Theft charges
COAL TOWNSHIP - Patrolman Jason Adams has charged William J. Howells, 25, of 229 W. Sunbury St., Shamokin, with theft and receiving stolen property.
According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Howells is accused of stealing a Nintendo DS and four games valued at $310 from the home of Jessica Albertson, of 209 Third St., Ranshaw, between Friday and Sunday.
DUI
COAL TOWNSHIP - Justin M. Mitchell, 29, of 1253 Scott St., Kulpmont, was charged by Deputy Police Chief Chris Williams with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of hit and run relating to an Aug. 23 accident in the 1100 block of West Pine Street.
Police said Mitchell had a blood-alcohol content of .220 percent.
Driving under suspension
COAL TOWNSHIP - Courtney Hollingshead, 26, of 128 Grant Road, Elysburg, was charged by Patrolman Jason Adams with driving under suspension and unauthorized use of a vehicle involving an Aug. 29 incident.
Police reported Hollingshead failed to return a Jeep she borrowed from her friend, Justin Socko, while Socko was working at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital.
Criminal trespass
SHAMOKIN - Thomas Crosson Jr., 31, and Tiffany Fye, 33, both of Harrisburg, were charged by Patrolman Shane Mowery with criminal trespass, simple assault and harassment relating to a disturbance early Sunday morning at 32 N. Second St.
Police reported Crosson and Fye entered the residence at about 2:30 a.m. and assaulted Brian Petrovich, causing injuries to his face, mouth and arm.