Palmerton police log
Public drunkenness
Criminal charges were filed against George Stofko Jr., 42, of 3751 Mangrove Drive, Northampton, for resisting arrest, persistent disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness. The incident occurred on July 4 at 1:50 a.m. in the 300 block of Lehigh Avenue.
Speeding
Chrissy Stout, 31, of 285 Lower Nis Hollow Drive, Lehighton, was cited for speeding. The violation occurred on June 29 at 6:43 a.m. on SR248 east.
A citation was issued to Afif Salloum, 19, of 820 Fourth Street, Whitehall, for speeding. The violation occurred on July 7 at 11:20 a.m. on SR248 west.
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Criminal charges were filed against Matthew Petko, 35, of 286 Harvard Avenue, Palmerton, for possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The incident occurred on June 27 at 3:04 p.m. at the above address.
Vehicle violation
Lori Parry, 40, of 402 Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for expired inspection. The violation occurred on July 4 at 10:15 a.m. at Delaware Avenue and Third Street.
A citation was issued to Matthew Fritchlee, 23, of 211 Memorial Drive, Bath, for expired inspection. The violation occurred on July 8 at 7:15 p.m. in the 200 block of Delaware Avenue.
Jacqueline Marshall, 50, of 119 Center Street, Jim Thorpe, was cited for expired inspection. The violation occurred on July 14 at 11:10 p.m. on SR248 west.
Resisting arrest
Criminal charges were filed against Bradley Allen, 33, of 612 Apple Street, Bowmanstown, for resisting arrest. The incident occurred on June 13 at 12:03 a.m. in the 500 block of Mauch Chunk Road.
Theft
Criminal charges were filed against John Vacaro II, 31, of 346 Delaware Ave., Apt. H, Palmerton, for forgery, theft by unlawful taking, and receiving stolen property. The incident occurred on July 3 at 12 p.m. in the 300 block of Delaware Avenue.
Criminal charges were filed against Tara Searfoss, 23, of 610 Station Street, Lehighton, for access device fraud, theft by deception, and receiving stolen property. The incident occurred on April 12 at 5:43 p.m. in the 400 block of Lafayette Avenue.
A citation was filed against John Miles, 19, of 10 Chestnut Ridge Circle, Kunkletown, for retail theft. The violation occurred on June 28 at 6:24 p.m. in the 600 block of Delaware Avenue.
Traffic violation
Tina Slane, 43, of 643 Stagecoach Road, Cherryville, was cited for careless driving. The violation occurred on July 8 at 11:41 p.m. in the 200 block of Lehigh Avenue.
A citation was issued to David Repsher, 19, of 226 S Whitefield Street, Nazareth, for obedience to traffic control devices. The violation occurred on June 26 at 5:20 p.m. at Mauch Chunk Road and Franklin Avenue.
Rachel Haney, 22, of 1929 Mountain Road, Albrightsville, was cited for obedience to traffic control devices. The violation occurred on July 13 at Fourth Street and Delaware Avenue.
A citation was issued to Edurin Ojeda, 48, of 250 W 24th Street, 16 W, New York, for obedience to traffic control devices. The violation occurred on June 26 at 5:55 p.m. at Mauch Chunk Road and Franklin Avenue.
Dogs runningat large prohibited
Richard Trapp, 42, of 570 Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for dogs running at large prohibited. The violations occurred on June 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the 400 block of Lehigh Avenue, and on July 4 at 12:43 p.m. in the 400 block of Lafayette Avenue.
