Code violations
SHAMOKIN - Four owners of blighted properties will be cited by Cpl. Bryan Primerano for violating the city code.
Richard K. Miller, 41, of 395 Old Route 15, Port Trevorton, was cited for 102 S. Pearl St. The rain gutter is detached, the chimney is collapsing, the roof is deteriorated and there is broken glass, according to the citation.
Christopher M. Elsayed, 39, of 201 E. Sunbury St., Shamokin, was cited for 116 W. Sunbury St., where police said building materials and shingles are falling off, glass is broken and the building's southeast corner is collapsing.
Tracy Carmen, 35, and Jessica Kruleski, both of 106 S. Diamond St., Shamokin, were cited for allegedly allowing household trash to pile up on their front porch. Previous warnings were ignored.
Burglary
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP - State police at Milton reported someone broke into the residence of Rebecca Miller, 40, of 6340 Musser Lane, and stole jewelry and an Xbox having a total value of $3,295.
Police said the burglary occurred between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday.
Driver cited
COAL TOWNSHIP - Christine Jeffery, 28, of 554 Chestnut St., Apt. 1, Kulpmont, was cited by Patrolman Chris Williams for careless driving, driving under suspension and failure to wear a seat belt in connection with a one-vehicle accident Friday morning on Route 61 near the former Ames Department Store.
Telephone scam
COAL TOWNSHIP - Police here have received multiple complaints from residents who received telephone calls from a person claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Police said the person with the IRS threatens to sue or have the resident locked up if they do not pay money, allegedly to the IRS.
Police warned residents to never give out personal information over the phone and advised them to contact the IRS about the messages at 1-800-829-1040.