2 women charged with Rush thefts

Rush Township police responded to two retail theft incidents at the HT Commons Wal-Mart on Sept. 4.

Heather Bowden, 27, of Kaska will be charged with retail theft, receiving stolen property and possession of heroin. The merchandise she took was valued at $99.41.

Deb Barbosa, 22, of Mahanoy City faces charges of retail theft, receiving stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia. The items she stole were valued at $66.97.