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Lackawanna County Court Notes 7/24/2013

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Marriage licenses

- Thomas Michael Burge and Lisa Marie Husosky, both of Archbald.

- Paul Andrew Sekelsky Jr. and Lori Lynn Karwoski, both of Scranton.

- Nathan David Mayne, Jermyn, and Alyssa Marie Bailey, Dalton.

- James Robert Fontini, Jessup, and Pinar Gonul, Tophane, Istanbul, Turkey.

- Richard Gilbert Sonn III and Stacey Anne Kiss, both of Mountaintop.

- Krishna Chandrakantbhai Patel, Jersey City, N.J., and Krutiban Pravinchandra Patel, Scranton.

- Paul Francis Remick and Jessica Dawn Rogan, both of Scranton.

- Eddie Omar Gonzalez-Lebron and Carys Mary DeJesus-Rivas, both of Scranton.

- Aaron Joseph Stewart, Vestal, N.Y., and Courtney Allison Tansits, Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- H. Robert Weaver Jr., Satellite Beach, Fla., to Brick City Associates LLC, Waverly; two parcels in Olyphant for $1,000,000.

- Christopher Pisano, Scranton, to Kim Lillian Kloniecke, Scranton; a property at 802 Adams Ave., Scranton, for $131,500.

- Barbara Mahon, Madison Twp., to Edwin F. and Deborah L. Robinson, Erieville, N.Y.; a property at 924 Meadowlark Drive, Madison Twp., for $311,000.

- Jeffery C. and Kathryn Pirozzoli to Jeffrey and Jessica Montgomery; a property at 915 Old Logger Road, Moscow, for $429,500.

- Federal National Mortgage Association to John and Catherine Sullivan; a property at 1411 Swetland St., Scranton, for $25,000.

- G. Michael and Susan M. Kich to Robert J. and Roxanne L. Ross; a property at 134 Northpoint Drive, Olyphant, for $30,000.

- Stephen M. James, Scranton, to Scranton School District; a property at 728 Hemlock St., Scranton, for $75,000.

- James R. and Debra A. Fruehan, Clarks Summit, to Thomas Jason Griffiths and Erica Lee Keisling, as tenants in common, Dalton; a property at 51 Marshwood Bend, Newton Twp., for $490,000.

LawsuitS

- Kevin Bandru, 725 Laurel Ave., Dickson City, v. Rose Fawzen, 219 Third St., Olyphant; seeking in excess of $50,000, plus interest and costs, for injuries suffered Sept. 1, 2012, in an automobile crash at Boulevard Avenue and East Market Street, Scranton; Marion Munley, attorney.

- JoAnne and Andrew T. Connors, 419 Schuylkill St., Schuylkill Haven, v. the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and the Pennsylvania State Oral School, both of 537 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, 300 E. Swissvale Ave., Edgewood, Pa., and Scranton State School for the Deaf Alumni Association, 700 Mears Bldg., North Washington Avenue and Spruce Street, Scranton; seeking in excess of the arbitration limits on two counts, for injuries suffered Sept. 17, 2011, in a fall on the defendants' premises in Clarks Summit; Michael S. Misher, attorney.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Amy L. Flynn, Lake Harmony, v. Timothy "TJ" Flynn, Lake Harmony; married June 30, 2012, in Belmar, N.J.; Bruce L. Coyer, attorney.

- Jennifer Spinelli, Dalton, v. Corey Spinelli, Dalton; married Aug. 12, 2005, in Lackawanna County; Dawn M. Riccardo, attorney.

- Marisa Alpert, Dunmore, v. Robert Alpert, Dunmore; married Aug. 19, 1990, in Olyphant; Brian J. Cali, attorney.

DIVORCE DECREES

- Edward S. Zavada v. Lynn Zavada

- Andrew C. Cornog v. Courtney N. Cornog

- Joseph Rivera v. Angelica Ruiz

- Elio Ghigiarelli v. Theresa Ghigiarelli

- Imelda Miguel Martinez v. Candido Pacheco

- Darlene M. Thomas v. Donald A. Thomas Jr.

- Maura Kerrigan Armillay v. Stephen Paul Armillay

- Danielle Rodriguez v. Nelson Rodriguez Jr.

- Mariana Mastri v. J. Donald Kazmerski

- Christopher J. Wickizer v. Tracey J. Wickizer

- Jennifer Stout v. John Stout

- David Walker v. Paula Walker

- Mark Flynn v. Keri A. Flynn

- Theresa Dickman v. Scott Dickman

- Dhavalkumar B. Patel v. Nilam Patel

- Bryan Carey v. Jodi L. Carey

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts


Crime of the Week

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The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program wants to help police identify and locate two men who robbed the Circle K at 2708 Buford Road. At about 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, two men entered the store and approached the counter. One suspect displayed a handgun, and the other suspect ordered the clerk to open the register. One suspect took cash from the register, and both suspects fled the scene. Both suspects were black males. The first is described as being about 5 feet 8 inches tall with short, black hair. He was wearing blue jeans, white tennis shoes, a white T-shirt and a black Karl Kani jacket. The second suspect is described as being about 5 feet 3 inches tall with a heavy build. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, white tennis shoes and a black ball cap with gray trim. Images of the two suspects can be seen at www.crimesolvers.net. 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. ** Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg&Data rates may apply. Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use.

Chesterfield Crime for July 24

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

- Police responded to the 7700 block of Hickory Road at 11:25 a.m. July 15 for a reported animal case-dangerous/vicious dog.

- Police responded to the 14400 block of Bermuda Avenue at 11:26 a.m. July 15 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Drewrys Bluff Road at 3:30 p.m. July 12 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 2900 block of Woodworth Road at 2:16 p.m. July 15 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 8900 block of Germont Avenue at 6:20 p.m. July 15 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 6800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 6:45 p.m. July 15 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 2100 block of Swift Bluff Drive at 9:30 p.m. July 15 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Burglary/B&E-Non Res: At 8 p.m. July 14, police responded to the 16700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s entered a shed at the rear of the listed business and removed miscellaneous items.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8:45 a.m. July 15, police responded to the 4300 block of Green Cedar Lane for a reported burglary. Victim stated unknown suspect/s entered her residence and removed miscellaneous property. - Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8 a.m. July 7, police responded to the 5400 block of Remuda Drive. Unknown suspect/s broke a rear window and gained entry into the victim's apartment and stole household goods.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 8 a.m. July 12, police responded to the 8700 block of Peach Grove Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s attempted to gain entry into the residence by forcing open a rear door. Entry was not gained.

- Police responded to the 2900 block of Woodworth Road at 8:30 a.m. July 15 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 9700 block of Pampas Drive at 12:01 a.m. July 13 for a reported death investigation-undetermined.

- Police responded to the 8500 block of Perrymont Road at 12 p.m. July 10 for a reported embezzlement-other.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 12:01 a.m. July 15, police responded to the 2300 block of Willis Road for a reported larceny. License plates reported stolen from victim's vehicle.

- Larceny-Other: At 12 p.m. July 12, police responded to the 2100 block of Reymet Road for a reported larceny. Complainant reported unknown suspect/s stripped three hvac units at the listed location.

- Larceny-Other: At 6:25 p.m. July 15, police responded to the 3000 block of Kingsdale Road for a reported larceny of miscellaneous items.

- Larceny-Other: At 3:45 p.m. July 14, police responded to the 3100 block of Parkdale Road for a reported larceny of currency, notes, etc.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 9 p.m. July 11, police responded to the 1900 block of Walnut Drive for a reported larceny of miscellaneous items.

- Police responded to the 10400 block of Crumpets Lane at 3:30 p.m. July 15 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 11000 block of Iron Bridge Road at 7:45 p.m. July 15 for a reported miscellaneous-suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 2800 block of E. Hundred Road at 11 p.m. July 15 for a reported narcotic/drug/sale/manufacture-opium, cocaine and derivatives.

- Police responded to the 3800 block of Festival Park Plaza at 9:35 p.m. July 15 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 10000 block of Iron Bridge Road at 12:01 a.m. July 12 for a reported sex offenses-sodomy.

- Police responded to the 15100 block of Lorimer Road at 3:31 a.m. July 15 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 2100 block of Ruffin Mill Road at 12 p.m. July 13 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 2800 block of Galena Avenue at 8:30 p.m. July 15 for a reported traffic reckless driving.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of Vicki Court at 10 p.m. July 14 for a reported vandalism-motor vehicle.

- Police responded to the 6000 block of Oak Bluff Tr at 3 a.m. July 15 for a reported vandalism-motor vehicle.

- Police responded to the 5300 block of Fairpines Lane at 1:22 p.m. July 16 for a reported animal case-animal bite.

- Police responded to the 2900 block of Sherbourne Road at 12:34 p.m. July 16 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 15100 block of Happy Hill Road at 11 a.m. July 16 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 8800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 4 p.m.July 15 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 4900 block of Cogbill Road at 9:30 a.m. July 16 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 2500 block of Lanter Lane at 10:20 p.m. July 16 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 1900 block of W. Hundred Road at 11:20 a.m. July 16 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 9800 block of Chester Road at 9 p.m. July 16 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 5000 block of Alan Drive at 8:10 p.m. July 16 for a reported simple assault with other dangerous weapon.

- Burglary/B&E-Non Res: At 6 p.m. July 15, police responded to the 2000 block of W. Hundred Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s cut the locks on two storage units, gained entry inside and stole currency, notes, etc, miscellaneous items, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 8800 block of Leafcreek Drive at 1:55 a.m. July 16 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 1100 block of Cliffside Drive at 2 p.m. July 16 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Necho Court at 4:15 p.m. July 15 for a reported forgery and counterfeiting-forgery of check.

- Police responded to the 3100 block of Space Road at 12:01 a.m. July 14 for a reported fraud-credit card/ATM.

- Police responded to the 6200 block of Brambleton Road at 11:50 p.m. July 15 for a reported kidnapping/abduction of minor.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 10 p.m. July 15, police responded to the 17600 block of Thornwood Lane for a reported larceny. Unlocked vehicle enter and miscellaneous property stolen.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 8 p.m. July 14, police responded to the 2300 block of Golden Garden Circle for a reported larceny. Victim reported household goods were stolen from the bed of his pickup truck.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 8 p.m. July 15, police responded to the 3200 block of Howlett Road for a reported larceny. License plates reported stolen.

- Larceny-Other: At 9:30 p.m. July 15, police responded to the 5500 block of S. Prestonwood Avenue for a reported larceny. Complainant reported miscellaneous property was stolen from her backyard.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of W. Hundred Road at 2:30 p.m. July 15 for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza at 12:58 p.m. July 16 for a reported larceny of household goods.

- Police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza at 3;15 p.m. July 16 for a reported larceny of consumable goods.

- Police responded to the 3700 block of Julep Drive at 1:46 a.m. July 16 for a reported miscellaneous annoying call.

- Police responded to the 12600 block of Bermuda Triangle Road at 9:30 a.m. July 16 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possess other stimulant.

- Police responded to the 5600 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 12:05 a.m. July 16 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 20800 block of Riverterrace Road at 11:20 a.m. July 16 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Robbery-Strong Arm/Highway, Street, Alley, Etc: At 8:40 p.m. July 16, police responded to the 7600 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported robbery. Victim said he was robbed by a known suspect.

- Police responded to the 8000 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 9:25 p.m. July 16 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 4200 block of Hickory Road at 10:22 a.m. July 16 for a reported traffic reckless driving.

- Police responded to the 3200 block of Shady Creek Road at 10:30 p.m. July 15 for a reported vandalism-residential.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of Amherst Ridge Way at 4 p.m. July 16 for a reported attempted animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to.

- Police responded to the 5300 block of Woodpecker Road at 1:30 p.m. July 17 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 10100 block of Beaumont Avenue at 4 p.m. July 17 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 13700 block of River Walk Avenue at 11 p.m. July 17 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 800 block of W. Hundred Road at 9:45 p.m. July 17 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 6100 block of Springwood Road at 8 a.m. July 16 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 6 p.m. July 16, police responded to the 2700 block of Mistwood Forest Drive for a reported burglary. Victim returned home to find the screen door to the rear deck damaged. No entry gained.

- Police responded to the 11000 block of Belvoir Road at 2 p.m. July 17 for a reported death investigation-suicide attempt.

- Police responded to the 3600 block of Kiefer Road at 3:10 a.m. July 17 for a reported death investigation-suicide threatened.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 6 a.m. July 17, police responded to the 4200 block of Hickory Road for a reported larceny. Suspect was observed inside victims' vehicle, rummaging through the interior.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 10 a.m. July 17, police responded to the 3200 block of Meadowdale Boulevard for a reported larceny. Unknown suspects siphoned gas from one vehicle and attempted to take gas from another.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of Passaic Avenue fat 10 p.m. July 15 for a reported larceny of TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 3000 block of Kingsdale Road at 3 p.m. July 15 for a reported larceny of miscellaneous items.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 5 p.m. July 17, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of miscellaneous items.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Kings Crest Place at 1:11 p.m. July 16 for a reported miscellaneous annoying call.

- Police responded to the 5600 block of Jessup Meadows Drive at 4 p.m. July 17 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 15800 block of Meridian Avenue at 10 p.m. July 17 for a reported miscellaneous-suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 5900 block of Meadwood Circle at 11 p.m. July 17 for a reported miscellaneous-suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 6700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 6:15 p.m. July 17 for a reported miscellaneous trash dumping/littering.

- Police responded to the 9000 block of Carswell Street at 4:30 p.m. July 17 for a reported narcotic/drug/sale/manufacture-opium, cocaine and derivatives.

- Police responded to the 11500 block of Iron Bridge Road at 12:40 a.m. July 17 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2800 block of Swineford Road at 8:55 p.m. July 17 for a reported narcotics/drug/sale/manufacture-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 7300 block of Sanchez Road at 10 a.m. July 17 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 6400 block of Iron Bridge Place at 6:05 p.m. July 17 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 10100 block of Chester Road at 8:48 p.m. July 17 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Mangowood Drive at 8 p.m. July 17 for a reported vandalism-motor vehicle.

- Police responded to the 4100 block of Hickory Road at 7 p.m. July 16 for a reported vandalism-other.

- Attempted Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 10 a.m. July 16, police responded to the 3200 block of Meadowdale Boulevard for an attempted larceny. Unknown suspect siphoned gas from one vehicle and attempted to take gas from another.

- Police responded to the 8100 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 4:07 p.m. July 18 for a reported animal case-maltreatment of/cruelty to animal.

- Police responded to the 8300 block of Sir Lionel Place at 9:20 p.m. July 18 for a reported felonious assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Police responded to the 2400 block of Alfalfa Lane at 5:20 a.m. July 18 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 4800 block of Little Creek Lane at 9:30 a.m. July 18 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 4800 block of Little Creek Lane at 3:30 p.m. July 18 for a reported simple assault-domestic.

- Police responded to the 3100 block of Warfield Estates Court at 9:59 p.m. July 18 for a reported simple assault with hands, fists, feet, etc.

- Burglary/B&E-Res; At 12:30 p.m. July 18, police responded to the 6200 block of Manuel Court for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s entered the residence, possibly forcing entrance through the front door.

- Burglary/B&E-Res: At 6 p.m. July 16, police responded to the 3600 block of Dupuy Road for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect/s entered the residence through a window and stole TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Police responded to the 200 block of E. Hundred Road at 10:50 p.m. July 18 for a reported fraud by flim flam.

- Larceny-From Building: At 5:30 a.m. July 18, police responded to the 6100 block of Jefferson Davis Highway for a reported larceny.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: At 8 a.m. July 18, police responded to the 3400 block of South Street for a reported larceny. The following items were stolen from the victim's 2012 Mercedes: currency, notes, etc, TVs, radios, cameras, computers, etc.

- Larceny-From Motor Vehicles: at 10:15 p.m. July 17, police responded to the 12700 block of Old Stage Road for a reported larceny. Miscellaneous property was stolen from the victim's work truck.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 10 p.m. July 17, police responded to the 1500 block of River Tree Drive for a reported larceny. Miscellaneous items were removed from the victim's pick up truck.

- Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 4:30 p.m. July 18, police responded to the 4100 block of Meadowdale Boulevard for a reported larceny. One dealer license plate stolen.

- Larceny-Other: At 5 p.m. July 16, police responded to the 4000 block of Calvingate Tr for a reported larceny. Several houses under construction had copper piping stolen from the HVAC units.

- Larceny-Other: At 5:30 p.m. July 17, police responded to the 5700 block of Fox Maple Tr for a reported larceny of consumable goods.

- Larceny-Shoplifting: At 1:30 p.m. July 18, police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Plaza for a reported larceny of clothing, furs, jewelry and precious metals.

- Police responded to the 11400 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 8:34 p.m. July 18 for a reported miscellaneous-habitual offender.

- Police responded to the 5500 block of Chanson Road at 2 a.m. July 18 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 6800 block of Lucy Corr Boulevard at 10 a.m. July 18 for a reported miscellaneous mental subject.

- Police responded to the 7600 block of Flagler Road at 8 a.m. July 18 for a reported miscellaneous-suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded to the 21800 block of Ferndale Avenue at 5:50 p.m. July 18 for a reported miscellaneous-suspicious person/vehicle/situation.

- Police responded tot he 8900 block of Lawndale Street at 9 p.m. July 18 for a reported motor vehicle theft-unauthorized use.

- Police responded to the 12000 block of Iron Bridge Road at 9:01 p.m. July 18 for a reported narcotic/drug/sale/manufacture-opium, cocaine and derivatives.

- Police responded to the 5100 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 5:23 p.m. July 18 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 7000 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 6:25 p.m. July 18 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 2800 block of Dundas Road at 9 p.m. July 18 for a reported narcotics/drug abuse/possession-marijuana.

- Police responded to the 7000 block of Lucy Corr Boulevard at 10 a.m. July 18 for a reported obstructing justice-perjury.

- Police responded to the 2600 block of Cogbill Road at 7:18 p.m. July 18 for a reported traffic drunk driving.

- Police responded to the 13100 block of Rivers Bend Boulevard at 5 p.m. July 18 for a reported traffic hit and run.

- Police responded to the 3100 block of Parkdale Road at 7:45 p.m. July 18 for a reported traffic reckless driving.

- Police responded to the 6500 block of Fore Circle at 9 p.m. July 18 for a reported trespassing (including prowler) residential.

- Police responded to the 4800 block of Jaymont Drive at 2 p.m. July 18 for a reported vandalism-residential.

- Police responded to the 1000 block of Salem Church Road at 2 p.m. July 16 for a reported vandalism-residential.

- Attempted Larceny-Motor Vehicle Parts: At 10:30 p.m. July 17, police responded to the 20400 block of Woodpecker Road for an attempted larceny. Multiple vehicles in the listed area were rummaged through and attempts were made by unknown suspect/s to steal the stereo equipment.

- 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, July 24, 2013

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Two assaulted

DANVILLE - State police at Milton reported a 20-year-old female at Danville State Hospital is accused of assaulting Janet Price, 46, of Wilburton, and Jessica Pascoe, 25, of Mahanoy City, at 6:50 p.m. Monday.

Police, who are continuing their investigation, did not identify the patient who allegedly assaulted the women.

Sobriety checkpoints

COAL TOWNSHIP - The North Central Highway Safety Network's Regional DUI Enforcement Group and Coal Township police announced roving patrols or sobriety checkpoints will be conducted from Friday to Aug. 4 on Routes 61, 225, 125, 54, 487, 901 and 147 or other connecting roads to municipalities.

Travelers are reminded to report drunk drivers by dialing 911. To report underage drinking, call 1-888-under-21.

The roving patrols and checkpoints are funded through PennDOT and National Highway Safety Administration.

Liquor law

ATLAS - Atlas Fire Company at 306 W. Saylor St. was issued a citation July 18 by the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for sales to non-members and for selling liquor and/or malt or brewed beverages after its liquor license expired March 31.

The citation, which relates to an April 27 incident, will be brought before an administrative law judge who has the authority to impose penalties ranging from $50 to $1,000 for minor offenses and up to $5,000 for more serious offenses. In addition, the judge can impose a license suspension or revocation of the license based on the severity of the charge. The judge can also mandate training for the licensee.

3-vehicle crash

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - No serious injuries were reported in a three-vehicle, chain-reaction accident Thursday afternoon in the 200 block of Southern Drive (Route 487).

Locust Township police reported Steven Spiro Ghicondes, 54, of Yeadon, was operating a 2007 Chevy Impala at 1:38 p.m. when he failed to notice vehicles stopped for a utility work zone. Police said Ghicondes' car struck the rear of a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon operated by Catherine Marie Kitzmiller, 20, of 1028 N. Rock St., Shamokin, who was stopped in the utility zone. Kitzmiller's Tiburon was then pushed forward into the rear of a 2004 Ford Explorer operated by Kelly Ann Kerrigan, 40, of Columbia, Md., who also was stopped for a flagman from Rowe Company.

Police said one of the female drivers complained of pain in her left wrist, but said she would seek her own medical treatment.

All three vehicles were towed from the scene.

Ghincondes will be cited for careless driving.

Equipment stolen

PAXINOS - Andrew W. Beers, 27, of 1918 Old Reading Road, Paxinos, was arraigned by video at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III on felony charges of theft and receiving stolen property.

Beers is charged by Trooper Todd Leiby of state police at Stonington with stealing an Ingersoll-Rand tow behind commercial air compressor and attachments valued at approximately $3,500 from a job site outside Ash Grove Church on Lilac Road.

Police said the equipment, which is owned by Beers' landlord, Shawn Baskin of Baskin Contracting, was stolen Monday.

Beers was committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $20,000 cash bail.

Glasses found

COAL TOWNSHIP - A pair of eyeglasses in a case were found at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the 1200 block of West Arch Street and turned into Coal Township Police. The owner of the glasses can claim them by stopping by the station or calling 644-0333.

Police Blotter: Thursday, July 25, 2013

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Fire ruled accidental

COAL TOWNSHIP - Tuesday afternoon's fire that caused minimal damage to a first-floor apartment at 1412 W. Arch St. has been ruled accidental by state police fire marshal Kirk Renn, who inspected the scene Wednesday morning.

Patrolman Matthew Henrich said Renn reported the fire was caused by a burning cigarette near a bathroom window on the side of the apartment occupied by Billie Jo Elliott, 35, who was left temporarily homeless.

Assault

SHAMOKIN - Christopher Walker, 36, of 612 E. Commerce St., Shamokin, has been charged by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III with simple assault and harassment involving a domestic disturbance at 11:45 p.m. Friday.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Walker is accused of pushing his girlfriend, Dana Kestle, into a dresser at 612 E. Commerce St., causing her to suffer injuries to her left eye and left wrist.

Criminal trespass

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Scott Weaver has charged Eric J. Ginck, 34, of 108 Elm St., Shamokin, with criminal trespass, loitering and prowling at night and possessing instruments of crime in connection with a July 15 break-in at a storage trailer at the rear of CVS Pharmacy in the first block of West Independence Street.

Police reported Ginck used bolt cutters, a pry bar and other tools to break into the trailer at about 12:30 a.m., which set off an alarm. Ginck was taken into custody at the crime scene by Weaver and Cpl. Bryan Primerano.

Fugitive nabbed

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Robert Edward Whispell III, 24, of East Commerce Street, Shamokin, was taken into custody on an arrest warrant from Maryland by state police at Stonington shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday during a traffic stop on Route 61 near Route 487.

Court notes 7/25/13

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Matthew Mattioli v. Lisa Mattioli.

James Hartman v. Lisa Hartman.

Jasen Bohinski v. Kim Bohinski.

James Stone v. Michelle Stone.

Paula Terpak v. Walter Terpak.

Andrew Aleski v. Linda Aleski.

Erin Rosencrans v. Harold Rosencrans Jr.

Tracy Wynder v. Nicholas Wynder.

Edward Price v. Shauna Baldino.

Jennifer Roth v. Carl Roth.

Janice Krupa v. Joseph Krupa.

Police Report Highlights

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OLD FORGE POLICE: Officers responded to more than 35 calls between July 14-20.

On July 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle accident in the 600 block of Oak Street.

On July 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a criminal mischief complaint on Lawrence Street. Activated alarms sent officers to the 200 block of North Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute in a home in the 600 block of West Grace Street. A similar call sent officers to the 500 block of Hillcrest Drive. Officers also responded to investigate a claim of counterfeit money in the 300 block of S. Main Street.

On July 16, a report of a disorderly female sent officers to the 110 block of West Grace Street. A dispute between a landlord and a tenant sent officers to the 100 block of Drakes Lane. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of slashed tires in the 30 block of Main Street. A theft of a solar light sent officers to the 400 block of McClure Avenue.

On July 17, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a stolen bicycle in the 600 block of South Main Street. A domestic dispute sent officers to a home in the 100 block of West Mary Street.

On July 18, officers responded to assist emergency medical services (EMS) with a call in a home in the 500 block of Casey Avenue.

On July 19, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of suspicious activity in the 200 block of Vine Street. Officers assisted EMS with calls in the 600 block of Hickory Street and the 100 block of Brodhead Street. A reported fight in progress sent officers to the 100 block of Jones Street. Officers were dispatched to assist EMS with a call in the 100 block of North Main Street.

On July 20, officers were dispatched to investigate a dog complaint in the 100 block of Powell Street. A report of a disorderly female sent officers to a home in the 100 block of Kay Street. Officers also responded to investigate a reported fireworks complaint in the 100 block of Henderson Street.

TAYLOR POLICE: Officers responded to 80 calls between July 15-21.

On July 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a theft complaint at the Taylor Community Library. An attempted theft sent officers to the Ultra Car Wash in the 600 block of Main Street. Officers also responded to investigate a trespassing complaint in the 1300 block of Loomis Avenue.

On July 16, officers were dispatched to investigate a retail theft at the Walmart on Main Street. A theft from a motor vehicle sent officers to the 100 block of East Taylor Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a missing person in the 700 block of South Keyser Avenue.

On July 17, officers were dispatched to investigate an open door complaint in the 100 block of South Main Street. A report of a suspicious person sent officers to a home on Alban Lane.

On July 18, officers responded to investigate a retail theft at the Walmart on Main Street.

On July 19, officers were dispatched to investigate a stolen phone at the Walmart on Main Street. A dumping complaint sent officers to a home on Depot Street. Officers also responded to investigate a motor vehicle crash and report of a person driving under the influence in the 500 block of Main Street.

On July 20, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported criminal complaint at the Pine Hills Country Club on Keyser Avenue. A domestic dispute sent officers to the 1200 block of Reynolds Avenue. A similar call sent officers to a home in the 500 block of South Main Street.

On July 21, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported fight in progress on Kennedy Boulevard. A domestic dispute sent officers to a home in the 400 block of West Taylor Street. Officers also conducted a motor vehicle stop on the Davis Street bridge. The driver was arrested for possession of illegal substance.

MOOSIC POLICE: Officers responded to more than 80 calls between July 14-18.

On July 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of reckless driving on Rocky Glen Road. A custody dispute sent officers to the 3800 block of Winefield Avenue.

On July 15, officers were dispatched to investigate a theft of services complaint at the Turkey Hill on Birney Avenue. A malfunctioning traffic signal sent officers to Davis Street and Montage Mountain Road.

On July 16, officers were dispatched to investigate a dispute between a landlord and a tenant in the 4100 block of Birney Avenue. Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 3300 block of Birney Avenue. A parking complaint sent officers to the 3800 block of Lydon Lane. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported domestic dispute at the Panera Bread in the Shoppes at Montage. A motor vehicle accident sent officers to the 200 block of Montage Mountain Road.

On July 17, no police activity was reported.

On July 18, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of an intoxicated person in the 800 block of Main Street. A harassment complaint sent officers to Glenmaura Drive. A similar call sent officers to the 3500 block of Birney Avenue and the 700 block of Minooka Avenue. Officers also assisted a disabled motorist on Montage Mountain Road.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 7/25/2013

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LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

Marriage licenses

- Meade Benjamin Beebe and Lisa Marie Layo, both of Scranton.

- William Arthur Bagg Jr. and Marissa Brooke Battis, both of Scranton.

- Alan Jon Horrocks, Fac­toryville, and Samantha Ann Chichura, Scott Twp.

- Matthew Wayne Hallen and Linda Royaann Bush, both of Dalton.

- Matthew William John Cohick and Kimberly Christian Priest, both of Jermyn.

- Richard Adam Bowen and Candice Rose Lewis, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Paula K. Barrett, executrix of the estate of Pauline M. Kearney, also known as Mary Pauline Kearney, to Perry and Margarita Loh, Clarks Summit; a property at 26 Abington Gar­dens, South Abington Twp., for $80,000.

- Samuel A. Prynda Jr., Cresco; Michele J. Jablonowski, Simpson; and Deborah Bowlby, Archbald, to Margaret S. McAn­drew, Simpson; a property at 153 Jefferson St., Fell Twp., for $74,200.

- Paul T. Schneider and Megan A. Wilski, now by marriage Megan A. Wilski-Schneider, Thornhurst, to Joseph Knorr, Baltimore, Md.; a property in Thornhurst Twp., for $170,000.

- George F. and Mary C. Gal­lagher, Dunmore, to Thomas J. and Barbara R. Earley, Dunmore; a property at 2226 Madison Ave., Dunmore, for $115,000.

- Gareth and Janet Sorrell, North Abington Twp., to Brian Klimas and Tanya Knight-Klimas, Clarks Summit; a property at Meadowside Lane, North Abing­ton Twp., for $275,000.

- Kriger Development Group Corp., Dickson City, to Damski Builders & Design LLC, Arch­bald; a property at Skyline Drive, Archbald, for $50,000.

DIVORCES SOUGHT

- Rose Caufield, Scranton, v. Jesse Caufield, Hawley; married July 13, 2009, in Milford; pro se.

- Jennifer L. Baker, South Abington Twp., v. Terrance Baker, South Abington Twp.; married Oct. 28, 1995, in Clarks Green; Debra Denison Carter, attorney.

- Ruth A. Kapp, Williamstown, v. Michael J. Kapp, Clarks Sum­mit; married April 10, 2008; Jason A. Shrive, attorney.

State tax lien

- Jonathan C. Miller, 197 Greenfield Road, Scott Twp.; $1,787.39.

federal tax lien

- Darrell Yarbrough, dba Classic Spray, 231 Prescott Ave., Scranton; $19,989.21.

Lawsuit

- Linda Derhammer, 127 S. Washington St., Taylor, v. Anna Bober, 1114 Rock St., Scranton; seeking in excess of $50,000 for injuries suffered July 20, 2012, when the plaintiff tripped, fell and was thrown to the ground on the defendant's property by reason of a slippery substance on the steps that lead to the front of the residence and/or defective stairway; Bruce S. Zero, attorney.

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Lackawanna County Court Notes 7/26/2013

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LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

Marriage license

- Robert John Kane and Cynthia Teets, both of Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Timothy J. Shields and Jacquelyn M. Evans-Shields, to Avner R. and Maria L. Griver; a property at 1 Fairmount Circle, South Abington Twp., for $670,000.

- Linda J. Oakey, Gaithersburg, Md.; and Richard W. Jenkins, Trenton, Ill., to Holly Ann Yankovich, Harding; a property at 139 W. Line St., Olyphant, for $96,000.

- Fannie Mae, to William and Helen Thoman; a property at 405 Whitmore Ave., Mayfield, for $101,000.

- Walter Cekliniak, also known as Walter Cekleniak and Jean Cekliniak, Spring Valley, N.Y.; Dorothy C., Leo, Dorothy Morel, Clifton, N.J.; and Ann Cekliniak, Carbondale, to JLP Contracting, Blakely; a property at 718 Hudson St., Mayfield, for $25,000.

- Dawn E. Litchey, to Scott Gower and Kelly Roland; a property at 333 Dolph St., Jessup, for $118,000.

- Norman D. Nuzback, Throop, executor of the last will and testament of Marianna J. Donelvitz, also known as Marianne Donelvitz, also known as Marianna Danielevicz, Dickson City; and Norman D. Nuzback, Dickson City, to Thomas Ciccotti, Throop; properties at 512 and 514 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, for $70,000.

- Nancy A. Witiak to Dennis and Susan McAndrew; a property at 215 W. Warren St., Dunmore, for $178,500.

- Bryan J. and Nina Herbst, Old Forge, to Jason M. Lane, Old Forge; a property at 210 Charles St., Old Forge, for $97,500.

- Gina Cost, Scranton, to BRT Ice LP, Scranton; a property at 621 Fig St., Scranton, for $38,000.

- Frank E. Beier, Scott Twp., to Andrew J. and Kelly Ann Morgan, S. Abington Twp.; a property at 914 Elaine's Circle, South Abington Twp., for $325,000.

- Shu Yun Halverson, Newton Twp., to Krystal Superior, Newton Twp.; a property at Route 440, Newton Twp., for $189,900.

- Hemingway Development LTD, Moosic, to Benjamin and Joan M. Accardi; a property at Kipling Drive, Moosic, for $134,000.

- Patrick F. and Sharon A. Hawley, Clarks Summit, to Penny E. Mason, Clarks Summit; a property at 1001 Wildwood Lane, Clarks Summit, for $90,000.

DIVORCE SOUGHT

- John Wilson, Dickson City, v. Cassaundra Wilson, Olyphant; married Sept. 23, 2011; Theresa J. Malski-Pezak, attorney.

Lawsuit

- Michael Mancak, 450 Hill St., Jessup, v. Joseph Olivetti, 117 W. Line St., Olyphant; seeking in excess of $50,000 for injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident on May 30, 2012 on the O'Neill Highway in Dunmore; Daniel Webster Munley, attorney.

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The following defendants were admitted to the Accelerated Re­­habilitative Disposition program for driving under the influence:

- Richard A. Krause Jr., 29, Scranton, stopped Dec. 22 by Scranton police.

- Luis Bello, 53, Dickson City, stopped March 4 by Throop police.

- James Francis Hannagan, 25, Clarks Summit, stopped Nov. 14 by Dunmore police.

- Andrew S. Kuhar, 57, Waymart, stopped Nov. 3 by Blooming Grove police.

- David Beavers, 36, Taylor, stopped Nov. 25 by Scranton police.

- Paige Ashley Cicardo, 22, Albrightsville, stopped Jan. 1 by Dunmore police.

- Karen Marie Verbickas, 31, Palmyra, N.Y., stopped Aug. 4, 2012 by Dunmore police.

- Matthew Davis Liuzzo, 20, Mayfield, stopped Jan. 20 by Blakely police.

- James Erik Jansson, 19, Princeton, N.J., stopped Sept. 28 by Dunmore police.

- Silas Terence Sheridan, 19, Scranton, stopped Oct. 30 by Scranton police.

The following defendants were admitted to the ARD program for other crimes:

- John Michael Scavo, 21, Blakeslee, arrested Aug. 9 by state police for prohibited acts.

- Kathryn E. McLane, 25, Moscow, arrested Jan. 2 by Scranton police for receiving stolen property.

- Dylan Thomas Scherer, 20, Old Forge, arrested July 4, 2012 by South Abington police for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked.

- Joseph John Fleming, 23, Moosic, arrested Sept. 11, 2011 by Old Forge police for prohibited acts.

- Dennis Justin Odea, 32, Dalton, arrested March 11 by South Abington police for criminal conspiracy.

- Matthew Margavage, 34, Duryea, arrested March 16 by Scranton police for resisting arrest, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

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Police arrest Chesterfield soccer coach

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CHESTERFIELD - Chesterfield County Police have arrested and charged an area youth soccer coach with taking indecent liberties with a child and aggravated sexual battery.

Police said Joseph L. Crespo, 22, inappropriately touched an 11-year-old male on June 22. The victim was a participant in a soccer program at XL Sports World, where Crespo was employed. Crespo was also a junior varsity soccer coach at Clover Hill High School in Chesterfield County.

Crespo, of the 6900 block of Full Rack Place, was arrested on Thursday, July 18. He is currently being held without bond at Riverside Regional Jail.

Police Blotter: Friday, July 26, 2013

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Motorcycle crash

EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - Jacob J. Lesniak, 22, of Germantown, was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after suffering minor injuries in a motorcycle accident on Route 125.

State police at Stonington reported Lesniak was driving a 2011 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special north at 1:19 p.m. when he lost control while attempting to negotiate a sharp right curve. The motorcycle then fell onto its left side and slid for approximately 20 feet before stopping.

Lesniak, who was wearing a helmet, was initially transported by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital before being transferred to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

East Cameron Township firefighters assisted at the scene.

Theft of leased property

COAL TOWNSHIP - Shane J. Reichenbach, 36, of 1207 Chemung St., Coal Township, was charged by Patrolman Terry Ketchem with theft of leased property.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Reichenbach is accused of failing to return or make payments on a Zella sectional couch valued at $886.08 and a Sony PlayStation 3 valued at $552.18 that he leased from Lightning Rent to Own in the Anthra Plaza on Dec. 13 and Dec. 19, respectively.

Court notes 7/26/13

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CHILD SUPPORT

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

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

The following defendants have warrants out for their arrest:

Derek Muchler, 19 W. Walnut St., Plymouth, for failure to pay $2,953.

Justin Barna, 121 Jacobs Ladder, Mountain Top, for failure to pay $8,775; for failure to pay $5,993.

Richard Bower, 319 E. State St., Kingston, for failure to pay $2,119.

Robert Mattie, 50 E. 4th St., Apt. 2F, Wyoming, for failure to pay $225; for failure to pay $1,563.

Mark Giovine Sr., 44 Midland Court, Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $3,085.

Jeffrey Sarkowski Jr., 26 Hillside Drive, Shavertown, for failure to pay $596.

Charles Torok II, 29 Loomis St., Milford, Conn., for failure to pay $2,425; for failure to pay $2,776.

James Ernest, 169 Lake St., Dallas, for failure to pay $4,835.

Jordan Deiter, P.O. Box 75, Tower City, for failure to pay $417.

Keenen Faison, 125 N. Sherman St., Apt. 103, Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $1,947.

Juan Roman-Polanco, 64 Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre, for failure to pay $415.

Michael Shannon, 537 Linden St., Scranton, for failure to pay $6,075.

Michael Laganowski, Upper Lehigh, 97 Main St., Freeland, for failure to pay $1,807; for failure to pay $2,225.

Arthur Lee, 61 Country Crest Lane, Hunlock Creek, for failure to pay $434; for failure to pay $4,478; for failure to pay $11,855.

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

Police Briefs, July 26, 2013

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No injuries in one car crash

Bryon D. Mulon, 34, of Wysox has been charged with a traffic citation after becoming distracted and crashing his 1996 Toyota Tacoma on LeRaysville Road in Windham Township on June 16. According to police, during the accident the truck flipped onto its passenger side and slid into a wooded area.

The lone passenger, Patrick H. Sandor of Stevensville, also escaped injury.

Warren Center man charged with harassment

John Mast, 29, of Warren Center has been charged with harassment relating to a May 13 incident at 466 Rink Road in Warren Township.

According to police, Mast nudged 52-year-old Warren Center resident Mark Eidson with his truck during a property dispute.

Two-year-old transported to hospital after crash

A two-year-old child received minor injuries during a two vehicle accident on Mill Road in Orwell Township on June 12, police said.

The driver of the vehicle with the child, Peggy A. Slater, 45, of Rome, was cited for failing to yield at a stop sign.

According to police, the accident occurred when Slater, driving a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer went through a stop sign at the intersection of State Route 1010 and struck the side of a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Ryan Geho of Eunice, Louisiana.

Slater was also transported by Memorial EMS to Towanda Memorial Hospital with moderate injuries.

Geho was unharmed during the incident and did not receive medical treatment.

Lackawanna County Court Notes 7/27/2013

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LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT NOTES

Marriage licenses

- Jonathan Jerome Donahue, Hampton, Va., to Kellie Marie Schraner, Scranton.

- Alexander Robert Keller and Louise Anne Bull, both of Scranton.

- Joseph Anthony Melodia and Dawn Michelle Zaleski, both of Blakely.

- Justin Bullaro and Mia Rose Cipriano, both of Clarks Green.

- William N. Martin and Ann Marie Harris, both of Scranton.

- Robert Earl Keith and Jennifer Ann Coggins, both of Archbald.

- Joseph William Bisignani Jr. and Gina Caporali, both of Carbondale.

- Robert Lee Petche and Jessica S. Palumbo, both of Scranton.

- Donald J. Strasburger Jr. and Donna M. Florimonte, both of Waverly.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

- Michael and Mary Colleen Gilboy, S. Abington Twp., to Brian and Jennifer Ebersole, Scranton; a property at 1029 Fairfield Circle, S. Abington Twp., for $335,000.

- Gwendolyn Damiano, Dunmore, to Gary J. Hughes Jr., Dunmore; a property at 20 Nicole Drive, Dunmore, for $375,000.

- USA HUD to Lindsay Yetter, Carbondale; a property at 40 Sand St., Carbondale, for $27,000.

- Carol D. Marinchak, Scranton, to Holly Ann Liss, Scranton; a property at 1513 Swetland St., Scranton, for $95,000.

- Edmund J. and Darlene Carr; and Gregory and Terri Winowich, Newton Twp., to Andrew Van Blargan, Lake Winola; property at 244 Miller Road, Waverly Twp., for $158,000.

- Fannie Mae to Carol Ann Onderko; a property at 1269 Franklin St., Old Forge, for $42,000.

- Dorothy E. Walker and Steven Urbanick, S. Abington Twp., to Joseph C. Mercado, Clarks Summit; a property at 166 Edgewood Drive East, S. Abington Twp., for $216,000.

- Richard K. and Susan E. Pfahl, Scranton, to Jamie and Jennifer King, Scranton; a property at 333 Spring St., Scranton, for $54,081.

- Gail S. Dubas, S. Abington Twp., to Joseph W. and Mara S. Grad, S. Abington Twp.; a property at 2010 Robin Hill Way, S. Abington Twp., for $328,000.

- George and Delores Sheypuk, Benton Twp., to Clayton and Rebecca A. Jacobs, Tunkhannock; a property at 103 Bonnie Drive, N. Abington Twp., for $170,500.

- William N. and Paula J. Murphy, Dunmore, to Gwendolyn Marie Damiano, Dunmore; a property at 213 N. Apple St., Dunmore, for $137,500 .

- Deutsch Bank National Trust Co. to Christian J. and Rachael H. Fronduti; a property at 89 Mount Bethel Drive, Scott Twp., for $115,000.

DIVORCE SOUGHT

- Ihor Rebensky, Clarks Summit, v. Suzanne Rebensky, Clarks Summit; married May 21, 2011, in Clarks Summit; pro se.

bench warrants

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

- Adrian P. Rivera, 100 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton; $1,189.61.

- Antonio I. Sosa, RR 1 Box 820, Browndale; $3,158.40.

Anyone with any information on the above is asked to call the child support hot line at 963-6721 Ext. 8160.

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The following defendants were admitted to the Accelerated Re­­habilitative Disposition program for driving under the influence:

- Aileen M. Exeter, 53, Moosic, stopped Sept. 29 by Dunmore police.

- Ryan Taylor Harbaugh, 26, Dunmore, stopped Sept. 8, 2011, by Scranton police.

- Deuel Shannon Pickens, 44, Madison Twp., stopped Jan. 29 by Dunmore police.

- Arthur Thomas Mills Jr., 59, Old Forge, stopped June 10, 2012, by Dunmore police.

The following defendants were admitted to the ARD program for other crimes:

- Patrick Stephen Hunt, 22, Scott Twp., arrested Sept. 25 by state police for prohibited acts.

- Joseph Michael Massa, 21, Neshanic Station, N.J., arrested Feb. 12 by Scranton police for harassment.

- Sharonda Shante Garbutt, 32, Greentown, arrested Dec. 12 by district attorney's office for retail theft.

- Meghan E. Colangelo, 29, Scranton, arrested Feb. 26 by Scranton police for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, and criminal attempt.

ONLINE: thetimes-tribune.com/courts

Police Blotter: Saturday, July 27, 2013

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Driver cited

EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - A Trevorton driver was cited for a traffic violation when she failed to stop her vehicle at a stop sign and struck another vehicle Friday morning on Route 125 at its intersection with Route 2044, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Thomas Leib said Julisa M. Forney, 21, was traveling north in a 2011 Jeep Patriot on Route 125 when she drove through a stop sign and struck a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Carol A. Scandle, 56, of Shamokin, at 5 a.m. Friday.

Both drivers were wearing their seat belts, police said.

Forney was not injured, but it is not known whether Scandle was injured, police said.

The Malibu was towed from the scene by Anthracite Towing, police said.

Fails to report

JORDAN TOWNSHIP - A Pillow driver is being cited for two traffic violations after he failed to report an accident Thursday afternoon when he allegedly struck a tree along Route 3018 east of Hebe Bypass Road, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Marc Yemzow said Matthew T. Brown, 27, was driving east in a 1994 Honda Civic at 3 p.m. Thursday when he failed to negotiate a left hand curve, exited the north berm of the road and struck a tree off the north berm.

Brown was wearing a seat belt and experienced a minor injury, police said.

The car was towed by Prodigal Garage, Dornsife, police said.


Police Briefs 7/27/2013

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Vehicle stolen in Towanda

A 1998 silver BMW sedan was stolen in front of the Bradford County courthouse on Main Street in Towanda, police said.

The theft occurred between 1:50 p.m. and 2:55 p.m. on July 18, Towanda police said.

The vehicle was discovered at a later date in the area of Coaches Pizza in Waverly, N.Y., police said.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the Towanda Borough police at (570) 265-2522.

Vehicle rolls over in Cherry Twp.

No one was injured in a recent motor vehicle accident in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, police said.

The accident occurred at 1:33 a.m. on July 23 as 38-year-old Jeffrey M. Collingwood of Morganton, N.C., was driving north on U.S. Route 220, police said.

Collingwood lost control of his 2004 Ford F-350 on a left curve, state police said.

The vehicle traveled off the west side of the roadway, struck an embankment, rolled over, and came to rest on its roof, state police at Laporte said.

The accident occurred 1,115 feet north of Shinerville Road, police said.

Theft occurs in Dushore

Some money was recently stolen out of a vehicle while it was parked in Dushore, police said.

The vehicle belongs to Erik Bryde of Dushore, state police said.

The theft occurred between noon on July 19 and 5:30 p.m. on July 20 in an alley west of Center Street, police said.

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

Burglary occurs in Laporte Twp.

A burglary has occurred at a residence at 17052 Route 42 in Laporte Township, Sullivan County, police said.

The residence is owned by Joseph Lawless of Collegeville, Pa., police said.

One or more individuals removed window screens and entered the residence through unlocked windows, police said.

The individual or individuals then damaged property inside the residence, state police at Laporte said. They also damaged property outside the residence, police said.

The break-in occurred between July 1 and July 21, police said.

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

Court Notes

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DIVORCE DECREES

Elizabeth Shillabeer v. Raymond Shillabeer.

Mihial Slavescu v. Christina Slavescu.

Lisa Thorne v. Jason Thorne.

Sean Kirchner v. Sandra Kirchner.

Brian Kaslavage v. Theresa Kaslavage.

Nileshkumar Prajapati v. Renee Sevier.

Christopher Latniak v. Renee Latniak.

Michele Kukowski v. James Kukowski.

Lynn Hinterleiter v. Karl Hinterleiter.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Lois L. Yockavitch (partner), Kathy Lynn Yockavitch (partner), Kathy L. Sebolka (partner), Jeff A. Yockavitch (partner), Anthony W. Yockavitch (partner) and Valley Development to Arthur J. Howe Jr. and Patrice Howe for $71,000; Ross Township.

Argonaut Holdings LLC to 2140 SS Parkway LLC for $200,000; Hanover Township.

Ralph Boedeker (per agent), James Boedeker (agent), James Boedeker and Bruce Boedeker to Amy G. Kaspriskie for $88,000; Wyoming.

Kevin S. Graybush and Nichole Graybush to Clifton J. Koneschusky and Danielle Jackson for $170,000; Butler Township.

Joseph M. Sweeney to Thomas J. Parri and Carrie A. Biggs for $175,000; Plains Township.

Virginia high school students experience life as Virginia State Police trainee

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RICHMOND - High school students from across the Commonwealth recently became the newest graduates of the Junior Law Cadet program, which is co-sponsored by the Virginia State Police and The American Legion. The 38 teenagers were presented their graduatio

Hopewell Crime for July 28

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The following information was provided by the Hopewell Police Department. - Assault-Aggravated: At 2:02 a.m. July 20, police responded to the 600 block of Winston Churchill Drive for a reported disturbance. During argument, known offender attempted to as

Prince George Crime for July 28

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The following information was provided by the Prince George County Police Department. - Police responded to the 6700 block of Prince George Drive on July 15 for a reported hit and run and destruction of property. - Police responded to the 6500 block of E
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