Police Briefs, 9/2/10
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Woman jailed on forgery charge
A Texas woman was recently ordered incarcerated in Bradford County in lieu of $50,000 bail on allegations she stole more than $3,000 from a checking account owned by a Towanda woman.
According to information filed with Magisterial District Judge Tim Clark, Peggy Ellison, 40, of Fort Worth, has been charged by state police with forgery, and access to a device to commit fraud.
Police reported being contacted by Marian Davidson on Jan. 25, who reported that someone had made unauthorized withdrawals totalling $3,230 from her checking account from July 2009 to January 2010. Based on bank statements and other paperwork associated with the fraudulent withdrawals, police determined that many of the payments were made to accounts held by Ellison, as well as someone in the name of Terry Crowder. Police contacted Ellison by telephone, who confirmed that Crowder was her boyfriend. Police ruled out Crowder as a suspect.
Ellison denied making any of the fraudulent payments, but could not explain how her utilities and insurance in her name and address were paid for by Davidson's bank account information.
Ellison's preliminary hearing is scheduled today before Judge Clark.
New Albany man charged with theft
A New Albany man was cited by state police recently on a charge of theft by unlawful taking.
Police reported that Dustin Michael Chilson, 19, has also been charged with illegal possession of a controlled substance, and receiving stolen property.
Police reported being contacted by Lynn Chilson of Towanda on April 26, who reported that several items had been stolen from a lock box from her residence. Among the items reported stolen, police said, was a $5 bill, three $2 bills, three half-dollar coins and eight prescription drug tablets. Lynn Chilson informed the authorities that Dustin Chilson was staying with her at the time of the theft.
During the investigation, police continued, Dustin Chilson admitted taking money from Lynn Chilson's lock box. Police said that a witness reported seeing Dustin Chilson take a prescription drug tablet that had been stolen from Lynn Chilson.
Dustin Chilson recently appeared before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton, where he pled guilty to the theft charge, and was ordered to pay fines, costs and make restitution in the case.
Burglary under investigation
State police are investigating a burglary that occurred recently on a farm in Pike Township.
According to state police, the perpetrators entered a barn of a Wyalusing man, and removed a black leather horse harness. Anyone with information about the incident is requested to contact the state police at (570) 265-2186.
Hit-and-run occurs in Herrick Township
State police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred recently in Herrick Township.
According to state police, the incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. on Aug. 28 on Herrickville Road. Police said the driver of an unknown vehicle was illegally passing an International Harvester operated by David. G. Alber, 25, of Grand Junction, Colo. Police said the unknown vehicle struck the front driver side wheel of the Harvester. The driver of the unknown vehicle completed the pass, and then fled north on state Route 1017.
Thieves steal steer
State police are looking for the thieves who recently stole a steer from private property in Windham Township.
According to police, a Rome man reported that a 350-pound male "Gelvey/Herford" cross-breed steer had been stolen from his property, located on Huddle Road, between 9:30 a.m. on July 17 and 11 p.m. on July 18. The steer was neutered and solid red in color.
Anyone with information about the incident is requested to contact the state police at (570) 265-2186.
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