MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court Aug. 19 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

n Barry Thomas Adams, 30, of 111 N. Market St., Mount Carmel, waived two felony counts each of access device fraud, identity theft and theft, along with one first-degree and two third-degree misdemeanor counts of access device fraud and one misdemeanor count each of identify theft and theft.

Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Matthew Dillman.

Bail remains at $20,000 cash. He was returned to Northumberland County Prison, Sunbury, where he is being held on unrelated charges.

Adams is accused of using the personal information of David Urbanowicz to open three cell phone accounts in January 2013 from AT&T, Verizon and Sprint and accumulating bills totaling $1,906.61.

n Jericho Scott Linkchorst, 20, of 415 E. Avenue, Mount Carmel, waived charges of theft, receiving stolen property and loitering or prowling at night.

Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Jason Drumheller.

Bail remains at $15,000 cash. He was returned to Northumberland County Prison.

Linkchorst is accused of stealing garbage money from borough residences between May 22 to 30.

n Charges of endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault and harassment were dismissed against Wilburn H. Denman, 45, of 28 Bower St., Montgomery, after the alleged victim refused to testify.

Denman was accused by Robin Brown of shoving her against a stove while she was holding an infant child at 6 p.m. July 9 inside 45 N. Maple St., Mount Carmel, causing a bruise on her right arm. He had denied any wrongdoing to police, and had been held in Northumberland County Prison since his arrest.

Charges were filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Kevin Katch.

Pizza perp

AUGUSTAVILLE - The smell of pizza tipped off a pair of Rockefeller Township residents that someone was inside their home early Tuesday morning.

Mark Edward Lowry, 27, of 1345 W. Walnut St., Coal Township, is accused of entering 169 Victor Road through an unlocked door. Trooper Thomas C. Leib, state police at Stonington, said Lowry cooked a pizza about 3:15 a.m. When residents Kyle Richard Rhoads and Stacy Lee Shadel, both 29, were awakened, they confronted Lowry and held him at their home until police arrived.

A charge of criminal trespass was filed against Lowry at the office of Magisterial District Judge Benjamin Apfelbaum, Sunbury.

Police did not indicate in a public information release if Lowry knew either Rhoads or Shadel.

Animal cruelty

ELIZABETHVILLE - Phyllis M. Lubold, 83, of Herndon, was charged with animal cruelty following an incident at the Walmart store, 200 Kocher Lane, Washington Township, at 1:58 p.m. Tuesday.

State police at Lykens reported Lubold went shopping inside the store, leaving a one-year-old Jack Russell terrier unattended in the car with only a window cracked. Police say Lubold was inside the store for more than 40 minutes while the dog was left in 90-degree heat.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Rebecca Jo Margerum, of Elizabethville.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - City police filed drug charges Monday against Kyle Kreitzer, 20, of 231 S. Franklin St., following an investigation into a drug buy in June.

City Police Cpl. Bryan Primerano reported in court documents that police allegedly used a confidential informant to purchase $60 worth of marijuana from Kreitzer at the Franklin Street address on June 22. Later that evening, police went to Kreitzer's residence and he consented to have the authorities search his bedroom.

Police found six plastic bags of marijuana, four packs of heroin, several items of drug paraphernalia and approximately $800 in cash, including the money used in the controlled buy. Kreitzer allegedly told police that he does sell the marijuana, but the heroin was for his personal use.

Kreitzer was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and counts of delivery of a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility, and possession of a controlled substance. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - John A. Lenig, 42, of Shamokin, was charged by Shamokin City Police Cpl. Bryan Primerano with drug charges after he allegedly sold marijuana to a confidential informant on two separate occasions on March 14 for $20 each.

All total, Lenig faces two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility. The charges were filed Wednesday with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Lottie Reiprich, 38, of 620 N. Cleaver St., was cited by Shamokin City Police Cpl. Bryan Primerano for disorderly conduct after an incident at 12:17 a.m. Thursday when she allegedly fought with and threatened Leon Fite at her residence.

DUI

TREVORTON - Harry O. Dunleavy Jr., 49, of 1114 Creek Road, Pitman, was charged by Trooper James Yankovich of state police at Stonington with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under suspension, driving with a suspended registration, careless driving, driving without a motorcycle license and driving a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear.

The charges relate to a July 4 traffic stop on Shamokin Street near the A-Plus Sunoco Gas Station in Trevorton.

Police said Dunleavy had a blood-alcohol content of .127 percent.

DUI offenses

COAL TOWNSHIP - Two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to drive in a single lane, careless driving and a lighting violation were filed by Trooper Thomas Leib against Kerry Lee Klemick, 57, of 222 Second St., Wilburton.

Police reported Klemick had a blood-alcohol content of .163 percent.

The charges relate to a June 30 incident on Route 61 near McDonald's in Coal Township.

Aggravated assault

COAL TOWNSHIP - Michael Lassiter, 31, an inmate at SCI-Mahanoy, has been charged by Trooper Mark Adams of state police at Stonington with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment for allegedly punching Corrections Sgt. Derek Nejedly in the head and face, causing injury.

Police said the assault occurred July 10 in a dining hall at SCI-Coal Township where Lassiter was incarcerated at the time.

Prison assault

COAL TOWNSHIP - Shaquann J. Smith, 20, an inmate at SCI-Coal Township, was charged by Trooper James Yankovich of state police at Stonington with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment for allegedly punching Sgt. Larry Coutts three times in the face June 13 at SCI-Coal Township.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - A charge of retail theft was filed by Patrolman Mark Costa against Nathan J. Reigle, 36, of 905 W. Willow St., Coal Township.

Police reported Reigle allegedly stole 23 packs of cigarettes, an energy drink, five candy bars, a pack of salami and 65 cans of smokeless tobacco valued at $312.40 from Turkey Hill Minit Market at 140 W. Lincoln St. on June 29.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Anthony Lee Wetzel, 24, of 130 E. Dewart St., Shamokin, was charged by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle with driving under suspension, driving with a suspended registration, driving with an expired registration, driving without insurance, careless driving, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol involving a May 25 incident at Ninth and Independence streets.

Police said Wetzel had a blood-alcohol content of .180 percent and also was driving under the influence of ecstasy.

Burglary offenses

COAL TOWNSHIP - Charges of burglary, theft, receiving stolen property and criminal trespass were filed by Patrolman Jason Adams against Collin Scicchitano, 28, of 1798 Clinton Ave., Coal Township.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Scicchitano is accused of stealing a Kindle, iPod and 10 XBox games from the residence of his mother, Jill Scicchitano, of 1909 W. Independence St.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - Franklin M. Middaugh, 25, of 1049 W. Coal St., Trevorton, was charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with possession of drug paraphernalia relating to a June 26 incident at Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library, 210 E. Independence St.

Police reported Middaugh was discovered passed out sitting at a computer at about 10:15 a.m. Police said a syringe and chrome table spoon were found on his possession.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman William Miner has charged Michael Gillegbower, 21, of New York City, N.Y., with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and public drunkenness involving a July 11 disturbance in the 400 block of North Rock Street.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Gillegbower was screaming and banging on doors and had to be "tasered" by police. Upon being transported to Shamokin Police Station, Gillegbower threatened officers and shouted obscenities.

Resisting arrest

SHAMOKIN - Rudy Frazier, 48, of 111 S. Pearl St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman William Miner with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and failure of disorderly persons to disperse relating to a July 1 disturbance outside his home.

Upon being placed in a police cruiser following the disturbance, Frazier began to bang his head against the rear window with increasing frequency and force, which pushed the door away. As Miner and Patrolman Nathan Rhodes attempted to calm Frazier down, he continued to scream and bang his head off the inside of the cruiser.

Police said Frazier continued the same behavior on his way to the city police station and began to have a seizure inside the station, prompting emergency personnel from AREA Services Ambulance to treat and transport him to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Police said Frazier also gave hospital staff a hard time.

Candy, tape stolen

COAL TOWNSHIP - Thomas J. Welliver, 34, of 238 S. Sixth St., Coal Township, is charged by Patrolman David Sage with one count of retail theft for allegedly stealing a roll of Gorilla Tape and two packs of M&Ms from Walmart Supercenter at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 30.

Welliver was stopped by loss prevention employees outside of the store. Police say he admitted to the theft. The items are valued in total at $13.43.

Pipe tossed

COAL TOWNSHIP - Coty Michael Rusinko, 24, of 151 1/2 Reagan St., Sunbury, is charged by Patrolman David Sage with possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding for a Feb. 9 incident on Route 61 at the entrance to McDonald's.

Police say Rusinko admitted traveling between 10 and 15 mph above the posted 40 mph speed limit in a Chevrolet Cavalier when he attempted to slow down and turn right into the restaurant's parking lot from the snow-covered highway. He drove over a curb and struck a sign and shrubbery. The accident occurred about 12:30 a.m.

Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Dan Politza was driving in the area and witnessed the incident, saying he observed Rusinko toss an object from the car toward the highway that landed in the snow and broke. It was later identified as a marijuana smoking pipe, police say.

Police say Rusinko also admitted owning the pipe.

Bottle smashed

SHAMOKIN - Chad Andrew Zak Wiest, 28, of 340 Milts Road, Sunbury, is charged by Patrolman Scott Weaver with criminal mischief, public drunkenness and two counts of disorderly conduct for an incident about 10 p.m. July 6 outside 519 S. Eighth St.

Wiest is accused by a city resident of yelling at someone on a cell phone and bumping into a parked Jeep while walking on Eighth Street. When told to "take it easy" on the vehicle, he allegedly became belligerent, shouted a profanity and smashed a beer bottle on the side of the home, refusing to return and pick up the bottle. He was taken into custody nearby on Willow Street and was later released to an uncle.

Fence damaged

SHAMOKIN - Kenneth Lebo, 65, of 44 S. Third St., Shamokin, is charged by Patrolman Scott Weaver with criminal mischief for allegedly ripping down a neighbor's backyard fence at 609 W. Spruce St. about 3:35 p.m. July 1.

The incident occurred several hours after a nearby vacant property at 613-615 W. Spruce St. collapsed. Estimated damage to the fence at 609 W. Spruce St. is $2,750.

Stolen check

SHAMOKIN - Coleen M. Lowry, 31, of 465 Mountain Road, Shamokin, is charged by Patrolman Scott Weaver with felony counts of theft, receiving stolen property and forgery.

Police say Lowry admitted stealing a check from a relative totaling $2,200 - depositing $918.74 into a bank account to zero out a negative balance and keeping the rest in cash. The incident occurred about 4:55 p.m. July 8.

Overdose

SHAMOKIN - Two people found to have overdosed inside a city apartment on July 3 are charged by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

Police were dispatched about 5:55 p.m. to Apt. 5 at 313 E. Sunbury St. where Joseph Witkowski, 26, of 622 Scott St., Kulpmont, and Jody Bower, 30, of 707 W. Chestnut St., Shamokin, were found laying on the bathroom floor with drugs nearby.

Bower was unconscious and had a needle stuck in her arm, police say, while Witkowski was conscious and talking. Both were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Police say 6 bags stamped with "SAVE" containing heroin along with the needle were recovered.

Both defendants were on probation at the time of the incident.

Broken needle

SHAMOKIN - Thomas Weigold, 49, of 110 N. Diamond St., Shamokin, is charged by Patrolman Nathan Rhodes with possession of drug paraphernalia after a hypodermic needle broke off inside his arm about 11:17 a.m. July 12 at his home. Police say he was shooting Suboxone.

Lock box found

WEST CHILLISQUAQUE TOWNSHIP - State police at Milton reported a small black Sentry lock box was recovered in a grassy area at the intersection of Coup Road and Housel's Run Road at 4:45 p.m. Friday.

Anyone with information about the lock box should call state police at 524-2662.

Rifle stolen

MAYBERRY TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington are investigating the theft of a rifle from the home of David Andreychik, 52, of Wonderview Road.

Police said the rifle was stolen between 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. Friday.

Anyone with information about the burglary is urged to call state police at 286-5601.

Disorderly conduct

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - Robin Lazicki, 45, of Sunbury, will be cited by Trooper David A. Myers of state police at Stonington for disorderly conduct for allegedly jumping on the hood of a vehicle owned by Michael Lorenz, 19, of Shamokin, and removing the windshield wipers.

Police said the incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. Friday on Dornsife Mountain Road.

Crash under investigation

SHAMOKIN - City police are investigating an accident during which a truck hit a utility pole shortly after midnight Saturday at the corner of Chestnut and Market streets.

The male operator was taken by police to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community for a blood test, while a female passenger suffered minor injuries and underwent emergency room treatment at the same hospital before being released.

The truck was towed from the scene.

No further information about the crash could be obtained Saturday.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - Gary Cook, 33, of 1013 N. Franklin St., Shamokin, was cited for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness related to an incident at 8:13 p.m. Sunday in the 100 block of South Pearl Street.

City police said Cook allegedly caused a public inconvenience, fighting and threatening others in public.

Underage drinking

SHAMOKIN - Kyle Hoffman, 19, of 1010 N. Franklin St., Shamokin, was cited for underage drinking in relation to an incident at 1:50 a.m. Saturday in the 300 block of North Franklin Street, according to Shamokin Police.

Not hurt

ZERBE TOWNSHIP - Lori A. Dewald, 47, of Trevorton, escaped injury Sunday when she lost control of the vehicle she was driving and hit a Dumpster and other obstacles on Route 890, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper David Townsend said Dewald was traveling west in a 2009 Suzuki SX4 west of Mountain Street when she traveled to the right, struck a Dumpster with the passenger side mirror and then hit a retaining wall, a mailbox and a wishing well.

The car stopped on the right shoulder, police said.

Dewald, who was wearing her seat belt, was charged with a traffic violation, police said.

Two assaulted

DANVILLE - State police at Milton reported a 20-year-old female at Danville State Hospital is accused of assaulting Janet Price, 46, of Wilburton, and Jessica Pascoe, 25, of Mahanoy City, at 6:50 p.m. Monday.

Police, who are continuing their investigation, did not identify the patient who allegedly assaulted the women.

Sobriety checkpoints

COAL TOWNSHIP - The North Central Highway Safety Network's Regional DUI Enforcement Group and Coal Township police announced roving patrols or sobriety checkpoints will be conducted from Friday to Aug. 4 on Routes 61, 225, 125, 54, 487, 901 and 147 or other connecting roads to municipalities.

Travelers are reminded to report drunk drivers by dialing 911. To report underage drinking, call 1-888-under-21.

The roving patrols and checkpoints are funded through PennDOT and National Highway Safety Administration.

Liquor law

ATLAS - Atlas Fire Company at 306 W. Saylor St. was issued a citation July 18 by the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for sales to non-members and for selling liquor and/or malt or brewed beverages after its liquor license expired March 31.

The citation, which relates to an April 27 incident, will be brought before an administrative law judge who has the authority to impose penalties ranging from $50 to $1,000 for minor offenses and up to $5,000 for more serious offenses. In addition, the judge can impose a license suspension or revocation of the license based on the severity of the charge. The judge can also mandate training for the licensee.

3-vehicle crash

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - No serious injuries were reported in a three-vehicle, chain-reaction accident Thursday afternoon in the 200 block of Southern Drive (Route 487).

Locust Township police reported Steven Spiro Ghicondes, 54, of Yeadon, was operating a 2007 Chevy Impala at 1:38 p.m. when he failed to notice vehicles stopped for a utility work zone. Police said Ghicondes' car struck the rear of a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon operated by Catherine Marie Kitzmiller, 20, of 1028 N. Rock St., Shamokin, who was stopped in the utility zone. Kitzmiller's Tiburon was then pushed forward into the rear of a 2004 Ford Explorer operated by Kelly Ann Kerrigan, 40, of Columbia, Md., who also was stopped for a flagman from Rowe Company.

Police said one of the female drivers complained of pain in her left wrist, but said she would seek her own medical treatment.

All three vehicles were towed from the scene.

Ghincondes will be cited for careless driving.

Equipment stolen

PAXINOS - Andrew W. Beers, 27, of 1918 Old Reading Road, Paxinos, was arraigned by video at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III on felony charges of theft and receiving stolen property.

Beers is charged by Trooper Todd Leiby of state police at Stonington with stealing an Ingersoll-Rand tow behind commercial air compressor and attachments valued at approximately $3,500 from a job site outside Ash Grove Church on Lilac Road.

Police said the equipment, which is owned by Beers' landlord, Shawn Baskin of Baskin Contracting, was stolen Monday.

Beers was committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $20,000 cash bail.

Glasses found

COAL TOWNSHIP - A pair of eyeglasses in a case were found at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the 1200 block of West Arch Street and turned into Coal Township Police. The owner of the glasses can claim them by stopping by the station or calling 644-0333.

Fire ruled accidental

COAL TOWNSHIP - Tuesday afternoon's fire that caused minimal damage to a first-floor apartment at 1412 W. Arch St. has been ruled accidental by state police fire marshal Kirk Renn, who inspected the scene Wednesday morning.

Patrolman Matthew Henrich said Renn reported the fire was caused by a burning cigarette near a bathroom window on the side of the apartment occupied by Billie Jo Elliott, 35, who was left temporarily homeless.

Assault

SHAMOKIN - Christopher Walker, 36, of 612 E. Commerce St., Shamokin, has been charged by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III with simple assault and harassment involving a domestic disturbance at 11:45 p.m. Friday.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Walker is accused of pushing his girlfriend, Dana Kestle, into a dresser at 612 E. Commerce St., causing her to suffer injuries to her left eye and left wrist.

Criminal trespass

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Scott Weaver has charged Eric J. Ginck, 34, of 108 Elm St., Shamokin, with criminal trespass, loitering and prowling at night and possessing instruments of crime in connection with a July 15 break-in at a storage trailer at the rear of CVS Pharmacy in the first block of West Independence Street.

Police reported Ginck used bolt cutters, a pry bar and other tools to break into the trailer at about 12:30 a.m., which set off an alarm. Ginck was taken into custody at the crime scene by Weaver and Cpl. Bryan Primerano.

Fugitive nabbed

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Robert Edward Whispell III, 24, of East Commerce Street, Shamokin, was taken into custody on an arrest warrant from Maryland by state police at Stonington shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday during a traffic stop on Route 61 near Route 487.

Motorcycle crash

EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - Jacob J. Lesniak, 22, of Germantown, was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after suffering minor injuries in a motorcycle accident on Route 125.

State police at Stonington reported Lesniak was driving a 2011 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special north at 1:19 p.m. when he lost control while attempting to negotiate a sharp right curve. The motorcycle then fell onto its left side and slid for approximately 20 feet before stopping.

Lesniak, who was wearing a helmet, was initially transported by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital before being transferred to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

East Cameron Township firefighters assisted at the scene.

Theft of leased property

COAL TOWNSHIP - Shane J. Reichenbach, 36, of 1207 Chemung St., Coal Township, was charged by Patrolman Terry Ketchem with theft of leased property.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, Reichenbach is accused of failing to return or make payments on a Zella sectional couch valued at $886.08 and a Sony PlayStation 3 valued at $552.18 that he leased from Lightning Rent to Own in the Anthra Plaza on Dec. 13 and Dec. 19, respectively.

Driver cited

EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - A Trevorton driver was cited for a traffic violation when she failed to stop her vehicle at a stop sign and struck another vehicle Friday morning on Route 125 at its intersection with Route 2044, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Thomas Leib said Julisa M. Forney, 21, was traveling north in a 2011 Jeep Patriot on Route 125 when she drove through a stop sign and struck a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Carol A. Scandle, 56, of Shamokin, at 5 a.m. Friday.

Both drivers were wearing their seat belts, police said.

Forney was not injured, but it is not known whether Scandle was injured, police said.

The Malibu was towed from the scene by Anthracite Towing, police said.

Fails to report

JORDAN TOWNSHIP - A Pillow driver is being cited for two traffic violations after he failed to report an accident Thursday afternoon when he allegedly struck a tree along Route 3018 east of Hebe Bypass Road, according to state police at Stonington.

Trooper Marc Yemzow said Matthew T. Brown, 27, was driving east in a 1994 Honda Civic at 3 p.m. Thursday when he failed to negotiate a left hand curve, exited the north berm of the road and struck a tree off the north berm.

Brown was wearing a seat belt and experienced a minor injury, police said.

The car was towed by Prodigal Garage, Dornsife, police said.

Criminal trespass

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are asking for the public's help in identifying trespassers who did damage to Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area ground with their vehicles Thursday afternoon.

Officers report at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, a dark-colored Jeep Cherokee with silver, possibly aluminum rims drove into the basin area of the AOAA Park, just off of Route 125, and ran over three no trespassing signs, knocking them down. The vehicle then drove onto an erosion blanket and spun its rear tires.

Authorities say there were three occupants inside the vehicle at the time of the incident. Anyone with information regarding the vehicle or parties involved is urged to contact Coal Township Police at 644-0333.

Public drunkenness

SHAMOKIN - Christopher Walker, 36, of 612 E. Commerce St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Mark Costa for public drunkenness after being found under the influence in the first block of North Marshall Street at 12:34 a.m. Saturday.

DUI charges filed

BUTLER TOWNSHIP - State police at Frackville charged Carlene L. Halcovich, 52, of Mount Carmel with driving under the influence following a traffic stop on State Route 4030 between Gilberton and Girardville in Butler Township at 1 a.m. Monday morning.

Police stopped Halcovich for a traffic violation and she allegedly showed signs of intoxication during the traffic stop, and failed field sobriety tests, along with a breath test at the station.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale, of Frackville.

Two-vehicle crash

SHAMOKIN DAM - A Shamokin man was cited by state police after a two-vehicle crash at 2:50 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of North Susquehanna Trail and West Eighth Avenue, Shamokin Dam, Snyder County.

State police at Selinsgrove report a 1991 Ford Aerostar, driven by Lucas T. Maryott, 30, of Shamokin, and a 2013 Ford F150, driven by Thomas M. Powell, 23, of Milton, were both traveling south on Routes 11 and 15 in the right travel lane. Police say Powell stopped in the traffic lane due to heavy stop and go traffic, but Maryott failed to stop and struck the rear of the F150 with the Aerostar's front end. After the impact, both vehicles moved off the roadway under their own power.

Powell's vehicle had to be towed from the scene while Maryott was cited by police for following too closely.

Burning citation

COAL TOWNSHIP - Christian Hassinger, 37, of 1332 W. Pine St., was cited for an outdoor burning ordinance violation after burning papers in a wooded area above the Bunker Hill baseball field at 6:40 p.m. Sunday.

Drug charges filed

PILLOW - A 15-year-old Herndon male was charged with drug possession following a vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 225 and Union Street at 8:24 p.m. July 10.

State police at Lykens report as an officer was investigating a crash at the location, he located drugs and drug paraphernalia from one of the vehicles. The teenager is charged through the Dauphin County Juvenile Court.

Criminal mischief

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington report that sometime between 6 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday, an unknown person through a rock through the right side window of a Case backhoe owned by Miller Brothers Electrical Contractors, of Conshohocken.

Dangerous dog

ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township Police charged Casey L. Wydra, 36, of 299 Ralpho Road, with harboring a dangerous dog, a misdemeanor of the third degree, following an incident at 360 Ralpho Road at 1 p.m. May 7.

Ralpho Township Police Patrolman Christopher Grow said in a court document that Wydra's two German Shepherds were running on his property with no leash and no muzzle, and began to bark and run after Donna Kroh while she was mowing grass at a neighboring property. Police had cited Wydra previously after a March 20 incident when the dogs attacked the property owner and her dog.

The charge was filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Drug items

MOUNT CARMEL - Cenedra Marargal, 20, of East Greenville, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following a July 1 traffic stop in the 300 block of West Railroad Street. Borough police chief Todd Owens reported in court documents that police came across Maragral reclined on the passenger side of a vehicle parked in the area. After questioning her and another individual, police received permission to search the vehicle.

Another officer found in the vehicle a small metal box belonging to Marargal which contained two glass smoking pipes used for ingesting marijuana.

The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday, Sept. 4.

DUI

LOCUST GAP - Daniel A. Peruso, 59, of Lewistown, was charged with driving under the influence and driving at maximum speed limits by Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman Matthew Filarski.

The charges stem from a June 5 traffic stop on Route 901, Locust Gap, when Peruso allegedly failed several field sobriety tests and refused to submit to blood alcohol testing. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday, Sept. 4, before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Criminal mischief

MOUNT CARMEL - Police charged Justin M. Schoppy, 20, of 333 W. Seventh St., Mount Carmel, with criminal mischief, loitering and prowling at night, and disorderly conduct following the investigation into several incidents in the 300 block of South Poplar Street on May 7.

Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman Justin Stelma reported in court documents that Schoppy allegedly punctured several tires on three different blocks and was seen by witnesses.

A preliminary hearing will be held on Sept. 4 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

DUI

ELYSBURG - Kevin J. Glover, 39, of 1026 E. Chestnut St., Coal Township, was charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop on Spruce Street at 3:30 p.m. June 11.

Ralpho Township Cpl. Bryon Chowka filed the charges in the office of Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 14 before Jones.

Shots fired

UPPER PAXTON TOWNSHIP - Two individuals, including a 17-year-old from Dalmatia, were charged by state police at Lykens following an altercation at 618 Paxton Drive in this Dauphin County township at 4:45 p.m. Monday.

Police said the 17-year-old and Gregory Strauser, 45, of Millersburg, were having a dispute when Strauser punched the teen in the face, injuring the teen's cheekbone. The teen then fired at least two shots from a high-powered rifle into property owned by Strauser, police said.

Police did not identify the teen.

The teen provided false written statements to law enforcement in an attempt to conceal the true nature of events prior to the physical altercation, police said.

Police charged the teen with criminal mischief and providing false statements to law enforcement authorities, and Strauser was charged with harassment. All counts were filed with Magisterial District Judge Rebecca Margerum, of Elizabethville.

iPods stolen

COAL TOWNSHIP - Debbra Rosa, of West Spruce Street, reported to Coal Township Police two iPod mp3 players were stolen from her residence on or about July 10. One of them is a black fifth-generation model valued at $300. The second one is black and valued at $199.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 644-0333.

Criminal mischief

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are investigating an incident of criminal mischief that occurred between noon and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1618 W. Arch St.

Patrolman Jason Adams said several decorative items on the front porch were knocked over and scattered around. Adams reported that someone also cut into cushions on a piece of furniture on the porch.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 644-0333.

Dog found

COAL TOWNSHIP - A small terrier/chihuahua weighing about 10 pounds was found trapped in a hole in the Big Mountain area near Shamokin Street.

The dog was rescued and is being cared for by a volunteer. The animal is light brown, beige and tan in color with gray around the face. It wore no collar.

For more information, contact the Coal Township Police at 644-0333.

Fleeing

STONINGTON - A Sunbury man will face charges after leading police on a chase at 8:43 p.m. July 11.

According to a report by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Daniel J. Wilk, Robert Allen Potter, 43, of Sunbury, did not stop the motorcycle he was operating when Wilk attempted a traffic stop after the officer observed several traffic violations. A pursuit was initiated, but later called off for safety reasons.

Charges will be filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Resisting arrest

MOUNT CARMEL - A borough man was charged with resisting arrest and other charges after failing to respond to police commands in an incident near his East Avenue home at 1:18 a.m. July 9.

Borough Police Lt. Christopher Buhay reported in court documents that officers responded to 221 E. Avenue for an incident. While police were inside the home, James R. Karstetter, 24, of 211 E. Avenue, yelled through a window at one of the parties.

Police advised him to stop yelling and go home, but Karstetter refused. After repeated commands for him to go home, police took Karstetter into custody. Karstetter tried to run away, and police had to use substantial force to take him into custody, police said.

At the police station, Karstetter had to be forcibly removed from the police vehicle, police said. Karstetter was reportedly yelling, screaming, kicking and spitting inside the station. A preliminary breath test showed his blood alcohol level to be .229 percent.

A check of Karstetter's record showed him as a wanted person in Mifflin County, and he was taken to Northumberland County Prison. During transport, Karstetter continued to spit and yell and threatened to damage the police vehicle, police said. Officers from Mount Carmel and Sunbury and prison staff helped escort the suspect into the prison.

Karstetter was charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 4 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Three-vehicle crash

SHAMOKIN DAM - No one was injured in a three-vehicle crash on a ramp to the Veterans Memorial Bridge at Baldwin Boulevard at 12:45 p.m. Sunday.

State police at Selinsgrove report a 2000 Honda Accord, driven by a juvenile from Selinsgrove, was traveling west and approaching stopped traffic on the Route 15 south ramp from the bridge. The driver reportedly could not stop in time and hit the back of a 2013 Audi Q5, driven by Janet M. Petrucci, 39, of Mount Carmel. The Audi continued forward and struck a 2013 Honda Accord, driven by Nancy L. Wilson, 49, of Coal Township.

None of the drivers, Petrucci's passenger, Jennifer Chikotas, 40, of Mount Carmel, or Wilson's passenger, Cailin A. Wilson, 18, of Mount Carmel, were injured in the crash. The juvenile's and Petrucci's vehicle had to be towed from the scene.

Police cited the juvenile for following too closely.

DUI

COAL TOWNSHIP - Shawn A. Neidig, 23, of 150 Starook Road, Northumberland, was charged with driving under the influence, driving on roadways laned for traffic, careless driving, restriction on alcoholic beverages and occupant protection following the investigation into a traffic stop on Route 225 at 7:06 p.m. July 6.

The charges, filed by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Thomas Leib, were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, of Shamokin.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Laura L. Moll, 34, of 127 Birch St., was cited for retail theft by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III after allegedly attempted to steal $15.50 of merchandise from the Dollar General store, 30 E. Independence St., at 5:18 p.m. Thursday.

Code violations

KULPMONT - Borough code enforcement officer Russ Moroz has cited the following individuals for alleged violations of the borough's property maintenance ordinance.

David D. Dubbs, of 6 N. Vine St., Shamokin, received 21 citations on July 25 for failure to clean up 916 Chestnut St. that was damaged by fire on Jan. 29.

Joshua L. Leslie, of 703 Chestnut St., received seven citations for alleged violations for high grass and weeds, failure to dispose of trash in proper containers and allowing dog feces to accumulate on his property.

The citations were filed with the office of Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.

Drug paraphernalia

SHAMOKIN - A disturbance led to possession of drug paraphernalia charges for a Shamokin man during a July 24 incident at 615 N. Shamokin St.

According to a report by Shamokin City Police Patrolman Nathan Rhoads, officers were called to residence at 6:28 p.m. by the building owner. The owner said Geoffrey Koser, 27, of 615 N. Shamokin St., was walking up the stairs and fell down face first, dropping a hypodermic needle, police said. Koser walked up to an apartment door that was not his and kicked it in, police reported.

Police arrived on scene and asked Koser if the items found on the steps were his, and Koser said, "Yes." Police took him into custody and transported him to the station. At approximately 8:20 p.m., he became unresponsive and was transported to an emergency room.

Koser was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge John Gembic, of Shamokin.

Curfew violation

SHAMOKIN - Two Shamokin males, ages 14 and 15, were cited by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle for violating Shamokin's curfew ordinance after being found in the area of 22 W. Lincoln St. at 12:16 a.m. Wednesday.

The ordinance prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from being out on city streets if they are not accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Laura L. Moll, 35, of 127 Birch St., Shamokin, was cited by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III for retail theft for attempting to steal three items valued at $15.50 from the Dollar General on East Independence Street at 5:18 p.m. Thursday.

Disorderly conduct

SHAMOKIN - James Mowery, 23, of 251 S. Vine St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Raymond Siko II for two counts of disorderly conduct and one count of public drunkenness relating to a disturbance at 2:10 a.m. Saturday outside his home.

Police said Mowery threatened to assault another male and urinated in the middle of the street.

Truck stolen

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police are currently investigating the theft of a 1982 Chevrolet C30 dump truck taken sometime between 7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday from a garage on First and Chestnut streets.

The truck has a black cab with a gray dump/bed, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Coal Township Police at 644-0333.

Abandoned vehicles

SHAMOKIN - Susan M. Simpson, of 218 S. Shamokin St., Shamokin, and Arthur Preston Rodriguez, of 1250 W. Pine St., Coal Township, were cited by Cpl. Bryan Primerano for violating an abandoned vehicle ordinance.

Police said Simpson's vehicle was parked near her home July 17 and had an expired inspection sticker. Rodriguez' vehicle was parked in the 200 block of East Sunbury Street the same day and had an expired inspection sticker.

Burglary

COAL TOWNSHIP - Police said someone removed several items - including a generator, an air compressor, fishing gear and power tools - from a garage on Holly Street between 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Coal Township Police at 644-0333.

Waives case

MOUNT CARMEL - Rafael L. Meeks, 36, an inmate at Chester County Prison who formerly resided in Atlas, waived to court July 31 three counts of possession with intent to deliver heroin and two counts each of delivery of heroin and possession of heroin relating to incidents that occurred June 14 and 15, 2010, in Mount Carmel Township.

The charges were filed Mount Carmel Township Patrolman David Stamets, a member of the Northumberland-Montour Drug Task Force.

Meeks was ordered by Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones to appear for plea court Sept. 23 at Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury, where he can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.

Drug paraphernalia

MOUNT CARMEL - Cpl. David Donkochik has filed a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia against Larissa J. Voeckler, 26, of 127 N. Chestnut St., Mount Carmel, in connection with a July 8 incident in the 200 block of East Sixth Street.

Police said Voeckler was found in possession of a syringe.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - James M. Mennig, 34, of Pottsville, was charged by Patrolman Daniel Politza with driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving and following a vehicle too closely relating to a June 30 incident on Route 901 near Locust Summit.

Police detected a strong odor of alcohol on Mennig's breath and said the defendant refused to submit to a blood test.

Open lewdness

MOUNT CARMEL - Charges of open lewdness, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness were filed by Patrolman Matthew Dillman against Kimberlee C. Overgaard, 20, of 338 S. Currant St., Mount Carmel, after she was observed walking naked around her neighborhood during the late evening hours of July 13.

Bad check

PORT TREVORTON - State police at Selinsgrove said Richard W. Ray, 55, of Selinsgrove, has been charged with issuing a bad check totaling $90.41 to Hilsher's General Store on Nov. 15.

DUI

MOREA - Edward Clark, 65, of Ashland, was charged with driving under the influence by state police at Frackville following a traffic stop at 9 p.m. Sunday on State Route 1008 in this Schuylkill County village. The charges were filed with Magisterial District Judge Anthony J. Kilker, of Shenandoah.

AC stolen

SUNBURY - Crystal Ann Wolfe, 52, of Sunbury, told state police at Stonington someone removed an air conditioning unit from her unlocked vehicle while it was parked on Pontius Avenue, Packers Island, Upper Augusta Township, between 7 a.m. July 27 and 11 a.m. July 29.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 286-5601.

Stalking

SHAMOKIN - Kenneth Lebo, 65, of 44 S. Third St., Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman William Miner with stalking, harassment and disorderly conduct relating to a July 31 disturbance outside Weis Markets.

According to a criminal complaint, Lebo is accused of yelling at several store employees and customers shortly before 11 p.m. while his vehicle was parked in a fire lane in front of the store.

Alyssa Stutzman, one of the employees, told police Lebo came into the store at the beginning of July at least three times a week and yelled at her. She also said Lebo attempted to take photographs of her and gave her letters.

Police said Lebo had been warned several times to stop his behavior, but refused to do so.

Burglary

SHAMOKIN - Taylor Dettrey, 26, of 20 N. Diamond St., Shamokin, was arraigned at 3 p.m. Monday by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III on six felony counts of burglary, six misdemeanor counts of theft by unlawful taking and a misdemeanor of possession of two films of Suboxone relating to incidents that occurred at 120 W. Chestnut St. between March 1 and May 18.

Dettrey is charged by Patrolman William Zalinski with breaking into the home of Brenda Pomponio six times and stealing more than $1,500.

She was committed to Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury in lieu of $5,000 bail.

Retail theft

SHAMOKIN - Eric M. Maurer, 27, of 543 Main St., Ranshaw, was charged by Cpl. Jarrod Scandle with retail theft and receiving stolen property in connection with a June 8, 2010, incident at Turkey Hill Minit Market on Lincoln Street.

Police reported Maurer allegedly stole two drinks from the store.

He was arraigned at 1:45 p.m. Monday by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III and released on $5,000 unsecured bail.

Phone found

TREVORTON - A phone was found at the Zerbe Township National Night Out event at the Foundry Tuesday and turned over to police. The owner of the phone can call 797-4637 and leave a message.

Fight charges

SHAMOKIN - Natasha McCoy, 30, of Milford, and Stefanie Lichty, 34, of 25 N. Seventh St., Shamokin, were cited by Cpl. Darwin Tobias III for harassment and disorderly conduct in connection with a fight at 5:16 p.m. Friday in the first block of North Seventh Street.

Police reported McCoy allegedly struck Stephanie Wablas, 24, of 23 N. Seventh St., Shamokin, numerous times in front of her home.

Lichty is accused of hitting Tina Wilk, 36, of 21 N. Seventh St., Shamokin, on her front porch.

DUI

COAL TOWNSHIP - Kenneth Daubert, 45, of 50 Raspberry Hill, Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Terry Ketchem with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol relating to an incident that occurred shortly before 2 a.m. July 28 on Route 61 near Jones Home Center.

Police said Daubert had a blood-alcohol content of .137 percent.

DUI

SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Raymond Siko II has charged Jerry D. McFarland, 51, of 1347 W. Mulberry St., Coal Township, with driving under the influence of alcohol and an illegal parking violation in connection with an incident that occurred shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday on Walnut Street near Fifth Street.

Police said McFarland refused to submit to a chemical test.

Drug charges

SHAMOKIN - Jodi L. Bower, 30, of 707 W. Chestnut St., second floor apartment, Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said Bower admitted using two syringes to inject heroin July 22 at her apartment.

Siko also charged Ashley Dean Header, 19, of 435 Comfort Road, Sunbury, with growing eight marijuana plants and possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with the same incident. Police said Header possessed a multi-colored smoking pipe at Bower's apartment.

Multiple charges

STONINGTON - Robert Allen Potter, 43, of 1262 Hillside Drive, Sunbury, was charged by Trooper Daniel Wilk of state police at Stonington with fleeing or attempting to elude police, driving under suspension, overtaking a vehicle on the right, driving at an unsafe speed, careless driving, reckless driving, driving without a valid motorcycle license and operating a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear.

The charges relate to a July 11 pursuit on Route 61 near the state police station.

Theft charges

EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington reported theft charges are pending against a 15-year-old male accused of removing various items from multiple vehicles on Upper Road near Route 125 between 6 and 7 a.m. Wednesday.

Any additional victims or individuals who have more information about the thefts is urged to contact state police at 286-5601.

Four injured

COAL TOWNSHIP - Four local residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident late Wednesday night on Route 54 near the Coal Township/Ralpho Township line.

Coal Township police reported James Giles, 43, of 225 E. Center St., Elysburg, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet west at 10:10 p.m. when for an unknown reason his vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2012 Subaru driven east on the highway by Mary Ziegler, 26, of 123 Montana Drive, Kulpmont.

Police said Giles, his passenger, Olivia Giles, 14, Ziegler and her passenger, Rosalie Ziegler, 62, of 739 Pine St., Kulpmont, were transported by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

James Giles and Rosalie Ziegler were listed in serious condition late Thursday afternoon. Olivia Giles and Mary Ziegler underwent emergency room treatment before being released, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

Giles' vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage and was towed by Jeff's Towing. Ziegler's car also sustained heavy damage and was towed by Anthracite Towing.

The accident remains under investigation.

Liquor law violation

RANSHAW - Brady Fire Association, 700 Maple St., was cited Aug. 1 by the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for sales to non-members on May 4.

The charge will be brought before an administrative law judge who has the authority to impose penalties ranging from $50 to $1,000 for minor offenses and up to $5,000 for more serious offenses. In addition, the judge can also impose a license suspension or revocation of the license based on the severity of the charge.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Ann D. Stark, 76, of 23 S. Hickory St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Filarski with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, following a vehicle too closely and careless driving involving a June 17 accident on Route 54 between Midway Performance and SOS Metals.

Police reported Stark had a blood-alcohol content of .095 percent.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Cody J. Shustack, 20, of 947 Spruce St., Kulpmont, was charged by Patrolman Kelly Campbell with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol while being a minor, operating a vehicle with alcohol in his system while being a minor, fleeing or attempting to elude police, resisting arrest, operating an ATV on a street or highway and driving without insurance.

The charges relate to a June 2 incident on Route 2038 in Beaverdale.

Police said Shustack had a blood-alcohol content of .165 percent.

Obstructs law

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Patrolman Daniel Politza charged Corrine L. Dietrich, 37, of 9 N. Fifth St., Minersville, with obstructing administration of the law, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness relating to a June 30 vehicle stop on Route 901 near Locust Summit.

DUI

ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township Patrolman Christopher Grow charged Jessica N. Smith, 26, of 336 Main St., Ranshaw, with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol relating to an April 6 vehicle stop on West Valley Avenue near McDonald's.

Police said Smith had a blood-alcohol content of .187 percent.

Public drunkenness

MOUNT CARMEL - Mary J. Karstetter, 45, of 211 E. Avenue, Mount Carmel, was charged by Cpl. David Donkochik with public drunkenness and two counts of disorderly conduct involving a July 9 disturbance in the 200 block of East Avenue.

Bad check

RALPHO TOWNSHIP - Coleen M. Lowry, 31, of 465 Mountain Road, Shamokin, was charged by Sgt. Chris Kreisher with issuing a bad check totaling $319.90 on April 23 at Miller's Gas and Oil on Route 61.

Theft charges

MOUNT CARMEL - Hoyt A. Norris, 21, of 475 W. Saylor St., Atlas, was charged by Patrolman Matthew Dillman with theft, criminal conspiracy to commit theft, receiving stolen property and corruption of minors.

Norris is accused of stealing a black Nissan sedan owned by Peter Long, of Coal Township, on June 17 from the 300 block of South Currant Street. Police said a 15-year-old male also was charged in the theft of the car that was later involved in a hit-and-run accident.

Threats

MOUNT CARMEL - Roger A. Kramer, 20, of 104 S. Peach St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Lt. Christopher Buhay with terroristic threats, simple assault, tampering with evidence, disorderly conduct and harassment relating to a July 22 disturbance in the 100 block of South Peach Street.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, Kramer began yelling from his porch at John Wilhelm Jr. while he was walking home with his 8-year-old son and a 15-year-old relative. Wilhelm told police Kramer produced a black handgun and threatened to shoot him.

Police said Kramer, who repeatedly yelled obscenities at Wilhelm, kept waving the gun around. Wilhelm told police Kramer claimed to be a member of the Crips gang and threatened to harm him.

Wilhelm, who doesn't know Kramer, said he then left the scene because he feared for his own safety and the safety of his son and relative.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL - Miki L. Campbell, 32, of 435 Center St., Tharptown, was charged by Patrolman William Adamski with driving under the influence of alcohol, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct relating to a July 20 incident in the first block of South Maple Street.

Police said Campbell refused to submit to a chemical test.

Multiple offenses

MOUNT CARMEL - Patrolman Shane Reamer has charged Kyle J. Knopp, 20, of 331 W. Seventh St., Mount Carmel, with theft, receiving stolen property, flight to avoid apprehension, resisting arrest, driving under the influence of alcohol, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, underage drinking and criminal mischief.

Police said Knopp, who refused to submit to a blood test, is accused of stealing of bicycle, riding it while intoxicated, throwing garbage cans and kicking garbage around Town Park, cursing and struggling with police while they attempted to handcuff him.

Police said the incidents occurred July 28 at East Third and South Chestnut streets.

Bad check

MOUNT CARMEL - Patrolman Kevin Katch has charged David P. Huber, 30, of 702 E. Fifth St., Mount Carmel, with issuing a bad check in the amount of $267.33 to Eureka on June 19, 2012.

Theft by deception

RALPHO TOWNSHIP - Carmen P. Papaleo, 47, of 225 W. Mulberry St., Shamokin, was charged by Sgt. Chris Kreisher with theft by deception, receiving stolen property and bad checks for allegedly issuing a bad check totaling $368.50 on April 4.

DUI

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - David M. Brown, 29, of 29 S. Chestnut St., Mount Carmel, was charged by Patrolman Brian Carnuccio with driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and driving under suspension in connection with a June 7 vehicle stop on Route 2032 at the Choice Discount Store.

Police reported Brown had nicotine, cotinine, nordiazepam and morphine in his blood system.

No injuries

KELLY TOWNSHIP - No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 5:31 p.m. Wednesday on Route 15 in this Union County township.

State police at Milton said a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by Cyle J. Schriver, 27, of Trevorton, was traveling south on Route 15 in the right travel lane while a 2005 Mercury Montego, driven by Merlin J. Zimmerman, 92, of Lewisburg, was traveling south on Route 15 in the left travel lane.

The crash occurred when Schriver's vehicle struck the Montego in the left rear bumper area with its right front bumper, causing disabling damage to both vehicles. Schriver, Zimmerman and Zimmerman's passenger, Juliann Zimmerman, 85, of Lewisburg, were not injured. Police said that Schriver was cited for careless driving.

Criminal mischief

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - State police at Stonington report that someone poured an unknown substance, believed to be syrup, on the back window of a vehicle owned by a 59-year-old female from Sunbury while it was parked on Carter Road between 7 p.m. Wednesday and 12:45 p.m. Thursday.

Harassment

COAL TOWNSHIP - John Dorkoski, 56, of 1013 W. Pine St., Coal Township, was charged by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky with harassment for allegedly grabbing a 15-year-old male from Coal Township by the throat and hitting him in the face at 9:47 p.m. July 24 at the rear of Dorkoski's home.