Ryianne Hockenberry, 44, of 20 Harvest Moon Park, Linden, has been charged with theft after she is alleged to have stolen $470 from the 220 Eatery Gas Station, 7458 Route 220, in Woodward Township while employed there in late June, according to state police. Hockenberry, who has since been terminated, denied taking the money, police said. A bench warrant for her arrest was expected to be filed after she failed to appear for her preliminary hearing. Following the hearing, District Judge Denise Dieter held her for court on both misdemeanor charges.

In another case, Betty Jane Buck, 46, of 3635 Dewey Ave. Extension, Cogan Station, has been charged with theft, receiving stolen property and theft of lost property after allegedly stealing $340 from a wallet belonging to another woman who accidentally left it in a bathroom at the Weis Market, 1916 Lycoming Creek Road on Aug. 9, Lycoming Regional police stated in an affidavit. When questioned by police, Buck admitted to taking the money, according to the court document. She has waived her preliminary hearing before District Judge Kirsten Gardner and is free on $5,000 bail.