Rubbish scattered
COAL TOWNSHIP - Austin Barry, 19, and Jennifer Hancock, 18, both of 130 E. Dewart St., Apt. 3, Shamokin, will be cited for allegedly dumping a truck load of garbage into the woods near Big Mountain Road Thursday.
High grass
COAL TOWNSHIP - Helen Kolody, Esther Kolody, Pauline Kolody and Russell Kolody were all issued citations June 30 by code officer Chris Petrovich for high grass at a slew of township properties: 406 Cypress St., 1550 W. Lynn St., 1445-1451 W. Chestnut St., 5-7 N. Bay St. The Kolodys' home address is listed by Petrovich as 603 W. Mulberry St., Shamokin. All properties are involved in the township's continuing attempt through county court to gain conservatorship and demolish the blighted structures.
Crash
PAXINOS - No injuries were reported after a Northumberland woman crashed into a utility pole along Route 61 in Shamokin Township on Saturday.
Kayla C. Fisher, 21, was driving a 1999 Toyota Camry north about 5:10 a.m. when the vehicle veered off the west side of the road, sheared the pole, and continued into a residential yard, according to Trooper Nathan Messner, state police at Stonington.
Fisher, who was wearing a seatbelt, was cited for violating the vehicle code, driving vehicle at a safe speed. A 1-year-old male passenger was secured in a child seat.
Fleeing charge
SUNBURY - Walter E. Hyde, 73, of Shamokin, was charged with fleeing or eluding police and disorderly conduct hazardous condition along with seven summary traffic violations following a traffic stop June 8 near Walnut and 10th streets, according to Trooper Nicholas L. Bressler, state police at Stonington.
Stolen hearing aids
AUGUSTAVILLE - Police seek suspects in the theft of two hearing aids from the home of a 90-year-old man in Rockefeller Township. The theft reportedly occurred between June 1 and 10. Anyone with information is asked to call state police at 570-286-5601.
Truck keyed
HAMILTON - Someone reportedly used keys to scratch a Ford F-150 June 12 near 226 State St. (Route 61), Upper Augusta Township. Anyone with information is asked to call state police at 570-286-5601.
Boxes dumped
HERNDON - State police are investigating the illegal dumping of empty meat boxes into a Dumpster at Schiano's Ice Cream, Route 147, Jackson Township. Police say the suspect vehicle is a black Chevrolet S-10 with a white freezer box in the truck bed. The offense occurred between 12:30 and 1 p.m. July 1. Anyone with information is asked to call state police at 570-286-5601.
Liquor law violations
WILLIAMSPORT - An area fire company was cited Thursday by the Pennsylvania State Police's Bureau for Liquor Enforcement.
The No. 1 Rescue Fire Engine and Hose Company, Lincoln and Liberty streets, Shamokin, was cited for possession and operation of gambling devices or paraphernalia, or permitted gambling or lotteries, poolselling and/or bookmaking on the licensed premises. The offenses occurred on Feb. 12 and 13.
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. In addition, the judge can impose a license suspension or revocation of the license based on the severity of the charge and can mandate training for the licensee.