The natural gas boom will be coming to Harford very soon. It’s already come to neighboring townships, with new drilling pads just to the north in New Milford Township, and others to the south in Lenox. The Harford Township Supervisors have been trying to prepare, with new noise and driveway ordinances, and the gas exploration companies are trying to comply.

At the Supervisors’ meeting on August 9, Garry Foltz reported that Southwestern Energy took barely half a day to complete the latest tests along Houlihan Road. They want to lay a fresh-water pipeline from Martin’s Creek up to a site at the top of the hill to the east of U.S. Route 11 in New Milford Township.

Cabot Oil has also applied for a driveway permit on a farm off Pennay Hill Road, and requested a noise-ordinance waiver for the same location to run through August 2012. The noise waiver was granted (Cabot received a similar noise waiver for a location on the Jeffers farm last month), but Mr. Foltz wanted more detail about the location before approving the proposed driveway.

So far no actual drilling permits have been issued for sites in Harford Township. But it’s coming.

Will the roads in Harford be ready? There are several tracks in the township that are no longer passable, and Mr. Foltz and Roadmaster Terry VanGorden debated the best way to deal with them. Wilkins Road off Pennay Hill Road can’t be traveled by any but the toughest vehicles. Mr. VanGorden doesn’t even want his equipment up there, and suggested that a private contractor take a bulldozer to it, for between $1,000 and $1,500. A resident on the western portion of White Road wants similar attention. Mr. Foltz said that the property owner has been patient about the situation. Mr. Foltz proposes to hire a skidsteer to make the road drivable, allowing township trucks in to spread stone for a useable surface.

Mr. VanGorden is reluctant to take on those smaller jobs while his crew is trying to finish up the season’s normal maintenance. He said they are currently in the Podunk Road area. And that brought up the bridge, the little bridge with a big heart.

The bridge over Butler Creek in that area is posted for a maximum of 4 tons. Some of the tonnage posting signs have been defaced to the point that they’re altogether unreadable, and much larger trucks are known to cross the bridge. Mr. Foltz is concerned that the township could be liable for the cost of repairing the bridge if it fails under heavy loads. He said that operators running large rigs over the bridge should be “reported.” To whom?, asked Mr. VanGorden. “We need to follow procedure,” said Mr. Foltz. Trouble is, no one knows what the “procedure” is. So Supervisor and Secretary Sue Furney will contact the state police to find out what can be done to deal with the situation.

One township thoroughfare has been considerably improved. School Street in Harford village is a smooth superhighway now that it has been re-paved with the help of a county grant. Mr. Foltz said that the contractor will be called back to review one part of the project where the new surface intersects with a driveway.

The Supervisors are trying to develop a “building maintenance code” that Mr. Foltz hopes will allow the township to minimize eyesores and dangerous situations like the one he remarks at a partially collapsed barn on Tingley Lake Road. The township’s attorneys still have to review a proposed code, as well as an implementing ordinance.

The township’s solicitor is also reviewing an ordinance proposed by the fire company that would allow fire company members to be covered under the township’s workmens’ compensation policy for activities unrelated to emergency operations, things such as fund-raisers, parades and the like. The attorney has suggested that the ordinance should be more specific as to the types of activities covered. Mr. Foltz said that he would not support covering dangerous activities like a “poker run.”

Speaking of lawyers, the ongoing suit by property owners at Tingley Lake over the culvert under Stearns Road seems to be awaiting a response from the township on a discovery motion asking for documents and other information. The original request was made in February with a 30-day deadline. When no information was forthcoming, the plaintiffs asked a judge to compel production of the requested data. Judge Seamans signed the order on July 19, giving the township 20 days to respond. None of the Supervisors seemed to be aware of these actions, yet Mr. Foltz said that he has been requesting some sort of response from the township’s solicitors for several months. One observer remarked that it should be the lake’s property owners who fix the problem, since the rest of the township’s taxpayers have no access to the lake and won’t benefit from the expensive repairs.

Ms. Furney reported on the results of the annual cleanup in the Township. She said there were a total of 47 loads at $50 each. She has collected $3,085, with a small amount billed and yet to be paid. The dumpster cost the township $2,055. That sounds like a success for the township. Yet Mr. Foltz still would prefer not to run the program during the summer months. He said that, what with the cost of labor, fuel and equipment wear and tear, the cleanup was costly to the township, particularly at a time of year when the crew could have been working on the roads.

Whether you use Tingley Lake, Wilkins or White Roads, or even natural gas, you may benefit from attending the next meeting of the Harford Township Supervisors, scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the township office on Route 547 just south of the Interstate. Enjoy the Fair!

Planned August 8 during a Forest City Regional School Board meeting, a meet and greet session will be held to introduce John J. Kopicki, who replaces Dr. Robert Vadella as school superintendent. The event will be held at FCR on August 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. and will coincide with seventh grade orientation, which begins at 6 p.m.

On behalf of the Old Home Week Committee, John Kameen thanked the school board and school employees for a “wonderful job” during the festivities. He commented favorably on the alumni basketball game and the music recital and added, the “school looked beautiful.”

Kameen also asked about progress on the contract issue. School board president Mary Emmett responded that a meeting last week was “productive” and that an additional meeting is scheduled for August 29.

Emmett also announced the reinstatement of public work sessions. Although the meetings are scheduled for the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., due to the Labor Day holiday, the September work session will occur on Tuesday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Several matters were discussed during the superintendent’s report. First, Kopicki announced that the school website has been updated to make it more “user-friendly.”

An “Enhancing Education through Technology” grant has been submitted. Approximately 176 schools state-wide will be competing for the $40,000 grant.

Again the alumni basketball game was noted, with Kopicki commenting on the “great response back from the public.”

Also recognized was Diane Potis, who presented recently at the Special Education Academy. “This brings positive rewards back to our district,” praised Kopicki.

The board approved extracurricular positions for the green club, drama club, and Math Counts, as well as basketball, softball, volleyball and varsity baseball. A junior high baseball coach will be appointed at a later date.

Also concerning athletics, the Steamtown Marathon will use the FCR buildings and grounds for the sixteenth annual race, to be held October 9.

Finally, parents and students are reminded that the first day of the 2011-2012 school year is set for Tuesday, September 9.

DEEDS

Cynthia Higginbotham and Rebecca Orr to Glen A. and Dawn P. Potts, in Springville Township for $4,650.00.

Gary T. Collis to Donald S., Jr. (trust) and Carolee (trust) Collis, in Thompson Township for one dollar.

Shirley A. Travis to Victor N. Acosta, in Susquehanna for one dollar.

Bondelyn Gelatt and Raymond Creek; Kirk Norman and Janice Gelatt to Thomas J. Lake and Joni A. Kaiser, in Thompson Borough for $75,000.00.

Jessie H. B. and Robert A. Carr to Lynne C. Manzek, in Forest Lake Township for $110,000.00.

Betty S. Taylor (estate) to Gary Joseph and Amber Sienko, in New Milford Borough for $79,900.00.

Lester B. McDonald to Christine R. Baldwin, in New Milford Borough for $65,000.00.

Jean Bennett to Amanda Zembrzycki and Bradley Burns, in Herrick Township for $82,000.00.

Charles P. Connor to Charles P. Connor, in Clifford Township for one dollar.

Gordon B., Jr. (trust by trustee) and Sandra J. (trust by trustee) Knipe to Pond View Partnership LP, in Rush Township for one dollar.

Donald W. and Mary Jo Leonard to Donald W. Leonard, in Apolacon Township for one dollar.

Forrest and Louis H. Everitt (estate) Damon and Lee Anne Dayton to Matthew K. Fearnley, in Forest Lake Township for $110,000.00.

James D. and Carol McKevitt (NBM) Carol Marlowe to James D. and Carol McKevitt, in Bridgewater Township for one dollar.

Alice Jean and John A. Castrogiovanni to John A. and Alice Jean Castrogiovanni, in Bridgewater Township for one dollar.

John A. and Alice Jean Castrogiovanni to John A. and Alice Jean Castrogiovanni, in Bridgewater Township for one dollar.

Linda and Kurt Kulick to Kurt G. Kulick, in Lenox Township for one dollar.

Kurt G. and Linda S. Kulick to Kurt G. Kulick, in Lenox Township for one dollar.

Marion P. Hanjaras to Marion P. Hanjaras (trust), in Bridgewater Township for one dollar.

Marion P. Hanjaras to Marion P. Hanjaras (trust), in Bridgewater Township for one dollar.

Arthur Russell (AKA) Arthur R. Cope (estate) to Ernest W. and Helen H. Hausman, in Bridgewater Township for $400,000.00.

Stuart F. (AKA) Stuart Coon (estate) to Jason Coon, in Liberty Township for one dollar.

Wayne E. and Rony Smith to Neil Paterson, in Lenox Township for $142,000.00.

Lisa Buck Hescock to Stephen Buck, in Forest City for one dollar.

Irene Witiak to Irene and Tamara Witiak, in Union Dale Borough for one dollar.

John (AKA) L. John and Barbara S. Wilkerson to John (AKA) L. John and Barbara S. Wilkerson, in Silver Lake Township for one dollar.

Robert D. McCarthy to Kelly McCarthy, in Herrick Township for $135,000.00.

Robert R. and Janet M. Digiambattista and Marguerite McSweeney to Robert R. and Janet M. Digiambattista, in Harford Township for $8,000.00.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County Domestic Relations Section has outstanding bench warrants for the following individuals as of August 12, 2011 at 8:50 a.m.

Craig J. Anderson, Edward R. Ashman, BillieJean Beemer, Tonya S. Birchard, Douglas Buckman, Howard A.Burns, III, Bradley C. Button, Douglas Carey, Jason J. Carroll, Christopher J. Clark, Randall L. Cox, Heather R. DeBoer, John F. Feeley, David J. Fischer, John S. Frisbie, Jr., David Haines, Jr., Shannon J. Hollister, Christopher J. Kingsbury, Eric C. Kohlhepp, Erik E. Krisovitch, Lee Labor, Charlie J. Legere, Carlos L. Leiser, Michael Maryasz, Donald Palmer, Jeremy Presson, Shane M. Repsher, Perry Rohan, Roy E. Rosenbaum, David J. Shiner, Eric J. Snell, Gary Tripp, Steven G. Warner, James M. Warner, Steven G. Wormuth.

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

CRASH

On August 2 at 5:55 p.m. Cassandra Blass of Owego, NY was attempting a left turn on East Lake Road in New Milford Township when she turned into the path of April Delaney of Susquehanna, PA. Both drivers sustained minor injury; both were utilizing seatbelts. Two passengers in Delaney's vehicle were also utilizing seatbelts; they sustained no injury.

COLLISION-HIT AND RUN

On August 10 at 12:48 a.m. an unknown person was driving westbound on SR 706 in Bridgewater Township when he or she lost control of the vehicle while attempting to negotiate a curve. The driver fled the scene prior to police arrival. The vehicle was a white 2011 Dodge Ram 3500, with Louisiana Registration #B721345. No injuries were reported as a result of this collision. The investigation was ongoing as of the time of report.

CRASH

On August 4 at 12:45 a.m. Alexia Vantreese of Binghamton, NY was traveling southbound on SR 11 in New Milford Township when she failed to negotiate a left hand curve, exited the roadway off the west berm, and struck first a tree stump, and then an embankment. The vehicle then proceeded down a ditch, coming to a stop. Vantreese was transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for treatment. A seatbelt was in use; an injury of unknown severity was obtained.

CRASH

On August 1 at 12:21 p.m. Christopher Warriner of Montrose was traveling on SR 858 in Middletown Township when he lost control while rounding a curve and was thrown from his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. No helmet was worn; he was flown by helicopter for treatment of his injuries of unknown severity.

DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS & ROVING PATROLS

In Pennsylvania drinking and driving remains a top safety issue. From Recent PennDOT statistics, over 14,500 DUI crashes occur annually on Pennsylvania roadways and highways, killing over 500 people and injuring over 13,000 others. Of all crashes occurring annually, a DUI crash is five times more likely to result in death than those not related to alcohol. In order to help protect the traveling public from intoxicated drivers, the Pennsylvania state police of the Gibson station conducted DUI sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols the weekend of the 12th through 14th of August. To prevent and deter drinking and driving, these activities were conducted with a zero tolerance enforcement policy. Before drinking and driving, motorists should consider that Pennsylvania's DUI laws prescribe a legal limit of .08% blood alcohol concentration. DUI is a misdemeanor offense and penalties can range from a $300 fine with six months probation all the way up to fines of $5,000 with prison sentences of up to 5 years. Sentences can include driver's license suspensions of up to 18 months, attendance at alcohol highway safety schools, and mandatory ignition interlock systems. Please don't drink and drive.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

On August 8 at 6:30 p.m. Brandon Struble of Bellefonte, PA was traveling south on State Route 267 in Rush Township, in a Freightliner truck, negotiating a left hand curve. For unknown reasons he lost control of his vehicle, which left the roadway and overturned down an embankment. He was taken to Tyler Memorial Hospital for further evaluation. A seatbelt was in use; he sustained an injury of unknown severity. The truck sustained extensive damage to the tractor, and was towed from the scene by Kozlowski's towing. Citations were given at district court 34-3-01 for careless driving, driving vehicles at safe speed, driving on roadways laned for traffic, and accidents involving overturned vehicles.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

Between August 6 and 7, a rope was apparently tied around the posts of mailboxes belonging to Robert and Kathleen Reddon of Jackson township. The boxes were then pulled out of the ground, causing damage to the posts and minor damage to the boxes. Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.

COLLISION-NR-DUI

On August 6 Kaytlyn Principe of the New Milford area was at the Sunoco gas station in Great Bend when, while backing up in the traffic way, her vehicle impacted the front of a vehicle parked in front of pump number one (driven by Jeffrey Messenger of the Kissimmee, FL area). No injuries were reported from the collision; both units were drivable from the scene. During the course of investigation, Principe exhibited signs of intoxication and was transported to Barnes Kasson Hospital for BAC testing.

HIT AND RUN

On August 2 at 4:20 p.m. an unnamed pedestrian was traveling north on SR 3001 in Dimock Township on his bicycle, and attempted to cross the roadway. He was struck in the rear by a dark red four door sedan, throwing him from his bike. The red vehicle pulled ahead and stopped, then fled the scene north on SR 3001 without checking on the bicycle. The driver is described as a white male, and there may be minor damage to the front and passenger side of the sedan. Anyone with any information is asked to contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154 and reference incident number r05-0816398. All tips can be kept confidential.

CRASH

On July 29 at 12:22 a.m. an unnamed driver was traveling west along SR 2046 in Gibson Township when, upon approaching an intersection, his vehicle reportedly lost brake function, traveling with its trailer through the intersection into an embankment. The vehicle was a Dodge Ram 2500. No one was injured in the crash; the vehicle was moved from the scene by Kozlowski towing.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

On August 2 at 3 p.m. a remote survey GPS unit, belonging to Willbros Engineers of Tulsa, OK and set up on Phillips Road in Springville Township, was damaged when tossed into the ditch along the roadway. This resulted in approximately $800 worth of damage to the survey equipment. Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.

HARASSMENT

On August 2, a Susquehanna resident went after a New Milford man, to assault him. A New Milford woman was struck by the assailant, when she approached the man to find out what was going on. A second Susquehanna woman then approached the New Milford woman, and hit her several times. Charges of harassment were filed through district court 34-3-02.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CRASH

On August 1 Alan Farris of Shawnee, OK was traveling west on SR 3004 in Springville Township when he failed to negotiate a sharp left curve in the roadway. This caused his vehicle to roll over onto its passenger side. The top of the truck's hood impacted with a tree, causing both Farris and a passenger, Ronald Brown of Towanda, to be trapped inside. Farris was flown to CMC Hospital in Scranton via Geisinger Life Line, and Brown was flown to Robert Packard Hospital via Guthrie Air. Both were flown out for unknown injuries. United, Meshoppen, Springville and Minute Men emergency personnel assisted at the scene. The crash was still under investigation pending a MSCSAP inspection of the vehicle on Wednesday or Thursday to determine if the cause was mechanical, or if speed was the factor in the crash. An updated news release was to be sent when further information became available.

THEFT

Michael Teddick, Jr. of Brooklyn, PA reported the theft of 6 tractor tire chains, removed from his property on August 2. Anyone with information was asked to please call PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.

FATAL CRASH

The police are investigating a commercial motor vehicle crash in which a 1998 Mack CH6 truck owned by Southeast Directional Drilling, LLC and operated by a man from Montgomery, TX overturned onto a Subaru Legacy, killing its driver and causing moderate injuries to a juvenile female passenger. The crash was still under investigation as of the time of report; as new information became available it was to be released.

CRASH

On July 24 at 10:40 a.m. David Nice of Montrose and Laura Boles of Lancaster, were both traveling south on SR 29 in Liberty Township when Boles slowed down to make a right turn onto Jones Creek Road. Nice was traveling too fast and couldn't stop in time, rear ending Boles. Nice was cited for driving vehicles at safe speed. Of the nine people involved, only one was injured; all were utilizing seatbelts.

CRASH

On July 29 at 7:26 p.m. a juvenile from Binghamton was traveling south on SR 171 in Great Bend Township when he failed to realize traffic ahead was stopped, steered onto the berm, lost control of his vehicle, and went down an embankment. A seatbelt was in use; he only sustained minor injury.

PURCHASE, CONSUMPTION, OR TRANSPORT OF ALCOHOL

On July 29 at 8:00 p.m. a 17 year old juvenile male from Binghamton was found to be in possession of alcohol, while under 21 years of age. He was cited for underage possession.

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

According to the official county commissioners agenda, Commissioner Allen called the August 10 commissioners meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower Conference room in the County Office Building. Commissioners Allen and Giangrieco were present.

They motioned to approve the minutes of the July 27, 2011 meeting.

They recognized "Employee Years of Service Recognition" in 5 year Incremental Anniversaries: Gerald Daly, Children & Youth, 5 years; Lorraine Depew, District Attorney's Office, 10 years; John Lester, Probation, 20 years; and Linda Daly, Domestic Relations, 25 years.

They motioned to ratify or approve a total of $590,256 dollars starting from August 2, 2011 up to August 9, 2011 in the following manner: pre-check total "Expenses" of $511,357 of which $244,497 went to "General," $165,163 for "Payroll," and the remaining $101,697 went for "CYS." A total of $78,899 was for EFTPS, $14,843 went for "Employee Retirement," $7,320 for "State Withholding," and the remaining $56,735 was for "Federal Payroll Taxes."

They motioned to approve the following seminar requests and/or payment for seminar requests from August 12, 2011 until September 22, 2011: Deanna Wasko and Sarah Snee, Children & Youth, Mayfield, #202 Foundations of Independent Living: An Overview, total cost $16.00, cost to the County $3.20; Nicolas Conigliaro, Warden, State College, Pennsylvania County Corrections Association 2011 Fall Conference and Training Seminar, cost $362.49; Erica Johnson, District Attorney's Office, Philadelphia, 37th National Organization for Victim Assistance Conference, cost $1173.69; Art Donato and Steve Janoski, 911, State College, National Emergency Number Association Annual Fall Conference, cost $949.00; and Willie Keeney and Erick Watkins, Soil Conservation, Honesdale, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Compliance Meeting, cost to the County $0.00.

They motioned to sign an extension to a contract with T.N. Pyeron Service for installation of the Fire Alarm System at 88 Chenango Street for $4,677.00.

They motioned to sign the Purchase of Service Agreement between Susquehanna County Services for Children & Youth and Safeguards Specialized Foster Care Program, Foster Care, Certificate #208900, per diem $140.45, and SPF Certificate #208900, per diem $158.70.

They motioned to sign the Purchase of Service Agreement between Susquehanna County Services for Children & Youth and Family Care for Children & Youth, Inc, Milton, inclusive for the following program only, Foster Care Certificate #206250, Unit ID FA, per diem $64.48.

They motioned to sign the Child Accounting and Profile System (CAPS) Application Service Provider (ASP) Agreement between Susquehanna County Services for Children & Youth and Avanco International, Inc. McLean, VA, whereby Avanco will provide access to the Child Accounting and Profile System, Help Desk Support, Data Security and Backup and Recovery if necessary for the total amount of $20,900. The County portion of $3,762 is as the previous year.

They motioned to sign the Susquehanna County Human Services/Avanco Business Agreement between Susquehanna County Services for Children & Youth and Avanco International, Inc, McLean, VA, which provides for necessary training, project assessment, design and development and other items not covered by the help desk, on an as needed, hourly basis at the following rates, with the County portion to be approximately 16% of the listed amount: Research Analyst $53 per hour (ph), Junior Programmer $63.50 ph, Junior Programmer Analyst $71.00 ph, Programmer Analyst $74.00 ph, Senior Programmer Analyst $76.40 ph, Developer $90.00 ph, Senior Developer $108.00 ph, and Project Director and Second Commissioner for $101.00 ph.

They motioned to acknowledge the hiring of Darlene A. Sheridan, Susquehanna, by Register & Recorder Mary Evans, to the open part-time clerk position in the Register & Recorder office, Range 6, Rate $7.89 per hour, varied hours-maximum 950 hours per year, effective August 15, 2011, with a six month probation period and benefits per the Court Related Bargaining Unit Contract.

The motioned to rescind a motion to hire Kenneth Kiefer to the position of Part-time Dispatcher Trainee, per the recommendation of Art Donato, 911 Coordinator.

They motioned and closed the meeting at 9:06 a.m.

At 9:06 a.m. Commissioner Allen called the Salary Board meeting with Commissioner Giangrieco, and Treasurer Benedict present.

They motioned to approve the minutes of the 7/13/2011 Salary Board Meeting.

They motioned to eliminate two part-time dispatcher positions in 911 effective immediately, per the recommendation of 911 Coordinator Art Donato.

They motioned, per recommendation of Art Donato, to create immediately (3) full-time, 911 dispatcher positions, to alleviate staff shortages, starting wage $9:35 per hour, 40 hours per week, rotating schedules, with a six-month probation period and benefits per the Residual Bargaining Unit Contract.

The Salary Board meeting was adjourned at 9:08 a.m.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

On July 2 at 2345hrs, SLTPD was dispatched to a residence on SR267 Forest Lake Township, for an intoxicated individual with erratic behavior. Upon arrival the person had left the scene. The individual was also on probation and in violation for consuming alcohol. This incident is still under investigation.

TRESPASSING

A Forest Lake Township resident reported that trespassers have continued to come onto his property on Hamlin Road and did so over the Fourth of July weekend. This has been on-going and is still under investigation.

THEFT

On July 5, a John C. McNamara Drive resident reported that a cooler and yard game were taken from his property. The concern was that the incident happened during the very late hours. This incident is still under investigation.

VEHICLE CODE VIOLATIONS

On July 6, residents in nearby townships were questioning the oversized trucks running without proper escorts and signs in their area and then on into Silver Lake Township. They were asking whom to call for enforcement and for road damage, etc.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE

On July 8, SLTPD were dispatched to a physical dispute in progress on Laurel Lake, Silver Lake Township. A male and female living together had been fighting and the male struck the female in the face. He left the scene and area before police arrived. The individual was also on probation. Citations were filed for Disorderly Conduct and Harassment.

ASSIST OTHER AGENCY

On July 7, SLTPD assisted Montrose PD and SCCYAA with checking on the welfare of a mother and child involved with an estranged boyfriend and potentially volatile situation.

THEFT/CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

On July 7, a Quaker Lake resident reported that his sign “Slow, Children at Play,” had been taken from his property in the last couple of days. This incident is still under investigation.

ASSIST OTHER AGENCY

On June 18, SLTPD assisted Montrose PD in the search of a person wanted on a warrant who had been sighted in the area. SLTPD located and detained the individual until MPD arrived and placed the person under arrest.

FRAUD

On July 12, check fraud was reported by a Brackney business involving a sale of merchandise to a buyer in NY state. The item was delivered and a cashier’s check used for payment turned out to be bad. This incident is still under investigation.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

On July 2, SLTPD was dispatched to a farm on Cobb Hill Road in Forest Lake Township, to assist Emergency Response Teams and EMS with a victim who had fallen from the top roof of a two-story home.

ASSIST OTHER AGENCY

On July 13, SLTPD assisted Montrose PD with a Domestic in progress on High Street.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

On July 29, SLTPD was called to assist the ambulance with a patient on State Line Road Silver Lake Township.

MISC INVESTIGATION

On July 9, a Quaker Lake resident had a confrontation with an erratic driver who drove on his lawn. After SLTPD arrived the parties were separated and the situation was resolved.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON

On July 9, a Silver Lake Township resident reported a suspicious salesperson had come to her property. She reported that she didn’t want anyone coming to her property. She was informed that the township does not have an ordinance for soliciting and if she wanted further action she would have to call the company represented.

MEDICAL ASSIST

On July 18, SLTPD was called to assist with an unresponsive male on Lake Front Road in Silver Lake Township.

DRUG ACTIVITY

On July 20, a resident in Silver Lake Township reported drug activity, which was taking place at the residence. This incident is still under investigation.

MISC INVESTIGATION

On July 20, a Silver Lake Township resident and PennDOT employee reported that another Silver Lake Township resident ignored her and all other flagmen at a construction site and drove through the site in an unsafe manner. This incident is still under investigation. Charges may be pending.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

On July 22, Quaker Lake residents on Barney Road reported loud music and loud voices were going on late at night and early morning around 0230hrs at another cottage and out on the water in a craft. The responsible people were contacted and advised on this incident.

MVA (REPORTABLE)

On July 23, a 2001 Ford Ranger, driven by a Hallstead resident, was involved in a deer vs. vehicle accident on SR267 Forest Lake Township. The vehicle was towed and impounded for lack of registration.

ERRATIC DRIVER

On July 25, a Forest Lake Township resident was run off of the road by gas well and pipeline trucks on Frazier Road. This incident is still under investigation.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

On July 29, SLTPD was dispatched to State Line Road in Silver Lake Township to assist ambulance personnel with a patient.

Any information or questions for Silver Lake Township Police, please call 570-278-6818 or e-mail silverlaketwppd@epix.net. All information will be held strictly confidential. Visit silverlaketwp.org to see all of Silver Lake Townships’ news, profiles and resources, including the police reports.