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Five charged with simple assault, other charges
City police have charged Marcellis Chavez Turner, 36, of 1109 Franklin St., city, with simple assault and harassment after he allegedly punched a 17-year-old in the face and in the back of the head at his residence on Aug. 25, according to an affidavit.
The juvenile had an injury to his lip and a large bruise and cut to his head, police said in court documents.
Turner was arraigned by District Judge Aaron Biichle, and released on $25,000 bail.
In another case, 47-year-old Brandy Louise Torbert, of 13902 Route 287, Trout Run, and Annah Marie Bergstrom, 21, of 335 S. Broad St., Jersey Shore have each been charged with simple assault and harassment after a verbal argument turned physical at Torbert's residence on Oct. 31, a state police affidavit said.
As Torbert allegedly approached Bergstrom in an aggressive manner, Bergstrom shoved Torbert to create space, after which, Torbert allegedly grabbed her by the hair and pulled her down and began straddling her.
Once Bergstrom managed to get back on top, Torbert allegedly bit her left thumb for an extended period of time, causing bruising around the joint, court filings said.
During questioning, Torbert related that the verbal altercation began with Bergstrom making smart remarks towards her, after which escalated to a physical altercation.
Witness statements gathered at the scene largely corroborated the accounts given by Bergstrom and Torbert, according to an affidavit.
Bergstrom had a sufficient amount of hair on her that appeared to have been pulled from her scalp, while Torbert sustained visible cuts to her right arm and leg.
Torbert and Bergstrom were arraigned on the charges by District Judge Aaron Biichle, and released on $5,000 bail.
In another case, an Old Lycoming Township man faces charges of simple assault and harassment after an alleged victim reported receiving several injuries at the hands of Eric Elwood LaVine, 44, of 311 Cottage Ave., at his residence on Nov. 1, according to a Lycoming Regional police.
Upon arrival to the scene, police observed the alleged victim to have an actively bleeding laceration on the top of her head, caused by LaVine allegedly shoving her into the bedroom doorway, where blood was also evident.
The alleged victim also had a bleeding abrasion on her right leg and visible marks about her neck and chest. She related that she sustained those marks when the fight moved to the living room, where LaVine allegedly shoved her up against a wall and placed his hands tightly around her throat, though she clarified that she had not been choked or suffocated, court filings said.
After falling to the ground, the alleged victim was allegedly kicked in the side by LaVine, who then proceeded to destroy property throughout the residence.
LaVine was arraigned on the charges by District Judge Aaron Biichle, and remanded to the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $5,000. He was subsequently released after posting the bond via a professional bondsman.
In another case, an alleged victim sustained injuries after a verbal altercation became physical in the 1900 block of Green Ave. in Old Lycoming Township shortly after midnight on Nov. 1, a Lycoming Regional police affidavit said.
The verbal disagreement began as 26-year-old Nathan Alex Bennett, of 2451 Lycoming Creek Road, Lot 13, was driving himself and two companions from a local establishment, resulting in the alleged victim putting the car into park, stopping it on the spot.
After the three exited the vehicle, Bennett allegedly struck the alleged victim in the mouth with a closed fist, causing her to fall to the pavement, after which he dragged her from the roadway into a grassy area, police contend in court filings.
A large, actively bleeding laceration to the alleged victim's mouth was observed by police, according to an affidavit.
Bennett allegedly displayed signs of intoxication, including a strong odor of alcohol and glassy eyes, and admitted to operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, as well as the assault reported by the alleged victim and witness.
Bennett was arraigned on charges of simple assault, DUI and harassment by District Judge Aaron Biichle, and released on $5,000 bail.
South Williamsport woman charged with criminal mischief
Renee Ann Fricke, 19, of 208 Pheasant Ally, South Williamsport faces a charge of criminal mischief after she was allegedly caught on security footage scratching a vehicle in the 1600 block of Taylor Place in Williamsport on May 5, a city police affidavit said.
After viewing the footage, police observed a scratch along the same area as seen in the video. The cost to repair the damage totaled $1,357.38.
Frick was arraigned by District Judge Christian Frey, and released on $5,000 bail.
South Williamsport man hit with theft, endangerment charges
A South Williamsport man is facing a variety of charges after allegedly taking a vehicle without permission and crashing it, causing injury to an occupant on Oct. 25, city police said in an affidavit.
Dispatched to a home in the 800 block of Prospect Avenue to speak with the owner of the vehicle, police were informed that he had not given permission to the driver, later identified as Alexander Felver, 18, of 2345 W. Southern Ave., South Williamsport, to be in possession of the vehicle and reported it stolen at that time.
A parent later contacted police to report that her child had allegedly, along with others, been picked up by Felver around midnight and driven around in a reckless manner that made the child concerned for her safety, court documents said.
Felver ultimately allegedly crashed the vehicle in Loyalsock Township, resulting in the child sustaining a concussion.
Felver was arraigned on charges of theft by unlawful taking, unauthorized use of automobiles, receiving stolen property,recklessly endangering another person and driving without a license by District Judge Denise Dieter, and remanded to the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $2,500.
Boyertown woman accused of endangering trick-or-treating child
A Boyertown woman is facing multiple charges for allegedly pushing her 4-year-old child down in the roadway and dragging them across the ground in the 2100 block of Linn Street on Oct. 31, a city police affidavit said.
While out trick-or-treating with her 4 and 7-year-olds, Kavanna Michelle Eck, 33, of Bowertown, allegedly pushed the younger child down in an active roadway and began dragging them across the roadway.
To ensure the child's safety, multiple adults intervened to restrain Keck, including a witness who reported that Keck had put her hands on his child as well, court documents said.
Keck is alleged to have an odor of alcohol, droopy, glassy eyes, slurred speech, had difficulty maintaining her balance, almost falling several times, and subsequently urinated herself.
During questioning, she allegedly admitted to consuming multiple alcoholic beverages and three small bottles were found on her person, one of which was empty.
Once made aware that she was under arrest, Keck allegedly tensed up her arms and pulled away, requiring the force of two officers to take her into custody, an affidavit said.
After being placed in handcuffs, Keck allegedly threw herself on the ground and refused to enter a patrol vehicle, with several officers taking part in carrying and placing her into the unit.
She was arraigned on a felony count of endangering the welfare of children, along with misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of children and resisting arrest, and summary charges of disorderly conduct and public drunkenness by District Judge Aaron Biichle, and remanded to the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $15,000.
City man charged with retail theft
Antonio Cordero Troutman, 37, of 2017 W. Fourth St., faces a felony charge of retail theft after he allegedly removed $37.32-worth of merchandise from Wegmans, located at 201 Williams Street, without paying for the items, city police allege in court documents.
Troutman was previously convicted for retail theft in 2012 and 2016, court documents noted.
He was arraigned on the charge by District Judge Aaron Biichle, and released on $5,000 bail.
Montgomery woman allegedly stole funds from club
51-year-old Laura L. Kitner, of 714 Pinchtown Road, Montgomery has been charged with several theft-related charges after it was discovered that she allegedly used her position as treasurer of the Susquehanna Boat Club to steal more than $30,000 for personal use, a state police affidavit said.
Bank statements provided to police indicated that over the course of 17 months, Kitner allegedly wrote out fraudulent checks to herself, made cash withdrawals and paid personal bills using the account, in a total amount of $33,878.60.
Approached by police, Kitner allegedly gave a full confession, according to court documents.
She was arraigned on felony charges of theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, promoting the carrying on of unlawful activity, criminal use of a communication facility and a misdemeanor count of misappropriation of entrusted funds by District Judge Kirsten Gardner and released on $25,000 bail.