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Palmerton Police Log

Possessing instruments of crime

Juvenile referrals were filed against a 15-year-old Palmerton male and a 14-year-old male. Both were charged with criminal mischief, criminal conspiracy, possessing instruments of crime, theft from motor vehicle and receiving stolen property. The incident occurred between June 16-17 at various locations in the borough.Juvenile referrals were filed against a 15-year-old Palmerton male and a 14-year-old male. Both were charged with criminal mischief, criminal conspiracy, and possessing instruments of crime. The incident occurred between June 13-14 at various locations in the borough.SpeedingLeonard VanHorn III, 23, of 239 Centre St., Parryville, was cited for speeding. The violation occurred on Aug. 19 at 11:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Delaware Avenue.Possession of drug paraphernaliaCriminal charges were filed against Brian Amill, 30, of 592 Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, for three counts of simple assault, harassment, two counts of persistent disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, criminal mischief, institutional vandalism, public drunkenness, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The incident occurred on Aug. 17 at 8:32 p.m. in the 900 block of Mauch Chunk Road.Criminal mischiefRoss Gursky, 25, of 804 W. Edgemont Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for criminal mischief. The violation occurred on Aug. 18 at 9:55 p.m. in the 800 block of W. Edgemont Avenue.Public drunkennessLeeanne Gregory, 30, of 218 Lehigh Ave., Palmerton, was cited for public drunkenness. The violation occurred on Aug. 21 at 9:49 p.m. in the 500-600 blocks of Delaware Avenue.Vehicle violationElizabeth Mullins, 40, of 335 Washington St., Walnutport, was cited for driving under suspension. The violation occurred on Aug. 18 at 5:53 p.m. on SR248 east.A citation was issued to Scott Brickler, 35, of 113 Bonnie Drive, Dalton, for driving under suspension. The violation occurred on Aug. 2 at 1:01 a.m. in the 800 block of Mauch Chunk Road.Traffic violationCurt Vassallo, 59, of 635 Hazelwood Road, Palmerton, was cited for stop signs and yield signs. The violation occurred on Aug. 17 at 5:25 p.m. at Mauch Chunk Road and Franklin Avenue.A citation was filed against a 17-year-old Palmerton male for careless driving. The violation occurred on Aug. 18 at 9:55 p.m. in the 800 block of W. Edgemont Avenue.Matthew Monteiro, 27, of 557 Delaware Avenue, rear, Palmerton, was cited for obedience to traffic control device. The violation occurred on Aug. 17 at 8:10 p.m. in the 100 block of Delaware Avenue.