LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

marriage licenses

- James Michael McKeon and Angela Marie Mancini, both of Dunmore.

- Michael W. Burke and Amanda M. Cawley, both of Scranton.

- Bryan James Causer and Brittany Ann Mehall, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Kimberly A. Orloski and Richard J. Janesko, co-executors of the estate of Suzanne E. Janesko, Moosic, to Martin and Audrey Hart, Moosic; a property at 501 School St., Moosic, for $140,000.

- Arora Sunita, South Abing­ton Twp., to Alan H. Firestone, Clarks Green; a property at Birch Hill Drive, South Abington Twp., for $170,000.

- Kenneth and Linda Powell, Scott Twp., to Gerald and Catherine Gillette, Scott Twp.; a property in Archbald, for $54,000.

- David W. and Barbara A. Tompkins, Dalton, to Gabriel Santo Michael Jr., Clarks Sum­mit; a property at Summit Ave., Clarks Summit, for $119,000.

- Edward D. Jr. and Brenda M. Krzan, Texarkana, Texas, to Brandon and Chrysa Calafut, Scott Twp.; a property in Scott Twp., for $30,000.

- Kenneth and Eudoxie Hollis, to Christopher M. Spaulding; a property at 547 Main St., Vandling, for $75,000.

- Michael M. Jr. and Suzanne L. Lindemann, to Edward J. and Catherine Langan; a property in Jefferson Twp., for $32,000.

ESTATES FILED

- Robert F. Duguay, 100 Whitetail Run Road, Waverly, letters testamentary to E. Sieg­linde Duguay, same address.

- John Luchonok, 613 Main St., Simpson, letters testamentary to John Luchonok Jr., same address.

federal tax liens

- David C. Savercool, 131 S. Van Buren Ave., Scranton; $3,291.76.

- Francis and Crystal Collura, 613 Mary Jo Drive, Jessup; $32,695.70.

- Yankowski Enterprises Inc., P.O. Box 117, Blakely; $13,853.60.

- PCM Construction Manage­ment Inc., 72 Glenmaura National Blvd., Suite 106, Moosic; $15,149.21.

- Munley S Catering Inc., 102 Ruthland Ave., Greenfield Twp.; $28,574.61.

- Carolyn Clark, sole member, St. Mary's Courtyard at Sharps­burg LLC; $3,470.52.

- Drummond Communications Inc., 417 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton; $5,996.42.

- Pettinato Associated Contractors and Engineers Inc., 1512 N. Main Ave., Scranton; $6,542.76.

- Andrew J. Voinski, 2326 Boulevard Ave., Scranton; $1,259.63.

- Truck Parts Inc., 2201 Wash­burn St., Scranton; $11,327.49.

- X&J Food LLC, John Tahos member, 3356 Birney Plaza, Moosic; $24,680.63.

ards

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

- Danielle Hafner, 24, Scran­ton, stopped June 2 by Scranton police.

- William Barrett Wentworth, 22, Scott Twp., stopped May 24 by Scranton police.

- Bryan J. Cogliser, 19, Scran­ton, stopped Jan. 23, 2013, by Scranton police.

- Daniel R. McGurrin, 43, Jessup, stopped July 8 by Blakely police.

- Patrick Joseph Lamberson, 22, Kingsley, stopped May 30 by Dalton police.

- Bryan Parks, 25, Taylor, stopped March 2 by Taylor police.

- Jeffrey Natishak, 22, Brown­dale, stopped July 7 by state police.

- Brigid K. Loughney, 21, Clarks Green, stopped May 3 by Scranton police.

- Gary Joseph Gayewski, 34, Scranton, stopped June 9 by Moosic police.

- Fernando Daran Parraguirre, 23, Montrose, stopped July 4 by state police.

- Francis Stephen Butash, 21, Roaring Brook Twp., stopped July 27 by Scranton police.

- Leslie Toy, 44, Lake Ariel, stopped Aug. 10 by Blakely police.

- Michelene A. Campagna, 48, Scranton, stopped July 20 by Blakely police.

- Sean Kelly, 41, Carbondale, stopped July 28 by Olyphant police.

- Thomas A. Kenny, 51, Takoma Park, stopped June 22 by South Abington Twp. police.

- Frank B. Munafo, 57, West Pittston, stopped June 29 by Throop police.

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

- Joanna Summa, 27, Dun­more, arrested May 9 by Dun­more police for theft and receiving stolen property.

- Edmund Joseph Brogenski, 26, Jessup, arrested Aug. 19 by Blakely police for use and possession of drug paraphernalia.

- Heather Marie Herbst, 26, Blakely, arrested Feb. 15 by a Wyoming County detective for insurance fraud.

- Bryan James Cogliser, 19, Scranton, arrested June 8 by state police for possession of drugs and use and possession of drug paraphernalia.

- Matthew Joseph Jones, 26, Archbald, arrested June 29 by Throop police for disorderly conduct.

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Caitlin A. Best to Andria M. Argo and Samuel D. Argo for $92,550; Pittston Township.

Steven J. Kalo and Erin K. Clements Kalo to Paul Golanoski and Nichole Golanoski for $130,000; Dallas.

Peter D. Bruno and Ann Marie Bruno to Robert Evans for $147,000; Wright Township.

Nadine E. Schmidt, John M. Schmidt, Robert J. Novak Jr. and Kimberly Novak to Tierney Kolet and Nathan Kolet for $136,000; Hanover Township.

Corey Beltz and Kelly Beltz to Mario Howey for $180,000; Butler Township.

Ronald R. Wenrich and Patricia G. Wenrich to Charles J. Maculloch for $185,000; Lehman Township.

Man charged with criminal mischief

A Sayre man was recently charged with criminal mischief by Athens Township police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Mason K. Runyon, 18, was also charged with possessing instruments of crime, receiving stolen property, retail theft and disorderly conduct.

Police said that at about 10:50 p.m. Jan. 19, Runyon shot a Colt Defender BB gun into a glass door at the Kmart store on Elmira Street, shattering the glass, and shot several BBs into a pickup truck owned by Advance Auto Parts also located on Elmira Street. The total damage caused by Runyon is estimated at $1435.78, police said.

According to police, Runyon also removed a laser sight from the Walmart store on Elmira Street valued at $7.97.

Following his arraignment, Runyon was remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail. Runyon's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 18.

Two arrested following investigation

Two men were recently arrested by Sayre Borough police following investigation into a Feb. 5 incident in the borough.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Andrew Joseph Kizale, 24, of Athens, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and hindering apprehension. Police said Curtis Andrew Owen, 23, of Gillett, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and arrested on a warrant out of Indiana, Pa.

Police said the two were arrested after Owen, who police said was walking in the roadway of Desmond Street at about 2:40 a.m. Feb. 5, entered his Desmond Street apartment to find identification to present to officers and did not come out after several minutes.

Police walked toward the front door and observed Kizale, who told police Owen was hiding in the apartment because he had a warrant for his arrest, according to police. Police found a bindle of a substance believed to be heroin on Owen's person, police said. Police also found 13 bags of heroin packaged for sale, several hypodermic needles and a metal spoon with burnt residue in Kizale's possession, police said.

Following their arraignments, Owen and Kizale were both remanded to the Bradford County Jail, Owen on $5,000 bail and Kizale on $50,000 bail. Their preliminary hearings are scheduled for Feb. 18.

Towanda man charged with aggravated assault

Joshua W. Kinner, 27, of Towanda has been charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and harassment, police said.

The charges stem from a Feb. 3 incident in which Kinner allegedly assaulted a 31-year-old Towanda woman, police said.

The victim, who is approximately 10 weeks pregnant, suffered a badly swollen eye, swelling to her nose, and a bloody lip, state police said.

The incident occurred at Kinner's residence on Reuter Boulevard, state police at Towanda said.

Scot Goodroe (administrator), David M. Pecora (attorney in fact), Theresa M. Brennan (attorney in fact) and Goorroe Scot (per attorney in fact) to Jose M. Jacome for $76,000; West Hazleton.

Crystal Penn Ridge LLP to Deep Woods Lake LLC for $3.5 million; Dennison Township.

Kevin M. Lamont to Mark J. Luchi and Mary Beth Luchi for $170,880; Butler Township.

Presidential Land Co. to Jeffrey Ulmer and Heather A. Wertman for $360,780; Dallas Township.

Joyce Kearney to Township of Plains and Plains Township for $72,300; Plains Township.

Margaret G. Redmond to Ann Cwikla for $195,000; Dallas Township.

Michael G. Sudal and Janis A. Sudal to Ian E. Farrell for $165,000; Jackson Township.

GPS stolen

TREVORTON - State police at Stonington reported someone removed a Tom-Tom GPS, hunting knife, binoculars and loose change from a vehicle owned by Delmar Thomas Foulds, 64, of 140 E. Market St., Trevorton, between Saturday and Monday near his home.

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

Two-vehicle crash

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning at the intersection of Route 61 and Old Reading Road.

State police at Stonington said Virginia B. Hertzog, 76, of Paxinos, was driving a 2007 school bus at 7:21 a.m. when she attempted to make a right turn from Old Reading Road onto Route 61 and struck the passenger side rear quarter panel of a 2003 Ford Focus driven north on Route 61 by Kayla M. Gordon, 17, of Sunbury.

Both drivers and Gordon's passenger, Tiffany L. Gordon, 14, of Sunbury, escaped injury.

An investigation is continuing.

Forgery

COAL TOWNSHIP - Shane Hart, 25, of Dewart Street, Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Joshua Wynn with forgery, criminal use of a communication facility and theft by deception.

Police said Hart paid for pizza from Dominos Pizza in Coal Township with a counterfeit $50 bill Jan. 13.

On Jan. 31, Hart turned himself in to the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, where he was arraigned and released on his own recognizance.

Police warned businesses and the public to be aware of counterfeit money circulating in the area. Anyone receiving counterfeit money should contact their local police department.

Underage drinking

EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - Two 15-year-old females and two 16-year-old females from Shamokin were cited by state police at Stonington for underage drinking relating to an incident Friday on Foura Road.

Police said the teens were found to have consumed alcohol between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.

SUV hits pole

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington reported Andrea M. Carman, 18, of Northumberland, was injured Monday afternoon when her 2000 Subaru Outback crashed into a PennDOT traffic sign and sheared off a utility pole off Snydertown Road.

Police said Carman lost control of the car on the snow-covered road at 3:30 p.m. She was cited for driving at an unsafe speed.

Police said they did not know the severity of Carman's injury.

Weather related

SUNBURY - No injuries were reported in a weather-related accident Monday morning along Route 147 just south of the city.

According to state police at Stonington, Dara Michelle Scheidler, 36, of 140 Water St., Dalmatia, was driving south at 6:15 a.m. when she lost control of her white Ford Focus that struck a concrete barrier on the northbound shoulder before continuing south in the northbound lane and hitting a green Dodge Durango operated by Gary Lynn Ernest, 50, of 580 Mile Run Road, Sunbury.

Police said charges are pending against Scheidler.

Truck hit sign

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Emma J. Ferster, 55, of Sunbury, escaped injury Monday morning when she lost control of her 2003 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck on snow-covered Captain Bloom Road and struck a street sign and utility pole.

State police at Stonington reported the accident occurred at 9:07 a.m. near Plum Creek Road.

Ferster's car was towed from the scene by Paul's Towing.

Charges are pending against Ferster, police said.

Down embankment

WEST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - A 1993 Mercury Villager operated by John Parker, 63, sustained moderate damage Monday morning along Route 2044 near Blacks Lane when it exited the eastbound lane and descended a small embankment.

State police at Stonington said the accident occurred at approximately 8 a.m.

Police did not list an address for Parker.

Jeep hits pole

JACKSON TOWNSHIP - Lori Stiely, of Red Cross Road, Dornsife, suffered a moderate injury at 9 a.m. Monday when the 2001 Jeep Cherokee in which she was traveling south on Route 225 near Route 147 slid on the snow-covered highway and struck a telephone pole.

The Jeep Cherokee sustained moderate damage.

Drug charge

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Zachary David Zablosky, 29, of Shamokin, has been charged by Trooper Daniel Wilk of state police at Stonington with possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a non-reportable accident shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday on Route 61 south of Durdach's.

Police said a glass marijuana smoking device was found on Zablosky.

Car hits guide rail

RUSH TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington reported Kenneth Lewis, 31, of Danville, escaped injury Monday morning when his 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt struck guide rail on the south berm of Route 54 near Kaboodle Road.

Lewis' car sustained disabling damage in the 10:28 a.m. accident.

DUI

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Sheldon A. Derck, 49, of 133 Academy St., Shamokin, was arrested by state police at Stonington for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance relating to a non-reportable accident at 9:19 p.m. Monday on Route 61 south of Route 487.

One-car crash

JORDAN TOWNSHIP - Nicole M. Barry, 23, of Elizabethville, suffered a head injury in a one-car crash Sunday morning along Klingerstown Road and was transported by Life Team personnel to a Harrisburg area hospital.

State police at Stonington reported Barry was a passenger in a 2004 Kia Optima operated by Adam L. Caster II, 18, of Klingerstown. Caster and another passenger, Steven J. Bolig, 22, of Dalmatia, escaped injury.

Police said Caster was traveling west at 2:47 a.m. when his car traveled across both lanes of the road and struck an embankment on the south side of the road. After initial impact, the auto continued traveling along the embankment and hit a tree before traveling back across the highway and entering a field before stopping.

The car sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene.

Caster was cited for failing to keep his car on the road. He and Barry also were cited for failing to wear a seat belt.

Vandalism

TREVORTON - Police here reported someone broke into a soda machine at the Zerbe Township Rod & Gun Club on Sportsman Road between Jan. 25 and 27.

It is unknown if any money was removed from the machine, which sustained moderate damage.

Anyone with information about the break-in should contact Zerbe Township police at 570-797-4637.

Warning issued

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - Zerbe Township Police Chief Robert John warned residents to lock their vehicles and homes and remove any valuables from their vehicles when they are parked and unattended.

Citations issued

COAL TOWNSHIP - George Atiyeh, of Allentown, a landlord for several local properties, was cited twice Jan. 31 by Code Enforcement Officer Chris Petrovich for failing to report the occupancy status for properties he owns at 1046 W. Arch St. and 1050 W. Arch St.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

marriage licenses

- David Edward Zaleski Jr. and Marie Theresa Walsh, both of Eynon.

- Joao Marcos Feitosa and Marta Rodrigues-De Almeida, both of Scranton.

- Kevin Robert Froese and Tara Lynn Koller, both of Taylor.

- Christopher J. Sutor, Avoca, and Melania Escoto-Sterling, Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- John and Linda Motts, Blakely, to Richard D. Wood­worth, Archbald; a property at 406 Fifth St., Blakely, for $301,000.

- SLPS Realty LLP, Moosic, to Alice Hopkins, Moosic; a property in Moosic for $334,000.

- William A. Mack Jr. and Laura A. Cobb-Mack, Dalton, to Jeremy John Rozelle and Kristin N. Fredericks, Benton Twp.; a property in Benton Twp. for $84,000.

- Nancy Morgan, executrix of the estate of Harold Kime, Moosic, to BPD Properties LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y.; a property at 526 Cherry St., Scranton, for $29,000.

- Francis J. and Bronwyn L. Pero, Old Forge, to Colleen and Andrew Kaminsky, Kingston; a property at 510 Clark St., Old Forge, for $160,000.

- Joan Avery, agent for Elizabeth Grado, also known as Elizabeth E. Grado, Hamilton, Ohio, to Ahmad Tajak, Scranton; a property at 1008-1010 Ravine St., Scranton, for $55,000.

- Udren Law Offices, attorney-in-fact for Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., also known as Freddie Mac, to James Barry Jr. and Beth Rowan; a property at 135 Lincoln Ave., Carbondale, for $33,000.

- James Rosengrant, also known as James O. Rosengrant, Waymart, by co-agents Cheryl A. Lewis and Wayne C. Rosengrant, to Gerald J. Dupell Sr., Central Square, N.Y.; a property at 18 Mountain Road, Jefferson Twp., for $57,000.

- Mary Mahoney, now by marriage Mary Mahoney Beaufort, Scott Twp., to Andrew J. and Margaret Wascura, Dickson City; a property at 514 Short Ave., Blakely, for $95,000.

ESTATE FILED

- Lawrence A. Schreiber, also known as Lawrence Schreiber Jr., 520 Pittston Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Michael L. Schreiber, 201 S. Blakely St., 183, Dunmore.

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LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., as trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust, by its attorney in-fact, Select Port­folio Servicing Inc., to Lindsay Yetter; a property at 44 Hospital St., Carbondale, for $25,000.

- Zaza Enterprises LLC, Dunmore, to RK Traders LLC, Dunmore; a property 707 Mill St., Dunmore, for $31,000.

ESTATEs FILED

- Anthony J. Statuto, 331 Pellar Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Peter Sta­tuto, 313 Edgar St., Olyphant.

- Raymond Ceccotti, 510 Church St., Jessup, letters testamentary to Raymond J. Ceccotti, 12 Circle Drive, Eynon.

- Rose Marie Karwaski, 1317 Pittston Ave., Scranton, letters of administration to John Karwa­ski, 1249 Mowry St., Old Forge.

- Frank C. Caputo, 2741 Boul­evard Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Joseph F. Caputo, 1123 Fisk St., Scranton.

Divorces sought

- Judy Lynn Driesbaugh, Clarks Summit, v. Ronald Joseph Driesbaugh, Clarks Summit; married Aug. 20, 1977; pro se.

- Keith O. Bender, Brent­wood, Tenn., v. Ellen K. Bender, Old Forge; married Oct. 17, 2008; Dominic J. Mastri, attorney.

lawsuits

- Richard Reed, as administrator of estate of Paul Reed, deceased, Stanley James Reed and Alan Jones, 712 Harri­son Ave., Scranton, v. Katie, Ignatius and Sandra Gil­arde, 148 Edgewood Drive, South Abington Twp., seeking in excess of $50,000 on five counts for an automobile crash at state Route 4024 on Oct. 1 due to negligence of defendants; James M. Wetter, attorney.

- Debra Price, 1326 Schlager St., Scranton, v. Shayla and Michelle A. Petroziello, 111 Bengar Drive, Scranton, seeking in excess of the jurisdictional limit regarding arbitration referral by local rule, on two counts, for an automobile crash at South Washington Avenue, Scranton, on Feb. 21 due to negligence of defendants; James J. Conaboy, attorney.

ards

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

- Alena Marie Musko, 27, Scranton, stopped June 6 by Scranton police.

- Erik Robert Nester, 22, Scranton, stopped June 29 by state police.

- David R. Drutherosky, 49, Olyphant, stopped July 12 by Blakely police.

- Nicholas James Biagioli, 24, Hughestown, stopped Aug. 30 by state police.

- Melvin H. Coello, 41, Old Forge, stopped July 19 by Taylor police.

- Riley Elizabeth Sweeney, 22, Clarks Summit, stopped Aug. 19 by South Abington Twp. police.

- Alexander Flores, 20, Scran­ton, stopped July 7 by Scranton police.

- Rita Carol Sobol, 31, Scran­ton, stopped June 5 by Scranton police.

- Natalie Mark, 27, Carbon­dale, stopped July 24 by Jermyn police.

- Frank Daniel Beneski Jr., 54, Olyphant, stopped Aug. 29 by state police.

- Elizabeth Ann Igneri, 41, Jermyn, stopped Aug. 23 by state police.

- Michael Kushmerick, 64, Throop, stopped Sept. 1 by Blakely police.

- Candice V. Santarsiero, 26, Clarks Summit, stopped June 13 by Clarks Summit police.

- Paul J. Mackin, 55, Scran­ton, stopped July 17 by Scran­ton police.

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

- Ryan E. Williams, 27, Jermyn, arrested July 12 by Archbald police for simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment.

- Joseph Thomas Kaspar, 20, Moscow, arrested July 1 by Moscow police for selling, furnishing and purchasing alcohol as a minor and possession of drugs and use and possession of drug paraphernalia.

- Melanie Amador, 18, Scran­ton, arrested Sept. 14 by Scran­ton police for giving false identification to an officer.

- Adam Fioretti, 24, Blakely, arrested July 9 by Blakely police for possession of drugs and possession and use of drug paraphernalia.

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Knife possession

COAL TOWNSHIP - A 10-year-old male at Shamokin Area Elementary School will be charged with possession of a weapon on school property after being found with a knife during a Jan. 30 incident at the school.

Coal Township Police reported the charges will be filed through Northumberland County Juvenile Services.

Injured in crash

JACKSON TOWNSHIP - A Dornsife woman was transported for treatment following a one-vehicle crash at 8:55 a.m. Monday along Route 225 near State Route 3012.

State police at Stonington say Lori B. Stiely, 54, of Dornsife, was traveling south on Route 225 when her 2001 Jeep Cherokee exited the left side of the snow-covered roadway and struck an PPL utility pole.

Stiely suffered moderate injuries in the crash and was transported to Sunbury Community Hospital for treatment.

Vehicle strikes guardrail

COAL TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday on Route 61 in the area of the Brewery Curve.

Coal Township Police report a 2004 Oldsmobile, driven by M. Ramona Seger, of 1742 W. Chestnut St., was traveling north on Route 61 when her vehicle began to slide. The Oldsmobile slid across the roadway and struck a traffic control device on the median.

Seger's vehicle then crossed the southbound lanes and onto the berm, where it struck a guardrail, then continued on the berm and struck a bridge.

Mailboxes hit

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington report that at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, an unknown vehicle was traveling on Airport Road and struck mailboxes at 182 and 183 Tillman Lane, removing both mailboxes from the ground, and then fleeing the scene. The incident is still under investigation.

LCB violation

ALLENTOWN - Jack's Spot Inc., owners of Jack's Spot, at the intersection of Route 125 and Franklin Square Road, Pitman, was cited for a Dec. 4 incident by the Allentown district office of the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement.

According to officers, the establishment allegedly sold, furnished and/or gave such sale, furnishing or giving of alcoholic beverages to a 18-year-old male.

The charges will be brought before an administrative law judge who has the authority to impose penalties ranging from $50 to $1,000 for minor offenses and up to $5,000 for more serious offenses.

SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court March 24 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

- Calvin Derck III, 38, of 44 S. Sixth St., Shamokin, waived to court a charge of altering the date on a prescription involving an Aug. 8 incident at Tom Olcese Pharmacy. Shamokin Patrolman Scott Weaver filed the charge.

Derck also waived to court a criminal trespass charge filed by Shamokin Patrolman Shane Mowery in connection with a June 27 break-in at 508 Bear Valley Ave.

- Khadijah Kadine Smith, 21, of Reading, pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and was ordered to pay a $300 fine plus costs and placed on supervised probation for one year. An additional charge of possession of a small amount of marijuana was withdrawn.

Smith was charged by Trooper Todd Leiby of state police at Stonington in connection with a Sept. 8 incident in the parking lot at SCI-Coal Township.

- Darryl L. Kashner, 28, of Coal Township, who is an inmate at Northumberland County Prison, was held for court on two counts each of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and criminal conspiracy.

The charges were filed by Shamokin Cpl. Bryan Primerano and Agent David Jordan from the state Attorney General's Office.

Kashner was one of several men named in a grand jury indictment as a drug supplier to several dealers.

According to court documents, Kashner was working with drug distribution ring leader Juan Alvarez, of the Dominican Republic, who is currently incarcerated in a federal prison in Lackawanna County, to bring narcotics from the Hazleton area into Northumberland County from 2009 to 2012.

Among the documents was a statewide grand jury presentment in which Kashner testified he purchased cocaine and heroin from Alvarez or one of his associates more than 50 times.

Kashner said his average purchase was 20 to 30 grams of cocaine, six or seven grams of crack cocaine and up to a few bundles of heroin.

- Chanda Hine, 38, of 1446 Pulaski Ave., Coal Township, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was ordered to pay a $200 fine plus costs and placed on supervised probation for one year. Additional charges of theft and receiving stolen property were withdrawn.

Hine was charged by Coal Township Patrolman David Sage with stealing two rings valued at $89.96 belonging to her neighbor, Joy Kulenguskey, of 1444 Pulaski Ave. Police said the theft occurred Dec. 3.

- Ronald Nahodil, 42, of 512 Bear Valley Ave., Shamokin, was held for court on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol involving a July 8 vehicle stop on Walnut Street near Sixth Street.

Shamokin Patrolman Raymond Siko II filed the charge.

- Gene Allen Hale, 41, of Plymouth, waived to court three counts of deceptively obtaining pain killers from multiple doctors to support his drug addiction or sell the pills for profit.

The charges were filed in July in connection with an investigation spearheaded by narcotics agent Duane Musser of the state Attorney General's Office and members of the Northumberland-Montour Drug Task Force involving "doctor shopping."

- Brooke Ogara, 27, of 141 Washington Drive, Kulpmont, waived to court a charge of driving under the influence of a controlled substance involving a Nov. 5 incident on Water Street near Sixth Street.

The charge was filed by Shamokin Patrolman Raymond Siko II.

- Jared Seedor, 30, of 1319 W. Willow St., Coal Township, waived to court two counts of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a Feb. 27 incident in the parking lot at Walmart along Route 61.

- Jonathan Bartholomew, 36, of 139 E. North St., Marion Heights, waived to court two counts of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, driving under suspension and possession of drug paraphernalia relating to the same incident.

All the charges were filed by Coal Township Patrolman Edward Purcell.

- Richard A. Armstrong, 32, of 125 E. Arch St., Shamokin, waived to court a retail theft charge.

He was charged by Coal Township Patrolman Edward Purcell with stealing baseball cards, an iPhone case, DVD player and other items valued at $135.42 from Walmart along Route 61 on Dec. 18.

- Krystal V. Seger, 26, of 46 N. Seventh St., Shamokin, waived to court charges of driving under the influence of drugs not medically prescribed, driving under the influence of drugs that made her incapable of safe driving, driving under the influence of a solvent or noxious substance and reckless driving in connection with a Sept. 25 accident in the first block of North Market Street.

The charges were filed by Shamokin Patrolman Raymond Siko II.

- James Alan Hile, 48, of 847 W. Walnut St., Coal Township, pleaded guilty to a retail theft charge and was ordered to pay a $100 fine plus costs. Charges of theft and receiving stolen property were withdrawn.

Shamokin Patrolman Raymond Siko II charged Hile with stealing a Fuji camera card valued at $50 belonging to Mark Gemberling from a photo-processing machine at CVS Pharmacy in downtown Shamokin Oct. 23.

Jacob Levinson v. Elina Levinson.

Jeffrey Hartley v. Jennifer Hartley.

Ted Whitish v. Lisa Whitish.

Laura Klepaski v. Mark Klepaski.

Jean Shaffer v. James Shaffer.

David Hutchins v. Joan Hutchins.

Eileen Kim v. Steven Kim.

Jill Struckus v. Robert Granick.

Christa Castanaro v. Michael Castanaro.

Mark Adams v. Danielle Adams.

Joseph R. Buczynski and Joanne Buczynski to Walter Scott Dunaj and Susan A. Dunaj for $260,000; Rice Township.

Kara M. Corbett and Michael Corbett to Tricia A. Thomas for $116,000; Exeter.

Hit and run

RIVERSIDE - State police at Stonington reported charges are pending against Joshua Scott Kovaschetz, 34, of Mile Hill Road, Sunbury, in connection with a hit-and-run accident Friday morning at the intersection of Sunbury and Whiteknight roads.

Police said Kovaschetz and David John Winnie, 21, of Nescopeck, were both traveling west on Sunbury Road at 2:19 a.m. when Kovaschetz proceeded to accelerate and hit Winnie's vehicle from behind. Kovaschetz then lost control of his vehicle, which exited the south side of the road and hit a utility pole. Kovaschetz fled the scene prior to emergency personnel arriving.

Assault at academy

COAL TOWNSHIP - A 14-year-old male from York has been charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment relating to a disturbance at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday at Northwestern Academy.

The academy resident is accused of throwing a chair at staff member Aaron Deitz before hitting him in the face and head several times, causing Deitz to suffer cuts to his forehead and forearm.

The charges were filed through Northumberland County Juvenile Court.

Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Daniel Charowsky, 45, of 1500 Pulaski Ave., Coal Township, reported a vehicle struck his 2005 Ford Mustang between 2 and 4 p.m. Thursday on Sherman Street.

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

SUV strikes residences

COAL TOWNSHIP - Two homes at 1780 and 1782 Tioga St. sustained minor damage to their front foundations and siding when a 2008 Ford Expedition crashed into them Thursday night.

Coal Township police reported Joann Rakus, 40, of 1050 1/2 W. Arch St., Coal Township, was operating the Expedition owned by Michael Noll, 43, of 1775 Tioga St., Coal Township. Police said Rakus pulled out from a parking spot on Tioga Street at about 6 p.m. when she lost control of the vehicle, which crossed over the street and struck the residences.

The Expedition then struck a 2010 Ford Focus owned by Angelic Christian and Joseph Wisgo, of 1780 Tioga St.

The Expedition and Ford Focus sustained moderate damage and were towed from the scene. Rakus escaped injury.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Daniel J. Renn Jr., 33, of 116 E. Melrose St., Marion Heights, was charged by Patrolman Kelly Campbell with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under suspension, a lighting violation and driving without a license involving a Nov. 6 incident on the Natalie Mountain (Route 54).

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Renn refused to submit to chemical testing. Renn told police he had consumed several alcoholic beverages and used morphine and possibly some other substances on the night of the incident.

DUI offense

MOUNT CARMEL - Patrolman Justin Stelma charged Douglas J. Kraynak, 23, of 131 W. Clermont St., Marion Heights, with driving under the influence of alcohol and careless driving relating to a Dec. 20 incident in the first block of South Market Street.

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

Cell phone theft

MOUNT CARMEL - Patrick Tobin, 49, of 218 N. Third St., Minersville, was charged by Lt. Christopher Buhay with theft of lost or mislaid property.

Police said Tobin is accused of keeping a cell phone belonging to Robin Brown, of 46 N. Maple St., Mount Carmel, after Brown dropped the phone in Tobin's vehicle after being left off at her residence on Jan. 19. Brown told police she called Tobin numerous times in an attempt to regain her phone, but Tobin never returned her messages.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

marriage licenses

- Simon Juarez Dionicio and Guadalupe Marin Flores, both of Scranton.

- Jean Carlos Marrero and Angie Y. Velez, both of Blakely.

- Michael David Brown and Angelina Nancy Ferraro, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Laminations Inc., Pennsylvania, to S. Irving Ave. LLC, Pennsylvania; a property at 1008 S. Irving Ave., Scranton, for $75,000.

- Laminations Inc., to Glen St. LLC, Pennsylvania; a property at 1409-1411 Dickson Ave. and 509 Glen Ave., both in Scranton, for $150,000.

- Laminations Inc., to Von Storch Ave. LLC, Pennsylvania; a property at 1350 Von Storch Ave., Scranton, for $325,000.

- Michael Paul Navich, Moosic, to Valerie Fetchen, Moosic; a property at 804 School St., Moosic, for $206,450.

- Robert C. and Valerie L. Cortese, Dickson City, to Leo A. and Megan P. Bohanski, Scranton; a property at 202 Huntington Drive, Dickson City, for $307,970.

- Donna M. Marzani and Theresa A. Skotleski, co-trustees under the Kaschak Irrevocable Granton Trust, to Breeda Holmes, Scranton; a property at 114 Vaughan St., Throop, for $74,000.

- Kenneth and Ann Carol Solomon, Blakely, and Keith and Sharon Solomon, Johnson City, N.Y., to Christopher Linde, Archbald; a property at Ridge Road, Blakely, for $153,500.

- John W. Jr. and Sr. and Donna Fetsock, Scranton, to Vincent R. and Stephanie Quiles; a property at 1625 Church Ave., Scranton, for $80,000.

Divorces sought

- Amy Lee, Madison Twp., v. Jonathon Lee, Newfoundland; married June 19, 2009, in Montdale; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

- Gregg W. Perry, Scranton, v. JoAnne B. Perry, Jefferson Twp.; married June 12, 1982, in Silver Springs, Fla.; pro se.

DIVORCE DECREES

- Thomas Odzana v. Lori Odzana

- Michelle Lisak v. William Lisak

- Joseph J. Slater Jr. v. Mona Marie Slater

- Diane Katchmore v. Daniel Katchmore

- Erin Gallis v. Edward J. Gallis

- Tonya Dutter v. Matthew Dutter

- Carrie B. Pollack v. Michael S. Pollack

- Abralyn P. Weidow v. Patton J. Weidow

- Thomas Nye v. Annette Nye

- Ann Lewis v. Paul Ronald Lewis

- Shawn Duffy v. Tina Duffy

- Marie C. Ainey v. Jack E. Ainey

- Jill Fabri v. Jeffrey Fabri

- Marisa Alpert v. Robert Alpert

- Otoniel Rivera v. Carmen A. Rivera

- Daniel Waterstone v. Kathleen Waterstone

- Peter A. Watters v. Michelle L. Watters

- Felicia Clemente v. Salvatore Clemente

ESTATEs FILED

- Mary Helen Kovack, 918 Franko St., Throop, letters of administration to Kevin A. Kovack, 309 Church St., Apt. 2, Jessup.

- Hubert J. Murray, 808 Hill St., Archbald, letters testamentary to Doreen Addley, 21 Hill St., Jessup.

- Frank A. Gruden, 1318 Capouse Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Greta Catherine Vinskofski, same address.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Deborah Dourand (co-executrix), Janie F. Hendershot (co-executrix), Margaret Faye Fieseler (estate), Margaret Faye Chase Fieseler (estate), Margaret F. Fieseler (estate), Margaret Fieseler (estate), Janie F. Hendershot and Deborah Dourand to Deborah A. Dourand and James Dourand for $155,000; Jenkins Township.

Phyllis I. Stauffenberg (per attorney in fact), Ralph Klingerman (attorney in fact) and Ralph E. Klingerman (attorney in fact) to Ronald Powlus and Susan Powlus for $80,000; Salem Township.

Eagle Rock Resort Co. to Steven Katz and Jacqueline M. Katz for $92,129.30; Hazle Township.

SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants were ordered to appear for plea court March 24.

- Vincent Tyrone Martz, 25, of 125 S. Market St., Shamokin, pleaded guilty to a summary offense of harassment and was ordered to pay a $100 fine plus costs. A charge of simple assault was withdrawn.

Martz was charged by Shamokin Patrolman Raymond Siko II with striking his girlfriend, Jackie Rupert, in the face multiple times with a closed fist inside their residence.

- Kenneth Brownwell, 47, of 515 S. Market St., Shamokin, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was ordered to pay a $50 fine plus costs and placed on supervised probation for one year. Charges of simple assault and stalking were withdrawn.

He was charged by Shamokin Cpl. Bryan Primerano with punching Willette Martz in the throat at 515 S. Market St. on Jan. 13.

- Thomas Weinstein Jr., 28, of Shamokin, waived to court a charge of failing to register with Pennsylvania State Police as a convicted sex offender.

Officers were tipped off that Weinstein was allegedly residing at 20 S. Franklin St. since Jan. 4. He was arrested Jan. 20 at that residence by Shamokin Cpl. Darwin Tobias III for failing to comply with registration requirements.

Weinstein is classified as being under community supervision for life as a condition of his parole in New Jersey, but he failed to register both in New Jersey and with Pennsylvania, according to a criminal complaint.

- Gregory J. Adams, 45, of 717 W. Chestnut St., Shamokin, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was ordered to pay a $50 fine plus costs and placed on supervised probation for one year. Charges of loitering and prowling at night and public drunkenness were withdrawn.

Adams was charged by Shamokin Cpl. Bryan Primerano in connection with a Dec. 29 disturbance at 22 N. Market St.

Man charged with harassment

Daniel A. Horner, 63, of West Main Street, Canton, faces a preliminary hearing at 1 p.m. March 5 before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Troy on a charge that he allegedly sent multiple lewd, sexual-related text messages to the cell phone of a Canton woman Jan. 21 in Canton, according to court papers filed with the office of Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Troy.

In addition to harassment, Horner is charged with disorderly conduct - obscene language/gestures. Canton Police Officer Trey Kurtz said the woman sent messages to Horner, pleading him to stop and please leave her alone.

Wilcox said he was sent a summons by certified mail.

Arrest made in arson that destroyed toys for needy children

On Feb. 3, 2014, the New York State Police at Norwich, N.Y. reported the arrest of Michael J.C. Golotty, age 25, for Arson in the 3rd Degree, Burglary 3rd Degree, and 40 counts of Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree, a Class E Felony.

The arrest was made subsequent to a lengthy investigation into a fire at the Storage Center LLC on CR-32 in the Town of Norwich in the early morning hours of Nov. 29, 2013. The storage unit contained toys that were intended for needy children.

Michael J.C. Golotty was arraigned in the Norwich Town court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, where he is awaiting future court appearances.

Owego resident arrested for child endangerment and drug possession

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, officers of the Owego Police Department arrested James P. Yost, age 24 of Owego, N.Y. on a bench warrant. While taking Yost into custody he was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and over $1,200 in cash.

In addition to the bench warrant Yost was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal use of Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana.

Yost was arraigned in Village of Owego Court and remanded to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash and $100,000 bond.

Castle Creek meth lab results in three arrests

On Feb. 6, members of the New York State Police and the Vestal Police Department executed a search warrant on State Route 11 in the Town of Barker, leading to the seizure of an active methamphetamine laboratory and the arrest of three people. A three week investigation into methamphetamine sale and manufacture conducted by the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and the Vestal Police Department resulted in the arrest of the following people:

Caleb J. McNeilly, age 25 of Castle Creek, Broome County, N.Y. was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd degree; Unlawful Manufacturing of Methamphetamine 3rd degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree.

Brad M. Gates, age 33, of Castle Creek, Broome County, N.Y. was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd degree and Unlawful Manufacturing of Methamphetamine 3rd degree.

Nathan L. Pixley, age 27 of Castle Creek, Broome County, N.Y. was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd degree; Unlawful Manufacturing of Methamphetamine 3rd degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree.

The three subjects were arrested when police executed a search warrant at their residence in Castle Creek (Town of Barker), Broome County, N.Y. Due to the hazardous nature of clandestine laboratory environments, the search warrant was executed by members of the New York State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT) and Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team (CCSERT), who are specially trained for such entries.

At the time the search warrant was executed, the three subjects attempted to flee the residence.

McNeilly and Gates were apprehended immediately. Pixley fled on foot and was immediately tracked by New York State Police K9 handler, Trooper Eric Harper and K9 "J.D." Pixley was apprehended approximately one quarter mile from the residence.

During the search of the residence the following were located: Approximately 8 ounces of liquid methamphetamine; 2.5 grams of powder methamphetamine; a scale; a surveillance camera; cellular telephones; a loaded 20 gauge shotgun and a loaded .22 caliber rifle; as well as numerous items utilized in clandestine methamphetamine manufacturing, including: coleman and butane fuel; muriatic and sulfuric acid; lithium; drain cleaner; coffee filters; plastic tubing; a gas generator; suspected pseudoephedrine; and a pill grinder.

All three subjects were arraigned in the Town of Barker Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail.

Youth leader charged with Scheme to Defraud

The Owego Police Department reported that on Feb. 2, 2014 they arrested Russell D. Towner, age 42 of Owego, N.Y. on a charge of Scheme to Defraud in the Second Degree, a class A Misdemeanor.

Charges stem from an investigation into a Village resident reporting that she paid for a candy order supporting a local organization called Youth Organization of Owego (YO Owego), in which Towner is considered Executive Director. The resident did not receive items ordered nor a return of the money paid.

Towner appeared in the Village of Owego Court and was remanded to the Tioga County Jail. The investigation is continuing.

Owego men arrested after narcotics search warrant

On Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, members of the New York State Police arrested three Village of Owego residents after the execution of a narcotics search warrant at their residence located in Owego, N.Y.

Michael J. McCarty, age 28, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree, a Class B felony; Criminal Nuisance in the 1st degree, a Class E felony; Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd degree (2 counts), a Class A misdemeanor; Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument, a Class A misdemeanor; and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, a violation.

William J. Bish IV, age 38, and James M. Sauer, age 23, where arrested for Criminal Nuisance in the 1st degree, a Class E felony; Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd degree (2 counts), a Class A misdemeanor; and Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument, a Class A misdemeanor.

Shortly before 7 a.m., members of the New York State Police, the Owego Police Department, the Endicott Police Department and the Vestal Police Department, executed a search warrant at the residence. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of heroin, scales, packaging materials and hypodermic needles. The investigation revealed that the men were using the residence as a location for area residents to purchase and ingest heroin.

Michael J. McCarty, William J. Bish IV and James M. Sauer were all arraigned before Village of Owego Justice David Boland. William J. Bish IV was remanded to Tioga County Jail with no bail. Michael J. McCarty and James M. Sauer were remanded to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash/$100,000 bond.

Prince George

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

- Police responded to the 4800 block of Puddledock Road on Jan. 27 for a reported theft of vehicle parts; larceny; motor vehicle theft; destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 7400 block of Canterbury Avenue on Jan. 28 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 6800 block of Moncol Drive on Jan. 28 for a reported assault.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of Maury Road on Jan. 29 for a reported family offense non-violent.

- Police responded to the 2000 block of Waterside Road on Jan. 29 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of Fine Street on Jan. 29 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 6000 block of Quality Way on Jan. 30 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 143000 block of Prince George Drive on Jan. 31 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 4500 block of Jefferson Pointe Lane on Jan. 31 for a reported destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 11900 block of Old Stage Road on Jan. 31 for a reported motor vehicle theft.

- Police responded to the 18000 block of James River Drive on Jan. 31 for a reported larceny; destruction of property.

- Police responded to the 2800 block of Deer Run Drive on Feb. 1 for a reported larceny.

- Police responded to the 12800 block of Centerville Road on Feb. 1 for a reported illegal dumping.