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Fatal-DUI suspect barred from booze
BERWICK — The man who was allegedly drunk in a crash that killed a newspaper carrier has agreed to face the charges in county court.
Aaron C. Kile, 30, of 831 Bottom Road, Millville,...
Landlord-tenant complaints are filed
BERWICK — The following landlord-tenant complaints have been filed in the office of District Judge Richard Knecht. The defendants in such cases sometimes settle claims soon...
Judgments awarded in Columbia
BERWICK — The following judgments involving unpaid rent have been awarded in the office of District Judge Richard Knecht, records show.
• Duane Troy...
Luzerne County inmate facing charges in March 10 burglary
BERWICK — Authorities say they found $1,600 of stolen electronics when they searched an apartment on Market Street here.
A task force of troopers from the Bloomsburg, Shickshinny,...
Ex-nursing home staffer admits taking $35,000+
BERWICK — A former office worker at Berwick Retirement Village pleaded guilty Monday to embezzling at least $35,000 and perhaps more than double that amount from residents there.
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Police: Two hurt in Berwick wreck
BERWICK — A man taking his wife to Geisinger for an appointment ran a red light and collided with another vehicle Monday morning, sending the wife to the hospital by ambulance instead, police...
Missing Berwick man shows up at work
BERWICK — A 22-year-old man who had been missing since last Tuesday showed up for work Saturday, apparently unaware anyone had been looking for him, police said.
Officers had asked for...
Pediatrician joins Berwick Hospital
BERWICK — Dr. Laura Swingle, M.D., who is board certified in pediatrics, has joined Berwick Medical Professionals.
She will be a staff member of Commonwealth Health...
Bulldogs pull away from Pittston
BERWICK — Tyler Evans scored a game-high 30 points for Berwick, and the Bulldogs held off Pittston, 56-44, in high school boys basketball on Saturday.
The Bulldogs...
Cops: Berwick-area driver had crack pipe
BERWICK — A Berwick-area man who was free to leave a police check but let an officer search his van had a crack pipe inside, authorities say.
Gerald Wilmer, 57, of 29 Clover Leaf Lane...
Assault, threat charges tossed
BERWICK — A man accused of forcing his way through the door of a house and smashing its windows saw three charges against him dismissed Friday after one alleged victim failed to show up for...
Berwick man vanishes, police seek clues
BERWICK — A 22-year-old man vanished from his porch here Tuesday night, and police are asking anyone with information to call them.
Bryan Michael Cooper stepped out...
BERWICK POLICE LOG
BERWICK — Borough Police responded to these calls from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3:
Dec. 28
• 8:06 a.m. — 700 block Monroe Street, criminal mischief to auto
• 9:...
Man to face child porn charges in county court
BERWICK — A man who told police, a judge and a reporter that he deserves whatever punishment he gets for inappropriately touching a 4-year-old and making child pornography will face the charges...
Citations: Three let students go truant
BERWICK — The following people were accused of letting children in their care miss classes at Berwick Area School District, according to court papers filed here.
• April Rampe...
Stabbed son says his scars run deep
BERWICK — A son whose mother allegedly stabbed him in the chest said his physical injuries will heal, but it’ll take longer for the mental scars to disappear.
Mark Anthony Goodson said...
SHEPTOCK BACK TO BERWICK
BERWICK — Athletic director Frank Sheptock has returned to his Berwick position after just a few days at his new job as AD and football coach in Mount Carmel.
“It just wasn’t a good fit...
Cops: Berwick purse thief caught quickly
BERWICK — A Berwick man who snatched a purse at a convenience store was picked up only about 10 minutes later, police say.
Daniel Roden, 23, of 540 Green St. dumped the purse in a trash...
Teen allegedly damaged lottery tickets
BERWICK — Thomas H. Parker, 19, of 50 Sherwood Drive, Scott Township, intentionally damaged $138 of lottery tickets at Turkey Hill, 521 W. Front St. here, between Dec. 26 and...
Cookies to raise funds for funeral
BERWICK — Defender Fire Co. is selling cookies to raise money for the funeral of a teen who wanted to be a firefighter, but died before he had a chance.
Derek Fiorenza,...