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Court Notes 7/15/13

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Richard Burick to R-Jam Holdings LLC for $250,000; Fairview Township.

James D. Curran and Elizabeth M. Curran to Teresa A. Kwitkowski for $160,000; Black Creek Township.

Kristen Tucker and Kristen Krashnak to Richard V. Cross for $207,300; Huntington Township.

Raymond Wismer and Marla K. Wismer to Gayle E. Ruckstuhl for $161,000; Harveys Lake.

Greater Hazleton Community Area New Development Organization Inc. and CAN DO Inc. to Karchner Family Limited Partnership for $2.3 million; Hazle Township.

Hubert T. Gilmore and Hugh T. Gilmore to Peter Jay Capitano for $156,000; Bear Creek Township.

Todd Peachey to Steven M. Ramiza and Maria A. Ramiza for $160,000; Larksville.

Neal Elko to Joseph Walsh III for $79,000; West Pittston.

Mary Christine Lizza Koons (executrix), Mary Pagliante (executrix) and Ann E. Lizza (estate) to Eugene Anderson and Ruth Anderson for $115,000; Hughestown.

Carolyn M. Kern (executrix), Bernadine Szczechowicz (estate), Joseph F. Szczechowicz Jr., Mary S. Brown and Janine Finan to Bernard M. Voitek and Elsie R. Ryan for $164,000; Kingston Township.

Christopher Michael Barry and Natalie Dunlap Barry to Ami Arvindray Shah for $440,000; Rice Township.


Police Briefs 7/15/2013

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Fugitive from justice

State police at Towanda said that Tyrone Lamont Norris, 35, of Philadelphia, who was wanted in Tioga County, N.Y. by the Waverly Village Police Department regarding an active bench warrant for assault of the third degree, was being held in the Bradford County Correctional Facility on unrelated charges and was charged with one count of arrest prior to requisition July 10.

Police said the fugitive from justice was given a preliminary arraignment before District Court 42-3-01 on this charge, and was remanded to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $55,000 straight bail pending further court action and his extradition to New York.

Fugitive arrested

State police at Towanda said Thomas Fay Ball, 56, of Kalkaska, Mich. was arrested without incident at 1:50 p.m. July 12 as a fugitive from justice by members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Scranton office, at a natural gas drilling site July 12 in Towanda Township.

Police said he was wanted in Michigan by the Kalkaska County Sheriff's Office regarding an active felony warrant for allegedly committing the crime of criminal sexual conduct - first degree. Police said this charge involves a person under 13 and a defendant 17 years of age or older. Also, the warrant was for allegedly committing the crime of criminal sexual conduct - second degree, with the same age parameters as the other charge. Police said the felony warrant was issued Feb. 26 in Michigan.

Police said he was charged with one count of arrest prior to requisition and given a preliminary arraignment before District Court 42-3-03 on this charge and remanded to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000 straight bail, pending further court action and his extradition to Michigan.

Wilkes-Barre police investigating weekend incidents

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WILKES-BARRE - City police reported the following incidents over the weekend:

n Someone broke the passenger window of a vehicle parked near 186 Charles St. early Saturday morning.

n Someone stole license plate DAY-3445 from a woman's vehicle between 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday as it was parked in the rear of 633 Carey Ave.

n A woman and her daughter told police their vehicle was parked in their 85 S. Sherman St. driveway at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday. When they woke up, it was missing. The stolen car was a silver 2012 Subaru with Pennsylvania license number HYG-0795.

Fugitives of the Week

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CHESTERFIELD/COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Crime Solvers needs your help this week to catch the following two fugitives.

Shawn Joseph Edwards is wanted for a controlled substance distribution charge. Edwards is a 24-year-old, 6 feet, 1 inch tall, 190 pound white male with blue eyes and blonde hair.

Terry Antonio Jones is wanted for eluding the police and child endangerment charges. Jones is a 26-year-old, 5 feet, 7 inch tall, 150 pound black male with brown eyes and black hair.

Photos of these two fugitives and many other wanted men and women can be seen on our Web site at crimesolvers.net.

If you have information about these fugitives or any unsolved crime in or person wanted by Chesterfield County or the city of Colonial Heights, call Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660, submit a tip via our website, crimesolvers.net, or Text-A-Tip by texting "WATSON" plus your tip to CRIMES (274637)**. All three methods will allow you to stay anonymous. If your tip helps to solve a crime or catch a fugitive, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Lackawanna County Court Notes 7-16-2013

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Marriage licenses

- James Robert Warner and Jennifer Duffy, both of Olyphant.

- Joseph Paul Brennan and Mariana Adams, both of Carbondale.

- Coty Allen Wright and Melissa Marie Gavin, both of Factoryville.

- William Mark Pfeffer Jr. and Tiffany Marie Benson, both of Carbondale.

- Gerardo Lopez-Gutierrez and Maribel Perez-Martinez, both of Scranton.

- Moses Leo Bayon and Giada Grossi, both of Olyphant.

- William Gerald Orloff, Simpsonville, S.C., and Joann Grace Jordan, Moosic.

- Michael Courtright and Jessica Kennedy, both of Scranton.

- Michael Gillott, Mayfield, and Amy Marie Trago, Carbondale.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Phillip Ernest Masker Jr., Scranton, to Thomas A. Pavlowski, Dunmore; a property at 348 Putnam St., Scranton, for $25,000.

- Thomas A. and Melissa Pavlowski, Dunmore, to Carol Constantine and Casey Judge, Scranton; a property at 348 Putnam St., Scranton, for $27,000.

- Mariel G. and Regina C. Carino; Candonino C. and Perla B. Gazmen, Olyphant, to Joseph T. and Renee Munley, Jessup; properties at 117 and 119 Susquehanna Ave., Olyphant, for $38,000.

- Robert Jr. and Marlene Warfel, Madison Twp., to Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank; a property at 124 W. Drinker St., Dunmore, for $158,000.

- Joseph A. and Elizabeth Nati, S. Abington Twp., to Diane Whitelavich, Mayfield; a property at Healey Hill, Greenfield Twp., for $51,000.

- Stacy Umthun, personal representative of the estate of James T. Reilly, Omaha, Neb., to Paul H. and Sharleen M. Alex, Wilmington, Del.; a property at Big Bass Lake, Clifton Twp., for $184,000.

- Frederick T. James, Old Forge, to Kezia L. Ellison, Pittsburgh; a property at 1413 Monsey Ave., Scranton, for $52,500.

- Frank A. and Valarie Brown, Dunmore, to Taylor M. Grazulewicz, Scranton; a property at 613 Sherwood Ave., Dunmore, for $127,000.

divorce sought

- Christy Rollison, Mayfield, v. Eric Rollison, Jermyn; married July 16, 2011 in Olyphant; pro se.

Estates filed

- Julia Beckage, 204 Adams Ave., Olyphant, letters testamentary to Deborah Ann Beckage Yantorn, 918 Justus Blvd., Scott Twp.

- Walter Thomas Foley, 950 Morgan Highway, Scranton, letters testamentary to Walter J. Foley, 9508 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg, Md.

- Constantino P. DePietro, 1005 Union Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Erma DePietro, same address.

- Patrick H. Cunningham, 615 Alder St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Kathleen E. Hogan, now by marriage Kathleen E. Mazdin, same address,

- William L. Rowan, 427 Minooka Ave., Moosic, letters testamentary to Judith A. Rowan, same address.

federal tax liens

- Timothy J. Devanney, 618 Electric St., Scranton; $51,757.71.

- Mike Bevilacqua Sheet Metal Inc., 916 Capouse Ave., Scranton; $24,438.31.

- John C. Heil Co. Inc., Heils Place, 1002 Wheeler Ave., Scranton; $1,784.25.

- Michael L. Lesnefsky, P.O. Box 261, Blakely; $14,479.88.

- Patrick Purcell Skinn, Top Notch Tobacco, 860 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit; $9,968.50.

- Moosic Dental Group Inc., 502 Church St., Moosic; $1,560.

Court Notes 7/16/13

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Senior Judge Chester B. Muroski, presiding over Domestic Relations Contempt Court held July 9 and 11, ordered the following defendants jailed for failure to pay child support:

Todd Thomas, no address listed, jailed for 90 days for failure to pay $11,478.

Ian Alexander, 507 Mark Drive, Hanover Township, jailed for 30 days for failure to pay $731; jailed for 30 days for failure to pay $487.

Thomas Kurtis, 296 Wyoming Ave., Apt. 1, Wyoming, jailed for 90 days for failure to pay $5,000; jailed for 90 days for failure to pay $5,000; jailed for 90 days for failure to pay $5,000.

Wilkins Rodrigues, 116 E. Green St., Hazleton, jailed for 90 days for failure to pay $10,626. The following defendants have warrants out for their arrest:

Roedie Umana, 720 W. Second St., Hazleton, for failure to pay $762.

Mark Kowalski Sr., 442 E. Walnut St., Hazleton, for failure to pay $3,063; for failure to pay $3,347.

Sean Bohinski, 100 W. Main St., Nanticoke, for failure to pay $2,319.

Ulysses Harrington, 822 Monroe Ave., Scranton, for failure to pay $4,500.

Thomas J. Wilk, 322 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $1,102.

Richard Sypniewski Jr., 296 Wyoming Ave., Apt. 1, Wyoming, for failure to pay $2,677.

Patrick Sharp, 230 Sly St., Luzerne, for failure to pay $1,802; for failure to pay $2,231; for failure to pay $2,644.

Scott Zimmerman, 1449 Dickens St., Scranton, for failure to pay $9,375.

Eric Freeman, 194 Van Loon St., Plymouth, for failure to pay $1,006.

Angelo Hardy, c/o 608 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $461.

William Laird Sr., 166 Fifth St., Apt. 5, Wyoming, for failure to pay $1,000.

Lens Dextra, Apt. 3, 13 Loxley St., Hanover Township, for failure to pay $3,506.

Michael Grabko, 1326 Scott St., Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $17,748; for failure to pay $1,400.

John Murphy III, 307 Race St., West Pittston, for failure to pay $3,961.

Robert Shaffer, 23 Buck Birch Lane, White Haven, for failure to pay $4,477.

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

Jeffrey Rifenbery and Angeline Rifenbery to Joseph Bekanich for $86,000; Luzerne.

David W. Sieminski to Marcus Magyar and Carmella Argento for $148,500; Forty Fort.

Adam Kowalczyk and Krystle Kowalczyk to Brian Sudul and Stacy Sudul for $214,500; Franklin Township.

Arlene J. Bergevin to Rocco L. Yanora for $145,000; Dallas.

Debra L. Martz and Debra L. Leary to Walter Lightner for $159,900; Yatesville.

MSY Investments LLC to Prem Investments LLC for $250,000; Salem Township.

Henry N. Hertzler and Lydia B. Hertzler to Barry L. Page and Debra A. Page for $70,000; Huntington Township.

Police Blotter: Tuesday, July 16, 2013

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Theft charges

COAL TOWNSHIP - Joseph Miscavage IV, 19, of 128 Tharp St., Tharptown, and a 15-year-old male from Shamokin have been charged by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky with stealing a 2008 "Baja-Heat" mini bike from the rear of Robert Schleig's property at 705 Center St., Tharptown, on May 20.

Police said the mini bike was recovered, but sustained approximately $200 in damage.

Miscavage was charged with theft, criminal conspiracy to commit theft and criminal mischief. The teen was charged with theft, receiving stolen property, criminal conspiracy to commit theft and criminal mischief.

Robbery

ADAMS TOWNSHIP - State police at Selinsgrove are searching for a white male in his late 30s or early 40s who allegedly robbed a 27-year-old female between 1:30 and 2 a.m. Sunday along Route 4014 in this Snyder County township.

Police said the suspect, who is of average build, stopped along the road and made advances toward the victim who was building a fire. Police said the man then stole money and medication from her purse. He then fled the scene in a red full-size Chevy pickup truck.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Trooper Brent W. Bobb at 374-8145.

Simple assault

PALO ALTO - John Liptok, 24, of Pottsville, has been charged by state police at Schuylkill Haven with simple assault and harassment for allegedly assaulting Kevin Wagner, 26, of Auburn, who suffered numerous injuries.

Police said the assault occurred between 9 p.m. July 9 and 1 a.m. July 10 along railroad tracks beneath Route 61 in this Schuylkill County borough.

Criminal mischief

COAL TOWNSHIP - Eric Dietrich, 51, of 402 1/2 Mahoning St., Milton, has been charged by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky with criminal mischief relating to an incident at 5:30 p.m. June 3.

Police reported Dietrich took a 2002 Saturn owned by Michael Morris, 59, of 9 N. Seventh St., Shamokin, without his permission from Jones Enterprises along Route 125. Police said Dietrich returned to Jones Enterprises a short time later and allegedly cracked the windshield and fender and smeared black grease all over the cloth front seats of Morris' car, causing $1,346.74 worth of damage.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Shawn Soliday, 29, of 10 S. Vine St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Shane Mowery for public drunkenness for causing a disturbance at about 8 p.m. July 7 at Vine and Oneida streets.

Teens found

SUNBURY - Two teens from Sunbury, who left home early Thursday morning, have been found, according to city police.

Sunbury City Police Chief Stephen Mazzeo reported Monday that Joseph Theis, 16, and Christopher Reicher, 15, have been found and are currently under the care of the Northumberland County Children and Youth Agency.

In a press release, police thanked the local news media, general public and the assisting law enforcement agencies that discovered the "endangered youths."

Police Briefs 7/16/2013

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Local residents accused of PFA violation

Randy J. Potter, 48, of Wysox and Amanda G. Place, 44, of Towanda each violated a PFA that they had placed on each other, police said.

The violations of the protection from abuse orders occurred at 9:45 p.m. Saturday at a location in Wysox Township, state police at Towanda said.

Potter and Place were both arrested and arraigned in Towanda District Court, police said.

Burglary occurs in Monroe Twp.

A burglary has occurred at a residence on Sharcana Road in Monroe Township, police said.

The residence is owned by a 78-year-old man from Hatfield, Pa., police said.

Sometime between June 4 and June 21, someone entered the residence and stole a corded electric drill, state police said.

Anyone with information about the burglary 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. Up to $2,000 cash reward if your information results in an arrest," the state police wrote in a press release that they issued on Monday about the burglary.

Criminal mischief occurs in Wysox Twp.

State police said they are trying to find out who smashed a side window of a vehicle, which is owned by Adroit Field Services, in Wysox Township.

The criminal mischief occurred sometime between 5 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 a.m. Sunday at Adroit Field Services at 24404 state Route 187, police said.

Anyone with information about the incident 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. Anonymous tips may pay up to $2,000," the state police wrote in a press release that they issued about the incident.

Towanda residents charged with possession of drug paraphernalia

Towanda residents Paul Henry Dodd and Nancy Rebecca Benjamin were both recently charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.

Dodd, 39, and Benjamin, 24, were in possession of syringes, metal spoons with residue, pipes and other drug paraphernalia, police said.

Some of the drug paraphernalia was found in their home on July 8 when a state parole agent came to the residence to check on Benjamin, police said.

Towanda police, who were then called to the scene, received permission from Dodd to search the residence, and more drug paraphernalia was found, according to the Towanda police.

Dodd and Benjamin were also charged with the first-degree misdemeanor of possession of a prohibited offensive weapon, because a large metal knife, commonly called a "butterfly knife," was found in their residence, police said.

Dodd and Benjamin have been sent summonses which order them to appear for a preliminary hearing on Aug. 30 in Towanda District Court.

DUI charges

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

Thomas Andrew Cotter, 54, of Milan, by state police, on May 24, on State Route 220 at Milan Road in Ulster Township. A blood alcohol test revealed that Cotter's blood alcohol content was .178 percent on the day of his arrest.

Kaleb Michael Whyte, 23, of Monroeton, by state police, on June 30, on Overton Road in Albany Township. Whyte refused to submit to a blood alcohol test.

Christopher William Allen, 19, of Athens, by state police, on June 7, on State Route 220 in North Towanda Township. A blood test revealed that Allen had marijuana in his body on the day of his arrest. Allen was also charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after a pipe with marijuana residue was found inside of his vehicle.

Valeriano Chavez Rubio, 46, of Mount Ayr, Iowa, by state police, on July 5, on State Route 220 in Albany Township. Rubio exhibited signs of being under the influence of alcohol on the day of his arrest.

William Joseph Weidman, 31, of New Albany, by state police, on May 23, on Beebe Road in Overton Township. A blood alcohol test revealed that Weidman's blood alcohol content was .16 percent on the day of his arrest. Weidman was arrested after he crashed his ATV and received moderate injuries. He also faces charges relating to driving an ATV on a public roadway.

Beverly Ann Moton, 51, of Wysox, by Towanda police, on June 9, in the Burger King parking lot on Main Street in Towanda. A blood test revealed that Moton's blood alcohol content was .24 percent on the day of his arrest.

Caleb J. Quelle, 25, of Withee, Wisc., by Athens Township police, on July 14, on Elmira Street in Athens Township. Quelle has also been charged with driving without a valid license. Quelle refused to submit to a blood alcohol test to determine his blood alcohol content. Quelle was arraigned July 15 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bail. Quelle is scheduled to appear July 23 before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing.

Police sting drug dealer

Dakota Dean Hinkley, 19, of Monroeton was recently charged with possession with the intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communications facility.

According to police, Hinkley sold six Klonopin pills to a confidential informant on August 3, 2012 in a parking lot on York Avenue in Towanda.

During Hinkley's arraignment he was released on non-monetary bail and scheduled to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on July 17 for a preliminary hearing.

Woman poses as police officer

Brooke Nicole Maloney, 18, of Towanda has been charged with false impersonation of a privately employed person, impersonating a public servant and disorderly conduct relating to a June 25 incident on Lombard Street in Towanda.

According to police, Maloney went to the front door of a private residence on Lombard Street and announced herself as a police officer and demanded the door be opened.

Maloney has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark on Aug. 7 for a preliminary hearing.

Man charged with resisting arrest

A Towanda man was recently charged with resisting arrest by Sayre Borough police.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Thomas G. Shock, 37, was also charged with public drunkenness.

Police said Shock was found laying in the middle of South Higgins Avenue at about 6 a.m. July 5. Police said Shock, who admitted to using bath salts prior to the incident, attempted to run from officers. Officers deployed a stun gun on Shock twice, police said.

Shock's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13.

Police investigate MVA

State police at Towanda recently investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident in Sheshequin Township.

According to information from state police, a 1999 Dodge Durango operated by Sara M. Pertnoy, 26, of Waverly, was traveling west on Bradley Road when she lost control of the vehicle at about 7:45 a.m. July 10. The vehicle struck an embankment and flipped onto its driver's side, police said.

Pertnoy suffered moderate injury, but was not transported to a hospital by ambulance, police said. A passenger, Jorge A. Garcia Jr., 27, of Waverly, was not injured, police said. Both Pertnoy and Garcia wore seatbelts at the time of the accident.

Police charged Pertnoy with speeding, according to police.

Man charged with theft of services

A man was recently charged with theft of services by state police.

According to information from state police at Towanda, Michael Peaslee, 18, no address given, was charged following a July 7 taxi ride to a location on Doty Hill Road in Ridgebury Township. Police said Peaslee was unable to pay a $19 fare at the end of the transport.

Public drunkenness charge

State police at Towanda recently filed a public drunkenness charge against an Ulster man.

According to state police information, police filed charged against Noel Schad, 42, after he was observed lying in the yard of the Ulster post office on Route 220 at about 5 p.m. July 3. Schad appeared to be intoxicated, police said.

Disorderly conduct charge

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

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Scott Jeffrey Lane, 35, was also charged with careless driving, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, driving without lights to avoid identification or arrest, reckless driving and driving while intoxicated.

Police said Lane led police on a vehicle and foot chase following an attempted traffic stop May 4 on Bradford Street.

Lane was arraigned July 12 and released from the Bradford County Jail on non-monetary bail. Lane's preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 23.

Man charged with conspiracy

An Athens man was recently charged with criminal conspiracy to commit retail theft by Athens Township police.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Gregg David Evans, 25, assisted in a June 26 theft at the Tops supermarket on Elmira Street.

Evans' preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13.

Sayre man arrested for rape

A Sayre man was recently arrested by borough police on a charge of rape by forcible compulsion.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Holden M. Taylor, 18, was also charged with corruption of minors and possession of a controlled substance.

Police said Taylor had unwanted sexual contact with a 17-year-old female July 12 at a borough residence. Upon searching the residence, officers found 13 marijuana plants in various stages of growth, police said.

Taylor was arraigned July 12 by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $55,000 bail. Taylor's preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 16.

Man charged with fleeing police

An Athens man was recently charged with fleeing or attempting to elude an officer by Sayre Borough police.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Peter James Rosenberger, 29, was also charged with four counts of failure to stop at a stop sign and one count each of driving under the influence, reckless driving, careless driving, speeding, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, reckless endangerment and failure to stop at a red light.

Police said Rosenberger led officers on a high-speed chase at about 2 a.m. July 13 through the borough and into Athens Borough. A preliminary breath test came back positive for the presence of alcohol.

Rosenberger was arraigned July 13 by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail. Rosenberger's preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 23.

Retail theft charge

A Towanda man was recently charged with retail theft by Athens Township police.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Tony Earl Swanson, 45, was also charged with harassment by physical contact.

Police said Swanson is accused of removing $219.69 in merchandise July 13 from the Walmart store on Elmira Street. Swanson pushed a store employee out of the way during the theft, police said. Swanson's criminal history revealed several previous retail theft charges, according to police.

Swanson was arraigned July 13 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail on $20,000 bail. Swanson's preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 23.


Chesterfield Crime for July 17

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

- Police responded to the 9200 block of Lost Forest Drive at 10:09 a.m. July 8 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 2900 block of Sherbourne Road at 9:42 a.m. July 8 for a reported animal-case other.

- Police responded to the 1200 block of Edenshire Road at 4 p.m. July 8 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 12300 block of Jefferson David Highway at 9:10 p.m. July 8 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 11 a.m. July 8, police responded to the 9500 block of Riddle Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s attempted to gain entry through three rear windows.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Berrybrook Drive at 10 a.m. July 1 for a reported death investigation-undetermined.

- Police responded to the 4600 Treely Road at 10 p.m. July 7 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 14800 block of Bradley Bridge Road at 11 a.m. July 8 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 125000 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 11:40 p.m. July 7 for a reported juvenile violations-curfew and loitering.

- Larceny-Other: at 7 a.m. July 8, police responded to the 4700 block of Brittonwood Court for a reported larceny. Stolen property: miscellaneous items.

- Police responded to the 700 block of W. Hundred Road at 1:45 p.m. July 7 for a reported miscellaneous suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 6100 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 8:45 p.m. July 8 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 15200 block of Timsberry Circle at 10 p.m. July 8 for a reported trespassing (including prowler)-residential.

- Police responded to the 5700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 12:24 p.m. July 10 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 6200 block of Omo Road at 3:07 p.m. July 10 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Lothaire Court at 10:30 p.m. July 4 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 7300 block of Beach Road at 8:26 p.m. July 10 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 7300 block of Winterleaf Court at 9 p.m. July 10 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 3900 block of Wood Dale Road at 4:20 p.m. July 10 for a reported assault simple-domestic.

- Police responded to the 10800 block of Weybridge Road at 10 p.m. July 10 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of Meadowdale Boulevard at 1 p.m. July 7 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of Goolsby Avenue at 3:15 p.m. July 10 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 2900 block of Mountclair Road at 12 p.m. July 10 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 9600 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 4:52 a.m. July 10 for a reported disorderly/disturance-boisterous conduct/profanity.

- Fraud-Other: At 12 p.m. July 3, police responded to the 8600 block of Firethorne Lane for a reported fraud. Stolen property: currency, notes, etc.

- Fraud-Other: At 10:45 p.m. July 10, police responded to 11700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported fraud. Stolen property: miscellaneous items.

- Fraud-Other: At 12 p.m. July 8, police responded to the 13400 block of Pungo Tr for a reported fraud. Unknown suspect/s stole currency, notes, etc.

- Larceny From Building: At 9:50 p.m. July 10, police responded to the 4000 block of Kingsland Road for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s stole miscellaneous items.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 5 p.m. July 9, police responded to the 400 block of E. Hundred Road for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s entered an unlocked vehicle and removed miscellaneous items, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-Other: At 3 p.m. July 9, police responded to the 1900 block of Bermuda Hundred Road for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s stole vases from the listed location.

- Larceny-Other: At 8 p.m. July 9, police responded to the 11700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s stole consumable goods.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 4:02 p.m. July 10, police responded to the 2700 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s stole miscellaneous items.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 9:15 p.m. July 10, police responded to the 12800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s stole clothing and furs.

- Police responded to the 15900 block of Dockside Court at 12:01 a.m. July 4 for a reported miscellaneous-obscene call.

- Police responded to the 7300 block of Hopkins Road at 3:55 a.m. July 10 for a reported miscellaneous violate protective order.

- Police responded to the 700 block of E. Hundred Road at 7:19 p.m. July 10 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 19500 block of Walker Avenue at 6 p.m. July 10 for a reported narcotics/drug/sale/manufacture marijuana.

- Robbery-Other Dangerous Weapon-Highway, Street, Etc: At 11:45 p.m. July 8, police responded to the 13300 block of Evelyn Drive for a reported robbery. Three unknown suspects approached the victims at the listed location. One of the suspects displayed a broken metal broom handles as a weapon. The suspects searched through the pockets of the victims, stole currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous items and left the scene.

- Police responded to the 8600 block of Firethorne Lane at 12:15 p.m. July 10 for a reported traffic-improper licensing/registration.

- Police responded to the 2700 block of Martingale Road at 1;24 a.m. July 10 for a reported vandalism-commercial/business.

- Police responded to the 15900 block of Tri Gate Road at 5 p.m. July 9 for a reported vandalism- motor vehicle.

- Police responded to the 10200 block of Iron Bridge Road at 7:30 a.m. July 10 for a reported weapons violations-carrying concealed weapon.

- Police responded to the 9600 block of Bright Hope Road at 8 p.m. July 11 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Velda Road at 9 p.m. July 11 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 8800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 9:25 p.m. July 11 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 16500 block of Harrowgate Road at 9:30 p.m. July 11 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 5300 block of Thornington Drive at 10:05 a.m. July 11 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 6900 block of Strathmore Court at 7 p.m. July 11 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 4 p.m. July 10, police responded to the 5800 block of Jessup Pond Lane for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s gained entry into the residence through a rear window and removed clothing, furs, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 2:30 p.m. July 7, police responded to the 3300 block of Howlett Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s gained entry into the residence and removed an hvac unit from outside the residence.

- Police responded to the 1700 block of Florence Avenue at 7:30 p.m. July 11 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Fraud-Idenity: At 10 a.m. July 11, police responded to the 20900 block of Chesterfield Avenue for a reported fraud.

- Larceny From Building: At 10 a.m. July 8, police responded to the 5900 block of Misty Oak Court for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s stole miscellaneous items.

- Larceny From Building: At 2:30 p.m. July 10, police responded to the 6800 block of Lucy Corr Boulevard for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s stole currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous items.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 11 p.m. July 10, police responded to the 10000 block of S. General Boulevard for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s entered a locked vehicle with the windows partially open with no signs of forced entry and stole miscellaneous items.

- Larceny-Other: At 9 a.m. July 11, police responded to the 2900 block of Kingsdale Road for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s stole currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous items.

- Larceny-Other: At 5 p.m. July 10, police responded to the 1200 block of Willis Road for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s stole miscellaneous items.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:45 p.m. July 11, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s stole consumable goods and miscellaneous items.

- Police responded to the 800 block of Buccaneer Drive at 1 a.m. July 11 for a reported liquor law violations-illegal possession.

- Police responded to the 2800 block of Libwood Avenue at 1:20 a.m. July 11 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 7400 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 8:14 p.m. July 11 for a reported miscellaneous-mental subject.

- Police responded to the 1000 block of W. Harbour Drive at 4 p.m. July 11 for a reported miscellaneous suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 7900 block of Iron Bridge Road at 10 p.m. July 10 for a reported miscellaneous threatening call.

- Police responded to the 8800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 12:40 p.m. July 11 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 6700 block of Reinhold Drive at 5:30 p.m. July 10 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 6500 block of S. Beulah Road at 7:15 p.m. July 11 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- police responded to the 4800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 11 p.m. July 11 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijauna.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of Old Bermuda Hundred Road at 12:30 p.m. July 11 for a reported attempted rape.

- Police responded to the 10100 block of River Road at 8:20 a.m. July 11 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 7000 block of Lucy Corr Boulevard at 7:30 a.m. July 11 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 10600 block of Macandrew Lane at 2:45 p.m. July 11 for a reported vandalism-motor vehicle.

- Police responded to the 5200 block of Chippenham Crossing at 6:35 p.m. July 13 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 8000 block of Baugh Lane at 10:57 a.m. July 12 for a reported animal case-other.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Wood Dale Road at 4:20 a.m. July 12 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Jackie Lane at 11:27 a.m. July 12 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Hackney Circle at 2:20 p.m. July 13 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 8600 block of Pine Glade Lane at 2:30 p.m. July 13 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 5900 block of Ferintosh Lane at 5 p.m. July 13 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 6500 block of Creekrun Drive at 6:10 p.m. July 13 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 4000 block of Birdbrook Drive at 9:30 p.m. July 13 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 9300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 12:30 a.m. July 14 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 7500 block of Robinwood Court at 12:50 a.m. July 14 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 6200 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 9:34 a.m. July 14 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 1100 block of Cliffside Drive at 1:15 a.m. July 13 for a reported simple assault with other dangerous weapon.

- Burglary/B&E-Non Res: At 2:30 a.m. July 12 for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s attempted to gain entry through an emergency exist at the listed location.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 4:30 a.m. July 13, police responded to the 3400 block of Paxford Road for a reported burglary. Known suspect entered residence through an unlocked front door.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 7:30 p.m. July 13, police responded to the 20300 block of Woodpecker Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s entered the vacant residence and removed an hvac unit from outside the rear of the residence.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 11:30 a.m. July 12, police responded to the 5300 block of Sir Sagamore Drive for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s gained entry into the residence by prying open the rear kitchen window and stole firearms.

- Police responded to the 21500 block of Chesterfield Avenue at 2:25 p.m. July 14 for a reported death investigation-accidental drowning.

- Police responded to the 9500 block of Telstar Drive at 12:50 a.m. July 13 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 13700 block of Nile Road at 8:20 a.m. July 12 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 2100 block of Valley Road at 10:30 a.m. July 14 for a reported disorderly/disturbance-boisterous conduct/profanity.

- Fraud-Identity: At 3 a.m. July 14, police responded to the 6900 block of Mimms Drive for a reported fraud.

- Fraud-Other: At 1:45 p.m. July 13, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bride Plaza for a reported fraud. Unknown suspect/s stole currency, notes, etc, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 13400 block of Quixton Lane at 7 p.m. July 14 for a reported injury-accidental overdose.

- Larceny From Building: At 3:14 p.m. July 11, police responded to the 12200 block of Bermuda Crossroad Lane for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s stole currency, notes, etc, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny From Building: At 3:53 p.m. July 6, police responded to the 12300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s stole miscellaneous items.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 7 a.m. July 6, police responded to the 12400 block of Redwater Creek Road for a reported larceny. Victim reported currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous items were stolen from her locked vehicle.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 12 a.m. July 13, police responded to the 15800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect stole property from the victim's unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 7 a.m. July 13, police responded to the 20800 block of Woodpecker Road for a reported larceny. Two vehicles were entered and currency, notes, etc and miscellaneous items were reported stolen.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 12:10 a.m. July 13, police responded to the 11900 block of Beechwood Forest Drive for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s forced the passenger side window down and stole jewelry, precious metals, miscellaneous items, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 10:30 p.m. July 13, police responded to the 7500 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported larceny. Unknown suspect/s broke a front window and stole consumable goods, jewelry and precious metals and miscellaneous items.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 11:59 p.m. July 13, police responded to the 15300 block of Henrico Street for a reported larceny. Consumable goods and currency, notes, etc were reported stolen from victim's unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 9 p.m. July 13, police responded to the 12800 block of Seahorse Drive for a reported larceny. TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc were reported stolen from victim's unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny From Motor Vehicles: At 8 a.m. July 11, police responded to the 4900 block of Cogbill Road for a reported larceny. Miscellaneous items were reported stolen from victim's unlocked vehicle.

- Larceny Motor Vehicle Parts: At 4 p.m. July 12, police responded to the 3900 block of Treely Road for a reported larceny of front license plate.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 12:01 a.m. July 11, police responded to the 15100 block of Lorimer Road for a reported larceny of rear license plate.

- 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.

Court Notes 7/17/13

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Ruth Pritchard and Ruth L. Pritchard to Aimee Nicole Fritzges for $105,000; Kingston Township.

Betty L. Darrow to Edward Furman for $105,500; Kingston Township.

Federal National Mortgage Association (per attorney in fact), Fannie Mae (per attorney in fact) and Phelan Hallinan (attorney in fact) to William J. Watt III and Jaime G. Watt for $278,000; Butler Township.

Patrick J. Dellavale and Marilyn E. Dellavale to Joel Salesky and Winona Salesky for $272,100; Kingston Township.

Joseph B. Holden III and Kelly M. Holden to Drea Barbose for $132,500; Swoyersville.

Walter J. Zalenski to Theodore Zwiebel and Catherine Zwiebel for $170,000; Hanover Township.

Amanda Fierro (executrix), Mary Fierro (estate) and Mary L. Fierro (estate) to Fallon M. Fermin for $85,200; Hazleton.

Frank Rachubinski and Helen Rachubinski to James Curto III and Melissa N. Curto for $312,500; Sugarloaf Township.

William G. Doerrmann and Elizabeth A. Doerrmann to Charles A. Frye and Jean A. Frye for $205,000; Butler Township.

Susan K. Pimentel to Noel T. Beazzo and Anthony M. Martine for $139,900; Conygham.

Karl L. Wildenstein III to Justin I. Bennage and Crystal L. Bennage for $185,000; Butler Township.

Stanley M. Kafchinski, Lynn M. Spencer and Lynnann M. Kafchinski to Kevin C. Callahan and Teresa P. Callahan for $169,000; Union Township.

Police Briefs 7/17/2013

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Illegal spotlight hunting leads to arrest

Doc Minford Daugherty, 66, of Towanda has been charged with unlawful killing of game animals, unlawful use of lights while hunting, hunting from a vehicle, shooting on or across a highway and possessing a loaded rifle in a vehicle.

According to police, on the night of Dec. 3 Daugherty was spotted shooting at deer from his vehicle while using a spotlight. On the morning of Dec. 4 police said Daugherty was found attempting to retrieve a deer from the same field that he had fired into the night prior.

Police then made contact with Daugherty at his residence and, after he gave consent for police to search his vehicle, a loaded .243 rifle was found in the car, police said.

Daugherty has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Aug. 13 for a preliminary hearing.

Rome woman found with drugs

Lisa Marie Boss, 51, of Rome has been charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a May 7 incident on Towner Hill Road in Rome Township.

According to police, a call was received from a resident of the house stating that Boss had marijuana and related paraphernalia inside the house.

Police arrived at the house and seized a pill bottle and plastic bag containing marijuana, an envelope containing rolling papers and a metal tin with smoking pipes inside.

Boss has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Aug. 13 for a preliminary hearing.

Woman charged with simple assault

A Sayre woman has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to answer a charge of simple assault.

According to information filed in Wheaton's office, Barbara Jean Nusbaum, 43, of 107 N. Higgins Ave., has also been charged with harassment. Nusbaum is accused of striking and scratching someone recently while they were riding in a vehicle on Collins Road in Litchfield Township. Nusbaum is scheduled to appear before Judge Wheaton for her preliminary hearing on Aug. 13.

Woman cited following accident

State police reported filing various charges against a woman recently, following a two-vehicle accident in Wysox Township.

According to police, Tristan Rae Panzier, 24, of Monroeton, has been charged with driving while under the influence, operating a vehicle without proper registration, operating a vehicle without a license, driving without required liability insurance, driving on the wrong side of the road, and careless driving.

Police said that Panzier was driving an Acura east on state Route 6 around 8:40 p.m. on July 11, when she lost control of her vehicle, causing it to cross into the westbound lane into the path of another, causing a head-on collision.

While speaking to Panzier at the scene, police said, they observed her eyes were bloodshot, her speech was slurred, and she had a moderate odor of alcohol on her person. Panzier was taken to Memorial Hospital in Towanda, where she agreed to submit to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Panzier's blood alcohol content was .128 percent on the day of the crash.

Panzier has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Aug. 13.

Man accused of terroristic threats

A Wysox man was cited by state police recently on a charge of terroristic threats.

According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, Rosby Nelson French, 76, of 2035 River Road, has also been charged with simple assault.

According to the complaint, French is accused of striking and injuring a resident at the Wyalusing Personal Care in December during a dispute. The injured party was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda where she was treated for a slight concussion, bruised ribs, a bruised elbow, and a bruised shin, according to the report.

French is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing before Judge Wheaton on Aug. 6.

Man charged with criminal trespass

A Waverly man accused of recently assaulting another person in his residence was charged by state police with criminal trespass.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, Justin Eugene Gill, 30, of 1 Besemer Road, has also been charged with burglary and simple assault. Gill is accused of entering a private residence on Feb. 18, and assaulting the resident as he was asleep on the coach in the living room.

Gill has been sent a summons to appear before Judge Wheaton for his preliminary hearing on Aug. 13.

Man accused of false reports

A Laceyville man has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to answer a charge of providing false reports to authorities.

According to information filed in Wheaton's office, Timothy Michael Manahan, 42, of 541 Doolittle Hill Road, was cited for the above offense following an incident that occurred on July 4 at the Comfort Inn in Wysox. On that date, the report continued, Manahan informed the police he had been sexually assaulted by another man at the Comfort Inn the day before. Manahan provided the authorities with a description of the man.

Police reported eventually contacting the man described by Manahan, who admitted to having sexual contact with him at the Comfort Inn, but related that the act was consensual.

Later, on July 7, the report continued, Manahan was re-interviewed by state police, where he admitted to having lied about being sexually assaulted.

Manahan's preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 6 before Judge Wheaton.

Man jailed on assault charge

A Wyalusing man was ordered incarcerated in lieu of bail recently, on allegations he struck and injured another man during an altercation.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, Charles F. McManus, 45, of 851 Race Hill Road, has been charged by Northeast police with aggravated assault. McManus is accused of striking an unidentified man on July 13 at Ricks Hunting and Fishing Store in LeRaysville, after the man refused to sell McManus a firearm. The report indicated that McManus struck the man across the face, knocking him to the floor in the process, then hitting him in the face and head, and choking him, until another customer came into the store. The victim was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda.

McManus was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark who ordered the defendant incarcerated in lieu of $15,000 bail. McManus' preliminary hearing has been scheduled for July 23 before Judge Wheaton.

Man charged with possession

A Towanda man is scheduled to appear today before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark for his preliminary hearing, to answer a charge of possession of a controlled substance.

According to papers filed in Clark's office, Robert R. Lafy, 45, of 33 Vista Drive, has also been charged by state police with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance.

Lafy is accused of selling bath salts to an undercover police informant in January at the Dandy Mini Mart in Ulster, police reported.

Lafy was ordered incarcerated at the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail, following his arraignement before Judge Clark.

Man cited for criminal trespass

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

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, John Thomas Parker Sr., 55, of 235 Center St., has also been charged with burglary, flight to avoid apprehension, trial or punishment, and theft by unlawful taking.

Parker is accused of entering the residence of Wendy Sue Garner on July 12 without her permission, police reported. Garner informed the authorities that when she arrived at her residence, she observed Parker in the back room, going through her items. Garner said she told Parker to leave several times, but he refused to do so until she informed him she was going to call the state police. When Parker left, Garner said, he was carrying a shoebox and several other items.

Police said they observed Parker in Towanda Township later in the day, and attempted to apprehend him a number of times, but lost track of him before they were able to do so. A police K-9 unit was also employed in an attempt to track Parker down, police said.

Parker's preliminary hearing has been scheduled for July 24 before Judge Clark.

Two charged following incident

Two people have been sent summonses to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to answer a charges following an incident at a private residence in Asylum Township.

According to information filed in Wheaton's office, Jesse Charles Dupont, 20, of 857 Pisgah Road, and Bradley Daniel Bailey, 21, of 80 E. Carson St., Canton, have each been charged by state police with simple assault and harassment. In addition, Bailey has also been charged with criminal mischief.

The two men are accused of going to a private residence on May 21, and assaulting the owner, punching and kicking him in the head and face, injuring him in the process.

Both Dupont and Bailey are scheduled to appear before Judge Wheaton on Aug. 6 for their preliminary hearings.

DUI charges

The following people have been charged with driving while under the influence in Bradford County:

Sean Michael O'Connor, 25, of 235 Race Hill Rd., Wyalusing. O'Connor has also been charged by state police with driving on the wrong side of the road, and careless driving. O'Connor was charged following a one-vehicle accident on May 26 state Route 6 in Wyalusing Township. A blood test eventually revealed that O'Connor's blood alcohol content was .231 percent on the day of the crash.

O'Connor has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Aug. 6.

Joseph Charles Brink, 25, of 524 Underhill Rd., Wyalusing. Brink has also been charged by state police with driving on the wrong side of the road, and careless driving. Brink was charged following a one-vehicle crash on June 30 on state Route 409 in Wyalusing Township. A blood test eventually revealed that Brink's blood alcohol content on .123 percent on the day of the crash.

Brink has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on Aug. 6.

Jamie Lynn McGowan, 26, of 324 Morgan Rd., Wyalusing. McGowan has also been charged by state police with operating a vehicle without a license, driving on the wrong side of the road, and careless driving. McGowan was charged following a traffic stop conducted by state police on June 9 on state Route 6 in Wysox Township. A blood alcohol test eventually revealed that McGowan's blood alcohol content was .123 percent on the day of his arrest.

Marissa Jane Odom, 21, of C15 Lake Rd., Stevensville. Odom has also been charged by state police with driving on the wrong side of the road, and careless driving. Odom was charged following a traffic stop conducted by state police on June 13 on state Route 6 in Standing Stone. A blood test eventually revealed that Odom's blood alcohol content was .148 percent on the day of her arrest.

Odom has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton on July 23.

Roman Akifiev, 23, of 383 York Ave., Towanda. Akifiev has also been charged by Towanda police with driving on the wrong side of the road, careless driving, and failure to wear his seatbelt. Akifiev was charged following a traffic stop by Towanda police on June 13 on York Avenue. A blood test eventually revealed that Akifiev's blood alcohol content was .15 percent on the day of his arrest.

Akifiev has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on Aug. 30.

Raul Madera, 30, of Gorman, Texas, by state police, on July 8, on State Route 6 at Bayesa Lane in Wyalusing Township. Madera has also been charged with driving without an insured vehicle, driving on the wrong side of the road, failing to stay in his lane and careless driving. Madera refused to submit to a blood alcohol test on the day of his arrest. Madera is currently being held on $25,000 bail.

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CHESTERFIELD/COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Construction equipment was vandalized on a job site in Chester, and the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program wants to help police solve the case.

Carr Contracting Company was hired to work on a project behind the Lowe's Home Improvement Center on Weir Place. Between Monday, June 24, and Wednesday, June 26, someone entered the lot and vandalized five pieces of the company's heavy equipment. Rocks were used to smash the glass out of the machines, and damage costs were estimated to be more than $7,000.

Someone is likely talking about this crime, and Crime Solvers is ready to listen.

Related images can be seen at www.crimesolvers.net.

Remember, if you have information about any unsolved crime in, or fugitive wanted by, Chesterfield County or the city of Colonial Heights, call Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660. Submit a tip electronically at crimesolvers.net or Text-A-Tip by texting "WATSON" plus your tip to CRIMES (274637)**. By doing so, you will remain anonymous, and if your tip helps law enforcement, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Police Blotter: Wednesday, July 17, 2013

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3 escape injury

BUFFALO TOWNSHIP - Three Shamokin residents escaped injury in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning at the intersection of Dreisbach Church Road and Route 45 in this Union County township.

State police at Milton reported Richard Martin, 37, and his two passengers, Tonya Wilk, 30, and Frank R. Nahodil Jr., 38, were not injured in the 9:25 a.m. crash. John P. Mazich, 52, of Centre Hall, the driver of the other vehicle, suffered a minor injury and was transported by Mifflinburg Ambulance to Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg.

Police reported Martin was turning left onto Route 45 from Dreisbach Church Road in a 1996 Ford F-150 pickup truck and pulled into the path of Mazich's 2004 Mazda B4000, which was traveling east on Route 45. Police said the car struck the left front of the truck and spun it clockwise. Both vehicles came to rest facing east.

Police said Martin will be charged in the accident, but did not identify the violation.

Minor injury

HARTLEY TOWNSHIP - Sandra C. Facer, 44, of Mount Carmel, suffered a minor injury Monday morning when her vehicle descended an embankment along Fairgrounds Road and hit a utility pole in this Union County township.

According to state police at Milton, Facer was driving a 2011 Ford Escape north at 10:36 a.m. when she failed to negotiate a left curve, causing her vehicle to descend an embankment and crash into a utility pole before stopping.

Facer, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported by Mifflinburg Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

She was cited for failing to drive in a single lane.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 7-17-2013

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Marriage licenses

- Jonathan Edward Banks, Olyphant, and Jessica L. Werkheiser, Peckville.

- Mark Lewis Tizzoni and Sarah Bridget Lynch, both of Scott Twp.

- Jason Mark Lee and Lori Beth Leary, both of Olyphant.

- Stanley Arthur Waluda and Mery Sandra Munguia-Funez, both of Scranton.

- Joseph Francis Black and Stanya R. Dixon, both of Scranton.

- Darron John Fadden and Jessica Januzzi, both of Pittston.

- Jay Ulysses Sobotka, Scranton, and Lisa Ann Verbickas, Dunmore.

- Jason John Liepinis and Melinda Doris Chidester, New Milford.

- Ethan Bevan and Amber Biunno, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Peter Amato, Clarks Summit, to Walter J. and Patricia C. Bobola, trustors and/or trustees of Bobola Family Trust, South Abington Twp.; a property in South Abington Twp. for $299,000.

- James M. Jr. and Lou Ann Ardo, Old Forge, to Joseph M. Sweeney, Dallas; a property at 203 Bubernak Blvd., Old Forge, for $187,000.

- Mary Joyce and John R. Bonda, Throop, and Teresa and Dion D. Calabro, Archbald, to Jillian Bonda, Throop; a property at 408 Erie St., Throop, for $67,000.

- Paul A. Jr. and Shari L. Menichello to Troy and Lori Leputa Comstock; a property at 203 Clarkson St., Jessup, for $139,000.

- Cecillia R. Ventura, Blakely, to NMS Realty, Clarks Summit; a property at 119 Main St., Blakely, for $150,000.

divorces sought

- Colleen Grandinetti, Eynon, v. Randy Grandinetti, Eynon; married May 18, 1991, in Lackawanna County; John J. Cerra, attorney.

- Allan H. Davidson, Scranton, v. Shanie Davidson, Scranton; married June 18, 1986, in Staten Island, N.Y.; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

DIVORCE DECREES

- James Kochan v. Patricia Kochan

- William M. Farkaly v. Christine Farkaly

- Lucille Renjilian v. David Renjilian

- Casie Ateniese v. Angelo Ateniese

- Tammy Greenfield v. Glynne Greenfield

- Sandra Steiner Sykes v. Jack Taylor Sykes Jr.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS

- Macciocco Corp., doing business as Villa Maria, 1610 Washburn St., Scranton; $15,228.80.

- New Hope Personal Care Home at Tarentum LLC, Allegheny Valley Residence, 117 N. Main Ave., Scranton; $1,315.26.

lawsuit

- Karrie Klikus, 1025 Hickory St., Scranton, v. Dunkin Donuts Inc., 130 Rayall St., Canton, Mass.; seeking in excess of $50,000, together with all lawful interest and costs of suit, for injuries suffered Nov. 30, 2011, at the defendant's location at 100 Mulberry St., Scranton, when the plaintiff was burned with hot coffee due to an unsecured lid; Amil M. Minora, attorney.

Online: www.thetimes-tribune/courts

District Court: July 18, 2013

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MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court Aug. 19 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

n Barry Thomas Adams, 30, of 111 N. Market St., Mount Carmel, waived two felony counts each of access device fraud, identity theft and theft, along with one first-degree and two third-degree misdemeanor counts of access device fraud and one misdemeanor count each of identify theft and theft.

Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Matthew Dillman.

Bail remains at $20,000 cash. He was returned to Northumberland County Prison, Sunbury, where he is being held on unrelated charges.

Adams is accused of using the personal information of David Urbanowicz to open three cell phone accounts in January 2013 from AT&T, Verizon and Sprint and accumulating bills totaling $1,906.61.

n Jericho Scott Linkchorst, 20, of 415 E. Avenue, Mount Carmel, waived charges of theft, receiving stolen property and loitering or prowling at night.

Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Jason Drumheller.

Bail remains at $15,000 cash. He was returned to Northumberland County Prison.

Linkchorst is accused of stealing garbage money from borough residences between May 22 to 30.

n Charges of endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault and harassment were dismissed against Wilburn H. Denman, 45, of 28 Bower St., Montgomery, after the alleged victim refused to testify.

Denman was accused by Robin Brown of shoving her against a stove while she was holding an infant child at 6 p.m. July 9 inside 45 N. Maple St., Mount Carmel, causing a bruise on her right arm. He had denied any wrongdoing to police, and had been held in Northumberland County Prison since his arrest.

Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Kevin Katch.


Police Blotter: Thursday, July 18, 2013

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Pizza perp

AUGUSTAVILLE - The smell of pizza tipped off a pair of Rockefeller Township residents that someone was inside their home early Tuesday morning.

Mark Edward Lowry, 27, of 1345 W. Walnut St., Coal Township, is accused of entering 169 Victor Road through an unlocked door. Trooper Thomas C. Leib, state police at Stonington, said Lowry cooked a pizza about 3:15 a.m. When residents Kyle Richard Rhoads and Stacy Lee Shadel, both 29, were awakened, they confronted Lowry and held him at their home until police arrived.

A charge of criminal trespass was filed against Lowry at the office of Magisterial District Judge Benjamin Apfelbaum, Sunbury.

Police did not indicate in a public information release if Lowry knew either Rhoads or Shadel.

Animal cruelty

ELIZABETHVILLE - Phyllis M. Lubold, 83, of Herndon, was charged with animal cruelty following an incident at the Walmart store, 200 Kocher Lane, Washington Township, at 1:58 p.m. Tuesday.

State police at Lykens reported Lubold went shopping inside the store, leaving a one-year-old Jack Russell terrier unattended in the car with only a window cracked. Police say Lubold was inside the store for more than 40 minutes while the dog was left in 90-degree heat.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Rebecca Jo Margerum, of Elizabethville.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - City police filed drug charges Monday against Kyle Kreitzer, 20, of 231 S. Franklin St., following an investigation into a drug buy in June.

City Police Cpl. Bryan Primerano reported in court documents that police allegedly used a confidential informant to purchase $60 worth of marijuana from Kreitzer at the Franklin Street address on June 22. Later that evening, police went to Kreitzer's residence and he consented to have the authorities search his bedroom.

Police found six plastic bags of marijuana, four packs of heroin, several items of drug paraphernalia and approximately $800 in cash, including the money used in the controlled buy. Kreitzer allegedly told police that he does sell the marijuana, but the heroin was for his personal use.

Kreitzer was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and counts of delivery of a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility, and possession of a controlled substance. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - John A. Lenig, 42, of Shamokin, was charged by Shamokin City Police Cpl. Bryan Primerano with drug charges after he allegedly sold marijuana to a confidential informant on two separate occasions on March 14 for $20 each.

All total, Lenig faces two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility. The charges were filed Wednesday with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Court notes 7/18/13

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Tiffany M. Simon, Tiffany M. Mogavero and Richard Mogavero to Jillian E. Rossiter and Daniel R. Guenther for $78,000; Salem Township.

Shawn Rolph and Amy L. Rolph to William Gelatka and Jean Gelatka for $450,000; Franklin Township.

Kenneth J. Dorshefski and Tina M. Dorshefski to Christopher R. Koviack for $74,200; Plymouth Township.

William R. Adrian (per agent), Karen A. Adrian (per agent), Amy L. Feisel (agent) and Cartus Financial Corp. (agent) to Cartus Financial Corp. for $515,000; Dallas Township.

Cartus Financial Corp. to Francis Charron for $515,000; Dallas Township.

Alberta Podgurski and Ann M. Mahler to Jeffrey A. Mack and Luann F. Mack for $144,900; Lehman Township.

David C. Garton and Kathleen M. Garton to Matthew Kavanaugh for $179,900; Swoyersville.

Harry Hiscox and Beverly Hiscox to Tiffany E. Green for $220,000; Wilkes-Barre.

Joseph A. Pisarcik, Michael S. Pisarcik and Theresa M. McCandless to Michael Stephen Pisarchik Jr. for $108,000; Hanover Township.

Genova Inc. to Karchner Family Limited Partnership for $1.3 million; Hazle Township.

Manuel Cordeiro and Anabela Nogueira to Edward L. Brady and Michelle M. Brady for $384,000; Fairview Township.

Cynthia P. Mitchell (trustee), Deborah R. Stevens (trustee) and Robert E. Post Sr. and Ruth W. Post Revocable Living Trust to Charles M. Carpenter and Natalia A. Carpenter for $306,000; Dallas.

Police Report Highlights

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TAYLOR POLICE: Officers responded to 90 calls between July 8-14.

On July 8, officers were dispatched to investigate a criminal mischief complaint in the 200 block of Rinaldi Drive. A harassment by communication complaint sent officers to a home in the 700 block of Oak Street. Officers also investigated an open door complaint in the 600 block of Union Street.

On July 9, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported fight at Walmart on Main Street. A domestic dispute sent officers to the 200 block of East Grove Street. Officers also responded to investigate an illegal fireworks complaint in the 1200 block of Reynolds Avenue.

On July 10, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of public intoxication in the 300 block of Main Street. A dispute between neighbors sent officers to the 100 block of Rinaldi Drive. Officers also responded to investigate a missing property complaint in the intersection of Main and Davis streets.

On July 11, officers were dispatched to investigate officers were dispatched to investigate a trespassing complaint at the Walmart on Main Street. Officers also conducted a traffic stop at the Walmart on Main Street. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI).

On July 12, officers were dispatched to investigate a harassment complaint inside a home in the 400 block of Storrs Street. A retail theft sent officers to the Walmart on Main Street.

On July 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a retail theft at the Walmart on Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of all-terrain vehicles in the 800 block of West Grove Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Davis and Main streets. The driver was arrested for DUI.

On July 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in the 100 block of Longview Drive. A domestic dispute sent officers to the 100 block of South Washington Avenue. Officers also responded to investigate a retail theft complaint at the Walmart on Main Street.

OLD FORGE POLICE: Officers responded to more than 30 calls between July 7-13.

On July 7, officers responded to investigate a report of two men fighting in the 100 block of Ray Street. A report of a found wallet sent officers to the 300 block of South Main Street. Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 400 block of Keyser Avenue. A report of an injured animal sent officers to the 400 block of Center Street.

On July 8, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle accident in the 400 block of Lawrence Street. A report of harassment by communication sent officers to a home in the 200 block of Keyser Avenue. Officers responded to assist emergency medical services (EMS) with a call in the 300 block of Sussex Street.

On July 9, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of criminal mischief in the 100 block of Milwaukee Avenue. A harassment by communication complaint sent officers to the 100 block of Sussex Street. Officers assisted EMS with a call inside a home in the 100 block of Sussex Street. A reported theft of medication and money sent officers to a home in the 100 block of Howard Street.

Officers were dispatched to investigate a child custody dispute in the 100 block of Winter Street. Officers also responded to investigate a DUI in the 200 block of North Main Street.

On July 10, officers responded to the 600 block of South Main Street to investigate a report of an intoxicated female causing a problem. A report of an irate driver sent officers to the 300 block of Keyser Avenue. Officers also responded to investigate a report of a suspicious person in the 300 block of Vine Street.

On July 11, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported dog bite in the 500 block of Edith Street. A report of a disorderly man causing a disturbance sent officers to the 500 block of South Main Street. Officers also responded to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle on Casey Avenue. An activated alarm sent officers to the 600 block of Edith Avenue.

On July 12, officers were dispatched to investigate a dispute between neighbors in the 200 block of Keyser Avenue. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to Lonesome Road. Officers assisted emergency medical services with a call on Connell Street. Officers also investigated reported thefts from motor vehicles in the 200 block of Vine Streets. Police were also dispatched to investigate a civil matter in the 100 block of Howard Street.

On July 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a party complaint in the 100 block of Williams Street. Officers responded to assist the Taylor police with a motor vehicle accident. Officers also responded to investigate a civil dispute in the 300 block of Orchard Street.

MOOSIC POLICE: Officers responded to more than 105 calls between July 7-13.

On July 7, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported juveniles problem on Dupont Street. A report of a suspicious person sent officers to the 800 block of Johns Drive. Officers responded to investigate a reported assault on Montage Mountain Road. An activated alarm sent officers to a home on Kipling Drive. A similar call sent officers to the 900 block of School Street.

Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of all terrain vehicles causing a disturbance on Springbrook Avenue. Officers also investigated a report of downed wires in the 3500 block of Birney Avenue.

On July 8, officers were dispatched to investigate a retail theft complainant the Kmart in the Birney Plaza. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the intersection of Montage Mountain Road and Glenmaura National Boulevard. Officers returned to investigate a second retail theft complaint at the Kmart in the Birney Plaza.

Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of illegal fireworks in the 300 block of Third Street.

On July 9, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle accident in the 3900 block of Birney Avenue. A hit-and-run sent officers to PNC Field on Montage Mountain Road. Officers were dispatched to investigate an activated burglar alarm in the 100 block of O’Connor Drive. A report of a suspicious vehicle sent officers to the 1000 block of Springbrook Avenue. Officers were sent to recover a found wallet at the Shoppes at Montage. An activated alarm sent officers to the 1000 block of Springbrook Avenue. Officers were dispatched to assist Old Forge police with a call at the intersection of Main and Third streets. A hit-and-run accident sent officers to the 3500 block of Birney Avenue. Officers responded to assist a disabled motorist on Rocky Glen Road.

A dog complaint sent officers to a home in the 1000 block of Springbrook Avenue. Officers also responded to investigate a report of child endangerment in the 1400 block of Main Street.

On July 10, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a disorderly person causing a disturbance at the 12 Penny on Birney Avenue. A dog complaint sent officers to the intersection of Main Street and Birney Avenue. Officers were sent to investigate an activated alarm in the 1000 block of Springbrook Avenue. A report of a disorderly person sent officers to Montage Mountain Road. Officers responded to assist emergency medical services with a call in a home in the 3300 block of Pittston Avenue. A reported disturbance call sent officers to a home in the 4700 block of Birney Avenue.

On July 11, officers were dispatched to investigate am activated alarm in the 3600 block of Birney Avenue. A dispute between a landlord and a tenant sent officers to the 1400 block of Main Street. Officers responded to recover a stolen vehicle in the 4200 block of Main Street. A domestic disturbance sent officers to the 600 block of Minooka Avenue. Officers also responded to a motor vehicle accident on Davis Street.

On July 12, officers were dispatched to investigate a dispute between a landlord and a tenant at the Trotter’s Motel on Birney Avenue. A report of identity theft sent officers to a home in the 500 block of Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm in the 5000 block of Birney Avenue. A criminal mischief complaint sent officers to the car wash on Birney Avenue. Officers responded to conduct a welfare check inside a home in the 3700 block of Birney Avenue. Officers responded to assist a disabled motorist on Rocky Glen Road.

A report of a suspicious person sent officers to the 1000 block of Shoppes Boulevard. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported burglary in the 3700 block of Lydon Lane. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a fight in progress in the 600 block of Sixth Street.

On July 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported auto theft in the 600 block of Rocky Glen Road. Officers responded to investigate a report of identity theft in a home in the 3800 block of Lydon Lane. A dog complaint sent officers to the Longhorn Steakhouse at the Shoppes at Montage. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported auto theft at the USA Minimart on Montage Mountain Road. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to Glenmaura National Boulevard. A similar call sent officers to the intersection of Montage Mountain Road and Glenmaura National Boulevard.

Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a disorderly person causing a problem on Birney Avenue.

Police Briefs, July 18, 2013

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Sayre man accused of forgery

A Sayre man was recently arrested by borough police and charged with 28 counts of forgery.

According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw, Jeremy Michael Doane, 23, was also charged with one count each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.

Police said Doane removed personal checks from a female victim and wrote 28 of the checks to various businesses throughout the Valley throughout the month of June. The checks were written for a total of $2,940.19, police said.

Doane was arraigned July 15 and remanded to the Bradford County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. Doane's preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 23.

Criminal mischief

State police at Towanda are investigating a criminal mischief incident in Springfield Township.

According to state police information, an unknown actor damaged the windshield of a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee parked on Gobbler Lane. The incident occurred sometime between 1 p.m. June 29 and 9:30 a.m. June 30, police said.

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

Purse stolen from car

State police are currently investigating the theft of a purse from a motor vehicle in Warren Township.

According to information from state police at Towanda, an unknown actor entered an unsecured vehicle parked at a Little Meadows Road location and removed a maroon Vera Bradley purse containing identification and credit cards. The incident occurred between June 30 and July 2, police said.

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

Two charged in argument

State police at Towanda recently charged two people with simple assault and harassment following an argument in Litchfield Township.

According to state police information, Barbara Jean Nusbaum, 43, and Scott Ringhiser, 35, both of Sayre, were charged following an argument June 18 while driving in the area of North Rome and Ammerman roads. The verbal argument later turned physical, police said.

Police arrest man following pursuit

Waverly village police recently arrested a Lockwood, N.Y. man following a vehicle pursuit.

According to information from village police, Aaron Matthew Fumich, 33, was charged with unlawful fleeing of a police officer in a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, reckless driving, speeding, failure to yield for an emergency vehicle, failure to yield right of way, four counts of failing to stop at a stop sign and two counts of failure to use turn signals.

Police said an officer observed Fumich go through a stop sign at the intersection of Pine and Chemung streets, nearly causing a motor vehicle accident. Officers attempted to stop Fumich on Clinton Ave, but he sped up, reaching 90 miles per hour, before pulling over on Lincoln Street, police said.

According to police, Fumich yelled at officers from his vehicle, refused to exit and threw a gallon of milk at an officer. An off-duty Waverly officer was able to assist, and Fumich was pepper sprayed and removed from the vehicle, police said.

Fumich was arraigned in Barton town court and remanded to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of bail. He is scheduled to appear in Waverly village court July 23.

Waverly police were assisted by the Tioga County Sheriff's Office and Greater Valley EMS, police said.

Waverly police make arrests

Waverly village police recently arrested the following people, according to information from the Waverly Police Department:

Chadwick J. Buynak, 33, of Waverly, for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, aggravated driving while intoxicated, improper plates, driving an unregistered motor vehicle, failure to stop at a stop sign, driving without insurance and refusal to take a breath screening device, following a traffic stop.

Cody A. Ede, 24, of Waverly, for forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child, following investigation into an incident in which police said he touched a 15-year-old's buttocks.

Timothy Wright, 35, of Owego, N.Y., on a warrant for inhalation of toxic vapors.

Angelique L. Goida, 22, of Waverly, for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and on a warrant for the same charge, following a traffic stop.

Billie Jo Lantz, 23, of Waverly, and Lindsey L. Squires, 21, of Gillett, for trespass and harassment, following an altercation at a Clark Street residence.

Vehicle stolen in Wysox Twp.

A 25-year-old Indiana man's Jeep Laredo was stolen when it was parked at 504 Golden Mile Road in Wysox Township, police said.

The vehicle is beige and is a late 1990s model, police said.

The theft occurred sometime between noon on June 18 and 4 p.m. on June 19, state police at Towanda said.

Towanda man charged with receiving stolen property

Christopher Doug Stoudt of Towanda faces a charge of receiving stolen property after a stolen 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt was found at his home, police said.

The vehicle was stolen from Action Auto Sales of Vestal, N.Y., police said.

After police saw the stolen vehicle at Stoudt's residence on June 30, they tried to arrest him, but he ran away, police said.

State police located the 27-year-old Stoudt hiding in an overgrowth area off of Elm Street in Towanda, police said.

Stoudt was arraigned by Troy Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox on June 30.

Stoudt was then sent to the Bradford County jail in lieu of $65,000 bail, police said.

Stoudt's preliminary hearing, which was originally scheduled for July 10 in Towanda District Court, has been postponed to July 24.

Burglary in Wyalusing Township

According to state police, a Wyalusing man's barn was burglarized between the dates of July 15 and July 16 sometime between 10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. at 1127 Valley View Road in Wyalusing Township.

The actors stole tools and damaged a swimming pool and a vehicle before leaving the scene, police said.

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

A 60-year-old male from New Albany reported to state police that a burglary took place between June 14 at 6 p.m. and June 15 at 9 a.m. on State Route 220 in Albany Township.

According to police, an unknown person entered a house on the property and removed medication before fleeing the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call state police at (570) 265-2186 or 800-4-PA-TIPS. Anonymous tips are accepted and up to a $2000 cash reward is offered if the information provided leads to an arrest.

New Albany fight leads to arrest

Gerald Marc Vargason Jr., 22, of New Albany and Chastity Ann Gowin, 31, of New Albany have both been charged with harassment relating to a verbal argument that turned physical on June 18 in New Albany.

Court notes 7/19/13

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Property transactions

John Schramm to Robyn L. Ryan for $264,900; Bear Creek Township.

Kathleen M. Papciak to Janet L. Smith for $126,000; Kingston Township.

Joseph A. Columbus Jr. and Mary Ellen Columbus to Charles A. Medwetz for $120,000; Rice Township.

Marydonna J. Portonova to Alfredo Gonzalez Perez for $97,500; Hazleton.

James D. Rodman and Corinne M. Rodman to National Transfer Services LLC for $345,000; Fairview Township.

National Transfer Services LLC to Collin S. Breitman for $345,000; Fairview Township.

Maria S. Earles to Jeremy R. Paris and Heather D. Paris for $172,000; Exeter.

Jeffrey A. Yelen to Marshall Kornblatt and Lillian Kornblatt for $205,000; Kingston.

Edward G. Dudick Jr. and Kathleen Dudick to Leslie Ray Yoder III and Denise Jean Yoder for $155,000; Dallas Township.

Peter A. Eden and Joanne Eden to Charles Barnes for $319,000; Bear Creek Village.

Robert A. Novak Jr. to Matthew Koepf for $95,000; Conyngham Township.

Debra L. Lefkowitz to Dimitry Livit for $342,000; Courtdale.

Amie L. Dorney to John Peter Kulick Jr. and Kathleen Kulick for $197,000; Ross Township.

Bruce Fine to Shelly Levulis for $250,000; Dallas.

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