DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Trooper Justin Rosboschil of state police at Stonington reported David Charles Carper, 25, of Hosta Road, Paxinos, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after being stopped for multiple traffic violations at 2:35 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Routes 61 and 901 in Mount Carmel Township.

Firearms stolen

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington are investigating the theft of firearms owned by Michael P. Higgins, 52, of Sunbury, and Joel E. Morris, 59, of Harrisburg.

Police said the firearms were stolen between Jan. 1 and Friday from Sheffield Drive in this Northumberland County township.

Police said a 43-year-old Millersburg female is a suspect in the theft.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - William Lester McCollum, 33, of Shamokin, was arrested by state police at Stonington for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after being stopped for a traffic violation at 1:43 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Market and West Lincoln streets.

Cameron Bridge accident

COAL TOWNSHIP - Robert J. Bresko, 44, of 926 E. Sunbury St., Shamokin, suffered injuries early Sunday when his 1998 Chevy Blazer flipped onto its passenger side on Route 61 at the Cameron Bridge.

Patrolman Chris Lapotsky reported Bresko was driving south at 12:39 a.m. when his vehicle traveled onto the berm of the southbound lanes after he failed to negotiate a left curve on the bridge. The Blazer then traveled across the northbound lanes, struck a curb and guard rail and flipped onto its passenger side.

Bresko and his passenger, Robert Dietterick, 26, of 36 Green Low Way, York, were able to exit the Blazer on their own. Bresko suffered injuries and was transported by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, where he underwent emergency room treatment before being released. Dietterick escaped injury.

The Blazer sustained extensive damage and was towed from the scene.

Assisting Coal Township police were members of Shamokin Fire Bureau, Shamokin and Ralpho Township police.

An investigation is continuing.

Missing teen

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are continuing their search for Devon Young, 14, of 1465 Pulaski Ave., who has been missing since 4:35 p.m. Saturday.

Young is described as a black male who is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a gray jacket, a black T-shirt and red and black sneakers.

Anyone with information about the missing teen is urged to call Coal Township police at 570-644-0333.

Littering citations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Dylan James Swank, 19, of 248 S. Coal St., Shamokin, Michelle Martinez, 39, of Shamokin, and a 17-year-old Shamokin male were cited by police for littering after being apprehended at 3:36 p.m. Sunday while throwing building materials from a pickup truck and trailer onto a pile in an area east of Big Mountain Road, approximately one-half mile south of Shamokin Street.

Prior to leaving the area, the three Shamokin residents cleaned up the debris they scattered.

Vehicle egged

COAL TOWNSHIP - Chrystal Yoder, 38, of 909 W. Mulberry St., Coal Township, reported someone egged her 1998 Ford Explorer between 3 and 11 a.m. Sunday.

Anyone with information is urged to call Coal Township police at 570-644-0333.

Ring found

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police said a ring was found near Shamokin Area Elementary School Saturday. The owner can claim the ring by contacting police at 570-644-0333.

Domestic incident

MOUNT CARMEL - Ian Caleb Jumper, 19, of 350 S. Vine St., Mount Carmel, has been cited by Police Chief Todd L. Owens with one count each of disorderly conduct and harassment for an alleged incident about 3 p.m. Feb. 28 in the 200 block of North Park Street.

Police said Jumper went to the home of Kim Wylie, of 219 N. Park St., to retrieve personal belongings and began yelling and cursing in the street and making threats to Wylie. He fled the scene and was located at 331 E. Third St.

Assisting were Cpl. David Donkochik, Patrolman William Adamski and Mount Carmel Township Patrolman David Stamets.

In an unrelated incident, Wylie was cited by Code Officer Robin Williams for failing to respond to a ticket she was issued Dec. 4 for garbage at the rear of her property.

Public intoxication

MOUNT CARMEL - Joshua Sulick, 24, of 318 E. Third St., Wilburton, was cited by Cpl. David Donkochick for public drunkenness after a disturbance at 3:40 a.m. Feb. 23 in the first block of North Oak Street. Police said he was involved in a separate disturbance in the same area about 30 minutes prior. Patrolman Justin Stelma assisted.

Harassment

MOUNT CARMEL - Dennis Donyell Phinazee, 45, of 319 S. Vine St., Mount Carmel, was cited by Patrolman Matthew Dillman for harassment for allegedly dragging his wife, Angel Phinazee, out of bed and pushing her down several times about 2:21 a.m. Feb. 25.

Code violations

MOUNT CARMEL - Five people were cited by Code Officer Robin Williams for failing to respond to tickets for alleged code violations:

- Adam J. Johnson, of 429 S. Hickory St., for a ticket issued Dec. 4 for debris at his property.

- Christopher ElSayed, of 903 E. Chestnut St., Shamokin, for two tickets issued Dec. 16 for snow and ice on sidewalks outside his properties at 51 S. Locust St. and 49-51 S. Walnut St.

- Jacqueline Derr, of 327 N. Vine St., for a ticket issued Dec. 9 for garbage and debris at a property she owns at 36 N. Vine St.

- Robert Zimmerman, of 337 S. Turnpike St., for a ticket issued Dec. 6 for debris at his property.

- Thomas Gallagher, of 240 E. Centre St., Ashland, for a ticket issued Dec. 16 for snow and ice on a sidewalk outside his property at 149-151 S. Oak St.

Retail theft

KELLY TOWNSHIP - A Trevorton man was charged with retail theft along with two other individuals following an incident at 3:25 p.m. March 6 at Walmart in this Union County township.

State police at Milton report Patrick Gearhart, 26, of Trevorton, Edgar Gearhart, 18, of Sunbury, and Jessica Hymer, 26, of Harrisburg, were observed by store security removing $432.80 worth of merchandise from the store. The offenses are misdemeanors, but Hymer was placed in Northumberland County Prison on a bench warrant from Dauphin County.

Vehicle fire

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington said workers of the Fort Jackson Logging Company, of Spring Glen, returning to a stripping area near State Route 2044 at 7:30 a.m. Monday discovered a work truck had been burned.

Police said the investigation is continuing.

Greenhouse theft

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - James M. Koronkiewicz, 32, of 128 S. Center St., Natalie; Adam G. Adams, 29, of 802 E. Biddle St., Apt. 6, Gordon, and Daniel J. Renn, 33, of 116 Melrose St., Marion Heights, were charged by Patrolman Matthew Filarski with theft, receiving stolen property, two counts of and criminal conspiracy and criminal trespass relating to the theft of insulated tank panels and shelves for plant cars from the Kurt Weiss Greenhouses along Arcos Drive Monday afternoon.

Police said Renn then sold five of the scrapped insulated tank panels weighing 520 pounds to SOS Metal for $43.20.

The three defendants were committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $20,000 bail each.

Code violations filed

COAL TOWNSHIP - Code enforcement officer Chris Petrovich filed citations Tuesday against George Atiyeh, owner of Apartments and Acquistions LP, of 1102 Fullerton Ave., Allentown, for violating two township ordinances - occupying a dwelling without an occupancy permit and failing to report the status of occupancy. The violations involve a rental property at 1050 W. Arch St.

Mile Post crash

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - Two people suffered minor injured in a crash on Mile Post Road near Spruce Hollow Road at 11 p.m. Wednesday.

State police at Stonington said a 1999 Chrysler Cirrus, driven by Teeann A. Ferguson, 20, of Sunbury, was traveling east on Mile Post Road when police say she failed to negotiate a sharp right-hand curve and her vehicle struck a rocky embankment on the north berm nearly head-on.

Ferguson and her passenger, Michael A. Lepley, 19, of Hummels Wharf, suffered minor injuries and were transported by Americus Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, for treatment. Police say Ferguson will be cited for failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic.

Stakes stolen

DORNSIFE - Geraldine E. Brosius, 70, of Dornsife, reported to state police at Stonington that sometime between 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday, someone removed stakes used to protect her lawn from traffic. Brosius told police she had just placed the stakes in her yard due to a problem with tire ruts.

Parked too close

SHAMOKIN - Stefanie L. Mudry, 26, and Richard A. Nahodil Jr., 25, both of 147 S. Third St., were cited by city Patrolman First Class William Miner for disorderly conduct after allegedly intentionally parking their vehicles inches from a vehicle owned by Tonya Henninger, 30, in the 100 block of South Third Street at 6 a.m. Thursday.

Criminal mischief

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Jay L. Willis Jr., 47, of Danville, was cited by state police at Stonington for criminal mischief after allegedly smashing a cell phone owned by Christopher A. Burgess, 19, of Danville, during an incident at 6 p.m. March 8 on Friedline Road, Shamokin Township.

Hit and run

SHAMOKIN - Richard E. Noecker, 69, of 611 Bear Valley Ave., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Scott Weaver with hit and run and careless driving involving a March 3 incident near his home.

Police reported Noecker backed his Geo Tracker into a parked car twice before going into his residence.

Checks not covered

TREVORTON - Kurtis M. Whitmer, 24, of 1573 Trevorton Road, Coal Township, was charged by Zerbe Township Chief of Police Robert John with two counts each of theft by deception and receiving stolen property.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Whitmer issued checks in the amounts of $7.50 and $25.81 on Dec. 18 at Angie's Market on West Shamokin Street, knowing his account was closed.

Multiple offenses

KULPMONT - Charges of possession of a controlled substance, false identification to police, disorderly conduct and scattering rubbish were filed by Patrolman Patrick McAndrew against Shannon B. McGinley, 18, of 129 W. Third St., Apt. 2, Mount Carmel.

The charges relate to a Feb. 21 incident in the parking lot at China King, 455 Chestnut St.

Criminal trespass

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Patrolman Kelly Campbell has charged Jeremy M. Cleary, 36, of Northumberland, and Todd K. Williams, 51, of Montandon, with criminal trespass.

Police reported Cleary and Williams were found trespassing at a condemned property at 101 W. Girard St., Atlas, that was damaged by fire.

Man shoved, struck

SHAMOKIN - Devon Smith, 28, of 442 S. Franklin St., will be cited for disorderly conduct and harassment after an incident at Rock and Spurzheim streets at 8:56 p.m. Thursday.

City police Patrolman Raymond Siko II said Smith allegedly shoved and struck Jeff Rama, 20, of 1028 W. Lynn St., Coal Township, several times.

Pedestrian struck

BUTLER TOWNSHIP - State police at Frackville are looking for the driver who injured a Lost Creek man in a hit-and-run accident at 7:50 p.m. Thursday along Route 54 just west of the West Mahanoy Township line.

Police said Jesse Coolbaugh, 19, was walking east along the highway while an unknown vehicle approached from behind. The vehicle struck Coolbaugh, knocking him down. The driver left the scene, police said.

Coolbaugh suffered injuries to his knees, hands, neck and face, but was able to walk a quarter-mile to his home before collapsing. He was transported to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, for treatment.

Hit and run

GIRARDVILLE - State police at Frackville are labeling their investigation into a pickup truck crash from 8:15 p.m. Thursday near here as a hit-and-run.

Police said a 2000 Mazda was traveling west when the driver, Joseph Polaconis, 26, of Shenandoah, lost control of the vehicle and it went off the west side of the road and struck a utility pole.

Despite the truck having right side body, wheel and suspension damage, police said Polaconis drove the vehicle to Girardville, where it was discovered during a Girardville police patrol.

Polaconis suffered a bloody nose. A passenger, a 3-year-old boy, was in a car seat and uninjured.

The vehicle's airbag deployed, police said.

Checks stolen

DORNSIFE - State police at Stonington are investigating the theft of two personal checks from a Little Mountain Road residence in Lower Augusta Township.

Police say a known 26-year-old Sunbury male stole the checks between midnight Tuesday and 3:30 p.m. Thursday and cashed them without the consent of the victims, Roberta Kurrell, 76, of Sunbury, and Robert Kurrell, 47, of Paxinos.

Rear-ender

FRACKVILLE - One driver suffered what state police described as a minor injury in a rear-end crash near the Schuylkill Mall about 4:50 p.m. Saturday.

According to state police at Stonington, Kristina M. McCarthy, 19, of Mahanoy Plane, was driving a 1993 Ford Taurus and attempting to merge onto Route 61 South from the mall's on-ramp when her vehicle was rear-ended by a 2007 Ford Explorer driven by David L. Boyer, 33, of Ashland.

McCarthy suffered a minor injury while Boyer was not injured. Police said both drivers were wearing seat belts.

Both vehicles were towed.

Boyer was issued a traffic citation, driving a vehicle at an unsafe speed.

8 DUI arrests

SUNBURY - State police arrested eight people for impaired driving at a sobriety checkpoint Friday night on Route 61 at the city's eastern border.

Ten summary traffic arrests were made and a wanted person was taken into custody and jailed at Northumberland County Prison.

The checkpoint was conducted by troopers of the Stonington, Milton and Selinsgrove stations.

Missing wallet

HUMMELS WHARF - Mackenzie Brouse, 18, of Paxinos, told state police at Selinsgrove that a Vera Bradley wallet she left behind inside a changing room at the American Eagle store in the Susquehanna Valley Mall about 7:45 p.m. Saturday went missing. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 570-374-8145.

Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are currently investigating a hit and run crash that occured along Route 125 just south of Burnside at 10:46 a.m. Saturday.

According to officers, a vehicle traveling south on Route 125 crossed the roadway and struck a Verizon utility pole and several pieces of a wooden fence owned by George Jones, of Burnside. After the accident, the vehicle left the scene but a green plastic bumper from a Ford vehicle was left behind.

Fuel stolen

JACKSON TOWNSHIP - Scott Billow, 54, of Dalmatia, reported to state police at Stonington that at 9 p.m. Sunday, someone removed 30 gallons of diesel fuel from his gas tank while his vehicle was parked at A&L Diesel, of Jackson Township.

Curfew violation

SHAMOKIN - A 14-year-old Shamokin girl and a 15-year-old female, no address given, were cited by city police Patrolman First Class Scott Weaver with violating Shamokin's curfew ordinance after being found out in the 100 block of South Market Street at 11:47 p.m. Saturday.

Forgery

SHAMOKIN - State police at Stonington continue to investigate a forged check used to get money from a high school organization Oct. 28.

Police say a known suspect, not identified by police, endorsed a check for $300 from the account of the Line Mountain Fall Cheerleading Boosters while forging the signature of the victim, Laurie Ann Hoy, 51, of Herndon. Police say the suspect then deposited the check into a personal checking account at a bank in Shamokin.

Harassment

RIVERSIDE - Erin Hackenberg, of Selinsgrove, was charged with harassment by state police at Stonington after a 2 a.m. incident Tuesday at 171 D&H Ave., Riverside. Hackenberg allegedly struck Brian Webb, 35, of Riverside, in the face, causing an injury.

DUI

SUNBURY - A city man was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a traffic stop at 8:06 p.m. Monday.

State police at Stonington said Jay Kessler, 54, of Snydertown Road, Sunbury, was stopped for a traffic violation near Second Street and Raspberry Avenue and was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Code violations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Code enforcement officer Chris Petrovich cited the following individuals for building code violations:

- George Atiyeh, owner of Apartments and Acquistions, LP, 1102 Fullerton Ave., Allentown, for allowing 1050 1/2 W. Arch St. to be occupied without an occupancy permit and for failing to report any change in the property's occupancy status.

- Thomas E. Broscious, of 1516 Pulaski Ave., was cited twice for not repairing the roof of his residence, which has several holes and a broken and rotted roof covering.

Burglary

COAL TOWNSHIP - Kimberly A. Olearnick, 27, of 240 S. Beech St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman Joshua Wynn with criminal trespass, burglary and theft involving a Feb. 20 burglary at the home of Andrea Taylor, 1726 W. Chestnut St.

Police said Olearnick stole $30 in change from the residence.

Burglary II

MOUNT CARMEL - Michael E. Begis, 28, and Casey Sue Kern, 27, both of 126 N. Locust St., Mount Carmel, were charged by Patrolman Jason Drumheller with burglary, criminal conspiracy to commit burglary, criminal conspiracy to commit criminal trespass, criminal trespass, criminal conspiracy to commit simple assault and simple assault relating to a March 6 disturbance at 50 N. Maple St.

Begis also was charged with criminal mischief.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Kern and Begis entered the apartment of John Petrousky, where Begis allegedly punched the resident in the forehead and slammed his 26-inch Emerson television off its stand, causing it to break.

Retail theft

KULPMONT - Patrolman Joshua Pastucka charged Eric John Janoka, 33, of 622 Scott St., Apt. C, Kulpmont, with retail theft.

Janoka is accused of stealing items valued at $70.57 from Fuel-On at 600 Chestnut St. Saturday.

DUI

KULPMONT - Joseph Victor Payne, 29, of 916 E. Chestnut St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Patrick McAndrew with driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving and failure to drive in a single lane after a three-vehicle accident early Friday morning in the 900 block of Chestnut Street.

Police said Payne refused to submit to chemical testing.

SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court April 28 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

n Eugene S. Warren, 50, of 16 S. Franklin St., Shamokin, waived two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, two counts of driving under the influence of a combination of drugs, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, depositing waste on a highway, failure to drive in a single lane and careless driving.

The charges filed by Trooper David Myers of state police at Stonington relate to a Dec. 21 incident on Route 61 near Route 4005 in Shamokin Township.

n Michelle McCrary, 29, of Shamokin, waived a retail theft charge filed by Coal Township Patrolman Matthew Hashuga.

Police reported McCrary allegedly stole $547.66 worth of merchandise from Walmart on Route 61 between Dec. 15 and Jan. 22.

n Brandon E. Reigle, 22, of 251 Fig Road, Shamokin, waived two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and charges of careless driving, a turn signal violation, a lighting violation and seat belt violation filed by Trooper Justin Rosboschil of state police at Stonington.

The charges relate to a Jan. 25 traffic stop at the intersection of Route 61 and West Dewart Street in Shamokin.

n Douglas Lance Hatzel, 49, of 1206 Friedline Road, Danville, pleaded guilty to theft by deception and was ordered to pay a $200 fine plus costs; he was placed on supervised probation for one year.

An additional charge of retail theft was withdrawn.

Hatzel was charged by Shamokin Patrolman Scott Weaver with filling a vehicle with gasoline and driving off without paying on five different occasions at Turkey Hill Minit Market, 501 N. Second St. The retail value of the stolen gasoline is $270.26.

n Ariel Parker, 26, of 1504 W. Lynn St., waived three counts of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance relating to a Sept. 24 motorcycle crash near the intersection of State and Jackson streets.

The charges were filed by Coal Township Patrolman Joshua Wynn.

n Thomas Hawk, 49, of 1143 W. Fern St., Coal Township, pleaded guilty to a summary of harassment and was ordered to pay a fine and costs totaling $241.

An additional charge of simple assault was withdrawn.

Hawk was charged by Coal Township Patrolman Joshua M. Wynn with pushing his girlfriend, Melissa Twist, 40, out of a vehicle near Montgomery and Cedar streets Feb. 1, causing injury to her left arm.

n Richard J. Giedosh Jr., 22, of 702 Bear Valley Ave., Shamokin, pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and was ordered to pay a $300 fine plus costs and placed on supervised probation for one year.

The charge was filed by Shamokin Patrolman Raymond Siko II in connection with a Dec. 22 incident at Giedosh's home.

n Thomas Madden Jr., 50, and his brother, Richard Madden, 49, both of 417 Main St., Ranshaw, pleaded guilty to a summary of harassment and were each ordered to pay a $200 fine plus costs.

An additional charge of simple assault filed against the brothers was withdrawn.

The Maddens were charged by Coal Township Patrolman David Sage in connection with a March 1 fight at their house.

n David Payne, 24, of 33 N. Seventh St., Apt. 3, Shamokin, pleaded guilty to harassment and was ordered to pay a $200 fine plus costs. An additional charge of simple assault was withdrawn.

Payne was charged by Shamokin Patrolman William Zalinski with punching his live-in girlfriend, Shaniqua Stoute, in the face, causing her nose to swell and bleed. Police said the assault occurred Feb. 27 at their apartment.

n John J. Yadlosky, 24, of Elysburg, waived a misdemeanor of flight to avoid apprehension. An additional charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was withdrawn.

Yadlosky was charged by Shamokin Patrolman Raymond Siko II in connection with a Feb. 26 incident in the 300 block of South Pearl Street.

Burglaries

GIRARDVILLE - State police at Frackville are investigating two burglaries in the borough.

Police said someone entered an apartment at 36 E. Mahanoy Ave. owned by Veronica N. McCuller, 32, of Girardville, and removed several pieces of property between March 12 and Monday.

Police also reported someone stole copper pipes and wiring from a residence at 137 C St. owned by Safe Guard of Cleveland, Ohio. The theft was discovered Feb. 27.

Anyone with information about the burglaries is urged to call state police at 570-874-5300.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Brittany M. Jordan, 18, of 1040 W. Lynn St., Coal Township, was cited by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes for retail theft for allegedly attempting to remove approximately $150 worth of merchandise from Rite Aid Pharmacy on West Independence Street Tuesday morning.

Abandoned vehicle

SHAMOKIN - Cory McCabe, 27, of Route 61, Paxinos, was cited by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes for violating an abandoned vehicle ordinance Tuesday by allowing his vehicle with an expired inspection to be parked in the 100 block of West Pine Street.

Two-vehicle crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a 7:38 a.m. crash Thursday at the intersection of Route 61 and 16th Street.

Police patrolman Chad Yoder reported a 1997 Oldsmobile sedan, driven by Koehler Yordy, 19, of 41 Gearhart Road, Watsontown, was traveling north on Route 61 and following a 1999 Ford F-150 truck driven by Todd Deroba, 24, of 662 Spruce St., Kulpmont. Police said Deroba came to a stop and Yordy failed to stop in time, striking Deroba's rear bumper.

The drivers and Yordy's passenger, Brittany Samms, 18, of Shamokin, were not injured in the crash. Yordy's vehicle was severely damaged and had to be towed from the scene. The accident is under investigation and charges are pending.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Joan Klinger, 55, of 709 Penn St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Terry Ketchem with a felony offense of retail theft for allegedly attempting to steal a bag of mozzarella sticks and a book from Walmart on Route 61 on March 13.

Ketchem said Klinger was previously charged with the same offense numerous times, which resulted in the felony.

Code violations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Thomas E. Broscious, of 1516 Pulaski Ave., was cited Wednesday and Thursday by township code enforcement officer Chris Petrovich for not repairing the roof of his residence, which has several holes and a broken and rotted roof covering. Thursday marked the third straight day Broscious was cited for the offenses.

Released from hospital

COAL TOWNSHIP - Tara Venna, of Kulpmont, who was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday on Route 61 near Walmart, underwent emergency room treatment at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville before being released.

Patrolman Terry Ketchem reported Christi Finamore, of Mount Carmel, who was making a left turn into Walmart from the northbound lane of Route 61, turned into the path of Venna's 2012 Lexus, causing the accident. Finamore, who was operating a 2006 Saturn sport utility vehicle, was cited for failing to yield the right-of-way. She escaped injury.

DUI

WEST CHILLISQUAQUE TOWNSHIP - Dennis Frederick Ashby, 54, of Milton, was charged Tuesday by state police at Milton with driving under the influence and related offenses in connection with a March 6 accident in the parking lot of the Sublicious Sub Shop, 5140 State Route 405.

Criminal mischief

MCEWENSVILLE - Robert William Sipe Jr., 40, of McEwensville, was cited by state police at Milton for criminal mischief for allegedly smashing an Acer laptop computer on the kitchen floor at the Susquehanna House along Susquehanna Trail at 10:13 p.m. Tuesday.

Police said Sipe smashed the computer owned by Tyree H. Morrison, 22, of McEwensville, after becoming upset when his lunch was not properly prepared.

Disorderly conduct

KULPMONT - Elizabeth Pankotai, 27, of 1267 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, was cited by Chief of Police Michael Pitcavage for disorderly conduct relating to a child custody dispute Monday afternoon in the 800 block of Spruce Street.

Corruption of minors

HERNDON - An investigation is continuing into allegations an unidentified 18-year-old male contacted two females, ages 10 and 12, Wednesday via text messages and Facebook, requesting them to perform sexual acts.

Driver not hurt

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - Donald E. Paul, 28, of Sunbury, escaped injury Thursday morning in a one-car accident along Cherry Street (Route 4024) in this Northumberland County township.

State police at Stonington reported Paul was driving a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina west shortly before 7 a.m. when his car exited the right side of the road and hit a ditch with its right front end. After impact, the auto struck a culvert with its undercarriage at the end of a driveway.

The vehicle then continued to travel along the north side of the road and hit two mailboxes with its right side before coming to rest on the north shoulder.

Police said Paul was wearing a seat belt.

His car was towed from the scene and he was cited for failing to maintain his vehicle on the road.

Forgery

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington said an unidentified 47-year-old Danville man allegedly stole a Visa debit card from a residence in Shamokin Township Jan. 31 and used it to make a $20 purchase in Sunbury.

Police said the suspect forged the name of the victim, Christopher A. Burgess, of Sunbury, on the receipt during the transaction.

An investigation is continuing.

Access device fraud

PAXINOS - State police at Stonington reported Robert James Shiko, 49, of Paxinos, fell victim to a telephone scam Thursday, when he provided $3,000 to an unknown individual.

Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police here reported a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident March 15 along Route 125 just south of Burnside should be a 2001, 2002 or 2003 Ford Focus that sustained moderate to severe damage.

Police said the car was traveling south when it crossed the road and struck a Verizon utility pole and several pieces of wooden fence owned by George Jones of Burnside. The driver then fled the scene.

Police previously reported a green plastic bumper from the car was found at the scene.

Multiple offenses

MOUNT CARMEL - Dennis D. Phinazee, 45, of 319 S. Vine St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Cpl. David Donkochik with endangering the welfare of a child, recklessly endangering another person, reckless driving, a stop sign violation and failure to wear a seat belt.

Police said Phinazee was pulled over by Donkochik after traveling at a high rate of speed on South Vine Street March 5 with a 6-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl in the car.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Joseph M. Barnyock, 69, of Branchdale, was charged by Patrolman Daniel Politza with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving and failure to drive in a single lane relating to a Jan. 12 accident on Route 901 at the "S Turn" near Locust Gap.

Police said Barnyock had a blood-alcohol content of .170 percent.

Retail theft

KULPMONT - Eric J. Janoka, 33, of 622 Scott St., Apt. C, Kulpmont, was charged by Patrolman Patrick McAndrew with retail theft for allegedly stealing three packs of cigars from Fuel-On March 12.

Ordinance violations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Thomas E. Broscious, of 1516 Pulaski Ave., was cited Friday by Code Enforcement Officer Chris Petrovich for allowing faulty weather protection at his home.

Police said the roof of the residence has several holes, allowing water to enter the building. The main roof of the structure has broken and rotted covering.

Retail theft

HUMMELS WHARF - A Coal Township woman was charged with retail theft for allegedly taking two shirts from JC Penny at the Susquehanna Valley Mall at 4 p.m. Friday, according to state police at Selinsgrove.

State police reported that Gabriel Powlus, 20, allegedly concealed $54 worth of merchandise in her handbag and attempted to leave the store without paying for it.

One-vehicle crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 7:41 p.m. Saturday on Route 61 between Northwestern Drive and Kulpmont.

Township police report Heather Hudson, 42, of 917 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, was operating a 2005 Ford Explorer south on Route 61 when the vehicle crossed the northbound lane, struck and traveled up the embankment and returned to the northbound lane. Hudson had bent over to pick up a cigarette lighter she dropped when the accident occurred, police said.

The vehicle is owned by Michael Krah, of 304 N. Oak St., Mount Carmel.

Hudson refused medical treatment. Police said she will be cited for careless driving.

Violations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Thomas E. Broscious, of 1516 Pulaski Ave., was cited Monday by Code Enforcement Officer Chris Petrovich because the roof of his residence has several holes, allowing water to enter the building. The main roof of the structure has broken and rotted covering, police said.

Accident details

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police here have released details and identified the three people injured in Monday afternoon's accident on Route 54 near the Aqua Pa. water treatment plant.

Police reported Mark Ososkie, 32, of 224 S. Locust St., Mount Carmel, was driving a 2012 Volkswagen owned by Northwestern Human Services Inc., Sunbury, east on Route 54 at 4:30 p.m. when the vehicle exited the highway and struck a rock wall. The Volkswagen then spun around and flipped two or three times before coming to rest on the travel lane/berm of the road.

Ososkie was transported by ambulance to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, where he underwent emergency room treatment before being released.

Two passengers in the vehicle, William Scherer, 28, and Russel Miniers, 55, both of Mount Carmel, also were injured and transported by ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Scherer was listed in serious condition Tuesday. A hospital spokeswoman said there was no record of Miniers being treated at the medical center.

The vehicle was towed from the scene by Dave's Auto Body and the accident remains under investigation.

Steals gun

COAL TOWNSHIP - Jonathan T. Eisenhuth, 30, of Mifflinburg, who is currently in Montour County Prison, Danville, was charged by Detective Jeff Brennan with theft from a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property for allegedly stealing a High Point 9mm handgun, magazine clip, a box of ammunition and holster from a vehicle owned by Brian Foulds. Police said the theft occurred Sept. 28 or Sept. 29 while the vehicle was parked in the 1100 block of West Walnut Street.

Liquor law violations

MONTOURSVILLE - Liquor law violations were filed by the state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement against two local establishments.

Natalie Fire Co. No. 1 was cited March 13 for purchasing malt or brewed beverages on credit and transporting malt or brewed beverages without a license. The alleged incidents occurred Aug. 10, 17 and 24 and Nov. 1 and 9.

Sherry A. Doyle of Doyle's Cafe, 200-202 W. Girard St., Atlas, was cited Thursday for purchasing malt or brewed beverages with other than licensee's checks, cashier's checks or money orders. The alleged incidents occurred Oct. 16, Nov. 2, Dec. 19 and 21 and Jan. 26.

Code citations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Two township men were cited by code enforcement officer Chris Petrovich for alleged code violations.

Mark Shingara, of 323 Center St., was issued two citations for allegedly violating the garbage ordinance after construction debris accumulated at his property at 240 Center St. on Monday and Tuesday.

Thomas E. Broscius, of 1516 Pulaski Ave., was issued two citations Tuesday for allegedly violating faulty weather protection ordinance as his structure's roof is rotting and has several holes allowing water to enter.

Burglary

KULPMONT - James A. Kline, of 622 Scott St., Apt. C, reported to state police at Stonington that sometime between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday, a burglar entered his residence without permission and removed a television, PlayStation 3 video game system, various games and a phone charger. Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact state police at 570-286-5601.

Code citations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Two township men were again cited by code enforcement officer Chris Petrovich for alleged code violations.

Mark Shingara, of 323 Center St., was issued a citation Wednesday for allegedly violating the garbage ordinance because of construction debris at his property at 240 Center St. The latest citation follows two issued Monday and Tuesday for the same alleged violation.

Thomas E. Broscius, of 1516 Pulaski Ave., was issued two citations Wednesday for allegedly violating the faulty weather protection ordinance. His structure's roof is rotting and has several holes allowing water to enter. He also was issued two citations Tuesday for the same alleged violations.

Accident victim critical

DANVILLE - Carl Yucha, 76, of 1517 South St., Coal Township, remained in critical condition Wednesday at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash Friday night along Route 61 near Pool World in Shamokin.

Yucha was a passenger in a Honda Accord operated by Donna Yucha, 51, of the same address, who also was injured and transported by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger, where she was admitted. A hospital spokeswoman reported Donna Yucha was discharged recently.

Police have identified the driver of the Subaru Legacy that collided with the Accord as Tracey Delp, 26, of Womelsdorf. Delp refused medical treatment at the scene. Her passenger, Scott Oswald, 33, of Shamokin, was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, police said.

Shamokin police said the Legacy was traveling north on Route 61 at a high rate of speed when it crossed the center line and collided with the Accord.

Police reported the 8:30 p.m. accident remains under investigation.

Serious condition

DANVILLE - William Scherer, 28, of Mount Carmel, who was injured in a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on Route 54 near the Aqua Pa. water treatment plant in Coal Township, was still listed in serious condition Wednesday at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

Criminal trespass

DALMATIA - State police at Stonington reported four known suspects unlawfully entered the former Dalmatia Elementary School, stole sports-related equipment and discharged a fire extinguisher inside the building March 15 or March 16.

An investigation is continuing.