PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Susan Zankowski, Susan Witcoski and Irene Melnick to Jeffrey Lebron for $98,000; Hazle Township.

Judith Chewey to Susan Kaufer for $150,000; Harveys Lake.

Bruce J. Anskis and Cherie L. Anskis to Jeffrey Carder and Ellen Carder for $310,000; Hazle Township.

John L. Swerdon Jr. and Amy Swerdon to Kyle S. Harkenreader for $90,000; Wright Township.

Richard D. Roberts to Academy Management St. LLC for $77,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Kathleen McCaffrey (executrix) and Joan Thomas (estate) to Scott S. Carter Sr. for $78,700; Kingston Township.

Bernard A. Dutz and Diane M. Dutz to Matthew M. Scarella for $169,500; West Hazleton.

Thomas J. Zarosky (executor) and Warren P. Zarosky (estate) to David B. Kochinsky for $74,000; Freeland.

John A. Guerriero and Tracy L. Guerriero to Brian L. Betz and Denise R. Betz for $269,000; Salem Township.

Stephen L. Ingram and Linda L. Ingram to Keith Sterowski and Elizabeth Sterowski for $330,000; Butler Township.

Anita M. Reber to Ann M. Ruhnenfuhrer and Lori Ann Zirnheld for $175,900; Butler Township.

Valerie J. Simmers and Jeffrey Simmers to Paul D. Vaughn for $89,000; Salem Township.

Sarah K. Petty and Travis C. Petty to 733 First 1st Street LLC for $80,000; Nescopeck.

Wells Fargo Bank to Michael Yager and Nicole Yager for $86,400; Duryea.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (per attorney in fact) and Daniel A. McGovern (attorney in fact) to Kenton L. Dutrow and Judy L. Dutrow for $81,250; Union Township.

Mark J. Luchi and Mary Beth Luchi to Edward Skocik for $328,000; Butler Township.

David J. Golias and Kathleen E. Golias to Michael J. Arcangeli and Patricia A. Arcangeli for $151,500; Dallas Township.

John M. Kubasti Jr. (agent), Jeffrey Kubasti (per agent) and Mary Michaels (per agent) to Rose Ondish for $100,000; Dallas Township.

Halbing-Amato Developers LLC to Peter Eckman and Yvonne Eckman for $787,500; Jackson Township.

Charles Valenti and Shirley Valenti to Exeter Township for $85,500; Exeter Township.

Alejandrina Ulloa to Lissette C. Pena for $90,000; Hazleton.

Michael Kelly and Mary Jane Kelly to Douglas Propst and Nancy Propst for $181,000; Black Creek Township.

William P. Landmesser and Leona M. Landmesser to Elbros Samkough for $175,000; Larksville.

Betty Shambora to BDMK Holdings LLC for $140,000; Fairview Township.

Susan Bonar and Steven Bonar to John Gallagher for $155,000; Wright Township.

Jeffrey A. Tucker and Penny E. Tucker to Eric N. Plotnick and Susan R. Snyder for $431,000; Wright Township.

Gerald P. Mulcahy and Jeanne M. Mulcahy to McLaughlin Brothers Realty LLC for $325,000; Kingston.

Melanie A. Bove to Nescopeck Township for $73,200; Nescopeck Township.

Kenneth J. Krakosky and Alison M. Krakosky to Bradley J. Carlson for $177,500; Forty Fort.

Michael Merth and Cora Merth to Hunlock Township for $101,700; Hunlock Township.

Michael J. Knorr to Barry L. Bower and Michelle J. Bower for $85,000; Nescopeck.

Charles Wasserott IV and Louise Wasserott to Alan Dale Shaver Jr. and Susan E. Shaver for $215,000; Dallas Township.

James J. Potter, Jenelle Potter and Jennelle Potter to Mary C. Giarratano for $93,000; West Wyoming.

Vasudeva N. Paniker and Kamala D. Paniker to Jeffrey L. Clark and Shannon G. Clark for $250,000; Rice Township.

James H. Wood and Linda L. Wood to Jeffrey Scholl and Fannie P. Scholl for $99,000; White Haven.

Police probe break-ins at 3 Hanover Twp. businesses

HANOVER TWP. - Police are investigating break-ins at three businesses on Parkway Plaza on Sans Souci Parkway.

Sometime overnight between last Tuesday and Wednesday, someone forced entry through a rear door into the Jackson Hewitt tax office and an empty business in the same strip. Officers also found that someone smashed the front glass door of Gold-N-More. Someone also tried to pry open the front door of a wine and spirits store but did not succeed.

No items were reported missing Wednesday morning. Hanover Township police asked anyone with information to contact them at 570-825-1254.

Dozens involved in fight in Plains Twp.

PLAINS TWP. - Police reported they broke up a large fight around 1 a.m. Saturday.

The fight, which involved approximately 50 people, took place in the middle of South River Street. It started at the 279 Bar and Grill. There were no injuries or arrests, police said.

Man reports license plate stolen

HANOVER TWP. - Police are seeking information on a stolen license plate.

Nathan Warrick told police Saturday that some time within the past few days someone stole the license plate from inside his Lee Park Avenue residence. The plate is Pennsylvania registration JFZ-6580.

Anyone with information is asked to call Hanover Township police at 570-825-1254.

W-B man arrested on drug-dealing charges

HANOVER TWP. - A 30-year-old Wilkes-Barre man was arrested Friday for selling heroin and crack cocaine in Hanover Township and Nanticoke, according to Hanover Township police.

Alonzo McClinton, of East Northampton Street, was arrested as the result of an investigation by the state Attorney General's Municipal Luzerne County Drug Task Force. He was charged with multiple crimes, including delivery of a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute.

McClinton was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Donald Whittaker in Nanticoke and is in custody at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on $250,000 bond.

W-B police activity

WILKES-BARRE - City police responded to the following incidents:

n Terrence Collins reported on Wednesday that he found a U.S. Government Geneva Identification Card, a counterfeit $20 bill and six cut sheets with the $20 bill image in a storage locker he purchased.

n A church in the 400 block of South Main Street was burglarized Thursday. The suspect entered the church, which police did not identify, through a broken stained glass window and stole speakers, money and keys, and also threw items around.

n A man reported Thursday that someone smashed the driver's side window of his vehicle as it was parked in the 700 block of South Main Street and stole stereo equipment and other items.

n Two city men were jailed in Luzerne County Correctional Facility on Saturday on outstanding warrants from Luzerne County. Mark D. Forman, 60, of Essex Lane, was arrested at 12:57 a.m. on the grounds of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Grant Collins, 41, of Coal Street, was arrested at 1:08 a.m. after a domestic dispute.

n A West Ross Street resident told police at 3:09 a.m. Saturday that someone entered an unlocked rear door of his apartment between midnight and 2 a.m. while the occupants were out and stole an Xbox 360, a PlayStation 3, an "NCAA 14" video game, cash and a black duffel bag.

n George Wolff was charged with retail theft Saturday after he stole numerous items from the Rite-Aid at 155 E. Northampton St. and fled on foot. He was caught by an officer on the scene and arrested.

n Dale Minnick of Hazle Street faces simple assault charges after allegedly hitting someone on the head and throwing the person to the ground at 11:50 p.m. Saturday. The victim showed signs of recent physical injury to the head and a swollen right eye and was transported to a local medical facility. An arrest warrant will be issued for Minnick, police said.

n A woman told police at 1:12 a.m. Sunday that someone stole the vehicle insurance and registration cards from her Honda Accord while it was parked at an establishment on Barney Street.

Police Briefs

Harassment reported

State police at Towanda said that Luis Martinez, 31, of Towanda is accused in a harassment incident that took place at 3:50 p.m. Aug. 26 at Burger King restaurant on Route 6 in Towanda. Police said he threatened the victim, a 25-year-old Towanda man, with bodily harm. According to police, charges were filed in District Court 42-3-03 in Martinez' name.

Harassment occurs

State police at Towanda said Elmer Smith, 42, of Wyalusing is accused in a harassment incident that took place at 8:15 p.m. July 17 at 102 Front St., Wyalusing. Polce said the victim was a 25-year-old Wyalusing woman. According to police, a verbal argument turned physical.

Items found

COAL TOWNSHIP - A Free Spirit mountain bike and a Holister hoodie were found in Tharptown near 11th and Center streets. Contact the Coal Township Police Department at 644-0333 to identify.

Criminal mischief

COAL TOWNSHIP - Ronda Pollock, 47, of 140 S. First St., Coal Township, reported to Coal Township Police Department that someone cut a phone line to her residence between 5 and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21. The damage estimate is not known.

Scattering rubbish

COAL TOWNSHIP - Jeremy Abdill, 22, of Mount Carmel, has been charged with scattering rubbish after several items with his name were discovered in the Third Patch area of Bear Valley Road on Aug. 29.

Abdill later admitted to dumping the household waste in the area and the citation was filed through the office of District Judge John Gembic, Shamokin, police said.

Disorderly conduct

COAL TOWNSHIP - Jaime Shaffer, 18, of Trevorton, and Kaitlyn Johson, 18, of Kulpmont, were both charged with disorderly conduct stemming from an incident at Walmart in Coal Township at Aug. 22.

Township Patrolman Chad Yoder said the two individuals allegedly engaged in a fight and continued to shout at each other both inside and outside the store.

Reckless endangerment

HALIFAX TOWNSHIP - A Dauphin County man was involved in a stand off with police and fired his firearm during the incident at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 2, according to state police at Lykens.

Police said they were called to 140 Parmer Road for a domestic incident and were unable to negotiate with the resident, Larry Nevin Lohr, 48.

The man allegedly came out of the home with a gun and the state troopers took defensive positions around the home.

Lohr reportedly fired a round from a .357 magnum handgun in an unknown direction and went back inside the house.

He eventually surrendered, was taken into custody and transported to Harrisburg Hospital, police said.

Lohr will be charged with reckless endangerment.

Burglary charge

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

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Jason Ryan Brown, 36, was also charged with receiving stolen property and resisting arrest.

Police said Brown entered a Hoover Street residence Sept. 1 and removed a purse. Brown ran away from police but later stopped resisting after police threatened to use a stun gun, police said.

Brown was arraigned Sept. 1 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. Brown's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 10.

marriage licenses

n Justin D. Siniawa and Jenna Conte, both of Scott Twp.

n Robert P. McCloskey and Ashley M. Gregory, both of Throop.

n Jefferson Wesley Donaldson and Kathryn Elizabeth Vakay, both of Seattle, Wash.

n Kristopher Gregory Ketten, Throop, and Michelle Ann Tantalla, Archbald.

n Marc Sydney Herber, Scranton, and Ahuva M. Katz, Silver Spring, Md.

n Michael John Evancavich and Rachel Mae Dare, both of Scranton.

n Shuai Ye, Ithaca, N.Y., and Ting Wu, Houston, Texas.

n Justin David Bechaver and Paula Marie Edwards, both of Covington Twp.

n John Robert Powell and Jennifer Eileen Hawksley, both of Avoca.

n Fernando Cazares-Anzures and Jean Marie Mosher, both of Scranton.

property transactions

n Joseph F. Yontos, executor for the trust of Antionette Ruscik, to Thomas Delvecchio and Donna Delvecchio-Hart; a property at 316 Barnard St., Dunmore, for $30,000.

n Amy L. Kelly, administratrix CTA under the last will and testament of Kathlyn A. Cassebaum, Roaring Brook Twp., to James P. Sr., Mary Ann and James P. Coleman Jr., Spring Brook Twp.; a property at 301 Barbara Road, Roaring Brook Twp., for $90,000.

n Edwin S. and Rosemary Malloy, Waverly, to Patrick F. and Ruth H. Gerrity, Jefferson Twp.; a property at Moosic Lakes, Jefferson Twp., for $410,000.

n Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., to Michael T. and Brenda A. Bruch, Jefferson Twp.; a property at 700 Parkview Lane, Moscow, for $232,149.

n Gina Greene, Scranton, to Thomas A. Pavlowski, Dunmore; a property at 1828 Swetland St., Scranton, for $42,000.

n Wells Fargo Bank, to James and Denise Francois; a property at 415 Cayuga St., Scranton, for $33,000.

n Harold L. and Susan Jones, Ransom Twp., to Billy and Margaret Kresge, Exeter; a property at 106 Storrs St., Taylor, for $33,000.

n Daniel and Kristin Evans, Archbald, to Frank and Eleanor Zielinski, Dickson City; a property at 637 Thomas St., Archbald, for $117,000.

n James K. Clegg Jr. and Amy Gilliland, now by marriage Amy Clegg, South Abington Twp., to Richard and Julie Padula, Clarks Summit; a property at 1013 Westwood Drive, South Abington Twp., for $285,000.

n Kirk Matoushek, Simpson, to Dale Shifler, Ellenton, Fla.; properties at 1428 and 1430 Washington Ave., Scranton, for $32,000.

n Scott M. and Bonnie J. Milburn, Scott Twp., to Edward and Maria Frescoln, Scott Twp.; a property at Justus Heights, Scott Twp., for $246,000.

n Lackawanna Institute, Scranton, to ATR Properties LLC, Scranton; a property at 970 Ridge Ave., Scranton, for $40,000.

n Kathleen Boczar Matza and Michael J. Boczar, Flourtown, to Tej B. and Sila W. Rai, Scranton; a property at 2808 S. Webster Ave., Scranton, for $113,830.

n John and Barbara Shatrowskas, Wyoming, to JAS & TSS LLC, Taylor; a property at 704 Union St., Taylor, for $110,000.

estates filed

n Mary A. Tomchak, 536 Cortez Road, Jefferson Twp., letters testamentary to Mary Ellen Zimmerman, 416 Concord St., Lancaster.

n Mildred A. Muller, 214 Swartz St., Dunmore, letters testamentary to Barbara Muller, 215 Welsh Road, Valencia.

divorces sought

n Marylynn Gaetano, Spring Brook Twp., v. Anthony J. Gaetano, Madison Twp.; married April 20, 1990, John J. Brier, attorney.

n Frank J. Santomauro, Scranton, v. Melissa Sue Vaughn Santomauro; married June 15, 1996, in Scranton; pro se.

n Mindy Hill, Clarks Summit, v. Stephen R. Hill, Clarks Summit; married April 4, 1987, in Scranton; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

n Michael G. Mizwinski, Moosic, v. Diane B. Mizwinski, Clarks Summit; married Aug. 11, 2012, in Lake Ariel; pro se.

marriage licenses

n Jeffry Parise and Lynn Ann Moran, both of Clarks Summit.

n William Morgan McMaster and Nina Bistocchi, both of Baltimore.

n Ramon Siqueira, Philadelphia, and Rebeca Sampaio, Clarks Summit.

n Craig W. Fellion and Meghan McCrea, both of Scranton.

n Michael John Lowry, Lansdale, and Marla Michelle Keklak, Philadelphia.

n Anthony Joseph Arcuri III and Candy Mae Gardner, both of Dickson City.

n Sean David Thorpe and Jennifer Lindsey Lutz, both of Dunmore.

n Brandon Arthur David Meyers and Stephanie Anne Hayes, both of Clarks Green.

n Brandon Perles and Rebecca Ann O'Dell, both of Lake Ariel.

n James Richard Houlihan and Kelly Elaine Gavin, both of Archbald.

n Gerald Chet Hundley and Jamie Olivieri, both of Tobyhanna.

property transactions

n Alan W. and Stacey N. Whitaker, Archbald, to Melissa M. Loff, Archbald; a property at 227 Simpson St., Archbald, for $74,094.

n Kenneth and Linda Powell, Scott Twp., to John R. Jr. and Lynn E. Davies, Scranton; a property at Gardenia Drive, Moosic, for $49,500.

n Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC to Joseph T. and Renee Munley, Jessup; a property at 264 Laurel St., Archbald, for $34,299.

n Frank Gallo, Riverside, Calif., to John M. and Mary Kay Tolerico, Carbondale; a property at 143 42nd St., Carbondale, for $70,000.

n Walter T. and Patricia A. Kobierecki, Dickson City, to Paul E. and Devon O'Donnell, Blakely; properties at 1050 and 1052 Lincoln St., Dickson City, for $129,850.

n Ellen L. Blaine to Larry and Barbara A. Wyatt; a property at North Lehigh River Drive, Clifton Twp., for $270,000.

n Jeffrey H. and Nicole Clark to Michael Birrane and Melissa Kane; a property at 224 Lawrence St., Archbald, for $127,000.

n Valerie A. Rood, Jermyn, to Benjamin Monahan and Heather Lynn Hallowich, Scott Twp.; a property at 107 Cemetery St., Jermyn, for $148,900.

n Brian T. and Charlene Hofsommer, Jefferson Twp., to Jackdad Realty LLC, Moscow; a property at 316 Wimmers Road, Jefferson Twp., for $117,600.

divorces sought

n Jennifer Scanlon, Avoca, v. Joseph Cooper, Avoca; married Oct. 24, 2007; Michael A. Shotto Jr., attorney.

n Louis F. Febbo, Old Forge, v. Rosemary J. Febbo, Old Forge; married June 26, 1971; Frank J. Ruggiero, attorney.

n Charity A. Marianelli, Clarks Summit, v. Michael J. Marianelli, Moosic; married Nov. 16, 1996, in Old Forge; pro se.

n Timothy J. Wood, Throop, v. Rose L. Wood, Throop; married Feb. 17, 2011, in Philadelphia; James P. Gregorowicz, attorney.

divorce decrees

n Guy Lamagna v. Kelly Lamagna.

n Paul M. Wassel v. Dale K. Wassel, now known as Dale Kirkpatrick.

n Alycia Hon v. Kyle Hon.

n Michael Burke v. Angela D. Burke.

n Michelle Gnall-Drake v. Keith Allen Drake.

n Joseph Repella v. Kelly Ann Repella.

n Michael E. Nourse v. Ann A. Nourse.

n Nicole Marie Welsch v. Michael Robert Welsch.

n John C. Burman v. Susan E. Burman.

estates filed

n Giuseppe Basile, 4200 Birney Ave., Moosic, letters testamentary to Michael Basile, 67 Cranberry Terrace, Duryea; and Matthew Basile, same address.

n Sheila Marie Keenan, 200 Meadowbrook Drive, Clarks Summit, letters of administration to Margaret King, 915 Longview Terrace, Clarks Summit.

n Annamae Alward, 3334 Birney Ave., Moosic, letters testamentary to Glen Gantz, 11255 N. 2000 E., Richmond, Utah.

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

Property transactions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Estate filed

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

Marriages filed

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

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

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

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

Bag found

SUNBURY - A travel bag was found on Route 4012, approximately 1/4 of a mile from Sunbury, between 2:30 and 3 p.m. Monday. Anyone wishing to claim the item is asked to call state police at Stonington at 286-5601.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Paul F. Orlando, 57, of 405 E. Sunbury St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman William Zalinski for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct for allegedly smashing beer bottles on the pavement outside his residence and taunting passing motorists at 6:14 p.m. Saturday.

Ordinance violations

SHAMOKIN - Donna Conner, 56, of 1000 N. Orange St., Shamokin, and Philip Raker, 36, of 519 S. Anthracite St., Shamokin, were cited by Patrolman Shane Mowery for violating the city's abandoned vehicle ordinance.

Police said Conner's vehicle had an expired inspection and registration while parked at Cameron and Orange streets July 31. Police reported Raker's vehicle had an expired inspection while parked in the 600 block of West Mulberry Street Aug. 10.

Curfew violation

SHAMOKIN - Cpl. Darwin Tobias III cited a 17-year-old city male for a curfew violation in connection with an incident at 1:06 a.m. Monday at Market and Independence streets.

Anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited from being on city streets after 11 p.m.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Justin Fisher, 22, of 911 N. Vine St., Shamokin, was cited by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III for disorderly conduct after he ran from police and hid in the bushes at Sunbury and Shamokin streets at 2:21 a.m. Sunday.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Cpl. Darwin Tobias III cited William Azbell, 52, of 614 N. Shamokin St., Apt. 206, Shamokin, for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct involving a disturbance at 5:36 a.m. Monday at 425 N. Shamokin St., Apt. 4.

Police reported Azbell removed an air conditioner from the ground floor of the apartment, stuck his head in the window and yelled.

Harassment

SHAMOKIN - Jason Russell, 27, of 409 N. Rock St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes for harassment and disorderly conduct relating to an Aug. 13 disturbance at Mid-Town Car Wash on North Fifth Street.

Police said Russell allegedly hit Steven Moore, 42, of 1628 W. Montgomery St., Coal Township, with a soda bottle, prompting Moore to spray him with mace.

Squeals tires

SHAMOKIN - Sheldon A. Derck, 49, of 133 Academy St., Shamokin, was cited by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle for squealing his tires at 9:11 p.m. Friday at Water and Market streets.

Underage drinking

KULPMONT - Cody Shustack, 20, of Kulpmont, was cited by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for underage drinking, drinking while tending bar and escape relating to an incident at 2:30 a.m. Aug. 3 at the Jan Sobieski Society, 35 S. 10th Street.

Cited

SHAMOKIN - Three establishments were cited for violations by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement.

The End Zone Bar and Grill, 216 N. 10th St., Kulpmont, was cited for a loudspeaker violation Aug. 22 for an incident that occurred April 4.

Quinny's Pub, 300 S. Market St., Shamokin, was cited Aug. 29 for selling liquor and/or malt or brewed beverages to a minor on July 5.

Marion Heights Fire Company, 418 Warsaw St., Marion Heights, was cited Aug. 29 for falsifying records.

Waverly police arrest four

Waverly village police recently arrested four people following investigation into activity at two residences in the village.

According to information from the Waverly Police Department, James D. Rogers, 22, of Waverly, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance after a search warrant located 60 narcotic pills. Kyle Simpson, 22, of Waverly, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, police said.

Following a second search of a Broad Street residence, police located several hypodermic needles and arrested Corey M. Strope, 35, of Sayre, as a fugitive from justice, police said. Strope had a warrant for his arrest out of Bradford County, according to police. Strope was arraigned in Waverly village court and remanded to the Tioga County Jail.

Police also arrested an 18-year-old male on charges of burglary and grand larceny, police said. The male, who police did not identify, entered a local auto shop and stole a vehicle, police said. The vehicle was later located and returned to the owner. The male was arraigned in Waverly village court and remanded to the Tioga County Jail.

Further investigations are being conducted and additional arrests are expected, police said.

Waverly man resists arrest

A Waverly man was recently arrested by Sayre Borough police on a charge of resisting arrest.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Jacob A. Mosier, 24, was also charged with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

Police said Mosier engaged into a physical altercation with another male and yelled obscene language in the borough's municipal parking lot on North Lehigh Avenue at about 2:15 a.m. Aug. 31. Mosier appeared to be heavily intoxicated and resisted arrest for over a minute, police said.

Mosier was arraigned Aug. 31 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail. Mosier's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 10.

Sayre man arrested

A Sayre man was recently arrested by Sayre Borough police on a charge of disorderly conduct.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Joshua R. Casterline, 21, was also charged with resisting arrest and public drunkenness.

Police said Casterline yelled at a female during an argument Sept. 1 at an Elmer Avenue residence. Casterline pulled away from officers and attempted to run from police, requiring police to deploy a stun gun on him before being taken into custody, police said.

Casterline was arraigned Sept. 1 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. Casterline's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 10.

Man cited for harassment

State police at Towanda recently cited a Towanda man for harassment following an incident at a Sheshequin Township residence.

According to state police information, John F. Maloney, 39, was cited after he swung at a female's head with a closed fist at about 7:10 a.m. Aug. 24 at a Beacon Light Road residence.

Access device fraud

State police at Towanda are seeking an unknown actor that unlawfully used the credit card information of a Sayre victim to make purchases.

According to state police information, the actor made six purchases at a Houston, Tex. Walmart totaling $1,212.99. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Waverly police increasing school zone enforcement

The Waverly Police Department would like to remind motorists to use caution when traveling in the village, as school has started in the Waverly Central School District.

The start of classes will lead to an increase in pedestrian traffic in and around schools, specifically small children walking to and from school, according to information from the department. Police ask that travelers be aware of the increase and observe posted speeds in school zones on their daily commutes. School zones in the village are posted at 15 miles per hour and are no-tolerance zones, police said.

Officers will increase enforcement in the areas of the village's schools to ensure safety and to remind commuters to slow down, police said.

Woman refuses to leave Comfort Inn room

Rita Mary Kulick, 56, of Williamsport has been charged with criminal trespass relating to a Aug. 25 incident at the Comfort Inn on State route 6 in Wysox Township.

According to police, Kulick refused to leave the hotel after her 11 a.m. check-out time. Kulick claimed that she could stay until noon before she had to leave.

Police said Kulick refused to open the door for the hotel staff and then called the front desk of the hotel and stated she isn't leaving the room.

Kulick refused to open the door to the room even after state police arrived at the scene, forcing police to use a key for the door to enter.

Police said Kulick attempted to push the door closed on the officers after the gained entry into the room.

Kulick was arraigned on the day of her arrest by Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton and remanded to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $12,000 bail.

According to an online court docket, Kulick was released on her own recognizance on Sept. 3, the same day as her preliminary hearing.

Inmate charged

Marc D. Eberlin, 27, was charged with arrest prior to requisition around 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Bradford County Correctional Facility in West Burlington Township, due to the fact that he was wanted by the Waverly Police Department, said state police at Towanda.

Police said he was being housed at the jail, awaiting extradition to Waverly, N.Y. to face criminal charges there.

Man charged

State police at Towanda said Joshua Mathews, 32, who was being housed at the Bradford County Correctional Facility, was charged with arrest prior to requisition between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Bradford County Correctional Facility in West Burlington Township.

Police said he has an active full extradition warrant from the Waverly Police Department for possession of a hypodermic needle and was awaiting extradition to Waverly, N.Y.

Underage drinking reported

State police at Towanda said that a 19-year-old Elmira, N.Y. man, who was a passenger in a vehicle in a crash at 7:10 p.m. Aug. 2 on Route 6 in Burlington, was found to be under the influence of alcohol, while under the age of 21.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MOOSIC POLICE: No report was available at press time.

TAYLOR POLICE: No report was available at press time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

marriage licenses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

property transactions

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

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

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

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

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

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

divorces sought

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

estate filed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Police use taser to subdue man

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

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

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

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

Pedestrian struck in Alba

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

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

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

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

DUI crash reported

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

No injuries reported

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

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

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

Incident investigated

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

Theft charges

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

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

DUI

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

Police said Dietz refused to submit to chemical testing.

Theft

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

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

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

DUI

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

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

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

DUI

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

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

Harassment

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

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

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

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

DUI

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

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

One hurt

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

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

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

Assault

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

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

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

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

DUI

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

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

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

Public drunkenness

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

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

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

DUI

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

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

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

Drug paraphernalia

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

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

Maiese was 18 at the time of the alleged incident.

marriage licenses

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

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

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

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

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

property transactions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LAWSUITS

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

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

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

DIVORCES SOUGHT

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

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

estates filed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bench warrants

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

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

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

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

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

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DIVORCE DECREES

Paul Fetchick Jr. v. Laura Fetchick.

Holly Gallagher v. Eugene Gallagher.

Desaree Wallace v. Duane Wallace.

Mayte Baez v. Carlos Rosado Jr.

Waleskay Mercado v. Edwin Ramirez.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Man charged with criminal trespass

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

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

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

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

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

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

Retail theft charge

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

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

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

Roberts' preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 8.

Waverly man arrested

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

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

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

Woman charged with theft

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

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

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

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

Disorderly conduct charge

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

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

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

Watkins' preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 8.

Vandalism

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

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

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

Murphy was 30 at the time of the alleged incident.

Bit by dog

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

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

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

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

DUI

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

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

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

Theft, reckless endangerment

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

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

Charges were filed by borough Patrolman Matthew Dillman.

Rings stolen

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

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

The rings are valued at an estimated $900.

Shoots window

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

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

Property citations

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

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

Theft

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

Code violations

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

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