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Bradford County Court News 5/11/2014

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Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett reported that the following persons were recently sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Ronald F. Bahr, 53, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 45 days to 12 months and a fine of $750 for the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Officer Nikki Hoffman of the Athens Borough Police arrested Bahr for the offense in September.

Shannon Marie Horton, 30, Rome, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from two months to six months for the offense of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Horton. In 2010 Horton was resentenced after she failed to complete an earlier sentence of probation supervision.

Tammy Geiss, 33, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 72 hours to six months and a fine of $1,050, she will also lose her driver's license for 12 months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree and Public Drunkenness, a summary offense. Officer Nikki Hoffman of the Athens Borough Police arrested Geiss for the offense on Sept. 24, 2013.

Kyle Peppard, 28, Waverly, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from four days to 12 months and a fine of $350, for the offense of Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree. Officer Jeremy Horton of the Sayre Borough Police arrested Peppard for the offense on Dec. 5, 2013.

Michael O'Donnell, 40, Elmira, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 60 days to 18 months and a fine of $1,525, he will also lose his driver's license for 18 months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, Accidents Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle or Property, a misdemeanor of the third degree and Careless Driving, a summary offense.

Officer Brian Wibirt of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested O'Donnell for the offense on Nov. 2, 2013. Trooper Christopher Stecik of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested O'Donnell following investigation of an incident that occurred in Asylum Township on Nov. 2, 2013.

Daniel Rohde, 43, Corning, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from two months to 12 months and a fine of $500, for the offense of Default in Required Appearance, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Bradford County Chief County Detective, Greg Hostettler arrested Rohde for the offense on Sept. 16, 2012.

Paul Randle, 44, of Troy, Pa., was resentenced following revocation of a sentence of probation for a term of imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 30 days to 12 months and a fine of $1500 for the offense of Firearm not to be Carried W/O a license, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Officer Bryan Bellows of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Randle for the offense in June 2012.

Shane Clapper, 23, of Troy, Pa., was resentenced following revocation of a sentence of probation for a term of imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility of from six months to 23 months, 29 days, he was also ordered to pay restitution of $941.13, and a fine of $900 for the offenses of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree, Criminal Trespass, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Troopers Michael Moser and Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Clapper following investigation of incidents that occurred in Monroeton Borough and Burlington Township in 2011 and 2012.

Jordan Frisbie, 20, of Waverly, N.Y., was resentenced following revocation of a sentence of probation for a term of imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 15 days to 12 months and a fine of $350 for the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Officer Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Frisbie for the offense on Sept. 22, 2012.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett reported that the following persons recently entered guilty pleas in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Christopher Davis, 48, Athens, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Davis will be sentenced on June 12, 2014, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Jeremy Horton of the Sayre Police Department arrested Davis for the offense for the offense in May. Davis had been placed in the diversionary ARD program but his ARD was revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the program.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett reported that the following persons were recently accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Norman Swartz, 31, Sayre, Pa., charged with Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on Probation, Swartz will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Swartz must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 80 days. Officer Travis Snyder of the Sayre Borough Police Department filed the charges on Jan. 30, 2014, for the offense in Sayre Borough.

Jacob Schmidt, 25, Hughesville, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on Probation, Schmidt will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Schmidt must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 30 days.

Officer Andrew Stevens of the Athens Borough Police Department filed the charges on Dec. 28, 2013, for the offense in Athens Borough.

Joshua Mitchell, 26, Sayre, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on Probation, Mitchell will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Mitchell must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days. Officer Jeremy Horton of the Sayre Borough Police Department filed the charges on Feb. 21, 2013, for the offense in Sayre Borough.

Jeffrey Middleton, 41, Barton, N.Y., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on Probation, Middleton will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Middleton must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days.

Officer Andrew Stevens of the Athens Borough Police Department filed the charges on Dec. 31, 2013, for the offense in Athens Borough.

Michelle Cole, 41, Rome, Pa., charged with the offense of Simple Assault, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of six months. While on Probation, Cole will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use.

Additionally, Cole must perform 40-hour community service. Trooper William McDermott of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Cole for the offense on Feb. 4, 2014, in Windham Township.


Police Blotter: Sunday, May 11, 2014

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Harassment

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington charged an unnamed man with harassment following a domestic dispute that occurred Friday on Route 61.

Police said the man is accused of harassing a woman enroute to Sunbury while following her in his vehicle, committing numerous traffic violations. State police did not identify the people involved in the dispute.

The man was charged by police with harassment, careless driving, texting while driving, following too closely and driving a vehicle within a single lane.

Marriage Licenses 5/11/14

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Vincent Edward Scalzo and Kristen Kathleen McIntyre.

Anthony Joseph Dellarte Jr. and Jennifer Lynn Nichols.

Edward Patrick Kelley and Bernadine Clair Lombardo.

Juan Manuel Mele Medina and Doris Suyapa Guardado.

Phung Phi Nguyen and Amanda Thi Phuong Nguyen.

Philip Michael Hostetler and Hope Yvonne Hurst.

Danny Martin Rivas Espinoza and Jennika Chalyse Mapp.

David Olander Jr. and Kristyn Longfoot.

Steven Anthony McLean and Jacki Lee Harris.

Luis A. Olmos and Yudelka Altagracia Reynoso.

Eric Lon Craigle and Sharon Marie Rodney.

Kenneth Brian Hickman and Shannon Marie Smith.

Matthew James Golden and Courtney Christina Green.

Felipe Jesus Pou and Dena Lee Lansford.

Stephen Edward Freeman and Kerry Elaine Spagnuolo.

Michael Wychock and Samantha Marie Sworen.

Joshua Anthony-David Kijewski and Marissa Katherine Pasquince.

Paul Sincavage and Nicole Dominique Zarnoch.

George H. Mumie Jr. and Suzanne M. Haas.

Edward Francis Madaya and Carleen Anicole Medico.

Jonathan Terry Sites and Erin Marie Chase.

Wayne Fred Dietrick Jr. and Linda Mae Borish.

Keith Bernard Williamson and Heather Ann Kowalski.

Court Notes 5/12/14

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Richard A. Shonk Jr. to Anthony Costello III and Autumn Costello for $100,000; Plymouth.

Robert J. Repanshek and Sandra A. Repanshek to Michelle A. Pauline for $85,000; Hazleton.

Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact), Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact) and KML Law Group P.C. (attorney in fact) to Dominic Lombardi for $220,000; Butler Township.

Jaime Sekusky, Jaime Herring and Benjamin Herring to Sean K. Boyle and Christine M. Boyle for $89,500; Duryea.

David Janus and Theresa Janus to Emily Piazza and Gregory Piazza for $180,000; Dallas Township.

Matthew S. Lipka and Rebecca Lipka to Elizabeth Parsons for $120,000; Kingston Township.

Goliath Properties, Inc. to Joseph Michael Provanzo and Alysia Marie Uliano for $211,500; Sugarloaf Township.

Jean A. Ignar to Seven Mile Group, LLC for $189,000; Hazleton.

Donald M. Drasher and Marian G. Drasher to Paul James Penkala and Lisa Ann Merola for $147,000; Conyngham.

Robert J. Piccola Sr. to Conrad A. Falvello and Christine G. Falvello for $229,100; Butler Township.

Shirley Barrett to Christina Miller for $90,000; West Pittston.

Police Blotter: Monday, May 12, 2014

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Endangering the welfare of children

DALMATIA - State police at Stonington report an investigation continues into an child endangerment case discovered at 6 p.m. Thursday on Water Street.

Police report the suspect, who was not identified by police, failed to provide supervised care of a young juvenile when she was found to be under the influence of a cocktail of prescription medications.

Auction theft

MIDDLECREEK TOWNSHIP - State police at Selinsgrove report that sometime between 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday, someone stole a Pioneer subwoofer speaker, a Pioneer CD Player and a welder from the Auction Barn parking lot in Middlecreek Township. Anyone with information pertaining to the incident is asked to contact state police at 570-374-8145.

Assault

MONROE TOWNSHIP - Alan Arthur, 29, of Chathum Street, Williamsport, was taken into custody by state police at Selinsgrove after he allegedly punched three people in the head by at 4:50 p.m. Saturday inside the Boscov's Department Store at the Susquehanna Valley Mall

He was charged with aggravated assault and simple assault on Sunday when he was arraigned and placed in Snyder County Prison on $25,000 bail.

Harassment by communication

KULPMONT - Samantha Joseph, 21, of 713 Scott St., Kulpmont, reported to state police at Stonington that between 10:30 p.m. Thursday and 12:40 a.m. Friday, she received several anonymous, threatening phone calls. The investigation into the incident continues.

Driver arrested

HERNDON - A 28-year-old male from Sunbury was arrested by state police at Stonington on suspicion of driving under the influence after he was found sleeping in his running vehicle at the gas island of the Herndon Sunoco convenience store at 2:20 a.m. Sunday. Charges are pending further investigation.

One vehicle crash

SNYDERTOWN - No one was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 8:18 p.m. Saturday in the area of Snydertown Road.

State police at Stonington report a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Seth Cotner, 46, of Northumberland, was traveling west on Snydertown Road when a deer entered the roadway from the eastbound shoulder of the road, attempting to cross both lanes.

Cotner struck the deer with his vehicle then exited the roadway off the eastbound lane of Snydertown Road.

Cotner was not injured in the crash, but the Silverado was towed from the scene.

Police Briefs 5/13/2014

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Burglary occurs in Colley Twp.

A burglary has occurred at a mobile home at 17634 state Route 87 in Colley Township, Sullivan County, police said.

The mobile home is owned by William Kleppinger of Pennsburg, Pa., state police at Laporte said.

Sometime between April 12 and May 4, one or more burglars entered the mobile home by smashing its back window, police said.

Once inside, they stole an electric drill and a yellow, plastic toolbox containing numerous hand tools, police said.

Anyone having information about this crime is asked to contact the state police at Laporte at (570) 946-4610.

Attempted burglary occurs in Dushore

State police said they are investigating a recent attempted burglary of the office at the Overton Road Apartments in Dushore, Sullivan County, police said.

Sometime between 3:45 p.m. on May 6 and noon on May 8, someone unsuccessfully tried to open three windows in the office, state police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Laporte at (570) 946-4610.

PFA violation

State police at Towanda recently investigated the violation of a protection from abuse order in Ulster Township.

According to information from state police, Eric Stephen Odell, 29, is accused of contacting a female victim between April 28 and May 2 while the order was in place. Police said Odell also went to the victim's Ulster Township residence in violation of the order.

Mailbox damaged

State police at Towanda are investigating a report of criminal mischief in Smithfield Township.

According to state police information, an unknown actor or actors damaged a mailbox on Bluebird Road sometime between May 1 and May 3. The actor or actors then fled the scene in an unknown direction by unknown means, police said.

Court Notes 5/13/14

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Joseph L. Lockard II and Marcelene P. Lockard to Michael J. Spaide and Tricia Tait Spaide for $169,000; Conyngham.

Allan R. Scoble and Judith A. Scoble to Matthew Degilio, Matt Degilio and April Degilio for $180,000; Franklin Township.

Adnan Konjo and Senada Konjo to Humberto J. Gomez and Karol I. Gomez for $95,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Loretta Cywinski to Ronald Matthew Winarski for $72,000; Nanticoke.

Police Blotter: Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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Woman injured

SNYDERTOWN - Jyl M. Pekera, 28, of Mount Carmel, suffered injuries Monday morning when a car she was driving along Snydertown Road struck a mailbox, embankment and guard rail.

State police at Stonington say Pekera was traveling east at 5:17 a.m. when her 1996 Plymouth Breeze exited the right side of the road and struck a mailbox with its right front end. The auto then traveled across the westbound lane and hit an embankment with its right front end before rotating counterclockwise back across the eastbound lane, where it struck a guard rail with its right rear end.

Police said Pekera suffered injuries of unknown severity and was transported by Elysburg Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

The car was towed from the scene.

Police reported Pekera will be cited for failing to drive in a single lane.

Rifles stolen

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Edward Halcovich, 57, of 56 Reliance Road, Mount Carmel, was charged by Chief of Police Brian Hollenbush with theft, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct involving a disturbance Friday morning at 70 Reliance Road.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Halcovich allegedly stole two rifles and damaged a travel trailer. Police had to use substantial force to take Halcovich into custody after he became unruly.

LCE stats

WILLIAMSPORT - Sgt. Jeffrey L. McGinness, district office commander for the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, said his office received 73 complaints and issued 28 citations for underage drinking and possession of alcohol in April.

Officers performed age compliance checks at eight licensed establishments and cited one establishment for selling alcohol to an underage buyer.

Thirteen violation letters and 13 warning letters were issued for violations of liquor laws and four establishments were cited for furnishing alcohol to minors or selling alcohol without a license and/or seizures.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL - Angela M. Stutzcavage, 20, of 122 Center St., P.O. Box 305, Aristes, was charged by Patrolman Jason Drumheller with two counts of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and careless driving relating to an April 6 incident in the first block of South Maple Street.

Police reported Stutzcavage had Alprazolam, marijuana, morphine and Oxycodone in her blood system.

Driving under suspension

ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township Cpl. Bryon Chowka charged Brandon J. Allison, 29, of 189 N. Market St., P.O. Box 321, Elysburg, with false identification to police, driving under suspension and operating a vehicle without proper inspection.

Police said Allison was initially stopped near the intersection of Route 54 and Circle View Drive for driving a vehicle with a faulty exhaust system on March 30. It was later determined that Allison has been convicted of driving under suspension five times since March 2007.

Drug paraphernalia

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Adam G. Adams, 29, of 32 N. Vine St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Filarski with possession of drug paraphernalia and public drunkenness involving a March 30 incident at the Friendly Choice Food Mart along Route 61 in Atlas.

Police said a capped syringe and a plunger top to another syringe was found on Adams' possession.


Police Day all set with some interesting new attractions

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MOUNT CARMEL - Borough police chief Todd Owens in a giant hamster ball?

It might happen Saturday at the second annual Mount Carmel Police Day.

The human-sized hamster balls are just one part of the festivities that will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Carmel Town Park, Market and Third streets.

This year's Police Day will bring back many popular activities, including the shredding truck where residents can bring documents with sensitive information to be destroyed.

Melissa Katch, one of the event planners, said 1,500 pounds of paper were collected last year.

"We're hoping for even better this year," she said.

Katch said fundraisers held throughout the year covered the cost of this and other activities, including the petting zoo and bounce slide, so festival-goers can participate for free.

Also returning this year are the State Farm Insurance's DUI simulator and Judge the Arson Dog, the Allentown Fire Department dog trained to determine where an accelerant-fueled fire began.

Pennsylvania State Police will be there with their horses, and Mount Carmel Borough police will have their vehicles on display.

Owens believes the greatest benefit of Police Days is the unguarded interaction between police and area residents.

"It gives folks from the community a chance to interact with us not in an official capacity," said Owens. "A lot of the younger kids, are afraid of the police. We're trying to convey a different image so the younger kids don't have to be afraid and people can put a face to a name."

This year's Police Day falls during National Police Week. A memorial service will be held to honor police officers at 2 p.m.

Traditional Coal Region food will be available, including halushki, pierogies, potato cakes and pigeons - as well as other fair food, like chicken fingers, traveling tacos and gyros.

Numerous other state, county and local groups and organizations will have booths at the event with information for the public. PennDOT, Smokey the Bear, the Red Cross, the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board are just a few of the organizations expected to attend.

BILL 95 FM will broadcast live from 10 a.m. to noon and a DJ will provide music throughout the afternoon.

Although the weather forecast currently predicts sunshine, a rain date has been scheduled for Sunday.

Police Blotter: Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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Dog found

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington reported a white and brindle male pit bull was found roaming near Cold Run Hollow and Mile Hill roads Thursday and transported to Sunbury Animal Hospital along Route 890 in Rockefeller Township.

Condition update

DANVILLE - Jyl M. Pekera, 28, of Mount Carmel, who suffered injuries Monday morning when a car she was driving along Snydertown Road struck a mailbox, embankment and guard rail, was listed in serious condition Tuesday at Geisinger Medical Center, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

Domestic assault

MOUNT CARMEL - William Dutter, 47, of 433 E. Seventh St., Mount Carmel, was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III at 1 a.m. Sunday on two counts of simple assault and one count of harassment and resisting arrest involving a disturbance at his residence Friday night.

Police said Dutter is accused of punching his wife, Selena Dutter, in the face at 9 p.m.

Dutter was committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $10,000 bail.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Gary Lee Wertman, 57, of 221 Chamber St., Danville, was charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, two counts of driving under the influence of drugs, one count of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol and failing to activate his headlights relating to an April 25 incident at Market and Spruce streets.

Police said Wertman had a blood-alcohol content of .179 percent and also had drugs in his blood system.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Raymond Siko II has charged Richard Dunkelberger, 23, of 1538 Tioga St., Coal Township, with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of failure to drive in a single lane, careless driving, a lighting violation and restriction of alcoholic beverages.

The charges relate to an April 27 traffic stop on Mount Carmel Street.

Police said Dunkelberger had a blood-alcohol content of .241 percent.

DUI

STONINGTON - Adam J. Bush, 25, of 472 Holly Road, Paxinos, was charged by Trooper Todd Leiby of state police at Stonington with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count each of failure to drive in a single lane and careless driving involving an April 5 accident on Route 61 near Holly Road in Stonington.

Police said Bush had a blood-alcohol content of .103 percent.

Chesterfield Crime for May 14

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

- Larceny From Building: At 1:15 p.m. April 30, police responded to the 13100 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported larceny of currency, notes, etc.

- Larceny From Building: At 9 p.m. April 29, police responded to the 21500 block of Pickett Ave. for a reported larceny of consumable goods, currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous property.

- Police responded to the 1500 block of Clear Springs Lane at 8:40 a.m. April 30 for a reported larceny-other of currency, notes, etc.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of Sand Hills Drive at 5:40 p.m. April 30 for a reported larceny-other of clothing and furs.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:30 p.m. April 30, police responded to the 20800 block of Woodpecker Road for a reported larceny of consumable goods.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 3:15 p.m. April 30, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 5100 block of Lippingham Lane at 8 a.m. April 1 for a reported miscellaneous-contributing to delinquency of minor.

- Police responded to the 8900 block of Graves Road at 9 a.m. April 29 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 20800 block of Riverterrace Road at 10:15 p.m. April 30 for a reported miscellaneous-trash dumping/littering.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of W. Hundred Road at 1:50 a.m. April 30 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of Martingale Road at 8 p.m. April 30 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 1800 block of Ruffin Mill Road at 10 p.m. April 30 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 4500 block of Iron Bridge Road at 8 p.m. April 30 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Iron Bridge Road at 9:28 a.m. April 15 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of Hickory Road at 6 p.,m. April 30 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 2100 block of Ruffin Mill Road at 10:10 p.m. April 30 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 6000 block of Iron Bridge Road at 2:30 p.m. April 30 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 1800 block of River Rock Drive at 7 a.m. April 16 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 8100 block of Baugh Lane at 5: 41 p.m. April 30 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 3000 Warfield Estates Place at 4:24 p.m. May 1 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 14000 block of Drumvale Drive at 9:30 a.m. May 1 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 7:05 a.m. may 1, police responded to the 9000 block of Chester Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s kicked in front door to resident and took miscellaneous property.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 12 p.m. May 1, police responded to the 700 block of Greyshire Drive for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked rear door of residence and rummaged through bedrooms. Clothing and furs, currency, notes, etc, miscellaneous property, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc taken.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 9 a.m. May 1, police responded to the 900 block of Chester Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s kicked in rear door to residence and took consumable goods and TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 11900 block of Iron Bridge Place at 2 p.m. May 1 for a reported fraud by flim flam.

- Police responded to the 6700 block of Hagerty Lane at 5:30 a.m. May 1 for a reported accidental injury-overdose.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 4 p.m. April 29, police responded to the 12300 block of Winfree St. for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s took miscellaneous property from unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: at 9 a.m. April 10, police responded to the 16700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported larceny. Known suspect refused to return miscellaneous property to business.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 2:15 p.m. May 1, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of clothing and furs and consumable goods.

- larceny-Shoplifting: At 4 p.m. May 1, police responded to the 2400 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported larceny of consumable goods.

- Police responded to the 12600 block of Branders Bridge Road at 11 p.m. April 30 for a reported miscellaneous annoying call.

- Police responded to the 5900 block of River Road at 8 a.m. May 1 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 1400 block of Meadowville Road at 5:09 p.m. May 1 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 12500 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 6:55 p.m. May 1 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 21000 block of Chesterfield Ave. at 7:47 p.m. May 1 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Iron Bridge Road at 2:35 a.m. May 1 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 10400 block of Glen Oaks Drive at 2:55 a.m. May 1 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of W. Hundred Road at 3:45 a.m. May 1 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 12200 block of Grove Place at 9 p.m. April 30 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Mangowood Drive at 8 p.m. May 1 for a reported commercial trespassing (including prowler).

- Police responded to the 14300 block of Beachmere Drive at 12 p.m. April 19 for a reported residential vandalism.

- Police responded to the 5800 block of Woodpecker Road at 4:51 p.m. May 2 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 5800 block of Iron Bridge Road at 8:47 a.m. May 3 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 700 block of Liverpool Circle at 3:38 a.m. May 3 for a reported animal case-animal bite.

- Police responded to the 14500 block of Eagle Rock Ave. at 10:22 a.m. May 2 for a reported animal case-other.

- Police responded to the 40000 block of Kings Gate Road at 2:41 p.m. May 2 for a reported animal case-other.

- Police responded to the 20300 block of Sheffield Place at 3:30 p.m. May 2 for a reported animal case-other.

- Police responded to the 16900 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 12:31 p.m. May 3 for a reported animal case-other.

- Police responded to the 15900 block of Tri Gate Road at 5:45 p.m. May 3 for a reported animal case-other.

- Police responded to the 16200 block of Exter Mill Road at 8:20 p.m. May 3 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 13500 block of Evelyn Drive at 9:05 p.m. May 4 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 10300 block of Courthouse road at 9:30 a.m. May 2 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 3600 block of W. Hundred Road at 1:55 p.m. May 2 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 12400 block of Redwater Creek Road at 1:50 a.m. May 3 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza at 6:20 p.m. May 3 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 500 block of W. Hundred Road at 9:30 p.m. May 3 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of Chester Square Road at 11 p.m. May 3 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Hamlin Court at 11:30 p.m. May 3 for a reported death investigation-undetermined.

- Police responded to the 2900 block of W. Hundred Road at 8 a.m. April 12 for a reported identity fraud.

- Police responded to the 12200 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 11:40 p.m. May 4 for a reported identity fraud.

- Police responded to the 700 block of Green Garden Circle at 8 a.m. April 2 for a reported fraud by check.

- Police responded to the 10000 block of Iron Bridge Road at 9 a.m. April 26 for a reported credit card/atm fraud.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 4 a.m. May 2, police responded to the 12800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s entered locked vehicle by unknown means and removed miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Other: At 12 p.m. April 28, police responded to the 20900 block of Riverterrace Road for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 7 p.m. May 3, police responded to the 10300 block of Courthouse Road for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Other: At 12 p.m. April 19, police responded to the 6700 bock of Virginia Ave. for a reported larceny. Possible known suspect removed scrap metal and cooper from yard without permission.

- Larceny-Other: At 4 p.m. May 3, police responded to the 6400 block of Statute St. for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:50 p.m. May 2, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 10 a.m. May 3, police responded to the 15900 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported larceny of consumable goods.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 2:45 p.m. May 4, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 13700 block of River Walk Ave. at 1:30 a.m. May 3 for a reported liquor law violations-illegal possession.

- Police responded to the 3500 block of Wood Dale Road at 4:39 p.m. May 4 for a reported miscellaneous obscene call.

- Police responded to the 14200 block of Maria Drive at 12 p.m. April 13 for a reported miscellaneous-suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 17000 block of N. Swift Bluff Court at 7:30 p.m. May 2 for a reported miscellaneous-violate protective order.

- Police responded to the 10000 block of Iron Bridge Road at 11:45 a.m. May 2 for a reported miscellaneous-violate protective order.

- Police responded to the 2300 block of Southland Drive at 5:50 p.m. May 3 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 12700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 5:51 a.m. May 2 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-opium, cocaine, derivative.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of E. River Road at 9:37 p.m. May 2 for a reported narcotics/drug/sale/manufacture-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 20000 block of Woodpecker Road at 10 p.m. May 3 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 6900 block of Hickory Road at 8:05 a.m. May 2 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 13100 block of Kingston Ave. at 8 a.m. May 2 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 12400 block of Redwater Creek Road at 8:35 p.m. May 2 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 11700 block of Chester Village Drive at 12 p.m. April 23 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of River Road at 7:30 a.m. April 30 for a reported residential trespassing (including prowler).

- Police responded to the 4200 block of Greenbriar Drive at 5 p.m. May 1 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of Meadowville Technology Pkwy. at 11 p.m. April 30 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza at 4 p.m. May 3 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Centralia Road at 4 a.m. May 4 for a reported motor vehicle vandalism.

- Police responded to the 3500 block of Louise Drive at 8 a.m. May 3 for reported residential vandalism.

- Police responded to the 11700 block of Elmwood Lane at 11:19 p.m. May 4 for a reported attempted death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 700 block of Bermuda Hundred Road at 3:20 p.m. May 1 for a reported attempted larceny-shoplifting.

- Police responded to the 34200 block of Ludgate Road at 10:19 a.m. May 5 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 13200 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 10 p.m. May 5 for a reported simple assault.

- Police responded to the 17700 block of Longhouse lane at 10:58 a.m. May 5 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 9 p.m. May 5, police responded to the 20900 block of Riverterrace Road for a reported burglary. Known suspects forced entry into a vacant apartment.

- Police responded to the 13900 block of Happy Hill Road at 8:45 p.m. May 5 for a reported death investigation-suicide by asphyxiation.

- Police responded to the 20300 block of Halloway Ave. at 9:45 a.m. May 5 for a reported disorderly/disturbance-disturb peace/disorderly.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Forest Vine Place at 11:31 a.m. May 5 for a reported family offenses-other.

- Police responded to the 9900 block of Lori Road at 4:30 p.m. May 5 for a reported forgery and counterfeiting.

- Police responded to the 21100 block of Matoaca Road at 12 p.m. April 21 for a reported identity fraud.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 3:30 a.m. May 5, police responded to the 100 block of Flintlock Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s entered multiple unlocked vehicles and took currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Other: At 10;20 p.m. May 3, police responded to the 11900 block of Centre St. for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property and TVs, radios, cameras, computes, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 8:30 p.m. May 2, police responded tot he 400 block of Rivers Bend Court for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:30 p.m. May 4, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 3100 block of W. Hundred Road at 11:15 p.m. May 5 for a reported miscellaneous-mental subject.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of W. Hundred Road at 12:52 a.m. May 5 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-opium, cocaine, derivative.

- Police responded to the 10100 block of Krause Road at 2:30 p.m. May 5 for a reported property-other.

- Police responded to the 4200 block of W. Hundred Road at 9;15 p.m. May 5 for a reported attempted fraud-other.

- Attempted Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 3:30 a.m. May 5, police responded to the 100 block of Flintlock Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s entered multiple unlocked vehicles and took currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous property.

- Police responded to the 12900 block of Percival St. at 8 a.m. May 6 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 3300 block of Light St. at 6:51 p.m. May 6 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 19200 block of Braebrook Drive at 7:45 p.m. May 6 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 11300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 9 p.m. May 6 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Mangowood Drive at 12:01 a.m. May 3 for a reported simple assault-other.

- Police responded to the 10300 block of Courthouse Road at 2 p.m. May 5 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 7 p.m. May 6, police responded to the 15000 block of Creek Edge Place for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s kicked in rear door of vacant residence.

- Police responded to the 700 block of Orchard Harvest Drive at 6: 47 a.m. May 6 for a reported death investigation-undetermined.

- Police responded to the 13600 block of Ramblewood Drive at 4:15 p.m. May 6 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of Meadowville Technology Pkwy. at 5 p.m. April 5 for a reported embezzlement-other.

- Larceny From Building: At 8:15 a.m. April 28, police responded to the 3600 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 6 a.m. May 6, police responded to the 1200 block of Enon Church Road for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 5:45 p.m. May 5, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 4:50 p.m. May 6, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 6 a.m. May 3, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Police responded to the 17700 block of Longhouse Lane at 10 a.m. May 6 for a reported liquor law violations-illegal possession.

- Police responded to the 21400 block of Chesterfield Ave. at 5: 15 p.m. May 6 for a reported miscellaneous suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 1600 block of Walnut Drive at 7 a.m. May 6 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 21100 block of Chesterfield Ave. at 7:25 p.m. May 6 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-synthetic narcotics.

- Police responded to the 10300 block of Courthouse Road at 12 p.m. May 5 for a reported narcotics/drug/sale/manufacture-synthetic narcotics.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Hidden Valley Road at 2 p.m. May 6 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of Meadowville Technology Pkwy. at 11:40 a.m. April 26 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.

Police Briefs 5/14/2014

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DUI charges

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

Heather C. McMahon, 36, of Wysox, has also been charge by Towanda police with operating a vehicle while her license was suspended or revoked; careless driving; leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident without providing the necessary information; and failure to have the necessary insurance to operate a motor vehicle.

According to reports, McMahon's vehicle was stopped on April 26 by Patrolman Bryan Bellows after he observed it strike a light pole next to the Flying Cow Bakery. McMahon was eventually placed under arrest for DUI and transported to Memorial Hospital where she agreed to submit to a blood test. The test revealed that McMahon's blood alcohol content was .223 percent on the day of her arrest. McMahon has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on June 11.

Warren Francis Strohl, 45, of Ulster, has also been charged by state police with failure to stop for a stop sign; failure to use his turn signal; and careless driving.

According to reports, Strohl's vehicle was stopped on April 19 by state police Trooper Joshua Fisher, after Fisher observed it fail to stop for a stop sign or use its turn signal at Covered Bridge Road on U.S. Route 6 in Burlington Township. Strohl was eventually placed under arrest for DUI, and transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda where he agreed to submit to a blood test. The test revealed that Strohl's blood alcohol content was .170 percent on the day of his arrest.

Strohl has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on June 25.

David George Neuenschwander, 23, of Grand Prairie, Texas, has also been charged by state police with failure to signal for a turn; operating a vehicle without proper lights; and failure to wear his seatbelt.

Neuenschwander's vehicle was stopped on April 19 by state police Trooper Robert Edgerton, after the trooper observed it being operated in an erratic manner on U.S. Route 220 in Monroeton Borough. After being placed under arrest for DUI, Neuenschwander was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda, where he agreed to submit to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Neuenschwander's blood alcohol content was .225 percent on the day of his arrest.

Neuenschwander has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on June 25.

Tracy Scott Parkhurst, 26, of Stevensville, was also charged by state police with driving on the wrong side of the road; operating a vehicle at an unsafe speed; careless driving; and failure to wear his seatbelt.

Parkhurst's vehicle was involved in a one-vehicle crash on April 17 on state Route 1023 in Wysox Township. State police Trooper David Sweeney attempted to interview Parkhurst at the scene, but was unable to do so because of injuries Parkhurst had suffered from the crash. Parkhurst was taken via ambulance to Robert Packer Hospital for treatment. Based upon what Sweeney observed at the scene, in addition to interviews conducted at the hospital with both Sweeney and another person who was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the crash, the trooper obtained Parkhurst's medical records via a search warrant to examine his blood results. The records indicated that Parkhurst's blood contained Benzodiazepine, a scheduled IV controlled substance, on the day of his arrest.

Parkhurst has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on June 10.

Woman faces forgery charge

A Mildred woman has been charged by state police with forgery in connection with the theft of several thousand dollars from a local business.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, Alicia Mae Pedro, 35, has also been charged with three counts of theft by unlawful taking. Pedro has been accused by state police of stealing $2,700 from C&P Trucking LLC by forging another person's name on a company check, and cashing it at a local bank. Pedro is also accused of stealing other money by overwriting checks at various times for C&P Trucking. All of the incidents occurred in 2013, according to reports. Pedro is accused of stealing a total $8,178 from C&P Trucking in that time period.

Pedro has been sent a summons to appear before Judge Wheaton on June 17.

Man charged with heroin possession

A Towanda man was arrested by state police recently on various charges related to the possession of heroin.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Richard Alfred Johnson, 29, has been charged by Towanda police with possession of a controlled substance (heroin); possession of drug paraphernalia; and possession of a controlled substance (Oxycodone).

Johnson was arrested by Towanda police Officer Bryan Bellows, after receiving information of suspicious activity involving a parked vehicle at Memorial Park. When Bellows and other officers arrived at the scene, according to the reports, they found Johnson along with several other people. During the investigation, Bellows discovered Johnson was in possession of several packets of a white substance that later tested positive as heroin.

Johnson was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, who ordered the defendant incarcerated in lieu of $15,000 bail. Johnson's preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 21 before Judge Clark.

Woman accused of theft

A Wysox woman has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark to answer a charge of theft by deception.

According to information filed at Clark's office, Donna Anderson, 37, has also been charged with disorderly conduct. Anderson is accused of selling hundreds of aluminum cans to Towanda Iron and Sheet Metal in July 2013 many of which contained a large number of plastic hypodermic needles. The needles, according to the report, increased the weight of the cans, allowing Anderson to obtain a higher price from Towanda Iron and Sheet Metal.

Anderson is scheduled to appear before Judge Clark on June 18.

Police Briefs, May 15, 2014

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Police investigate access device fraud

State police at Towanda are investigating an access device fraud incident in Litchfield Township.

According to state police, an unknown actor or actors accessed the credit card account of an Athens female online between Feb. 6 and March 12. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Shotgun found in Warren Twp.

State police found a 12 gauge Remington shotgun at the State Game Lands on Reagan Hill Road in Warren Township, Friday, and are searching for its owner.

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

Home break-in

The home of a 77-year-old male from Mechanicsburg was broken into sometime between Dec. 7, 2013 and April 18, according to state police.

Police said the burglar removed copper piping from the basement and damaged other items before fleeing in an unknown direction by unknown means.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186 or 800-4-PA-TIPS.

Rubbish scattered

Sometime between the dates of April 11 and April 13, police said an unknown person or persons deposited three used truck tires into the outlet of a pond on Doc Lee Road in Warren Township.

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

Child assaulted

State police are investigating the report of an alleged assault on a five-year-old male victim by a woman that occurred in Orwell Twp. Police did not specify the date or time of the incident.

Four charged with underage drinking in Wyalusing

Justin Ervin Griffith, 18, of New Albany, Timothy Allen Kelley, 18, of Laceyville, Daniel Ira Edsell, 18, of Stevensville and a 17-year-old male from Wyalusing have been charged with underage drinking relating to a party on Saturday on the 2500 block of Brewer Hollow Road in Wyalusing Township.

According to police, the individuals admitted to drinking and had two coolers full of alcoholic beverages in their possession.

Police said charges were filed through the courtroom of Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton.

Vandalism investigation in Rome Borough

State police are investigating the report of vandalism that occurred between April 4 and April 6 on State Route 187 in Rome Borough.

According to police, an unknown person threw a rock through the window of a skidsteer, causing approximately $500 in damage.

Towanda man injured in motorcycle accident

Motorcyclist Brian L. Hall, 42, of Towanda suffered moderate injuries in a recent accident in Towanda Township, according to the state police.

The accident occurred at 8:02 p.m. on May 7, as Hall was entering Plank Road from a driveway, state police said.

Hall accelerated on his 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle at an unsafe speed, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and fall, police said.

Hall suffered moderate injuries, due to his not wearing a helmet, state police at Towanda said.

Hall was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda for treatment, police said.

Hall was cited for failure to wear a motorcycle helmet and for moving stopped or parked vehicle, police said.

Towanda man accused of harassment

Kyle A. Oliver, 26, of Towanda subjected a 30-year-old Ulster man to physical contact at a Dandy Mini Mart on U.S. Route 6 in Wysox Township, police said.

The incident occurred at 8:07 a.m. on May 7, state police at Towanda said.

As a result of this incident, a citation for the summary offense of harassment is pending against Oliver, state police said.

Burglary occurs in Wysox Township

State police said they are trying to determine who entered a garage on Bozman Lane in Wysox Township and stole two crossbows.

The incident occurred sometime between March 18 and April 12, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Towanda at (570) 265-2186 or 800-4-PA-TIPS.

"Your name is not required, just your information," the state police said in a press release that they issued about the incident. "Up to $2,000 cash reward if your information results in an arrest."

Canton woman injured in N. Towanda accident

A Canton woman suffered a minor injury in a recent motor vehicle accident on U.S. Route 220 in North Towanda Township, police said.

The accident occurred at 2:08 p.m. Saturday, as Daniel R. Farrell of Columbia Cross Roads was traveling south on Route 220 in a 2003 Subaru Outback, police said.

Farrell, 61, traveled past the Troy/Towanda exit and realized he missed the exit, police said.

Farrell then pulled onto the shoulder of the southbound lane and attempted to turn the vehicle around to head north, police said.

As Farrell was attempting to turn his vehicle around, it was struck by a 2013 Toyota Prius, which was traveling south on Route 220, police said.

Michelle S. High, 48, of Canton, who was operating the Toyota Prius, suffered a minor injury, state police said.

Farrell was uninjured, police said.

Farrell was charged with careless driving, state police said.

No charges were filed against High, police said.

Arrest made in N. Towanda

James Robert Surface, 39, of Welch, W.Va., was arrested in North Towanda Township after it was discovered that he was wanted in the state of Utah, police said.

The arrest occurred on April 19 at a location on Hemlock Road, state police at Towanda said.

DUI charges

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

Scott Michael Cotter, 28, of Milan, by Athens Borough police, on May 4, on South Main Street in Athens. Cotter has also been charged with driving with a suspended or revoked license, driving without a valid license, speeding and failure to keep right. A blood test determined that Cotter's blood alcohol content was .19 percent on the day of his arrest. Cotter has been sent a summons to appear June 10 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Shauntel Lee Place, 49, of Sayre, by Athens Township police, on May 2, on White Wagon Road in Athens Township. Place has also been charged with failure to keep right and failure to stop at a stop sign. A blood test determined that Place's blood alcohol content was .19 percent on the day of her arrest. Place has been sent a summons to appear June 10 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Reminton T. Wheeler, 22, of Owego, by Athens Borough police, on April 27, on Laurel Street in Athens. Wheeler has also been charged with failure to keep right, violation of required position and method of turning and failure to use turn signals. A blood test revealed that Wheeler's blood alcohol content was .11 percent on the day of his arrest. Wheeler has been sent a summons to appear June 10 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Cody Alan Rosich, 30, of Athens, by Athens Borough police, on April 18, on North Main Street in Athens. Rosich has also been charged with illegally operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device, failure to keep right and careless driving. A blood test revealed that Rosich's blood alcohol content was .22 percent on the day of his arrest. Rosich has been sent a summons to appear June 10 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Wendy Lynn Barrows, 32, of Athens, by Sayre Borough police, on April 13, on Cayuta Street in Sayre. A blood test revealed that Barrows' blood alcohol content was .13 percent on the day of her arrest. Barrows has been sent a summons to appear June 10 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Jared Edwin Hoffmire, 36, of Rome, by state police, on April 7, on Cotton Hollow Road in Litchfield Township. Hoffmire has also been charged with disregarding a traffic lane and careless driving. Hoffmire will appear at a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton at a later date.

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Burglary at Rocco's

MONROE TOWNSHIP - State police at Selinsgrove are investigating a burglary at Rocco's Pizza, 8 Fisher Road, that occurred between midnight and 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Police said a burglar entered the rear of the business by throwing a horseshoe through a window. Once inside, the intruder removed all the quarters from a cash register and fled the building.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Ryan Chambers, 19, of Berwick, a 17-year-old Shamokin male, a 16-year-old Shamokin male and a 14-year-old Shamokin male have been charged by Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with retail theft and criminal conspiracy to commit retail theft.

Police said Chambers and the juveniles are accused of removing $903.03 in merchandise from Walmart Supercenter on Route 61 April 27.

Scattering rubbish

COAL TOWNSHIP - Kevin Stouffer, 25, of 104 N. Poplar St., Coal Township, will be cited by Coal Township police for scattering rubbish for allegedly dumping garbage on property owned by Shamokin Filler Company near Bear Valley Avenue and Fifth Street May 7 or May 8.

Indecent assault

LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington are continuing their investigation into a May 8 incident on Line Mountain Road where a male juvenile allegedly grabbed a female juvenile and pushed her head into his clothed groin area.

Police said the incident occurred at 10:15 a.m.

Possesses knife

MANDATA - State police at Stonington reported charges are pending against a 12-year-old Herndon boy accused of possessing a multi-tool pocket knife at Line Mountain High School at 9 a.m. Tuesday and using the knife to damage a seat on a school bus owned by Marvin Klinger Inc., Dornsife.

An investigation is continuing.

Two-vehicle crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a two-vehicle accident at 8:14 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and Arch Street.

Police report a 2011 Toyota minivan, driven by Tina Streck, 56, of 1633 W. Lynn St., was traveling north on Woodlawn Avenue when she attempted to drive around a school bus coming south and struck a 1993 Toyota sedan, owned by Annmarie Henninger, 59, of 1668 W. Lynn St., which was parked along the northbound curb of the roadway.

Streck's vehicle sustained moderate damage and had to be towed from the scene while Henninger's vehicle sustained minor damage to the driver's side rear tail light and bumper area. Police said the accident is under investigation.

Court notes 5/15/14

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Patricia Trasciatti v. Daniel Trasciatti.

Robert Yeremsky v. Candice Yeremsky.

Olha Hinkle v. Jeffrey Hinkle.

Michele Fela v. Frank Fela.

George Seiwell Jr. v. Rosemary Seiwell.

Michael Smith v. Rebecca Smith.

Joshua Muller v. Page Muller.

Robert Smith Sr. v. Penney Smith.

David Yedloski v. Tina Yedloski.

Tara Reppert v. James Reppert.

Catherine Holtsmaster v. Walter Holtsmaster Jr.

Jean Marinock v. Stephen Marinock Jr.

Christopher Barry v. Natalie Barry.

Karen Frazier v. Paul Frazier.

Hannah Comeau v. Peter Comeau.

Janice Haig v. James Haig.

Patricia Sklanka v. Walter Sklanka.

Denise Williams v. Timothy Williams.

Ryan Smith v. Aimee Smith.

Alliance Road Associates LP and PCG Inc. (general partner) to Joseph F. Shimanski Jr. for $189,900; Butler Township.

Brian W. Garlick and Kimberly K. Garlick to David D. Davis and Linda S. Davis for $185,000; Butler Township.

Pearl Fillman (per attorney in fact), Lynn Fillman and Lynn Fillman (attorney in fact) to Silvia Tejeda for $71,550; Forty Fort.

Jan W. Mira to Josif Lukic and Sofia Lukic for $100,000; Conyngham Township.

Presidential Land Co. Ltd. to Kevin Cimorelli and Sharon Cimorelli for $423,000; Rice Township.


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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Raymond M. Talacka (executor) and Raymond D. Talacka (estate) to Benjamin P. Ciavarella and Kathryn E. Ciavarella for $72,000; Wilkes-Barre Township.

Marion D. Uporsky to Michael Buckwash for $272,000; Yatesville.

Cory J. Mizenko and Brooke L. Mizenko to Amanda Brooke Carling and Jeremy Daniel Stark for $129,600; Pittston.

Eric M. Pieczynski to Jenkins Township for $134,700; Jenkins Township.

Joseph Cernera and Ralph Cernera to Jenkins Township for $120,700; Jenkins Township.

Robert Tucker and Henry Tucker to Thomas R. Masteller, Anita Masteller, Thomas J. Masteller and David R. Masteller for $95,200; Hazleton.

Police Blotter: Friday, May 16, 2014

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Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Patrolman Matthew Hashuga has charged three people with retail theft involving incidents at Walmart Supercenter on Route 61.

Edward Balch, 19, of Mount Carmel, and Tammy Martin, 40, of Mount Carmel, were charged with retail theft and criminal conspiracy to commit retail theft for allegedly stealing $250 in merchandise at 7:20 p.m. April 18.

Angela Stutzcavage, 20, of Aristes, was charged with retail theft for allegedly removing $85.55 in merchandise April 14.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Jeanette Kitchen, 45, of 720 N. Franklin St., Shamokin, was cited by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct for allegedly pounding on the door at the residence of Kenneth Wert, 22 N. Shamokin St., at 9:42 p.m. May 7.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Joseph Miscavage Jr., 20, of 128 Tharp St., Tharptown, and a 16-year-old Shamokin boy were cited by Patrolman Mark Costa for disorderly conduct in connection with a fight at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday in the 500 block of North Eighth Street.

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Home improvement fraud charges filed

A Wyalusing man was recently arrested by Athens Township police on 10 violations of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Charles Sanders, 36, was charged with four counts of criminal attempt to make a false statement to induce an agreement for home improvement services, three counts of criminal attempt to receive advance payment for services and fail to perform, and three counts of criminal attempt to alter an agreement without consumer consent.

Police said Sanders received advance payments and made false or misleading statements for three separate contracts to complete renovations on an Athens Township residence. Sanders is accused of accepting payment for services and then not performing them, according to police.

Sanders was arraigned May 15 and released from the Bradford County Jail on non-monetary bail. Sanders' preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 27.

Police to participate in seat belt checks

The Athens Township Police Department announces that a "Border to Border" seat belt enforcement will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, May 19 as part of the statewide Click It or Ticket mobilization, according to a release from the department.

The mobilization aims to reduce seat belt fatalities by coordinating highly visible, evening seat belt enforcement checkpoints and details at well-traveled state border sites, according to the release.

Retail theft charge

An Owego, N.Y. woman was recently charged with retail theft by Athens Township police.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Tiffany A. Floyd, 26, then an employee of the Kmart store on Elmira Street, voided at least $450 worth of items on her register for customers who were relatives, allowing the family members to take the items home without paying for them.

Floyd's preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 10.

Man charged with indecent assault of child

A Sayre man was recently charged with 31 counts of indecent assault on a person less than 13 years of age by Sayre Borough police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Robert D. Stumph Jr., 35, was charged with 20 counts for repeatedly inappropriately touching a female child between September 2011 and September 2013.

Police said Stumph was charged with 10 additional counts for repeatedly doing the same to a female child between July 2012 and September 2013. Stumph was also charged with one count for attempting to inappropriately touch a female child spending the night at Stumph's residence on Pleasant Street in South Waverly Borough.

Stumph's preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 17.

Copper cable taken

State police at Mansfield said that someone cut and removed approximately 10 feet of copper bonding cable from a gas well site sometime between 4 p.m. May 6 and 10:24 a.m. May 7 at DCNR Well Pad 857 at 151 Jones Lane in Ward Township, Tioga County, Pa. and fled the scene in an unknown direction by unknown means.

The victim was Talisman Energy, Inc., police said.

Inappropriate messages received

State police at Towanda said they are investigating an incident that occurred between April 1 and May 2 in Troy Township in which a 12-year-old female juvenile was receiving inappropriate messages from someone through her phone.

Police Blotter: Saturday, May 17, 2014

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3-car crash

RALPHO TOWNSHIP - No serious injuries were reported in a three-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon on Route 54 east of Reading Turnpike Road.

Ralpho Township police reported Michael L. Sejuit, of Mount Carmel, was driving a 2004 Chevy Blazer east at 4:45 p.m. when the vehicle entered the westbound lane and collided with a white 2008 Honda Accord operated by Gary E. Edsell, of Elysburg.

After striking the Accord, the Blazer continued east and collided with a 2013 Ford Focus driven by Joseph A. Drost II, of Marion Heights. The impact caused the Focus to exit the highway and descend a slight embankment. The Blazer left the road and traveled through a field off the westbound shoulder and rolled over several times before coming to rest on its four tires.

Police said Sejuit was injured, but refused medical treatment at the scene. Drost suffered a minor injury, but also refused treatment at the scene. Gary Edsell and his passenger, Eileen M. Edsell, were not injured.

Assisting at the scene were ambulance personnel from Elysburg and Ralpho fire departments and fire police.

Criminal mischief

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington reported someone damaged a camper owned by Sara Ellers, 39, of Mont Clare, between Sunday and Wednesday while it was in a parking lot next to storage units at 1503 Snydertown Road.

Cameron Bridge crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - Three people were hospitalized Thursday night following a two-vehicle crash on Route 61 at the traffic signal at the Cameron Bridge.

Patrolman Matthew Henrich, who investigated the 8:15 p.m. accident, reported Ally Gottschall, 7, a passenger in a 2004 Chevy Cavalier operated by Rebecca Dietrich, 27, of Mount Carmel, was transported by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Gottschall underwent emergency room treatment before being released.

Taylor Bressi, 20, of Shamokin, who was a passenger in a 1998 Ford Mustang driven by Mark Eckert, 23, of Trevorton, also was injured and taken by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Linda Dietrich, 55, of Atlas, who was a passenger in Rebecca Dietrich's car, also was taken by ambulance to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital after suffering a head injury. She underwent emergency room treatment and was released.

Eckert, Rebecca Dietrich and two other passengers in her car, Gabrielle Dietrich, 32, of Atlas, and a 3-year-old boy, escaped injury.

Police said Dietrich was driving south toward Shamokin when her auto collided with a 1998 Ford Mustang operated by Eckert, who was making a left turn to travel toward Trevorton.

Dietrich's vehicle sustained extensive front-end damage and was towed from the scene by Anthracite Towing. Eckert's car sustained minor damage.

Police said Eckert will be cited for making an improper left turn.

Assisting Henrich and AREA Services personnel at the scene were Cpl. Joshua Wynn and Patrolman Chad Yoder, Shamokin police, Coal Township firefighters and fire police.

Retail thefts

COAL TOWNSHIP - Patrolman Matthew Hashuga has charged three people with retail theft involving incidents at Walmart Supercenter on Route 61.

Jimmie Driggers, 24, of Shamokin, was charged with allegedly stealing $26.97 in merchandise April 19.

Sueellen Yost, 33, of Trevorton, was charged with allegedly removing $64.87 worth of merchandise May 1.

Sarah L. McGinley, 27, of Mount Carmel, was charged with allegedly stealing $93.41 in merchandise May 10.

Disorderly conduct

RUSH TOWNSHIP - Wallace Seltzer, 29, of Danville, was cited by state police at Stonington for disorderly conduct involving an incident at 7;20 a.m. Thursday at 33 Hummer Road.

Police said Seltzer was involved in a verbal altercation with his wife before jumping onto a moving vehicle and punching the windshield.

Campers burglarized

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington are investigating burglaries at campers at Nikomahs Campground adjacent to the Susquehanna River off Route 4004.

Between Sunday and Thursday, police said a total of $7,208 in various items were stolen from campers owned by Joshua Zeigler, of Shamokin, Michael Higgins, of Sunbury, Ryan Seroskie, of Coal Township, and Christopher Snyder, of Mount Carmel.

The stolen items included fishing rods, a tackle box, fishing lures, a generator, two gas cans, a chain saw, hitch and torsion bars, wood splitting maul, seven cases of beer, wine coolers, crafts, crock pot, extension cords, walkie talkie, two head lamps, phone charger, griddle, two baseball hats, battery charger, cell battery, CD player, amplifier, Honda generator and 20-pound propane tank.

Police Brief 5/17/2014

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Woman charged with harassment

Bonnie L. Silvernail, 57, of Elmira, N.Y. faces a preliminary hearing at 1:15 p.m. June 11 before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Troy on a charge of harassment for an April 24 incident, according to court papers.

According to an affidavit, the Troy Police Department received a complaint from Suzie Batterson, no age or address given, who said that she was being harassed by her husband's ex-wife.

She said Silvernail had been calling her repeatedly, beginning as early as Dec. 26.

Silvernail repeatedly made threats over the phone, according to the affidavit.

Wilcox said she was sent a summons.

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