Sentencing rescheduled
SUNBURY - Robert Santore, 49, of Ranshaw, who was previously scheduled to be sentenced Monday morning, had his legal proceeding continued until 9:15 a.m. Nov. 19 before Northumberland County President Judge Robert B. Sacavage.
Santore, a police informant who played a key role in the conviction of Cornell and Diane Delvalle, of Coal Township, on multiple drug-related charges, previously pleaded guilty to two counts of manufacturing with intent to deliver a controlled substance filed by Shamokin Cpl. Bryan Primerano, and two counts of criminal conspiracy filed by Coal Township Detective Jeff Brennan.
Northumberland County Assistant District Attorney Michael Toomey arranged a plea agreement for Santore in exchange for his testimony in the trial of the Delvalles, who were convicted Jan. 20 by an all-female jury.
Two injured
RUSH TOWNSHIP - Two drivers suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident Monday on Route 4004 near Moser Road in this Northumberland County township.
State police at Stonington reported Matthew Brouse, 32, of Danville, was driving a 1989 Mazda B2200 north at 5:35 p.m. when his vehicle entered the southbound lane and struck a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse operated by Jennifer Henning, 38, of Danville.
Police said Brouse and Henning suffered injuries in the crash, but did not indicate if they were hospitalized.
Burglary
COAL TOWNSHIP - Police here are investigating a burglary that was reported at 11:25 p.m. Saturday in the 1900 block of West Walnut Street.
Police said homeowners were awaken by an intruder in their residence. It was later discovered that money and prescription pills were stolen from the home.
Woman hit by car
SHAMOKIN - City police are continuing their investigation into an accident involving an elderly woman being hit by a car Tuesday morning at Ninth and Independence streets.
Patrolman Shane Mowery reported Anna Serafin-Boland, 90, of 170 E. Dewart St., Apt. 806, Shamokin, was walking north on Ninth Street while crossing Independence Street at about 9:15 a.m. when she was struck in the leg by the front bumper of a 1996 Dodge Neon driven west on Independence Street by Edith Brokenshire, 68, of Shamokin.
Police said Serafin-Boland suffered a minor leg injury and was treated at the scene by emergency personnel from AREA Services Ambulance.
Also assisting at the scene were Patrolman Raymond Siko II, Chief of Police Edward Griffiths, Special Officer II Norman Lukoskie and Shamokin Fire Chief Bruce Rogers.
Underage drinking
SHAMOKIN - Four people were cited for underage drinking by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III in connection with a large drinking party at 1020 E. Sunbury St. late Sunday night.
Shane Dawson, 20, of 1020 E. Sunbury St., Shamokin; Thomas Miller, 18, of 510 E. Spurzheim St., Shamokin; Mitchell Shields, 19, of 123 S. Vine St., Mount Carmel, and a 17-year-old Mount Carmel female were cited for underage drinking relating to the 10:23 p.m. disturbance.
Nico Tovey, 20, of 25 S. Gold St., Shamokin, was cited by Tobias for disorderly conduct for making unreasonable noise at the party.
Disorderly conduct
SHAMOKIN - Justin A. Lebo, 20, of 1425 Hemlock St., Coal Township, was cited by Patrolman William Miner for disorderly conduct and underage drinking relating to a disturbance at 3:30 a.m. Sunday at Market and Water streets.
Police reported Lebo shouted in the street, blocked traffic and annoyed residents.
Harassment
SHAMOKIN - Gary Adams Jr., 40, of 523 N. First St., Shamokin, was cited by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III for harassment for allegedly slapping his wife, Tonia Adams, 35, in the face twice at 9:15 p.m. Monday at their residence.