Police Briefs 3/6/2010
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Man faces drunk driving charge
A Wysox man has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to answer a charge of driving while under the influence.
According to information filed in Wheaton's office, Charles E. Marcy, 71, has also been charged by state police with driving on the wrong side of the road, speeding, and failure to wear his seat belt.
Police reported being dispatched on Feb. 4 to investigate the scene of a vehicle crash in Wysox on U.S. Route 6 just across from the Dandy Mini Mart. Police determined that Marcy had been driving a red Chevrolet Avalanche when he lost control of the vehicle, causing it to strike a guard rail. The car then crossed the highway, went off the road and struck a business sign, the side of a house, and finally a rock wall before coming to rest, state police said.
While administering first-aid to Marcy, police said, they detected the smell of alcohol on his breath. When asked if he had consumed any alcohol, police said, Marcy responded "All night long." Marcy was eventually transported to Robert Packer Hospital where he was admitted for treatment.
Marcy is scheduled to appear before Judge Wheaton on March 26.
Woman accused of DUI
A Plymouth woman was arrested by state police recently on a charge of driving while under the influence.
According to papers filed with Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, Patricia M. Harrison, 50, has also been charged with driving on the wrong side of the road and careless driving.
Police reported that Harris was charged on Feb. 13, following a traffic stop on U.S. Route 6 in Wyalusing Township. Police said they detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Harris' vehicle, and she failed several field sobriety tests. Harris is scheduled to appear before Judge Wheaton on March 26.
Man charged with aggravated assault
A Wyalusing man was ordered incarcerated in lieu of bail on allegations he pressed a knife blade to a woman's throat.
According to state police, Brian Lee Fenton, 48, has been charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and harassment.
Police reported responding to a 911 hang-up call on March 3 at a private residence in Standing Stone Township. When they arrived, police said, they spoke with Terri-Lynn Fenton, who said that she and Brian Fenton had gotten earlier gotten into an argument. During the argument, Terri-Lynn Fenton said, Brian Fenton become hostile, attempted to strangle her, and placed a fixed-blade knife to her throat.
Woman charged with providing false information
A woman accused of providing false information to the Towanda police has been sent a summons to appear before Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark.
According to information filed in Clark's office, Felicia Regina Maines, 19, has been charged with falsely attempting to incriminate another person; and reporting an offense that did not occur. Maines is accused of informing Towanda police on Feb. 18 that a man had raped her earlier in the day. Police said that a few days later, Maines arrived at the Towanda police station, and recanted her allegations against the accused.
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