A Smethport man was arraigned Wednesday for theft charges. 19-year old Ryan Kelley was charged with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property and criminal mischief for stealing several signs on December 19th. Kelley was charged with stealing stop signs from three intersections, as well as several other signs and two parking meters from the city’s East Main street parking lot. Damage was estimated at more than $1,000. Kelley was released on non-monetary bail and a preliminary hearing is set for February 9th in front of District Justice Hauser.

Sorry I haven't updated the site so much this week. I've been quite busy at work and at home.

Today, though, I haven't done much of anything. I have sat around on my rear and cuddled up with my kids to keep warm. It is quite cold in this old house, and the snow is falling rapidly. Various meterologists have different theories on how much snow we're supposed to get.

By now, the ones who called for 1-2 inches are obviously wrong. I'm hoping that it tapers off before the ones that called for 12 inches get confirmation.

Speaking of weather, we've added a feature to our site. The Weather Underground give conditiopns and forecasts now on the Roulette News Blog, to the right of the news! For all of you snowbirds in Florida who want to see the rest of us freezing, and to all those of us who are freezing who want to know the extent of out confinement in the grip of old man winter.

Several people have called in to say the roads in Potter and McKean County, particulary in Roulette, are quite rough.

So it's a great day to sit back and kick up my feet, watch Thomas the Tank Engine Videos and eat popcorn... I think I have a kernel stuck in my tooth...

Josh

State Police in Potter County report a rash of thefts of audio equipment in the village of Roulette Sunday night. Unknown thieves made off with speakers, amps, and cd players from three unlocked vehicles in the village. Faith Lynne Cornelius of Main street lost speakers and an amp, Robert Kuhn of Railroad Avenue had a speaker box stolen, and James Archer of Railroad Ave reported a CD player stolen from his car.

State Police advise motorists in Roulette to keep their cars locked to prevent thefts.

****Editor's Note: It has come to my attention that there are two Max Stuckey's. The one liste on the police report in this incident is the one in his sixties... I will be able to update further on Monday.

Harassment charges have been filed against Roulette man Max Stuckey. Stuckey allegedly made several phone calls and visits to the home of 30 year old Lesa Beck over the past month, stating that he knew details about her routine and her family. Beck, whose husband is serving in Iraq, called Police and pressed harassment charges.

A Camp on Lapple Lane in Eastfork Township was burglarized sometime between the 2004 Buck Season and Sunday. Uknown Suspects made off with a TV-VCR Combo. Police continue to investigate.

A Coudersport woman was involved in an accident Sunday. 29 year old Alexandrea Cmorey lost control of her Ford Explorer along Route 44, spinning across the roadway and striking a guardrail. Cmorey was transported to Cole Memorial Hospital for treatment.

A Traffic Accident along Route 44 in Potter County resulted in moderate injuries of an Alma New York resident. 49-year-old Jean Levey was injured when her Kia Sporage flipped end over end after striking a culvert. Levey was transported to Charles Cole Memorial Hospital for treatment.

A traffic accident in Potter County resulted in major damage to the vehicle. 26-year old Jessica Zatorsky of Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania was traveling north on State Route 872 one quarter mile north of Wharton when her vehicle went off the road, came back on and traveled across the road and off the other side. Zatorsky’s vehicle struck an embankment and rolled onto the driver’s side, then traveled 30 feet on its side before coming to a rest. Zatorsky was wearing a seatbelt and was uninjured, although her 2004 Kia Sorento suffered major damage to the front end and driver’s side.

Coudersport-based State Police are investigating a burglary and incident of criminal mischief in Potter County. A camp owned by 58-year old Charles Burchfield of DuBois, was broken into sometime between January 1st and January 15th. The culprits damaged two doors, then removed items from the camp. Anyone with information should contact Coudersport State Police at 274-8690.

A new name is in store for Pennsylvania’s district justices. Beginning January 29th, all 555 justices will be called magisterial district justices. The new name was signed into law on November 30th, 2004 by Governor Rendell, after some district justices requested a name that more accurately described their duties. All powers and salary remain unchanged.

Cold temperatures could cause a few problems today. Residents are warned to dress warmly if they plan to spend any time outside. A windchill advisor is in effect, making that already below zero temperatures feel much colder.

A late night crash in the village or Roulette caused a stir as 34 year old Thomas Bunnell was traveling east on Main Street, lost control of his vehicle in front of a house belonging to Jerry Johnson. Bunnell plowed through Johnson’s decorative lamppost, and then struck a tree 75 feet from the roadway. Bunnel was treated for injuries in the crash. He will be charged with DUI before the district magistrate.

State Police reported to a burglary on Cowley hill road in Portage Township. An unknown burglar made off with a DVD player, a spotlight, and several other items. A window and a storage chest were broken in the burglary. State Police continue to investigate.

State Police in Coudersport were called out to a DUI crash in Keating Township. Robert Pessia was driving along Route 55 when he lost control and the guard rail. Police arrested Pessia for DUI.

Bradford City Police picked up a car thief Saturday Night. State Police out of Kane say a 38-year-old Walter Miller of Smethport reported his car stolen from along Route 46. City cops received a warning to be on the lookout for the car, which they spotted at 11:30 Saturday night. City Police arrested 20-year-old Glen Boatman of Smethport. Boatman was arraigned and placed in jail in lieu of $2500 bail.

A Galeton man is accused of criminal mischief in Potter County. According to reports, at 10:35 p.m. on Friday night, 47-year old Dan Mock allegedly drove his vehicle onto the property owned by 58-year old Ronald Yeager and spun his wheels, causing mud and debris to hit Yeager’s 1999 Ford truck. Charges will be filed.

An incident of harassment in Potter County is under investigation. According to Coudersport State Police, on Thursday at around 9:40 p.m. a known 16-year old juvenile at Adelphoi village in Harrison Township struck 36-year old Lawrence Loveland of Coudersport in the back while both were at Adelphoi Village. Police ask anyone with information to contact the barracks.

A two-vehicle crash Tuesday in Eldred Township resulted in a road being closed for an hour and a half. 23-year old Christine Cooper of Eldred was traveling south on Barnum Road at around 12:30 when she lost control, spun counterclockwise and slid into the oncoming lane, striking a 1994 Chevy Cavalier driven by 18-year old Andy Crawford, also of Eldred. Crawford’s car was driven off the road and into a utility pole, causing the pole to break and wires to fall onto the roadway. Cooper and 16-year old Matt Morris, a passenger in Crawford’s vehicle, reported minor injuries, Crawford was not injured. Eldred Fire Department and Otto Township ambulance assisted at the scene, and the road was closed until electric company crews could secure the wires.

A Mount Jewett woman is accused of harassment after an incident Friday night. According to Kane-based State Police, 38-year old Virginia Milner allegedly contacted the residence of April Main shortly after 4:30 on Friday and used foul language toward her, after being advised not to do so. A citation was filed at the District Magistrate’s office.