Resisting arrest

COAL TOWNSHIP - A Shamokin man was taken into custody after resisting arrest during an investigation by Coal Township police at 12:25 a.m. Saturday in the area of Big Mountain Road.

Police reported when they made contact with Dawel Lantigua, 20, with a last known address of 17 S. Rock St., Shamokin, he provided a false name.

When he was being arrested, Lantigua allegedly attempted to run from police and resisted arrest. After being placed in custody, the authorities learned of numerous outstanding warrants for Lantigua. He was committed to Northumberland County Prison on an outstanding bench warrant from the Northumberland County Sheriff's Department, while charges of giving false identification to law enforcement and resisting arrest are pending.

Police were assisted by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle, of the Shamokin City Police.

Four-vehicle accident

COAL TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a four-vehicle crash in the 800 block of Mulberry Street at 9:47 p.m. Saturday.

Deputy Police Chief Chris Williams reported a 1994 Chevrolet truck, driven by Samuel Jeremiah, 52, of 1101 W. State St., was traveling east when he bent down to pick up some tools that had fallen on the truck floor. When he did, his vehicle crossed Mulberry Street and struck a parked 2006 Dodge Caravan, owned by Daniel and Amanda Jones, of 801 W. Mulberry St.

The Caravan was then pushed into a 2004 Ford Escape, owned by Robert and Barbara Jones, of 1332 Scott St., Kulpmont, which was parked on the north side of Mulberry Street. The Escape was pushed into a parked 1997 Ford truck, owned by Francine Jones, of 1600 Sterling St. The Caravan sustained severe damaged while the other vehicles had minor damage.

Police cited Jeremiah for driving on the right side of the roadway.

Snyder County crash

PENN TOWNSHIP - A Paxinos man suffered a minor injury following a crash on Old Colony Road, near Quarry Road, at 11 a.m. Sunday.

State police at Selinsgrove reported a 1998 Ford Explorer, driven by Garrett D. Krouse, 20, of Paxinos, was traveling west on Old Colony Road, and after negotiating a right curve in the road, it drove off the right edge, striking a concrete culvert and tree. Krouse's vehicle then rolled down an embankment before coming to rest on its wheels.

Police say Krouse suffered a moderate injury but was not transported by EMS workers for treatment. He was cited for the crash.

Criminal mischief

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police report that sometime between 11 p.m. Wednesday and 5:14 a.m. Thursday, someone broke a window on a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe while it was parked in the 1400 block of West Walnut Street. Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact Coal Township Police at 644-0333.

Curfew violation

SHAMOKIN - Two Shamokin females, ages 13 and 15, were cited by Patrolman William Miner for violating Shamokin's curfew ordinance after being seen in the 800 block of Oneida Street at 1:15 a.m. Saturday.

Hit-and-run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Viola Bolick, 87, of 403 S. Hickory St., Mount Carmel, reported to Coal Township Police that her 2009 Toyota Camry was struck while she was stopped at the traffic light at Hospital Road and Route 61 between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. Friday.

Bolick was stopped behind a vehicle waiting to turn onto Route 61 when the vehicle in front of her backed into her vehicle and then left, traveling toward Shamokin.

The vehicle was described as a smaller car, possibly medium grey or medium brown in color. Bolick's vehicle sustained minor damage to the bumper.

Bicycle theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Richard Bevan, 71, of 509 Clay St., Ranshaw, reported to Coal Township police that at 8:30 p.m. Friday, someone stole an older Huffy bicycle from his property. The bicycle is black with blue on the fenders.

Two-vehicle crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Trevorton Road near the Forest Hills Fire Company at 11:44 a.m. Friday.

Police reported a 1993 Chevrolet driven by Deborah Robins, 52, of 156 E. Independence St., Apt. 2, was coming to a stop for a delivery truck that was attempting to pull off of the roadway, when her vehicle was struck in the rear by a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Fern Gonsar, 60, of 1051 Shamokin St., Trevorton.

Robins was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where she was treated and released. A passenger in her vehicle, John Thompson, 50, of South Franklin Street, complained of pain in his neck, but refused treatment at the scene. Gonsar and her passengers, Justin Fisher, 22, of North Vine Street, Shamokin, and Thomas Meisel, 69, of 273 E. Coal St., Trevorton, were not injured.

Gonsar's vehicle had to be towed from the scene. Police said she will be cited for following a vehicle too closely.

Dog violation

SHAMOKIN - Gary Adams Jr., 41, of 523 N. First St., Shamokin, was cited by City Police Patrolman First Class Scott Weaver for violating the city's dog ordinance by allowing his dog to run in public under no control and scaring residents in the 500 block of North First Street at 8:45 p.m. Saturday.

Criminal mischief

EXCELSIOR - Michael Liptok, 49, of 129 Iron St., told Coal Township police that sometime between 8:30 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday, someone damaged his 1999 Dodge van, denting the rear hatch and scratching the passenger side rear quarter panel and the driver's side front bumper. The vehicle was parked near his residence in Excelsior.

Running at large

RANSHAW - Kenneth Shiffert, 48, of 213 Third St., will be cited by Coal Township police for allowing his Rottweiler dog to run at large in the vicinity of Water and Third streets, Ranshaw, between 8 and 8:15 a.m. Monday.

The following landlord/tenant claims and judgments were filed in magisterial district court:

Office of John Gembic III, Shamokin

Gary Renner of Beavertown against Beth Orner of Coal Township, for $750, filed July 1. A hearing is scheduled for July 15.

Dale Koch of Shamokin against Jason Meyers and Keisha Castle of Shamokin, for $1,366, filed July 1. A hearing is scheduled for July 15.

Dale Koch of Shamokin against John Tiebout and Lisa Castle of Shamokin, for $1,146.71, filed July 1. A hearing is scheduled for July 15.

T&V Partners of Sunbury against Chad Tammaro and Erin Van Note of Shamokin, for $830, filed July 3. A hearing is scheduled for July 15.

Joan Colquitt of Berwyn against Mark Hines and Michelle Slavinsky of Shamokin, for $475, filed July 5. A hearing is scheduled for July 18.

SUV scratched

COAL TOWNSHIP - William Romanoski, 65, of 1151 W. Mulberry St., reported that someone scratched his 1997 Ford Explorer while it was parked near his home on Locust Street between July 1 and Monday. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 644-0333.

Parts stolen

JACKSON TOWNSHIP - Roy Adams, of Sunbury, the owner of Used Truck Parts of Pennsylvania, 1423 Mandata Road, reported to state police at Stonington that someone used force to enter his business and removed 15 large truck radiators and air chargers between 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Police say the investigation continues.

Crash

MILLERSBURG - A Sunbury man refused medical treatment after crashing into an embankment along Route 147 on Monday in Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, according to state police at Lykens.

Police say Truman W. Erdley, 50, was driving a 1988 Buick north about 4 p.m. when he swerved into the southbound lane and crashed near railroad tracks. Erdley told police that he swerved to avoid an unknown object that rolled down a hill.

Erdley will be cited for failing to stay in his lane of travel and for not wearing a seat belt. His vehicle was towed.

Guard assaulted

COAL TOWNSHIP - An inmate at SCI-Coal Township will be charged following the assault of a corrections guard at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday.

State police at Stonington said Sgt. Derek Nejedly, 43, was struck twice in the head by inmate Michael Lassiter, 31, during an incident in the dining hall. Nejedly was transported to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital where he was treated and released.

Identity theft

MOUNT CARMEL - Barry T. Adams, 30, of 111 N. Market St., Mount Carmel, was charged with identity theft and related crimes following an investigation into ordered cell phones in March.

According to court documents, Adams allegedly used the Social Security number of David Urbanowicz to open up cell phone accounts from three different cell phone companies, running up bills totaling $1,906.61.

Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman Matthew Dillman charged Adams with four counts of access device fraud, and two counts each of identity theft and theft by unlawful taking or disposition. He was arraigned Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and placed in Northumberland County Prison on $20,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17.

Disorderly conduct

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police charged Rodney Cossari, 24, of 128 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin, with disorderly conduct following an incident on July 3 at the intersection of Route 901 and Quarry Road.

According to police, Cossari allegedly was yelling and jumping on the hood of the vehicle of April Heckman, 28, of the same address, while she was sitting in the vehicle. Cossari then took her car keys and cell phone and pulled her out of her vehicle. Heckman began walking away from Cossari, who then returned her keys and phone before both left the area.

Aggravated assault

MOUNT CARMEL - Nicholas P. Koons, 27, of 244 S. Oak St., second floor apartment, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment following an incident at 520 E. Fifth St. at 10:28 p.m. June 16.

Mount Carmel Borough Police were called to the scene for an assault. The victim, Robert Longo Jr., had a deep laceration on his right shoulder and cuts on the back of his neck.

A witness told police that Koons came to the residence looking for his property and then pulled a knife on Longo, but the knife was taken from Koons. Koons allegedly struck Longo in the back of the head with a dinner plate.

Koons was charged by borough police Patrolman Jason Drumheller and was placed in Northumberland County Prison on July 3 on $20,000 bail.

Simple assault

MOUNT CARMEL - Police charged Wilburn H. Denman, 45, of 28 Bower St., Montgomery, with simple assault, harassment and endangering the welfare of a child following an incident at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 45 N. Maple St.

Borough Police Patrolman Kevin Katch reported in court documents that Denman allegedly pushed the victim, Robin Brown, against a stove in the Maple Street residence while Brown was holding her four-month-old goddaughter. Denman then allegedly threw Brown against the stove, causing a bruise on her right arm.

Denman was arraigned Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and placed in Northumberland County Prison on $15,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for a later date.

Theft of money

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough police charged Jericho S. Linkchorst, 20, of 415 E. Avenue, with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and loitering and prowling at night after he allegedly removed several payments for garbage services from residences throughout the borough between May 22 and 30.

He was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, Tuesday and placed in Northumberland County Prison on $15,000 bail. A preliminary hearing on the case is scheduled for Thursday, July 18.

PFA violation

ATLAS - Adam M. Hendricks, of 451 W. Third St., Mount Carmel, was charged with indirect criminal contempt by Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman Matthew Filarski following an incident at 8:45 a.m. June 9.

Police report in court documents that Hendricks violated a protection of abuse order by being near the home of Debra Palestis, on West Saylor Street, and made threats to blow up the home.

A preliminary hearing on the charges will be held in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury.

Theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Nathan Reigle, 36, of Coal Township, was charged with theft and receiving stolen property after he allegedly stole a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster owned by David Deitrich, of Coal Township.

Township Patrolman Chad Yoder said Reigle is accused of taking the vehicle from a lot in the 800 block of West State Street between the evening hours of July 2 and the morning of July 3.

Reigle was arraigned via video by District Judge John Gembic, of Shamokin, at 10:38 a.m. July 10 after being picked up on a warrant.

He was transported to Northumberland County Prison after failing to post $15,000 cash bail.

Teen escapes

COAL TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-old boy from Stroudsburg was charged with escape for allegedly running out the front door of a boot camp building at Northwestern Academy at 4:15 a.m. May 26, according to Coal Township Police.

Patrolman Chris Lapotsky said the teen was located five days later on May 31 in Bethlehem by Bethlehem Police Department.

Charges were filed with Northumberland County Juvenile Services.

Teens sought

SUNBURY - Sunbury Police Department was searching Thursday to locate two juveniles who were last seen in the early morning hours Thursday at their residences in the city.

Sgt. Christopher Blase said Joseph Theis, 16, is a white male with blonde hair and blue eyes; he is 5 feet, 9 inches tall, and weighs 120 pounds. Blase said Christopher Reicher, 15, is a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes; he is 5 feet, 10 inches, and weighs 120 pounds.

They are believed to be traveling together, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the county communication center at 988-4539 or dial 911.

Occupancy violation

COAL TOWNSHIP - George Atiyeh, of Apartments and Acquisitions LP, 1102 Fullerton Ave., Allentown, was cited July 8 and July 9 for violating a township ordinance concerning occupancy permits and reporting the status of occupancy, according to the Coal Township Police Department.

Patrolman Chris Petrovich said the properties in question are 1008 W. Lynn St. and 1224 Pulaski Ave., both in Coal Township.

No one hurt

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - Two drivers escaped injury in a two-vehicle accident at 7:50 a.m. Thursday on Sunbury Street (Route 4012) at its intersection with Black Mill Road, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper David Townsend said Daniel N. Zuckerman, 19, of Mecklenburg, N.Y., was traveling west on Route 4012 in a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban when he attempted to turn the vehicle left onto Black Mill Road.

His Suburban was struck by a 2007 Ford Focus being driven east on Route 4012 by Andrew C. Bingaman, 24, of Sunbury, police said.

Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts, police said.

Zuckerman was cited for failing to yield the right of way to a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.

City chase

SHAMOKIN - A 21-year-old Coal Township man accused of leading city officers on two high speed chases early Friday while driving his father's Jeep is jailed in Northumberland County Prison, Sunbury.

Levi Reigle, of 1244 Chemung St., is accused of running eight stop signs beginning at Lincoln and Eighth streets, where the first chase began shortly before 1 a.m., and continued into the Fifth Ward. Police said Reigle was alone when he drove a 1998 Jeep Cherokee into the hills of Big Mountain where the initial pursuit ended.

He again drove into the Fifth Ward about 10 minutes later and sped about on city streets, including Shamokin Street, according to police. That pursuit, too, ended with pedestrian safety in mind.

Cpl. Jarrod Scandle took Reigle into custody shortly before 2 a.m. at his home and transported him to the city police station where he allegedly failed field sobriety testing. Results of blood tests conducted at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital are pending.

Reigle is charged by Scandle with two counts each of driving under the influence, fleeing police, disorderly conduct and reckless driving along with eight stop sign violations.

He was arraigned at 9:30 a.m. Friday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III and remanded to county prison in lieu of $15,000 cash. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.

Scandle was assisted by Patrolman William Miner.

The Jeep is owned by Jacob Reigle.

DUI charges

TREVORTON - Drunk driving charges were filed against a Sunbury man related to a June 8 crash near Trevorton.

According to state police at Stonington, Daniel Martin Cressinger, 47, of 205 N. Ninth St., had a blood alcohol level of 0.211 percent when he rolled a 1990 Ford Ranger while driving on Route 890 toward Trevorton. The vehicle struck a guide rail with its passenger side, crossed the highway and hit an embankment before rolling several times. He was alone at the time of the crash, which was reported at 8:14 p.m.

Witnesses told police Cressinger's vehicle was observed "all over" the highway just prior to the wreck.

Trooper Mark Adams said Cressinger smelled strongly of alcohol and slurred his speech while he was interviewed in the back of an ambulance. Field sobriety testing was not performed due to his injuries.

Cressinger is charged by Adams with two counts of driving under the influence, one count each of careless driving and speeding and two other roadway violations.

A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic II is scheduled for Aug. 6.

Scrap theft

SHAMROCK MILLS - Charges were filed Monday against a Danville man accused of attempting to steal $250 worth of aluminum on June 4 from a Shamokin Township scrap yard.

State police at Stonington says Joey Allen Aikey, 31, of 4 Upper Mulberry St., entered Stoneroads Iron and Metal, 346 Rose Road, Shamokin Township, about one mile north of Route 487, and loaded his vehicle with the scrap metal. The scrap yard's owner arrived about 7 a.m. to open up and encountered Aikey and held him on scene until police arrived.

Aikey is charged by Trooper Nicholas Berger with theft, receiving stolen property and criminal trespass. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic II is scheduled for Aug. 6.

Pot at prison

COAL TOWNSHIP - A Carbon County woman was arrested last month after allegedly being found in possession of marijuana and a smoking pipe during a random vehicle search in the parking lot of SCI-Coal Township.

State police at Stonington said Laura Jane Getz, 23, of 1060 Main Road, Lehighton, drove a 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada to the state prison about 9:30 a.m. June 15. She consented to a random vehicle search and admitted to possessing a small amount of marijuana and the pipe, which was found in her purse.

Trooper Wendy Keefer charged Getz with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic II is scheduled for Aug. 6.

Lanyard stolen

COAL TOWNSHIP - A Shamokin woman is charged by township police with retail theft for allegedly stealing a zebra-print lanyard valued at $1.97 from Wal-Mart Supercenter along Route 61.

Patrolman Ed Purcell filed the charge against Jesika Leigh McCann, 21, of 1008 N. Pearl St. The incident allegedly occurred between 5:40 and 5:55 p.m. June 29.

Stopped by a member of the store's asset protection division, she did not have valid identification and admitted having a prior conviction for retail theft.

A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic II is scheduled for Aug. 13.

Woman charged

COAL TOWNSHIP - A Shamokin woman is accused by township police of striking a man with a broken broom handle.

Christina J. Hepner, 25, of 19 E. Independence St., Apt. 7, and the alleged victim were involved in an argument at 1133 W. Montgomery St. after midnight Tuesday when she allegedly struck him in the forearm, causing injury.

She is charged by Patrolman Matthew Henrich with simple assault and harassment.

Theft charges

COAL TOWNSHIP - Joseph Miscavage IV, 19, of 128 Tharp St., Tharptown, and a 15-year-old male from Shamokin have been charged by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky with stealing a 2008 "Baja-Heat" mini bike from the rear of Robert Schleig's property at 705 Center St., Tharptown, on May 20.

Police said the mini bike was recovered, but sustained approximately $200 in damage.

Miscavage was charged with theft, criminal conspiracy to commit theft and criminal mischief. The teen was charged with theft, receiving stolen property, criminal conspiracy to commit theft and criminal mischief.

Robbery

ADAMS TOWNSHIP - State police at Selinsgrove are searching for a white male in his late 30s or early 40s who allegedly robbed a 27-year-old female between 1:30 and 2 a.m. Sunday along Route 4014 in this Snyder County township.

Police said the suspect, who is of average build, stopped along the road and made advances toward the victim who was building a fire. Police said the man then stole money and medication from her purse. He then fled the scene in a red full-size Chevy pickup truck.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Trooper Brent W. Bobb at 374-8145.

Simple assault

PALO ALTO - John Liptok, 24, of Pottsville, has been charged by state police at Schuylkill Haven with simple assault and harassment for allegedly assaulting Kevin Wagner, 26, of Auburn, who suffered numerous injuries.

Police said the assault occurred between 9 p.m. July 9 and 1 a.m. July 10 along railroad tracks beneath Route 61 in this Schuylkill County borough.

Criminal mischief

COAL TOWNSHIP - Eric Dietrich, 51, of 402 1/2 Mahoning St., Milton, has been charged by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky with criminal mischief relating to an incident at 5:30 p.m. June 3.

Police reported Dietrich took a 2002 Saturn owned by Michael Morris, 59, of 9 N. Seventh St., Shamokin, without his permission from Jones Enterprises along Route 125. Police said Dietrich returned to Jones Enterprises a short time later and allegedly cracked the windshield and fender and smeared black grease all over the cloth front seats of Morris' car, causing $1,346.74 worth of damage.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Shawn Soliday, 29, of 10 S. Vine St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Shane Mowery for public drunkenness for causing a disturbance at about 8 p.m. July 7 at Vine and Oneida streets.

Teens found

SUNBURY - Two teens from Sunbury, who left home early Thursday morning, have been found, according to city police.

Sunbury City Police Chief Stephen Mazzeo reported Monday that Joseph Theis, 16, and Christopher Reicher, 15, have been found and are currently under the care of the Northumberland County Children and Youth Agency.

In a press release, police thanked the local news media, general public and the assisting law enforcement agencies that discovered the "endangered youths."

3 escape injury

BUFFALO TOWNSHIP - Three Shamokin residents escaped injury in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning at the intersection of Dreisbach Church Road and Route 45 in this Union County township.

State police at Milton reported Richard Martin, 37, and his two passengers, Tonya Wilk, 30, and Frank R. Nahodil Jr., 38, were not injured in the 9:25 a.m. crash. John P. Mazich, 52, of Centre Hall, the driver of the other vehicle, suffered a minor injury and was transported by Mifflinburg Ambulance to Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg.

Police reported Martin was turning left onto Route 45 from Dreisbach Church Road in a 1996 Ford F-150 pickup truck and pulled into the path of Mazich's 2004 Mazda B4000, which was traveling east on Route 45. Police said the car struck the left front of the truck and spun it clockwise. Both vehicles came to rest facing east.

Police said Martin will be charged in the accident, but did not identify the violation.

Minor injury

HARTLEY TOWNSHIP - Sandra C. Facer, 44, of Mount Carmel, suffered a minor injury Monday morning when her vehicle descended an embankment along Fairgrounds Road and hit a utility pole in this Union County township.

According to state police at Milton, Facer was driving a 2011 Ford Escape north at 10:36 a.m. when she failed to negotiate a left curve, causing her vehicle to descend an embankment and crash into a utility pole before stopping.

Facer, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported by Mifflinburg Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

She was cited for failing to drive in a single lane.

MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court Aug. 19 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

n Barry Thomas Adams, 30, of 111 N. Market St., Mount Carmel, waived two felony counts each of access device fraud, identity theft and theft, along with one first-degree and two third-degree misdemeanor counts of access device fraud and one misdemeanor count each of identify theft and theft.

Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Matthew Dillman.

Bail remains at $20,000 cash. He was returned to Northumberland County Prison, Sunbury, where he is being held on unrelated charges.

Adams is accused of using the personal information of David Urbanowicz to open three cell phone accounts in January 2013 from AT&T, Verizon and Sprint and accumulating bills totaling $1,906.61.

n Jericho Scott Linkchorst, 20, of 415 E. Avenue, Mount Carmel, waived charges of theft, receiving stolen property and loitering or prowling at night.

Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Jason Drumheller.

Bail remains at $15,000 cash. He was returned to Northumberland County Prison.

Linkchorst is accused of stealing garbage money from borough residences between May 22 to 30.

n Charges of endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault and harassment were dismissed against Wilburn H. Denman, 45, of 28 Bower St., Montgomery, after the alleged victim refused to testify.

Denman was accused by Robin Brown of shoving her against a stove while she was holding an infant child at 6 p.m. July 9 inside 45 N. Maple St., Mount Carmel, causing a bruise on her right arm. He had denied any wrongdoing to police, and had been held in Northumberland County Prison since his arrest.

Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Kevin Katch.

Pizza perp

AUGUSTAVILLE - The smell of pizza tipped off a pair of Rockefeller Township residents that someone was inside their home early Tuesday morning.

Mark Edward Lowry, 27, of 1345 W. Walnut St., Coal Township, is accused of entering 169 Victor Road through an unlocked door. Trooper Thomas C. Leib, state police at Stonington, said Lowry cooked a pizza about 3:15 a.m. When residents Kyle Richard Rhoads and Stacy Lee Shadel, both 29, were awakened, they confronted Lowry and held him at their home until police arrived.

A charge of criminal trespass was filed against Lowry at the office of Magisterial District Judge Benjamin Apfelbaum, Sunbury.

Police did not indicate in a public information release if Lowry knew either Rhoads or Shadel.

Animal cruelty

ELIZABETHVILLE - Phyllis M. Lubold, 83, of Herndon, was charged with animal cruelty following an incident at the Walmart store, 200 Kocher Lane, Washington Township, at 1:58 p.m. Tuesday.

State police at Lykens reported Lubold went shopping inside the store, leaving a one-year-old Jack Russell terrier unattended in the car with only a window cracked. Police say Lubold was inside the store for more than 40 minutes while the dog was left in 90-degree heat.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Rebecca Jo Margerum, of Elizabethville.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - City police filed drug charges Monday against Kyle Kreitzer, 20, of 231 S. Franklin St., following an investigation into a drug buy in June.

City Police Cpl. Bryan Primerano reported in court documents that police allegedly used a confidential informant to purchase $60 worth of marijuana from Kreitzer at the Franklin Street address on June 22. Later that evening, police went to Kreitzer's residence and he consented to have the authorities search his bedroom.

Police found six plastic bags of marijuana, four packs of heroin, several items of drug paraphernalia and approximately $800 in cash, including the money used in the controlled buy. Kreitzer allegedly told police that he does sell the marijuana, but the heroin was for his personal use.

Kreitzer was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and counts of delivery of a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility, and possession of a controlled substance. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - John A. Lenig, 42, of Shamokin, was charged by Shamokin City Police Cpl. Bryan Primerano with drug charges after he allegedly sold marijuana to a confidential informant on two separate occasions on March 14 for $20 each.

All total, Lenig faces two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility. The charges were filed Wednesday with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Lottie Reiprich, 38, of 620 N. Cleaver St., was cited by Shamokin City Police Cpl. Bryan Primerano for disorderly conduct after an incident at 12:17 a.m. Thursday when she allegedly fought with and threatened Leon Fite at her residence.

DUI

TREVORTON - Harry O. Dunleavy Jr., 49, of 1114 Creek Road, Pitman, was charged by Trooper James Yankovich of state police at Stonington with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under suspension, driving with a suspended registration, careless driving, driving without a motorcycle license and driving a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear.

The charges relate to a July 4 traffic stop on Shamokin Street near the A-Plus Sunoco Gas Station in Trevorton.

Police said Dunleavy had a blood-alcohol content of .127 percent.

DUI offenses

COAL TOWNSHIP - Two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to drive in a single lane, careless driving and a lighting violation were filed by Trooper Thomas Leib against Kerry Lee Klemick, 57, of 222 Second St., Wilburton.

Police reported Klemick had a blood-alcohol content of .163 percent.

The charges relate to a June 30 incident on Route 61 near McDonald's in Coal Township.

Aggravated assault

COAL TOWNSHIP - Michael Lassiter, 31, an inmate at SCI-Mahanoy, has been charged by Trooper Mark Adams of state police at Stonington with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment for allegedly punching Corrections Sgt. Derek Nejedly in the head and face, causing injury.

Police said the assault occurred July 10 in a dining hall at SCI-Coal Township where Lassiter was incarcerated at the time.

Prison assault

COAL TOWNSHIP - Shaquann J. Smith, 20, an inmate at SCI-Coal Township, was charged by Trooper James Yankovich of state police at Stonington with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment for allegedly punching Sgt. Larry Coutts three times in the face June 13 at SCI-Coal Township.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - A charge of retail theft was filed by Patrolman Mark Costa against Nathan J. Reigle, 36, of 905 W. Willow St., Coal Township.

Police reported Reigle allegedly stole 23 packs of cigarettes, an energy drink, five candy bars, a pack of salami and 65 cans of smokeless tobacco valued at $312.40 from Turkey Hill Minit Market at 140 W. Lincoln St. on June 29.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Anthony Lee Wetzel, 24, of 130 E. Dewart St., Shamokin, was charged by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle with driving under suspension, driving with a suspended registration, driving with an expired registration, driving without insurance, careless driving, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol involving a May 25 incident at Ninth and Independence streets.

Police said Wetzel had a blood-alcohol content of .180 percent and also was driving under the influence of ecstasy.

Burglary offenses

COAL TOWNSHIP - Charges of burglary, theft, receiving stolen property and criminal trespass were filed by Patrolman Jason Adams against Collin Scicchitano, 28, of 1798 Clinton Ave., Coal Township.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Scicchitano is accused of stealing a Kindle, iPod and 10 XBox games from the residence of his mother, Jill Scicchitano, of 1909 W. Independence St.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - Franklin M. Middaugh, 25, of 1049 W. Coal St., Trevorton, was charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a June 26 incident at Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library, 210 E. Independence St.

Police reported Middaugh was discovered passed out sitting at a computer at about 10:15 a.m. Police said a syringe and chrome table spoon were found on his possession.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman William Miner has charged Michael Gillegbower, 21, of New York City, N.Y., with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and public drunkenness involving a July 11 disturbance in the 400 block of North Rock Street.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Gillegbower was screaming and banging on doors and had to be "tasered" by police. Upon being transported to Shamokin Police Station, Gillegbower threatened officers and shouted obscenities.

Resisting arrest

SHAMOKIN - Rudy Frazier, 48, of 111 S. Pearl St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman William Miner with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and failure of disorderly persons to disperse relating to a July 1 disturbance outside his home.

Upon being placed in a police cruiser following the disturbance, Frazier began to bang his head against the rear window with increasing frequency and force, which pushed the door away. As Miner and Patrolman Nathan Rhodes attempted to calm Frazier down, he continued to scream and bang his head off the inside of the cruiser.

Police said Frazier continued the same behavior on his way to the city police station and began to have a seizure inside the station, prompting emergency personnel from AREA Services Ambulance to treat and transport him to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Police said Frazier also gave hospital staff a hard time.

Candy, tape stolen

COAL TOWNSHIP - Thomas J. Welliver, 34, of 238 S. Sixth St., Coal Township, is charged by Patrolman David Sage with one count of retail theft for allegedly stealing a roll of Gorilla Tape and two packs of M&Ms from Walmart Supercenter at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 30.

Welliver was stopped by loss prevention employees outside of the store. Police say he admitted to the theft. The items are valued in total at $13.43.

Pipe tossed

COAL TOWNSHIP - Coty Michael Rusinko, 24, of 151 1/2 Reagan St., Sunbury, is charged by Patrolman David Sage with possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding for a Feb. 9 incident on Route 61 at the entrance to McDonald's.

Police say Rusinko admitted traveling between 10 and 15 mph above the posted 40 mph speed limit in a Chevrolet Cavalier when he attempted to slow down and turn right into the restaurant's parking lot from the snow-covered highway. He drove over a curb and struck a sign and shrubbery. The accident occurred about 12:30 a.m.

Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Dan Politza was driving in the area and witnessed the incident, saying he observed Rusinko toss an object from the car toward the highway that landed in the snow and broke. It was later identified as a marijuana smoking pipe, police say.

Police say Rusinko also admitted owning the pipe.

Bottle smashed

SHAMOKIN - Chad Andrew Zak Wiest, 28, of 340 Milts Road, Sunbury, is charged by Patrolman Scott Weaver with criminal mischief, public drunkenness and two counts of disorderly conduct for an incident about 10 p.m. July 6 outside 519 S. Eighth St.

Wiest is accused by a city resident of yelling at someone on a cell phone and bumping into a parked Jeep while walking on Eighth Street. When told to "take it easy" on the vehicle, he allegedly became belligerent, shouted a profanity and smashed a beer bottle on the side of the home, refusing to return and pick up the bottle. He was taken into custody nearby on Willow Street and was later released to an uncle.

Fence damaged

SHAMOKIN - Kenneth Lebo, 65, of 44 S. Third St., Shamokin, is charged by Patrolman Scott Weaver with criminal mischief for allegedly ripping down a neighbor's backyard fence at 609 W. Spruce St. about 3:35 p.m. July 1.

The incident occurred several hours after a nearby vacant property at 613-615 W. Spruce St. collapsed. Estimated damage to the fence at 609 W. Spruce St. is $2,750.

Stolen check

SHAMOKIN - Coleen M. Lowry, 31, of 465 Mountain Road, Shamokin, is charged by Patrolman Scott Weaver with felony counts of theft, receiving stolen property and forgery.

Police say Lowry admitted stealing a check from a relative totaling $2,200 - depositing $918.74 into a bank account to zero out a negative balance and keeping the rest in cash. The incident occurred about 4:55 p.m. July 8.

Overdose

SHAMOKIN - Two people found to have overdosed inside a city apartment on July 3 are charged by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

Police were dispatched about 5:55 p.m. to Apt. 5 at 313 E. Sunbury St. where Joseph Witkowski, 26, of 622 Scott St., Kulpmont, and Jody Bower, 30, of 707 W. Chestnut St., Shamokin, were found laying on the bathroom floor with drugs nearby.

Bower was unconscious and had a needle stuck in her arm, police say, while Witkowski was conscious and talking. Both were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Police say 6 bags stamped with "SAVE" containing heroin along with the needle were recovered.

Both defendants were on probation at the time of the incident.

Broken needle

SHAMOKIN - Thomas Weigold, 49, of 110 N. Diamond St., Shamokin, is charged by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes with possession of drug paraphernalia after a hypodermic needle broke off inside his arm about 11:17 a.m. July 12 at his home. Police say he was shooting Suboxone.

Lock box found

WEST CHILLISQUAQUE TOWNSHIP - State police at Milton reported a small black Sentry lock box was recovered in a grassy area at the intersection of Coup Road and Housel's Run Road at 4:45 p.m. Friday.

Anyone with information about the lock box should call state police at 524-2662.

Rifle stolen

MAYBERRY TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington are investigating the theft of a rifle from the home of David Andreychik, 52, of Wonderview Road.

Police said the rifle was stolen between 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. Friday.

Anyone with information about the burglary is urged to call state police at 286-5601.

Disorderly conduct

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - Robin Lazicki, 45, of Sunbury, will be cited by Trooper David A. Myers of state police at Stonington for disorderly conduct for allegedly jumping on the hood of a vehicle owned by Michael Lorenz, 19, of Shamokin, and removing the windshield wipers.

Police said the incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. Friday on Dornsife Mountain Road.

Crash under investigation

SHAMOKIN - City police are investigating an accident during which a truck hit a utility pole shortly after midnight Saturday at the corner of Chestnut and Market streets.

The male operator was taken by police to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community for a blood test, while a female passenger suffered minor injuries and underwent emergency room treatment at the same hospital before being released.

The truck was towed from the scene.

No further information about the crash could be obtained Saturday.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Gary Cook, 33, of 1013 N. Franklin St., Shamokin, was cited for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness related to an incident at 8:13 p.m. Sunday in the 100 block of South Pearl Street.

City police said Cook allegedly caused a public inconvenience, fighting and threatening others in public.

Underage drinking

SHAMOKIN - Kyle Hoffman, 19, of 1010 N. Franklin St., Shamokin, was cited for underage drinking in relation to an incident at 1:50 a.m. Saturday in the 300 block of North Franklin Street, according to Shamokin Police.

Not hurt

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - Lori A. Dewald, 47, of Trevorton, escaped injury Sunday when she lost control of the vehicle she was driving and hit a Dumpster and other obstacles on Route 890, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper David Townsend said Dewald was traveling west in a 2009 Suzuki SX4 west of Mountain Street when she traveled to the right, struck a Dumpster with the passenger side mirror and then hit a retaining wall, a mailbox and a wishing well.

The car stopped on the right shoulder, police said.

Dewald, who was wearing her seat belt, was charged with a traffic violation, police said.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Criminal trespass

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are asking for the public's help in identifying trespassers who did damage to Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area ground with their vehicles Thursday afternoon.

Officers report at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, a dark-colored Jeep Cherokee with silver, possibly aluminum rims drove into the basin area of the AOAA Park, just off of Route 125, and ran over three no trespassing signs, knocking them down. The vehicle then drove onto an erosion blanket and spun its rear tires.

Authorities say there were three occupants inside the vehicle at the time of the incident. Anyone with information regarding the vehicle or parties involved is urged to contact Coal Township Police at 644-0333.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Christopher Walker, 36, of 612 E. Commerce St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Mark Costa for public drunkenness after being found under the influence in the first block of North Marshall Street at 12:34 a.m. Saturday.

DUI charges filed

BUTLER TOWNSHIP - State police at Frackville charged Carlene L. Halcovich, 52, of Mount Carmel with driving under the influence following a traffic stop on State Route 4030 between Gilberton and Girardville in Butler Township at 1 a.m. Monday morning.

Police stopped Halcovich for a traffic violation and she allegedly showed signs of intoxication during the traffic stop, and failed field sobriety tests, along with a breath test at the station.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale, of Frackville.

Two-vehicle crash

SHAMOKIN DAM - A Shamokin man was cited by state police after a two-vehicle crash at 2:50 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of North Susquehanna Trail and West Eighth Avenue, Shamokin Dam, Snyder County.

State police at Selinsgrove report a 1991 Ford Aerostar, driven by Lucas T. Maryott, 30, of Shamokin, and a 2013 Ford F150, driven by Thomas M. Powell, 23, of Milton, were both traveling south on Routes 11 and 15 in the right travel lane. Police say Powell stopped in the traffic lane due to heavy stop and go traffic, but Maryott failed to stop and struck the rear of the F150 with the Aerostar's front end. After the impact, both vehicles moved off the roadway under their own power.

Powell's vehicle had to be towed from the scene while Maryott was cited by police for following too closely.

Burning citation

COAL TOWNSHIP - Christian Hassinger, 37, of 1332 W. Pine St., was cited for an outdoor burning ordinance violation after burning papers in a wooded area above the Bunker Hill baseball field at 6:40 p.m. Sunday.

Drug charges filed

PILLOW - A 15-year-old Herndon male was charged with drug possession following a vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 225 and Union Street at 8:24 p.m. July 10.

State police at Lykens report as an officer was investigating a crash at the location, he located drugs and drug paraphernalia from one of the vehicles. The teenager is charged through the Dauphin County Juvenile Court.

Criminal mischief

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington report that sometime between 6 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday, an unknown person through a rock through the right side window of a Case backhoe owned by Miller Brothers Electrical Contractors, of Conshohocken.