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Police Blotter: Friday, July 25, 2014

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Driver treated, released

COAL TOWNSHIP - The man injured in a two-car collision that occurred around noon Wednesday on Route 61 just east of Shamokin has been identified as Anthony Zulkowski Jr., 33, of 40 S. Anthracite St., Shamokin.

Zulkowski suffered head, neck and shoulder injuries when his Ford F-150 truck collided with the cement divider after being struck broadside by a beige Chevrolet Equinox driven by Lewis Anthony Jordan, who was attempting to change lanes.

Coal Township police said Zulkowski was taken to Shamokin-Geisinger Area Community Hospital, where he was treated and released.

Guilty plea

MOUNT CARMEL - Chad M. Neiman, 28, of 716 E. Dewart St., Shamokin, pleaded guilty Wednesday to disorderly conduct and driving under suspension and was ordered by Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones to pay a $700 fine plus costs.

Additional charges of flight to avoid apprehension, resisting arrest, driving without a license, speeding and careless driving were withdrawn.

Neiman was charged by Kulpmont Patrolman Joshua Pastucka in connection with a July 11 incident at Second and Chestnut streets.


Police Blotter: Sunday, July 27, 2014

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Local man injured

ANTHONY TOWNSHIP - Two people, including a Mount Carmel man, suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident at 7 p.m. Thursday along Route 54 (Continental Boulevard) in this Montour County township.

State police at Milton reported Ronald H. Moore Jr., 54, of Bloomsburg, was driving a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser in the westbound lane of Route 54 when he turned left in an attempt to access Strict Road. Police said the front of a 2013 Ford E-250 van operated by Jeremy J. Walthes, 52, of Mount Carmel, who was traveling east, struck the passenger side door of Moore's car, causing it to travel approximately 150 feet in a circle before coming to rest in a driveway about 10 feet north of the road. After impact, the van traveled approximately 45 feet east before coming to a halt parallel to the highway on an embankment.

Police said Moore and Walthes, who were both wearing seat belts, suffered minor injuries and were transported by Danville Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Moore was cited by Trooper Mark Evans for a left turn violation.

Burglary

TREVORTON - State police at Stonington reported someone entered the rear door of the residence of Stephen Larry Snyder Jr., of 739 W. Shamokin St., Trevorton, and removed an Xbox, four Xbox games and prescription medication between 2:30 and 7 p.m. Thursday.

Police Blotter: Monday, July 28, 2014

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Steals lottery tickets

SELINSGROVE - Cody Glass, 21, of Selinsgrove, has been charged by state police at Selinsgrove with theft-related offenses for allegedly stealing $1,000 worth of lottery tickets from Turkey Hill Minit Market, 1980 N. Susquehanna Trail, between July 11 and Saturday while he was employed at the store.

Car strikes barn

UPPER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - Stephanie M. Bloss, 26, of Gordon, suffered a minor injury Saturday afternoon when a 1989 Dodge Omni she was driving south on Old State Road (Township Route 454) exited the road and struck a barn just south of Chestnut Ridge Road.

Police said it was unknown if Bloss' passenger, John E. Sherry, 29, of Klingerstown, was injured.

Bloss was cited for driving too fast for road conditions.

An investigation is continuing.

Police Blotter: Tuesday, July 29, 2014

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Drug possession

COAL TOWNSHIP - Jennifer Lowry, 29, of 1345 W. Walnut St., was charged with drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia after she was found in possession of plastic baggies containing heroin, Coal Township police reported. Police were investigating a disturbance at her residence at 1 a.m. July 6.

Vehicle accident

COAL TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a one-vehicle crash on Route 225 near Nesterick Road at 6:45 a.m. Sunday.

Township police said a 2012 Jeep Compass, driven by Joshua Jurewicz, 25, of Shamokin, was traveling north on Route 225 when he swerved to avoid a deer on the roadway. His vehicle then struck a cluster of mailboxes. The vehicle had to be towed from the scene.

Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police continue to investigate a hit-and-run crash Friday in the area of Fourth and Main streets, Ranshaw.

Coal Township Police Cpl. Terry Ketchem reported a vehicle driven by Deborah Keeley, 37, of 148 Independence Street, Shamokin, struck a road barrier, causing damage to the barrier and her vehicle. Police say Keeley then abandoned the vehicle on the side of the road, and failed to report the accident to police.

Keeley was charged with failing to report an accident involving damage to an unattended vehicle or property.

Damage to vehicle

BURNSIDE - Trevor Schrader, 33, of Burnside, reported to Coal Township Police that at 3 p.m. Sunday, his 2006 Ford F-150 truck was damaged when a tire from a trailer came off the wheel and struck his vehicle.

The vehicle the tire came from is a trailer containing two dirt bikes attached to a dark-colored full size truck that was traveling south on Route 125.

Anyone with information on who may own the trailer or has knowledge of the incident is asked to contact Coal Township Police at 570-644-0333.

Dog law

COAL TOWNSHIP - Debra Mirack, of 1234 W. Spruce St., faces a state dog law violation following a dog attack Saturday.

Cpl. Terry Ketchem of the Coal Township Police reported Mirack's dog jumped a fence at the rear of her residence and attacked a male and his small dog. Both the dog and victim suffered minor injuries.

The charges against Mirack were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Huffing in store

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police charged Edward Balch, 19, of 219 S. Maple St., Mount Carmel, with retail theft and the sale or illegal use of certain solvents and noxious substances after an incident at the Walmart SuperCenter, Coal Township July 6.

Police said Balch walked into the store, selected an aerosol can of duster spray, sprayed the contents into his mouth, then dropped the can on the floor and left.

Theft, drug charge

KULPMONT - Anthony M. Zamboni, 27, of 622 Scott Street, Apt D., Kulpmont, faces charges of receiving stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia in conjunction with a break-in that occurred April 22.

Police said Zamboni knowingly received stolen games and gaming hardware and sold them for $104.20 at Game Stop in Coal Township in exchange for $30. During a search, police found drug paraphernalia in Zamboni's apartment.

Charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh A. Jones.

Drug charges

MOUNT CARMEL - Police charged Kimberly Ann Olearnick, 28, of 240 S. Beech St., Mount Carmel, with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance after her sister alerted police on April 30 and May 1 that she found pills and needles in Olearnick's possession.

Police said Jolene Croker discovered seven Lorazepam pills in Olearnick's purse April 30 at her mother's residence, 240 S. Beech St.

Croker then found two hypodermic needles and a spoon, as well as an orange pill bottle containing urine beneath the bed of Olearnick's son while cleaning her mother's house May 1.

Charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh A. Jones.

Drugs, theft

MOUNT CARMEL - Police charged Casey Sue Kern, 27, of 137 W. Third St., Mount Carmel, with a felony count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, a misdemeanor count of possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor count of theft and a misdemeanor count of receiving stolen property for an incident occurring June 11.

Borough police allege Kern stole Vicodin and Xanax pills from her mother, Patricia Wright, of 127 W. Third St., Mount Carmel, while she was at her mother's house to do laundry.

Kern was also charged with false identification to law enforcement authorities for an incident on June 10.

Borough police said Kern was involved in an argument in the street, and when approached, identified herself as her sister. An accompanying officer recognized Kern and knew the information to be false.

Charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh A. Jones.

Crash

LYKENS - A Shamokin woman was injured at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday when a motorcycle veered from the roadway on Peter's Mountain.

State police said Joel W. Haupt, 48, of Shamokin, failed to negotiate a sharp turn on a 2004 Yamaha Sportster. The motorcycle struck a guard rail. A passenger, Yeena Keisling, 52, of Shamokin, was transferred to Hershey Medical Center with an apparent broken leg, minor cuts and scrapes.

Haupt, who was uninjured, was cited with failure to stay in the proper lane.

Police Blotter: Wednesday, July 30, 2014

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Death not suspicious

WATSONTOWN - Police have concluded that the death of a Shamokin woman in Watsontown Thursday is not suspicious.

Watsontown police began an investigation into the death of Helen M. Knarr, 45, after she was found deceased at 159 Grandview Drive. Following an autopsy, police announced Monday that the death is not suspicious.

Police said they are awaiting the results from toxicology testing.

Resisting arrest

SHAMOKIN - Tonya Wilk, 31, of 409 N. Rock St., Shamokin, has been charged with striking her live-in boyfriend, Robert Gilligbauer, several times in the head and arms and resisting arrest early Tuesday involving a disturbance at their residence.

Chief of Police Darwin Tobias III charged Wilk with resisting arrest, public drunkenness, harassment and disorderly conduct after she allegedly struck Gilligbauer, banged on a door, continuously screamed at police and pulled away from officers in an attempt to flee. Police said Wilk refused to be handcuffed, prompting police to use force to take her into custody.

The disturbance occurred at 4:40 a.m.

Wilk was detained in a holding cell at Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury, where she was arraigned by video at 9:45 a.m. by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III and committed in lieu of $1,000 cash bail.

Guilty pleas

SHAMOKIN - Two defendants pleaded guilty Tuesday to criminal charges before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III.

Ryan Howell, 42, of 126 N. Eighth St., Shamokin, pleaded guilty to a summary offense of disorderly conduct and was ordered to pay a $200 fine plus costs. A charge of causing a public nuisance was withdrawn.

Howell was charged by Shamokin Chief of Police Darwin Tobias III with continuously keeping large piles of garbage, discarded food and other waste under a rear porch and in a common entry way, causing a major nuisance to neighbors.

The charges relate to a May 19 incident.

Kaitlyn Rudy, 23, of 1321 W. Arch St., Coal Township, 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. An additional charge of furnishing or selling liquor or alcohol to a minor was withdrawn.

Rudy was charged by Shamokin Patrolman Raymond Siko II in connection with a June 27 incident at Rock and Sunbury streets.

High grass

COAL TOWNSHIP - Lisa O'Day, of 528 Ruben Kehrer Road, Muncy, was cited by code officer Chris Petrovich on July 1 for high grass at her property at 1570 Pulaski Ave.

Barking dog

SHAMOKIN - Lita E. Maguire, 24, of 38 N. Third St., was cited by Patrolman William Miner for a noise violation at 12:29 a.m. July 25. Police said her dog barked continuously, disturbing the neighborhood.

DUI enforcement

POTTSVILLE - The North Central Highway Safety Network's Regional DUI Enforcement Group and the Coal Township Police Department have announced either roving patrols or sobriety checkpoints will be conducted between Thursday and Aug. 10 on Routes 61, 225, 125, 54, 487, 901 and 147 or other roads connecting the highways 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 the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Police Blotter: Thursday, July 31, 2014

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Retail theft

SELINSGROVE - Michelle Renee Header, 36, of Sunbury, and an unidentified 17-year-old from Sunbury were charged with retail theft after allegedly stealing a bluetooth speaker from Wal-Mart in Selinsgrove at 2:16 p.m. Wednesday.

State police said the pair fled to the Susquehanna Valley Mall, where they were apprehended. Header was sent to the Northumberland County Prison.

Signs stolen

IRISH VALLEY - Six metal A-frame warning signs were stolen from a construction site along Irish Valley Road between Route 61 and Badman's Hill Road sometime between 3 p.m. Friday and 4:30 a.m. Monday. The signs belong to PennDOT. Anyone with information is asked to call state police at Stonington at 570-286-5601.

Pickup crashes

GOWEN CITY - William J. Kulp Jr., 45, of Shamokin, suffered a minor injury after crashing a 1990 Dodge Dakota into an embankment along Route 125 in East Cameron Township Monday morning, according to state police at Stonington.

Police said Kulp was driving south near Upper Road about 6:20 a.m. when he lost control on a sharp right curve. He was wearing a seat belt, police said, and was cited with a summary traffic violation.

Harassment

SHAMOKIN - Brianna Hanford, 21, of 1002 1/2 E. Chestnut St., Sunbury, was cited twice for harassment by Patrolman Shane Mowery for punching Hope Lewis and a 16-year-old female in the face at Lewis' residence at 800 E. Chestnut St. at 2:14 p.m. Monday.

Police said Lewis suffered a scratch, while the teen had redness on her face.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Tracy Schlagle, 34, of 32 S. Fifth St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Shane Mowery for disorderly conduct for screaming and cursing at her sister, Stacy Schlagle, at 7:46 a.m. Monday at Turkey Hill Minit Market on West Lincoln Street, where the victim is employed.

Police Blotter: Friday, Aug. 1, 2014

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Gate theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - An unknown person stole an iron gate valued between $200 and $250 from the yard of Sherry Knapick, 57, of 1109 W. Independence St., Coal Township, sometime between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact Coal Township police.

Crash

SHAMOKIN DAM - A Muncy man was injured around 1:30 p.m. Sunday when he failed to yield the right of way while making a left hand turn at a traffic light in front of Aldi on Routes 11/15.

State police said Harold L. Fowler, 79, of Muncy, driving a 1995 Saturn SL2, collided with a 2001 Jeep Cherokee driven by Dennis L. Baker, 66, of Shamokin. Fowler was transported to Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Neither Baker nor a passenger in Fowler's vehicle, Dorthy E. Portzline, 70, of Mount Pleasant Mills, was injured.

Fowler was cited with failure to obey traffic signals.

Theft

STONINGTON - State police charged Cory Daniel Hine, 23, of 1222 Airport Road, Paxinos, with felony breaking and entering, criminal trespass, theft and receiving stolen property and misdemeanor criminal mischief in connection with a break-in and theft that occurred around 11 p.m. July 6 at Frey's Garage, Dogwood Road, Shamokin.

State police said Hine broke into the garage using a crow bar and stole four 15 inch polished aluminum General Motors wheels, five 15 inch aluminum Jeep wheels, one 15 inch aluminum racing wheel, six Muncie four speed transmissions, a 426 General Motors Big Block engine head, four radiators, an electric motor with an air conditioning compressor, one transfer case, one Ford Explorer rear end 8.8 axle with 4.10 liter, and miscellaneous tools. Hine then sold the items at Stoneroads U Pull It for scrap value July 10.

When questioned, Hine confessed to committing the act with his brother, Bradley Hine, police said.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Justin Michael Petro, 19, of 138 Third St., Mount Carmel, was charged with felony possession with intent to sell an unregulated substance, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence of an unprescribed drug and driving under the influence of enough drugs of incapable driving, and a summary offense of operating a vehicle without a certificate of inspection.

City police pulled Petro over at 9:13 p.m. June 29 for a broken taillight and discovered Petro's vehicle had an expired inspection. Petro was sweaty, had pinpoint pupils and smelled of spice; a syringe was found in his front pocket. Officers found a glass smoking pipe, multiple baggies of spice and a Daytrana patch. A blood test revealed Oxycodone in Petro's system.

A passenger in the vehicle, Jake Donte Stellar, 24, of 245 E. Fourth St., Mount Carmel, was charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Illegal knives

SHAMOKIN - Ronald Martz, 55, of 67 Raspberry Hill, Shamokin, was charged with misdemeanor possessing prohibited weapons and disorderly conduct after he was discovered to be carrying two switchblades at 6:09 p.m. July 24.

City police said Martz's girlfriend alerted police that he was suicidal and carrying a stun gun. Martz initially fled when police located him on the 200 block of Anthracite Street. When he was stopped on the 200 block of Seventh Street, police found two switchblades, which are prohibited in Pennsylvania, in his pockets. He also had a flashlight with a "stun gun" feature.

During the interaction, Martz became upset and threw his cell phone on the ground, causing it to break. He was transported to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, by AREA Services.

Drugs

COAL TOWNSHIP - Jennifer A. Lowry, 29, of 1345 W. Walnut St., Coal Township, was charged with two counts of misdemeanor drug possession after police discovered plastic baggies of heroin in her home July 6.

Criminal mischief

SHAMOKIN - Blake Alexander Dunbar, 20, of 128 S. Market St., Shamokin, was charged with misdemeanor criminal mischief and disorderly conduct and a summary offense of loitering and prowling at night after the sale of a cell phone went wrong in the early morning hours of July 13.

Police said Dunbar made threats and demanded $20 via text message to Travis Byers, who Dunbar alleges purchased a phone from him and did not pay him. Dunbar then broke off a piece of pipe from a chain link fence and smashed the windows and made dents in a car owned by Byers' girlfriend. Damages to the vehicle are estimated at $1,122.54.

Drugs

SHAMOKIN - Jonathan P. Schick, 29, of 192 McKnight Road, Gordon, was charged with felony possession with intent to deliver an unregulated substance, misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence of drugs and driving under the influence of enough drugs to render him incapable of driving and a summary offense of driving in the wrong lane for an incident occurring at 3:30 p.m. June 24.

City police said Schick was pulled over for driving erratically and after a blood test was found to be under the influence of Diazepam, Nordiazepam, Odycodone and Oxymorphone. Baggies containing spice and a burned blunt were found in Schick's pockets.

Offensive weapon

COAL TOWNSHIP - Antwain Carter, 22, an inmate at SCI-Coal Township, was charged by Trooper Ronald Zanella of state police at Stonington with possessing an instrument of a crime, possessing a prohibitive offensive weapon and possessing a weapon or implement for escape involving an incident Monday afternoon at the prison.

Police said Carter was found in possession of a 6-inch piece of metal resembling a knife during a pat down search as he was entering a recreation yard.

Terroristic threats

COAL TOWNSHIP - Joseph R. Hornberger, 44, of 41 S. Oak St., Apt. 6, Coal Township, was charged by Patrolman Chad Yoder with harassment and terroristic threats involving a disturbance at 20 N. Oak St. late Monday night.

Police reported Hornberger allegedly left messages twice on the answering machine of his sister, Lisa Wormald, in which he called her a vulgar name and threatened to burn down her house and kill her kids.

Police said the calls were made shortly after 11 p.m.

Forgery

SHAMOKIN - Chief of Police Darwin Tobias III has filed charges of forgery, access device fraud, theft and possession of drug paraphernalia against Zackery D. Hayes, 18, of 40 E. Sunbury St., Shamokin.

Police said Hayes stole checks from his grandmother, Margaret A. Martinez, and used them for cash at Walmart Supercenter without her permission. In addition to finding crumbled up and ripped checks in Hayes' bedroom, police also discovered several empty blue glassine packets commonly used to package heroin.

Hayes told police he stole the checks and cashed them to buy heroin.

Police said the crimes were committed between June 22 and June 27.

Retail theft

MOUNT CARMEL - Jeffrey J. Tomashefski, 26, of 250 S. Hickory St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman William Adamski with retail theft.

Police said Tomashefski is accused of stealing $2.85 worth of candy from the Dollar General store at 250 S. Market St. June 12.

Police Blotter: Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014

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Liquor law violation

MONTOURSVILLE - Thomas-Brill Veterans Home Association, 141 Shikellamy Ave., Sunbury, was cited by the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Thursday with failing to charge and collect dues, failing to maintain accurate records, permitting a club official or employee operating a game of chance to also participate in the game and selling items to nonmembers. Violations occurred between Sept. 5, 2013, and May 21.

The charges 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.

Retail theft

COAL TOWNSHIP - Shaina Skocik, 28, of Ashland, was cited for retail theft for an incident at Wal-Mart, Coal Township, July 21.

Coal Township police said Skocik stole $40.41 in unspecified merchandise.


Police Blotter: Monday, Aug. 4, 2014

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Harassment

BERRYSBURG - State police at Lykens charged James Hartman, 60, of Dornsife, with harassment following an incident at Stauffer's Flowers along Route 225 in Mifflin Township at 8 p.m. Friday.

Police said Hartman got into an argument with a 34-year-old woman from Pillow about a car accident a few days earlier. Hartman became irate when he could not get any information about the condition of his son in the crash and began forcefully grabbing the woman, police said.

The victim, who was not identified by police, was able to break his grip on her and the two separated, police said.

Police Blotter: Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014

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Simple assault

COAL TOWNSHIP - Leon Phillips, 42, of Coal Township, was charged with simple assault and harassment by police after allegedly struck the victim, Sheila Phillips, on the side of the face during a domestic argument at their residence on Thursday.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Arlene Willis, 65, of 325 S. Fifth St., was cited for public drunkenness after being found laying in the street outside her residence at 5:40 p.m. Saturday. The citation was issued by Shamokin City Police Patrolman Mark Costa.

Theft from bank account

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police charged Carrie Feudale, 24, of Coal Township with theft and receiving stolen property after an July 30 incident.

According to police, Feudale took the debit card of the victim, Francis Feudale, from his residence and withdrew a total of $716.04 from his account.

Police Blotter: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014

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Hit and run

COAL TOWNSHIP - A Coal Township man is accused of crashing a friend's Jeep along Trevorton Road early Monday.

According to police, Mark Lowry, 28, took the 2004 Jeep Liberty from a friend's home without permission and about 3:50 a.m. crashed into the front steps of 1229 Trevorton Road before continuing into the front yard and striking a tree. Police said Lowry then fled the scene.

He is charged by Patrolman Jason Adams with unauthorized use of an automobile, accidents involving damage and driving without a license.

Code citation

COAL TOWNSHIP - Thomas A. Griffith, of 45 S. Market St., Shamokin, was cited by township code officer Chris Petrovich for allegedly violating ordinance on high grass and garbage accumulation at his property at 1032 W. Spruce St.

Disorderly conduct

COAL TOWNSHIP - A 14-year-old Coal Township boy and a 13-year-old Dornsife boy were cited with disorderly conduct for allegedly throwing eggs at the home of Robert Macminn, 65, of 1125 W. Walnut St., at 9:55 p.m. July 30.

Phone scam

ASHLAND - Borough Police Chief Mark O'Hearn warns of a potential phone scam. A resident reported receiving a phone call at 6 p.m. July 31 from a person claiming to represent the Melendez Legal Group. The caller said the resident faced a warrant for not paying taxes. O'Hearn said residents should not give any personal information including banking data during any unsolicited phone call.

Soda jerks

PAXINOS - Soda machines were damaged and cash was stolen from them between 3 p.m. Saturday and 9:15 a.m. Sunday at the Indian Hills Golf and Tennis Club. The machines are owned by Mid-Atlantic Coca-Cola, Harrisburg. Anyone with information is asked to call state police at Stonington at 570-286-5601.

Needles found

ATLAS - Judith M. McGinley, 40, of 339 E. Seventh St., Mount Carmel, is charged by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Matthew Filarski with possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at Girard and Fern streets at 1:40 p.m. July 14.

McGinley was a passenger in a vehicle that had been stopped by police. She is accused of having possessed four hypodermic needles, a tourniquet made of rope and a glass smoking pipe with burnt residue inside. She also had outstanding warrants from the Northumberland County Sheriff's Office.

The vehicle's driver, Dallas Rhodes, 41, of Elysburg, was cited for driving without a license. Another passenger, Shannon McGinley, was taken into custody by Shamokin police on outstanding warrants.

Drug charge

KULPMONT - Lacey Nadine McDonald, 24, of 497 W. Saylor St., Atlas, was charged by Patrolman Patrick McAndrew with receiving stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal conspiracy stemming from an April incident at 622 Scott St., Apt. A.

Charges stem from an alleged burglary of video games and hardware and a subsequent search of Apt. D, where police said McDonald was staying at the time. Drug paraphernalia, including spoons with a white substance, hypodermic needles, utility blades and wax paper, were allegedly found inside.

Co-defendants Eric Janoka and Anthony Zamboni, who also lived in the apartment building, were previously charged.

Simple assault

COAL TOWNSHIP - Harry Wheary Jr., 46, of 223 Main St., was arrested on charges for allegedly punching his girlfriend in the face and threatening to kill her inside his home about 3 p.m. Sunday.

Patrolman Dave Sage charged Wheary with simple assault, terroristic threats and two counts of harassment. He was arraigned Monday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Shamokin, and jailed on $2,500 bail at Northumberland County Prison, Sunbury.

The victim suffered swelling to her face. She was evaluated on scene by ambulance personnel and told police she would seek emergency room treatment.

Inmate at prison

COAL TOWNSHIP - Antwain Carter, 22, an inmate at SCI-Coal Township, is accused of possessing a 6-inch piece of metal that was fashioned into a knife. The weapon was discovered during a pat down when Carter attempted to enter the prison yard at 6:35 p.m. July 28. He is charged by Trooper Ronald Zanella of the Stonington station with possessing instruments of crime, prohibited offensive weapon and possession of a weapon. He was arraigned Monday via video conference before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Shamokin, and bail was set at $1,000.

Police Blotter: Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014

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Guilty, arrested

SHAMOKIN - Carrie E. Feudale, 24, of 52 S. Pearl St., Shamokin, pleaded guilty Tuesday to possessing a loaded syringe, a spoon with white residue and a small plastic baggie at 4:50 p.m. Aug. 1 at her home while Coal Township police were serving an arrest warrant.

Police said the residue on the spoon tested positive for cocaine.

She was sentenced to pay a $300 fine plus court costs and ordered to serve one year of supervised probation.

The charge was filed by Patrolman Jarrod Scandle.

Feudale was arraigned Monday by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III on charges of theft and receiving stolen property for allegedly stealing a debit card from her father, Frank Feudale, and taking $716.04 between July 26 and July 30. She was remanded to Northumberland County Prison, Sunbury, on $1,000 bail. Patrolman Matthew Henrich filed the charges.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL - Daniel J. Renn Jr., 33, of 431 E. Avenue, Mount Carmel, was charged with driving under the influence, flight to avoid apprehension, driving with a suspended license, careless driving and driving a vehicle at an unsafe speed after a traffic stop July 26 at Third and Oak streets.

Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman William Adamski reported in court documents he observed Renn driving a pickup truck at a high rate of speed. When police attempted to stop him, Renn drove away before being stopped in the area of West Cherry Street, where he got out of the truck and pleading with police to "not do this."

Police said Renn failed two of the three sobriety tests and a preliminary breath test showed a blood alcohol level of .181 percent.

Renn was placed in Northumberland County Prison on a probation detainer and arraigned Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. He was placed back in prison on $10,000 bail, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13.

Cell phone theft

SHAMOKIN - Travis Byers, 21, 1618 Pulaski Ave., Coal Township, was charged by city police with theft after he allegedly stole a Verizon HTC cell phone from Dessira Noll, of 615 W. Pine St., and attempted to sell it for $25 July 17 to a man who tipped off police.

Unlawful restraint

MOUNT CARMEL - Daniel A. Snyder, 29, of 507 W. Olive St., was charged with unlawful restraint, simple assault and harassment following an incident at his residence Monday.

Mount Carmel Borough Police reported in court documents Ashley Snyder arrived at Daniel's residence to pick up their kids, and Daniel asked her to enter the house to get the kids' overnight bags. When she entered the home, Daniel, who was hiding behind the basement door, allegedly grabbed her, threw her over his shoulder and carried her upstairs, police said.

Ashley told police Daniel grabbed her and threw her down each time she tried to escape. She also reported Daniel choked her and put her head through the paneling, police said. She said the children were at the home at the time of the assault, police said.

Daniel Snyder was arraigned Tuesday and placed in Northumberland County Prison on $10,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13.

Burglary

RIVERSIDE - Samuel P. Jones, 19, of 206 11th St., Danville, was placed in Northumberland County Prison on $50,000 bail after being arraigned Monday on burglary and related charges.

Riverside Police officer Kerry Parkes reported in court documents Jones allegedly took $1,040 in cash from the home of Constance Egli, of Avenue F, Friday and Saturday.

Jones was charged with burglary, criminal trespass and two counts each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property. A preliminary hearing is scheduled before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, Aug. 13.

Drug paraphernalia

RUSH TOWNSHIP - Wallace E. Seltzer Jr., 29, and Jodi L. Seltzer, 44, both of 33 Hummer Road, Danville, were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after Trooper Thomas Leib, of the state police's Stonington barracks, found a glass smoking pipe in their residence during a domestic argument at 11:48 a.m. July 6.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones of Mount Carmel, with preliminary hearings scheduled for both on Aug. 27.

Assault, harassment

SHAMOKIN - Catherine Willis, 46, of 239 W. Montgomery St., Shamokin, was charged by city police with simple assault and harassment after she allegedly threw her daughter into a window Saturday.

City police said Willis had been drinking alcohol and began arguing with her daughters. She pushed her younger daughter into a window and grabbed the elder one by the throat and hair, then struck her with a closed fist in the head. A witness observed the fight.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL - Borough police charged Jill C. Steiff, 26, of 1012 Fountain St., Ashland, with driving under the influence, driving with a blood alcohol level of .16 or higher, driving on a one-way roadway the wrong way and driving without vehicle registration after a traffic stop in the area of the 00 block of North Oak Street at 1:03 a.m. June 30. Chemical blood testing showed Steiff's blood alcohol level was .17 percent.

Burglary

SHAMOKIN - Crystal Lou Vankirk, 34, and Jason David White, 31, of 1004 N. Orange St., Shamokin, were charged with felony counts of burglary and criminal trespassing and misdemeanor counts of theft and receiving stolen property after allegedly breaking into a house at 1006 N. Orange St. May 28.

City police said Vankirk and White broke into the home through an unlocked window and took a microwave, vacuum/shampooer, battery operated four wheeler, towel rack/vanity, shop vacuum, lamps, surround sound system, stereo, CDs and a Bob Marley blanket. Vankirk and White then sold some of the stolen items, police said.

Police were tipped off to the perpetrators after the battery operated four wheeler belonging to the occupants of 1006 N. Orange St. was discovered in White and Vankirk's adjoining yard.

DUI

KULPMONT - Patrick W. Surace, 48, of 230 W. Avenue, Mount Carmel, was charged with driving under the influence, careless driving, accidents involving damage to unattended property and driving without a license following an investigation into a hit-and-run accident and a fight in the 900 block of Pine Street July 21. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 21.

Drugs, drug paraphernalia

SHAMOKIN - Dylan Kane, 19, of 410 N. Shamokin St., Apt. C, Shamokin, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after city police said the Northumberland County Adult Probation Department found several pieces of drug paraphernalia, including a "bong type device," and a small amount of Spice in Kane's apartment at approximately 10 p.m. July 14.

Assault, harassment

COAL TOWNSHIP - Leon Phillips, 43, of 1404 Hemlock St., Coal Township, was charged by township police with simple assault and harassment after allegedly striking Sheila Phillips with his hand during an argument at his home at 9:45 p.m. July 31.

Sunglass theft

STONINGTON - State police are looking for information on the person who stole a pair of sunglasses from Annette Erdman, of West Cameron Township, while her vehicle was parked in the area of 839 W. Coal St., Zerbe Township.

Anyone with information is asked to contact state police in Stonington at 570-286-5601.

Drug paraphernalia

ATLAS - Mount Carmel Township Police charged Frank J. Mostik III, 33, of 204 Fidler Green Road, Coal Township, with possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license, driving without required financial responsibility, driving with a suspended registration and driving without registration and inspection, after a traffic stop in the area of Route 61 and Wilburton Road July 4.

During the stop, police found blue wax paper, commonly used to store a controlled substance, in the vehicle. After the vehicle was impounded, police found more wax papers. A pen and a red straw, both of which contained a white powdery substance, were also found.

Charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones of Mount Carmel, and a preliminary hearing before Jones is scheduled for Aug. 20.

Police Blotter: Friday, Aug. 8, 2014

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Corruption of minors

KULPMONT - State police at Stonington charged Desiree A. Garancosky, 24, of 601 Chestnut St., Apt. 2R, with corruption of minors after an investigation into incidents at her apartment in April.

According to court documents, police said Garancosky allegedly admitted to police she smoke marijuana with two nieces, ages 16 and 15, on several occasions during the month.

She was arraigned Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and was released on $10,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday before Jones.

Police Blotter: Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014

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Drug paraphernalia

SHAMOKIN - A city man was charged with possessing drug paraphernalia after a visit from county adult probation officers July 29.

Cpl. Bryan Primerano, of City of Shamokin Police Department, reported Richard J. Giedosh, of 702 Bear Valley Ave., had a clear glass lightbulb adapted as a smoking device, which was turned over to police by Northumberland County Adult Probation officers Daniel Shoop and Matthew Narcavage. Giedosh told police he used the lightbulb to ingest methamphetamine, according to a court documents.

Crash

COAL TOWNSHIP - Joseph Tumolo, 41, of 1519 W. Fern St., Coal Township, will be cited for failing to obey a stop sign after an accident at the intersection of Montgomery and Cedar Streets at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, police said.

Township police said Tumolo's 1991 Ford F450 struck the side of a 2003 GMC SUV driven by Daniel Long, 55, of 1529 Nelson St. Long's vehicle had to be towed from the scene. Tumolo, Long and a passenger in Long's vehicle, Marilee Picarelli, 52, of 1529 Nelson St., were uninjured.

Assault

COAL TOWNSHIP - Two men from Maryland face charges for their part in a fight at the Northwestern Academy Secure Program boot camp around noon June 12.

Township police said Stephawn M. Watson, 18, of 5751 Falkland Pl., Capital Heights, Md., and Jalen Kirk, 18, pulled a minor boy into a back room and held him so he could not move or yell. Erick A. Flores, 19, of 124 Duvall Ln., Apt. 102, Gaithersburg, Md., joined the duo in holding the minor, and the men told the minor they were going to "make him tough." Kirk and Watson struck the minor in the arms until the minor broke free and ran away.

Watson also faced charges stemming from another fight on June 12 with a different minor boy. Watson, Kirk and a 17-year-old boy detained the minor and punched him, leaving bruises on his arms, shoulders and chest.

Watson was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III at 1:30 p.m. Thursday on two charges each of simple assault, criminal conspiracy and harassment. He was committed to Northumberland County Prison under $5,000 straight bail.

Flores was also arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. He faces charges of simple assault, criminal conspiracy and harassment and was committed to Northumberland County Prison on $2,500 unsecured bail.

A hearing for both is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Aug. 12.

Code violations

COAL TOWNSHIP - Randy J. Dock, 155 Redcourt Ln., Middleburg, was cited on Tuesday for high brush, grass and weeds at a property he owns at 912-914 Holly St., Coal Township.

COAL TOWNSHIP - Kevin Stouffer, of 104 Poplar St., was cited on Tuesday for high brush, grass and weeds at his home.

Police Blotter: Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014

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Retail theft

SHAMOKIN DAM - Dinika Herman, 24, Justin Musser, 27, and Julia Hulsizer, 20, all of Sunbury, are accused of stealing $265.50 in merchandise from Walmart Supercenter along Route 11/15 about 3:30 p.m. Thursday. All three were cited by state police at Selinsgrove.


For The Record: Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014

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Marriage licenses

David L. Bowersox to Scott D. Kauffman, both of 703A Edison Ave., Sunbury. Issued Aug. 7.

William Eugene Lewis to Tina Marie Richter, both of 529 N. Fifth St., Sunbury. Issued Aug. 7.

Timothy Earl Stehr Jr. to Ashlee Elizabeth Kruskie, both of 238 S. Poplar St., Mount Carmel. Issued Aug. 7.

Vincent A. Purcell to Linda Sue Forrey, both of Coal Township. Issued Aug. 8.

Christopher Matthew Jones to Morgan D. Bressi, both of 1522 W. Walnut St., Coal Township. Issued Aug. 9.

Christopher Michael Klinger to Marcy Lynn Herrold, both of 1281 Market St., Sunbury. Issued Aug. 9.

Drew Tyler Haupt to Michon Kie Long, both of 1967 Upper Road, Shamokin. Issued Aug. 9.

Randy Scott Cunningham to Mary Ellen John, both of 164 Kasey Drive, Sunbury. To be issued Aug. 11.

Joseph E. Freitag, of 1226 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, to Frieda Jolene Desmond, of 817 Spruce St., Kulpmont. To be issued Aug. 11.

Robert Matthew Allan Sr., of 108 W. Shamokin St., Trevorton, to Rachael Kathryn Ramer, of 412 Taylorsville Mountain Road, Pitman. To be issued Aug. 11.

James F. Hart Jr., of 817 N. Rock St., Shamokin, to Robert John Wolfe Jr., of 517 N. Rock St., Shamokin. To be issued Aug. 11.

Wesley Edward Stephens to Charlene Kay Castle, both of 336 S. Second St., Sunbury. To be issued Aug. 11.

Michael Gerard Hachey to Aimee Lynn Barnett, both of 638 S. Front St., Sunbury. To be issued Aug. 11.

Divorces

Kenneth L. Snyder, 4493 Line Mountain Road, Klingerstown, from Mary Ann Snyder, 140 Foulds Lane, Shamokin. Married April 30, 2006.

Property transfers

Anthony J. and Melinda R. Rosini to Terence C. and Cheryl L. Rosini, property in Coal Township, $1.

Jean M. Witkowski to Bonnie, Raymond P. and Matthew P. Topolski, property in Shamokin, $1.

Wells Fargo Bank NA, Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC to Andrew and Michelle Bower, property in Ralpho Township, $82,000.

Steven Matzura, aka Stephen J., Martha Matzura, aka Martha K. to Stephen J. and Martha K. Matzura, property in Kulpmont, $1.

ARH Properties LLC to New Heights South LLC, property in Mount Carmel Township, $1,666.

Mark Lambert to Joseph Stutzman, property in Sunbury, $1.

ARH Properties LLC to New Heights South LLC, property in Shamokin, $1,666.

ARH Properties LLC to Norbert C. and Britney S. Allen, property in Shamokin, $1,700.

ARH Properties LLC to Gerardo Ponce, property in Marion Heights, $4,150.

Garden State Property Restoration LLC to Bridgmoor Properties LLC, property in Shamokin, $1.

Joseph A. Drost II to Kyle J. Mirolli, property in Marion Heights, $2,500.

James L. McClure to Zachary A. Gaugler, property in Lower Mahanoy Township, $124,000.

Northumberland County Sheriff, Michael A. and Wendy M. Catino to FNB Bank NA, property in Shamokin, $4,336.91.

John A. and Janice J. Mazurkevich to Janice J. Mazurkevich, property in Mount Carmel, $1.

John A. and Janice J. Mazurkevich to John A. Mazurkevich, property in Mount Carmel Township, $1.

Charles A. and Miana E. Straub to David E. and Trisha M. Wolfe, property in Lower Mahanoy Township, $6,770.

Janette Witmer to David E. and Trisha M. Wolfe, property in Lower Mahanoy Township, $6,815.

Lorenzo R. and Dolores Y. Tironi to David E. and Trisha M. Wolfe, property in Lower Mahanoy Township, $6,735.

Dennis A. and Suzanne L. Keen to David E. and Trisha M. Wolfe, property in Lower Mahanoy Township, $6,805.

Myron and Bernice Turlis to Thomas M., Christine M. and Michael J. Turlis, property in Kulpmont, $1.

Rosella M. and John Robert Lawn to David E. and Trisha M. Wolfe, property in Lower Mahanoy Township, $6,910.

Edward M. and June M. Raker to David E. and Trisha M. Wolfe, property in Lower Mahanoy Township, $6,790.

Edward M. and June M. Raker, Rosella M. and John Robert Lawn to David E. and Trisha M. Wolfe, property in Lower Mahanoy Township, $5,140.

Theresa M. Sebastian to Timothy and Courtney Sebastian, property in Mount Carmel Township, $40,000.

Alice M. Swaboski estate, Mary P. Regan, James Joseph Regan, Sandie Riley to Timothy and Melanie Dunn, property in Mount Carmel, $17,000.

Erin M. Laughlin to Kenneth M. Sikora, property in Mount Carmel, $100,000.

Guy Leroy to Gary Lorenze Sr., property in East Cameron Township, $60,000.

Alyssa M. Borusiewicz, Alyssa M. and Christopher Gohl to Eugene M. and Roxanne O'Connell, property in Shamokin, $17,000.

Clara A. Mcalanis estate, Kathleen Yucha to Brenda, Leslye and Wilfredo Ruiz, property in Shamokin, $8,500.

James F. Tehansky to Michael E. Ramos, property in Coal Township, $12,000.

Paul L. Dutton to Jacob Lippiatt, property in Rush Township, $350,000.

Susan Maculloch, Susan and William Gregonis to Angelica K., Manuel G. and Betty J. Deleon, property in Riverside, $137,000.

Robert J. Gusick II to Michael A. Bressi, property in Kulpmont, $9,600.

Stephen C. and Pamela R. Wynn, Pamela R. Mattern to Kerri E. Mattern-Klinger, Stephen C. and Pamela R. Wynn Family Protection Trust, property in Lower Mahanoy Township, $1.

Betty M. Bressi estate, Richard C. Bressi to Michael Paul Bressi, property in Coal Township, $35,000.

Michael Merlo, Lisa Opdyke to Jessika R. Meyer, property in Mount Carmel Township, $1.

Jessika R. Meyer to Michael Merlo, Lisa Opdyke, property in Mount Carmel Township, $1.

US Bank National Association, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency to Jamie Delorso, property in Coal Township, $4,700.

Judi Berkoski to Marty and Cindy Dirienzo, property in Mount Carmel Township, $1.

Britcor Properties LLC to Michael A. Habowski, property in Kulpmont, $17,000.

Theresa M. and Ronald G. Krumbine to Kathleen E. and Phillip A. Miller, property in Coal Township, $1.

Mark J. and Bonnie A. Seibel to Michael E. and Katherine R. Friscia, property in Riverside, $199,900.

William S. Jr. and Lisa A. Karpinski to Michael T. Karpinski Sr., property in Shamokin, $6,500.

Job E. and M. Ramona Seger to Serena M. Greco, property in Coal Township, $1.

IP4U LLC to Robert J. Kaminski, Barbara A. Smith, property in Mount Carmel, $15,000.

James O. Herb estate, Dawn M. Kalcich to Deborah A. Wert, property in Sunbury, $51,000.

Northumberland County Sheriff, Stas Urbanski to Northumberland National Bank, property in Sunbury and Mount Carmel, $8,448.49.

Northumberland County Sheriff, Theodore S. Danley Sr. estate, Patricia A., Timothy S. Sr. and Elizabeth Danley to Northumberland National Bank, property in Upper Augusta Township, $18,898.91.

Northumberland County Sheriff, William Nace to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., property in Rockefeller Township, $1,130.03.

Preston G. and Katheryn M. Ross to Shawn L. Ross, property in Rockefeller Township, $1.

Police Blotter: Monday, Aug. 11, 2014

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Hit and run

ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township police seek information on the driver of a vehicle that drove through the front lawn of 672 W. Center St. about 9:40 p.m. Friday and crashed into a mailbox.

The driver fled the scene west on West Center Street, dragging the mailbox post behind. The property's front and side lawns were damaged.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 570-672.9892.

Hit and run 2

COAL TOWNSHIP - A motorist damaged the driver side of a 2014 Toyota Rav4 owned by Tammy Hughes, of Coal Township, while it was parked at the Fairview Gun Club between 5 and 10:55 p.m. Saturday. The hit-and-run vehicle should also have damage on its driver side. Anyone with information is asked to call Coal Township police at 570-644-0333.

2 injured

SUNBURY - A motorcyclist lost control of his 2014 Star 1300 V-Star while attempting a U-turn near Sunbury Community Hospital on Saturday, causing injury to both he and his passenger.

Kevin A. Rossman, 48, was traveling east on 11th Street near Reagan Street about 12:15 p.m. when the motorcycle struck loose gravel and fell onto its side, according to state police at Stonington.

Rossman suffered a minor injury. Shannon L. Rossman, 44, of Auburn, suffered a moderate injury, police said. She was taken to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Both were wearing helmets.

Kevin Rossman was cited for a safe speeds violation.

Police Blotter: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014

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Injured driver cited

LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - Stephen A. Dangler, 31, of Herndon, was injured in a one-vehicle crash Sunday night along Route 225 in this Northumberland County township.

State police at Stonington reported Dangler was driving a 1996 Chevrolet 1500 north at 10:20 p.m. when he traveled head-on into a roadside bridge abutment, causing his truck to flip over onto its driver's side.

Dangler was transported by Americus Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he underwent emergency room treatment. He was in fair condition Monday, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

Dangler was cited for careless driving.

An investigation is continuing.

Burglary charges

COAL TOWNSHIP - Calvin Derck, 39, of 44 S. Sixth St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Henrich with two counts each of burglary, theft, receiving stolen property and criminal trespass relating to two incidents in May.

Police reported Derck is accused of entering a house at 1414 W. Willow St. owned by Len Bellis, 57, of Coal Township, and removing items. Police said the incidents occurred May 25 or May 26 and May 28.

Burglary probe

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police here are investigating a burglary that occurred between 1:35 and 2:05 a.m. Monday at JR's Mini Mart, 904 W. Arch St.

Police said numerous packs of cigarettes, lighters, a cash register and other items were stolen from the store owned by James Rosini, 51, of Sunbury.

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

Police Blotter: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014

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Bridge accident

SUNBURY - Destiny M. Bower, 20, of Trevorton, was cited by state police at Stonington for failure to drive in a single lane involving a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon along the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Route 61).

Police reported Bower was driving a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero south in the right lane at 3:06 p.m. when she attempted to merge into the left lane and struck the right front wheel of a 2007 Toyota Avelon operated by Samuel Stansbury, 51, of Sunbury.

Upon impact, Stansbury's vehicle traveled into the oncoming lanes before coming to a stop. Bower's auto spun before striking a cement barrier with its rear driver's side.

Both drivers escaped injury.

Criminal mischief

KULPMONT - State police at Stonington reported someone smashed the back window on a 2008 Mercury Mariner owned by Linda Santelli, 51, of Kulpmont, while it was parked on Chestnut Street at 10:50 p.m. Sunday.

Criminal mischief

COAL TOWNSHIP - David Bubernack, 63, of 434 W. Arch St., Shamokin, reported someone damaged his trailer while it was parked on Fifth Street during the past two weeks.

Police said the aluminum siding near the door was scratched. There also was minor damage to the trailer door.

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

Contraband

SUNBURY - Andrew K. Derck, 26, of Coal Township, is charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly attempting to conceal cigarette butts in his clothing while he was being transported from Northumberland County Courthouse Monday. The sheriff's office said Derck, who was handcuffed and shackled, reached into a cigarette butt container outside the courthouse and removed several butts. He allegedly admitted wanting to sneak the butts into the county prison.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Matthew Marcheski, 23, of 566 N. Second St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Raymond Siko II for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct relating to a disturbance at 2:46 a.m. Sunday at Market and Arch streets.

Police said Marcheski was banging on a bus door and fled from police by running through a creek channel.

Open alcohol bottle

SHAMOKIN - Cory L. Fitzgerald, 22, of 504 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Raymond Siko II for possessing an open bottle of Mojo containing seven percent alcohol at 9:30 p.m. Saturday on Liberty Street near Water Street.

DUI

RUSH TOWNSHIP - Gloria J. Ahlum, 19, of 20 Church Hill Road, Danville, was charged with three counts of driving under the influence and one count each of underage drinking; stopping, standing and parking outside business and residence districts; driving while operating privilege is suspended; careless driving; minor prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system and failing to wear a seat belt following a traffic stop on North Logan Run Road at State Route 54 at 12:52 p.m. July 9.

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper James Yankovich reported in court documents that Ahlum was found unresponsive behind the wheel of her vehicle. Testing done at Sunbury Community Hospital showed her blood alcohol level to be .164 percent.

The charges and citations were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 3 before Jones.

Underage drinking

SHAMOKIN - Zachary L. Chesney, 20, of 1618 W. Lynn St., Coal Township, was cited by Patrolman Raymond Siko II for underage drinking and squealing his tires at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Police said Chesney squealed his tires at Diamond and Water streets and consumed and transported beer at Lincoln and Liberty streets.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Belinda Smith, 21, of 534 N. Market St., Apt. 6, Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Raymond Siko II for retail theft for stealing approximately $20 in merchandise from the Dollar General store on East Independence Street shortly after 3:30 p.m. Friday.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Mark Costa cited Arlene L. Willis, 65, of 325 S. Fifth St., Shamokin, for public drunkenness after she was found lying in the street outside her home at 5:40 p.m. Aug. 2.

Fight charges

SHAMOKIN - Michael Dannheimer, 18, of 813 Oneida St., Shamokin, and James Montes, 23, of 800 E. Chestnut St., Shamokin, were cited by Patrolman Raymond Siko II for disorderly conduct in connection with a fight at 7:39 p.m. Monday in the 300 block of North Shamokin Street.

Hit and run

LOWER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - An investigation is continuing into a hit-and-run accident late Sunday near 215 W. Mountain Road, approximately two-tenths of a mile east of Dornsife Mountain Road.

State police at Stonington said a known 41-year-old male from Sunbury was driving a green Ford Ranger west at about 10:30 p.m. when for unknown reasons, the vehicle traveled off the north berm and continued west for approximately 75 feet before hitting a speed limit sign and mailbox. The truck then traveled through a loose gravel driveway, causing it to spin 180 degrees counter clockwise and create yaw marks across the road.

The truck came to rest along the south berm facing southeast down a slight embankment and was towed from the scene by Prodigal Garage.

The operator fled the scene before police arrived.

Theft from a motor vehicle

MOUNT CARMEL - Sterling A. Feldges, 25, of 422 E. Avenue, was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and related charges following an incident Monday at 4:11 a.m. on South Oak Street.

Police were called to the scene by the victim, Kailee Yost, who reported seeing a male inside her vehicle. The man then talked with her about fishing equipment before leaving the scene, police said. Feldges was taken into custody a few minutes later while carrying two sets of fishing waders.

Yost told police $5 was taken from her vehicle. Police took Feldges into custody and found that he was recently paroled and released from a state correctional institute. At the station, Feldges was attempting to remove his belt restraint and had to be physically escorted into the holding cell.

Feldges was charged with theft from a motor vehicle, loitering and prowling at night time, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and public drunkenness. He was placed in prison on $20,000 bail with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Aug. 20 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Police Blotter: Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014

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Stolen guns

KULPMONT - State police at Stonington said an investigation into the theft of three guns from a vehicle sometime between 10 p.m. Monday and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday continues.

Kendall Dennison, of 945 Chestnut St., told police someone stole three semi-automatic pistols from a vehicle that was parked at the rear of his property.

The guns stolen are a silver Taurus PT24, .45 ACP caliber, valued at $300; a silver Jimenez Janine, 9mm caliber, valued at $130, and a pink Taurus 738, .380 ACP caliber, valued at $300.

Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact state police at 570-286-5601.

Burglary

COAL TOWNSHIP - Lita Maguire, 24, of Shamokin, reported to township police someone entered a residence she owns at 939 W. Spruce St. and stole several items sometime between Aug. 5 and Tuesday.

Maguire told police several feet of copper pipe was removed from the walls and ceiling, along with two spools of 12-2 wire and several other items. An exact value of the items stolen was not determined.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Coal Township Police at 570-644-0333.

Car door damaged

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - Bryan W. Teter, 53, of Millersburg, reported to state police at Lykens someone damaged a door on his vehicle while it was parked in the Himmels Church lot between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Aug. 2.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact police at 717-362-8700.

Disorderly conduct

MONROE TOWNSHIP - Harley Michael, 21, of Long Avenue, Selinsgrove, was charged with disorderly conduct after he kicked over a garbage can and struck a mailbox on his way out of the Geisinger clinic on Roosevelt Avenue at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Police said Michael was angry because he was denied prescriptions.

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