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Monday, November 9, 2009

A Jim Thorpe man was arrested after he was observed operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol (DUI) on SR209 on Sept. 29.

According to Summit Hill police, Todd Kostak, 43, of 47 W. Front St., was traveling at 2:40 a.m. when he passed police traveling the other direction. He was driving with his high beams on so police signaled him to dim his lights, but he failed to do so. Police then turned around to complete a routine traffic stop but as they followed him they observed that he was driving erratically, crossing over the center line.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Burglar scared off by homeowner

A would-be burglar was scared off by a homeowner in Schuylkill County.

State police at Schuylkill Haven said the incident occurred about 5:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at the home of Andrew Weaver, 193 Grove Rd., village of Pitman, Eldred Township. Troopers said the suspect used a gardening tool to smash the glass on the rear kitchen door of the home to gain entry. Once inside the suspect began to rummage through the kitchen but was scared off by Weaver, who was home at the time.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Mischief incidents

State police at Lehighton reported on two acts of criminal mischief.

Troopers said unknown persons smashed the rear window of the vehicle of Dale Morris, 52, of Long Mountain Rd., in Effort, Polk Township, Monroe County, while parked near the residence. The incident occurred overnight of Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.

Curt A. Vassallo, 55, of 635 Hazlewood Rd., Palmerton, Towamensing Township, reported someone damaged and removed his mailbox from its post sometime between 8 p.m. Nov. 5 and noon on Nov. 6.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Two injured in Schuylkill crash

Two persons were injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred about 12:36 a.m. today along Seltzer Road in Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County.

State police at Schuylkill Haven said Marc A. Greenaway, 22, of New Philadelphia, was driving a 2006 Mazda MX6 westbound when, for unknown reasons, the car went onto the right shoulder.

Greenaway tried to correct the vehicle's travel and it then crossed both lanes and struck a guide rail along the east shoulder.

The car traveled along the rail while spinning counter-clockwise.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Violation of PFA order

State police at Fern Ridge have charged a Monroe County man with violating a protection from abuse (PFA) order.

Troopers said Felix Ortiz, 52, of Kunkletown, allegedly violated the order given to a 32-year-old woman from 39 Long Mountain Drive North, in Chesntuthill Township. The incident occured on Nov. 3 at 5:30 a.m.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Monroe resident facing charges

A Monroe County resident is facing charges following an incident that occurred about 6:15 p.m. on Nov. 3 along SR209 near Hideaway Hills Rd., in Polk Township.

State police at Lehighton said Errold Perryman, 65, of Blakeslee, allegedly struck Mohammad Shah, 40, of Tobyhanna, in the neck at the above stated time and location.

Perryman was charged with harassment, troopers said.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Theft of cycle, ATV probed

State police at Frackville are investigating the theft of an all terrain vehicle (ATV) and a motorcycle from a Schuylkill County location.

Troopers said David Carlock, 39, of Havana, Ill., was staying at the Montfort Motel, Center St., Sheppton, East Union Township, when unknown criminals took a 2009 Yanaha XT 250 bike, white, blue and black in color, and a 2006 Honda EX 300 ATV, red in color. The items were removed from the back of a flat bed trailer sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The trailer was parked in the area of the motel.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Lug nuts removed from vehicle

The theft of lug nuts from wheels on a vehicle at a Monroe County business is being investigated by state police from the Fern Ridge barracks.

Police said the incident was discovered at 1:17 p.m. Monday at EAG Enterprises, State Rt. 115, Chestnuthill Township.

The vehicle was parked in the parking lot of the business at the time the lug nuts were removed.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Brodheadsville man is arrested

State police at the Fern Ridge barracks cited Scott Alexander of Brodheadsville for shoplifting on Tuesday at 4:05 p.m. at the Weis Markets, Rt. 209 and Weir Lake Road, Brodheadsville.

Police said he will receive a citation for retail theft.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Driver is charged in Schuylkill Co.

State police at the Schuylkill Haven barracks said Robert W. Conrad, 47, of Wernersville, was cited after a traffic accident Oct. 31 at 11:13 a.m. at the intersection of State Route 183 and Blue Mountain Road in Wayne Township, Schuylkill County.

Police said he was driving a 1983 Chevrolet Silverado notthbound on Rt. 183 and failed to stop in time, striking a 1996 Ford Windstar driven by Jacqueline T. Haller, 56, of Shartlesville. The latter was also northbound on Rt. 183 and was stopped while attempting to turn left onto Blue Mountain Road.

No one was injured in the mishap.

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