DUI
COAL TOWNSHIP - Richard Kodack, 57, of 110 Short St., Ranshaw, was charged by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky with driving under the influence of alcohol and careless driving relating to a Dec. 20 accident on Tioga Street near Thomas Street.
Police said Kodack was driving east at 10 p.m. when his truck exited the right side of the road and struck a utility pole. The vehicle sustained extensive damage and was towed from the scene. The pole was not damaged.
Kodack escaped injury.