Drug paraphernalia
SHAMOKIN - Brandon J. Menne, 22, of 18 S. Market St., Apt. 3, Shamokin, and Holly E. Madden, 24, of 417 Main St., Ranshaw, were charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a Jan. 20 incident at Menne's apartment.
Police said 12 syringes and two clear plastic containers containing residue of heroin were found at the apartment.
Multiple charges
SHAMOKIN - Michael P. Rutkowski, 27, of 1149 W. Independence St., Coal Township, has been charged by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle with institutional vandalism, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest relating to disturbances that occurred early Saturday at Independence Fire Company and Shamokin Police Station.
According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Rutkowski refused several orders by police to place his hands behind his back to be handcuffed after being found under the influence of alcohol in the vestibule of the fire company shortly before 3 a.m.
While in a holding cell at the police station, police said Rutkowski placed a plastic cup in the toilet, blocking the drain. Police reported Rutkowski continually flushed the toilet, causing the cell area and hallway to flood with water. Officers had to remove the water and dry the area.
Charges filed
SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Raymond Siko II has filed charges of criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia against Brett Michael Kline, 21, of Mahanoy City, in connection with a Jan. 16 disturbance at 46 Raspberry Hill.
Police said Kline caused approximately $400 damage to a lock on a door and fled the residence while claiming to be in possession of a handgun. Kline was taken into custody by police at McDonald's on Route 61, where he was found possessing a pocket knife and glass smoking pipe containing burnt residue. No handgun was discovered.
Retail theft
COAL TOWNSHIP - Antonina Parisio, 59, of 997 Bear Gap Road, Elysburg, was charged with retail theft by Coal Township Police.
Patrolman Chad Yoder said Parisio placed several cans of frappuccino, salad items and snack cakes into her purse and left Walmart Supercenter, Coal Township, at around 12:08 p.m. Jan. 1. The items are valued at $32.16.