Walmart disturbance
COAL TOWNSHIP - A Shamokin man has been charged with causing a disturbance at Walmart Supercenter that involved him stealing items from the store and huffing on duster cleaner.
Peter Rory Birster, 24, of 136 S. Franklin St., is charged by Patrolman Chad Yoder with disorderly conduct, illegal use of certain solvents and retail theft relating to the July 13 incidents.
According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Birster is accused of removing a can of electronic duster from a shelf and inhaling it, causing him to become inebriated, yell unintelligent comments and fall into the shelves, knocking over merchandise onto the floor.
Police said Birster also stole a flashlight from the store and threw it under a vehicle in the parking lot.
He was taken into custody by police in a car in the parking lot at Walmart. Birster was later released to the custody of his girlfriend, Amanda Bebenek, who was in the car with him in the parking lot but wasn't charged.
Burglary
PAXINOS - State police at Stonington are investigating a burglary that occurred between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday at the residence of Kyle Bradigan, of 1488 Cherry St.
State police reported an unknown person entered a bedroom window from outside the ranch home. The burglar went through a lock box and removed a $20 bill. A cell phone was also taken. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 570-286-5601.
No injuries
SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Jonathan T. Hoffman, 30, of Paxinos, was not injured Sept. 21 when his car swerved and hit a tree after a deer ran onto the roadway.
State police at Stonington reported the accident occurred on Dogwood Road. Hoffman was wearing a seat belt, state police said.
Retail theft
COAL TOWNSHIP - Stephanie Knorr, 28, of Mount Carmel, has been charged by Coal Township police with a third-degree felony count for an incident that occurred at Walmart Aug. 17.
Police allege Knorr stole $108.06 worth of merchandise without paying full retail value. Knorr has four prior convictions for retail theft, police said.
Retail theft
COAL TOWNSHIP - Nathan Klemick, 21, of 222 Second St., Wilburton, and Bethany Lightstone, 20, of 68 N. Lehigh St., Frackville, will be cited for retail theft, Coal Township police said.
Charges stem from an incident at Walmart on Sunday.
According to township police, Klemick placed MTG cards, valued at $57.96 down his pants and attempted to walk out of the store without paying for them. Police said Lightstone placed various DVDs valued at $132.54 down her pants and also attempted to leave the store without paying for the merchandise.
Citations were filed through Magisterial District Judge John Gembic's office.
Harassment
SHAMOKIN - Lorraine Pease, 52, of 304 N. Vine St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Scott Weaver for harassment for allegedly pushing Aaron Shafer and throwing a wheel bearing that struck Shafer in the shoulder at 3:25 p.m. Sept. 23 in the 300 block of North Vine Street.
Public drunkenness
SHAMOKIN - Caitlin I. Bitler, 26, of 343 S. Diamond St., Shamokin, was cited twice by city police for public drunkenness within 24 hours.
Bitler was cited by Patrolman William Miner in connection with an incident at 1:48 a.m. Friday at Turkey Hill Minit Market on Lincoln Street. She also was cited by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle for an incident at 10:36 p.m. Friday at Spruce and Market streets that required emergency medical services personnel to treat her.
Dog owner cited
SHAMOKIN - Brenda Keller, 51, of 331 S. Rock St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Scott Weaver for allowing her dogs to run off her property onto another property and bite Al Golden, who was cutting grass.
Police said the incident occurred at 3:15 p.m. Sept. 23.
Retail theft
COAL TOWNSHIP - Christopher E. Ransel, 47, of 236 S. Shamokin St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Hashuga with retail theft for allegedly stealing $274.95 in merchandise from Walmart Supercenter between June 28 and July 20.