2 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, February 11, 1998 First dog search of high school finds no drugs By KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER Post Staff DALLAS - The high school re- cently had the canine drug patrol out for its first visit. “They showed up five minutes into the change of class, so everyone saw the police and dogs as they pulled up. The veil of secrecy was pulled off,” said Gil Griffiths, superintendent of schools. “At least the students knew they were there and that we were not fooling around. It gives us credibility.” The dogs went through the school in 15 minutes and did not find anything, Griffiths reported. A new anti-drug policy allows searches of the school and park- "ing areas, and random drug test- ing of student-athletes. The first of those tests is expected in the spring. The Dallas School District has installed new alarm systems in all four schools and administration building. ADT Security Systems Inc. installed the systems, which were planned before a recent break in at the middle school. “This is just one step in making the district and the buildings se- cure,” said Griffiths. Each sys- tem will be set up and activated as they go on line, he said. ~ Mostrecently, the Dallas Middle School was broken into between 11 p.m. and 6:15 a.m. two weeks -ago. The suspects smashed nu- "merous exterior and interior glass windows and doors and stole ap- proximately 820 from a soda ma- chine, in the process causing sev- eral thousand dollars in damage. Attempts to rob a safe were not successful. Griffiths said the “At least the students knew they were there ‘and that we were not fooling around. It gires us credibility.” Dr. Gil Griffiths _ Superintendent of Schools ; thieves would have been disap- pointed as there was only some candy, soda and light bulbs in the safe. Board members asked if other security measures should be taken. Currently the high school is the only building with a third shift security guard. The other schools are monitored until 11 p.m. Ernest Ashbridge, board mem- ber, asked if someone could be hired for the third shift on the remaining three schools or ca- nines could be used. Karen Kyle suggested lighting and special glass could also help. The construction process of three athletic fields is postponed until further notice from the Dal- las Township Zoning Board. “We are waiting for the zoning board to have a second hearing,” said Griffiths. People who live in Orchard View Terrace off Westminster Dr. are contesting the township's deci- sion to allow a 15 ft. setback instead of 100 ft. The zoning ordinance states that a recre- ational field requires a 100 ft. setback, but that the zoning of- ficer has the right to change it to 10 percent of that figure. Dress code (continued from page 1) cies closely. “Teachers have always dressed professionally as it is. We believe in having some accommodations because there is no air condition- ing in the school buildings. We'll study the policy to make sure it's fair to everyone involved,” said Wagner. In regards to the drug policy for employees, Wagner said, “It has always been the National Educa- tion Association's position that drug testing of students and pro- fessionals raises constitutional questions. We believe in it if there is probable cause.” A Real Hometown Paper The Dallas Post Co aa allele Chvotzkin's Professional Cleaning (formerly of Pierce Bakery) "Cleaning with a Personal Touch" Homes ° Offices ¢ Apartments Comprehensive & Extensive Cleaning Done All work done by owners Weekly « Biweekly * Monthly Laundry & Dishes done Bonded and Insured Call 696-3688 N.E. 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POST PHOTO/KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER DISTRICT COURT BRIEFS INEPT CROSS BURNERS CHARGED WITH - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Hunlock Creek resident Jamie Joe Krochta, 18, was arrested Oct. 30 by Lake Township patrolman John Masloski after police learned of a cross burning at Bruce Bandish's residence. A juvenile told police that he and Krochta made the cross in his garage. They used an old walking stick and a sawed off limb to make the cross and then wrapped toilet paper around it. The two went to the Pump and Pantry for soda and pizza. Krochta drove his car to the rear of the Pump and Pantry where he pro- ceeded to throw corn, potatoes and apples at road signs. Krochta and the juvenile then - drove to the Bandish residence and put the cross in their lawn and lit it on fire. After lighting the cross the two drove to a church on Loyalville Rd. where they ex- changed places and drove back past the cross that was barely lit. Then they drove back and threw more food at road signs and came "back home. Krochta was charged with crimi- nal trespass and ethnic intimida- tion. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE Kingston resident Stella Lau- rel, 48, was charged Sept. 25 by Dallas Borough patrolman James Drury for renting a car from Dal- las Auto Rental Inc. and not re- turning it. According to police reports, Laurel rented a car on Aug. 29 from Dallas Auto Rental using the name Laurel Starr. Laurel was suppose to return the car on Sept. 11, but did not. Numerous calls and attempts to reach her at the address given on the rental Pires ment were fruitless. Laurel was charged with unau- thorized use of a motor vehicle. A related charge of theft of leased property was dismissed. She waived her right to a pre- liminary hearing before District Justice James Tupper. THEFT OF SKI EQUIPMENT Dallas resident Karen A. Zier, 23, was charged Dec. 15 by Kingston Township patrolman Michael Moravec after she told police that she sold her friend skiing equipment from Rave’s Ski Loft and pocketed the money. Police were initially notified Nov. 12 that skiing equipment had been stolen from Rave’s Ski Loft. At the time Zier said that a white male with dark hair presented her with a Rave's sales receipt for mer- chandise valued in excess of $1,165. She said she recalled the boxed items had a name written on it that ended in “ski” or “sky.” Tom Shalata, store manager, called other ski shops in the area and asked them to be alert for those items entering their stores. The next day a clerk called from the Country Ski Shop in Wilkes- Barre and told Shalata that she had the items at her store. Chris- tian Hampel was the person who SO/HO WEEKENDER Small Office/Home Office SPECIAL EVENT e Better furniture for home or office * Free office planning and design e Master Card/Visa or financing e Free in home follow-up and delivery Up =n ° | ° | Y Lindsa y Design Center 968A Murray St., Forty Fort Call 331-2140 The Dallas Post 675-5211 FAX: 675-3650 e-mail: Dalpost@aol.com Mailing Address: P.O. 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WOMAN CHARGED WITH MAKING FALSE REPORT « Dallas resident Maryanne Paugsch, 47, was arrested Dec. 26 by Lehman Township patrol- man John Young for reporting false information to police. On Dec. 15 Dave Carey, a Domino's Pizza employee, deliv- ered a pizza to Paugsch’s resi- dence. Carey said she seemed upset and he asked her if she was okay. She told him that she was okay and handed him money with . anote that stated that she needed help and had Matt Van Pelt’'s name and address written on it., Carey called the communica- tion center and reported the inci- dent. Poliee arrived at Paugsch'’s residence and told the communi- cation center to call her and ask. question about what was going on. Paugsch told the disper that Van Pelt was in her residence on the couch and was threatening to kill her. Police approached the residence and tried to open the door, but it was locked. They asked the communication center to call Paugsch again and ask her to open the front door. Police could see through a window.- They saw Paugsch unlock and open her rear sliding glass doors and thign open the front door. Police asked her who opened the back door and she told them Van Pelt did before running out the back. She told police Van Pelt forced his way into her house and threatened to kill her with a Colt 45 revolver. Police found her statements to be inconsistent with one another and left her residence. After fur- ther questioning and interview- ing, police determined that she was attempting to implicate Van Pelt in several offenses tha he did not commit. . She was charged with false n Ie- porting to law enforcement. . A related charge of harassment’ was dismissed. D.U.L. CHARGES Harveys Lake resident Randy Davidson, 41, was arrested: Oct. 23 by Kingston Township patrol- man Frank Buckler after police observed him driving ,erratically on West Eight St. and Mt. Olivet Rd. 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