Warrant leads to Athens man's arrest
Sayre Borough Police arrested David William Wright, 44, of Athens, on Aug. 15 on a warrant through Pennsylvania State Police, Sayre police said.
Wright has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.
Wright was arrested after police observed Wright enter his vehicle in the early morning of Aug. 15, police said.
Police found a pill crusher, with various residue inside it, in Wright's pocket, police said.
Police also found one blue and one white pill, which turned out to be oxycodone and clonazepam, as well as a burnt glass smoking pipe, which Wright said he uses to smoke bath salts, police said.
In Wright's car, police found various glass smoking pipes, a glass bong, and an electronic scale, police said.
Wright waived his preliminary hearing and will be formally arraigned on Sept. 14 at the Bradford County Courthouse.
Towanda woman victim of theft
Sheri Weiss, 52, of Towanda was the victim of a theft, state police at Towanda said.
On Aug. 2, Weiss reported that someone used her credit card information, police said.
State police said their investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Guitar stolen in Cherry Township
State police say they have a suspect in the theft of a 12-string electric guitar that belongs to Gerald Lee Hawley of Dushore.
The theft occurred on Aug. 14 at Hawley's residence on Litzelman Road in Cherry Township, police said.
Anyone with information about this theft is encouraged to contact the state police at Laporte at (570) 946-4610.
Car rolls over in Asylum Twp.
No one was injured in a recent motor vehicle accident on Liberty Corners Road in Asylum Township, police said.
Beau J. McGroarty, 34, of New Albany was driving a 2003 Suzuki Aerio east on Liberty Corners Road when the vehicle's front axle broke, causing the tires to lock up, police said.
The car traveled over a short cliff, rolled over and struck a tree, state police at Towanda said.
McGroarty and a passenger in the vehicle, 31-year-old Alicia McGroarty of New Albany, were both wearing seat belts, police said.
The accident occurred at 12:30 p.m. Friday, 1,476 feet south of Lake Street, police said.
No injuries
No injuries were reported when a two-vehicle collision occurred recently on U.S. Route 6 in Wysox.
According to state police, Billie J. Wickizer, 44, of Laceyville was driving a 1999 Saab west on Route 6 around 10:25 a.m. on Aug. 16. Police said Wickizer was attempting to turn her vehicle from the center lane of traffic, and in the process caused it to strike a 2011 Ford Econoline F350 operated by Mark D. Yanko, 69, of Nicholson, Pa.
Trailer stolen
State police are looking for the thieves who stole a trailer recently in Standing Stone Township.
According to police, the incident occurred between 2 p.m. on July 23 and 6 a.m. on July 27. The thieves stole a black 12-foot, two-axle dump body trailer from Goff Road, near U.S. Route 6. Anyone with information about the incident is requested to contact the state police at (570) 265-2186.
One injury reported
One injury was reported from a two-vehicle collision that occurred recently in Stevens Township.
According to state police, Aaron G. Manney, 89, of Stevensville, was driving a 2003 Ford Taurus east on state Route 706 around 6 p.m. on Aug. 13. Police said Manney attempted to turn left onto Leisure Lakes Road, and in the process caused his vehicle to strike a 2002 Dodge Intrepid operated by Donald E. Lupher III, 30, of Wyalusing, who was traveling west on Route 706 at the time.
Police said Manney suffered minor injuries and was transported from the scene for treatment.
Man charged with simple assault
A Towanda man was cited by state police recently on a charge of simple assault.
According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Timothy Richard Short, 38, has also been charged with harassment. Short is accused of striking and injuring Elizabeth Rae Benjamin in the face on Aug. 12 during a dispute.
Short's preliminary hearing has been scheduled before Judge Clark on Aug. 28.
Woman charged with criminal trespass
A Towanda woman was arrested by state police recently on a charge of criminal trespass.
According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Cherish Ann Johnson, 27, has also been charged with criminal mischief. Johnson is accused of breaking into and entering the residence of John David McCormick in Sheshequin Township on Aug. 7.
Man faces simple assault charge
A Towanda man was arrested by borough police recently on a charge of simple assault.
According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Jason Martinet, 38, has also been charged with harassment. Martinet is accused of striking and choking Aaron Anania and Amanda Anania on Aug. 13 in Towanda Borough during a dispute. Martinet was ordered incarcerated in lieu of $5,000 bail. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 4 before Judge Clark.
DUI charges
The following people were recently charged with driving while under the influence in Bradford County:
Nadine J. King, 50, of Towanda, by the state police, on Aug. 20 on U.S. Route 220 in North Towanda Township. King exhibited signs of alcohol intoxication.
Alexander Cebilla-Amaya, 38, of the Bradford County Correctional Facility, has also been charged by Towanda police with careless driving; and driving on the wrong side of the road. Cebilla-Amaya was charged on July 18, following a traffic stop conducted by Towanda police on Merrill Parkway near State Street. After being taken into custody, Cebilla-Amaya was transported to Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital where he agreed to submit to a blood test. The test eventually revealed that Cebilla-Amaya's blood alcohol content was .173 percent on the day of his arrest. Cebilla-Amaya has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on Sept. 16.
Riley Joseph Gorsline, 18, of Ulster, has also been charged by state police with crossing the center line of traffic; operating a vehicle at an unsafe speed; and careless driving. Gorsline was charged following a one-vehicle crash on July 26 in Sheshequin Township. At the scene, Gorsline, who was identified as the driver of the vehicle, was questioned about his condition prior to the crash. Gorsline admitted to smoking marijuana earlier, according to the report, and a blood test revealed a number of illicit substances in his system. Gorsline has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark on Sept. 25.