Two men were arrested on drinking charges after police observed them acting suspiciously on West Green Street on Saturday.
Charles Dennis, 38, of West Grand Street, was charged with public drunkenness. Police said they discovered Dennis is also on probation and he was taken to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.
Gary Dennis, 19, of West Noble Street, was cited with underage drinking and released at his residence.

Christopher Walsh of West Ridge Street reported someone stole a white Apple Ipod from his vehicle Saturday.

Linda Fletcher of West Union Street reported someone broke into her car and stole a purse containing quarters and a Verizon Samsung cell phone Saturday.

Stanley Czech of West Grant Street reported someone broke into his apartment and stole cash and a money order Sunday.

Donna Everhart of East Church Street reported someone stole a 20-inch Black Diamond bicycle from her front porch Monday.

Steven Novitski of West Union Street reported someone stole CDs from his vehicle Monday.

Michael Sauers of East Noble Street reported someone broke into his car and stole various children’s CDs.

Darryl John Cook, 34, of Mosier Street, was charged with simple assault after he allegedly struck his girlfriend in a car at 4:19 a.m. Monday.

John Joseph Gorka, 51, of Lincoln Avenue, was arrested on assault charges after he punched his mother in the face at his home at 5:56 a.m. Sunday, police said.
Police said Gorka resides with his mother, Josephine, and was aggravated because she would not let him in the home because he was intoxicated.
Gorka smashed the windows out of the back door and forced the door open. Josephine attempted to stop him, and suffered injury that she said was caused by John punching or pushing her, police said.
Gorka was charged with simple assault and harassment.

Catherine R. Naturalie, 27, of East Ridge Street, and Thomas J. Spagnuolo, 20, were arrested on assault charges after they allegedly beat up Courtney Davis at Naturalie’s home at 3 a.m. Monday, police said.
Police said Davis began arguing with Spagnuolo, and soon Naturalie joined the argument. Davis reported Spagnuolo smashed her head off the wall several times, and then dragged her to the floor by her hair and kicked her in the back and side.
Davis said Naturalie then hit her and pulled her hair. Spagnuolo then pushed Davis down four steps and smashed her head off a parked car, police said.
Davis took off running and called 911.
Naturalie and Spagnuolo were charged with simple assault and harassment.

Francis J. Pape, 63, of Second Street, Larksville, was charged with threatening and harassing a woman on Hill Street, Nanticoke, on Tuesday.
Police said Pape was yelling at a woman not to come out of her yard or he was going to shoot her. Pape was in possession of a gun that was in a holster attached to his hip, police said.
Pape was charged with making terroristic threats, harassment and disorderly conduct.
Investigating officer was Richard Vietz.

Courtney Davis, 22, of Loomis Street, was cited with criminal mischief, harassment and disorderly conduct after a dispute with her ex-boyfriend’s girlfriend on East Washington Street on Wednesday.
Police said Davis went to the woman’s house and kicked a door and her car causing damage.
Investigating officer was Sgt. Michael Roke

12/31/2006
Michael Rentko, 22, of Park Street, was cited with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness after a dispute with his parents on Friday, police said.
Police said Rentko was struggling with his father on the front porch. Rentko fled into his house when police arrived. He was removed from the home at his parents’ request, police said.

Randy Angelo Pastucci, 25, of East Main Street, was charged with simple assault and harassment after a dispute with his stepfather early Saturday morning, police said.
Police said Pastucci assaulted Dennis Xander inside their home shortly after 4 a.m.
Xander had bruises to his eye and shoulder, police said.

Two 15-year-old boys from Nanticoke were cited with retail theft after police said they walked out of the JC Penney Department Store without paying for $232 in merchandise on Wednesday.

12/30/2006
Mohammad Morsy, of West Main Street, was arrested on assault charges after he punched his father in the cheek, causing him to bleed at 9:36 a.m. Friday, police said.
Police said the incident occurred as Morsy’s father, Salah, was driving him to work in Hazleton.
Morsy was charged with simple assault and harassment.

An employee of Leggett and Platt, 375 W. Union St., reported that someone threw glass bottles over a fence which surrounds the company’s lot, causing damage to two roll-up doors, a GMC 4500 and a 2006 Sterling Thursday, police said.

David Agard of East Broad Street reported on Sunday that items were stolen from his 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. Stolen were a Dual CD player, a Sony X-plode 1000 watt amplifier, two 12-inch subwoofers in a box and a black CD case with 70 CDs.

Based on blood-alcohol testing, city resident Gail Doknovitch was charged with driving under the influence and related violations for a late November crash she had, police reported.
Around 1 a.m. on Nov. 28, officers responded to the area of Middle Road and Espy Street, where they found Doknovitch’s silver Honda Accord crashed off the road and 43-year-old Doknovitch “visibly intoxicated,” according to Officer Brian Kivler.
Kivler stated Doknovitch was unable to stand without steadying herself against an object. He “deemed she was too intoxicated to perform the test.”
A witness told police Doknovitch’s vehicle had been fishtailing before it crashed down an embankment.
A subsequent blood-alcohol test indicated that Doknovitch’s blood-alcohol concentration was .276.

Doknovitch was charged with misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence, both for general impairment and having a blood-alcohol concentration of at least .16, careless driving and reckless driving.

8/18/2006

James Grasso, 46, was arrested Sunday at 230 State St. on charges of public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, drug possession and other charges.

Fred Loah was arrested Aug. 10 at 208 Enterprise St. on charges of criminal trespass and criminal mischief. Police found Loah inside the apartment with blood on his hands after allegedly smashing a front window.

Ryan Brock was arrested Monday in the rear parking lot of Antonio’s Pizza, 200 E. Main St., after officers on patrol reportedly found him urinating on the side of a trash bin there. During a search, police said, they found a small amount of marijuana on Brock as well as a pipe. He was charged with open lewdness, drug possession and other related offenses.

Robert Lewis, 52, of West Nanticoke, was arrested on a charge of public drunkenness Monday after he urinated on the Kearney Funeral Home building, police said.

Robert Zaremba, 20, and Matthew Zaremba, 18, were arrested on charges of burglary and criminal trespass in connection with a burglary on Tuesday at Larry’s Pizza, 400 E. Church St. Robert Zaremba also was charged with several other burglaries.

A hit-and-run occurred at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday at 625 S. Prospect St.

Tammy Condoluci reported Wednesday her black Nissan SE extended cab was stolen from 21 N. Chestnut St. She told police she heard glass break and saw her vehicle, which also has a gray stripe on its sides, speeding away.

Chester Beggs, 63, reported Wednesday his vehicle was vandalized sometime between 7 and 9 p.m. Tuesday while parked at Larry’s Pizza on East Church Street.

John Bradley, an employee of McCarthy Taxi Cab, reported Tuesday a woman ran away after being driven to Nanticoke, failing to pay the fare.

Dolores Grozio, 56, of Hanover Township reported Monday someone smashed the windows to her building at 75 E. Main St.

7/13/2006

April Lee May, 28, of Shickshinny, was arrested on evidence of drunken driving Sunday in the 400 block of East Union Street, police said.

Jason Kepp, 20, was arrested Monday on a charge of public drunkenness on East Church Street, police said.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission will file charges against four people that the Nanticoke Fire Department saw burning plastic coating off copper wire in a wooded area off Middle Road on Monday morning, police said.
The game commission, which has jurisdiction over the property, will file charges against Brian Keith, 28, of Wilkes-Barre; Sean Perry, 27, of Hanover Township; Lolita Lawson, 22, of Wilkes-Barre; and Louis Mendez, 45, of Edwardsville.

The Pennsylvania state PLCB store at 13 Weis Plaza reported Monday a woman came into the store, put a fifth bottle of vodka in her purse and left without paying.

Virginia Knorek, 52, reported someone stole the handicap sign from in front of her Coal Street home Monday.

Jeffrey John Leggins, 18, was arrested Tuesday on charges of public drunkenness, possession of marijuana and underage drinking in the 400 block of South Chestnut Street after he approached officers who had stopped two female juveniles for violating the city’s curfew ordinance, police said.
The two juveniles, ages 14 and 15, were released to their parents.

7/10/2006

Rose Ann Kline of East Broad Street on Friday reported damage to her 2005 Hyundai Sonata; and Carlee Noss of Hunlock Creek reported damage to her 1997 Dodge Stratus parked on Garfield Street. The damage was caused by falling debris from fireworks, police said.

Someone spray-painted graffiti on the back of the American Legion Building at 23 W. Broad St. sometime overnight between Thursday and Friday, police said.

Police found a camcorder and case at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Turkey Hill Minit Market at 460 W. Main St. at 12:30 p.m. Friday. The owner may pick up the camcorder at the Nanticoke police station, 15 E. Ridge St., after providing proof of ownership.

Police arrested Stanley Edward Harvey, 58, of 419 Jones St., Nanticoke, and charged him with driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding after they clocked him driving 49 mph in a 25 mph zone on Front Street at 10:32 p.m. on Friday, police said.
Police said Harvey showed signs of intoxication, and a breath test revealed a blood-alcohol level of 0.164 percent. A driver with a level of 0.08 percent is considered intoxicated in Pennsylvania.

Police arrested Richard Lee Rudy Jr., 31, address unknown, and charged him with violating a protection-from-abuse order after he called the woman who filed the order against him at her workplace – Park Market, 30 E. Broad St. – and threatened to shoot the woman and her boyfriend and “shoot up” the market, police said.
Rudy was arraigned before District Judge Gerald Feissner in Freeland and, as of Sunday night, remained lodged in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $10,000 bail. His preliminary hearing is set for 8:30 a.m. July 18 in Luzerne County Central Court.

7/9/2006

Tazelle Frederick Curtis, 20, of Main Street, Kingston, was arrested on evidence of drunken driving after he was found passed out in his running vehicle in the middle of the roadway on the 200 block of East Union Street at 7:41 a.m. Wednesday, police said.
Curtis also was wanted on a felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance out of Kingston.
Police said that while Curtis was sleeping, he had his foot on the accelerator. Police turned off the vehicle and woke Curtis.
Police said Cutis' blood alcohol content was 0.168 percent. An adult is considered intoxicated with a BAC of 0.08 percent. Police said he also gave police false identification.
Police filed charges of driving under the influence, driving without a license, careless driving, underage drinking and false identification.
He was taken to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $50,000 bail.

Bradley E. Rinehimer, 25, of East Poplar Street, was arrested on evidence of drunken driving after police observed him stop at a green light and swerve over the center lines on Main Street at 2:29 a.m. Wednesday, police said.
Police have filed charges of driving under the influence, driving on the right side of the road and careless driving.

Kevin Wayne Wilcox, 29, of Apollo Circle, was arrested on a warrant on numerous drug delivery charges in Nanticoke at 2:28 p.m. Thursday, police said.
He was taken to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $50,000 bail.

Police reported the following unrelated incidents:

Anthony Voyton, 59, of 241 E. Union St., was arrested July 1 on a charge of violating a protection-from-abuse order.

Jason Bell, 21, of 363 E. Union St., was arrested July 2 on a charge of violating a Protection From Abuse order.

James Colby, 24, and Laura Biga, 22, were arrested July 3 on charges of simple assault. Police said each hit each other after an argument.

A 2-year-old boy ran into a car while crossing the street and was flown to a hospital by a medical helicopter at 1:50 p.m. Monday, police said.
According to police:
The boy was attempting to cross the street at the corner of Walnut and Main streets and ran into the passenger side of a car driven by Francis Kirschner, 37, of Glen Lyon. The boy was thrown under the wheels of the vehicle.
Police said the boy was with his mother, Sharon Brown, 29, at the time of the crash.
Police said Kirschner was traveling 10 to 15 mph at the time and will not be charged.

A juvenile was charged with harassment on June 22 after hitting his mother, Lynn Searles of Apollo Circle, and blackening her eye, police said.

Police said Richard Rudy, 31, was arrested at 5:41 p.m. on Monday after he violated a protection-from-abuse order when he went to 36 E. Broad St. to get his belongings from his former apartment, where his ex-girlfriend lives. The woman, 36-year-old Teresa Blazosek, said Rudy punched out a window when he was told he couldn't come in. Police said Rudy will also be charged with criminal mischief.

Guillermo Rodriguez, 76, of Nanticoke told police that someone stole prescription medication from his car at the Rite Aid parking lot in Nanticoke at 3:10 p.m. on June 23, said police.

Police say the following people have been charged with public drunkenness in Nanticoke:
Todd D. Steigerwait, 26, of Wilkes-Barre was cited on South Prospect Street on June 22 at 8:43 p.m.
Ronald Walker, 35, of Nanticoke was charged at 5:30 a.m. on June 24.

6/30/2006

Rochelle Fedkenheuer, 24, of Pittston Township was charged with numerous drug crimes June 23, said Nanticoke police.
According to police:
She was arrested after a drug bust on East Noble Street and had 17 bags of heroin on her, said police.
Fedkenheuer was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy, possession and other charges.

Mark Peter Sovyrda Jr., 24, of Wilkes-Barre was charged with DUI on Middle Road in Nanticoke at 12:45 a.m. June 19.
Police say Sovyrda was found sleeping behind the wheel of a car, which had a flat tire, off the side of the road.
Police said Sovyrda had a blood alcohol level of 0.328 percent and offered money to police to not arrest him.

Michele Romanowski, 40, of Nanticoke was cited with harassment after police say she grabbed her brother, Eugene Kline, 42, of Shavertown, ripped his shirt off his back and struck him several times after an argument on East Ridge Street.

Police say Jeffrey Legins, 18, of Nanticoke was arrested and charged with retail theft at 3:04 a.m. on June 20 after stealing a package of cigarettes from Uni-Mart on East Main Street.

6/25/2006

Darren Drain of James Street, White Haven, was arrested on drug charges after a police investigation into an alleged drug house on East Noble Street Tuesday, police said.
Police said a confidential informant purchased heroin from Drain, aka Malik, and gave police a description of him.
Police then matched Drain to the description and arrested him. Drain was in possession of $1,350 bound in a rubber band and two bags of heroin.
He was charged with possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility.

6/18/2006

Alan Gorr, 45, was charged with simple assault on Tuesday after he allegedly slammed his girlfriend’s son, Anthony Millan, into a wall and attempted to punch him at a home on West Grand Street, said police.

Robert Lee Hughes, 42, who police say is homeless, was charged with public drunkenness and possession of drug paraphernalia at about 2 a.m. on Friday.
Police say they found traces of marijuana, rolling papers and a pipe in his position while arresting him on Shea Street.

6/17/2006

Dawn Robinson, 36, reported Monday someone entered her residence and stole her GE portable dishwasher.

Arthur Rogo, 51, reported Monday someone cut the liner to his swimming pool.

Gary Ceppa, 37, reported Monday his juvenile son stole a shotgun from the home and it was now missing. The gun was recovered and charges filed.

Larry Pudlowski, 38, reported Tuesday he came home from work and discovered his glass table and lawn chairs had been stolen from his front porch and his grill had been taken from the rear of the house.

Two juvenile males were cited with violating curfew while skateboarding at the Kanjorski Center on East Main Street Tuesday night.

Theresa Cianiaw, 18, was cited with driving without a license Thursday night. Her two juvenile passengers were cited with violating curfew.

6/14/2006

Joseph Klesmer, 19, was arrested on a charge of possession of marijuana Sunday night on East Main Street, police said.

Michael Dominic Rentko, 22, was charged with retail theft Monday afternoon at Park Market, 30 E. Broad St., police said.

Ronald Supkowski, 59, was charged with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness Monday night in the 1100 block of South Prospect Street, police said.

Jean Baker reported Monday someone spray-painted the word “ass” on the fence outside her South Street home, police said.

Christine Marie Rutt, 26, of Glen Lyon was arrested on an outstanding warrant Monday afternoon on Middle Road. She was taken to Luzerne County Correctional Facility and held without bail, police said.

6/12/2006

A 20-year-old Nanticoke man was charged after being found drunk and walking along a city street with two teenage girls, who were also drinking.
David F. Kozak, of Church Street, was found walking on the 200 block of South Walnut Street and was highly intoxicated, as were the girls, police said.
The girls were charged with underage drinking and curfew violations and turned over to their parents. Kozak was charged with public drunkenness and underage drinking.

Charles Davis, 42, reported that a unknown person threw a brick through his front window on College Street on Friday.

Joanne Bohinski, 24, told police that someone dumped an unknown substance on the hood of her car on Saturday while it was parked in the front of her home on Honey Pot Street.

A 52-year-old man was charged after falling in the street after attempting to cross Prospect and Main streets early Sunday.
Paul J. Kozminski, 52, was charged after police found him lying in the street; he had also defecated in his pants. Kozminski was charged with public drunkenness.

David Granoski, 58, reported to police that sometime Saturday night someone forcibly entered his home and stole cash, CDs, a DVD player and a few other items from his home.

A child reported to police a person in a black-hooded sweatshirt stole his bicycle Friday off of his East Noble Street home’s front porch.

David Bienkowski, 26, reported to police that an unknown person forcibly entered his basement Sunday and stole $2,000 cash.

6/10/2006

Raymond Rittenhouse, 45, reported that his laptop computer was stolen from his Orchard Street home within the past few days, police said.

Matthew John Garcia, 20, was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault and possession of drug paraphernalia at 60 W. Green St., police said.
Garcia allegedly stabbed 54-year-old Alfred Nash in the arm during an argument that started when Garcia refused to give Nash the telephone, police said.
Garcia was taken to Luzerne County Correctional Facility because of lack of bail.

A mother and daughter are facing criminal charges after allegedly making up a story about a hit-and-run to cover up their own hit-and-run.
Betty Giles, 40, of Glen Lyon is being charged with filing a false report and her daughter, 19-year-old Jessica Richmond, is charged with hit-and-run.
According to police:
Benji Meigs, 29, reported Thursday he heard a loud noise outside his house and saw his 1998 Dodge Dakota had been hit by a car going east on East Main Street. Police collected smashed debris from the area and determined the striking vehicle was a Ford Taurus.
Later in the day, Giles filed a hit-and-run report with Edwardsville police that her car was hit in the Price Chopper parking lot. An investigation revealed it was Giles’ vehicle that had hit Meigs’ Dodge on West Main Street.
Giles and her daughter, who had been driving the car when it hit Meigs’ vehicle, admitted to police they made up the story about the Price Chopper incident and that Richmond had hit the Dodge Dakota earlier in the day.

6/8/2006

Four men were arrested Tuesday night on charges of disorderly conduct, underage drinking, public drunkenness, criminal mischief and propulsion of missiles into an occupied vehicle, police said.
Arrested were Alphonse Rende, 20; Thomas Spagnuolo, 20; Raymond Santero, 22; and Jose Arce, 20, all of Nanticoke.
According to police:
Four people were driving near Market Street and Patriot Square Park at about 10:30 p.m. when the four suspects approached them. The driver thought he was being asked to buy drugs and began to drive away when Spagnuolo threw a 40-ounce bottle of beer through the back window of the vehicle.
When police arrived on the scene, the suspects resisted. Police were able to arrest Santero and Rende, both of whom resisted. Then Spagnuolo somehow let Rende out of the police cruiser and officers used pepper spray to subdue Rende.
Eventually, all four men were arrested. Rende was found with prescription drugs that were not prescribed to him.

Police reported the following incidents of theft and harassment:

• Jose Calo, 41, reported Tuesday his neighbor, 41-year-old Daniel Drury, threatened to kill him. Drury was charged with harassment.
• Cheryl Wanzie, 48, reported Wednesday she left her dog outside her home and her neighbor, 76-year-old Edmund Gesecki, yelled profanities and racial insults at her. Gesecki was charged with harassment.
• Three juvenile males reported Wednesday they left their bikes at the corner of College and Ridge streets and the bikes were stolen.

6/7/2006

Lori Deyo, 33, of Nanticoke, wanted by Nanticoke Police and the Luzerne County Drug Task Force, was arrested on an outstanding warrant, after she allegedly sold crack cocaine to a confidential informant in May, police said.
According to police:
Deyo was found to be in possession of approximately 10 grams of crack cocaine and $800 in cash, along with a large quantity of assorted pills and drug paraphernalia.
Deyo was arrested Monday when police were patrolling the area of East Broad Street and saw Deyo pull into the parking lot of her home at 66 W. Broad St.
Deyo was searched at the Nanticoke Police Station, and was in possession of 14.9 grams of crack cocaine. A search of Deyo’s purse resulted in the discovery of a three sandwich bags containing different prescription medications, used crack pipe screens, a loose pill and a loose piece of crack cocaine and $1,622 in cash.

Normal Mayewski, 21, of Nanticoke, reported that he saw two suspicious people near his home attempting to damage his telephone lines.
The suspects fled when they saw Mayewski. Police were unable to locate the suspects.

Robert Lee Hughes was arrested Monday on public drunkenness charges after he broke into a vehicle parked near West Broad Street and Orchard Street owned by Joshua Suda, 27, of Nanticoke.
Suda told police that Hughes was going through the glove box of the vehicle and that he smelled of alcohol. Police say that when Hughes saw them approach, he ran away and climbed a tree. Hughes was pulled from the tree and handcuffed.

5/30/2006

Michael Brown, 26, of Nanticoke, reported that sometime before 3:50 p.m. Saturday, unknown people stole a patio table from his porch.

A man found wandering in the basement of a couple’s Meade Street home early Sunday was hospitalized after police determined he was disoriented, a police report said.
According to police:
The couple called police at about 4:30 a.m. after hearing noises in their basement.
Police say a man, later identified as Kevin Jones, 52, of Nanticoke, was found in the basement of the home and told police he had no idea how he got into the residence or where he was from.
Jones was taken to police headquarters for questioning and was later transported to an area hospital when officers determined he was “disoriented” and “confused.”
Charges may be filed.

Police are searching for a white Chevrolet Celebrity that struck a car belonging to Michael Krolikowski, 45, along Honey Pot Street sometime before 3 a.m. Sunday.

A Nanticoke man was arrested on evidence of drunken driving early Sunday morning, police said.
According to police:
Stephen Perluke, 20, was driving along North Market Street and was stopped after police saw him commit a traffic violation and one of the occupants throw a beer can out the window.
Perluke was tested and determined to have a blood alcohol content of 0.17 percent. An adult driver in Pennsylvania is considered intoxicated with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 percent.
Matthew Zaremba, 18, and Robert Zaremba, 20, were passengers in Perluke’s vehicle. Both were deemed intoxicated and were cited with public drunkenness, police said.

5/28/2006

Vending machine stolen from car wash
A vending machine was stolen from the Bay Car Wash, Arch Street, on Friday, city police said.
Car wash owner Robert Thomas, 44, reported the theft around 6:20 a.m.
The machine was secured into the wall, which was damaged during the theft. Police said it weighs more than 300 pounds empty, so it was likely pulled out of the wall by a vehicle. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Nanticoke police at 735-2200.

Woman tries to cash counterfeit check
An unknown woman tried to cash a counterfeit check Friday at Omega Bank, East Main Street, city police said.
Police said Bank Manager Joseph Loftus was warned that the woman tried to cash a bogus check from RK Furs at an Omega Bank branch in Wilkes-Barre. He warned his staff about the possible scam, and was asked to examine the check when the woman showed up at his branch, police said. The woman is described as a heavy female with curly hair, wearing black pants and a white T-shirt, police said.

5/25/2006

Benjamin Kovaleski, 46, of Forty Fort, reported someone broke into his garage on West Main Street at 8:06 p.m. Tuesday. No items were reported stolen.

Thomas Spagnuolo, 20, of Nanticoke, was cited with disorderly conduct after he repeatedly refused to leave the driveway of police headquarters and desist from using profane and loud language at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, police said.
Police said Spagnuolo came to the police station in regard to his friend David Banks, who was arrested for retail theft at the Uni-Mart, East Main Street.

Kevin Bonk, 28, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for false identification at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

A female juvenile was charged with possession of marijuana at the Greater Nanticoke Area High School at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, police said.

Darla Hules, 41, was charged with disorderly conduct after she refused to stop yelling profane language into a cell phone while walking from City Hall to her vehicle at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, police said.Police said Hules acted in a similar fashion while in the district justice’s office.

5/24/2006

Charles Dennis was arrested Sunday on West Noble Street on charges of simple assault, reckless endangerment, theft and other charges after police responded to a domestic disturbance, police said.

David Banks, 19, of East State Street, was arrested just after midnight Sunday on a charge of retail theft after an employee at the Uni-Mart at 61 East Main St. gave police the license plate number of a car that Banks and a group of teens fled in after shoplifting from the store, police said.

5/23/2006

Colin Flak, 21, of East Broad Street, reported Saturday that someone entered his home and removed $375 from his bedroom, police said.
There was no forced entry and Flak told police the doors might have been left unlocked.

5/20/2006

Joshua Hallas, of West Ridge Street, Nanticoke, was arrested on an outstanding warrant on drug charges at 6:40 Thursday.

5/15/2006

Jeffrey Hummel, 35, will be cited with harassment because he shoved 63-year-old Joseph Olzewski on Tuesday.
Police say Olzewski knocked on Hummel’s door because Hummel was causing a disturbance and Hummel responded by shoving Olzewski. A struggle ensued and Hummel fled prior to the arrival of police.

Frank Yale, 38, of Coal Street was charged with public drunkenness just before noon on May 7, said police.

Dawn Smith, 24, of Nanticoke reported to police on May 5 that someone stole wooden lawn furniture from the porch of her Park Street home. The residence was damaged when the items were removed, said police.

5/12/2006

Sherry Karvaski, 18, reported May 1 someone stole her Omega Bank debit card from her vehicle at 130 State St. and used it at several businesses in the area.

Mark Wasilewski, 49, reported Thursday someone stole the electrical meter from the side of his East Main Street home.

Ryan A. Brock, 24, was arrested May 1 near Prospect Street on charges of public drunkenness, misbranding of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.

Mark Skipalis, 54, reported May 2 he was assaulted behind his home, on Center Street, by Andrew Hanko, 19, and Jeffrey Legins, 18, police said. Skipalis suffered a broken leg and other injuries in the alleged attack, and charges against Hanko and Legins are pending.

Robert Zaremba, 20, and Matthew Zaremba, 18, were charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct May 5 after allegedly damaging a vehicle outside Bonk’s Bar at 200 W. Church St., police said.

Stephanie Rixie was arrested and charged with domestic violence on May 6 after allegedly punching and biting 23-year-old Jonathan Eisenhauer at a home on West Nobel Street, said police. Eisenhauer was arrested and charged with public drunkenness.

5/2/2006

Willie Cooper of Perry Street reported on Friday that his Smith & Wesson .22-caliber handgun was stolen from his home, police said.

Lori Duda of East Union Street reported on Friday that someone attempted to break into her home by forcing open a basement window, police said. An investigation turned up marks on the window that indicated it had been forcibly opened, but no one broke in.

David Oshinski Sr. of East Washington Street reported around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday that someone stole his handicapped-parking placard from his vehicle within the past few days, police reported.

Police are investigating a break in at the Middle Road Deli at 400 Middle Road that occurred around 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Several items were stolen.

Scott Mitchell of South Market Street reported around 11 p.m. Sunday that his apartment was broken into sometime overnight but nothing was taken, police reported.

4/30/2006

Gene Nowakowski, 60, reported his East Grove Street residence was burglarized sometime between 9 a.m. Thursday and 12:30 a.m. Friday, police said. Numerous items of jewelry were taken.

Joshua Hallas, 24, was cited with driving with a suspended license Thursday night at Prospect and Broad streets, police said.

4/29/2006

A Philadelphia man was arrested Thursday after entering a East State Street home, hiding in a closet and then giving police a fake name, police said.
Police said the mother of the homeowner reported she saw the man, Edward Don Jones, 23, enter the home and then called police.
Police soon found Jones, who initially told cops his name was Marquis, hiding in a closet, police said.
Jones was taken to the state police barracks for fingerprinting to confirm his identify.
The mother who saw him enter the home, Barbara Lumia, 59, and the daughter, Patricia Matthews, 31, later declined to prosecute Jones so he was only charged with providing false identity to law enforcement.
Jones was sent to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000.

Three arrested for fighting
Police arrested three people Thursday night after getting a report of up to 15 people fighting in West Side Park on West Grand Street, police said.
Upon arrival, police said the group tried to flee, but they were able to detain three of the suspects.
Arrested for disorderly conduct were: Andrew Hanko, 19, Center Street, Nanticoke; David Edward Hermanofski, 18, Perry Street, Nanticoke; and Gregory Snyder, 19, West Grand Street, Nanticoke.

4/29/2006

Kathleen Mislitski, 36, reported Monday her juvenile daughter was bitten by a dog owned by Kevin Schinski, police said.

Marcus Alford, 21, of Kingston, was cited with harassment Monday after 19-year-old Sharon Tunnicliff reported he was pounding on the front door of her Noble Street Residence and yelling threats the night of April 22, police said.

Gary D. Dennis, 18, of Sheatown, was cited with public drunkenness and underage drinking at 12 West Noble St. Tuesday, police said.

Theodore Anthony Glowacki Jr., 22, was arrested on a warrant Wednesday at Main and Shea streets for failure to appear on drug-related charges, police said. He was taken to Luzerne County Correctional Facility.

Jonathan Eisenhauer, 23, of Shickshinny, was arrested Sunday morning at West Union and New streets on charges of disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and resisting arrest, police said.

Edward Readler, 38, of Wapwallopen, was arrested on evidence of drunken driving early Sunday morning near Kosciuszko Street and Middle Road, police said.

4/27/2006

Jonathan Eisenhauer, 23, of Shickshinny, was arrested Sunday morning at West Union and New streets on charges of disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and resisting arrest, police said.

Edward Readler, 38, of Wapwallopen, was arrested on evidence of drunken driving early Sunday morning near Kosciuszko Street and Middle Road, police said.

4/23/2006

Two juveniles were cited with defiant trespass Monday after they were caught skateboarding at the Kanjorski Center, 60 E. Main St., police said.

Robert John Prestash, 61, reported Monday his .38-caliber Bersa semiautomatic handgun with one seven-round magazine was stolen from his Hanover Street residence, police said.

David Letteer, 41, was cited with harassment Tuesday after Sarah Heppding, 46, reported she was getting harassing phone calls from him, police said.

An 18-year-old student at Greater Nanticoke Area High School was charged with possession of a weapon on school property after school officials discovered a knife on him Tuesday, police said. Daniel Olshefski of Sheatown was patted down in the principal’s office after school officials received an anonymous tip that he had marijuana. Olshefski faces suspension and possible expulsion from school.

Joseph Ash, 33, and Danielle Becker, 33, were arrested on charges of simple assault, criminal trespass and harassment Thursday at 231 Apollo Circle, police said. Ash and Becker both told police the other assaulted him. Ash was bleeding from the mouth and Becker was missing a tooth, police said. Both are homeless and had been staying at a friend’s place. They were taken to Luzerne County Correctional Facility.

Lucretia Sokoloski, 50, reported Thursday someone pried open her mailbox at her Apollo Circle residence, police said.

Roger Christian, 39, was cited with public drunkenness Friday afternoon in Apollo Circle, police said.

Police reported the following vehicle accidents:
• Kenneth Hunter Sr., 59, of Hanover Township, hit a utility pole as he was driving south on Jifkin Street Friday afternoon.
• Courtney Wickham, 45, hit a Glen Summit water delivery truck on East Main Street Friday.

4/18/2006

A man crashed his vehicle into a parked car Saturday night on South Market Street and then assaulted members of the city’s fire department who tried to detain him after witnessing him try to flee the scene, police said.
David Leteer, 41, of Nanticoke, exhibited signs of intoxication, but refused to submit to a breath test, police said.
Leteer was charged with DUI, assault, and traffic offenses, including driving with an expired/suspended license, police said.

Fight broken up at Quoit Club
Police responded to the Quoit Club on Railroad Street on Saturday night for the report of a fight involving 20 people, police said.
When police arrived, Barry Lore II, 26, of Nanticoke, told police the fight had been stopped.
None of the parties were injured and all declined prosecution, police said.

Abandoned vehicles found
Officer Mike Roke on Monday tagged nine vehicles as abandoned that were on city and private property, police said.
The owners have 10 days to move the vehicles or rectify any problems, police said.

4/16/2006

Keith Seroka, 38, reported someone stole silk flowers worth $236 from the flower tent located next to the Weis Market parking lot sometime Thursday night, police said.

Jason Bell, 21, was charged with public drunkenness on Honey Pot Street after he was visibly intoxicated at 11 a.m. Friday, police said. Police said Bell was drunk on his ex-girlfriend’s roof on Honey Pot Street.

An unidentified man slashed the tires on a car on North Chestnut Street at 6:04 p.m. Friday, police said.
Police said the 1992 Nissan truck is owned by Tammy Condolucci, 38, of Blytheburn Road, Mountain Top.

John Robert Campas Jr. of South Walnut Street was charged with simple assault after he punched his girlfriend, Jackie Naperkowski, 25, of Turner Street, Plymouth, twice on her head and face, slapped her and threw her to the ground, police said.
Police said Naperkowski was bleeding profusely from the mouth and a front tooth was knocked out. Blood was also on the walls and floors on the kitchen.
He was taken to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.

Alice Jones, 64, of Nanticoke, reported Thursday someone stole nearly $600 from her bank account using her bank card and PIN number and also stole her medication, police said. Jones told police the thefts occurred while she was hospitalized and family member had her keys and bank card. Police said they have a suspect and are investigating.

4/15/2006

Denise Roote, 35, reported Wednesday someone stole three gym bags out of her parked vehicle in the 700 block of South Hanover Street, police said.

Police said Brianna Kryznewski, 23, told them Joshua Wiepa, 23, assaulted her Wednesday night. Kryznewski was given information on a protection-from-abuse order, and Wiepa left the scene before police arrived.

4/11/2006

Police were called to the Mill Memorial Library parking lot to investigate a hit and run accident. Ms. Nicolette Toporcer, 41, of 735 East Grove Street reported while she was in the library another vehicle had backed into her vehicle, a 2003 Hyundai, and left the scene. A witness gave Toporcer the registration number of the offending vehicle, which she forwarded to police_ Police ran the registration the witness had given which was incorrect. Police then ran the registration with several different configurations and located the owner of the offending vehicle, Ms. Maria Thomas, 41, of 9 Overlook Drive Nanticoke who was operating a 1999 Audi at the time, Thomas stated to police she did not realize she had struck the other vehicle in the lot. Minor damage to both vehicles, no charges will be filed.

Mr. Joseph Badowski, 44, reported to police that between Friday, April 7th 2006 at 17:00 hours and Monday, April 10th 2006 at approximately 10:00 hours, he discovered that five different types of Nail and Framing Guns were stolen from his garage on Enterprise Street. Any persons with information are asked to call 735-4000

While on patrol officers observed Mr. Jeremy Wildoner, 31, of 56 Ridge Street Glen Lyon sitting on a park bench in Patriot Square Park. Officers knowing there was an active warrant issued for Wildoner approached him and took him into custody. Wildoner was arrained on the warrant in front of District Justice Pierentoni and released on SI,000 unsecured bail. The warrant was for Altered, Forged or Counterfeit Documents or Plates(M-1) and several other summary vehicle code violations.

Ms. Gwen Brown, 37, of 238 Enterprise Street reported to police that when she arrived home from work around 1421 hours she noticed that the bedroom window located on the southwestern portion of her apartment had been damaged. The outer glass pane of this 3 ft x 1 ft double pane window was shattered.

Paul Stanley, 30, of 48 W. Green St., was cited at about 10:30 a.m. on Sunday with issuing two bad checks to the City of Nanticoke to pay for parking tickets, police said.
Stanley did not answer notices to pay the $65 total for bank fees and the checks, the original amounts of which were $10 and $30.

Rico J. Chavez, 18, of Harding, Pa., and Martin Wydra, 57, of 252 W. Main St., were cited with violations of the city’s abandoned vehicle ordinance, police said.

Derek and Sharon Tunnicliff reported that sometime between Thursday and Sunday someone entered their residence on West Union Street and ransacked the house, stealing approximately 60 CDs worth about $120, police said. Debra Ann Shaffer of North Market Street in Glen Lyon fell asleep while driving around 6:30 a.m. Monday and struck two parked vehicles in the 400 block of Front Street with her 2001 GMC Jimmy, police said. Both parked vehicles, a 1993 Dodge Caravan and a 1990 Chevrolet bus, were owned by Edward Franze of Front Street. Shaffer, who was wearing her seat belt, did not report any injuries, but her vehicle was heavily damaged.

4/10/2006

Michael Ventura of West Green Street reported that sometime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday someone kicked in the back door of his apartment on the east side of the building, police said.
The suspect went to the second-floor bedroom and stole $40 in bills and $60 in change off his dresser, but did not disturb anything else.

Robert Cook of Orchard Street in Glen Lyon reported that sometime on Saturday night someone slashed all four tires on his Geo Prism while it was parked behind 1129 S. Prospect St.

Scott Prouty, 42, of 1131 S. Prospect St. was charged with two counts of harassment after he threatened a Nanticoke couple with a baseball bat just after midnight on Sunday, police reported.
Police found Prouty behind 1129 S. Prospect St. with a baseball bat in his hand, yelling at Robert Cook of Orchard Street in Glen Lyon that he was “going to kick his ass.”
Cook and his wife, Linda, told police she was coming to pick him up when Prouty came out of his house and chased Robert Cook down the street with the baseball bat, threatening to “split” their heads open, police said.

Matthew Glowaniak, 18, of 247 E. Spring St. was charged with public drunkenness and underage drinking after police found him intoxicated to the extent he could barely stand around 1 a.m. Sunday near Grand and College streets. He was released to his parents.

Joshua Hallas’ theft report might land him in trouble.
The 24-year-old, of 49 W. Ridge St., reported on Saturday that overnight someone moved his 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis, which was left unlocked.
After checking the car, he realized something was missing. He told police, in reference to the stolen item, it had been “snowing,” in his car. He then added that a $6,500 brick of cocaine was missing, which he had purchased during a trip to Philadelphia the previous day, police said.
The investigation continues and possible charges are pending, police said.

4/9/2006
Five juveniles were cited with defiant trespass Thursday outside the Kanjorski Center, 60 E. Main St., after an officer saw them skateboarding on the property, police said.

4/5/2006
A woman’s rationale for having a crack pipe wasn’t enough for police, who arrested her around 5 p.m. on Sunday, according to an affidavit.
Police arrested Judy Marie John for being “unruly” and shouting profanities, obscenities and derogatory comments at officers and workers at Lacey’s Bar at 444 E. Main St.
A search of John’s purse turned up a crack pipe and a pill which John claimed was Vicoden. She claimed her “coke” pipe was acceptable because she was in Nanti-coke, but police didn’t buy it. She was taken to the police station, but not before she raised her walking cane and threatened to strike an officer with it. Bits of suspected crack cocaine from the pipe were tested and returned an incomplete positive result for cocaine.

Police responded to a report Monday of a cage filled with corn that was chained to a railing behind the Nanticoke Senior Citizens Center on North Market Street, police said. The cage was blocking traffic in the driveway behind the center and was determined to be a pigeon trap. Police have not determined who owns the property or the trap.

Police were dispatched to a cemetery on a report of two juvenile males stealing candles from graves on East Washington and East Field streets near South Chestnut Street. The two juveniles fled when they were seen by the person who called police.

Robert Elmy Jr., 43, of Wilkes-Barre, reportedly struck a utility pole with his vehicle when he swerved onto the berm of the road and struck a vehicle operated by Evelyn Barra, 22, of Luzerne, police said.
No injuries were reported. Police say there was minor damage to Barra’s vehicle and the pole was severely damaged and had to be replaced.

Donald Middaugh of Hunlock Creek reported around 9 a.m. Monday that his cell phone was stolen from inside Mike’s Service Station on Lower Broadway Street while he was working there, police said.

Eleanor Jenkins of Nanticoke reported around 11 a.m. on Monday that someone stole an Avon order that was left on her porch on March 26, police said. She was unaware of the order until Avon contacted her.

James Backley of Nanticoke reported around 1 p.m. on Monday that someone spray-painted “FU” and “SCUM” on his vehicle parked on West Church Street, police said.

Ronal Baker of Nanticoke reported around 1 p.m. on Monday that someone spray-painted “(expletive deleted) YOU” on the back side of his rental property, police said.

Katherine Malig of Nanticoke reported around 1:15 p.m. on Monday that someone spray-painted blue lines on the garage door of her business, Grontkowski’s Funeral Home, police said.

Someone spray-painted “(expletive deleted) U” in blue paint on the back side of Saint Stanislaus Church around 1:15 p.m. on Monday at 38 W. Church St., police said.

A vehicle operated by Susan Kubik of Mountain Top struck a vehicle operated by a 17-year-old female Mountain Top resident around 4 p.m. on Monday, police said. Westbound on Middle Road toward Kosciuszko Street, Kubik’s vehicle struck the other vehicle when it crossed her path attempting to turn east onto Middle Road. There were no injuries.

A family and two tenants were displaced on Monday when the family’s 670 E. Main St. property was condemned, police said. Unsafe living conditions, electrical wiring concerns and a blocked sewer connection that resulted in 6 inches of raw sewage in the basement were cited as the reasons for the condemnation.

4/05/2006
Three people have been charged with a daylight burglary spree in which the suspects sought to steal firearms from township home and then trade the guns for drugs, police said Tuesday.

At least five guns were taken in the burglaries between Sept. 4 and Jan. 17, including one handgun that turned up at a Wilkes-Barre murder scene, investigators said.
Various other items — from jewelry and coins to video games — were also stolen, then pawned, police allege.
Police issued arrest warrants Tuesday for Leo Jarmusik Jr., 23, East Main Street, Glen Lyon, Newport Township; Edward Lee Ruzanski, 21, East Washington Street, Nanticoke; and Melinda Fink, Hunlock Creek and Nanticoke.
The gun that factored into the murder, a Ruger .22 caliber revolver, was among three firearms stolen the morning of Jan. 17 by Ruzanski from 1098 Hillside Road. Later in the day, Ruzanski, Jarmusik, Fink and another man drove to Carlisle Street, Wilkes-Barre, where two of the three guns were sold for 10 bags of heroin, according to alleged confessions from the suspects included in the criminal complaint.
On the night of Jan. 30, the Ruger fell out of a pocket from clothing on the body of David Keeley after the 37-year-old was shot several times outside the White House Cafe on Hazle Street in Wilkes-Barre. He died a short time later. It was unclear how Keeley obtained the gun. The suspects said they sold it to a drug dealer known as “Bully,” police said.
Investigators said they were tipped off to the suspects in the burglary spree after an employee of D&R Sporting Goods in Nanticoke told Nanticoke police that Jarmusik came to the store in December to sell two guns.
The burglaries occurred Sept. 4, Nov. 22 and Dec. 23 at homes on Huntsville Road; Sept. 8 at a home on Salansky Road; and Jan. 17 at the Hillside Road residence.
Jarmusik was interviewed on Jan. 15 and admitted committing two of the burglaries in the Back Mountain, but was more forthcoming in an interview on Jan. 19, two days after the last burglary in the spree, police said.
According to police, he told police what he knew about the Jan. 17 burglary at 1098 Hillside Road — that Ruzanski was involved and was aided by several people, including Eric Novak of Nanticoke. He also knew the types of guns taken and the manner of entry to the home and admitted to traveling with several people to Wilkes-Barre, where Fink traded the guns to a drug dealer they all knew, the criminal complaint filed with District Judge James Tupper, Trucksville, says.
Ruzanski admitted his role in the Jan. 17 burglary when interviewed, according to investigators.
Another man, Joe Sinkiewicz, told police he encountered Ruzanski and Novak in Nanticoke on Jan. 17 and they asked him to drive them to Plymouth, but they made him drive to Jackson Township. Sinkiewicz and Novak stayed in the car and parked by the Hillside Dairy, while Ruzanski approached a home. He appeared several minutes later wearing gloves, and then the three drove back to Nanticoke, where they went their separate ways, police said.
Jarmusik and Ruzanski, who were previously incarcerated prior to Tuesday’s arrest warrants, were charged with various counts of burglary, criminal trespass, receiving stolen property and criminal conspiracy.
Both men have pleaded guilty to theft-related charges in the past, court records show.
Fink, Jarmusik’s girlfriend, is facing the same charges, but police have yet to apprehend her.
The investigation is continuing and police said they expect to make more arrests.

3/21/2006
Narcotics Arrest and Fugitive Arrest
Re-Arrest of Gerald Shakoor
On 3/21/2006 at approximately 02:15 hours, Nanticoke City Police were dispatched to 546 South Market Street on the report of a trespasser. Upon arrival Nanticoke Officer's Kata and Jarrett determined that Gerald Shakoor was in possession of a small amount of cocaine and in possession of drug paraphenalia. Officers conducted a records check of Gerald Shakoor and found him to be wanted by Pennsylvania State Police Wyoming and Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department on outstanding drug charges.
Nanticoke City Police transported Shakoor to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility where he was lodged on the outstanding warrants and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphenalia.

3/18/2006
Nanticoke pair involved in crash
A Nanticoke man was injured and another was arrested for drunk driving after their car crashed into a car dealership Friday morning.
Joshua Alan Bryant, 21, of South Hanover Street, has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a suspended license, recklessly endangering another person, attempting to allude police, and numerous other vehicle code violations, police said.His passenger, Jason Robert Rowe, 20, also of South Hanover Street, was taken to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and his condition is unknown, police said.Nanticoke officer Bryan Kata said he saw a white 1994 Cadillac going the wrong way on Shea Street, a one-way street, at approximately 2:35 a.m. and tried to stop the vehicle. When it didn't stop, Kata pursued it.The Cadillac failed to stop at the stop sign at State and Prospect streets and headed north in the southbound lane, turned west onto Spring Street and again didn't stop at a stop sign at Spring and Market streets.The driver of the Cadillac, later identified as Bryant, also failed to stop for the red light at Market and Main streets.The Cadillac continued north on the North Market Street bridge, reaching speeds of over 60 mph, crossed the West Nanticoke Bridge and failed to stop for the red light where the bridge intersects with Route 11. While trying to turn right onto Route 11, Bryant lost control of the car, which skidded an estimated 114 feet and slammed into Krieger Auto Sales.Bryant submitted to a breath test which showed a 0.16 percent alcohol level, twice the legal limit, Kata said. He was turned over to a responsible person after the accident.State police at Wyoming are investigating the crash.

3/9/2006
Narcotics Arrest
Dontrell Henry Ferguson, 26, formerly of Wilkes-Barre and New York, was arrested on drug charges after he sold 2.1 grams of crack cocaine to a confidential informant in a rear alley off Locust Street at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, police said.
After Ferguson sold the drugs, he entered a rear apartment at 145 S. Market St. where he was arrested, police said. Ferguson was in possession of $3,350 and a small amount of marijuana. He also was in possession of the cash the confidential informant used to purchase the crack cocaine, police said.
Ferguson was charged with four counts of criminal use of a communication facility, possession and intent to deliver crack cocaine, delivery of crack cocaine and possession of marijuana.
He was taken to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $75,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday in Central Court, 100 E. Union St., Wilkes-Barre.

1/30/2006
Attempted Home Invasion Robbery
Police are searching for a man who grabbed a woman’s neck and attempted a home invasion on the 400 block of East Union Street at 9:56 p.m. Saturday, police said.
Police said a 31-year old woman was taking her recyclables out to her back yard when she was met by a large man wearing a ski mask.
The man placed his hands around the woman’s neck and attempted to force her back into her house, police said. Then the woman’s dog scared the suspect away and he fled southbound in the back yard and entered the alleyway, police said.
Police were unable to locate the suspect.
The suspect was described as a man about 6 feet tall, weighing 300 pounds. He was wearing black clothes, a black ski mask and gloves.
Anyone with information is urged to call police at 735-2200.

1/25/2006
Hit-run driver strikes two
Investigators are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck and injured two pedestrians on Main Street and fled Tuesday morning, city police said.
Jessica Wilk, 23, and Clifford Johnson, 52, both of East Main Street, Nanticoke, were crossing the street near Kosciuszko Street around 8:20 a.m. They were trying to get to the Luzerne County Transportation Authority bus stop across the street, Nanticoke police Capt. William Shultz said.
The vehicle, a pickup truck, was making a left turn exiting Kosciuszko Street. The unidentified driver had waited through a red light and started the turn when the light turned green, witnesses told police.
Wilk, who sustained a broken leg and other injuries, was airlifted to Community Medical Center, Scranton.
Johnson was dragged about 20 feet by the truck. He was taken from the scene by ambulance. Police weren't didn't know why the unidentified driver drove into the pedestrians.
Updated information about the victims' conditions was unavailable Tuesday night.
The vehicle is described as a newer model forest green Dodge truck with a cap.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Nanticoke police at 735-2200.

1/24/2006
Cops bust Nanticoke-based drug ring
Authorities say persons allegedly sold between $3,000 and $8,000 worth of drugs a day from location.
By rlieback@leader.net

A drug ring that sold between $3,000 to $8,000 worth of drugs per day at 21 W. Noble St. was broken up by Nanticoke police and members of the Luzerne County Drug Task Force on Friday night.
Two people were arrested in the bust, but more than 20 additional people who arrived at the residence at different times to purchase crack cocaine Friday were taken into custody, Capt. William Schultz said Monday.
Carol Hedlund, 48, who resided at the home, and Matthew Vasquez, 27, of Allentown, were charged with numerous felony drug charges, Schultz said.
Court papers said Hedlund sold crack cocaine to a confidential informant at the residence and allowed dealers to use the residence to distribute drugs.
After entering the residence at 6:40 p.m., police located Vasquez on the second floor. He was in possession of more than 25 grams of crack cocaine and about $2,500, police said.
Police also learned Vasquez was on state parole on a controlled substance violation, Schultz said.
While officers were searching the apartment, more than 20 additional people arrived at the residence to purchase drugs, police said.
Three of them were wanted on outstanding warrants from other agencies, police said.
The additional arrests lead to the seizure of more cash and drug paraphernalia charges, police said. Police also have issued warrants for others involved.
The arrests come after a five-month investigation, which included a confidential informant purchasing drugs at the residence nine times from multiple people, court papers said.
During one incident in September, the informant was asked to take a dealer to Wilkes-Barre to replenish a drug supply, court papers said.
In another incident, police surveillance cameras observed more than 10 people enter the home for a few minutes and then leave. Police said they were using the front and rear entrances.
A juvenile from Philadelphia who was wanted in connection with a Philadelphia robbery was also arrested during the bust. The juvenile, whose family could not be located, was taken into protective custody and then to the Luzerne County Children and Youth Services.
Police said Hedlund was charged with delivery and possession of a controlled substance and criminal conspiracy. She was taken to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $12,000 bail.
Vasquez was charged with delivery and possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, false identification and criminal conspiracy.
He was taken to the prison for lack of $30,000 bail.
A hearing is scheduled for both suspects at 10 a.m. tomorrow before District Judge Donald Whittaker.

1/10/06
Police investigate rash of burglaries
By Elizabeth Skrapits, Staff Writer
Since mid-December, four Nanticoke businesses and one church have been broken into.

City police are trying to determine whether the incidents are related, and if the church break-in has anything to do with similar ones in other parts of Luzerne County.
The first Nanticoke burglary occurred Dec. 13, when someone smashed a cracked front window to get into Antonio's Pizza, 202 E. Main St.
Next was the Learning Station, 133 Alden Road, on Dec. 16. On the same day, there was an attempted break-in at Rich's Hide-A-Way, 123 Robert St., Newport Township, Nanticoke Det. William Shultz said.
During the New Year's weekend of Jan. 1-3, someone climbed a fire escape and broke into Griffins' Peak, a shop at 206 E. Main St. Various collectible cards were taken, Shultz said.
Also during that weekend, someone tried but failed to get into the basement of the F&M Masonic Lodge at 210 E. Main St., Shultz said.
City police believe at least the three East Main Street incidents are related.
They are also investigating whether a Dec. 28 break-in at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God church at 220 Middle Road has anything to do with similar burglaries.
The burglar pried open the back door of the church, which is in a fairly isolated part of the city, and took an undisclosed amount of money, Shultz said.
Someone did the same to the Roaring Brook Baptist Church and the Oakdale United Methodist Church in Hunlock Township some time between Sunday and Monday, according to state police.
State police at Shickshinny say there have been a rash of church burglaries in lower Luzerne County.
Also between midnight Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday, someone broke into Muhlenberg United Methodist Church, Main Road, Union Township, and Hunlock Creek United Methodist Church, Main Road, Hunlock Township. In each church, the burglar rummaged through drawers and cabinets, police said.
Nanticoke police are looking to see if there is a connection with more area church burglaries, Shultz said.
"We've got a couple leads, but several different suspects," Shultz said.

12/01/2005
Illegal Dumping
Workers along the Industrial Park road arrived this morning to find approximately 150 tires dumped near the equipment. Police were called to attempt to find out who might have dumped the tires. Police are looking for any information on the people who illegally dumped these items. Please contact the Nanticoke Police or Officer Kosch at 735-2200 with any information.

11/03/2005
Nanticoke man struck by car
William Delong, 56, of South Hanover Street, was flown to the Community Medical Center in Scranton Wednesday night after being hit by a car.
Police said Delong was crossing Hanover Street near Church Street at 5:49 p.m. when he was struck by a car driven by Anna Conover, 35, of Enterprise Street.
Conover told police that she did not see Delong prior to the crash, but stopped her car after hearing a “thump” on the passenger side of her vehicle.
Conover told police that after she heard the thump she noticed her passenger side windshield was smashed, then looked in the rearview mirror and saw Delong on the roadway. She then called 911.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call police at 735-2200.
Police were assisted at the scene by the forensic science unit of the Pennsylvania State Police and Nanticoke City Fire and Rescue units.
Delong’s condition was not immediately available Thursday.

8/24/2005
A Larksville man was arrested after a woman claimed he broke into her sport utility vehicle Saturday morning and stole her satellite radio.
According to police:
The victim said the man, later identified as John T. Becker, 27, of Murray Street, Larksville, ransacked the SUV and pulled the radio from the dashboard. The woman saw the man in the vehicle and called police at about 12:30 a.m.
Neighbors saw Becker run down the street, and Sgt. Kevin Grevera found him staggering along Perry Street smelling of alcohol.
Grevera took Becker back to where the woman was and she said he was the man who broke into her car.
Becker was charged with criminal attempt to commit theft, theft from a motor vehicle and public drunkenness. He was arraigned by District Judge Fred Pierantoni and taken to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 bail. He is out on bail.

8/21/2005
Criminal Attempt to commit theft from a motor vehicle
On August 20, 2005 at 00:34 hours Nanticoke Police were dispatched to the area of the 600 block, Jones Street in the Hanover section of Nanticoke for a report that someone is in the callers car. We were advised that suspect is a white male, dark hair, wearing a white tank top and dark jeans and is going towards Phillips Street. All of the Nanticoke units on went to the area. Officer Joseph Kosch went to the victim's residence to get further information as the other Nanticoke units patrolled the area. The victim stated she saw the male in her drivers seat. The vehicle is silver, Nissan, Xterra. At that time the victim called 911 and set off the panic button on her vehicle. At that time the suspect exited her vehicle and ran down Jones Street. The victim checked her vehicle and saw that everything was thrown around inside and the satellite radio was ripped from the dash. Another neighbor also saw the male run down the street and gave the same description. Sgt. Grevera observed a male staggering down the middle of Perry St. Sgt Grevera stopped the male and smelled an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath as the male spoke. The male also has glossy eye, and slurred speech as he spoke. This male also matched to the description of our suspect. The male was taken into custody and identified as John T Becker. Officer Joseph Kosch transport Becker to the area of the victim. The victim stated that is him, that's the guy who was in my car.
Investigators transported Becker to the Nanticoke City Police Department and later to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.
Becker is charged with Criminal Attempt to commit theft, Theft from a motor vehicle and Public Drunkenness and Similar Misconduct.
This investigation is continuing and further charges may be pending.
Investigating Officers, Detective Captain William A. Shultz, Sergeant Kevin Grevera, Officer Joseph Kosch, Officer Lee Makowski and Officer Brian Williams.

8/9/2005
Burglary
City police are seeking information about a burglary at a Phillips Street home Sunday night or early Monday morning. According to police: An unknown person or persons attempted to cut power lines to the home prior to entering it. The suspect(s) removed jewelry and other items from the home while the victims slept inside.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 735-2200.

7/2/2005
Flim Flam at it again
Two women stole an undetermined amount of cash from an elderly woman during what police called a flim-flam operation.
According to police:
A woman approached the home of the West Noble Street victim, inquiring about a house for sale down the street. She asked if she could borrow a pen and paper to leave a note on the door because she was interested in buying the house.
A second woman went into the house and kept the victim from calling police while the first woman went upstairs and found the cash in a bedroom. Both women fled on foot.
One of the women was described as white female between 20 and 30 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall, a medium build with dark hair and was last seen wearing a blue shirt and white pants. The second woman was also white, between 20 and 30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, with light hair and was last see wearing a blue shirt. Both were wearing baseball caps.
Anyone with information should call 735-2200.

6/26/2005
Nanticoke police seek tips on hit-and-run
A 44-year-old Nanticoke man was hit by a car Friday around 11:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of South Prospect Street, Nanticoke police said.
The man, whose name police would not release, told police he was hit by an early model coupe, silver in color, driven by a white female in her early 20s. The woman had blonde hair, he said, and two other people were in the car with her.
The man complained of arm, shoulder, leg and knee pain, but police did not say if he was taken to an area hospital.
Anyone with information, is asked to call Nanticoke police at 735-2200.

2/2/2005
Flim Flam Operation
Two women gained entry to the West Church Street home of an elderly women Wednesday by posing as good Samaritans and left with four diamond rings, police said.
According to Nanticoke police:
The suspects came to the victim’s front door at about 4 p.m. and asked if she needed any items from the grocery store.
The victim let one of the suspects into the house for a glass of water and the other woman soon entered the residence.
The women started talking to the victim, and one suspect asked if she could have another drink and returned to the kitchen.
She came back to the living room and the three talked for a few more minutes and the two women left.
After they were gone, the suspect went to the kitchen and found the back door unlocked.
The victim checked her bedroom dresser drawer and noticed that the four rings were taken.
Both women are described as in their mid-20s, heavy set with black hair and were last seen wearing dark parkas.
Anyone with information about the women should contact the Nanticoke police at 735-2200.

12/31/04
Robbery, Victim slashed with knife
On December 31, 2004 at approximately 19:32 hours in the Rear alley behind 61 East Main Street, Nanticoke, The vicim Jason Kotch, age 25 reported that two white males attacked him behind 61 East Main Street Nanticoke. The victim fought his attackers and sustained two knife wounds to his left forearm and upper arm. The victim was robbed of $40.00 dollars cash, a silver necklace and a black and green Philadelphia Eagles jacket. The victim then fled to the Uni-Mart located at 61 East Main Street. One of the suspects followed but was scared away. The victim then exited the Uni-Mart and chased the suspect East in the Alley Way to Walnut Street.
The suspects are described as two white males, 5 feet 11 inches in height, thin build, late teens early 20's. One suspect had a small pocket type knife.
The vittim was transported to the Wilkes-Barre Mercy Hospital by Nanticoke Ambulance. The victim was treated and released.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact Nanticoke City Police at 735-2200 or you can also send anonymous email to npddet@yahoo.com.

10/28/2004
Armed Robbery
On October 28, 2004 at approximately 11:16 hours, a white male described as 508 to 600 feet tall, black leather jacket, hooded sweat-shirt and a bandana covering his face, armed with a handgun silver barrel and brown wooden grip entered Bonk's Bar, located at 200 West Church Street Nanticoke.
The suspect brandished and discharged the handgun inside the bar, he ordered the female Bartender to give him the money from the register. At the same time a female patron inside the bar was placing her purse on the floor. The suspect took the female patron's purse and an undetermined amount of money from the register.
The suspect fled the bar on foot and was last seen traveling North on Fairchild Street Nanticoke.
No one was hurt and bullet from the discharged weapon could not be located.
Nanticoke City Police are continuing there investigation into the robbery and anyone with any information is asked to call 735-2200 or Luzerne County 911. You can also send anonymous email to npddet@yahoo.com.

10/11/2004
Hit and run motor vehicle accident
The Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating a hit and run motor vehicle accident that occurred on East Main Street near Lacey's Bar at approximately 0220 hours on Saturday, October 23rd. The suspect vehicle is possibly red in color and sustained light to moderate passenger side front end damage. The vehicle that was struck is white and sustained moderate damage. The suspect vehicle was traveling west on East Main Street when it struck a parked vehicle pushing approximately 20-30 feet into a fire hydrant.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Nanticoke City Police Department at 735-2200 or send us anonymous email at npddet@yahoo.com .

10/11/2004
Subject: Burglary Investigation
The Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating a burglary which occurred at the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, 69 North Market Street between the late evening hours of October 8, 2004 and early morning hours of October 9, 2004.
The Suspect/s were able to remove the exterior alarm system, disabling the alarm. The Suspect/s entered throught the front door by prying open the door.
The suspect/s entered the pharmacy and removed an undisclosed amount of prescription controlled substances from the pharmacy.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Nanticoke City Police Department at 735-2200 or send us anonymous email at npddet@yahoo.com .

10/8/2004
Subject: Armed Robbery
A man robbed a city pharmacy and assaulted the owner who tried to stop him Thursday afternoon, police said.
Police were dispatched at 12:44 p.m. to Spotanski's Pharmacy at 243 S. Prospect St. after receiving a report of a white male who made off with an unspecified amount of prescription drugs, city police said.
According to police:
The suspect at first demanded 80 milligrams of Oxycotin pills, but was told the pharmacy did not have any. He then demanded 40 milligrams, but the pharmacist again said the drug was not in stock.
The suspect, who was concealing his right hand in his sweater, said he had a gun and threatened to use it. He walked behind the counter and began rifling through drawers, then left the store with an "armful" of drugs.
The owner of the pharmacy encountered the suspect outside in front of the entrance, and the suspect pushed the owner and fled, turning right onto South Prospect Street.
The suspect, who was carrying a chrome/nickel-plated revolver, is described as a white, fair-skinned man with dark hair and a slim build. He is about 130 pounds, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, and youthful looking. He was wearing a hooded navy blue sweater and possibly blue jeans.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Nanticoke City Police Department at 735-2200 or send us anonymous email at npddet@yahoo.com .

9/12/2004
Subject: Carjacking and Home Invasion Robbery
The Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating a Car Jacking and Home Invasion Robbery located on West Union Street Nanticoke.
On September 10, 2004 at approximately 20:15 hours, a 24 year old, Nanticoke resident was car jacked at the Turkey Hill market located at 460 West Main Street Nanticoke.
The Victim reports that a Hispanic Male entered her car while parked in front of the Turkey Hill Market. The Hispanic Male was armed with a rifle or shotgun. The Hispanic Male made the victim drive to her home on West Union Street. Upon arrival at the victims home two other males, one Hispanic and one Black male, joined the first Hispanic male. The three suspects all armed with rifles or shotguns forced the front door open. The victim said that her friend and her child were inside the home when they entered.
The suspects demanded money and drugs and even threatened the three victims' with bodily harm.
The suspects ransacked the apartment and took various items from the home. The suspects threatened to kill the victim's if they went to the police. The suspects fled the house unknown on make or model of vehicle. Victim's waited in their home for one half hour and then went to a neighbor's house for help. The neighbor contacted police.
The following is a description of the suspects:
Suspect # 1: Hispanic Male, height 5-9, stocky build, thin gotee, bald head, black t-shirt, black velour sweat shirt and pants, age approximately 24 to 30 years old.
Suspect # 2: Hispanic Male, thin build, gray sweatshirt hooded pulled over face, 5-10, thin build.
Suspect # 3: Black Male, early 20's, thin build, approximately feet in height, black velour hooded sweat shirt and pants.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Nanticoke City Police Department at 735-2200 or send us anonymous email at npddet@yahoo.com .

8/9/2004
Subject: Criminal Mischief
The Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating a rash of at least twenty acts of Vandalism, which occurred overnight. The incidents were reported on East Main Street, East Noble, East Broad, East Church and South Walnut Street.
The suspect/s slashed the tires on twenty vehicles using a sharp object possibly some type of knife.
The approximate total amount of damage caused to the victim's tires is $2,000.00.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Nanticoke City Police Department at 735-2200 or send us anonymous email at npddet@yahoo.com .

Subject: Robbery
A robbery occurred on July 20, 2004 at approximately 10:05 hours, at 73 East Main Street Nanticoke, McDonald's News Stand.
The suspect entered the store and brandished a knife, he said this is a robbery give me the money. The clerk began to scream; the suspect reached over to the register and grabbed an undetermined amount of cash. The suspect fled East on East Main Street towards Shea Street.
The suspect description: White male, 20-27 years of age, 5-10 in height, medium build. Suspect clothing description: Dark colored baseball cap, white T-shirt, blue jeans.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Nanticoke City Police Department at 735-2200 or send us anonymous email at npddet@yahoo.com .

Subject: Charges filed against naked motorcycle rider
While on routine patrol June 12, 2004, Saturday evening, Nanticoke police witnessed a naked woman riding as a passenger on a motorcycle in the vicinity of South Prospect Street.
Police attempted to stop the motorcycle, pursuing it through several city streets as some citizens looked on, including a large group of juveniles near Patriot Square, where the Nanticoke Musicfest was being held.
The motorcycle was finally stopped on Orchard Street, several blocks away from where police originally noticed the naked woman.
As officers approached the motorcycle, they recognized the woman as Lisa Ann-Marie Drozdowski, 39, of 140 W. Noble St., Nanticoke.
According to police, Drozdowski then got off the motorcycle and walked to a sidewalk.
According to the criminal complaint:
Drozdowski was "unsteady on her feet," she was "belligerent," and her eyes were "bloodshot and glossy." Police said they could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath.
When she was informed she was under arrest, Drozdowski allegedly began to "yell obscenities and pace around" in a densely populated residential area.
A friend of Drozdowski then approached the scene and provided her with her clothes. Police allowed her to dress herself before being taken into custody.
While being led to a holding cell at the Nanticoke police station, Drozdowski allegedly dropped what an officer believed was a pipe used for smoking a controlled substance. An officer told her to leave the item where it was, but she picked it up and threw it into a toilet and attempted to flush it.
As an officer tried to prevent her from flushing the toilet, Drozdowski began kicking the officer in the groin. Drozdowski continued to kick the officer and resisted police efforts to restrain her, according to the criminal complaint.
She eventually was taken out of the cell and handcuffed.
Police then seized the pipe in the toilet, which they believe, from law enforcement experience, is an item used to ingest/smoke crack or marijuana, police said.
Drozdowski was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, indecent exposure, open lewdness, public drunkenness, resisting arrest, tampering with evidence, disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia.
She was transported to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility, where she remained incarcerated Sunday night in lieu of $3,000 straight cash bail.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for June 17 at 9 a.m. in front of District Justice Donald Whittaker, Nanticoke.
Nanticoke police also pointed out that Drozdowski was arrested on June 2 for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
According to the criminal complaint in that arrest, after failing a field sobriety test, she was taken into custody. In custody, Drozdowski allegedly permitted officers to enter her car to retrieve her purse. As an officer retrieved the purse, he found an open can of beer inside her car.
Her purse was then searched and officers allegedly found baking soda, a large spoon, a lighter, a Brillo type pad, and a small metal box that contained what the officer recognized as crack cocaine. The officer determined, from past experience, the items were instruments used for the manufacture and ingestion of crack cocaine, according to police.
An officer asked Drozdowski what the substance was and she allegedly said, "It's what you think it is."
Drozdowski was then taken to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital where blood and urine samples were taken. After the samples were analyzed, the results showed Drozdowski was under the influence of cocaine, benzoylecgonine and barbituate, according to police.
In this incident, Drozdowski was charged with three counts of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; one count of prohibited acts, penalties of the drug, device, and cosmetic act; six counts of prohibited act of the controlled substance, drug, device and cosmetic act; restrictions on alcoholic beverages (open container) and several traffic violations.
Following Saturday's arrest, Nanticoke police said Drozdowski identified herself as a Luzerne County employee.
Controller Steve Flood confirmed on Sunday that Drozdowski is currently employed by his office in the accounts payable department. He said Drozdowski worked at Valley Crest Nursing Home for several years before going on workman's compensation in 2001.
Later in 2001, she was restricted to light duty in the accounts payable department of the controller's office, Flood said.
Only a few weeks after Flood took office in 2002, the accounts payable department was put under the supervision of the Human Resources and Budget Department, Flood said.
Only recently was the accounts payable department put back under the supervision of the controller's office, he said.
Flood said Drozdowski started working in the controller's office on Thursday; however she went home early for the day-sometime before 2:45 p.m.- without anyone's permission. Drozdowski then didn't show up for work on Friday, Flood said.
Flood said he was planning to reprimand Drozdowski on Monday for missing work on Friday.
He added that other county supervisors have had problems with Drozdowski in the past.
Earlier in the year Drozdowski didn't show up for work for 25 days while in the other office, Flood said.
"I knew she was going to be a problem when she came back, but not this kind of problem," Flood said about the arrest allegations.
Flood said he was unaware of Drozdowski's June 2 arrest.
Commissioner Steve Urban said he couldn't comment on the status or future of Drozdowski's employment because he hadn't been informed on all the allegations.
He did say county workers in general should conduct themselves properly on and off duty because their conduct is a reflection on the county.
When contacted during the day on Sunday, before it was confirmed that Drozdowski was a county employee, Commissioner Todd Vonderheid said the allegation against Drozdowski, if she was a county employee, would be something on the commissioner's agenda for the week.

Subject: Federal Parole Violation Warrants
On May 23, 2004 at approximately 14:01 hours, Nanticoke City Police Officers, Richard Vietz and Bryan Kata arrested Abraham Raduta, age 32 from Nanticoke on outstanding Federal Parole Violation Warrants.
Raduta was a fugitive wanted by the United States Marshal's Office Scranton, Pa. Nanticoke City Police arrested Raduta without incident at 351 East Church Street Nanticoke.
Nanticoke City Police were assisted by Newport Township Police Department and Hanover Township Police Department.

Subject: Assault
On May 24, 2004 at approximately 22:05 hours, Nanticoke City Police Department investigated a reported assault, which occurred on Sate Street Nanticoke.
The victim is identified as Christopher Sabatell, age 37 from Scranton. The victim walked from State Street to the area of 23 South Prospect. Nanticoke City Police and EMS responded to the area and treated the victim.
The victim was transported by helicopter to CMC Hospital in Scranton. The victim is listed in stable condition.
Officer Michael Rake of the Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating the assault.

Subject: Burglary
On May 23, 2004 at approximately 02:27 hours, Nanticoke City Police Officers responded to a Burglary at the Nanticoke Post Office, 70 North Market Street Nanticoke.
Once on scene Officers determined that entry into the Post Office was gained by breaking a South-Westerly Bathroom window. Officers found blood from the suspect on the sidewalk and inside the Post Office. The officers determined that the suspect was trapped inside the front entrance to the :Post Office. Nanticoke City Police contacted Newport Township Police and Plymouth Borough Police who assisted in securing the Post Office,
Nanticoke City Police found the suspect inside the building, The suspect is identified as Edmund Dennis Robaczewski, age 36, address 235 Honey Pot Street Nanticoke. Robaczewsk did resist arrest by kicking and punching the officers. Robaczewski did sustain injuries to his arm and back when he forcibly entered the Post Office. Robaczewski was treated at the Wilkes Bane General Hospital and received four stitches in his arm and three in his back. The injuries were from glass when he forcibly entered the Post Office by breaking the window and climbing inside the same window. Robaczewski is charged with the following crimes. Two counts of Criminal Trespass, One Count of Simple Assault, One Count of Resisting Arrest, One Criminal Mischief, One Count Disorderly Conduct, One Count of Harassment and One Count of Public Drunkenness.
Robaczewski was transported to the Luzeme County Correctional Facility and arraigned before District Justice Swank. Bail was set a 10,000. Robaczewski was remanded to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.
Newport Township Police Department, Plymouth Borough Police Department and Postal Inspectors from Scranton assisted Nanticoke City Police Officers Joseph Guydosh and Joseph Kosch.

Subject: Stolen Vehicles and Thefts from Vehicles
Between March 21, 2004 and May 7, 2004 the Nanticoke City Police Department has investigated three incidents where Honda type vehicles were stolen from the front of the victims residence. Police are also investigating four other incidents where Honda type vehicles have been entered and stereos, speakers and personal items were removed from the vehicles.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Nanticoke City Police Department at 735-2200, ext 3205 or email us anonymously at npddet@yahoo.com or call the Luzerne County 911 Center.

Subject: Bank Robbery -SUSPECT APPREHENDED
On April 28, 2004 at approximately 11:46 hours, Nanticoke City Police Department was dispatched to 194 South Market Street Nanticoke, for a Bank Robbery at that location. Detective Shultz and Officer Makowski and Officer Vietz arrived on scene at approximately 11:47 hours and secured the scene.
Investigators interviewed the Bank Manager and Bank Teller who witnessed the robbery.
The teller said that the suspect entered the First National Community Bank, located at 194 South Market Street Nanticoke at approximately 11:45 hours. The suspect looked at the cardholder locates at the South East Side of the building. The teller said that the suspect then went to the Northeast side of the building and filled out a withdrawal or deposit slip. The teller said that he walked over to her counter, which is the second counter from the East side of the building. The suspect slid the slip over to her and she read it. The slip said, "HAVE A GUN, WANT 20's, 50's, and 100's". The teller said that the suspect had his right hand inside the coat pocket, which made her believe that he had a gun. The teller then complied with the suspect's request.
The teller placed the money on the counter; the suspect removed his right hand from his jacket and folded the money in his hand. The suspect exited the bank with the money in his hand.
The Manager said that she saw the suspect exit the bank and walk North on Market Street, it is unknown if he walked North on Market or went into the bank parking lot.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet in height, medium build, approximately 200 lbs., clean-shaven. The suspect was wearing a blue in color winter jacket, waist length, blue jeans and a blue in color baseball cap. The suspect had brown in color hair.
On 04/28/04 at 12:09 hours victim Lionel Bassett reported his car was stolen,
Officer Lee Makowski, arrived and spoke to the victim, The victim lives on Orchard Street Nanticoke.
The vehicle is a 1991 Lincoln, Blue in color, Bearing Pennsylvania Registration DNL-5895. The suspect/s are believed to have stolen this vehicle after leaving the Bank.
This investigation is being conducted by the Nanticoke City Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation and assisted by The Pennsylvania State Police Wyoming and Luzerne County District Attorney's Office,
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Nanticoke City Police Department, phone # 735-2200 Ext. 3205, The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Scranton Office, phone # 344-2404 or the Luzerne County 911 Center, non-emergency number 819-4916.

Subject: Pipe Bomb Found
On March 3, 2004 at 16:03 hours Nanticoke Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to a possible pipe bomb found in a residence on West Green Street. The ownder discovered it when renovating the home. Police identified the device and called for a bomb unit. Scranton Bomb Squad was dispatched to assist in the disposal of the device. Bomb squad members removed the device and performed a rendering safe procedure. An investigation will be conducted and the appropriate agencies will be contacted.

Subject: Motor Vehicle Accident
On February 27, 2004 Nanticoke Police, Fire and EMS were dispatched to an accident involving one motor vehicle, which was on its side. The accident took place in the 100 block of Sout Market Street. The driver was flown to Scranton CMC and the passenger was transported to a local hospital. The vehicle knocked down a streetlight and the accident is under investigation.

Subject: Robbery
The Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating a Robbery that occurred at the Turkey Hill Market located at 460 West Main Street Nanticoke.
On February 20, 2004 at approximately 01:50 hours, a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, medium build, in his early twenties entered the Turkey Hill Market.
The male was wearing a ski mask, and a puffy blue jacket. The male entered behind the counter and was holding a knife.
The male demanded the cash from the register. The male obtained a small amount of cash and two cartons of Kool cigarettes. The male exited the store and fled East on West Main Street on foot. The knife had a 3 to 5 inch blade.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Nanticoke Police Department at 735-2200 or 911.

Subject: Vandalism
December 7, 2003
Details: During the early morning of 12/7/03, more than 30 vehicle windows were shot out in the City of Nanticoke. The Nanticoke Police have identified several suspects and their arrest is imminent.
The Nanticoke Police Department is asking every citizen who had a vehicle window shot out on this date to bring into the Police Department an estimate of the cost of your window repair as soon as possible, which is necessary for the prosecution of these individuals. Please attach thereto your vehicle year, make and registration plate number, along with your name, date of birth, phone number and address in care of Officer Kevin J. Grevera.
We appreciate your patience throughout this investigation.

Driving Under Influence (Minor under age 21)
November 30, 2003
Officer observed vehicle weaving in and out of traffic lane. Vehicle stopped for Green traffic signal. Officer stoppped vehicle and arrested the driver. Breath test results of .248%.
Driver charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, minor prohibited from operating vehicle with alcohol in system, Under age drinking, and driving on the right side of the roadway.
Person Involved: Mr. Steven James Evans Age 19 of Plymouth Boro, Pa.

Robbery
November 20, 2003
Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating a Robbery that occurred on November 19, 2003 at 23:45 hours at the Turkey Hill located at 460 West Main St., Nanticoke.
The male is described to be about 6 ft. tall, 190-200 lbs. , Blue eyes, blond eye brows and a scruffy unshaven face.
The male was wearing a blue knit cap with a black curly shoulder length wig underneath. Gray hooded sweatshirt, dark baggy jeans and white sneakers. The male did brandish a large knife during the incident.
Nanticoke City Police is requesting anyone with information to contact Nanticoke Police at 735-2200. Or send us confidential e-mail HERE
ALSO ON THIS SAME NIGHT:
Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating a theft which occurred on November 19, 2003 at the Turkey Hill located at 460 West Main St., Nanticoke. The female is described to be about 5 ft. 10 in. tall, 155-160 lbs. thin build, approximately 19-20 years of age. The female was wearing an orange hooded pullover and blue jeans. This female ran off with the Children's Miracle Network charity box.
Nanticoke City Police is requesting anyone with information to contact Nanticoke Police at 735-2200. Or send us confidential e-mail HERE

Thefts From Motor Vehicles
November 3, 2003
Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating several incidents where parked vehicles had been entered over night. Some of the vehicles had windows smashed and some of the vehicles were unlocked. One of the vehicles had a 20 Gauge shotgun stolen from the inside. The weapon is an ithaca, Model # 37, Pump Shotgun. The vehicles were entered on East State Street, East Green Street, East Church Street and Christian Street.
Police also investigated a Burglary at Pinnacle Roofing, 100 Hay Street Nanticoke. Unknown subjects forced entry and removed a high compression nail gun, valued at over 1,000.00 dollars. The suspects then cut the rear fence using tools from the roofing company.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Nanticoke Police at 735-2200. Or send us confidential e-mail HERE

Arrest of Edward Arthur Harvey
10-30-2003
On 10-27-2003 Nanticoke Police arrested Edward Arthur Harvey, DOB - 07-10-1981, of 244 S. Hanover Street Nanticoke for violation of the Controlled substance, drug, device and cosmetic act, Corruption of minors, indecent exposure, Unlawful contact with minor, Selling or furnishing liquor or malt or brewed beverages to minors, Open lewdness and Sale of tobacco in connection with an incident at his home involving 3 female juveniles who were reported as missing by their parents. Mr. Harvey was arraigned before District Justice Paul J_ Roberts and committed to Luzerne County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000.00 straight bail.

Two-Vehicle Crash
10/30/03
Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which occurred on October 30, 2003 at approximately 00:52 hours, at the Lower Broadway Section of Nanticoke.
Unit # I was traveling South Bound on Lower Broadway when the driver apparently lost control of his vehicle and crossed the double yellow lines and into the North Bound Lane of traffic. Unit # 1 spun sideways and into the path of Unit # 2 traveling North Bound on Lower Broadway. Unit # 1 point of impact with Unit # 2 was the rear passenger side. Four occupants, two males in the front and two females in the rear occupied unit # 1.
Unit # 2 was traveling North Bound on Lower Broadway when he observed Unit # 1 heading South Bound coming off the Nanticoke Bridge at a high rate of speed. Unit # 2 stopped his vehicle and observed Unit # 1 leave the right side of the roadway, Unit # 1 then spun sideways and into the path of Unit # 2.
Operator of Unit # 1: Eugene W. Devins, age 41, Saranac New York. Transported to the Wilkes Barre General Hospital. Passenger Right front Unit # 1: David Romanowski, age 21, West Nanticoke. Transported to CMC Scranton. Passenger Right Rear Unit # 1: Verna Devins, age 37, Saranac New York. Deceased
Passenger Left Rear Unit # 1: Donna Roushey, age 19, Nanticoke. Deceased.
Operator of Unit # 2: Edward Stavetski, age 31, Nanticoke. Transported to Wilkes Barre Mercy Hospital.
This incident is still under investigation by the Nanticoke City Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police, Luzerne County District Attorney's Office and the Luzerne County Coroner's Office.
Anyone one with any information is asked to contact the Nanticoke City Police at 735-2200.

Thefts From Motor Vehicles
10/08/2003
In the past several days there have been numerous thefts from parked motor vehicles within the City of Nanticoke. Most of the thefts have been from unlocked vehicles. Police wish to remind residents to lock their car doors at all times. Anybody with information concerning the thefts is asked to call the Nanticoke City Police Department at 570-735-2200. You can also email us at npddet@yahoo.com

Apartment Condemned
On 09/22/03, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the City of Nanticoke code enforcement office condemned the apartment complex at 201 East Ridge St, Nanticoke.
This structure was deemed unfit for human habitation as a result of numerous code enforcement violations, and complaints received from it's residents. Most notably, the structure according to residents and as observed by City officials, water leaks have caused ceiling tiles to fall, gas service has been shut off, and residents have no cooking facilities, no operable tire escapes, no refuse receptacles, non functional smoke alarms, broken doors, electrical wiring hazards, inadequate toilet facilities, accumulation of rubbish, frequent criminal activity, and failure to comply with previous requests by the City to make the structure safe.
All residents were offered assistance in obtaining emergency housing by the City of Nanticoke.
The Property owner according to tax records is Pt Investors Wilkes Barre, PA 18702.

Death Investigation
On August 26, 2003 at approximately 10:10 hours, Nanticoke resident Michael Shemanski was walking along the Susquehanna River approximately 1/8 of a mile West of the Nanticoke-West Nanticoke Bridge. Shcmanski observed a body in the Susquehanna River and notified Luzerne County 911 Center who notified Nanticoke City Police. Detective William Shultz, Officer Richard 'Vietz, Deputy Coroner Kathy Malig, County Detective John Helivia, and Pennsylvania State Police (R&I) Division responded to the scene.
Because the male was in the Susquehanna River assistance was needed from the Hanover Township River Rescue Unit to recover the person.
The male was then transported to the Wilkes Barre General Hospital Morgue for further identification.
The male is described as a White Male, Middle Age, approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, approximately 180 Lbs., in weight. The male was wearing a blue pull over sweatshirt, blue t-type shirt, blue jeans and a brown pair of work boots.
This incident is still under investigation by the Nanticoke City Police Department, Luzerne County District Attorney's Office, Luzerne County Coroners Office and Kingston Police Department.
Any one with any information is asked to contact the Luzerne County 911 Center at 819-4916, Nanticoke City Police at 735-2200, Ext 3205 or email us at npddet@yahoo.com

Date: 06-30-03
Nanticoke Police announced that the following individuals were arrested during the month of June on the following charges.
Kyle Garbett, 18, of Alden, delivery of a controlled substance (heroin) to a minor, delivery of drug paraphernalia, corruption of minors, tampering with evidence, possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia, scattering rubbish and public drunkenness.
Ronald Mitkowski, 20, of Nanticoke, delivery of heroin.
Female juvenile, 16, of Newport Township, heroin possession.
Michael Rentko, 19, of Nanticoke, theft, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
Male juvenile, 17, of Mocanaqua, theft of a handgun and receiving stolen property.
Female juvenile, 15, of Alden, theft of a handgun.
Male juvenile, 15, address not available, marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Donald Walters, 18, of Nanticoke, driving under the influence.
Jonathan Kurzawa, 26, of Huntington Mills, driving under the influence.
Joseph Thompson, age not available, of Nanticoke, possession of drug paraphernalia, delivery of drug paraphernalia and receiving a stolen handgun.
Male juvenile, age not available, of Alden, hindering apprehension.
Michael Scavone, 43, of Nanticoke, driving under the influence.
Thomas Jones, 26, of Newport Township, driving under the influence.
Norman Mayewski, 18, address not available, receiving stolen property, tampering with evidence, hindering apprehension, corruption of minors and criminal conspiracy.
Joshua Hallas, 21, of Nanticoke, receiving stolen property, hindering apprehension, tampering with evidence and criminal conspiracy.
Thomas Bralczyk, 23, of Glen Lyon, simple assault, reckless endangerment, stalking and reckless driving.
Daniel Hadley, 48, no known address, criminal trespass.
Bill Bagielto, 38, of Nanticoke, burglary, theft and criminal trespass
City Police filed a total of 79 criminal charges and numerous traffic and non-traffic citations during the month.

Date 06-27-03
Arrest Announcement
The Nanticoke City, Hanover Twp. Police Departments and the Luzerne County District Attorney's office announce the arrest of Edward Butkiewicz, Age 61, of Nanticoke, Pa.
It is alleged that Mr. Butkiewicz picked up a former student and had indecent contact with him.
He was charged with one count of indecent assault and one count of corruption of minors, both misdemeanor grades of crime.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2003.

Date 06-14-03
Suspicious Vehicle Fires
On June 13, 2003 at approximately 04:28 hours, Nanticoke City Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the area of 103 Center Street Nanticoke, to investigate a vehicle fire.
Officers Joseph Kosch and Richard Vietz arrived on scene and discovered two vehicles on fire. Both vehicles were on fire and the flames were coming from the engine compartments of both vehicles.
Nanticoke Fire Department quickly extinguished the flames in both vehicles. Deputy Chief Mike Bohan will be contacting the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal to determine cause and point of origin.
The owners of the vehicles are:
Michael Garubba: Vehicle is a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero and Garubba resides on Front Street Nanticoke.
Mary ENT: Vehicle is 1994 Plymouth Acclaim and Ent resides on Center Street Nanticoke. Both vehicles were towed to a secure location.
Nanticoke City Police are requesting any one with any information to call 570-735-2200.

Date 04-30-03
Narcotics Investigation and Arrest
Defendant: David "Jigger" Jones, age 79
Incident Details:On April 30, 2003 at approximately 10:50 hours, Nanticoke City Police and the Pennsylvania State Attorney General's (BNI) Division arrested David "Jigger" Jones for 2 counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, which occurred on March 17, 2003 and April 8, 2003 in the City of Nanticoke.
Detective William A. Shultz, Agent Robert Melnick, Officer Kevin Grevera and Officer Joseph Guydosh arrested Jones at the intersection of Field and Prospect Street Nanticoke.
The arresting officers found the following Controlled Substances on Jones possession. LORCET, XANAX, VALIUM AND OXYCODONE. The arresting officers arraigned Jones before District Justice Fred L. Pierantoni, 35 Broad St. , Pittston.
District Justice Pierantoni set bail at 5, 000 dollars. Jones was released on R.O.R. Bail and a preliminary hearing will be held before District Justice Donald Whittaker on May 8, 2003 at 10:00 hours.
Additional charges are pending against Jones for the Controlled Substances he had at the time of his arrest.

Date 04-28-03
D.U.I.
Location: West Main Street, Nanticoke
Persons Involved: Albert Eckert, Jr. of Glen Lyon, Pa.
Incident Details:On April 25, 2003 at approximately 2334 hours, police observed Eckert operating a black Mazda on West Main Street in Nanticoke. Police observed Eckert strike a curb and commit several vehicle code violations. Police stopped Eckert and administered field sobriety testing. Eckert was taken into custody and transported to the Nanticoke City Police Station where he refused to submit to chemical testing. Eckert was then released. Eckert's operating privilege will be suspended as a result of the chemical testing refusal. Eckert is charged with D.U.I., Careless Driving, Driving on the Right Side of Roadway, and Obedience to Traffic Control Device.

Date 04-25-03
The Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating the following burglaries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. William Shultz, or Officer Kevin Grevera of Nanticoke City Police Department.

1. A burglary occurred on W. Main St. Nanticoke between 4/20/03 and 4/24/03 at an unknown time. Actor (s) entered the victim's home, opened the victim's gun cabinet, and stole a loaded .45 caliber stainless steel slide with black frame Semi Automatic Ruger handgun.
2. On 4/20/03 unknown actor(s) entered a N. Chestnut St. residence through a rear window. Stolen was a model 12, 12 guage Winchester pump shotgun and shells.
   The names of the victims are not being released.

Date 03-05-03
The Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating a home invasion type Robbery that occurred on East Ridge Street Nanticoke.
On March 4, 2003 at approximately 01:09 hours, Nanticoke Police responded to the area of East Ridge Street, the home of Christopher Erdman, age 40.
Erdman said that two males and one female entered his home while he was asleep, he said that the suspects threatened to shot him and held what he believed to be a handgun to the back of his head. The suspects demanded money. The suspects struck him in the head and punched him in the face causing serious injury to his head and face. The suspects ransacked his home and before leaving one of the suspects cut the left side of his neck with a sharp object possibly a knife.
Erdman was transported to the Wilkes Bane General Hospital where he was treated and released.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Nanticoke City Police at 735-2200 EXT. 3205.

Date: 01-30-03
Hit and Run Accident
Details: Nanticoke City Police Department is looking for a 1992 to 1995 Teal Green Pontiac Grand Am which was involved in a hit and run in the early morning hours of 01-30-03. Vehicle should have moderate damage to the right front headlight assembly and fender area. A side marker light was found remainig at the scene.
Any information please call the Nanticoke City Police Department at 735-2200.

January 16, 2003
Criminal Mischief Investigation
Nanticoke Police are investigating a rash of criminal mischief incidents in the Hanover Section of Nanticoke. During these incidents unknown persons shot homes and property with paintballs.
Any persons with information are asked to contact the Nanticoke Police c/o Officer Kosch at 735-2200 ext 3215.

Suspects Arrested:
January 10, 2003
Suspect #1: Antwon Leon Bickerstaff, Age 18
Criminal Charges: One Count of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Onc Count of Indecent Assault, Three Counts of Selling or Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, Three Counts of Corruption of Minors.
Suspect #2: Jeremy Kendricks, Age 20
Criminal Charges: Once Count of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Once Count of Statutory Sexual Assault, Once Count of Indecent Assault, Once Count of Corruption of Minors, Three Counts of Selling or Furnishing Alcohol to Minors.
On January 9, 2002 at approximately 09:00 hours, Nanticoke City Police Officers, arrested Antwon Leon Bickerstaff and Jeremy Kendricks at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.
District Justice Donald Whittaker, 15 East Ridge Street, Nanticoke, arraigned the two. The bail was set at $75.000.00 each and they were remanded to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.
District Justice Whittaker set a preliminary Hearing for January 16, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. at 15 E. Ridge St., Nanticoke.
The two suspects are alleged to have sexual intercourse with two, 13 year old females and one 15 year old female and furnished all three females with alcoholic type beverages. The incident occurred on September 21, 2002 between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 12:00 Midnight in Nanticoke.
Invistigating Officers: Dective William A. Shultz and Officer Kevin Grevera assisted by the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office.

January 8, 2003
ARREST OF KENNETH CZAPRACKI
On January 5, 2003 at approximately 19:30 hours, Kenneth Czapracki, age 19, Rear 223 West Union Street Nanticoke, was arrested by Nanticoke City Police Department on the following charges:
Possession of a Controlled Substance (HEROIN),
Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, (HERION)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On the evening hours of January 5, 2003, Kenneth Czapraeki, requested a friend hold (four foil bundles) "bricks" of heroin, one 25-caliber pistol loaded, fourteen hypodermic needles, one box of Winchester ammo for the pistol, and two rolls of cash with 1,900.00 dollars in each roll.
Nanticoke Police received information that a friend was holding the drugs, cash and the weapon and interviewed the friend. Nanticoke City Police seized the above items and interviewed Kenneth Czapmcki at the Nanticoke City Police Department.
Kenneth Czapracki admitted to Nanticoke City Police that th HEROIN, WEAPON, MONEY AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA was his and admitted that he is a HEROIN DEALER.
Czapracki admitted that the money is from drug sales, the weapon he purchased for 140.00 dollars, and purchased the drugs in New Jersey. The heroin has a street value of approximately 6,000.00 dollars.
Czapraki was arraigned before District Justice Donald Whittaker, 15 E Ridge Street Nanticoke. Justice Whittalcer set the bail at 25,000 dollars cash and Czapracki was remanded to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. Justice Whittaker set a date for the preliminary hearing for January 13, 2003 at 10:00 A.M,, at 15 East Ridge Street. Nanticoke.
Additional charges are pending.
Arresting Officers are Detective William A. Shultz, Officer Kevin Grevera, Officer Joseph Kosch assisted by the Luzeme County District Attorney's Office,

August 8, 2002
DEATH INVESTIGATION
The Nanticoke City Police department is investigating the death of a white male who was found underneath the Nanticoke-West Nanticoke Bridge The subject was discovered by two teen aged males who were walking in that area.
Positive identification of the victim is being attempted at this time, There are no initial signs of foul play. The victim appeared to have been deceascd only a short time.
Body was removed from the scene by the Luzerne County Coroner's Oflice who will conduct a further examination to determine the cause of death.
Nanlicoke Police were assisted at the scene by the Luzerne County Coroner's Office, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Luzeme County District Attorney's office. Additional information will be released when it becomes available

July 14, 2002
SUBJECT: ARMED ROBBERY
LOCATION: 99 SOUTH MARKET STREET NANTICOKE, PA. 18634
THE NANTICOKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT IS INVESTIGATING A ROBBERY
THAT OCCURRED AT THE TURKEY HILL MARKET LOCATED AT 99 SOUTH
MARKET STREET NANTICOKE.|
ON JULY 14, 2002 AT APPROXIMATELY 17:37 HOURS, A WHITE MALE
WALKED INTO THE TURKEY HILL MARKET AND DEMANDED MONEY FROM THE CLERK.
THE MALE WAS WEARING A BLACK IN COLOR SKI CAP, PULLED DOWN TO
HIS EARS; HE ALSO HAD A BLUE BANDANNA AROUND THE FRONT OF HIS FACE.
THE MALE OBTAINED AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF CASH FROM THE
REGISTER AND FLED OUT THE FRONT DOOR
THE MALE WAS LAST SEEN HEADING SOUTH BOUND ON LOCUST STREET ON FOOT.
THE SUSPECT IS DESCRIBED AS A WHITE MALE, APPROXIMATELY 18 TO 20
YEARS OF AGE, HEIGHT APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET 8 INCHES, MEDIUM
BUILD. TIlE SUSPECT HAD SOME FACIAL HAIR THE SUSPECT WAS
WEARING DARK BLUE JEANS, BLACK IN COLOR T-SHIRT WITH WHITE
LETTERING ON THE FRONT.
ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CONTACT THE
NANTICOKE CITY POLICE AT 735-2200.
OR EMAIL US AT npddet@yahoo.com ALL CALLS OR EMAILS ARE CONFIDENTIAL

SUBJECT: THEFT OF HANDGUN AND AUTOMOBILE
On July 9, 2002 at approximately 19:00 hours, Nanticoke City Police arrested a 20 year old man, NO CURRENT ADDRESS for the Theft of a Handgun and an Automobile from 277 West Main Street Nanticoke,
He admitted to police that he took the vehicle from 277 West Main Street and also took the 45-caliber handgun from that address on July 9, 2002 at approximately 02:00 hours.
The subject returned the vehicle but allegedly traded the handgun to a drug dealer from Wilkes Barre for Controlled Substances.
He is charged with Two Counts of Theft, One Count of Unauthorized use of Automobiles and One Count of Unauthorized Falsification to Authorities.
He was arraigned before District Justice Donald Whittaker, 15 East Ridge Street Nanticoke.
The subject was lodged in the Luzenie County Correctional Facility when he failed to post, one hundred thousand dollars bail. The preliminary hearing is set for July 18, 2002 at 10:00 hours, before District Justice Donald Whittaker.

SUBJECT: ARMED ROBBERY
LOCATION: 99 SOUTH MARKET STREET, NANTICOKE, PA. 18634
The Nanticoke City Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Turkey Hill Market located at 99 South Market Street, Nanticoke.
On July 3, 2002 at approximately 22:18 hours, a female clerk at the Turkey Hill Market was taking out the garbage through a rear door located on Spring St. The clerk exited the store and upon reentering the store was confronted by a white male who said he was from another turkey hill store and needed to borrow some items.
The white male followed the clerk back into the store and when she attempted to call the store manager on the phone, the white male pointed a handgun at her and demanded the money from the register or he would shoot her.
The store clerk complied and the white male exited through the same door as he entered.
The white male is described as 6 feet in height, 25 to 30 years of age, muscular build, black collar length hair, wearing a white with blue stripes dress shirt which looked like a store employee shirt, blue jeans and white tennis shoes.
The suspect is armed with a small chrome handgun.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Nanticoke City Police at 735-2200 or email us at npddet@yahoo.com