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Police Briefs 5/30/2014

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Towanda man charged with assault

Justin Larry Brown, 30, of Towanda has been charged with simple assault and harassment, police said.

The charges stem from a May 17 incident in which he repeatedly struck a woman in an apartment on Bridge Street in Towanda Borough, police said.

The victim told police that she was struck on her shoulders, back, sides, hands, face and head, Towanda police said.

The victim was treated at Memorial Hospital for her injuries, police said. She had bruising, swelling and small cuts on the left side of her face, police said.

Brown, who lives on Second Street, was arraigned by Troy Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox on May 17.

Brown was then incarcerated in the Bradford County jail in lieu of $25,000 bail.

Brown's preliminary hearing, which was originally scheduled for May 21 in Towanda District Court, has been postponed to Aug. 20.

Athens man charged with violating Megan's Law

Skylar James Smith, 22, of Athens has been charged with a violation of Megan's Law, police said.

Smith was required to update his sex offender registration within three business days after obtaining a new job this month in Waverly, N.Y., state police said. However, he failed to do so, state police at Towanda said.

Towanda man charged with possession of drug paraphernalia

Donald Jeffrey Roof, 52, of Towanda has been charged with possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia and theft by unlawful taking or disposition, police said.

The charges stem from a May 17 incident in which Roof stole a bicycle from a residence on Dayton Road in Towanda Township, and was in possession of two hypodermic needles, state police said.

Roof, who lives on Second Street, has been sent a summons to appear before Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on June 25.

Woman charged in harassment

State police at Towanda said charges were filed against Susan Graham, 55, of Sugar Run, in District Court 42-3-01 for a harassment incident that took place at 8:15 p.m. May 26 on South Calaman Lane in Columbia Township.

Police said Graham threatened a 28-year-old Columbia Cross Roads female with bodily harm, and the woman then contacted state police about the incident.

 

Cup thrown

State police at Towanda are investigating an incident that took place at 3:30 p.m. May 8 in Canton Township in which someone threw a Styrofoam cup at a vehicle.

Police said a 51-year-old Canton man was traveling north on Route 14 in Canton Township as someone in a dark color truck traveling south approached his vehicle. Police said the driver in the suspect vehicle threw a Styrofoam cup at the Canton man's vehicle, causing the front windshield to crack.

 

Signs taken

State police at Towanda said someone took five vinyl construction signs reading "Work Area Ahead" and five aluminum stands sometime between 6 p.m. May 23 and 7:30 a.m. May 27 on Sugar Hill Road in Wilmot Township.

The signs belong to Linde Construction, police said.

 

DUI

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

Brooke Marie Silvers, 22, of Ulster, by the state police, on May 4, on state Route 2024 in Towanda Township. A blood test revealed that Silvers' blood alcohol content was .175 percent on the day of her arrest.


Court notes 5/31/14

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Heather C. Rothman and Heather C. Bender to Brittany E. Pientka for $72,750; Plymouth.

Maria J. D’Amato, Maria Yanac and Thomas Yanac Jr. to Herman A. Lopez and Adrilys Arias for $99,500; Hazleton.

Cross Valley Federal Credit Union to Domingo Lopez and Aura Batista for $225,000; Hazleton.

Thomas E. Scott (trustee), Thomas Everett Scott (trustee), Jennifer Scott (trustee), Jennifer Gallagher Scott (trustee) and Scott Family Trust-2005 to Charles R. Schnappauf for $135,000; Kingston.

Anthony R. Vestyck to Dawn Antonini for $80,000; Plains Township.

Ewa Wiegolaski to Kossakowski, LLC for $230,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Police Briefs 5/31/2014

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Burglaries occur in Franklin Twp.

Burglaries have occurred at two cabins on Allen's Pond Lane in Franklin Township, police said.

One or more individuals smashed windows to gain entry to the cabins and stole multiple items from inside and outside the cabins, police said.

The cabins are owned by a 69-year-old man, police said.

The burglaries occurred sometime between April 27 and May 1, police said.

State police at Towanda said they have a suspect in the case.

Towanda man charged with assault

James Todd Place, 41, of Towanda has been charged with two counts of simple assault and two counts of harassment, police said.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred Tuesday evening at the Burger King restaurant in North Towanda Township, police said.

During the incident, Place punched a woman in the face and pulled her hair, state police said.

A man who saw the assault and tried to stop it was repeatedly struck in the head by Place, police said.

Place, who lives on Railroad Street, was arraigned by Athens Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw on May 27.

Shaw set Place's bail at $20,000.

Place must attend a preliminary hearing before Towanda Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on June 4.

Man removes items from Athens business

A Monroeton man was recently arrested by Athens Township police on a charge of theft by unlawful taking.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Paul Duane Ragan Jr., 25, was also charged with receiving stolen property.

Police said that on April 30, Ragan and another male removed 100 nuts and bolts, a fire hydrant and a valve system attached to the hydrant from Simonds Excavating on Ellistown Road. The items were valued at $3,800, police said.

Ragan was arraigned May 28 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and released from the Bradford County Jail on non-monetary bail. Ragan's preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 3.

Drug paraphernalia charge

A Towanda woman was recently charged with possession of drug paraphernalia by Sayre Borough police.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Breanna Nicole Herman, 21, was also charged with public drunkenness.

Police said Herman was found to be in possession of multiple hypodermic needles used to inject bath salts at about 1:25 a.m. May 26 while walking on Spring Street. Herman also had a warrant out for her arrest, police said.

Herman's preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 1.

Registration plate stolen

State police at Towanda are investigating the theft of a registration plate from a vehicle in Ridgebury Township.

According to information from state police, a Pennsylvania registration plate bearing the number JHF0017 was removed from a vehicle on May 25 or 26 at a Bucks Creek Road residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at (570) 265-2186.

Bank cited for false alarms

A Wyalusing bank was recently cited by state police for violation of control of alarm devices and automatic dialing devices.

According to state police at Towanda, Peoples State Bank on Route 706 was cited May 25 after state police responded to the bank for a total of four false burglary alarms. State law disallows more than three false alarms to occur in a consecutive 12-month period, police said. Charges are pending in district court, police said.

Athens man arrested

An Athens man was recently arrested by state police on a charge of failure to comply with registration requirements.

According to state police at Towanda, Skylar Smith, 22, failed to register his employment with state police within the required three business days. Smith was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and released on non-monetary bail.

Man arrested for assault

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

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, David Ashby, 44, was also charged with harassment.

Police said Ashby choked a female victim during a May 29 altercation at a Powell Street location.

Ashby was arraigned May 29 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $30,000 bail. Ashby's preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 3.

Man charged with trespassing

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

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Wayne Blow, 58, was also charged with disorderly conduct.

Police said Blow refused to leave the Robert Packer Hospital emergency department May 29 after being discharged from the hospital.

Blow was arraigned May 29 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bail. Blow's preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 3.

DUI charges

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

David Michael Watkins, 24, of Sayre, by Sayre Borough police, on May 25, on Spring Street in Sayre. Watkins has also been charged with disorderly conduct. A blood alcohol test determined that Watkins' blood alcohol content was .18 percent on the day of his arrest. Watkins has been sent a summons to appear July 1 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Corey Lee Roof, 24, of Wysox, by the state police, on May 10, at the intersection of Thomas and Fifth streets in Towanda Borough.

Police Blotter: Saturday, May 31, 2014

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One-car crash

UPPER PAXTON TOWNSHIP - A Dalmatia woman was treated and released from Harrisburg Hospital following a one vehicle crash on Route 147 at 8:20 a.m. Thursday.

State police at Lykens report a 2003 Mitsubishi GS, driven by Christina Young, 37, of Dalmatia, was traveling south on Route 147 when it traveled across the northbound lane and struck a utility pole on the east side of the highway, shearing if off the ground. The vehicle hit a fence row, shrubbery and trees before stopping at a garage 150 feet from the initial impact.

Young was wearing her seat belt and the airbags in the vehicle deployed. Police said a citation for careless driving will be filed with Magisterial District Judge Rebecca Jo Margerum, of Elizabethville.

Route 147 was closed to traffic after the accident. Assisting police at the scene were members of the Millersburg fire, ambulance and fire police departments.

Scattering rubbish

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police cited John T. Howe Jr., 22, of Coal Township, for scattering rubbish after he allegedly deposited two bags of household trash in a receptacle located in the picnic area of the Springfield playground near Tioga Street.

Police remind residents the trash receptacles in that area are for people using the park and are not meant for dumping household garbage.

False alarms

MONROE TOWNSHIP - The Best Buy electronic store in Monroe Marketplace was cited by state police at Selinsgrove for having four false alarms, the last one occurring at 10:21 p.m. Thursday, within a 12-month period. The summary citation was filed with Magisterial District Judge John H. Reed, of Selinsgrove.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Juliana Zarkowski, 47, of P.O. Box 484, Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Edward Purcell with two counts of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, one count of careless driving and two stop sign violations relating to an April 4 vehicle stop in the 1700 block of Tioga Street.

According to a criminal complaint, Zarkowski drove under the influence of diazepam, nordiazepam, alprazolam, marijuana and oxycodone and traveled through stop signs at Tioga and Hess streets and Tioga and Thomas streets.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Scott Weaver has charged Stanley M. Stanchick, 39, of 2030 Tioga St., Coal Township, with driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving and squealing tires within the city limits relating to a March 18 incident at Race and Shamokin streets.

Police said Stanchick refused a blood test and medical attention for a head injury that he claimed to have suffered in a fight.

Theft

SHAMOKIN - Donna Marie Shaffer, 37, of 44 W. Adams St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Scott Weaver with theft and retail theft.

Police reported Shaffer stole a purse belonging to an employee from behind the counter at Turkey Hill Minit Market on North Second Street May 3. She also is accused of taking cigarettes and cigars from behind the counter.

Public nuisance

SHAMOKIN - Hilcias Lantigua, 37, of 17 S. Rock St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes with causing a public nuisance and disorderly conduct by allowing her mixed breed dog to chase people around the neighborhood and bite 7-year-old Zoey Curran on the hand at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Police said Lantigua was previously cited three times for not controlling her dog.

Inmate charged

COAL TOWNSHIP - Jermaine Lamont Smith, 21, an inmate at SCI-Coal Township, was charged by Trooper Mark Adams of state police at Stonington with two counts of aggravated assault, possessing a weapon for escape, possessing an instrument of crime and recklessly endangering another person involving a May 3 disturbance at the prison.

Police said Smith is accused of swinging a 5 1/2-inch homemade weapon at the mid-section of Correctional Officer Tammy Behney.

Inmate throws urine

COAL TOWNSHIP - Larry L. Finland, 22, an inmate at SCI-Coal Township, has been charged with throwing urine at a correctional officer and a nurse at the prison.

Finland allegedly threw a cup of urine on Correctional Officer Jared Laubach and nurse Patricia Kulenguskey Dec. 25, 2012.

He also is accused of spitting on Correctional Officer Gregory Carpenter Feb. 13, 2013.

Finland was charged by Trooper Samuel Edwards of state police at Stonington with three counts of aggravated harassment, harassment and disorderly conduct in connection with the incidents.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - Cpl. Bryan Primerano has charged Randy Wiest, 48, of 1039 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, with driving under the influence of drugs, possession of methadone and careless driving involving a May 8 accident on Sunbury Street near Eighth Street.

Police reported Wiest had diazepam, nordiazepam, oxazepam, oxycodone, oxymorphone, and temazepam in his blood system while driving.

Hopewell Crime for June 1

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The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department.

- Assault-Aggravated: At 3:35 p.m. May 21, police responded to John Randolph Medical Center for a reported assault that occurred in the 2200 block of Jackson St. Unknown offender hit victim in the head with brass knuckles and second unknown offender kicked victim in the head after offenders were told to move bicycles from the road.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 6:30 p.m. May 19, police responded to the 300 block of S. 14th Ave. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender entered screened porch by cutting screen and stole three weed eaters.

- Burglary/Breaking and Entering/Residential: At 12 a.m. May 21, police responded to the 2400 block of City Point Road for a reported burglary. Unknown offender entered residence by unknown means and stole game system, controller, computers and security monitor.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 9:01 p.m. May 23, police conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Winston Churchill Drive. The driver was found to be in possession of an illegal narcotic and was arrested.

- Drug/Narcotic Violation: At 3:42 p.m. May 25, police responded to the 2200 block of Freeman St. for a suspicious vehicle in the area. Driver was found to be in possession of narcotics and was arrested.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 8 p.m. May 19, police responded to the 3000 block of Boston St. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole two unsecured bicycles from behind a residence.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 9 p.m. May 20, police responded to the 2200 block of Pickett St. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole unsecured lawn mower and weed eater from front porch.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 1:50 p.m. May 23, police responded to the 400 block of W. Randolph Road for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole money from purse.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 9:32 p.m. May 23, police responded to the 400 block of W. Randolph Road for a reported assault. Known offender assaulted victim by pulling off eyeglasses and stole driver's license.

- Larceny-All Other Larceny: At 11:30 a.m. May 25, police responded to the 1000 block of Stewart Ave. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole bicycle.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 4:15 p.m. May 22, police responded to the 3900 block of Oaklawn Blvd. for a reported larceny. Known offender stole alcohol from business and was later arrested.

Larceny-Theft From Building: At 11 p.m. May 21, police responded to the 600 block of Winston Churchill Drive for a reported larceny. Known offender stole cash from residence and was arrested.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 1 p.m. May 21, police responded to the 2500 block of Wise St. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole firearm from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 12 p.m. May 19, police responded to the 500 block of N. 4th Ave. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole stove and refrigerator from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 12:02 p.m. May 22, police responded to headquarters in reference to a larceny that occurred in the 2400 block of Atlantic St. Known offender stole firearms and checks from residence.

- Larceny-Theft From Building: At 10 a.m. May 25, police responded to the 2600 block of Suffolk Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole lawn mower from garage. Lawn mower recovered undamaged.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 9:30 a.m. May 20, police responded to the 3500 block of Trenton St. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole four boxes of meat from unsecured vehicle.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 6:30 a.m. May 23, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny that occurred in the 600 block of Winston Churchill Drive. Unknown offender stole a firearm from unsecured vehicle.

- Larceny-Theft From Motor Vehicle: At 3:30 p.m. May 25, police responded to headquarters for a reported larceny that occurred in the 5100 block of Plaza Drive. Unknown offender stole jewelry from a secured vehicle.

- Motor Vehicle Theft/Moped, Motorcycle, Other Vehicle: At 6 p.m. May 19, police responded to the 2100 block of City Point Road for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole unsecured four wheeler from rear yard.

- Motor Vehicle Theft/Moped, Motorcycle, Other Vehicle: At 5:30 p.m. May 23, police responded to the 1600 block of Stewart Ave. for a reported larceny. Unknown offender stole an ATV by cutting security chain and four unsecured rims from rear yard.

- Motor Vehicle Theft/Stolen Auto: At 7:05 a.m. May 22, police responded to the 1000 block of Roanoke Ave. for a reported larceny of an auto. Unknown offender stole vehicle from rear yard. Vehicle found at a scrap yard.

- Robbery/Individual: At 9:17 p.m. May 19, police responded to the 400 block of S. 15th Ave. in reference to a robbery. Unknown offender took money from the victim while at the ATM and fled on foot.

- Robbery/Individual: At 12:50 a.m. May 24, police responded to headquarters for a reported robbery that occurred at Hopewell Street and City Point Road. Unknown offenders robbed victim of cash at gunpoint.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 10:30 a.m. May 19, police responded to the 700 block of Monticello Drive for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender damaged wall mounted air conditioner.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 4;20 p.m. May 20, police responded to the 1100 block of High Ave. for a reported disturbance. Known offender damaged furniture and a wall and assaulted family member. Petitions pending.

- Vandalism/Damage/Destruction of Property: At 8:11 p.m. May 20, police responded to the 300 block of N. 10th Ave. for a reported vandalism. Large group of juveniles broke vehicle windshield with a rock.

- Vandalism/Graffiti: At 6 p.m. May 21, police responded to the 600 block of City Point Road for reported vandalism. Unknown offender spray painted graffiti on the side of a building.

- Vandalism/Graffiti: At 5 p.m. May 24, police responded to the 700 block of W. Randolph Road for a reported vandalism. Unknown offender spray painted graffiti on a vacant building.

- Weapon Law Offenses: At 7:20 p.m. May 24, police responded to the 3000 block of Davison Ave. for a reported weapons violation. During a dispute, unknown offender brandished a firearm and fled the area.

- 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 Blotter: Sunday, June 1, 2014

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Snydertown crash

SNYDERTOWN - Margaret E. Weigold, 39, of Shamokin, suffered injuries in a two-car crash Friday at the intersection of Snydertown Road and Market Street in which five others escaped injury.

State police at Stonington reported Weigold, who was a front-seat passenger in a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire operated by Keith D. Roden, 48, of Shamokin, was transported by Americus Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, where she underwent emergency room treatment and was discharged Saturday, according to a nursing supervisor.

Beth L. McCarthy, 29, of Sunbury, the driver of a 2008 Honda Civic involved in the accident, Roden and three other passengers in his auto, Jacob A. Weigold, 21, of Shamokin, a 13-year-old Shamokin male and an 8-year-old boy from Shamokin escaped injury.

Police said the crash occurred at 5:25 p.m. as Roden was driving east on Snydertown Road when its front end collided with the right front of McCarthy's vehicle that was traveling west on Snydertown Road before making a left turn in front of Roden's vehicle.

After impact, both cars came to rest in the eastbound lane of Snydertown Road.

Police said both drivers and all passengers were wearing seat belts.

Roden's auto was towed from the scene. McCarthy's car sustained minor damage.

McCarthy was cited for a left turn violation.

Time capsule tampering

CENTRALIA - State police at Bloomsburg reported someone tampered with a time capsule on Centralia American Legion property between May 24 and Saturday.

Police said the actors arrived at the site with heavy equipment.

The time capsule was placed in 1966 and was scheduled to be opened in 2016.

Route 147 accident

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident Friday at the intersection of Route 147 and Brush Valley Road in this Northumberland County township.

According to state police at Stonington, D.A. Ressler, 85, of Herndon, was driving south on Route 147 at 6:15 p.m. when his 2007 Chevrolet Silverado struck the rear of a 2005 Ford Focus operated by Matthew C. Brophy, 36, of Selinsgrove, as it was slowing down in front of him.

After impact, both vehicles came to rest off the southbound shoulder of Route 147.

Ressler, who was not wearing a seat belt, escaped injury. Brophy, who was wearing a seat belt, and his 5-year-old male passenger from Selinsgrove, who was in a child safety seat, also were not hurt.

Brophy's Focus was towed from the scene by Aurand's Towing. The truck sustained minor damage.

Ressler was cited for driving at an unsafe speed.

Tires cut

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - Lacie Michelle Derr, 25, of Sunbury, told state police at Stonington that someone cut the tires on her vehicle with an unknown object at about 4 p.m. Friday at 338 Carroll Road before fleeing in an unknown direction.

Tip jar money stolen

TREVORTON - State police at Stonington are investigating the theft of a tip jar containing approximately $125 from Hannah's Restaurant, 1142 W. Shamokin St., at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Anyone with information about the theft should contact police at 570-286-5601.

Bradford County Court News 6/1/2014

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

Dustin Westbrook, 29, Monroeton, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 130 days to six months, and a fine of $1750, he will also lose his driver's license for 24 months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor and Driving under Suspension-DUI related, a summary offense. Trooper Christopher Stecik of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Westbrook following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township.

Stanley Butler, 45, Canton, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 18 months to 42 months and a fine of $3000, he will also lose his driver's license for 18 months for the offenses of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Trooper Mark Sadowski and Trooper David Kittle of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Butler following investigation of an incident that occurred in Canton Township.

Mathew Williams, 34, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to probation for a term of 12 months, and a fine of $300, for the offense of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Officer Sean Flynn of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Williams for the offense on Nov. 11, 2013.

Anthony Coniglio, 30, Waverly, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 90 days to six months and a fine of $1500, he will also lose his driver's license for 18 months for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Officer Derek Watkins of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Coniglio for the offense on Dec. 29, 2013.

Cody Varga, 26, Barton, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 90 days to 18 months, and a fine of $1500, he will also lose his driver's license for 18 months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Officer George Nichols of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Varga for the offense on Aug. 18, 2013.

Michelle Sampson, 27, Canton, Pa., was resentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from five months to 18 months, followed by probation for 18 months, and a fine of $1000, for the offenses of two counts of Theft by Deception, a misdemeanor of the first degree and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Trooper Jeffrey Sredenschek of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Sampson following investigation of an incident.

Garrett Dauberman, 26, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a term of 18 months and a fine of $600 for the offense of two counts of Retail Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Officer Daniel Thomas and Officer John Fedorchak of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Dauberman for the offense on Dec. 13, 2013 and Jan. 1, 2014.

Joshua Kinner, 27, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from seven months to 26 months, and a fine of $500, for the offense of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree and an Indirect Contempt. Trooper Matthew Grebeck of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Kinner following investigation of an incident that occurred in North Towanda Township.

Leslie Palumbo, 46, of Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from five days to six months and a fine of $400; he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol. Officer Cody Welch of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Palumbo for the offense in September.

District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons recently were placed in the ARD program in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Ashley Pollux, 25, Sayre, Pa., charged with the offense of Theft, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of eight months. While on probation, Pollux will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Pollux must perform community service, and pay restitution of $220. Officer Steven Burlingame of the Sayre Borough Police Department filed the charges on Jan. 13, 2014 for the offense in Sayre Borough.

Jason Van Dyke, 41, 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 nine months. While on probation VanDyke will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, VanDyke 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 Derrek Dekar of the Athens Police Department filed the charges on March 1, 2014 for the offense in Athens Borough.

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Thomas C. Simpson, Christine A. Simpson and Christine A. Yagley to Michael Klapacz for $90,000; Dorrance Township.

Marilyn J. Eckhart to Anita B. Y. Lui for $74,000; Kingston.

Keith F. Bicking and Mildred C. Bicking to Thomas G. Radzewicz and Bonnie J. Radzewicz for $229,500; Dallas Township.

Rita M. Campbell to Michael J. Kelly Sr. and Ledonne Kelly for $116,000; Wyoming.

Stephen Brosky to Joseph M. Palmiere for $119,000; Pittston.

Act Management, Inc. to Edward J. Johnson and Janice Richter for $144,000; Butler Township.

Emily M. Degenhart and Cyril M. Janosov to Maria A. Gutierrez for $75,500; Hazleton.

Paul Bunnelle and Patricia Bunnelle to W. Atlee Burpee and Deborah Burpee for $160,000; Foster Township.

Louis T. Kluck and Michelle Reilly Kluck to Edward Engler and Shawna Engler for $210,000; Dorrance Township.

Eric E. Yocius and Laura Yocius to Louis T. Kluck for $141,000; Rice Township.

Laura Depolo to Frank Joseph Kush Jr. for $108,000; Kingston.

Myron Mahalak and Cheryl Mahalak to Steven Gonzales for $100,000; Plains Township.

Dan T. Costello and Katherine Costello to Theodore Robert Siskovich and Heather Witkowski for $264,950; Wright Township.

Donald F. Sedlak and Kathryn Sedlak to Janice Lee Divers for $140,000; Hanover Township.


Police Briefs 6/2/2014

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Two charged after wedding reception

State police at Towanda recently charged a Sayre couple with harassment following an altercation at a Ridgebury Township residence.

According to information from state police, Beth Ann Giggee, 32, and Charles Edward Giggee, 35, were charged after the two got into a quarrel May 17 following their wedding reception. Alcohol was a contributing factor, police said.

Man detained on warrant

State police at Towanda recently detained a Waverly man on a warrant out of Waverly, N.Y.

According to state police, on May 30, Joshua E. Bowman, 32, was found to be wanted for criminal sale of a controlled substance. Bowman was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Correctional Facility where he awaits extradition, police said.

Police investigating corruption of minors

State police at Towanda are investigating an alleged corruption of minors in New Albany Borough.

According to state police, between March and May 2014, an unnamed female is accused of having sexual contact with a juvenile victim while knowing the victim was less than 18 years of age. Investigation into the incident continues.

Court Notes 6/3/14

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Karen J. Perlmutter to Mary Lee Fitzgerald Adams (trustee), Mary Lee Fitzgerald Adams Trust and Realty Exchange Corp. For $395,000; Butler Township.

Alyson Sincavage and Adam Blank to Christopher A. Papadoplos and Randi L. Fink for $200,000; Plymouth Township.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. and Phelan Hallinan LLP to Richard W. Beck for $79,500; Salem Township.

Diana Viotti (executrix), Leo A. Gilroy (estate) and Leo Gilroy (estate) to Paul F. Bartholomai Jr. and Megan B. Shutt for $140,000; Wright Township.

Police Blotter: Tuesday, June 3, 2014

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Walls damaged

COAL TOWNSHIP - David Gulba, 35, of 802 W. Coal St., Trevorton, is charged by Patrolman Christopher Lapotsky with criminal mischief for alleged damages caused inside a residence he had rented at 1515 W. Lynn St.

Gulba is accused of knocking holes and shooting BBs into the walls and also damaging the outside aluminum siding sometime between Dec. 27 and 31, resulting in damage totaling $2,977.

The home is owned by Ted Long, 41, of Catawissa.

Public drunkenness

COAL TOWNSHIP - Stanley Zelinski, 52, of 50 Sheridan St., was cited by Patrolman Chad Yoder for public drunkenness. Police said he stumbled and fell in the 1500 block of Pulaski Avenue about 5:52 p.m. Friday, striking his face and arm. He was taken by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital for further evaluation.

Dairy disturbance

SUNBURY - State police said an unknown person poured milk into the gas tank of a vehicle owned by Mark Vincent Toccket, 51, of Sunbury, sometime between 10 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Monday. The incident occurred at 162 Shikellamy Ave., Upper Augusta Township. The investigation is ongoing.

Tool thief

DELANO - State police said an unknown actor cut a padlock from a storage shed and stole $10,000 worth of tools from the Allan A. Myers Co., of Worcester, sometime between 3 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 a.m. Sunday.

The incident occurred at Route 1013 and Interstate 81, Delano Township. A Honda 5000 watt generator, Honda 6500 watt generator, two six-foot levels, a Stihl carb saw, a tool kit a Paslode nail gun, a Skil circular saw and a Bosch hammer drill were taken.

Fire and death investigation

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - State police said Monday that Gerald Everett Hale, 46, of Schuylkill Haven, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Police responded to a structure fire at 30 S. Shue String Lane, South Manheim Township, at 8:40 a.m. Friday and found Hale deceased from an apparent gunshot wound in the front yard. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Attempted burglary

SUNBURY - According to state police, Jeffrey Douglas Renn, 34, of 105 S. Main St., Sunbury, reported an attempted burglary at his residence.

The unknown perpetrator attempted to enter Renn's residence between 4 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday by breaking the plastic glass on a door. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 570-286-5601.

Police Briefs 6/3/2014

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Public drunkenness charge

An Athens man was recently arrested by Sayre Borough police on a charge of public drunkenness.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Lester David Walters, 35, was also charged with harassment and simple assault.

Police said Walters was involved in an altercation with a female at a North Higgins Avenue residence, slapping and choking her at about 5:25 p.m. June 1.

Walters was arraigned June 1 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. Walters' preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 10.

Man jailed for marijuana possession

Athens Borough police recently arrested a man on a charge of possession of a small amount of marijuana.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Jason Michael White, 22, was found to be in possession of marijuana June 1 on Spruce Street during investigation into a report of unlawfully taken currency. White, who police said is homeless, told police he was on probation for an unrelated offense, police said.

White was arraigned June 1 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bail. White's preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 10.

Chesterfield Crime for June 4

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

- Police responded to the 6300 block of Barrister Road at 11 a.m. May 26 for a reported animal case-dangerous/vicious dog.

- Police responded to the 13300 block of Old Stage Road at 1:24 p.m. May 23 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 16200 block of Lucia Drive at 2:44 p.m. May 25 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 13800 block of Lawing Drive at 3:20 p.m. May 23 for a reported animal case-dead or injured animal.

- Police responded to the 5700 block of Beechnut Ave. at 5 p.m. May 24 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 17500 block of Chemin Road at 8:15 p.m. May 23 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 11900 block of River Road at 4:20 a.m. May 24 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 20100 block of Rowanty Court at 12:01 a.m. May 26 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 17700 block of Longhouse Lane at 9:30 a.m. May 23 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of Butler Lane at 3 p.m. May 23 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 1700 block of E. Hundred Road at 6:30 p.m. May 24 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 3900 block of Passage Way Drive at 8:30 p.m. May 24 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 16000 block of Meridian Ave. at 12:01 a.m. May 25 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 3:45 a.m. May 25, police responded to the 6200 block of Verdict Court for a reported burglary. Known suspect gained entry into the victim's attached shed, once confronted, suspect assaulted victim and fled the area. At this time nothing has been reported stolen.

- Police responded to the 17900 block of Chestnut Ridge Road at 2 P.m. May 23 for a reported death investigation-undetermined.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of Paces Ferry Road at 9 a.m. May 26 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 17700 block of Longhouse Lane at 10:30 a.m. May 23 for a reported disorderly/disturbance-boisterous conduct/profanity.

- Police responded to the 17700 block of Longhouse Lane at 11:45 a.m. May 23 for a reported disorderly/disturbance-boisterous conduct/profanity.

- Police responded to the 12200 block of Bermuda Crossroad Lane at 4 p.m. May 24 for a reported embezzlement-other.

- Police responded to the 300 block of E. Hundred Road at 11:45 a.m. May 23 for a reported escapes-fugitive from justice.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Iron Bridge Road at 12:30 p.m. May 25 for a reported forgery and counterfeiting.

- Police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza at 4:15 p.m. May 24 for a reported fraud-other.

- Larceny-From Building: At 8:20 a.m. May 20, police responded to the 20300 block of Halloway Ave. for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-From Building: At 11:31 a.m. May 22, police responded to the 600 block of Corvus Court at 11:31 a.m. May 22 for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-From Building: At 7 p.m. May 23, police responded to the 1900 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-From Building: At 9:30 p.m. May 24, police responded to the 7400 block of Woodpecker Road for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-From Building: At 5 p.m. May 25, police responded to the 3000 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported larceny of currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-From Building: At 12 p.m. May 24, police responded to the 6400 block of Iron Bridge Place for a reported larceny. Victim reported her wallet stolen while inside the listed location.

- Larceny-From Building: At 11 p.m. May 25, police responded to the 2100 block of Ruffin Mill Road for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: at 8 p.m. May 25, police responded to the 4600 block of Dunkirk Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s entered three unlocked vehicles parked at the listed location. Miscellaneous property taken from one of the vehicles.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 4 p.m. May 23, police responded to the 16100 block of Tipton Court for a reported larceny. Rear license plate reported stolen.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 9 a.m. May 20, police responded to the 42100 block of Daniels St. for a reported larceny. Front license reported stolen.

- Police responded to the 4600 block of Hickory Road at 12 p.m. May 17 for a reported larceny-other of firearms.

- Police responded to the 20400 block of Stonewood Manor Drive at 6:15 p.m. May 24 for a reported larceny-other of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:08 p.m. May 23, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road for a reported larceny of clothing, furs and consumable goods.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 12:40 p.m. May 24, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road for a reported larceny of consumable goods and TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:20 p.m. May 24, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 5;30 p.m. May 24, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of consumable goods and miscellaneous property.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:45 p.m. May 26, police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 5900 block of River Road at 9 p.m. May 26 for a reported liquor law violations-illegal possession.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of Mariposa Drive at 11:48 a.m. May 26 for a reported miscellaneous annoying call.

- Police responded to the 19100 block of Braebrook Drive at 11:08 p.m. May 23 for a reported miscellaneous fire investigation.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of W. Hundred Road at 4 p.m. May 25 for a reported miscellaneous-suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of Hilltop Field Drive at 12 p.m. May 24 for a reported miscellaneous threatening call.

- Police responded to the 20200 block of Talon Point Court at 11:40 a.m. May 25 for a reported miscellaneous threatening letter.

- Police responded to the 10300 block of Courthouse Road at 12:30 p.m. May 23 for a reported miscellaneous threats.

- Police responded to the 1300 block of W. Hundred Road at 9:20 p.m. May 23 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2800 block of Osborne Road at 10:05 p.m. May 23 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 400 block of Coxendale Road at 4:45 p.m. May 25 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 400 block of Coxendale Road for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 20800 block of Woodpecker Road at 3:02 p.m. May 25 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-synthetic narcotics.

- Police responded to the 200 block of Enon Church Road at 10:15 p.m. May 24 for a reported narcotics/drug/sale/manufacture-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of W. Hundred road at 12:58 a.m. May 24 for a reported property seized.

- Police responded to the 11800 block of Iron Bridge Road at 3:45 a.m. May 24 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 10100 block of Chester Road at 1:48 p.m. May 24 for a reported traffic-drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 4900 block of Lippingham Drive at 10 p.m. May 24 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 1100 block of Meadowville Technology Pkwy. at 11:28 p.m. may 24 for a reported traffic-drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Hamlin Ave. at 2:06 a.m. May 26 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 12200 block of Rivers Bend Blvd. at 12 a.m. May 26 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 3300 block of Julep Drive at 1:50 a.m. May 26 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 4500 block of Lee St. at 5:45 p.m. May 23 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of E. Hundred Road at 10:40 a.m. May 24 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 2500 block of Weir Road at 12 p.m. May 24 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 15800 block of Woods Edge Road at 12:20 p.m. May 24 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza at 7:45 p.m. May 25 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of W. Hundred Road at 2:16 p.m. May 23 for a reported traffic-reckless driving, pass a stopped school bus.

- Police responded to the 4400 block of W. Hundred Road at 2:14 a.m. May 24 for a reported commercial/business vandalism.

- Police responded to the 2200 block of Arcadia Ave. at 11 a.m. May 25 for a reported mailbox vandalism.

- Police responded to the 3400 block of Main St. at 9:29 p.m. May 26 for a reported weapons violations-carrying concealed.

- Police responded to the 15100 block of Majestic Creek Drive at 3 p.m. May 21 for a reported weapons violations-throwing missiles.

- Police responded to the 6500 block of Hickory Road at 2 p.m. May 26 for a reported attempted animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 11100 block of Stilton Drive at 11:15 a.m. May 21 for a reported attempted fraud by wire.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Dogwood Ave. at 6:01 p.m. May 27 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 12800 block of Seahorse Drive at 12:41 p.m. May 27 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 10400 block of River Road at 12:14 p.m. May 27 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Mistwood Forest Drive at 4:40 p.m. May 27 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 4200 block of Lakeview Road at 4:45 p.m. May 27 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 4200 block of Lakeview Road at 6:50 p.m. May 27 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 3300 block of Main St. at 8 p.m. May 27 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 12:01 a.m. May 24, police responded to the 12000 block of Winfree St. for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s entered the listed business through a locked rear door pried open an interior door to gain entry. Currency, notes, etc was reported stolen.

- Police responded to the 20300 block of Sheffield Place at 10:30 a.m. May 27 for a reported family offenses-child abuse/neglect (non violent).

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 10 p.m. May 26, police responded to the 21500 block of Pannil St. for a reported larceny. Miscellaneous property removed from victim's unlocked vehicle while he was visiting a relative.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 8 a.m. May 20, police responded to the 2400 block of Arcadia Ave. for a reported larceny. License plates were reported stolen.

- Police responded to the 12400 block of Branner Way at 12 p.m. May 16 for a reported larceny of currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous property.

- Police responded to the 11600 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a reported miscellaneous annoying call.

- Police responded to the 14500 block of Tooley Place at 10 p.m. May 17 for a reported miscellaneous-suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 11400 block of Chester Road at 10:35 p.m. May 27 for a reported miscellaneous threatening call.

- Police responded to the 10100 block of Courthouse Road at 1:30 p.m. May 27 for a reported miscellaneous threats.

- Police responded to the 14600 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 12:14 a.m. May 27 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 15300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 9 p.m. May 27 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 13900 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 11:30 p.m. May 27 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess-synthetic narcotics.

- Police responded to the 15800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. at 2 p.m. May 27 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 4200 block of Chester Village Circle at 4:45 p.m. May 28 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 2300 block of W. Hundred Road at 9:17 a.m. May 28 for a reported animal case-dead or injured animal.

- Police responded to the 13100 block of S. Chester Road. at 8:15 a.m. May 28 for a reported bomb case-threat.

- Police responded to the 6200 block of Perthwood Lane at 10:40 a.m. May 28 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 12100 block of Harrowgate Road at 10:25 a.m. May 15 for a reported embezzlement-other.

- Police responded to the 10800 block of Belvoir Road at 12:01 a.m. May 23 for a reported fraud by wire.

- Police responded to the 10000 block of Iron Bridge Road at 1 p.m. May 28 for a reported fraud by check.

- Police responded to the 9200 block of River Road at 12:53 p.m. May 29 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Yard Arm Drive at 3:03 p.m. May 29 for a reported animal case-animal at large.

- Police responded to the 11800 block of River Road at 7:24 a.m. May 29 for a reported animal case-other.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of Martingale Road at 3 p.m. May 29 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 600 block of Corvus Court at 2:50 p.m. May 28 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 6:10 a.m. May 29, police responded to the 13400 block of Koyoto Drive for a reported burglary. Two sheds were entered. At this time nothing has been reported stolen.

- Police responded to the 9600 block of Cattail Road at 10:20 a.m. May 29 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 1600 block of Clear Springs Lane at 12:01 a.m. May 29 for a reported fraud-credit card/atm.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 9:30 p.m. May 28, police responded to the 2700 block of Martingale Road for a reported larceny. Victim stated her locked vehicle was entered and consumable goods, currency, notes, etc, miscellaneous property, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc were stolen.

- Police responded to the 4500 block of Crossgate Road at 7:30 a.m. May 28 for a reported larceny-other of miscellaneous property.

- Police responded to the 12600 block of Ben Fry Drive at 12 p.m. May 28 for a reported larceny-other of consumable goods.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 3:15 p.m. May 29, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of consumable goods, miscellaneous property and office equipment.

- Police responded to the 12200 block of Richmond St. at 6 p.m. May 29 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 6200 block of Gatesgreen Drive at 10 p.m. May 19 for a reported miscellaneous-violate protective order.

- Police responded to the 9800 block of Iron Bridge Road at 11 p.m. May 29 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 12400 block of Branders Bridge Road at 12 p.m. May 29 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 6000 block of Iron Bridge Road at 9:45 p.m. May 29 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 100 block of Old Bermuda Hundred Road at 12:49 a.m. May 29 for a reported narcotics/drug/sale/manufacture-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 21500 block of Chesterfield Ave. at 2:30 a.m. May 29 for a reported narcotics/drug/sale/manufacture-marijuana.

- 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 Blotter: Wednesday, June 4, 2014

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Sales to drunk patrons

SHAMOKIN - Snapper's, 501 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin, was cited May 29 by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for selling or furnishing liquor and/or malt or brewed beverages to visibly intoxicated persons, allowing smoking in a public place where smoking is prohibited and failing to post signage as required by the Clean Indoor Air Act.

Police said the violations occurred various times during the past year.

Two-vehicle crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 7:11 p.m. at Arch and Maple Streets.

Township police report a 2013 BMW, driven by Juanita Mudry, 57, of 1088 Mountain Road, Paxinos, was attempting to pull out from the stop sign on Arch Street when she struck a 1998 Chevrolet vehicle, driven by Alexandria Zerbe, 19, of 1101 E. Webster St., Coal Township, while Zerbe's vehicle was traveling west on Arch Street.

Mudry's vehicle sustained minor damage to the front bumper of her vehicle, while Zerbe had minor damage to the passenger side doors.

Neither driver nor Mudry's passenger, Amy Mudry, 34, of Mount Carmel, were hurt.

Harassment

LOWER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - A 45-year-old male was charged with harassment after an incident at 6:27 p.m. Monday on Hallowing Run Road.

State police at Stonington report the male shoved a 37-year-old female away from a vehicle and twisted her arm.

A charge of harassment was filed with Magisterial District Judge Benjamin Apfelbaum, of Sunbury. State police did not release the identity of the accused or the victim because the incident was of a domestic nature.

One-car crash

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - A driver was uninjured in a one-vehicle crash at 11:12 p.m. Monday in the area of 473 Renns Road.

State police at Stonington report that a 2007 Kia, driven by Daniel Severn Jr., 17, of 823 Renns Road, Sunbury, was traveling east along Renns Road when the vehicle left the roadway, struck an embankment and rolled over onto its roof.

Severn was uninjured in the crash, but the vehicle had to be towed from the scene. Assisting police on scene were members of the Upper Augusta Township Fire Department.

DUI charges

SHAMOKIN - Kegan D. Polastre, 22, of 1830 Maple Ave., Coal Township, was charged by Trooper Justin Rosboschil of state police at Stonington with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving, restriction on alcoholic beverages, driving without headlights and failing to wear a seat belt.

The charges relate to an incident shortly before 1 a.m. May 17 at the intersection of East Lincoln and Liberty streets.

Police reported Polastre had a blood-alcohol content of .080 percent.

Pleads guilty

SHAMOKIN - Zachary D. Zablosky, 29, of Shamokin, pleaded to possession of drug paraphernalia Tuesday and was ordered by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III to pay a $300 fine plus costs and spend three days in Northumberland County Prison beginning June 13.

The charge filed by Trooper Daniel Wilk of state police at Stonington relates to a non-reportable accident Feb. 2 on Route 61 south of Durdach Bros. Inc.

Multiple offenses

SHAMOKIN - Frank M. Bogus, 53, of 1011 W. Spruce St., Coal Township, was taken into custody in Snyder County on a warrant for offenses committed in Shamokin in late April.

Bogus was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III on charges of stalking, disorderly conduct, terroristic threats and two counts of harassment involving April 21 incidents, a week after he was released from Northumberland County Prison. He was recommitted to the county jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail.

According to a criminal complaint filed by Patrolman Raymond Siko II, Amy McCabe told police April 21 that Bogus had been following her on several occasions since April 18. While she was crossing Independence Street near Rite Aid Pharmacy, McCabe said she was approached by Bogus, who began calling her lewd names and cursing.

Elaine Wysock told police she witnessed Bogus tormenting children. When the children told Bogus they were going to call their dad, Bogus pointed a finger like a pistol and stated, "Go ahead. I'll shoot him."

Wysock said Bogus told her he would take her to a place where nobody would ever find her.

Willie Schartiger informed police that Bogus made a lewd gesture at him and threatened to kill him while cursing. Schartiger said Bogus then grabbed his crotch area and began shaking his penis at him.

Bike hits car

SHAMOKIN - A 13-year-old girl was taken to an area hospital after colliding with a car while riding her bicycle Monday.

The girl was riding north on Seventh Street when she went through a stop sign. She collided with a red Mustang driven by Savanah Kruskie, of Shamokin, who was traveling west on Montgomery Street.

Shamokin Patrolman Shane Mowery, who responded to the scene, said the girl had several abrasions and was transported via ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. The girl was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

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CHILD SUPPORT

Senior Judge Chester B. Muroski, presiding over Domestic Relations Contempt Court on Tuesday, ordered the following defendants jailed for failure to pay child support:

Daniel Clements, 104 W. Main St., Plymouth, jailed 30 days for failure to pay $4,276 total in two cases.

Warrants were issued for the following defendants for failure to pay child support:

Elio Bravo, 947 W. Third St., Hazleton, for failure to pay $1,188.

Trevor Morris, c/o 213 Schley St., Nescopeck, for failure to pay $1,798.

Steven Smith, 236 Maffett St., Apt 2, Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $5,205.

Cody Dyanick, 186 Carrol St., Pittston, for failure to pay $336.

David Palmer, 35 Penn St., Kingston, for failure to pay $9,039.

John Karns II, 105 Quarry Drive, Bloomsburg, for failure to pay $7,553.

Joseph Chopik, no address given, for failure to pay $1,057.

Richard Stoss Jr., 527 Hilltop Drive, Dallas, for failure to pay $1,795.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Luzerne County Domestic Relations tipline at 570-606-3000.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Marlena Loke Middleton to Daniel R. Trout for $205,000; Laflin.

Darren G. Snyder and Kelly Bray Snyder to King’s College for $275,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Lorraine T. Sokolowski and John Sokolowski to King’s College for $175,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Joseph Ellman to Christopher Nash for $196,000; Kingston.

Mark M. Masiewicz and Audrey Y. Masiewicz to Robert J. Defeo for $86,000; Swoyersville.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (per attorney in fact) and Phelan Hallinan, LLP (attorney in fact) to Jeffrey S. Martin for $82,950; Jackson Township.

Richard L. Glosser and Gail Glosser to Rafael Hernandez-Duarte for $92,500; Wilkes-Barre.

David M. Lutz (per attorney in fact), Cheryl A. Lutz (attorney in fact) and Cheryl A. Lutz to Stephen Hiner for $129,000; Hanover Township.

Jon T. Errickson to Kevin P. Yurko and Erin M. Yurko for $285,000; Harveys Lake.

James A. Baker and Yvonne Baker to Paul C. Ratuszny and Karen Ratuszny for $172,500; Dallas Township.

Joseph T. Prywara and Yvonne Prywara to Daniel R. Patton and Susan Schneider for $90,000; West Wyoming.

Gina Roman (executrix) and Modesta Roman (estate) to Silvia De Los Santos Lora for $72,000; Hazleton.

Joseph J. Pericci to Daniel T. O’Konski for $135,000; Hanover Township.

Frances William Pahler and Adeline P. Pahler to Kenneth M. Leshko for $123,760; Sugarloaf Township.

Betty Berman (personal representative), Harry Berman (estate), Betty Berman (trustee), Harry Berman Revocable Trust Agreement and Betty Berman to John L. Longo and Lynette L. Longo for $195,000; Butler Township.

United States of America Department of Veterans Affairs to Justin Richard Combs for $100,000; Butler Township.

Keturah Bombick and Richard A. Bombick to Russell H. Traver for $130,000; Lake Township.

Elizabeth C. Decosmo to Joshua J. Boub and Melissa R. Boub for $160,000; Wyoming.

Mary Jo Patterson, Mary Jo Pavinski and Donald J. Pavinski Jr. to Donald L. Eifert Jr. for $118,500; West Pittston.

Joseph Chernouskas and Robin Chernouskas to Justin A. Tokar and Brittany M. Tokar for $75,000; Jenkins Township.

Thomas W. Macavoy (attorney in fact), Sheldon Macavoy (per attorney in fact) and Ethel Macavoy (per attorney in fact) to Leo Chesko and Linda Chesko for $160,000; Lehman Township.

Pro-Ko Properties, Inc. to Paul Hager and Cassandra Hager for $99,900; West Pittston.

Michael Niznik (executor) and Cecelia Niznik (estate) to Edward R. Koulik for $100,000; Plains Township.

Andrew J. Petros and Danielle Petros to Samantha M. Steinbrenner for $117,000; Rice Township.

Kristen Skiados and Jennifer Kleinhenz to Robert D. Gitlin and Susan Barre Gitlin for $325,100; Harveys Lake.

Emily A. Petraitis, Emily A. Branson and Brian Branson to Charles Lee Stesney and Susan Parrick for $135,000; Forty Fort.

Evan C. Perry and Hilary C. Perry to Betty-Jo Legutko and Robert Stephen Legutko for $211,000; Hazle Township.

Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact), Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact) and American Title Insurance Co. (attorney in fact) to Kathryn Mercado for $134,999.99; Bear Creek Village.

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DIVORCE DECREES

 

Kimberly Oetting v. Michael Oetting.

Christie Book v. Garth Book.

Robert Gryziec v. Crystal Gryziec.

Robert Rakowski v. Erin Rakowski.

Zion Levi v. Angela Levi.

Police Blotter: Thursday, June 5, 2014

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Pills stolen

COAL TOWNSHIP - Lottie Reiprich, 38, of 1137 W. Wood St., Coal Township, reported someone stole 24 Suboxone pills from her residence Wednesday.

Anyone with information about the theft is urged to call Coal Township police at 570-644-0333.

Crash near cemetery

STONINGTON - One minor injury was reported in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Route 61 and Captain Bloom Road near Northumberland Memorial Park.

State police at Stonington said Clayton J. Chappell, 71, of Ashland, was driving a 1998 Ford Econoline 150 north on Route 61 at 1:06 p.m. when his van struck the rear of a 2012 Ford F-150 operated in front of him by Walter C. Boyer, 61, of Shamokin. Police said Boyer was slowing down to make a left turn onto Captain Bloom Road when the accident occurred.

After impact, both vehicles traveled off the highway and came to rest on the eastbound shoulder of Captain Bloom Road.

Chappell, who was wearing a seat belt, escaped injury. He was cited for driving at an unsafe speed.

Boyer, who also was wearing a seat belt, suffered a neck injury and was transported by Elysburg Ambulance to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, where he underwent emergency room treatment before being released.

Motorcycle crash

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - Paul Deivert, 36, of Sunbury, who was driving a 2014 Yamaha Star motorcycle involved in a two-vehicle crash along Route 61 Tuesday afternoon, suffered moderate injuries and was transported by Americus Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

State police at Stonington reported Joyce A. Neidig, 49, of Sunbury, was driving a 1996 GMC Jimmy north at 4:26 p.m. when she turned left into the path of Deivert's motorcycle. Police said the motorcycle, while laying on its side, slid a short distance and struck the front passenger side tire area of Neidig's vehicle.

Both units came to rest on the highway.

Police said Deivert was wearing a helmet. Neidig and her 10-year-old male passenger from Sunbury, who were both wearing seat belts, escaped injury.

Neidig was cited for making an improper left turn.

Time capsule secured

CENTRALIA - State police at Bloomsburg reported Centralia Borough officials have secured a time capsule from the Centralia American Legion property that was tampered with between May 24 and Saturday.

The capsule was placed on the property in 1966 and was scheduled to be opened in 2016.

Minor injury

ANTHONY TOWNSHIP - Trevor E. Johnson, 20, of Wilburton, suffered a minor injury Tuesday afternoon in a one-car accident along Continental Boulevard (Route 54) in this Montour County township.

State police at Milton said Johnson was driving a 2011 Honda Accord east on Route 54 at about 3 p.m. when he attempted to pass a horse-drawn buggy traveling in the eastbound lane. As he was attempting to pass, police said Johnson observed another vehicle traveling west toward him and swerved to avoid a collision.

Police said Johnson lost control of his car, which exited the road on the south berm and struck a utility pole with its front center. The auto then rotated in a clockwise direction before coming to rest facing west.

Motorcycle crash update

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police here have released more details involving a motorcycle crash Tuesday night on the ramp from Route 2026 to Route 61 near the traffic signal at Burger King.

Police said Andrew Johnson, 34, of 809 E. Clay St., Shamokin, lost control of his motorcycle for an unknown reason at about 7:30 p.m. and struck a stone embankment while trying to negotiate a left turn to travel onto Route 61. The roadway was wet and slippery at the time from rainfall.

Johnson was transported by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was listed in serious condition Wednesday, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

The motorcycle was towed by Dave's Auto Body from Kulpmont.

The accident remains under investigation.

Assisting Coal Township police at the scene were personnel from East End and Brady fire companies, Shamokin police and state police from Stonington.

One hurt in crash

RALPHO TOWNSHIP - Frederick Jacoby, 71, of Shenandoah, was listed in stable condition Wednesday at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital after being injured in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday at the intersection of Route 487 and Bottle Road.

Ralpho Township police reported Jacoby was driving a blue Buick sedan north on Route 487 at 5:15 p.m. when he apparently crossed into the southbound lane and struck a Buick sport utility vehicle operated by Maureen Houser, of Coal Township, who was stopped on Bottle Road while attempting to turn right onto Route 487.

Police said Jacoby's car spun the sport utility vehicle into the northbound lane of Bottle Road, while his vehicle came to rest in a grassy area along Route 487 north of Bottle Road.

Both vehicles sustained moderate to extensive front-end damage.

Jacoby was transported to the hospital by Elysburg Ambulance.

Houser was taken from the scene by a private vehicle.

Assisting police were fire police and members of Elysburg Fire Company.

Police Blotter: Friday, June 6, 2014

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Criminal mischief

COAL TOWNSHIP - Chrystal Yoder, 38, of 909 W. Mulberry St., Coal Township, reported someone threw a rock through her front glass screen door Wednesday, causing it to shatter. The door is valued at $200.

Window broken

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police here reported someone broke a window at 1746 Mohawk St. between noon and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The owner of the house is Andre Jarrell, 30.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Coal Township police at 570-644-0333.

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Kimberly Diane Sorber to Kyle B. Everett for $147,500; Union Township.

Carol A. Phillips, Carol A. Staats and Charles P. Staats to Anthony M. Letukas and Amy L. Letukas for $158,500; Lehman Township.

Robert R. Shafer and Susan Shafer to Joseph Zaffarano and Carol Zaffarano for $79,500; Swoyersville.

Eric A. Pani and John Peter Pani Jr. to Jessica A. Rizzo for $88,000; Forty Fort.

David J. Bronsberg and Karen Bronsberg to Troy Willard Roth for $95,000; Swoyersville.

Cora Olenik to Michael D. Seltzer and Alice Sitar for $215,000; Ross Township.

Raymond Gamache and Jane M. Benesch to Joyce L. Vrabec for $165,800; Bear Creek Township.

Dave Dziak Construction, LLC to Louis P. Roberts and Jean L. Roberts for $205,000; Wyoming.

Lisa A. Benevides to Michael P. Postupak for $83,000; Swoyersville.

Michael Dombroski Jr. to Kevin Scanlon and Corinne Scanlon for $153,000; Kingston Township.

Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact), Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact) and American Title Insurance Co. (attorney in fact) to Kathryn Mercado for $134,999.99; Bear Creek Village.

Lois Davis to Yuscavage Realty Co., LLC for $285,000; Fairview Township.

John M. Zeppi and Jean Zeppi to Matthew J. Jeckell for $80,000; Rice Township.

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