Criminal mischief occurs in Towanda
Towanda Borough police are investigating a report of criminal mischief that occurred on Jan. 3 in Towanda.
According to police, an unknown individual used an object to break a glass door. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Towanda Borough Police Department at (570) 265-2522.
Theft reported
According to Towanda Borough police, between Jan. 7 and Jan. 8, an unknown person unlawfully entered a shed in Towanda and removed several items, including fishing rods, reels and power tools.
An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Towanda Borough Police Department at (570) 265-2522.
Criminal mischief under investigation
A case of criminal mischief that occurred between Jan. 18 and Jan. 19 in Towanda is currently being investigated by Towanda Borough police.
According to police, an unknown individual used an object to scratch the paint off of a parked vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Towanda Borough Police Department at (570) 265-2522.
Man charged with harassment
According to state police, David Samuel Parker Jr., 21, of Monroeton has been charged with harassment after he arrived at a location in Franklin Township on Jan. 16 and grabbed the hair of a 21-year-old Canton woman. Charges were filed in Magisterial District Court 42-3-03.
Simple assault occurs in Towanda
Charges of simple assault have been brought against a 16-year-old male juvenile following an incident that occurred on Nov. 17 in Towanda Township.
According to state police, the male juvenile struck a 17-year-old female juvenile, which caused a laceration on her head that required stitches.
Men face theft charges
Two men have recently been charged with burglary; criminal conspiracy; criminal trespass; theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property following an incident that occurred on Jan. 13 in Monroe Township.
According to state police, Walter Reynolds Jr., 27, of Monroeton, and Curtis Ryan Clark, 25, of Wyalusing entered the residence of a 68-year-old male and took approximately $290 from an office in the residence.
Charges were filed with Magisterial District Court 42-3-03.
Harassment under investigation
Laporte state police are investigating an incident of harassment that occurred on Jan. 19 in Colley Township in Sullivan County.
According to state police, Nicholas Parker, 22, of Philadelphia was cited for harassment after he threatened physical violence against a 19-year-old Delaware man.
Police investigating aggravated indecent assault
Towanda state police are investigating a case of aggravated indecent assault after it was reported that a 19-year-old Dushore male improperly touched a 13-year-old female between December of 2009 and November of 2010. The investigation is ongoing.
No injuries in rollover
State police at Towanda said no one was injured in a roll-over crash that occurred at 7:35 p.m. Jan. 15 on Lookout Road in Columbia Township.
Police said the driver, Delbert E. Lewis Jr., 21, of Troy was traveling north and was negotiating a right curve, when he lost control of his Jeep Wrangler due to environmental conditions/ice on the roadway. According to police, the vehicle traveled onto the northbound shoulder of Lookout Road and rolled onto its driver's side. It came to final rest on its driver's side area, facing northeast.
No one injured in accident
State police at Towanda said no one was injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred at 10:15 p.m. Jan. 15 on Doty Hill Road in South Creek Township.
Police said the driver, Anthony Stone, 28, of Gillett, was traveling east and his Ford Taurus left its lane of travel, into the eastbound berm. According to police, he re-entered the eastbound lane, over-corrected, and entered the eastbound berm, striking a tree. Then, his vehicle struck a second tree, before coming to rest against a utility pole. It sustained disabling front end damage. Police said Stone was charged with a violation of "roadways laned for traffic."
Junior's Towing assisted.
One injured in crash
State police at Towanda said one person was injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred at 4:15 a.m. Dec. 14 on Route 154, just south of the intersection with Beech Flats Road, in Canton Township.
Police said the driver, Melissa S. Hartford, 38, of Roaring Branch, had a moderate injury in the crash. According to police, she was traveling south in her Ford Focus on Route 154, and her vehicle left the roadway and struck a blacktop paver that was located on the west side shoulder of the roadway. After impact, her vehicle came to a final rest in the southbound shoulder area of Route 154, facing southwest, police said.
Police said she was charged with driving under the influence.
The vehicle was towed by Canton Auto Body and the Canton Volunteer Fire Department and Western Alliance EMS assisted.