Woman injured
State police at Towanda said one person was injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred at 4:55 p.m. Jan. 9 on Route 414 in LeRoy Township.
Police said Sarah A. Brown, 33, of Berlin, N.J., who suffered a minor injury, was traveling west on Route 414, in the area of 8523 Route 414. While performing a three-point turn in the middle of Route 414, she backed her Oldsmobile Cutlass into a ditch along the western shoulder of the highway, police said. After impact, the vehicle came to final rest in the westbound shoulder area of Route 414, facing west, police said. Police said the vehicle was towed from the scene by Palmer's and Western Alliance EMS assisted at the scene.
Police said Brown was charged with "driving under the influence."
Mailbox struck
State police at Towanda said a vehicle struck a mailbox and went into a yard at 1:30 a.m. Jan. 18 on Lake Hill Road in Canton Township.
According to police, the unknown driver was traveling north on Route 154/Lake Hill Road. While traveling, the vehicle left the northbound lane of travel, struck a mailbox in the east shoulder, hit a ditch, and continued into a yard at 516 Lake Hill Rd., police said. After impact, the vehicle re-entered the lane of travel and continued north onto Route 154, fleeing the scene, police said. Police said the vehicle sustained front end damage and left its bumper in the yard.
Man not injured
State police at Towanda said no one was injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred at 5:15 a.m. Jan. 24 on Route 414/Cedar Ledge Road in Canton Township.
Police said Codey S. Grimaldi, 24, of Corning, N.Y., who was not injured, was traveling east along Route 414, as his Chevrolet Silverado began to traverse a right curve. According to police, he then lost control of the vehicle, which allowed it to slide off the roadway. Police said it then struck a tree on the roadside.
Man faces drug paraphernalia charge
State police at Towanda said Justin R. Laudenslager, 22, of Columbia Cross Roads was charged with one count of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor offense.
According to police, Laudenslager had drug paraphernalia hidden inside a residence on Coryland Road in Wells Township. Police said it was found by the homeowner sometime between Oct. 25-31.
Police said a criminal complaint was filed through District Court 42-3-01. According to court papers, he faces a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox at 1 p.m. Feb. 25.
No injuries reported in crash
State police at Towanda said no one was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 1:15 p.m. Jan. 22 in South Creek Township.
Drivers involved in the crash were Chelsea L. Rouille, 21, of Horseheads, N.Y., and Benjamin J. Fausey, 32, of Elmira, N.Y., police said.
According to police, the crash occurred as Fausey, driving a Mercedes-Benz, was making a left-hand turn into the Smokin' Joe's parking lot off Route 14 while Rouille was traveling south on Route 14. Police said Rouille fell asleep behind the wheel and struck Fausey's vehicle in the front driver's side fender. Rouille continued over the oncoming lane of traffic into the parking lot of Smokin' Joe's, striking a store sign located near the parking lot. Rouille's Saturn SL1 came to final rest in the parking lot while Fausey's vehicle came to final rest facing south at the bottom of the parking lot.
Police said Rouille was charged with a "roadways laned" violation.
Guns taken
State police at Towanda said approximately 10 long guns were stolen from the residence of a 78-year-old Gillett man sometime between Jan. 3-18 on Berrytown Road in South Creek Township.
Police said an investigation continues and the two suspects are a 30-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man.
Man caught driving under the influence of marijuana
On Dec. 6, 2014, troopers with the Pennsylvania State Police performed a routine traffic stop on Matthew C. McLinko, 21, of Towanda and subsequently charged him with several offenses related to driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
As the trooper was in routine patrol on state Route 199 in Athens Borough he observed a vehicle traveling south with the right front headlight out. The trooper followed the vehicle to the area of Patton's Gas Station where a traffic stop was initiated. The trooper approach the driver and asked for his licensing information at which point he noticed that McLinko appeared to have bloodshot eyes and seemed very nervous. The trooper then observed in McLinko's left jacket pocket a clear plastic bag which he was asked to remove. Upon handing the bag to the officer it was observed to contain a green leafy substance which smelled of marijuana.
At this time the McLinko was asked to complete the standard battery of field sobriety testing, to which he performed at an unsatisfactory level. He was then placed under arrest and charged with the following: possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI: controlled substance, DUI: General impairment, driving on roadways land for traffic, careless driving, and general lighting requirements. Charges were filed on Jan. 22 in the court of Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw. McLinko will return to face these charges that a preliminary hearing on Feb. 27.
Woman found asleep in car charged with DUI
Athens Township Police reported the arrest of Jennifer L. Olmstead, 34, of Nichols, N.Y., on Jan. 25, for driving under the influence of alcohol after finding her asleep in her car in the parking lot area of Tozer's Boat Landing.
An officer on routine patrol observed a running vehicle parked in the parking lot. He exited his vehicle to observe a female, later identified as Olmstead, asleep in the driver seat. The officer knocked on the window, yelled loudly and shined his flashlight in her face in an attempt to wake her. After approximately five minutes she opened her eyes. At this point the officer asked her to turn her vehicle off and she would not comply. He then reached inside the vehicle to turn the engine off. He then noticed that her movements were sluggish and unsteady and she was unable to answer simple questions. He also detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from her person. She stated she pulled into the boat landing because it was quiet and peaceful. She then refused the officer's request for field sobriety testing.
At this point the officer placed Olmstead under arrest and she was charged with DUI: general impairment. She was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Timothy Wilcox on Jan. 25 and released in lieu of $7,500 bail.
Careless driving results in DUI
Officers with the Athens Township Police Department reported of the arrest of Tara L. Smith, 24, of Athens for several offenses related to driving under the influence. The officer observed a vehicle, driven by Smith, drift away from the curve and over the center or yellow line several times. The officer then activated his emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop. As the officer asked her for her information he noticed she was being extremely careless with her cigarette and could not find any of the information related to her vehicle. The officer asked Smith if she lived at the address on her driver's license and she stated that she did not. At this time the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from her breath. Smith admitted to the officer that she had had a few drinks earlier in the night. Smith was asked to perform the standard battery of field sobriety tests which she failed to perform in a satisfactory manner.
Smith was subsequently arrested and charged with DUI: highest rate of alcohol, DUI: general impairment, driving on the right side of the roadway, and failure to notify for change of address. She is set to face Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 27.