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.

The following were sentenced by Pike County President Judge Joseph F. Kameen:

n Gregory McCoy, 49, Brooklyn, N.Y., six to 12 months in the Pike County Correctional Facility and $300 fine for simple assault on Nov. 29 in Greene Twp.

n James Simmons, 24, Milford, two to 11 months in the Pike County Correctional Facility, $100 fine and six months' driver's license suspension for possession of a controlled substance on Oct. 9 in Dingman Twp.

n Tracy Crawn, 34, Scranton, six to 18 months in the Pike County Correctional Facility and $100 fine for writing bad checks on Oct. 13 and 23.

n Reanna Szelengiewicz, 21, Dingmans Ferry, one to 12 months in the Pike County Correctional Facility followed by 12 months of probation and $400 fine for access device fraud and theft from a motor vehicle on July 15 in Westfall Twp.

n Angel Rivera, 20, Port Jervis, N.Y., 12 months of probation and $200 fine for possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia on Aug. 13 in Westfall Twp.

n Mandy Randall, 27, Beacon, N.Y., 12 months of probation and $200 fine for possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia on Aug. 6, 2012 in Blooming Grove Twp.

n Michael Zayatz, 21, Lakeville, 12 to 36 months in a state correctional facility, $500 fine and six months' driver's license suspension for delivery of a controlled substance on Oct. 11, 2011, in Palmyra Twp.

n Michael Demaio, 23, Godeffroy, N.Y., two to 12 months in the Pike County Correctional Facility followed by 12 months of probation and $1,600 fine for retail theft on July 31, 2012, in Westfall Twp.

n Joseph Wharton, 37, Milford, one to 12 months in the Pike County Correctional Facility and $500 fine for forgery between March and April.

n Tyler Willsch, 19, Newfoundland, 19 months to seven years in a state correctional facility and $1,050 fine for criminal conspiracy to commit burglary, theft by unlawful taking, criminal conspiracy to commit theft by unlawful taking and defiant trespass in July in Greene Twp.

n Kyle Bathgate, 23, Shohola, 12 months of probation and $200 fine for criminal mischief on July 3 in Dingman Twp.

n Peter Sashko, 35, Olyphant, nine months to five years in a state correctional facility, $1,800 fine and 18 months' driver's license suspension for DUI and driving with a suspended license on July 4 in Palmyra Twp.

n Kyle Grogan, 20, Lords Valley, 48 hours to six months in the Pike County Correctional Facility, $1,000 fine and and 15 months' driver's license suspension for DUI and disorderly conduct on June 14 in Dingman Twp.

n Fernando Valdez, 31, Miami, Fla., 11½ to 23½ months in the Pike County Correctional Facility followed by 12 months of probation, $500 fine and six months' driver's license suspension for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance on March 15 in Dingman Twp.

n Christian Paroline, 19, Greentown, two to five years in a state correctional facility and $3,250 fine for burglary and theft by unlawful taking in July in Greene Twp.

Head-on crash

HAMILTON - No one was injured in a head-on crash Saturday night at Routes 61 and 890 in Upper Augusta Township, just outside of Sunbury.

Randall Stellmach, 51, of Sunbury, was driving a 2003 Toyota 4-Runner north on Route 61 about 8:25 p.m. He reportedly attempted a left turn onto Route 890 and drove into the southbound path of a 1997 Ford Explorer driven by Paul Mikulak, 33, of Sunbury, according to Trooper Wendy Keefer, state police at Stonington.

Mikulak and a passenger, Katrina Munson, of Shamokin, were wearing seat belts, as were Stellmach and his passenger, Joan Stellmach, of Sunbury.

Both vehicles sustained extensive front-end damage.

Gary F. Johnston and Belinda M. Johnston to Michael J. McLaughlin Jr. and Stephen Ippoliti for $238,100; Hazle Township.

Carol Sieminski (administrator), Adam B. Sieminski and Tracy Yannuzzi to Sherry Ann Larsen for $135,000; Hazleton.

Robert Wychock Jr. and Robert P. Wychock Jr. to Edythe Weller Trust for $114,900; Rice Township.

Joseph V. Massara to Stephen Marcum and Gary Marcum for $140,000; Forty Fort.

Federal National Mortgage Association and Weisberg & Conway McCabe (attorney in fact) to William V. Lewis III and Laura M. Lewis for $82,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Keith M. Vendura Jr., Peter J. Vendura and Ruth A. Vendura to John Shelley and Regina Peterko for $91,500; Hazle Township.

Edward J. Podany and Nadine B. Podany to Ronald Avellino for $160,000; Hazleton.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

marriage licenses

- Joseph J. Griffin and Lynda Conrad, both of Carbondale.

- Kyle Bradley Vancosky and Katrina A. Smith-Newhart, both of Scranton.

- Michael J. Prosonic and Jeanine Hoffman, both of Old Forge.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Fannie Mae, also known as Federal National Mortgage Association, by its attorney in fact, Phelan Hallinan and Schmieg LLP, to Amy Fowler; a property at 100 Basalyga St., Jessup, for $67,500.

- Summerfield Village LLC, Clarks Summit, to Richard P. and Vita V. Masucci, Clarks Summit; a property in Glenburn Twp., for $517,000.

- Craig and Penelope Godfrey, Williamsburg, Va., to Michael and Mary Stephanie Campo; a property at 114 Stoneridge Circle, Clarks Summit, for $675,000.

- Joseph and Betty Palko, Dunmore, to Earl John Marshall and Alicia Regina Kelly, Dunmore; a property at Nicole Drive, Dunmore, for $56,000.

- Paul Yestrumskas, individually and executor of the estate of Helen Yestrumskas, Factoryville, to John F. Jr. and Lynette M. Arcangelo, South Abington Twp., for $276,000.

Divorces sought

- Franklin Belcher, Clarks Summit, v. Amy Belcher, Clarks Summit; married Oct. 4, 2008; Scott A. Herlands, attorney.

- Kerry Ann Mullen-Rupe, Peckville, v. John Anthony Rupe, Peckville; married June 4, 1993, in Archbald; pro se.

federal tax liens

- John and Jill L. Thomas, 202 Karen Drive, Scranton; $19,786.87.

- George and Loretta Siracuse, 308 Third Ave., Jessup; $69,423.79.

- Timothy P. August, 516 Willow St., Moosic; $31,380.

- Michael A. and Lori A. Esposito, 3259 Hunters Landing Road, Binghamton, N.Y.; $947.57.

- Joan G. Phillips, 117 Crooked Creek Lane, George­town, Ohio; $492,591.57.

ESTATEs FILED

- Margaret M. Savo, 14003 Airport Drive, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Alan Goldstein, 1632 Forest Acre Drive, Clarks Summit.

- Marlene Logan, 595 Milwaukee Ave., Old Forge, letters testamentary to Robert G. Logan, 1827 Bradley Terrace, Lake Como, N.J.

- Frank P. Laboranti Sr., 1 Mia Cara Drive, Dunmore, letters testamentary to Paul Laboranti, 106 Rhonda Drive, Scranton.

bench warrants

The following warrants were issued by President Judge Thomas Munley for failure to appear for fines, costs and restitution:

- Maurice A. Elliott, 101 Linden St., Apt 4F, Brooklyn, N.Y.; $664.50.

- Daniel D. Pavlovicz, 949 Wheeler Ave., Scranton; $1,278.00.

- Jermaine Colman, 509 Hamm Court, Scranton; $4,835.95.

- Kevin Mullen, 1209 Advent Road, Lake Ariel; $1,003.50.

- Alex K. Levens, 1407 Academy St., Scranton; $1,328.50.

- Amanda Smith, 920 Brighton St., Philadelphia; $1,888.50.

- Jacob Daniel Schmitt, 49 Lake Ave., Apt 2, Binghamton, N.Y.; $1,498.50.

- Tina M. Morgan, 130 Grzybowski Road, Olyphant; $1,048.50.

- Axel Martinez, Townhouse Boulevard, Apt 1206, Scranton; $1,348.50.

- Joseph M. Lanusse, 15 Johns Lane, Tannersville; $794.50.

- Melissa Lentes, 4290 Haas Pond Road, Madison Twp.; $1,233.50.

- Gerald Smallacombe, 416 Cedar Ave., Scranton; $2,407.50.

- Angelica Mercado Rivera, 623 E. Elm St., Scranton; $793.00.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

Criminal mischief

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington reported a 30-year-old female from Mifflinburg came to the residence of Broc Robert Smith, 32, of 4951 State Route 890, at 4:30 a.m. Saturday and damaged his personal vehicle, a work vehicle and broke a rear window.

Police said charges are pending against the woman, who was not identified.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Michael Hanko, 24, of Shamokin, and Marquese Seger, 20, of Coal Township, have been charged by Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with retail theft and criminal conspiracy to commit retail theft involving two incidents at Walmart.

Police reported Hanko and Seger allegedly removed $67.92 worth of merchandise Dec. 30 and $229.60 worth of merchandise Jan. 3.

Felony offenses

COAL TOWNSHIP - Nicholas Villarreal, 45, of Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with two felony counts of retail theft relating to two incidents at Walmart.

Police said Villarreal stole $916.92 worth of merchandise Jan. 19 and also removed items valued at $337.84 Jan. 20.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Patrolman Matthew Hashuga charged Joshua Scandle, 34, of Shamokin, with retail theft involving a Jan. 20 incident at Walmart in which he allegedly stole $687.80 worth of merchandise.

Steals soda

KULPMONT - Mark Patrick Milo, 44, of North Sixth Street, Kulpmont, was charged by state police at Stonington with retail theft for removing seven bottles of Pepsi from Fuel On in the 600 block of Chestnut Street at 4:37 p.m. Sunday.

1 hurt in crash

MANDATA - A Dornsife man was injured Friday in a two-vehicle accident along Route 225 south of Mandata in Lower Mahanoy Township.

Earl C. Kahler, 86, was driving a 2001 Buick Lesabre south about 8 a.m. when Lisa M. Michael, 43, of Herndon, entered the highway in a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica and caused the collision, according to Trooper Brian Ronk, state police at Stonington.

Michael, Kahler and a passenger, Violet Kahler, 84, of Dornsife, were wearing seat belts. Neither of the women were injured, police said.

Earl Kahler's injuries were described by police as moderate.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - Cpl. Bryan Primerano has filed several drug charges against Eric Weikel, 28, of 828 N. Sixth St., Shamokin, in connection with two incidents last month at Weikel's home.

Weikel was charged with two counts each of delivery of marijuana and possession with intent to deliver marijuana involving incidents on Jan. 25 and Jan. 27 in which he sold marijuana to a confidential informant for $20.

Drug offenses

SHAMOKIN - Glenn Hart, 26, of 1001 E. Dewart St., Shamokin, was charged by Cpl. Bryan Primerano with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

Police said Hart possessed heroin wrappers and Alprazolam Jan. 29.

Fentanyl violation

SHAMOKIN - Cpl. Darwin Tobias III charged Kayla Marie Royer, 25, of 343 S. Diamond St., Shamokin, with possessing Fetanyl without a prescription at her residence Jan. 26.

Multiple charges

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Jeffrey S. Luta, 41, of 3413 State Route 61, Sunbury, was charged by Trooper James Yankovich of state police at Stonington with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on the wrong side of the road, failure to drive in a single lane, a turn signal violation, careless driving and a seat belt violation involving a Nov. 11 traffic stop along Route 61 in the Stonington area.

Police said Luta had a blood-alcohol content of .158 percent.

Drug, alcohol offenses

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Trooper David Myers of state police at Stonington charged Eugene S. Warren, 50, of 16 S. Franklin St., Shamokin, with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, two counts of driving under the influence of a combination of drugs, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, depositing waste on a highway, failure to drive in a single lane and careless driving.

The charges relate to a Dec. 21 incident on Route 61 near Route 4005 in Shamokin Township.

Police reported Warren had a blood-alcohol content of .233 percent and had marijuana in his system.

Garbage bags dumped

State police at Towanda said someone placed approximately 12-15 garbage bags in a dumpster belonging to the Kerry View Trailer Park at 9 p.m. Dec. 21 in Columbia Township, without asking for permission to use the dumpster or living in the trailer park.

An investigation is ongoing.

Juvenile charged in Troy

State police at Towanda said a 17-year-old male juvenile was charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and obstructing administration of law or other governmental function for an incident in December in Troy.

According to police, the juvenile fabricated a written statement and purported it to be the act of another person in an attempt to exonerate himself from any involvement in the criminal activity currently being investigated by police.

Police offered no other details about the alleged incident.

On Feb. 6, a juvenile charging sheet was filed with the Bradford County Juvenile Probation Department charging the juvenile.

Woman charged with scattering rubbish

State police at Towanda said Cassandra Laree Biddle, 26, of Columbia Cross Roads, has been charged with scattering rubbish after it was determined that she was disposing of garbage at 10:40 a.m. Feb. 4 on Lookout Road in Columbia Township.

The victim in the incident was a 67-year-old Athens man, police said.

Traffic snarled

Traffic was tied up briefly around 4:30 p.m. Monday in downtown Troy after an unidentified woman lay down on Canton Street, according to Troy police.

Police did not know the reason for the woman's actions. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital for observation, police said.

Afterwards, traffic got back to normal.

Man charged with robbery

A Towanda man accused of robbing and threatening another person was arrested by state police recently on a charge of robbery.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Samuel Vincent Ackley, 21, has also been charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, terroristic threats, and theft by unlawful taking or disposition.

Ackley is accused of threatening Candace Marie Robinson at his residence on Towanda on Feb. 7. During the incident, police reported, Ackley threatened Robinson as well as another person in the residence with a gun and a machete. In addition, Ackley is also accused of removing $30 and two packs of cigarettes from Robinson's purse at the time.

Ackley was arraigned before Judge Clark, who ordered the defendant released on non-monetary bail. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 19.

Man cited for simple assault

A Towanda man was cited by state police recently on a charge of simple assault.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Ryan James Allis, 19, has also been charged with harassment. Allis is accused of grabbing Maryellen Forrest during an argument on Feb. 9, and throwing her to the ground, injuring her in the process.

Allis was arraigned before Judge Clark, who ordered the defendant incarcerated in lieu of $2,500 bail. Allis' preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 19.

Man faces drug charges

A Towanda man was cited by state police recently, after a routine search of his person allegedly uncovered illegal substances and drug paraphernalia.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Robert Lee Bump, 38, has been charged by state police with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police reported that Bump was taken into custody on Dec. 17 on an unrelated arrest warrant. While at the state police barracks in North Towanda, the report continued, Bump was subjected to search of his person. The search revealed that Bump was carrying a pipe in his sock with a residue which eventually tested positive as marijuana, as well as a substance in a gum package concealed in his underwear. Police said the substance eventually tested positive as methylone (bath salts).

Bump was ordered incarcerated in lieu of $10,000 bail. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 12.

Woman charged with simple assault

A Towanda woman was cited by state police recently on a charge of simple assault.

According to state police, Melissa Diane Ackley, 25, has also been cited for harassment. Ackley is accused of having struck Candice Marie Robinson and Samuel Vincent Ackley Jr., her brother, during an incident on Feb. 7. Melissa Ackley has been issued a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on Feb. 19.

Woman cited for criminal trespass

A Wyalusing woman was arrested by state police recently on a charge of criminal trespass.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Tabitha Arlene Vanderpool, 34, has also been charged with overnight accommodations, no person present.

Vanderpool is accused of entering a camper owned by Christopher James Donovan on July 22 at a campsite located in Franklin Township. Vanderpool is also accused, along with an accomplice, of removing several items from the camper without knowledge or permission from the owner.

Vanderpool has been sent a summons to appear before Judge Clark on March 5.

Theft investigated

State police are investigating a theft from the bank account of a 70-year-old woman living in Springfield Township.

Police reported that the victim discovered an unauthorized withdrawal from her bank account in November, in which several thousand dollars were discovered missing.

Man charged with harassment

A Gillett man was cited by state police recently on a charge of harassment.

According to state police, Dereck Charles Davis, 24, was charged with the above offense on Jan. 29. Davis is accused of striking his father in the face while they were arguing.

Juvenile accused of sexual assault

An 11-year-old male juvenile was taken into custody recently on a charge of sexual assault.

According to state police, the male juvenile is suspected of having touched a 6-year-old female juvenile in an inappropriate manner on Jan. 31 in Franklin Township. The male juvenile has been placed in a treatment facility, police said.

Man charged with criminal trespass

A Towanda man was cited by state police recently on a charge of criminal trespass.

State police reported that Benjamin Kinsman, 26, is accused of entering a private residence in Wysox Township on Dec. 11, without authorization to do so.

Man cited for retail theft

A Canton man is facing a charge of retail theft after an incident at Advance Auto Parts in Wysox Township.

State police reported that Cody Page, 25, was cited for the above offense on Feb. 6. Page is accused of removing a pack of Erwin Sawzall blades from Advanced Auto Parts without paying for the merchandise.

Athens Twp. police investigating theft

Athens Township police are investigating a recent theft incident, according to information from the Athens Township Police Department.

Police said an unknown individual removed about 100 gallons of diesel fuel from the fuel tank of a truck tractor parked in a driveway on Route 220, just south of the Greens Landing Dandy Mini Mart. The theft occurred sometime between 8 p.m. Feb. 9 and 6 a.m. Feb. 10, police said.

Following the theft, the actor fled in an unknown direction by unknown means, police said.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact township police at (570) 888-2200.

Retail theft charge

An Athens woman was recently arrested by Athens Township police on a charge of retail theft.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Maryellen E. Bodolus, 51, was also charged with receiving stolen property.

Police said Bodolus attempted to remove $51.11 worth of merchandise Feb. 4 from the Tops supermarket on Elmira Street.

Bodolus' preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 4.

Police investigate burglary

State police at Towanda are investigating a recent burglary in Litchfield Township.

According to information from state police, an unknown actor or actors forced entry into an Arnold Road residence Feb. 8 and removed a bottle of prescription medication. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Vehicle stolen

State police at Towanda are investigating the recent theft of a vehicle from a Litchfield Township location.

According to state police information, at about 3 a.m. Feb. 8, an unknown actor stole a teal 2001 Subaru Outback station wagon from a parking space outside a township residence. Police said the vehicle was located about five miles from where it was stolen.

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

No injuries in Wells Twp. accident

State police recently investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident in Wells Township.

According to information from state police at Towanda, at about 10:25 a.m. Feb. 4, a southbound 1997 Chrysler Concorde operated by Chaunte R. Hickok, 22, of Columbia Cross Roads, struck a ditch with its front end on Coryland Road after Hickok fell asleep.

Neither Hickok nor a passenger, Chad L. Hickok, 25, of Columbia Cross Roads, were injured and both wore seatbelts, police said. Police cited Chaunte Hickok for failure to stay in lane, police said.

Sayre man incarcerated for burglary

A Sayre man was recently incarcerated by Sayre Borough police on a charge of burglary.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Patrick M. Firestine, 20, was also charged with two counts of simple assault and one count each of criminal trespass and criminal mischief.

Police said Firestine entered a Keystone Avenue residence without permission at about 3:35 a.m. Feb. 8 and refused to leave. Firestine also struck two adult females at the residence with a closed fist, police said. Firestine also damaged kitchen drawers in the residence, police said.

Firestine was arraigned Feb. 8 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and remanded to the Bradford County jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. Firestine's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 18.

Man charged with assault

An Athens man was recently arrested by Athens Borough police on a charge of simple assault.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Seth Charles Shaughnessy, 19, was also charged with harassment.

Police said Shaughnessy punched a male victim in the face during an argument at about noon Feb. 8 at a South Main Street residence.

Shaughnessy was arraigned Feb. 8 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and released from the Bradford County jail on non-monetary bail. Shaughnessy's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 18.

Towanda woman charged with simple assault

Nancy C. Miller, 35, of Towanda is accused of striking a man in the head with a beer bottle, after the two had become engaged in a verbal argument, police said.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:46 p.m. Friday at Miller's residence on York Avenue, Towanda police said.

The blow caused a lump on the victim's head, police said.

Miller has been charged with simple assault, police said.

Miller has been sent a summons which orders her to appear on March 26 before Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark.

DUI charge

The following person was recently charged with driving while under the influence in Bradford County:

Nathan Michael Gowin, 26, of Canton, by the state police, on Jan. 25, on state Route 414 in the Monroeton area. A test revealed that Gowin's blood alcohol content on the day of his arrest was .226 percent.

Wyalusing student charged

A 17-year-old female has been charged with harassment after pouring milk on another 17-year-old girl at Wyalusing Area High School on Jan. 30, police said.

The accused allegedly threw milk onto the victim after discovering she was being talked about, police said.

The girl reportedly admitted to police she did throw the milk.

Theft investigation in Terry Twp.

State police are investigating the report of a theft that occured on Jan. 30 at approximately 9:30 a.m. on the 300 Block of Carr Road in Terry Township.

According to police, an unknown person stole a gold band ring with seven diamonds on it in the shape of a butterfly.

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

Man suffers major injuries in Pike Twp. crash

Ronald W. Gavronsky, 49, of Dickson City suffered major injuries during a single vehicle crash on State Route 467 on Feb. 4 at 6:47 a.m., police said.

According to police, Gavronsky was traveling northbound in a 2011 Ford F-350 when he traveled off the right side of the road, through a ditch, struck multiple trees and struck a utility pole before coming to rest.

Gavronsky was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident, police said.

HOPS EMS transported Gavronsky to Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.

Police charged Gavronsky with driving on the wrong side of the road, and failing to wear his seat belt.

Walter S. Dunaj, Susan A. Dunaj and Susan A. Munster to Michael S. Treskolasky and Johnette Treskolasky for $82,000; Plymouth.

Victoria Turner (administratrix), Andrew Turner Jr. (estate) and Andrew Turner (estate) to Brent S. Paisley for $111,900; Butler Township.

Carol A. McGowan to Jimmy R. Spires and Beverly M. Spires for $230,000; Wright Township.

Frank J. Ridolfi Jr. and Andrea Ridolfi to Anthony J. Angelella Jr. and Elizabeth A. Angelella for $200,000; Pittston Township.

Holly M. Dwyer to John A. Rallo Jr. and Jessica L. Rallo for $123,000; Kingston Township.

Prestige Development Group LLC to Allison Ball for $305,000; Dallas Township.

Allan J. Meyer to Marla B. Ogof for $83,000; Laflin.

Blaise A. Greco and Roseann C. Greco to Silivio E. Pena for $160,000; Hazleton.

Stanley Fritz to Jenkins Township for $83,700; Jenkins Township.

marriage license

- Mark Basalyga and Theresa A. Rutkowski, both of Greenfield Twp.

Divorce sought

- Eric D. Havenstrite, Scranton, v. Karen L. Harper, Scranton; married Feb. 17, 2013, in Dunmore; pro se.

STATE Tax liens

- Deals 2 Wheelz Inc., 806 Hampton St., Scranton; $7,852.64.

- McCracken Trucking Inc., 580 Milwaukee Ave., Old Forge; $33,880.03.

- Michael Runco, trading as Runco Transportation, 414 Susquehanna Ave., Olyphant; $23,120.41.

- First Class Gymnastics Inc., 1258 Mid Valley Drive, Jessup; $27,079.27.

- Paul J. Brown, trading as Brown's Garage, 1008 O'Neill Hwy., Dunmore; $5,147.40.

- Unisex Palace of Scranton Inc., 127 The Mall at Steamtown, Scranton; $4,646.15.

- Sparkle Carpet Cleaning Co. Inc., 1222 S. Main Ave., Scranton; $2,482.37.

- Dominick J. Andidora, trading as Carwanna Lunch, 54 Salem Ave., Carbondale; $7,089.42.

ESTATEs FILED

- Richard J. Spencer, 1004 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Lori Eckersley, 120 Midway Ave., Clarks Summit.

- Lenore B. Tannenbaum, also known as Lenore Betty Tennenbaum, 1101 Vine St., Scranton, letters of administration to David A. Tennenbaum, 116 Lynbrook Road, Paoli, and Kenneth I. Tennenbaum, 520 Brickell Key Drive, Apt. 903, Miami, Fla.

- Richard D. Wilcox, 401 Penn Ave., Scranton, letters of administration to Melanie M. Lantz, 1308 Huntridge Drive, Clifton Park, N.Y.

- Arthur Meincke, also known as Arthur W. Meincke, 516 St. Mary's Villa Road, Elmhurst Twp., letters testamentary to Frances S. Kavulich, also known as Frances E. Kavulich, 427 E. Main St., Dalton.

- Mary Ann Tomsykoski, 309 Center St., Throop, letters testamentary to Anna Marie Tomsykoski, same address.

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The following information was provided by the Chesterfield County Police Department.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 12:13 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 20300 block of Hickory Branch Drive at 5:40 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Larceny From Building: At 10 a.m. Jan. 29, police responded to the 12700 block of Kingston Ave. for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers and etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 5:16 p.m. Jan. 29, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road at 5:16 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported larceny of clothing and furs and consumable goods.

- Police responded to the 11900 block of Iron Bridge Road at 11 a.m. Jan. 21 for a reported miscellaneous threatening call.

- Police responded to the 6500 block of Iron Bridge Road at 5 a.m. Jan. 29 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 11200 block of Iron Bridge Road at 8:50 a.m. Jan. 29 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 11500 block of River Road at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported traffic reckless driving.

- Police responded to the 12800 block of Ben Fry Drive at 4:36 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of Martingale Road at 10 a.m. Jan. 29 for a reported weapons violations-illegal discharge.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Creek Way at 1:45 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported attempted animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to.

- Police responded to the 111600 block of Reedy Branch Road at 12:17 p.m. Jan. 30 for a reported animal case-dead or injured animal.

- Police responded to the 9600 block of Hickory Road at 10 a.m. Jan. 30 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 13600 block of Nile Road at 12:17 p.m. Jan. 30 for a reported animal case-other.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of Pineland Ave. at 1 a.m. Jan. 30 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 12 p.m. Jan. 29, police responded to the 3600 block of North St. for a reported burglary. Rear bathroom window forced open and firearms and miscellaneous property taken.

- Fraud-Other: At 7:40 p.m. Jan. 28, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Road for a reported fraud.

- Larceny-Other: At 11 a.m. Jan. 26, police responded to the 3600 block of Main St. for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 15800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 15700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 9:40 p.m. Jan. 30 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Rod at 10:35 p.m. Jan. 30 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 14600 block of Rivermont Road at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 30 for a reported trespassing (including prowler) residential.

- Police responded to the 20300 block of Hickory Branch Drive at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 30 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 10400 block of River Road at 10:08 p.m. Jan. 29 for a reported weapons violations-throwing missiles.

- Police responded to the 400 block of E. Hundred Road at 3:33 p.m. Feb. 2 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 7600 block of Tangier Court at 11:47 a.m. Feb. 2 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 11200 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 10:10 p.m. Feb. 2 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 20200 block of Rowanty Court at 10 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Cougar Tl. at 9:15 a.m. Jan. 31 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 12400 block of Branner Place at 1 a.m. Feb. 2 for a reported assault simple-with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 6800 block of Lucy Corr Blvd. at 12:35 p.m. Feb. 1 for a reported death investigation-undetermined.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Dalhart Court at 1 p.m. Jan. 23 for a reported identity fraud.

- Police responded to the 12700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 4:33 p.m. Feb. 1 for a reported fraud-attempt.

- Police responded to the 19500 block of Julep Circle at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 1 for a reported larceny of bicycles.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 12 p.m. Jan. 29, police responded to the 2700 block of Executive Drive for a reported larceny. Firearms possibly stolen from center console of unlocked vehicle. Victim states property could have been misplaced.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 3 p.m. Feb. 1, police responded to the 20900 block of Riverterrace Road for a reported larceny. TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc removed from unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 1 a.m. Feb. 2, police responded to the 7200 block of Courthouse Road for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect seen taking property from unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny-Other: At 2 p.m. Jan. 31, police responded to the 3600 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 3 p.m. Feb. 1, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of consumable goods and miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 8:30 p.m. Feb. 1, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of clothing and furs.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 3:15 p.m. Feb. 2, police responded to the 2700 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported larceny of clothing and furs.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Ivey Mill Road at 10:59 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported liquor law violations-illegal possession.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Castlebury Drive at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 for a miscellaneous annoying call.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Dalhart Court at 9:40 p.m. Feb. 2 for a reported miscellaneous threatening call.

- Motor Vehicle Theft-Attempt/Other: At 12:01 a.m. Feb. 2, police responded to the 18200 block of Branders Bridge Road for a reported motor vehicle theft. Scooter was damaged and dragged from front of residence to street.

- Police responded to the 4500 block of Iron Bridge Road at 9:05 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 21200 block of Chesterfield Ave. at 9 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 15400 block of Woods Edge Road at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 2 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Hickory Road at 10 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported sex offenses-sodomy.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of Chester Square Road at 2 a.m. Feb. 1 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 1500 block of W. Hundred Road at 9:43 p.m. Feb. 1 for a reported traffic-improper licensing/registration.

- Police responded to the 20800 block of Woodpecker Road at 10:04 p.m. Feb. 1 for a reported trespassing (including prowler) residential.

- Police responded to the 9300 block of Hickory Road at 10 a.m. Jan. 31 for a reported trespassing (including prowler) residential.

- Police responded to the 6200 block of Gatesgreen Drive at 10:50 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported trespassing (including prowler) residential.

- Police responded to the 13000 block of Rivers Bend Blvd. at 7:43 a.m. Feb. 4 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 20600 block of Ravensborne Drive at 3:28 p.m. Feb. 4 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 12200 block of Chestertowne Road at 5:53 p.m. Feb. 4 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 16300 block of Chinook Drive at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 10:40 a.m. Feb. 4, police responded to the 18800 block of Weldon St. for a reported burglary. Suspect/s entered through unlocked side door of residence. Consumable goods, jewelry and precious metals and miscellaneous property taken.

- Police responded to the 2200 block of Indian Hill Road at 11 p.m. Feb. 3 for a reported death investigation-undetermined.

- Police responded to the 6800 block of Lucy Corr Blvd. at 4:15 a.m. Feb. 4 for a reported death investigation-undetermined.

- Larceny From Building: At 12:25 p.m. Feb. 3, police responded to the 17700 block of Longhouse Lane for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 9:40 a.m. Feb. 4, police responded to the 12600 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported larceny. Miscellaneous property taken from center of unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 5 p.m. Feb. 1, police responded to the 12700 block of Old Stage Road for a reported larceny. Catalytic converter cut from vehicle parked in hotel parking lot.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Hidden Valley Road at 1 p.m. Feb. 4 for a reported miscellaneous suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 4200 block of W. Hundred Road at 11:15 p.m. Feb. 4 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded tot he 1000 block of W. Harbour Drive at 9 a.m. Feb. 4 for a reported narcotics/drug/sale/manufacture-synthetic narcotics.

- Police responded to the 8500 block of Chester Road at 3:52 a.m. Feb. 4 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Battery Dantzler Court at 10 a.m. Jan. 21 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Information is provided by police and sheriff's departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive. Arrests include summons. Arrests do not imply guilt.