DUI
WEST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - Justin M. Russell, 33, of 316 Trevorton Road, Shamokin, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license, driving on roadways laned for traffic, driving a vehicle at safe speed and careless driving following a Dec. 20 accident on Lower Road.
Trooper David Boucher, of the Stonington State Police barracks reported in court documents Russell allegedly told police he drank a 12-pack of beer before driving. Blood testing showed his blood alcohol level to be .175 percent.
The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones of Mount Carmel, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 4.
Hindering arrest
KULPMONT - Two counts of hindering apprehension or prosecution were filed against Alonzo F. Watts, 49, of 1025 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, by borough police.
Kulpmont Police Chief Michael Pitcavage reported in court documents Watts allegedly lied to police when identifying his son, Diondre Watts, calling him by a different name knowing Diondre had several warrants against him.
A preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 25 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Mount Carmel.
Two cited for fight
SHAMOKIN - Alexander Spence, 23, of 242 S. Pearl St., Shamokin, and a 17-year-old Shamokin male were cited for disorderly conduct and harassment after the two engaged in a fight at Spence's residence at 11:09 a.m. Wednesday. The citation was filed by Shamokin Police Patrolman Raymond Siko II.
Harassment
PILLOW - State police are investigating incidents of harassment by a man from Texas toward a village woman.
State police at Lykens said Jennifer Andino, 30, of Pillow, received several texts, calls and emails from a known 49-year-old male from Texas between 2:30 and 6 a.m. Wednesday. Andino told police the male has done this on numerous occasions and she had asked him to stop several times.
ATM card theft
ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township Police charged Bradley J. Hine, 18, of 2103 Airport Road, Elysburg, with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and access device fraud after a Dec. 12 incident at his residence.
Police reported in court documents Hine allegedly took his mother's ATM card from her vehicle's glove compartment and tried to remove $80 from the account. The ATM confiscated the card after three unsuccessful attempts.
The charges were filed by township police Patrolman Chris Dailey with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25.
Harassment
SHAMOKIN - Jose C. Santiago, 32, of 1219 W. Mulberry St., Shamokin, was cited for harassment by Patrolman Raymond Siko II after an incident Nov. 25, when he allegedly struck and shoved Xionna Alvarado, 32, of Shamokin, at a Lincoln Street residence.
DUI
ATLAS - Thomas F. Kruskie, 53, of 126 E. Columbia Ave., faces DUI charges after an incident at his residence Dec. 5.
According to court documents filed by Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman Brian Carnuccio, Kruskie took a pickup truck owned by his son, Tyler Kruskie, without permission. Police found Thomas Kruskie in Mount Carmel Borough and took him into custody.
At the township police station, Kruskie became belligerent, telling police he wouldn't take any tests and saying he could beat them up if he didn't have the handcuffs on.
Carnuccio charged Kruskie with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, driving under the influence and driving while operating privilege is suspended. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.
Retail theft
COAL TOWNSHIP - James Abney, 20, of Shamokin, was cited for retail theft by township police for allegedly stealing $119.60 worth of food from Walmart while employed there.
DUI
STRONG - Eric R. McAndrew, 29, of 1241 Poplar St., Kulpmont, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence, driving on roadways laned for traffic and careless driving after a traffic stop in Strong at 2:39 a.m. Nov. 15.
Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman Kelly Campbell reported in court documents a Ralpho Township officer observed McAndrew operating a vehicle that was straddling the center line of Route 61 and driving at a slow rate of speed. Campbell was called to the scene and administered field sobriety tests, which McAndrew allegedly failed.
McAndrew was taken for chemical testing, which showed his blood alcohol level to be .237 percent.
The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 4.
Guilty plea
MOUNT CARMEL - Gerald R. Barnhart, 47, of 343 S. Diamond St., Shamokin, was sentenced to 12 months probation and ordered to pay a $200 fine and court costs after pleading guilty to a charge of misbranding a controlled substance in a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, Wednesday.
The charges were filed by Kulpmont Police Patrolman David Tomtishen following a traffic stop in the area of Second and Chestnut streets, Kulpmont, July 20.
Charges of altered, forged or counterfeit documents and plates, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, exceeding maximum speed limits, driving without a license, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving without required financial responsibility were withdrawn in the case.