Fire and Crime

Attempted Suicide in Avis - State police in Lamar said a 26-year-old female in Clinton County was voluntarily committed to the Lock Haven Hospital for treatment following a suicide attempt. Trooper Jamesan Keeler said the female had ingested multiple medications in attempts to end her life  around 3:45 a.m. on June 14. more»

Lamar State Police Investigate Teen's Death in Clinton County - A 15-year-old male from Porter Township is dead and police say nothing is suspicious. Trooper Kimberly Patterson said the unnamed male was handling an air rifle when the firearm went off, hitting the teen in the chest on June 1 around 1:30 p.m. in Clinton County. more»

Juvenile Charged With Alleged Terroristic Threats in Jackson Township -  State police from Montoursville charged a male juvenile with disorderly conduct, allegedly harassment and terrorist threats following an incident in Trout Run earlier this week. Trooper Daniel Kozak said a domestic incident occurred at 7 p.m. more»

Williamsport Buyer Scammed by Craig's List Seller - A 25-year-old man is out $6,000 after purchasing a camper in another state. Trooper Martin said Jordan T. Fazio transferred that amount to a bank account in  Ft. Lauderdale, FL after being in contact with a fraudulent seller of a camper on Craig's List. more»

Jersey Shore Motorist Injured After Hitting Deer - A 50-year-old woman sustained major injury following an accident in Piatt Township. PSP Trooper Gary Beadle said Kim Painter was traveling southbound on the 1000 block of Route 287 around 6:17 a.m. yesterday morning when a deer entered her path. more»

Fairfield Township Accident Closes Brushy Ridge Road; Driver Sustains Major Injury - An 85-year-old Ralston man sustained major injuries following a two-vehicle accident near Interstate 180. PSP Montoursville Johnathan Buynak said Max L. Schaefer was traveling northbound on Fairfield Road around 12:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at the same time Brooke E. more»

Animal Cruelty Reported in Clinton County - A Mill Hall dog owner was charged with cruelty to animals after he allegedly left his dog locked inside an enclosed vehicle in a parking lot. PSP Lamar Trooper Hildebrand said Brian Scott Barler, 37, of 817 Auction Road, locked Toby, a Jack Russell breed dog, inside his Ford Freestyle around 6 p.m. more»

Peckville Driver Injured in Franklin Township Crash - PSP Motoursville cited a 32-year-old driver for multiple motorist violations following a one-vehicle crash in Franklin Township last Friday. Trooper Daniel Koak said around 5 p.m., Derrick D. more»

No Injuries in Four-Vehicle Crash on Route 220 - Four motorists and two passengers did not sustain injuries following an accident over the weekend in Piatt Township. Trooper Zachary Martin said around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, Justyn A. more»

South Williamsport Burglary Reported - Tools and Internet equipment were stolen from an Armstrong Township residence sometime during a six-month period. Trooper Travis Pena said between Oct. 1 and April 8, A Dewalt corded reciprocating saw, Dewalt cordless 18-volt hammer drill, HP hard drive and wireless route were stolen from Allen Mertz, 48, of 114 Chadlee Drive. more»

Counterfeit Bill Passed at Clinton County Business - PSP Lamar are seeking information in a case of theft which occurred in Bald Eagle Township. Trooper Jamesan Keeler said at 7 p.m. on May 1, an unidentified white female passed a counterfeit $100 bill at Advance Auto on Hogan Boulevard. Anyone with information is asked to contact 570.726.6000. more»

Williamsport Unit Business Burglarized - PSP Montoursville are investigating a burglary that occurred at a storage unit business that occurred earlier this month. Trooper Justin Rosboschil said locks were damaged to multiple storage units at Square M Storage, 3842 West 4th Street in Williamsport on April 7. more»

Theft Reported at Jordan Township Business - PSP Montoursville say a trailer was towed from the property of a business establishment in Unityville last month. Trooper Johnathan Buynak said around 4:30 a.m. on March 29, the padlock was cut on the hitch of a trailer parked at 4712 Route 42 highway. more»

Muncy Man Faces Alleged Prowling Charges Following Early Morning Incident - PSP Montoursville filed charges of loitering, prowling at night and disorderly conduct against 32-year-old Michael Irion of Upper Rynearson Road after he allegedly caused disturbances in Mill Creek Township. Trooper Switzer said between midnight and 4:30 a.m. more»

Williamsport Motorist Flees on Foot During Traffic Stop - A 37-year-old man fled the scene of a routine traffic stop and was later charged for allegedly providing a false identity to a law enforcement officer. PSP Trooper Christine Fye said shortly after 4 p.m. more»

New York Woman Killed in Porter Township Accident - A Brooklyn New York woman died approximately three hours after she was ejected from a vehicle after it rolled several times on Interstate 180 in Porter Township. Lamar State Trooper Jamesan Keeler said Fahdah Nasser, was declared deceased at Geisinger Hospital around 10:39 a.m. on April 7. more»

Muncy Driver and Passengers Injured in One-Vehicle Rollover - A 50-year-old woman and three children sustained minor injuries following an accident that occurred in Muncy Creek Township at noon on Wednesday, April 3. more»

Williamsport Teen Sustains Injuries in Lewis Township Crash - An 18-year-old was ejected from a vehicle he was driving last Friday on Route 15. Trooper Gary Beadle said Timothy L. Johns was traveling southound on that highway just north of Powy's Curve shortly after 6:30 p.m. on March 29. more»

South Williamsport Driver Charged With Alleged Assault Following Dispute - PSP Montoursville filed simple assault and harassment charges against a 20-year-old man following a verbal argument with another motorist. Trooper Travis Pena said David Setser, 344 George Street, South Willilamsport, and William Bejamin Macinnis, Jr., 39, of 329 W. more»

Jersey Shore Driver Killed in Woodward Township Accident - PSP Lamar say a 22-year-old man died at the scene of a one-vehicle accident early Saturday morning. Trooper Jamesan Keeler said Skyler Wool was traveling south on Route 150 around 1:20 a.m. more»

Firearms, Jewelry Stolen From Loyalsock Township Residence - PSP Montoursville are seeking additional information regarding a burglary that occurred earlier this month in Loyalsock Township. Trooper Joel Miles said between 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on March 14, someone broke a basement window and entered the residence of Albert Stopper, 1004 Bonair Drive, Williamsport. more»

Alleged Theft Charges Against Liberty Woman by Employer - PSP Montoursville filed theft charges against a 26-year-old female which allegedly begannearly four months ago in Cogan House Township. Trooper Justin Rosboschil said Dusty Marie Shellenberger removed cash on multiple occassions while employed as a clerk at Fry's Turkey Ranch Restaurant on Route 15. more»

Philly Man Charged With Alleged Drug Possession - PSP State Police charged a 41-year-old man with alleged drug and summary traffic violations during a traffic stop last week. Trooper Joel Miles said Gregory Amos, of Philadelphia, was stopped for a suspended registration plate around 1:45 a.m. on March 7 on West Edwin Street, just west of Elmira Street. more»

Muncy Teen Cited for Alleged Harassment at Social Services Agency - PSP Montoursville filed alleged harassment charges against a19-year-old female after she struck an employee at Ashler Manor in Muncy Creek Township. Trooper Switzer said Tiffany Marie McGinty was allegedly breaking into a locked cabinet around 6:30 p.m. more»

Lamar State Police Investigate Numerous Burglaries in Clinton County - PSP Lamar are requesting the public to report suspicious vehicles or persons seen in the area of Renovo Road in Chapman Township and Gap Road in Greene Township, following several burglaries that occurred there last month. Trooper McDermott said the burglaries occurred between Feb. more»