoxicated during the Dec. 14 incident.

The owner of the rental property requested to file charges to have restitution paid for the door damage, police said.

Stearns was issued a ticket to appear Dec. 20 in Village of Waverly court.

Fugitive from justice arrested

A Sayre woman was recently arrested by Tioga County, N.Y. sheriff's deputies on a fugitive from justice warrant.

According to information from the sheriff's office, Holly E. Simpson, 27, was arrested at the Tioga County Jail after being captured in Texas on a fugitive from justice warrant. Police said Simpson is charged with second-degree attempted burglary.

Simpson will appear in Tioga County Court at a later date, police said.

Man arrested for failing to appear

An Elmira, N.Y. man was recently arrested by Tioga County, N.Y. sheriff's deputies on a bench warrant.

According to information from the sheriff's office, Charles A. Spence, 29, was arrested for failure to appear in Town of Barton court to answer grand larceny and theft of services charges.

Spence was turned over to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office Dec. 14 after being released from the Steuben County, N.Y. Jail, police said.

Spence was arraigned in Town of Barton court and released on his own recognizance, police said. Spence is scheduled to appear Dec. 18 in town court.

Sayre man cited for harassment

A Sayre man was recently cited for harassment by Waverly village police.

According to information from village police, William J. Snyder, 29, is accused of intentionally striking a seven-year-old juvenile in the head with his hand Nov. 28 in front of the Waverly Village Hall on Ithaca Street, causing alarm to the child. The juvenile was not injured, police said.

The juvenile was part of a group of seven to 10 Boy Scouts awaiting a tour of the Waverly police department, police said. Snyder is a den leader with a local Boy Scout troop, police said.

Snyder was issued a ticket to appear Jan. 3 in Village of Waverly court.

Waverly man arrested

A Waverly man was recently arrested by village police on a warrant.

According to village police information, Steven J. Wheeler, 23, was located and arrested at a Ball Street residence on a warrant from Village of Waverly court. Wheeler was wanted in a Nov. 30 incident in which village police had found him in possession of a hypodermic needle, police said. Wheeler was charged with misdemeanor criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, police said.

Wheeler was arraigned in village court and sent to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of $500 bail, police said.

Waverly man charged with taking snowblower

A Waverly man was recently arrested by Sayre borough police on a charge of receiving stolen property.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Shone Okla Lattimer, 39, was also charged with theft of property lost, mislaid or delivered by mistake and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said Lattimer was observed Dec. 19 near the train tracks along South Lehigh Avenue with a snow blower that did not belong to him. Lattimer told police he found the snow blower near the train cars, police said. The snow blower was valued at approximately $400, police said. Police found a hypodermic needle on Lattimer's person, police said.

Lattimer was arraigned Dec. 19 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. Lattimer's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 28.

Theft at Kmart

Kristal Charlene Hobday, 28, of Sayre and Carole Dianne Hobday, 53, of Athens have both been charged with one count of retail theft relating to a Dec. 11 incident at the Kmart in Wysox. According to police, the mother daughter duo stole a DVD and various Pittsburgh Steeler merchandise.

Both women have been remanded to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000. Their preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18 before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton.

Crash in Terry Township

According to Wyalusing Borough Fire Chief Adam Dietz there was a two car motor vehicle accident that occurred in Terry Township on Route 187, approximately a quarter mile from Rainbow Bridge. The crash occurred when a Toyota crew cab pick-up hit a flatbed tractor trailer "more or less" head on, Dietz said. The female driver of the Toyota was confined in her vehicle and emergency responders had to remove the front windshield and cut part of the roof to remove her after the crash.

"She suffered minor injuries and was transported to Towanda Memorial Hospital," Dietz said. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured.

Citation pending

State police at Towanda said that a non-traffic citation for summary harassment is pending against Dillon L. Gordon, 19, of Troy through District Court 42-3-01.

He is accused of subjecting a 17-year-old Troy female to physical contact during a domestic dispute.

No injuries

State police at Towanda said no one was injured in a two-vehicle accident at 8:40 a.m. Dec. 10 on Elmira Street in Troy.

Drivers involved in the accident were Jennifer L. Watkins, 30, of Mansfield, and Karyn R. Harwick, 37, of Troy, police said.

According to police, Watkins' vehicle was following Harwick's vehicle west on the street, and Harwick stopped for a line of traffic ahead. Police said Watkins was unable to stop, a collision occurred, and Watkins was charged with "following too closely."

Cinder blocks stolen

State police at Towanda said the several cinder blocks were removed/stolen from the property of a 39-year-old Palmerton, Pa. man sometime between 12:01 a.m. Dec. 1 and 12:01 a.m. Dec. 9 on Eaton Lane in Wells Township.

The thief or thieves then fled with the stolen property.

Man faces hearing

John Jacob Brown, 25, of Pittsburgh, faces a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Troy at 3 p.m. Dec. 26 for an incident that occurred sometime between Aug. 20 and Sept. 6 at the Bradford County Correctional Facility in West Burlington Township in which Brown had in his possession a letter that had a drug, buprenorphine, on it, according to court papers.

Brown knew that the letter contained the drug, the papers note. Brown was charged with "contraband."

An affidavit notes that Brown's mail was flagged because the jail received information that someone was placing drugs on Brown's letters and mailing them to him.

DUI charges

The following person was recently charged with driving while under

the influence in Bradford County:

Joseph Robert Wiglesworth, 21, of Canton, by Canton Borough Police for an incident at 12:34 a.m. Nov. 24 on Lycoming Street in Canton.

According to an affidavit, police, after being alerted by a caller, saw a Jeep parked in a driveway with its lights on and the engine running. Police saw a man in the driver's seat who was slumped over the steering wheel and appeared to be passed out. The man stated he was Wiglesworth.

Wiglesworth faces a preliminary hearing at 1:15 p.m. Dec. 26 before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Troy.

Burglary in Sugar Run

State police in Towanda are investigating a report of a burglary at 181 Mowery Ln. in Sugar Run between Dec. 8 and Dec. 16.

According to police, someone entered the residence by smashing a window on the porch, but did not take anything.

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

Michigan man charged with scattering rubbish

David Eugene Rohring, 39, of Michigan is accused of scattering rubbish after a Rome man found trash and other waste on his property on W. Parks Road in Rome. The incident was said to have taken place on Dec. 4 at 11 a.m..

According to police, evidence was located inside the trash that had Rohring's name on it.

State police said a non-traffic citation was filed with the Magisterial District Court in Wysox.

Stolen mailbox

State police in Towanda are investigating a report of a stolen mailbox that occurred on Woodland Lake Rd. in Pike Twp on Dec. 16. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police in Towanda at 570-265-2186.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - A 17-year-old Shamokin female was cited by Patrolman Raymond Siko II for retail theft for allegedly stealing cosmetics valued at $35.99 from Weis Markets at 6:33 p.m. Wednesday.

Teen cited

SHAMOKIN - A 14-year-old city boy was cited by Patrolman Shane Mowery for retail theft for allegedly removing headphones valued at $6 from the Dollar General downtown Dec. 5.

Abandoned vehicles

SHAMOKIN - City police have cited four people for violating an abandoned vehicle ordinance involving expired inspection stickers.

Cited by Cpl. Darwin Tobias in connection with Dec. 4 incidents were Matthew Hare, 29, of 341 S. Third St., Sunbury; John Pickin, 54, of Bloomsburg, and Regina Mary Howell, 58, of 137 E. Arch St., Shamokin. Police said the offenses took place in the 100 block of South Shamokin Street, Packer and Vine streets, and the 400 block of North Rock Street, respectively.

Cited by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes in connection with a Dec. 6 incident at Sixth Street and Klinger Avenue was Clinton Bannerman, 218 W. Walnut St., Shamokin.

Harassment

SHAMOKIN - Randy Taby, 26, of 18 S. Market St., Apt. 5, Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Shane Mowery for harassment for allegedly shoving Nicholas and Kathleen Merlino at 8:16 a.m. Dec. 8 at 18 S. Market St.

Marriage licenses

n Alexander Deutsch and Glenda Maye Kairis, both of Lords Valley.

n Mark Andrew Campetti and Eileen Marie Garvey, both of Scranton.

property transactions

n Sean and Marie May, Ransom Twp., to Edward A. Sr. and Faith L. Chabalowski, Cherry Hill, N.J.; a property at 2526 Ransom Road, Ransom Twp., for $340,000.

n Sara Rinaldi, by power of attorney Lucy Ann Norton, Dunmore; Mary Ann Viola, Dunmore; and James Frank Rinaldi, Hackettstown, N.J., to Kimberly and Joseph Marchese, Dunmore; a property at 210 Oak St., Dunmore, for $40,000.

n Romayne Cordier, Scranton, to KMRB Properties LLC, Dunmore; a property at 916 Clearview St., Scranton, for $40,000.

n Kenneth and Linda Powell, Scott Twp., to Suresh Patel, Dickson City; a property at 1515 Main St., Dickson City, for $52,500.

n Kenneth and Linda Powell, Scott Twp., to Nancy Butchko, Scranton; a property at 510 Wedge Drive, Dickson City, for $236,000.

n James S. and Liane R. Ritter, to Jefferson Twp.; a property at Route 348, Jefferson Twp., for $264,940.

n Eugene J. and Gladys Monahan, Sandy Hook, Conn., to Gina M. Gilgallon, Scranton; a property at 612 N. Sumner Ave., Scranton, for $83,000.

n Jeffrey D. and Lisa Rose Northup, Glenburn Twp., to Michael J. and Tricia F. Hoffmeier, South Abington Twp.; a property at Northup Hill Road, Glenburn Twp., for $80,000.

n Sandra A. Siniawa, individual and executrix of the estate of Norman Brodoski; Norma Nocilla, Patricia Vitale and Beverly Brodoski, individuals, Peckville, to Anthony M. Susi Jr., Scott Twp.; a property at 144 Green Grove Road, Scott Twp., for $137,000.

n Lori Hart Iannielli and Thomas Hart, Dunmore, to Palmina Hart, Waverly; a property at 315 Genet St., Scranton, for $57,700.

n Thomas OKeefe and Teresa Stack, South Abington, to Joseph J. Gentile Jr., Clarks Summit; a property at 7 Glenridge Circle, South Abington Twp., for $304,900.

divorces sought

n Sheena Fish, Scranton, v. Christopher Fish, Monroe; married Dec. 11, 2009, in Scranton; pro se.

n Lori Ann Serkosky, Scranton, v. Robert Vincent Serkosky, Waymart; married Dec. 5, 2008; Marjorie DeSanto Barlow, attorney.

divorce decree

n Erin Fotta Zangardi v. Armand Nicholas Zangardi.

ESTATEs FILED

n Andrew L. Kobylash, the Laurels, 81 Sturges Road, Peckville, letters testamentary to Nancy Addley, 515 Main St., Eynon.

n Bernice R. Richards, Mountain View Care Center, Scranton, letters testamentary to Kenneth Richards, 704 Minooka Ave., Moosic; and James Richards, 3701 Laurel Ave., Moosic.

n Wilma J. Nesbitt, 1105 Fairview Road, Apt. 12, South Abington Twp., letters testamentary to William M. Nesbit, 89A Tall Timbers Trailer Court, Factoryville.

n Andrew Lenns, Allied Terrace, Smallacomb Drive, Scranton, letters testamentary to Charles Lenns, 208 Welsh Road, Valencia.

n Erminia J. Krajewski, 1224 Main St., Dickson City, letters testamentary to William J. Krajewski, 22 High Point Drive, Thornton; and Rose H. Kazinetz, 736 Beechwood Drive, Dickson City.

lawsuits

n James and Tammy Walsh, 1329 Sloan St., Scranton, v. Joshua Christian, 815 Pine St., Vidor, Texas; State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, Ill.; and John Ryan, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 1368 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; seeking in excess of $50,000 on three counts for injuries suffered on Jan. 17, 2011 in a motor vehicle crash on North Washington Avenue, Scranton; Michael J. Pisanchyn Jr., attorney.

n Robert and Elaine Glessner, 2 Olive St., Carbondale, v. Christina Burak, 607 Jenkins St., Peckville; and Kyle Burak, 201 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington; seeking in excess of $50,000 on four counts for injuries suffered on Jan. 14, 2011, in a motor vehicle crash on Eynon-Jermyn Road, Archbald; Munley, Munley and Cartwright PC, attorneys.

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Property transactions

- Janice K. Petchalonis, Anthony T. Petchalonis, to KWP Holdings LP, property in Meshoppen Twp. for $31,850.

- J. Jill Mills, Douglas Mills, Roberta Baker, Stephen Sturdevant Jennings, Georgia Jennings, to T Sean Mills, Carole E. Mills, property in Braintrim Twp. for $398,500.

- Thomas Schmidle to Mark Miskiewicz, property in Northmoreland Twp. for $10,000.

- John Parente, Melissa Koppleman Parente, to J&MK Parente Partners LP, property in Northmoreland Twp. for $633,000.

- John Parente, Melissa K. Parente, to J&MK Parente Partners LP, property in Northmoreland Twp. for $81,000.

- John Parente, Melissa K. Parente, to J&MK Parente Partners LP, property in Northmoreland Twp. for $133,250.

- James R. Thomson, Amber L. Thomson, to Robert J. Kasisky, Lori A. Kasisky, property in Exeter Twp. for $170,000.

- Dorene L. Glines, Dorene Lee Glines, Dorene L. Schaefer, Dorene Lee Schaefer, to Carl D. Jacques Jr., property in Falls Twp. for $132,500.

- Leroy H. Newell, Betty Newell AIF, Elizabeth J. Newell, to Rebekah R. Steele, property in Noxen Twp. for $79,500.

- Eleanor Howe to Joseph F. Sagolla, Maria G. Sagolla, property in Eaton Twp. for $16,250.

- Richard M. Dixon, Robert Groze POA, to Derek J. Welch, property in Tunkhannock Twp. for $147,000.

- Louis W. Hawley, Natalie J. Hawley, to Hawley Family Farms LLC, property in Meshoppen Twp. for $156,000.

ESTATE FILED

- Doris Turner, late of Eaton Twp., letters testamentary to George Turner, 1645 Hunter Highway, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

MECHANICSVILLE - The FBI and our law enforcement partners are seeking information leading to the identification of a serial bank robbery suspect believed to be connected to at least 14 robberies in seven states.

On Dec. 5, the SunTrust Bank located in the Kroger Store at 6335 Mechanicsville Turnpike and the BB&T located at 9186 Chamberlayne Road, both in Mechanicsville were robbed. It is believed that in addition to these Virginia robberies, this subject may be responsible for the following robberies as well:

- July 30, Community State Bank in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

- Aug. 8, TCF in Munster, Indiana

- Aug. 8, Fifth Third Bank in Hammond, Indiana

- Aug. 20, Wells Fargo Bank in Moline, Illinois

- Aug. 23, First National Bank and Trust in Janesville, Wisconsin

- Aug. 30, US Bank in Edwardsville, Illinois

- Aug. 30, US Bank in Collinsville, Illinois

- Sept. 14, Valley Bank in Bettendorf, Iowa

- Sept. 26, American Bank and Trust in Milan, Illinois

- Oct. 10, Bank of the West in Omaha, Nebraska

- Nov. 1, US Bank in Upland, California

- Nov. 26, Chase Bank in Glendora, California

Photos from the Virginia robberies are at the conclusion of this release, along with a link to a wanted poster.

Investigators are asking for anyone with information regarding the identification and/or location of the subject to call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)

The "Ray-Bandit" is described as a white male, approximately 5'8" to 6'0" tall, 200-215 pounds, 20-30 years of age with red/strawberry blond hair. This individual has been known to change his hair color and wear disguises such as "Ray-Ban" style sunglasses, fake beards and false teeth. He usually wears some type of hat and layers of clothing with longer sleeves. The subject has been observed wearing something on his fingertips, described as either band-aids or rubber thimbles.

The wanted poster is linked to https://bankrobbers.fbi.gov/robbers-container/2012-12-19.1659171700.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for these robberies.

Hopewell

The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- ASSAULT-AGGRAVATED: At 2:08 a.m. , Dec. 13, police responded to the 1100 block of Langston Park Drive for reported shots fires. Known offender and was later arrested.

- BURGLARY/BREAKING AND ENTERING/OUTBUILDING/GARAGE: At 12 p.m., Dec. 9, police responded to the 1900 block of Maryville for a reported larceny. Unknown offender entered shed by prying padlock and stole tools and lawn equipment.

- BURGLARY/BREAKING AND ENTERING/RESIDENTIAL: At 1:04 a.m., Dec. 4, police responded to the 2300 blk of Grant Street for a reported burglary. unknown offender entered unlocked residence but fled when the resident was observed nothing stolen.

- BURGLARY/BREAKING AND ENTERING/RESIDENTIAL: At 10 p.m., Dec. 9, police responded to the 1100 blk of S 2nd Avenue for a reported burglary. unknown offender entered residence by breaking rear window and stole TV.

- BURGLARY/BREAKING AND ENTERING/RESIDENTIAL: At 1:00 p.m., Dec. 15, police were called to the 4100 blk of Old Iron Court for a reported burglary. unknown offender entered residence by breaking rear sliding door and stole TV, game systems and papers.

- DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATION: At 9:54 p.m., Dec. 4, while conducting a patrol of the 1500 blk of Piper Square Drive, police located a suspicious subject. subject was found to be in possession of marijuana and was arrested.

- DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATION: At 9:32 p.m., Dec. 6, police observed a reckless driver in the 3300 blk of Woodlawn Street. The driver was found to be driving under the influence and in possession of narcotics and was arrested.

- DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATION: At 2 p.m., Dec. 14, police responded to the 2300 blk of Delrose Drive in reference to a wanted subject. An additional subject was found to be in possession of marijuana. Charges pending.

- DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATION: At 8:19 p.m., Dec. 15, police responded to the 3700 blk of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported shoplifting. Known offender was found to be in possession of marijuana and was arrested.

- DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATION: At 5:06 a.m., Dec. 16, police responded to the 2900 blk of Bluefield Street or a reported disturbance. Known offender detained and assaulted a victim and was arrested. Narcotics were also found in the residence and the resident was arrested.

- HOMICIDE-MURDER/NON-NEGLIGENT: At 10:35 p.m., Dec. 3, police responded to the 1500 blk of Piper Square Drive for a report of shots fired. Unknown offenders shot victims, wounding one and killing another.

- INDECENT EXPOSURE: At 11:44 a.m., Dec. 16, police responded to the 100 blk of Cavalier Square regarding an indecent exposure. Unknown offender exposed himself to the victim.

- LARCENY/THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS/ACCESSORIES: At 5:30 p.m.. Dec. 4, police responded to the 200 blk of E Poythress Street for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole license plates from two vehicles.

- LARCENY-ALL OTHER LARCENY: At 12 a.m., Dec. 5, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny from the 200 blk of N 8th Avenue. Known offender stole bank card, removed money from the account and was arrested.

- LARCENY-ALL OTHER LARCENY: At 3:30 p.m., Dec. 6, police responded to the 400 blk of N 8th Avenue for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a hand dolly from a front porch.

- LARCENY-ALL OTHER LARCENY: At 5:45 p.m., Dec. 12, police responded to the 3300 blk of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole cash and reading glasses from a purse.

- LARCENY-SHOPLIFTING: At 9:30 a.m., Dec. 8, police responded to 900 blk of Colonial Corner Drive in regards to a shoplifter. Known offender stole food from business and was arrested.

-LARCENY-THEFT FROM BUILDING: At 12 p.m., Dec. 7, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny that occurred in the 3400 blk of Boston St. Known offender has been stealing jewelry from residence.

-LARCENY-THEFT FROM BUILDING: At 8:30 a.m., Dec. 8, police responded to the 500 blk of N 8th Avenue for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence and stole prescription drugs.

-LARCENY-THEFT FROM BUILDING: At 12 a.m., Dec. 10, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny that occurred in the 2600 Blk of Pickett Street. Unknown offender stole jewelry from residence.

-LARCENY-THEFT FROM BUILDING: At 12 p.m., Dec. 16, police responded to the 2300 blk of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole a watch.

-MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT/STOLEN AUTO: At 6:12 a.m.. Dec. 3, police responded to the 2300 blk of Oaklawn Boulevard for a reported larceny of a motor vehicle. Known offender stole unlocked vehicle with keys in the ignition. Petitions pending.

- VANDALISM/DAMAGE/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: At 7 p.m., Dec. 3, police responded to the 300 blk of N 10th Avenue for a reported vandalism. unknown offender cracked a vehicle rear driver side window.

- VANDALISM/DAMAGE/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: At 5 p.m., Dec. 8, police were dispatched to the 3300 blk of Clay Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender cracked a vehicle exterior mirror.

- VANDALISM/DAMAGE/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: At 9 p.m., Dec. 9, police responded to the 200 blk of N 5th Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender slashed vehicle tires.

- VANDALISM/DAMAGE/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: At 9 p.m., Dec. 9, police responded to the 200 blk of N 20th Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged lawn decorations.

-VANDALISM/DAMAGE/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: At 5 p.m., Dec. 10, police responded to the 200 blk of S 15th Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged a business's front window.

- VANDALISM/DAMAGE/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: At 7:47 p.m., Dec. 11, police were called to the 2100 blk of Dublin Street for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke a vehicle window.

- VANDALISM/DAMAGE/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: AT 8:40 p.m., Dec. 11, police responded to the 100 blk of S 16th Avenue for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke residential window with a rock.

-VANDALISM/DAMAGE/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: At 9:10 p.m., Dec. 15, police responded to the 1800 blk of New Lincoln Circle for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender broke two residential windows with a rake.

-VANDALISM/DAMAGE/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: At 12 a.m., Dec. 16, police discovered damage to three pylons located near the 400 blk of main st. The damage was found to be from a hit and run incident. The offender was located and arrested.

- Vandalism/Graffiti: On 10 p.m., Dec. 8, police were dispatched to the 3300 blk of Sherwood Lane for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender wrote graffiti on a garage door.

- Weapon Law Offenses: At 6:30 p.m., Dec. 3, police responded to the 200 blk of W Poythress Street in reference to shots fired. Unknown offender fired a single shot from a moving vehicle.

- Weapon Law Offenses: At 2:19 p.m., Dec. 5, police responded to the 400 blk of S Mesa Drive for weapons offense. Known offender was found to be in possession of knife. Petitions pending.

Crime Solvers needs your help this week to catch the following two fugitives.

Brittany Jo McDaniel is wanted for a felony larceny charge. McDaniel is a 31-year-old, 5 feet, 9 inch tall, 190 pound white female with brown eyes and black hair.

Darrell Glenn Martin is wanted on six counts of forgery. Martin is a 48-year-old, 6 feet, 1 inch tall, 230 pound white male with blue eyes and brown hair.

If you have information about these fugitives or any unsolved crime in or person wanted by Chesterfield County or the city of Colonial Heights, you may call Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660, submit a tip via our website, crimesolvers.net, or Text-A-Tip by texting "WATSON" plus your tip to CRIMES (274637)**. All three methods will allow you to stay anonymous. If your tip helps to solve a crime or catch a fugitive, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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

Magisterial District Court 42-3-01 (MDJ Jonathan Wilcox)

Joel Vanderpool, 30, Towanda, Pa., plead guilty to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, and was ordered to pay a fine of $200 and court costs.

Tia M. Blake, 29, Gillett, Pa., plead guilty to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced a term of incarceration in the Bradford County Correctional Facility equal to the number of days already served as of the date of her guilty plea; she was also ordered to pay court costs.

William C. Harris, 23, Troy, Pa., plead guilty to Criminal Mischief, a misdemeanor of the third degree, and was ordered to pay a fine of $1500, restitution in the amount of $973, and court costs.

Magisterial District Court 42-3-02 (MDJ Michael Shaw)

Ryan Hunsinger, 19, Sayre, Pa., plead guilty to Harassment, a summary offense.

Jervis Goodrich, 44, Sayre, Pa., plead guilty to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of 10 days and payment of court costs.

Melissa Goldman, 19, Sayre, Pa., plead guilty to Theft by Deception and Theft by Unlawful Taking, each a misdemeanor of the third degree, and was ordered to pay fines totaling $50, restitution in the total amount of $247.60, and court costs.

Daniel Young, 47, Binghamton, N.Y., plead guilty to Criminal Trespass, a summary offense, and was ordered to pay a fine of $300, restitution in the amount of $250, and court costs.

Alexander Roberts, 21, Sayre, Pa., plead guilty to Failure to Give Information at the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident, Failure to Provide Immediate Notice of a Motor Vehicle Accident, and Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, each a summary offense, and was ordered to pay fines totaling $125 and court costs.

Shannon Wade, 35, Lockwood, N.Y., plead guilty to Harassment, a summary offense, and was sentenced to pay a fine of $300 and court costs.

Samuel King, 40, Waverly, N.Y., plead guilty to Criminal Attempt to Commit Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the third degree, and was ordered to pay a fine of $300, perform 40 hours of Community Service, and pay court costs.

Donald Talada Jr., 32, Sayre, Pa., plead guilty to Harassment, a summary offense, and was ordered to perform 40 hours of Community Service and pay court costs.

Magisterial District Court 42-3-03 (MDJ Timothy Clark)

George Dunn, 28, Towanda, Pa., plead guilty to Bad Check, a misdemeanor of the third degree, and was ordered to pay a fine of $100, restitution in the amount of $132.70, and court costs.

Tyler McCormick, 20, Towanda, Pa., plead guilty to Theft from a Motor Vehicle, a misdemeanor of the third degree, and was ordered to pay a fine of $100, restitution in the amount of $100, and court costs.

Lori A. Vanderpool, 31, Towanda, Pa., plead guilty to Bad Check, a misdemeanor of the third degree, and was ordered to pay a fine of $100.00 and court costs.

Ashley White, 26, New Albany, Pa., pled guilty to Harassment, a summary offense, and was ordered to pay a fine of $500 and court costs.

Walter Bump III, 24, Waverly, N.Y., plead guilty to Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree, and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of 30 days and payment of court costs.

Dakota Hinckley, 18, Monroeton, Pa., plead guilty to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of 30 days and payment of court costs.

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

Michael Bormann, 23, Towanda, Pa., entered pleas of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offenses of Reckless Driving and Driving Without a License, each a summary offense, and was ordered to pay fines totaling $225, restitution in an amount to be determined, and court costs. Sergeant David Lantz of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Fuller for the offense in September 2012.

Ralph Forbes, 35, Athens, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree, and was ordered to pay a fine of $350 and court costs. Officer Nikki Hoffman of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Forbes for the offense in September 2012.

Ryan Hunsinger, 19, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Harassment, a summary violation, and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of 90 days with 63 days suspended, and he was also ordered to pay court costs.

Officer Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Hunsinger for the offense in October 2012.

Steven Stack, 32, Rome, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree, and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of 90 days and payment of court costs. Officer Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Stack for the offense in July 2012.

Brian Casey, 31, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Public Drunkenness, a summary violation, and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a term of 30 days and payment of court costs. Officer Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Casey for the offense in November 2012.

Billy Joe Giggee, 32, Waverly, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Possession of a Small Amount of Marihuana, a misdemeanor, and was ordered to pay a fine of $250 and court costs. Officer Thomas Van Fleet of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Giggee for the offense in August 2012.

Boyd Andrus, 39, Sayre, Pa., entered pleas of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offenses of Careless driving and Defective Equipment, each a summary violation, and was sentenced to pay fines totaling $200 and court costs. Officer James Condusta of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Andrus for the offenses in August 2012.

Towanda Police report on police activity in the borough:

Horace Locklear, 60, of Maxton, N.C. was charged with the summary offense of disorderly conduct for a incident which occurred on Nov. 17. Locklear is accused of causing a public disturbance at Captain Jack's Bar on Main Street, Towanda.

Liam Aissa, 22, of Towanda was charged with the summary offenses of criminal mischief and public drunkenness for a incident which occurred on Dec. 1. Aissa is accused of intentionally damaging property while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage at the law office of Griffin, Dawsey, DePaola, & Jones, Main Street, Towanda.

Erica Adams, 25, of Hillcrest, N.Y. was cited for harassment following a incident which occurred on Dec. 7. Adams is accused of repeatedly contacting another by phone, and sending text messages, causing alarm to the victim.

Kelly Ackley, 27, of Towanda has been charged with the summary offense of harassment following a incident which occurred on Dec. 10. Ackley is accused of striking another in the face. The incident occurred on Poplar Street, Towanda.

A juvenile male has been charged with retail theft for an incident which occurred at Ben Franklin Crafts, Main Street, Towanda. The incident occurred on Dec. 13.

Keith Kissell, 26, of Towanda has been charged with the summary offenses of criminal mischief and public drunkenness following an incident which occurred on Dec. 1. Kissell is accused of intentionally damaging property while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage at the law office of Griffin, Dawsey, DePaola, & Jones, Main Street, Towanda.

Burglary in Sugar Run

State police in Towanda are investigating a report of a burglary at 181 Mowery Ln. in Sugar Run between Dec. 8 and Dec. 16.

According to police, someone entered the residence by smashing a window on the porch, but did not take anything.

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

Michigan man charged with scattering rubbish

David Eugene Rohring, 39, of Michigan is accused of scattering rubbish after a Rome man found trash and other waste on his property on W. Parks Road in Rome. The incident was said to have taken place on Dec. 4 at 11 a.m..

According to police, evidence was located inside the trash that had Rohring's name on it.

State police said a non-traffic citation was filed with the Magisterial District Court in Wysox.

Stolen mailbox

State police in Towanda are investigating a report of a stolen mailbox that occurred on Woodland Lake Rd. in Pike Twp on Dec. 16. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police in Towanda at 570-265-2186.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Patti Ann Razawich, Patti Ann Morgan and Doris S. Brobst to Christopher F. Watkins for $143,100; Dallas.

Theodore C. Webb and Laura A. Webb to Jennifer Kintz and Jeremy Kintz for $140,000; Exeter.

Jaime A. Blandina, Jaime A. Weinschenk and Alfred J. Weinschenk III to Joanne A. Skevofilax for $155,000; Dallas.

Denardi Income NLY Trust and Eugene J. Denardi (trustee) to Edward G. Pavinski for $70,000; Exeter.

George Stuscavage and Elizabeth A. Stuscavage to Thomas O'Malley for $190,000; Wyoming.

William Maxson and Arline Maxson to Stephen J. Peters and Mary Alice Peters for $150,000; Butler Township.

DIVORCE DECREES

Sean Duffy v. Kimberly Duffy.

Stanley Skonieczki III v. Susan Skonieczki.

Neal Forte v. Angela Forte.

Forgery charges

LEWIS TOWNSHIP - Cody Lee Chestnut, 21, of Sunbury, has been charged by state police at Milton with seven counts of forgery, theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property involving incidents that occurred between Nov. 8 and Dec. 6 at Nite Lite Sign Company Inc. on Schuyler Road, where he was employed.

Police reported Chestnut stole 12 checks from the sign company, wrote the checks out to himself and forged his aunt's name, an owner of the business, on the checks. Police said Chestnut was successful in cashing several checks, but was questioned by a teller at Turbotville National Bank, who contacted Chestnut's aunt.

Chestnut was arraigned on the charges and recommitted to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Burglary at tree farm

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - State police at Milton are investigating a burglary Friday morning at Kohl's Stony Hill Tree Farm on Mexico Road in this Montour County township.

Police said four people forcibly gained access to the business and attempted to enter a safe, but were not successful. The thieves did steal two Dewalt power drills and batteries, three digital cameras, two jars of donation money for Children's Miracle Network, a two-foot tall stuffed fawn and surveillance equipment.

Police said the burglary occurred between 2:30 and 5 a.m.

Tavern burglarized

WEST CHILLISQUAQUE TOWNSHIP - State police at Milton reported someone entered a rear window at Mindy's Tavern along Route 405 Friday morning and stole money from a jukebox, a 32-inch television and various bottles of vodka, rum and other alcohol.

Police said damage and the value of the stolen items total approximately $1,000.

The burglary occurred between 12:30 and 8:30 a.m.

Anyone with information about the break-in should call state police at 570-524-2662.

Cash stolen from church

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - State police at Selinsgrove are investigating the theft of cash from the Children's Sunday School Fund at First United Church of Christ in this Snyder County township.

Police said the thief gained entry to the church by breaking a window in the basement between 9 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday before stealing the money, breaking into a fire safe and removing church documents.

Anyone with information about the burglary should call state police at 570-374-8145.

Cast iron stolen

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington reported thieves removed a cast-iron, claw-foot bathtub and four cast-iron heating radiators from the rear porch at a vacant house along Mulberry Road between Dec. 15 and Saturday.

Police said thieves also stole 10 more radiators, another claw-foot tub, a cast-iron kitchen sink with drain boards and a cast-iron bathroom sink with pedestal from an unlocked barn on the property.

The stolen items, which are owned by Kevin Apollo, 46, of Pottstown, are valued at $1,175.

ATV theft

RANSHAW - Robert Knowles, 46, of 504 Water St., Ranshaw, told Coal Township police someone removed his red, 2003 Yamaha Grizzly 660cc four-wheel all-terrain vehicle from his garage during the past week.

The ATV is valued at $3,500.

Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police here are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred in the 1600 block of Mohawk Street between 1:55 a.m. and noon Saturday.

Police said a gray 2000 Pontiac Grand Am was damaged in the accident.

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

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Paul B. Clemm and Mary P. Clemm to Ryan D. Holthaus and Susan Holthaus for $250,000; Dallas Township.

Dale J. Butterfield and Karin K. Butterfield to National Residential Nominee Services Inc. for $275,000; Fairview Township.

National Residential Nominee Services Inc. to Joseph M. Andel and Pauline Schwalm-Andel for $275,000; Fairview Township.

Patrick J. Delaney and Catherine Delaney to John Simonitis Reality LLC; $78,000; Forty Fort.

Patricia Lamoreaux to Kathleen Hanlon for $125,000; Kingston.

Joseph J. Wayne to Francesco Di Blasi Jr., Domenica Di Blasi and Elvis Di Blasi for $90,000; Hazleton.

Marriage license

n Andrew Michael Phillips Jr. and Caitlyn Phillips, both of Jermyn.

property transactions

n John W. Jr. and Joan Super, Dickson City, Paul and Ann Oustrich, Taylor, Jeffrey and Carolyn Leputa, Peckville, to David and Kimberly Stafursky, Archbald; two parcels in Benton Twp. for $275,000.

n Henry C. and Marsha Z. Yeager, Waverly, to John Todd O'Malley, Waverly; a property at 606 Clinton St., Waverly Twp., for $180,000.

n Select Realty of NEPA LLC to Byron Read; a property at 104 N. Main St., Old Forge, for $395,000.

n Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, attorney-in-fact of Fannie Mae, also known as Federal National Mortgage Association, to Ross G. Merieski; a property at 1241 Mowery St., Old Forge, for $50,000.

n Virginia Magdon, Olyphant, to Patrick Dolinak, Olyphant; a property at 714-716 E. Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant, for $60,000.

n Dore S. and Linda L. Troiani, Peckville, to Walter Werner Jr., Peckville; a property at 300 Dolph St., Jessup, for $115,000.

n David A. Dixon, also known as David Allan Dixon, by his attorney-in-fact, Svitlana Dixon, to Gerard J. and Jean Marie Chorba; a property at 1012 Main St., Blakely, for $55,000.

n Lea Gargone and Lynn Carachilo, co-executors of the estate of Romaine S. Sandro­wicz, also known as Romayne Sandrowicz, to Joseph L. Paone and Eugene Homschek, Moosic, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property at 3200 Greenwood Ave., Scranton, for $65,000.

n Foxys Inc., Scranton, to Jack L. and Amy C. Swingle, Sayre; a property at 340 Dolph St., Olyphant, for $57,000.

n Mary McGraw Coviello, also known as Mary Rose Coviello, Scranton, to Anthony Frable, Scranton; a property at 1053 Oak St., Scranton, for $43,000.

n Philip E. Jr. and Lisa Morris, Spring Brook Twp., to Renee M. Kashmer, Spring Brook Twp.; a property in Spring Brook Twp. for $160,000.

n Renee M. Kashmer, Spring Brook Twp., to Ashley Romanko, Spring Brook Twp.; a property in Spring Brook Twp. for $130,000.

ESTATEs FILED

n Edwin C. Neville, 1021 Park St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Patrick Neville, 1529 Adams Ave., Dunmore.

n Mary E. McAvaney, 3011 Pittston Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Mary Kay Kuzma, 502 Brian Drive, South Abington Twp.

n Mary M. Brinkman, also known as Mary Brinkman, 100 Linwood Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Brenda K. Gibbons, 615 Barker St. Apartments, Apt. 102, Hawley.

n Edward P. Ziskowski, 199 Poplar St., Archbald, letters testamentary to Ann Marie Ziskowski, same address.

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The following information was provided by Chesterfield County Police Department.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 9 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 3400 block of Julep Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 12 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 4600 block of Mason Dale Court.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 8:35 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 8600 block of Talon Lane.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 1:15 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 6900 block of Commons Plaza.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 10 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 5000 block of Briaroak Road. Unknown suspect/s attempted to enter residence through windows and a door. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

- A death investigation suicide-attempt was reported at 3 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 15700 block of N. Rhodes Lane.

- Fraud-Identity: At 3;14 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 15700 block of Timberline Drive. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- An injury-accidental-other was reported at 3 p.m. Dec. 17 in the 14800 block of Woods Edge Road.

- An injury-accidental overdose was reported at 6 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 6800 block of Wentworth St.

- Larceny-From Building: At 10:50 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 3800 block of Cougar Tl. Stolen property: miscellaneous.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 6:15 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 4300 block of Laurel Oak Road. Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle. Listed items stolen: miscellaneous.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 12:01 a.m. Dec. 1 in the 1100 block of W. Harbour Drive. Victim reported front license plate stolen.

- Larceny-Other: At 7 a.m. Dec. 17 in the 5300 block of Dermotte Lane. Stolen property: TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- A liquor law violations-illegal possession was reported at 7:25 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 17700 block of Longhouse Lane.

- A miscellaneous-suspicious was reported at 5:57 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 9100 block of Quinnford Blvd.

- A miscellaneous-suspicious was reported at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 in the 10700 block of Old Squaws Lane.

- Motor Vehicle Theft-Unauthorized Use: At 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 20500 block of Southlawn Ave. Stolen vehicle: 2005 red Ford 4-door automobile.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 2600 block of Swiftrun Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-other was reported at 8:45 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 12400 block of Branders Bridge Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possess was reported at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at Chippenham Parkway.

- A rape-forcible was reported at 1:45 p.m. Dec. 8 in the 15500 block of Harrowgate Road.

- A traffic-pursuit/eluding police was reported at 9:44 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 4500 block of Winterbourne Drive.

- Weapons Violations-Shooting in Occupied: At 3:47 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 6200 block of Centralia Road. Victim reported a shot fired, shattering his vehicle window while he was driving near the listed location. No injuries reported.

- An attempted miscellaneous-suspicious was reported at 11:20 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 15600 block of Maranatha Ave.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 8:45 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 14100 block of Faraday Place.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 9 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 4200 block of Inca Drive.

- An assault simple-domestic was reported at 11 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 5400 block of Gatebridge Road.

- An assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc was reported at 9:15 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 4800 block of Burnham Road.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8 p.m. Dec. 17 in the 5000 block of Vayo Ave. Unknown suspect/s forced entry to a vacant residence. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 2:30 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 21400 block of Deodora Drive. Unknown suspect/s entered residence with no signs of forced entry. Nothing reported stolen, but several items were vandalized.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8:45 a.m. Dec. 19 in the 2700 block of Pate Ave. Unknown suspect/s forced entry through side door. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 11 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 8900 block of Dorsey Road. Unknown suspect/s forced entry to shed. Listed item stolen: miscellaneous.

- A forgery & counterfeiting-forgery of other was reported at 12 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 6900 block of Mimms Drive.

- A fraud by check was reported at 2 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 7000 block of River Road.

- Fraud/Credit Card/ATM: At 12 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 13300 block of Corapeake Tr. Stolen property: Currency, notes, etc.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 11 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 5100 block of Whetstone Road. Unknown suspect/s forced entry through rear window. Listed items stolen.

- Larceny-Other: At 12 p.m. Dec. 15 in the 6800 block of Arbor Lake Drive. Stolen property: TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 4:30 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 5400 block of Autumnleaf Drive. Stolen property: TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 8:56 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 4800 block of Par Drive Stolen property: firearms, miscellaneous, motor vehicles.

- Larceny-Other: At 11:59 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 21200 block of Orange Hill Avenue. Stolen property: firearms.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 3:30 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 4200 block of W. Hundred Road. Stolen property: consumable goods.

- A miscellaneous-mental subject was reported at 4 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 1300 block of Battery Brooke Pkwy.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 8:22 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 2300 block of W. Hundred Road.

- A narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana was reported at 11:25 p.m. Dec. 19.

- A narcotics/drug/sale/manufacture-marijuana was reported at 1:32 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 5600 block of Hopkins Road.

- A sex offense-simple sexual battery was reported at 3 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 600 block of Corvus Court.

- A sex offense-simple sexual battery was reported at 12 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 600 block of Corvus Court.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 1 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 3800 block of Harrow Drive.

- A traffic-hit and run was reported at 4:21 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 4200 block of Meadowdale Blvd.

- A trespassing (including prowler) residential was reported at 3:06 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 13900 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy.

- A vandalism-mailbox was reported at 8 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 2600 block of Mistwood Forest Drive.

- A vandalism-motor vehicle was reported at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 6400 block of Lake Caroline Court.

- A vandalism-motor vehicle was reported at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 19 in the 6400 block of Statute St.

- A vandalism-other was reported at 2 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 11300 block of Laurel Cove Lane.

- A vandalism-residential was reported at 4:45 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 3400 block of Meadowdale Blvd.

- A weapons violations-carrying concealed was reported at 10 a.m. De. 19 in the 10300 block of Courthouse Road.

- A weapons violations-illegal possession was reported at 10 a.m. Dec. 19 in the 17700 block of Long House Lane.

- 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.