Woman charged with harassment
Andrea Ariel Smith, 24, of Troy was charged with harassment following an incident that took place at 7:20 p.m. April 8 on Leona Road in Springfield Township, said state police at Towanda.
Police said Smith and the victim in the incident, Anna Mae Jaeckel, 40, no address given, had a verbal argument regarding rent money. During the argument, Smith shoved Jaeckel with both hands, police said.
People charged with simple assault
State police at Towanda said a 33-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man, whom they did not identify, were charged with simple assault following a domestic dispute that occurred at 11:50 p.m. April 8 in the 1000 block of East Canton Street in Granville Township.
Police said the two people got into a verbal argument and a physical altercation, causing minor physical injury. Police did not specify who was injured.
Person injured
State police at Towanda said Danielle M. Pedrick, 37, of Elmira, N.Y., had a moderate injury in a one-vehicle crash that took place at 7 a.m. April 8 on Route 14 in South Creek Township.
According to police, Pedrick was traveling south in a Ford Explorer and lost control of her vehicle for unknown reasons, traveled across the northbound lane and drove into the east roadside ditch, hitting an embankment with the driver side door. Then, it spun approximately 180 degrees, hitting the same embankment with the passenger side rear quarter panel, and rolled backwards, coming to final rest in the northbound lane, facing northeast, police said. Police said the driver sustained a moderate injury to the left and right arms and was transported to Arnot Hospital by Ridgebury EMS.
She was charged with a violation of "driving at safe speed," police said.
Crash reported
State police at Towanda said a one-vehicle crash took place at 11:40 a.m. March 20 on Route 14 in Canton Township.
Police said a 36-year-old Wysox man was traveling south on Route 14 and when negotiating a right curve, lost control of his vehicle for an unknown reason. Police said it traveled to the northbound shoulder and rolled over into a small embankment and came to final rest on the northbound shoulder of Route 14 on its driver's side, facing south.
Police said it's unknown if the driver had any injury. He was charged with a violation of "roadways laned for traffic," police said.
Man charged with simple assault
State police at Towanda said Andrew Guy Osgood, 41, of Troy, was arrested at 7:35 p.m. April 8 on Leona Road in Springfield Township and charged with simple assault, terroristic threats, and harassment.
Police said he and a 24-year-old Troy resident, who was the victim, had a verbal argument regarding rent money. During the argument, Osgood made a threatening statement to the victim while holding a pocket knife in his hand, police said.
Police said charges were filed through District Court 42-3-01.
Criminal mischief reported
State police are investigating an incident of criminal mischief that occurred recently in Windham Township.
According to information provided by the police, an unknown person damaged the front passenger window of a 2006 Ford Taurus owned by Rick Loughin, 56, of Rome. The incident occurred between 10 a.m. and noon, according to police.
Woman suffers minor injury from accident
A Wyalusing woman suffered a minor injury recently when the car she was driving left the road and struck an embankment.
According to state police, April J. Vargason, 21, was driving a 2006 Pontiac Torrent south on Twin Cuts Road in Wyalusing Township around 4:05 a.m. on April 13. Police said Vargason lost control of her vehicle on a curve, causing it to leave the road, and strike an embankment with its front end. The car then overturned, before coming to rest on its roof.
Vargason, who was wearing her seatbelt when the accident occurred, was transported to Memorial Hospital for evaluation. Police said she will receive a citation for crossing the center line of traffic.
Man charged with criminal mischief
A man was cited by the state police recently on a charge of criminal mischief.
According to state police, Raymond House, 26, no address given, was accused of the above offense on April 13. Around 11:30 p.m. that day, the report continued, House is reported to have thrown a padlock through the windshield of a vehicle owned by an unnamed 40-year-old man. Police said the incident occurred in the 7000 block of state Route 706 in Stevens Township.
One hurt in crash
One person was taken to the hospital recently, following a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 187 in Rome Borough.
According to state police, that accident occurred around 9:55 a.m. on March 27. State police said the accident occurred when a 2003 Dodge Durango operated by Mitchel E. McPhillips, 21, of Barton, N.Y., struck the rear of a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer operated by Heather M. Barrett, 40, of Rome. Police said Barrett had stopped her vehicle and was in the process of making a left turn onto Bliss Road. Upon impact, the report continued, the Trailblazer was pushed across the road and in the process struck the front end of a 2008 GMC Yukon operated by Kristin A. Shores, 26, of Towanda, who was traveling north on Route 187 at the time.
Barrett was transported by HOPS EMS to Memorial Hospital in Towanda for evaluation. Police said all passengers and drivers involved in the accident were wearing their seatbelts when it occurred. All vehicles were towed from the scene. Police said McPhillips will be charged with following too closely and operating a vehicle at an unsafe speed.
Contractor faces theft charge
State police reported recently filing a theft charge against a contractor from Moosic on allegations he failed to return $30,000 to a client.
According to information provided by the state police, David D. Valenti, 62, owner of Wyoming Homes Inc., has been charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition. The charge against Valenti stems from an incident that occurred on July 19, 2011.
On that date, the report continued, an unnamed Wysox man entered into a contract with Valenti and Wyoming Homes to have a modular home installed on his property in Wysox. Total purchase price of the home was $59,600, and the man provided Wyoming Homes with a down payment of $30,000. However, due to the section of property being zoned for commercial use only, the man was not able to have the modular home installed on the property.
As a result, the installation was canceled, and the man requested a refund of $30,000 from Wyoming Homes, less any expenses incurred by the company. But as of April 2015 the man has not received any portion of the $30,000 from Valenti or Wyoming Homes, according to the report.
Police indicated they are also charging Valenti with receiving stolen property. Both charges are being graded as third-degree felonies, police said.
Man charged with burglary
A Corning, N.Y. man was cited by state police recently on a charge of burglary.
According to state police, James Frank Zuke, 46, is accused of illegally entering Jack Williams Garage around 6 p.m. on April 12. Once inside, the report continued, Zuke took two checks and left the premises.
Zuke was found nearby and taken into custody. State police said Zuke was arraigned on burglary, theft, and other charges, and then incarcerated in the Bradford County jail.
Store burglarized
State police are investigating a break-in that occurred recently at Miller's Hardware in Dushore.
The incident occurred between 4:45 p.m. on April 8 and 8 a.m. on April 8. Police said the burglars stole several rolls of electric wire as well as an unspecified amount of money. Anyone with information about the incident is requested to contact the state police at (570) 946-4610.
Tires stolen
State police are looking for the perpetrators who recently stole four tires from a private business in Cherry Township, Sullivan County.
State police reported that the incident occurred between 12:01 and 11 a.m. on April 8. The perpetrators removed four Goodyear Wrangler MTR tires with Kevlar sidewalls from a storage trailer at Steve O's Garage on U.S. Route 220. Anyone with information regarding the investigation is requested to contact the state police at (570) 946-4610.
Dollar General store cited for false alarm
A business in Wysox Township was cited by state police recently for "control of alarm devices and automatic dialing services."
According to state police, the charge was filed against Dollar General after police responded to a commercial burglar alarm going off around 7:28 a.m. on April 9. Upon arrival, state police reported, they determined that it was a false alarm. State police said the charge was filed because it was determined that this was the sixth consecutive false alarm that occurred at the Dollar General store within a consecutive 12-month period.
Two charged with criminal trespass
A charge of criminal trespass was recently filed against two individuals by the state police.
According to the report, Kalob Joseph Benjamin Fenton, 18, of Towanda, and an unnamed 17-year-old male juvenile were both cited for the above offense following an incident that occurred around 2:14 p.m. on April 9. On that date, the report continued, both individuals were accused of trespassing on railroad property in Wysox Township, owned by Lehigh Railway.
Theft from vehicle occurs
State police are investigating the theft from a business vehicle that occurred recently in North Towanda Township.
According to police, perpetrators stole several items from a truck owned by Williams Lubricants Inc. of North Towanda. Police said the incident occurred between 9 p.m. on April 9 and 6 a.m. on April 10.
Man charged with aggravated indecent assault
A Granville Summit man was arrested by state police recently on a charge of aggravated indecent assault.
According to state police, Daniel Charles Cole, 52, was cited for the above offense following an incident that occurred on March 19 in Athens Township. Cole is accused of touching a girl who is under 10 years old in an inappropriate manner while in his vehicle. Cole was arrested and later incarcerated at the Bradford County jail.
Motel burglarized
State police are investigating a burglary that recently occurred at Crystal Springs Motel in North Towanda Township.
According to police, the incident occurred on March 19, around 11:40 p.m. Perpetrators forced their way into the motel office and removed $588 in cash. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the state police at (570) 265-2186.
Furniture stolen
Several pieces of furniture were reported stolen recently from a private residence in Eagles Mere Borough, Sullivan County.
According to state police, the incident occurred between 9 p.m. on April 11 and 10 a.m. on April 13. Police said perpetrators stole the furniture from a large upstairs porch on the east side of the residence owned by Martin Milligan, 60, of Westport, Conn. Among the items stolen included a blue and white fabric couch, a yellow flower-printed couch, a yellow flower-print carpet, a blue and white carpet, two fabric blue and white swivel chairs, and two glass-and-brass end tables.
Anyone with information regarding the stolen items is asked to contact the state police at Laporte at (570) 946-4610.
Rubbish scattered
A recent incident of scattering rubbish was reported in Monroe Township.
According to state police, the incident occurred around 11:59 a.m. on April 13. Ronald Edward Judd, 52, of Florida, reported that someone threw a tire and a mailbox on his property on Stoney Lane.
Police said they have no suspects at this time.
Gasoline stolen
State police are looking for the thieves who stole over 100 gallons of gasoline from a private pump owned by Forks Township.
According to police, the incident occurred between 2 p.m. on April 10 and 6 a.m. on April 13. Perpetrators damaged the gas pump located at the Forks Township building on Warburton Hill Road, allowing them to steal the gasoline. Police said the thieves also stole a Moultrie D5 Game Cam from the scene. Anyone with information about the incident is requested to contact the state police at Laporte at (570) 946-4610.
DUI
The following people were arrested in Bradford County recently for driving while under the influence:
James Steven Kithcart Jr., 27, of Wysox, has also been charged by Towanda police with failure to yield to a stop sign; driving on the wrong side of the road; and careless driving. Kithcart was charged around 2:35 a.m. on March 14, following a traffic stop at the Dandy Mini Mart in Wysox. After being taken into custody, Kithcart was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda where he agreed to submit to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Kithcart's blood alcohol content was .188 percent on the day of his arrest. Kithcart has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on May 22.
Thomas Grant Gross, 49, of Towanda, has also been charged by borough police with careless driving; and failure to yield to a stop sign. Gross was charged around 1:54 a.m. on March 22, following a vehicle stop on Main Street. After being taken into custody, Gross was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda where he agreed to submit to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Gross' blood alcohol content was .129 percent on the day of his arrest. Gross has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on May 22.
Kenneth Homet Howard, 54, of Wyalusing, has also been charged by state police with careless driving; and driving on the wrong side of the road. Howard was charged following a traffic stop around 5:50 p.m. on March 19. After being taken into custody, Howard was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda where he agreed to submit to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Howard's blood alcohol content was .126 percent on the day of his arrest. Howard has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on April 24.
William Daniel Cassellbury, 54, of Towanda, has also been charged by state police with driving on the wrong side of the road; and careless driving. Cassellbury was charged following a traffic stop around 11:34 p.m. on March 14 at Beers Tractor Sales on U.S. Route 6 in Wysox Township. After being taken into custody, Cassellbury was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda where he agreed to submit to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Cassellbury's blood alcohol content was .239 percent on the day of his arrest. Cassellbury has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on April 24.
Elizabeth Rae Benjamin, 29, of Wysox, has also been charged by state police with driving on the wrong side of the road; operating a vehicle at an unsafe speed; careless driving; general lighting requirements; and operating a vehicle without a certificate of inspection. Benjamin was charged following a traffic stop at 12:45 a.m. on March 14. After being taken into custody, Benjamin was transported by the state police to Memorial Hospital in Towanda where she agreed to submit to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Benjamin's blood alcohol content was .096 percent on the day of her arrest. Benjamin has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on April 24.
Helen Elizabeth Barbey, 58, of Towanda has also been charged by borough police with windshield obstructions and wipers; careless driving; driving the wrong way down a one-way street; and failing to yield the right-of-way. Barbey was charged following a traffic stop on March 13 conducted by Towanda police on Main Street. After being taken into custody, Barbey was transported to Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Barbey's preliminary has been scheduled for May 8 before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark.