Police blotter 8/27/10

Published: August 27, 2010

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Harry Deitz/For The News-Item A Pontiac sits damaged after colliding with a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer at about 2:15 a.m. Thursday at Route 54 and West Center Street in Elysburg. (See police blotter.)

Armed robbery

BERWICK - Police here are investigating an armed robbery at Dunkin' Donuts, 219 W. Front St., that occurred at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday.

According to Berwick Police Chief Francis H. Brennan II, a male wearing a black bandanna on his face and a dark shirt entered the business brandishing a black handgun. Police said the lone employee in the doughnut shop, who was not identified by police, heard the door chime and went to the counter, where he encountered the suspect, who pointed the handgun at the employee and demanded money.

The employee initially told the suspect that he was going to call police, but the suspect then jumped over the counter, grabbed the employee and pushed him to the register and demanded money. The employee then relinquished cash in mixed denominations totaling $400.

The suspect exited the building through the rear door and fled the scene.

The employee was not injured in the robbery.

Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to call Berwick police at 752-3677.

2-vehicle accident

ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township police reported no injuries occurred in a two-vehicle accident early Thursday morning at the intersection of Route 54 and West Center Street.

Police said a 2001 Pontiac operated by 36-year-old Wendy Hare, of Shamokin Dam, was traveling east on West Center Street at 2:15 a.m. when it collided with a 2009 Wal-Mart tractor-trailer driven east on Route 54 by Bradley Kibler, 31, of Kunkletown.

Fire accidental

VALLEY TOWNSHIP - Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal Norman Fedder has ruled Wednesday night's fire at a residence at 25 Old Valley School Road to be accidental.

State police at Milton said the fire was discovered by the resident, Julie Ann Dent, 44, at 11:30 p.m. near the base of the landing for the stairs. After inspecting the property, Fedder discovered the fire originated in some electrical wiring underneath the landing area.

Police said Dent was awaken when a window shattered as a result of the fire. She was able to escape the residence through a second-story window.

Damage is estimated at less than $100,000.

The property owner is the trust fund of Justin Jeffrey Dent and Janae Caroline Dent. Police said the trust fund and Julie Ann Dent are insured.

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