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Giangrieco Questions Burn Ban
Mt. View Considers Channel One
Courthouse Report
Sentencing Report
Gibson Barracks Report


 

Giangrieco Questions Burn Ban
By Carole M. Canfield

Commissioner Michael Giangrieco abstained from voting for the Burning Ban Resolution #2010-03, at the March 24 Commissioners’ meeting.

According to the ban, “open burning is defined as the ignition and subsequent burning of any combustible material (garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper, vegetable matter involved with land clearing, or any sort of debris) out of doors either in an a burn barrel or on the ground. The use of propane or gas stoves, charcoal briquette grills or use of tobacco in any form is not covered under this act. Campfires are allowed in fire rings that confine and contain the campfire in designated state, federal or Department of Environmental Protection licensed campgrounds.”

The ban is slated to last for 30 days and according to the ban resolution will be strictly enforced. Ten county fire companies must agree that there is a need for a ban for one to be enforced. There were 13 Susquehanna County fire companies asking for the ban.

The motion for the ban resolution passed with Allen and Warren voting yes.

Giangrieco stated that he wanted to check into the ban further, stating that he “didn’t understand why no burning could be conducted if there was rain,” thus leaving the usual natural combustibles wet, not a hazardous dry.

In other business, Proclamation 2010-02 was passed proclaiming the week of April 11 through April 17, 2010 as “Week of the Young Child/Young Children’s Fair Week.”

Commissioners signed the Purchase of Service Agreement between Susquehanna County Services for Children and Youth and Loftus-Vergari & Associates, Inc., Wilkes-Barre for Certificate 212870 UIDAA contracted per diem $46.00 and Certificate 212870 UID CC contracted per diem $85.00, for the period July 1, 2009 through June 20, 2010.

The resignation of Donald Lee was accepted, from the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, effective September 17, 2009, as per that Bureau’s minutes.

Gretchen Backer, The Inn at Montrose, was appointed to the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, to an “unexpired term,” beginning immediately and ending on June 20, 2011.

Also Mrs. Eleanor Lempke’s letter of resignation from the Visitors Bureau, effective March 23, 2010, was accepted.

Commissioners appointed Lynn Conrad, Rail-Trail Council of NEPA, to The Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, for an “unexpired term” to begin immediately and end June 30, 2010.

The Susquehanna County Commissioners’ meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 9 a.m. sharp in the Emergency Management Agency Conference Room.

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Mt. View Considers Channel One
By Melinda Darrow

In 1995 the Mountain View school board had entertained the idea of contracting with the Channel One News service. At that time, Dr. Chichura advised against it, disapproving of the way students would be a captive audience during commercials. At the March 22 meeting Mr. Beamish presented the program to the board again, receiving a slightly warmer reception from the superintendent.

Channel One is a 12 minute current events related news program put on by teenagers for grades six through twelve. The program would have to be played for 90% of the students during 90% of the school year; so long as these conditions are met there would be no cost to the district. The company would install a dish on the high school roof, place one TV for every 20 students in the classrooms (up to 40 TVs), and network the classrooms. The promethean boards could also be networked, allowing for daily announcements or important events to some day play in the rooms as well. Mr. Griffis, Mr. Beamish explained, would also like to have some of his students do daily announcements via 1.5 to 2 minute segments of MVSD news. Out of the 12 minute program, he continued, only 2 minutes of the Channel One Broadcast would be comprised of carefully regulated commercials. He provided a list of February’s sponsors, which included ABC Family, the navy, and skin care products. The school already has a daily 12 minute homeroom period. Dr. Chichura spoke then, explaining his reasoning behind advising against it in the past. Times had changed, however, he said, and he was not sure that with pop up ads on computers etc. his concerns were valid anymore. The students were already exposed to it. In the end the board decided that it would review the DVD of the program provided, take the matter under advisement, and put it on the agenda for the next meeting.

The rental rates for gym use became, once again, a topic of concern. The most recent policy, which had three tiers of gym use with for-profit agencies being charged one hundred fifty dollars per day of use, had been adopted on January 26 of the previous year. Recently, however, debate had arisen regarding whether or not this fee should apply in situations where many district students or staff are on the team. Some present thought the $150 might be too steep a price, or that the current all or nothing system wasn’t the answer. It was pointed out that, as it is, some organizations don’t pay, due to having held events at the site for years or to being affiliated politically. Suggestions to deal with this included a flat fee, a sliding fee dependent on how many district kids are involved at a given time, and the creation of a new tier with a seasonal rental fee equal to the daily rate for those without students. It was decided that the matter would be further considered at an upcoming policy committee meeting.

At the last public meeting Dr. Chichura had mentioned that a contract with the ESPA (support staff) had been adopted. At this meeting he announced that it had since been ratified. Throughout the meeting the success of the negotiations was discussed multiple times. Dr. Chichura commended all involved, and both representatives of the board and the support staff spoke positively of the experience and the final agreement.

Mr. Doster presented the new course of study for the up coming year, which was, he said, reflective of the school within a school concept. Some changes were present. Advanced Placement Biology was to be coupled with a laboratory, for example, and physical Education in tenth grade would be required of everyone except for those in the vocational technology program. All tenth graders would also be required to take drivers’ education as part of a rotation.

Another discussion which was had previously revolved around video cameras on school busses. Some incidents have apparently occurred, and the district only has a few cameras to its name, which don’t really work. Only 5 of the 21 busses have their own cameras. Adding cameras would be a significant cost to the district. Prices could range, Mr. Mirabelli reported, from $400 for self contained units which could be moved, to $4000 for mounted cameras. It was pointed out that if busses had a black box, it might be possible to move the cameras around and no one would know if there was a camera on that bus or not. There was some discussion over this matter, whether or not the cameras would really be effective, and what the legal ramifications might be. The district currently has a video recording policy, but not one for audio. Mr. Mirabelli felt that prior to purchasing cameras a policy needed to be created regarding how they could or would be used.

At the end of the meeting a discussion was held regarding a bathroom for the autistic classroom, as a mother of one of the children once again confronted the board about this. The board went, Dr. Chichura stated, to the high school and looked at the possibilities. It was decided, that appropriate accommodations had been made, that the current bathroom designated for their use was close enough to the room, and that any further action would disrupt too many classrooms to justify it. He did not wish to discuss it further, however, in a public meeting with the press present. When the mother asked how she was to talk with them when the press was always present, she was offered an executive session, which she took.

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Courthouse Report
Compiled By Lauren Price Ficarro

DEEDS

Ramona M. and Robert E. Auchinachie to D. Mark and Christine L. MacGargle, in Silver Lake Township for $5,000.00.

David J. Rose (by POA) to Habitat for Humanity of Susquehanna County Pennsylvania, Inc., in Montrose for $5,000.00.

Bradley W. Long (estate) to Chad and Jami Hyndshaw, in New Milford Township for $200,000.00.

George J., Jr. and Barbara Steinmetz to Frantz J. and Megan E. Lincoln, in Lathrop Township for $435,000.00.

Nicholas, Jr. and Mary Ann Sabuacak to Donna L. Carpenetti, in Lathrop Township for one dollar.

Robert E. and Tina D. Carvin to Robert E. Carvin, in Oakland Borough for one dollar.

Brad W. and Katherine A. Button to James Serra, in Great Bend Borough for $78,000.00.

Margaret A. Allen to Donald L. and Lisa A. Allen, in Lenox Township for one dollar.

Margaret A. Allen to Donald L. and Lisa A. Allen, in Lenox Township for one dollar.

Donald L. and Lisa A. Allen to Donald L. and Lisa A. Allen, in Lenox Township for one dollar.

Robert A. Kilgore (estate) to William J. Urban, in Herrick Township for $300,000.00.

Leslie Lotz to Leslie P. Lotz, in Harmony Township for one dollar.

Leslie P. (AKA) Leslie Lotz to Leslie P. Lotz, in Harmony Township for one dollar.

Robert and Jill Papp to Robert Papp, in Clifford Township for one dollar.

James R. and Andrea L. Schmidt to James and Ruth Carpenter, in Clifford Township for one dollar.

Gregory and Jennifer Stewart to Paul E. and Patricia M. Propert, in Great Bend Township for $217,500.00.

Marion Smith to George W. and Edward E. Smith and Suzanne Marie Beamish, in Bridgewater Township for one dollar.

Fox Enterprises, Inc. to Andrew D. Allen, in Susquehanna for $20,000.00.

Russell J. and Mary K. Wood to Jordan Keating Enterprises LLC, in Bridgewater Township for $10.00.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. To Jason Rodriguez and Randi Lynn Ladner, in Hallstead Borough for $47,000.00.

Shelly M. Johnson (NKA) Shelly M. Travis to Matthew J. Farthing, in Hallstead Borough for $69,000.00.

McGee Irrevocable Grantor Trust (by trustee) to Kelly Arochio, in Jackson Township for one dollar.

Leslie Lotz to John T. Hale, in Harmony Township for $90,100.00.

Chester F. Grover (trust by trustees) to Gregory S. Grover, in New Milford Township for one dollar.

Chester F. Grover (trust by trustees) to Gregory S. Grover, in New Milford Borough for one dollar.

Stanwood J. Snowman and Stephen D. Marshall to Stephen Marshall (trust) and Stanwood J. Snowman (trust), in Great Bend Township for one dollar.

Stanwood J. Snowman and Stephen D. Marshall to Stephen Marshall (trust) and Stanwood J. Snowman (trust), in Great Bend Township for one dollar.

Stanwood J. Snowman and Stephen D. Marshall to Stephen Marshall (trust) and Stanwood J. Snowman (trust), in Great Bend Township for one dollar.

Andrew M., Jr. and Antoinette Graytock to Peoples National Bank, in Jackson Township for one dollar.

William E. Shager to Ordie E. and Aline J. Price, in Gibson and Lenox Townships for $10,000.00.

Countrywide Home Loan Servicing LP (FKA) BAC Home Loans Servicing LP to 50 by 50 REO LLC, in Bridgewater Township for $10.00.

50 by 50 REO LLC to Robert Fassler, in Bridgewater Township for $29,500.00.

Ann Elias Vitale to Thomas Brothers Enterprises LLC, in Montrose for $700,000.00.

DIVORCES

Anne Gainsback of New Milford vs. David W. Baskerville of Deposit, NY, married 1995.

James Mock vs. Laura Curry, both of Hallstead, married 2004.

Mark A. Hendrickson of Susquehanna vs. Amanda Hendrickson of Lanesboro, married 2004.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County Domestic Relations Section has bench warrants for the following individuals as of 10:14 a.m. on March 26, 2010.

Antonio L. Alcantara, Duane Aldrich, Michael Argust, Erika L. Back, Neeko A. Beahan, Harold R. Bensley, David Shawn Blaisure, Joseph Bonavita, Howard A. Burns, III, Darryl M. Chaffee, Deborah L. Drish, Shawn P. Fiorentino, David J. Fischer, Nesbitt W. Fitch, Jr., Racheal L. Frisbie, George Graham, David Haines, Jr., John J. Hall, Ceejay B. Halstead, Steven L. Jones, James Karhnak, Erik E. Krisovitch, Chadd M. Kuns, Lee Labor, Charlie J. Legere, Carlos L. Leiser, Jason Lindquist, Patricia J. Marrero, Bradley W. Megivern, Kimberly L. Mershon, Ronald N. Mitchell, Robert A. Muzzy, Shane Nelson, Anthony Neri, Sheri Pabon, James E. Purse, Jesse R. Rhinebeck, Jr., Roy R. Rosenbaum, Michelle L. Shepard, Richard D. Shoemaker, Darin Sink, Duane Spencer, Timothy A. Taramelli, Christina L. Trayes, Keith W. Vroman, Donald L. Welch, Jamie L. Williams, Kenneth L. Wilmot Jr, Karl D. Zantowsky.

Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 170 with any information on the location of these individuals.

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Sentencing Report

Following is the Susquehanna County sentencing report for March, 2010 as submitted by the county District Attorney’s office.

Salvatore Colletta, 24, of Laurel Park, NY to 3 months to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act cost, not contact with codefendant for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Bridgewater Township on August 12, 2009.

Lee Edward Bonner, 51, of Hallstead, PA to 5 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, served on weekends, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $100 CAT surcharge, pay $10 EMS, complete a Safe Driving School Program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to possess, transport, or consume alcoholic beverages for Driving Under the Influence in Hallstead Borough on August 21, 2009.

Allen Eugene Casella, 50, of Forest City, PA to 12 months probation, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Forest City Borough on December 27, 2009. Mr. Casella also received 12 months probation to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Forest City Borough on December 12, 2009.

Michael D Decker, 21, of Chalfont, PA to 12 months probation, supervision may be transferred to Bucks County, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, pay $100 Act 198, pay restitution to the victim, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, perform 25 hours community service for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Dimock Township on February 4, 2009.

Anthony William Slick, 28, of New Milford, PA to 10 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay restitution to the victim, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, not to possess weapons for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Great Bend Township on July 8, 2009. Mr. Slick also received 2 years probation to run consecutive to the above sentence, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution, perform 50 hours of community service for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Great Bend Township on July 8, 2009. Lastly, Mr. Slick received 2 years probation to run concurrent to the above sentences, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Great Bend Township on July 8, 2009.

Frank Wayne Connors, 55, of Susquehanna, PA to 90 days to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, served 45 days incarceration followed by 45 days home confinement provided good behavior, pay $1,500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 CAT surcharge, pay $10 EMS, pay $300 Act 198, attend Safe Driving School for Driving Under the Influence in Oakland Township on August 11, 2009.

Bobbi Jo Bussell, 44, of South Montrose, PA to 8 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 2 years probation, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, receive drug and alcohol counseling, pay $750 fine, pay $100 Act 198 fee, not to have contact with codefendant, perform 50 hours community service, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Great Bend Township on October 3, 2007. Ms. Bussell also received 12 months probation to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay restitution, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Theft by Deception in Susquehanna Borough on August 31, 2006.

Robert D Taylor, 36, of Bronx, NY to 21 months to 5 years in a state correctional facility, followed by 5 years probation, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit a sample, not to have contact with the victim in this case for Aggravated Assault in Great Bend Township on July 30, 2009.

Brennan Neal Thek, 51, of Dunmore, PA to 1 year to 2 years in a state correctional facility, followed by 3 years probation, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $1,000 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim, not to have contact with the victim in this case or her mother, not to have contact with minor females without adult supervision for Unlawful Contact with a Minor in Forest City Borough from January 1, 2002 to April 30, 2007.

Keith Mark Thompson, 33, of Hallstead, PA to 15 months probation, no unsupervised contact with victims or children under 18, not to possess, transport, or consume alcoholic beverages, pay $400 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, perform 50 hours community service for Indecent Exposure in Liberty Township on January 1, 2006.

Dustin Carl Stockholm, 24, of Greeley, PA to 3 months to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, credit for time served, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, receive drug and alcohol counseling for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Bridgewater Township on August 12, 2009.

George Shotwell, III, 33, of Exeter, PA to 15 months probation, pay restitution to the victim, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, perform 25 hours of community service for Receiving Stolen Property in Montrose Borough on April 6, 2008.

Ashlee Weatherby, 26, of Forest City, PA to 30 days to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, perform 50 hours community service for Endangering the Welfare of a Child on July 20, 2009 in Forest City Borough. Ms. Weatherby also received 30 days to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Corruption of a Minor in Forest City Borough on July 20, 2009. Ms. Weatherby received 30 days to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent to the above sentences, pay restitution, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, perform 50 hours community service for Simple Assault in Forest City Borough on March 14, 2009. Lastly, Ms. Weatherby received a $50 fine and pay cost of prosecution for Harassment in Forest City Borough on March 14, 2009.

Robert Truman Weaver, 22, of Montrose, PA to 7 months to 20 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay restitution, not to possess weapons, perform 50 hours community service for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Great Bend Township on August 12, 2009. Mr. Weaver also received 3 months to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, perform 25 hours community service, not to have contact with anyone on supervision for Receiving Stolen Property in Harmony Township on July 5, 2007.

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Gibson Barracks Report
Compiled By Melinda Darrow

COUNTY WIDE BURN BAN FOR SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY

The Susquehanna County Board of Commissioners in cooperation with the County Fire Chiefs and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, District 11, have issued a resolution for a temporary ban on open burning in Susquehanna County from 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 3 to 12:01 a.m. Monday, May 3. Open burning is defined as the burning of any combustible material, such as garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper, vegetative matter from clearing lad or any sort of debris, either in a burn barrel or on the ground. Controlled burning done by the fire departments is allowed under this resolution. Fire department personnel and apparatus must be at the site of the burn. Propane grills, gas stoves, charcoal briquette grills and the use of tobacco in any form is not covered under this act. The resolution makes a violation of the open burning ban a summary offense, punishable by fines of up to $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense and $300 for the third offense. The act is enforced by local and state police officers. Charlene Moser, Susquehanna County EMA Coordinator said that in order to have a burn ban, at least 50% o the County Fire Chief's must make the request. Moser said that there are eighteen fire companies in Susquehanna County, fourteen of those fire chiefs made the request The fire companies are looking out for the safety of the residents in their communities. If you should have any questions regarding the burn ban please contact the fire chief of your local fire company.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

On March 24 an unnamed 15 year old juvenile drove his vehicle over the lawn of the Billy Greenwood Memorial Park in Great Bend Borough, and did damage when it became stuck in the mud.

CRASH

On March 13, at 1:05 a.m., Frank Russell of Little Meadows was traveling north along SR 858 in Apolacon Twp. when his vehicle exited the right side of the road and collided with a tree. Russell was utilizing a seatbelt; he walked away from the scene. He was uninjured. PSP was assisted on the scene by Parks garage. Citations were filed on Russell, the operator, for traffic violations.

CRASH

On March 20 at 11:20 p.m., Henry Cevallos and Raul Hyppolite, both of Brooklyn, NY were traveling northbound on I 81 in the right lane of travel, when their vehicle struck a deer in the travel lane. This caused the driver, Cevallos, to lose control, exit the roadway, and strike a traffic sign. Neither occupant was injured; both were utilizing seatbelts. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Marv's Towing.

DRUG POSSESSION AND CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY WITH CURRENCY

On March 22 at 1:13 p.m. Willie Woolfolk of Vestal was operating a gray Chevrolet Tahoe with Massachusetts registration. A traffic stop was initiated for a motor vehicle violation. Criminal indicators of criminal activity were present. The vehicle was owned by Hertz Rental Inc. Woolfolk admitted to having marijuana within the vehicle. A search was performed. The search produced nearly an ounce of marijuana and $23,183 worth of US currency within the vehicle and on Woolfolk's person. A passenger, Nathan O'Brien of Candor, NY, had blunts with marijuana on his person. Both were charged with drug violations. A cash scan was performed on the currency seized by K-9 trained narcotics detection. The K-9 hit on the currency and it was seized pending forfeiture proceedings. Charges were filed in District Court 34-3-03.

THEFT

On March 22, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m., Jay Sporer was working in the parking lot of state gameland #236 off Ridge Rd. in Ararat Twp. He left a Husqavarna 254XP chainsaw in the bed of his game commission truck and, upon completion of his work, he noted that the saw was gone.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

On March 8 at 8:18 p.m., Robert Morris of Stratford, ON was traveling North along SR 81 when, at marker 227.7, his vehicle exited the roadway to the right and traveled along the embankment for approximately 1/10 of a mile. The Volvo VVN then came to a rest facing North in the median. Morris was not injured in the incident; he was utilizing a seatbelt. The vehicle was removed by Marv's Towing. PSP was assisted at the scene by Great Bend F.D.

THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING

Sometime between November 1 and March 21, approximately 200 feet of chain link fence and trailer axles were stolen from property on Glenwood Rd. in Lenox Twp. The items belonged to Joan Petrochko of Nicholson.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

On March 20, between 2 and 4 p.m., a political sign was spray painted in Bridgewater Twp, affecting someone listed in the report only as “Known Victim” from Montrose. The estimated amount of damage is $250, approximately.

UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION

On March 21, at 12:35 a.m., the Pennsylvania State Police responded to what was reported as underage drinking occurring by the Susquehanna River, off of Front Street in Oakland Twp. The names of the juveniles involved in this incident are being intentionally withheld; the investigation was ongoing as of the time of report. The Pennsylvania State Police would like to take this opportunity to thank the following agencies: Susquehanna Fire Company, Susquehanna Ambulance Company, Susquehanna Borough Police, Lanesboro Borough Police, and Oakland Borough Police, for their assistance in this incident. Charges for violations of PACC were pending further investigation, as of the time of report.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT VEHICLE CRASH

On March 19, at 4 p.m., a 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty truck was parked at a residence located at the intersection of SR 2004 and SR 3023. At this time another vehicle, of unknown or unlisted make and model, attempted to turn left onto the former road from the later, and partially entered a yard area where the truck was parked. The fright front of the unknown vehicle struck the left front of the truck. The driver of the offending vehicle then left the scene without making proper notifications to the owner of the truck. Neither participant in the incident is named or described in the report.

FALSE REPORTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

On March 13, at 8:32 p.m., Joseph Snedeker of Clifford phoned PSP Gibson reporting that his vehicle was stolen at Bingham's Restaurant in Lenox Twp. sometime between 6:30 and 7:50 p.m. It was subsequently discovered that Snedeker had crashed his vehicle in Greenfield Twp., and made a false police report that it was stolen. Charges were pending as of the time of report.

FIREARM CARRIED WITHOUT A LICENSE

On March 16, at 1:34 p.m., Marwan Zahran of Syracuse, NY was operating a Gray Chrysler Town and Country with New York registration. He was stopped for a motor vehicle violation. Zahran was in possession of a Glock 45 cal. pistol on his person. In addition to the pistol, the accused had $9,397 in US currency on his person. Further investigation revealed that the accused did not have a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in the State of Pennsylvania. Zahran was charged with one count of carrying a firearm without a license. He was processed and released as per rule 519; through further investigation it was determined that he possessed the currency for legitimate purposes. The currency was given back to Zahran after being released. Charges were filed at District Court 34-3-03.

CRASH

On March 16, at 11:20 a.m., Skylar Thorn of Susquehanna was traveling east bound on SR 1008 when he lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a left hand curve. Thorn's vehicle exited the roadway off the south berm and struck several small trees, before rolling over and coming to a rest on its roof. Thorn was not injured; he was using a seatbelt at the time. The vehicle was towed from the scene by French's Towing to their facility in Susquehanna, PA.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

On March 18, between 6 a.m. and noon, a garage was damaged belonging to Mark Carmody of Thompson, when it was written upon by a black marker.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

Sometime between the 15th and 16th of March a 22” by 26” window was smashed on a construction trailer located at the intersection of Wellington and Lackawanna Avenues in Hallstead Borough. The trailer belongs to Trade Easter Inc. in Wilkes Barre. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact psp Gibson.

CRASH

On March 12, at 1:48 a.m., a 1996 Chevrolet Lumina was driven off the right edge of the road for unknown reasons. The vehicle then became stuck on the edge of the embankment and required towing. The driver, unnamed in the report, left the area after getting a ride home. He was not injured in the crash; seatbelt use was not noted in the report. The unnamed driver was to receive citations for traffic violations at the time of report.

HARASSMENT

Sarah Briggs of Susquehanna sent 32 text messages to Monique Drag of Thompson on March 10, none of which were for a legitimate reason.

CRASH

On March 13, at 7 p.m., a vehicle which was not described in the report was traveling south on Grennell Road in Harford Twp. when the driver exited the roadway and struck a privately owned utility pole. It is uncertain in the report whether the driver is unknown or simply unnamed.

HIT AND RUN

On March 14, at 10:00 p.m., an unknown person failed to stop at a posted stop sign in Gibson Twp., traveled off of the roadway and struck a parked car.

DUI

On March 12, at 4 a.m., James Crames of Hallstead was arrested for driving under the influence after troopers responded to a disabled vehicle on SR 848 in New Milford Township. Cramer's vehicle became stuck after he drove off the roadway. Vogel's towing removed the vehicle from the scene. Charges were to be filed with district court 34-3-02 as of the time of report, for Driving under the influence.

THEFT

On March 13, at 5:13 p.m., an unknown person in a Red Dodge Truck arrived at the Exxon Gas Station in Harford Twp. to purchase fuel. The perpetrator pumped $15.09 into his truck and then fled prior to paying.

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