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HEADLINES:
PennDOT Accelerates Bridge Repair
Hallstead Completes Vacancy Process
Gibson Barracks Report
Court House Report
Sentencing Report

PennDOT Accelerates Bridge Repair

Some time ago, PennDOT closed off the turning lane on the north side of Main St. at the intersection of Exchange St. in Susquehanna Borough. This part of Main St. is actually a bridge spanning Drinker Creek, and some years ago it was found to be in poor condition. PennDOT did schedule replacement of the bridge, but it was not expected to take place until 2013. In the meantime, early in the week of November 8, the parking lane on the south side of the street was closed off, barriers were put in place to restrict traffic to two lanes, and the traffic light was set to blink all day, rather than only at night as it had been. At their November 16 meeting, Susquehanna Borough Council President Dave Scales said that nothing was definite, but PennDOT was planning to move up the bridge replacement to next year, with bids to go out in June and replacement to begin in August. Apparently a recent inspection had shown the replacement to be more urgent than had originally thought. Mr. Scales said that PennDOT would shortly replace the barriers to form a single lane of traffic, and a temporary control light will be put in place. All traffic will be kept to the south side of Main St., and there will be no parking along that section. PennDOT’s traffic division will determine placement of temporary traffic lights, and it is almost certain that the lower exit to the Dollar General parking lot will be closed, limiting access to the lot to the upper entrance.

Mr. Scales said that the situation will surely be an inconvenience, but the alternative, shutting down that section of Main St. entirely, would be “unthinkable.”

Mayor Mike Matis reported that one of the boro’s police officers was set to attend a street crimes training seminar this month, and he congratulated the high school football team for an outstanding season.

There was some sad news; Ira Reynolds, a longtime boro resident had passed away on Saturday, November 13 at the age of 108. Mr. Reynolds was known to many, not just in Susquehanna Boro, but far and wide for his involvement in the Boy Scouts for more than 95 years, and for a nature trail that he maintained on his property and shared with many. During public comment, Colleen Wilkes and Martin Seidel gave council a rundown of the plans for Mr. Reynolds’ funeral, which was scheduled to be held the following Thursday, and requested the assistance of the boro police, as it was certain that there would be an extremely large crowd in attendance. Because Mr. Reynolds had been involved with Boy Scouts for so many years, local troops had been invited to take part in the proceedings and would be marching in the procession. Council agreed to assist in any way possible, whether it be providing whatever police coverage that was available, asking the fire police to assist, and contacting neighboring municipalities to see if they could also provide police assistance.

Mr. Seidel also asked council to consider naming the riverfront park in honor of Mr. Reynolds and designating the park as the site of a monument that Boy Scout Troop 81 was planning to honor Mr. Reynolds, rather than at the Prospect St. sports complex. Council agreed that the riverfront park should be named the Ira Reynolds Memorial Park, and that the monument should be placed there. And, Mayor Matis would issue a proclamation in honor of Mr. Reynolds, to be presented to the family at Mr. Reynolds’ services.

In other business, the trees on Main St. were discussed again. At prior meetings, council had discussed getting an expert to trim the trees, which should be done in February. Mr. Scales said that he would speak to an arborist to get an idea of what it would cost before bids are put out, to make sure the boro can afford it before any action is taken. The matter was tabled until that information is available.

A motion carried to advertise bids for the sale of the boro’s S10 pickup truck, and advertising sale of the leaf vacuum was tabled until the next committee meeting until it could be ascertained whether or not it is in running condition.

No applications were received from individuals interested in serving on the vacancy board.

There was some discussion about what to do with a property on Washington Street that the boro owns. It was agreed to discuss it further at the executive session following the meeting; the agenda already listed an executive session to discuss a personnel issue.

Prices were obtained to replace the seven outdoor building lights; sodium vapor lights would cost $130 each, and LED lights would cost $770 each. After a short discussion, it was agreed that the LED lights would eventually pay for themselves in energy savings, but that the initial expense was too great. A motion carried to purchase the sodium vapor lights. Council members Joe Varsik, Bill Perry and Mike Matis volunteered to install them.

The boro’s new treasurer, Gail Hanrahan was present and was introduced.

A motion carried to re-advertise for a Codes Enforcement Officer.

Three bids were received for heating oil; a motion carried to accept the lowest, from Hinds Oil.

There was discussion about a property near the intersection of Columbus Ave. and Maple St. which was said to be infested with mold. Mold does not fall within the boro’s property maintenance codes, but would be something that DEP would address. The matter is currently in litigation, and the boro has requested a copy of an environmental study for the property for Codes Inspection to keep in their files for future reference.

The water tanks at the river being used in the local natural gas extraction process were a subject of discussion. Wooden scaffolding and tarps have been put over the tanks, and were said to be quite unsightly. The number of tanks is expected to increase, as the company involved has applied for a permit to increase the number of gallons being drawn from the river. It was agreed that Mr. Scales would contact the company to let them know that the method being used to cover the tanks is unacceptable, that permits would need to be applied for, and a design would need to be submitted to the boro. And, a representative from the company extracting the water would be asked to attend the December 7 committee meeting to answer other questions that council has.

A motion carried to advertise the 2011 budget, with all except Bill Perry voting in favor. Mr. Perry said that he could not, in good conscience, vote for an unbalanced budget. Mr. Scales remarked that the budget is at the same tax rate as 2010’s, does not cut services, and does enhance services. A motion also carried to advertise the ordinance to levy taxes for 2011.

The resignation of Vincent Roccanova from his park maintenance position and also from the Parks and Rec. Committee was accepted, with thanks for his service.

A motion carried to accept the resignation of Dominic Andidora from the position as boro police chief; Mr. Andidora will remain with the department as one of the boro’s officers.

Upgrading the heating system in the boro garage was discussed at length. John Hendrickson had done considerable research on the cost to replace the existing, inefficient oil furnace with an overhead propane heating system and had obtained three price quotes. But, it appears that switching to propane would not see a significant cost reduction in heating the garage. Money from the sale of biodegradable leaf bags, sale of the S10 pickup truck, and unused Codes wages could be used to offset purchase of the system, but would not offset the monthly heating costs. It was agreed to table the matter for the time being and look into other options.

And, a motion carried to appoint Martin Seidel to the Parks and Rec. Committee.

The meeting adjourned to an executive session.

The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m.

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Hallstead Completes Vacancy Process

Hallstead Boro Council carried a motion at their November 18 meeting to form a vacancy board. The board would be responsible for finding candidates to fill any council seat vacant for more than thirty days. The boro rarely experiences the need for a vacancy board, but had found one was needed after the passing of councilman Joseph Franks. More than thirty days had passed without filling his seat, and the process requires that a vacancy board make a recommendation to the county court. A motion carried to appoint Jim Canfield to the resident’s seat on the board, and to appoint council member Jerry Welsted as chairman. Council also carried a motion to approve Ryan Stone’s appointment to council, pending approval of a petition to the court.

In other business, a letter will be sent to the owner of a property where trash is accumulating, in this case two couches sitting outside the home.

In long range planning, drainage at the upper end of Lackawanna Ave. was discussed. Recent construction in the area had blocked a sluice pipe, which had subsequently been opened back up. Although water is not flooding a nearby residence as it had been, it has been accumulating and standing at the site. It was agreed to keep an eye on it during heavy rain and thaw, with the possibility of putting in a drain pipe and a catch basin some time in the future. In the meantime, the contractor who had worked on the nearby project will be contacted to see what, if anything, they are willing to do to alleviate the problem.

A motion carried to advertise the 2011 budget.

A plumber will be asked to look into a problem with the pipe in the kitchen sink that has been clogging. It may be that a pipe is broken below ground where the line hooks into the sewer drain.

Putting a stop sign at the end of Wellington Street at the intersection of Lackawanna Avenue was discussed at last month’s meeting. At this meeting, a motion carried to put one in at the corner approached from Main Street.

And, it was noted that the Lions Club has donated a bluestone bench to the boro, which has been placed in front of the library. A thank-you letter will be sent.

The next meeting will be on Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m., at which time the 2011 budget will be approved.

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Gibson Barracks Report
Compiled By Melinda Darrow

INTERNET FRAUD

The Pennsylvania State Police has received reports of individuals using internet web sites to locate items for sale, and then using instant payment services to purchase these items. Instances have occurred where the sale was fraudulent, and the victim has incurred monetary loss. It is recommended that instant payment services, such as Western Union and Money Gram, never be used for internet purchases.

THEFT OF HANDGUN

On November 9, John Dixon arrived at PSP Gibson to report that his handgun was stolen from his residence. The handgun was a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol. The theft reportedly occurred somewhere between an October 31 and November 9 time frame.

ESCAPE

Ryan Groover of Montrose, who was incarcerated in the Susquehanna County Jail for prior convictions, had been granted work-release privileges for Monday through Saturday, away from the jail. On October 9 he failed to return to the jail at 4:00 at the end of his scheduled shift. He was located and taken into custody at 9:30 that night. Charges were filed in District Court 34-3-01 for Escape.

CRASH

On October 26, at 5:00 p.m., Nicholas Chaparro of Hop Bottom was traveling on Forest Street in Lenox Township when he failed to negotiate a curve and struck a tree. He sustained minor injury; he was utilizing a seat belt.

SCATTERING RUBBISH

Between November 9 and 16 mattresses, carpets, and various other items were scattered on the property of Willard Irion of Nicholson. Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.

CRASH

On November 14, at 4:10 a.m., Samuel Bae of Eastchester, NY was traveling on Interstate 81 in Great Bend Township when he lost control of his vehicle. The Honda Civic exited the roadway off the east berm and struck a guide rail, before crossing both northbound lanes and coming to a rest roadside facing south. No one in the vehicle was injured; all were wearing seat belts. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Marv's Towing.

CRASH

On October 30 at 2:35 a.m. Jeffrey Kany, Jr. of Little Meadows was traveling westbound on SR 4014 in Apolacon Twp. when he struck a deer that ran into his path of travel. Both Kany and a passenger were transported via ambulance to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY for treatment. The passenger was seat belted, the operator was not; both sustained injury of unknown severity according to the report.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

Between the 9th and 15th of November a block saw belonging to Kevin Millard of Montrose was damaged when it was pushed over an embankment.

CRASH

On November 11, at 7:20 p.m. Elizabeth Gralton of Syracuse, NY was traveling south on Interstate 81 in Great Bend Twp. when a deer ran in front of her Ford Focus, resulting in a collision. No injuries were sustained; she was utilizing a seat belt.

CRASH

On November 9th at 7:50 a.m. Sack Laudeman of Springville was traveling southbound on SR 29 in the right lane when he lost control of his Mercury Mountaineer, exited the roadway off the east berm, and struck a mailbox. The vehicle then continued east bound through a driveway and struck a parked and unoccupied vehicle. Finally, it struck a tree and came to a rest at that location. There were no injuries; the driver was alone and wearing a seat belt.

ATV

On October 25 at 7:33 p.m. an unnamed 16 year old juvenile male was operating an ATV in the dark on SR 2009 in Lathrop Township when, for unknown reasons, he lost control of the vehicle. He was thrown from the vehicle where it landed near a tree. The boy sustained injuries to his face and head area; he was taken by ambulance to CMC Hospital in Scranton for further evaluation. The vehicle was towed by Route 6 Auto from the scene. He was wearing a motorcycle helmet. The boy was to be cited at District Court 34-3-01 for various reasons as of the time of report.

POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER

On October 26 John Hall of Union Dale was wanted on a Bench Warrant from Lackawanna County, and was placed into custody. A consent search was granted on the vehicle, which was located at the Convenient Store parking lot in Lenox Township at the time. The search yielded 43 loaded packets of heroin and 7 empty packets. The accused was taken into custody and relinquished to authorities in Lackawanna County on the Bench Warrant. An arrest warrant was secured the following day on charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Controlled Substances and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at District Court 34-3-03.

POSSESSION OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA

On October 22 Nicholas Vanvalkenburgh of Binghamton was operating a motor vehicle which was stopped for a motor vehicle violation. Indicators of criminal activity were present. A search was performed and the accused had marijuana on his person. He and a suspect, Eric Solomon of Johnson City, had a total of $4,980 on their person. The accused was taken back to PSP Gibson, processed, and later released. The money was seized pending forfeiture proceedings. Charges were filed against him at District Court 34-3-02, according to the report.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

On October 11, at 1:38 p.m., an unnamed driver suffered a drive line failure. As his or her Henworth truck was being pulled up the hill by another truck, the chain being used broke. The towed truck then had a failure of the brakes and went backwards down the hill. The driver was unable to control it, and the right side of the unit knocked down two mailboxes before exiting the roadway to the left and knocking SR 3004 and power lines were across the road. Penelec responded immediately to repair the damage. The Springville Fire Company provided traffic control and Kozlowski Towing removed the vehicle.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

On November 5, between the approximate hours of 10:24-11:24 p.m. a 16 year old juvenile was yelling and fighting with his girlfriend on Orchard Street in Hallstead Borough. When a neighbor asked him to be quiet, he yelled at her to mind her own “####ing” business and go back into her “####ing house.” The juvenile was charged with disorderly conduct and charges were filed at court 34-3-02.

FALSE ALARM

A local elderly resident was charged with Control of Alarm Devices after PSP Gibson responded to 8 false alarms at his property within a one year period. The citation was filed with District Court 34-3-02.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

On November 7 at approximately 10:05 p.m. the windshield of a vehicle belonging to Scott Kochmer of Clifford was hit with a paintball.

BURGLARY

On November 5 several pieces of wire and copper tubing were removed from the barn of Maryann Nowalk of Springville.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

On November 6 at unknown hours the mailbox belonging to Rosemary Phillips of Nicholson was damaged.

CRASH

On November 5 at 2:32 a.m. Benjamin Johnson of Tulsa, OK was traveling north on SR 0029 when he fell asleep at the wheel, causing his vehicle to veer off the roadway from the east shoulder. It traveled approximately 100' before striking a utility pole with the right front corner, then continued approximately another 50' northeast of the impact point before going through a wire fence, and coming to rest in a field another 100' along. Assistance was provided at the scene by the Springville Fire Department; JD Towing provided tow services. It was unknown if safety equipment was being utilized; minor injury was sustained.

CRASH

On November 3 at 10:39 p.m., John Olver of Montrose was traveling west along SR 706 when a deer ran onto the road, causing a collision. Olver drove his vehicle to the side of the road onto the south shoulder. He was transported to Montrose Hospital for minor injury to his thumb from the deployed airbag, was treated and released. A seat belt was in use.

If you have information regarding any of these incidents please contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.

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Courthouse Report
Compiled By Lauren Price Ficarro

DEEDS

Matthew T. and Ragen Harman (NBM) Ragen E. Rehrig to Matthew T. and Ragen E. Harman, in Bridgewater Township for one dollar.

William J. and Angela M. Smith to Lawrence M. Grasso Revocable Living Trust, in Bridgewater Township for one dollar.

Robert A. Coy to Allen R. and Amy J. Coy, in Franklin Township for one dollar.

Stephen and Rita Knopick to Stephen and Rita Knopick, in Great Bend Township for one dollar.

Jonathon D. and Lisa A. Wisekal Lighthizer to Lisa Lighthizer, in Forest City for one dollar.

Andrew S., Christian W., Steven W., Mary, Peter S. and Catherine F. Genneken (NKA) Catherine F. Jones to Andrew M. and Joan C. Genneken, in Gibson Township for one dollar.

Dolores Oleniacz to Thomas A., John F. and Donald A. Oleniacz, in Bridgewater Township for one dollar.

Keith L. and Patricia J. Pratt to Kelvin L and Gordon L. Pratt and Dixie L. Hinkley, in Brooklyn Township for one dollar.

Emil J., Jr. (AKA) Emil J. and Radelle M. Wirth to Wirthmore LLC, in Rush and Auburn Townships for $100,000.00.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County Domestic Relations Section has bench warrants for the following individuals as of 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2010.

Erika L. Back, Keith Bryant Beach, Harold R. Bensley, David Shawn Blaisure, Allen S. Bowman, Ryan T. Brooks, Bryan S. Burnett, Howard A. Burns, III, Jeremy Travis Degraw, Jonathan Fathi, David J. Fischer, Thomas Fisher, Jeremy J. Grick, David Haines, Jr., Keith G. Harms, Gerald C. Hundley, Jason R. James, Erik E. Krisovitch, Casey J. Lawton, Charlie J. Legere, Carlos L. Leiser, Jason Lindquist, Jennifer M. Miller, Shane Nelson, Anthony Neri, Brian T. Phillips, Jeremy Presson, Arthur D. Quick, Michael S. Rieman, Matthew J. Setzer, David J. Shiner, Richard D. Shoemaker, Sinon C. Smith, Sr., Matthew A. Taylor, Justin Thompson, Robert J. Twilley, Roderic R. Williams, Kenneth L. Wilmot, Jr., Steven G. Wormuth, 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 November, 2010 as submitted by the county District Attorney’s office.

Jason Brent Bush, 38, of Montrose, PA to 30 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 CAT surcharge, pay $10 EMS, pay $100 Act 198, complete alcohol highway safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages for Driving Under the Influence in Montrose Borough on May 29, 2010.

Samuel R. Cicon, 33, of Gibson, PA to 5 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198, pay $100 CAT surcharge, pay $10 EMS, complete alcohol highway safe driving school program, receive drug and alcohol counseling, comply with Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock Law Program, Not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages for Driving Under the Influence in Harford Township on April 28, 2010.

Daniel Paul Tyler, 43, of Great Bend, PA to 90 days to 18 months home confinement, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages, pay $1500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $300 Act 198, pay $100 CAT surcharge, pay $10 EMS, comply with Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock Law Program, complete alcohol highway safe driving school program for Driving Under the Influence in Great Bend Township on May 28, 2010. Mr. Tyler also received 23 1/2 months probation to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $1,000 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages or controlled substances for Recklessly Endangering Another Person in Great Bend Township on May 28, 2010.

Richard Anthony Wheat, 28, of Palestine, TX to 30 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 CAT surcharge, pay $10 EMS, pay $100 Act 198, complete alcohol safe driving school program, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages or controlled substance, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in Lathrop Township on March 2, 2010.

Kimberly S. Dudek, 44, of New Milford, PA to 90 days to 23 months home confinement, obey Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock Law, pay $1500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $300 Act 198 fee, pay $100 CAT surcharge, pay $10 EMS, complete alcohol highway safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages for Driving Under the Influence in New Milford Borough on January 14, 2010.

Sean M. Smith, of Dickson City, PA to 5 months to 18 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, perform 50 hours community service, not to have contact with codefendants, pay restitution to the victim in this case, not to possess firearms for Burglary in Lenox Township on February 28, 2010. Mr. Smith also received 3 years probation to run consecutive to the above sentence pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to possess firearms, not to have contact with the victim or codefendants for Criminal Attempt/Burglary in Lenox Township on March 10, 2010.

John Richard Giddings, 27, of Uniondale, PA to 5 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $300 fine, pay $100 CAT surcharge, pay $100 Act 198, pay $10 EMS, pay cost of prosecution, complete alcohol highway safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, obey Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock Law, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages or controlled substance for Driving Under the Influence in Herrick Township on February 16, 2010.

Daniel Martinez, 34, of New Milford, PA to 10 days to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $400 & $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages, write a letter of apology, perform 25 hours community service for Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer in New Milford Borough on February 26, 2010. Mr. Martinez also received 12 months probation to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, perform 25 hours of community service for Harassment in New Milford Borough on February 26, 2010.

Joel B. Lehr, Jr., 22, of Harpursville, NY to 6 months to 18 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $400 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, abide by 10 p.m. curfew for Theft by Deception in Hallstead Borough on April 21, 2010. Mr. Lehr also received 6 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay restitution to the victim, pay $500 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay cost of prosecution, not to posses weapons, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, abide by 10 p.m. curfew for Criminal Trespass in Forest City Borough on May 21, 2010. Mr. Lehr also received, 6 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent, not to posses, transport or consume alcoholic beverages, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, abide by 10 p.m. curfew, perform 25 hours community service, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Forest City Borough on May 21, 2010.

Thomas Elbert Doyle, 59, of Susquehanna, PA to 3 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay cost of prosecution, receive sexual offenders evaluation and treatment, not to posses, transport or consume alcoholic beverages, submit DNA for testing and pay $250 fee for Indecent Assault in Susquehanna Borough on July 24, 2009.

Geoffrey A. Groover, 26, of Montrose, PA to 6 months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay $200 CAT surcharge, pay $10 EMS, pay $100 Act 198, pay cost of prosecution, complete alcohol highway safe driving school program, drug and alcohol treatment, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages, perform 25 hours community service for Driving Under the Influence in Bridgewater Township on March 17, 2010. Mr. Groover also received 6 months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $500 fine, pay $2000 CAT surcharge, pay $10 EMS, pay $100 Act 198, pay cost of prosecution, perform 25 hours community service, complete alcohol highway safe driving school program, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages, receive drug and alcohol treatment for Driving Under the Influence Montrose Borough on February 13, 2010.

Roger D. Williams, 31, of Meshoppen, PA to 90 days to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $1500 fine, pay $100 CAT, pay $10 EMS, pay $300 Act 198, pay cost of prosecution, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete alcohol highway safe driving school program, perform 25 hours community service for Driving Under the Influence in Springville on February 6, 2010.

David T. Garrison, 48, of Nicholson, PA to 90 days to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $1500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $200 CAT surcharge, pay $10 EMS, pay $100 Act 198, comply with Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock Law, complete alcohol highway safe driving school program, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages for Driving Under the Influence in Bridgewater on March 17, 2010.

Joshua Michael Peters, 90 days to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, upon good behavior sentence may be served 45 days incarceration and 45 days home confinement, pay restitution to the victim, pay $1500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198, pay $100 CAT surcharge, pay $10 EMS, complete alcohol highway safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in Silver Lake Township on July 31, 2010. Mr. Peters also received, a $400 fine, pay cost of prosecution, and write a letter of apology for Disorderly Conduct on July 31, 2010. Mr. Peters also received 6 months probation to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution pay $10 EMS, pay $50 CAT surcharge, pay $100 Act 198, complete alcohol highway safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages, perform 25 hours community service for Driving Under the Influence in Liberty Township on September 1, 2009.

Matthew Dennis Deska, 20, of Dimock, PA to 30 days to 12 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $150 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to victim, abide by 10 p.m. curfew, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages for Simple Assault in Brooklyn Township on August 28, 2010. Mr. Deska also received 12 months probation, to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $250 fine, pay restitution to victim, pay cost of prosecution, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, abide by 10 p.m. curfew for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Brooklyn Township on August 28, 2010.

Zachary Thomas Wignall, 19, of Hancock, NY to 12 months probation, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, not to have contact with anyone on supervision for Criminal Trespass in Susquehanna Borough on February 6, 2010. Mr. Wignall also received 9 months probation to run concurrent, pay restitution to the victim, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, perform 25 hours community service, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Susquehanna Borough on February 6, 2010.

Raymond A. Depasquale, 30, of Pennsauken, NJ to 10 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 5 years probation, pay $250, pay cost of prosecution, DNA testing fee and submit sample, pay $2000 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to victim for Theft by Deception in Brooklyn Township on May 3, 2009.

Rebecca Ann Collins, 21, of York, PA to 3 months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $300 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $100 Act 198, pay cost of prosecution, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, perform 50 hours community service for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Susquehanna Borough on March 25, 2009.

Danny Allen Burgess, 52, of Montrose, PA to 9 months to 30 months in a state correctional facility, receive sexual offenders treatment, possess no pornography, no internet usage, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, pay $400 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Sexual Abuse of Children in Thompson Borough on November 17, 2009. Mr. Burgess also received, 9 months to 30 months in a state correctional facility to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $400 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay cost of prosecution, receive sexual offenders evaluation, not to possess pornography, no internet usage for Sexual Abuse of Children in Thompson Borough on November 17, 2009. Mr. Burgess also received 5 years probation to run consecutive to the above sentences, pay $400 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay cost of prosecution, not to possess pornography, no internet usage, receive sexual offenders treatment for Sexual Abuse of Children on November 17, 2009 in Thompson Borough.

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