Dangerous dog

ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township Police charged Casey L. Wydra, 36, of 299 Ralpho Road, with harboring a dangerous dog, a misdemeanor of the third degree, following an incident at 360 Ralpho Road at 1 p.m. May 7.

Ralpho Township Police Patrolman Christopher Grow said in a court document that Wydra's two German Shepherds were running on his property with no leash and no muzzle, and began to bark and run after Donna Kroh while she was mowing grass at a neighboring property. Police had cited Wydra previously after a March 20 incident when the dogs attacked the property owner and her dog.

The charge was filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Drug items

MOUNT CARMEL - Cenedra Marargal, 20, of East Greenville, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following a July 1 traffic stop in the 300 block of West Railroad Street. Borough police chief Todd Owens reported in court documents that police came across Maragral reclined on the passenger side of a vehicle parked in the area. After questioning her and another individual, police received permission to search the vehicle.

Another officer found in the vehicle a small metal box belonging to Marargal which contained two glass smoking pipes used for ingesting marijuana.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday, Sept. 4.

DUI

LOCUST GAP - Daniel A. Peruso, 59, of Lewistown, was charged with driving under the influence and driving at maximum speed limits by Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman Matthew Filarski.

The charges stem from a June 5 traffic stop on Route 901, Locust Gap, when Peruso allegedly failed several field sobriety tests and refused to submit to blood alcohol testing. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday, Sept. 4, before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Criminal mischief

MOUNT CARMEL - Police charged Justin M. Schoppy, 20, of 333 W. Seventh St., Mount Carmel, with criminal mischief, loitering and prowling at night, and disorderly conduct following the investigation into several incidents in the 300 block of South Poplar Street on May 7.

Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman Justin Stelma reported in court documents that Schoppy allegedly punctured several tires on three different blocks and was seen by witnesses.

A preliminary hearing will be held on Sept. 4 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

DUI

ELYSBURG - Kevin J. Glover, 39, of 1026 E. Chestnut St., Coal Township, was charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop on Spruce Street at 3:30 p.m. June 11.

Ralpho Township Cpl. Bryon Chowka filed the charges in the office of Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 14 before Jones.

Shots fired

UPPER PAXTON TOWNSHIP - Two individuals, including a 17-year-old from Dalmatia, were charged by state police at Lykens following an altercation at 618 Paxton Drive in this Dauphin County township at 4:45 p.m. Monday.

Police said the 17-year-old and Gregory Strauser, 45, of Millersburg, were having a dispute when Strauser punched the teen in the face, injuring the teen's cheekbone. The teen then fired at least two shots from a high-powered rifle into property owned by Strauser, police said.

Police did not identify the teen.

The teen provided false written statements to law enforcement in an attempt to conceal the true nature of events prior to the physical altercation, police said.

Police charged the teen with criminal mischief and providing false statements to law enforcement authorities, and Strauser was charged with harassment. All counts were filed with Magisterial District Judge Rebecca Margerum, of Elizabethville.

iPods stolen

COAL TOWNSHIP - Debbra Rosa, of West Spruce Street, reported to Coal Township Police two iPod mp3 players were stolen from her residence on or about July 10. One of them is a black fifth-generation model valued at $300. The second one is black and valued at $199.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 644-0333.

Criminal mischief

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are investigating an incident of criminal mischief that occurred between noon and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1618 W. Arch St.

Patrolman Jason Adams said several decorative items on the front porch were knocked over and scattered around. Adams reported that someone also cut into cushions on a piece of furniture on the porch.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 644-0333.

Dog found

COAL TOWNSHIP - A small terrier/chihuahua weighing about 10 pounds was found trapped in a hole in the Big Mountain area near Shamokin Street.

The dog was rescued and is being cared for by a volunteer. The animal is light brown, beige and tan in color with gray around the face. It wore no collar.

For more information, contact the Coal Township Police at 644-0333.

Fleeing

STONINGTON - A Sunbury man will face charges after leading police on a chase at 8:43 p.m. July 11.

According to a report by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Daniel J. Wilk, Robert Allen Potter, 43, of Sunbury, did not stop the motorcycle he was operating when Wilk attempted a traffic stop after the officer observed several traffic violations. A pursuit was initiated, but later called off for safety reasons.

Charges will be filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Resisting arrest

MOUNT CARMEL - A borough man was charged with resisting arrest and other charges after failing to respond to police commands in an incident near his East Avenue home at 1:18 a.m. July 9.

Borough Police Lt. Christopher Buhay reported in court documents that officers responded to 221 E. Avenue for an incident. While police were inside the home, James R. Karstetter, 24, of 211 E. Avenue, yelled through a window at one of the parties.

Police advised him to stop yelling and go home, but Karstetter refused. After repeated commands for him to go home, police took Karstetter into custody. Karstetter tried to run away, and police had to use substantial force to take him into custody, police said.

At the police station, Karstetter had to be forcibly removed from the police vehicle, police said. Karstetter was reportedly yelling, screaming, kicking and spitting inside the station. A preliminary breath test showed his blood alcohol level to be .229 percent.

A check of Karstetter's record showed him as a wanted person in Mifflin County, and he was taken to Northumberland County Prison. During transport, Karstetter continued to spit and yell and threatened to damage the police vehicle, police said. Officers from Mount Carmel and Sunbury and prison staff helped escort the suspect into the prison.

Karstetter was charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 4 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Three-vehicle crash

SHAMOKIN DAM - No one was injured in a three-vehicle crash on a ramp to the Veterans Memorial Bridge at Baldwin Boulevard at 12:45 p.m. Sunday.

State police at Selinsgrove report a 2000 Honda Accord, driven by a juvenile from Selinsgrove, was traveling west and approaching stopped traffic on the Route 15 south ramp from the bridge. The driver reportedly could not stop in time and hit the back of a 2013 Audi Q5, driven by Janet M. Petrucci, 39, of Mount Carmel. The Audi continued forward and struck a 2013 Honda Accord, driven by Nancy L. Wilson, 49, of Coal Township.

None of the drivers, Petrucci's passenger, Jennifer Chikotas, 40, of Mount Carmel, or Wilson's passenger, Cailin A. Wilson, 18, of Mount Carmel, were injured in the crash. The juvenile's and Petrucci's vehicle had to be towed from the scene.

Police cited the juvenile for following too closely.

DUI

COAL TOWNSHIP - Shawn A. Neidig, 23, of 150 Starook Road, Northumberland, was charged with driving under the influence, driving on roadways laned for traffic, careless driving, restriction on alcoholic beverages and occupant protection following the investigation into a traffic stop on Route 225 at 7:06 p.m. July 6.

The charges, filed by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Thomas Leib, were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Laura L. Moll, 34, of 127 Birch St., was cited for retail theft by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III after allegedly attempted to steal $15.50 of merchandise from the Dollar General store, 30 E. Independence St., at 5:18 p.m. Thursday.

Code violations

KULPMONT - Borough code enforcement officer Russ Moroz has cited the following individuals for alleged violations of the borough's property maintenance ordinance.

David D. Dubbs, of 6 N. Vine St., Shamokin, received 21 citations on July 25 for failure to clean up 916 Chestnut St. that was damaged by fire on Jan. 29.

Joshua L. Leslie, of 703 Chestnut St., received seven citations for alleged violations for high grass and weeds, failure to dispose of trash in proper containers and allowing dog feces to accumulate on his property.

The citations were filed with the office of Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Drug paraphernalia

SHAMOKIN - A disturbance led to possession of drug paraphernalia charges for a Shamokin man during a July 24 incident at 615 N. Shamokin St.

According to a report by Shamokin City Police Patrolman Nathan Rhoads, officers were called to residence at 6:28 p.m. by the building owner. The owner said Geoffrey Koser, 27, of 615 N. Shamokin St., was walking up the stairs and fell down face first, dropping a hypodermic needle, police said. Koser walked up to an apartment door that was not his and kicked it in, police reported.

Police arrived on scene and asked Koser if the items found on the steps were his, and Koser said, "Yes." Police took him into custody and transported him to the station. At approximately 8:20 p.m., he became unresponsive and was transported to an emergency room.

Koser was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic, of Shamokin.

Curfew violation

SHAMOKIN - Two Shamokin males, ages 14 and 15, were cited by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle for violating Shamokin's curfew ordinance after being found in the area of 22 W. Lincoln St. at 12:16 a.m. Wednesday.

The ordinance prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from being out on city streets if they are not accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Laura L. Moll, 35, of 127 Birch St., Shamokin, was cited by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III for retail theft for attempting to steal three items valued at $15.50 from the Dollar General on East Independence Street at 5:18 p.m. Thursday.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - James Mowery, 23, of 251 S. Vine St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Raymond Siko II for two counts of disorderly conduct and one count of public drunkenness relating to a disturbance at 2:10 a.m. Saturday outside his home.

Police said Mowery threatened to assault another male and urinated in the middle of the street.

Truck stolen

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are currently investigating the theft of a 1982 Chevrolet C30 dump truck taken sometime between 7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday from a garage on First and Chestnut streets.

The truck has a black cab with a gray dump/bed, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Coal Township Police at 644-0333.

Abandoned vehicles

SHAMOKIN - Susan M. Simpson, of 218 S. Shamokin St., Shamokin, and Arthur Preston Rodriguez, of 1250 W. Pine St., Coal Township, were cited by Cpl. Bryan Primerano for violating an abandoned vehicle ordinance.

Police said Simpson's vehicle was parked near her home July 17 and had an expired inspection sticker. Rodriguez' vehicle was parked in the 200 block of East Sunbury Street the same day and had an expired inspection sticker.

Burglary

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police said someone removed several items - including a generator, an air compressor, fishing gear and power tools - from a garage on Holly Street between 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Coal Township Police at 644-0333.

Waives case

MOUNT CARMEL - Rafael L. Meeks, 36, an inmate at Chester County Prison who formerly resided in Atlas, waived to court July 31 three counts of possession with intent to deliver heroin and two counts each of delivery of heroin and possession of heroin relating to incidents that occurred June 14 and 15, 2010, in Mount Carmel Township.

The charges were filed Mount Carmel Township Patrolman David Stamets, a member of the Northumberland-Montour Drug Task Force.

Meeks was ordered by Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones to appear for plea court Sept. 23 at Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury, where he can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

Drug paraphernalia

MOUNT CARMEL - Cpl. David Donkochik has filed a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia against Larissa J. Voeckler, 26, of 127 N. Chestnut St., Mount Carmel, in connection with a July 8 incident in the 200 block of East Sixth Street.

Police said Voeckler was found in possession of a syringe.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - James M. Mennig, 34, of Pottsville, was charged by Patrolman Daniel Politza with driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving and following a vehicle too closely relating to a June 30 incident on Route 901 near Locust Summit.

Police detected a strong odor of alcohol on Mennig's breath and said the defendant refused to submit to a blood test.

Open lewdness

MOUNT CARMEL - Charges of open lewdness, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness were filed by Patrolman Matthew Dillman against Kimberlee C. Overgaard, 20, of 338 S. Currant St., Mount Carmel, after she was observed walking naked around her neighborhood during the late evening hours of July 13.

Bad check

PORT TREVORTON - State police at Selinsgrove said Richard W. Ray, 55, of Selinsgrove, has been charged with issuing a bad check totaling $90.41 to Hilsher's General Store on Nov. 15.

DUI

MOREA - Edward Clark, 65, of Ashland, was charged with driving under the influence by state police at Frackville following a traffic stop at 9 p.m. Sunday on State Route 1008 in this Schuylkill County village. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Anthony J. Kilker, of Shenandoah.

AC stolen

SUNBURY - Crystal Ann Wolfe, 52, of Sunbury, told state police at Stonington someone removed an air conditioning unit from her unlocked vehicle while it was parked on Pontius Avenue, Packers Island, Upper Augusta Township, between 7 a.m. July 27 and 11 a.m. July 29.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 286-5601.

Stalking

SHAMOKIN - Kenneth Lebo, 65, of 44 S. Third St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman William Miner with stalking, harassment and disorderly conduct relating to a July 31 disturbance outside Weis Markets.

According to a criminal complaint, Lebo is accused of yelling at several store employees and customers shortly before 11 p.m. while his vehicle was parked in a fire lane in front of the store.

Alyssa Stutzman, one of the employees, told police Lebo came into the store at the beginning of July at least three times a week and yelled at her. She also said Lebo attempted to take photographs of her and gave her letters.

Police said Lebo had been warned several times to stop his behavior, but refused to do so.

Burglary

SHAMOKIN - Taylor Dettrey, 26, of 20 N. Diamond St., Shamokin, was arraigned at 3 p.m. Monday by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III on six felony counts of burglary, six misdemeanor counts of theft by unlawful taking and a misdemeanor of possession of two films of Suboxone relating to incidents that occurred at 120 W. Chestnut St. between March 1 and May 18.

Dettrey is charged by Patrolman William Zalinski with breaking into the home of Brenda Pomponio six times and stealing more than $1,500.

She was committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $5,000 bail.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Eric M. Maurer, 27, of 543 Main St., Ranshaw, was charged by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle with retail theft and receiving stolen property in connection with a June 8, 2010, incident at Turkey Hill Minit Market on Lincoln Street.

Police reported Maurer allegedly stole two drinks from the store.

He was arraigned at 1:45 p.m. Monday by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III and released on $5,000 unsecured bail.

Phone found

TREVORTON - A phone was found at the Zerbe Township National Night Out event at the Foundry Tuesday and turned over to police. The owner of the phone can call 797-4637 and leave a message.

Fight charges

SHAMOKIN - Natasha McCoy, 30, of Milford, and Stefanie Lichty, 34, of 25 N. Seventh St., Shamokin, were cited by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III for harassment and disorderly conduct in connection with a fight at 5:16 p.m. Friday in the first block of North Seventh Street.

Police reported McCoy allegedly struck Stephanie Wablas, 24, of 23 N. Seventh St., Shamokin, numerous times in front of her home.

Lichty is accused of hitting Tina Wilk, 36, of 21 N. Seventh St., Shamokin, on her front porch.

DUI

COAL TOWNSHIP - Kenneth Daubert, 45, of 50 Raspberry Hill, Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Terry Ketchem with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol relating to an incident that occurred shortly before 2 a.m. July 28 on Route 61 near Jones Home Center.

Police said Daubert had a blood-alcohol content of .137 percent.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Raymond Siko II has charged Jerry D. McFarland, 51, of 1347 W. Mulberry St., Coal Township, with driving under the influence of alcohol and an illegal parking violation in connection with an incident that occurred shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday on Walnut Street near Fifth Street.

Police said McFarland refused to submit to a chemical test.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - Jodi L. Bower, 30, of 707 W. Chestnut St., second floor apartment, Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said Bower admitted using two syringes to inject heroin July 22 at her apartment.

Siko also charged Ashley Dean Header, 19, of 435 Comfort Road, Sunbury, with growing eight marijuana plants and possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with the same incident. Police said Header possessed a multi-colored smoking pipe at Bower's apartment.

Multiple charges

STONINGTON - Robert Allen Potter, 43, of 1262 Hillside Drive, Sunbury, was charged by Trooper Daniel Wilk of state police at Stonington with fleeing or attempting to elude police, driving under suspension, overtaking a vehicle on the right, driving at an unsafe speed, careless driving, reckless driving, driving without a valid motorcycle license and operating a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear.

The charges relate to a July 11 pursuit on Route 61 near the state police station.

Theft charges

EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington reported theft charges are pending against a 15-year-old male accused of removing various items from multiple vehicles on Upper Road near Route 125 between 6 and 7 a.m. Wednesday.

Any additional victims or individuals who have more information about the thefts is urged to contact state police at 286-5601.

Four injured

COAL TOWNSHIP - Four local residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident late Wednesday night on Route 54 near the Coal Township/Ralpho Township line.

Coal Township police reported James Giles, 43, of 225 E. Center St., Elysburg, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet west at 10:10 p.m. when for an unknown reason his vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2012 Subaru driven east on the highway by Mary Ziegler, 26, of 123 Montana Drive, Kulpmont.

Police said Giles, his passenger, Olivia Giles, 14, Ziegler and her passenger, Rosalie Ziegler, 62, of 739 Pine St., Kulpmont, were transported by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

James Giles and Rosalie Ziegler were listed in serious condition late Thursday afternoon. Olivia Giles and Mary Ziegler underwent emergency room treatment before being released, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

Giles' vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage and was towed by Jeff's Towing. Ziegler's car also sustained heavy damage and was towed by Anthracite Towing.

The accident remains under investigation.

Liquor law violation

RANSHAW - Brady Fire Association, 700 Maple St., was cited Aug. 1 by the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for sales to non-members on May 4.

The charge 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 also impose a license suspension or revocation of the license based on the severity of the charge.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Ann D. Stark, 76, of 23 S. Hickory St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Filarski with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, following a vehicle too closely and careless driving involving a June 17 accident on Route 54 between Midway Performance and SOS Metals.

Police reported Stark had a blood-alcohol content of .095 percent.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Cody J. Shustack, 20, of 947 Spruce St., Kulpmont, was charged by Patrolman Kelly Campbell with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol while being a minor, operating a vehicle with alcohol in his system while being a minor, fleeing or attempting to elude police, resisting arrest, operating an ATV on a street or highway and driving without insurance.

The charges relate to a June 2 incident on Route 2038 in Beaverdale.

Police said Shustack had a blood-alcohol content of .165 percent.

Obstructs law

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Patrolman Daniel Politza charged Corrine L. Dietrich, 37, of 9 N. Fifth St., Minersville, with obstructing administration of the law, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness relating to a June 30 vehicle stop on Route 901 near Locust Summit.

DUI

ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township Patrolman Christopher Grow charged Jessica N. Smith, 26, of 336 Main St., Ranshaw, with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol relating to an April 6 vehicle stop on West Valley Avenue near McDonald's.

Police said Smith had a blood-alcohol content of .187 percent.

Public drunkenness

MOUNT CARMEL - Mary J. Karstetter, 45, of 211 E. Avenue, Mount Carmel, was charged by Cpl. David Donkochik with public drunkenness and two counts of disorderly conduct involving a July 9 disturbance in the 200 block of East Avenue.

Bad check

RALPHO TOWNSHIP - Coleen M. Lowry, 31, of 465 Mountain Road, Shamokin, was charged by Sgt. Chris Kreisher with issuing a bad check totaling $319.90 on April 23 at Miller's Gas and Oil on Route 61.

Theft charges

MOUNT CARMEL - Hoyt A. Norris, 21, of 475 W. Saylor St., Atlas, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Dillman with theft, criminal conspiracy to commit theft, receiving stolen property and corruption of minors.

Norris is accused of stealing a black Nissan sedan owned by Peter Long, of Coal Township, on June 17 from the 300 block of South Currant Street. Police said a 15-year-old male also was charged in the theft of the car that was later involved in a hit-and-run accident.

Threats

MOUNT CARMEL - Roger A. Kramer, 20, of 104 S. Peach St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Lt. Christopher Buhay with terroristic threats, simple assault, tampering with evidence, disorderly conduct and harassment relating to a July 22 disturbance in the 100 block of South Peach Street.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Kramer began yelling from his porch at John Wilhelm Jr. while he was walking home with his 8-year-old son and a 15-year-old relative. Wilhelm told police Kramer produced a black handgun and threatened to shoot him.

Police said Kramer, who repeatedly yelled obscenities at Wilhelm, kept waving the gun around. Wilhelm told police Kramer claimed to be a member of the Crips gang and threatened to harm him.

Wilhelm, who doesn't know Kramer, said he then left the scene because he feared for his own safety and the safety of his son and relative.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL - Miki L. Campbell, 32, of 435 Center St., Tharptown, was charged by Patrolman William Adamski with driving under the influence of alcohol, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct relating to a July 20 incident in the first block of South Maple Street.

Police said Campbell refused to submit to a chemical test.

Multiple offenses

MOUNT CARMEL - Patrolman Shane Reamer has charged Kyle J. Knopp, 20, of 331 W. Seventh St., Mount Carmel, with theft, receiving stolen property, flight to avoid apprehension, resisting arrest, driving under the influence of alcohol, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, underage drinking and criminal mischief.

Police said Knopp, who refused to submit to a blood test, is accused of stealing of bicycle, riding it while intoxicated, throwing garbage cans and kicking garbage around Town Park, cursing and struggling with police while they attempted to handcuff him.

Police said the incidents occurred July 28 at East Third and South Chestnut streets.

Bad check

MOUNT CARMEL - Patrolman Kevin Katch has charged David P. Huber, 30, of 702 E. Fifth St., Mount Carmel, with issuing a bad check in the amount of $267.33 to Eureka on June 19, 2012.

Theft by deception

RALPHO TOWNSHIP - Carmen P. Papaleo, 47, of 225 W. Mulberry St., Shamokin, was charged by Sgt. Chris Kreisher with theft by deception, receiving stolen property and bad checks for allegedly issuing a bad check totaling $368.50 on April 4.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - David M. Brown, 29, of 29 S. Chestnut St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman Brian Carnuccio with driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and driving under suspension in connection with a June 7 vehicle stop on Route 2032 at the Choice Discount Store.

Police reported Brown had nicotine, cotinine, nordiazepam and morphine in his blood system.

No injuries

KELLY TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 5:31 p.m. Wednesday on Route 15 in this Union County township.

State police at Milton said a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by Cyle J. Schriver, 27, of Trevorton, was traveling south on Route 15 in the right travel lane while a 2005 Mercury Montego, driven by Merlin J. Zimmerman, 92, of Lewisburg, was traveling south on Route 15 in the left travel lane.

The crash occurred when Schriver's vehicle struck the Montego in the left rear bumper area with its right front bumper, causing disabling damage to both vehicles. Schriver, Zimmerman and Zimmerman's passenger, Juliann Zimmerman, 85, of Lewisburg, were not injured. Police said that Schriver was cited for careless driving.

Criminal mischief

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington report that someone poured an unknown substance, believed to be syrup, on the back window of a vehicle owned by a 59-year-old female from Sunbury while it was parked on Carter Road between 7 p.m. Wednesday and 12:45 p.m. Thursday.

Harassment

COAL TOWNSHIP - John Dorkoski, 56, of 1013 W. Pine St., Coal Township, was charged by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky with harassment for allegedly grabbing a 15-year-old male from Coal Township by the throat and hitting him in the face at 9:47 p.m. July 24 at the rear of Dorkoski's home.

Retail theft

NEW CASTLE TOWNSHIP - Dorothy Brenneman, 31, of Ashland, is accused of taking a necklace and a pair of earrings from a Sears department store at the Schuylkill Mall at 4:42 p.m. Aug. 8, according to state police at Frackville.

Trooper Mark Demko said Brenneman was confronted by the store's loss prevention staff after she left the store, and the stolen items were found with her.

The jewelry was returned to Sears, police said.

Brenneman was charged with retail theft, police said.

Retail theft

MONROE TOWNSHIP - Justin Tononi, 26, of Shamokin, is accused of taking a T-shirt, shorts and watch from a Walmart department store at 980 Susquehanna Trail at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 9, according to state police at Selinsgrove.

Trooper Timothy Nicklas said Tononi allegedly left the store without paying for the merchandise.

Theft from a motor vehicle

LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - An unknown actor entered the parked vehicle of Brett Lyn Hadle, 36, of Amish School Road, Herndon, through an unlocked hatch on the sleeper cab and removed multiple items between July 27 and Aug. 10, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Justin Rosboschil said the person fled the scene at CKC Trucking along Route 147 and there were no witnesses.

Motorcycle crash

DELEWARE TOWNSHIP - An Elysburg motorcyclist remains in critical condition at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after crashing his 2001 Suzuki Intruder at 8:24 p.m. Saturday, according to a hospital nursing supervisor.

Trooper J.T. Reichenbach of the Milton State Police barracks said Jon F. Hower, 59, lost control of his motorcycle when he was traveling eastbound on I-80 at mile marker eight and drove into the center median.

Hower then struck a guard rail, subsequently throwing the man from the motorcycle onto the shoulder of the interstate highway, police said.

Hower, who was alert and conscious on scene, was transported to the hospital via Life Flight for treatment, police said.

State police were assisted on the scene by Muncy Fire Company and EMS, Warrior Run EMS, Life Flight personnel and Taylor's Garage, Milton.

The crash remains under investigation.

Dogs run at large

COAL TOWNSHIP - Ida Makowski, 54, of 113 Berry St., was cited by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky for allowing her dogs to run at large onto a neighboring property at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 4.

Rider hurt

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police here are continuing their investigation into an accident involving a bicyclist being struck by a white truck at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of West Walnut Street.

Patrolman Jason Adams reported Gregory Guy, 28, of Coal Township, was riding a bicycle east when he moved toward the westbound lane to allow a white truck to pass him from behind. While the truck passed, it sideswiped the bicycle and knocked Guy to the ground.

The truck continued east without stopping, police said.

Guy later was treated and released at a local hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to call Coal Township police at 644-0333.

Simple assault

COAL TOWNSHIP - Charges of simple assault and harassment were filed by Patrolman Chad Yoder against Cindy Somers, 33, of Coal Township, for allegedly punching Joseph Boyer, 52, of Kulpmont, in the face several times while intoxicated.

Boyer suffered a bloody nose and mouth in the assault that occurred at 12:40 a.m. Sunday at 845 W. Wood St.

Somers was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III and released on $10,000 unsecured bail.

Charges pending

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington reported charges are pending against a 45-year-old Elysburg woman in connection with a one-vehicle accident shortly before 7 p.m. Sunday near 4120 Snydertown Road.

Police said Kelly Wiest was driving a 2004 Kia Spectra west on Snydertown Road when she lost control of her car, which spun around, exited the road and landed in a ditch and cornfield.

Wiest escaped serious injury.

Curfew violation

SHAMOKIN - A 15-year-old Shamokin boy was cited by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle for a curfew violation after being spotted riding an off-road motorcycle at Second and Mulberry streets at 2:22 a.m. July 5.

Code violations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Code enforcement officer Chris Petrovich has filed citations against the following property owners for violating the township's brush, grass and weeds ordinance:

- Lawrence A. Coutlee, of 747 Trevorton Road, Coal Township, for his property at 1743 Tioga St.

- Fred Lombardo, of 143 Woodlyn Ave., Willow Grove, for his property at 1337 W. Walnut St.

- Gurpinder Pal Singh, of 13943 Queens Blvd., Jamaica, Queens, N.Y., for his property at 1239 W. Arch St.

- Randy J. Dock, of 155 Red Court Lane, Middleburg, for his property at 912-914 Holly St.

Driver fair

DANVILLE - Gail Trelace, 66, of Pocahontas Lane, Elysburg, who was injured in a one-vehicle accident Sunday night on Penn Avenue in Elysburg, was in fair condition Monday afternoon at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

Charger stolen

COAL TOWNSHIP - Jessica Miller, 29, of 1709 Pulaski Ave., Coal Township, told police someone removed a cell phone charger from her Ford truck late Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Police said the theft occurred near Miller's residence.

Anyone with information about the theft is urged to contact police at 644-0333.

Sales to minors

MOUNT CARMEL - Shaulinski's, 201-203 S. Market St., Mount Carmel, was cited Aug. 8 by the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for selling liquor and/or malt or brewed beverages to a minor on July 5.

The charge 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 licensee based on the severity of the charge and can mandate training for the licensee.

Domestic violence

SHAMOKIN - A Kulpmont man is accused of injuring his fiancee after allegedly shoving her into a bedroom dresser inside a South Third Street home Tuesday night.

Michael A. Olbrish, 32, of 702 Scott St., is charged with simple assault and harassment by Patrolman Shane Mowery. He was arraigned by the on-call district judge and released on $5,000 unsecured bail, and also is barred from having contact with the alleged victim.

The alleged victim told police she and Olbrish were arguing at 10 p.m. when he began smashing items inside a bedroom, including her cell phone, before shoving her. She then fled the home.

Police said she suffered injuries to her calf and breast.

Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred in June in Tharptown.

Someone driving a 1992 Ford dump truck registered to John R. Luberecki Jr., of 136 Sibling Lane, Paxinos, at 3:30 a.m. June 26 hit a 2002 Jeep Cherokee and a 2007 Suzuki Forenza parked in the 800 block of Center Street, police said Wednesday.

The impact pushed the Jeep into the Suzuki, which was pushed into Jennifer Gemberling's property at 713 Center St.

Police said the vehicles, which are owned by Scott R. Dunn, of 709 Center St., Tharptown, sustained major damage. The home sustained moderate damage, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 644-0333.

Fleeing police

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough police charged Lucas J. Klingerman, 19, of 204 S. Maple St., with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, flight to avoid apprehension, resisting arrest, driving under the influence, reckless driving, driving without a license and underage drinking following the investigation of an incident at 3:50 a.m. July 2 at his residence.

Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman Shane Reamer reported in court documents that he observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed. The officer said he pursued the vehicle, which passed through three stop signs before the driver parked it and ran away. Reamer tried to give pursuit but fell and lost sight of the driver in the 200 block of South Maple Street.

Police determined the vehicle belonged to Carol Matzura, of 204 S. Maple St., who is Klingerman's mother. Klingerman's wallet was found on the seat of the vehicle, police said. Klingerman was found at his home and taken into custody.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Loud noises

SHAMOKIN - Ahkil Lee, 19, of 220 N. Vine St., was cited with disorderly conduct by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle for allegedly creating loud noises at 1:49 a.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of West Willow Street. Police said Lee was singing loudly and playing music from a cell phone.

Driver cited

STONINGTON - A Bloomsburg woman who crashed along Dornsife Mountain Road in Lower Augusta Township Tuesday was issued a traffic citation by state police at Stonington.

Danielle M. Lehman, 21, was driving a 2002 Jeep Wrangler north near Mountain Road when she failed to round a left curve and traveled off the berm, where the vehicle overturned and hit bushes and trees, police said.

Lehman escaped injury. She was cited for a lane violation.

Harassment

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - JoAnn Minnicks, 46, and Janelle Fenstermacher, 29, both of Danville, were cited by state police at Milton for harassment following an altercation at 150 Klondike Road shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Police said Minnicks is accused of striking Fenstermacher with her vehicle in a driveway, while Fenstermacher allegedly shut a door on Minnick, causing her to sprain her wrist. Police reported Fenstermacher also allegedly struck Minnicks in the throat with her fist.

Harassment II

DANVILLE - Jenea Haire, 26, of Danville, was cited by state police at Milton for harassment for allegedly punching Lynn Berry, 33, of Danville, in the face at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Danville State Hospital.

Trash citations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Three people were each cited separately with scattering rubbish for allegedly dumping trash in the township this month.

Joseph Drost II, 23, of 1025 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, was cited Thursday by Patrolman Joshua M. Wynn for allegedly dumping several bags of household garbage in the woods along Bear Valley Road over the past several weeks. He's required to clean up the trash and provide proof of proper disposal, police said.

Rodney Hamady, 39, of 712 N. Sixth St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Christopher Lapotsky for allegedly dumping household trash Tuesday in the Big Mountain area on property owned by Kenneth Snyder, 34, of Paxinos. Police said Hamady will also be responsible to clean up the trash and provide proof of proper disposal.

Robert Miller, 32, of 1109 Scott St., Kulpmont, was cited by Lapotsky for allegedly dumping a sofa, recliner and a chair at a collections drop box in the parking lot of the Plaza at Coal Township along Route 61.

Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Lynn M. Strohecker, 42, of 1449 W. Independence St., Coal Township, will be cited by Coal Township police for hit and run in connection with an accident at 6:41 p.m. Thursday in the 900 block of West Walnut Street.

Police reported Strohecker was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt west when her car struck the rear door of a parked vehicle being used by Joan Fellin, of 915 W. Walnut St., Coal Township. After striking Fellin's vehicle, Strohecker left the scene.

Strohecker's car sustained minor damage, while Fellin's vehicle sustained moderate damage.

Unwanted calls

SELINSGROVE - State police at Selinsgrove are investigating calls made by a male to the Armed Forces Recruiting Office in the Susquehanna Valley Mall that served no legitimate purpose and filled up the voice mail.

Police said the calls were made shortly after 10 p.m. Aug. 9.

Burglary

PAXINOS - State police at Stonington reported someone entered the residence of Kevin Apollo of Mulberry Road, Paxinos, by breaking a window, and stole several coils of new household wire valued at $250.

Police said the burglary occurred between Aug. 3 and Saturday.

Sexual assault

WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - George S. Holmes, 49, of Ashland, has been charged by state police at Frackville with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, simple assault and harassment relating to the sexual assault of a 29-year-old Pottsville area woman at 8 p.m. Sunday the Rodeway Inn on Altamont Boulevard.

Police reported the victim was transported to Schuylkill Medical Center South in Pottsville for treatment.

Police said Holmes was apprehended at the scene a short time after the alleged offenses. He was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge James Reiley of Pottsville and committed to Schuylkill County Prison in Pottsville in lieu of $50,000 cash bail.

Pit bull at large

SHAMOKIN - Luella Miller, 56, of 231 S. Franklin St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Scott Weaver for allowing her pit bull to run at large shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday in her neighborhood.

Police said the dog chased people into their yards and on the street.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Ashley McElhone, 19, of 918 N. Rock St., Shamokin, and her live-in boyfriend, Mark Tisdale, 27, were cited by Patrolman Scott Weaver for disorderly conduct involving a disturbance at 8:15 p.m. Saturday at Market and Walnut streets.

Police reported McElhone, who also was cited for harassment, allegedly pushed Christina Clausi, 34, of 1811 W. Water St., Coal Township, in the chest, yelled profanities at her and threatened to harm her. Tisdale is accused of cursing Clausi and her daughter.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Gary Sheriff, 49, of 421 N. Shamokin St., Apt. 3, Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Raymond Siko II for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct involving an incident shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday at Shakespeare and Franklin streets.

Police said Sheriff urinated on the street.

Fight charges

SHAMOKIN - Michael Gilligbauer, 21, of 409 N. Rock St., Apt. 2, Shamokin, and a 17-year-old Shamokin male were cited by Patrolman Scott Weaver for disorderly conduct relating to a fight at 9:36 p.m. Aug. 5 at Pine and Franklin streets.

Drunk driving

SUNBURY - Murray Kyle Strauser, 55, of South Fourth Street, Sunbury, is accused of drunk driving following a traffic stop at 2:40 a.m. Aug. 3 at Market Street and Highland Avenue.

Trooper Justin Rosboschil, state police at Stonington, charged Strauser with two counts of driving under the influence and five summary traffic violations. Charges were filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge Benjamin Apfelbaum.

Township property stolen

WILBURTON - Conyngham Township Police officers are looking for information about an incident of theft of township property which occurred between 8 and 9:30 a.m. Friday.

Thieves allegedly stole a tow hitch receiver with a 1 7/8-inch ball hitch off of the township's public works truck and trailer, while it was parked along Eighth Street in Aristes. The items are valued between $40 and $60.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact police at 554-4349 and reference incident number 201-3076.

Citations issued

COAL TOWNSHIP - The following individuals were cited last week by Code Enforcement Officer Chris Petrovich for ordinance violations:

- Christopher and Erica Kern, 1435 Pulaski Ave., for a property at 1335 W. Walnut St., garbage accumulation.

- Kerry McGuire, 1742 Holly St., for a property at 10 S. Poplar St., two citations for brush, grass and weeds, and one citation for collapsed roof on garage in rear of property, and for a property at 12 S. Poplar St., collapsed roof on garage in rear of property.

- Marion Valanoski, 833 W. Spruce St., for a vacant lot on Tioga Street, brush, grass and weeds.

- Miguel Gonzalez, 65-67 W. Independence St., Shamokin, for a property at 1101 W. Spruce St., brush, grass and weeds.

- Andy Derck, 1317 W. Arch St., for a property at 1317 W. Arch St., garbage accumulation.

- Cynthia Clayton, 1 N. Walnut St., Mount Carmel, for a property at 1149 W. Independence St., brush, grass and weeds.

- Amber Wallish, 509 Sears Drive, New Alexander, for a property at 1331 W. Walnut St., garbage.

- Frank Devizia, P.O. Box 361, White Mills, for a property at 930 W. Pine St., garbage.

- Justin Bainbridge, 327 Main St., Ranshaw, for a property at 327 Main St., brush, grass and weeds.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Ronald Nahodil, 42, of 512 Bear Valley Ave., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with driving under the influence of alcohol involving a July 8 vehicle stop on Walnut Street near Sixth Street.

Police said Nahodil admitted drinking alcohol, but refused to submit to a blood test.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Raymond Siko II has charged Vernon Lee Hoke, 58, of 716 E. Dewart St., Shamokin, with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of careless driving in connection with an Aug. 4 incident at Shamokin and Webster streets.

Police said Hoke had a blood-alcohol content of .237 percent.

False reports

COAL TOWNSHIP - James W. Horne, 43, of 162-A Fifth St., Ranshaw, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with false alarms to public safety agencies, unsworn falsification to authorities, false reports to law enforcement agencies and recklessly endangering another person involving a May 11 incident at his apartment.

At about 3:45 a.m., police said Horne called his sister, Mary Jean Gula, at her home and told her he was attacked inside his apartment by a man with a knife who stabbed him across the torso. Horne told his sister he fired a single gunshot into a wall to scare the intruder off.

Gula then relayed the information to the Northumberland County 911 Center, who dispatched police and emergency personnel to the apartment. Police said it was later learned that Horne lied about being attacked and stabbed.

Police said Horne did fire a single bullet from a handgun inside his apartment that traveled through the east wall toward occupied homes in the neighborhood. Police said the bullet could have caused death or serious injury had it struck someone.

Simple trespass

MOUNT CARMEL - David Lackie, 30, of 146 W. Ogden St., Girardville, was cited by borough police for simple trespass and public drunkenness following a July 21 incident on North Walnut Street.

Police received a call from a woman who said an unknown male entered her home and she and her friends chased him out. Police later observed Lackie, who matched the description given by the caller, a couple of blocks away from the woman's residence. Officer Jason Drumheller, the officer who cited Lackie, also detected a strong odor of alcohol on Lackie's breath.

The citations were filed through Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Disorderly conduct

MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Borough Police officer Jason Drumheller cited Jonathan Roland Starr, 19, of 429 Main St., Orangeville, for disorderly conduct after Starr was found climbing a street light pole in the 100 block of South Oak Street at 12:24 a.m. July 14.

The citation was filed through Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Trespassing

MOUNT CARMEL - Jill L. Nye, 55, of 47 S. Orange St., was charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing by Mount Carmel Borough Police after an incident at 12:45 p.m. July 25.

Police said Nye was in the 100 block of South Oak Street yelling obscenities. Nye allegedly entered the Puffs Tobacco Store, from which she is banned because of a prior incident, and continued to use obscene language.

At a court proceeding Aug. 20, Nye pleaded guilty to a summary citation of disorderly conduct and was ordered to pay fines and costs totaling $205.50.

Disorderly conduct

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough Police Officer Jason Drumheller cited Robert Powers, 27, of 228 E. Seventh St., Mount Carmel, for disorderly conduct after an incident at 1:27 a.m. July 23 in the 200 block of East Sixth Street.

According to witnesses, Powers allegedly engaged in a fight with another male and threatened the bystanders at the scene of the incident.

The citation was filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Disorderly conduct

MOUNT CARMEL - Mashanna R. Kinney, 31, of 221 E. Avenue, was cited by borough police Cpl. David Donkochik, for disorderly conduct after police received a complaint about her dog barking at 10:15 p.m. Sunday.