One injured
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - An Ashland motorcycle rider is listed in serious condition at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, following a crash at 7:16 p.m. Sunday along I-81 in Butler Township.
State police at Frackville say a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by David D. Kulp, 47, of Ashland, was traveling north on the interstate in the left lane, when the bike traveled into the median. The motorcycle rolled several times and came to rest near the turn around at mile marker 119.7.
Police say Kulp will be cited under the vehicle code for driving on roadways laned for traffic. Assisting police at the scene were members of the Goodwill and Altamont fire companies and West Schuylkill ALS.
Plows stolen
UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - Fred Herrold, of Northumberland, reported to state police at Stonington that sometime between July 14 and July 27, someone removed two snow plows and a tractor from his property on Mile Post Road. The items stolen included a yellow Meyer snowplow, a red Western snowplow and a 1953 Ford Redbelly tractor.
ATV crash
ZERBE TOWNSHIP - An ATV rider from Peach Bottom was injured in a crash at 3:27 p.m. on State Route 2044 two miles west of Trevorton.
State police at Stonington say a 2005 Yamaha ATV, driven by Willis H. Trimble Jr., 31, of Peach Bottom, was traveling east along the north shoulder of State Route 2044 when he lost control of the ATV. The vehicle traveled off the north edge of the road and struck a road sign with its front end.
The ATV spun counterclockwise, rolled over and then came to rest in the grass along the north side of the road. Police said Trimble's head also struck the road sign.
Police said Trimble suffered a moderate injury and was taken to Geisinger Medical Center. A nursing supervisor said Monday morning he was not listed as a patient there.
Checkpoints
The North Central Highway Safety Network's Regional DUI Enforcement Group and the Coal Township Police Department have announced roving patrols or sobriety checkpoints will be conducted from Aug. 3 to Aug. 12 on Routes 61, 225, 125, 54, 487, 901, 147 and connecting roadways to municipalities. Travelers are reminded to report drunk drivers by dialing 911. To report underage drinking, call (888)UNDER21.
The roving patrols and checkpoints are funded through PennDOT and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Scattering rubbish
COAL TOWNSHIP - Mark Hughes, 23, of 7619 Columbia Blvd., Apt. A, Berwick, was cited by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky with scattering rubbish for allegedly depositing household trash in the Big Mountain area between Jan. 1 and June 7.
Harassment
SHAMOKIN - Sylvia Tinley, 21, of 224 E. Sunbury St., Apt. 2, Shamokin, was cited by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III for harassment for allegedly repeatedly striking Olson Walker, 36, of the same address, on the back with a curtain rod at 12:13 a.m. Monday at their apartment. Walker suffered minor injuries, police said.
Yells slurs
SHAMOKIN - Rebecca Hancock, 19, of 146 S. Pearl St., Shamokin, was cited by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III for yelling slurs and derogatory names at a young child at 4:45 p.m. July 24 in the 100 block of South Pearl Street.
Threat made
SHAMOKIN - Ahkil Lee, 18, of 27 N. Seventh St., Shamokin, was cited by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III for allegedly threatening to assault Keith Martin, 18, of Milton RR 5, at 7:41 p.m. July 25 outside Lee's home.
Underage drinking
SHAMOKIN - Charles Troup III, 18, of 439 W. Gowen St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes for underage drinking and disorderly conduct relating to a midnight disturbance Monday at 401 N. Rock St.
Police reported Troup is accused of being intoxicated while yelling and kicking a wall in an attempt to start a fight.
Simple assault
SHAMOKIN - Patrolman William Zalinski has charged Jessica Hoover, 31, of 144 W. Willow St., Shamokin, with simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment involving a July 3 disturbance in the first block of South Market Street.
According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Hoover is accused of repeatedly punching Sharon Scarlett in the face and head, causing bruises and abrasions. Police said the assault occurred at approximately 10 p.m.
Possession
COAL TOWNSHIP - Wendy Melissa Thomas, of Plains, was charged by Trooper Brian Ronk of state police at Stonington with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a July 8 incident in the parking lot at SCI-Coal Township.
Police reported a green fabric pouch containing a resin pipe and 2.8 grams of marijuana were found in the spare tire compartment in the trunk of Thomas' car at 9:30 a.m.
Drug charges
COAL TOWNSHIP - Troy Grinaway, 18, of 413 E. Spurzheim St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Terry Ketchem with delivery of marijuana, possession with intent to deliver marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a June 18 incident in the parking lot of Punk's Gym on West Arch Street.
Police reported Grinaway sold marijuana to an individual and was found in possession of a glass pipe used for smoking marijuana, plastic zip lock baggies for packaging marijuana and a digital scale for weighing marijuana.
Police said the incident occurred at approximately 7 p.m.
Grinaway was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III at 3 p.m. Thursday and released on $10,000 bail that contains supervision conditions.
Drug offenses
SHAMOKIN - Cpl. Bryan Primerano has charged Ned A. Marcinick Jr., 19, of 105 N. Franklin St., Shamokin, with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, escape, loitering and prowling at night and underage drinking relating to incidents that began at 9:30 p.m. in the first block of East Independence Street.
Police reported Marcinick possessed three ounces of marijuana in four separate packages for resale and a digital scale containing marijuana residue.
Police, who detected an odor of alcohol on Marcinick's breath upon speaking with him at Shamokin and Commerce streets, said Marcinick fled on foot when they requested permission to search his black gym bag. Police said Marcinick ran east on Commerce Street, south on Washington Street, east on Spurzheim Street and south on Rock Street into residential yards. Officers located Marcinick on a residential porch in yards between the 300 blocks of North Shamokin and North Rock streets and took him into custody.
Police reported Marcinick had $387.50 on his possession when apprehended. Police also located his black gym bag in a creek bed just north of the intersection of Washington and Spurzheim streets. Police said marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found in the bag.
Marcinick was arraigned early Saturday morning by Senior Magisterial District Judge Michael Mychak and committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $25,000 cash bail.